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Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Retroid Pocket sale
Last post by BLUEVOODU - September 23, 2026, 07:15:51 PMLOL powkiddy? man... some of the names of these foreign products are funny.
I told @Snatcher_L that you would appreciate this, @retro junkie. This unit looks pretty cool. So this is selling for over the price on Ali - Maybe we should... come up with a business plan here LOL
I told @Snatcher_L that you would appreciate this, @retro junkie. This unit looks pretty cool. So this is selling for over the price on Ali - Maybe we should... come up with a business plan here LOL
Quote from: retro junkie on September 23, 2026, 02:49:26 PMBut I am impressed with what Retroid is doing here in their lineup of consoles.I agree... this is really cool. It sucks they are discontinuing this ... I'd love to get one and play around with it.
#2
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Retroid Pocket sale
Last post by retro junkie - September 23, 2026, 02:49:26 PMThis is absolutely not for a beginner due to the amount of configuration involved to tweak the performance of each emulator. At least that is the impression I am getting from the video. One would need to chase down the emulator and provide all the games needed to get the full enjoyment out of the handheld. It has a very good price point. I looked up the same handheld on AliExpress and found them selling for well over double the price! That was interesting. Most of your cheap handhelds sold on AliExpress are pre-configured filled with games and only getting to the point that they are able to play PS1 games. And some games are iffy playable. So this handheld does have some good power behind it and looks good for the price if you can get pass the initial setup. I used to be interested in consoles like this and enjoyed fiddling with them. I have had a lot of them over the years and I don't know if I just got burned out, or lost interest in emulation. The last cheap emulation handheld I purchased was a Powkiddy that looks like a Gameboy SP. It will play up to PS1. I guess I am mostly into clone consoles now-a-days. But I am impressed with what Retroid is doing here in their lineup of consoles. If I was in the market for something like this I would jump on this sale in a heartbeat. There are a lot of people out there that are jail-breaking their DS handhelds for emulating. I have not gotten up the nerve to even try something like that.
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Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Retroid Pocket sale
Last post by BLUEVOODU - September 21, 2026, 08:52:22 PMI figure @retro junkie Would like to see this! Awesome Post @Snatcher_L - thank you for sharing this up.
This thing looks pretty crazy and cool. I watched the video and am impressed in several ways. For one - The Sega Saturn games looked decent on this system. Another - the games demoed really look good on the screen. I do see where there would be an annoyance with the black bars.
Overall... this definitely piques my interest. There are several of these devices in the past few years that are just well done. This looks like one, even outside some of the quirks.
This thing looks pretty crazy and cool. I watched the video and am impressed in several ways. For one - The Sega Saturn games looked decent on this system. Another - the games demoed really look good on the screen. I do see where there would be an annoyance with the black bars.
Overall... this definitely piques my interest. There are several of these devices in the past few years that are just well done. This looks like one, even outside some of the quirks.
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Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Retroid Pocket sale
Last post by Snatcher_L - September 21, 2026, 03:55:13 PMPosted this on the discord but since BV helped me regain access to my account, figured I'd make a post here as well.
https://www.goretroid.com/
Not sure how big on Retro handheld emulators you all are but Retroid is having a sale right now and their RP Classic is on sale and is being discontinued. It's a pretty good price drop and looks like a nice capable device. If you're interested in these kinds of devices this might be the time to bite although maybe it's being phased out for a new model. As of this post, only 3 options remain on the RP Classic but I've seen some come in and out of stock (SG 6-button came back in stock briefly and PKM and Retro options used to be OOS before returning this weekend)
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This is a pretty good video on the RP Classic as well
https://www.goretroid.com/
Not sure how big on Retro handheld emulators you all are but Retroid is having a sale right now and their RP Classic is on sale and is being discontinued. It's a pretty good price drop and looks like a nice capable device. If you're interested in these kinds of devices this might be the time to bite although maybe it's being phased out for a new model. As of this post, only 3 options remain on the RP Classic but I've seen some come in and out of stock (SG 6-button came back in stock briefly and PKM and Retro options used to be OOS before returning this weekend)
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This is a pretty good video on the RP Classic as well
#5
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: The Legend of Zelda: Ocari...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - September 20, 2026, 04:51:42 PM@targetrasp - honestly... this is one you should try out. Both The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (OOT) and The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask (MM) are both essential games. I know there are people that aren't fond of the game type, and 30 years later, the are other improvements that have happened in gaming across the board. Game controls have updated and changed, Game styles are different... action sequences are different evening open world games. TONS of things have changed since 1998... including what gamers tolerate and expect.
I think we need an Ocarina to Time Thread on whether it has help up over the years ... or not.
I think we need an Ocarina to Time Thread on whether it has help up over the years ... or not.
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Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: UN Squadron / Area 88 - Su...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - September 20, 2026, 04:34:15 PM@retro junkie - I hear you... there are many great games on your list as well. Gradius III, R-Type and Darius Twin were all on my highly played list back in the day. Those were superb games... and then Star Fox REALLY got my attention.
For some reason, U.N. Squadron just caught me the most. And not the arcade version... I played the arcade version of U.N. Squadron and just couldn't get around it. The feel, the graphics and other things just didn't feel right. The Super Nintendo version of U.N. Squadron / Area 88 absolutely blew everything out of the water.
