Preserving software was never going to be a commercial endeavour any more than the manufacturers have been interested in keeping the original hardware available.
It’s not going to be in the realm that the game publishers operate in if it’s actually going to happen. So the messaging from these publishers about harm simply can’t be bought into
I’ve had Krikzz everdrives for years but in recent times the rom hacks have been getting pretty impressive and so I’ve gotten into them. So I appreciate this coverage, definitely 👍
Whomever’s account is to be believed, even something in between, it doesn’t paint a pretty picture of the inside politics getting the better of Sega Management. Sega management is still trying to nail down an effective recurring strategy to this day for its bevy of IP. I don’t have much faith in the head of Sega. For all their surveys, fan creators do a better job of locating what’s appealing from Sega.
I’m hoping Konami puts together a PCE library package for Switch. Some HuCard and CD games would be just what I need on the Oled model. Of course if they don’t do it I’ll eventually install retroarch on it after the Switch is no longer current generation
@Axelay71 I imported a Duo R years ago and it’s one of my favorite possessions. I use a PS1 joypad Joypad Converter and a PS1 to SNES converter to get my wireless 8BitDo controllers working with it, lol. Not sure if more converter options have come out for PCE in the years since, but I would guess not.
@-wc- Really. You don’t want a screen any bigger 5” for a truly pocketable device. I think it’s the perfect size. You can’t fit a steam deck into the Vita for example. But I can understand people wanting to play full sized PC and consoles games anywhere, it’s just no my idea of portable gaming
@RupeeClock well it’s still a privilege and in some cases a miracle to have licensed access to some of these old games. Because of that I’d say there is some onus to publish the games as widely and as fairly as possible to do justice for aged software properties
Manufacturing sounds like an uphill battle that’s not changing anytime soon. And without substantial IP, you’re pretty much selling tech demos...which might focus test ok but will bury it in the market next to anything else..
I’m commenting because of the picture of the Japanese MD arcade power stick. Imported one of those years ago, still one of my favorite controllers. And the 3 button version is just so cool looking
It looks like they are trying to stick all the gimmicky game hardware concepts of the past 15 years into one piece of plastic. That tells me that whatever niche group of buyers they get up front will probably not be playing this thing for long after the newness is gone, and it’ll be thrown in the closet and forgotten
When the day comes that either my NES, PCE or Genesis dies, then something like this would be a consideration. I’m also not fancy, I use composite input CRTs, and from what I’ve seen composite is never a priority output for FPGA devices. So in that way original hardware is still simpler for me
Bought Musha as a kid back in the day. Was really my first shootemup and it was unlike anything my friends were playing (Mario). Still have it to this day.
Hardly any arcade machines left still in their natural habitat (meaning they’re still in place since at least the 90’s). The last one I played was Tetris at an old laundromat. It’s a great feeling to find a machine still in its old spot
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Re: Analogue Pocket Supply Is Finally Catching Up With Demand
I tend not to buy anything on a back order, so if there’s supply I’m interested in getting one
Re: Shocking Study Reveals 87% Of Classic Games Are "Critically Endangered"
Preserving software was never going to be a commercial endeavour any more than the manufacturers have been interested in keeping the original hardware available.
It’s not going to be in the realm that the game publishers operate in if it’s actually going to happen. So the messaging from these publishers about harm simply can’t be bought into
Re: Best ROM Hacks, Mods And Homebrews Of 2023
I’ve had Krikzz everdrives for years but in recent times the rom hacks have been getting pretty impressive and so I’ve gotten into them. So I appreciate this coverage, definitely 👍
Re: Former Sega Boss On The "Huge Strategic Blunder" Of 32X And Saturn
Whomever’s account is to be believed, even something in between, it doesn’t paint a pretty picture of the inside politics getting the better of Sega Management. Sega management is still trying to nail down an effective recurring strategy to this day for its bevy of IP. I don’t have much faith in the head of Sega. For all their surveys, fan creators do a better job of locating what’s appealing from Sega.
