I've heard mixed reviews about this but I'm pleased with it. This is the first time I've been able to play Colecovision games with a clear video signal! I'm playing it on an old-fashioned TV; not sure if it would look as nice on an HDTV.
The game selection is missing a few key titles (Donkey Kong comes to mind) but there are still plenty of quality games like Zaxxon, Frenzy, and Bump N Jump. I noticed there were even a few new titles.
The controllers feel good. Very lightweight and the buttons are easy to press. The thumbsticks could stick out a little further, but they probably won't cramp your hands.
For $40, I'd probably recommend this.
Colecovision Flashback
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Cool thanks for the heads up.
You can play them online here...https://archive.org/details/coleco_colecovision_library
You can play them online here...https://archive.org/details/coleco_colecovision_library
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Just thought I would throw it out there that Dollar General has this for $28 on Black Friday if one is willing to brave the crowds. I normally don't call out individual stores but they are also the only store that has the additional Antarctic Adventure game.
I got mine for $40 already since there is no Dollar General where I will be that day and I think this unit is clearly worth that price.
I got mine for $40 already since there is no Dollar General where I will be that day and I think this unit is clearly worth that price.
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I braved the crowds (The only other person I saw when my Dollar General opened at 7AM was the cashier, lol) and bought a Colecovision Flashback and an Intellivision Flashback.
I'm glad that this sale had been talked about for about a month since it saved me $25 or so.
I'm glad that this sale had been talked about for about a month since it saved me $25 or so.
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Would it be permissible for me to review Colecovision games (that I don't have) using this system?
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[QUOTE=videogamecritic]Would it be permissible for me to review Colecovision games (that I don't have) using this system?[/QUOTE]
That is fair dues. The Coleco was so badly produced finding a working one is a miracle. Go ahead I would love to hear your views on new CV stuff.
That is fair dues. The Coleco was so badly produced finding a working one is a miracle. Go ahead I would love to hear your views on new CV stuff.