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#21
General Discussion / Re: Project Hail Mary
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 26, 2026, 04:43:50 PMQuote from: targetrasp on April 25, 2026, 02:06:14 PMI've not seen the movie but I started reading the book and it is fantastic. Its probably too late to catch it in the theater but I'll see it at some point.
@targetrasp - yeah... it's going to be on Prime. My understanding is that it's an Amazon movie (and one of their best grossing movies so far). I don't see any information on a physical release... not sure that will happen like Fly Me to The Moon... which sucks. However, the information for streaming has also not been released as well. Come on Amazon!
#22
General Discussion / Re: Project Hail Mary
Last post by targetrasp - April 25, 2026, 02:06:14 PMI've not seen the movie but I started reading the book and it is fantastic. Its probably too late to catch it in the theater but I'll see it at some point.
#23
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.
The local Walmart had them for $149 back then. Not sure why, I can't remember. My Daughter and I both got one.
#24
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
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
#25
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Whuuuttt?! Gameboy Games o...
Last post by Grindspine - April 24, 2026, 06:12:32 AMThat 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.
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.
#26
PC Gaming and Platform / Re: Resident Evil Requiem
Last post by Grindspine - April 24, 2026, 06:09:43 AMI got it.
I played it.
I got my face eaten by a giant zombie lady.
I played it.
I got my face eaten by a giant zombie lady.
#27
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Whuuuttt?! Gameboy Games o...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 23, 2026, 11:39:27 AMNice! 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.
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.
#28
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Nintendo Switch Lite - Ama...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 22, 2026, 05:19:10 PMQuote 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!
#29
Gaming / Movie / Media Deals / Re: Nintendo Switch Lite - Ama...
Last post by retro junkie - 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.
#30
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Happy Pokémon Day - 30 Yea...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 22, 2026, 11:56:25 AM@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.
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.