Think the major problem is their selling-point. They make it sound like they're chiding modern consoles for features that are actually useful. Playing on the internet is a major plus, Local multiplayer became optional the moment when internet became a thing. Cart systems are something that Nintendo still do with their handhelds, and still do work well. Retro is something to be appreciated, not to be exploited. The project shows points of exploitation much like what the OUYA had when it was marketed as a "AAA killer."
The mentality that these types of products have are really rarely rationalized by what the market is. Now while I may be chiding them for trying to exploit an audience, I still did want to see where this project went.
Harping on the idea wasn't exactly wise for the most part. I smelt a bad egg from the start and felt that this project wouldn't last long to begin with.
Still good that they're ambitious about it though. I'd like to see where the project goes from here. it's an interesting curiousity and I really thought their controller could be something of use. I'd buy that though.
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Think the major problem is their selling-point. They make it sound like they're chiding modern consoles for features that are actually useful. Playing on the internet is a major plus, Local multiplayer became optional the moment when internet became a thing. Cart systems are something that Nintendo still do with their handhelds, and still do work well. Retro is something to be appreciated, not to be exploited. The project shows points of exploitation much like what the OUYA had when it was marketed as a "AAA killer."
The mentality that these types of products have are really rarely rationalized by what the market is. Now while I may be chiding them for trying to exploit an audience, I still did want to see where this project went.
Harping on the idea wasn't exactly wise for the most part. I smelt a bad egg from the start and felt that this project wouldn't last long to begin with.
Still good that they're ambitious about it though. I'd like to see where the project goes from here. it's an interesting curiousity and I really thought their controller could be something of use. I'd buy that though.