The Polymega is a new video game system that is taking the retro community by storm. It plays tons of classic games from a wide variety of retro systems. The console supports nearly every classic home console, including the NES, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx CD, Neo Geo CD and more. With retro consoles becoming harder to find in working condition, The Polymega is more important than ever. It allows people to enjoy their favorite retro titles while making great strides for video game perseveration.
The revolutionary new system does more than just play physical copies of classic video games. It also gives players the option to install each game onto its internal hard drive. This is great for collectors who want to play a rare or expensive game without running the risk of damaging the disc or cartridge. Players simply load the game into the Polymega, install it to the hard drive, take the game out and play the digital version. The feature allows people to carry their collection with them without hauling around hundreds of physical games. It also diminishes the chances of losing or breaking games even further.
Another great aspect of the Polymega is how it plays games from all over the world. Unlike most video game systems, the Polymega isn't limited to a specific region. It can play NTSC, PAL and Japanese titles without any patches or mods. American gamers can play Japanese exclusives, while European gamers enjoy NTSC only releases. This exposes gamers to a whole new world of video games, allowing them to live on in foreign countries years after their initial release.
Having a record of classic games from all over the world is a huge step forward for video game preservation. Some of the more obscure retro games will likely be forgotten over time if home consoles don't support backwards compatibility or are unavailable on digital platforms. Many retro PC games are nearly impossible to play on modern systems, causing them to fall into obscurity. If more systems supported classic games regardless of their region or format, more titles would be preserved, allowing younger generations to enjoy them later.
The Polymega is extremely important for video game preservation. It allows gamers to play all their classic games while doing everything it can to preserve them in their original form. With more people taking an interest in retro gaming each year, maybe the industry will do more to prevent video games from falling into obscurity over time. Hopefully, other video game companies will take note of the Polymega and incorporate some of its innovative features into their future systems.