davidcalgary29 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 MGA has licensed a number of classic arcade titles ("Centipede", "Asteroids", "Missile Command") from Atari and Namco and is producing a number of cheap LCD iterations in attractive "retro"-styled arcade cabinets (note that the items here are not the "retro arcade cabinets models".) Packaging indicates that the LCD units replicate "real arcade sounds", but this is FALSE. My tested unit, "Centipede", is an extremely poor B&W port of the game with primitive alphanumeric graphics. Despite packaging claims, product value lies in aesthetics ONLY (and the cabinets are really very nice). Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Vendel Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 It's very true: Asteroids - Plays like Avalnache/Kaboom, sounds a generic, none sound like any Asteroids sounds Centipede - Play semi-like Centipede, well kinda. Sounds are simple beeps, nothing Centipede-like in sounds Breakout - This plays okay. Sounds are also simple beeps. The cosmetics of these are the best I've seen out of any of the little LCD offerings, however the games really don't have any redeeming play value unfortunately. Curt MGA has licensed a number of classic arcade titles ("Centipede", "Asteroids", "Missile Command") from Atari and Namco and is producing a number of cheap LCD iterations in attractive "retro"-styled arcade cabinets (note that the items here are not the "retro arcade cabinets models".) Packaging indicates that the LCD units replicate "real arcade sounds", but this is FALSE. My tested unit, "Centipede", is an extremely poor B&W port of the game with primitive alphanumeric graphics. Despite packaging claims, product value lies in aesthetics ONLY (and the cabinets are really very nice). 961770[/snapback] Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-961785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmydelaKopin Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Sounds to me like MGA overproduced their handheld licenses. I'd wager my slew of Celebration Station tokens that the gameplay and graphics are the same as for the retro-cabinets and the flat cases MGA released for these same games. First the flat cases, then the retro cabinets, now the retro-sytle cabinets...what's next? The retro-tabletop? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-961848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcrowe Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 What a pity Website banner looks like crap, too Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-962049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) Atleast with that link I now know where to get bratz babyz & a really cool looking bike Edited November 8, 2005 by ATARIeric Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-962178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8littlefield Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Atleast with that link I now know where to get bratz babyz & a really cool looking bike 962178[/snapback] Bratz Babyz - Like a Baby Doll, Only Sluttier! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-962192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIeric Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) Bratz Babyz - Like a Baby Doll, Only Sluttier! I will not be able to look at these dolls now without thinking prostitution This one is called me love you long time Honestly I dont see anything slutty about this girl Edited November 8, 2005 by ATARIeric Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-962207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcrowe Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Bratz Babyz - Like a Baby Doll, Only Sluttier! I will not be able to look at these dolls now without thinking prostitution This one is called me love you long time Honestly I dont see anything slutty about this girl 962207[/snapback] LOL BIG TIME Those fuckin' dolls are ALL sluts. The "Bratz" teens are made-up tramps, ala Paris Hilton. I can't believe some pervert designed BABIES/TODDLERS to wear blush, eye shadow, eye liner, earrings, naill polish, and drag around a little pet...JUST LIKE PARIS HILTON Sick, dude :!: Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-962503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 What the heck is so wrong about sluts and teaching girls to act like them? What are you guys smoking crack? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-962554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi301 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 What the heck is so wrong about sluts and teaching girls to act like them? What are you guys smoking crack? 962554[/snapback] I think we need a WHORE-OFF! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-972343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 these are mere repackagings. I have them all, from long ago, and the games are 100% identical. Tho, I do long after them for their nice mini-cabinet-ness. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-1007427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranoid Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Bratz Babyz - Like a Baby Doll, Only Sluttier! I will not be able to look at these dolls now without thinking prostitution This one is called me love you long time Honestly I dont see anything slutty about this girl 962207[/snapback] LOL BIG TIME Those fuckin' dolls are ALL sluts. The "Bratz" teens are made-up tramps, ala Paris Hilton. I can't believe some pervert designed BABIES/TODDLERS to wear blush, eye shadow, eye liner, earrings, naill polish, and drag around a little pet...JUST LIKE PARIS HILTON Sick, dude :!: 962503[/snapback] Bratz actually celebrate a diverse culturally sensitive approach to dolls that has inner city appeal beyond the white suburbs. More or less.... these toys are aimed at ghetto children. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-1011782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slydc Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Does anyone here has either Missile Command or Asteroids or Centipede ?? Because i would like to know the width and height of the LCD screen please. Thanks in advanced! =) --- Sly DC --- Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-1821212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animan Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Sounds to me like MGA overproduced their handheld licenses. I'd wager my slew of Celebration Station tokens that the gameplay and graphics are the same as for the retro-cabinets and the flat cases MGA released for these same games. First the flat cases, then the retro cabinets, now the retro-sytle cabinets...what's next? The retro-tabletop? Then a full sized Arcade cabinet. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-1821277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) I picked up Centipede today because I liked the looks of the little cabinet. (Game play on the cheesy LCD is certainly crappy as has been mentioned numerous times here) As I poked around on Amazon and eBay, people are asking crazy prices like $35.00 to $50.00+ for these. The little cabinets don't look *that* good. (But, I'd probably consider trading my "Li'l Pac Man" for a Breakout if it's reasonably playable ) Edited March 29, 2010 by BigO Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/78860-caution-mga-retro-arcade-handhelds/#findComment-1975326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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