Tecmo all-in-one Jakks controller announced

[Adrian M]

http://www.gamespot.com/nes/sports/tecmobo...ws_6105207.html

[Jess Ragan]

It's got both Solomon's Key AND Solomon's Key II on it! Well, I'm sold. I don't know how much time I'd spend with Tecmo Bowl, however. Also, the fact that it's lacking the Ninja Gaiden games and any of Tecmo's later jello-jigglin' fighters may make it a tough sell for other players.

 

JR

 

P.S. And now, here's my imitation of the guy who created Dead or Alive:

 

"Shame on you for making a nude patch for my games! Don't you have anything better to do with their time? You should let my characters have their dignity and allow them to run around HALF naked like they're supposed to!"

[Jasoco]

OMG! Fire 'n' Ice AND Mighty Bomb Jack?? THIS IS ONE I MUST GET!!

[figgler]

It's all well and good, but until they solve the problem of having to umpteen batteries to get all these N in 1 devices going, I'm out. Plus I have everything I need here for NES

[Jasoco]

Oh, damn. Forgot about batteries. I hate batteries. Why can't they make these AC adaptable? All units have the same plug. So you can use one plug. I hate batteries!

[Susuwatari]

No Rygar?

[Adrian M]

No Rygar?  

 

Probably a good thing, considering it would be the NES version.

Not that the NES version was a bad game or anything, but it was changed quite a bit from the arcade original (surprise surprise) and it lacked any sort of save or password feature, meaning you'd have to beat the entire game in one sitting.

 

I did it and it's not something I'd ever want to do again....

[Susuwatari]

It's not that hard to beat Ryger in one sitting.

[SteveW]

Rygar was one of my favorite NES games. It went from being a nice arcade game to being an action RPG. I really felt like I had accomplished something when I finished it. Great music, too.

 

The Radica games, Space Invaders Collection and Sega Genesis 6-in-1 units, both have AC power ports on them. They didn't come with AC adapters, though. I guess those are sold separately.

[cimerians]

Tecmo Bowl!!!

[Bivotar]

No Rygar?  

 

Probably a good thing, considering it would be the NES version.

Not that the NES version was a bad game or anything, but it was changed quite a bit from the arcade original (surprise surprise) and it lacked any sort of save or password feature, meaning you'd have to beat the entire game in one sitting.

 

I did it and it's not something I'd ever want to do again....

 

Rygar on the NES was incredible! It was a fairly early title and I recall be amazed by the scenery and backgrounds (parallax scrolling, vivid sunsets and mountains).

 

There were many NES games that didn't have save or password. Blaster Master and Super Mario Brothers immediately come to mind. Those marathon NES sessions were a good time.

 

As for batteries in this unit, I've picked up rechargeables. Especially handy with a digital camera. A little more to invest initially, but in the long run well worth it!

[maibock]

Just out of curiosity, do you guys buy these as collectables, or do you actually get these to play?

 

[Jess Ragan]

Considering the hatchet job that was done on Namco Museum for the GameCube and Dreamcast, I'd have to say that yeah, I would definitely play Namco TV Games after I bought it. I heard that (unlike Mass Media) JamDat did a fantastic job with the Pac-Man conversions in the unit.

 

The only TV Games unit I've ever owned was that ugly 2600 one that had the cheap plastic case and awful, awful joypad on it. I'm glad that the companies that are manufacturing these products are starting to take them more seriously, and have made them both higher quality and more innovative. The latest TV Games units are really stylish, and I'd love to have one or more of them in my collection.

 

JR

[Adrian M]

No Rygar?  

 

Probably a good thing, considering it would be the NES version.

Not that the NES version was a bad game or anything, but it was changed quite a bit from the arcade original (surprise surprise) and it lacked any sort of save or password feature, meaning you'd have to beat the entire game in one sitting.

 

I did it and it's not something I'd ever want to do again....

 

Rygar on the NES was incredible! It was a fairly early title and I recall be amazed by the scenery and backgrounds (parallax scrolling, vivid sunsets and mountains).

 

There were many NES games that didn't have save or password. Blaster Master and Super Mario Brothers immediately come to mind. Those marathon NES sessions were a good time.

 

As for batteries in this unit, I've picked up rechargeables. Especially handy with a digital camera. A little more to invest initially, but in the long run well worth it!

 

It may just be me, but I was never a fan of the NES arcade conversions in general as they were rarely ever spot on, but rather, had elements added to them which were unnecessary....Strider, Double Dragon, and Rygar instantly come to mind.

But yes, the marathon gaming sessions were fun (unless the power went out) back then when many of us had more time. These days, we're so used to instant game saves that many of us can't imagine a game not having them.

[Xot]

I didn't see where it said Solomon's Key II was on there, and wasn't that called Solomon's Club? And the argument about finishing Rygar in one sitting certainly applies tenfold to Solomon's Key. Has ANYONE here finished it? I got to Room 50 using a game genie but never actually beat it.

 

I'd also guess they'll be doing a second one of these. You could put Rygar, the Ninja Gaidens, Star Force, and Tecmo World Wrestling on it for starters.

[Adrian M]

I didn't see where it said Solomon's Key II was on there, and wasn't that called Solomon's Club?

 

Solomon's Club was the Gameboy version, I believe.

[Jess Ragan]

Fire 'n Ice was called Solomon no Kagi II (Solomon's Key II) in Japan. I don't think of it as a true sequel to Solomon's Key, as the two games have key differences. Still, Fire 'n Ice really is a sequel, according to Tecmo's home offices in Japan.

 

The same thing happened to all of those Compile shooters that were released in the 80's and early 90's. Zanac, MUSHA, Power Strike, Space Megaforce... they're all part of the Aleste series. Guardian Legend is a spinoff called Guardic Gaiden... it's loosely based on a game Compile designed for the MSX computer called Guardic.

 

JR

[Lauren Tyler]

Just out of curiosity, do you guys buy these as collectables, or do you actually get these to play?

 

 

They can be played, I've played one in a toy store, but the emulation isn't 100% perfect.

[Mr Egg]

Just out of curiosity, do you guys buy these as collectables, or do you actually get these to play?

 

i only play the ms pacman stick . the activision and atari i have in their original packaging since i have all the 2600 games i need and the emulation is far from perfect