As always being on the forefront of classic and retro game console remakes, I am on this like Obama on “Change” and with that being said he are my first thoughts on what to expect.
Well at my first glance previous to my hands-on review the Retron 3 looks like a spaceship! It looks like it came from “Planet Retron!” The overall design does not appeal to me so much (though I am a big fan of the color red) however it’s all about what’s on the inside that counts right?
Or in this case the outside! The RetroN3 sports the ability to use and accept all 3 system controller interfaces. Yes, all 3 and that includes the original Nintendo controllers, the Super NES controllers and even the Sega Genesis controllers. This is something that the original Yobo FC3 console was totally lacking and have steered many buyers away. Also from the classic rumor trail is that this really is the same identical hardware to the FC3 (because the unit comes from the same factory as the FC3 model) so the RetroN3 will not really have any newer bells and whistles outside of it’s 3 controller port capability! And who’s not to say that even that will be flawless.
Well, here’s to being optimistic. Check back for more on our RetroN3 video review coming soon! We got a hands on at E3 2010! Check it out!
Oh, and for some preorder info check the RetroN3 here.
That’s right! We said it! The beloved Command and Conquer Red Alert is coming to the iPad! If I could count the time I spent not studying in college and killing Ruskies in Red Alert, well let’s just say this little recession of ours wouldn’t be much of a problem. Check out the screenies below and as always, click to embiggen them.
Hey Gamers! So, last night, in the wee hours news about the Nintendo 3DS snuck in like a ninja. Seriously, just like a raid leader set to loot master.
We found a Japanese press release on Nintendo’s Japanese Site that talks about the launch of a 3D handheld that launches before March 2011 to be announced at E3 this year. Apparently the handheld will operate without 3D glasses. People are saying either there is a crazy expensive new type of screen or maybe the camera will do head motion tracking while you are playing and adjust the display based on where you are. What do I say?
Yes. Holograms. The future is finally coming to us in the form of holograms. Unfortunately, Nintendo still can’t create an original property and we’ll only get Hologram Mario and Hologram Zelda. They’ll be great games of course but 3D versions of games you’ve played 900 times before.
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So yes folks. A New Nintendo Handheld System, tentatively called the Nintendo 3DS, which will be capable of displaying games in 3-dimensions without the use of special glasses, will be available for the public to see come 2010 E3 Expo.
Holy shnikes, people. You better think about getting your passes soon.
Old Skool Fool reviews this brand new/old game for Wii. Available on Wii Ware, you can get this classic game for only 900 Wii Points. Check out our review below!
Good morning gamers. At a very exclusive media only event at GDC 2010, we checked some demos for upcoming games for Sony’s Playstation Move motion controller. Check out these awesome party games.
Character Creation Screen:
Barber Mini Game:
Painter Mini Game:
Bug Swat Mini Game:
Blowfish Mini Game:
Looks like great fun! I can’t wait to see what else they do with this thing.
Hey there gamefans. Coming at you with another great video review! Enter: Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
Let me guess, some of you are tired of (dare I say it?) . I mean it’s great and all, but you feel like it’s just more of what you enjoyed from the first Modern Warfare, without any significant improvement. It was cool, but still a big *sigh*.
First of all, how could you spit in MW2′s face like that after all you’ve been through!? You’re supposed to learn how to work things out if they’re important to you. Second of all, if you decide to go the slutty mistress path, there’s always Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Oh, and trust me… as slutty mistresses go, Bad Company 2 is the Wunderslut… and smokin’ hot to boot! DasBoot!
Remember digital warriors, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is available on Xbox 360 and PS3!
Howdy, DasCitizens!? So, we know some of you out there are totally head over heels about Retro Gaming! Don’t get me wrong, I am too, that’s why I’m bringing you a nice little review of this little bad boy: the Dingoo A320 – Portable Emulator / Multimedia Handheld system. All you ROM collectors out there, this system is exactly what you’re looking for.
The Dingoo A320 contains built-in emulators for NES, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, CPS1, CPS2, and NeoGeo. Not only that, but it plays music and video! It comes with 4GB of built-in memory, which is expandable via use of a MiniSD card. The system has stereo external speakers, as well as headphone jack and, get this, a TV out. Yup! A TV-out jack. That means you can play all your favorite games on a TV, using the Dingoo as a gamepad.
More Specs:
CPU – Ingenic JZ4732 running @ 336MHz
RAM – 32MB @ 133MHz
I/O – USB 2.0
Display – 2.8″ LCD @ 320×240 resolution
Dimensions – 125mm x 55.5mm x 14mm (4.92in x 2.17in x 0.59in)
I’d say that quite a lot of power and features packed into something that’s barely bigger than a cell phone. But, does it blend? -er, does it work?
I got a chance to sit down with said Dingoo A320 for a few days. I can tell you that it’s definitely worth the price tag.
Why? Well, check out the Unboxing and Hands-on video, first!
