I was stuck in an airport last November and bought the December Edge gaming magazine.
Inside it had a very intriguing subscription offer. If you signed up you'd get get a free portable console featuring Mega Drive hits.
Link
The offer doesn't seem to be available still but I found they've got a full portable for under $40 with SD support on a separate store.
Figured I'd share if anyone was looking for a cool way to play classic Sega games on new hardware.
Here's the detail below from the link
Fully portable hand held console with 20 Classic Sega Megadrive games built in
With SD Card expansion slot!
- 20 built in Sega Megadrive games including: Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, Alien Storm, Altered Beast, Arrow Flash, Crack Down, Columns III, Decap Attack, Ecco the Dolphin, Ecco Jr, ESWAT - City Under Siege, Mean Bean Machine, Flicky, Gain Ground, Golden Axe, Jewel Master, Kid Chameleon, Shadow Dancer, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic Pinball and Shinobi
- Fully Portable Hand Held Gaming Console
- Bright, large 2.9 inch LCD display
- Ultimately expandable using the built in SD card reader.
- Rechargeable battery pack built in
- TV out port (cable included) - allows you to connect to any TV with an AV input
Click Here for detailed SD card game transfer instructions
BLAZE Reveal their new Retro handheld games console lineup The Arcade ULTIMATE Portable,
with 20 Classic Sega Megadrive games built in and SD card expansion slot.
This is what retro gamers have been crying out for. Retro experts BLAZE have today proudly announced they have stock of their latest LCD Handheld retro console the Arcade ULTIMATE Portable, offered by AtGames Holdings, which comes with 20 fully licensed Sega Megadrive games built in, a large 2.8 inch screen, rechargeable batteries and an SD card expansion slot. The Arcade ULTIMATE Portable console is without doubt the new flagship of the Sega retro range. Unbelievably, the console has a thinner form than the massively successful BLAZE Handheld, making it more portable than ever before. This Arcade Ultimate Portable console also has some remarkable and exciting new features and upgrades. The Arcade ULTIMATE Portable has a larger and upgraded 2.8 inch LCD display, which brings sharp and vibrant 21st century graphical qualities to Sega Megadrive classic games such as Sonic & Knuckles, Golden Axe, Altered beast, Alex kid, Shadow Dancer, Ecco the Dolphin and many more. The new Arcade ULTIMATE Portable console comes with an internal rechargeable battery pack, giving up to 6 hours gameplay from a single charge. This is a very convenient and cost effective addition, as those super-addictive Sega Megadrive games could have you spending a small fortune on regular batteries. The Arcade ULTIMATE Portable has 6 action buttons, expanding the gameplay control and ensuring that the new console is compatible with most games you are likely to encounter. The Arcade ULTIMATE Portable console also comes with a built in SD card expansion slot, capable of reading all standard size SD cards. More new developed games are playable in the future and will be distributed through download at www.mugaatgames.net. With 20 built in Sega Megadrive games,a large 2.8 inch screen, a rechargeable internal battery, 6 button action controls, thin form factor and an SD card expansion slot, the Arcade ULTIMATE Portable is set to take the retro market by storm. Offering almost infinite expandability, the Ultimate console gives outstanding value for money, at around the price of a single video game.
BLAZE now have stock of the Arcade ULTIMATE Portable console, offered by AtGames Holdings incorporating 20 Licensed SEGA Games
The Arcade Ultimate Portable console also features a TV out socket, allowing gamers to experience true Sega Megadrive nostalgia on their Hi- Definition LCD TVs! (Cable not included)