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It's 2025, And We're Getting A Brand New 8-Bit Game Console (retrododo.com)
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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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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I think an evergreen 8 bit system can be great for gaming an a tight budget. But whater this system will appeal to enough people to justify indefinite support or if the team is even capable of delivering this product remains to be seen.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Getting it to display on a screen is gonna cost enough to kill any value proposition.

    How many people in 2025 are still going to be using a display with vintage inputs?

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