chicgamer

I finally got my video uploaded. Sorry about the sound issues (I should know better than to use my camcorder's built-in mic). Merry Christmas, AtariAge!

I use a Joyzz controller from Krikzz as my go-to controller. It's a little pricier than the Retro-Bit controllers, but it seems more responsive to me. I did have an issue where the d-pad broke on my Joyzz controller, but I replaced it with one from an OEM 6-button controller.

Got my Secret Santa gift today and IMMEDIATELY opened it! Thanks so much for the gifts Santa! I recorded the unboxing, and I'll add the video link to this thread after I edit and upload it.

But I want to see what you got now! ?

I would get a real Genesis. They're still relatively inexpensive.

I've been informed that my gift is in the mail! Unboxing video coming soon after it arrives. I even bought a Santa hat today for the occasion.

Awesome! Do you have a mouse adapter for your Jaguar? A mouse really improves the control of the Star Wars games.

Cool Zelda stuff! I would totally make use of that throw blanket (I'm often wrapped up in one during the winter). Yes, soon. Pics very soon. Please.

Oy. Yet another reason to hate getting old. So, is everyone waiting until Christmas to open gifts? I want to see some gift opening pics, dammit! ?

If I hit stage 4, then something has gone terribly wrong with my life. ?

Good to see you, Grig, no matter how briefly! ?

Yay! I'm glad we're seeing presents arrive and be opened! I still have a few people who have yet to send their packages (at least, they haven't let me know they've been sent yet). I'll start following up with some of you later this week. Happy holidays, everyone!

The last of the gifts I was waiting on to arrive finally came, so I just have to wrap everything, package it, and get it in the mail!

Great to see packages going out! I'm still waiting on a couple of items for my recipient to come in, and then I'll get mine in the mail. Looking forward to seeing what everyone gets!

If you haven't, consider reaching out to Albert to let him know that the item is for AtariAge Secret Santa. I think he'll prioritize getting the item out. Some of you are so far ahead of where I am right now. I'm still brainstorming gift ideas.

Yup! I'm starting to send them now. EDIT: Everyone should now be assigned a Secret Santa recipient! If you don't have one, reach out to CaptainBreakout and/or me. For those of you who received your assignment from me, you'll notice the info is in a table. In case it isn't apparent from what's in each cell, the columns are: Name, Address, Gift Ideas, Dietary Restrictions/Preferred Treats (you may not have all of these columns for your recipient, as some people didn't list any dietary restrictions or preferred treats). Again, thank you all for your participation!

We're in the process right now of making the matches. Sorry it's taking a wee bit longer than we thought. We'll have everyone matched tonight and will be sending out your recipients!

If you haven't yet, please, please, please send CaptainBreakout and/or me your Secret Santa letter so we can get to matching people and sending out assignments. Thanks!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Today is the final day to sign up for Secret Santa 2021. If you've been lurking and have yet to commit, make up your mind now! Also, for those of you who have signed up, please make sure to send your Secret Santa letter soon so that we can start making matches and sending out your recipients! Thanks to all of you who continue to make AtariAge Secret Santa a success! This is one of my favorite things about these forums, and I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone gets this year.

@cvga, I just tried to send you message, but it wouldn't go through (it said that you can't receive messages). Maybe your inbox is full? Anyway, please let us know in the 2021 thread if you still want to participate (that goes for anyone else who hasn't expressed interest there yet as well).

Yay! So glad to see you all joining in again!