mimo Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'm really looking forward to this thing. Unless something terrible happens along the way, I pretty much guarantee I'd buy one! I already have a GP2X with a great port of Stella on it, but I'd still use this --Zero I bet the control will be better on this than the GP2X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Colecovision flashback When's that one coming out? Other than the Atari ones, it's the one I've been waiting for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 this was answered early in the thread. it is a standard USB drive supported by Linux/Mac.i am so stoked! So, unless I'm missing something the FB2P won't have a media slot, and only will use internal memory? I'm very glad to see this project moving forward - but that's a drag As long as there is enought internal storage, it shouldn't be an issue. You can store alot of 2600 roms in very little space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Rogue Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I bet the control will be better on this than the GP2X I don't think the 2nd revision GP2X's controller is that bad. The best I've ever used though is the Neo-Geo Pocket Color's thumbstick, which I've been trying to get Curt to see for some time now. I would've loved to have used a version of that on the portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Loguidice Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I bet the control will be better on this than the GP2X I don't think the 2nd revision GP2X's controller is that bad. The best I've ever used though is the Neo-Geo Pocket Color's thumbstick, which I've been trying to get Curt to see for some time now. I would've loved to have used a version of that on the portable. I have to agree with that. The Neo Geo Pocket Color's thumb controller is the best on any portable I've ever used. It's a shame Nintendo or Sony never moved to copy its feel and function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I bet the control will be better on this than the GP2X I don't think the 2nd revision GP2X's controller is that bad. The best I've ever used though is the Neo-Geo Pocket Color's thumbstick, which I've been trying to get Curt to see for some time now. I would've loved to have used a version of that on the portable. Really? I had a MK2 GP2X and thought the controller sucked, Pac-man emulated on anything was pretty much unplayable. Just my opinion tho, dont flame me, I loved what it could do, just could not get on with the controller issues myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSwitch.org.uk Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Thinking from an accessibility stand point - it would be great if there was a way for an external controller to be connected for player one. The prototype showed two D9 old-style Atari joystick ports and a USB socket. The spy shot makes it look as though there'll only be a player 2 socket which would be a shame. I realise the market might not be huge - but to add a player one joystick input (either via a D9 or USB socket) could open up all kinds of controllers being used by disabled gamers. http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/retro.htm http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/quickguide.htm Barrie www.OneSwitch.org.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Colecovision flashback When's that one coming out? Other than the Atari ones, it's the one I've been waiting for! I just heard someone mention that they wanted one, too, not that it's coming out. But see, you knew exactly what kind of thing I was talking about. Now it's culture, the "flashback" retro console. I realise the market might not be huge - but to add a player one joystick input (either via a D9 or USB socket) could open up all kinds of controllers being used by disabled gamers. This hadn't even occurred to me, and you're right, that's a whole audience of people. Be it small, still an audience. And all kinds of custom controllers. I know I want one for Star Raiders. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 As long as there is enought internal storage, it shouldn't be an issue. You can store alot of 2600 roms in very little space If there was enough to store the entire 2600 library I would agree, but it appears there isn't. My 2600 game choice is very spur of the moment, so it's not like I'm going to say 'well I'll be sure to take Pitfall because I can't store them all and I might want to play it' when I take the device out with me. I don't think the 2nd revision GP2X's controller is that bad. The best I've ever used though is the Neo-Geo Pocket Color's thumbstick, which I've been trying to get Curt to see for some time now. I would've loved to have used a version of that on the portable. I don't find the GP2X that bad either - though I definitely agree that the NGP control is hands down the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Apocalypse Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Colecovision flashback When's that one coming out? Other than the Atari ones, it's the one I've been waiting for! Is this what you mean?: http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywor...leco&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_McCormic Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 will it be backlit? or at least be easily modded for a backlight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
werejag Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 will it be backlit? or at least be easily modded for a backlight? it will have backlight but will not have level adjustment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 it will have backlight but will not have level adjustment Ah. Just like the GBA then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitclassics Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Colecovision flashback When's that one coming out? Other than the Atari ones, it's the one I've been waiting for! Is this what you mean?: http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywor...leco&page=1 Actually no, from what I remember, the company who licensed the name Coleco was making all these crap games to try and get enough capital to make the ColecoVision PnP system. No word lately on progress, but didn't they make a handheld Genesis portable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 The GBA doesn't have a backlit screen, but the GBA SP does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 IIRC the GBA SP is actually front-lit. It has a special white LCD strip mounted on one of the front edges, and this throws off enough light to light up the screen reasonably well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 When? How much? Pack in games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I bet the control will be better on this than the GP2X I don't think the 2nd revision GP2X's controller is that bad. The best I've ever used though is the Neo-Geo Pocket Color's thumbstick, which I've been trying to get Curt to see for some time now. I would've loved to have used a version of that on the portable. That's not exactly a ringing endorsement. One of my favorite coinop games is Rastan and that requires really precise diagonals. It's really unplayable on the GP2X controller. Also, the deadzone in the center makes it really hard to play games that require quick shifting between up and down or left and right (which any twitch game requires). I they had only done the controller right, the GP2X would have been the ultimate. I know you can use the USB breakout box but then it's hardly portable anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_McCormic Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Another question about the flashback portable that i cant seem to find an answer for. Will paddles work with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Another question about the flashback portable that i cant seem to find an answer for. Will paddles work with it? It's based on the Flashback 2 hardware, which correctly accepts paddles. So the answer is almost certainly a "yes". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antron Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 (edited) IIRC the GBA SP is actually front-lit. It has a special white LCD strip mounted on one of the front edges, and this throws off enough light to light up the screen reasonably well. The newest SPs in graphite, pearl blue, or pearl pink colors have a superior back-lit screen. The brightness button actually chooses between two brightness levels, instead of just turning the lighting off like the old SP. Edited June 30, 2007 by antron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 (edited) The newest SPs in graphite, pearl blue, or pearl pink colors have a superior back-lit screen.Well, you learn something new everyday: I would have thought that Nintendo had dropped production of the SPs by now. Edited June 30, 2007 by ls650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_McCormic Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 thanx for the answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I love portable gaming systems. I've got so many systems that i love for different reasons. but honestly, this is the first one that i've been excited about in a long time. it's everything from all the best portable game systems. fully self contained, huge interchangeable library, small, backlit, av out, great design, long battery life. it's like this thing was made just for me. no unnecessary features, it's not a phone, it dosen't play mp3s, it's not a personal organizer, it dosen't have a horoscope. just a pocket sized game system with one of the largest game librarys in the world. if it gets cancelled, i will cry. cry like a little girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 One of my favorite coinop games is Rastan and that requires really precise diagonals. It's really unplayable on the GP2X controller. Also, the deadzone in the center makes it really hard to play games that require quick shifting between up and down or left and right (which any twitch game requires). I they had only done the controller right, the GP2X would have been the ultimate. I know you can use the USB breakout box but then it's hardly portable anymore. I would have rather they just used a D-pad instead, but I don't mind the controller that much. I haven't found anything yet that is rendered unplayable by it, and I'm using the original model. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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