Flojomojo Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Wow! Have anybody here tried this? Yeah, I tried it. I couldn't hear a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odourman Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Yeah, I tried it. I couldn't hear a difference. Does it still sound bad then?Shame... I would love to get a portable mega drive but I need the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Does it still sound bad then? Shame... I would love to get a portable mega drive but I need the sound. as discussed previously AtGames will fix this eventually, but probably not until next year from what Bill L has said. In the meantime -- RS97 is a good Genesis handheld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Withdrawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderGrimm Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Been waiting the past few days for an announcement. Hopefully this Atgames console will be as good as I imagine it being! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whbinder Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I don't see any official AtGames press conferences scheduled at E3, but I'm looking foward to hearing more about the Flashback 9. the Flashback 8 is really close to hitting my dream list. I'll probably pick up the 9. I know levers might be too much of an unreasonable ask, but I do hope some form of USB connectivity to add more games will be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmadgames Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Been waiting the past few days for an announcement. Hopefully this Atgames console will be as good as I imagine it being! Maybe they are waiting for the Retron 77 and Atari VCS hype to for down some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 The Flashback 8 and portables are on shelves where I live- It's exciting to see them beyond the holiday season! I hope it doesn't cause confusion when the 9 comes out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 The Flashback 8 and portables are on shelves where I live- It's exciting to see them beyond the holiday season! I hope it doesn't cause confusion when the 9 comes out. Wow, that's a lot of little arcade machines. I wonder if they're selling? What store is that from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 WalMart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I don't see any official AtGames press conferences scheduled at E3, but I'm looking foward to hearing more about the Flashback 9. the Flashback 8 is really close to hitting my dream list. I'll probably pick up the 9. I know levers might be too much of an unreasonable ask, but I do hope some form of USB connectivity to add more games will be an option. There may not be any announcements until August now, unfortunately. I would prefer sooner, but I'm not making the call on timing. There are lots of new products planned for this year, starting at $20 and going up from there. There should be plenty to talk about once the actual announcements for all of this stuff are made. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whbinder Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 There may not be any announcements until August now, unfortunately. I would prefer sooner, but I'm not making the call on timing. There are lots of new products planned for this year, starting at $20 and going up from there. There should be plenty to talk about once the actual announcements for all of this stuff are made. Well, I suppose the delay is slightly disappointing. But it's heartening to hear that there will be options for various levels of interest. Thanks so much for all you do, Bill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderGrimm Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 There may not be any announcements until August now, unfortunately. I would prefer sooner, but I'm not making the call on timing. There are lots of new products planned for this year, starting at $20 and going up from there. There should be plenty to talk about once the actual announcements for all of this stuff are made. I was looking forward to hearing about the Flashback series, but I can wait till August. Also, from $20 dollars and up? Curious to see what the inexpensive item is! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 I'll be looking forward to seeing the fall lineup as well. Unlikely as it may be I'm still hoping for a rerelease of the Arcade Gamer Portable with an SD card slot somewhere down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Master system/Game Gear PTUI!! MegaDrive/Genesis forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Master system/Game Gear PTUI!! MegaDrive/Genesis forever. But, but! It's so cute with it's two little buttons and 8-bit de-makes of 16-bit games! Plus Europeans love the Master System. It's like the only console that ever managed to pry them away from their computers for a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DamonicFury Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 With no news until August, let's speculate! My guesses (based on the past, hints, rumors, best guesses, and wishful thinking) Atari: Flashback 9 - pretty much like FlashBack 8 with a few games added Flashback Portable 3 - much like the FBP2, a few games added, improved D-pad Flashback 9 Gold - improved emulation and the long awaited SD card slot! FlashBack 9 Gold: Activision Edition - improved emulation allowing for every non-licensed Activision game this time Of course, tech companies seem to have an odd aversion to the number nine (ex. the Windows and iPhone product lines) so perhaps they will skip to ten. :-) Sega: Genesis Mini HD - improved emulation and interface, more authentic look to the console, no bonus games, more Genesis and Master System games added Genesis Portable New product: (one can dream) Flashback Arcade - contains Atari, Namco, Konami, and Taito games housed in a great looking unit shaped like an arcade control panel with an arcade joystick, 2 action buttons, and 1 and 2 player buttons. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Something for $20- a book? A mini tabletop arcade? A plug & play joystick? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Something for $20- a book? A mini tabletop arcade? A plug & play joystick? Although there are several book concepts under consideration, there's nothing concrete at this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 But, but! It's so cute with it's two little buttons and 8-bit de-makes of 16-bit games! Plus Europeans love the Master System. It's like the only console that ever managed to pry them away from their computers for a while. the me of 2006 was all over that http://atariage.com/forums/topic/94760-new-coleco-handheld-with-sega-games-on-it-other-games/page-1 but I've moved on to bigger/better/badder things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF14 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 There are reviews of the Retron 77 by Metal Jesus Rocks and John Hancock that are worth the watch. Seems to be targeted at different market than the AtGames Flashback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBeefy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 So any chance for some early news yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmadgames Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 So any chance for some early news yet? I think Bill made reference in the Retron 77 thread that the new Atari console will have SD card support and will use a better popular emulator. Basically, if you want cartridge and SD support with few built-in games, go with the R77. If you don't care about cartridges and want more built-in games, go with the Flashback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Hmm if I really were into the old 2600 stuff I'd go with the open system with the cart slot and SD card slot on it as the other just seems like a waste of space in comparison. Sure it has a larger set of games, but that's a licensing barrier there among others. The 77 would take whatever for the ROM dude looking for a cheap out with the SD slot, and those wanting games that won't appear on a flashback can use real carts too. Seems almost too good to be true. Hopefully the Genesis handheld, and console, take that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Well it won't be but I wish it were a flashback 2 with the glitch fixed and an SD card reader. Then if they want to knock it out of the park, put a spot on the board where one can solder in a cart port (easy - not a bunch of pads all over the place). It also won't be but, I wish it were a 7800 compatible system that looked like the six switch 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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