Flojomojo Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 For their credit, their Controller actually functioned as a Classic Controller Pro (not Wii-U Pro controller) with the Wiimote Bluetooth module built in. The issue here is that Wii-U Pro controllers do not work with Wii games (except specially modified Wii games downloadable in Wii-U VC mode), and many Wii-U games support Classic Controllers but some do not. On paper, this seemed like a nice little controller for that reason. Needing an IR pointer for Wii U games is kinda bullshit. I got the gray one with colorful buttons that resembled a Super Famicom controller. In practice, it was unusable because it couldn't hold a charge for more than ten minutes. The Coleco Chameleon was somehow less disappointing, but much more amusing. Oh, and they never wrote back to me when I asked them if they were sourcing the controller for the CoCham. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipercub Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 No wonder they changed their name. That WiiU controller (which was also the "prototype" CoCham controller) is known, proven trash. Good catch! Not even the writers of Breaking Bad or Orange is the New Black could have put together such an ill fated and well linked storyline, WOW, just WOW. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 On paper, this seemed like a nice little controller for that reason. Needing an IR pointer for Wii U games is kinda bullshit. I got the gray one with colorful buttons that resembled a Super Famicom controller. In practice, it was unusable because it couldn't hold a charge for more than ten minutes. I've got the same one. I agree about it not holding charge. It is useless. Mine also has a problem when you press multiple buttons. For example in Mario Kart when you are holding down the button to accelerate and then need to jump or use an item it stops accelerating! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Apparently Retro is cancelling it's distribution model, to make it even better! Given the typical MK spin factor, I humbly suggest the most likely interpretation of this is that the distributor dropped them because they haven't been able to deliver the magazine consistently. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Hierophant Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Screen Shot 2016-11-15 at 8.22.29 AM.png Apparently Retro is cancelling it's distribution model, to make it even better! Given the typical MK spin factor, I humbly suggest the most likely interpretation of this is that the distributor dropped them because they haven't been able to deliver the magazine consistently. Or it sits on the shelves unsold. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Given the typical MK spin factor, I humbly suggest the most likely interpretation of this is that the distributor dropped them because they haven't been able to deliver the magazine consistently. It only took MK 39 days to respond to that simple question. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 It only took MK 39 days to respond to that simple question. He spent the prior 38 days deleting comments. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 So when is the Coelco Chameleon Classic Mini coming out? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 So when is the Coelco Chameleon Classic Mini coming out? They are still trying to find a supplier of quarter inch width electrical tape 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 (edited) So when is the Coelco Chameleon Classic Mini coming out? Can't have that until the SNES mini comes out. Then just need to make the tiny Jag shells... We already have the defective Wii controllers ready to go! Edited November 15, 2016 by godslabrat 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 So when is the Coelco Chameleon Classic Mini coming out? It will come with 7 built-in games! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 So when is the Coleco Chameleon Classic Mini coming out? Preorder now for $200. Ships in 2018! (maybe) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'll wait for the Coleco Chameleon Classic Pico, a.k.a. CCCP. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 So when is the Coelco Chameleon Classic Mini coming out? Already has. See also Retrobit Generations. I've got one coming in route from Amazon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnaRyuu Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 So I had been told that it wouldn't be possible to hack the NES Mini because it's a system on a chip, yet it seems someone in japan figured out how to hack the Famicom Mini. So I guess it's just a matter of waiting for someone here to hack the NES version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Hack, or remove the interior guts and install something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 So I had been told that it wouldn't be possible to hack the NES Mini because it's a system on a chip, its a fairly standard embedded arm running an os (wild guess its some lightweight linux) with standard issue flash rom if someone is willing to put time into it, one could do anything they wanted with it, but outside of the nintendo case, at that point there's a zillion other more powerful lower priced options, but someone will eventually do it just for fun 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Still bummed that coleco.com returns a 404. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Still bummed that coleco.com returns a 404. 1eegp0.jpg We should buy it and redirect it to AA. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 We should buy it and redirect it to AA. To this thread. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldLeader Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 It only took MK 39 days to respond to that simple question. He was withholding his answer to make it even better...Simple as that! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnaRyuu Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Hack, or remove the interior guts and install something different? Apparently the Japanese Hacker, was able to tap into the Famicom Mini's system and actually put in a prototype linux front end of his own making. I know it isn't an out right "hey I hacked this and added a shit ton more games" but it opens the door for stuff on both Mini systems 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_dave Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Sounds like the Retro bit generations is worthy of being resold by Mr. Kennedy http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/11/hardware_review_retro-bit_generations 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Sounds like the Retro bit generations is worthy of being resold by Mr. Kennedy http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/11/hardware_review_retro-bit_generations I wonder how many he's sitting on ...more, or less than copies of the Retro reprints? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Hierophant Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I wonder how many he's sitting on ...more, or less than copies of the Retro reprints? Between the copies of Retro and boxes of Retro-Bit Generations, he probably has enough to prop up his house's foundation for the next earthquake. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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