New ColecoVision Phoenix Console KICKSTARTER!

[malarrya]

Hey Everyone!

If you a fan even somewhat of the ColecoVision, this may interest you. A group of savvy engineers from CollectorVision just implemented a Kickstarter for their new ColecoVision Phoenix Console http://kck.st/2ynKCVn

I am NOT affiliated in any way with CollectorVision, this console, or the Kickstarter (other than backing it myself). I am just a big ColecoVision fan and am so happy to see this get released. 

Here are its amazing features: 

- Compatible with ALL original ColecoVision game cartridges!
- 100% Accurate!
- Region Free!
- Worldwide Compatibility [PSU: 100-240v, 50-60hz]
- HDMI Output
- Digital audio via HDMI
- Loads and plays games (ROMs) through the SD Card Slot
- Sydney Hunter & the Caverns of Death (Exclusive pack-in Game cartridge with a $50 value)
- 10 Built-in digital Homebrew games included! (a $150 value)
- Instruction Manual
- HDMI Cable
- Worldwide Power Supply [100-240v, 50/60hz, USA/JPN plug-type]
- Expansion Module Port
- A variety of expansion modules will be released after console launch. More information on these will be provided later.
- F18A Video Enhanced Compatibility Built-in* ($86 value!)
- Officially licensed Opcode SGM compatibility Built-in* ($100 value!)
- Original-style ColecoVision™ (DB-9) Controller Ports
- Original ColecoVision™ Cartridge Port
- Original-style SNES/SFC Controller Port (For even more controller compatibility!) (NTT Data compatible)
- SD card firmware updating [via SD card slot]*
- PS2 Keyboard input
- The SEX7264 “COURTNEY” Wavetable Sound Generator (WSG) is a new custom sound chip which can produce a rich plurality of sounds with minimal intervention of the CPU.

If you could kindly please back this project, it is totally worth it. Thanks for looking!

 

 

[gigapig]

Thank you, looks interesting. I've nearly bought an original off Ebay but they hard to find at a good price. 

[malarrya]

1 minute ago, gigapig said:

Thank you, looks interesting. I've nearly bought an original off Ebay but they hard to find at a good price. 

I'm happy to hear you may be on board @gigapig With this new version of the console, there really is no reason to get an older model (except for nostalgic reasons). They are too big, unreliable, have a crappy power supply, and need a lot of modding to make it look half as good as the Phoenix will. I have a collection of around 40 carts already but the Phoenix comes loaded with a bunch of pro homebrew games and can play all CV ROMs from an SD Card. They are already talking about an Atari 2600 expansion which most likely will be a firmware update and perhaps some small adapter. I am very thrilled about this as you can probably tell  Spread the word!

[malarrya]

@gigapig anyway we can get more folks to see this post? The Kickstarter isn't going to make it unless the word gets out more. I think the target audience just isn't aware that it exists yet or doesn't peruse message boards like we do. It has 11 days to go. Thanks!

[thatman84]

I will be honest, It's an Off Topic post so this is really the spot for it.

 

Cool project shame if it fails

[gigapig]

I emailed two guys I have supported over the years, Chris Wilkins and Matt Gray. Chris creates retro books at Retro Fusion Books and Matt is a musician who recreates music from the 8 & 16 bit days. 

They both have a lot of followers but neither responded to my email to spread the word. 

I could drop the link in the comments on their latest projects. 

Have you announced this on the other frontend forums? 

[thatman84]

There is a podcast called The Retro Hour, I will drop it in their discord.

 

[malarrya]

On 10/27/2018 at 12:20 PM, gigapig said:

I emailed two guys I have supported over the years, Chris Wilkins and Matt Gray. Chris creates retro books at Retro Fusion Books and Matt is a musician who recreates music from the 8 & 16 bit days. 

They both have a lot of followers but neither responded to my email to spread the word. 

I could drop the link in the comments on their latest projects. 

Have you announced this on the other frontend forums? 

Thanks so much for doing this. The guys at CollectorVision say they have a plan B if the Kickstarter fails to fund (which it will) so one day I will eventually own one. I did post it on other message boards such as LaunchBox and Arcade-Projects but it seems to be getting similar disinterest  Not to hijack my own post but I am also really excited now about the Mega SG from Analogue I just learned about. https://t.co/E70Lpk11v1

[malarrya]

On 10/27/2018 at 12:47 PM, thatman84 said:

There is a podcast called The Retro Hour, I will drop it in their discord.

 

Thanks for doing this @thatman84 I really appreciate it.

[gigapig]

I wonder if the failure of the Vega + and the controversy surrounding it, has made people wary of supporting another retro box. 

[malarrya]

46 minutes ago, gigapig said:

I wonder if the failure of the Vega + and the controversy surrounding it, has made people wary of supporting another retro box. 

Yes there were definitely comments regarding the ColecoVision Holdings debacle that had some folks wary but there have been several retrogaming "YouTubers" that have been promoting the Phoenix. The Kickstarter was targeted at $230K which seemed a bit high to me, and has only made it to over $100K, but, according to CollectorVision, that is super encouraging. I think The Kickstarter was really just testing the waters to see if there was a market for the Phoenix.