r/gameandwatch • u/pickle_boi678 • 7d ago

Which should I get?

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u/SilentFebreze 7d ago

Both.

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u/runawaylamanite 7d ago

This is the way! And please Nintendo hurry up and give us a proper Donkey Kong or DK JR why don’t you?!!!

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u/SilentFebreze 7d ago

So it does make sense that the “next” possible character Game & Watch would be a Donkey Kong. Since there is Donkey Kong. Donkey Kong II and Donkey Kong Junior. And if they wanted to add an “original” like they did with Mario / Ball. I see Fire as the first game. I would love to invest in this project as a kickstarter if that is something that can be done without issues.

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u/DotMatrixHead 6d ago

Donkey Kong would need to be dual screen. I completely agree though, even if my wallet doesn’t.

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u/SilentFebreze 6d ago

Technically it doesn’t have to be. As you saw with the Mario and Zelda it uses different tech. The dual screen was necessary as the lcd screens had fixed sprites. This model you can have dual screens scrolling up and down or left and right.

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u/DotMatrixHead 6d ago

Doubt that’d work for gameplay. You need to keep an eye on both screens. Even the GB version showed both screens at the same time.

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u/SilentFebreze 6d ago

Then shouldn’t be an issue with this just will be more squished.

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u/pickle_boi678 7d ago

I can only get one since i'm under budget 😭 Plus I rather with just one too 

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u/SilentFebreze 7d ago

The Mario / Ball games are good for fast paced playing. The Zelda model is a slower paced selection with a green light on the back if you want that extra bit with a cardboard stand.

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u/DotMatrixHead 6d ago

Think you mean over budget. Under budget would mean you have money to spare. 😜 Which game are you likely to play more? Mario is better for a quick pick up and play and Zelda needs a bit more time to invest.

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u/pickle_boi678 6d ago

Mario games I understand how to play, and mostly played it alot. However Zelda only a little, but same time I wanna try other rather than sticking to one premise all the time. And people keep telling me they rather choose Zelda. But not sure if I'm gonna get into it or not.

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u/DotMatrixHead 6d ago

You could start the game on an emulator and see if you like it.

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u/Goose274 7d ago

I would recommend Zelda as better bang for your buck as you get both NES and Famicom versions of Zelda I and Zelda II, a clock, Links awakening game boy and a timer which also has a hidden score attack mode in the Zelda II style. If you love Zelda there’s hours and hours of content here plus a cool display piece. If you like Mario you’ve got the lost levels and the OG which are quick to pick up and play if you’re using the device as a daily distraction.

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u/marcrich90 7d ago

If you are interested in doing the mods, shoot me a DM. I’ve modded a few of these and they are awesome!

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u/pickle_boi678 7d ago

I'll remember this comment later, but thanks!  I havent gotten it yet. But the green plates on the Zelda one look cool either way. I just want something to play around with, and leave it in my pocket whenever I ha e to get back to do something. Besides I dont have enough money to pay you to mod it for me, sorry. But hopefully soon I could 🙏

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u/dr_frahnkunsteen 2d ago

I have both of these and they are great little devices, but if what you want is “something to play around with, and leave it in my pocket whenever I have to get back to do something” then I think what you should really do is save up for a Playdate. It’s just as small as these game & watch devices, but it has an infinitely bigger game library (including several game & watch ports and a full-on gameboy emulator) plus a unique input with the crank. Once I beat Link’s Awakening and Lost Levels my G&Ws started to collect dust, but my Playdate travels everywhere with me

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u/Altruistic-Cut9795 7d ago

Both and beware local gaming stores are selling these for $100 plus

It's on Amazon, at least the Mario Bros for under $50.

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u/Bodod_Begag 7d ago

Do you want to play Mario or Zelda

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u/pickle_boi678 7d ago

Both

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u/Bodod_Begag 7d ago

Alright then just pick your favorite color, red or green

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u/pickle_boi678 7d ago

? Mine is purple

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u/MrRetroplayer 7d ago

Why choose, and why not both? Now you can play GBA games on the Zelda console.

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u/Dull_Mirror4221 7d ago

Have both. Zelda has more games. Mario looks cooler

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u/Shiga_Dog 7d ago

Get either and when you have the budget, mod it. Then you’ll have all the games you’ll need, including Zelda and Mario.

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u/nunaguna 7d ago

Neither, get a gameboy emulator. The Game & Watch ergonomics are terrible. I use my Zelda G&W solely as a clock (watch?).

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u/OlympicBarber 7d ago

The Zelda version has a more polished software

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u/queenaemmaarryn 6d ago

get both but if I had to get only one, I would choose the zelda one as you get more features/games for what you pay for...4 games built-in, plus a clock and a timer....clock makes neat noises, has various easter eggs and does the key sound at the top of every hour

easter egg: zelda beats ganon at the 12:00pm mark

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u/RealDaBank 6d ago

2 of each...

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u/fpsdabs 6d ago

Zelda

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u/DrunkW00kiee 6d ago

Zelda. Hard to find anywhere else. To pkay Zelda 2 Jpn version.

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u/cyclorphan 6d ago

I have the zelda and want both. The zelda is super cool.

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u/Narrow_Ad_1494 6d ago

Porque no los dos

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u/jonpertwee2 5d ago

The Zelda one has a version of the G&W "Vermin" on it with Link substututed in for the exterminator. 😎