Having the button script for the multiple bluetooth connections engraved in the shell is pretty neat. I feel it wasn't there in past 8bitdo controllers.
@JonathanChapman I 100% get why, but as it is basically an 8bitdo controller that's already in production + some addition, I feel this particular project is more an advance order for a limited release (and possibly a way to use their past kickstarters as a leverage to their customer base) than a true kickstarter project.
@Razieluigi I'm exactly in that situation, I've always dreamt of buying an old commodore calculator. I'm sure the red LED here will be modern and not have the charming old design but I can't wait to see video reviews of it
Reading the crowdsupply document, it's pretty interesting as it can turn the nunchuk into a quasi-nes controller (minus start and select) for gaming with only one hand, and they say it could become compatible with the classic controller with firmware updates.
@Hydra_Spectre This is pretty much it. Or even worse, put classic games/books/movies in a vault because no one wants to deal with the potential controversy.
@-wc- There's such a big market for miyoo upgrades that you'll find specialty buttons in no time on the net, even playstation shapes buttons.
@Thomystic It's a button for going back to the menu and also special features, it's also present in the past miyoo mini models. But calling it a miyoo button is even better than "Menu"!
I remember being a few complaints about emulation quality, with new emulators using Unity. The unity situation probably isn't to blame (the twitter account being silent is older than that), but that probably didn't help in the long run.
The fall of SEGA is an almost unbelievable tale. But at the same time, it's not the first big company to ever think "bad things only happen to others" just before failing.
With the title alone, I had no idea when this took place. I could have imagined SEGA of America trying to ditch Sonic at almost any point in SEGA history.
Now that you've got your hands on him, we just have to wait for Nintendo to publish more retro goodness, and we're in for a treat. Anytime now. Any. Time.
@sdelfin Thanks for the tip ! It's probably the first time in my life I would be more interested in a product because it has less features, though, ah ah.
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Re: New Playdate Update Showcase Airs This Halloween
@CopyX1982 I hope it's bringing enough customers that they can do that, but I'd love them to find a way to bring the stereo dock first!
Re: Review: UFO 50 (Steam) - An Indie Masterpiece Bursting With Fictional NES Nostalgia
@Geostyle Review title and game profile box says "Steam"
Re: 8BitDo & Genki Collaborate On SNES-Inspired Genki PocketPro Controller
@Azuris Nice, thanks, mine must be pretty old then!
Re: 8BitDo & Genki Collaborate On SNES-Inspired Genki PocketPro Controller
Having the button script for the multiple bluetooth connections engraved in the shell is pretty neat. I feel it wasn't there in past 8bitdo controllers.
@JonathanChapman I 100% get why, but as it is basically an 8bitdo controller that's already in production + some addition, I feel this particular project is more an advance order for a limited release (and possibly a way to use their past kickstarters as a leverage to their customer base) than a true kickstarter project.
Re: 8BitDo Just Dramatically Expanded Its Keyboard Range
@Razieluigi I'm exactly in that situation, I've always dreamt of buying an old commodore calculator.
I'm sure the red LED here will be modern and not have the charming old design but I can't wait to see video reviews of it
Re: 8BitDo Just Dramatically Expanded Its Keyboard Range
@MARl0 They are the "Super buttons", when connected to an 8bitdo keyboard you can program a macro to those buttons. It's very... niche.
Re: This Dongle Lets You Use The Nintendo Wii Nunchuk As A USB Controller
Reading the crowdsupply document, it's pretty interesting as it can turn the nunchuk into a quasi-nes controller (minus start and select) for gaming with only one hand, and they say it could become compatible with the classic controller with firmware updates.
Re: You Can Now Control Your Switch Using Your GBA
Looks like it'll cost 92 dollars, quite pricey... but so much fun
Re: Modder Transforms Rare PS1 Controller Into Working PS1 Console
@Poodlestargenerica The modder says "PS1 emulator" so it could be it or even a raspberry pi compute module or even anything smaller than that
Re: Analogue Pocket Is Getting A Game Boy Micro-Style FPGA-Based Handheld Rival
reviewers everywhere putting "title idea: Is Sipeed insipid?" in their notes
Re: You Can Now Turn Your Steam Deck Into A Less-Portable 3DS
Ok but where is the Steam Deck Virtual Boy Mod
Re: 3DS Virtual Boy Emulation Gives You 3D Without The Headaches
Better than christmas
Re: Collector Finds Rare Philips CD-i Hotel Mario Prototype In Goodwill
The Arzette promotion campaign is going too far, now!