Now, the game ran NES, SNES, Genesis, and CPS ROMS with absolutely no problem. There is a bit of upscaling for the older titles, even on the Dingoo’s 2.8″ screen. The colors are nice and vibrant, even when displayed on a larger monitor via the AV out. There is some frame dropping, however, with some of the emulators. This is most notable when playing CPS ROMs on the unit. There are options with the emulator menu that allow the user to turn off automatic frame skipping and even set the frame skip manually. This does cause certain games to slow down quite a bit if you try to run the game at full framerate. I was able, though to find a happy median between framerate and slowdown.
The unit itself is fairly well put together. It feels solid and has a good amount of weight to it. The face buttons have a nice durable feel and are pretty responsive. Although they have a nice click to them, the shoulder buttons are a little too small to feel comfortable during long gaming sessions. I did, however, have a bit of trouble with the d-pad now and then. There was a tendency for the d-dpad to sometimes sense a press in the “UP” direction while I was pressing left or right. It, however, wasn’t pervasive. I only noticed it a handful of times in over 10 hours of game and music play.
The sound chip on the unit is decent, even when listened to through a pair of headphones. In game sound effects come out nice and clear. MP3 playback can be a little tinny. The surprising part about the Dingoo’s sound capabilities: The built-in radio tuner actually works pretty well! You can save presets, so if you really can’t miss your morning NPR and take mass transit to work, this thing is great.
In terms of battery life, the Dingoo clocked in pretty close to its touted 7-hours of use. I was about to make it through a weekend’s worth of listening to music and gaming without a 2nd charge.
What really kicks ass about the Dingoo A320, though, is the online community. It’s fairly large and pretty active. Doing a quick Google search for “Dingoo A320″ will bring up lots of homebrew sites and support forums that make using (and modding your Dingoo) a snap. There’s evena Linux distribution for the Dingoo, called Dingux. According to the forums, that’s when the Dingoo A320 really shines. 2 words: MAME ROMs.
So, I’d say do yourself a favor and pick one of these up! They’re available in black and white (for you Apple fanboys). My old school gaming needs have never felt more fulfilled.
Greeting, purveyors of the digital kumite! Have you ever dreamed of combining two of your favorite things to create a singular uber-gadget? No, I’m not talking about a titanium spork… although the prospects are intriguing. I’m talking about a melding of Street Fighter IV and iPhone.
Yes ma’am, that’s right. Your favorite fighting tournament-based game is coming to the Apple iPhone. Say it with me people… do want.
Of course, I have a few reservations, mostly about how precise the game will control on the touch screen. A learning curve is to be expected, but what I wanna know is whether or not I’m going to be cursing the app a month after release because the controlS made me miss a crucial shoryuken.
As far as who’s in an who’s out, Capcom has only confirmed our two sleveless gi’d warriors, Ryu and Ken. A mix of both the pre-SFIV and new to SFIV fighters will most likely be available, as will their complete move sets! Yes, that mean’s the Ultra Combos too.
Of course, Street Fighter just wouldn’t be Street Fighter without a versus mode. That’s where the iPhone’s bluetooth connectivity comes into play. Oh my, the world’s about to become awash in digital fisticuffs. Goodbye, Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots.
Get your thumbs ready for some portable Focus attacking come this March!
Hey gamers! Yes, you read that headline correctly. The folks over at Ninty have just sent out invites to their Q1 Media Summit, which will start on February 24th in San Francisco, CA. If I’ve got Nintendo gauged, I’m sure they’ve got some awesome stuff to unleash. Let’s hope so.
It just feels to me that lately there’s been lots of hype with too little payoff in the Nintendo camp. We all know what really sells are the first-party Nintendo titles. It’s those titles that people are really waiting for. Besides New Super Mario Bros. Wii, we really haven’t really seen or heard anything besides passing rumors and old teaser trailers. I mean, haven’t been Wii-slapped in the face with a new Super Mario Bros. Galaxy, Metroid, or Legend of Zelda since 2007.
Hopefully, all that will change come February 24th! We already that Nintendo has plans to release a titles from their three major franchises sometime this year or next, namely Super Mario Bros. Galaxy 2, Metroid: Other M, and a new unnamed Legend of Zelda title -at least, that’s what the buzz is.
Come Nintendo, give us something concrete! Perhaps some gameplay video, or a playable demo, or just a release date! I’ll even take a Wii Vitality Sensor demo at this point.
::crosses fingers like the undercover Wii fanboy that he is::
Alright gamers! As promised, I’ve got footage of the one and only Justin Wong taking on Old Skool Fool in Marvel vs. Capcom 2! Also, in this video, unboxing of the all new Hori Real Arcade Pro V3 SA for the PS3! Coming soon to your favorite game store!
Can we say PWNAGE? That new Real Arcade Pro is pretty slick, too.
Remember folks, the Hori Real Arcade Pro is available for Pre-Order!
