FAQ
When will the cards release?
Unfortunately we can't really say just yet. Development of Series One is going smoothly. But this is a brand new venture, so we are sure to hit roadblocks and snags. As we learn more and a date becomes more clear, we will announce it. Join us on Reddit or Bluesky to get the latest news.
Will these cards be sold or free?
Starting with Series One, this will be a paid, commercial, product. We are unsure what the price will be just yet, but hoping to keep it reasonable. These are just paper cards after all.
How will they be sold?
Each series will be sold as a single pack, packaged up like a "booster pack". Quotes because each pack will contain the entire series, so they won't be like regular booster packs. No need to buy a whole bunch of packs in hopes of getting them all.
We are hoping to also have a single foil card in each pack. The idea is each pack contains the entire set as regular cards, plus one card from the series as a foil. This is because it is unlikely we can create foil cards that can scan in an E-Reader. The foil card is just for collecting. We think this is a nice compromise between those who like to collect and those who just want to play the games.
We are hoping to also have a single foil card in each pack. The idea is each pack contains the entire set as regular cards, plus one card from the series as a foil. This is because it is unlikely we can create foil cards that can scan in an E-Reader. The foil card is just for collecting. We think this is a nice compromise between those who like to collect and those who just want to play the games.
Where will they be sold?
We are still figuring this out. Most likely here at retrodotcards.com. We are also considering doing a Kickstarter, more to come.
Where can I get an E-Reader?
The best place I know is Ebay. The US E-Reader and the Japan E-Reader+ will both work with RetroDotCards. The Japan E-Reader+ is often much cheaper. But do be aware that the E-Reader region determines whether the card has English or Japanese text. There were three E-Readers released:
A US E-Reader
- + English RetroDotCards will work
- + Nintendo's English E-Reader cards will work
- - Japanese RetroDotCards will not work
- - Nintendo's Japanese E-Reader cards will not work
A JPN E-Reader+
- + Japanese RetroDotCards will work
- + Nintendo's Japanese E-Reader cards will work
- - English RetroDotCards will not work
- - Nintendo's English E-Reader cards will not work
An early JPN E-Reader
- - No RetroDotCards will work
- - Only a small subset of Nintendo's Japanese cards work
Will Japanese and English RetroDotCards be the same?
RetroDotCards will be released both in English and Japanese versions. You will need to buy the version that matches the E-Reader you have.
Japanese cards will have Japanese text on the card itself, and Japanese text in the running game. English cards will have English text.
I do not speak Japanese, so text heavy cards such as Franny Answers will be a challenge. This possibly means the Japanese sets will have fewer cards in them, but that remains to be seen.
Japanese cards will have Japanese text on the card itself, and Japanese text in the running game. English cards will have English text.
I do not speak Japanese, so text heavy cards such as Franny Answers will be a challenge. This possibly means the Japanese sets will have fewer cards in them, but that remains to be seen.
Will these games be playable any other way?
Possibly, I might release the games on Steam and mobile platforms. I also might release digital versions of the E-Reader cards that you can play in emulators or with a GBA flash cart. But none of this is certain, stay tuned!
Who is making this?
Hi, I'm Matt. I am the primary person behind RetroDotCards, but my wife also helps out. If you want to know more, here is my personal website.
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