thevnaguy Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Forgot I had these (found them organizing my game cave). Back when I actively was trying to help promote the magazine, visiting gameshops and such. Next stop, the burn pile 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btbfilms76 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Guys get your preorders in, what are you waiting for?! LOL http://shopreadretro.com/blogs/read-retro/retro-bit-generations-a-new-plug-n-play-console-for-the-holidays 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazball Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Ho. Lee. Shit. Is this a joke? Stay tuned for a complete reveal of all 100+ titles as soon as we receive that information from the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnphase Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 oh for fucks sake 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Whew ... I was afraid for a minute that Mike hadn't really given up on his console dreams. This is a Retro-Bit product that Mike is just reselling, not his own creation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'd buy that for a dollar. Especially if they could make them smaller than the real jag (a famiclone is the size of a pack of gum), and fill in the silly gap in the top of the shell. I would prefer a regular sized clear Jag shell and then each individual unit would have different random recycled electrical junk around the brains of the machine. That way we can post pictures of them and make a game out of trying to figure out what is in each of them. If you find the answer for your own and then send it in to the manufacturer then you would win an LED power light for it. Also, the clone should be called "The Jag Off" with the slogan on the box saying,"The Jag Off will blow your balls off!" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schizophretard Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Whew ... I was afraid for a minute that Mike hadn't really given up on his console dreams. This is a Retro-Bit product that Mike is just reselling, not his own creation. What is the difference between the two in red? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Warning, uncharacteristically kind words ahead While it's not the business move I would have chosen (there's a risk of getting stuck with piles of unsold inventory), and I would not choose to send money to the Mike Kennedy store (he does not have a reputation for flawless delivery or good shipping prices) ... ...wholesale reselling of someone else's stuff should be well within Mike's abilities and I applaud his attempt at focusing himself on efforts where he might actually succeed. Retro Bit Generations (hey that spells RGB) sounds like it should be an interesting product once they release the big list of games. I note that they've bumped up the titles from 60+ to more than 100. Well, that was almost kind, in a backhanded way Jeremy Parish wrote a nice piece about the RBG, in a way that imagined that the classic NES mini would not suck all the air out of the room. http://www.usgamer.net/articles/retro-bits-generations-console-looks-a-leap-beyond-the-classic-mini-nes Personally, I'm most excited about the portable Atari Flashback. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Teams Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 But...but...but...CARTRIDGES! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Warning, uncharacteristically kind words ahead While it's not the business move I would have chosen (there's a risk of getting stuck with piles of unsold inventory), and I would not choose to send money to the Mike Kennedy store (he does not have a reputation for flawless delivery or good shipping prices) ... ...wholesale reselling of someone else's stuff should be well within Mike's abilities and I applaud his attempt at focusing himself on efforts where he might actually succeed. Retro Bit Generations (hey that spells RGB) sounds like it should be an interesting product once they release the big list of games. I note that they've bumped up the titles from 60+ to more than 100. Well, that was almost kind, in a backhanded way Jeremy Parish wrote a nice piece about the RBG, in a way that imagined that the classic NES mini would not suck all the air out of the room. http://www.usgamer.net/articles/retro-bits-generations-console-looks-a-leap-beyond-the-classic-mini-nes Personally, I'm most excited about the portable Atari Flashback. :-) I'll agree with everything you've said here. The RBG has all the signs of being a solid product and an excellent value for the money, and Mike is making a sensible decision trying to resell it. The real sticking point becomes, does anyone trust Mike with their money when there are a dozen other sellers who will offer this, for the exact same price, all of whom have a better track record? I do see an RBG in my future. I don't see myself giving money to Mike, ever. