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03-20-13 05:07 PM
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Why is everyone hating on these newer "retro consoles"? I for one have a "Sega Genesis" one, and It's the same quality as any emulator, plus it comes with 40 preloaded sega games, can play sega cartridges, and has two infared controllers, but also includes ports for actual genesis controllers.

I have heard that the sound quality is off, but after owning and playing some of these games for years on the original genesis, I play these, and the sound seems spot on to me. Right key, right pitch, and no lag. So I ask, why the hate? Anyone? I will grant you that infared was not the best choice for wireless controllers, but they work alright. Plus if you don't like them, you can hook up the originals and play away. Any input here?
Why is everyone hating on these newer "retro consoles"? I for one have a "Sega Genesis" one, and It's the same quality as any emulator, plus it comes with 40 preloaded sega games, can play sega cartridges, and has two infared controllers, but also includes ports for actual genesis controllers.

I have heard that the sound quality is off, but after owning and playing some of these games for years on the original genesis, I play these, and the sound seems spot on to me. Right key, right pitch, and no lag. So I ask, why the hate? Anyone? I will grant you that infared was not the best choice for wireless controllers, but they work alright. Plus if you don't like them, you can hook up the originals and play away. Any input here?
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03-21-13 06:59 PM
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Its just not the same, even though its probably the exact same. For me when i have tried to play on a retrotron and other after market products it just doesn't have the same feel and magic that the real thing has. Its really all about nostalgia and noting else that make the real thing better.
Its just not the same, even though its probably the exact same. For me when i have tried to play on a retrotron and other after market products it just doesn't have the same feel and magic that the real thing has. Its really all about nostalgia and noting else that make the real thing better.
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03-21-13 07:12 PM
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GenesisJunkie : Well true, it doesn't feel the same. Still I fail to see why they get criticized for their actual quality. Thank you for pointing that out though. That is probably why people are so tough on them.
GenesisJunkie : Well true, it doesn't feel the same. Still I fail to see why they get criticized for their actual quality. Thank you for pointing that out though. That is probably why people are so tough on them.
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Probably 9 year old kids who want more COD and don't want to play any Sonic on a Sega console, or they don't want to see just pixels. I feel most people hate because games at that time were quite different from now, which can make some anxious to try it.
Probably 9 year old kids who want more COD and don't want to play any Sonic on a Sega console, or they don't want to see just pixels. I feel most people hate because games at that time were quite different from now, which can make some anxious to try it.
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I have seen a new "Super Nintendo" and a new "NES" and my used games store that I visit sometimes.  I don't see anything wrong about them and I haven't heard much bad things about them but I haven't tried them for myself.  It is certainly a lot easier to obtain then a real console though.
I have seen a new "Super Nintendo" and a new "NES" and my used games store that I visit sometimes.  I don't see anything wrong about them and I haven't heard much bad things about them but I haven't tried them for myself.  It is certainly a lot easier to obtain then a real console though.
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MoblinGardens : I would like to have one of those, myself.

BluemageKyle : true that some don't like the older ones. Also, I think alot of people just remember things as being better than they were. As one man said "Part of what makes the good ol' days, the good ol' days, is a faulty memory". lol It's true, we remember good things in an exaggerated way.
MoblinGardens : I would like to have one of those, myself.

BluemageKyle : true that some don't like the older ones. Also, I think alot of people just remember things as being better than they were. As one man said "Part of what makes the good ol' days, the good ol' days, is a faulty memory". lol It's true, we remember good things in an exaggerated way.
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My issue is that most of them are pretty low quality. There are some exceptions as well as some of some custom made ones that you can have built.

A lot of them have lower quality emulation. Where some games the color could be off, sound etc. On some of them, certain games don't work on them at all.

Any of the systems that allow you to input the original controller is the ones you have to get. Generally the controllers on those things aren't good.

Personally I would rather just get a gently used Genesis on ebay or somewhere online since they are still fairly affordable and available, but I'm a collector so maybe that's where I differ.

