Game review: Nano SEGA Mega Drive
Basically it’s a mini SEGA mega drive with 10 games pre-installed and it’s a bucket load of fun.
There are three versions available the Sonic (which I have) a puzzle and beat em up.
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Hide AdThe Sonic version has 5 classic Mega drive games Sonic 1, 2, Sonic 3D, Sonic Spinball and Alex Kidd and with five bonus games; Air Hockey, Naval power, Cannon, Fight or lose and Checker.
The device itself is pretty small and this can be a bit fiddly if you’re an adult.
Yet this doesn`t take away what a nice piece of kit this is, ideal for travelling.
It’s a basic plug and play set up and connects to any tv via two RCA connectors (you will need a scart adaptor for older TVs).
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Hide AdPowered by a AAA battery, it’s ideal for keeping the kids quiet on those rainy days whilst on holiday.
Graphics are pretty basic yet very colourfull, which isn`t a problem as this is a Mega drive and gives the whole thing a retro feel.
Even that good old repetitive arcade music is there as well, so parents beware.
The cable could have been a bit longer as standing up in front of the TV does get boring after a while and it would have been nice to have a USB option so it could be used on a PC.
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Hide AdThe console itself has four buttons and a joystick and works really well; getting the batteries in and out is a touch fiddly as you need a really small screwdriver to open it.
The games themselves are very retro with simple graphics and straight forward gameplay, although the bonus games aren`t as good as the classic Sonic games.
It comes on a key chain so portability is really good.
Summary
The arcade nano SEGA mega drive is a unique little device ideal for taking on holiday to keep the kids quiet or for travellers who want something different to play away from their smart phones.
I think this is a great idea and introduces the younger generation to some all-time classic SEGA games.
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Hide AdThis is never going to be as good as a real mega drive but it’s great as a novelty for the retro gamer in your life, ideal stocking filler or birthday present and its reasonably priced to boot.
Nano SEGA Mega Drive
Plug and play
8 directional joystick and 4 buttons
10 built in games
AV cable
Dimensions: 6.8cm(W)x 4.1cm(D) x 3.2cm (H)
Price: £14.99