Introducing the Gamestation Retro MEGA PLAYER! | Premium Tabletop Gaming from My Arcade

[@GenXGrownUp]

🚨 U P D A T E 🚨 • Lots of "is there an SD card slot" inquiries. In the quote from My Arcade, "Gamestation Retro will be a closed system..." I take this to mean all GSR-branded products will not be expandable to add additional games beyond the 100+ already pre-loaded.

[@JackpotMike77]

@@GenXGrownUp which is a death knell for the product. Terrible choice

[@GenXGrownUp]

@@JackpotMike77 MA has shown a willingness to include an expansion slot, so I suspect this is required of the licensees. I disagree that its absense is a "death knell" considering other recent successful devices lacking an SD slot.

[@JackpotMike77]

@GenXGrownUp they may have done well in the past...but i think they will immediately become obsolete once people start getting expanded systems. I got an evercade recently, and I can't stop playing it. It's hands down the best bar top arcade I have ever touched. And the fact you can customize and swap out the marquis and get up to 500 games it's like I wouldn't recomend or touch any other unit. I basically just gave away mynarcade 1 up crap, so inferior. Any everyone that has seen and played the evercade has agreed. It's that good. Maybe why their sold out a msrp...

[@davidrin3566]

Usually, BandaiNamco is quite strict on how you use their content so it does not surprise me that My Arcade is using a closed architecture. They have to protect their licenses. I'm sure someone will find a way to expand it but I completely understand why they would close it off.

[@rolux4853]

@@GenXGrownUpThis is an absolute death sentence for that device. Nobody besides some richt people without knowledge will get an expensive device you cant load your own roms onto. What multi game devices have sold well that are non expandable?

[@RetroDayOfficial]

Wow this is impressive and over 100 games!? Looking forward to you reporting at CES Jon!

[@talesfromthejundlandwastes5498]

Thanks!

[@GenXGrownUp]

You're very welcome, Tales. Thank you! 🥰

[@AD.ArcadeGaming]

Looking good so far! I'll definitely be tuning in to your future coverage on this unit.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for watching!

[@whatifguy9675]

R.I.P. wallet

[@lucavercellotti9959]

🤣

[@OM19_MO79]

Why? Can’t you buy a Switch, digital games on discount and a good joystick? Not only should it be like, at least, 20% cheaper, it’s a better deal in the long run… unless you just want decorations.

[@andromedaone3640]

R.I.P emergency savings 😮

[@jonathanbair523]

@@OM19_MO79 I presume this kind of game system is a bite more about the feelings as a kid playing the games... Sure games like pin-ball can be played on a computer or a hand held device, but just dose not bring back the "good ole days".... I hope this helps OM19_MO79

[@michaeljordan6008]

Ha, most of us are at least in our 50s. If this thing is gonna break any of our banks, we have much bigger problems.

[@ButterSpider3]

Can’t wait for your CES live updates!!! 🙏🏻

[@darkridearts]

Hoping they upgrade their screens which have all the quality and viewing angles of early 2000s cellphones

[@RetroDayOfficial]

The Pole Position Racing Player screen looked good to me and like an upgrade!

[@darktetsuya]

well if the spinner is on there you're almost guaranteed to see something like forgotten worlds which used a similar spinner control for 360 degree shooting! definitely a cool sounding unit and I can't wait to hear more about it!

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's what I'm hoping for.

[@thegamesninja3119]

What else though?

[@benb3316]

I like the spinner - we NEED one for a few games like Tempest. Spinners, if hooked up and made properly are one of the BEST controllers - both for games and some applications. Tempest arcade was the best since you could (if mastered it) twirl around the cursor and shoot, knowing exactly what you were doing. And it'd take abuse forever that'd wear out the potentiometer based "Paddles" quickly. Note a spinner does NOT use contact normally - they usually just measure velocity with alternating photosensors to tell what direction and how fast you spin it - and have some weight under them so they can be twirled freely and rapidly. For later arcade games there were lots of games, notably Data East - that had the rotary function in the joystick so your character could aim but move - such as Ikari Warriors, Victory Road, Gain Ground, Midnight Resistance... Those were fantastic games but suffered in later 'retro' sales and even MAME since few home controllers had even the extra buttons for it - the thumb/back R/L usually. Thus I presume the spinner will be for such games - also could be a good menu select. Probably will be not quite as good due to price/weight but if it can move pretty freely will make some classic games more playable and help menu select functions.