Re: Sonic Boss Doesn't Rule Out Possibility Of A New Burning Rangers Or Nights Game
Doubt it will be Sonic Team bringing back anything, rather it will likely be an outside fan studio if anything at all happens
Re: 'Steel Empire Chronicles' Unveiled For PS4 & Switch
Really nice. Will get eventually
Re: M2 Explains Why Switch Is The "Perfect" Console For Retro Games
I really like hearing from the staff of M2
Re: Interview: Outside Xbox's Mike Channell On His Love Of Retro Gaming
Having my own little stockpile of CRTs, I’m with him on that. But realistically I don’t think CRT monitors are coming back, sadly.
Re: The Toxic Crusaders Are Back In An All-New Beat 'Em Up Adventure
Why the heck not. Looks tempting too
Re: Retroid Unveil The Retroid Pocket Flip, A New Clamshell Handheld
Looks like an old GPD device that I bought years ago
Re: "The Voice Of A Devil" Told Me To Quit Konami, Says Former Castlevania Producer
Hoping a third Curse of the moon is in the cards. Would be great for us fans of classicvanias
Re: Talking Point: What Do You Want From A New Castlevania?
More Curse of the Moon is all I want from castlevania
Re: How Namco Helped PlayStation Win Its First Console War
Good read. Certainly adds context to all the 90’s namco marketing I still have floating in my brain
Re: Poll: What's Your Favourite Castlevania?
Classicvania for me with bloodlines at the top of them
Re: Poll: Are Game Boy Games Still Worth Playing In 2023?
8-bit games are perfectly charming in presentation and delightfully test dexterity. Enjoy them through the lense of nostalgia or game making history
Re: Best Genesis / Mega Drive Games
I would play Wani Wani World before rainbow islands
Re: Editorial: Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From Time Extension
This site is a beautiful existence. May ‘23 bring it good things
Re: It Looks Like We're Getting A Gaiares Reboot
That’s great news if it’s a good reboot
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 5th)
Was on an NES kick but now I’ve got the Genesis hooked up again. Alisia Dragoon was the last game I had on
Re: Feature: Memories Of The PC Engine, From The People Who Made It Sing
I would love to hear more about Red Company. They must have had talented staff.
Re: Feature: Memories Of The PC Engine, From The People Who Made It Sing
I’m hoping Konami puts together a PCE library package for Switch. Some HuCard and CD games would be just what I need on the Oled model. Of course if they don’t do it I’ll eventually install retroarch on it after the Switch is no longer current generation
Re: Feature: Memories Of The PC Engine, From The People Who Made It Sing
@Axelay71 I imported a Duo R years ago and it’s one of my favorite possessions. I use a PS1 joypad Joypad Converter and a PS1 to SNES converter to get my wireless 8BitDo controllers working with it, lol. Not sure if more converter options have come out for PCE in the years since, but I would guess not.
Re: Intellivision Releases An Amico Unboxing, Showcases A Functioning System
I think he means they continue to flush money with Amico..
Re: Hardware: Anbernic RG552 - A Big-Screen Upgrade To The Popular RG351
@-wc- Really. You don’t want a screen any bigger 5” for a truly pocketable device. I think it’s the perfect size. You can’t fit a steam deck into the Vita for example. But I can understand people wanting to play full sized PC and consoles games anywhere, it’s just no my idea of portable gaming
Re: Hardware: Anbernic RG552 - A Big-Screen Upgrade To The Popular RG351
Is it possible to get a side by side with the Vita?
Re: Intellivision Admits Its Wii-Like Amico Console May Never See Release
No more cordless phone console for family game night? Grandma’s gonna be sad.. Cancel that, Wii Sports is making its comeback, grandma rejoice
Re: Tommy Tallarico Has Stepped Down As CEO Of Intellivision
Reminds me of the old V-Tech cordless phones the family had back in the day more than anything gaming related lol
Re: Can't Get An Analogue Pocket? This Cheap And Dinky Handheld Might Plug The Gap
I’d like Retroarch to make official hardware including handhelds for their stuff
Re: Yuji Naka Killed "Dreamcast's Star Fox", Says Former Sega Producer
Well that’s too bad his management style leaves a lot to be desired. Too much of that in a business and things can go south, which they did for Sega..
