Tencent's Nintendo has introduced the NES Classic Edition retro game console this year. It includes up to 30 classic games and supports modern features such as HDMI output, even if the price of 60 US dollars (about 400 yuan) is not cheap, However, it is still sought after by players.
Obviously, retro game consoles are not new stuff, and in the case of simulators, PCs can be used for almost any period of time and platform games. However, Nintendo officially introduced NES Classic Edition, which means that manufacturers have a new understanding of retro games, and proved its market value. In fact, not only does Nintendo have many IPs that are remembered by players, but other manufacturers have the same opportunities. Below are five representatives.
1. Sony PlayStation
There is no doubt that Sony is the representative of the new era of game consoles. The PlayStation, the first generation model, sold more than 100 million units worldwide and laid the foundation for Sony's new game hegemony, affecting the PS4 that continues to this day. From an era's perspective, PlayStation pioneered the use of CD-ROM media, highlighting 3D performance and opening new game types. Today, only some classic PlayStation games can be played on the PS3, and the PS4 does not provide compatibility. If Sony launches a retro game console with hundreds of classic PS games at a reasonable price, it will obviously sell well.
2.Magnavox Odyssey 2
The Magnavox Odyssey 2 is relatively small and many friends have not seen it. In fact, it is the original representative of video game consoles. It has classic leaping games such as "KC Munchkin" and "Pick Axe Pete". If it is an independent retro version, I believe there will be some retro game enthusiasts to pay for it.
3. Sega Mega Drive
Sega has always been the "troubled character" of the game console market, and eventually withdrew from the hardware market after repeated defeats. In fact, the classic IP of the Sega platform is also very large. The non-Mega Drive with the best sales in the European and American markets is the one to bring IP such as "Sonic Hedgehog" and "VR Warrior". I believe that if Sega now launches an MD retro game, it will also have a good sales.
4. Atari 2600
Atari is undoubtedly the originator of the development of game consoles, and even enters the market earlier than Nintendo. The classic Atari 2600, with well-known IPs such as Pac-Man, Space Invaders, etc., is a very worthwhile choice if it is to be reset and retro game models are introduced.
5. Nintendo Wii
In the modern Nintendo console products, the Wii is undoubtedly the most successful one, it brings innovative somatosensory game concepts, and will play a simple game, game experience for all ages to the extreme. Unfortunately, the follow-on Wii U did not inherit this feature, so the Wii was nostalgic for the fans, and the call for resets continued.
Source: T3