I think convenience will be key here for a lot of people. You slap this module in, connect via HDMI and you're set. No need to worry about modding OG hardware, finding a "to HDMI" cable that actually gets decent results, no plugging in a PC and finding some of the R word which is a grey area and comes with technical issues, just ideal N64 gaming on a modern TV bar the Switch/Wii U/Wii's limited libraries.
Expensive yeah, especially having to buy the module with the system, but you will get many disc consoles to go with it. Heck, PS1, Saturn and N64 all in one set up? That's a daydream for any late 90s kid.
@Rodan2000 And deal with the watch battery that runs out in 2 years, a flimsy aging disc drive thats getting more and more dying units these days, a cart slot that brakes easily, and spend extra on the regional switcher (The import cart breaks the cart slot if you're not careful) and/or either a mod for HDMI or some upscaler.
As good of a library it had, the console itself was not designed very well.
Thats, pretty impressive. Everything SEGA before the Saturn bar the 32X which they're trying to resolve (No big loss really). Game Gear should be neat enough, at last a way to play those games on a TV without Frankenstein-ing a Game Gear and with a HD upgrade too.
Wish I could afford these systems but well done regardless!
@Anti-Matter well, my free time might be more than others, namely due to the career (Content creator) I have. But yeah, as a guy with many systems, I've found it the most effective method.
In regards to 3DS, thats everyday too, but mostly because Pokemon Shuffle eats up my 3DS time. XD On the road to 100% the game, so once thats done I'll probably resume my other 3DS titles. The 5 min spells for heats is ideal as well.
There are have been times when I've been in money woes, I've sold my rarer SEGA and Sony games but the Nintendo collection I've never dared to sell even 1 game. Even though I started on SEGA, Nintendo just means so much to me.
As for a blow out sale, I never want to sell my collection but who knows what the future holds. I do need a place of my own and my partner in crime is a long distance relationship, but money (and thankfully freetime) has been good to me lately. For those that have trouble finding time to play all those games, I recommend scheduling your weekly gaming. I currently have this set up
Now I don't have a dedicated retro day yet, maybe the Wii day can be replaced once I finish the good first party titles, but this method a good chunk of your systems get a seeing too. Progress might be slow, but then it might help mixing in some shorter games or games close to completion with longer ones. When a brand new big release I look forward to comes out, the scheduling goes out the window till I either beaten the main story or get to a point where I can slow down. You don't always have to stick to it, its just a way I find most effective to give systems equal time to play with.
As for the future of my collection, my room recently got a space increase, so I plan on buying a couple of bookcases at some point so my collection can be displayed a lot better. Doesnt help I have giant DVD/Blu Ray collection too, haha. XD
Eh, I'll wait and see how it turns out. If done right, a system that can play Mega CD and/or Saturn games without the issues of gamesaves the original hardware has (Watch batteries, memory carts that stop working or damage the cart slot, etc.) could be tempting.
@HopeNForever Well if Atari didnt screw up so bad, who knows how the videogame industry would look today? Atari might even still be making consoles, and who knows what Nintendo would be doing different?
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Re: Polymega's Next Update Brings More SNES And Super Famicom Support
But can it play Hong Kong 97?
Re: Exclusive: Polymega's Next Module Brings Nintendo 64 Support
I think convenience will be key here for a lot of people. You slap this module in, connect via HDMI and you're set. No need to worry about modding OG hardware, finding a "to HDMI" cable that actually gets decent results, no plugging in a PC and finding some of the R word which is a grey area and comes with technical issues, just ideal N64 gaming on a modern TV bar the Switch/Wii U/Wii's limited libraries.
Expensive yeah, especially having to buy the module with the system, but you will get many disc consoles to go with it. Heck, PS1, Saturn and N64 all in one set up? That's a daydream for any late 90s kid.
Re: Site News: We've Got A Polymega, Ask Us Anything
Does it run Magic Knight Rayearth well.......that is, if you have that Saturn game. XD
Re: Hardware Review: PC Engine Mini - Still An Acquired Taste, Even After 30 Years
@ROBLOGNICK In theory, you could use a smart phone to detect the text and translate text for you via an app.
