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Retro Arcade Game Console $59 (Save $240) + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Jaycar

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Retro Arcade Game Console $59 (Save $240) + Shipping ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Jaycar
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looseleaf on 01/01/2025 - 11:08 jaycar.co.nz (1037 clicks)
Last edited 01/01/2025 - 18:37 by 1 other user

I don't know about the original RRP but worth it at this price for the hardware alone.

For copyright reasons it only comes with a handful of games but you can add your own ROMs or download a copy of the SD card from the internet to restore the number of games to 1,600+

This and other interesting things are happening if you look at the comments over at Oz Bargain: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/885912

Let the games begin with this exciting retro arcade console. This console with a classic design features a joystick with six buttons for both players, and is supplied with solo and multi-player games for many hours of gameplay. But the fun doesn't stop there! The retro arcade game console goes beyond expectations by giving you the freedom to add your own MAME ROMs to the inbuilt 32GB microSD card. Customize your gaming experience by including your personal favourites or explore new titles to create the ultimate retro gaming haven. Includes a 3m HDMI cable to connect to a TV, computer monitor or projector and has a USB port to connect an external arcade controller. The case measures 762mm wide, has a protective acrylic top panel, and anti-slip rubber feet for stability. Recommended for ages 15+. Includes inbuilt 32GB microSD card, 3m HDMI cable, USB to DC power cable and USB mains power adaptor.

Box Contents:

1 x Retro Arcade Game Console
1 x 32GB Inbuilt microSD Card
1 x 3m HDMI Cable
1 x 1.2m USB to DC Power Cable
1 x USB Mains Power Adaptor

Features:

. 2 Players
. Add & Play your own MAME ROMs
. Inbuilt 32GB microSD Card
. External USB Controller Port

Specifications:

Supported Resolution: Up to 4K (3840 x 2160)
Resolution: 1080p (1920 x 1080)
HDMI: V1.4
microSD Card Capacity: Up to 128GB (32GB Included)
Power: 5VDC, 1A
Dimensions: 762(L) x 246(W) x 122(H)mm

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Comments

  • jamesdeal on 01/01/2025 - 11:30

    for that price its worth getting but sound like its just one of those cheap game hdmi game stick boards just put inside arcade controller

    that can be bought on aliexpress new user deals for like $20nzd

  • n908671 on 01/01/2025 - 11:41
    +5

    Yeah been playing around with one. Out of the box it's not worth $59 - it's unusable. The 150 games are crap

    With a bit of work it's ok and worth the $59. You can transfer your own games (if you find the right roms) to the microSD card or you can download one of the original 1619 game files (before they chopped it to 150 games) however it's still missing key games like SF2.

    There also is a button issue with 6 button fighting games (e.g. Street Fighter 2) but this has been fixed with a manual hex edit and key remapping.

    In the past week a lot of work has been done (not by me!) on taking the system apart, rebuilding the games database to include the new games, and expanding it with extra emulators and the like. This all in one week so I expect further developments as time goes on.

    To be fair, having more fun playing around with it than actually playing games.

  • amcheapdude on 01/01/2025 - 13:23

    great hardware for the price. if you're a DIYer, you can fit a raspberry pi into there for improving the all in one type of retro gaming experience or you can get something like a pico board (or two) and just turn it into a dual arcade stick for use on your PC/consoles.

    • moxpearl on 01/01/2025 - 13:31

      Yep.

      You are paying for the hardware (Dual Joysticks) for this.. the rest is worth $2.

  • Zero on 01/01/2025 - 13:29
    +4

    Appears to be out of stock. I can't get to the payment screen.

  • Link on 01/01/2025 - 17:31
    +1

    Out of stock looks to be, can't order online and none around me for pickup, that's a shame I was excited to get one to play with my daughter… show her the (sorta) arcade experience. :'(

  • LuvvaGreatDeals on 01/01/2025 - 21:21
    +2

    If looking for a bartop …. Powkiddy A12 a good option if wanting to go through Aliexpress … price around $100 - 120 NZD though but good IMHO …
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007546056071.html

    A6 a 3.4" alternative
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006691973693.html

  • n908671 on 02/01/2025 - 11:18

    Ok after a bit of work I've:

    Fixed the 6 button controller issue on Mame
    Removed all the NES and GBA games (can restore them easily enough but figured no one cares about these games too much)
    Added a ton of mame, CPS1,2,3, neo geo, Megadrive, SNES roms
    Updated the games database so the new games are now "built in" instead of "downloaded"

    Currently have over 3,000 games on it.

    Some of the thumbnails work on the new games (none for MD or snes) but it's a manual process to match the title image with the game file. Have to do each one individually and the images I have are all in png and need to be converted to jpg.

    Haven't played around with installing any other emulators (N64 would be good) and hope someone finds an easy fix for the game name display (currently only displays the 8.3 filename rather than full game name). The workaround is cumbersome.

    • dolsen on 02/01/2025 - 14:19

      Hi, do you have details on the 6 button issue and how you did this, or can point to the resources you used?

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