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I think every single person or company willing to do something gaming related should come here, read, ask, analyze and understand before doing anything. If this project comes to life at some point and works, I will be more than happy to get one.

I thought exactly the same. They stated the are having a kickstarter campaign on April, let's see what it's going to happen with the prototype. As always, we should keep an eye on this, you never know....

This is their press release: UNLEASH YOUR NOSTALGIA WITH THE RETROBLOX MODULAR RETRO GAME CONSOLE RETROBLOX Elevates Retro Games to a New Level Combining Innovative Cartridge-Compatible Element Modules, Disc Game-Compatible Optical Disc Drive, and Online Connectivity features to Create the Ultimate Living-Room Worthy Retro Game Console. Los Angeles, California, January 31, 2017RetroBlox Inc. (RBXI) today introduced RETROBLOX, the next generation modular retro game console. With Element Modules compatible with real retro game cartridges for systems like NES, optical disc drive compatible with CD games for systems like PSX, and connectivity that rivals current gen consoles the one console future is just around the corner. AN INDUSTRY WITH A PROBLEM If youre like us, you take your games seriously. You strive for perfection in competition against other players, in your collection, and in conquering the challenge of the titles that originally influenced your gaming passion. Needless to say, playing classic games on anything less than original hardware is fraught with limitations and soon enough, most of us find the need to revert back to a decades-old old game console in order to play without compromises. As such, gaming enthusiasts are faced with a difficult choice when it comes to retro games: experience only a subset of popular re-released games made for current generation platforms such as the Virtual Console or NES Classic, use original game hardware and displays from decades ago to play in a specialized game room, or resort to illegitimate means of experiencing gaming history through use of copied roms and emulators. RETROBLOX solves this problem decisively by providing a modern, unified platform for digital retro gaming thats also committed to unprecedented modular support for original console game media and hardware peripherals. RETROBLOX IS THE WORLDS FIRST MODULAR AND FULLY-MODERNIZED RETRO GAME CONSOLE Whether youre a retro games enthusiast, or a more casual gamer wanting to try out the genuine article, RetroBlox is the #1 way to enjoy a deep and satisfying retro gaming experience in your living room without the mess of wires and clutter. An industry first, RETROBLOX ships with an on-board CD/DVD optical drive, custom produced by partner Hitachi LG Data Services (HLDS) to support the needs and features of retro game consoles. It allows you to experience the full lineup of disc games for never-before supported systems such as PSX, Sega CD, TurboGrafx-CD, and more. Another key innovation introduced by RETROBLOX are modular interfaces, called Element Modules ¹, which allow for play using original video game cartridges and controllers from older game systems. Once a game cartridge is inserted into an Element Module, players can add the game to their digital collection, share their new addition on Facebook or Twitter, or play and stream via Twitch and YouTube. Changing games and systems is as easy as ejecting the current module and inserting another. 1080P FULL HD RESOLUTION RETRO GAMING RETROBLOX natively upscales retro games from their original resolution to full HD 1080p, perfect for your living room. While crystal clear pixels are a joy to view for some players, those who prefer the older look of older TVs from the 70s, 80s and 90s will appreciate a suite of virtual displays which model the look, feel, geometry and tone of these classic displays from gamings past. HYBRID EMULATION TAKES RETRO GAMING FURTHER RETROBLOX features new patent-pending technology called Hybrid Emulation, which allows for the direct hardware reading of specialized chips and mappers contained within historically difficult-to-emulate retro game cartridges. This means gamers get full hardware compatibility with every game in their classic games library, and unparalleled performance to boot. If controller lag is your enemy, Hybrid Emulation technology also allows for the highest speed possible while using classic retro game controllers connected directly to RETROBLOX Element Modules. In this mode you can obtain near lag-free speeds² for controller input, allowing casual and competitive players to push their skills to new heights. THERES MORE TO COME RETROBLOX will announce new details and specs of the console and its strong line up of support for classic systems as well as further enhancements and details of the entire RETROBLOX platform between now and its anticipated crowdfunding campaign launch in April 2017. ABOUT RETROBLOX, INC. RetroBlox, Inc. is a California-based specialty developer, producer, and manufacturer of next-generation video game related products for new and retro game consoles. The company was founded by video game development veterans and passionate retro gamers, Bryan Bernal and Eric Christensen. The RetroBlox team at large has a diverse background and has shipped games like Ratchet & Clank and Titanfall, digital storefronts like the Google Chrome Store, and consumer electronics like the Vizio M-Series TVs and Roku 2, 3, and 4k. http://retroblox.com Discuss?

It really depends on where do you live, you should try with a small print shop or maybe someone that you know that owns a plotter. Several years ago I had the same problem, just wanted to print some things for personal enjoyment and I ended up buying a plotter, but also I design so ..... Maybe if you remove all branding, you'll be able room print them at kinko's.

