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Looks fantastic, especially that composite and component out ports, just swell. I made an order as soon as the site was open for business. I’m feeling like this is finally the FPGA device that gets me fully on board for the tech. Especially because if there’s one original controller I’d want to have wired into a new “clone” device, it’d be the PS1 dual shock controller, far and away. Looking forward to hooking it up to my tube TVs and retiring a few original consoles for now

Could be pretty good although if it’s a danmaku style it might not be for me

It was about 5-6 years ago Gematsu revealed Zerodiv was working on a Strikers 2020 game. Guess that’s long gone at this point, too bad

I have always wanted a sega nomad. As an old piece of hardware it’s fantastic looking.

This is a beauty

Just my kind of stg

Sad to lose more and more of these guys that defined 20th century comics. Imamura’s own stylization certainly reflects that now vintage illustration of western graphic fiction

After the sunset of the 3DS i installed CFW on my systems as well as imported a Japan-only model of the original version to convert to English. The first thing I did was instal the Japan-only Sega 3D Classics 3rd collection (Sega 3D Fukkoku Archives 3: Final Stage) Some of the best rereleases ever made with M2 in their prime. I’ll for sure load that extra SoR2 mode into the memory of my Everdrive

A nice read about a long-time Sega dev, what a career. I hope Mr. Uchida has some influence within Sega today with his experience.

I’m curious about the ‘Sega New Era’ project that was announced in 2023. Sega showed nothing further after that preview ad. Perhaps it was marketed earlier than they normally would have for some reason. But indeed I’m looking forward to seeing a new Golden Axe in particular.

Definitely very 90’s whatever the intention

If anyone could do it justice it would be LizardCube. Half the battle is drawing great looking explosions and we know they’ve got that. I’d love to see LizardCube stick with Sega’s back catalog because there’s more there, but I can already picture their take on Metal Slug and it’d be a great one

No, no I don’t reckon I will.. lol

The sides of the console should cut out not cut in. Not that that anyone will ever shape a handheld that way ever again

Must be doing something right because I personally know dormant atari fans that have been buzzing about this or that to me recently.

Of course the company that should really be reporting that they’re capitalizing greatly on ‘retro’ these days because of an equally deep history and then some, has recently said they are not a retro company. But good for Atari fans

The Genesis conversion did wonders for Atomic Runner

Still like using the Vita as it is a well designed handheld console. One of my favorites, in fact. Even if it was cheaper at launch with twice the Sony support in its lifetime, hard to see it selling 7-8 times more than it did. It was also Nintendo’s last generation with a traditional dedicated handheld so times had changed from the PSP and DS years.

Found my NES maxx pad in a drawer the other day. Need to get rid of that, I thought to myself lol

Knuckles talking shift, eh?

“ We also have built-in analog output, which is notably absent from other consoles.”

I’ve felt at times like the lone commenter on the lack of this feature, but that’s okay because FPGA gaming is still finding the majority of it’s audience and I know that plugging a system with the outputs of original 90’s consoles is something there will be fans of as things go along. Great stuff.

I’ve enjoyed my Psio for years now and it should be kicking for a long while yet, but this really appeals to me in every way from what I can gather. An approachable, well themed and designed, cost conscious FPGA device is what I was holding out for and this seems to be ringing in that era, and I’d like to simply support it

Big Ecco nostalgia. Love everything about the Genesis game but not because it’s the greatest game, but it just seemed back then like exactly the game you’d play on Genesis and nowhere else.

Now there’s a super Sega console. A shame Sega couldn’t get that era straight but at least it left an opening for Sega fans to do something about it

Reminds me of something I’d have rigged myself years ago when you had to cobble more technology together for anything remotely custom

Amazing Sega “not a retro company”never finds a use for outrunners themselves..

Well if I saw this in a shop I’d have bought it just for the marquee title but an excellent double feature. Too bad it’s debuting in a crappy bit of plastic but that’s how it goes… thinking of Aliens vs Predator and Revenge of Death Adder still stuck in limited release plastic hardware

Anything that came out on NEC branded hardware would be awesome to see. I know they work with Konami so maybe working with them to make Hudson stuff more available than it has been. I don’t know why Konami is just sitting on all that stuff with the exception of the recent PCE mini, however that’s not ideal for regular software availability

I don’t have a problem with the partisan feelings for Nintendo, there are certainly a lot out there. But I do appreciate more those who can celebrate the innovation and uniqueness of the broader industry. Those that can point out interesting facts about a range companies with genuine enthusiasm for the plurality of business and creativity that existed and still exists.

The deeply loyal Nintendo fan, i can agree with their views about Nintendo.

Those who bring to light gaming history no matter the name or the place, I admire that effort.

@Blast16 that’s an excellent find. At the arcade I visited they also had that x-men 4P cabinet and it is indeed an awesome installation all these years later. Also played the Avengers arcade which is not too shabby itself. And in multiplayer playing close up to the monitor, I more appreciated the smaller character sprites than I would playing in Mame for example, gave it a roomier feel. Very interesting

Coming back to this article and seeing my comment, I’ll update it by saying I’m currently visiting family in another city which has multiple classic arcade locations (no redemption machines or Raw Thrills, hurray). Played a bunch of cabs for the first time with games I regularly play via emulation. In particular I’ll mention Final Fight, a game I’ve played a ton through official and unofficial emulation. But getting to play the original format of that game in a public space felt really cool, like a time capsule find. And I think these now ridiculously big and bulky units that house games just a mega byte in size, will always have an impactful presence. So good for those who are still insistent on keeping these machines in public spaces and venues.

