JasmineDragon

It's not dead, it's resting. Beautiful plumage, the Intellivision.

@Kevember Eh. Not worth arguing over, and at this point I'm not sure which one of us is missing the point. Could be both of us. Anyway, enjoy your gizmo! It does look neat, I just don't need it.

@Kevember I understand perfectly how some people - of any age - could find this appealing. That's why it was a silly comment. The level of potential interest in this has nothing to do with one's age.

@KIRO Okay, fingers crossed for you then!

No, but seriously. If I was made of money I wouldn't be opposed to trying it out. It's not like I hate fun things in general. But it's a lot of money for a thing that I think has very limited potential. It's not like I'm going to miss some essential gaming experiences if I don't buy it. It's a gimmick device, pure and simple. It's probably going to be fun, but this is not the Next Big Thing. At the risk of losing some nerd cred, I'll save my money for things I care more about.

@KIRO I like to think my mind is pretty open. Unfortunately this is not a "try it, you might like it!" kind of thing, it's a "pay $179, you might like it!" So that'll be a no from me, unless you want to buy one for me?

@Kevember Silly comment. I was born in 1969 and I'm decidedly not into this. I feel like the article nailed it with the one line, it's the ultimate device for gaming hipsters.

@Synthatron_Prime I agree 100%. Kids are savvy and capable with some guidance. Both my kids have been gaming on all kinds of devices since they graduated from Blue's Clues.

Those kids are the reason I still have a Gamecube. I was going to sell it when money was tight. Both my kids were almost in tears at the thought of me selling Super Monkey Ball. It was like I'd announced I was going to murder Big Bird. So yeah, we still have a Gamecube (and Super Monkey Ball).

Nobody really needs to invent a kid-friendly console. Nintendo have been doing it since the Eighties.

@Turbo857 That's a fair response. I do see the appeal of the Amico, and if it was on shelves in Walmart - at a decent price - I would probably recommend it for people who have smaller kids around. This is a niche that I think is viable and legitimate.

The number one problem I have with it is that it ISN'T on the shelves. It's vaporware. Ever since they announced it, there have been alarmingly regular stories about how it's being delayed again and again and is likely to cost more than the original projection. One delay after another for how long now? Wikipedia says Tommy Tallarico bought the brand in 2017. He announced the console in 2018. By December 2018 he had officially declared it would be launching in 2020 at a price around $150-180, with all exclusive games. None of those things were true.

Again and again the console has been delayed, while Tallarico and Co. have continued to take crowdfunding money, as well as preorders, promising the sun and stars and giving absolutely no concrete evidence that they were ever anywhere near fulfilling those promises. Multiple journalists have ripped into every single presentation of the Amico. They've talked about input lag, about games using stolen assets and games that are just straight Android ports, and numerous other things that cast serious doubt about Intellivision's ability to fulfill their promises. Not a single thing Tallarico has promised has been true. And now we're five years older and this is where we are. They're doing a presentation to potential backers using a mock-up. And no doubt there will soon be an announcement that the Intellivision Amico will definitely, positively come out in 2023.

I'm sorry, but I believe with all my heart that by the time the Amico comes out your kids will be ready for zombie annihilation games on the new XBoxen and Playstations, not "Baby's First Console".

I will also say that my youngest house gremlin was still a few months shy of 8 years old when she started playing games on my brand new Switch, and never had a problem she couldn't overcome with a little guidance. That Switch is still functional and has never been damaged by either of my kids in years of active use. It's definitely not in perfect condition anymore, I'd be lying if I said it was as good as the day I bought it (and yes, I've had Joy-Con drift) but none of the problems it has were caused by rough handling or careless children, just the usual problems that most computers, consoles and handhelds have after a few years of being used every day.

Those are problems that I doubt the Amico will be immune to. I mean, if it ever actually shows up.

@Turbo857 As a parent, I understand the desire for a console that plays some simple, family-oriented games for the whole family.

From one parent to another, might I suggest the Evercade VS or the Nintendo Switch instead? Both are fine products with a range of simple games, and their biggest advantage is that they actually exist.

Honestly, it seems like every six months or so there's another article that makes me predict this will never see the light of day. Literally from day one all I've heard was "it's going to come out, but it will be later than we expected and will cost more than we promised. Because reasons".

Talking smack about people right in front of them in a language you assume they don't understand is a vile habit. I've seen so many people do it, and it's always funny when they get called out on it.

NEVER assume no one else speaks your language, you will be surprised at some point and it just makes you look like a provincial bumpkin or worse.

@pgerhard You can play monchrome 1990s games on a really nice screen!

/jk, it's not for me either, but I get it. For people who have collections from more than one system, it's a nice solution.

"we are focused and determined to deliver pre-ordered units by the end of the year."

Carefully doesn't say which year, only "the" year.

There's literally no connection at all between this company and the company that brought video games into the world's living rooms four decades ago, and there is nothing at all exciting about this news. I had a 2600 back in the day. It was amazing at the time. Atari captured lightning in a bottle.

This isn't that Atari, and lightning isn't going to strike twice.

@Oppyz666 Speaking for myself, the price is fair and I understand that small batches of high quality, custom electronics can't be made and shipped for much less than that.

However, from my point of view as a consumer, that's money that could buy anywhere from three to eight full-size Switch and/or PS4 games (Playstation Hits games are $20 apiece, and some of those can give you 100 hours of playtime in your genres of choice) that I can play on systems I own and share with my kids - vs. buying a cool little gadget with a handful of black and white gimmicky retro games in a closed ecosystem.

This is a system for collectors who have lots of money and already own everything else. It's neat, and I certainly wouldn't reject it if someone bought it for my birthday, but it's not even remotely something I'd buy myself.

It's like the cost of a really nice motorcycle vs. a Rav 4 and gas for a year. The nice bike is nice and the price is fair, but most of us (well, me at least) would be far better off buying the Toyota.

(Please don't nitpick that comparison, I have no idea how much motorcycles actually cost, but I'm sure you get the idea).

I wish these would show up on the Switch. No interest in the Genesis carts, although it's nice that it's out for those who still have Genesis.

I wish I had the money. In a few years this is going to resell for ridiculous amounts.

Props to the people who made this; their enthusiasm is real and it looks neat. I like the retro-futuristic design and concept. It's not a realistic purchase for me, but I do dig it.

I really dig what this machine is going for, but I would 1000% rather have those games on the Switch with a few modern conveniences. I pay good money for games like R-TYPE Dimensions and SF2 on the Switch because I like playing on the Switch. This thing looks neat, but half-baked.

I'll always be down for a game of Tempest or Centipede, but I have no need for this whatsoever. There are more than enough retro games, including the Atari collection, on the Switch.