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''The pinnacle of video games.''


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The '''Videlectrix FunMachine''' (or simply '''FunMachine''') is [[Strong Bad]]'s video game console of choice. The front page of the [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]] in-game manual specifies that the FunMachine is made by Videlectrix.
The '''Videlectrix FunMachine''' (or simply '''FunMachine''') is [[Strong Bad]]'s video game console of choice. The front page of the [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]] in-game manual specifies that the FunMachine is made by Videlectrix.


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In [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], the FunMachine appears to be more advanced, and its controller more resembles that of an NES console. Across the episodes, the console can typically be found in [[Strong Bad's Room|Strong Bad's room]] and used to play a different game, including [[Snake Boxer 5]], [[Math Kickers]], [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]], [[Space Circus Catastrophe]], and [[Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder]]. In [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]], the FunMachine is located in the [[Computer Room]] instead (due to Strong Bad's room not being accessible), where it functions as a space flight simulator. In [[Baddest of the Bands]], the game's narrative centers around the FunMachine. After it is broken, Strong Bad has to hold a Battle Royale of the Bands to get funds for it. After paying [[Bubs]] his exorbitant fee, [[Strong Sad]] points out that the FunMachine was simply broken because of an old piece of nacho cheese spray lodged in the console.
In [[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]], the FunMachine appears to be more advanced, and its controller more resembles that of an NES console. Across the episodes, the console can typically be found in [[Strong Bad's Room|Strong Bad's room]] and used to play a different game, including [[Snake Boxer 5]], [[Math Kickers]], [[Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey]], [[Space Circus Catastrophe]], and [[Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder]]. In [[Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective]], the FunMachine is located in the [[Computer Room]] instead (due to Strong Bad's room not being accessible), where it functions as a space flight simulator. In [[Baddest of the Bands]], the game's narrative centers around the FunMachine. After it is broken, Strong Bad has to hold a Battle Royale of the Bands to get funds for it. After paying [[Bubs]] his exorbitant fee, [[Strong Sad]] points out that the FunMachine was simply broken because of an old piece of nacho cheese spray lodged in the console.


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* [#Other_Consoles 1 Other Consoles]
** [#Super_FunMachine 1.1 Super FunMachine]
** [#Ultra_FunMachine_CD 1.2 Ultra FunMachine CD]
** [#Pantsit_Portable 1.3 Pantsit Portable]
* [#Appearances 2 Appearances]
 
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== <span class="mw-headline"> Other Consoles </span> ==


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=== Super FunMachine ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> Super FunMachine </span> ===


Introduced with [[RhinoFeeder]], the Super FunMachine is a parody of the [[Nintendo|Super NES]], the follow-up console to the [[Nintendo|NES]]. Much like its namesake, the Super FunMachine's capabilites are similar to the 16-bit graphics common in the [[fourth generation of video game consoles]].
Introduced with [[RhinoFeeder]], the Super FunMachine is a parody of the [[Nintendo|Super NES]], the follow-up console to the [[Nintendo|NES]]. Much like its namesake, the Super FunMachine's capabilites are similar to the 16-bit graphics common in the [[fourth generation of video game consoles]].


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=== Ultra FunMachine CD ===
=== <span class="mw-headline"> Ultra FunMachine CD </span> ===


The [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10|Level 10]] release of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] was alledgedly made for the Videlectrix Ultra FunMachine CD. The name is a combination of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s original name (Ultra 64), and the [[Sega CD]], while its controllers with numpad and joysticks recall the [[Atari 5200]] or [[ColecoVision]].
The [[Stinkoman 20X6 Walkthrough Level 10|Level 10]] release of [[Stinkoman 20X6]] was alledgedly made for the Videlectrix Ultra FunMachine CD. The name is a combination of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s original name (Ultra 64), and the [[Sega CD]], while its controllers with numpad and joysticks recall the [[Atari 5200]] or [[ColecoVision]].


Much like the Sega CD, it includes both a &quot;Gametridge&quot; slot and a disk drive for computer and TV video game compatibility. It is capable of playing (highly compressed) [[full-motion video|full-motion videos]]. Its wood-grain finish is available in teak, walnut, maple, ash, and oak.
Much like the Sega CD, it includes both a "Gametridge" slot and a disk drive for computer and TV video game compatibility. It is capable of playing (highly compressed) [[full-motion video|full-motion videos]]. Its wood-grain finish is available in teak, walnut, maple, ash, and oak.


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Referred to alternately as &quot;the FunMachine Pantsit&quot; or &quot;The Pantsit Portable&quot;, this handheld game console is similar to the [[Game Boy]]. [[Trogday Micro Game]] is in the style of a [[Game Boy Color]] game, while [[Marzipan Beef Reverser]] is modeled after the simpler [[Game Boy]]. The handheld device is advertised as fitting in the user's [[Pants|pants]], as it is too large to fit in a pocket.
Referred to alternately as "the FunMachine Pantsit" or "The Pantsit Portable", this handheld game console is similar to the [[Game Boy]].
[[Trogday Micro Game]] is in the style of a [[Game Boy Color]] game, while [[Marzipan Beef Reverser]] is modeled after the simpler [[Game Boy]]. The handheld device is advertised as fitting in the user's [[Pants|pants]], as it is too large to fit in a pocket.


In [[Strong-Play: Marzipan Beef Reverser]], it is portrayed by a modified [[Analogue Pocket]].
In [[Strong-Play: Marzipan Beef Reverser]], it is portrayed by a modified [[Analogue Pocket]].


