View Full Version : Retro-Mini NES handheld, anyone know if the screen is backlit?
Xian042
08-13-2009, 09:34 AM
nobody can seem to answer that.
btw, buy.com has them for $24.99
guitargary75
08-13-2009, 09:41 AM
That's the first one! But, it does have a back lit screen. You can't adjust the brightness though.
Xian042
08-13-2009, 09:55 AM
That's the first one! But, it does have a back lit screen. You can't adjust the brightness though.
there is another one? Is the screen bright enough without having to adjust it? basically is this thing worth 25 bucks?
Frankie_Says_Relax
08-13-2009, 10:21 AM
there is another one? Is the screen bright enough without having to adjust it? basically is this thing worth 25 bucks?
$25 is tempting, but those units typically have backwards buttons (even though that photo shows the buttons in the correct position, I wouldn't trust it) which makes play downright impossible on certain games (Super Mario Bros, Punch Out, etc.).
If you're interested in one of these - go with the FC Mobile II.
The build quality is superior, the buttons are in the correct position and in addition to the AV out - it includes a set of (IR) wireless controllers, a Zapper and, most importantly an AC adapter.
http://technabob.com/blog/2009/04/24/fc-mobile-2-portable-nes-emulator/
aaron7
08-13-2009, 10:39 AM
Screw all that noise and get a Dingoo... SD card slot and built in emulators? YES PLEASE!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Dingoo-A320-Emulator-Game-Console-AVI-MP4-Player_W0QQitemZ400060884793QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVid eo_Games?hash=item5d257ca739&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Frankie_Says_Relax
08-13-2009, 10:44 AM
Screw all that noise and get a Dingoo... SD card slot and built in emulators? YES PLEASE!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Dingoo-A320-Emulator-Game-Console-AVI-MP4-Player_W0QQitemZ400060884793QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVid eo_Games?hash=item5d257ca739&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
DealExtreme has them at a decent price with free shipping.
White
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.20217
Black
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.23032
I hear that users have made a 100% LINUX operating system for them that can run superior versions of all of the on-board emulators and MAME w/most roms (up to about Marvel Vs. Capcom) running full speed with sound.
Xian042
08-13-2009, 02:05 PM
$25 is tempting, but those units typically have backwards buttons (even though that photo shows the buttons in the correct position, I wouldn't trust it) which makes play downright impossible on certain games (Super Mario Bros, Punch Out, etc.).
If you're interested in one of these - go with the FC Mobile II.
The build quality is superior, the buttons are in the correct position and in addition to the AV out - it includes a set of (IR) wireless controllers, a Zapper and, most importantly an AC adapter.
http://technabob.com/blog/2009/04/24/fc-mobile-2-portable-nes-emulator/
WOW thanks Frankie on the heads up on the buttons. That would totally mess me up. The other units are a bit out of my price range. I'd want it just as a cool novelty, not for any serious use, but I'd still want the games to control properly.