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

It would same me some space!
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:19
MrSadistic
That thing looks like an abomination to God.
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:21
BlindsideDork
Paint the cover?
Elandarex's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:24
Elandarex
Abominations can be fun though...
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:27
ScottyG
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 - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:30
heyricochet
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 - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:31
PaperBowser0
AAAHHHHH!!!! Oh never mind, that's just a video game system.......but really? Maybe a little paint could help. ;)
KamikazeTutor's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:32
KamikazeTutor
I have one! But it looks better and it's called a PC.

lulululul
SDogg554's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:33
SDogg554
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 - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:34
welkstar
Needs more woodgrain.
burglarize's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:34
burglarize
That guy...

Seriously, stop acting like a bag of douche.

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

Dude, I'd buy that just to support this guy's evil genius!
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:54
Justice
Good idea but bad execution.
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:55
Neonie
The comment on that picture was quite appropriate xD.
razerangel's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:57
razerangel
I would want that if it wasn't for the disgusting cover.
MissHinasaki's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 13:58
MissHinasaki
Wow. Hmm... Um... Yeah. I dunno about that thing.
nebben's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 14:01
nebben
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 - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 14:05
brosef
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 - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 14:08
nebben
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 - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 14:19
The-Excel
Yes, but can it do my taxes?
masterledz's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 14:27
masterledz
Can I has Super Genitalia?

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

And I must have it.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 15:25
Mxyzptlk
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 - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 15:46
Dead Movie Star
I love that. I think it looks fine and, overall, is a pretty cool guy.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 16:33
Dexter345
More like Richard DaLulz, amirite?
Artix Lumin's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 16:53
Artix Lumin
I want one! This would be awesome if this was mass produced!
liquidninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 17:20
liquidninja
That's kinda of useful but it just doesn't beat the GP2X (Successor to the GP32).
Mekanikles's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 18:00
Mekanikles
So... He basically just duct-taped a bunch of old consoles together right?
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 18:58
Wedge
A single av cable and power cord? Sounds worth it for that alone.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 20:05
TrailerParkJesus
Why that's... that's witchcraft!
Bacchus's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 21:16
Bacchus
wants it
Segasonicdude's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/14/2008 22:05
Segasonicdude
........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 - Comment posted on 04/15/2008 04:05
Veck
"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 - Comment posted on 04/15/2008 08:02
GOLD5
Needs more cowbell..
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 04/20/2008 03:44
Necros
Does it work with the pony modchip?
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