negative1 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Not that I really care (actually, it's because of stuff like this that makes me not care as I'll never purchase these things), but on games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Q*bert, Frogger, etc... they really should be putting the joysticks in the middle. It's the little things that make a big difference. Going out of your way to replicate artwork, cabinet, emulation (though typically half-assed), etc., yet the joystick is on the left? Pffft. Probably done that way by design to appease the Nintendo thumbpad generation, but that there deserves another pfffft. I agree it's all about the D-Pad comfort. Maybe we could just re-drill a hole and move the stick over (but it would leave a gap). later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I just played the My Arcade Dig Dug and the problem with the stick if it were in the middle is,while you play your hand would partially block the view of the screen while playing. I like where it is for viewing purposes! I hope the new line of My Arcades are distributed thru Walmart again for $25.,much better than the price tag of $35. when ordering from the website. Pretty darn good machines for the price I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 i'm not sure if this mini atari console has mentioned before: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QPBJ183/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=funstock-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07QPBJ183&linkId=cda124824df201e9bab8b56cacc201c6 only in the uk so far, for august: later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 finally, the elusive Namco Multi portable, slated for an August 19th release in Europe/UK, for UKP 120 = $150 which is expensive, but still worth it for arcade ports. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Namco-Museum-Mini-Arcade-Electronic/dp/B07L3YYPZN/ref=pd_sim_63_3/261-9002661-5608764?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07L3YYPZN&pd_rd_r=f6079dd6-714f-11e9-9c07-456f1e30d3e2&pd_rd_w=4iGWQ&pd_rd_wg=ygdVC&pf_rd_p=1b8636ae-4f21-4403-a813-e8849dd46de4&pf_rd_r=9H0VN72NZ3PP3333ZHM3&psc=1&refRID=9H0VN72NZ3PP3333ZHM3 it runs MAME, so it should be easy to mod. later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Centipede is much worse. If you don't patch it, the battery drains and dies out no matter if you turn it off or not. It needs a firmware patch. later -1 how do I fix mine? Battery lasts maybe 24 hours until dead again if I juice it up before unplugging it. And that is not actually playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Not that I really care (actually, it's because of stuff like this that makes me not care as I'll never purchase these things), but on games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Q*bert, Frogger, etc... they really should be putting the joysticks in the middle. It's the little things that make a big difference. Going out of your way to replicate artwork, cabinet, emulation (though typically half-assed), etc., yet the joystick is on the left? Pffft. Probably done that way by design to appease the Nintendo thumbpad generation, but that there deserves another pfffft. Screen Shot 2019-05-07 at 5.53.07 PM.png This could have been great if they'd done the Tengen version. Add the A button for the boost and hack the menu to eliminate 2 player option. I may still get it though. Also they should have used a pink bezel plastic to complement the yellow Pacman cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 i'm not sure if this mini atari console has mentioned before: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QPBJ183/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=funstock-21&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07QPBJ183&linkId=cda124824df201e9bab8b56cacc201c6 only in the uk so far, for august: Yea,that looks cool. I love the box art for the Pong one! later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 finally, the elusive Namco Multi portable, slated for an August 19th release in Europe/UK, for UKP 120 = $150 which is expensive, but still worth it for arcade ports. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Namco-Museum-Mini-Arcade-Electronic/dp/B07L3YYPZN/ref=pd_sim_63_3/261-9002661-5608764?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07L3YYPZN&pd_rd_r=f6079dd6-714f-11e9-9c07-456f1e30d3e2&pd_rd_w=4iGWQ&pd_rd_wg=ygdVC&pf_rd_p=1b8636ae-4f21-4403-a813-e8849dd46de4&pf_rd_r=9H0VN72NZ3PP3333ZHM3&psc=1&refRID=9H0VN72NZ3PP3333ZHM3 it runs MAME, so it should be easy to mod. later -1 This should be great and if anyone wants to avoid the single game mini players this is a great solution to that!The Data East one is very nice so this should be as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 how do I fix mine? Battery lasts maybe 24 hours until dead again if I juice it up before unplugging it. And that is not actually playing it. Read, and contact them: https://newwavetoys.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000340288-centipede-firmware-update- later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Read, and contact them: https://newwavetoys.