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{{Infobox console

|title = Polymega

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|type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]

|generation =

|release = ~~TBA~~

|release = 2021

|discontinued =

|predecessor =

|successor =

|emulated = ~~N/A~~

|emulated = false

}}

The '''Polymega''' is ~~an upcoming~~ modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

The '''Polymega''' is a modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.

==Emulated Systems==

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! scope="col"|Module

|-

|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]

|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|Famicom / NES]]

|[[Mesen]]

|EM01

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|[[Mednafen]]

|Base

|-

|[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]]

|

|EM05

|-

|[[Atari 2600 emulators|Atari 2600]]

|

|EM06

|-

|[[Atari 7800 emulators|Atari 7800]]

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|EM06

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====Supported Patch Formats====

With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.

The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and Mesen HD Packs.

The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].

==Hardware==

* Processor: Intel ~~Coffee Lake S Series Processor~~

* Processor: Intel Pentium G5400T

* Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM

* Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus

* On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory

* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)

* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)

* Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive

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* NES – North America

* NES – PAL

* FAMICOM - Japan (Adapter Required)

~~INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.~~

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====

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* Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)

* Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)

====Ultra Module EM05<ref>https://polymega.com/products/em05-ultra-module-set</ref>====

This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:

* Nintendo 64 – North America

* Nintendo 64 – PAL

* Nintendo 64 – Japan

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====

There are no Pack-In Games for the Ultra Module.

====Pro Module EM06<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em06-pro-element-module-set</ref>====

This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:

* Atari 2600 – North America

* Atari 2600 – PAL

* Atari 2800 - Japan (Reads as 2600 Cartridges)

* Sears Tele-Games - North America (Reads as 2600 Cartridges)

* Atari 7800 - North America

* Atari 7800 - PAL

=====Digital Pack-In Games=====

There are no Pack-In Games for the Pro Module.

===Accessories===

* Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].

* Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.

====Retro Controller====

Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.

* Polymega Ultra Retro Controller - A N64 clone controller

* Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller

* Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller

* Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller

* Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller

====Compatible Third-Party Controller====

It is possible to use several third-party controller. With the button combination Up + Start, you can enter the Home Menu.

* Sega Genesis Mini Controller

* Sony Playstation Mini Controller

* Neo Geo X Arcade Stick

* Retrobit Saturn Controller (via USB and bluetooth)

* Retrobit Genesis Controller (via USB and bluetooth)

* 8bitdo bluetooth Adapter

* Every wired x-input Controller

With the modules, you can use all controller that are compatible with the corresponding original hardware.

==Reception==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~dvJKlrnXVZs~~&t=~~170s~~ Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_uIghwmyq8 Madlittlepixel: Polymega Review - Does It Deliver? Sega Saturn, TurboGrafx-16, PlayStation & Nintendo In 1 Console!] (11-12-2020)

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ~~&t=10s~~ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)

