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#21
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Whuuuttt?! Gameboy Games on th...
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I don't really know when this became a thing. I do know that it started with the development of an emulator to play Gameboy games on an N64 everdrive. But somehow this went under my radar. I saw these cartridges pop up with what looked like Gameboy games for my N64. It got my attention and I just had to start picking them up for a try, I had to bite. The novelty of the whole concept is insane. But it has hooked me. This works. And it begs the question as to why Nintendo didn't do something like this when the N64 was their baby. The Pokemon games could have helped the console a lot. They could have taken those games and put a 3D coat of paint on them and passed them off as an addition to the 3D craziness that permeated the minds of gamers back then. What was on Gameboy could have sold on the N64.
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I love the fact that someone had the idea to put a Gameboy game on a N64 cart and place the same label on the cart. Awesome!
While playing the game it comes to mind that these games would require a save feature to make them worth your time playing. So I tried to save like you normally would on a Gameboy. Hmmm....didn't work. So it came into my brain to push buttons. Ah-ha! The "C" buttons revealed a menu and other things. The left "C" button opens a menu. The menu opened up a choice of an aspect ratio. It is enough to sit and play this game on a big screen when it is meant for a tiny screen on a Gameboy, but seriously, who would want to stretch this across their flatscreen tv. You also have an option for a smooth or sharp image. Smooth works for me, takes out some of the blockiness. If you are playing an old B&W Gameboy game there is an option to fiddle with the color pallet. The Six Golden Coin game, I adjusted the color pallet to the greenish screen of the old first Gameboy, woot.
The down "C" button saves the game to the cart. The up "C" button loads the game save from the cart. Only one save, that you can easily save over, if you hit that button. The Pokemon games were a bit problematic when I first booted the game. My first save, when loading, was met with an error. Reinserting the game cart and trying again was met with success. I am not sure if this is going to be a problem, but it has created a bit of skepticism in my mind. I am going to need to put some hours into the game just to ride this out and see if it is a failed attempt.
The right "C" button is a fast run for your character. Not sure how that works in your gameplay.
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What they did here was to place the Gameboy emulator on a cartridge and one game. It is fixed with no way to add to it that I am aware. If the save feature clears up and the load error does not rear its ugly head again, then this could be an enjoyable way to play the games. The N64 controller works well for gameplay, directional and the "A" and "B" buttons. I will probably pick up every game that is released this way to add to my N64 game library. I like this sort of weird stuff. Makes my day.
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I don't really know when this became a thing. I do know that it started with the development of an emulator to play Gameboy games on an N64 everdrive. But somehow this went under my radar. I saw these cartridges pop up with what looked like Gameboy games for my N64. It got my attention and I just had to start picking them up for a try, I had to bite. The novelty of the whole concept is insane. But it has hooked me. This works. And it begs the question as to why Nintendo didn't do something like this when the N64 was their baby. The Pokemon games could have helped the console a lot. They could have taken those games and put a 3D coat of paint on them and passed them off as an addition to the 3D craziness that permeated the minds of gamers back then. What was on Gameboy could have sold on the N64.
You cannot view this attachment.
I love the fact that someone had the idea to put a Gameboy game on a N64 cart and place the same label on the cart. Awesome!
While playing the game it comes to mind that these games would require a save feature to make them worth your time playing. So I tried to save like you normally would on a Gameboy. Hmmm....didn't work. So it came into my brain to push buttons. Ah-ha! The "C" buttons revealed a menu and other things. The left "C" button opens a menu. The menu opened up a choice of an aspect ratio. It is enough to sit and play this game on a big screen when it is meant for a tiny screen on a Gameboy, but seriously, who would want to stretch this across their flatscreen tv. You also have an option for a smooth or sharp image. Smooth works for me, takes out some of the blockiness. If you are playing an old B&W Gameboy game there is an option to fiddle with the color pallet. The Six Golden Coin game, I adjusted the color pallet to the greenish screen of the old first Gameboy, woot.
