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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #720 on: February 26, 2016, 05:55:02 AM »
I'm just not sure why the rush after the retro vgs failed.  Take some time to work on the product and come back in say a year not in mere months.

I suspect that it's because Mike Kennedy is so sure that this is a brilliant idea, that he's deathly-afraid that someone else will see the true genius of it and get a competing system out in the marketplace first if he doesn't keep on pushing forwards at break-neck speed.

Even if we choose to totally ignore everyone else's opinions (including mine) on the basic stupidity of the idea, then we're still left with the massive incompetence of how Mike & Co have actually executed on it.

This morning's total silence should be yet-another indicator to the FaceBook fans that "these aren't the droids that you're looking for".


He knows that kvetris is an expert on this kind of stuff and already has well functioning alternative that is cheap to manufacture. He's likely afraid someone with his level of genius creativity and marketing skills will back a mass market version of it. Plus there's lots of other old console brand which are cheap to license.

What if a backer puts kvetris' hardware inside of NES look alike (like that Generation NEX) and licenses the Atari name for it? Who would want to buy a "Coleco Chameleon" for $600 5 years from now when they can buy an "Atari Alligator" for $150 in a year from now and it'll not only play roms from any console, but also new exclusive stable software, all while reminding retro enthusiasts of the golden years of Nintendo, instead of the Jaguar (for those who even know what one is).


Is there really a kickstarter planned for today or just a fundraiser? Last time they couldn't do a kickstarter because they didn't actually have a prototype.
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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #721 on: February 26, 2016, 07:06:01 AM »
This made me laugh...

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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #722 on: February 26, 2016, 07:07:31 AM »
they said their kickstarter was going to go live this morning but there has been nothing but crickets from them since Feb 22nd.  They probably could not come up a believable prototype in the couple of weeks since the toy fair because what they showed at the toy fair was a joke.

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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #723 on: February 26, 2016, 08:30:24 AM »
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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #724 on: February 26, 2016, 08:54:54 AM »
Still no kickstarter on the FB page... I am impressed at the level of Fuuuuuuu they are reaching.
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« Reply #725 on: February 26, 2016, 10:19:36 AM »
Danm, crash and burn? They really didn't have a prototype, and thought they could fool everyone including kickstarter into allowing them to kickstart a snes mini inside of a jaguar shell?

Nice, that is a thug life move.

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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #726 on: February 26, 2016, 10:54:02 AM »
Qoute from FB Post for those who are not checking.

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We’re delaying the Kickstarter for the Coleco Chameleon to make it even better!
Last week during Toy Fair in New York, we had the opportunity to demonstrate the Coleco Chameleon to the industry, gamers and retailers for the first time. Their response was beyond anything we’d imagined. Major retailers provided feedback on the product and expressed real interest in carrying the product for the 2016 holiday season. And, very importantly, major game companies expressed interest in providing games for our system, which meant we’d need more time to solidify those partnerships and maximize the content.
Our team’s overriding goal has always been to deliver the best possible system and experience for gamers. If there’s ever anything we can do to enhance the product, we believe the extra time is worth it. Therefore, we have decided to delay the pre-sell, i.e. Kickstarter, campaign in order to finalize our prototype and work with developers on having the best possible content. This delay will not affect our overall launch date for the Coleco Chameleon.
There has also been a whirlwind of interest, speculation and curiosity regarding the insides of the Chameleon. We are delighted by this and happy to confirm that we will be releasing photographs of the system now on our Facebook page, and we’ll focus on turning our prototype into a production-ready product.
We’ll keep you posted on any major news on our Facebook page and will let you know when we launch a pre-sell program leading up to the Christmas season. Stay tuned, and thanks for your continued support.

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What? Why the f*ck can't they get their shit together before talking about a kick starter? Jesus.
Switchzx's amazing quote -
"I was starting with the hardest to get games first. I realized I was never going to get Magical Chase so gave up on it all, sold up and got out."


Blueraven's quote - "it begins."

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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #727 on: February 26, 2016, 10:59:24 AM »
They were so busted with the Toy Fair sham that they're crapping themselves now they actually have to come up with something real.
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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #728 on: February 26, 2016, 11:16:46 AM »
That facebook post literally sounds delusional.
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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #729 on: February 26, 2016, 11:16:55 AM »
yeah, they threw that new "prototype" together in the past 2 weeks and decided to delay the kickstarter to buy time.  if we wouldn't have noticed the fake prototype at the toy fair, they would have went to kickstarter today.

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« Reply #730 on: February 26, 2016, 12:17:50 PM »
Looking at the pictures on FB, it looks like the real deal. It's certainly not a SNES mini inside the shell. However, it's obviously completely different than the "prototype" they had a few days ago at the toy show. Does anyone recognize the PCB inside the new shell?
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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #731 on: February 26, 2016, 12:54:53 PM »
So, how big of a hole are they going to dig? By now haven't we reached a "beyond this line there is no hope for redemption" yet?

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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #732 on: February 26, 2016, 01:22:42 PM »
Looking at the pictures on FB, it looks like the real deal. It's certainly not a SNES mini inside the shell. However, it's obviously completely different than the "prototype" they had a few days ago at the toy show. Does anyone recognize the PCB inside the new shell?

I think they just threw some board in there.  Its going to be hard to figure out what it really is though.  They had 2 weeks to throw something together that was going to be harder to identify as a fake.  They also have not shown it running.  Just some pics with a TV next to it which is probably some picture they mocked up showing from a PC.

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« Reply #733 on: February 26, 2016, 01:55:11 PM »
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And, very importantly, major game companies expressed interest in providing games for our system, which meant we’d need more time to solidify those partnerships and maximize the content. - Mike Kennedy CEO Retro Lulz Systems


You have got to be shitting me.  If they have legit working hardware what does this have to do with delaying a kickstarter at all.  If I ever met this guy in person I would have to ask him how in the hell he fit all the shit in that he is full of.

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Re: Retro VGS Game Console
« Reply #734 on: February 26, 2016, 02:00:53 PM »
Just some pics with a TV next to it which is probably some picture they mocked up showing from a PC.

Looks like a shitty MAME front end if ya ask me. and I would know. I have seen some shit in my days... haha
Switchzx's amazing quote -
"I was starting with the hardest to get games first. I realized I was never going to get Magical Chase so gave up on it all, sold up and got out."


Blueraven's quote - "it begins."

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