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* '''Debut:''' [[Strong Bad Main Page]] — It can be seen on Strong Bad's floor playing [[Nighttime Driving Type Game]].
* '''Debut:''' [[Strong Bad Main Page]] — It can be seen on Strong Bad's floor playing [[Nighttime Driving Type Game]].
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** [[Secret Collect.]] — This game was published for the FunMachine.
** [[Secret Collect.]] — This game was published for the FunMachine.
** [[RhinoFeeder]] — This game was published for the Super FunMachine.
** [[RhinoFeeder]] — This game was published for the Super FunMachine.
* [[50K Racewalker]] — The game's title screen reads &quot;LICENSED BY FUNMACHINE&quot;.
* [[50K Racewalker]] — The game's title screen reads "LICENSED BY FUNMACHINE".
* [[Homestar Ruiner]]
* [[Homestar Ruiner]]
* [[Strong Badia the Free]]
* [[Strong Badia the Free]]
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* [[8-Bit is Enough]]
* [[8-Bit is Enough]]
* [[@StrongBadActual]] tweet ([[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2020|21 Dec 2020]])
* [[@StrongBadActual]] tweet ([[@StrongBadActual Tweets 2020|21 Dec 2020]])
* [[Trogday Micro Game]] — This game was published for &quot;The FunMachine Pantsit&quot;.
* [[Trogday Micro Game]] — This game was published for "The FunMachine Pantsit".
* [[Strong-Play: Marzipan Beef Reverser]] — Strong Bad plays [[Marzipan Beef Reverser|the game]] on a &quot;Videlectrix Pantsit Portable&quot;.
* [[Strong-Play: Marzipan Beef Reverser]] — Strong Bad plays [[Marzipan Beef Reverser|the game]] on a "Videlectrix Pantsit Portable".
* [[Decemberweenvent Calendar]] ([[Decemberweenvent Calendar|Day 23]]) — Videlectrix One announces [[Burninate the Barnyard]], &quot;new for the Pantsit Portable&quot;.
* [[Decemberweenvent Calendar]] ([[Decemberweenvent Calendar|Day 23]]) — Videlectrix One announces [[Burninate the Barnyard]], "new for the Pantsit Portable".
* [[Happy 20th Trogday!]] — ''Electronical Good Graphics Monthly'' covers games for the FunMachine, Super FunMachine, Pantsit Portable, and Ultra FunMachine CD.
* [[Happy 20th Trogday!]] — ''Electronical Good Graphics Monthly'' covers games for the FunMachine, Super FunMachine, Pantsit Portable, and Ultra FunMachine CD.
 
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The pinnacle of video games.

The Videlectrix FunMachine (or simply FunMachine) is Strong Bad's video game console of choice. The front page of the Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey in-game manual specifies that the FunMachine is made by Videlectrix.

Some of the games that Videlectrix produces are playable on the FunMachine as well as newer-generation systems in the FunMachine console family. On the website, the FunMachine itself resembles an old Atari 2600 console, as do the graphics and sound for these games, and the controller resembles an Atari joypad. The Super FunMachine seems to use more sophisticated graphics and sound, similar to the NES or SNES. The box art for FunMachine games is vertical, which most closely resembles NES game boxes.

In Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, the FunMachine appears to be more advanced, and its controller more resembles that of an NES console. Across the episodes, the console can typically be found in Strong Bad's room and used to play a different game, including Snake Boxer 5, Math Kickers, Limozeen's Hot Babelien Odyssey, Space Circus Catastrophe, and Gel-Arshie's Pro Fruitboarder. In Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective, the FunMachine is located in the Computer Room instead (due to Strong Bad's room not being accessible), where it functions as a space flight simulator. In Baddest of the Bands, the game's narrative centers around the FunMachine. After it is broken, Strong Bad has to hold a Battle Royale of the Bands to get funds for it. After paying Bubs his exorbitant fee, Strong Sad points out that the FunMachine was simply broken because of an old piece of nacho cheese spray lodged in the console.

Other Consoles

Super FunMachine

Introduced with RhinoFeeder, the Super FunMachine is a parody of the Super NES, the follow-up console to the NES. Much like its namesake, the Super FunMachine's capabilites are similar to the 16-bit graphics common in the fourth generation of video game consoles.

Ultra FunMachine CD

The Level 10 release of Stinkoman 20X6 was alledgedly made for the Videlectrix Ultra FunMachine CD. The name is a combination of the Nintendo 64's original name (Ultra 64), and the Sega CD, while its controllers with numpad and joysticks recall the Atari 5200 or ColecoVision.

Much like the Sega CD, it includes both a "Gametridge" slot and a disk drive for computer and TV video game compatibility. It is capable of playing (highly compressed) full-motion videos. Its wood-grain finish is available in teak, walnut, maple, ash, and oak.

Pantsit Portable

Referred to alternately as "the FunMachine Pantsit" or "The Pantsit Portable", this handheld game console is similar to the Game Boy. Trogday Micro Game is in the style of a Game Boy Color game, while Marzipan Beef Reverser is modeled after the simpler Game Boy. The handheld device is advertised as fitting in the user's pants, as it is too large to fit in a pocket.

In Strong-Play: Marzipan Beef Reverser, it is portrayed by a modified Analogue Pocket.

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Short-lived little time‑waster

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