The down "C" button saves the game to the cart. The up "C" button loads the game save from the cart. Only one save, that you can easily save over, if you hit that button. The Pokemon games were a bit problematic when I first booted the game. My first save, when loading, was met with an error. Reinserting the game cart and trying again was met with success. I am not sure if this is going to be a problem, but it has created a bit of skepticism in my mind. I am going to need to put some hours into the game just to ride this out and see if it is a failed attempt.
The right "C" button is a fast run for your character. Not sure how that works in your gameplay.
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What they did here was to place the Gameboy emulator on a cartridge and one game. It is fixed with no way to add to it that I am aware. If the save feature clears up and the load error does not rear its ugly head again, then this could be an enjoyable way to play the games. The N64 controller works well for gameplay, directional and the "A" and "B" buttons. I will probably pick up every game that is released this way to add to my N64 game library. I like this sort of weird stuff. Makes my day.
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#22
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by retro junkie - April 20, 2026, 12:58:23 PM@BLUEVOODU
I have went through the gollum arguing with myself over this. Thirty years ago I would be all over this, but in my seventies..........hmmmm......well.....I think I will pass.
I can hear that voice in my head now, "Maybe it could be our new precious?"
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I have went through the gollum arguing with myself over this. Thirty years ago I would be all over this, but in my seventies..........hmmmm......well.....I think I will pass.
I can hear that voice in my head now, "Maybe it could be our new precious?"
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#23
Microsoft - Xbox Series X, Xbox One and Xbox 360 / Re: What are your favorite Xbo...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 10:46:09 AM@Mai Valentine --> Yeah... Gears of War 3 and Reach really had an impact. I liked Gear of War and played it in Chicago with my buddy... same with Gears of War 2. However, for whatever reason, Gears of War 3 really resonated and played more with @SpartanEvolved and @XFaKToRX. I cannot remember if @mastermario ended up joining with us. LOL... with XfaKToRX... we used to have the Gears 3 ridiculous running sound bytes on our cell phones.
I played Reach with @Grindspine @mastermario and @SpartanEvolved at times... and then also with my buddy in Chicago. For some reason, those games resonated the most. The Halo series was cool... but reach, IMO, is where it was at.
Bullet Storm LOL... this was a surprising game. That was pretty well done. that is a great mention
I played Reach with @Grindspine @mastermario and @SpartanEvolved at times... and then also with my buddy in Chicago. For some reason, those games resonated the most. The Halo series was cool... but reach, IMO, is where it was at.
Bullet Storm LOL... this was a surprising game. That was pretty well done. that is a great mention
#24
General Discussion / Re: Official Recent Game Happe...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 10:24:11 AMMade some new achievements with @targetrasp on Brotato... trying to 100% this game and be cool like Targetrasp lol 
#25
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 09:30:33 AM@targetrasp --> yeah... I am a sucker for the white console as well. Maybe because it's different?! OR you could just get both in an ultimate bundle LOL 
@retro junkie --> Even with a job these days... buying something else generally gives me pause. It's hard to talk about selling collection stuff on 1 hand ... and then talking about buying more stuff from a collection that I would be selling. With some of the uncertainty and rising prices, those are also in the back of mind.
You make great points on the price of games (though it appears these new games come all with new clamshell style cases!) and additional great points. The clamshells make this deal for me in a way. Even though... I have since reconsidered my space and buying of these packages. The "shut up and take my money" is there... however, logic is starting to win
I am still in shock this is a thing...
@retro junkie --> Even with a job these days... buying something else generally gives me pause. It's hard to talk about selling collection stuff on 1 hand ... and then talking about buying more stuff from a collection that I would be selling. With some of the uncertainty and rising prices, those are also in the back of mind.
You make great points on the price of games (though it appears these new games come all with new clamshell style cases!) and additional great points. The clamshells make this deal for me in a way. Even though... I have since reconsidered my space and buying of these packages. The "shut up and take my money" is there... however, logic is starting to win
I am still in shock this is a thing...