Re: Gaiares Is Getting A Physical Re-Release With The Help Of The Kid Who Promoted It 31 Years Ago
@RupeeClock well it’s still a privilege and in some cases a miracle to have licensed access to some of these old games. Because of that I’d say there is some onus to publish the games as widely and as fairly as possible to do justice for aged software properties
Re: Gaiares Is Getting A Physical Re-Release With The Help Of The Kid Who Promoted It 31 Years Ago
No digital? That’s a very self-interested move..
Re: Hands On: The Anbernic R351V Offers A Real 'Game Boy' Vibe
Really like the look of this one. Not bought one of these since the GPD XD years ago.which has long since bit the dust. Very tempting..
Re: Hands On: Anbernic's RG300X Is A Beefed-Up Game Boy Micro That Runs Emulators
Interested in their DMG looking model
Re: We're Getting A New Shining Force Game, But Of Course There's A Catch
I have to refrain from commenting on modern Sega for the sake of my health, lol
Re: Intellivision's Wii-Like Amico Console Gets Delayed For A Third Time
Manufacturing sounds like an uphill battle that’s not changing anytime soon. And without substantial IP, you’re pretty much selling tech demos...which might focus test ok but will bury it in the market next to anything else..
Re: After Months Of Silence, Polymega Insists Pre-Orders Are Shipping Soon
I’m commenting because of the picture of the Japanese MD arcade power stick. Imported one of those years ago, still one of my favorite controllers. And the 3 button version is just so cool looking
Re: Evercade's 'Renovation Collection 1' Will Bring A Dozen Rare Games To The System
Granada...great game
Re: Hands On: Retro Handheld Face-Off - Anbernic R351 Vs Retroid Pocket 2
Still rocking the Vita and Retroarch for my Genesis on the go fix
Re: Intellivision's Amico Is Shaping Up To Be The Most 'Nintendo' Non-Nintendo System Ever
It looks like they are trying to stick all the gimmicky game hardware concepts of the past 15 years into one piece of plastic. That tells me that whatever niche group of buyers they get up front will probably not be playing this thing for long after the newness is gone, and it’ll be thrown in the closet and forgotten
Re: Would You Just Look At This Tiny Bubble Bobble Arcade Machine
Would love to see it in real life, but I’ve no need to own such things
Re: Hardware Review: MiSTer FPGA - A Tantalising Glimpse Into The Future Of Retro Gaming
When the day comes that either my NES, PCE or Genesis dies, then something like this would be a consideration. I’m also not fancy, I use composite input CRTs, and from what I’ve seen composite is never a priority output for FPGA devices. So in that way original hardware is still simpler for me
Re: Feature: Five Frantic Years - A Brief History of Aleste
@Mach_Rider ill never sell my copy, not as long as I have my memory
Re: Feature: Five Frantic Years - A Brief History of Aleste
Bought Musha as a kid back in the day. Was really my first shootemup and it was unlike anything my friends were playing (Mario). Still have it to this day.
Re: Sega Just Showed Off A Prototype Handheld For The First Time Ever
That’s cool, Sega. Sadly it’s cooler than most of what you do nowadays, but then we can’t all be as cool as we once were
Re: Analogue's Next FPGA Console Tackles Kanye West's Favourite System: The PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16
@cleveland124 thanks, I’ll keep that in mind as I’m still going strong with CRT technology
Re: Analogue's Next FPGA Console Tackles Kanye West's Favourite System: The PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16
Like any Analogue product, I’d like one but probably not anytime soon. And without CRT support it’s not a priority
Re: Hardware Review: Game Gear Micro - Go Home Sega, You're Drunk
The execution of this is utterly disappointing. We could have had a proper mini handheld console. Sega, you dumb head
Re: Retro-Bit Is Republishing Some Of Toaplan's Best Console Shooters In Physical Form
That’s pretty sweet. Not for me unless they can do an eShop release
Re: The RK2020 Is Another Chinese Handheld Which Aims To Play Absolutely Everything
@Mando44646 have you considered CFW for 3DS? That’s how I play my GBA.
Re: Feature: Quarter Arcades Is Bringing Coin-Op History Home - And It Wants To Work With Nintendo Next
Hardly any arcade machines left still in their natural habitat (meaning they’re still in place since at least the 90’s). The last one I played was Tetris at an old laundromat. It’s a great feeling to find a machine still in its old spot