Sega to release controller based Megadrive

RabbitTroop · Jun 16, 2004

Includes 6 games:

http://www.engadget.com/entry/8784670691380982/

similar to those Atari sticks that were the big hit of this past xmas season.

Freelancer · Jun 16, 2004

nruva said:
Includes 6 games:

http://www.engadget.com/entry/8784670691380982/

similar to those Atari sticks that were the big hit of this past xmas season.

Only 6 games??
Meh. If I need my fix of poorly emulated Genesis games, I'll stick to the classics disc that was released for DC (poor sound and all).

ClassicMode1985 · Jun 16, 2004

Come on Streets of Rage....Sonic and Altered Beast already...so hmm

galfordo · Jun 16, 2004

Freelancer said:
Only 6 games??
Meh. If I need my fix of poorly emulated Genesis games, I'll stick to the classics disc that was released for DC (poor sound and all).

No doubt ... what an unnecesarily disappointing compilation that was :oh_no:

However, I don't see why they couldn't get it right ... it's a question of whether or not they'll rush out a POS. I think it'd be kinda cool to include packages of similar games to go in each of the controller. One could have sonic games, another with beat 'em ups, another with sports games, etc.

Nesagwa · Jun 16, 2004

Well, you could use it to make an actual portable genesis. (Yeah yeah, nomad whatever)

Other than that, meh.

neo_X7 · Jun 16, 2004

Didn't Sega release one of those a year ago with like 30 games, and 6 instead of 3 button controller? Plus sega programer can't emulate Mega Drive worth a damn, just play the smash pack for the Dreamcast or PC.

galfordo · Jun 16, 2004

neo_X7 said:
just play the smash pack for the Dreamcast or PC.

No thanks. That thing is utter $hyte :oh_no:

ClassicMode1985 · Jun 16, 2004

Man that DC Smash Pack is shit...even "Wise Fwom yo Gwave" sounds garble..I cant even stand to play Vectorman, the only thing decent was the VC2 port...they messed up the Music and SFX on Streets of Rage!

What a disgrace, I nearly had to squint in disgust when I had to hear Golden Axe...literally "AXED"... it was like they took the SMS verison's sound chip in the Genesis...

Stay away from it...unless you want another Shooter for DC besides HOTD2

RAINBOW PONY · Jun 16, 2004

those are the same 6 games from that genesis multi cart sega released here. boring.

Youkai · Jun 16, 2004

Dude that DC Genesis pack sounded terrible. Most of the reproduced music on all the games almost sounded like it came from a Sega Master System.

Freelancer · Jun 16, 2004

Youkai said:
Dude that DC Genesis pack sounded terrible. Most of the reproduced music on all the games almost sounded like it came from a Sega Master System.

EXACTLY!...Golden Axe and Shining Force are the worst offenders in that regard. Sad really. :crying:

RAINBOW PONY · Jun 16, 2004

Youkai said:
Dude that DC Genesis pack sounded terrible. Most of the reproduced music on all the games almost sounded like it came from a Sega Master System.

don't forget the some of the games actually have more slowdown than the genny versions, lol. vectorman was the worst.

galfordo · Jun 16, 2004

DashK said:
don't forget the some of the games actually have more slowdown than the genny versions, lol. vectorman was the worst.

I guess the DC couldn't handle "Blast Processing" :tickled:

.....

Freelancer · Jun 16, 2004

galfordo said:
I guess the DC couldn't handle "Blast Processing" .....

Hmm...speaking of blast processing...if I recall, even the simple Sonic 1 included on the Smash Packs was riddled with more slowdown than the originals! :tickled:

Lets Gekiga In · Jun 16, 2004

Cool idea, and I wouldn't mind picking one up. But I'd like to see it in action before I buy it.

slerch666 · Jun 16, 2004

So if I still have a Genesis/Mega Drive, and I have those games... what's the point? Most of those games can be picked up from eBay on the cheap, probably less than the $40 MSRP, so why bother really? Put out a single controller with expensive ass games, like Herzog Zwei (is that still expensive? I haven't gone looking for Genesis/MD games in a long time) and it'd be worth buying.

galfordo · Jun 16, 2004

slerch666 said:
So if I still have a Genesis/Mega Drive, and I have those games... what's the point?

