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Pardue (OP)

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Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« on: October 18, 2014, 12:25:11 am »
I noticed that DealExtreme no longer has a Video Games tab and after a quick look at some of the alternatives, it's pretty hard to find stuff there too. Of course Alibaba still has plenty, but I thought this is kinda weird.

Anyone else notice it? So strange. I hope the miscellaneous Chinese game console market didn't crash.
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zhongtiao1

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2014, 02:26:52 am »
It didn't crash, but it's a lot smaller now that video games and consoles are legal in China now. Not as much of a demand I guess now that people don't have to buy pirated games and consoles :) Speaking of Chinese game consoles, did you ever happen to get your Xiaobawang s200?
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Pardue (OP)

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2014, 06:23:49 am »
Yes! It came in this weekend! It's an interesting device. Expect a video review in November, I've got a few other videos in the way at the moment.

The S200 was one of the reasons I made this post. I looked for it later and that seller no longer carries it. I was able to find a clone of it on Alibaba, I think it was called the S13 but it's a little more expensive.

I hope the Chinese Famiclones/clones/knock-offs and plug-n-plays don't go away, I'm fascinated by them. I'm even planning on making a video series where I look at the ones I've collected over the years.
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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2014, 08:52:12 am »
Quote from: Pardue on October 18, 2014, 12:25:11 am
I noticed that DealExtreme no longer has a Video Games tab

It moved to the Consumer Electronics tab at dx.com.
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ace9094

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2014, 08:02:34 pm »
Quote from: Pardue on October 21, 2014, 06:23:49 am

I hope the Chinese Famiclones/clones/knock-offs and plug-n-plays don't go away, I'm fascinated by them. I'm even planning on making a video series where I look at the ones I've collected over the years.

I love videos like that, cant wait till you post it....

I buy dodgy consoles and handhelds because they interest me... My fav is the dingoo, but I like things that do things they shouldn't.... for example the Gamebox Advance. a GBA-SP clone that plays CPS1 roms.
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quasist

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2015, 11:07:05 pm »
Aliexpress still havetons of em
Also local retailers
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Pardue (OP)

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2015, 06:37:20 pm »
Yep, Aliexpress does.

But one must be careful on Aliexpress... that's another episode coming next week!
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alexei_gp

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2015, 04:30:42 am »
well i found more chinese consoles xD in this link they are discussing it in chinese language:

http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3457309466

Edit:Another dirty handheld pxp

http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3474579118
« Last Edit: January 19, 2015, 04:36:02 am by alexei_gp »
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quasist

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2015, 03:42:07 pm »
Russia: Here is a ritmix lineup (they already removed 10+ old ones)

http://www.ritmixrussia.ru/products/46/entertainment/game

The Ritmix RZX-55 is android one with psp-resolution.
« Last Edit: January 19, 2015, 03:43:53 pm by quasist »
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alexei_gp

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2015, 04:05:47 am »
Another handheld thanks to maxzhou88 website:















For more photos dissamble and info here: http://tieba.baidu.com/p/3577056016
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Pardue (OP)

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2015, 04:45:48 am »
Quote from: ace9094 on October 29, 2014, 08:02:34 pm
Quote from: Pardue on October 21, 2014, 06:23:49 am

I hope the Chinese Famiclones/clones/knock-offs and plug-n-plays don't go away, I'm fascinated by them. I'm even planning on making a video series where I look at the ones I've collected over the years.

I love videos like that, cant wait till you post it....

I buy dodgy consoles and handhelds because they interest me... My fav is the dingoo, but I like things that do things they shouldn't.... for example the Gamebox Advance. a GBA-SP clone that plays CPS1 roms.

I've made the first video in a series that will look at Plug & Play consoles!

<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190314141419/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WtHDROYCX8" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WtHDROYCX8</a>

I'm going to try to upload another by this weekend, so stay tuned.

Also, just FYI to everyone here, I've started unboxing Indiebox games and since I don't have a steam account, I give my Steam Codes away for free in the videos! So if you're into indies, you might want to check that out.
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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2015, 06:05:35 am »

Without doubt, Dingoo A320 was the best and most popular one. Are brand new units still being sold anywhere from reputable sellers? I would love to have another one
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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2015, 03:26:40 pm »
Quote from: van denhawk on March 27, 2015, 06:05:35 am

Without doubt, Dingoo A320 was the best and most popular one. Are brand new units still being sold anywhere from reputable sellers? I would love to have another one
Ebay is going to be your best bet. Generally speaking, most stores now only carry the A380E.
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Pardue (OP)

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2015, 08:53:13 am »
Here's another Plug & Play.

Enjoy!

<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190314141419/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqhn3I8gDzQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqhn3I8gDzQ</a>
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Pardue (OP)

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2015, 09:20:43 am »
I think I've discovered a new Pokemon ROM hack on the plug & play I reviewed yesterday. I'm familiar with other ROM hacks that have sprite swaps, but I've never seen this one.

Has anyone ever seen one like this?

<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190314141419/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPWOHMY89GE" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPWOHMY89GE</a>
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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2015, 09:41:45 pm »
Quote from: Pardue on January 17, 2015, 06:37:20 pm
Yep, Aliexpress does.

But one must be careful on Aliexpress... that's another episode coming next week!

Felt I needed to post this new video here because it's what my earlier quote is referring to and most might have missed it in the Android section.

Enjoy!

<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190314141419/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o18dkoiSF0o" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o18dkoiSF0o</a>
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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2015, 05:09:07 pm »
these chinese consoles called pvp2 started popping up all over ebay recently , there seem to be two versions one plays 16 bit games other 8 bit.
 
can anyone figure out what kinda cart its using from this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEgU58sJ4Gs
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zhongtiao1

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Re: Where did all the Chinese games consoles go??
« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2015, 05:34:44 pm »
Most likely the carts are just pcb's that enable certain roms on the console to play. that's what the earlier PVP consoles were.
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