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#71

Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Original Play-It-Loud GB M...

Last post by Grindspine - June 17, 2025, 09:39:00 PM

Nice! I think that the move from GBA to the brighter screen on the last of the GBA SP models was the best thing N could have done. Those non-backlit screens were so hard to enjoy. How difficult was the install?

#72

General Discussion / Re: Thunderbolts* - In Theater...

Last post by Grindspine - June 17, 2025, 09:36:39 PM

The actor who plays Red Guardian also escaped from Russian Prison in the Stranger Things series. It seems to be a trend with that actor! 

#73

General Discussion / New Price Points of Video Game...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 16, 2025, 12:53:07 PM

There have been recent increases in game prices.  IE many Nintendo, Xbox and Playstation games are jumping to $79.99.  Not all manufacturers are following this structure... IE Sega.   However, certain games (Such as Switch 2 games) can or will charge for upgrades from the Switch 1 games to make them Switch 2 compatible.

What are your thoughts on the whole pricing strategy at this time?

I grew up on NES and Super NES games... where the game prices started getting VERY high.  Adjusted for inflation, many of the company arguments revolve around "it's cheaper than it was in the 90's... so it's time for an increase."   Do you agree with these sentiments?  I remember those days and the amount of games per person were MUCH less.  Plus, they had some value to the resale if they needed to sell a game.  Not digging on digital distribution, but there is 0 recoup value on digital distribution games... a big difference between the on-going analyses in price differentials.

What are your thoughts?  Post it up!

#74

Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Original Play-It-Loud GB M...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 16, 2025, 12:39:27 PM

@retro junkie --> Dude... It has been forever since I've been to a peddler's mall.  There was one in town here I went to as a kid.  There were also Baseball card shows ... some at local fire stations... these are things kids and others just don't experience anymore.  A world that has gone by.

I remember the old "Play it loud" tagline... but I don't remember this Game Boy.  I had the original Game Boy, and I was able to see the screen pretty ok in most scenarios.  Although, I've heard of others not having the exact same experience I had.

This is a cool looking Game Boy... I just don't remember the case you show.  Awesome mod!  The screen looks great!  I wish I had the time to do this stuff.  Work and work activities consume... and it's awesome to see you doing projects like this.   Another great post, Retro!

#75

News / Leaks / Rumors / Re: Nintendo Switch 2

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 16, 2025, 12:25:39 PM

@Mai Valentine - That's pretty crazy! I can't believe they aren't flying faster off the shelves.

I've been seeing many restock notices, but haven't seen any local stock.  I've called around a few places... and keep getting the same answer "heh... nope." 

Have you witnessed many restocks?

#76

General Discussion / Happy Birthday Mai

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 16, 2025, 12:22:30 PM

@Mai Valentine nothing like a Happy Birthday - a bit late.  Sorry for the late Birthday message!  Never-the-less, Happy Birthday!

If you received the gift of gaming, please post up your spoils! 

#77

Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Lunar 1 & 2 Nintendo Switc...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 16, 2025, 12:09:29 PM

This is pretty awesome @retro junkie !  In the past, I was very fond of the Lunar games, though I really didn't get through them or that far into the stories.  The PS1 collector edition packages were pretty awesome as well.

It's cool to see that you bought it up front! AND are excited to play    Now that's commitment lol 

I am definitely interested, but that extra time is low.  Are you still playing?  What do you enjoy most about it?  ARE you enjoying it as much on the Switch?

#78

General Discussion / Re: Thunderbolts* - In Theater...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 14, 2025, 10:21:54 AM

I did end up going to see it. I really enjoyed it. It had the right amount of action, humor, and character driven moments.

@Mai Valentine  That's awesome and agree!  Hi... I'm Bob lol 

It was good, better than the most recent Capt. America movie. The actors all carried the roles pretty well.

What else did you both like about the movie?  The Red Guardian is becoming a favorite for me.  I can't wait to see where else this will go... and What Bob will become.  That has an interesting potential

@CreepinDeth @SpartanEvolved @mastermario  --> Thoughts?

#79

General Discussion / Re: Captain America: Brave New...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 14, 2025, 10:20:02 AM

I am not the one.  I have been scared to watch it. I have been burned so many times by Marvel and the way they have churned out some of the poor stuff recently. Whenever they release it on Disney+ I will check it out. I am not into going to the theater much anymore, especially since we do not have one locally. Really Thunderbolts is the movie I am looking forward to...................

lol come on @retro junkie

Anthony Mackie did a great job reprising the role and adding the mantle of Capt. America to his Falcon role. Harrison Ford did not impress in this role. The writing was okay for a Marvel movie, but didn't leave me wowed.

It wasn't the best... but I thought it was a pretty great movie.  Not sure about wowed... and they definitely did hold back a bit.  But I definitely dug the direction of the series so far.

#80

General Discussion / Re: Mission Impossible: Final ...

Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 14, 2025, 10:18:20 AM

The mission impossible steel book would be awesome!  I have the collection before Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Final Reckoning (Dead Reckoning part 2??)

Thankfully, I was able to see these in matinee... and it was fairly cheap to go see it

No one else saw this movie?  @mastermario @Grindspine @SpartanEvolved

This one has to be on @retro junkie's radar!