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/43000340288-centipede-firmware-update- later -1 Thank you. In other news, my Arduboy units arrived.? The tetris game is really slick. Very well designed. Infinite rotation on high levels, and I did pull off a two line Tspin earlier, gave a boatload of points. I realized T-spin was essentially broken in the lcd basic fun arcade, allowing the score almost every time it dropped a tpiece by rotating any orientation in the slot. T spin requires three corner to be occupied which the basic fun monochrome lcd unit doesn't adhere to. I think if you can overlook the monochrome display and monotone chirps, the Microcard tetris is worlds better quality than the other tiny arcade version based upon the reviews. The speakers on those things were atrocious! The Sirene mermaid game on the game boy is really fun too. I can't wait to see some of the others people created. These are solid devices and hold charge out of the box. I haven't plugged mine in yet... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) just checking back on the myplayer units. it looks like some are just pre-orders, and not shipping yet. the galaga unit comes out may 28th. no updates on any of the other 3 units that were supposed to be coming out this month. later -1 Edited May 13, 2019 by negative1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 just checking back on the myplayer units. it looks like some are just pre-orders, and not shipping yet. the galaga unit comes out may 28th. no updates on any of the other 3 units that were supposed to be coming out this month. later -1 I gotta say My Arcade has been kinda weird on these.First all 4 mini units and 4 pocket players were due out in April then pushed to May. Now only 1 of each is up for preorder and no word yet on the release of the rest. Gotta wait and see I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 more limited edition mini neo-geo versions: later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) myarcade update: Elevator Action is now on pre-order sale: https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades/products/elevator-action-micro-player Ms. pac-man is also ready for pre-order: https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades/products/ms-pac-man-micro-player *UPDATE, thanks for the correction, yeah ms pac-man later -1 Edited May 18, 2019 by negative1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianC Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) mappy was already released. I have it. It's the FC version of the game, but with changed copyright info on the title screen and no "Namcot". Maybe you meant Ms. Pac-Man? Edited May 18, 2019 by BrianC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 mappy was already released. I have it. It's the FC version of the game, but with changed copyright info on the title screen and no "Namcot". Maybe you meant Ms. Pac-Man? oops. yeah, copied the wrong links. changed it now. thanks for the correction. later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 myarcade update: Elevator Action is now on pre-order sale: https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades/products/elevator-action-micro-player Ms. pac-man is also ready for pre-order: https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades/products/ms-pac-man-micro-player *UPDATE, thanks for the correction, yeah ms pac-man later -1 just placed my order,thanks for the heads up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 myarcade update: Elevator Action is now on pre-order sale: https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades/products/elevator-action-micro-player Ms. pac-man is also ready for pre-order: https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades/products/ms-pac-man-micro-player *UPDATE, thanks for the correction, yeah ms pac-man later -1 i got a ship notiication yesterday on the ms pacman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy62 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 i got a ship notiication yesterday on the ms pacman...That's good news,I should get mine sooner than I expected!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Glens retro reviews Myarcade ms pac man: later -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 more limited edition mini neo-geo versions: later -1 I would pay money to see that pretentious tart get punched in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 reviews and gameplay ms pac man pocket player: later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Is that really the NES Ms Pac Man? If it is then Tengen and Namco put out different games as that doesn't look like the black cart I own. Sky Kid and Mappy appear to more likely be their NES/FC counterparts though. For all we know for certain is nothing, but they could just be copycats newly done up, source ports but changed, or just oddly emulated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianC Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) . The Namco version was officially licensed and on a standard NES cart. It's very similar to the GG and GB/GBC versions of Ms. Pac-Man. Edited May 25, 2019 by BrianC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negative1 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Is that really the NES Ms Pac Man? If it is then Tengen and Namco put out different games as that doesn't look like the black cart I own. Sky Kid and Mappy appear to more likely be their NES/FC counterparts though. For all we know for certain is nothing, but they could just be copycats newly done up, source ports but changed, or just oddly emulated. I prefer the arcade version, but the NES Namco version is super challenging. It's one of the hardest versions out there, and has 4 new mazes (the 4 on the bottom): later -1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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