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Yes, you read that right. In a world of cloud streaming and teraflops, a gamer from New York is striving to release their own 8-bit home console with its own gaming infrastructure. Meet the GameTank, its simple controller, and its chunky cartridges that are looking to bring 8-bit gaming back

  • weirdo_from_space@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    8·
    4 days ago

    I think an evergreen 8 bit system can be great for gaming an a tight budget. But whater this system will appeal to enough people to justify indefinite support or if the team is even capable of delivering this product remains to be seen.

    • chiliedogg@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      4 days ago

      Getting it to display on a screen is gonna cost enough to kill any value proposition.

      How many people in 2025 are still going to be using a display with vintage inputs?

      • Malfeasant@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        3 days ago

        Is it really that hard to find a composite input? All my TVs have them, though the newest one is at least 5 years old so what do I know…