FedEx is extremely strict about copyright infringement. Actually, when you log into the print interface there's a huge notice letting you know about that. If you do it directly with the fedex employee you have a 90% chance that they will not print it.

Thanks Bill! The poster turned out great! You should use your skills to create an original one (no cease and desist worries!) I bought a couple of months ago a poster made by this NY artist https://www.instagram.com/volosky_/ Maybe you can do something like that, just a suggestion...

Yes, that's the thing, you have to be really careful because it's not nice to get a cease and desist letter. Well, at least you can print one for you and dad enjoy it! Anyway, it's really beautiful and again congratulations!

Great job! The poster looks amazing! If you ever print them, I'll get one!

I can design and manufacture them, but as you said before we have to reach a MOQ in order the factory can manufacture the patches. Let me know your thoughts

Great! I'll watch it tonight! Have a great week!

So I was asked about how to spot a genuine Cloisonné and imitation Cloisonné. It's really easy actually, if you look at the profile of the item and you can see that it's curved, that's a real Cloisonné. On the other hand, if is totally straight that's imitation cloisonne (imitation hard enamel) or soft Enamel. I attached some pictures as a reference.

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I heard on the video that he was having some issues with the audio, actually he only had video but not audio. No idea if he posted an update about that...

That's a gba sp adaptor for famicom games. There's something similar for the ds as well: https://www.google.com/amp/gizmodo.com/326202/play-famicom-cartridges-on-your-ds-with-cyber-familator-lite/amp?client=ms-android-att-us

Hi Lee, You are totally right. What I meant was that --- Ω --- was asking about a console shaped Pin, that's why I said not related, but yes it was my mistake to not express myself in a more accurate way.

Hi --- Ω ---! I saw your post and I thought you may be interested in the Floppy Disks Hard Enamel Pins that I made. I know they are not TI-99/4A related but they are still in the same retro computing theme. I posted a new topic in the marketplace with all the information needed: FS: Floppy Disk Hard Enamel (Cloisonne) Pin Thanks!

Hi! A while ago I made these Floppy Disks Cloisonne (Genuine Hard Enamel) Pins (For those that don't know what Cloisonne means, keep reading and you'll find the explanation) I still have some of them, so if you are interested please don't hesitate in PM me. If you prefer to use a regular checkout and keep track of your purchase, you can always buy a pin at my website http://www.wolzky.com p.s. I know you can find cheaper enamel pins, the thing is that there are only 2 cloisonne factories left in the world and the process is expensive and time consuming and the minimum order quantities are huge. Real Cloisonne is considered as jewelry and will last a really long time. Thank you for your attention and understanding. SPECIFICATIONS • Material: Genuine Cloisonné (Genuine Hard Enamel) • Finish: Nickel • Dimensions: 1" x 1" (2.54cm x 2.54cm) • Thickness: 0.08" (2mm) • Features a back metallic butterfly clutch • Designed in New York City, USA • Price: $9.49 SHIPPING • Shipping Cost: $3.50 • I can only ship within the USA. Unfortunately I cannot control Foreign Postal Services and shipping using private couriers is really expensive. My deepest apologies. What is Cloisonné? Cloisonné is the ancient Chinese technique, developed over thousand years ago, of creating designs on a metal surface with colored-glass paste placed within enclosures made of copper or bronze wires, which have been bent or hammered into the desired pattern. The enamel, colored with metallic oxide, is used to paint the contained areas or partitions of the design, known as cloisons (French for “partitions”). The pin is then kiln-fired at 800°C. Enamels commonly shrink after firing, so the process is repeated several times to fill in the designs and ensure that the colors will not bleed. Once this process is complete, the surface of the pin is hand-polished and plated until the edges of the cloisons are visible. It is said that Cloisonné can be preserved for 100 years without fading because it's mineral origin. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate in PM me. Thanks for your attention and support!

Very cool! There's also some great fan art on the author's blog. I thought this picture was pretty cool: Thank you so much Byte Knight!! I've been in contact with the Author and actually he is going to post on his blog in the next few days the fan art I made! YAYYYYY!

That's exactly what went on here... You have done some really nice stuff there, Couldn't stop watching page by page and am definitely going to make some friends enjoy it, too... Thank you! I'd really like to see another series of your reality pixelation stuff- so if you're ever in doubt of what to put up next... Thank you so much for your kind words! It's always encouraging to know that people support and like what I do I have tons of designs that I haven't got the time to upload, but I promise I will in the next couple of days. I'll let you know when I'll upload more Reality Pixelation! Thanks Again and Have a Great Day! A

Amazing Book! I didn't want it to end but I couldn't stop reading it either. I have been creating some designs based on the book since I got it, you can see them here www.andrewoid.us under the Ready Player One Section on the left. I will add more in the next few days. Hope you like them! Greetings!

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