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Thoughts on the Taito Egret II Mini

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I thought about picking one up but you only the hdmi to connect it to a bigger display. I think you have to supply the charger. I don’t know if I want it anymore. What does everyone else think?
 
Why would having to supply your own charger be a dealbreaker? Yeah, they could've just included one, but USB-C chargers with sufficient output are even cheaper now than when the mini was first released. Not a big deal at all IMO.

I like it. It's cool for what it is. It's basically a overpriced toy, it is not intended to replace real arcade boards or more advanced alternatives like the MiSTer. Rotation mech is a nice touch. It all feels very quality to me, you can tell they wanted to make this thing good without breaking the bank to do it.

They're also up to Volume 3 of their SD card releases of additional games. Volume 2 goes for big, big money, which kind of makes sense since it has amazing games (notably Night Striker), but it is also silly that a SD card with ROMs on it sells for hundreds of dollars. But that's the hobby these days.
 
kazuo said:
Why would having to supply your own charger be a dealbreaker? Yeah, they could've just included one, but USB-C chargers with sufficient output are even cheaper now than when the mini was first released. Not a big deal at all IMO.

I like it. It's cool for what it is. It's basically a overpriced toy, it is not intended to replace real arcade boards or more advanced alternatives like the MiSTer. Rotation mech is a nice touch. It all feels very quality to me, you can tell they wanted to make this thing good without breaking the bank to do it.

They're also up to Volume 3 of their SD card releases of additional games. Volume 2 goes for big, big money, which kind of makes sense since it has amazing games (notably Night Striker), but it is also silly that a SD card with ROMs on it sells for hundreds of dollars. But that's the hobby these days.
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True. Plus it has Kaiser Knuckle and the unreleased Dan-Ku-Ga. I still might pick it up for those games and puzzle bobble.
 
kazuo said:
They're also up to Volume 3 of their SD card releases of additional games. Volume 2 goes for big, big money, which kind of makes sense since it has amazing games (notably Night Striker), but it is also silly that a SD card with ROMs on it sells for hundreds of dollars. But that's the hobby these days.
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As the linked thread notes, there is CFW. But being a consumer whore, I ended up buying the overpriced SD cards anyway.

Vol. 3 has 3 games that support the Cyber Stick USB reissue: Top Landing, Aqua Jack, and Galactic Storm. This is one of only 2 devices that officially supports it, along with the Genesis 2 Mini.

https://segaretro.org/Cyber_Stick
 
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As the linked thread notes, there is CFW. But being a consumer whore, I ended up buying the overpriced SD cards anyway.
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Same, I am one of those people. I'm a little ashamed to admit I wanted the card from the jump, didn't buy it, then ended up paying through the nose for it later. But I only paid about half the current going rate, so I guess it isn't too bad?

If anyone wants to smarten me up about CFW, I sure wouldn't mind an unexpected PM. Just saying. ;)
 
I think its a pretty neat little device for what it is. All games technically can be considered toys they used to be anyway.

It cost a ton but I finally ordered one of these. Wanted one since its release. Wasnt able to get it then. I also happened to get the crappy Vol. 3 set with base(not intentional but couldn't return it so im putting it to use). I like that itll look like a full sized cabinet as its more for decoration than anything.

Im going to be looking into putting that batocera or whatever mod onto it so I have no use for the SD card and crap it comes with anyway. I want to make it into a mini STG cabinet.

I wonder if there will be any more releases or if Taito's done and this is it(whats out is all there will be)......?
 
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Don't do it. Darius Gaiden alone is a catastrophy. Skipping frames and skipping music when the smart is thrown.

But the usual elephant in the room is also present: Input lag! All those minis and whatever other emu thingies suffer from severe lag. Darius Gaiden is unplayable. It's very sad because "other than that" this little machine is really charming.

So my advice in general, do not buy any of those minis. The SNK mini is the worst so far. tearing, skipping and lag from another dimension. I can't understand how nobody is pointing this out? My guess, not many do actually play on that thing. And many people think they got worse over the years not realising it's the lag that makes them play badly.

I do not trust any emulation that is not chosen and configured by myself. It's all about lag.
 
Like all mini consoles they are toys for the shelf bought for the WOW factor.

I'm sure if you had it set-up in your games room a visitor would never notice any bad emulation.
 
It's not about showing off to visitors and certainly not all about the shelf for me. It's about playing this cutie.

A plush Egret would be nice on the shelf though. And if you squeeze it lovely Taito sounds would come out:)
 
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