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-{{WIP}}
 {{Infobox console
 |title = Polymega
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 |type = [[Emulation Boxes|Emulation Box]]
 |generation =
-|release = TBA
+|release = 2021
 |discontinued =
 |predecessor =
 |successor =
-|emulated = N/A
+|emulated = false
 }}
-The '''Polymega''' is an upcoming modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.
+The '''Polymega''' is a modular [[Emulation Boxes|emulation box]] created by Playmaji to emulate older systems. Polymega is the first of its kind to support CD-based games and also the first to run on x86 architecture. The base system only supports CDs but modules can be attached for original cartridges. The Polymega comes with its own wireless controller, but various USB controllers can also be used and each module comes with controller ports for the system it's based on. Games can be installed to the system directly from the disc or cartridge (so you have easier access and don't have to worry about damaging them), however ROM files can't be loaded on the system. A store where you can buy and download games is planned for the future.
 ==Emulated Systems==
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 ! scope="col"|Module
 |-
-|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|NES]]
+|[[Nintendo Entertainment System emulators|Famicom / NES]]
 |[[Mesen]]
 |EM01
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 |[[Mednafen]]
 |Base
+|-
+|[[Nintendo 64 emulators|Nintendo 64]]
+|
+|EM05
+|-
+|[[Atari 2600 emulators|Atari 2600]]
+|
+|EM06
+|-
+|[[Atari 7800 emulators|Atari 7800]]
+|
+|EM06
 |}
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 ====Supported Patch Formats====
 With the Polymega it is possible to patch your games for translations, rom hacks and so on, loaded from a USB drive.
-The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and Mesen HD Packs.
+The following patch formats are supported: BPS, IPS, UPS, PPF, XDELTA, MSU1, and [[Texture Packs|Mesen HD Packs]].
 ==Hardware==
-* Processor: Intel Coffee Lake S Series Processor
+* Processor: Intel Pentium G5400T
 * Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
 * Connectivity: Realtek RTL8822BE Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Combo Module, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, Polymega Expansion Bus
 * On-board Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
-* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
+* Expansion Storage: M.2 2280 SSD up to 2tb, Micro SDXC (MEMORY Port on back)
 * Optical Drive: 8X CD/DVD Slot-in Optical Disc Drive
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 * NES – North America
 * NES – PAL
+* FAMICOM - Japan (Adapter Required)
-INFO: This module does not currently support Japanese Famicom cartridges.
 =====Digital Pack-In Games=====
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 * Shockman / 改造町人シュビビンマン2 新たなる敵 (NA + Japan Versions)
 * Dragon Egg / どらごんEGG！(Japan Version)
+====Ultra Module EM05<ref>https://polymega.com/products/em05-ultra-module-set</ref>====
+This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
+* Nintendo 64 – North America
+* Nintendo 64 – PAL
+* Nintendo 64 – Japan
+=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
+There are no Pack-In Games for the Ultra Module.
+====Pro Module EM06<ref>https://polymega.com/products/polymega%C2%AE-em06-pro-element-module-set</ref>====
+This module is compatible with Classic Game Cartridges and Controllers for the following systems:
+* Atari 2600 – North America
+* Atari 2600 – PAL
+* Atari 2800 - Japan (Reads as 2600 Cartridges)
+* Sears Tele-Games - North America (Reads as 2600 Cartridges)
+* Atari 7800 - North America
+* Atari 7800 - PAL
+=====Digital Pack-In Games=====
+There are no Pack-In Games for the Pro Module.
 ===Accessories===
 * Polymega Retro Gun Controller - A HDTV-compatible light gun that is intended to work with all of the classic Light Gun games supported by Polymega. It is powered by [https://web.archive.org/web/20190512180049/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sindenlightgun/the-sinden-lightgun Sinden Technology].
 * Polymega Universal Wireless Controller - The standard controller included in the console bundle.
 ====Retro Controller====
 Every retro controller uses the same port as the controller it is based on. Therefore the retro controller are compatible with the original consoles.
+* Polymega Ultra Retro Controller - A N64 clone controller
 * Polymega Turbo Retro Controller - A TG16 clone controller
 * Polymega Mega Retro Controller - A Sega Genesis clone controller
 * Polymega Super Retro Controller - A SNES clone controller
 * Polymega Power Retro Controller - A NES clone controller
+====Compatible Third-Party Controller====
+It is possible to use several third-party controller. With the button combination Up + Start, you can enter the Home Menu.
+* Sega Genesis Mini Controller
+* Sony Playstation Mini Controller
+* Neo Geo X Arcade Stick
+* Retrobit Saturn Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
+* Retrobit Genesis Controller (via USB and bluetooth)
+* 8bitdo bluetooth Adapter
+* Every wired x-input Controller
+With the modules, you can use all controller that are compatible with the corresponding original hardware.
 ==Reception==
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs&t=170s Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_uIghwmyq8 Madlittlepixel: Polymega Review - Does It Deliver? Sega Saturn, TurboGrafx-16, PlayStation & Nintendo In 1 Console!] (11-12-2020)
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ&t=10s Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJKlrnXVZs Electric Playground: The King of the Retro Consoles? - POLYMEGA Review!] (15-10-2020)
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKMHpwDfzFQ Metal Jesus Rocks: Polymega Review - Is it worth $400?] (21-08-2020)
 * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWPvwVc5p3s Nintendo Life: Polymega Review - The Ultimate Retro Console, But Is It Worth $400?] (11-08-2020)
 * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=493PKDeDzsE Modern Vintage Gamer: Is the PolyMega Sega Genesis/MegaDrive/32x Addon Cartridge Module really worth 79.99?] (11-05-2020)