Flojomojo Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/01/looks_like_retro-bit_is_resurrecting_segas_switch-like_handheld_the_nomad Fast forward to the present day, and modern rechargeable batteries and LCD screens should make this a more viable proposition, and the rumoured price point of around $80 would also make it pretty appealing. It's worth noting that a lot of speculative hardware gets shown off at CES, and seeing as both of the units shown lack Sega's branding, it could be that these units have yet to meet with the company's approval. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 meh its probably some super weak arm running a janky emulator, I do like the retro-bit controllers so that hopefully will be ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I must admit, the resilience of the retro gaming device market amazes me. I would've thought that the point of saturation was reached long time ago. Especially seeing as most of them are, to borrow from Osgeld, "janky", both in design and emu quality. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 The Dpad location on those N64 controllers........wtf? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonGrafx-16 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 The Dpad location on those N64 controllers........wtf? lolwut... the were probably thinking most games don't even use the dpad so for the odd game like Kirby 64 you'd just use an original controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I've always though that the 90's color handhelds like the Game Gear, Lynx & Nomad would be more viable if they used Li-Ion battery packs...even cheap Chinese portables running emulated ROMS would still be better than carting around all those batteries which would get drained quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 That button layout on the Nomad Knockoff™ looks far from ideal. It barely aligns with how your thumbs will lay across the buttons. Typical Retro-Bit, nonsensical trash (to put it generously!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Interesting products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerhomer Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) I might be in the market for this. I want a nomad but the shortfalls of high price, old blurry lcd and short battery life make it not as attractive. If reviews are good though this might be the ticket. Edited January 11, 2019 by homerhomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadragon15 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 The Dpad location on those N64 controllers........wtf? They are obviously copying the Hori N64 pad from Japan: https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-64-Hori-Mini-Pad-Controller/dp/B000031KAG . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Or possibly even rebranding the same thing. It's probably in that configuration to avoid infringing on Nintendo's trademark. I only used the Dpad for Tetrisphere, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derFunkenstein Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 The Dpad location on those N64 controllers........wtf? I saw an interview with some Retro-Bit nerd on some YouTube channel and they said it was modeled after the Hori mini pad for N64 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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