If you do the math, a retrofit setup is not really a lot cheaper.
But what annoys me is the fact that you need to go out of your way to call people names to back up your argument.
Most people can see what advantages a retropie setup can potentially have bit can also see the appeal of a SNES mini. Why is it that either side needs to be called "stupid"? Why not appreciate both?
I never said "stupid". Read again.
And you can get a good enough setup by the same price you get an SNES Mini.
That is of course, if you are lucky to find one at non-scalper price.
Luckily, Nintendo is stocking more minis now.
Still, call it what you will, the SNES Mini doesn't stop being nothing more of an SNES emulation machine with only 21 games into it.
The controllers are a neat addition and everything, but keep in mind the controllers use the same port as that of the Wiimote, which is not really suitable if you plan on using them on anything else, like PC gaming.
I guarantee you that if it didn't have the "Nintendo" brand over it, people wouldn't even look at the thing.
To me the Mini consoles are not appealing due to 2 reasons:
- Shortage of games available
- Licensing issues
The second is the worst offender.
Good luck trying to get any 2nd/3rd party games from those consoles on a Mini one.
This might come to light when the N64 Mini hits shelves next year.
People will start seeing that games like Goldeneye 007 or Banjo Kazooie won't be there, we might get lucky if the N64 Mini even gets 20 games at all.
