The Generation NEX

by Peter Rojas { May 24th 2005 at 8:21AM }

Sales of NES clones are probably going to be hurting once Nintendo starts offering access to their entire 20 year back catalog of games with their new Revolution console, but Messiah Entertainment are trying to squeeze in under the wire with the Generation NEX, a 1.5-inch tall NES knock off that has built-in support for wireless controllers (which are sold separately), rumble support, and dual cartridge slots for all your (legally) acquired NES and Famicom games. Should be out by September.

[Thanks, anon. tipster]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Broo @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

Oh frell- i sold all of my old NES games on eBay already...

knot_u @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

two words: dumb an' stupid as papa smurf.

knot_u

www.mygadgetbag.com @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

I wonder if you have to blow on the games with this system too!??

Justin @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

I'd almost be tempted to get one. I have a bunch of old systems that I keep hooked up, but my NES is skrewed up. You have to stick the game in, pull it out just a hair, then push it down and hope it works. If it doesnt, repeat. It kinda sucks.

Zell @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

Hahahaha blowing on the games... aah the good ol' days.

Brian @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

Mine's worked the same Justin since about 1987.

E. Marrs @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

if anyone still has nes games, chances are they do not work. I still have my collection but it is a hassle to try and get a game working (even with the eraser trick). I would rather run roms of the games I have instead of buying another system.

fdisk @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

I'll get one. I know that the Revolution will be able to play Nintendo's old games, but I still like being able to plug the cart into its own system and rock to some old school Micro Machines racing. . .

vance @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

I think I'll buy one just to mod into a mini-itx based ROM box.

Dario @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

Just get an old NES from the thrift store and replace the connector:

http://www.jandar.net/nes72pin/

Except for the connector, old NESs tend to work forever.

KD @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

I've also noticed a good cleaning for the NES controller can improve game play. I had one controller that was not working. I took it apart and cleaned the black pads that touch the circuit board with a little alcohol and a Q-Tip. It works perfectly now.

Nate MC @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

My bet is a disc/set/hard drive, that would be filled with their old games. That... would make me want to buy one over any other console. I keep my SNES around just for street fighter and NBA Jam.

fdisk @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

OK, so a NES themed Revolution would be pretty sweet.

Gordon @ Dec 18th 2005 9:51PM

I just got my Generation NEX today. First off, the included controller is terrible. The buttons are slanted, the thing is tiny, and it's an awkward button layout to begin with. The sound on all the games (incl. SMB3) is off and not accurate (compared to being played on an original NES). Huge bummer. Also, games like River City Ransom do weird stuff when you play them, including garbleing up the menus, changing colors, and generally not working properly. Did they even test this thing? How hard could it be to make a 100% compatible NES clone in 2005? I would warn everyone to stay away from this. For $60 You could get an original NES with a new 72-pin connector in it, some REAL NES controllers, and some decent games. Avoid and get the real thing.