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Plug 'n Play Paradise: The Most 'Mini' Thing About Genesis Mini 2 Is How Many They'll Make

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  • SynthesisSynthesis Honda Today! Registered User regular
    edited August 2022
    https://youtu.be/FQfjjlt13Ss
    A video they released so you can see a bit of each game.

    That thumbnail feels like a great example of bias-driven optical illusions in the human brain (or just poor human memory in general), because from that angle, the second revision Megadrive console hardware looks really good. But every other time I've seen it (which, admittedly, is from a disadvantageous angle of the console sitting upright on a surface) it looks so much worse. That looks almost as good as the original console hardware. Goddamn angles.

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  • LBD_NytetraynLBD_Nytetrayn TorontoRegistered User regular
    MNC Dover wrote: »
    Wow, so not only is Canada still not getting it, but Japan's getting the North American version as well!

    I'd honestly be less irritated by and even respect SEGA's apparent "fuck Canada" approach if they just came out and said it.

    Btw, "MNC Dover", just wanted to let you know that I seem to be covered right now. I'm just pissed that it's necessary at all.

    OK cool. If that falls through, let me know and I'll try and order a unit for you.

    Will do!

    By the way, is the SEGA CD Model 2 add-on available for the US version? I'm still pissed about how the Model 1 went down here, as I'd much prefer that version (in lieu of me actually owning one, because I just love the form factor), but I'm willing to consider this one.

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  • JazzJazz Registered User regular
    edited September 2022
    Goddammit.

    I mean, yay!

    I mean, goddammit.

    Slightly conflicting emotions here... of course I just pre-ordered one. Like I need yet another hundred-plus quid mini console.

    The excuse I'm using to myself is that I can pre-order it now, and then decide later, rather than wait until they all sell out. But we know that's just an excuse.

    A hundred and five quid with just one controller though? Ouch.

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    I had been waffling back and forth about it but finally decided to cancel the pre-order for the Genesis 2. There just isn't anything on it I see is necessary, especially since all the working designs stuff was left off. Just a waste of potential for it.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    The Mini2 is out:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgb6alm3M1M

    Waiting for the (hopefully) inevitable hacks, but so far it seems to be getting good feedback.

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  • JazzJazz Registered User regular
    Brainiac 8 wrote: »
    I had been waffling back and forth about it but finally decided to cancel the pre-order for the Genesis 2. There just isn't anything on it I see is necessary, especially since all the working designs stuff was left off. Just a waste of potential for it.

    It's got a bunch of good B-tier stuff on it but I couldn't face £105 for something else to play Hellfire and Super Hang-On on, however much I like them.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    Also, it has JP versions! I wonder if it has the JP dub of Night Trap...

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    The Gebbs got it.
    https://youtu.be/E8fbJTClMYw

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  • JazzJazz Registered User regular
    Oh hey, Gebs has a Cyberpunk Xbox One X too (seen in the background in early close-up). I knew she had good taste, love mine.

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  • BetsuniBetsuni UM-R60L Talisker IVRegistered User regular
    Man, mine is in the shipping box till tomorrow. It came late so I didn't want to bust into it between door bell rings.

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    The Genesis Mini 2 has some weird choices. Night Striker is kind of a turkey.

    I played some Sewer Shark, but I must have did something wrong. I crashed. Does the mini have manuals?

    Edit: I looked at the Sewer Shark manual. Yeah. You need a guide to play that one.

    Krathoon on
  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    This will give you some perspective on the Sega CD if you never had one.
    https://youtu.be/g2eH3vYbdGo
    It is kind of funny. Emulation has made the Sega CD and 32X games more accessible. They were too expensive at the time.

    You can rig up a 32x with an Mega Sg.
    https://youtu.be/18KdYaTTOyc

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    PSVR was kind of like the Sega CD in a way, but it was cool.

  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    Full motion video games kind of fascinate me.
    I get a kick out of the Sega CD games made by Digital Pictures.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Pictures

    The games made by Sierra using full motion video and the Tex Murphy games also interested me.
    You can totally make an HD FMV game now.

    The worst FMV game award has to go to Corpse Killer. There is an AVGN episode on it. It is a really sloppy game.

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    Corpse Killer is kind of like a half assed shooting gallery. They did zero balancing on it.

    On the PC, there is this interactive film called Tender Loving Care that can get pretty messed up depending on how you answer the psychiatric profile.

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    Here are some modern FMV games I need to check out.
    https://screenrant.com/best-fmv-games/

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited November 2022
    Krathoon wrote: »
    Here are some modern FMV games I need to check out.
    https://screenrant.com/best-fmv-games/

    I've played nearly every FMV game ever made, just let me know and I can tell you whether or not you're wasting your time.

    I've played most of them, and Road Avenger is probably the best in the list. Night Trap and Double Switch definitely deserve recognition too, though.

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  • SteevLSteevL What can I do for you? Registered User regular
    Road Avenger was the #1 FMV game I loved showing off to people on my Sega CD back in the day, and Night Trap was #2.

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    Here is a list that has more gamey FMV games. It has Night Trap and Double Switch.
    https://www.cbr.com/good-full-motion-video-fmv-games/

    Turbografx minis are crazy prices now. They are like $200 on eBay.

