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Fly Mobile’s new MC100 handset – a device supporting not only Java games, but also the NES/SNES/Gameboy Nintendo consoles games!
Disappointingly it doesn’t do the 3D shizzle that we came to love on the various latter consoles (N64 and Wiiiiiiiii obviously not supported), but, there are a TON of good Nintendo classics rendered in just the 2 dimensions.
The handset has keys at the top of the device (see pic), and a wealth of other buttons for button-mashing-fests. Additional features include a sound chip by Yamaha for the audio, and usual variety of expected features (e.g. camera).
There are a couple of downsides though – first is the price – $270 isn’t cheap in anyone’s language – and secondly is the lack of clarity on licensing from Nintendo to play the games – the way the PR reads, it appears to relate to the usage of Nintendo ROMs (which are plentiful on the interweb), rather than any official deal.
That being the case, it could be quite likely that Nintendo will be flexing it’s legal bicep muscle, and cracking Fly Mobile’s sales plan like a walnut. Shame, a good bit of ‘tendo always makes me happy!
[Via: Pocketgamer.co.uk]
Footnote: you can check out Fly Mobile’s international site here.
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Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
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