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    The fail of NES hardware/gaming video from UK outlook

    in Classic Console Discussion

    Posted · Edited by roland p

    I can't comprehend why people here are judging the systems on their graphics qualities (many people still play their 2600, just saying). On the MSX, we had some ported ZX-Spectrum games and the where really fun to play. As an MSX owner, I could easily live without a Nintendo 'saving the industry', considering the quality of the Konami MSX games. Or where those games funded by NES Konami sales? :)

     

    Later we got an amiga, and while graphics and sound where great, my fondest memories come from the MSX.

     

    I think in the end, we all love what we grew up with.

    Retroblox

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    I don't get what you're saying AT ALL here.

     

    How do you know there is demand for such a box? How do you know what people would be willing to pay?

     

    Help me understand the appeal of a fragile, spinning CD instead of an ISO file, in an age when storage is cheap and plentiful.

     

    I can ALMOST see the appeal of certain kinds of cartridges, especially those with custom hardware or battery saved games. It's not for me, but I can see how some people might swing that way.

     

    I see ZERO appeal in preserving physical CD playback, when they're easily duplicated or ripped using everyday consumer tech.

     

    Is it about easy plug-n-play preservation for childhood memories? A way to replace busted old hardware that won't spin discs anymore? A way to hook up the same to HDMI displays?

     

     

    Just guessing, but for people who are less tech-savvy, it would be easier to buy a 2nd hand game, pop in the cd instead of downloading / copying an iso.

     

    But those people would probably not be aware of the existence of such device.

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    Nintendo Switch

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    Here a no-vote for DLC. I prefer my games to be complete.

     

    Btw. I bought Super Mario Run for ios (for my children) and I haven't even managed to run the game on more than one device. So my first digital Nintendo download leaves already a negative impression.

    Nintendo Switch

    in Nintendo Switch

    Posted · Edited by roland p

    Maybe Nintendo thought, what if a family member watches Netflix in docking mode, and you want to play a game?

    That's exactly what would happen in my house.

     

    having kids seriously increased my use of portable devices.

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    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    Posted · Edited by roland p

    Nah, a 64Gb SD card is large enough to hold nearly every cartridge based ROM ever made, uncompressed. I believe GBA have the largest No-Intro set, followed closely by NEO-GEO and N64. Everything else is tiny by comparison.

     

    You're right. Access to a NAS is more a convenience to me.

    Hdmi GameCube from eBay is great

    in Classic Console Discussion

    Posted · Edited by roland p

    I looked into making one, once. Turns out, the reason it's so hard is the same reason the component cables are so expensive... all the decoding would have to be done outside the system. But yeah, if a small adapter could hdmi-enable my cube, I'd be on that like cheeto dust on a stoner.

     

    I heard they are working on a plug 'n play version of then gcvideo mod: http://www.retrocollect.com/News/plug-n-play-nintendo-gamecube-hdmi-out-modification-gcvideo-coming-soon.html

     

    I could solder it myself but I hate drilling holes in a gamecube.

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    FPGA Based Videogame System

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    Today, now, we have quite sophisticated software emulators that are versatile and easy to use because they make use of the host's hardware and OS to provide the many conveniences a full-fledged file system can offer. This is something where I feel that all present-day FPGA rigs come up short.

     

    Well, it would be cool if the Zimba had LAN so you can have a huge NAS with all games on it.

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    Retroblox

    in Classic Console Discussion

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    The Vega+ didn't do any teasing / announchements that I'm aware of, and the fundraising was an instant success. I think Retroblox should me clear about their product. It's still vague to me. [armchair ceo]They lose momentum this way[/armchair ceo]

    Retroblox

    in Classic Console Discussion

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    What would be cool is a box where you can just put your dc / ps2 / gc / xbox discs in, and just connect your dc / ps2 / gc / xbox joysticks to. And play games in 4k.

    It would be possible of course with tinkering, but I hate tinkering.

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