GCW Zero - new retrogaming handheld looks great
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RockstarRunner
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+1 Supporter $135+20
Nice update.
Unfortunately the kickstarter has slowed down, but they said they'll just regroup and try again if this one doesn't make it. I think they really just needed some press coverage, which they didn't get, maybe due to CES going on.
Unfortunately the kickstarter has slowed down, but they said they'll just regroup and try again if this one doesn't make it. I think they really just needed some press coverage, which they didn't get, maybe due to CES going on.
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Not really:
http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/gcw/gcw-zero-open-source-gaming-handheld/
It looks like it's been pretty steady thus far, but trending to be a bit less than the target. I definitely think they need more press on this thing.
Yes, those 3rd Strike screens are real, from an early port of Finalburn Alpha to the Zero I believe. No idea how well it runs, but I see no reason why this hardware couldn't run it full speed once optimized.
Yeah, they picked up a LOT today. Now projected to 105%! They just might make it.
Yeah, they picked up a LOT today. Now projected to 105%! They just might make it.
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Piccolo_DBz
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Hey Diggerman if you don't mind I posted your thread on the KLOV and Arcade Controls to give it some exposure.
No, that's great, thanks.
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Yeah bro, yours was the 3rd post of this thing on Arcade Controls. way to nub it up.
Today was a new record for pledges. About $13,000 today alone so far, for a current total of almost $75,000.
Also, new video was posted today showing various metroidvanias on the Zero, including SNES and GBA games:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGHlt1gR02U
If you want one, pledge!
Also, new video was posted today showing various metroidvanias on the Zero, including SNES and GBA games:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGHlt1gR02U
If you want one, pledge!
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Jedah Doma
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Well I get paid in about 5 days and once I do I'm pulling the trigger and buying one of these bad boys. Glad to hear they are listening to feedback.
Afro Messiah
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Threw my cash in for one. I'm pretty impressed with the videos I've been seeing and people behind this project seem genuine. Glad to see the kickstarter blew up since I last looked at it.
I might kick in 5k just for a laugh.The dinner they are offering sounds like fun.
Wow, that would be pretty cool. Pics or it didn't happen (if it does, heh).
Kickstarter is about $83,000 now. Moving fast lately.
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I had big doubts a few days ago, but now I believe they will reach the goal of 130k. Really hope they do, as I would like to play this as soon as possible. Seems like a great machine!
Piccolo_DBz
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Geeks with wives did a interview with the Founder Justin Barwick. Go check out the podcast, Makes me want this handheld more.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/geeks-with-wives-podcast/id462109667…
Or
http://geekswithwives.com/2013/01/gww-podcast-episode-67/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/geeks-with-wives-podcast/id462109667…
Or
http://geekswithwives.com/2013/01/gww-podcast-episode-67/
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I'm surprised Kotaku hasn't picked up on this yet (or did I just miss the post?). I emailed their tips address, and I'd say everyone here should do the same: tips@kotaku.com
Piccolo_DBz
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Neither has joystiq, Engadget, oh gizmo, or gizmodo... At least the kickstarter is picking without it. We just hit the 100,000 mark!
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Just pledged $160 or more. Up to $103,758!!!!!! I think it might make the $130,000 goal! 8 more days to go! Thanks Diggerman for directing me!