Another day another forum. I'm a newbie, but I'll introduce myself at the bottom.
My thoughts on the proposed new Scalextric digital system.
1) What if Scalextric stop selling new Analogue sets. They'll continue selling spares, but why would they carry on selling old analogue sets in toy stores?
2) The digital system and it's lane changing will bring in the TCR generation. I had one of these as a kid and it was great. Many TCR owners refuse to buy Scalextric because they don't like single lane racing, they're not too keen on slots either. I would have got a TCR this xmas if they still existed.
3) I agree that digital will appeal more initially to "carpet racers" as you guys call them. It's going to be easier to have more fun on a low budget.
4) The cost of the digital tranceivers is going to drop as volumes increase. Volumes will increase as they stop selling analogue sets.
5) Big thumbs up for backwards compatibility.
6) Sounds like it will work well with Challenger for loners like me as the voltage will be constantly up.
7) Has anybody thought of the potential for racing across the internet with a digital control? You could technically output your movements to a remote track. Big potential here perhaps and great for single owners, although it could affect clubs.
Bit About Me
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As this is my first thread, thought I'd introduce myself (hence the new thread, didn't wanna cause clutter).
My name's Ben and I live and work in Surrey. I got my first Scalextric kit this xmas with a size 4 Touring Car set from Argos. I'm also about to purchase a used size 4 Le Mans set from a friend to increase my inventory of cars etc.
Along with the sets, I've also got RMS (few problems here, will post elsewhere) and the Challenger system.
Seen posts from "Wankel". Hi mate, I also own a Wankel, http://jaffacake.net/b3nrx.jpg can I get one of these in a Scalextric car?
Hi everyone, my first post of many I'm sure...
My thoughts on the proposed new Scalextric digital system.
1) What if Scalextric stop selling new Analogue sets. They'll continue selling spares, but why would they carry on selling old analogue sets in toy stores?
2) The digital system and it's lane changing will bring in the TCR generation. I had one of these as a kid and it was great. Many TCR owners refuse to buy Scalextric because they don't like single lane racing, they're not too keen on slots either. I would have got a TCR this xmas if they still existed.
3) I agree that digital will appeal more initially to "carpet racers" as you guys call them. It's going to be easier to have more fun on a low budget.
4) The cost of the digital tranceivers is going to drop as volumes increase. Volumes will increase as they stop selling analogue sets.
5) Big thumbs up for backwards compatibility.
6) Sounds like it will work well with Challenger for loners like me as the voltage will be constantly up.
7) Has anybody thought of the potential for racing across the internet with a digital control? You could technically output your movements to a remote track. Big potential here perhaps and great for single owners, although it could affect clubs.
Bit About Me
~~~~~~~~
As this is my first thread, thought I'd introduce myself (hence the new thread, didn't wanna cause clutter).
My name's Ben and I live and work in Surrey. I got my first Scalextric kit this xmas with a size 4 Touring Car set from Argos. I'm also about to purchase a used size 4 Le Mans set from a friend to increase my inventory of cars etc.
Along with the sets, I've also got RMS (few problems here, will post elsewhere) and the Challenger system.
Seen posts from "Wankel". Hi mate, I also own a Wankel, http://jaffacake.net/b3nrx.jpg can I get one of these in a Scalextric car?
Hi everyone, my first post of many I'm sure...