#26
General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 08:23:46 AM@targetrasp they were pretty good. And I'm a pretty big fan of the Prisoners album. @Grindspine and I some how tripped over that and it stuck!
In fact, since the last Panophobia song post... I've been listening to it AND starting to learn it on guitar.
In fact, since the last Panophobia song post... I've been listening to it AND starting to learn it on guitar.
#27
General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Targetrasp ...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 08:22:29 AM@targetrasp - You're welcome, my Friend.
Also, Do you like Fluance? You know what... we need a vinyl thread. I haven't got back into vinyl yet, but looking to make it there. We ended up getting one of these for the daughter on a major Black Friday sale (2 years ago):
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATLP120XBT--audio-technica-at-lp120xbt-usb-wireless-direct-drive-turntable-with-bluetooth-and-usb-black
Been a fan of the Audio Technica stuff... and might look into that for ours down the road. However, if Fluance is decent... might look into that as well.
Also, Do you like Fluance? You know what... we need a vinyl thread. I haven't got back into vinyl yet, but looking to make it there. We ended up getting one of these for the daughter on a major Black Friday sale (2 years ago):
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATLP120XBT--audio-technica-at-lp120xbt-usb-wireless-direct-drive-turntable-with-bluetooth-and-usb-black
Been a fan of the Audio Technica stuff... and might look into that for ours down the road. However, if Fluance is decent... might look into that as well.
#28
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by retro junkie - April 17, 2026, 01:01:14 PM@BLUEVOODU
A second thought. My wallet is an evercade size money pit. And I am comfortable with that. I have Neo Geo games on that console. If I was still getting up everyday and finding myself at a job, then the bundle would be a no brainer. I probably could swing the console only and there are some good games on eBay that are under the $90 threshold. Games that I really like, example Fatal Fury Special.
I am really very undecided.
A second thought. My wallet is an evercade size money pit. And I am comfortable with that. I have Neo Geo games on that console. If I was still getting up everyday and finding myself at a job, then the bundle would be a no brainer. I probably could swing the console only and there are some good games on eBay that are under the $90 threshold. Games that I really like, example Fatal Fury Special.
I am really very undecided.
#29
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by retro junkie - April 17, 2026, 12:22:25 PM@BLUEVOODU
I am first, in a state of shock. This messes up everything that I had planned for what I was going to do this year as far as gaming. My first thought is that I would love to have that big bundle, but $1000....hmmmm. I have been going through my games looking for things to sell. I would have to dig deeper to swing this. My first chance to have something like this comes to mind. I have mixed feelings and a mixed reaction to all of this. I went on AliExpress and the adapter for the MVS games would cost about half as much as the console by itself. And a multi cart to go with that would cost more than the console. So..........it seems the best deal out of this is that big bundle. Not sure if I can reach that goal.
I am first, in a state of shock. This messes up everything that I had planned for what I was going to do this year as far as gaming. My first thought is that I would love to have that big bundle, but $1000....hmmmm. I have been going through my games looking for things to sell. I would have to dig deeper to swing this. My first chance to have something like this comes to mind. I have mixed feelings and a mixed reaction to all of this. I went on AliExpress and the adapter for the MVS games would cost about half as much as the console by itself. And a multi cart to go with that would cost more than the console. So..........it seems the best deal out of this is that big bundle. Not sure if I can reach that goal.
#30
General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Targetrasp ...
Last post by targetrasp - April 17, 2026, 01:20:09 AM@BLUEVOODU @retro junkie @Grindspine
thank you all,
no games to speak of, but the "what are you listening to" thread has me on a vinyl spending spree. looking to treat myself to a mid-tier record player. Eyeing the Fluance RT81 in piano white but haven't pulled the trigger yet. The Neo AES + preorder is also calling to me
thank you all,
no games to speak of, but the "what are you listening to" thread has me on a vinyl spending spree. looking to treat myself to a mid-tier record player. Eyeing the Fluance RT81 in piano white but haven't pulled the trigger yet. The Neo AES + preorder is also calling to me