[@Doobs77]

This is awesome news. I appreciate the updates!

[@JohnVideo1969]

Good stuff! Can’t wait for your CES reports.

[@AvatarNeo]

No joke, CES always gets me excited like a kid for these announcements. Good to see my longtime loyalty to My Arcade is paying off!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Jon. Happy New Year.

[@davidrin3566]

These announcements keep getting better! I definitely want to see more countertop arcade machines and this one looks freakin awesome. The buttons look nice too! I may have to get this.

[@michaelstagg1506]

Wow That is awesome Can’t wait till they are shown at CES 2025 Walkt is going to be emptied with all these new gaming devices from My Arcade

[@KristianWontroba]

This is epic! Thanks for the peaks Jon! 😊

[@CaptainX77]

Namco and Capcom make some of my favorite games so I am pumped for this!

[@tedadamgreen]

It appears to be a better quality version of the Countercades but also a true Mutlicade product. MyArcade is killing it !! 👊🏻🕹️😎🥳

[@neilwalker8800]

Look forward to the next update thanks Jon

[@RayPruitt-ji9jx]

I completely forgot about those "byyyy Mennen" commercials of the 80s. Geez, I feel old...

[@JohnWindberg]

I'm still waiting for that spinner to be made available on the VCS, so I can finally, correctly, play Tempest.

[@cryptocoffee13]

If you have the modern Atari Joystick, the stick spins and you can use it to play Tempest and Breakout on the VCS.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Yep. What Crypto said.

[@jonniefast]

the modern atari joystick with "spinner" is not great, id say to avoid it and save your money. the vcs is a cool computer though

[@JohnWindberg]

@@jonniefast my point exactly. I have a VCS, and it has several versions of Tempest. And yes, the classic controller is no substitute for a real spinner. Tempest keeps getting bundled with things, like Atari 50, and yet, no real spinner. The Atari VCS really needs a console controller with track ball, spinner, paddle, steering wheel. It needs to be use and work with VCS, every console that runs Atari 50. Retro Atari games that didn't have a joystick do not work correctly without their original controllers.

[@JohnWindberg]

@@cryptocoffee13 barely, and poorly

[@Johnenoch226]

Great news Jon! Enjoy CES, if arcade 1up is there tell them we want the Defender Partycade brought back. Happy New Year!

[@GenXGrownUp]

They've not been there in a couple years, but I'll keep an eye out just in case.

[@endofline4460]

Very cool. Thanks for the video.

[@Atarifan72]

I’ll buy this over the Evercade Ultra. This looks great!

[@cyrollan]

There's an Evercade Ultra???

[@FB64_Fakebeta]

I’m excited for the portable handheld! It’s crazy how we got from My Arcade making low-quality junk to making some of the coolest retro gadgets I’ve ever seen!

[@jasonrowe5231]

If it has Capcom Commando installed I'll be seriously thinking about purchasing it

[@mattmyers9351]

My Arcade seem to have quietly discontinued the Atari Gamer Go portable. There hasn't been any mention of it in a while from them.

[@GenXGrownUp]

You think so, huh? 😉

[@simonking5863]

Waiting with baited breath John for your CES updates, My Arcade are definitely upping the ante ..can’t wait to see what’s gonna be on offer in the not too distant future 🤞

[@JIrish780]

I scrolled through all the comments so far, and it seems nobody noticed the "City Connection" text at the bottom of the first image shared? We could be getting some Jaleco games to round out the package on this thing.

[@JackpotMike77]

Looks neat, but the evercade alpha is out now, and is really a perfect tabletop. And with open-ended ability to take cartridges....it smokes all other barcades. Plus there are many carts that have obscure games people in the usa would never have played or seen. The Capcom and namco games are already played out...

