Do you worry that disc based retro systems won't work in the future?

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seether:

--- Quote from: sworddude on May 16, 2018, 06:59:03 pm ---And people worrying about ps1 and ps2 consoles are just being cheap, These consoles are very cheap to replace and I highly doubt they will increase in value especially with new cd consoles on the rise.

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It's not the worry that a ps1 or ps2 may break, it's the worry that all ps1s and ps2s will be non-functional given a decade or two.

emporerdragon:
By the time we get to that point, the patents will have expired, allowing other companies to make newer, more reliable consoles with modern technology. We already have that with SNES and earlier.

Also, there's backwards compatibility with some systems. I don't need a working OG Xbox when my games play just fine on my One.

And then, of course, there's always emulation, both of the legal and illegal varieties.

ffxik:
Clones are an option for sure. As we've seen though those aren't quite perfect, even flash carts aren't 100%. Since clones use modern streamlined tech to basically emulate the older chips and custom configurations. You'll never iron out all the kinks in some units. Disc based would be more reliable since most of those all use the same delivery method. All you have to worry about is the emulation of the main unit without the interference of custom chips thrown into the mix.

As far as part availability goes, basic surface mount and through hole components will be plentiful. Optical pickups for the more popular systems should be easy to snag as well, chips will be a different story. So third party clone systems will be very popular as will first party plug and plays.

Time will tell, hopefully it goes well.

oldgamerz:

--- Quote from: emporerdragon on May 16, 2018, 07:51:38 pm ---By the time we get to that point, the patents will have expired, allowing other companies to make newer, more reliable consoles with modern technology. We already have that with SNES and earlier.

Also, there's backwards compatibility with some systems. I don't need a working OG Xbox when my games play just fine on my One.

And then, of course, there's always emulation, both of the legal and illegal varieties.

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emporerdragon said it in my opinion. I think PC's and Laptops will at least have some sort of ROM database to download from or some kind of central computer. And depending on if the video game companies are still in business or not. might depend on whether you can download the game for free :)

There are a few PC game fan sites as an example will let you download newer and updated versions of old games for free, but unfortunately in my experience a lot of those sites contain malware >:(

zenimus:
Turbo Duo and Sega CD were some of the earliest CD based consoles, and many of them still work fine despite questionable build quality. They can be repaired too when they break down.

I'd love to see a new specialized console made someday that plays old CD games, particularly with the ability to up-res older 3D polygon games.

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