With next-gen consoles scheduled to release this year, it's no wonder other, smaller system launches have gone overlooks. For those who aren't really into retro games, the Intellivision Amico has probably flown under your radar. The Amico is a niche product that targets a specific type of gamer, which sets it apart from the mainstream consoles. Some people love what the Intellivision Amico is attempting to do, while others harshly criticize the system.

This first console from Intellivision Entertainment is set to release this Holiday season. The company is run by legendary video game music composer Tommy Tallarico, who some may recognize from G4 and TechTV shows like Judgement Day/Reviews on the Run or Electric Playground. The Amico’s goal is to take gamers back to a simpler time before DLC and loot boxes.

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The new system will feature easily accessible games that anyone can pick up and play. Every title will be $9.99 or below with a rating of E or E10. The Amico encourages couch co-op and gives players an arcade-style experience, and its library will feature a wide range of simple games from retro classics to new party games.

But not everyone is thrilled with the simplicity of the Intellivision Amico. Many people have criticized the system for being behind the times. The graphics are light years away from what the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X will be capable of, and the games are very basic, some even resembling Flash or mobile games. On top of that, the Amico’s $249 price tag seems a bit steep for what the system has to offer. In comparison, the Nintendo Switch is $299, and the Switch Lite is $199, meaning the Amico is in the same price range as a current-gen console.

Still, many retro fans love the idea of a throwback system with no DLC, loot boxes or microtransactions. They also praise how the Amico is pushing for couch co-op, which is becoming harder to find in games nowadays. Some players don't like the complex nature of a lot of modern games, and long for the days where they could relax and play a simple game while unwinding from a long day.

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On the other hand, a lot of modern gamers don't see the Amico's appeal. The Intellivision Amico's game library doesn’t feature any must-have games. While many of the Amico's games are exclusive to the system, none are going to move any systems. While the PlayStation had Crash Bandicoot, Xbox had Halo and the Switch had The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the Amico severely lacks any impressive games that would get consumers excited about the system.

The rise of retro gaming may be the saving grace for the Intellivision Amico. Many older gamers have fond memories of playing the original Intellivision back in the late 70s. While the Amico isn’t made by Mattel Electronics like the original system, it does share many similarities. The Amico features many of the original Intellivision's games and handles similarly. The controllers have the telephone-like design of the old system, and the console itself looks like an updated version of the 1977 Intellivision.

Nostalgia seems to be a huge selling point in the video game market as of late. Remakes and remasters are all the rage in the video game industry. If the Intellivision Amico can market itself off of nostalgia, simplicity and being family-friendly gaming, it could sell better than people expect. However, if it turns out to be a mobile gaming device you can plug into your TV, then the Amico will be a tremendous failure. How the Amico does will ultimately depend on whether it delivers on its promises and if nostalgic gamers will be willing to pay current-gen prices for a retro-style system.

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