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General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 03, 2026, 07:21:08 AMQuote from: CreepinDeth on February 02, 2026, 10:08:21 PMOh, and I was recently reminded that more 3DS games are starting to fail due to bit rot. Since it's not my main form of gaming, the carts are not getting use. So I'll probably start getting rid of those as well.
3DS hardware is spiking in price. Maybe I'll sell it now while the going rate is high.
Which titles are you looking to get rid of at this time? Everything?
you know... it didn't used to be my form of gaming. However, 3DS... Vita... and others really became my form of gaming over the last 8 years-ish.
#12
PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...
Last post by CreepinDeth - February 02, 2026, 10:33:24 PMI've seen this argument before and I do see it coming almost true.
Recently a Jeff Bezos talk from a couple of years ago resurfaced, and in it he mentioned that the future of computing is in the cloud. Not surprising since he owns AWS. Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, also recently said similar things. Not surprising either now that they have their GeForce streaming service.
What's happening with the hardware shortage and AI is similar to what's happening in other consumer markets.
There's been a rise in consumer products that have built-in subscription services. Like, for example, cars. Features are now starting to get locked behind subscription models. Appliances are also doing the same thing.
The economy has basically become a system of extracting as much as companies can out of everyone's wallet while we own as little as possible. Not just in the U.S. but pretty much around the world.
Recently a Jeff Bezos talk from a couple of years ago resurfaced, and in it he mentioned that the future of computing is in the cloud. Not surprising since he owns AWS. Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, also recently said similar things. Not surprising either now that they have their GeForce streaming service.
What's happening with the hardware shortage and AI is similar to what's happening in other consumer markets.
There's been a rise in consumer products that have built-in subscription services. Like, for example, cars. Features are now starting to get locked behind subscription models. Appliances are also doing the same thing.
The economy has basically become a system of extracting as much as companies can out of everyone's wallet while we own as little as possible. Not just in the U.S. but pretty much around the world.
#13
General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by CreepinDeth - February 02, 2026, 10:08:21 PMOh, and I was recently reminded that more 3DS games are starting to fail due to bit rot. Since it's not my main form of gaming, the carts are not getting use. So I'll probably start getting rid of those as well.
3DS hardware is spiking in price. Maybe I'll sell it now while the going rate is high.
3DS hardware is spiking in price. Maybe I'll sell it now while the going rate is high.
#14
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Retro gaming Sony WEGA!
Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 02, 2026, 04:26:17 PM@Grindspine NOICE!! What are you still playing on that TV? It's been a long time ... we used to watch Unearth on that TV as well LOL 
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General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 02, 2026, 04:16:37 PMQuote from: Grindspine on February 01, 2026, 04:02:51 AM[
The PS2 is a keeper. It plays PSone, PS2 games, CDs, and DVDs.
The PS3 is a keeper, as it plays PSone games, PS3 games, CD, DVD, and Blu Ray discs.
Yeah... that's a great point @Grindspine - I am going to get rid of my PlaySTation 4... if anyone is looking for one, please let me know... it has an upgraded drive. Otherwise, I'm going to sell it off pretty soon. It's time.
I have a PS3 that has the hardware to play PS1, Ps2 and PS3 games. Then the Ps5 which also plays PS4 games. Right now, those 2 systems are not on the sell list. Man... I'd love to go back to the early 2000s to hear what you guys would have to say about me stating the above with the Sony systems LOL
I would've got so much crap back then LOL.@retro junkie yeah... I saw those posts... I guess I meant to say "more" of the releases. IE I doubt they are planning them all. It WOULD be cool if they had a Samurai Shodown RPG in English lol as a part of that.
#16
PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 02, 2026, 03:41:40 PMyeah... this definitely was an interesting perspective. Not sure I agree with all of it... but it is interesting.
It would be interesting if more companies jumped from the consumer grade gear for AI... and then when they tried to come back to consumer, no one bought those brands. Doubt that will happen... but...
Anyway, market disruptions are annoying for sure.
And it is cool this guy likes Anthrax LOL
It would be interesting if more companies jumped from the consumer grade gear for AI... and then when they tried to come back to consumer, no one bought those brands. Doubt that will happen... but...
Anyway, market disruptions are annoying for sure.
And it is cool this guy likes Anthrax LOL
#17
General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - February 02, 2026, 10:02:02 AMListening to this!
For an awesome song at the end... listen at 4:10!
For an awesome song at the end... listen at 4:10!
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General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by retro junkie - February 02, 2026, 07:43:27 AM #19
General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by retro junkie - February 01, 2026, 09:32:14 PM@BLUEVOODU
The Evercade already has three Neo Geo Arcade cartridges. I have two of them with a third one on its way. Not counting the Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition.
The Evercade already has three Neo Geo Arcade cartridges. I have two of them with a third one on its way. Not counting the Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition.
#20
PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...
Last post by retro junkie - February 01, 2026, 11:30:18 AMinteresting perspective on the subject matter..................