Super slow and not ideal, but its either that or the hugely priced Mega CD version..... @_@
Re: Hands On: Polymega Is Shaping Up To Be The Ultimate All-In-One Retro Emulation Box
@Rodan2000 And deal with the watch battery that runs out in 2 years, a flimsy aging disc drive thats getting more and more dying units these days, a cart slot that brakes easily, and spend extra on the regional switcher (The import cart breaks the cart slot if you're not careful) and/or either a mod for HDMI or some upscaler.
As good of a library it had, the console itself was not designed very well.
Re: Feature: The Console Wars Are Back With The Analogue Mega Sg, The First FPGA Sega Console
Thats, pretty impressive. Everything SEGA before the Saturn bar the 32X which they're trying to resolve (No big loss really). Game Gear should be neat enough, at last a way to play those games on a TV without Frankenstein-ing a Game Gear and with a HD upgrade too.
Wish I could afford these systems but well done regardless!
Re: Feature: What Makes A Person Sell Their Entire Retro Games Collection?
@Anti-Matter well, my free time might be more than others, namely due to the career (Content creator) I have. But yeah, as a guy with many systems, I've found it the most effective method.
In regards to 3DS, thats everyday too, but mostly because Pokemon Shuffle eats up my 3DS time. XD On the road to 100% the game, so once thats done I'll probably resume my other 3DS titles. The 5 min spells for heats is ideal as well.
Re: Feature: What Makes A Person Sell Their Entire Retro Games Collection?
There are have been times when I've been in money woes, I've sold my rarer SEGA and Sony games but the Nintendo collection I've never dared to sell even 1 game. Even though I started on SEGA, Nintendo just means so much to me.
As for a blow out sale, I never want to sell my collection but who knows what the future holds. I do need a place of my own and my partner in crime is a long distance relationship, but money (and thankfully freetime) has been good to me lately. For those that have trouble finding time to play all those games, I recommend scheduling your weekly gaming. I currently have this set up
Monday- Switch
Tuesday- 360
Wednesday- XBONE
Thursday- PS3
Friday- Switch
Saturday- Wii U
Sunday- Wii
Now I don't have a dedicated retro day yet, maybe the Wii day can be replaced once I finish the good first party titles, but this method a good chunk of your systems get a seeing too. Progress might be slow, but then it might help mixing in some shorter games or games close to completion with longer ones. When a brand new big release I look forward to comes out, the scheduling goes out the window till I either beaten the main story or get to a point where I can slow down. You don't always have to stick to it, its just a way I find most effective to give systems equal time to play with.
As for the future of my collection, my room recently got a space increase, so I plan on buying a couple of bookcases at some point so my collection can be displayed a lot better. Doesnt help I have giant DVD/Blu Ray collection too, haha. XD
Re: Polymega's 'Element Modules' Will Come With Wired Classic Controllers
Look really nice alternatives. Just hope they really nail that disc emulation, and maybe down the line get Saturn support added.
Re: Feature: Neo Geo's First Flash Cart Is Here, So What Now For Switch-Owning SNK Fans?
Or you know, the Wii did get a couple of decent Neo Geo collections (Couple more if you include the PS2/PSP collections).
Re: Atari's New Console Seems To Be Part NES Classic Mini, Part Ouya
Looks nice, but a cart slot for Atari carts would have been nice. Perhaps it could be an add on?
Re: Modular Retro Console Polymega's Mystery CD-ROM Format Is Revealed
Huh. Funny enough, I have 1 Neo Geo CD game. Just nothing to play it on. XD
Re: Modular Console RetroBlox Could Be The Ultimate Old-School Gaming Platform
Eh, I'll wait and see how it turns out. If done right, a system that can play Mega CD and/or Saturn games without the issues of gamesaves the original hardware has (Watch batteries, memory carts that stop working or damage the cart slot, etc.) could be tempting.
Re: Myth Becomes Reality As Atari's E.T. Cartridges Are Unearthed In New Mexico Landfill
@HopeNForever Well if Atari didnt screw up so bad, who knows how the videogame industry would look today? Atari might even still be making consoles, and who knows what Nintendo would be doing different?
Re: Hands On: Analogue Interactive's Wooden Neo Geo MVS
FIRE HAZARD! XD