This retro gaming watch can track your heart rate and play Mega Man 2, as well

If you grew up playing Mega Man 2 on the NES and the game holds a special place in your heart, this smartwatch is going to be right up your alley.

The Mega Man: My Play Watch is a collaboration between MyPlayWatch and Capcom, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a smartwatch that lets you play a reimagined version of Mega Man 2 right on your wrist.

But how does it actually play?

The gameplay has been redesigned from the ground up for a touchscreen. Mega Man auto-runs through each stage while you tap to fire, time your jumps, and dodge hazards. It sounds simple, and that’s the point. 

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You are not going to replicate the full NES experience on a 1.91-inch screen, and the developers know that. Instead, they have created something that captures the feel of the original game.

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