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About Messiah Entertainment

A retrospective on the company that brought wireless gaming to retro consoles

Company History

Messiah Entertainment, Inc. was an American gaming accessories company founded in 2004. The company specialized in bringing modern conveniences to classic gaming platforms, most notably through their wireless controller technology and the Generation NEX console.

Timeline

2004 - Company Founded

Messiah Entertainment is established with a focus on retro gaming accessories. Initial product development begins on wireless controllers for NES and SNES.

2005 - Wireless Controllers Launch

First wireless NES and SNES controllers released. Featured in WIRED magazine's "Wired Tools 2004" roundup. Positive reception from retro gaming community.

December 2005 - Generation NEX Release

The flagship Generation NEX console launches. Covered by IGN, VintageComputing, and numerous gaming publications. First NES clone with wireless controllers included.

2006 - Product Line Expansion

NEX Wireless Arcade Stick released. Additional controller colors and variants introduced. Company featured in Wikipedia's Famiclone article.

2007 - PS3 Accessories

Messiah expands into PlayStation 3 accessories with the Darklite DVD Remote and controller armor accessories. Coverage in CNET Japan and gaming press.

~2010 - Company Wind Down

Messiah Entertainment gradually winds down operations. Products become discontinued. The company's legacy lives on in the retro gaming community.

Products

Generation NEX

Generation NEX

Flagship NES/Famicom clone console with wireless controllers.

Console
NES Controller

Wireless NES Controllers

2.4GHz wireless controllers for original NES.

Controller
SNES Controller

Wireless SNES Controllers

2.4GHz wireless controllers for Super Nintendo.

Controller
Darklite Remote

Darklite DVD Remote

Infrared media remote for PlayStation 3.

PS3

Press Coverage

WIRED

Featured in "Wired Tools 2004" as a top gaming gadget.

IGN

"The NES Reincarnated" - December 2005 feature on Generation NEX.

Wikipedia

Generation NEX cited in the "Famiclone" encyclopedia article.

CNET Japan

Coverage of Darklite DVD Remote for PS3.

Company Information

> Company Name: Messiah Entertainment, Inc.
> Founded: 2004
> Headquarters: United States
> Industry: Gaming Hardware & Accessories
> Status: Inactive (circa 2010)
>
> Known For:
> - Generation NEX Console
> - Wireless Retro Controllers
> - PS3 Accessories
>
> This archive preserves the company's product history for educational purposes.