This item is eligible for same day delivery and faster in‑store collection Relive some classic video game action with the Sega Megadrive, including beloved classics like Phantasy Star 2, Phantasy Star 3 and Sword of Vermilion. With 80 games built-in and two, battery-operated, wireless controllers you can get straight into the action. The console is compatible with SEGA Mega Drive cartridges. Includes Classic Wireless Game Console; 80 Built-in Games; Two Wireless Controllers; AC Power Adapter & Instruction Manual. Mains operated. Batteries required: 4 x AAA (not included). Size H10.5, W27.5, D38cm. For ages 15 years and over. EAN: 0857847003257.
16 comments
BubaMan
25 Sep 17#1
This comes up on here fairly frequently - It's not the best emulator going and the pads need constant line of sight with the console but many seem to think it's worth the money as it usually goes hot on here :smile:
gaelforce to BubaMan
25 Sep 17#2
They're releasing a new version this winter with HDMI, (allegedly) better sound quality and emulation, and pads that should connect more reliably (2.4 GHz wireless) Fingers crossed that's all true. The build quality of these is notorious, which is a shame as this could be/ ought to be as good as the SNES mini if it is done properly. There's an article in this month's Retro Gamer about the new products and plans.
There are only about 900 mega drive games so many of those will be regional duplicates. Better off with a Raspberry Pi, it's much cheaper and you can emulate systems like the PlayStation too.
BubaMan to Gormond
26 Sep 17#11
If you're going down the emulator route, this thing is cheaper, (£20), simpler, more robust, more powerful and more versatile than the Pi: http://www.game.co.uk/en/…183
Looking at reviews it no where near as good as the RP. Android is terrible for input lag in games, the interface is poor, and the games don't run very well.
BubaMan to Gormond
26 Sep 17#13
I have one - it's good, albeit limited at Android 4.4 (and 1GB RAM). Don't expect it to run the biggest Android titles well but as an emulator (and ATV), it's very good.
The Pi is great as a controller for many niche projects but as a video / games player, it's under-powered and over-complicated... Spend less for something ready-made, simple and more versatile I say.
Gormond to BubaMan
26 Sep 17#14
The pi is great for retro games, it takes a few mins to Install RetroPie to an SD card then you just either put ROMs on a USB drive or transfer them directly from your PC via the Samba share. After which the interface is brilliant, providing covers and descriptions for all your games. Also you can use pretty much any USB or Bluetooth controller.
BubaMan to Gormond
26 Sep 17#15
A few of my friends have that setup (and a few have a Pi for media streaming)... As a dedicated emulator, it's very good and if you have the patience, can look very professional.
The thing for me is the additional bits you need, the setup of these bits and the limited use of the end solution. That Android box costs less than the Pi 3 alone, is complete and ready to go and can do other things like Netflix, Kodi, DLNA Server / Receiver, Spotify, IFTTT, Tasker, Remote Desktop, game streaming, (some) Android gaming, etc, all very easily through a store front, no fuss. It was never worth the original $100 asking price but at £20, I think it's very good.
The Pi is really well suited to projects like automation and robotics where nothing else can do the job (unless you think Galileo is any good :relaxed: ). Some people like to tinker and I get that - I have wasted more hours modding stuff than I have spent using the modded items :stuck_out_tongue:
Gormond to BubaMan
26 Sep 17#16
Yeah I guess it depends if you want to spend the time doing it. For me that's half the fun as you get a sense of achievement when it's done, but I get that some people don't want that. I have mates like that but it's easy enough to clone an SD card.
Worth mentioning that I use the Retroflag NesPi case which is excellent for anyone using as a emulator box retroflag.com
dupfold
26 Sep 17#10
Cool! I been meaning to checkout Raspberry Pi for a while.
This doesn't have playstation, but does include other classics including SNES, NES, N64, Gameboy, Master System, MAME etc and all their games, plus it's plug 'n' play so no hassle, just game.
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This item is eligible for same day delivery and faster in‑store collection
Relive some classic video game action with the Sega Megadrive, including beloved classics like Phantasy Star 2, Phantasy Star 3 and Sword of Vermilion. With 80 games built-in and two, battery-operated, wireless controllers you can get straight into the action. The console is compatible with SEGA Mega Drive cartridges.
Includes Classic Wireless Game Console; 80 Built-in Games; Two Wireless Controllers; AC Power Adapter & Instruction Manual.
Mains operated.
Batteries required: 4 x AAA (not included).
Size H10.5, W27.5, D38cm.
For ages 15 years and over.
EAN: 0857847003257.
16 comments
It's not the best emulator going and the pads need constant line of sight with the console but many seem to think it's worth the money as it usually goes hot on here :smile:
It may be original SEGA carts only.
pixelclassics.com/gam…ion
Spare pads are only £8 too:
game.co.uk/en/…2235
Don't expect it to run the biggest Android titles well but as an emulator (and ATV), it's very good.
The Pi is great as a controller for many niche projects but as a video / games player, it's under-powered and over-complicated... Spend less for something ready-made, simple and more versatile I say.
As a dedicated emulator, it's very good and if you have the patience, can look very professional.
The thing for me is the additional bits you need, the setup of these bits and the limited use of the end solution.
That Android box costs less than the Pi 3 alone, is complete and ready to go and can do other things like Netflix, Kodi, DLNA Server / Receiver, Spotify, IFTTT, Tasker, Remote Desktop, game streaming, (some) Android gaming, etc, all very easily through a store front, no fuss.
It was never worth the original $100 asking price but at £20, I think it's very good.
The Pi is really well suited to projects like automation and robotics where nothing else can do the job (unless you think Galileo is any good :relaxed: ).
Some people like to tinker and I get that - I have wasted more hours modding stuff than I have spent using the modded items :stuck_out_tongue:
Worth mentioning that I use the Retroflag NesPi case which is excellent for anyone using as a emulator box retroflag.com
This doesn't have playstation, but does include other classics including SNES, NES, N64, Gameboy, Master System, MAME etc and all their games, plus it's plug 'n' play so no hassle, just game.