Nomad Sucks

[alexkidd2000]

I just tried playing my Sega Nomad again for the first time in a few years. Man is this system ever a piece of crap. Its massive in size, sucks batteries like no tomorrow and the screen is just horrible. I can barely play fast games like sonic the screen blurs so bad. The D-Pad is also bad, I find it hard to do dragon punches in Street Fighter and dekes in NHL Hockey.

I do remember loving this system when I first got it but it really hasnt aged well. Give me a pocket pc with some roms anyday.

[Bluteg]

I love my Nomad of course I also have an AC adapter so I don't have to worry about the battery issue.

[Sniderman]

I just tried playing my Sega Nomad again for the first time in a few years. Man is this system ever a piece of crap. Its massive in size, sucks batteries like no tomorrow and the screen is just horrible. I can barely play fast games like sonic the screen blurs so bad. The D-Pad is also bad, I find it hard to do dragon punches in Street Fighter and dekes in NHL Hockey.

I do remember loving this system when I first got it but it really hasnt aged well. Give me a pocket pc with some roms anyday.

I'll buy it from you for $20 plus shipping. A great deal for someone who thinks it sucks that bad. Drop me a PM, or stop hatin'.

[GrayFox]

I'll offer $22 plus shipping ;)

[MegaDrive20XX]

$25 plus shipping offer here..

[Melf]

$22.50!

[Sniderman]

I'm also looking for someone who thinks their Sega CD - new in box - also "sucks."

$30 plus shipping for the sucky Nomad.

[jajaja]

I havnt tried Nomad yet, but if its as bad as the gamegear i might not buy it (unless its realy cheap)
I recived my Gamegear yesterday and i didnt knew it was this bad. Games are blurry, bad angle on the screen, and it uses 6 AA batteries! Good sound on it tho.

[Mr. Smashy]

$35 plus a new toaster! LOL

[Dimitri]

I havnt tried Nomad yet, but if its as bad as the gamegear i might not buy it (unless its realy cheap)
I recived my Gamegear yesterday and i didnt knew it was this bad. Games are blurry, bad angle on the screen, and it uses 6 AA batteries! Good sound on it tho.

Word, I used to plug the AC adaptor into mine and use it as a quasi-boombox. The ladies can't resist the leet Sonic Chaos chiptuneage. 8-)

[Sniderman]

$35 plus a new toaster! LOL
I'll see your toaster and I'll raise you one George Foreman Grill.

[FABombjoy]

Hey, I've got a Nomad that I'll sell for $35 and a George Foreman! Gotta be one with the removable grills tho :)

And yes, I'm actually serious.

[Kamino]

Hey, I've got a Nomad that I'll sell for $35 and a George Foreman! Gotta be one with the removable grills tho :)

And yes, I'm actually serious.
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i'll take some pics later...got a foreman under my bed that i think has removables.

[Sniderman]

Hey, I've got a Nomad that I'll sell for $35 and a George Foreman! Gotta be one with the removable grills tho :)

And yes, I'm actually serious.

With removeable grills? Whatdya think I am....made outta George Foreman Grills?!? :eek 2:

Actually, I've not seen 'em. But I'll be looking for one now. I loves my Foreman Grill. :D

[Raedon]

Whats with all the negative people. Atari 2600 sucks, INTV sucks, Saturn sucks, etc..

You know what sucks, people who have to complain about a DEAD product of yester-year..

[esquire]

$35 plus a new toaster! LOL
I'll see your toaster and I'll raise you one George Foreman Grill.

I'll see your George Foreman Grill and raise you a Car-B-Q. But wait, there's more! I'll throw in a bottle of Orange Clean.

[AB Positive]

wow. I'm agreeing with Raedon.


Now, not everyone's going to love every system, but I've rarely and i do mean rarely seen hate on a nomad. If you're having screen issues, have you used the contrast dial? It's on the bottom left. Works wonders.

Battery life - that's a valid complaint. It's a battery hoover.

