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#31

General Discussion / Re: Trying out a New Theme

Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 04, 2025, 04:04:22 PM

Side bar added - testing that as well... please continue to use and let me know your thoughts

#32

General Discussion / Happy 4th of July - 2025!

Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 04, 2025, 03:58:47 PM

Happy 4th of July - 2025!  I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.

Stop by, say hi... and Post up a bit!  We would love to hear from you!

#33

General Discussion / Re: Trying out a New Theme

Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 04, 2025, 03:16:10 PM

@CreepinDeth --> Thank you for your feedback!  If you had to vote, would you vote to keep it for another week or revert to the old theme?   I'm looking for another theme as I'm not sure we will be able to return to the older theme unless it's updated... OR if I have the time to create something like it from scratch, OR create something newer from scratch

#34

General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Targetrasp!...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 04, 2025, 03:02:54 PM

thanks guys!

Its been so long I cant remember what games I got!

LOL... I already apologized for the late Happy Birthday.  Don't rub it in 

#35

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Switch 2 - Who has one? Who i...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 04, 2025, 03:01:52 PM

@Mai Valentine  --> you were right.  Stock was not hard to find.  I went 2 for 2 in finding Switch 2's at 2 different stores.  Our local Best Buy received something like 80 of them last Wednesday.  I ended up purchasing a Switch 2. 

It probably helps that there are no games other than Mario Kart that I want to play... and this might be the same as others as well.  Donkey Kong is coming pretty soon... so that will be a welcomed edition... but for $70...   

The other part I'm having somewhat of an issues with is the upgrade packs to make games "better playable" on the Switch 2. I will create a separate topic on this.

The system looks cool. Transferring is pretty easy.  The screen looks really good, HDR where HDR works!  Part of me still wants to return mine LOL    but the other part... wants to break it out and run.

So... Who has one?  Who is getting one or will get one in the near future?  What are your thoughts on the Switch 2?  It's not THAT hard to get them if you want one.   Post it up!

#36

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Switch 2 - Annoyance - Gam...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 04, 2025, 02:52:18 PM

It's a waste of plastic first off. If the data is going to be entirely dependent on servers, then don't put out a "physical" version. Second, it's a waste of storage space. The cart having all of the data means I don't have to eat up my internal SSD

@CreepinDeth --> YES AND YES!!  You can sell the Game Key Cards still? I guess maybe I misunderstood that part, I didn't think they were transferrable.  If that's the case, well... there are only 3 strikes against this, not more. 

Express cards are pretty cool!  And you're right... they're pretty expensive right now.  They will drop in price, but it will take awhile. Look how long it took the old 1TB cards for the old Nintendo Switch to drop.    We will see though.  There is a Lexar 1TB Express SD card for $183.  That's still pretty salty.

#37

General Discussion / Re: Games, Consoles, and Updat...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - July 04, 2025, 02:13:17 PM

The "original DS" did not have any feature that would enable it to be connected to the internet. Neither did the DS Lite. The DSi was the first model that featured internet access. Now they did have the ability to connect with another DS in the same area for gameplay, or using the picochat.

Yes - to connect the internet.  HOWEVER, prepare to have your mind blown @retro junkie
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This is my original Nintendo DS    I used to play Tetris DS online!  You can see that I cannot connect right now... the servers are down.  I never took the time to set up the WiFi to my new Wifi because of this.

Mind Blown?!  Limitation... it was WEP Wifi.  Also, these settings are accessible IN THE GAME. I could not find these settings outside the game, however, they are system wide settings once set.

ould be that your router is just too modern. I remember my PSP wouldn't connect unless I downgraded the password security to one of the older, less secure types. My current router doesn't support this anymore.

@CreepinDeth  --> That generally was the older WEP that you needed.   What you can do... you can chain an older wep router to your more secure setup via LAN cable... and just feed your WEP devices that way.  I wouldn't keep it on if you're in a populated area.  However, that's how I used to do things.  I believe it's still achievable these days.

#38

General Discussion / Re: Games, Consoles, and Updat...

Last post by CreepinDeth - July 04, 2025, 01:23:56 AM

How long has it been since it's been played? Did the cart work for a while and now has stopped working while it's been in your possession?

Something that has been coming up lately on the internet is that there is now a "best practice" to boot all of your carts at least once every 5 years or so to keep them from corrupting. Just like computer SSDs, they need to be powered with electrical current in order to help prevent that. If they are not powered for years then they can corrupt.

Not sure if this might be your case, but the older the NAND that hasn't been played much, the more likely you would encounter this.

None of my DS consoles can connect to the internet anymore. Not sure why.

Could be that your router is just too modern. I remember my PSP wouldn't connect unless I downgraded the password security to one of the older, less secure types. My current router doesn't support this anymore.

#39

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Switch 2 - Annoyance - Gam...

Last post by CreepinDeth - July 04, 2025, 01:13:57 AM

Nintendo is anti consumer and gamers really need to boycott them. That plus the USB C encryption and bricking consoles remotely...

Unfortunately they won't. Gamers are notorious for caving in. Now, for the record, I do have one. I would prefer I didn't but it is what it is.

As for Game Key Cards, in general the only difference in terms of functionality, it's not much different than a cart that has all of the data on the ROM. You need the cart to play the game. There's no going around that whether it's a key card or full card. If you lose or sell either one, you won't be able to play it anymore. It's virtually the same.

Now, that still doesn't excuse the practice. It's a waste of plastic first off. If the data is going to be entirely dependent on servers, then don't put out a "physical" version. Second, it's a waste of storage space. The cart having all of the data means I don't have to eat up my internal SSD or one of those new Micro SD Express cards that are a lot more expensive than regular Micro SD cards (which wears down eventually based on the amount of writes you put on it.) If I'm already paying $70 or $80 for a game, give me all of the friggin data.

#40

General Discussion / Re: Trying out a New Theme

Last post by CreepinDeth - July 04, 2025, 12:55:40 AM

Not bad, I think. Some of the headers and whatnot seem to dominate the space though. Like for example above where the Home/Search/Calendar/Members buttons are. They seem a little big.