View Full Version : FC Mobile II and Sega Digital Pocket - New Handhelds from Hyperkin.
Tupin
05-14-2009, 08:46 PM
Any get anything in the mail? Perhaps a certain clone system that happens to be portable?
Sonicwolf
05-14-2009, 10:48 PM
Not yet. Mine is on the way though according to the USPS tracking system. It left Los Angeles for the Canadian border on the 13th. Cant wait. Hard to believe its been almost 5 months since I first posted this topic.
Got mine here for $49.99 with free shipping. Should be here Monday or Tuesday.
http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/2005460190/product.html
Diosoth
05-16-2009, 03:01 AM
Got mine here for $49.99 with free shipping. Should be here Monday or Tuesday.
http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/2005460190/product.html
$50 and free ship isn't bad, but where the hell do they get a "regular price" of $150 from?
Sonicwolf
05-16-2009, 03:03 AM
$50 and free ship isn't bad, but where the hell do they get a "regular price" of $150 from?
Thats what I was wondering... Their discount price is the regular price everywhere else. Price gouging, anyone?
$50 and free ship isn't bad, but where the hell do they get a "regular price" of $150 from?
They just throw out a high number to make it sound like they are saving us tons. I know it's BS, but don't care because the 49.99 shipped price is still the best I've seen out there.
Sonicwolf
05-16-2009, 03:23 AM
They just throw out a high number to make it sound like they are saving us tons. I know it's BS, but don't care because the 49.99 shipped price is still the best I've seen out there.
I payed about 6 dollars more and got a free Duck Hunt / Mario Bros cartridge.
Crap. Not like thats a REAL bonus. LOL
I payed about 6 dollars more and got a free Duck Hunt / Mario Bros cartridge.
Crap. Not like thats a REAL bonus. LOL
Lol, for $6 I can get three of those. :D
Did you get the system in the mail yet? I can't wait. Monday brings me this AND Punch-Out!!
Sonicwolf
05-16-2009, 04:45 AM
Lol, for $6 I can get three of those. :D
Did you get the system in the mail yet? I can't wait. Monday brings me this AND Punch-Out!!
Well I checked the USPS website and the item cleared Canadian customs yesterday. I expect a tuesday drop off because monday is a holiday here and Canada Post doesnt deliver on weekends or holidays. Crud. I hate Canada Post. What is this, the 1800s?
swlovinist
05-16-2009, 07:02 AM
Mine is being shipped as we speak. I hope it comes today. I will be playing Punch out first :)
Sonicwolf
05-17-2009, 12:11 AM
Mine is being shipped as we speak. I hope it comes today. I will be playing Punch out first :)
Did it come for you as you hoped?
swlovinist
05-17-2009, 01:51 AM
Dang it did not come. Hopefully Monday. I cant wait!
Sonicwolf
05-17-2009, 02:34 PM
agh. I just checked the Canada post website and the package is just a few kilometers from my house... I still have to wait until tuesday though ;_;
Sonicwolf
05-18-2009, 04:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7yMkn413zY
It plays Famicom too with an adaptor which is nice.
Tupin
05-18-2009, 07:37 PM
Got mine here for $49.99 with free shipping. Should be here Monday or Tuesday.
http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/2005460190/product.html
Just ordered that one, thanks for posting it. :)
Sonicwolf
05-18-2009, 10:34 PM
Tomorrows the day :D
Cant wait.
Mine just came Monday. What a great deal for just $49.99 shipped, and I just ordered it Friday. While I love it so far, a couple of minor gripes:
I really don't like how in order to change the batteries (4 AA), I have to use a mini screwdriver to take the back off. Also, why AA? Why not a recharable like digital camera's use? Finally, while the huge NES cart has to stick out, it would have been nice if it went down all the way to minimize it. It goes down less than halfway. An inch and a half is clearly wasted.
Now, the positives:
I just tested it with Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (on purpose, to celebrate the release of the Wii version just released). The screen is crisp and clear, and I like the button layout. They didn't get the "A" and "B" backwards this time. Sound is loud. Slightly muzzled, but should be much better with headphones. While a bit thick, the unit (hehe, I said "thick unit") is very light and compfortable. Was a pleasure to play. I can't tell you how well battery life is yet, nor can I say how hooking it up to a TV is yet, but I'm sure the latter is fine. All in all a great deal, I got it here:
http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/2005460190/product.html
Sonicwolf
05-19-2009, 02:53 AM
Mine just came Monday. What a great deal for just $49.99 shipped, and I just ordered it Friday. While I love it so far, a couple of minor gripes:
I really don't like how in order to change the batteries (4 AA), I have to use a mini screwdriver to take the back off. Also, why AA? Why not a recharable like digital camera's use? Finally, while the huge NES cart has to stick out, it would have been nice if it went down all the way to minimize it. It goes down less than halfway. An inch and a half is clearly wasted.
