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BoneSnapDeez wrote:The Facebook trolling is rather pitiful. So much frothy entitled nerd rage. I don't mind waiting a few extra months for a product that launches without any issues.
Lots of gems in there though:

Hyperkin: Play Well. Live Well. Wait Well. :lol:

Nevermind the fact now that they're starting rumors of the price increasing $30-$40.
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damn...yeah, that FB page is rough. the thirst is real.
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On FB there's a picture of a Retron 5 playing the Sega Card game F-16 Fighting Falcon on a PBC. Note that this game won't work on a PBC hooked up to an actual Genesis! :shock:

I've heard rumors about the price increase too.

If I pre-ordered from Amazon I'm locked into that price, right? Hopefully...
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BoneSnapDeez wrote:If I pre-ordered from Amazon I'm locked into that price, right? Hopefully...
It looks like they are on their way to the US, finally, from all the news I've been following. Great news about the Sega cards too, because I'm sure a PBC would be in my future, that adds a whole other console's functionality right there, not to mention all the possible games one could get for the SG-1000 from Japan!

News about price increase of roughly $30 to $40 is confirmed by Hyperkin in another interview from the MGC (starting at 34:50), due to components price rising and all the new improvements they made.

I've seen people who made previous pre-orders on their Facebook get their prices locked in. I honestly don't think pre-orders will be affected. Knowing Amazon and their service, you should be OK.
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Yeah I heard about the price increase. Good thing I had it pre-ordered already at $99. I hope Amazon honors it (they are usually pretty good about that kind of stuff).

I would still pay the higher price though.
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Xeogred wrote:The obvious answer is that it's time for the Dreamcast 2.
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lol lame...

You guys hear about their next system - the Retron x86? It's for classic computer gaming. I am intrigued.
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BoneSnapDeez wrote:Amazon reviews are rolling in!

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-Inc-Retr ... ewpoints=1
I took it out of my Amazon cart and put it on a wishlist for a later date when i can order it and get 2 day prime shipping, when it's actually available. :lol:
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Holding onto my $76 preorder 8) :lol: :lol:

I think it's beyond stupid that Amazon allows people to submit reviews for products that aren't even out.
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