Yeah, but the device can change the aspect ratio while it's using the handheld display. That option is disabled when it's docked. It doesn't make any sense.Can't you just set your TV's picture format to 4:3? I have to do that for my SNES every time...
This thing should run beyond perfect. There is no excuse for any technical hitches especially if the same games on PSP don't have these issues (I have no idea if they do or not). Even if they do, there is still no excuse for these 20 year old SNK games to have even a slight issue on SNK hardware.
I can't believe there is no 4:3 in HDMI...
Such a shame, that's my personal deal-breaker.No, there's no USA/JPN region selector, aside from what's in the games.
Can't all these games be played on your PC for free?
Can't all these games be played on your PC for free?
Can't all these games be played on your PC for free?
Can't all these games be played on your PC for free?
Can't all these games be played on your PC for free?
Oh well, instead of this system I've now ordered a copy of Puzzle de Pon! R.
I had a conversion of the first one (made from all original parts etc) for many years now, but I was never able to have one made of R.
Loved this game soooooooooooo much when I was able to play it in the arcades.
I remember spending nearly my whole vacation (about 6 weeks) at the beach during the summer of 1998 and pretty much all I can remember from that time is playing days of Puzzle de Pon! R.
Screen tearing does not sound good. Last Resort on the PS2 collection had it, which made it dreadful.
Sure, if you pirate themCan't all these games be played on your PC for free?
No 4:3 with HDMI? Screen tearing? Playing the thing docked is basically a novelty? Even when the fucking thing comes with a joystick?
This has now lost my interest
I was a *huge* fan of panel de pon back in the day. I was so excited to hear about this game. then I found out that it was a puzzle bobble clone...
It really isn't IMO, yet you see it all the time.How is it so much more justifiable to pirate retro games than modern games?
Any issues charging it via USB?
Just got mine today, but somebody on the Neo-Geo forums said you can charge it from your computer via USB.
How is it so much more justifiable to pirate retro games than modern games? Or do these people go into topics for new games and post "Why don't you guys just burn this instead?". Crazy.
Someone over at neo-geo.com/forums has pulled it apart and someone else figured out a way to get it to show up as a USB Boot Device.
That was fast.
HitokiriRyu @NG forums said:Ok, this may be of use to someone who is more familiar with Linux. If you hold the start button while plugging the handheld into a pc it comes up as a JZ4770 USB Boot Device.
Hrm, I've left mine unopened so far. I keep looking at it and can't tell if I should keep it as a collectible or just open it up and play with it. I already have a MVS and AES so it's not like I don't have some means to play stuff.
Well, appears I have one on the way, now
I really... don't hope any of these issues are fixed with homebrew, wouldn't it be best to see the manufacturer fix these things? Before all the "I hope homebrew does this down the line..." stuff, I moreso hope to see some support from the people who stand to profit by releasing games for the unit.
Well, this'll be my first piece of Dedicated NeoGeo Hardware since the Neo Geo Pocket, so I'm quite looking forward to it There's even games on the system that I HAVEN'T played to death over the years!
- HDMI output is crap. It's upscaled to 720x480 @ 60 Hz progressive (480p) from whatever resolution the screen is set to. You can't change the screen size to 4:3 when it's in HDMI mode. Pixels are blurred. It's a mess. Other reviews say the composite output is also crap, so this may have problems on a CRT. Don't buy this strictly for playing on your home TV unless you're OK with the limitations. It's best to regard it as a bonus feature and move on.
Yeah, but the device can change the aspect ratio while it's using the handheld display. That option is disabled when it's docked. It doesn't make any sense.
No 4:3 with HDMI? Screen tearing? Playing the thing docked is basically a novelty? Even when the fucking thing comes with a joystick?
This has now lost my interest
Given that these issues are present at all shows a certain lack of consideration for the product, so I'm doubting there will be any initiative to fix them down the road.
There's definitely things that are good about the overall package, but I would've thought precise quality emulation would've been a first and foremost priority.
Because old games are no longer manufactured, the staff who made them aren't likely to see a cent from the re-releases and their big money days are long behind them? I dunno.
I just thought of something.
Most reviews say that the Neo-Geo X joystick is very well made, using parts from the original factory that manufactured the parts SNK used 20 years ago.
Meanwhile, there was a PS3 version of the Neo-Geo joystick, but it was never released in the US.
Perhaps they could modify the Neo-Geo X joystick design into a new USB joystick that could be used on PS3 and PC (and also with Neo-Geo X, of course). This would fill a niche, and could be a great way to bring in additional income from PS3 and PC gamers.
I just thought of something.
Most reviews say that the Neo-Geo X joystick is very well made, using parts from the original factory that manufactured the parts SNK used 20 years ago.
Meanwhile, there was a PS3 version of the Neo-Geo joystick, but it was never released in the US.
Perhaps they could modify the Neo-Geo X joystick design into a new USB joystick that could be used on PS3 and PC (and also with Neo-Geo X, of course). This would fill a niche, and could be a great way to bring in additional income from PS3 and PC gamers.
It already works on the PS3 fine.
And, yes, it is pretty good quality but in this day and age it is far, far below "the standard."
Despite the nice look of the thing, I'm glad I wasn't tempted to get one. Even early on, all kinds of alarm bells were set off.
Not sure who exactly made the hardware, but retro game emulation devices are nothing new, and while some are better than others, they all invariably are not up to any high standards of quality. Plus, like I've mentioned before, Blaze has a terrible reputation - as we witnessed earlier in the year with their Game Gadget: http://www.videogamesinteractive.com/2012/06/expose-is-game-gadget-xploders-way-of.html
It's not like they're the only one with issues of course (see Hyperkin). About the only neo-retro device I can safely recommend is the Atari Flashback 2 (NOT 1, 3, or 4).
Does it? I read the opposite, with the PS3 version of the Neo-Geo stick working on the Neo-Geo X.
In any case, isn't the NGX stick missing some essential buttons for PS3 usage, such as the PS button?
Well, I mean in terms of it being a good replica Neo-Geo stick. It might not hold up to some of the high-quality joysticks we've seen in recent years (like the Mad Catz TE stick), and might not be usable with a wide array of games. However, as something geared towards playing Neo-Geo games, it might be perfectly acceptable.
Does it? I read the opposite, with the PS3 version of the Neo-Geo stick working on the Neo-Geo X.
In any case, isn't the NGX stick missing some essential buttons for PS3 usage, such as the PS button?
Well, I mean in terms of it being a good replica Neo-Geo stick. It might not hold up to some of the high-quality joysticks we've seen in recent years (like the Mad Catz TE stick), and might not be usable with a wide array of games. However, as something geared towards playing Neo-Geo games, it might be perfectly acceptable.