9 Plug n Play TV Games Compared
The 8-Bit Guy・12 minutes read
Visited an estate sale in Waxahachie, Texas, buying two original Nintendos and plug 'n' play TV games priced at $10 each, expanding an existing collection but finding some systems lacking essential classic games.
Insights
- Plug 'n' play games offer a simple, self-contained gaming experience, connecting directly to TVs and providing a range of vintage or arcade game emulations, typically with 30-40 options available.
- The Sega Genesis by Radica, despite running original Genesis code and featuring popular titles like "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Golden Axe", received a negative review due to the absence of essential classics like "Dig Dug", "Donkey Kong", and "Ms. Pacman", leaving a collection of mostly subpar games.
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What are plug 'n' play games?
Self-contained systems connecting to TVs.
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Summary
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Estate Sale Unveils Vintage Video Game Treasures
- Visited an estate sale in Waxahachie, Texas, owned by a video game collector, where systems were priced at $10 each.
- Purchased two original Nintendos and $1 plug 'n' play TV games, adding to an existing collection.
- Plug 'n' play games are self-contained, battery-operated systems that connect directly to TVs or monitors.
- Various plug 'n' play games emulate vintage or arcade games, with around 30-40 options available in the market.
- Reviewed the Atari 2600 Joystick, made by Jakks Pacific in 2002, featuring 10 built-in games but lacking non-Atari titles.
- Atari Joystick uses a NOAC chip to mimic Atari games, lacking full authenticity but considered a pioneering unit.
- Examined the Namco Pacman game from 2003, also by Jakks Pacific, with 6 games including "Pacman" and "Galaxian".
- Praised the Commodore 64 DTV from 2004 for its authentic execution of original games and hackable design.
- Critiqued the Atari Paddle game from 2004 for limited game selection, despite responsive paddle controls.
- Explored the Sega Genesis by Radica in 2003, running original Genesis code, with 6 games including "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Golden Axe".
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"Classic Games Missing in Disappointing System"
- Out of the 80 games included in the system, essential classics like "Dig Dug", "Donkey Kong", "Frogger", "River Raid", "Galaxian", "Montezuma's Revenge", "Ms. Pacman", "Pitfall", "Pitfall II", "Pole Position", "Qbert", "Spy Hunter", and "Xevious" are notably absent, leaving mostly subpar games, leading to a negative review of the system.
