If forced to choose one retro console forever what would you choose and why?
What's everyone playing?
I just hit 10 hours in Earthbound on my Anbernic RG280V. I’m looking forward to trying some more SNES games once I’m finished (Super Mario World, Street Fighter Turbo II, Zelda: Link to the Past, etc.)....
Art games?
Other than Mario Paint were there any other art games for the old consoles? I tried some internet searches but came up empty handed.
My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro: Video Game Console with 200+
Costco is carrying the console for $79. It’s tempting to get it. https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/02a70a76-670c-4318-9991-74ff1415c5e9.jpeg
Should I get a Everdrive-GB X3 or X5 for my Gameboy
Im looking for a flashcard for my '89 Gameboy and stumbled upon the Everdrive-GB cartridges. The x3 is about 20 bucks cheaper than the x5. What am I missing out on if I get the cheaper one? Only thing I wanna do is to play a few homebrew gameboy games.
Game Revival Projects?
So, there are projects like these;...
The gauntlet (Nes) seems to have some glitches on the retron 2
I just picked up Gauntlet for nes and when I load into room 1 I’m greeted with glitched walls misplaced everywhere which let’s me walk through some. and there’s random items I can’t pick up which means I’m unable to continue in the game past room 1
Retro game signs and more
I found some gaming and retro wall decor etc at Hobby Lobby. They have them 50% off...
Mupen64 Plus FZ broken on RP3+?
At some point, I don’t know when, Mupen64 Pro FZ stopped launching games on my Retroid Pocket 3+. I have the paid version from the play store, and my N64 games are stored as zip files. I haven’t messed with any settings (I think) and it used to work fine, so I’m a bit baffled....
Have an RG353V coming today
I want to stay away from the Site That Shall Not Be Named, so I figured I would check on Lemmy.world for some useful info....
I am looking for a testers for text-based RPG/strategy game
Dominion of Darkness is a strategy/RPG text game in which the player takes on the role of a Sauron-style Lord of Darkness with the goal of conquering the world. He will carry out his plans by making various decisions. He will build his army and send it into battles, weave intrigues and deceptions, create secret spy networks and...
What Game Boy game do you love that you never hear anyone talk about?
The more rare, obscure, or just a guilty pleasure, the better. Maybe you grew up with it, maybe it’s just the nostalgia talking, any reason is fine....
Paper Mario save 64 to wii version?
is there a way to transfer a Paper Mario 64 Save file to the Wii version? Thanks!
For longevity, is it better to leave retro consoles plugged in or unplugged?
So this is a thought I had the other day. Do you think for longevity / preservation it is best to leave consoles connected to power or leave them unplugged, ignoring something like a power surge?
Controllers similar to NES
Could you suggest controllers that have similar form-factor to NES, but work with modern computers?...
Trying and failing to like Conkers Bad Fur Day
I should love this game… I’ve been trying for years to get in to it, keep thinking it will get better just round the corner but… It’s so damn tedious!...
Seeking Repairs for My Original GameBoy – Any Suggestions?
Hey there,...
8BitDo Ultimate BT: Gyro input over 2.4Ghz guide
After a bit of searching and help, I found out how to use my 8BitDo Ultimate Pro Bluetooth/2.4Ghz controller in 2.4GHz mode in the Switch mode, including with full gyro support. Note: there are two firmware versions, one for the controller and one for the receiver. This is only possible with a specific version of the receiver...
Tetris on Batocera on Raspberry Pi doesn't save highscores
Can I fix this somehow?
A lil FF7 at lunch time on my RP2+
Hardly retro hardware but now with the new version coming out it’s definitely obsolete. Even so I’m still lovin my rp2+. Even my RP3+ hasn’t been able to replace it....
The sanbox and survival games before minecraft
Why were there so few and what were they anyway?
In Mario 2, why would I want to choose anyone other than Peach?
Just a random (almost 35 years too late) question because I’ve been replaying SMB2 on the Switch....
Cleaning Game Boy cartridges? Best way to not cause damage while cleaning/restoring
Hello everyone,...
Soldering Iron options
Please drop some links for the soldering irons y’all use, mine is apparently lost in my parent’s attic, and thinking of, probably too large for console modding....