Real console parts become virtual Virtual Console parts
by JC Fletcher 
{ May 12th 2008 at 4:00PM }
We don't want to argue about the legality of emulation (we're not going to look into whether or not he owns the original cartridges, etc.) because we prefer to focus on how cool the whole project is. The 486 is just powerful enough to run Nesticle (itself a vintage program), and somebody finally figured out a reason for both the Four Score and the Satellite to exist.
[Via MAKE]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SWAT Kats are back! @ May 12th 2008 5:04PM
Really, somebody should do this with the virtual console, period
Building it yourself would be much cheaper than buying an AVS Neo Geo system, that's for sure
sn1per @ May 13th 2008 8:49AM
lol, the nes satellite. I remember buying one from gamestop a long time ago for like $7. I used it twice, before I realized what a terrible product it was (needed 4 D batteries and line of sight to the console for it to work).
dosman @ May 13th 2008 9:14AM
I have to defend my NES Satellite, when used properly it's a great device. It takes C-cells and IR isn't a problem if you can leave it on a table or other solid object that has direct line of sight to the receiver. Also transmit speed has never been a problem for me, I used to do a lot of Punch Out with it and never had any of the delay issues that I've read about. Overall, the configuration I used when I built that emulator system worked very well when I still had time to play. If you liked that you may like this as well:
http://www.packetsniffers.org/projects/geeks_unleashed/
We set this up in a full size arcade cabinet using some parts of this emulator system.