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@CaptainRufus]

The wood is probably that fiber board stuff cheap furniture is made of. I'm not expecting high end there. Looks like the lil trackball is gone from the Atari prototype too. But if somehow Taito gets involved we can Arkanoid at least.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I can't think of a Bandai or Capcom game that requires a trackball. Arkanoid is Taito.

[@CaptainRufus]

@GenXGrownUp I mentioned that yeah. I know Capcom has one or two paddle games as it's on one of their PS2\PSP collections but Arkanoid is THE paddle game from Japan. And their Egret Mini thing is too expensive and hard to get in the US. I'm mostly just daydreaming. Also cuz I'd love to get Chase HQ on the thing as well. Namco Capcom and Taito are like the Holy Trinity of Jpn arcade companies. With Sega, Konami, and SNK as strong seconds, not disrespecting Data East or Irem of course.

[@MikeS-el6vd]

Very interested in this one!!look forward to the reveal

[@FormulaFox]

My only complaint about what I'm seeing is that its very clear it will use the generic Micro Player shape. Which itself is not bad, but I'd like to see it stand out a bit shape-wise. Try to do, say, a squished Dynamo like they did with the Street Fighter Champion Edition Micro Player. The Dynamo being a non-specific cabinet suits the diverse nature of the lineup, while its association with Street Fighter II also makes it ideal for use with a product making a big deal out of having Capcom titles. That being said, if the price it right and the quality good...I'll grab one.

[@TheLadsBandLive]

What Namco/Capcom games take advantage of the spinner?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Forgotten Worlds is a favorite that comes to mind.

[@TheLadsBandLive]

Maybe it will be used for Pole Position and other racers. Will be interesting to see the final list.

[@BoomGiggity]

I'm curious to know if the spinner is a push/pull type like Disc of Tron.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hrm. Unless that function is necessary for included Bandai or Capcom games, probably not.

[@ctbinary42]

Fine. I'll just send my paycheck to MyArcade 🤣 Exciting things coming at CES!

[@GenXGrownUp]

Hahaha!

[@randysmith7094]

IDK man. Is that supposed to be a nice zero friction limitless spinner like Tempest? That would be sweet but it's jammed in there so close to the bat top. Yikes, the bruised knuckles. Then there those weird M buttons right in front? Can anyone who remembers playing a spinner cab see this layout actually working?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I couldn't tell you yet what the spinner feels like.

[@RikoRik33]

I never used a table top cabinet before , maybe not my thing; though i know what is, hype for more.

[@mattnova18]

Oh wow! Gunna be expensive! But looks cool! Thanks for the preview

[@aaron1932]

Hopefully Atari at CES will have more information on the Gamestation Go.

[@NotMuchHere]

soooooo .. any more information on their Evercade beater? .. at SEC?CES?

[@GenXGrownUp]

You'll have to be more specific. 😉 Which Evercade beater?

[@JRthepyroguy]

Looks similar as the evercade table top arcade player. I'm holding off Jon. Let's see what this puppy brings to the table ? Happy new year.

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's more than fair. I'm also withholding judgment until I can spend some time with it.

[@williamcrowe2576]

I might get the home console when it comes out.

[@tron3entertainment]

Side wood seems it may be 3/8". By the way, with advent of the Sega Out Run game MAYBE we will see Sega's ZAXXON? Seems natural to utilize their Pole Position tech into the Out Run game first. Should bring in tons o'cash to license other Sega games. I am hoping for a small tabletop combo. After Burner II, Space Harrier, Truxton, ZAXXON & Super ZAXXON with a slowdown option.

[@davidbrinkman7867]

❤ looks like a solid set-up!

[@majestikmoose5]

The setup of the buttons with the controller equivalents tells me that this might also work as another emulator. Any chance you might know if it would support an SD card?

[@GenXGrownUp]

From the quote I cite in the intro, it's called out as a "closed system" which I take to mean it's not open to SD card add-ons. Perhaps a requirement of Sega?

