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I kind of understand the want for the mini NES/SNES/PSX or any consoles with relatively unique controllers. You can get a rPi and a decent arcade stick for less
by magashna 7y ago
I kind of understand the want for the mini NES/SNES/PSX or any consoles with relatively unique controllers. You can get a rPi and a decent arcade stick for less than $100. What's the appeal of this? I believe archive.org hosts every MAME ROM, it's not like you'd even need to visit a less than reputable site to put this all together.
- hoopism 7y agoI wouldn't lump this in with the recent mini NES or SNES. Nintendo has a loyal fan base and a proven track record. They made something simple and well built for fans of their IP. Atari isn't even a thing anymore. Someone bought the name and attempted to cash in on it. They used crowdfunding and scammed consumers out fo 3M+ dollars. Basically I can see why people might want something more official than an rPi if it's done well and by original company. But Atari thing is not that.
- magashna 7y agoAtari definitely isn't the same caliber as Nintendo/Sony, but I think it's the same market which is why they were able to get $3M in funding. All the other mini remakes sold gangbusters from what I recall.