Namco Classics II - Ms Pac-man
The most popular arcade game of all time
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As pioneers of the retro plug-n-play revolution, we're proud to present the followup to our best-selling Namco 5-in-1 Classics joystick - now featuring the all-time classics Ms Pac-man and Pole Position. As in the movies, gaming sequels are rarely better than the original - however Ms Pac-man (the "Empire Strikes Back" of the video game world) holds the impressive record of being the most successful American arcade game ever - selling 115,000 units stateside versus the original Pac-Man's 100,000.
"So why was Ms. Pac-man more popular than the original?" you may ask. Well, although the gameplay is the same maze-based chase, Ms. Pac-man features four different mazes rather than the single maze in the original game. The computer-controlled ghosts in the original game followed pre-programmed paths and so by running in certain patterns, players were able to confuse them and play nearly indefinitely. There are no such patterns to fool the ghosts in Ms. Pac-man.
Firebox regulars should know the drill by now - as with our other popular self-contained games machines, the Namco Classics II plugs directly into your TV via handy AV cables. Despite it's diminutive size, the Namco features an excellent, highly grippable joystick and a sturdy button which will endure no end of frantic mashing - this baby is built to last!
Also new to the Namco II is the steering mechanism used for the arcade classic Pole Position: rather than pull the joystick left and right to guide your vehicle, the joystick itself twists (with a satisfying resistance), allowing you super-accurate control of your car as it tears around the track.
Featured games:
Ms Pac-man
This sequel to the Japanese hit was created by developers in the USA. The ghosts this time round are named Inky, Pinky, Blinky and Sue - the last one named after developer Doug Macrae's sister.
Pole Position
Put the pedal to the metal and prepare to qualify! This is a game of speed and agility! Are you ready to race to the finish?
Galaga
An alien invasion is underway and it is your duty to save your fighters! Can you make this "mission impossible" possible?
Xevious
There's bound to be danger when you enter enemy territory. It's your job to fight off enemy fighters!
Mappy
Cat-nappers are at it again and Mappy must gather up all the valuables before the burglers get to them.
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Delivery details:
This product can only be delivered to addresses within the EU.
Features:
- Plug-and-play
- Super-portable - play anywhere!
- Games are the arcade originals
- Requires 4 x "AA" Alkaline batteries (not included)
- AV cable length: 2.5m/8 feet
Please note: The Namco Classics II console will work with any PAL TV set with Audio/Video (A/V) input jacks. Simply match the colour of the jacks to the colour of the inputs on your PAL TV set.
Use the joystick to scroll around the menu screen. Highlight the game you want and press FIRE to select. Game instructions will appear on screen. Press the FIRE button again to start the game. If you want to return to the main menu, press the MENU button.
Technical Support - please call Vivid customer service on 01702 200660.
Picture degradation: any picture degradation (including green screen, glitches and other artifacts) is almost certainly due to low batteries. Installing a fresh set of batteries should rectify matters.
Please note: This product requires a PAL compatible TV Set, and therefore we restrict shipping to within the EU only
Reviews
Press Reviews...
"What - you didn't think all little yellow pill- shaped characters were male, did you? A little-known fact is that Ms Pac-Man actually outsold its famous predecessor, and although the ghosties moved in set patterns in the original, their wanderings were random in this version. Plug this retro gaming console into your telly's video inputs and you'll find out what all the fuss was about."T3 - Dec '04
Visitor Reviews...
I bought this mainly for Xevious which I spent way too much money on as a kid but have played all the games in equal amounts. As far as I can tell the games just as they were in the arcade except for the fact that, in the arcade machines, 3 of the games played on a TV which was rotated by 90 degrees so as to have a longer vertical playing area. For Ms Pacman and Galaga there is no real gameplay change they just look chubby but for Xevious the result is that the baddies are shooting at you before you get to see them, this makes it a little harder than it should be but still very enjoyable. Nice sturdy construction for the unit although slight lack of clarity in the joystick makes it a little difficult to play ms Pacman if you're too ham-fisted - I found just nudching the stick in the desired direction then allowing stick to selfcenter between direction changes gave the best results for gaming. Shame these units can't save the high scores that would just finish them off 100%.
Overall you'd be hard pushed to find better entertainment than this for just £20.
PS. my wish list for a plugin Sinistar, Mr Do, Asteroids, Space Pilot and Spy Hunter - in fact I have to stop myself, I could go on and on...!Floss, Scotland - Jul '05
Stroll on !! Couldn't get my hair on when I started playing Xevious, identical to the old skool days, me and my mate Shelvey played this game for 18 hours non stop!! Nocturnal gaming for less than 25 quid!!Steven Mahony, Edgbaston, Birmingham - Jan '05
Having been brought up on Xevious at College during break time I was eager to try it out. Verdict - 100% awesome and true to the orginal. Plugs into AV sockets on TV, leaving your computer free. Would recommend putting controller on hard surface for best control and I look forward to lapping it just like the good old days. It's still getting the better of me but its only a matter of time and a few late nights ! Only bit I'd change - I'd give it the ability to save your score after it has been turned off. Fraser McLeish, Glasgow, Scotland - Oct '04
I love Ms. Pacman!! I was too young to play in the 80's but now I'm older, I love it & it's really addictive!! ;-) Buy it everyone!!Mary, London - Sep '04
Once you get the hang of the controls for Ms. Pac-man and Pole Position, this one plays like a charm (until I read the instructions, I thought my unit had some sort of malfunction). Definitely recommendable.Karsten Plesner, Copenhagen, Denmark - Aug '04
Roll back the years and play this simply stunning rendition of the original games. I was one of the top Pac Man gamers in 1982 (3,258,000 points) age 14 and I can vouch for this games addictive qualities. My mate played Xevious next to me and for those who haven't played it you're missing a treat.
Go back in time for £25 !!! Bargain.Jon Stoodley, Liverpool England - Aug '04
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