[@talesfromthejundlandwastes5498]

Very interesting - any mention at all about a SD slot?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Kind of? See my pinned comment.

[@duckpwnd]

100 games. I wonder if we'll finally get Cadillacs And Dinosaurs. As far as I know, that game has never had any official port/re-release over the years.

[@KeenRetroGames]

That game is in rights hell and will never see an official rerelease.

[@tomevil6]

I have to make room for this!!!!!

[@Mark-Wester]

This could be an awesome arcade machine.

[@ShinDigListener]

Finally some decent spinner love!

[@KeenRetroGames]

What Capcom or Namco games use a spinner?

[@KeenRetroGames]

Forgotten Worlds had the spin handle thing...

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's the one that comes to mind.

[@nahumgardner]

I really like these My Arcade videos. Since you've been training the algorithm, your videos are 2 of the top 4 when I search for My Arcade. I always, always want a dial controller- when I was in elementary school, Time Soldiers at the skate place was my favorite game.

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the support.

[@TheRealJPhillips]

Looks like your left hand may hang off the edge of the panel while using the joystick. Also, I'm willing to bet that there will be no HDMI out.

[@richardatkinson5894]

This looks very interesting, hope its not cost prohibitive

[@FB64_Fakebeta]

I’m assuming it will be anywhere from 75-100 dollars.

[@richardatkinson5894]

@FB64_Fakebeta that's what I'm hoping and not double , the prices of some bartop arcade machines

[@FB64_Fakebeta]

@@richardatkinson5894 I’m quite excited for the handheld one. I mean come on, over 100 officially licensed and legal to play Capcom and Namco games on one handheld?

[@richardatkinson5894]

@@FB64_Fakebeta yes me too

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's a pretty low estimate. Remember the GSP was $99 and was much cheaper to produce. IIRC, the Atari Mega was estimated to sell for around $249 when they showed it at CES 2024.

[@tom11zz884]

But Evercade has the Evercade Alpha that looks just like that thing, but theirs plays cartridges. Not understanding who this is for exactly.

[@cryptocoffee13]

My Arcade had put out a Namco Premium Arcade Player a few years ago, along with a Data East Premium Player. This is along those lines, and not everyone has, or even heard of Evercade, especially since it's a UK based company. I doubt the price point of this will be $250, but who knows. Arcade 1Up also makes countercades so there's a market for them.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Sounds like not you. 😉

[@tom11zz884]

@@GenXGrownUp Me and most folks as the market is too oversaturated with these types of devices. But just expressing my opinion that's all.

[@Frank_D]

It's really a toss up, to be honest. With Evercade you get expandability with the cartridge slots. With the MyArcade unit, you get a beefier selection of built-in games. Also you get a spinner, meaning you can play a wider variety of games (both spinner games, as well as driving games). It's also worth noting that Evercade only ever made two Namco cartridges, and both of them include the home versions of the games (It's not guaranteed that the MyArcade unit is going to include arcade versions of the Namco games, but there's the possibility that they might). Really it's going to come down to your own personal collection. If you've got a large collection of Evercade carts, then the Alpha is going to be more appealing. If you're new to retro gaming (be it either rediscovering the games of your youth, or being a younger person learning about these games for the first time), something like the MyArcade might be the way to go.

[@cryptocoffee13]

@@tom11zz884 there's a lot of them out there, but they're selling. Evercade users debating this over the Alpha, should probably get the Alpha if they have some carts already I would say. We haven't seen or know enough about this upcoming My Arcade unit yet, so once more information is known, it'll be easier for people to decide on whether or not it's worth it. The Alpha has stellar reviews.

[@binaryrooster]

I've got just about everything to scratch my retro itch apart from a mini arcade cab so I'm kinda gutted there's no trackball on this. Fingers crossed for a future update.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Oh? Which Capcom/Bandai games require a trackball?

[@bland9876]

​@@GenXGrownUphe was probably hopping to hack it.

