The Best "Failed" Console / Computer?

[CU_AMiGA]

Hey Yo!

Yeah, i missed you too. I hope you wont mind me taking a little.... SURVEY!!! In public, if you will. I was wondering what people thought the best "failed" computer or console was?

My personal favourite would the Neo Geo AES. Such a fantastic arcade perfect experience in your home. The Neo Geo AES was never going to be commercially popular due to the high priceof not only the system itelf (costing $600), but the games as well (costing $200 each). but thanks a great library of great games, the Neo Geo developed a cult following and outlasted it's 16-Bit rivals (SNES and Genesis) to continue up until the last year.

What is your favourite "failed" computer or console

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[CU_AMiGA]

The Amiga was commercially sucessful (especially in the UK). So that would not be an option. Nice try fellas :-)

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-EDIT-

By failed consoles i mean:

Panasonic 3DO
Philips CDi
Sharp X68000
Sinclair Quantum Leap
Atari 5200
Atari Lynx
Sega Nomad
GP32
Sam Coupé

....etc - The list goes on!!!

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[CU_AMiGA]

yeah, but they all failed because they were crap... the winners won, because they were good. :-P

OH! Very controversial remark there Mr. Bloodhound. That is not always the case. The GP32 is a very good console, but commercially will never be a success due to financial difficulties with the Gamepark (the company). "Underground" wise, the GP32 is a complete success.

[CU_AMiGA]

Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
btw the lynx was quite succesfull wasn't it :-?

It had a few games, but was not a success due to low battery life. It is a damn fine machine though, i have one!

[CU_AMiGA]

Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
I got one too, plus a few other computers/consoles :-D
but still, despite the known low battery life, I still recall it as being a bit successfull, not quite as the gameboy, but certainly not a failure either...

I think it was. It lasted longer than i thought it did (1989-994). But it was a failure really because only a handful of games came out. Although, games are still being made for it today (Apline Games).

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[CU_AMiGA]

Hey Yo!

I maybe getting a 3DO, it looks a good solid system.

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[CU_AMiGA]

Hey yo!

The Dreamcast version of Quake 3 kicked butt most definately! :-) The VMU is okay, although the top of it becomes loose after a while.

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[CU_AMiGA]

odin wrote:
The Dreamcast controllers are way too small and cramped...not everyone has hands the size of a small child.

Hey yo!

I dunno Mr odin, i have big hands (hell that is why i am goal keeper!), and my hands were okay with the pad.

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[CU_AMiGA]

mdma wrote:
Anyone got a GP32 BLU?

I'm thinking of getting one, because of all the different emulators you can get for it, even the Playstation! :-o

I haven't seen any evidence of a UAE port to it yet though.

Hey Yo!

I have a GP32 FLU. Bloody good machines they are. Mega Drive emaultion and SNES are gob smacking :shock:

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[CU_AMiGA]

mdma wrote:

CU_AMiGA wrote:

mdma wrote:
Anyone got a GP32 BLU?

I'm thinking of getting one, because of all the different emulators you can get for it, even the Playstation! :-o

I haven't seen any evidence of a UAE port to it yet though.

Hey Yo!

I have a GP32 FLU. Bloody good machines they are. Mega Drive emaultion and SNES are gob smacking :shock:

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Whats the difference between the FLU and the BLU versions?

Hey Yo!

The FLU stands for "Front Lit Unit" (which has a front light on the screen similar to GBA SP) and BLU stands for "Back                                  Lit Unit" (which is similar to the back lit handhelds like Game Gear Atari Lynx). I hope this helps

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[CU_AMiGA]

@Speel

Did you have any trouble with the connector for the power supply on the Atari Lynx. My old one came loose and broke. And my newer one is coming a little loose, but am having it repaired and made more stable.

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[CU_AMiGA]

Speelgoedmannetje wrote:
never had any troubles with that :-?
(btw, I got a lynx 2)

Hey Yo!

Yeah i had the MK 2 version as well.

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[CU_AMiGA]

that_punk_guy wrote:
Hey Yo!

I... Sorry, I just wanted to be cool. :-D

Hey Yo!

Would now be a good time to get back to you about the PM i sent you referring to Sumner7's tribute song?

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[CU_AMiGA]

I think we have seen the best of Sumner7 on these forums :-)

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