Mikebloke

I bought one of these recently, actually my first device from retro HQ, I know it's the only SNK device James does, but I will be snapping up the others in time! The pocket has an awesome library, like a nicer gbc. Most of the games did get released here in Europe but some can be a bit pricey especially with the European boxing. This helps alleviate that price+rarity issue. If you don't have a pocket yet, try it out. They even have the clicky controls!

Hi there, if your hurting for the other cards, a user here called Boojackascha produced some 'multicard' designs, he helped me get a big bundle produced as well, and I'm selling them as people have interest. I am UK based so shipping might take awhile, but some people tell me they received it within 5-7 days. All the units are produced, so I send them out usually within 48 hours of payment. Its a nice set and I'd have bought that set even without the cards in a snap, unfortunately few are available this side of the pond, and many the other side are reluctant to send abroad. I also can't afford it XD. Thankfully though the multicards are cheap, so if you are interested check it out. https://atariage.com/forums/topic/306480-magnavox-odyssey-multicard-call-for-orders/

My butt clenches every time I see new posts in this thread but it's either people messaging because they didn't read the thread, or people memeing the fact that other people haven't read the thread. We shall all get a chance to buy one when the site to buy them is up, we can all fight to the death for one when the time comes.

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That wooden feel on a controller, man, I'd buy that, it'll go with my veneer.

Next week, is this like Monday to Sunday next week? No that would be too good because that is tomorrow! Hopefully I get a chance to snap one up.

I remember when this first started, it was apparently done to prevent seller upping the bid by hiding other bidders names. I didn't and still don't get that logic. Its mildly frustrating when you suspect foul play, but the golden rule still applies: Know your limit, never go above it.

I used to have 4-6 consoles plugged in with all the rf switches in my bedroom 25 years ago. Now I have 9 consoles plugged into the TV including a ps3 which is usually left on (standby), wii u is also a standby console. Everything is fine. Now for what is really a hazzard: mattress warmers. When I used to work in a video game shop, a guy came in and related how his 40 console collection went up in flames because he left his mattress warmer on when he got up and went to work. Dangerous things, there is easier and safer ways to keep your sleeping experience comfortable.

I have a retron 77, arguably it's completely useless because I could just emulate it on a pc. But actually there is a benefit because it's small, compact, can run carts if I really desired (but it essentially just copies the rom data rather than a direct read), wires are less of a pain, etc. It's a convenience for a cost. If these machines makes it easier, fits with your house better in terms of location, furniture etc then go for it. I use laptops rather than desktops I like sitting on the sofa than in a chair. I connect the laptop to the TV but it's a bit of a faff. I buy things so I can play on consoles or clone machines for ease. So if it's useful for you, then go for it. And to answer the idea that all emulators are idiot proof, they really aren't. Mame, saturn emulation etc is not easy to handle, if a preset configuration makes it usable for you and your family go for it. Personally I usually avoid arcade Emulation because I can't get round mame's menus. Meh. Edit: just want to say, I'm one of those that attack the Ataribox release for similar reasons 'you can do it on a pc'. This is because nothing of the Ataribox actually is different to a pc. A device with built in software to simplify the experience of setting up games is the service you are buying, to pick up and play games without having to fiddle with settings is something worthwhile considering, especially if you aren't interested in learning everything about computers. Perhaps sometimes we are too quick to judge others on what is easy for us but might be difficult or hard to understand for others.

I've got a psuedo saturn cart similar to this, any data burning software should be fine. I usually just use one of the annoying ones for free with ads for Windows. Note that the software on it is compatible with most games, but not all. I've found dragon force 2 translation never works, and a couple of games like disc world doesn't either.

Can't believe I missed it, Arggh, signed up for notification when it comes back in stock. Leaves me time for finances to go back up though!

Just posting to note that the January thing isn't an official delay, as I don't think they actually mentioned anything about general release just backer models. From gleaming through info though it sounds like late December for backer units is the new plan. BUSINESS DAYS NOT WEEKS! Also, atari coin token whatever was never going to make financial sense. Its a made up currency, its backed by nothing its value is whatever you make it. You'd be better investing buying phsycial video games and holding onto them for 10 years and reselling. Mystical valueless numbers that can't be used anywhere never give returns, it's an old trick, longer than the Internet or computers by a large margin, but people still fall for it.

Totally agree, my use of 'complexity' was on purpose as like you say, a number of 2600 games look better than the intellivision, thanks to manipulation of its capabilities. To me intellivision feels like a proto colecovision, because that console was far more capable as a system, and even the range of controllers helped it with different types of games. Intellivision was crippled from a retro gamer perspective of not having an alternative.

This new console doesn't support pal carts which I have exclusively. Though to be fair I do have a romcart now, and the console ports out graphics by rom rather than console, so currently I have the amusing sight of NTSC roms playing in black and white unless I put it through a capture card. I've always wondered about modding the n64, but it never got enough love from me to really fiddle around with it.

Yay! I saw the YouTube clip and commented looking forward to this when it comes out.

It would be intellivision if it wasn't for two things: 1) love the disk, but the buttons take energy to press, particularly the side ones which is used for fire. 2) although there is certainly more complexity available in graphics for the intellivision, the available resolution makes it feel squished with little room to move, 2600 even with its square graphics was able to have a more fulfilling screen. So like others, I probably get more screen time from 2600 games, but on a technical level intellivision is on top.

No PAL support, so it's basically completely useless to me. It seems to be cheaper than what hyperkin was planning on selling theirs for, if you aren't bothered about buying controllers so there is that. I imagine the pal issue isn't a bother for most people though, but its always been ironic that European n64s couldn't output anything better than composite. (though there is modified s video cables available).

Some rogue like games do have a mix of random and pre set maps. Azure dreams ps1 had set maps, usually story based but occasionally pre set ones turn up, the rest randomised. Other console rogue likes include the pokemon mystery dungeon series and even Final Fantasy took a try with the FF X-2 characters as a post game storyline.

I was lucky enough to grab Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, thank you so much for giving these away! I have some floating around myself, so I'd like to do something similar later on but there's some cracking games being given away here... thank you so much.

Oh cool, don't have the Saturn out right now but will be worth checking out next time I do.

Looking good! Will rocks be pullable or do we just need to be careful and not block overselves in! No promises I wouldn't do that lol. The tall grass would be nice if its foreground with a shuffling animation. I think with all these demands I better buy the game when it comes out!

Looks like a cool game, I like the graphics in the video, they are absolutely fine and look like they fit in nicely. I really enjoy fatal labyrinth and it's master system cut down version dragon crystal, but their graphics just felt a bit off. This looks much nicer.

I'm assuming they don't want to double their delivery costs, they are presumably just sending them all out as a regular consumer order instead of say, a business account where you'd get 1 or 2 daily pickups.

Was this with a cartridge in? If it was does it do the same without one in? (should load up the built in games). If it does it in both cases, suggests something inside the machine. Doesn't appear to be any TV compatibility issues.

2 weeks to get into US. Assuming no customs issues several days to a week to get to their warehouse. A day minimum for product testing / confirmation. Rest of the week to package orders to ship out. Week to arrive if it wasn't covid Christmas, so perhaps two. 2nd or 3rd week of December for first units in backers hands. If I wasn't a religious denomination that completely rejects gambling I would bet all my savings (in atari coin) on that being the earliest date anyone gets one. So you might get it for Christmas but it's still a bit of a stretch. That GunTech game looks mildly interesting, and it's obviously already out on apple store and steam, I'll likely buy it on sale (on a pc) .