Keatah Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Or maybe somebody can make an emulator that looks like the mini. I mean menu wise and all. And let you add 30 of your won roms. Basically a front end to an existing emulator should work. Coding front ends is gotta be far easier and less tedious than the emulator itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Also, doesn't a PI require a proper shutdown (software-wise) to avoid potential boot problems? The NES Mini is likely designed to boot safely after being turned off manually via its power button. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 The question stays though ... aside the nice box and controllers (and theirs maybe future std connector for this kind of things) ..... why bother when you can have all that today on an RPi 2/3 with RetroPie (or other setup)?Is the box really that worthy? If so someone should start making lots of RPi cases to replicate old systems just for RetroPie sake. I understand that the SW layer (presentation/selection) is likely much more polished in the NES mini maybe that justifies the added value .... maybe! Indeed. I'd like to build a mini-5200 of a sort. The machine's styling is timeless. And I'm pretty sure its roomy enough to house a mini-itx AND an R-Pi. Question is, what would I do with the cartridge slot? Anyhow -- I think that a polished front end, plug-n-play, NO configuration, and it-just-works, is totally essential to a consumer product. I know people that are scared shitless to set up an AirPrinter for chrissakes! An AirPrinter!!! Can you believe it??? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrBlackCat Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I can believe it! I was primarily a PC gamer throughout the 90's, and later got into a few consoles of the time, and I can say there is great value in things that "just work". With that said, I also know a lot of people that are just so unmotivated, fear of anything beyond plug n play, is an easy out to preserve their lack of motivation. I have used emulators since the days of DOS, and that experience is the core of my appreciation for the actual Plug-N-Play systems. With all their flaws, at least these AtGames systems "work" for the most part. I welcome improvements to come. MrBlackCat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Also, doesn't a PI require a proper shutdown (software-wise) to avoid potential boot problems? The NES Mini is likely designed to boot safely after being turned off manually via its power button. yes any of the sb'c will do that, but there's ways to handle that, which brings me up to my main point, you can not buy a pi and plug it into your tv and play mario3 within 60 seconds of walking in the door with it, its a computer, you have to setup an OS, you have to find the roms, you have to setup your controllers, wifi tv type etc and if you want a power switch that shuts down the system properly you need to buy or make a circuit what do you have to do with the mini, apply power plug in tv and controllers and your off 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Target australia also has it. https://www.target.com.au/p/nintendo-classic-mini-entertainment-system/60075154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I have used emulators since the days of DOS, and that experience is the core of my appreciation for the actual Plug-N-Play systems. With all their flaws, at least these AtGames systems "work" for the most part. I welcome improvements to come. MrBlackCat I think that a lot of the improvements are smaller things, details. And oftentimes I believe the developer, when working against a corporate induced deadline, pushes those finishing touches by the wayside. Not all that different than the point of diminishing returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I know people that are scared shitless to set up an AirPrinter for chrissakes! An AirPrinter!!! Can you believe it??? What is this? A wifi printer driver? "Shitless" how? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) They are selling like hot cakes this morning on ebay,,, For around $225 dollars. Edited November 20, 2016 by Trinity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 As for why not just get a PI. Well the case has nothing to do with it. This is official (licenced and endorsed) by Nintendo. Raspberry is not official. I know nobody ever got into trouble. But why take a chance. Officially sanctioned by Nintendo too. Not a Janky Famiclone cased in an N64 controller. Also setting up a Retro Pie is not for the faint of heart. I spent a couple days fugging around with my Raspberry Pi Mame Porta Pi arcade before I got it running correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Anyhow -- I think that a polished front end, plug-n-play, NO configuration, and it-just-works, is totally essential to a consumer product. I know people that are scared shitless to set up an AirPrinter for chrissakes! An AirPrinter!!! Can you believe it??? What is this? A wifi printer driver? "Shitless" how?When Keatah said this, my first thought was, "3D printer that prints air..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 They are selling like hot cakes this morning on ebay,,, For around $225 dollars. I for one, feel sorry for all the yuppies out there buying it at this price. The fact its still scalping on ebay for 3-4x market price shows it's still a hot item. I hope Nintendo floods the market on Black Friday so the scalpers can "eat it..