I'm thinking it might be a good addition to my collection if it allows me to load it with a collection of the best Sega games. Is it possible or worth it?
Can't blame them, it was a piss poor attempt at making anything decent. Nintendo seems to be the only one investing and checking the quality on these new Retro or Classic consoles everyone started makingMaybe. Rumour has it Sega dropped AtGames for it.
Sega had no excuse. Sony could at least claim to not own the IP to the best games (which is unfortunately also the problem the N64 and up have)Can't blame them, it was a piss poor attempt at making anything decent. Nintendo seems to be the only one investing and checking the quality on these new Retro or Classic consoles everyone started making
Maybe. Rumour has it Sega dropped AtGames for it.
The N64 and good third party support? Other than Rare, that's not really the case. But admitedly, some Rare games like Banjo or Conker missing from an N64 classic would have to be expected (as Rare is owned by Microsoft now), slightly dropping the nostalgia effect on this one.Sega had no excuse. Sony could at least claim to not own the IP to the best games (which is unfortunately also the problem the N64 and up have)
The N64 and good third party support? Other than Rare, that's not really the case. But admitedly, some Rare games like Banjo or Conker missing from an N64 classic would have to be expected (as Rare is owned by Microsoft now), slightly dropping the nostalgia effect on this one.
In regards to the Sega Flashback HD: When Sega announced it, I was full of hope. "Finally a first party effort from SEGA bringing a proper mini console" - then AtGames announced they were making it and I curbed my enthusiasm.
Now that AtGames seemingly has been kicked out of the project, my hopes are up again. But I think it's too soon to say how good it will really be, we'll have to wait for any review units showing up.
This IS indeed true but honestly? Nintendo has been able to, in the past, reason some questionable parties into questionable things. I wouldn't be surprised if they could reason for such a license...
As for the answer to the post...
You want Genesis emulation? There are such cheap ways to do it and not need to rely on the hardware/emulation problems that this device may give you.
Want something close to a real Genesis? Then buy a real Genesis. They really aren't that expensive.
I doubt we'll see many, if any, RARE games on any hypothetical N64 Mini. MS have released RARE Replay with Banjo, etc. on it, although there may be a chance for the 'shared IP' games e.g. DK64.
The downside to real hardware is that it can quickly become a pain e.g. choosing a 'better' model, HDMI conversion (if necessary), stereo sound, wear and tear, etc. and on top of this you'll need a flash cart if you want ROMs on it.
Personally, I'd just look at finding a decent emulator unless you really want the most 'authentic' experience and willing to put the money/effort in.