FC Mobile II Prt 1

[elshakawey]

thanks MaximumRD

[elshakawey]

@MaximumRD , can it play Nes or Famicom pirate games, like 101 in 1 games cart?

[MaximumRD]

@elshakawey I think only NES games unless you have an adapter (different pin count) but should be fine with pirate or multicarts though I don't have any to test..............

[nmgh101]

@MaximumRD OMG PLS HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got the fc mobile 2 but I cant get super mario bros/duck hunt to work on it! Most commonly I get a white screen when I turn it on, sometimes a black screen, and sometimes a bunch of collors that i cant even get to work. HELP!

[MaximumRD]

@nmgh101 Well first and foremost make sure your cartridge is clean, meaning the contacts inside (you can GOOGLE Cleaning Nintendo cartridges if you don't know) if your cartridge is fine make sure it's inserted firmly. I have had problems even slight movement games crash or freeze. If problem persist try turning on while holding the cart pushed forward or back BUT MAKE SURE it stays still. Otherwise maybe a faulty unit? Contact your supplier. Is that your only game? Do others work?

[nmgh101]

@MaximumRD well ive cleaned it to perfection, its deffinatly inserted firmly, i tried leaning it and it didnt work, and im trying to get another game to see. If it doesnt work im not gonna rebuy this system, what do you think of the fc 16 go?

[MaximumRD]

@nmgh101 Honestly, I have only used mine a couple times, now I just use my GP2X Caanoo handheld with all kinds of emulators from NES to Genesis. These are a novelty that quickly wore off for me, build quality is flakey at best, after this and my Retron3 I have really started getting put off by clone hardware, it's all cheaply made, I wont buy any more clones, even emulators do a better job in software then these do in hardware.

[BarbieBoy1997]

does anyone make a Coleco or Atari portable system like this?...or Intellivision?

[MaximumRD]

@BarbieBoy1997 Not official retail like this more in the modding community like in the BEN HECK forums, talented skilled people who are very good at such things, but that will cost you to have them commissioned to do such a project. Otherwise just better getting something like the GP2X Caanoo or Dingoo handheld and use emulation, and if your thinking well I prefer "real" hardware believe me, emulators to a better job then these clones do emulating the original hardware.

[BarbieBoy1997]

@MaximumRD Thanks!

[LuwiigiMaster]

I believe this needs to be thumbed up, because this is a minor issue that some can interpret as a major issue.

When the FC runs low on batteries, it will not play certain games at all, like 'Legacy of the Wizard', 'Blaster Master', or 'Lode Runner'. However, it can play games like 'Astyanax' and 'Bionic Commando' just fine. Some other games might play, but will eventually hang, like 'Fester's Quest'. Didn't know battery power could affect the game loading, etc.

[gusfasa]

fc mobile is compatible with polystations cartridges yes or no

[MaximumRD]

@gusfasa I have no idea sorry.

[LuwiigiMaster]

@gusfasa By "PolySation Cartriges" I believe you're referring to pirated Famicom cartridges. If so, then no, not like the way it sits anyway. What you need is a 60 to 72 pin converter, and there are plenty of guides to make one out of a Gyromite or other early NES launch titles.

[detonationfulll]

@gusfasa i think no,because is 60 p and the original nintendo games its 72 p,only with adapter dude

[Orpheusftw]

Looks like an upgrade over the previous incarnation. Still uses batteries though, which automatically turns me off.

Why in this day of modern lithium rechargable, do people still expect us to buy absurdly expensive batteries for a few hours of gameplay.

[MaximumRD]

@Orpheusftw I agree. Though I have not used standard batteries in years, I use Hi capacity rechargeable batteries anyway.

[KeithLovesLordJesus7]

I have still not found the screwdriver(s) to open my FC Mobile II for the batteries! :)!

[8DXD8]

Are you able to attach the Game Genie hardware onto cartridges loaded into the FCMII?

[MaximumRD]

@8DXD8 Yes it does though the cart slot is not the most solid so I would not recommend it especially if you are moving around.

[suerves]

Random statement. Your accent makes you sound like the nicest guy in the world. =>

[MaximumRD]

@suerves Awww thanks.

[MaximumRD]

@trainerblaze lol no place to plug ti in.

[MaximumRD]

@TheChrissykun I have no idea, I do not see why not but I have no way to test.

[KeithLovesLordJesus7]

Hey! I just got 1 of these myself in particular and I was wondering what kind(s) of screwdriver, etc. do I need to open The FC Mobile II System up in order to put the batteries in?! Please and thanks! :)! <3! - Blessings ALL WAYS!

[MaximumRD]

@KeithLovesLordJesus7 I don't know the specifics, I got a whole set of tiny screwdrivers I got from the dollar store, nothing uncommon really.....

[KeithLovesLordJesus7]

@MaximumRD THANKS SO MUCH! And right on for The Dollar Store! LESS IS MORE! :)!