[@binaryrooster]

@@GenXGrownUp I'm just being greedy and want an open system that will play everything!

[@JC-vd6yi]

This will wind up being all about the price point and whether you can add games via usb. Otherwise the form/table top cabinet is nothing new. I still keep asking what happened to the gamestation handheld. Its been a year with no updates on it at all. Anyway answers will come soon. Looking forward to your coverage!

[@jessragan6714]

This would be a good time for MyArcade to make up for the mistakes they made with their previous mini cabinets. At the same time, I can't think of too many games on the Capcom or Namco side that would take advantage of that spinner. Forgotten Worlds and Block Block for Capcom, and Gee Bee and Quester for Namco? I guess?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Very few. But still - Forgotten Worlds? 😀

[@CA-tk8yn]

I'd jump on the Atari one if they moved the end a touch farther out so the trackball would be comfortable to use. They just need to either lower the normal prices asked for these type of machine, or bump up the quality. The quality route is what I'd love too see. I can't stand the cheaply thrown together one like a few companies have put out. I want my money spent too last.

[@GenXGrownUp]

There's an interesting trend among consumers that you've just encapsulated in one comment. You want something less expensive, but you don't want it to be cheap. 😶 That's the impossible razor's edge these companies walk these days.

[@lucavercellotti9959]

Gorgeus

[@RickyD1968]

OK I need this Retro Player asap !!!!! ME Likey !!!

[@mikesilva3868]

Great 😊

[@Svante]

Might be cool. But I'm getting burned out by all these gadgets, basically playing the same titles. But might be just me 😅 Happy New Year!🥳👍🍻

[@GenXGrownUp]

If it's not for you, it's not for you. The point here, though, is that it's finally game that HAVEN'T been released to death. Some have, but lots of fresh stuff it looks like.

[@SuperEarther]

available in the uk?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Too early to know distribution.

[@OldFive31]

I hope they put a deck cover on it…arcade 1up had to learn that lesson and evercade is about to learn that with the alpha

[@GenXGrownUp]

Good note.

[@b.o.4492]

Can it be modded to add more ROMs is my first question.

[@GenXGrownUp]

See the quote I reference right up front. It's advertised as a "closed system," so I would expect not.

[@bland9876]

​@@GenXGrownUpwhere there's a will there's a way.

[@b.o.4492]

@@GenXGrownUp just because they don’t make it easy… but yeah if I have to hard mod it then I’ll just keep it stock.

[@LuisMontes]

@@GenXGrownUp absolute deal breaker. They're saving me money

[@JonOfGenXGrownUp]

@@LuisMontes 🫡

[@spins8888]

Sd card slot?

[@GenXGrownUp]

If you carefully read the quote in the opening, it's listed as a "closed system."

[@lerangernaheulbeuk7729]

But suddenly the question is, the Atari 50 version of the Mega Player, has it finally been abandoned?

[@GenXGrownUp]

Another fine question. I'll find out.

[@benstylus]

If i didnt already have the astro city and egret minis and the evercade i might be more interested in this. I am always disappointed by the choice to release these games as a hardware-only option though. Surely a bundle of roms on steam and modern consoles would be an easy enough sell. Capcom has two "arcade stadium" releases full of them already. Why not keep that going too? I don't have unlimited physical space, but digital space is super easy and cheap to get more.

[@GenXGrownUp]

I'm just the opposite. I already have all these games as software, and I'm more interested in interesting new treatments and devices. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4KrloyBbMyDmbc

[@jackiechun6540]

the cabinet looks nice and I really love that they included a spinner, but you never discuss stuff that actually matters like screen quality or emulation, My Arcade keeps using low quality screens and their emulation continues to be bad, I compared the more recent Mega Man Pocket to the Rolling Thunder mini arcade they released years ago and it still has the same problems, it has screen tearing and they still do not understand basic things like native resolution or integer scaling

[@GenXGrownUp]

Is this the first video of mine you've watched? I talk about all that stuff in my reviews. This isn't a review, and in fact, I couldn't possibly discuss screen quality or emulation on a device I've never touched.

