Yes, you read that right. In a world of cloud streaming and teraflops, a gamer from New York is striving to release their own 8-bit home console with its own gaming infrastructure. Meet the GameTank, its simple controller, and its chunky cartridges that are looking to bring 8-bit gaming back

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[+] -26 points 1 year ago (10 children)
  • [–] 14 points 1 year ago (9 children)

    Grifters. 🖕🏼

    Sounds more like someone who's really into retro hardware making their own thing the authentic way.

    But because the specs are period correct, it's a scam?

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago* (6 children)

    https://www.crowdsupply.com/clydeware/gametank

    You can build one yourself, all the designs are open source. This is made by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, it is not about the raw power and the costs will likely be higher due to low (expected) sales

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  • [+] -14 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    And you see nothing wrong with packaging (poorly, IMA) a long-standing DIY hobby project as a pre-made retail product w/ shite specs and future modability, I presume? Interesting stance.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    I don’t see anything wrong with this product because the people who know this exists let alone would buy this will likely know what they’re getting and can decide if it’s worth the money to them.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago

    I can't tell if the problem is that you think it's false advertising, or if you think selling a custom 6502 console to someone who wants one is some kind of sin and morally bad.

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