FC Mobile II and Sega Digital Pocket - New Handhelds from Hyperkin. - Page 16

Tupin · 05-15-2009, 02:46 AM

Any get anything in the mail? Perhaps a certain clone system that happens to be portable?

Sonicwolf · 05-15-2009, 04:48 AM

Not yet. Mine is on the way though according to the USPS tracking system. It left Los Angeles for the Canadian border on the 13th. Cant wait. Hard to believe its been almost 5 months since I first posted this topic.

White Knight · 05-16-2009, 08:57 AM

Got mine here for $49.99 with free shipping. Should be here Monday or Tuesday.

http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/20...0/product.html

Diosoth · 05-16-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by White Knight

Got mine here for $49.99 with free shipping. Should be here Monday or Tuesday.

http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/20...0/product.html

$50 and free ship isn't bad, but where the hell do they get a "regular price" of $150 from?

Sonicwolf · 05-16-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Diosoth

$50 and free ship isn't bad, but where the hell do they get a "regular price" of $150 from?

Thats what I was wondering... Their discount price is the regular price everywhere else. Price gouging, anyone?

White Knight · 05-16-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Diosoth

$50 and free ship isn't bad, but where the hell do they get a "regular price" of $150 from?

They just throw out a high number to make it sound like they are saving us tons. I know it's BS, but don't care because the 49.99 shipped price is still the best I've seen out there.

Sonicwolf · 05-16-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by White Knight

They just throw out a high number to make it sound like they are saving us tons. I know it's BS, but don't care because the 49.99 shipped price is still the best I've seen out there.

I payed about 6 dollars more and got a free Duck Hunt / Mario Bros cartridge.

Crap. Not like thats a REAL bonus.

White Knight · 05-16-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonicwolf

I payed about 6 dollars more and got a free Duck Hunt / Mario Bros cartridge.

Crap. Not like thats a REAL bonus.

Lol, for $6 I can get three of those.

Did you get the system in the mail yet? I can't wait. Monday brings me this AND Punch-Out!!

Sonicwolf · 05-16-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by White Knight

Lol, for $6 I can get three of those.

Did you get the system in the mail yet? I can't wait. Monday brings me this AND Punch-Out!!

Well I checked the USPS website and the item cleared Canadian customs yesterday. I expect a tuesday drop off because monday is a holiday here and Canada Post doesnt deliver on weekends or holidays. Crud. I hate Canada Post. What is this, the 1800s?

swlovinist · 05-16-2009, 01:02 PM

Mine is being shipped as we speak. I hope it comes today. I will be playing Punch out first

Sonicwolf · 05-17-2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by swlovinist

Mine is being shipped as we speak. I hope it comes today. I will be playing Punch out first

Did it come for you as you hoped?

swlovinist · 05-17-2009, 07:51 AM

Dang it did not come. Hopefully Monday. I cant wait!

Sonicwolf · 05-17-2009, 08:34 PM

agh. I just checked the Canada post website and the package is just a few kilometers from my house... I still have to wait until tuesday though ;_;

Sonicwolf · 05-18-2009, 10:35 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7yMkn413zY

It plays Famicom too with an adaptor which is nice.

Tupin · 05-19-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Knight

Got mine here for $49.99 with free shipping. Should be here Monday or Tuesday.

http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/20...0/product.html

Just ordered that one, thanks for posting it.

Sonicwolf · 05-19-2009, 04:34 AM

Tomorrows the day

Cant wait.

White Knight · 05-19-2009, 08:40 AM

Mine just came Monday. What a great deal for just $49.99 shipped, and I just ordered it Friday. While I love it so far, a couple of minor gripes:

I really don't like how in order to change the batteries (4 AA), I have to use a mini screwdriver to take the back off. Also, why AA? Why not a recharable like digital camera's use? Finally, while the huge NES cart has to stick out, it would have been nice if it went down all the way to minimize it. It goes down less than halfway. An inch and a half is clearly wasted.