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 After watching some videos on youtube I've noticed the sound emulation is not perfect. I just got used to my 'OG' NES in the last six months and that's one of the things I like most about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarilovesyou Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 If I said it twice, I said it three times...lotsa butt-hurt going on in this thread. My take home message: people are really opinionated one way or another about the NES mini. Some of these tangents are really cringe worthy. Yet I can't help but read it. I'm an ass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Hierophant Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 ReviewTechUSA's latest rant regarding the NES Mini really flies far off the mark : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Console-Entertainment-System/product-reviews/B01IFJEWTM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&pageNumber=1&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent&linkCode=ll2&tag=atariage&linkId=c7b94de43e3eaad2681a6eec456d3668 Plus read the reviews from angry amazon customers getting ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 More stock is expected soon lots of sites are saying. But in the mean time you have this backpack for 100 dollars. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-NINTENDO-NES-CLASSIC-MINI-Leather-Backpack-/262729187608?hash=item3d2be14118:g:GtMAAOSwo4pYM2YO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Indeed. I'd like to build a mini-5200 of a sort. The machine's styling is timeless. And I'm pretty sure its roomy enough to house a mini-itx AND an R-Pi. Question is, what would I do with the cartridge slot? Anyhow -- I think that a polished front end, plug-n-play, NO configuration, and it-just-works, is totally essential to a consumer product. I know people that are scared shitless to set up an AirPrinter for chrissakes! An AirPrinter!!! Can you believe it??? I saw the other day a kickstarter that funds creation of SNES and NES cartridge slots for the RPi. I think someone here linked it. Why not such a project for other consoles? I'd love to add that to my Pi project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Officially sanctioned by Nintendo too. Not a Janky Famiclone cased in an N64 controller. Also setting up a Retro Pie is not for the faint of heart. I spent a couple days fugging around with my Raspberry Pi Mame Porta Pi arcade before I got it running correctly. Problem with Retropie is that, for better or for worse, it's a jack of alltrades, and while that's not neccesarily a bad thing, when it comes to controller emulation, that could be a huge problem. I'm considering setting up multiple SD cards for different systems to make it so I'm not putzing around with configurations all the time. Like Intellivision, Colecovision and 5200 on one card, 2600, 7800, NES and Genesis on one, SNES on another, A couple different mame cards based on controller setup and so on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'm considering setting up multiple SD cards for different systems to make it so I'm not putzing around with configurations all the time. Like Intellivision, Colecovision and 5200 on one card, 2600, 7800, NES and Genesis on one, SNES on another, A couple different mame cards based on controller setup and so on. If you're going that deep, why not take it up a notch? Everything is cheap enough you could just make/buy dedicated cases for different console types. https://www.etsy.com/market/raspberry_pi_case I am a filthy Philistine, I just use a SNES-like controller for everything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I am a filthy Philistine, I just use a SNES-like controller for everything. True, but for consoles with the keypad controllers, that doesn't work so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Console-Entertainment-System/product-reviews/B01IFJEWTM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&pageNumber=1&reviewerType=all_reviews&sortBy=recent&linkCode=ll2&tag=atariage&linkId=c7b94de43e3eaad2681a6eec456d3668 Plus read the reviews from angry amazon customers getting ripped off. Everytime something good comes out that people can't have, it gets ripped on badly. Just shrug off the one star reviews and laugh at all the scalpers who get stuck with unsold inventory when Nintendo restocks the hell out of this thing after Thanksgiving. That said, this strategy could seriously backfire on Nintendo if the promised restocks don't come. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Checked at our local Best Buy today and a kid said they *might* get some in January. Wha? Wouldn't be surprised to learn that some people from various stores like this are just purchasing the inventory as it comes in, then hawking on eBay or wherever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Just go to a local gaming store or eBay and buy an original NES. I did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsdee Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) I saw the other day a kickstarter that funds creation of SNES and NES cartridge slots for the RPi. I think someone here linked it. Why not such a project for other consoles? I'd love to add that to my Pi project!Have you seen the Retrode?https://www.dragonbox.de/en/71-retrode-2-retrode-4260416650091.html Edited November 22, 2016 by Newsdee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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