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  1. The VMU part of the controller was really cool, but the lack of a second analog stick made 3D gaming challenging.
  2. Does anybody know if the HD Sega consoles work with the Game Genie? I know that the old consoles do, but I'm not sure with the change in emulation if it will still work.
  3. Lol. With some things, I'm definitely not picky at all. Bad audio is something I can live with. My biggest gripe with those systems was the IR controllers. They worked, but only if you kept them pointed at the receiver at all times. Fortunately I could plug in my old controllers andn they worked just fine.
  4. I'm not implying these things are perfect or that they don't have problems, but the level of hate raged against them is out of proportion to the actual problems that exist. Sure, half the games aren't originals, but that doesn't make them horrible. Like I said, Air Hockey is actually fun to play, even if it wasn't an original system game. Sure, the sound may not be perfect, but compared to the piece of trash TV we had in our bonus room that the Genesis was plugged into, it sounds just as I remember it. Maybe it is a symptom of me just being old and remembering that back then, when these things were modern and not retro, you learned to live with things not being perfect. Hell, I used to have to change the channel of my TV with a pair of pliers because the knob broke off. I guess that's why I always get worked up when someone complains about the sound or some other small issue with these old consoles. Remember sitting 2 feet away from a tiny TV that may or may not be in color?
  5. Because I don't get it. A few years ago, I was in Sam's Club and saw this little box for sale that had a bunch of classic Genesis games on it, plus it could also play the old cartridges. For $40, it seemed like a fun little thing to have. I picked one up and for years have been delighted by this little AtGames box. I have my original Genesis still, but this thing is just so much more convenient. Then one day I saw reviews about it and people were crapping on this console all over the place. Apparently it was a piece of garbage. Apparently it wasn't worth turning on. I thought it was a marvel. Now they're coming out with an HDMI version, and one of the things people keep crapping on is the "bonus games." Yes, I get it, they're not original Genesis games, but the level of hate aimed at them is completely irrational. So the thing includes Checkers and Chess... why call those games "complete trash"? So yes, as an original Sega Genesis owner, and supporter, I am a bit confounded by the hate these things get.
  6. The issue right now is that no matter what improvements they made, video game websites have already branded AtGames as "bad." Don't buy. Tainted. I'm not sure where all the hate comes from, but it's as severe as it is irrational. I'm confounded by how much hate the "bonus games" get on the Genesis box. They may not be original Sega games but they're not all that bad. I actually have a good time loading up Canon every once in awhile or playing Air Hockey with my kid. I'll probably pick up both units when they release in September. I've been pretty happy with my old AtGames console for years, and having one with HDMI will be even more convenient.
  7. Are those your video reviews?? Those were two fantastic reviews. I really appreciate them. The one feature I wish someone would cover is the new rewind/save feature. My biggest problem with old games, especially the 16 bit Genesis games, is that I quit because I run out of time to play. Save states seem like the ideal solution.
  8. Sure, there may be problems with the unit, but I wish that the actual problems were addressed in the reviews. Half of the "reviews" are reactions to other reviews who have never touched the unit. And then ones, such as IGN or Gamespot, are criticizing things that seem to be arbirtary (such as batteries, weight, and extra added games). The video review posted above seems pretty positive with the exception of the wireless controllers having somem lag. Now that's actually informative. Saying the system is junk because it includes Chess and Canon doesn't help me out in deciding with whether this thing is worthy of my money. I don't care if I have to put in my own AAA batteries. I don't care if it isn't heavy. Does it play the games I want to play? And I wish someone would review it from a neutral standpoint without coming in to it with a "everything AtGames does sucks" filter. Bill, I know you said you were writing a review of these things and I can't wait to see what you have to say. Thanks.
  9. But it looks like this guy hasn't even played the thing. he's just basing his opinions off what others have said. And from the other reviews I've seen so far, I've yet to read one that is a fair review of the system. IGN blasts it for having "garbage" filler games. The Destructoid review now has an apology at the beginning in which the author admits it's just a blast piece and that he hasn't actually used the device. I get it. For some reason, people want to hate on anything that has "AtGames" written on it. I'm not sure why. Those filler games may not be original system games, but if you give them a chance... they're actually kinda fun. Yet it seems like every review is coming in with the thought of "this thing sucks" and are looking for reasons to justify that opinion. I mean, they're hitting the thing on needing AAA batteries for the controller. IGN gives it a hit for not being heavy enough. Seriously?? I have the AtGames Sega Genesis box already. I actually really enjoy it. This one seems to be a bit better (although without any of the Ecco games). I only wish there was a review out there that actually reviewed the system, without the major criticism being "Where is Sonic 3??"
  10. If it has a good web presence, then it's definitely not Dollar General. Sam's Club makes perfect sense. I've bought all my AtGames consoles there. Can't wait for these things to go on sale... and also still holding out hope for an Intellivision 2 Flashback: Keith Robinson Special Edition.
  11. Great, great episode. My only issue was... I've watched that Intellivision Flashback commercial over a dozen times and always thought it was cute. Suddenly you put it into your podcast after talking about Keith for over an hour and how much it meant to him and suddenly tears are coming out of my eyes. I must confess that I didn't know much about him until hearing about his passing. I wasn't aware how crucial he was to all of the great memories I have surrounding Intellivision and how important he was to keeping the brand alive. I tried to play my Intellivision Lives disc on my Mac the other day but it wouldn't work because Classic OS was no longer supported on my old PowerBook. So I did the next best thing and played on my actual Intellvision all weekend long. I got my personal best scores on both Donkey Kong and Space Armada. His legacy is amazing and he will be missed.
  12. I'm also holding out hope that there will be an Intellivision Flashback 2 coming out this year.
  13. Bill, I don't know you but I could kiss you right now. This is the best news I've heard since... well, since I heard that AtGames was making a console that looked just like the original Sega Genesis. My biggest problem with a lot of games is I get 30 minutes in and then have to leave because, I'm an adult now and have other responsibilities. Being able to save my games I have on cartridge would be so amazing. I guess it's safe to say that I know what I want for my birthday this September.
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