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system, it starts to download the free games that come with the machine when you first start up.
The games that come pre-loaded with the machine are
Dragon’s Lair, Double Dragon, Gunbird, Beach Buggy Racing, Bomb Squad (online multiplayer party game), Snowboard Championship, Diver Boy, Dragon Master, Maniac Square, Twin Brats and Fancy World. The first game I had to test was Dragon’s Lair. Everything about this game brought back every memory of my parents dropping me off at Showbiz Pizza and letting my friend and I play for a couple hours. I can’t remember how many times I played this game. I remember there was a TV sitting on top of the game so other people could watch the action. Which reminds me, there is also an HDMI port inside the machine that allows you to connect to a computer capture card or to another TV so others can watch.
Once all of the games were loaded, I went through the entire list of games. Of course, Dragon’s Lair and Double Dragon were my favorites, but it was time to see what else I could find. Using my laptop, I went to
the iiRcade store where there is a list of downloadable games utilizing a system similar to the Nintendo switch store. Games are broken down into different categories
and also by prices. At this time, the list is not that long, but it is enough to get you started as more titles are added on a weekly basis.
Some of the companies that iiRcade has already partnered with include Sega, Psikyo, Tozai, Toaplan, PaonDP, Data East (G-Mode), Jaleco (City Connection), Colecovision and others. Just as this issue was published, there was an announcement of a new part- nership with Retrosoft Studios LLC, the creators of RetroMania Wrestling.
What is nice about the iiRcade store is once you purchase a game, you have a short grace period to play the game and, if you are not satisfied with it, you can return it for a refund. I wish was possible with home game systems.
This is the first and only legal Arcade system for home use that gives the user choices. This is a breath of fresh air for the Arcade community. Rather than be forced to have everything and fill up the 128GB memory, the organizational abilities are more open.
The iiRcade is a perfect introduction to the arcade community. Instead of having just one game, you will be able to have several at a time.
One final note. Also announced before publication, all of the Kickstarter orders were fulfilled and now the units are open to the public. If you are interested, you can visit iiRcade.com for more information.
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