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As with recent collector card trends like Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!, collectors won’t know what cards might be in each booster pack they buy; Mattel are keen to stoke the furious swapping scene that has always been a part of trading cards. The addition of RFID takes it one step further, with initially identical cards eventually being unique through continued gameplay.
The success of any console system depends on the quality of its games. So far Mattel has announced Cartoon Network’s Ben 10, Interstellar Wrestling League and the aforementioned Marvel X-Men as all being available from launch, with Marvel Heroes hitting shelves a month later.
HyperScan will be available in October for $69.99, which includes a controller, Marvel X-Men game and six game cards in addition to the console itself. Optionals include extra controllers at $19.99 each, an Intellicard case at $7.99, a console & accessories case at $19.99 and of course extra games at $19.99, while booster card packs run to $9.99.
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12 Responses to “Marvel HyperScan Console uses RFID for customised gameplay”
JC September 22, 2006
This is pretty cool idea, feels like the age of arcades again
NeutralBA Battacus September 24, 2006
I like it, though whether the kids’ll appreciate finding this thing under the tree on Christmas instead of that PS3 or Revolution they actually ASKED for is a whole different animal.
NeutralVincent Nguyen September 24, 2006
I believe this is targeted to a younger crowd – not the teens. Also, it’s well priced under $100.
[quote comment="2447"]I like it, though whether the kids’ll appreciate finding this thing under the tree on Christmas instead of that PS3 or Revolution they actually ASKED for is a whole different animal.[/quote]
NeutralPavel September 25, 2006
i think a 7 years old will be happy with any toys for xmass
Neutral10splayer September 27, 2006
I just bought this and my kid LOVES it. Perfect for the 9-11 crowd. The RFID cards make the gameplay fun and as soon as you start, you want more cards and characters. The best part is being able to save your progress on your character card. You actually have proof of how good you are. Definitely a winner.
NeutralVincent Nguyen September 27, 2006
What do you and your kid think of the quality of the graphics as well as the price point for this kind of gaming system?
[quote comment="2696"]I just bought this and my kid LOVES it. Perfect for the 9-11 crowd. The RFID cards make the gameplay fun and as soon as you start, you want more cards and characters. The best part is being able to save your progress on your character card. You actually have proof of how good you are. Definitely a winner.[/quote]
Neutralzach pearce October 2, 2006
i think teens could like this system im buying it 10/5/06
Neutralthey should try other games like football and other games you could have a team and keep the stats on the cards
Sandy October 2, 2006
The games looked decent, not as bad as you think.
Neutral$~-_Bryan_-~$ October 2, 2006
YO ima Get Dat shit it looks awesome
i mean dude n it only 70$ ima get it wit da ben 10 game n wit ben 10 cards!!!
Neutraldj October 11, 2006
how much does the game cost.
NeutralBilly Peterson December 5, 2007
Hello im just here looking for cheats then i was how many people accualy talk about the hyperscan i really like it so if anyone has some cheats for the ben ten one please tell me and i will be very happy.
NeutralBilly Peterson December 5, 2007
Ok was is backwards i hate typos but i ment saw
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