Now, the positives:

I just tested it with Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (on purpose, to celebrate the release of the Wii version just released). The screen is crisp and clear, and I like the button layout. They didn't get the "A" and "B" backwards this time. Sound is loud. Slightly muzzled, but should be much better with headphones. While a bit thick, the unit (hehe, I said "thick unit") is very light and compfortable. Was a pleasure to play. I can't tell you how well battery life is yet, nor can I say how hooking it up to a TV is yet, but I'm sure the latter is fine. All in all a great deal, I got it here:

http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/20...0/product.html

Sonicwolf · 05-19-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Knight

Mine just came Monday. What a great deal for just $49.99 shipped, and I just ordered it Friday. While I love it so far, a couple of minor gripes:

I really don't like how in order to change the batteries (4 AA), I have to use a mini screwdriver to take the back off. Also, why AA? Why not a recharable like digital camera's use? Finally, while the huge NES cart has to stick out, it would have been nice if it went down all the way to minimize it. It goes down less than halfway. An inch and a half is clearly wasted.

Now, the positives:

I just tested it with Mike Yyson's Punch-Out!! (on purpose, to celebrate the release of the Wii version just released). The screen is crisp and clear, and I like the button layout. They didn't get the "A" and "B" backwards this time. Sound is loud. Slightly muzzled, but should be much better with headphones. While a bit thick, the unit (hehe, I said "thick unit") is very light and compfortable. Was a pleasure to play. I can't tell you how well battery life is yet, nor can I say how hooking it up to a TV is yet, but I'm sure the latter is fine. Alll in all a great deal, I got it here:

http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/20...0/product.html

You could use rechargeable double A's.

GOOD GOD ITS ONLY A FEW HOURS MORE. IM DIEING HERE.

I hope the

BB

B AA

A

Control scheme worked out fine.

tofu · 05-19-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Knight

I really don't like how in order to change the batteries (4 AA), I have to use a mini screwdriver to take the back off. Also, why AA? Why not a recharable like digital camera's use? Finally, while the huge NES cart has to stick out, it would have been nice if it went down all the way to minimize it. It goes down less than halfway. An inch and a half is clearly wasted.

I'm already working on the next project and the upcoming E3 show but I do appreciate the feedback.

btw Sega of America, Sega of Japan and AtGames has changed our product names for those Genesis consoles. It's now "Firebox Diamond - Video Game Console" and "Digital Pocket - Handheld System"

White Knight · 05-19-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu

I'm already working on the next project and the upcoming E3 show but I do appreciate the feedback.

This might be asking too much, but how about SD support for the next one? This way we could load the ROMS on the SD and play from there.

Sonicwolf · 05-19-2009, 08:23 PM

An SD slot would we be inviting protest due to copyright this and that IE enabling use of illegal roms. They would have to push pretty hard that its for homebrew only then.

tofu · 05-19-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by White Knight

This might be asking too much, but how about SD support for the next one? This way we could load the ROMS on the SD and play from there.

Cannot support emulation.

On a personal level I prefer cartridges just because it's satisfying to find that coveted copy of Earthbound in the wild.

Second, no retro store owner would ever speak to me again if I began distributing anything supporting emulation.

Sonicwolf · 05-19-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu

Cannot support emulation.

On a personal level I prefer cartridges just because it's satisfying to find that coveted copy of Earthbound in the wild.

Second, no retro store owner would ever speak to me again if I began distributing anything supporting emulation.

As you said about the Sega System, Should I retitle the thread and what exactly was the new name of the Pluto?

White Knight · 05-19-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonicwolf

An SD slot would we be inviting protest due to copyright this and that IE enabling use of illegal roms. They would have to push pretty hard that its for homebrew only then.

Well, not exactly. Emulators are 100% legal. The ROM's are what would cause problems. So as long as it doesn't include any ROMs, and states something like "Only use a ROM of the actual copy you own", they're fine.

tofu · 05-19-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonicwolf

As you said about the Sega System, Should I retitle the thread and what exactly was the new name of the Pluto?

Probably better to start a whole new thread.

