Preorders for Neo XYX open for both US and JP versions from NG DEV, total production limited to 150 copies.
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I'm always amazed at what these fan teams are capable of. Hopefully the expansion of affordable, efficient tools will make it possible for more and more enthusiasts to take part in such hobbies. Some of the recent developments in 3D printing are going to make it possible for hobbyists to design and produce their own plastic cartridges soon.Just an update from NG DEV Team that they will accept pre-orders for LHPB AES.
On the flip side, advancements like this are potentially damaging to the community/fans of legitimate carts. Bootlegs are getting surprisingly close (if not exact) to official carts.I'm always amazed at what these fan teams are capable of. Hopefully the expansion of affordable, efficient tools will make it possible for more and more enthusiasts to take part in such hobbies. Some of the recent developments in 3D printing are going to make it possible for hobbyists to design and produce their own plastic cartridges soon.
Mass-produced bootlegs aren't produced using home-brew 3D printers. It wouldn't be cost-effective to use that method. Personal 3D printing is much more suited to custom production of very limited runs. This makes it ideal for custom cartridges for home-brew titles on classic systems. For mass-produced versions you would need to go through a more traditional factory system.Bootlegs are getting surprisingly close (if not exact) to official carts.
I don't think the bootlegs need to be mass-produced to be effective.Mass-produced bootlegs aren't produced using home-brew 3D printers. It wouldn't be cost-effective to use that method. Personal 3D printing is much more suited to custom production of very limited runs. This makes it ideal for custom cartridges for home-brew titles on classic systems. For mass-produced versions you would need to go through a more traditional factory system.
I'm personally interested in using such technology to produce custom 3D-sculpted cartridges for specific games. There was a lot of extra extraneous plastic in US NES carts. A lot of it could be used to produce some kick-ass custom sculpture to take the place of the labels. It would also make it possible to print replacement custom parts for damaged classic systems. Imagine being able to replace the yellowing plastic components from your SNES.
Bottom line, it's unlikely that personal 3D printing is going to result in mass-produced knock-offs. It's just not cost effective.
Fair enough. But the situation you're referencing is an extreme fringe case. And lets be honest, no one in their right mind is going to spend $30,000 for a single cartridge. That's insane.I don't think the bootlegs need to be mass-produced to be effective.