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[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I mean the price is high, but it is a unique device with controls you won't find on other devices. Additionally, you're not pirating the games this way (I know that's not a plus for everyone). It's obviously playing on peoples nostalgia, but I don't think it's that big of a ripoff.

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[–] EightBitBlood@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 child)

The controls are what makes it a good purchase imo. Old arcade games often had unique controls like dials, or track balls that DO NOT translate well to a keyboard mouse or controller.

Playing OG Missile Command with an actual scroll ball is such a fun time. This hand held looks to give a bit of that back with their extra controls, so I am very interested.

Regardless of the game size and quality, HOW it's played is what's been missing from most arcade ports over the last few decades. Seems like they actually put some thought into this design imo! 😁

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[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

Yeah, I've had the chance to play mission command and asteroid on an original arcade cabinet, its definitely a different experience and I'm sure for some worth this price.

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[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 10 months ago* (2 children)

Why choose this over a handheld emulator that costs 1/4th of the price and can emulate any system from the NES to the PS1/PSP?

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[–] Washedupcynic@lemmy.ca [S] 4 points 10 months ago

The other handheld emulators are similarly priced. - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld

Although it isn't mentioned on the box, the Gamestation Go is hiding some bonus features, including emulation of systems like the SNES, Neo Geo Pocket, Dreamcast and N64. Loading a correctly formatted MicroSD card with the supported ROMs allows you to access these "hidden" emulators. While performance is patchy (Dreamcast games lack sound, while N64 emulation is buggy with frequent audio skipping), it's a nice little bonus to have; NGPC games run pretty flawlessly.

I still can't find tech specs on it, like processor, ram, ect.

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[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 4 points 10 months ago

The controls:

Integrated paddle, trak-ball and keypad.

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[–] alessandro@lemmy.ca 6 points 10 months ago (1 child)

Looks like an arm device: you can buy a good smartphone with better specs on that price. Actual gamers (people actively looking for a gaming device) are no the real market target: this is aimed more towards people looking for memorabilia or action figures from their favorite brand/IP.

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[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 6 points 10 months ago*

The draw for me is actually the physical controls you don't find on other devices.

Integrated paddle, trak-ball and keypad.

Still on the fence due to other compromises they made in the hardware. I'd also really love if I could install other emulators such as something for Amiga & C64.

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[–] nithou@piefed.social 5 points 10 months ago

Chonky boy

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

I've spent more money on retro gaming handhelds and gotten less for it. Looks pretty good.