I would be interested in a full size version of this, preferably with a rechargeable battery.

Well....... at least you have some X-Mas or B-Day presents stored up just in case. I appreciate the episode. Didn't know about these.

"this is Steve from Restalgia...and lets get started" always calms my nerves.

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I'm glad I am finally doing some good in this world!

I think they're more a keychain novelty, somethhing to mess about with more than any legitmate retro mini console. But a scale replica would be nice.

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, but at 50 USD a pop, its a tough sell for a Keychain accessory to me 😅

@Diceman82

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly for 50$ I can probably pick up a 10$ potato phone from 3-5 years back and have a custom printed GG shell over bots of the screen to make it feel like a real game gear. At least sega is getting back into hardware, hopefully the Dreamcast mini is solid.

@darthplagueisthewise2157

3 жыл бұрын

They’re more like something I’d enjoy playing on a plane or something.

looks more like collector display pieces than things you would use daily. A billion ways to play these games. Why bother on these microscopic screens.

I can't complain about Sega releasing new hardware. The sole fact that this exists makes me happy.

@WhyteLis21

3 жыл бұрын

While existing is may good. But bringing some more innovation along with your products would be better. I really want Sega to come back full swinging. Oh well. 😊

@segaunited3855

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhyteLis21 First Project Utopia and THEN The Psuedonym.

@WhyteLis21

3 жыл бұрын

@@segaunited3855 😊👍

Thanks for the review, Restalgia! Excellent job!

Is the magnifiying glass improving the screen size? From what i’ve heard on other unboxings, it’s not really doing anything/ or just a small improvement. Curious about your thoughts.

For retro devices like this the audience tends to prefer regular batteries over rechargeable because it makes the system “last longer” without worrying about bad battery quality and expanding rechargeables. Plus with low end devices like this you can get fairly high battery life out of just a few AAA batteries so the trade off is beneficial in favor of old school standard batteries.

Consolizing would be fairly easy, given the already existing mods available (mcWill, Otaku,...) ok, Otaku’s is currently phased out unfortunately. Only because it is so tiny, it will be very difficult to fit it all in. But with TV out and a controller connector mod, i would be very happy. I also think it is too inconvenient and expensive, i want that new Aleste bundle that’s announced (brand new Aleste game, Aleste 3, on PS4 or Switch, an Aleste GG micro, and some goodies). But this one is even more rediculasly expensive (193 euro on Rakuten as it is shown now!!)

Are these the game gear or the master system version of games included ?

I was just bummed to find out I missed the 5 pack with display case.

The only reason that i had to buy one of this was to try to beat Sonic 2 on it, but Sonic 2 is not there soooo.....probably as a keychain one day.

Either you have really big hands or these things are super tiny. Kinda disappointed they didn’t just do a to scale reproduction of the game gear with a bunch of titles like the recent micro console craze but these are pretty fun looking.

@ToxcynArcade

3 жыл бұрын

They are extremely small even for a child.

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

Funny enough I gave it to my 7 year old and her exact words were "why's it so small???"

It theoretically can run Doom, yes, with a software renderer, if mods can happen.

The Game Gear gets a redesign 30 years later. Good job, Sega.

How can stream my steam games from my PC to my 2019 VIZIO Smart TV? Is there a way I can install my steam games to my At Games Gamer Pro and then plug it in my TV if streaming isn't possible?

I remember the Sega Game Gear i also remember how big it was. Pretty bulky in its original size. This Micro thing is very tiny. It almost reminds me of the Game Boy Micro which was slightly larger than the Game Gear Micro. And the fact that it comes with 4 games and there's 4 colored Game Gear Micros that come with 4 different games? Remember the Sega Genesis Mini? That was a good idea. A great mini console.

I have one question though; What were they thinking? It's even worse than other handhelds you've reviewed before.

Novelty shelf ornament - at this size

I managed to snag a used one boxed in near perfect condition for €20, tbh I find at that price it's well worth it, it is a novelty but I already love miniatures and I know in Japan they love their miniatures too so this is very nifty. Thankfully I'm shortsighted too or this would be a challenge but I find the screen resolution and brightness to look real sharp despite its tiny size.

I would really love to own one but i couldn't import one!

im disappointed that it is only 4 games on each, That and I can play all of these on my psp . If they made an English version that was bigger with the Shining Force games I would buy it.

Has no one made a kit to put this in an original game gear case and upgrade the screen size??

Что за кнопка внутри, к ней есть доступ из батарейного отсека, в виде отверстия, видимо reset... ) Интересно, кто нибудь пробовал использовать micro usb с otg кабелем, например воткнуть флешку или геймпад... )

If at least these devices could be modded with an MicroSD, then that would be neat.

This looks adorable but the tiny screen is a deal breaker. Personally I prefer batteries in my electronics, there’s no good reason to prefer a rechargeable battery you can NEVER replace unless you don’t plan on using it in a few years.

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

My biggest gripe is these types of devices burn through batteries. A brand new paid of AAA's lasted 1 and half hours

@jengelenm

3 жыл бұрын

For real? So still that same old battery issue like in 1993? This is goddamn 2020. What a rip off

what would then be a fair price to pay for this?

Na quinta eu comprei esse console,é bem pequeno, mas o que importa é a jogabilidade e diversão, gostei do vídeo!!!!!!tmj men

@Sega Sega called it a Game gear micro because you need a damn micro-scope to play it. I agree, would have bought a game gear mini if it was 40-50% sized but I say hell NO to any micro. I hope they make Sega Dreamcast mini with 10 games and wifi online DLC store and gameplay support. Sega was the first online game console, maybe a first game console mini online too.

