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#11

General Discussion / Re: You are now able to use th...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - December 15, 2025, 02:40:17 PM

LOL... I'll tell you this.  I was visiting family, and we ended up going to Whole Foods for party ingredients.   I saw this 1st hand!  I didn't use it... but it was there for those that could use it.


Ah... the things we invent and think of.   Not sure Who all actually uses this.  I wonder if it's a popular payment option.

#12

CDG Game Nights / Meet-ups / Re: CDG Meet Up 12-16-25

Last post by BLUEVOODU - December 15, 2025, 01:52:51 PM

Reminder on this event... it's tomorrow 8pm EST.  I generally won't send reminders as we have the event on discord and also on the calendar (plus topic in this board) when we have the CDG Meet-ups. 

Tagging a few in case:
@targetrasp @CreepinDeth @mastermario @Grindspine @SpartanEvolved @Kinikko @MegaDrive20XX @Jack @Snatcher_L @Mai Valentine

It would be cool if we could get @trkorecky @Polygon @HylianSeven @Helskyth @Boomsickle @AngelBob and a couple others that haven't been around in awhile to join up on the site and Discord for the meet-up.  We miss you guys as well lol.

#13

Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: HYPER MEGA TECH!!!! super ...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - December 15, 2025, 09:29:03 AM

Those are really cool, @retro junkie  --> I really like the blue and yellow one for some reason LOL. 

So these all play the same carts, right?  Just console versus mobile experience.

I have yet to get into the Evercade... I need to check it out more.  I remember @targetrasp really talking about these as well.

#14

Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Neo Geo CD - do you still ...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - December 15, 2025, 09:17:55 AM

@retro junkie  - Those Neo Geo CD games sure have come up in value in the last few years.  I really need to break mine out again.  It's been put away for so long... I also need to test it out to make sure all is working.  I actually played my Neo Geo AES much more recently than the Neo Geo CD.

I love the Metal Slug series, Windjammers, Viewpoint, and many other shooters on the Neo Geo.  They also seem to load the best as well.  The fighters are great, just long load times.  You know you haven't played a system in awhile when you start forgetting the games you have to for it lol   

#15

General Discussion / Re: Binge-Watching Shows Threa...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - December 15, 2025, 08:38:03 AM

I've started Batman: The Animated Series. I haven't watched it since the 90's and I've never seen all of the episodes. Looking forward to catching up on it.

That's something I totally missed as well.  Is it good?

we are still catching up on Hawkeye lol... taking our time I suppose.

#16

General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - December 15, 2025, 08:29:35 AM

that's awesome @Mai Valentine  --> What do you like about the K pop demon hunters soundtrack?  I know it's super popular.

listening to Creeping Death - Metallica.   OOOOOOooo Yes.  I'm @CreepinDeth LOL 

#17

General Discussion / The Cost of Peripherals

Last post by BLUEVOODU - December 15, 2025, 08:21:21 AM

As I mentioned in another thread, I was walking around Best Buy checking a few things out.  I noticed the cost of peripherals have really skyrocketed in the last few years.  The Switch 2 pro controller is now $90.  A set of Switch 2 Joy Cons are now $99.99 --> This was a $20 increase.  I get it, there are new features and enhancements... the cost is a bit crazy IMO.

I'm no stranger to expensive peripherals.  Back in the 90's, I would buy the Thrustmaster Joysticks for  $79-89, if I'm correctly remembering.  I used to play Janes and other flight simulators quite often. That was 90's money.  However, the bulk of peripherals didn't cost that much.

The cost of peripherals are very high today.  Look at the keyboards and mice for PCs, controllers for gaming... you can see it everywhere.  The excuse for higher prices is the "price adjusted for inflation" argument... and there is truth to that.  However, when they do not necessarily "salary adjust for inflation" as well and salaries do not keep up, raising prices just squeezes people out.

What are your thoughts on the rising peripheral prices?   Are you getting sticker shock as well?

Thoughts, comments... post it up!

#18

PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: The Linux Topic

Last post by CreepinDeth - December 14, 2025, 12:26:42 AM

There's been some interesting news lately regarding Linux.

First, Steam Linux usage has risen to above 3%. That may not seem like a lot, but it appears to be jumping up in percentage pretty quickly. Especially now that Windows 10 is end of life.

Second, Gamer's Nexus has made the decision to also start benchmarking games on Linux. This is pretty huge. There are already tech YouTubers that do benchmarks on Linux, but none are as big as this team, as far as I can tell.

I just wish that RAM pricing didn't go crazy because surely that's going to stop some of the momentum. Either way, Linux is trending upwards!

#19

General Discussion / Re: Binge-Watching Shows Threa...

Last post by CreepinDeth - December 12, 2025, 10:14:23 PM

I've started Batman: The Animated Series. I haven't watched it since the 90's and I've never seen all of the episodes. Looking forward to catching up on it.

#20

General Discussion / Re: Video Game Awards 2025

Last post by CreepinDeth - December 12, 2025, 10:12:26 PM

I haven't finished Clair Obscure yet so I'm trying to avoid spoilers    But honestly I bought the game based mostly on the music in the trailer being top tier, and it's a great game so far so I understand why it won so many awards.

I still haven't purchased it and probably won't for a while. Usually wait until it hits a good price. Probably under $20.

A lot of the games that were nominated I haven't played at all. I would say I haven't heard of 50% of them. Like the one that won the fan vote.