This Smartwatch Plays Mega Man 2, Tracks Your Steps and Heart Rate
The My Play Watch is a smartwatch that features a custom version of the classic game Mega Man 2, optimized for its small screen with one-touch gameplay. It includes fitness tracking features like step and heart rate monitoring, all wrapped in a Mega Man-themed design. The device, priced at $79.99, is available for preorder exclusively at GameStop with a June 6 launch date and limited availability.
- ▪The My Play Watch comes with a reengineered version of Mega Man 2 using original sprites, stages, bosses, and music.
- ▪It offers two game modes: Classic, for stage selection and progression, and Arcade, with increasing speed and difficulty.
- ▪The watch includes step, heart rate, and calorie tracking with Mega Man-themed user interface elements.
- ▪It does not support smartphone connectivity or Wi-Fi, offering a focused, distraction-free experience.
- ▪The My Play Watch is available for preorder at GameStop for $79.99 and launches on June 6 in limited quantities.
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Forget smartwatch games downloaded from Apple or the Google Play Store. What if your smartwatch came with an all-time classic preinstalled? You may like the latest My Play Watch, which comes with a custom version of Mega Man 2, built for the small screen.The odd device is bright blue, like the titular hero, and comes with two different shades of Mega Man-themed straps. The squircle watch face lets you play the iconic arcade game from 1988, but it isn’t the exact version you remember.My Play Watch says the game experience is “authentic,” using “original sprites, stages, bosses and music… reengineered for fast, one-touch gameplay.” There are two game modes with an auto-running character, and you tap the screen to fire or perform jumps.
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