I paid $10 for one of these a couple years back at Wal-Mart or Target on clearance after x-mas. I think the original price on the thing was $30 or so, this just seems way overpriced to me. For $10-20 the screen looks surprisingly good and makes a decent distraction...I can't imagine playing much more for it though. I'm near positive it's the same exact hardware (looks identical), although this version might have an extra couple of games.
I'd steer clear and try to find it cheaper. I'd rather have an old GBA and one game than this cheap hardware with a bunch of Genesis games for the price.
*edit* - I'd also like to add...the tv out is crappy on the unit. I wouldn't buy this with this intent in mind...
ProppaT said: I paid $10 for one of these a couple years back at Wal-Mart or Target on clearance after x-mas. I think the original price on the thing was $30 or so, this just seems way overpriced to me. For $10-20 the screen looks surprisingly good and makes a decent distraction...I can't imagine playing much more for it though. I'm near positive it's the same exact hardware (looks identical), although this version might have an extra couple of games.
I'd steer clear and try to find it cheaper. I'd rather have an old GBA and one game than this cheap hardware with a bunch of Genesis games for the price.
*edit* - I'd also like to add...the tv out is crappy on the unit. I wouldn't buy this with this intent in mind...
Uh, this unit was just released on 7/25/09 by Innex. So unless you know Doc Brown, you never played THIS unit. This unit is completely different from the old nomad, in processor, LCD and and playability.
robby69 said: ProppaT said: I paid $10 for one of these a couple years back at Wal-Mart or Target on clearance after x-mas. I think the original price on the thing was $30 or so, this just seems way overpriced to me. For $10-20 the screen looks surprisingly good and makes a decent distraction...I can't imagine playing much more for it though. I'm near positive it's the same exact hardware (looks identical), although this version might have an extra couple of games.
I'd steer clear and try to find it cheaper. I'd rather have an old GBA and one game than this cheap hardware with a bunch of Genesis games for the price.
*edit* - I'd also like to add...the tv out is crappy on the unit. I wouldn't buy this with this intent in mind...
Uh, this unit was just released on 7/25/09 by Innex. So unless you know Doc Brown, you never played THIS unit. This unit is completely different from the old nomad, in processor, LCD and and playability.Interesting you mention that, as the video link you posted earlier was uploaded August 15, 2008, so I suppose that video review is no good either?
robby69 said: ProppaT said: I paid $10 for one of these a couple years back at Wal-Mart or Target on clearance after x-mas. I think the original price on the thing was $30 or so, this just seems way overpriced to me. For $10-20 the screen looks surprisingly good and makes a decent distraction...I can't imagine playing much more for it though. I'm near positive it's the same exact hardware (looks identical), although this version might have an extra couple of games.
I'd steer clear and try to find it cheaper. I'd rather have an old GBA and one game than this cheap hardware with a bunch of Genesis games for the price.
*edit* - I'd also like to add...the tv out is crappy on the unit. I wouldn't buy this with this intent in mind...
Uh, this unit was just released on 7/25/09 by Innex. So unless you know Doc Brown, you never played THIS unit. This unit is completely different from the old nomad, in processor, LCD and and playability.
Like the other guy said, your review is over a year old to begin with...so either your review is for the wrong unit or this has been out longer than you think.
All I'm saying is I have a unit that looks identical to this. It might be an older revision of the same product or under a different branding using the same product molding. At any rate, I'm pretty sure they're probably all made in the same plant in China anyway.
I would spend more money on something that's more useful. At least this can act as a video player and other things even if you don't use it to play emulators for other systems.
ProppaT said: I paid $10 for one of these a couple years back at Wal-Mart or Target on clearance after x-mas. I think the original price on the thing was $30 or so, this just seems way overpriced to me. For $10-20 the screen looks surprisingly good and makes a decent distraction...I can't imagine playing much more for it though. I'm near positive it's the same exact hardware (looks identical), although this version might have an extra couple of games.
I'd steer clear and try to find it cheaper. I'd rather have an old GBA and one game than this cheap hardware with a bunch of Genesis games for the price.
*edit* - I'd also like to add...the tv out is crappy on the unit. I wouldn't buy this with this intent in mind...
I got one at Target a year or so ago after xmas for $10, but it had Master System games, not Genesis. It's Coleco branded but made by the same company.
ProppaT said: [ Like the other guy said, your review is over a year old to begin with...so either your review is for the wrong unit or this has been out longer than you think.
All I'm saying is I have a unit that looks identical to this. It might be an older revision of the same product or under a different branding using the same product molding. At any rate, I'm pretty sure they're probably all made in the same plant in China anyway.
ha, ha, even I am confused with the various models... sorry !
This is the newer unit, here is a press release from Innex. Supposed to have a faster processor and better screen.
Innex, Inc. Announces 2009 Products Incorporating Licensed SEGA Games (City of Industry - May 22, 2009) - Innex, Inc. today announced that it would distribute in 2009 a portable handheld device containing 20 Licensed SEGA Genesis Titles Hold the power of a Genesis in the palm of your hands! This portable handheld is fully loaded with 20 licensed Sega Genesis titles, including Sonic and Knuckles, Ecco, Golden Axe, and much more! Viewed on a razor sharp, high quality 2.4" LCD screen, at home or on the go, you'll find yourself lost deep down memory lane with no turning back!
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