There are some good system clones out there people just have to do their research first before just buying one.
My issue is that most of them are pretty low quality. There are some exceptions as well as some of some custom made ones that you can have built.

A lot of them have lower quality emulation. Where some games the color could be off, sound etc. On some of them, certain games don't work on them at all.

Any of the systems that allow you to input the original controller is the ones you have to get. Generally the controllers on those things aren't good.

Personally I would rather just get a gently used Genesis on ebay or somewhere online since they are still fairly affordable and available, but I'm a collector so maybe that's where I differ.

There are some good system clones out there people just have to do their research first before just buying one.
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I have little to no complaints.

Controls are a little different (If there is a site that sells Computer controlers that mimic the same thing? Then hook a Fox up Bro.) But other than that I dig it all.

I am happy that so many people have a love for the classic stuff that they provide a way to sample or take on the full experience.

For all the Nay Sayers?
Put a lid on it Please.
We know you dig the stuff too.

Good Luck To All.
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I have little to no complaints.

Controls are a little different (If there is a site that sells Computer controlers that mimic the same thing? Then hook a Fox up Bro.) But other than that I dig it all.

I am happy that so many people have a love for the classic stuff that they provide a way to sample or take on the full experience.

For all the Nay Sayers?
Put a lid on it Please.
We know you dig the stuff too.

Good Luck To All.
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Jordanv78 : Yeah, I'm sure there are some junkers out there. Thankfully the one I got was good. I would definitely recommend checking out what you're getting before you get it.

orionfoxgibson : Yeah the controls are a little awkward, but not bad enough to ruin the experience. And retro games? What's not to love?
Jordanv78 : Yeah, I'm sure there are some junkers out there. Thankfully the one I got was good. I would definitely recommend checking out what you're getting before you get it.

orionfoxgibson : Yeah the controls are a little awkward, but not bad enough to ruin the experience. And retro games? What's not to love?
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I think it is mostly because real gamers want to leave the money out of the history, and leave retro games to be retro, and respected.
I think it is mostly because real gamers want to leave the money out of the history, and leave retro games to be retro, and respected.
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Its probably the feel of the system. Having a real old game console not only brings back memories, but also gives you that feeling of having the real thing. I'm not against remade retro systems, they are great for people who can't afford the real systems. For me though I just naturally prefer the real thing.
Its probably the feel of the system. Having a real old game console not only brings back memories, but also gives you that feeling of having the real thing. I'm not against remade retro systems, they are great for people who can't afford the real systems. For me though I just naturally prefer the real thing.
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When you come from my sort of background, you know the difference between the TRUE retro and the COPIED retro.

Like no offense, but it's just not the ORIGINAL retro people of my generation remember...


Heck, just view my thread on here: https://www.vizzed.com/boards/thread.php?id=58731

It's the common sense of why we prefer the ORIGINAL retro generation compared to anything else of the MODERN era. Heck, you can remake the SNES as a whole system and upgrade it or whatnot, but it's just not the same as playing the actual system from the past.

Us retro gamers, we love the idea that 90% of the games of our past have ORIGINALITY... but at the same time, games of today are MOSTLY rebuilt ideas from the past.

Look at Call of Duty Black Ops (Dead Ops Arcade), that is pretty much just a rebuilt idea of Smash T.V. from Nintendo.
When you come from my sort of background, you know the difference between the TRUE retro and the COPIED retro.

Like no offense, but it's just not the ORIGINAL retro people of my generation remember...


Heck, just view my thread on here: https://www.vizzed.com/boards/thread.php?id=58731

It's the common sense of why we prefer the ORIGINAL retro generation compared to anything else of the MODERN era. Heck, you can remake the SNES as a whole system and upgrade it or whatnot, but it's just not the same as playing the actual system from the past.

Us retro gamers, we love the idea that 90% of the games of our past have ORIGINALITY... but at the same time, games of today are MOSTLY rebuilt ideas from the past.

Look at Call of Duty Black Ops (Dead Ops Arcade), that is pretty much just a rebuilt idea of Smash T.V. from Nintendo.
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