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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ Enhance Memory and Reflexes with Hasbro 49000 Simon Hand Held by Todd Raynie

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Appearance can be improved, but the overall design is better

Attention buyers! I bought this in July 2004 and it came with a new Hasbro version (weird looking yellow thing) NOT the original transparent MB as pictured. At first I was disappointed, but after playing this new version for a while I started to understand why they designed it the way they did. It's a bit more than I expected or wanted, but that's to keep your arms comfortable and not cramping. Also, the central button to start the game was removed in the original and replaced with a small dotted start button, which was probably placed there in case your fingers miss the play buttons (which can end up messing with the game you're playing in ). were). plays). The extra 1 inch margin can increase the size in less attractive ways, but it really makes the game easier and less tight. I still think they should have kept the old translucent case, but yellow would do. I like that there are 3 types of games and 4 levels. The original 1 games, 2-3 levels offer little variety and the first few levels are easy to master. That's still a challenge for me. I've only been using it for a week, so I don't know about durability yet. Seems well done.

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • Definitely a bad product