Retro Video Gamer

Very cool surprise announcement out of E3 this year! Konami, who I didn't even realize owned the rights to NEC, is giving us another mini console.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOXlnZqPUuE

Not a lot of info yet but very exciting news.

I saw something about this.  Very cool.

I am all over this.. looks awesome.

I never had a TG-16, so I'm quite interested. 

Can't wait for this! Love the TG16(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx267/Saturn025/wub.gif)

Thought I'd share this video that looks at the game line up for the console...

Cool, I hadn't seen the list yet. A few poor choices but overall pretty good. Nice that the Japanese games are included too but Snatcher, like he mentioned, and a couple others won't be playable because of the language.

Looks like it may be about $100 also.  Not the cheapest system from all these "mini" systems that are being released but looks like it may be worthwhile.

Great newz, hope more mini systems come out. Love the nintendo ones, plan on picking up the sega mini in september.

Looks like an interesting list of games.  I never owned a TG-16 so I may get this.

Its possibly the same size as the PCE was :D

I’ll be getting one of this. Looks super cool the more I see it.

Even with the overlaps, I want one of these BAD :D

I've played a clutch of PCE games released on the Wii VC and the better ones really are very good. This would have been an amazing console to own when it was contemporary.

I see some of the ones I played are on this so if the quality of those is representative then it's worth a pick up.

I really like the games, but the design of the console, don’t know, perhaps it’s only me, but in my opinion it’s, well, not ugly but far away from nice.

Here is another video looking at the system and its games.  It now has an official date of release...

I was not going to get this but I think I will be now.

I've already preordered it!  There are quite a few games I want to try out since I never owned the system.  I'm looking forward to playing Galaga '90 at home!

Looks like we have another victim of the coronavirus, Konami has delayed the launch. They didn't even give a new date. :(

That sucks but it is not in their control.  The virus is affecting lots of tech companies.

Here's one of the first reviews of the system.  Looks really good...

Here's another review video which also explains how to unlock some of the hidden games...

Mine arrived yesterday!  Haven't had a chance to try it out yet but I'm stoked!  :)

Cool, have fun!

Lucky sod. Let us know your thoughts Trek?

Let us know what it is like Trek. Interested in buying one when I have the chance.

I will once I give it a try.  :)

Awesome man, congrats! I'm still very interested in one as well and looking fwd to your thoughts :)

Well, I've really enjoyed this Mini system.  Now, I have no frame of reference since I never owned a TG-16 but this mini console is really cool!  The games are organized into the TG-16 system and the PC Engine system, so you have to choose which system games you're going to look at on the menu.  There are several settings you can change and I like that the games are played in their original ratio with the space around filled with different wallpaper.  The system has lots of shooters (which is fine by me) but there is a mix of different types of games.  I haven't tried all of them yet.

The unit itself is lightweight and has a cool design as it looks pretty much like the original TG-16.  One thing that is tricky is taking the back cover off so you can insert all the cables. There are no instructions on how to do it in the manual.  I found a short video on YouTube that explains it and it is quite easy once you know how to do it. 


My only complaint is that it does not come with a power supply and it does require a 5V/2amp unit.  I have lots of power supplies at home from cell phones but only one had the required amperage.  So, I've placed an order for the OEM power supply on Amazon as I need the one charger for the phones. 

Nifty system.  I have no issue recommending it.  :)

Just watched this video review.  I think this is a particularly good one because Shmup Junkie even compares the Mini with the real thing. Enjoy!

Sorry, another video with additional items for the Mini...

Here is a video looking at the 8-BitDo wireless controllers for the mini.  I ordered the PC Engine design as I like that one that most.