[andymission]

THANK YOU Mother Creator great christmas gift.

[ShoeBirdy]

do pal games work on it?

[MaximumRD]

@ShoeBirdy I do not have any to test but there is a PAL version from the company so I am guessing not?

[0M9H4X]

the AA and BB grey buttons arent just replicates - theyre turbo (rapid-firing) mode buttons. try them out in Contra or something like that. turbo buttons FTW.

[mp4podcastDOTcom]

I need one of these to play my copy of Rolling Thunder.

Keep the good retro videos coming.

[mp4podcastDOTcom]

Kodak Zi6 LOL

[MsMonday23]

I'm Getting this from amazon.

[0987654321a9]

FAMILY SIZED HONEY NUT CHEERIOS!!

[RICANPAPY27]

they need to put a buil in battery

[dogeymon83]

YOU NEED A GP2X WIZ!! Best handheld for playing old systems. Check my videos and find the reviews of it to see!

[MaximumRD]

Heh Heh, I have one and a Dingoo A320! I just got this for the novelty factor!

[MaximumRD]

@jennycorea Not sure it's coming, this is a revision of the original FC Mobile which had reversed button placement and was even cheaper quality..........

[symbiote111]

Hey I just got one and I'm wondering, does game genie work with it?

[MaximumRD]

@symbiote111 Sorry have not gotten around to trying yet.............

[symbiote111]

try to test it out soon i really need to know if it'll wreck my system or not.

[MaximumRD]

@symbiote111 Heh not a priority for me sorry, everything packed away. One thing is certain, it will either work or not Game Genies can not wreck hardware, either it is compatible or not like certain carts but there is nothing dangerous about how the Game Genie works...........

[PIXELKITSCH]

@symbiote111

tried it with the game genie today and it worked! :)

...got a question: i got the us-version of the fc mobile 2 and some games work good, but others start glitching sometimes! for example ICE CKIMBER used to work the first fifteen minutes, but after that, it started to freeze again and again...

is the cartridge broken or does anyone know the problem??? :(

[MaximumRD]

@PIXELKITSCH From the few carts I tried I found mostly the cartridge slot to be an issue, basically you do not want to move around too much and try to hold the unit steady in one position. Other than that I could not say.

[PIXELKITSCH]

@MaximumRD

hm, i think, that was not the problem, it does no matter, if i´m walking around in my flat (why should i, while playing) or just hold the fc mobile steady in an upright position! sometimes the game just frezzes from one second to another...

tried the cartridge on my nes and there is no problem!

but thanks for your answer! :-)

[andymission]

@PIXELKITSCH try blowing the cartridge and using the power supply instead of batteries! thanks to the CREATOR!

[PIXELKITSCH]

@andymission

nope, that doesn´t solved the problem... but thanks! ;-)

[andymission]

@PIXELKITSCH maybe cleaning nes cartridges on youtube videos may help.

[xdigitalhorrorx]

this console support just nes and snes ? cratdridges

[MaximumRD]

NO! JUST NES, there is a new model out for just SNES.

[ReviewTechUSA]

during the holiday I am taking time off and enjoying these portable systems....they all seem to work really well...except for the original FC Mobile...

[MaximumRD]

Well I am glad I didn't get the original, I was tempted but didn't like what I was hearing about it. Anyway buddy, have a good holiday and Christmas. All the best!

[MaximumRD]

Thanks! I do my best with what I got!

[MaximumRD]

Of course, and I plan to get one at some point. It will have to wait for some time though, let's just say it's going to be a tough year financially........

[hundredandfour]

How's the battery life?

Does it drain batteries rather quickly, or not?

[MaximumRD]

Honestly I have not had the time to test fully. Seems decent but as with all such handhelds your experience will vary, I mean I suggest HI CAPACITY rechargables for any electronics. 2500+ MHA for best results................

[vorkev1]

and the gun is not hefty but better button the orig.

[vorkev1]

i like this and stuff and like your reviews but disagree with you its realey cheap plastic case but just the system and remotes cases nor the elictronics inside. you can get the black ststem for under $50 shipped on amazon i meen the price from outpost on amazon is actuley $43 shipped. i cant stand hot cheap the case is so i am bilding my own and the gun is even cheaper so i am porting pats to a nes one.

[narox]

Wow an awesome gadget for a good price. Good review video and cool intro too. :D

[Gamester81]

Good review man. Yeah I agree those flaps are pretty cheap, but overall it's a decent system.

[MaximumRD]

Exactly. Thanks for watching man!

[julsyDCst]

For the price, looks a great little unit, yes the screen looks great. Captin skyhawk looks a great game too!

[MaximumRD]

Yeah it's a fun little collectors peice. For sure I will get areal NES eventually too.

[legatodark]

Alot of retromobile games ar coming out I just saw one by dasreview on the sega geneses

[MaximumRD]

Yea but I would wait. The RetroGen by Atgames, poor sound and the "built in" games are crap. The Genmobile however will have several built in official SEGA games so wait and compare once that is released...........

