Two player version joins Blaze’s portable device in retro line-up
After the announcement of its portable MegaDrive system caused a bit of a stir at the beginning of the month, Blaze is at it again with the launch of another retro MegaDrive machine.
Unlike the machine announced at the beginning of the month, which resembled an Atari Lynx and was designed for gaming on the go, this machine plugs into the TV and offers two player action.
The hardware itself is built directly into the slightly bulbous, but at least authentically branded, joypads.
The game selection is a little lacking in comparison to that of the handheld device, but still includes the likes of Sonic and Knuckles, Golden Axe II, Alien Storm, Sonic Spinball, Kid Chameleon and Altered Beast.
It’s available now and retails for £19.99.
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And yes, we know (and so do you, judging by the comments on the previous story) that Sega already did this with the Sega Nomad, but with this system already at $50 at the time of going to press with a long time left to run, Blaze at least does offer a cheaper alternative.
Comments
The point is...
If you buy the Blaze system, that's it, the included games are all you get. No cartridge slot means you cannot play any other games.
The nomad seems to end up going for around £60+ but I'd personally rather pay £60 for a system that lets you choose the games over a £20 system that doesn't. Especially considering the choice of games, it's always the same old "bundled" pap, that got released in compilation carts.
Plus, I would rather buy Sega hardware than Blaze... but obviously, that's my personal choice. The people who love this are the same people who love the Kempston joystick with C64 games in them.
Re: The point is...
I've seen it all now.
Retro fan boys.
Definitively - My Steve Austin Bionic Man with Bionic Eye, Arm and detachable Electronics was far better than Action Man with a furry head.
Beat that!
Nomad!?!
The Nomad? yeah, great if you can put up with the batteries running flat every 30mins!!!
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