Now, the positives:
I just tested it with Mike Yyson's Punch-Out!! (on purpose, to celebrate the release of the Wii version just released). The screen is crisp and clear, and I like the button layout. They didn't get the "A" and "B" backwards this time. Sound is loud. Slightly muzzled, but should be much better with headphones. While a bit thick, the unit (hehe, I said "thick unit") is very light and compfortable. Was a pleasure to play. I can't tell you how well battery life is yet, nor can I say how hooking it up to a TV is yet, but I'm sure the latter is fine. Alll in all a great deal, I got it here:
http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/2005460190/product.html
You could use rechargeable double A's.
GOOD GOD ITS ONLY A FEW HOURS MORE. IM DIEING HERE. LOL
I hope the
BB
B AA
A
Control scheme worked out fine.
I really don't like how in order to change the batteries (4 AA), I have to use a mini screwdriver to take the back off. Also, why AA? Why not a recharable like digital camera's use? Finally, while the huge NES cart has to stick out, it would have been nice if it went down all the way to minimize it. It goes down less than halfway. An inch and a half is clearly wasted.
I'm already working on the next project and the upcoming E3 show but I do appreciate the feedback.
btw Sega of America, Sega of Japan and AtGames has changed our product names for those Genesis consoles. It's now "Firebox Diamond - Video Game Console" and "Digital Pocket - Handheld System"
I'm already working on the next project and the upcoming E3 show but I do appreciate the feedback.
This might be asking too much, but how about SD support for the next one? This way we could load the ROMS on the SD and play from there.
Sonicwolf
05-19-2009, 02:23 PM
An SD slot would we be inviting protest due to copyright this and that IE enabling use of illegal roms. They would have to push pretty hard that its for homebrew only then.
This might be asking too much, but how about SD support for the next one? This way we could load the ROMS on the SD and play from there.
Cannot support emulation.
On a personal level I prefer cartridges just because it's satisfying to find that coveted copy of Earthbound in the wild.
Second, no retro store owner would ever speak to me again if I began distributing anything supporting emulation.
Sonicwolf
05-19-2009, 02:43 PM
Cannot support emulation.
On a personal level I prefer cartridges just because it's satisfying to find that coveted copy of Earthbound in the wild.
Second, no retro store owner would ever speak to me again if I began distributing anything supporting emulation.
As you said about the Sega System, Should I retitle the thread and what exactly was the new name of the Pluto?
An SD slot would we be inviting protest due to copyright this and that IE enabling use of illegal roms. They would have to push pretty hard that its for homebrew only then.
Well, not exactly. Emulators are 100% legal. The ROM's are what would cause problems. So as long as it doesn't include any ROMs, and states something like "Only use a ROM of the actual copy you own", they're fine.
As you said about the Sega System, Should I retitle the thread and what exactly was the new name of the Pluto?
Probably better to start a whole new thread.
Firebox Diamond and Digital Pocket are the product names. Unlike the FCM2 these units are manufactured by another company so I cannot make any changes to them, we're stuck with certain things.
Cannot support emulation.
On a personal level I prefer cartridges just because it's satisfying to find that coveted copy of Earthbound in the wild.
Second, no retro store owner would ever speak to me again if I began distributing anything supporting emulation.
The 2600 one coming (hopefully) this year features a USB port, SD support, and ROM support.
I too prefer carts, BUT it is a pain having to go to my display case, take out a NES game from the box, and play it. They're just so big. Still, I'm not complaining, I love what that have done with the FC Mobile II. :cheers:
StoneAgeGamer
05-19-2009, 03:07 PM
We currently sell the FC Mobile 2 for $57.99 + free shipping to the U.S. (http://www.stoneagegamer.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=633)
Diosoth
05-19-2009, 03:52 PM
The 2600 one coming (hopefully) this year features a USB port, SD support, and ROM support.
But that's a different company entirely.
I don't care what the Sega consoles are called as long as at least the handheld is released. Though the involvement of AtGames makes me fear that the hardware might end up being the same level of incompatible crap that AtGames used in that tiny console clone they released last year and sold for $50.
Sonicwolf
05-19-2009, 04:05 PM
I just got my FC Mobile II and I am extremely pleased with it. Ill post some pics later :D
Castlevania portable *dies of happy*
swlovinist
05-20-2009, 12:55 AM
Thank you for the great customer service!!!!
StoneAgeGamer
05-20-2009, 11:02 AM
swlovinist send an e-mail to support@stoneagegamer.com with your order number and we will refund the difference.
Sonicwolf
05-21-2009, 02:08 PM
Here are some quick pics
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss191/Sonicwolf359/DSC09749.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss191/Sonicwolf359/DSC09750.jpg
http://i575.photobucket.com/albums/ss191/Sonicwolf359/DSC09752.jpg
(The screen is much clearer and brighter than it looks in that pic)
I love the system. Its comfortable to hold, the controls are great. The system has good speakers that can be freakin loud if you wish. Only complaint was the screw on the battery hatch. I removed it because it was pretty unecassary considering it already had that push down clip thing on it.
The cord in the top is the ac adaptor.
The system looks great on TV with the AV out too.
My verdict:
BUY IT NOW!
Tupin
05-21-2009, 04:15 PM
Even better, guess what game works on it. Castlevania III! :cheers:
Yeah, got mine today, and it works with every game I have. It's like a portable Retro Duo.
