PC Classic “adorable DOS games console” almost ready for launch
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Crowdfunded TV-friendly mini console expected to be ready for summer, priced at approx $99.
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"Unit-E smacks-down the idea that technophiles wielding a Raspberry Pi with DOSBox and a 3D printer could build a similarly capable system for less..."
In what way do they do that? (Sorry, I didn't watch the video, maybe the answer's in there?). I don't see a price in the article or on their website, and a Raspberry Pi doing this would be very cheap indeed...
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I too would like clarification on the above, these will have to be priced very low to be able to say that truthfully and confidently. I mean they literally could use a PI with DOSbox and a 3d printer themselves, but they have to make a profit on their device, so they couldn't charge the same or less than doing it yourself unless they have sourced an even cheaper way of doing it on a mass scale.
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And the cost of licensing the games. People often forget to include the cost of software (for whatever reason, nefarious or neglect).
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I know the beige casing is a nod to 90's PC haute couture, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea to style contemporary hardware the same way. Biege plastic went out of fashion for a reason - it looks minging!
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I know the beige casing is a nod to 90's PC haute couture, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea to style contemporary hardware the same way. Biege plastic went out of fashion for a reason - it looks minging!
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Other things that will be added during crowdfunding include at least one colour alternative (not everyone likes nicotine-beige).
So off-white as well...
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What a joypad is included? no IBM cloned clicky keyboard :(
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The real question that come to mind is what are the spec I just guesting but is using FreeDOS as OS ?, and there min free game that are available software archive.org you can easy find old 486 or Pentium MMX or Pro
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Liking the tarnished sun yellowed case it has that machines from that era often have due to the injection moulding with bromine for the fire proofing!
Must admit I seen this a few days ago and actually thought it was a joke with seeing things like the VHS mini and a few others recently. If it is real it could be a decent little machine but you could have issues with control method if using it for games
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Hope Im gonna find one in my local poundshop :p
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Salazaar
"Unit-E smacks-down the idea that technophiles wielding a Raspberry Pi with DOSBox and a 3D printer could build a similarly capable system for less..."
In what way do they do that? (Sorry, I didn't watch the video, maybe the answer's in there?). I don't see a price in the article or on their website, and a Raspberry Pi doing this would be very cheap indeed...
"90 odd dollars" according to the video.
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OOSeven
"90 odd dollars" according to the video.
£180 then ;)
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Dashers
And the cost of licensing the games. People often forget to include the cost of software (for whatever reason, nefarious or neglect).
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OOSeven
"90 odd dollars" according to the video.
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dannyboy75
£180 then ;)
So, Raspberry Pi + case + accessories ~ £60 (from The Pi Hut) plus a few games from GOG, maybe ~£100.
I guess this thing might come in cheaper depending on exchange rates but I still think a Raspberry Pi would be more fun* and more flexible.
*More difficult/complex/prone to failure - delete as applicable.
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I like the fact that it's not just off-white, the front is pre-faded from sunlight. They never came this yellow, they just landed up like that.
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Raspberry pi and case? For a bit more you could just get a mini Atom based PC.
https://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini...ml?wid=1433363
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Where's the "Turbo" button?
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Where's the "Turbo" button?
Indeed, I used to enjoy hitting the turbo button when my friends were playing a game that required timing
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dannyboy75
I know the beige casing is a nod to 90's PC haute couture, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea to style contemporary hardware the same way. Biege plastic went out of fashion for a reason - it looks minging!
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Other things that will be added during crowdfunding include at least one colour alternative (not everyone likes nicotine-beige).
So off-white as well...
Yeah, I'd hope they realize that beige color is just ABS yellowing and that they didn't ship as that color.
