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Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Nintendo Switch Lite - Ama...
Last post by retro junkie - April 24, 2026, 12:39:32 PM
@BLUEVOODU

The local Walmart had them for $149 back then. Not sure why, I can't remember. My Daughter and I both got one.
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Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Whuuuttt?! Gameboy Games o...
Last post by retro junkie - April 24, 2026, 12:34:43 PM
@BLUEVOODU

Concerning the resolution, it is really not that bad. I have no idea if they are using some kind of upscaler in the emulator, I am thinking that they are because that would be the only way to deal with the  difference. Here are a couple of pics, first the smoothing effect, which is a slight blur, and then the sharp. I tried to use a ruler to show the size of the pic, but my phone did not pick up the lighting in the room that I saw.

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I found these cartridges on Ali Express. But there is a place on line that have other games, they even have NES and SNES games on cart for the N64. The site is Vintex 64. I am going to need to save up my funds, sell a few games so that I can make an order from them. Their shipping is $35 set fee for the US which includes import fees. The game I got from Ali Express were about $16 with a $6 shipping. So, factoring the shipping, they are costing $20 plus. Not a bad price considering the price of games and for what they are. When I make an order from Vintex I want to order as many games as I can in order to reduce the pain of the shipping.

https://www.vintex64.com/store/c24/N64_-_GB_%26_GBC_Converts.html
#3
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Whuuuttt?! Gameboy Games o...
Last post by Grindspine - April 24, 2026, 06:12:32 AM
That could have helped move the N64.

At one point, I had a Super GameBoy adapter to play GB and GB Color games on the SNES. I eventually let it go only because Metroid II was the only game that I ever really used it to play.
#4
PC Gaming and Platform / Re: Resident Evil Requiem
Last post by Grindspine - April 24, 2026, 06:09:43 AM
I got it.
I played it.
I got my face eaten by a giant zombie lady.
#5
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Whuuuttt?! Gameboy Games o...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 23, 2026, 11:39:27 AM
Nice!  This is pretty interesting.  LOL... and yes... the concept is a bit insane, @retro junkie  :))  How much are the carts when you found them and picked them up? My Mind is still a little blown on this one. How skewed is the resolution on screen?

There was a Game Boy Player on the Gamecube that fit onto the bottom of the Gamecube. I used to use this somewhat frequently back in the day around the same time the Game Boy Advance SP came out.
#6
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Nintendo Switch Lite - Ama...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 22, 2026, 05:19:10 PM
Quote from: retro junkie on April 22, 2026, 03:59:16 PMI remember paying $149 for mine way back after the release. I wanted the yellow one so bad. And this color was the only one available. It is a nice size for the console. Price increases really hurt.

How did you end up getting yours for $149?  The MSRP was $199 from launch.  That's an amazing deal!
#7
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Nintendo Switch Lite - Ama...
Last post by retro junkie - April 22, 2026, 03:59:16 PM
I remember paying $149 for mine way back after the release. I wanted the yellow one so bad. And this color was the only one available. It is a nice size for the console. Price increases really hurt.
#8
@Mai Valentine  --> You know... I completely forgot there was a Pokémon Anime from the 90's.   I never did watch it but remember it was a thing (now).

The Pokemon Winds and Pokémon Waves games look interesting.  I like the look of the water landscapes.  I also really liked Zelda Wind Waker (though... I initially hated on this game hard before it was released).  Once I played that game, I really dug the style.  The screenshots didn't do it justice.
#9
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Nintendo Switch Lite - Amazon
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 22, 2026, 10:13:59 AM
While this isn't the best deal I've seen, it is one of the better deals since the price increase of the Nintendo Switch Lite --> Turquoise $210

Amazon Affiliate Link:
https://amzn.to/3OEVRE6

I wonder how much more life are in these.  I do like the smaller form factor
#10
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Switch 2 System with Mario Gal...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 22, 2026, 09:16:51 AM
On Amazon, They are providing a bundle of a Switch 2 System with Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 for $500... decent price

Amazon Affiliate Link:
https://amzn.to/4twsfYI