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Super Genintari combines NES, SNES, Genesis and Atari systems into one photo

I... I don't know what to say. There's this big-assed box that accepts cartridges from the NES, SNES, Genesis, and Atari 2600. It's kind of ugly, it's larger than an Xbox, and it sports a backlit Pac-Man as an on/off switch. My mind is blown.

Richard DaLuz took the motherboards of all four systems and crammed them into this see-through box. He tells Gizmodo that he used the innards of the toploading NES and SNES, a model 3 Sega Genesis, and an Atari Flashback 2. Rest in Peace, Genesis 3 and SNES 2. *sobs* Each of the four game cartridges can run simultaneously, and can be selected via push-button switches. DaLuz says that he has been working on this project since 2002.

I like that the output signals are all combined into one set of A/V cables. I love that there's only one power cable, and it's not a wall wart. I don't love the retro casing. Get a better look at the Super Genintari in the video after the jump.

What do you think about this thing? Is it retro-cool or just awkward? Where's my Master System slot?


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46 comments | showing # 1 to 46

king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 04/14/2008 13:18
Kind of a cool idea, but I dont need it
necrozen's Avatar
necrozen at 04/14/2008 13:18
Yeah, I think I want one.

It would same me some space!
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 04/14/2008 13:19
That thing looks like an abomination to God.
BlindsideDork's Avatar
BlindsideDork at 04/14/2008 13:21
Paint the cover?
Elandarex's Avatar
Elandarex at 04/14/2008 13:24
Abominations can be fun though...
ScottyG's Avatar
ScottyG at 04/14/2008 13:27
Erm, quite the character that fellow is... :S

Definitely a cool project though. Big it may be, but it is smaller than having all four systems, and a heck of a lot simpler. :)
heyricochet's Avatar
heyricochet at 04/14/2008 13:30
I would say use a Genesis->Master System converter, but he used a genny 3 the only one that won't accept it.
PaperBowser0's Avatar
PaperBowser0 at 04/14/2008 13:31
AAAHHHHH!!!! Oh never mind, that's just a video game system.......but really? Maybe a little paint could help. ;)
KamikazeTutor's Avatar
KamikazeTutor at 04/14/2008 13:32
I have one! But it looks better and it's called a PC.

lulululul
SDogg554's Avatar
SDogg554 at 04/14/2008 13:33
it's much cooler to have the originals. props to this guy for taking so much time out of his life to pursue this, though something tells me he didn't have much of a life to begin with.
welkstar's Avatar
welkstar at 04/14/2008 13:34
Needs more woodgrain.
burglarize's Avatar
burglarize at 04/14/2008 13:34
That guy...

Seriously, stop acting like a bag of douche.

Other than it's creator, I really like that brown abomination.
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 04/14/2008 13:35
Wow that is pretty neat. Wish I had one, lol.
pendelton21's Avatar
pendelton21 at 04/14/2008 13:40
Christ, slap a pasta maker on that, and we've got a QVC product on our hands!
Knives's Avatar
Knives at 04/14/2008 13:41
Looks funny, but hey, if it's functional then I wouldn't mind having one.
Dukeman330's Avatar
Dukeman330 at 04/14/2008 13:46
Also, the name sounds like "Genitals"! What's not to like?
J4RMZ's Avatar
J4RMZ at 04/14/2008 13:47
Cool, 4 cease and desist letters for the price of 1!
Elitechief27's Avatar
Elitechief27 at 04/14/2008 13:48
DO WANT
Aertyr's Avatar
Aertyr at 04/14/2008 13:52
How much How much How much How much How much How much How much How much How much How much How much How much How much How much
If it's not for sale I will steal it.
Rucksack's Avatar
Rucksack at 04/14/2008 13:54
This is 100% pure win.

Dude, I'd buy that just to support this guy's evil genius!
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 04/14/2008 13:54
Good idea but bad execution.
Neonie's Avatar
Neonie at 04/14/2008 13:55
The comment on that picture was quite appropriate xD.
razerangel's Avatar
razerangel at 04/14/2008 13:57
I would want that if it wasn't for the disgusting cover.
MissHinasaki's Avatar
MissHinasaki at 04/14/2008 13:58
Wow. Hmm... Um... Yeah. I dunno about that thing.
nebben's Avatar
nebben at 04/14/2008 14:01
I know that this will fall under the "if you can do it better, then DO it" category, but I don't see why the heck it took him 6 years to make this. It's a case mod attached to a source switcher. Hell, I might do one now just because I don't like how this one looks, and I'm pretty sure that even with my 'busy' schedule, it'd be completed within a 6 month time frame. Could probably be done in ONE month with a consistent work schedule on it.

Relocating load slots, tying together power supplies, and strapping on a source selector = easy to moderate mod.

The only hurdle to it would be parting with the in-tact systems. I don't feel like parting out my Nintendo shrine to make a Super Ninwiicube 64.
brosef's Avatar
brosef at 04/14/2008 14:05
The guy's a bit of a pretentious douche, but his system - DO WANT!!! Needs moar black.

Also, do you still have to blow in the NES slot?
nebben's Avatar
nebben at 04/14/2008 14:08
Addendum to my previous post:

I just watched the attached vid and I see WHY this thing sucks. It was made by a dumbass.
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 04/14/2008 14:19
Yes, but can it do my taxes?
masterledz's Avatar
masterledz at 04/14/2008 14:27
Can I has Super Genitalia?

See what I did there?
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 04/14/2008 14:29
Frankenstein's Console, by Mary Shelley
portastad's Avatar
portastad at 04/14/2008 14:46
THAT is freaking PIMP! Not because of looks but because of functionality. I, sir, bow to you. DO WANT!
vrplumber's Avatar
vrplumber at 04/14/2008 14:54
Add some wheels and a handlebar: instant chopper
Is Mise Legend's Avatar
Is Mise Legend at 04/14/2008 15:21
That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.

And I must have it.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 04/14/2008 15:25
Very nice, but I wouldn't have gone with tinted plastic for the case. The Pac-Man power/reset buttons were a sweet touch.
Dead Movie Star's Avatar
Dead Movie Star at 04/14/2008 15:46
I love that. I think it looks fine and, overall, is a pretty cool guy.
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 04/14/2008 16:33
More like Richard DaLulz, amirite?
Artix Lumin's Avatar
Artix Lumin at 04/14/2008 16:53
I want one! This would be awesome if this was mass produced!
liquidninja's Avatar
liquidninja at 04/14/2008 17:20
That's kinda of useful but it just doesn't beat the GP2X (Successor to the GP32).
Mekanikles's Avatar
Mekanikles at 04/14/2008 18:00
So... He basically just duct-taped a bunch of old consoles together right?
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 04/14/2008 18:58
A single av cable and power cord? Sounds worth it for that alone.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar
TrailerParkJesus at 04/14/2008 20:05
Why that's... that's witchcraft!
Bacchus's Avatar
Bacchus at 04/14/2008 21:16
wants it
Segasonicdude's Avatar
Segasonicdude at 04/14/2008 22:05
........Where Does one Plug in Sega Cd or 32x?

But of Course Its a Genesis 3 so Thats a No

Models 1 and 2 could uses those
Veck's Avatar
Veck at 04/15/2008 04:05
"I have one! But it looks better and it's called a PC."

For serious.

Also, he seems like a bit of a douche. His voice suggests a local radio DJ... and extreme douchitude.
GOLD5's Avatar
GOLD5 at 04/15/2008 08:02
Needs more cowbell..
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 04/20/2008 03:44
Does it work with the pony modchip?
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