Mega Man 2 Is Coming To A Playable Wristwatch

A Tiny New Way To Play Mega Man 2

Mega Man 2 is one of those NES games that still has a special glow around it. It is remembered as one of Capcom's great 8-bit moments, and now it is being squeezed into a much smaller space. Mega Man: My Play Watch is a new digital watch built around a reworked version of the classic game, made for touch-screen play right on your wrist.

This is not the original NES release simply running on a small screen. The watch version changes the action so it works with quick, simple inputs. Mega Man moves forward automatically through each stage, while the player handles timing, jumps, hazards, and shooting. Tapping the screen fires, and holding a tap changes jump height, giving the game a stripped-back rhythm that suits a watch-sized display while still trying to keep the old-school feel intact.

Because this is also a modern digital watch, it includes more than a miniature game. Mega Man: My Play Watch comes with themed health features, including a step tracker and calorie monitor. The Mega Man dressing carries through the device, so it is not just a plain tracker with a game added on top. It is clearly aiming for fans who like their everyday gadgets with a little blue-bomber charm.

At $79.99, Mega Man: My Play Watch is not exactly a throwaway novelty, but it does sound like a fun collectible for anyone who wants a little Capcom history close at hand. Pre-orders are open now through GameStop. A European listing has not been spotted yet, so players outside the United States may need to wait and see where it appears next.