Revel in gaming nostalgia with this $59 multi-console

[Exterminator]

There is an inevitable attraction to the past - whether it's clothing, cars, culture or video games. Although gaming culture was surging in the 1970's with arcade cabinets and Atari's successful home console, the 2600, the momentum really started to pick up after Nintendo introduced its NES console in the mid-80's. With the help of Mario, Nintendo helped usher in a new world of video game culture, with companies like Sega, SNK, NEC, and others vying to gain control of the market. At its height, many of the aforementioned companies introduced beloved mascots and exhilarating titles that to this day are considered unmatched. So it comes as no surprise that when a company like Doyodo leverages nostalgia, it is met with a massive response.

The 'RetroEngine Sigma' is a plug-and-play console that has arrived as a campaign on Indiegogo that promises a seamless experience giving backers access to over a dozen different consoles and even more retro titles. Although emulation of retro titles is nothing new, for a beginner, it could be a daunting and confusing process. The RetroEngine Sigma attempts to make the process simpler by offering emulators and branded titles out of the box, with the ability to download more to the console via an accompanying smartphone app. Although the company does not disclose how this download process will work, there is definitely some legal aspects that must be considered when emulation is involved.

While the console is indeed tiny, measuring in at 4.33x3.35x1.32-inches, it packs quite a bit of power and options with its dual USB ports for adding controllers, microUSB expansion port, and output via HDMI. It will also have the ability to accept a keyboard and mouse to become a media center PC with support for web browsing and Kodi. The campaign has a month left and has amassed quite a bit of support. There are currently a wide variety of options still available to back the campaign with the 16GB console starting at $59. The console is expected to start shipping in April 2017.

Source: Indiegogo

 

[Svoll]

Surprising enough, My dad purchased one and took the time to text me the pictures of it and telling me how cool and awesome it is, He said something about a Sega Genesis and schooling on me what real games are. 0.o, I just said, 8 bit graphics and please play uncharted or assassin creed =P.

 

[Exterminator]

Surprising enough, My dad purchased one and took the time to text me the pictures of it and telling me how cool and awesome it is, He said something about a Sega Genesis and schooling on me what real games are. 0.o, I just said, 8 bit graphics and please play uncharted or assassin creed =P.

Sega Genesis = Awesome
+1 to your DAD

 

[Svoll]

Never +1 to parents , but then again this must be awesome to the ones who didn't start off with PS3 or Xbox.

There might come a day when there is a retro of PS3 and Xbox and I am trying to tell my Kids, only to get blown off like I did my Dad.

 

[Exterminator]

Start off with a PS3 or XBox Tell your Dad that one he will have a laugh too
Let me know how your DAD likes it.

 

[sonylxn]

wow it is beautiful..
i actually want it more than that NES mini classic

 

[Svoll]

@Exterminator I got laughed so hard by my Dad and was told I got lots to know and bleh bleh bleh bleh. Must be a generation gap! He will post vids or pics when it arrives sometime in 2017. I have a feeling you set me up to be ridicule.

Anyhow, I hate to say this, he is a lurker here or will register.

Not Cool Dad, stay away from your kids playground!

and if you don't mind, I don't get the laughter or joke behind it. Please explain

 

[Exterminator]

@Exterminator I got laughed so hard by my Dad and was told I got lots to know and bleh bleh bleh bleh. Must be a generation gap! He will post vids or pics when it arrives sometime in 2017. I have a feeling you set me up to be ridicule.

Anyhow, I hate to say this, he is a lurker here or will register.

Not Cool Dad, stay away from your kids playground!

I ordered one too comes May or June of 2017
We would be glad to have your Dad here and tell him he is welcome anytime!

 

[frogboy]

Wow those games bring back some fond memories, but i stopped gaming a while back when i realized i was a crap gamer.

@Svoll make sure you introduce us to your Dad when he signs up.

 

[Svoll]

Wow those games bring back some fond memories, but i stopped gaming a while back when i realized i was a crap gamer.

@Svoll make sure you introduce us to your Dad when he signs up.

I'll prolly have him on ignore or blacklist =P

Anyways, I get the laughter now. I had a 1970's or whatever POV of the evolution of games and what paved the way. Go Magnarov and Atari!