NinChocolate

Beatemups for life

Needs a mascot platformer... something real cute looking

@flummerfelt ya Death adder is a deep cut for Arcade 1up. It’s definitely the opposite of TMNT and going for the niche, enthusiast crowd. Their first product that’s really caught my attention

I’m genuinely surprised to see Revenge of Death Adder make it’s first comeback as one of these cabinets. But not surprised because Sega today seems distant from its roots, very sadly

@Kalmaro if you’ve been around long enough (like the days of James Newton), you’ll know that Nintendolife is also secretly Segalife. Not really a surprise for a UK based site

I bought the retro bit 6-button, excellent controller with 10’ cord. Just waiting to see if a mod comes out to solve any issues with regional exclusives!

It’s on the wishlist. As long as I’ve got OG hardware I don’t quite feel the pressure to jump all in on these projects as awesome as they may be

When they do a 1/4 model I’ll be interested

@AtlanteanMan that’s reasonable for most people with a modern setup who won’t bother with tech like this. But some will have a retro setup with original hardware and CRT monitors and will want something that can take the load off their aging Sega CD but still be able to use analogue connections/their original hardware mods/original controllers and peripherals with the Sega CD while staying accurate or close enough. It’s really for the enthusiast not the general retro gamer like yourself presumably

I’ll wait for reviews but it could be essential as a backup/pack n carry device

I came late to the system, imported my DuoR a few years ago, it’s tops in my array of retro consoles. I use all the 8BitDo controllers with it and I love it. Looking forward to details about the mini rerelease from Konami.

The most optimally pocket friendly portable I own is the PS Vita. For the screen to bulk ratio it can’t be beat! It’s a real shame if that form factor never comes back in an official device. A Switch 2.0 option should look just like a Vita if you ask me

If I wasn’t so attached to my MD arcade power stick I’d get one of these

I mean.. Tommy Tallarico...

Bamm! The one retro box I’ve been waiting for! And CD compatibility! Bring on March 2019!

Also... Supergrafx! Let’s see it!!

@BionicDodo I hear it. Classic gaming can run up quite the bill. When you do finally get it, it’ll be a great day, even among all those consoles!

@SDF_Macross77 nice!

I’m still not won over by any modern retro hardware box. FPGA looks the way to go but nothing that’s been released looks better than just keeping original classic hardware running. Of course I still use the old picture tube.

@BionicDodo got a PCE duo R off eBay from Japan last year. Favoritest console I own now

Of course there’s disappointment, it’s modern Sega, they so rarely get it right anymore and usually it’s because they’ve left something to the fans. So depressing.

Anyway, with 8Bitdo’s Genesis PCB mod that controller hasn’t left my pocket since I got it. Best thing to happen to the world of modern wireless controllers. Just bring on the Sega Ages M2!

These emulator consoles have never appealed to me. There’s nothing like the accuracy of original hardware. But if they get others into retro gaming I’m just fine with that.

Poor Sega. Was nice while it lasted.

So... I’ll still need to get that SuperGrafx to play Counter Attack... pricey for one game (I’m gonna do it one day!)

For anyone just becoming familiar with the PCE library:

http://www.pcengine.co.uk/

Hit up this dandy site!

@Damo Does this add on with the Core grafx give you SuperGrafx support?

Edit - nvm! Just read the sentence about SupGrafx support

Bought my PCE DuoR last year and picked up the arcade card this year. If you adore the 16 bit era, especially if you’re a Sega Genesis fan, this is a system u need in your life.

Interesting that you only see articles about these artists after they’ve died. I didn’t know Greg Martin’s name until news of his passing swelled up enough articles in much the same manner. Who else is left? Let’s hope we hear from them before they pass.

I consider myself an avid retro gamer, and while I have all the hardware I need I’m NO collector. Unfortunately in every corner of the western world from local Craigslist sellers to game shops, people are selling to a collector market everywhere, which means high prices.

Fortunately I’m mostly playing Sega games and for now can dodge the absolute spanking of the top dollar prices for a 16 bit cartridge that Nintendo players have to pay. But it’s still bad

For now, I can have my glorious CRTs. I even run my Switch through my 16:9 model with an HDMI converter (Sonic Mania looks proper stunning on it).

One big thing about the picture tubes for me is the depth. Flat panels really don't add any depth to the image. A CRT has a magical way of giving real depth to the background layers in video games. And that phosphor glow...just feels right, doesn't it?

Bit of a shame this non-product made it as far as it did. It does however demonstrate how difficult making even a simple video game console is. Perhaps I can better appreciate even industry leaders like Nintendo, in their development and marketing of dedicated video game consoles. Truly a lot of excellent pieces need to come together to make a successful gaming console. We are certainly aware of the many companies large and small that have not achieved that success.

Wowow is much nicer to me than Wii. Would have loved to have seen a Wowow U

Ah yes, the Sony deal that went south. Good times. I applaud the author for tackling the article. It was inevitable that many tech companies would try to include "playful" offereings to add their machine's or service's media playback options. In fact it still goes on to this day. So there's just no predicting who would have stepped up and succeeded where another failed. Sony and Sega had early success but I doubt that race would have gone on for too much longer even if Sony had failed. Too many tech innovations rapidly developing across the spectrum and a lot of money in each corner for prototyping and manufacturing really anything.

@booopn I love hero academy. I used to play it with a friend of mine.

Companies don't have 'feelings' and neither should their business. If the way is open now they should go for it regardless of past sweat and tears. The game would positively resonate with Nintendo game players and thats the part of Nintendo that would matter to them anyway.

Wow!

N64.