The 'plug-in video game entertainment' market has really taken off over the last two years with classic Namco and Atari arcade sticks selling like hot cakes over Christmas. Now, toy tech company Radica has announced two enticing new addition to its Arcade Legends range of multi-game retro units.
Due for release in March is Arcade Legends Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the SF series. Based on the Mega Drive version of the hit game, the pack features two authentic six-button Mega Drive controllers, and a bonus game, the wonderful Ghouls and Ghosts.
Are your retro senses tingling yet? If not, try this for size. Through licensing deals with Codemasters and Sega, Radica is also set to release a plug-in game based around the work of cult British developer Sensible Software. Due for release in May, Arcade Legends Sega Mega Drive Sensible Soccer Plus (catchy title that) also includes Cannon Fodder and Mega-Lo-Mania.
Yeah okay, so you can play most of these games via PC emulators, but these chunky little joystick devices provide you with decent controllers and put the Mega Drive action where it belongs: on your TV, in your living room.
