Capcom is returning to its roots as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic game machines with Retro Station. This small retro-style arcade console will come in with 10 Capcom classic retro games. It will surely spark your childhood memory as you will get to play classic Megaman and Street Fighter games.
Inspired by Mega Man, Retro Station has a special customized full-sized joystick and buttons. It also comes in with a high quality eight-inch 4:3 LCD display with 1024*768 resolution. The best thing is, you can connect it to a bigger screen via its own HDMI interface. Aside from the built-in LCD, it also has 10W super bass speakers for you to enjoy that classic soundtrack goodness.
The most fun part of playing arcade games is playing with a friend, and Retro Station will let you relive that memory. You can play two-player games using a single console with an extra Retro Station Fightstick. Or you can use two consoles and connect it wirelessly using a PVP dongle.
The games included are:
- Mega Man: The Power Battle, 1995, action game
- Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters, 1996, action game
- Mega Man Soccer, 1994, sports game
- Mega Max X, 1993, action game
- Mega Man & Bass (Japanese Console Version), 1998, action game
- Street Fighter II, 1991, fighting game
- Street Fighter II: Champion Edition, 1992, fighting game
- Super Street Fighter II, 1993, fighting game
- Super Street Fighter II Turbo, 1994, fighting game
- Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, 1996, puzzle game
Currently, the console is only available in Japan, with plans on extending to other countries. Japanese residents can now pre-order it via the official Retro Station online store or Amazon.jp. The console costs JPY 21,780 or around USD 210 and is due on March 2021 in Japan. Sales in other regions are “coming soon.”
Will you get the arcade console. Retro Station and relive your childhood? Let me know in the comments!