-AG

[Slate]

If you want a Good genesis handheld, Make your own. Here are some good sites to start out:

www.benheck.com

www.portablesystems.net


Enjoy. 8-)

[alexkidd2000]

I have the orginal box and all the stuff that came with the box (manuals and such). The unit itself is in pretty good shape but the screen is scuffed. I see replacement screens on ebay all the time. I would consider a trade for boxed coleco vision items.

[jajaja]

If you want a Good genesis handheld, Make your own. Here are some good sites to start out:

www.benheck.com

www.portablesystems.net


Enjoy. 8-)

I guess it be much cheaper to buy a nomad instead of building your own. You need proper tools, time and skills.

[GrayFox]

I have the orginal box and all the stuff that came with the box (manuals and such). The unit itself is in pretty good shape but the screen is scuffed. I see replacement screens on ebay all the time. I would consider a trade for boxed coleco vision items.

Yeargh! If only I had boxed CV items!

Phooey

[MegaDrive20XX]

I havnt tried Nomad yet, but if its as bad as the gamegear i might not buy it (unless its realy cheap)
I recived my Gamegear yesterday and i didnt knew it was this bad. Games are blurry, bad angle on the screen, and it uses 6 AA batteries! Good sound on it tho.

Word, I used to plug the AC adaptor into mine and use it as a quasi-boombox. The ladies can't resist the leet Sonic Chaos chiptuneage. 8-)

No offense, but what the hell did you just say!? O_O

[jajaja]

I havnt tried Nomad yet, but if its as bad as the gamegear i might not buy it (unless its realy cheap)
I recived my Gamegear yesterday and i didnt knew it was this bad. Games are blurry, bad angle on the screen, and it uses 6 AA batteries! Good sound on it tho.

Word, I used to plug the AC adaptor into mine and use it as a quasi-boombox. The ladies can't resist the leet Sonic Chaos chiptuneage. 8-)

No offense, but what the hell did you just say!? O_O

He used his Gamegear as a music player. Just plugged in the AC adapter (instead of wasting batteries), started Sonic and listened to the music :)

[MegaDrive20XX]

Ah ok thank you Jaja :)

[PDorr3]

nomad is a great handheld gaming system, and the ability to plug a controller into it for 2 player is awsome! great for long car rides too....the screen to me is bright and vivid, I love it.

[digitalpress]

A few comments on the Nomad.

You're right about a few things. The screen does blur pretty easily, and it IS big, and it DOES eat batteries.

But consider this: you can plug the thing into any TV and you have a fully functional Genesis (it WAS my Genesis for a few years there). Also, there are plenty of games that don't move so quickly as to cause that nasty blurring. You have to stay away from the Sonics and most sports games but there's plenty more that you can play in the system's 700+ library.

It's retro. Handhelds have come a long way. You can't hate it - you can only say that it hasn't stood the test of time. Looking back, it was a great handheld - the ability to play Genny games anytime anywhere is good enough reason for me to hang onto mine.

[vintagegamecrazy]

A few comments on the Nomad.

You're right about a few things. The screen does blur pretty easily, and it IS big, and it DOES eat batteries.

But consider this: you can plug the thing into any TV and you have a fully functional Genesis (it WAS my Genesis for a few years there). Also, there are plenty of games that don't move so quickly as to cause that nasty blurring. You have to stay away from the Sonics and most sports games but there's plenty more that you can play in the system's 700+ library.

It's retro. Handhelds have come a long way. You can't hate it - you can only say that it hasn't stood the test of time. Looking back, it was a great handheld - the ability to play Genny games anytime anywhere is good enough reason for me to hang onto mine.

You hit the nail on the head, I like it for the relaxed games too, it's a darn shame mine freezes easily

[-hellvin-]

The Geroge Foreman Grill rocks. Shit...now I feel like going out to buy some burger meat and some wheat buns.....mmmmm.....

[MegaDrive20XX]

The Geroge Foreman Grill rocks. Shit...now I feel like going out to buy some burger meat and some wheat buns.....mmmmm.....

yeah my brother has one, the grilled chicken is awesome on that sucker