Convenience, really. Tracking down games in good shape can be a pain on e-bay. And yes, I know that I'm a lazy bastard.

Moob Butter · Jun 16, 2004

the story is that sega made their own genesis emulator (it's true) on dcemulation, or rather a sega employee did. Later on fans complained (why?) and so it was decided to discontune the project. However I think Sega was impressed enough with the emulator this guy had made (and it not in devolpment for very long and shows) that they released it offically with some genesis classics to bundle with new dreamcast's for sale.

Baseley09 · Jun 16, 2004

madmanjock said:
the story is that sega made their own genesis emulator (it's true) on dcemulation, or rather a sega employee did. Later on fans complained (why?) and so it was decided to discontune the project. However I think Sega was impressed enough with the emulator this guy had made (and it not in devolpment for very long and shows) that they released it offically with some genesis classics to bundle with new dreamcast's for sale.

It didnt stop, Sega diect released in online in Japan for the Dreamcast, they also did the same for PC Engine on Dreamcast.

It continues now for PC, right now you can find the new official Mega CD emulator, and Sega direct PC downloads of Valis III & Granada X, both wonderful games, they have taste them sega boiz.

slerch666 · Jun 16, 2004

galfordo said:
Convenience, really. Tracking down games in good shape can be a pain on e-bay. And yes, I know that I'm a lazy bastard.

Personally, if I'm taking the time to locate these games, it's not to collect them, it's to PLAY them, so I couldn't give a fuck less what the condition is, as long as the motherfucker PLAYS without issues.

Since they are carts, I doubt you'd find many of the games in non-working condition., and even if you did, for $40, even buying all those other games, you'd likely be able to get ANOTHER copy of it within that $$$ constraint.

Of course, the games they comment on I really have no desire to actually PLAY anyway...

neo_X7 · Jun 16, 2004

Hell you could probably find some one to give your half of those games on that controller. I know myself at different times have given away sonic carts that I had spares of.

Here's a link to the other one that was released last year.

http://www.gamechoice.com.hk/navigateProduct.asp?product_id=1181#

RabbitTroop · Jun 16, 2004

Jesus people, it's a novelty item, like the Atari joystick. That thing had an equally small amount of games, and we all know all Atari games could be fit on about 8MEG of space. But, it's just a neat collectable, a cool little toy, a fun gift. And if these are like those Atari sticks, which also started around $35 when released they'll be $9.99 when everything is said and done... and come on... What gamer nerd wouldn't love to bring that to work for the office, or on some spare TV somewhere.... It's just a cool toy.

Lastblade · Jun 16, 2004

I know EA would never let them do it, but they need to put NHL 94, and one of the Maddens on it just for the hell of it! Sega had the best baseball game too so put World Series baseball 96 or whatever it is called too. Now that would be an awesome gadget (but probably need two controller!)

Lets Gekiga In · Jun 16, 2004

nruva said:
Jesus people, it's a novelty item, like the Atari joystick. That thing had an equally small amount of games, and we all know all Atari games could be fit on about 8MEG of space. But, it's just a neat collectable, a cool little toy, a fun gift. And if these are like those Atari sticks, which also started around $35 when released they'll be $9.99 when everything is said and done... and come on... What gamer nerd wouldn't love to bring that to work for the office, or on some spare TV somewhere.... It's just a cool toy.

Yeah, I love the portability of something like this. Just plug and play, it's a really cool item.

RAINBOW PONY · Jun 16, 2004

ClassicMode1985 said:
Come on Streets of Rage....Sonic and Altered Beast already...so hmm

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