[@JoeJoe-gq5ff]

I want Mortal Kombat!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

👌

[@Frank_D]

It's pretty cool looking. I'm not really in the market for anymore arcade style units at the moment, so I'll probably pass. I am curious if the spinner will get in the way of using the stick and vice versa.

[@aler0506]

If it has an sd card slot, the extra buttons would allow to play Playstation titles without problem if the hardware is powerfull enough.

[@GenXGrownUp]

See the pinned comment.

[@ashtar4413]

If it's gonna have a rotary stick, it'd better have #ForgottenWorlds on it.

[@MarquisDeSang]

We may finally be able to play Forgotten World with a spinner.

[@viewtifuljon8105]

But the big question is, will it let you push to fire?

[@MarquisDeSang]

@@viewtifuljon8105 I had the arcade cabinet at home for years. Sold it to a friend 20 years ago. But I am still in contact with that guy. The original is so amazing.

[@BBfanfun]

no trackball ? no numericKeyboard ?

[@GenXGrownUp]

What Capcom or Bandai games would require a trackball or numpad?

[@clumaster]

This will probably end up Vaporware just like the Atari Megaplayer

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for sharing your prediction.

[@TheFrenchy82]

Pretty nice, BUT.... I'm worried about the space on the left part for your hand : It's really important for me (I can't play arcade games without ... a REAL arcade joystick). Right now, this small video from Gamestation is not reassuring. I have already some "troubles" with the left part of the 8bitdo arcade joystick (I can't rest my left hand from time to time, between movements )... and here it seems to be even worst !! i'm not sure your have enough room between the joystick and the spinner (we need to see videos of this Gamestation Retro in action)... But it looks like a nice product. A very niche product (I'm not sure "youngsters" ever saw a spinner in their entire life....), but pretty nice ! Wait and see .....

[@GenXGrownUp]

👌

[@NotMuchHere]

is there a difference between 'table top' and 'bar top' arcades

[@NotMuchHere]

AI says bar tops are taller and more for the seated position ...do the controls hold my big fat man hands or are they made for mythical elves hands??

[@GenXGrownUp]

A bar is just a table with a beer.

[@seanwest6962]

Looks like a 1 player machine yet Street Fighter is on the cabinet art.

[@GenXGrownUp]

You can play Street Fighter as one player.

[@SciurusBelnades]

Can’t wait. Looks great. But why all the coy disguises??? Just show it smh.

[@GenXGrownUp]

You surely understand it's all about building anticipation, right?

[@SciurusBelnades]

@ Oh of course but we have an idea of what the general design is going to be. I’m just impatient and want to see how I will be playing these games again for the 267th time on yet ANOTHER piece of hardware 🤣 Yes a few controls added here and then some new button layouts but we all get the idea. There’s a lot of similar 3rd party builds already out there. They’re not reinventing the wheel. Still excited for it so their shape shifting lizard tactics are definitely working. Happy New Year Jon!

[@JonOfGenXGrownUp]

@@SciurusBelnades Oh, so you're cynical. 😜 Teasing, of course, but seriously, it's about more than that for me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4KrloyBbMyDmbc

[@jayme69]

If it's got an SD card slot for adding roms, this could be competition for the Evercade Alpha :-)

[@GenXGrownUp]

From the quote I cite in the intro, it's called out as a "closed system" which I take to mean it's not open to SD card add-ons. Perhaps a requirement of Sega?

[@jayme69]

@GenXGrownUp I kinda guessed that but we can but dream :-)

[@OM19_MO79]

This is, what? Like the seventh time someone sells a similar product with the same games in the past 10 years?

[@GenXGrownUp]

You don't know a game list yet and know six other products with the same games? 😉

[@mixedhairless]

Do I stop buying Fugglers so I can buy this?

[@GenXGrownUp]

That's up to your preferences and your budget.

[@Treeplanter73]

Is myarcade heading into arcade 1up territory perhaps?

