New Genesis Consoles ETA: Summer 2009

[tofu]

After way too many name changes and a few contracts I can finally start a new thread about this stuff.

Most of you should already have the original system consoles which means you're probably not interested in that blue thing but the handheld is pretty nifty!

I'm leaving work now but both systems will have twenty built in games. If you have any questions about them just post in this thread.

[Leo_A]

What games?

[Steve W]

And why does it look like there's an infrared port on the front of the Genesis? And will it have 32X functionality built-in? (It's a million-to-one longshot, I know.)

[SPAZ-12]

I'd love to get my hands on that portable one. A Nomad would be nice, but there is no way I'll ever drop the amount of money required for that battery draining beast.

Any word on what the prices will be and where to buy them (online or in Canada)?

[Sonicwolf]

I will be buying the little portable one but Im already up to my ears in home Genesis' consoles. I think around 10 now.

[ooXxXoo]

Just being an ATGAMES co-related product, that farther lets me know is crap....
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[NayusDante]

Where's the Sega CD go?

Also, aren't the handheld's six buttons a little... upward?

[Tupin]

Looks pretty cool, I'm probably going to get it.

Would be awesome if either one had Sega CD/32X compatibility.

[MachineGex]

That handheld looks nice. I really like the FCMobile2, and can't wait to get my hands on this one.

Is it going to be priced around the same as the FCmobile2, or are having the 20 games built in going to increase the price? Also, any idea what is included in the portable, controllers, rca hook-ups, etc?

I am really happy that people are keeping these older systems alive with new hardware and new software. Very cool!

[Baloo]

That handheld looks suck with a shitty D-pad and a horrible 6-button layout.
The console looks nice though, but it's shape and color make it look a little cheap. If only it looked like the TecToy SMS.

So does this make the Genesis have like 20 different versions now?

[NayusDante]

Well, I can't say no to a 21st Genesis version if it's remotely shaped like Sonic's head.

[Sonicwolf]

That handheld looks suck with a shitty D-pad

The FC Mobile II has the same d-pad and it works out quite well.

[Diosoth]

My only concern now is that these don't suffer the awful quality of the AtGames Twin Pad Player clone. That thing is known for having poor game compatibility, graphical problems, and other issues. If AtGames is just using this deal to put the guts of that thing into a new casing, then no one will buy them.

[A Black Falcon]

Looks pretty cool, I'm probably going to get it.

Would be awesome if either one had Sega CD/32X compatibility.

Has any Genesis clone ever had that? I'd very much doubt that this one would be the first... it'd be awesome, but doubtful. And if that is true no collector or platform fan should really be buying one of these unless they already have other Genesises they can use the addons with and want one of these also anyway, pretty much, I'd say.

Also, in the US at least the Genesis is one of the cheapest and most common old consoles... with the NES and stuff official systems are expensive enough to make the clones worth it, but with the Genesis the lower prices make that a bit harder to justify, with how how authentic hardware is usually better. But still, there's probably some market for this, particularly with built in games.

[kedawa]

If it's reasonably priced and isn't a POS, I will be interested.
20 games and 2 new arcade pads is a hard deal to pass up.

[Mason P.]

I might pic up the Genesis portable. Unless the Sega table top system is cheap, I don't see how it will sell. You can buy a Genesis model 2 most places for $15-$20 bucks. You can get a lot of Genesis carts loose or a buck or two. I hope the built in games are popular titles and the system is cheap.

I do like the portable NES one though. I need to pick up the new model.

I want somebody to make a table top Turbografx 16/PC Engine clone with built in games, multi tap, and a card slot that will read US and Jap games. Yea in my dreams....... I would preorder that in a heartbeat!!!! I think it would sell a ton. Think about all the people that buy a modded Turbo Duo and this could be a cheap entry into the system before they drop tons of money on the Duo.

[tofu]

I'm back in the office now and I'll be watching this thread all day.

The first thing I should mention is, contrary to what I believed earlier, I have absolutely 0% chance of making any changes to these systems. This is not like the FC Mobile II where I can request button layout changes and reset buttons. These are manufactured by AtGames and they have the license, we just have the distribution rights.

If possible, do not badmouth AtGames or their products in this thread because we do have a professional relationship to maintain. Despite what you think of AtGames they have the exclusive license so unless you want zero new Genesis consoles to enter the market - there's only one route.
(No doubt some of you really would prefer no new Genesis products).

Here's some answers:

What games?

The game list is being changed for a fifth time, we had zero input and I do not have any idea how they decide which games to include. When I have a real answer I'll be sure to post it.

And why does it look like there's an infrared port on the front of the Genesis? And will it have 32X functionality built-in? (It's a million-to-one longshot, I know.)

There is an infrared port on the front of the console, it is currently unused.
No 32x functionality nor is it compatible with 32x or SegaCD.

Any word on what the prices will be and where to buy them (online or in Canada)?

I can't talk pricing until after the E3 debut. You can expect the same distribution channels as the FC Mobile II.

...any idea what is included in the portable, controllers, rca hook-ups, etc?

The normal stuff is included, ac adapters, rca hook-ups and the console will come with two controllers.

[BetaWolf47]

I hope the Genesis compatibility is good. I'd like an alternative to that battery munching Nomad.

[tofu]

I hope the Genesis compatibility is good. I'd like an alternative to that battery munching Nomad.

I played my prototype for about ten hours now without recharging.

[Akito01]

I hope the Genesis compatibility is good. I'd like an alternative to that battery munching Nomad.

I guess that's the million dollar question. Only someone who's been hands-on with the prototype can answer that. The original news mentioned that the Genesis-on-a-chip was being supplied by Sega themselves(?) Do we know if that is still true, or was ever true?

Based on the rampant trouble getting the Genesis sound to be perfectly emulated on just about any hardware or software, I'm not expecting miracles in that direction. But, I do definitely want to know that just about any cartridge I plug into it will have a good chance of playing without issue (outside of the exotic games like Virtua Racing).