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Coming from American Gear Company: https://americangearcompany.com/ If it's priced like their other cabs, this could run about $2000! Found this video on YouTube showing a demonstration:

Amico might be a step closer to actually being (on) a console. From Discord today: "We are talking to Bash Box CEO Bill Mclaughlin about bundling the Amico Home app on the Bash Box and possibly a game as well". For those unaware, here's more information about the Bash Box: https://bashgamestudio.com/ "Unleash the Power of RK3588 Chipset: At the heart of Bash Box lies the RK3588 Chipset, an engineering marvel meticulously crafted to deliver unparalleled performance. With its octa-core CPU and advanced GPU architecture, this powerhouse ensures seamless gameplay, stunning graphics, and lightning-fast responsiveness. Say goodbye to lag and hello to immersive gaming like never before. Experience Android 13: Step into the future with Android 13, the most advanced operating system ever to grace a gaming console".

Here's the controller, with the dongle. Haven't found a loose dongle though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/174937582010?itmmeta=01HV580FVEDSX80E685TVDJH67&hash=item28bb17a9ba:g:UwsAAOSw4AFhGp50&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0KSEaT%2B9jtUv46sqLvauRkNfMvQ%2FZzjSrLrHgtMGaJIAQuLvJbgl0g3%2BGrOsgibycPm6Izoann%2BHnCjGbfiShbnMzUFfp0aVBe3ggJYY9v7UXRW7ParpPaRZqJC2qqhCy0YM%2FSasP7%2B2W4wK0%2B0rO9Tx3lXyDFCEO2oJOOmIAIGaSrRHzCVFaEdAJa6v3sQ1ywW8wvQ0qZfu9jcr4AqVbe7iI5QqvSuWAE8hWBB3IiGFeAZGT5Z9jxAVh2UqDONA8Pcx6Zf4cUYL8cuceFR1eeM%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-j9gajZYw

Interesting conversation on the Amico Discord today: Discord User: Hey! Did anyone back this project through republic? If so do you know how we realize any profits from it? It seems to me like I just gave them 1k Alvarado: Hi, profits from the Amico Home games are treated just like profits from Amico console games with respect to the Republic investors. Also, thank you for supporting Amico through the Republic offering. Discord User: No problem. I have dm’ed you to talk further because this answer doesn’t give much info or point me in any direction as I don’t know how profits from console games are dispersed or how any of this is attained. Alvarado: I am not familiar with the details of the Republic deal, but you should be able to check the agreement document you entered into or contact Republic support for clarification. All I know is we are reserving a percentage of the profits from game sales for Republic investors. Your investor contract should contain the details of how and when those are paid out. Discord User: Okay thanks

Here's a couple late night Amico Discord posts from today: Discord User 1: "I wonder if Tommy is still working on games and other things for Intellivision. I believe so but who knows?" Discord User 2: "I'm going to say i believe what they say and hes been gone.. Phil and John are doing a great job.."

Check out this beauty of a comment posted on the Amico Discord this afternoon: "Intellivision having the goal to be different and to try to offer a good product instead of just trying to milk people playing games is certainly one of the reason why I will always have a lot of respect for Tommy Tallarico and everyone who was part of the project".

Be aware those are comments are from discord users, not mine. I edited the post to reflect that.

Someone on the Amico Discord yesterday had asked if Tommy was selling his home in order to fund the Amico (the post has since been deleted). Some replies immediately afterwards: Discord User #1: Don’t know and none of my business, but hope he‘s doing well. Discord User #2: To be honest, I wish he would come here,even if it's just to say hello. I guess some people will disagree, but whatever disagreement people may have had with him, whatever bitterness they may have felt, isn't it time to bury the hatchet? By the way, I also wish Phil Adam would come here and say hello too!

I'm unsure how much I paid. I think about $140 or so. Edit: I was way off, it was about $225 (includes shipping). But I'm going to be honest here and say I'm kinda disappointed. After watching a video comparing the two Intellivision Ghostbusters versions (I was unaware there were two versions floating around before I stumbled on this video - the Inty-Home Edition and the Ultimate Edition ) it's beyond dispute that this Inty-Home version is the lesser of the two by a huge margin (gameplay wise). I do give the packaging and presentation a 10 out of 10 though. And the obvious misspelling in this Inty-Home version that appears soon after boot up really bothers me (believe is spelled "Belive"). Reminds me of another recent purchase I made - USA Zombie Apocalypse for the Vectrex. Unbelievable beautiful presentation, the box, overlay, and cartridge are top notch. Unfortunately the game itself is lackluster. Here's the Ghostbusters comparison video I'm referencing: https://youtu.be/94JvaSusT70?si=tyrCfxqCIrmW5bCn

Just out of curiosity, I attempted to register my console order on the Amico website. Yes, after all these years I still have an active $100 pre order. Just never bothered requesting a refund. When I put my order number in I get a message telling me it can't be found. I'm 100% sure my order number is correct. John Alvarado suggested I contact Amico customer service. I did a couple times but never heard back. This was months ago. I also never got Amico Home working on any of my devices. Alvarado suggested I open up some ports on my router, but I did and no change, I still couldn't connect so gave up. I have no desire to redeem codes for any of the games due to learning that Amico will subtract the purchase price of the games from my deposit, yes I also purchased the 8 pack or whatever it was of physical products why back when. They have been sitting on a shelf unopened for years (underneath my nearly complete US Dreamcast games collection). Anyway, here's some screenshots of the failed registration process for those curious:

John Alvarado - Intellivision Today at 5:01 pm (Discord) Reminder about rule #11: No negative questions/investigation of Intellivision business past, present, or future. Keep discussions on the current products.

I'm having a very difficult time controlling the ship, especially in Portal Panic and Defense Panic. Pushing up on the stick to thrust while steering with the same stick is unintuitive. Circling the ring in Wormhole panic is pretty clunky too, controlling like Tempest it doesn't. I'd like to put more time into it in order to get enough coins to purchase the 3 extra games, but it's just too aggravating. Otherwise the colors and graphics are nice, I especially like the "Big Boss" in Run Panic.

I received my Limited Edition Ghostbusters in the white box. He was also selling Gyruss for Intellivision so I had purchased that too while I was at it (approximately $100).

I played the first Virtua Fighter in a movie theater lobby in 1993. Located on the 2nd floor of the Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, Long Island NY. I played Virtua Fighter 3 at the Adventureland theme park in Farmingdale, Long Island NY.

Qomp 1 is on sale for the next day or two on Steam for $3.49 for those interested in the first game.