Did you have a chance to check out the site? Curious what you think lol. It was a quick thing. It will also be updated with additional graphics in the near future and a few other updates. I might do this single page or smaller site concept with a few other domains I have as well.
For some reason, U.N. Squadron just caught me the most. And not the arcade version... I played the arcade version of U.N. Squadron and just couldn't get around it. The feel, the graphics and other things just didn't feel right. The Super Nintendo version of U.N. Squadron / Area 88 absolutely blew everything out of the water.
Did you have a chance to check out the site? Curious what you think lol. It was a quick thing. It will also be updated with additional graphics in the near future and a few other updates. I might do this single page or smaller site concept with a few other domains I have as well.
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Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: The Legend of Zelda: Ocari...
Last post by targetrasp - September 18, 2026, 06:22:00 PMIts been released in some fashion on every subsequent Nintendo console since inception and yet somehow I've missed playing it. That in and of itself should probably disqualify me from further commentary.
For me I'm sure it'll hit different having not experienced OOT in its heyday. Ive got it on several consoles, maybe I should give it a whirl then revisit the conversation?
For me I'm sure it'll hit different having not experienced OOT in its heyday. Ive got it on several consoles, maybe I should give it a whirl then revisit the conversation?
#8
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina o...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - September 17, 2026, 07:05:10 PMThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time pre-order is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2. This is launching 11/05/26 and appears to be about $60 for digital and $70 for physical. I'm on the fence right now as I have a hard time with a 10/10 classic being remade, but there is also some excitement. There's something cool about seeing this 1998 game brought to the Nitendo Switch 2.
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Nintendo pre-order link which also includes Physical:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2/
I originally posted the news thread:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/nintendo-switch-2-switch-3ds-and-wii-u/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-nintendo-switch-2-news/
Also, the 40th anniversary thread has videos and other information in regard to this game (including digital collectors cards):
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/general-discussion/zelda-40th-anniversary-what-in-the-world/
Are you excited? This is a pretty big deal for a massive 10/10 game from the past. What are your thoughts @targetrasp @retro junkie @MegaDrive20XX ?
Thoughts, Comments... Post it up!
Amazon Affiliate Link:
https://link.amazon/B02rxgjUn
- Update - Physical AND Digital now available for $60. That's $10 off for physical making it the same price as digital.
Nintendo pre-order link which also includes Physical:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-switch-2/
- $60 Digital
- $70 Physical
I originally posted the news thread:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/nintendo-switch-2-switch-3ds-and-wii-u/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-nintendo-switch-2-news/
Also, the 40th anniversary thread has videos and other information in regard to this game (including digital collectors cards):
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/general-discussion/zelda-40th-anniversary-what-in-the-world/
Are you excited? This is a pretty big deal for a massive 10/10 game from the past. What are your thoughts @targetrasp @retro junkie @MegaDrive20XX ?
Thoughts, Comments... Post it up!
#9
General Discussion / Zelda 40th Anniversary - What ...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - September 17, 2026, 07:03:49 PMTalk about feeling old... or that time has gone fast. Zelda, as of 2026, is 40 years old. Thinking back many years, who would've thought this day would have come. Remember 20 years old back in 2006... but 40 years old 20 years later? come on now.
The Legend of Zelda 40th direct is linked here:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/9-8-2026/
They are having concerts amongst other activities. Check out the concert series here:
https://zelda.gameconcerts.com
There are also exclusive Legend of Zelda collectible card for the Nintendo Today app! From the Nintendo site: A new digital card will be available to collect each day, featuring characters, items, and other elements inspired by titles throughout the history of the Legend of Zelda series.
Link: https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/get-exclusive-digital-cards-and-more-from-the-legend-of-zelda-in-the-nintendo-today-app/
Other Links for purchases:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/nintendo-switch-2-switch-3ds-and-wii-u/nintendo-switch-2-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-edition/
It truly is amazing to see so many games have such an intense following after so many years. It's definitely not the norm. Nintendo has MANY of these games... and I want to say that they probably have more of them under their belt than any other company.
Thoughts, comments... Post it up!
The Legend of Zelda 40th direct is linked here:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/9-8-2026/
- Make sure to listen at around 2:45 for the Zelda theme song Symphony style
They are having concerts amongst other activities. Check out the concert series here:
https://zelda.gameconcerts.com
There are also exclusive Legend of Zelda collectible card for the Nintendo Today app! From the Nintendo site: A new digital card will be available to collect each day, featuring characters, items, and other elements inspired by titles throughout the history of the Legend of Zelda series.
Link: https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/get-exclusive-digital-cards-and-more-from-the-legend-of-zelda-in-the-nintendo-today-app/
Other Links for purchases:
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/nintendo-switch-2-switch-3ds-and-wii-u/nintendo-switch-2-the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-edition/
It truly is amazing to see so many games have such an intense following after so many years. It's definitely not the norm. Nintendo has MANY of these games... and I want to say that they probably have more of them under their belt than any other company.
Thoughts, comments... Post it up!
#10
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mar...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - September 17, 2026, 05:17:11 PMSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Nintendo Switch on sale
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