Consoles

Someone Made a Gigantic Game & Watch

Published

6 years ago

November 20, 2017

There’s only many times where I find crazy news regarding gaming before people think my feelings are disingenuous. However, I always find myself amazed at the amount of creativity and effort some of these creators go. Console modding is one of the best examples, but this is taking it to a whole new level.

For the seasoned gamers who have been around longer than I have been. I’m sure you still remember the Game & Watch, the very popular set of devices created by Gunpei Yokoi in 1980. Nowadays it’s a wonder to come across one of those consoles without having to pay a huge amount.

Enter Thomas Tilley, who saw this problem and decided to fabricate his own solution to it. If he can’t buy a Game & Watch, he created a gigantic version of the popular Nintendo console. Of course I made the motivation up, but the product does exist.

The Mega Game & Watch Octopus is a console supported by a 46’ LCD screen. It also has a computer hidden inside to project the game in a higher definition and resolution than originally intended.

The final product accurately performs as the original Game & Watch game of the same name. And since this is a recreation, it also keeps the button layout and classic design. However, since this is a giant version of the console, two players are required to cooperate with each other.

The Mega Game & Watch is made entirely out of wood. Elements such as the buttons had a more complicated design process but still fulfill their function properly. This project was presented as an exhibition for the Maker Faire Adelaide, which is an event where artists, scientists and artisans show their proficiency at big projects.

I’d love to take this thing to my home and have it hanging over one of my walls. It’s definitely a great novelty artifact to possess. Then again, it’s a 17x bigger Game & Watch which might not impress some of the current gamers.

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Consoles

Sony Expects 108 Million PS5 Sales This Generation

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9 hours ago

May 30, 2023

Zach Riley

After the COVID-19 supply collapse, Sony CEO Jim Ryan is optimistic about PS5 sales. The Sony executive anticipates the PS5, the best-selling console for months, will sell 108 million units.

That’s difficult stuff considering Sony needs to sell 70 million more PS5s. Since supply has increased, consoles are selling like hotcakes in major countries, suggesting the firm is above 40 million.

Ryan stated in a recent games business briefing webcast and Q&A (thanks, TweakTown):

“The 70 million, I think, is the existing PlayStation 4 user base, and while we would hope to convert a large number of those people, we will definitely target and definitely be successful in bringing large numbers of gamers who did not own a PlayStation 4, and in many instances, who have never owned a PlayStation at all.”

Mr. Ryan’s numbers—should we focus on the 108 part?

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PlayStation Studios’ PC Games to Grow Beyond FY22

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6 days ago

May 24, 2023

Zach Riley

PlayStation Studios PC sales were announced in Sony’s Business Segment Meeting, along with PSVR2 sales, PS Plus numbers, and major PS5 game release dates.

Spider-Man Remastered and The Last of Us: Part 1 led the pack with 1.5 million and 368K sales, respectively. Maybe it was worthwhile.

Sony expects this trend to continue (see that graph!). and will remain bullish on PC ports (quietly jacking prices in some places), but has stated that PS5 is the priority. The PlayStation Showcase, less than 24 hours away, may bring more PC announcements.

PlayStation Studios’ PC success—what do you think?

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Consoles

Download 22 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games

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2 weeks ago

May 16, 2023

Zach Riley

Another month, another long list of PS Plus Extra and Premium games you’ll never finish before the next batch. The service’s 22 new titles are available to download on PS5, PS4, and PS3 in the UK and Europe today. USA and global availability will occur throughout the day. The full list of offerings is below.