Any forgotten games/consoles you know about?

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Discuss video games and/or consoles that no one remembers.

Games: DreamFlyer (Dreamcast, okay, so it's technically not a game. It's more like a postcard application software.)
Consoles: Super A'Can (as it was a Taiwan-only console, and a massive failure at that)
 
If there's one forgotten games console I know about, it is the JVC X'eye, a premium priced all-in-one variant of the Sega Genesis and Sega CD, which saw limited release in 1995...
When it comes to games, StarTropics (and its sequel, Zoda's Revenge) is a forgotten first-party NES title that only saw release outside of Japan...
 
I would say the satellaview is a forgotten game console many lost media comes from that console I think
 
The HyperScan console is a forgotten video game system. Released in 2006, it was developed by Mattel and featured a unique concept that combined traditional video games with collectible trading cards. The console allowed players to scan these cards using the built-in card reader, which then unlocked characters, abilities, and other features in the corresponding game.
 
The Atari Jaguar is another forgotten video game system. The console featured a sleek black design with a distinct curved shape, giving it a futuristic look. It employed a unique controller design known as the "ProController," which combines a standard D-pad with a numeric keypad, allowing for more button inputs and enhanced gameplay experiences. The Jaguar boasted an impressive library of games that ranged from arcade classics to original titles. It offered a diverse range of genres, including action, platformers, racing, shooters, and sports games. Some notable titles for the system include "Alien vs. Predator," "Tempest 2000," and "Doom."
 
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The Samsung Nuon is also a forgotten video game system. Nuon was developed by a company called VM Labs and released sometime in the early 2000s. The company was started up by a guy named Richard Miller, who at one point was the vice president of the Atari Corporation. In fact, some of the people who worked at VM Labs were also from Atari. The Samsung Nuon was a DVD player/game console with eight games only.
 
To some extent, the TurboGrafx-16 can be considered a forgotten video game system.
 
n0idread said:
It sounded like a unique and creative way to pay homage to the system. It was supposed to be part of the console wars.
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yeah too bad the album was going to be made by a very controversial artist. Also that console wars tidbit is interesting
 
Yummylesecond said:
yeah too bad the album was going to be made by a very controversial artist. Also that console wars tidbit is interesting
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Controversies can definitely overshadow the artistic work and make it difficult to separate the art from the artist. As for the console wars tidbit, it's always fascinating to look back at the different rivalries in the gaming industry. The TurboGrafx-16 had its own unique place in the market, and it's intriguing to see how it stacked up against its competitors during that time.
 
"The TurboGrafx-16 failed to break into the North American market and sold poorly. However, in Japan the PC Engine was very successful, briefly outselling Super Famicom, and eventually being in a steady second place, ahead of the Mega Drive."
 
n0idread said:
Controversies can definitely overshadow the artistic work and make it difficult to separate the art from the artist. As for the console wars tidbit, it's always fascinating to look back at the different rivalries in the gaming industry. The TurboGrafx-16 had its own unique place in the market, and it's intriguing to see how it stacked up against its competitors during that time.
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Too bad it wasnt as popular
 
Yummylesecond said:
Too bad it wasnt as popular
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Yeah, but its peak in popularity was around 1988 to 1992. There were so many video game systems being released in the 90s, so it's not hard to imagine it being surpassed by something like the Sega Genesis. Which if I'm not mistaken was released in August of 1989. Plus, in today's age, we can make things like the Toshiba Qosmio into retro gaming rigs.
 
n0idread said:
Yeah, but its peak in popularity was around 1988 to 1992. There were so many video game systems being released in the 90s, so it's not hard to imagine it being surpassed by something like the Sega Genesis. Which if I'm not mistaken was released in August of 1989. Plus, in today's age, we can make things like the Toshiba Qosmio into retro gaming rigs.
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You know a lot about gaming consoles that's cool!
 
The Amiga CD32 is often considered a forgotten video game system too.
 
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Vectrex: Introduced in 1982, the Vectrex was a unique home console that featured a built-in vector display monitor. It showcased arcade-style games and offered a distinctive gaming experience, but ultimately didn't achieve significant success.
 
The Vectrex's peak in popularity was during the early 1980s, specifically around 1982 and 1983.
 
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