the16bitgamer
@the16bitgamer@programming.dev
- Comment on DVDs are the new vinyl records: Why Gen Z is embracing physical media 6 days ago:
I don’t care for the medium, I just want to watch my shows. In Canada we get basically the same shows as the US, but many are not available for streaming. So I want to watch Danny Phantom for example, I can’t. It’s not on any channel not streaming services.
And the same goes for dozens of other shows ranging from obscure like Martin Mystery to the ultra popular like The Fairly Odd Parents.
Heck even Disney doesn’t have everything.
DVD does and it cost less than most of these services.
- Comment on This is my greatest achievement in retro gaming 1 week ago:
No flux and tried by on only solder tip was 3x the width of the pin and probably not hot enough.
The only joints which matter is on the back the other are for stabilizing it. I went over to ensure there was enough solder and reflowed then for what I hoped to be a good connection.
- Comment on This is my greatest achievement in retro gaming 1 week ago:
It was after I lost the second row of pins to the floor the second time that I almost threw in the towel.
I’ve grown to respect micro solderers more after this.
- Submitted 1 week ago to retrogaming@lemmy.world | 14 comments
- Comment on Which Rhythm Tengoku (or other retro games) song do you guys consider the best option for a phone ringtone? 1 week ago:
PixelJunkMomsters. The unique songs there are very good for ringtones and alarms.
Circle Sketch Fighters has been my since I got my first cell in 2009
- Comment on Whats the best way to clean up 15 years of stuff around the house? 2 weeks ago:
I moved around a lot so had to be selective on what I’ve kept.
My goto was finding a home for everything. If I was keeping it, it needed a space I could put it when I was done. And not in a box labeled misc. or a shelf with everything else.
I do allow myself a “I want to keep this because I like it” box. But when it’s full I need to throw things out from it.
You’ll still have clutter, it’s unavoidable. But compared to before should be less.
- Comment on MagicX One 35 review: A fresh twist on handheld gaming 2 weeks ago:
It’s just another “retro” Linux handheld. The article didn’t mention it, but this one is meant for those vertical arcade shooters so it has a second d-pad rather than an analog stick.
Nothing that hasn’t been seen before.
- Comment on Bazzite Linux founder releases statement asking GPD to cease using their name 5 weeks ago:
I wonder if GPD fell for a scam? Like the one Bern Park uncovered
- Comment on Sell n64 carts? 1 month ago:
The markets are unpredictable. I view my physical collection as the archive. Yes they are in boxes but they are the proof of ownership for my rom library.
If you don’t care and want to sail the high seas for your games, then sell them when you want. Otherwise I’d make nice displays for them and have them as art.
- Comment on Switch 2 Sales Reportedly Struggled Over The Christmas Period 1 month ago:
The biggest issue is the price. I remember a time when even the poorest kid in class had a Nintendo because it was cheap.
The last cheap Nintendo was the 2DS over a decade ago. Most parents are looking for cheap hardware with entertainment and there isn’t anything which comes close to it.
Even the switch lite is the same price as the PS3 bundle back in the day. And it came with 2 real controllers and a game.
- Submitted 1 month ago to 3dprinting@lemmy.world | 0 comments
- Comment on Well this stinks 1 month ago:
Just tried it, worked to hold it in position for a bit. Fell apart once I started to use it mechanically.
- Comment on Well this stinks 1 month ago:
The plastic is brittle. I think I’ll just delay the inevitable if I use super glue
- Comment on Well this stinks 1 month ago:
There are some community prints like this. printables.com/…/194982-prusa-minimini-no-logo-fr…
But I don’t know how brave I feel about taking it apart again.
- Submitted 1 month ago to 3dprinting@lemmy.world | 8 comments
- Comment on How many of you are using everdrive? 1 month ago:
I have a good mix. Everdrives are pricey and not always the best solution. But they can be.
Look into the games you want to play and see if the flash cart works for you. I found EZ Drive is better for GB systems since it’s cheaper and offers more features. Like being able to play larger community roms.
