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  1. Posted

    3DS has a pretty large library both physically and digitally. There are quite a few rock solid titles in there too!

    As already mentioned, they have a good variety on Virtual Console, so be sure to check that out! (SNES has a great lineup, and they have several of the older Pokemon games if that is your thing.)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virtual_Console_games_for_Nintendo_3DS_(North_America)

     

    I'll go ahead and third The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds

     

    Among the ports/remakes, I can suggest...

    Both Legend of Zeldas (Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time)
    Donkey Kong Country Returns (excellent port of excellent game)

    Star Fox 64 3D (I just like Star Fox 64...)

     

    Trying to find some exclusives that haven't been mentioned...

    Pokemon Sun/Moon (if you want more recent) or there is X / Y (if you want a bit cheaper)

    Bravely Default (excellent old style JRPG)

    Bravely Second (if you beat the first one and want more)

    Fire Emblem Awakening (if you like tactical RPGs, has easier modes than previous games and can disable permadeath!)

    Animal Crossing New Leaf (if you want a play by day life simulatorish thing)

    Theatrhythem Final Fantasy Curtain Call (If you like Final Fantasy music and rhythm games, it's the sequel but better/larger song selection!)

    Mario Kart 7 (good if you want Mario Kart and don't have a Switch... if you have a Switch, stick to 8)

     

    You've already got a couple Marios so you're good there~

     

    There's quite a few titles on the 3DS, so it's hard to fully encompass everything you can get on it... Also I've mostly stuck with RPGs. :lol:

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    I'd assume the added security is a local/regional decision.

     

    I asked someone at the GameStop I check out here and there. (Namely for a good deal / steals. Despite everybody's hate, you can find some decent stuff during a Buy *, Get * sale.) They knew most of the items I brought up when I asked them.

     

    I think it's meant to be a fully implemented thing, but they only get in trouble if they get caught... So many people probably throw caution to the wind as it's unlikely to be caught immediately (if ever).

     

    Funny enough, the core problem for all of this seems to just be they should have a minimum of 2 people always. The second person should just be behind the counter always and not leave for any reason. This and their drawers full of games should have always been locked and keys always on hand... No real excuse for that one.

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  4. Posted · Edited by KeeperofLindblum

    They do have a chart of TVs showing what all they have tested. It's mostly Sega Genesis, but there's a few SNES spots in there.

     

    Worth checking out if interested! http://www.hdretrovision.com/s/240p-TVs_20171211.pdf

     

    Anyone know if the TCLs that were being touted around as awesome for gaming a month or so back can handle the 240p without issue? I do believe I read up that the TCLs cannot or rather do NOT allow you to force 4:3 ration on their digital inputs. That was a problem my even older Insgnia HDtv had and why I ultimately got rid of it.

     

    Based on the PDF they have above, the TCL works for the cable, but it won't let you force 4:3 aspect ratio on it. :(

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    I'm a little surprised that they are still in stock, but it makes sense that at some point, the supply would catch up to the demand. I think they might be at that point now. It might mean slower sales for HDRetrovision, but as a buyer it might mean that you can get whatever cables you need whenever you want them.

     

    It's probably a combination of multiple factors.

     

    I have a feeling the recent Super NT is playing a big factor in the SNES cables remaining in stock. With such a nice HDMI option, fewer people are needing component cables for their SNES. I ended up selling my cable and my SNES because I preordered the Super NT. Also didn't help that my TV (screw you Vizio V_V) didn't work with it...

     

    I'd also like to assume that they have a much larger number of Sega Genesis cables considering it's the base need for all of the adapters they have available.

     

    Only other thing I could figure here other than "they actually planned this out" is that we're all lucky that some people are holding off for now. :lol:

  6. Posted · Edited by KeeperofLindblum

    Just a heads up that these are still very much in stock! I'll try to update if I see any of them go out of stock.

     

    Unfortunately for me... I have a Vizio and those seem to be the LEAST friendly with their cables. I was considering one for my PS1, but it's not gonna work. :(

    Thankfully both the PS2 and PS3 can play PS1 discs! (Feel bad for my poor PS1 though...)

     

    EDIT - So this is basically just another heads up to be sure you do the 240p test they suggest! They won't refund you if the flaw is incompatibility.

     

    http://www.hdretrovision.com/240p

  8. Posted · Edited by KeeperofLindblum

    I'm cool with the Dualshock series, but I prefer the XB360/XB1 layout for FPS on console. Feels weird with Dualshock.

    OTHERWISE! One of my favorite controllers is actually the original PS1 controllers with no analog sticks. (Yeah I'm one of those weirdos. Weirdo in a good sense!)

     

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    I've picked up quite a few over time cause they're relatively cheap, and they feel like improved Super Nintendo controllers (slightly more ergonomic and not as flat).

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    I remember having this as one of my first Game Boy games... Boy did I suck at it!