Sonicwolf
05-21-2009, 04:24 PM
Even better, guess what game works on it. Castlevania III! :cheers:
Yeah, got mine today, and it works with every game I have. It's like a portable Retro Duo.
If you have Gradius, could you check it for me? I cant get my Gradius to work with it...
megasdkirby
05-21-2009, 04:28 PM
How much does the battery last?
Tupin
05-21-2009, 04:47 PM
If you have Gradius, could you check it for me? I cant get my Gradius to work with it...
I have the Japanese version, and it works with an adapter.
Can you check After Burner by Tengen? Can't get that to work.
Sonicwolf
05-21-2009, 06:35 PM
I have the Japanese version, and it works with an adapter.
Can you check After Burner by Tengen? Can't get that to work.
I dont have After Burner. Wish I did.
I wish somebody would start a review thread... *HINT HINT*
Anybody test Cheetahmen II yet?
MachineGex
05-21-2009, 08:24 PM
If you have Gradius, could you check it for me? I cant get my Gradius to work with it...
Gradius works on mine. I also have Gradius II inside a Gyromite cart and it works great. I am extremely impressed with this little guy.
It's a NES Christmas in May!
I have played several PAL & reproduction games, they all work fine. I'm very impressed! A+ :dance:
Akito01
05-21-2009, 10:21 PM
That thing does look dead sexy. I always thought the original Mobile looked too much like an old transistor radio. The improved compatibility looks like the real clincher, though, so I'm definitely going to be ordering one of my own sometime in June (I got a PSP on clearance at BestBuy last week, so that's where that money went for May).
Fingers crossed that the Digital Pocket ends up being the real deal. The idea of a portable Genesis is so tantalizing (second only to the idea of a portable SNES) that I already know I'll be ordering one ASAP, potential flaws and all. Just please let it play Raiden Trad and El Viento, and I'll be happy (once I actually eBay those games, since I haven't owned any Genesis stuff in a decade and a half).
Sonicwolf
05-22-2009, 12:54 AM
Im going to open a review and compatability thread so Im going to let this thread go.
Diosoth
05-26-2009, 01:53 AM
AtGames has been revealed to be in charge of the Genesis hardware, the factory that made the FCM2 won't make the Genesis stuff, and tofu's vanished.
My enthusiasm for this stuff has taken a strong nosedive. Just because their prototype hardware has decent compatibility, I won't expect the final models to follow suit after the Twin Pad Player was discovered to be worthless.
Hyperkin will be releasing garbage hardware and I think they know this.
Akito01
05-26-2009, 12:11 PM
In fairness, Tofu hasn't posted since the start of the holiday weekend. I think that's kinda understandable, especially since there wouldn't be much news to report back on anyway.
I guess there's reason to be pessimistic based on the Twin Pad, but I'm reluctant to trash a product before its been released. It can't hurt to wait and see what the end result is like. I think a lot of its potential imperfections are going to be forgiven based on the fact that there simply isn't another portable Genesis solution out there (at least not in North America, and that features a cartridge slot).
AtGames has been revealed to be in charge of the Genesis hardware, the factory that made the FCM2 won't make the Genesis stuff, and tofu's vanished.
My enthusiasm for this stuff has taken a strong nosedive. Just because their prototype hardware has decent compatibility, I won't expect the final models to follow suit after the Twin Pad Player was discovered to be worthless.
Hyperkin will be releasing garbage hardware and I think they know this.
Wow, that's pretty harsh.
I haven't vanished but I am focusing my attention on the upcoming E3 show and will not post in any FCM2 review threads because I want to hear what consumers say about our products without injecting my own opinions.
The AtGames stuff seems to have a pretty bad reputation and I wish I knew more about Sega stuff or did my own research about Sega clones. It sounds as if we would have been better off making our own unlicensed hardware considering the reputation of AtGames.
MachineGex
05-28-2009, 10:39 AM
Hey tofu, don't worry about Diosoth. He turned out to be a troll and has been banned. Best of luck on the portable Genesis. If it is half as good as the FCmobile 2, I will be more than impressed!
I am always happy when a new "retro" game or system is released. I see it as a way for companies(or individuals) to give back to the gaming community. I also will wait to post my review of the product(portable Genesis) until it actually comes out and I have personally played it!!!
videogametrader
05-28-2009, 06:24 PM
Hey tofu, don't worry about Diosoth. He turned out to be a troll and has been banned. Best of luck on the portable Genesis. If it is half as good as the FCmobile 2, I will be more than impressed!
I am always happy when a new "retro" game or system is released. I see it as a way for companies(or individuals) to give back to the gaming community. I also will wait to post my review of the product(portable Genesis) until it actually comes out and I have personally played it!!!
One of my reviewers, the same guy that reviewed the original FC Mobile, has reviewed the FCMobile 2. I can't publish the entire review because it will appear in our next issue out in July.
But I can tell you it is a positive review. Anyone on the fence should go out and buy one... NOW!
Thanks,
Tom Sansone