King_Salamon Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Basic Fun has a new game out now! It's the colour version of Tetris... I don't recognize the rom version... all I do know is that I want it. Seeing as these usually come out in packs of 2 new releases, I wonder what the other new release will be. It's always a fun time when the new releases come out and we have no real idea of what game it will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 27 minutes ago, King_Salamon said: Basic Fun has a new game out now! It's the colour version of Tetris... I don't recognize the rom version... all I do know is that I want it. Seeing as these usually come out in packs of 2 new releases, I wonder what the other new release will be. It's always a fun time when the new releases come out and we have no real idea of what game it will be. any pictures or videos of it. i'm bored with tetris, but i'm sure there will be tons of people that will get it. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Salamon Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 53 minutes ago, negative1 said: any pictures or videos of it. i'm bored with tetris, but i'm sure there will be tons of people that will get it. later -1 Saw some pics on Facebook in the BasicFun fan club page. I'm a bit tired of the LCD Tetris because of the limited game play... pretty sad that I beat the game on my first game. lol Here's hoping this version is a little more interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 here's tetris color: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Arcade-Classics-Tetris-Retro-Mini-Arcade-Game/517659437 later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Anyone have a review of the My Arcade Space Invaders machine yet? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0897SHB6P/?coliid=I2J6ZZ0TL5E28Y&colid=2OITNLEKZQUYB&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it The one Amazon review says the screen is too dim. I really wanted to get this due to the mirror effect with the screen. That's one of the features from the arcade that is hard to replicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Is it a mirror with background? I was kind of assuming it was simply a drawn playfield like in the SNES version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 7 hours ago, NE146 said: Is it a mirror with background? I was kind of assuming it was simply a drawn playfield like in the SNES version. I got mine today! The unit is a couple inches deeper than all the other My Arcade minis to accommodate the mirror to recreate the Arcade effect. It really is fantastic,by far the most well made and impressive My Arcade Mini. The controls are super as well,its worth the slightly higher than normal pricetag. My only knock was my collectible box it came in has a crack right on the front of it. A rather sad usual thing when you cant see it first in a store where you can bnb pick a non damaged one. I am on the fence about just accepting it or sending it back for a new box. Yes,it does look,play and have the feel of the original Arcade version!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Noah98 said: Anyone have a review of the My Arcade Space Invaders machine yet? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0897SHB6P/?coliid=I2J6ZZ0TL5E28Y&colid=2OITNLEKZQUYB&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it The one Amazon review says the screen is too dim. I really wanted to get this due to the mirror effect with the screen. That's one of the features from the arcade that is hard to replicate. The screen is fine and well lit enough. It is in my opinion very well made and well worth purchasing. It really is the closest I have seen to the original Arcade one. Enjoy!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 9 hours ago, wolfy62 said: I got mine today! The unit is a couple inches deeper than all the other My Arcade minis to accommodate the mirror to recreate the Arcade effect. It really is fantastic,by far the most well made and impressive My Arcade Mini. The controls are super as well,its worth the slightly higher than normal pricetag. My only knock was my collectible box it came in has a crack right on the front of it. A rather sad usual thing when you cant see it first in a store where you can bnb pick a non damaged one. I am on the fence about just accepting it or sending it back for a new box. Yes,it does look,play and have the feel of the original Arcade version!? Nice..Can you post some pics? I'd be curious to see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, NE146 said: Nice..Can you post some pics? I'd be curious to see it Long story,I can post more later like with the machine on. I have surgery on my good hand today I mangled at work. No playing any games for at least a month. I cant type well with my off hand or do much of anything. if you look closely at the box it looks like someone shot a bb off it. The unit I took a side pic so you can see the depth of the machine. Edited July 29, 2020 by wolfy62 Adding info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 <edit> nm.. just actually read what you wrote Will be looking forward to pics of the screen later.. thanks man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Thanks for the info! I might have to get this one. I hate the dpad/joystick combos on the standard units. This has just a standard joystick and a cool screen, so I think it might be worth it, even with the higher price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbalion Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 18 hours ago, wolfy62 said: I got mine today! The unit is a couple inches deeper than all the other My Arcade minis to accommodate the mirror to recreate the Arcade effect. It really is fantastic,by far the most well made and impressive My Arcade Mini. The controls are super as well,its worth the slightly higher than normal pricetag. My only knock was my collectible box it came in has a crack right on the front of it. A rather sad usual thing when you cant see it first in a store where you can bnb pick a non damaged one. I am on the fence about just accepting it or sending it back for a new box. Yes,it does look,play and have the feel of the original Arcade version!? Wow! I think this one will me a must-have for me then! If they are willing to go with a mirror in this unit to replicate the feel of the original Space Invaders I really wish they would explore some more of the black and white era of arcades. One of Midway's early baseball arcades would be cool to have in this form factor! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, simbalion said: Wow! I think this one will me a must-have for me then! If they are willing to go with a mirror in this unit to replicate the feel of the original Space Invaders I really wish they would explore some more of the black and white era of arcades. One of Midway's early baseball arcades would be cool to have in this form factor! It's very well worth the extra $5.they charge for this one. ?? I like your ideas for some other oldies too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 10 hours ago, Noah98 said: Thanks for the info! I might have to get this one. I hate the dpad/joystick combos on the standard units. This has just a standard joystick and a cool screen, so I think it might be worth it, even with the higher price! i know the US midway version better, they never had a joystick (only the Japanese ones did): Buttons were more precise. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 9 hours ago, negative1 said: i know the US midway version better, they never had a joystick (only the Japanese ones did): Buttons were more precise. later -1 I agree, when I played Space Invaders in the arcades back in the day, it had buttons. I would prefer that, but at least this unit doesn't have the stupid dpad like the other ones do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Willie just posted a review 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, ComputerSpaceFan said: Willie just posted a review the bezel artwork looks slightly off: later -1 Edited July 31, 2020 by negative1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, ComputerSpaceFan said: Willie just posted a review Other than Atari Video Pinball and Cinematronics Warrior what other games could benefit from the mirror treatment in a little cab like this? Edited July 31, 2020 by ComputerSpaceFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyous Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, ComputerSpaceFan said: Other than Atari Video Pinball and Cinematronics Warrior what other games could benefit from the mirror treatment in a little cab like this? Asteroids Deluxe, Omega Race... I'm trying to think of what else used that technique... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah98 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I would buy Asteroids Deluxe if it had the mirror and button controls, for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerSpaceFan Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Zoyous said: Asteroids Deluxe, Omega Race... I'm trying to think of what else used that technique... From this awesome thread here's lists of games that did it but I confess I don't think a lot work work in a small form cabinet. Half Silvered Mirrors Asteroids Deluxe Battlezone Boot Hill Dark Planet Discs of Tron Frogs (Gremlin) Kozmik Krooz'r Omega Race Solar Quest Space Invaders Deluxe Space Tatics Terminator 2 Varkon Video pinball (Atari) Warlords Warrior Zzzap (possible) Many Mirrors Sea Wolf Mirrored for no apparent reason Kick(man) Used mirrors to bring screens together Darius Ninja Warriors Xmen (6 player) And some screenshots to help ... Dog Patch Boot Hill Asteroids Deluxe 280 Zzzap 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I didnt see it on the list or the website,but I believe Satans Hollow qualifies as using the same technique or technology with the mirror effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, wolfy62 said: I didnt see it on the list or the website,but I believe Satans Hollow qualifies as using the same technique or technology with the mirror effect. Satan's Hollow (one of my two most played classic arcade games along with Pooyan) does not use the mirror effect. It's all in-game graphics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMerge6502 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 a mini Satan's Hollow would be cool. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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