Firebox Diamond and Digital Pocket are the product names. Unlike the FCM2 these units are manufactured by another company so I cannot make any changes to them, we're stuck with certain things.

05-15-2009, 04:48 AM	#377
Sonicwolf Hachi machi! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,338	Not yet. Mine is on the way though according to the USPS tracking system. It left Los Angeles for the Canadian border on the 13th. Cant wait. Hard to believe its been almost 5 months since I first posted this topic. __________________ "We're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger." Last edited by Sonicwolf : 05-15-2009 at 09:43 AM.

05-16-2009, 08:57 AM	#378
White Knight Zap! fanzine founder Join Date: May 2003 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 1,632	Got mine here for $49.99 with free shipping. Should be here Monday or Tuesday. http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/20...0/product.html __________________ One burning question that will remain with him until his dying days....."Was my victory really worth the price I had to pay?" Zap! Classic Video Game Forums

05-16-2009, 01:02 PM	#385
swlovinist Pac-Man (Level 10) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Longview WA, land of monster trucks and cabela game lovers Posts: 2,892	Mine is being shipped as we speak. I hope it comes today. I will be playing Punch out first __________________ www.retrogamingexpo.com Home of the Portland Retrogaming Expo "Oh, I just wanted to say good-bye and remind you that the good guys always win, even in the eighties."

05-17-2009, 07:51 AM	#387
swlovinist Pac-Man (Level 10) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Longview WA, land of monster trucks and cabela game lovers Posts: 2,892	Dang it did not come. Hopefully Monday. I cant wait! __________________ www.retrogamingexpo.com Home of the Portland Retrogaming Expo "Oh, I just wanted to say good-bye and remind you that the good guys always win, even in the eighties."

05-17-2009, 08:34 PM	#388
Sonicwolf Hachi machi! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,338	agh. I just checked the Canada post website and the package is just a few kilometers from my house... I still have to wait until tuesday though ;_; __________________ "We're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger."


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05-15-2009, 02:46 AM	#376
Tupin Banana (Level 7) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,551	Any get anything in the mail? Perhaps a certain clone system that happens to be portable?

05-18-2009, 10:35 PM	#389
Sonicwolf Hachi machi! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,338	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7yMkn413zY It plays Famicom too with an adaptor which is nice. __________________ "We're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger."

05-19-2009, 04:34 AM	#391
Sonicwolf Hachi machi! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,338	Tomorrows the day Cant wait. __________________ "We're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger."

05-19-2009, 08:40 AM	#392
White Knight Zap! fanzine founder Join Date: May 2003 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 1,632	Mine just came Monday. What a great deal for just $49.99 shipped, and I just ordered it Friday. While I love it so far, a couple of minor gripes: I really don't like how in order to change the batteries (4 AA), I have to use a mini screwdriver to take the back off. Also, why AA? Why not a recharable like digital camera's use? Finally, while the huge NES cart has to stick out, it would have been nice if it went down all the way to minimize it. It goes down less than halfway. An inch and a half is clearly wasted. Now, the positives: I just tested it with Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (on purpose, to celebrate the release of the Wii version just released). The screen is crisp and clear, and I like the button layout. They didn't get the "A" and "B" backwards this time. Sound is loud. Slightly muzzled, but should be much better with headphones. While a bit thick, the unit (hehe, I said "thick unit") is very light and compfortable. Was a pleasure to play. I can't tell you how well battery life is yet, nor can I say how hooking it up to a TV is yet, but I'm sure the latter is fine. All in all a great deal, I got it here: http://www.neweggmall.com/Product/20...0/product.html __________________ One burning question that will remain with him until his dying days....."Was my victory really worth the price I had to pay?" Zap! Classic Video Game Forums Last edited by White Knight : 05-19-2009 at 09:13 AM.

05-19-2009, 08:23 PM	#396
Sonicwolf Hachi machi! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,338	An SD slot would we be inviting protest due to copyright this and that IE enabling use of illegal roms. They would have to push pretty hard that its for homebrew only then. __________________ "We're not gonna go down there and enforce your Western Bacon Cheeseburger."

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