I guess the dream would be for these guys to license the hardware and make a clone console with Bluetooth controllers, kind of like how Tektoy did with other sega stuff (except, you know, good!). I doubt they can make the GD drive, but what would I know. I can keep on dreaming!
Friday, December 22, 2017
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From the lovely chaps and chapettes over at Nintendo Life comes this rather interesting bit of news. It seems that Retro-bit, creators of wondrous clone systems and other gaming paraphernalia have signed some form of deal with Sega to manufacture undisclosed 'hardware' for the Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast. Judging from the blurb on the Retro-bit website, these will likely turn out to be wireless controllers. This is from the Retro-bit website:
Acknowledging the continual growth of the retro-gaming market, Retro-bit, a premier publisher and manufacturer of classic gaming products, today announced a licensing agreement with SEGA of America to produce accessories for SEGA’s gaming platforms, including but not limited to the SEGA Genesis, SEGA Saturn and SEGA Dreamcast.
The first products and concepts under the agreement include several accessories that feature the same great quality as their original Sega counterparts like the original console port, but also with modern upgrades such as a USB® port for PC compatibility and Bluetooth® wireless technology. These new products are slated to debut in the Innex booth #21023 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2018.
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Super Retro-Cade - the kind of thing Retro-bit manufactures
The ambiguity continues at a pace of knots with the following statement from some bloke with an important sounding title:
"With retro gaming on an upswing, we are pleased to offer officially SEGA licensed accessories in their original format as well as apply the innovative classic gaming enhancements that have become the hallmark of Retro-Bit. We’re excited to unveil the first of these new products and concepts at CES, and do so alongside an exciting 2018 product catalog." - Titi Ngoy, President and CEO at Innex Inc. the exclusive distributor of Retro-Bit
The Dreamcast does actually have a range of wireless controllers, light guns and what not, courtesy of Chris Diagolou's DreamConn technology. However, if Retro-bit can reduce costs and make an alternative that is a bit more friendly on the old wallet, then it's a win win situation for everyone. Apart from Chris. Erm. Hopefully we'll know more after CES 2018.
"New Wireless Dreamcast Accessories On The Way?"
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I guess the dream would be for these guys to license the hardware and make a clone console with Bluetooth controllers, kind of like how Tektoy did with other sega stuff (except, you know, good!). I doubt they can make the GD drive, but what would I know. I can keep on dreaming!
Friday, December 22, 2017