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'll agree with everything you've said here. The RBG has all the signs of being a solid product and an excellent value for the money, and Mike is making a sensible decision trying to resell it. The real sticking point becomes, does anyone trust Mike with their money when there are a dozen other sellers who will offer this, for the exact same price, all of whom have a better track record? I do see an RBG in my future. I don't see myself giving money to Mike, ever. To his credit, if he adds a sticker "Mike was here" to the console, it may be worth more in the long run .... collectards and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) It will be something to see how he f@€#$ up. Edited August 6, 2016 by toiletunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StopDrop&Retro Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I really want to try out the Reto Bit Generations and I have big plans to feature it on my channel but I'm not going to preorder from Mike, I'll wait for Amazon hopefully. If he's the only retailer for the RGB I'm probably not going to buy or review it at all. I'm not about to feature a product that might redirect people to do business with Mike. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I really want to try out the Reto Bit Generations and I have big plans to feature it on my channel but I'm not going to preorder from Mike, I'll wait for Amazon hopefully. If he's the only retailer for the RGB I'm probably not going to buy or review it all. I'm not about to feature a product that might redirect people to do business with Mike. There's no way Mike is trying to "corner the market" with the RBG. Mostly because there's no way RB is stupid enough to make him an exclusive seller. It'll be on Amazon and Stone Age for sure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 I really want to try out the Reto Bit Generations and I have big plans to feature it on my channel but I'm not going to preorder from Mike, I'll wait for Amazon hopefully. If he's the only retailer for the RGB I'm probably not going to buy or review it at all. I'm not about to feature a product that might redirect people to do business with Mike. ...but but but ... what happened to kindness, forgiveness, giving him another chance .... oh right this whole thread was about that already. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StopDrop&Retro Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Wow! Mike's giving out the best deals in town!! oh.... wait... Also note that you get free shipping with Amazon. Free shipping isn't mentioned on Mike's site and, full disclosure- I haven't even checked if it is, but if it's not included in the listing then let's take a wild guess. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 is that Another SNEZzzz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Also, he sells those three-in-one power supplies. You know, in case you want OEM Coleco Chameleon parts. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 (edited) Retro shipping was $13 UPS ground to Illinois. Now I see how he could f$%& up- charge $5 extra, calling it a $5 discount, and charge extra for shipping where others have it for free. Simple as that. Edited August 6, 2016 by toiletunes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serguei2 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Super RetroTrio is also available at Amazon, Canada. https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Silver-System-Genesis-Retro-Bit/dp/B00JQM8A1E/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1470527573&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=super+retro+trio A reviewer says Dragon Warrrior NES won't work on this system. When did Super Retro Trio release? Edited August 7, 2016 by Serguei2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godslabrat Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 SRT was released about two years ago. I don't recall Dragon Warrior being one of the incompatible games. The thing even plays Castlevania III, albeit with some coaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StopDrop&Retro Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I can confirm Dragon Warrior does work on the SR3. His copy might just be bad. Back when I did my review I reported that 8 Eyes was incompatible but others said it would work, so I bought a second copy and confirmed it does work. It's the only NES game I have that just stopped working for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Retro shipping was $13 UPS ground to Illinois. Now I see how he could f$%& up- charge $5 extra, calling it a $5 discount, and charge extra for shipping where others have it for free. Simple as that. Maybe he's not stocking these himself, but just drop-shipping from wherever (even Amazon!) and keeping the change. Inserting himself into someone else's process for a small profit with no risk to himself fits into the unwanted middleman, small-time bullshitter role that SD&R has documented so nicely. Like here: https://youtu.be/ee60LiSwegU?t=2m17s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I didn't realize he was running a store like this. I will only accept these markups if a ham is included in the purchase. Wow! Mike's giving out the best deals in town!! oh.... wait... Also note that you get free shipping with Amazon. Free shipping isn't mentioned on Mike's site and, full disclosure- I haven't even checked if it is, but if it's not included in the listing then let's take a wild guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretthorror Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Someone needs to make a goofy ass homebrew based on the Chameleon. Imagine how many people in this thread alone would buy it as a momento. Hell... take it to Kickstarter true to spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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