Mega 95, a Hyperkin handheld console that supports Sega Genesis and Mega Drive games.

The retro console fever is far from dying down. The proof of this is Mega 95a new laptop developed by Hyperkin, which Can run Genesis and Mega Drive games. Like other company products, this console supports original cartridges, which it emulates in hardware.

Details about the Mega 95 are scarce as Hyperkin hasn’t revealed any hardware or availability information. According to a report from EdgeSega’s new portable console It has a base that allows you to connect it to your TV and play on the big screen.. Two ports are also offered for additional controllers in case you want to invite your friends.

Mega 95 I think updated version of Sega Nomad, a laptop released in 1995 that promised to be the successor to the Game Gear. The first images show design based on the Mega Retron HD console, with a plastic controller that includes a D-pad on the left, a screen in the center, and a six-button configuration on the right side. Genesis and Mega Drive cartridges are inserted into the top edge.

The technical specifications of the Mega 95 are unknown at this time, although it can be assumed that Hyperkin will follow the same path as SupaBoy, the Super Nintendo handheld gaming console. The latter includes 4.3″ LCD display supports 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio radios.. It also offers a 3.5mm headphone jack and a rechargeable battery that offers 10 hours of battery life on a full charge.

Supaboy has recommended price 120$which gives us an idea of ​​how much the Mega 95 might cost.

Hyperkin Mega 95, retro console for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive

With Mega 95, Hyperkin is aimed at the average consumer who wants to relive their childhood.. The presence of a docking station makes it easy to connect to modern TVs. Let’s remember that not everyone has a CRT or the desire to enter this world for an experience close to the original.

The only questionable point is that Hyperkin’s first portable experiment was not approved. SupaBoy was heavily criticized for its screen. Some users have reported washed-out colors and constant noise, as well as reduced image quality when the battery drains. In addition, the connector did not always recognize the cartridges and they had to be handled carefully, since sudden movement could cause them to fall out.

Hyperkin We’ve had time to listen to the community and could have avoided a similar experience with the Mega 95. Although if there’s one thing we’re sure of, it’s that the company will be aimed at the average gamer, so the design will be cheap make the console profitable.

Those looking for a different experience can choose Analog. The company has achieved resounding success with its Pocket console and is preparing to develop Analogue 3D, a reinvention of the Nintendo 64 for the most demanding users.