- Comment on The Best-Selling Video Games Since 2020 1 month ago:
As someone who has beaten the game. The cash grab part is just after your first day and the “open world” starts up.
It’s not a bad game, but it gets pretty bland and generic once the main loop of ditching school starts.
- Comment on Didn't realize how hard MGS4's Disc Swap joke hit until I backed it up 2 months ago:
When I was getting into PC gaming, I bought Wolfenstein the new Order as a DVD. What it turned out to be was Wolfenstein the new order… on steam, with several DVDs (4-8) that had the games data. I installed it this way once and never again.
- Comment on Didn't realize how hard MGS4's Disc Swap joke hit until I backed it up 2 months ago:
I mean it can’t be that old, it was only released in 2008. That’s what 17 years ago. oh… it was 17 years ago.
- Comment on Didn't realize how hard MGS4's Disc Swap joke hit until I backed it up 2 months ago:
While the Discs are more scratch proof the data side of the disc is more fragile sadly. Just lost my copy of blops due to 2 pin holes in the label.
- Submitted 2 months ago to retrogaming@lemmy.world | 28 comments
- Comment on Where do you guys buy your 3D print and such at? 2 months ago:
Printables has paid models now if you want to support a designer. I remember being recommended MyMiniFactory for more premium print a while ago.
With that said, I think it depends on what you are looking for and what you are trying to make. I see a lot of comments recommending Blender and FreeCAD. So I wanted to give you alternatives.
With that said, Blender is for 3D Modeling (think molding with Clay), where as FreeCAD is more like blueprints. Both have a high learning curve, and Blender has a large community to help new users. FreeCAD is getting there, but has a steep learning Curve. TinkerCAD and Fusion from Autodesk may get some hate here (for many good reason), but are the easiest softwares to get into if you want to make mechanical design.
- Comment on Prusa MINI+ has been around for years — upgrade it or buy something new? 2 months ago:
While cantilever printers can be an annoying honestly converting your Mini to direct drive will improve print quality more than dual Z motors.
That said have fun it’s your machine.
- Comment on What is the cheapest console to get and collect for that still holds up? 2 months ago:
Honestly PS2 or the next gen up, PS3 and 360.
Lots of variety and great games for rock bottom prices. PS2 is starting to get up there are discs fail and systems ware down. But due to being the best selling system of all time. It’s be a while until it’s crazy.
Another option is to look around and buy local. Who knows what you’ll find for cheap.
- Comment on Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week? 2 months ago:
SpongeBob SquarePants and the Cosmic Shake. Nothing spectacular but it’s a solid kids platformer
- Comment on Steam Replay is live and notes only 14% "of playtime spent by all Steam users" was for 2025 releases 2 months ago:
I think my SO was 90% new games but they were all Indi
- Comment on Leak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll out 2 months ago:
I think we’ve hit the end times for AI. The biggest player in the space OpenAI couldn’t be profitable by selling its services to business, nor directly to consumers. Subscription moneys nor licensing its models is working too. So the last avenue they have is this, shilling to marketers hoping for scrap.
On top of Nvidia having to stop selling RAM I think the breaks are about to hit AI and hard once the current supply runs out. I wonder how long that could take?
- Comment on In wake of Windows 10 retirement, over 780,000 Windows users skip Win 11 for Linux, says Zorin OS developers — distro hits unprecedented 1 million downloads in five weeks 3 months ago:
Zorin pro was the main reason I never stuck with Zorin OS however while they heavily advertise that the price is for the software. I think the real cost comes with “installation support”.
For many first time users, having support help with an install is a necessity and they will pay for it. See Geek Squad as an excellent example.
Plus having a preconfigured Linux experience is good for these users.
- Comment on I made a new backplate for my GameCube for my Flippy Drive 3 months ago:
This has been sitting on my project shelf since February of this year. Granted I haven’t touched it since Feb, but 9 months is a bit too long for a project like this :P
- Submitted 3 months ago to 3dprinting@lemmy.world | 5 comments
