Looks like you, our dear readers, have been busy clicking links, because Perry at Messiah Entertainment (makers of that nifty wireless NES controller we wrote up) dropped Opposable Thumbs a line to thank us for the surge in traffic to their site. They were also nice enough to give us a heads-up on their latest release—the Generation NEX console.
"We just announced a new console called the Generation NEX that is the rebirth of the original NES. We’re still in the testing phase, so if you have any questions about compatibility or special features, now's the time to ask."
For US$59.99, you get a console that takes both NES and FamiCom cartridges, provides rumble support, and lets you listen to the awesome Castlevania III intro in stereo or dual mono. The press release boasts that "a direct connection between the cartridge and the system" means no more having to blow dust out of game cartridges. Personally, I always thought that was part of the original NES console's charm, but to each their own. The bundle also comes with the requisite power and A/V cables as well as one wired controller, but 2.4GHz wireless support is built in to let you hook up to four of their wireless NES controllers. And by the way, did we mention the fact that it will let you plug in all your NES accessories? Time to dust off that Zapper light gun for some hot, hot Duck Hunt action!
Needless to say, Ben and I are pretty stoked about it.
"Holy s**t—me likey," he said. "If you're not going to get one to review, I will."
"Damn it; my mom sold all our NES games at a long-ago garage sale," I replied in mock anguish.
The Generation NEX console is slated for release this September.
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