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#11
General Discussion / Games, Consoles, and Updates!
Last post by retro junkie - July 02, 2025, 01:13:56 PMI have a game that I purchased used for my 3DS. It will play for five, ten, or maybe three minutes and then crash, producing an error code. I keep searching the net for answers but have found nothing that satisfies. The Nintendo help section only addresses "the thinking" that the console is defective. But I have the same issue with this game on all four of my 3DS consoles. I think that simply verifies that it is a game issue.
The question that I have floating around in my mind is, "When games and their consoles enter the realm of "old hat," which are no longer supported, would this result in issues to play the game, or certain games?
I am not expecting any answers so don't feel pressured. I am just thinking out loud. Do updates that fix bugs in the firmware of a console effect the gameplay, or booting, of games creating the situation for the need of the game update? When going back to something like the SNES it is a closed system, never needing an update, neither the games. But then again is it the internet and security that instigates the need for an update?
None of my DS consoles can connect to the internet anymore. Not sure why. The original DS and the DS lite never connected to the internet, so no updates were ever needed. I don't remember of any games for the DS ever having an update either. I have been reading and watching YouTube addressing the problem of some 3DS games deteriorating and becoming unplayable.
I have been playing this game that motivated this post. If I get to a save point before the game crashes, I can restart the game and continue at that point. It is some what frustrating, but the game is fun to play. Puzzles & Dragons Mario edition, I hesitate to invest any money trying to purchase another one, even a brand new one. Now I am somewhat cautious about the 3DS format and its games. I do have another one that has quit working.
Any thoughts?
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The question that I have floating around in my mind is, "When games and their consoles enter the realm of "old hat," which are no longer supported, would this result in issues to play the game, or certain games?
I am not expecting any answers so don't feel pressured. I am just thinking out loud. Do updates that fix bugs in the firmware of a console effect the gameplay, or booting, of games creating the situation for the need of the game update? When going back to something like the SNES it is a closed system, never needing an update, neither the games. But then again is it the internet and security that instigates the need for an update?
None of my DS consoles can connect to the internet anymore. Not sure why. The original DS and the DS lite never connected to the internet, so no updates were ever needed. I don't remember of any games for the DS ever having an update either. I have been reading and watching YouTube addressing the problem of some 3DS games deteriorating and becoming unplayable.
I have been playing this game that motivated this post. If I get to a save point before the game crashes, I can restart the game and continue at that point. It is some what frustrating, but the game is fun to play. Puzzles & Dragons Mario edition, I hesitate to invest any money trying to purchase another one, even a brand new one. Now I am somewhat cautious about the 3DS format and its games. I do have another one that has quit working.
Any thoughts?
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#12
Cloud Gaming / Status of Cloud Gaming - 2025 ...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 02, 2025, 11:01:13 AMWe are now in 2025... it's been 2 years since Google Stadia died and other cloud gaming platforms rolled up. I believe we have the following left:
Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna, Playstation Plus Premium and Nvidia Gforce Now. To date, I have not tried any of these platforms. I was going to try Amazon Luna, but was distracted with a massive gaming backlog (massive is an understatement) and ... life.
Where are you at? Are you playing any of these services? Any other services I didn't list that you are enjoying? Post it up!
Xbox Cloud, Amazon Luna, Playstation Plus Premium and Nvidia Gforce Now. To date, I have not tried any of these platforms. I was going to try Amazon Luna, but was distracted with a massive gaming backlog (massive is an understatement) and ... life.
Where are you at? Are you playing any of these services? Any other services I didn't list that you are enjoying? Post it up!
#13
General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Targetrasp!...
Last post by retro junkie - July 01, 2025, 12:01:18 AMWhaat?!
Oh..........Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Oh..........Happy Belated Birthday!!!
#14
General Discussion / Re: Thunderbolts* - In Theater...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 30, 2025, 09:14:13 PMQuote from: Grindspine on June 17, 2025, 09:36:39 PMThe actor who plays Red Guardian also escaped from Russian Prison in the Stranger Things series. It seems to be a trend with that actor!LOL... you know... I didn't think about that @Grindspine! Way to tie that together. You are 100% right... I completely forgot about that. It's been awhile since we watched Stranger Things. ROFL... that's hilarious.
#15
General Discussion / Re: Captain America: Brave New...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 30, 2025, 09:08:19 PMYou know... I get some of that @retro junkie . For me, I feel they brought out the Red Hulk at the right now. It really looked like Ross was trying to change... in fact, that part was true. It was cool to see that and that he was trying to be better (considering his reputation before). That's part of why Red Hulk was the climax of the movie... Ross was containing it until someone finally tipped him over the edge. That alone was pretty crazy considering he was being turned into a rage monster Hulk. The Incredible Hulk would never have been able to contain like that.
