mstaton

Considering as others have said, I don’t want to play on my Mac. I want a separate unit hooked to a TV. And like I’ve reiterated several times I want to buy a system ready to go, plug and play. With this in mind, how about this for $179? https://retroarcadestore.com/collections/retro-pie-game-consoles/products/copy-of-new-raspberry-pi-4-2gb-retropie-console-with-flirc-case-up-to-20-000-games-mini-hdmi-adapter-power-supply-controllers?variant=33105355538495

I don't know what so fantasyland about a system that's complete plug and play. My old 1979 Atari 2600 heavy-sixer does just that. It's now 2020. You say there's thousands of options including complete turn-key systems. If you would, please point me in the right direction to those turn-key systems that you would recommend. Thank you!!

I do appreciate everyone's 2 cents about the ArcadeOne system, even those that were a bit "harsh". There are other systems out there as well, even less expensive like the Retropie Emulation Console by Retro Gaming House ($239). But as I process all of this information, I just might get myself an Atari Flashback, (the 8 Gold looks to have a nice assortment of games), and a Retron 77 to play my collection of 50+ Atari carts, and be done with all of this. All I want is a machine that I can plug in and play the darn games! It really shouldn't be so convoluted and time/research filled. Then again, maybe I'll wait to see how the new Atari VCS does. But that's probably another big subject that will bring out many opinions.

BANG! You hit the nail on the head mr_me!! I'm definitely not under any illusions of getting thousands of dollars worth of games at a bargain. What I would be willing to pay for is exactly what you said. Support and service along with my time not taken up by trying to figure out what others have already done, and that deserves compensation. Oh and, you're also VERY right about the noise, which I have no interest in hearing or separating from worth-while information. OUTSTANDING reply - thank you!

Thanks Mikebloke! It's nice to see that someone else "gets it". I appreciate your thoughtful comments!

Tanooki, You could've given me the keys to the Kingdom, and I'd still think you're an A55. You took my post as an opening to call me stupid and lazy, and yet you really know nothing about me. I wouldn't do that to someone who I wanted to help, but I guess it's your way of flexing. I'm sure the chicks dig it! Do me a favor, would ya? Don't EVER reply to another one of my posts. These games are nothing more than a fun little time waster for me, and morons like you take the fun away. So take yourself and your pocket protector and get lost!

It’s easy to understand if you don’t have knowledge of emulators, front ends, ROM’s etc, like me. I’m just a fella who played those old systems as a kid, and without having to spend the time to learn about the inner workings of the system, just wants to push the power button, kick back and enjoy the games.

I wouldn't have any idea how to go about that. Their system is $425. That sounds very fair for a machine that can play thousands of games, and you can use an Xbox wireless controller to play. Is there anyone here who has one? I'd like to hear your experience with it.

Hello everyone, I recently came across a system called ARCADEONE and it supposedly will play practically every video game made. (arcade-one . com) My interest would be to play Atari 2600, 5200, NES, Super NES and Sega Genisis games. Does anyone have this system? If so, is it true that all these system's games are on it? Any and all opinions are appreciated.

I recently received a brand new-in the box-factory sealed 1987 Ms. Pacman cart from an Ebay seller and it doesn't fit in the game slot in my 2600 six switch console. It is just barely bigger than all the other carts but just enough that it will not go in. Has anyone else heard of this? The seller is replacing the game for me but I am just very curious if this is unusual or not. Thanks for your reply!

I recently received a brand new-in the box-factory sealed 1987 Ms. Pacman cart from an Ebay seller and it doesn't fit in the game slot in my 2600 six switch console. It is just barely bigger than all the other carts but just enough that it will not go in. Has anyone else heard of this? The seller is replacing the game for me but I am just very curious if this is unusual or not. Thanks for your reply!