Hyperkin GenMobile: Is it worth my time?

[ooXxXoo]

The emulation is the problem....Also, there is a compatibility problem with some games, and some guy reported his Gen mobile breaking within a week (cheap chinese units for sure)...So I'll say, go with the originial....

[Akito01]

Forgive me if this question seems silly, since I can't vouch for the source of my information. I was thinking of getting an GenMobile to replace my RetroGen, and that's when I was told that there is going to be a model 3 (I guess there's been an update or hardware revision already?) that addresses some of the GenMobile's compatibility issues, specifically with EA games.

Is there any truth to this? Should I hold off on getting a GenMobile until this new batch hits our shores, or is this a false rumor?

[Kaboomer]

I have sold about 50 Gen Mobiles and I have had about a dozen returns. They are lightly built and I have quit selling them Internationally as paying the shipping to return a few of these and then ship out replacements (all at my cost) has eaten away any of my profit. Even some of the replacements I sent out quit working and were returned again this time asking for refunds. They just quit working and stop turning on.

I would say, only get them if you want to play the built in games. The cartridge slot and interface has issues (and extremely tight fitting) and if you aren't very gentle inserting and removing carts you will probably end up breaking it.

It's a shame that someone doesn't make a nomad quality system that is easy on batteries. Or a licensed version that you can insert a memory card. I for one would pay more for a quality unit. I guess I will always have my GP2X

[mobiusclimber]

If you are patient/diligent you should be able to find a Nomad for around $50.