I ended up seeing it twice. I thought it was a pretty good view. It wasn't perfect, but overall, they did a pretty good job with this movie. I get some of the points you mention, and while not perfect, it was a pretty solid entry into the Marvel films.
I ended up seeing it twice. I thought it was a pretty good view. It wasn't perfect, but overall, they did a pretty good job with this movie. I get some of the points you mention, and while not perfect, it was a pretty solid entry into the Marvel films.
#16
General Discussion / Happy Birthday Targetrasp! La...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 30, 2025, 01:15:59 PMSo... lately I have been extremely pre-occupied with certain life events that happened this year. So... some of my birthday messages are coming late. I swear I sent this... but ... I looked and I DID NOT.
Without Further... anything else lol... HAPPY BIRTHDAY @targetrasp I hope you ENJOYED your digital cake.
If you received the gift of gaming, you need to post it up... even a happy "birthday to me" type gift.
Without Further... anything else lol... HAPPY BIRTHDAY @targetrasp I hope you ENJOYED your digital cake.
If you received the gift of gaming, you need to post it up... even a happy "birthday to me" type gift.
#17
General Discussion / Re: Binge-Watching Shows Threa...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 30, 2025, 01:13:25 PMWe started watching Psych a bit again... watched movie 1 of Psych (again) as well ;lol.
#18
News / Leaks / Rumors / Re: Nintendo Switch 2
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 27, 2025, 12:50:39 PMQuote from: Grindspine on June 18, 2025, 07:25:51 PMHe kept saying "unLinked". Did he lose his Zelda hero character?LOL booo @Grindspine
Quote from: retro junkie on June 20, 2025, 05:29:25 PMI don't know, but what got me was that he immediately did this so close to when he purchased the unit.@retro junkie -- man... that SUCKS lol... I didn't watch his follow up video, but I take it that it was borked so bad that he couldn't wipe and get it working
Man... this is insane lol. Quote from: CreepinDeth on June 22, 2025, 01:33:46 AMI've had the Switch 2 now since the 10th. Didn't open it for a week, lol. Finally booted up Mario Kart last weekend and it was fun. It's Mario Kart, so not much new other than prettier tracks and being able to drive around the world. That part is actually really cool.
@CreepinDeth -- thank you for the review ... I'd love to get one of these in the next couple months. So far, I haven't been able to score any of them... but due to some circumstances right now, I haven't really been trying hard either. Hoping the LG C1 OLED will be good enough of HDR. It is for everything else right now. I haven't researched it yet
#19
News / Leaks / Rumors / Re: Nintendo Switch 2
Last post by CreepinDeth - June 22, 2025, 01:33:46 AMI've had the Switch 2 now since the 10th. Didn't open it for a week, lol. Finally booted up Mario Kart last weekend and it was fun. It's Mario Kart, so not much new other than prettier tracks and being able to drive around the world. That part is actually really cool.
The HDR is as convoluted as a bunch of people have said. To get good, accurate HDR you need a TV that can do HGIG Dynamic Tone Mapping. Which not many LCD TVs do. It's mainly an OLED feature from what I've seen. I would've thought that a company like Nintendo would've actually gone and done this the right way but seems like they just slapped it on to have a bullet point on the box. (This only affects docked mode on a TV.)
Overall though I do like the feel of the console itself. It feels good in the hand in terms of texture and the size of the screen is nice for someone with not so great eyes like myself.
The HDR is as convoluted as a bunch of people have said. To get good, accurate HDR you need a TV that can do HGIG Dynamic Tone Mapping. Which not many LCD TVs do. It's mainly an OLED feature from what I've seen. I would've thought that a company like Nintendo would've actually gone and done this the right way but seems like they just slapped it on to have a bullet point on the box. (This only affects docked mode on a TV.)
Overall though I do like the feel of the console itself. It feels good in the hand in terms of texture and the size of the screen is nice for someone with not so great eyes like myself.
#20
News / Leaks / Rumors / Re: Nintendo Switch 2
Last post by retro junkie - June 20, 2025, 05:29:25 PMQuote from: Grindspine on June 18, 2025, 07:25:51 PMHe kept saying "unLinked". Did he lose his Zelda hero character?I don't know, but what got me was that he immediately did this so close to when he purchased the unit.
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