Hyper Mega Tech FG-CAPK-HMT-EFIGS Handheld, Blue

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Like many retro consoles and handhelds, there are numerous display options. By default, games are presented in the original aspect ratio. You can switch to pixel-perfect and full-screen layouts on the fly--though some games are in full screen by default. You can also add subtle or strong scan lines if you're aiming for the authentic CRT TV look. I can imagine that if they do more of these in the future, you could get a whole bunch of them and they would look awesome on display. It kinda reminds me of all the different versions of the Game Boy Color.

As you would expect with an officially licensed product like this, the quality of the emulation on offer here is as close to perfection as you can get. Well, they’re a line of handheld systems which each come with a selection of pre-loaded games. The first run of systems feature two devices; a Taito device having 17 pre-installed games and a Capcom device with 12 pre-installed games. Which version is better? That all comes down to what types of games you prefer. The Capcom version is more fighting-focused games, but the Tatio offering has more adventure-style titles. First off the screen is incredible, especially considering the price of the device. The 2.8 inch IPS display has incredible viewing angles and the colours of these games are extremely vibrant. Onto those built-in titles, then, and several of Capcom’s will resonate with anyone who’s been following videogames since the 1980s. Eleven of the dozen collected here are the arcade versions, with Mega Man coming from the NES.L2 and R2 are on the outside though and I feel like I instinctively try to use the joint of my finger to press these while keeping the tips of my fingers on L1 and R1 to maintain a good grip on the device, but this just feels a bit awkward to me. For example on the Taito one, you’ve got Operation Wolf, a light gun game which is obviously supposed to be played with… well… a light gun.

HyperMegaTech is a new hardware line from Blaze Entertainment, producers of the Evercade range of retro consoles. As with other products, it features officially licensed retro games direct from the publishers. Pixel perfect scaling adjusts the horizontal and vertical size of the game display so it is a clean multiple of the original game’s resolution. This helps prevent individual pixels from appearing “uneven” and also helps reduce “shimmering” effects on scrolling screens. The trade-off is that the game will usually not fill the whole display. Then you’ve got games like Volified on the Taito device and 1942 on the Capcom device which have a thinner vertical aspect ratio and considering the screen is already pretty small, these games make the screen look even smaller which isn’t exactly ideal. Webster, Andrew. "This cute retro handheld comes in Capcom and Taito flavors". The Verge . Retrieved 3 November 2023. I’m not 100 percent sold on the easy mode option just yet. Street Fighter II, for example, doesn’t have a difficulty menu, and some fights really spike in difficulty, even with easy mode turned on.Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com; or news.capcomusa.com. The overall design is obviously very reminiscent of the Nintendo Game Boy but with some welcome modern refinements. The smooth, rounded corners feel great in the palms of your hands and allow for comfortable playing sessions. Furthermore, the D-pad is very responsive and the face buttons are also excellent with a springy tactile feel that is absolutely perfect for button mashing. Ultimately, the handheld is a low-budget, vertical console that can be taken anywhere for classic arcade gaming at a moment’s notice. It’s not for multiplayer, there are no bonus features like Game of the Month, and it’s likely aimed at newcomers to the retro gaming world than seasoned Evercade fans. There’s also an option to set all of the arcade games on the device to ‘easy mode’ which effectively is the equivalent of changing all of the arcade cabinets dip switches to their easiest setting and considering how hard some of these arcade games can be, this is actually a pretty welcome addition. Why was this even included when it completely defeats the purpose of the game when you’re just moving a cursor around on the screen?

Which device you prefer is going to be entirely subjective, are you more of a fan of Taito games like Bubble Bobble or do you want to play some Capcom classics like Mega Man? The choice is yours! Cost & Build Quality Whilst we will do everything we can to meet the delivery times above, there may be factors outside of our control and we cannot guarantee delivery within this time frame. A neat feature for the preloaded Taito and Capcom games is difficulty settings. You can either play as originally intended, or you can turn on easy mode for a friendlier experience. This is particularly nice for those who want to introduce youngsters to the games they loved as kids. After all, many games from that era are unforgiving.Being able to deliver Arcade versions of these amazing games on a high-quality handheld at this price is a real achievement that we know our customers will love.”