Game and Watch SMB 2020 (Retro)
User Review
Product Information:
- Release Date (NA): November 12, 2020
- Release Date (EU): November 12, 2020
- Release Date (JP): November 12, 2020
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Nintendo
- Genres: Jumo and Run
Game Features:
Single player
Local Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Co-operative
Review Approach:
Owning nearly all (officially distributed) portable Gamingdevices for comparison.
Since my "Gameboy Micro" died I was searching for a replacement in terms of portability and screen quality. As soon Nintendo announced the "G&W" I had set my eyes on it.
It arrived - Quick Review:
Build Quality: "C+" - I dont have an original "G&W" for comparison - Lightweight (good for longer gaming sessions / tranportation). Backplate is plastic, front out of thin metal. Feels "nice" to hold in general.
D-PAD & Buttons:"A+" Brilliant! The D-Pad is stiff, accurate and the feel of the buttons is SPOT ON! I have small hands so for many the Pad could be too tiny but its Nintendoquality right there.
Screen: "A" - Bright, NO tearing! and the resolution is delivering a sharp Picture!
In short: Its like the Gameboy Micro only done right! This NEEDS to be hacked! Its the BEST portable (Size/Controls) NES etc. I (subjectivly) could imagine.
Build Quality: "C+" - I dont have an original "G&W" for comparison - Lightweight (good for longer gaming sessions / tranportation). Backplate is plastic, front out of thin metal. Feels "nice" to hold in general.
D-PAD & Buttons:"A+" Brilliant! The D-Pad is stiff, accurate and the feel of the buttons is SPOT ON! I have small hands so for many the Pad could be too tiny but its Nintendoquality right there.
Screen: "A" - Bright, NO tearing! and the resolution is delivering a sharp Picture!
In short: Its like the Gameboy Micro only done right! This NEEDS to be hacked! Its the BEST portable (Size/Controls) NES etc. I (subjectivly) could imagine.
Verdict
What I Liked ...
- D-PAD & Buttons
- Screen
- Formfactor
- Internal Battery
- USB-C Cable included
What I Didn't Like ...
- Plastic Backplate
- Hacking potential unknown / limited internal Space (probably)
8.3
out of 10
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