Mattel HyperScan

HyperScan Gamer
2 min readAug 14, 2021
Mattel HyperScan Console (credit. NBC NEWS)

“SCAN, BATTLE, RE-SCAN™ The HYPERSCAN™ gaming system fuses our re-writeable IntelliCard™ technology with the button-mashing action of video games! Scan your cards and your favorite characters come to life on your TV screen. During gameplay, pause and scan Modification Cards to enhance your abilities. When victory is yours, re-scan — and your new powers are upgraded onto your card for use in future conflicts.” -Official Mattel Description

What is Mattel HyperScan? Well, the HyperScan is a console released in 2006 by Mattel and was targeted towards younger audiences where you can play video games and collect trading cards at the same time.

It had 5 released games; X-men (included w/ console), and Spider-Man, Marvel Heroes, Ben-10, IWL (Interstellar Wrestling League) (sold separately), and 2 other games were planned; Avatar: The Last Airbender and Nick Extreme Sports, but trashed

At the least, you could find this console for around 20 dollars, the starter packs for 3 dollars, and the games for about 20.

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