I will try this out then. Very cool.

Hard to believe we’re now midway through the 2020’s. 30 years ago does not seem that distant in memory, but it’s forever ago in terms of the game industry. It was the culmination of 2D gaming with console 3D graphics coming like a just offshore hurricane. At that time I was very much getting into JRPGs. Games like Final Fantasy III (VI) and Chrono Trigger were just blistering the pages of game mags with high detail sprite based graphics. Despite everything the future of gaming would do after that period, I was being taken everywhere I wanted to go in games in the 16-bit generation. When I play my old favorites it’s still that way. Good for all those who have helped in keeping those games playable over the years since. Both officially, and unofficially (especially). It’s an exciting time for old favorites these days (and old consoles). 2025 should bring some of the best yet from modders to big publishers. Looking forward to the new year. Peace and love to the retro gaming community.

I’d not seen these but they look like the kind of thing offered in the Scholastic book club. I like the covers. I was at a shop the other week and flipped through a Mario Golden Book i spotted. I was disappointed that the art was ‘Nintendo-issue’. Nintendo should let more outside artists present in their media again

Hamster is another company that put out (another) 50 games this year. I’d like to throw out RIOT as my game of the year from them with Metamorphic Force and Viper Phase 1 as runners up. But lots to choose from this year for sure.

Oh dang, there’s a Walmart grocery run impulse buy. Or two.. or three.. lol

Good old NEC and Hudson. They deserved more, in our hearts.

Super Sega: A Real Life FPGA Story.
Critics ask, “does it suck?”.
“No, it doesn’t suck”.

Is this the same executive that said “Sega is not a retro company” (essentially saying ‘our history does not matter’) the other day? Now he’s saying ‘make Sega shiny again’? ..I’ll refrain from further comment on these remarks

Sega makes these grand pronouncements about their games and future, and then I go and read about some fan-made project and get excited because (concerning traditional Sega IP) those are the people coming with any proof in their pudding.

@-wc- I’ve become pernickety about d-pads in the last decade. I don’t know if it’s me or the way d-pads are being made now, but I can tell when the rubber contacts have been deliberately chosen.

It looks lovely and a dream to have running on genesis. Nice to see the personal development as a designer in the hand drawn games space. Look forward to more updates

We always knew Sega management had a very narrow view of their history (which is a big part of gaming history) and were never serious about their back catalog. Now they just come out and openly spit on their legacy.

@-wc- i don’t completely like the d-pad feel on my SN30 so I would be interested if this one feels smoother

@Axelay71 it would have been entirely possible for Nintendo to continue autostereoscopic displays. It’s a shame they are not popular enough. Maybe the technology gets another pass in the future

One of the best collections around, especially from Sega in more recent years. The eShop versions essentially brought me back to the gaming of yesteryear. Old games were not yet on my radar and these autostereoscopic versions brought them to life. The interviews about their creation were some of coolest pieces about game dev I’ve ever read. I have the Japan only collections downloaded via cfw to my 3DS and I still get a thrill with Out Run or After Burner in that format. Viva M2.

2025 year of return of Shinobi 🤞

The Lambo bit was a clear indication that the primary goal of ‘Super Sega’ is anything but producing FPGA hardware. At this point they’ve loosely ‘produced’ a mockumentary of the niche video game hardware scene.

A modern sidescrolling ninja Gaiden is very interesting to see. Hopefully it’s good and hopefully not procedurally gen’d

Nintendo isn’t immune to unjustifiably throwing its weight around to benefit their control of a market through legal muscle.

I’m not saying they’ve reached that point.

However, Nintendo knows that through its legal muscle alone it doesn’t have to get things to the courts in order to exact the outcomes they want. This is easily abused by corporations with sizeable resources.

@city952 ya, it’s something that bothers me on and off that the original experience is deteriorating in some way or another. I don’t do any collecting and I’m happy with the excellent emulation options out there now with equally excellent CRT filters. Keeping an eye on the possibilities with FPGA as it relates to my experience or wants with original gaming hardware, and keeping that going as long as possible

@city952 thanks for the information.

Not a fanatic for composite, but it’s the output/input all my old SD consoles have (over 12 systems), and all my CRTs have (8 of 9 of those), so that’s how everything commonly connects and I’m fine with that. A system replacing that setup ideally connects just as easily so I can still use any of my TV’s just as any of my 12+ consoles can connect to all them.

RGB Scart sounds great but it wasn’t a standard in Canada. Some of my stuff has S-video, some has component connections or both of those. Everything has composite connections and I’m happy with that signal.

The game is the soundtrack. It’s at best a decent but not great game but the music grabs hold of the imagination and works a spell over the rich visuals

Tough when it’s an overseas import only. Hopefully some digital shop version is planned after the cart sales