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@JasmineDragon I don't disagree with the gimmick comment. What really swung it for me was messing about with their game maker thing. I can make a game - it will be shockingly bad - but I'll be playing it on a handheld, with proper buttons and that (perhaps sadly) is a thrill for this old heart. I also suspect there will be some really nice surprises from the sort of creators who just wanna make a quick cool game without all the nonsense that encases the business of game creation these days. That said it could be gathering dust in a few months time like my little Mario game and watch is

@JasmineDragon ha ha - good point! Maybe if I win a scratch card

@Rosalinho depends how ti define success. it’s already sold out. You won’t see any more until 2023. If I was Panic, this fact and the oodles of (free) media coverage and conversation would have me chalking it up as a success already. If they wanted to outsell Switch and iPhone, then they have failed miserably, but I doubt this was their goal.

@SteamEngenius I despise touch screen gaming.

@JasmineDragon I’d say don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Why let a preconception spoil potential joy? Each to their own like but keeping an open mind can let some unexpected good stuff in.

@NintendoKnight I think you’ve answered your own question there . It’s a simple, fun distraction. I ordered mine day 1 initially because I love teenage engineering stuff but it’s often mad pricey. The second thing for me, was pulp language, the web version of it had me making a simple 3 screen “game” with no experiences, so I reckon there will be a lot of fun stuff coming down the line from talented coders who want to experiment without all the hassle of getting through the process of the big platform holders. I also appreciate the “season” download idea. I a world of too many choices, just getting something sent to you regularly, automatically appeals to the kid in me. Finally, I love the tiny size, great for travel, or sticking in your pocket as something to fiddle with beyond the non stop scrolling and snooping of phones.

I’m glad they’ve kept the OOT weirdness of the original. I agree with the poster above saying mainstream takes on games tend to be a no. Games master wasn’t perfect but it was an entertaining time non the less.

@mr_benn I'm allllmooost going to buy this. How are the Dizzy games, rock hard like all the old games were? I'm also hoping they will license some of the Spectrum stuff, that would make me very happy

Yeah I’m having g this! Been watching for a while and excited to have a new toy. Charging $30 for a cover is disgusting though. Stick it in the bag for free, it shouldn’t be an extra IMHO.

Good to see this review. I’ve resisted these types of things for years because I’m a Nintendo fan . I’d like to give a shout out to this company: https://8bitcade.com/shop/8bitcadexl/

I’m not affiliated I’ve just been really impressed with the idea, it’s a one guy show and he’s clearly a deeply passionate person and the device comes with 200 games, along with a ton of tutorials and what have you. There is a busy community of makers and with some dedication, you could also learn to program and out your own games on it. It’s well priced as well. Anyway, just thought folk here may be interested

@BongoBongo good point. The subscription service model is the way of all things these days it seems. I’m not keen personally. Although this looks really fun…

I love the idea but I’m not big on most of the titles.

I’d like a cabinet full of my fave games but I’d also like to be able to put quarters in it, so it will effect be a giant money box / piggy bank.

All I want to do is play that old Dune RTS game and a Raiden 2.

I grew up in that age and the Oliver twins were hugely respected. I can’t recall the games, I suspect like many retro games they will be punishingly hard, but will look forward to reviews.

Evercade is becoming more appealing too. A few more speccy classics and I could be tempted!

Well done on the donations angle too.

This sounds awesome. I’m going to get it on the strength of the publisher’s name alone, “Read Only Memory”. Genius.

This is the sort of idea people have in pub-based brainstorms but never see the light of day due to being so mental. I love the fact it exists !

Like it. Looks good. Priced quite well. If it had Dune II on it, I’d snap this baby up. I’ll keep an eye on it,

@Tendogamerxxx yeah, you get burned a few times with your own pocket money and it’s enough! Although tape to tape and the speccy meant plenty of free games plus I liked ocean’s chromo logo

You can write about classic Rare as much as you want! Playing underworlde one Xmas is burnt into my gaming heart !

Amin alone in thinking attik attack is a bit like Binding of Isaac?

I can live without it. Looks cute though and if I was a fighter fan, this would be a nice gift for oneself.

@Aerona same here but I do think they are going about this the right way and the hardware is nice, brace, cool. Think it will be a success!