One could argue that the miniaturization of classic game consoles into a portable device is kind of silly in this day and age. With the continual re-releases of older titles and [cough] emulation, lugging around Super Nintendo cartridges seems like a bit of a hassle.
Seeing the "portablization" of a Super Nintendo by BenHeck.com forum member Life of Brian has completely changed my mind. He says this is his third mini-SNES overall; this one was built on commission. I wonder how much he charges.
This thing is beautiful. After being wowed by his completion post, I checked out his construction forum thread. It blew my mind! I had no idea how much work went into making one of these.
On this new portable, the SNES cartridge sits flush with the top and back, unlike its predecessor. The new one is a sleek white little number, with original SNES controller buttons and internal batteries. There's also a headphone port and A/V jacks. You can't emulate this stuff!
Be sure to check out this image of an upcoming newer model, which is even smaller in size.
I would gladly pay for one of these. What about you?
[Via TechDigest]
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1:58 PM on 08.04.2008
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Still hawt tho.
And if those little white buttons are supposed to be R and L, then you'd have to have Dhalsim fingers to use them.
Looks really crisp, too! Do want!
I love this damn thing tho, I want.
Hey, screw you, the Nomad WAS TOO cool! Ok, so it ate batteries like Marlon Brando ate souffle but it could use the GameGear AC adapter...
Yes, i know, making it LESS portable...SHUT UP!
-Insane Ian
I kind of dig that power button, its not too bad.
I would probably still buy one if you had to pull-start it like a lawnmower