Combat DigiQ, Micro R/C Tanks
Manufacturer: Konami
MSRP: $199.00 (For 2 tanks and controller set)
Actualy price paid: $132.00 (including shipping from Hong Kong)
w00t! They came in!!!
I bought 2 of these tanks from a guy in Hong Kong via Ebay. I haven\'t seen these available in the U.S. yet. They are very detailed (i.e. camoflague, exhaust and blast marks already painted) and there are some pieces like the machine gun and spotlight that have to be glued on. These are infrared controlled and also shoot infrared from the turret. I have yet to decipher the manuals that are in Japanese yet, but they are a blast to drive. When you shoot, they even move back to simulate recoil. They have 3 game modes (see below) which I\'m still working on figuring out. I purchased 1 of each, German Panther-G type & Russian T34/85 tank.
I will add more pictures and video of these tanks in action soon.
German Panther-G type 
Russian T34/85 
Introduction: KONAMI has pushed its patented Micro IR technology to a new limit. Introducing miniature yet realistic Micro IR-powered miniature combat tanks. With a real track type propulsion system, these tanks can climb slight slopes and other small objects. You may fire IR beams at your opponent's tank in order to defeat him. The cannon on the Combat Digi Q will perform a gun kickback every time you fire in order to simulate a real cannon!
German Panther-G type & Russian T34/85 type basic operation sets will be launched in September, 2002. Followed by Tiger I type & M4 Shaman basic operation sets in December, 2002. Future line-up includes Ground Self-Defense Force 90 type and 74 type tanks. Other accessories will also be available.
Rule of Game: Combat Digi Q has two sensors: One for firing infrared beam and another for controlling the tank\'s movement (like the single one on Digi Q car). A 10-minute charge gives a 10-minute game play.
There are 3 play modes:
Practice mode: You can shoot as many explosive shells as you wish
Expert mode: Depending on your tank model, the number of explosive shell is regulated
Real mode: Depending on your tank model and nature, each tank has its own ability to shoot, move and explosive shell capacity (eg: some models can have 8 explosive shells while the other model only 6). Once you get hit five times, you are defeated. Up to four tanks can be controlled simultaneously.
The controller indicates how many explosive shells you have currently. It also has 4 buttons on the underside to shoot out explosive shells.
A battle is carried out by 2 players or 2 groups of players. There is a ID system just like that of the Digi Q (1, 2, 3, 4). 1 & 3 are in one group. So are 2 & 4. So, 1 can fight anyone but itself and its teammate 3. Same goes for the other group.
