The only flaw of Nintendo's NES Classic Edition is that it only has 30 classic games. Although there are plenty of options on classic consoles and retro games, the RetroEngine Sigma is reportedly a better alternative as it assures to follow over 28 other classic gaming machines.
For years, there are nostalgic gamers who are making use of emulators as well as downloading ROMs of their preferred games. Howbeit, installing and configuring the needed software to run the retro titles flawlessly doesn't come easy especially for several casual gamers who care less with perfect frame rates or graphics with flawless pixels.
According to Gizmodo, the RetroEngine Sigma comes with two USB ports for connecting controllers or Bluetooth adapters but it doesn't have a keyboard. Users connect the tiny console to wifi instead through a tablet or smartphone app where they can select whatever software they need to install.
The RetroEngine Sigma competes with the NES Classic Edition when it comes to its tiny mode aspect and it vows to knock Nintendo's offering out through its functionality. The palm-sized console can be turned into a 4K-capable media center although the tiny console is able to play everything from Dreamcast to Game Boy as well as to N64 games, which can possibly make the Indiegogo campaign deserves backing.
Digital Trends reports that the design company Doyodo Team has recently launched a crowfunding campaign for the RetroEngine Sigma. Backers will get digital Christmas gift vouchers assuring delivery after the unit's retail lunch in the Q2 of 2017.
A micro console powered by Kodi Media Center, the RetroEngine Sigma permits users to install different apps along with emulators that are capable of operating the whole 8-bit and 16-bit console libraries. The console has already exceeded its $20,000 funding goal of Indiegogo and backers are set to receive their units by April 2017.