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

If they made an online enables mini console, id fan girl out so hard.

@TampaTec

3 жыл бұрын

@@Restalgia 😆 let's start a rumor that creates a fire 🔥 under sega's ass to make one. Maybe finally I won't mod my mini to play my favorite games this time if Sega has them available at online store. 💵

Where can I buy the limited edition white one please ?

@luisreyes1963

3 жыл бұрын

There was a white one?

@iceygali

3 жыл бұрын

Release on 24 dec

I bought only the black one....With import fees and shipping it cost about 100$ CAD...It was worth it...Outrun as imperfect as it is, is addictive....I lament the poor game selection...I would have loved Space Harrier, Super Space Invaders, Galaga 91, Afterburner, or Panzer Dragoon Mini....Even G-Loc Air Battle....The System is quite playable....I play it everyday.....I also lament the poor battery life, if I play it frequently I have to recharge my batteries probably every 1 or 2 days.....I use rechargeable AAA’s with my GameGear Micro...

I had a. Game gear as a kid i admit i was excited when hearing. A new game gear mini console was coming. But being this small i have big hands and this would be a. Pass for me

FAIL mini. Its only a key chain device. Any update with the TG16 mini hack?

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet, hopefully soon!

As always you do great work. But these products are total crap cash grab and weren't worth the purchase.

Well I've got them coming as I'm a Sega fan, however it would truly be awesome if a mod was made for this thing. I believe their must be a way they can get around just swapping the 4 titles you get with it. However it's like you said, it's if they think it's worthwhile or not...oh well it is what it is.

It awfully reminds me of those pocket sized keyboard + mice converters for mobile phones. if i were you i would have kept them as something gold, eventually it will be more expensive and harder to get that they will extinct in the future

short answer: yes, you did...

I would rather have it a decent size solid 10-20 games 50 easy less then a nes classic on release it would be amazing

if only a hack to change the 4 game on the system be made som will be happy to change to the englis game on them

I bought a blue one for collection can’t afford to get all four 🤣

@BrandonNielsen87

3 жыл бұрын

It is quite cool, honestly. It's more of novelty item that can be played from time to time. Just better to own just one instead of all four.

I have one, is it playable? No. Did it make much sense to buy one? No. But does it look extremely cool next to my Genesis Mini? Oh heck yeah lol 🤣

Before, it wasn't even pocket friendly Now, it so small it will be hard to even finding it

For myself, I don't see a reason to buy this. It's probably nice for Sega collectors, but it's not for me. If I wanted a small handheld I would buy the Anbernic RG280M.

They're cute, but I consider them pricey novelty items.

Batteries?! Is this 1998? 😢

Definitely wasted your money on this one. As an actual gaming console first, it falls flat. As a collector's item, it falls flat. Even as a novelty, it's not even that much of a curiosity to interest many folks. You said it best, only thing it's missing is a keychain, for the Japanese to latch onto their backpacks like they love doing. That's it's only true purpose as far as I can see. Probably would have fared better as a limited time gashapon toy with only one dedicated game per game gear color. Could've sold for up to $3-5 dollars and you'd have real incentive to try collecting all 16 colors or hoping RNG was in your favor to get the one game you wanted rather than dishing out $200 to never even play these things.

There were bigger versions

@cykanetwork775

3 жыл бұрын

Those were the necessary versions of these small consoles

I understand going back n time and making these. But won’t not even make this just a tad bigger. Plus wasting money in the dumb screen. 50 per is crazy. Even a inch would be better. Just to small for ppl that have big hands. Key chain novelty at best.

Hey Steve, I am also Steve, owner of Tech Toy Tinker and Retro Arena. If you want to send me one of those I'll figure out how to mod it. I'm pretty handy at that type of stuff as my hobby is coding and working with single board computers and emulators. You can look at some of my projects at techtoytinker.com

*Waste of money and waste of great technology!*

These seem kind of junky. I’m glad I didn’t let nostalgia talk me into this. A reasonably sized game gear made by Sega with 20 ish games...take all of my money. I can’t stop looking at how short you cut your nails

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have always kept my nails super short.

It's totally already hacked. Quick Google search

It's a pass for me, and that's a first. I own every mini console so now it will be every mini console but one. It's just too small, too expensive and too few games.

Pi0 micro

Without watching the video yet... Yes, you did waster your money. This is overpriced junk trading on Segas name.

@Restalgia

3 жыл бұрын

That was my conclusion too man

@Deathtank75

3 жыл бұрын

@@Restalgia Maybe, but you're one of the (few) cool kids who have it. ;)

Waste of money

@danielhao5790

3 жыл бұрын

😆.

Ehhhh I’ve been contemplating this for a while now and I think I’m gonna cough up the $83 on eBay to get the black one. Sonic 1&2 were the first games I ever played and I love small devices. And it’ll be something I can share with my future kids to show them a bit of my childhood. For sure shouldn’t cost that much but welcome to capitalism.

@BrandonNielsen87

3 жыл бұрын

Just get the Sonic Classic Collection for Nintendo ds/3DS, which has all Sonic series from Genesis. If you can't afford a DS or 3DS, then get Genesis Ultimate Portable Game Player which is infinitely better handheld than this micro garbage for the same price.

I'm the three undredth liker

Unless you have hands the size of a 4 year olds this thing is impossible to play

I bought a $40 chinese handheld that plays emulators. Way better than this. And it's actually playable

Way to small and expensive

utter dum console

this a pure BS. they could have manufactured it with a normal size. don't bother to buy!