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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2023
Back when the original one came out, electronic toys were always sold as "batteries not included". These days, they usualyl come with batteries... but consoles and so on don't have plugs! The unit comes with a USB C-to-A cable, but no plug to fit it into. Do note if purchasing it with the intention of opening it up and playing it same day. Fortunately I found a suitable old plug in a box which worked. I did, before that, try two USB-C plugs with another cable with no joy - so don't waste your time going down this route.
Beyond that, I can't complain. Is the unit smaller than the original? When I last owned one of those I was almost 40 years younger than I am now so my memory may have inflated the console somewhat! However, everything else is spot on. The joystick has that rubbery / dead feel, but works well and uses the same 9-pin connector so I assume classic sticks will work (I have two to dig out that I can check with).
There are very few instructions with the unit, so be prepared to fiddle a bit with the switches and so on when yoiur game first comes up, especially if you don't know about selecting the relevent "game type". Some brief docs on the game would be nice to help with this but I guess they can be found online.
Long story short, a good purchase, some wonderful memories rekindled, but it could do with that final polish in terms of a plug and manual.
Beyond that, I can't complain. Is the unit smaller than the original? When I last owned one of those I was almost 40 years younger than I am now so my memory may have inflated the console somewhat! However, everything else is spot on. The joystick has that rubbery / dead feel, but works well and uses the same 9-pin connector so I assume classic sticks will work (I have two to dig out that I can check with).
There are very few instructions with the unit, so be prepared to fiddle a bit with the switches and so on when yoiur game first comes up, especially if you don't know about selecting the relevent "game type". Some brief docs on the game would be nice to help with this but I guess they can be found online.
Long story short, a good purchase, some wonderful memories rekindled, but it could do with that final polish in terms of a plug and manual.
