26 September 2017, 18:04 | #181 | |
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Organism, Legend of Atlantis and more! Teased with new C64 footage by Trevor Storey
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29 September 2017, 14:25 | #182 |
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Not sure if this has already been posted somewhere, but there is now a C64 mini coming out.
https://thec64.com/ It looks very cute and tempting but has some drawbacks, apparently the keyboard does not work and is only for show, you would need to plug in a usb keyboard(which is probably pointless as the games it comes with would most likely not need a keyboard anyway). Also while it comes with some nice games, there are many classics missing, it's a real shame it does not appear to have an sd card slot so you could load up your own roms onto it, seems like a missed opportunity. With all these mini console and computers coming out, it would seem a better idea to just get a raspberry pi or and android tv box, load it up with whatever emulators and roms you want and plug in some usb pads, less clutter and better versatility. Of course if the C64 mini gets hacked and allows you to load your own roms onto it, it might be more tempting. But i think i will just stick to my real C64, 1084s monitor and C64SD Infinity for my retro 64 gaming fix. |
29 September 2017, 14:32 | #183 |
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Strange... how does one connect cartridge, floppy drive, or a tape deck to this C64?
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29 September 2017, 14:36 | #184 |
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29 September 2017, 14:55 | #186 |
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I think they are trying to cash in on the NES and SNES Mini craze hoping to make some dollars out of it.
Apart from the admittedly cute looks of the C64 mini and the fact it may appeal to some casual retro gamers, it's not for hardcore commodore fans. |
29 September 2017, 15:29 | #187 | |
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The NES Classic is also an emulation solution, but since it is a console without all the peripherals of the C64, emulation is not so bad. The only thing that emulation prevents on the NES Classic is to be able to use original carts, but it is not a major drawback if you ask me. |
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29 September 2017, 15:47 | #188 |
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The64 has been discussed over on Lemon64, along with some concerns about the project!
http://www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=63181 |
29 September 2017, 17:21 | #189 |
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Another rubbish atempt. Well, but it will work from what i've read in forums/newsites. People are interested in such a plug&play device. No matter how cheap it feels in the end. Lame game selection and the keyboard is a fake of course.
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29 September 2017, 17:50 | #190 |
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I wouldn't say the games they selected are lame, there are some real classics in there like-
Armalyte, California Games, Creatures, Impossible Mission, Iridis Alpha, Mega Apocalypse, Nebulous, Cybernoid 2, Paradroid and a few others, there certainly not lame. It's just that the C64 had so many more classics that aren't here. Why release something like this with 40 games, why not make it hundreds of classics, or give it an SD card slot to add more roms! |
29 September 2017, 17:53 | #191 |
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Very strange. I assume the Indiegogo backer are still waiting for their devices in normal size and the hand held. But since Nintendo released their SNES Mini these days they decided something else. Urg, the crappy Competition Pro clone alone...
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29 September 2017, 17:55 | #192 | |
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There's no point in a thing like "the" C64, it's just a novelty for morons. Same with the NES mini, SNES mini, Neogeo X, etc |
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29 September 2017, 18:54 | #193 |
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Oi! When I was little I couldn't be a spoiled brat because my parents couldn't give me all them fancy toys (I got a second hand Amiga 500, bless them). I shall now not be named a moron for catching up and wasting my disposable income on toys I will play with 5 times and then throw into a box - like the spoiled brat I always longed to be.
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01 October 2017, 00:48 | #194 |
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01 October 2017, 00:54 | #195 |
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"From 45,00 EUR."
Is it then that the cheapest option? |
01 October 2017, 00:57 | #196 |
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For physical media, yes. Disk = 45 Euro, Cartridge = 55 Euro. The digital download (which is also included if you buy the boxed versions) it's app 19.95 Euro (available in December too). And they need the money NOW. Or they can't produce the 670 pre-registered boxed versions.
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01 October 2017, 01:13 | #197 |
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I would buy now the downloadable version and I don't mind to have it in december.
Downloadable versions incomings can always help to release physical releases. Maybe they could include that option if they need the money now. They also could add a discount to get the cartridge or disk for people when they try the game with that future downloadable version and that want to have it afterwards. And also, is there a demo or something to try for real before expending 45€? I know the game is great, but... you know, money costs. Last edited by Retrofan; 01 October 2017 at 02:01. |
01 October 2017, 01:15 | #198 |
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Interesting option. Maybe you should ask if they could add this to the shop.
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01 October 2017, 01:23 | #199 |
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Ordered my Disk version and CD + Poster about an hour ago
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01 October 2017, 01:32 | #200 |
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Come on, Barry B. When are you going to make a series of videos showing some portion of your C64= stuff?
You've got to have the best collection ever Edit: Talking seriously: I would subscribe and I believe that the most of us would do. I think you've got stored a museum of the best C64 games -including the best of the latest releases- in their best conditions. Last edited by Retrofan; 01 October 2017 at 02:03. |
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