Possible XRGB Mini final run

[Tjanko04]

Just came across this post on Reddit regarding the Framemeister being discontinued. Just wanted to let you all know in case supply is limited.

Granted, I didn't see any other info about the discontinuation, but it might be good to keep an eye on it for anyone who hasn't picked one up and may want to.

https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogamin...e_frameister_xrgb_mini_is_being_discontinued/

 

[Yodd]

It's about time. Micomsoft need to rethink their XRGB line after the release of the OSSC.

 

[NeoSneth]

It's about time. Micomsoft need to rethink their XRGB line after the release of the OSSC.

oh, how timely of you. I am excited to see what the community does with OSSC.

 

[F4U57]

Buy now, flip later.

 

[sparksterz]

That's disappointing, hopefully the future yields something good on the horizon!

 

[kuze]

Apparently they are going for $600+ on eBay now...

 

[RAZO]

Not a big deal to me, Bought it twice and sold it twice. Hopefully they come out with something better in the future and go back to the older bigger xrgb style with the scart input in the front or in the back. Wasn't a big fan of the plug in adapters.

 

[Jibbajaba]

I can't imagine them not selling an upscaler. I suspect that the Framemeister is being discontinued to make room for something else.

 

[Dr Shroom]

rip overpriced gimmick

 

[sparksterz]

Apparently they are going for $600+ on eBay now...

Get the fuck out! I had to check for myself because I didn't believe it...they're going straight up fast...this is everything wrong with this hobby.

 

[eek]

I assume they will make a follow up to the Framemeister. Didn't people freak out when they ended production on the XRGB3 and then it took a while before the Framemeister showed up?

 

[elGRIZZbo]

Wouldn't it be nice if a big time TV manufacturer like Sony or Samsung catered to retro gamers by putting out a new HDTV with a high quality upscaler like the Framemeister built in?

 

[munchiaz]

Wouldn't it be nice if a big time TV manufacturer like Sony or Samsung catered to retro gamers by putting out a new HDTV with a high quality upscaler like the Framemeister built in?

Sounds like a waste of money to me, for such a small demographic

 

[GohanX]

I can't imagine them not selling an upscaler. I suspect that the Framemeister is being discontinued to make room for something else.

My guess is they are working on a 4K version.

 

[Jibbajaba]

My guess is they are working on a 4K version.

I would not be at all surprised.

What *would* surprise me is if they were getting out of the retrogaming upscaler market. That shit is more popular now than ever. The XRGB used to be a niche product in this country.

 

[Kid Panda]

I would not be at all surprised.

What *would* surprise me is if they were getting out of the retrogaming upscaler market. That shit is more popular now than ever. The XRGB used to be a niche product in this country.

Micomsoft has been around for so long, I think their product base will always be around for video games.

 

[kuze]

Yeah supposedly production is ending because it's too hard to source the required parts for this model. They'll come out with a different model using newer parts at some point.

 

[RAZO]

Wouldn't it be nice if a big time TV manufacturer like Sony or Samsung catered to retro gamers by putting out a new HDTV with a high quality upscaler like the Framemeister built in?

I actually thought about this as well. A tv with super low input lag with a built in upscaler and all the neccesary video inputs for both retro and new gaming. I would be all in.

 

[Electric Grave]

rip overpriced gimmick

Pretty much, these things help very little, not worth the money.

 

[ki_atsushi]

Yeah supposedly production is ending because it's too hard to source the required parts for this model. They'll come out with a different model using newer parts at some point.

What parts are rare? D-Terminal ports?

 

[Kiel]

Pretty much, these things help very little, not worth the money.

Wat?

I've heard some wild allegations thrown around on this site but this has to be the most cockamamie one I've heard.

 

[TonK]

rip overpriced gimmick

#justfacts

 

[Kiel]

#gottahearbothsides

 

[Niko]

According to a credible source, they're going to work on something else non-upscaler related until it gets cheaper to develop for 4K.

IMO, the OSSC is a better cheaper alternative. Just a little hard to get right now. There next batch of 500 is due around Feb. 2017 and I think all the spots are already filled. So if you dont have one, and your not on the list the next accessible batch probably wont be until April/May if you get on the list now.

 

[Pasky]

My biggest gripe with the OSSC is it only goes to 720P.

Waiting for the guy to upgrade the OSSC which I think will be inevitable before I take the plunge, already got a frame meister.