Let's! TV Play Classic (Let's!TVプレイCLASSIC or レッツテレビプレイ クラシック) is a series of Japan-only plug & play television game devices developed and distributed by Bandai in 2006. The units were programmed using XaviX software technology created by SSD Company Limited. The series consists of four released models, each containing a selection of classic arcade games from either Namco or Taito, along with newly created "arranged" versions that reuse the original game sprites.
Overview
Each device in the series includes four games total: two original classic arcade titles and two new arranged versions developed by Bandai. The units are self-contained controllers that connect directly to a television via a dedicated AV cable and power adaptor, both sold separately. Each system features a mini joystick, four buttons, a power switch, and a coin button. The front panel of the unit is interchangeable, with each system including two different paper front-panel designs.
Models
Namco Nostalgia 1
- Xevious — original arcade version
- Xevious Scramble Mission — arranged version featuring racing-style gameplay
- Mappy — original arcade version
- Mappy Nyamco Dan no Gyakusyuu — arranged version with breakout-style gameplay
Namco Nostalgia 2
- Dragon Buster — original arcade version
- Dragon Buster 100 — arranged boss rush mode
- Gaplus — original arcade version
- Gaplus Phalanx — arranged version featuring a tractor beam mechanic to capture bugs
Namco Nostalgia 3 (Cancelled)
A third Namco model was scheduled for release approximately four months after the initial units but was ultimately cancelled. It was planned to include Bravoman and The Tower of Druaga, along with arranged versions of each.
Taito Nostalgia 1
- Kage no Densetsu (The Legend of Kage) — original arcade version
- Kage no Densetsu Kaiden — arranged version adding two additional playable characters (a female ninja and a ninja dog)
- Ohgon no Shiro (Gladiator) — original arcade version
- Ohgon no Shiro Amazones — arranged version where the protagonist uses a bow and arrow instead of a shield
Taito Nostalgia 2
- Kiki Kaikai (Pocky & Rocky) — original arcade version
- Kiki Kaikai Kakurenbou — arranged version featuring a monk from Jigoku Meguri (Bonze Adventure) as a playable character
- Slap Fight (Alcon) — original arcade version
- Slap Fight Tiger — arranged version featuring a helicopter from Tiger Heli with new weapons
Easter Eggs
Each unit contains a hidden "Arashi" animation that can be triggered by performing a specific joystick motion on the title screen. The required motion differs by model: shaking the joystick left and right (Namco Nostalgia 1), spinning it counter-clockwise very fast (Namco Nostalgia 2), spinning counter-clockwise (Taito Nostalgia 1), or shaking it up and down (Taito Nostalgia 2).
References
- Alchetron — Let's! TV Play Classic
- changevworld.com — Let's! TV play classic (hardware and game details)
- YouTube — Let's! TV Play Classic Full Set & Overview