[Ace9921]

AtGames is involved in the GENMobile, so I wouldn't bother with it. There is a very good chance that the GENMobile has the same garbage hardware that's been used by AtGames since the release of their MegaDrive in Asia.

[MaximumRD]

Still, I will compare the two. I saw the review of the RetroGen with the crappy built in games, at least the Genmobile is supposed to come with some actual Sega games. I will check it out to see for myself.

[snkjack]

whichever has better dpad and compatibility i will get. does AtGames have a bad rep?

[MaximumRD]

I've not had much experience but again either way I expect the Genmobile to be better but that is based only on previews I have seen. Yes you will be best to just compare..........

[nathanallan1]

Nice! That's a gret game-- kind of a 16-bit take on Zaxxon. On to part 2!

[dawgchyper91]

haha! It looks great :)

[MaximumRD]

It's fun.

[blacklily8]

Any way to do 2 player on this? Hook up an extra controller?

[MaximumRD]

It comes with 2 controllers, I just assume 2 player games are fine though I cannot say for sure?

[LaidbackRetroGamer]

I have heard an equal amount of good and bad press for the FC Mobile II. Your review made it more clear in my mind that it is in fact worth a buy. Thanks Rob. Hope to be a fellow FC Mobile II owner in the near future.

[MaximumRD]

Well I can only relate my own experience.

[DlNKYDANA]

Cool device.  Thanks for showing it.

[MaximumRD]

My pleasure............

[MaximumRD]

Yeah I pull it out every so often. THANKS.

[TanukiKGA]

Woh, that thing seems to rock! ( well, obviously with the AC / DC adapter an all ^^ )

[MaximumRD]

Heh I'm silly sometimes.

[MNC122703]

very nice mr max , the fc mobil 1 was not that bad I owned one and it was a solid machine just didnt have all the new options of the mobile 2

[MaximumRD]

Ah OK, good to know. I remember I was considering that one before I even new about this and was put of bad comments like I mentioned in a few forums. Of course people tend to express disappointment more than satisfaction so that could be the case to.

[28steryan]

Great vid' man, really enjoyed it and the info'.

[MaximumRD]

Thanks very much.

[vipor29]

nice little handheld,i mean for $49 thats a pretty damn good deal

[MaximumRD]

Yeah I thought so.

[markvergeer]

Cool video man - I've got some other 'clones' lined up too. Excellent review. Thanks for showing this.

Does this also play PAL carts?

[MaximumRD]

Ah I have just found out, like most any NES compatible an adaptor would be required to play FAMICOM carts. As to whether or not it can play PAL games I am unsure as of yet................

[MaximumRD]

OK, from what I could find, some retailers list it as NTSC only saying that PAL games require a PAL version of the system but I didn't find any other info, not sure if a PAL version has been produced but yeah it's one or the other apparently.....

[markvergeer]

Okay, a PAL version of this system would be a good idea for me to try and find...

[MaximumRD]

Yes GOOGLE FC Mobile II, you should find some suppliers that offer PAL version.

[dommiesan]

Most modern TVs and LCD monitors can handle both PAL and NTSC. That's not to say that the FC Mobile II can do it, it depends on the quality of screen they used. The PSP screen can handle PAL and NTSC (I've used both PAL and NTSC roms from various systems on it). But if you use an AV out cable into a good modern TV, it should be able to work in a PAL region.

[markvergeer]

It's not my TV that would be the limiting factor - all of my TVs are multinorm. The thing is that the console itself needs to be able to accept PAL NES carts otherwise it won't be any good to a person in PAL country. Thanks for the info though.

[dommiesan]

Are PAL NES carts shaped differently than NTSC ones? I've never seen an actual PAL cart, just played PAL roms.

[markvergeer]

PAL and NTSC NES carts appear to be the same format. I recently got a NES with an extra switch that is supposed to disable the region lockout chip so that NTSC games will run on a PAL machine. I reckon something like this could also be installed on a NTSC NES.

Japanese Famicom cartridged have a different lay out, they have a different pin layout.

I reckon these clones won't feature NES region lockout chips but playing PAL on NTSC will maybe cause timing problems.

[dommiesan]

Yeah, if it's the NES10 lockout chip you're worried about, no clones have them in them. And Japanese famicoms don't even have the NES10 chip, but they are 60 pin instead of 72. Also, the NES toploader doesn't have the NES10 chip, which is why it's more sought after. You can install a switch like that on NTSC NES, but most people just disable the chip all together by clipping a specific pin.

But the redraw rate may give you issues on the screen itself. That's what I was originally getting at.

[HornyGamerProduction]

cool

[airrunner85]

Never even knew this thing existed, im going to go check it out thanks for sharing mate.

[MaximumRD]

Hey no problem, Just processing Part II then will begin uploading, more gameplay and info in that.

THANKS!