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  • JazzJazz Registered User regular
    Krathoon wrote: »
    Here is a list that has more gamey FMV games. It has Night Trap and Double Switch.
    https://www.cbr.com/good-full-motion-video-fmv-games/

    Turbografx minis are crazy prices now. They are like $200 on eBay.

    PC Engine CoreGrafx Minis are still available new on Amazon UK for just over £100, if you can get them shipped. Same internals, game selection, and controller (albeit in different colors), but in a smaller case.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    Krathoon wrote: »
    Here is a list that has more gamey FMV games. It has Night Trap and Double Switch.
    https://www.cbr.com/good-full-motion-video-fmv-games/

    Turbografx minis are crazy prices now. They are like $200 on eBay.

    Not really? It was $150ish with shipping when it came out.
    Jazz wrote: »
    Krathoon wrote: »
    Here is a list that has more gamey FMV games. It has Night Trap and Double Switch.
    https://www.cbr.com/good-full-motion-video-fmv-games/

    Turbografx minis are crazy prices now. They are like $200 on eBay.

    PC Engine CoreGrafx Minis are still available new on Amazon UK for just over £100, if you can get them shipped. Same internals, game selection, and controller (albeit in different colors), but in a smaller case.

    True, but only the TG16 mini has Salamander. (Then again, you get Tokimeki Memorial instead on the PCE...)

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    I payed $98.97 for my Turbografx mini on Amazon.
    That was after a discount from my credit card.
    It was actually sold for $99.99.

    Krathoon on
  • JazzJazz Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Jazz wrote: »
    Krathoon wrote: »
    Here is a list that has more gamey FMV games. It has Night Trap and Double Switch.
    https://www.cbr.com/good-full-motion-video-fmv-games/

    Turbografx minis are crazy prices now. They are like $200 on eBay.

    PC Engine CoreGrafx Minis are still available new on Amazon UK for just over £100, if you can get them shipped. Same internals, game selection, and controller (albeit in different colors), but in a smaller case.

    True, but only the TG16 mini has Salamander. (Then again, you get Tokimeki Memorial instead on the PCE...)

    You're thinking the white Japanese PCE release. The European CoreGrafx version includes Salamander, the game selection is identical to the TG-16. It has the autofire switches on the controller too, like the TG-16.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TurboGrafx-16_Mini

    Jazz on
  • JazzJazz Registered User regular
    Krathoon wrote: »
    I payed $98.97 for my Turbografx mini on Amazon.
    That was after a discount from my credit card.
    It was actually sold for $99.99.

    Bargain, my CoreGrafx Mini was £99.99. I forget what the exchange rate was like then, a lot's happened since!

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    Jazz wrote: »
    Krathoon wrote: »
    I payed $98.97 for my Turbografx mini on Amazon.
    That was after a discount from my credit card.
    It was actually sold for $99.99.

    Bargain, my CoreGrafx Mini was £99.99. I forget what the exchange rate was like then, a lot's happened since!

    I got mine like right when the pandemic was kicking off, and I was pacing the halls until DHL showed up.

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  • fortyforty Registered User regular
    Night Trap was about 100 times better in concept than in execution.

    Officially the unluckiest CCG player ever.
  • BetsuniBetsuni UM-R60L Talisker IVRegistered User regular
    I'm waiting for the day when I can play Night Trap since the sound effects trigger my puppy.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    forty wrote: »
    Night Trap was about 100 times better in concept than in execution.

    Given when it was made, and how innovative the concept is(especially since some room-to-room transitions are basically in seamless real time), I think it deserves props for the execution too.

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  • fortyforty Registered User regular
    Oh, I'm not saying it wasn't impressive technically, just the actual "gameplay" was bad and unfun.

    Officially the unluckiest CCG player ever.
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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    Night Trap and Double Switch are meant to be played multiple times. You have to remember the patterns and trap locations.

  • LBD_NytetraynLBD_Nytetrayn TorontoRegistered User regular
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    Krathoon wrote: »
    Here are some modern FMV games I need to check out.
    https://screenrant.com/best-fmv-games/

    I've played nearly every FMV game ever made, just let me know and I can tell you whether or not you're wasting your time.

    I've played most of them, and Road Avenger is probably the best in the list. Night Trap and Double Switch definitely deserve recognition too, though.

    Oh... when I saw "modern FMV games," I thought people had started making new ones, and I was only hearing about it now.

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  • rahkeesh2000rahkeesh2000 Registered User regular
    I don't know if they call them that but there ARE modern FMV games. Immortality just made quite the stir.

  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    I don't know if they call them that but there ARE modern FMV games. Immortality just made quite the stir.

    Mostly Wales Interactive, who really love the genre for some reason.

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    Don't forget the Star Trek: Borg game or the Klingon one.
    I could have swore I had the Klingon game, but I can't find it.

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    Here is a curated collection of Sega CD games.
    https://youtu.be/42v7a2fmxOg

  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    It has begun, Snatcher running on the Mini 2:

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  • KrathoonKrathoon Registered User regular
    edited November 2022
    Yeah. It really needs Snatcher. I would not mind putting it on there.

    I also would not mind modding the SNES mini and fixing Yoshi's Island.
    I don't know if you can turn off the epilepsy stuff too.

    Krathoon on
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