Re: You Can Own Tommy Tallarico's House If You Have $3 Million To Spare
@Sketcz behind every frame you can discover the sentence "My Mother Is Very Proud" in red paint
Re: Poll: Should Retro Game Remasters Carry Warnings About "Offensive" Content?
@Hydra_Spectre This is pretty much it. Or even worse, put classic games/books/movies in a vault because no one wants to deal with the potential controversy.
Re: Random: Game Boy Gets Turned Into The Ultimate Car Speedometer
what have they done to my beautiful dot matrix display! O the humanity!
Re: Miyoo Mini Flip Takes Inspiration From The Nintendo GBA SP
@-wc- There's such a big market for miyoo upgrades that you'll find specialty buttons in no time on the net, even playstation shapes buttons.
@Thomystic It's a button for going back to the menu and also special features, it's also present in the past miyoo mini models. But calling it a miyoo button is even better than "Menu"!
Re: Sega Forever Games Are Being Delisted From iOS And Android
I remember being a few complaints about emulation quality, with new emulators using Unity.
The unity situation probably isn't to blame (the twitter account being silent is older than that), but that probably didn't help in the long run.
Re: Flashback: When Peter Moore Told Yuji Naka To "F**k Off"
The fall of SEGA is an almost unbelievable tale.
But at the same time, it's not the first big company to ever think "bad things only happen to others" just before failing.
Re: The Anbernic RG Nano Is Like A Keyring-Sized Game Boy
@N64-ROX Oh right, I'm the one who totally misread your comment, sorry!
Re: The Anbernic RG Nano Is Like A Keyring-Sized Game Boy
@N64-ROX The article says you can have headphone out via USB-C, just like most new android phones (that means you'll need a new adapter though)
Re: "Forgotten" Zelda Adventure Gets Ported To Game Boy
That old art direction was so uninviting, what a change
Re: Xbox Cracks Down On Emulation On Xbox Series X|S
I wonder if this impacts the future sales of Series S in any way. Hard to say how many people used those tools, I guess.
Re: Sega Fans, Check Out This Official Mega Drive Light
That logo was pretty sleek!
Re: Random: We Need This Japan-Exclusive Pingu PlayStation Controller
Press square to noot
Re: Best Ridge Racer Games - Every Ridge Racer, Ranked
I've never tried the 3DS one, didn't think it was worth a look, guess I was wrong!
Re: The Intellivision Amico Saga Is So Crazy I Made A Four-Hour Documentary About It
Can't wait to watch it all
Re: Sega Of America Thought Sonic Was "Unsalvageable" As A Character
With the title alone, I had no idea when this took place. I could have imagined SEGA of America trying to ditch Sonic at almost any point in SEGA history.
Re: Feature: How R-Type Was De-Made For The Game Boy, Before Demakes Were A Thing
What a legendary game, I had no idea its history was so interesting.
Thanks, team, really cool piece!
Re: Hands On: Polymega Is Shaping Up To Be The Ultimate All-In-One Retro Emulation Box
I'm so happy you guys gave that to @JeremyParish.
Now that you've got your hands on him, we just have to wait for Nintendo to publish more retro goodness, and we're in for a treat.
Anytime now.
Any. Time.
Re: Hardware Review: To Enjoy The New BittBoy, You'll Need To Get Your Hands Dirty
@msvt NICE TRY REGGIE
Re: There's A New Intellivision Coming, And A Trio Of Former Nintendo Staffers Are Helping Launch It
At least the new twist on the controllers is pretty fun
Re: Hardware Review: GB Boy Classic And GB Boy Colour: The Best Way To Play Game Boy Today?
@sdelfin Thanks for the tip !
It's probably the first time in my life I would be more interested in a product because it has less features, though, ah ah.
Re: Hardware Review: GB Boy Classic And GB Boy Colour: The Best Way To Play Game Boy Today?
Too bad it has ROMs on it, as it clearly breaks the "conservation of games" & "a way to play your games and homebrews" narrative.
I'll wait for a Retron-like alternative.