For those
old enough to remember, the Sega Saturn was an interesting console that divided
the world. Release at the latter part of 1994 / Early part of 1995, the Sega
Saturn was a 32bit 5th generation game console, that was doomed in
America yet revered in Japan. We’ve now come to realise that the Sega Saturn had
essentially perfected 32-bit side-scrolling and vertical-scrolling shoot
’em ups, 2D fighting games, expansive JRPGs, and both 2D and 2.5D action
platformers. The games have previously been notoriously difficult to emulate, however
the Polymega a new module-based console system, has the right stuff to be able
to do it.
The Polymega makes retro gaming simple, with its constantly increasing
list of supported classic game cartridges and cd-based systems in high definition,
while not relying on the past hardware to do so. It’s the system for retro
gamers who want to experience the thrill of classic or retro games but not the
slowdown of the native systems.
For example, take a look at In The Hunt, a Sega Saturn
classic played on the Polymega.
Polymega Features
First CD-compatible retro console (playable only
on base unit, no module required)
Limitlessly expandable modules for cartridge
game support
Best in class input latency (under 1 frame of
delay)
Install your games and create a beautiful
digital library
Shop for digital releases
Connect and shop for games and more
HDTV-compatible light gun
Powerful Intel Coffee Lake S-based hardware at
3.1GHz
No complicated setup
Polymega is due to be shipped in quarter 4 of 2019, prices are going to be around the $300 mark for the base unit and around $60 dollars for the modules. If you want more information on Polymega or to pre-order, head over to their official site https://www.polymega.com/store.
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Jim Franklin
Jim Franklin is a freelance writer, living in Derby UK with his wife and his player 3. When time allows he likes nothing more than losing himself in a multi-hour gaming session. He likes most games and will play anything but prefers MMO's, and sandbox RPG's.