[@GenXGrownUp]

It's no surprise attack, though. Considering they showed off two similar units a year ago. (That never came out.)

[@FB64_Fakebeta]

@@GenXGrownUpoh god, please don’t let these ones be unreleased… I’m so hyped for the handheld, haha.

[@katmacoconnor]

🕹️💜

[@valentine_puppy]

What a shame no trackball. I'd love to turn this into a great little Raspberry PI machine.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Being a closed system, I can't think of a Bandai or Capcom game that requires a trackball.

[@jonniefast]

the name 😂

[@jonniefast]

i wish myarcade would stop making cheapo slop 😢 i dont know why these companies sign on with this brand

[@jonniefast]

the entire line of products just seems like a stocking stuffer that family members purchase on impulse for their "gamer" relatives 😢

[@jonniefast]

basically landfill/ewaste

[@GenXGrownUp]

You can click the three dots and edit a comment.

[@RickyD1968]

I Really hope it comes with a roller ball also that would make it perfect !!!!!!!!

[@GenXGrownUp]

What Capcom or Bandai games need a trackball?

[@coppermutant]

Would be great if a detachable controller with the spinner is offered and is (also) compatible with the Atari Gamestation Pro. I'd buy that in a heartbeat. But I'm not interested in a Capcom/Namco locked system.

[@GenXGrownUp]

That does sound great. Stick around. 😉

[@coleernest8421]

When released it will look nothing like this I bet

[@GenXGrownUp]

What do you think it will look like?

[@coleernest8421]

​@@GenXGrownUpbigger better

[@tobycanrun]

🫴🕹️🤏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MyLittleGameRoom]

Dang..we lost the trackball from the original design. Thx for the vid.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Are there Bandai or Capcom games needing a trackball?

[@MyLittleGameRoom]

@@GenXGrownUp I have (had?) hopes they would also release it as a stand alone controller.

[@fnregistration]

There's nothing premium coming from My Arcade.

[@GenXGrownUp]

Thanks for sharing your opinion.

[@DawezyDRK]

Yet potentially no SD card support, that will slice a significant amount of people interested to take their wallet elsewhere. If I had to throw some speculations out there - My Arcade *might* have been pressured into this decision to make it a closed system. I'm not saying it'll be a bad product though, just not one I'll be investing in I think.. It's early days however so it may turn out to be completely different when we see it face to face huh?

[@GenXGrownUp]

I suspect this is a requirement of the licensors considering My Arcade's willingness to include expansion in other products. It might only damage sales among the most ardent hobbyists like us, though. It's important to remember that the vast majority of the gaming public doesn't know what a ROM is, let alone where to obtain one and how to use it to expand a toy they purchase at retail.

[@cyrollan]

It's a fine decision. Software companies don't like piracy. I would have done the same thing.

[@JohnWindberg]

I'd say that control deck lacks a trackball for games like Missile Command, but that might be only needed on the Atari branded version. Perhaps they need a mega player with swappable components on the control deck? Track Ball, Spinner, steering wheel, second joy stick for two player games... While the products coming out are impressive, they always miss something.

[@GenXGrownUp]

No one product can be all things to all consumers. Always room for improvement.

[@JohnWindberg]

@@GenXGrownUp I would disagree. The VCS console could be everything. It would run every retro game currently being put on all these mini devices, and it could have every possible controller. It's got usb ports. The only thing we lack is a spinner and a trackball for the VCS.

[@JonOfGenXGrownUp]

@@JohnWindberg At that point, it's just a PC doing emulation. It's not just about being able to play - there's more to it for me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4KrloyBbMyDmbc

[@andyauthor2007]

Looks pretty cool, but I have multiple ways to play all these games, so I'll pass and save some money.

[@GenXGrownUp]

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[@jknifgijdfui]

i hope this things moddable

[@GenXGrownUp]

Everything can be modded with enough ingenuity.

[@bobgoldwasser3191]

Anyone can cut out something out of wood and install joysticks, spinners, and buttons. What counts is what it can do when turned on. Still vaporware for now.

[@GenXGrownUp]

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