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Finally...A Mini Handheld NES That Plays Original Carts!

Topic started by MB on May 13, 2009. Last post by addictedtopinescent 6 months, 1 week ago.
Post by MB (5,999 posts) See mini bio
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Check this out...it's a mini NES with a 2.4" LCD screen that plays old school full-size NES cartridges. Thinkgeek just keeps the classic gaming hits coming, first by selling new Dreamcasts (thanks snide) and now with this clever little gadget.

It's $50 but doesn't come with any games, only the device itself.  Here is a list of features from the product's page on Thinkgeek:

  • Handheld NES system plays original full-size NES cartridges
  • 2.4" LCD TFT Screen
  • Built in Speakers
  • Headphone out jack
  • Includes composite (NTSC) video/audio out cables for playing on a TV
  • You need to supply your own NES cartridges
  • Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)
  • Runs for over 8 hours on a single set of batteries
  • Dimensions: 15cm x 9cm x 4cm deep

I admit it does look ridiculous with the huge NES cartridge protruding out of the top, but it's still pretty sweet. Does anyone have one of these already or do you plan on buying one? I'm going to get one just for the novelty value alone. The only remaining question is...how am I going to play Hogan's Alley on this thing?


Post by Liber (31 posts) See mini bio
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Meh :|

i dont think I need another handheld console just to play old NES games , I can use my PSP to play NES games with an emulator AND play normal PSP games , which leaves this device kinda useless .. for me atleast.


Post by MattyFTM (6,707 posts) See mini bio
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I don't know whether that is awesome or ridiculous.

It must be ridiculously awesome. Or awesomely ridiculous.


Post by c1337us (2,570 posts) See mini bio

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MattyFTM said:
"I don't know whether that is awesome or ridiculous.It must be ridiculously awesome. Or awesomely ridiculous. "
Sounds about right. Looks like one of things I would just love to have but then never use it once I got it.


Post by addictedtopinescent (1,913 posts) See mini bio

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c1337us said:
"MattyFTM said:
"I don't know whether that is awesome or ridiculous.It must be ridiculously awesome. Or awesomely ridiculous. "
Sounds about right. Looks like one of things I would just love to have but then never use it once I got it. "
Me too, I'd like to have it,  but I don't have my NES cartridges anymore.





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