    Still not much better, but I remember it pretty well and being a pretty good game despite the Game Boy limitation.

     

    Impressive what developers could seemingly do back then within their limitations when it seems now your best bet with a port is that it's riddled with issues. *looks at modern PC ports of multiple games*

  10. Posted · Edited by KeeperofLindblum

    Does anyone have or downloaded the first three Crash Bandicoot Playstion games on the PS3? How are they good or bad? How do they control? D-pad or analog stick? Anyone know about any of the other Crash games? Good? Bad? Any input will be helpful. Thanks in advance!

     

    PS3 controller acts like an original Dualshock. You use the PlayStation button menu to change it between digital and analog. If you change to digital, I believe that enables the use of the analog sticks in place of the d-pads.

     

    It's been a while, but I can check on a random game tonight. I don't have any of the Crash games, but I do have Spyro and that should more or less reveal this.

     

    EDIT - Okay I realize now you specified people who have Crash. I might, so I'll check either way.

  11. Posted · Edited by KeeperofLindblum

    How many GameStop employees do you think will quit from the constant questions of, "I don't know how to build this, can you build this for me?" or "this piece of string broke, can you fix it?" or "this foot pedal was made of cardboard, and my hyper unparented kid instantly crushed it, will you replace it for free?".

     

    Probably a lot of "nopes" from the Gamestop employees as well. :lol: (They'll figure out something to keep from having to do it.)

     

    I'd argue that would be a bit sad to do as well since that seems like half the point of Nintendo Labo is to build it yourself...

     

    My understanding is that you only get like 1 set of resources to complete each item. I think you're paying more for the blueprints and software than the actual pieces of cardboard. I mean once you build it once you have at least the general items needed to build it again and again.

     

    ...that is if I understood the intention of this.

  13. Posted

    ...Does anybody actually think about these policies before they are put in place?

    Inconvenient is like the nicest word here. There's a lot more words that cover this that aren't nearly as nice.

     

    I really only go to Gamestop in hopes of some good sale/deal on something. This... pretty much kills it for me.

     

    I feel like you could pretty easily troll a Gamestop by going up to the counter with like 4-5 titles and then changing your mind on several mid-transaction. Then walking away when it takes too long.

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    Finally picked up Resident Evil 7 several months back... and I beat it just this week!

     

    Great game and great callback to some of the earlier games (namely the first game) as well as leaving it fresh and fun like the more recent ones (RE4 and RE5... not RE6).

     

    They also clearly and inspiration from a certain horror demo. *cough* PT *cough*

     

    You can pick up the original game for just $20 now as they have the Gold Edition with extra content, so I highly recommend to anybody who was on the fence!

     

    Next up I'm gonna do the Secret of Mana remake... I only partially played the original, but this is gonna be tough because of the "upgrades".

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  17. Posted

    Another mini bump! Adjusted my B2G1 to allow for free shipping instead of free title (if chosen)!

     

    I'm really hoping to see these go to good homes and am fine losing a bit of money here and there on them...

  18. Posted

    Since a typical RPG takes a lot of hours to play out, do people get dizzy or feel bad about using VR for long periods of time?

     

    Even with a game that didn't make me sick, I really never played longer than an hour or two on any VR game.

     

    The setup doesn't really work for playing anything for hours on end. Even if you don't get sick, the headset plus move controllers scenario just isn't the most comfortable way to play.

     

    Only a few games made me sick, and those generally had me wanting to stop after like 10-15 minutes.

     

    That plus already owning like 3-5 copies of Skyrim have made me pass on this. I dunno if I could explore Skyrim for hours on end in VR...

  20. Posted

    Yeaaaah this was definitely a huge letdown. Honestly I think all the current rewards are pretty big letdowns, so this is just like the icing on the shit cake.

     

    The best you can do are a few free titles that cost a HUGE number of gold coins. (Non-Switch titles. Only 3DS and WiiU.)

     

    Also, my understanding was only 5% coins for digital purchase? You get 1% coins for physical ones? Maybe I am misunderstanding, but I'd also say they didn't explain it very well.

  25. Posted · Edited by KeeperofLindblum

     

    http://wololo.net/2017/02/25/install-ark-epsp-custom-firmware-ps-vita-3-63/

     

    There is a lot more you can do but you should have a nice jump off point from the link above.

     

    Except this only does PSP on the PSVita... HENKaku softmods the PSVita fully.

     

    ARK just gives you PSP homebrew access on a Vita. It also seems to stop at 3.63 whereas I think the latest version out is 3.67 for the Vita and TV.

     

    I don't see anywhere on that site about softmodding the latest firmware. \

     

    EDIT - I found this but it still isn't really available yet...

     

    http://wololo.net/2018/02/18/theflow-reveals-hes-fw-3-65-3-67-taihen-henkaku-will-eventually-find-way-fw-3-65-3-67/

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