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Game-o-rama => Console Gaming => Topic started by: Tupin on February 04, 2009, 08:26:32 PM

Title: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Tupin on February 04, 2009, 08:26:32 PM
That's right, you can now play your favorite NES or Genesis games on the go, this time with correct button placement.

(http://i.techrepublic.com.com/gallery/261672-500-375.jpg)

This is the second version of the FC Mobile, with significant improvements over the first. It can use an AC adapter in addition to batteries and has the buttons correct, which is B and then A rather than A and then B.

(http://i.techrepublic.com.com/gallery/261670.jpg)
The pink one is the new portable Genesis, hopefully it will be good enough to be a Nomad alternative. There's also another look at the FC Mobile 2, the one with Tetris in its slot.

What do you think about these? I personally am glad I waited for all these improvements, but still they set the MSRP of both at $80. I might ask for it for my birthday or something.  :robothappy:
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Tupin on February 07, 2009, 10:15:13 AM
Apparently the price isn't set yet, after I spoke to a Hyperkin employee.

Still looks interesting, and the Sega handheld will have built in games as well as the ability to use carts.
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Doodle on February 08, 2009, 01:35:48 PM
That actually looks pretty cool. I kind of want one now. :P
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Tupin on February 08, 2009, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: DOODLEboy99 on February 08, 2009, 01:35:48 PM
That actually looks pretty cool. I kind of want one now. :P
As do I. The release date isn't set, though.

Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Silverhawk79 on April 25, 2009, 08:27:48 PM
Is all this legal? D:
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Kierou on April 25, 2009, 08:51:12 PM
As it is being sold through retailers, I'd assume so.
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Tupin on April 25, 2009, 09:01:16 PM
Yes, they are all legal. The company that makes them only sell to wholesalers, so you'll only find it online or in stores like Play N Trade. The FC Mobile II comes out on May 7th and costs $60. It's known incompatibilities include Battletoads, Paperboy, and Castlevania III.

Not much is known about the Genesis handheld, except that it is Sega sponsored, will include 20 built in games, a region select switch, a cartridge port, and will be called the Sega Pluto.

Here's a pic of the FC Mobile II's final design (a prototype was pictured)

(http://www.hyperkin.com/catalog/images/game-accessory-fc-mobile-ii-black.gif)
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Kierou on April 25, 2009, 09:04:34 PM
I want one of those two, but when they are both out, I don't know which I'll get...
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: SkyMyl on April 26, 2009, 12:54:59 PM
Quote from: Tupin on April 25, 2009, 09:01:16 PM
It's known incompatibilities include Battletoads, Paperboy, and Castlevania III.
I can understand Battletoads and Castlevania, but what makes Paperboy incompatible with the FCMobile II?
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Tupin on April 26, 2009, 06:30:34 PM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on April 26, 2009, 12:54:59 PM
Quote from: Tupin on April 25, 2009, 09:01:16 PM
It's known incompatibilities include Battletoads, Paperboy, and Castlevania III.
I can understand Battletoads and Castlevania, but what makes Paperboy incompatible with the FCMobile II?
I don't know, but when they announced it was incompatible, they also said they had gotten Megaman 3 to work.
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Tupin on May 18, 2009, 06:37:54 PM
Just bought an FC Mobile II online today, $10 cheaper than it is everywhere else, from Newegg.  :)

Should be here in a few days...
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Tupin on May 21, 2009, 03:39:56 PM
Just got it today, this thing is freaking awesome.  ;D
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Kierou on May 23, 2009, 10:07:43 PM
How much is it?
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Lotos on June 12, 2009, 12:36:33 PM
(http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/front/bd6f_pocket_retro_game_emulator.jpg)

Wait, that's illegal, never mind ::)
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Zero on June 15, 2009, 10:31:09 AM
Hacked PSP firmware

That is all
Title: Re: Portable NES/Genesis systems.
Post by: Omega12 on June 16, 2009, 05:14:47 AM
Quote from: Lotos on June 12, 2009, 12:36:33 PM
(http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/front/bd6f_pocket_retro_game_emulator.jpg)

Wait, that's illegal, never mind ::)

I want that dingaroo one, looks interesting.

I'm assuming it can run homebrew games.