Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "Nintendo struck gold with their Classic Series of consoles. Both their miniaturized NES and SNES consoles sold like crazy when they hit store shelves with many people still furiously mashing F5 to try to get one of these elusive throwback systems. But while they might be the gaming firm that most often calls back to their classics, Nintendo definitely doesn’t hold a monopoly on the idea and other companies could very much release their own, proper Classic Edition system. But who would? And who would we want to bring out a tiny version of their past game consoles? Here’s my take."
These classics need to make a return.
Pre-ordered mine a few days ago. Love this concept and hope there are more games announced. I can’t justify paying the prices for games that collectors are asking for. It’s the primary reason I own almost every console except the Neo Geo.
I've pre ordered one here in the UK, no games though, as I'll move it on for a higher price. The white model looks awesome, but as expected, the price is too high. We'll probably see more of those all in one cartridges from China containing every AES game. In the UK, AES+ game at £70 ($95) is better than eye watering prices for the originals, but these games are so old and I can honestly say SNK didn't release many classics. The Metal Slug series is the only series I rate, there were just too many Street Fighter clones and not enough scrolling fighting games. Overall, the Neo Geo was poor for all genres apart from one on one fighters. Videos on YouTube asking for games from that console generation to be ported to the AES+, but who'd want to pay £70 for Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter 2? There's a lot of SNK collections out there, the best being Metal Slug Anthology on the PlayStation 2. The Street Fighter Anniversary Collection on the Switch contains 12 games for around £30, instead of £840 if released on the AES+. For collectors, the AES+ is the best news since sliced bread. Are there enough SNK fans out there? Nowhere near. Those £70 cartridges will soon start creeping up in price and it'll be a re-run of the original console.
I always wanted one in the 90's but couldn't afford it. Now i can but i think if i get one it will be collecting dust fast. It's a nostalgia thing i guess.
Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."
"Boutique publisher SNEG has joined forces with Games Workshop and its developer & publisher partners to unveil their new label in classic video game preservation with Warhammer Classics. Now available on Steam in an accessible, future-proofed form, this massive undertaking restores more than 20 seminal and cult-favorite Warhammer video games, bringing them back to PC." - Games Workshop and SNEG.
Sega could make official ones of their own
Ps1 classic would be awesome. Trouble is there's far too many games that would deserve a spot!
Dreamcast Classic.
That is all.
Everyone should. If they do, they should make it with a micro SD slot and network connectivity. That way we could play 2 player couch co-op online and download additional games if we want.
No one...they need to stop focusing on classic consoles and put them on their online store
I'd be annoyed if Sony decided to make a PS1 mini rather then put the PS1 classics we had on the PS3 on the PS4. I bought so many and didn't finish some of them, I want to redownload the stuff I paid for.
People wanting these are delaying them going on online stores.