sadly i dont
As opposed to the Genesis Mini? I've just tested the 8Bitdo Genesis Mini controller, which includes both a 2.4GHz USB adapter and wired USB functionality, and neither work on the Astro City Mini. Nor do any of the Retrobit USB controllers I have lying around, nor do my old Xbox 360 or Xbox One pads. Gonna be interesting to see which third-party controllers wind up working on this.
Do we know who did the emulation for this yet? Given all of the arcade boards being emulated, I'm honestly shocked at how well everything seems to perform.
I tried to use the mayflash with the stick and a Switch and it didn't work. Given that I doubt it would work with a PS4 using existing adapters too. It works fine with the MiSTer though (everything does really) and that is what I primarily plan on using it with.OK, i tried every controller i could think of and all dont work on the ACMini. You need to use the AC controller, the 6 button MEGADRIVE mini controller from Japan, or the arcade stick. Someone on twitter thought it could work if you used a mayflash adapter: any folks here with one that would like to give it a crack?
The MD/Genesis 6-button had the bumps too, probably what they were following.In all seriousness, the controller is MUCH better than I ever expected it it be. The button layout's a little odd/unintuitive. Apparently, given the little bumps on the B and E button, I'm assuming that's what the designers intended to be the home buttons?
I tried to use the mayflash with the stick and a Switch and it didn't work. Given that I doubt it would work with a PS4 using existing adapters too. It works fine with the MiSTer though (everything does really) and that is what I primarily plan on using it with.
Well no, sorry. I mean the opposite. The Astro City controllers don't work on the Switch with the adapter. The one I have is supposed to take a lot of different formats and make them talk to a Switch. I don't know about the other way around.So Switch controllers wouldn't work on the mini with the adapter? Dang it. Any potential ways of using a mayflash to get any outside controller working on the astro city? Surely something could work
That would explain a lot. Virtua Fighter's emulation in particular feels like it had to have been handled by people specializing in Sega emulation (And we already knew it wasn't M2 this time) considering how good it looks and runs. I wonder if it's the largely the same internal staff that did the Model 2 ports on 360/PS3 or handles stuff like Motor Raid in Judgment on PS4. I want to say I recall there being a part of AM2 being around that specifically handles ports/emulation?Boy, I am loving this controller.
Sure, I got nothing to use it on, but when that Mini comes in, let me tell you...
In all seriousness, the controller is MUCH better than I ever expected it it be. The button layout's a little odd/unintuitive. Apparently, given the little bumps on the B and E button, I'm assuming that's what the designers intended to be the home buttons?
Without the actual system in yet, it's hard to say....
I believe it was actually done by an internal division at Sega! Given that, I was expecting the worst, but all the reviews say it's pretty darn good - which is very encouraging for future Sega projects like this.
I DID see, however, that the scanlines suck, so that's a bit of a downer for me. I almost always play with scanlines on.
Well no, sorry. I mean the opposite. The Astro City controllers don't work on the Switch with the adapter. I don't know about the other way around.
I kinda feel the same. I think the Genesis conversion actually holds up a bit better.Biggest letdown: ESWAT is much harder and not as fun as I remember. I would cut out of school and play this all day at my local bodega. It hasn't aged as well and some of the others tbh.
I kinda feel the same. I think the Genesis conversion actually holds up a bit better.
Kinda dig Shadow Dancer arcade more than the Genesis one, though.
I DID see, however, that the scanlines suck, so that's a bit of a downer for me. I almost always play with scanlines on.
Yeah - the scanlines are pretty horrendous to be honest. I've only play on my tv, maybe they look better on the tiny screen?
Speaking of scanlines - I tried hooking this up thru my Framemeister to get better scanlines - and it looks great upscaled to 1080p.
But for some reason I can put get the audio to pass through HDMI. So bizarre.
Agreed, the green Astro City themed border is actually kinda nice.I normally don't use borders but I'm surprised at how much I don't hate the Astro City themed border. Like as far as general aesthetics and UI go, this is up there with the Genesis and PCE Minis.
Only the official 6 button pads from the Japanese MD Mini work.As opposed to the Genesis Mini? I've just tested the 8Bitdo Genesis Mini controller, which includes both a 2.4GHz USB adapter and wired USB functionality, and neither work on the Astro City Mini. Nor do any of the Retrobit USB controllers I have lying around, nor do my old Xbox 360 or Xbox One pads. Gonna be interesting to see which third-party controllers wind up working on this.
Virtua Fighter: lag? This has some input lag, right? I haven't played on a VF cab in a lonnnng time but its Astro City Mini version seems to have more input lag than anything else on this system, when using the built-in controls. Unsure if that's on brand with the original version. Its 3D emulation is otherwise quite solid, from what I can tell.
Edit: 10-second clip I just recorded here.
I can count one one hand the number of times I've played arcade VF1 prior to yesterday, but I recall that being a thing in the Saturn and 32x ports at the least.Yeah, that checks out IIRC - VF1 always had some input lag - it was never snappy like VF2 and the later games. Not sure if it's 100% accurate with the arcade, but I recall lag was always apart of the original.
I don't remember the backgrounds occasionally skipping when the camera rotates though. But I assume it's something I never noticed as a kid?
For all you lucky enough to have the AC Mini itself, does it happen to have TATE mode for the shmups/vertical games?
Hm...It's been a while since I've had a Framemeister - but that is an excellent idea to get those post-processing effects!
Strange that the sound won't work though? Are there any passthrough settings you need to toggle on the FM?
I guess it helps that the boxes are really pretty.Ordered this with the goofy little stool and the controller and I reckon I'll never open any of it. I've still barely played the Megadrive Mini! My TurboGrafx is also still unopened. :/
The stick only works on PC.Briefly tried to use the stick on my Xbox One, and it also wasn't recognized. Going to try my PS5 and my Mac later on this weekend.
So no Switch support, no Xbox One.
whats the difference between the two seemingly identical versions on amazon? almost the same price, look the same - one just looks exclusive to amazon and the other isn't.
The one exclusive to Amazon lets you also download some wallpapers you can use on your phone or whatever.
so this product is only in japanese for now?any news about a worldwide release maybe?