Classic Console Releases -- Ideas/Possibilities
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lordofduct
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Id buy one of the sega ones... but I dont see it happening. One can dream though.
I don't know if an updated console (ie redesigned) console is much better than an emulator from the perspective of accuracy. Also, the newer systems are much more complex and I see this as unlikely. However, it would be cool if companies would 'open-source' their older hardware and charge royalties on people selling updated units. Sega has already done this in a few markets (sort of). Also, I think your idea of adding a USB interface for controllers would drive up the price too much -- better to just keep the original ports.
Unfortunately, for most older systems, the sought after games tend to be much more expensive, and it's those that people want, not updated hardware. You could include some games in the system itself (in the case of the cart systems), but then it wouldn't be much different from the DTV devices that are so common these days.
Unfortunately, for most older systems, the sought after games tend to be much more expensive, and it's those that people want, not updated hardware. You could include some games in the system itself (in the case of the cart systems), but then it wouldn't be much different from the DTV devices that are so common these days.
lordofduct
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actually... who knows, this could happen. We got the atari on chips. Then NES on a chip. We now even have the genny being rereleased on a chip with several pack in games.
In a few years it may come the Saturns turn. With packin's like Nights!!!! As data storage gets cheaper and larger we may just see this kind of thing. Because those NES on a chip aren't going to sell for long, they are going to have to get something else out there to quench the retro gamers thirst.
In a few years it may come the Saturns turn. With packin's like Nights!!!! As data storage gets cheaper and larger we may just see this kind of thing. Because those NES on a chip aren't going to sell for long, they are going to have to get something else out there to quench the retro gamers thirst.
I spoke to this in an earlier post. Though I doubt it will ever be released, I would love a MS/GG/Genny/CD/32X/Saturn combo unit. For me, it a space issue. Instead of having my Genny w/ CD, Saturn, and MS all plugged into my bedroom TV, just 1 device would rock; same goes for a NES/SNES/N64/GB.
I think rereleasing the software would be as much of a problem as reissuing classic hardware. Sega could make a new Nomad for example, that is more compact with a better screen and battery life, but where would you get games for it? Most people are too lazy to buy stuff on eBay, which makes NO sense at all to me....
EDIT: But I suppose if we are talking about collectors that already have the games like you mentioned in your write-up that invalidates my point.
EDIT: But I suppose if we are talking about collectors that already have the games like you mentioned in your write-up that invalidates my point.
I'd like that even more than re-released consoles. A Streets of Rage 1, 2, and 3 combo cart--I'd buy that in an instant. A few 1000 more copies of Panzer Dragoon Saga...
The only problem with these re-release ideas, as a collector, some of the things I DO have wouldn't be as rare, and my bragging rights would go down the toilet. I'm very shallow and materialistic, something about every Tom, Dick and Harry owning a copy of Snatcher, or Sonic Adventure 2 Birthday Pack or Shenmue II for Dreamcast doesn't sit well with me. I know, I am a terrible human being. 😛
lordofduct
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I got mine for free in that wallpaper contest... heeheehee!
