That's insanity. I just saw one on eBay for $599 and it says "9 sold" next to it. If I ever get my hands on another one I'm going to send it to a Chinaman and have it mass produced.
I think it's only a matter of time before someone like Terraonion starts producing ODE devices for the DC, SAT, and PSX. The Rhea and GDEMU are great, but that guy makes it clear that he is just a hobbyist and not a businessman. He obviously doesn't have either the resources or the desire to have them properly mass-produced, but considering how much demand there is, I have no doubt that someone is going to step in who does. Personally, I would just hang tight.
You can order a GDROM-USB anytime from the creator-he builds them to order. I filled out the form on his website and had two of them on my doorstep a month later. Works great-easy to install with a bit-district 3D printed tray, and no compatibility issues with the dozens of games I’ve played on it.
http://3do-renovation.ru/USB-GDROM_Controller.htm
I always wondered about that site, didn't really look legit but hey sounds like a plan. I'm also wondering why these things haven't been pumped out of china... oh well.
Thanks for the input anyway guys!
Anyone else order directly through the site? The guy charges a lot more if you don’t use PayPal gift.