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Main => Consoles => Topic started by: thomas_surles on May 09, 2016, 11:16:59 am

Title: New nes clone
Post by: thomas_surles on May 09, 2016, 11:16:59 am
so retro usb is coming out with a new nes clone. it will have hdmi out, 4 controller ports, Nes and famicom cart slots, and claims to have disc system support. priced pretty high at nearly $200. it better at least have a pair of Bluetooth new controllers.
http://www.retrocollect.com/News/retrousb-announce-avs-nintendo-nes-hdmi-ready-clone-console-due-for-summer-release.html (http://www.retrocollect.com/News/retrousb-announce-avs-nintendo-nes-hdmi-ready-clone-console-due-for-summer-release.html)

But will it play castlevania III at 100%?
Title: Re: New nes clone
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 09, 2016, 12:09:21 pm
It's 185.  That isn't completely unreasonable, although my guess is they could sell it for 125 or less and still make a considerable profit. 

The built in game genie support is what concerns me.  That might actually decrease compatibility.  Also retro usb is bad about releasing a product and then dis-continuing it because.... reasons?
Title: Re: New nes clone
Post by: pbj on May 09, 2016, 12:58:33 pm
But will it play castlevania III at 100%?

Left thread satisfied.

Title: Re: New nes clone
Post by: thomas_surles on May 09, 2016, 11:23:45 pm
But will it play castlevania III at 100%?

Left thread satisfied.
lol. I couldn't resist. that was just for you.
Title: Re: New nes clone
Post by: gamepimp on May 12, 2016, 07:08:46 pm
So I stumbled upon a YouTube video of this bad boy in action. Looks pretty awesome. I had to chuckle when I saw which game they demo'd...Castlevania III. Apparently even they knew there might be some skeptics out there. LOL!  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKZIoq7pp34&sns=em (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKZIoq7pp34&sns=em)
Title: Re: New nes clone
Post by: thomas_surles on May 12, 2016, 08:18:32 pm
I will admit it is the sexiest clone to come out so far. classic nes with a modern touch.
Title: Re: New nes clone
Post by: pbj on May 12, 2016, 10:44:04 pm
So I stumbled upon a YouTube video of this bad boy in action. Looks pretty awesome. I had to chuckle when I saw which game they demo'd...Castlevania III. Apparently even they knew there might be some skeptics out there. LOL!  ;)

Conveniently muted audio.....

Title: Re: New nes clone
Post by: Howard_Casto on May 13, 2016, 11:09:26 pm
Heh. 

Maybe it's just me, but the layering seemed just a tad off.  Am I imagining it?

I love the styling BUT what is the deal with that gigantic cart flap?  The famicom slot is right in front, so couldn't they have went with a normal nes-sized door?  I also sure hope they aren't cannibalizing nintendos to make these.... I mean those power and reset buttons are spot on.