
If you've managed to watch Stranger Things 4 by now, you might have caught the rather bizarre mention of the 'Americantendo', a hypothetical 16-bit console that's mentioned by the character Argyle. Don't worry if you haven't seen it yet, that's all the context we'll be providing here for fear of spoilers!
Well, Hyperkin has gone the extra mile and created a mock-up of what the 'Americantendo' might actually look it if it were real. The console and controller both sport colours from the flag of the United States, with the word 'Americantendo' showcased prominently just below the console's cartridge slot.
It looks both awesome and disgusting and we love it.
Now just to be reiterate again, to be safe: this isn't real. We won't be seeing the Americantendo on store shelves anytime soon, but Hyperkin's recreation is nevertheless a fun take on what it could potentially look like.
What do you think of the Americantendo? Would you proudly display it in your living room? Let us know!
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I must be a white girl,
because I can't even.
Can I get a Canadiantendo instead?
Freedomtendo!
That 11/11 is just ripe for jokes
As someone who's never seen an epsiode of Stranger Things, I was very caught off guard by that headline.
Comes with free pack-in title “Bloodthirsty Imperialism”
I guess I have to watch this show.
@YoshiF2
Has the show made the Spinal Tap joke yet?
This is fun. I like the arcade cabinet style buttons. I feel like it could go further, so I predict copycats and remixes... some Atari, Intellivsion, Coleco flourishes are in order I think, as those are actual American companies that made consoles. (Though this does match the gist of how it was brought up in the show and it should be ridiculous)
I think I can safely say that my eye's have just seen one of the Stranger Things 4 me.
It looks like a tie-in for the release of Rocky IV. 🥊
It looks like a cake.
@Fizza Oh you should definitely watch it. It’s really good.
Man, Stranger Things has been so good. I’m just saving the last episode for the perfect night. Can’t wait for the second half of season 4!
The Stranger Thing was they used an Amiga 1000 a 16bit computer as prop in the show for her computer. At the time it had games more graphically impressive than any of the consoles.
lol I love it. It's the sort of thing your grandparents would have got you.
But also.. Starcourt Mall? I don't want to spoil anything but...
Lol!! This is fantastic. Loved this season so much.
Hey @Spoony_Tech wanna see me try and type this one? 😉 Just kidding, I'm not even trying. Heck I can't even pronounce it. 😛
Just found out about the _ in your name, I've @ you probably half a dozen times to spoonytech, no wonder you never replied. 😂
Looks like Sacha Baron Cohen in this scene:
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Shouldn't the default controller be a gun?
@Xylnox You made my brain hurt and my mouth smile all at once
Ah yes, the Americantendo, home of my favorite retro game "Super American Bros. ft. Ronald Reagan"
@OldManHermit Sure if you like paying nearly double and having NO shooting games on it...
@fiben1002 If you know anything about America, the default controller should be a hotdog covered in chilli sauce, not a gun.
Neat design. I know the article mentioned this is a mock-up. The thing is, real diy console chassis designs sometimes cause a console to overheat, short-out, and/or cause a fire. Otherwise, a lot of real chassis designs are really cool.
Freedom-fry-tendo, lol.
I have to admit, when they started inventing this exciting American console I was fearing that they would give it a really cringey name like X Box.
This is gold. Haven't started the new season yet but i already love this
Nah. I don't personally fly any American flags or associate myself with that anymore after the past decade or so of what it has come to stand for. So a console with it would not be enticing. Perhaps give me one with individual states I like, like MA, NY, RI, CT, ME, WA, OR, etc.
@BloodNinja No, it would be a gun with a chilli dog decal.
@Darknilious hehe
If this doesn't have Cheeseburger Freedom Man on it, I'm rioting.
@WeLiveInASociety A gun covered in chill sauce, with the barrel to be shaped like a hot dog.
@BloodNinja And the trigger shaped like a curved hot dog, and in games it can shoot chilli dogs.
Does it come with a gun controller like the Zapper. I feel if it's American it should definitely come with some kind of gun attachment.
@Harmonie ironically the American flag represents those states you named amongst the others lol
@WeLiveInASociety <3 <3 <3
@BloodNinja I don’t know what that means but have a good 24 hours, depending on your time zone.
@WeLiveInASociety That’s a symbol for a heart. Like a : ) but it’s <3. As in, I loved your joke LOL
Ugly, very ugly
I want one. LOL.
@Acein210 Technically, yes, but you have missed my point entirely.
@BloodNinja Ohhhh ok good to know. Well, uh, bye for now. (I think I might’ve replied to you a bit too many times lol.)
@WeLiveInASociety You're fine! I don't think there's a set limit for number of replies for it to be considered spam. Nice talking to you, and have a great day!
@Harmonie oh no i got your point. I was just kidding.
@rjejr just another rjejr fail lol.
@Spoony_Tech

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