/vr/ - Retro Games

>>4093727
Just buy a top loader or wait for the SNES Mini.

Not to derail but anyone know if the Atari flashbacks are any good? If so which version? Only review I've seen is make sure to get wired controllers

>>4093809
The wireless controllers used in Flashbacks up through 7 use infrared so you have to aim them at the console.
The Flashback 8 models coming out later this year don't use infrared. (One comes with wired controllers; the other two models come with 2.4GHz RF wireless controllers.)

>>4093745
>implying even 1/10 of the people who want one will be able to get it.

>>4093826
Sounds worth waiting for. Thank you

>>4093745
But I don't want either of those things.

I want to know if the NES Classic Edition is worth getting.

I found one at walmart in march, and have played it a decent amount and have no major complaints other than the cord being too short. It seems very well built and i haven't had any issues with games not working properly. If it's not too expensive I'd definitely grab one just to have one but of course you can't talk about the nes classic without mentioning the fact that the raspberry pi does everything the nes classic can do and more for less money.

If you can find one at MSRP (good luck), I'd say it's worthwhile. The cords are short, but the controller is a pretty faithful replica of the original and the system's design in terms of hardware and software is pleasant.
I wouldn't pay much more than MSRP, though, since you can get a better emulation experience through various other means.

>>4093875
It's fine at MSRP as a cute little collector's item.

At jew scalper prices, it's not even remotely worth it.

>>4093875
Fuck no. It's not worth it at any price over $100

Save your goddamn money and don't support scalping

>>4093727
The only people who have them are scalpers marking them up for a ridiculous amount. Let those assholes rot on their 'investments'. Just buy a raspberry pi 3 and look up videos on how to make your own mini emulator.

>>4093727
What "repro systems" do you have experience with? Why do you believe this is a "repro system"?

>>4093953
>>4094049


Agree...and I own one and love it. Not worth scalper prices unless you got cash to burn.
Made the better half pre order it when it was announced and luckily reminded her to pre order it a week later. Had no idea it was going to be so scarce though.

Had the neighbours we met when we moved here around a short while ago and it turned out they both had a fucking blast playing on it, we took turns just like back when we were all kids (we are aged in our 30's to early 40's).

>>4095345


Look here it is, sitting unused 99.9% of the time while there are others who would pay 4x the retail price (apparently) to own one.

Also gaze judgingly upon my random shit including cheap knockoff SNES USB game pads I force others to use when they visit and we play random indie steam games.

Ok I own one and thoroughly enjoy it. However, there's something you should be aware of.
The emulation isn't entirely accurate. The original NES had strange pixels, in that they were slightly wider than they were tall.
The NES Classic has three output modes: 4:3, CRT, and Pixel-Perfect. 4:3 is the most accurate, yet the pixels are uneven, leading to a "shimmering" effect in moving textures. CRT is 4:3 but with a filter over it, which I'd say looks pretty good. Finally, Pixel Perfect mode has the pixels be perfect squares, which eliminates the shimmering, but makes the screen look squished. Some roms have also been modified slightly to prevent epilepsy, which doesn't bother me, but might turn ppl off.

Finally, there's one last thing which nobody is talking about for some reason, which is the sound. I don't know why, but some of the sound effects have been altered slightly (especially noticeable in MM2) and it just sounds off. They aren't like this in the VC, so at least for Mega Man, I play it on the Wii U and turn the brightness up.

If this doesn't bother you, than pick it up if it's less than $100. It's small and can run off a USB port, and I really like the controller. Too bad they didn't reproduce it early this year, but oh well.

I'm still planning to get a front loader and an AV Famicom modded for RGB tho

>>4093727
We have had a few and played with them
Unless you're planning on adding games I don't recommend it at the scalper price

Just get the original system and an everdrive n8

>>4093809
They're pretty bad
But still fun to collect if you can find them for cheap , it's not like a real Atari , it's a plug-&-play
Get a 7800 instead as they're dirt cheap


>>4093827
Why are people so filled with the sense of entitlement? What's the point of a collector's item if everyone has it ?

>>4093875
It's worth $70 not $270
I promise if you pay 3 racks for it you're gonna sad anon

>>4096648
>WAAAAHH ENTITLEMENT!!! C-COLLECTORS ITEM!!!
the mentality of a scalper, guys

>>4098601
What is supply and demand
/pol/ would have a field day with your summer ass

>>4098762

Don't be too hard on him. Even Nintendo does not understand the concept of S&D.

>>4096648
>entitlement

>>4098762
>it's a /pol/ poster
Surprise surprise. Go back to your containment board.

>>4098787
>MFW I have no containment board you commie

lurking since before your momma handed you a computer


In all seriousness,
There is no such thing as a scalper


People exchange goods and services for money

That's it


If you want the minines so bad save your lunch money and buy one


I stand by my original statements 100%

>>4094114
This. They're not worth it at their current price.

The pi 3 is the best bang for your buck, and can emulate ps1 games and some N64 ones.

>>4093827
what is this meme? I have mine preordered. So it's locked in, right?

>>4098864
They're not even rare anon
You can find them even without preorder on nowinstock( d o t )net with pretty good accuracy

If you can stay up all night waiting for one you will definitely get one

All the internet hype is just part of Nintendo's plan to get people to talk about the switch

>>4098904
Like this,
Visit the site
Check local availability (4-6am updates usually)
Drive to store
Wait
Talk to other Nintendo peeps
Get ticketed
Store opens buy item at customer service desk
Enjoy hype

>>4098839
>There is no such thing as a scalper
says the scalper

>>4098839
It's passed your bed time.

>>4093727
>What do you think of it?
I'm stunned vr of all places would ever even consider endorsing any of these pieces of shit,the sne and snes minis are emulation boxes with inaccurate sound and input lag. Either just download an emulator or buy a proper nes and the flash cart powrpack cartridge then you can play ever game ever released on it for free legitimately.

>>4098904
>If you can stay up all night waiting for one you will definitely get one
Not if nobody knows when pre-orders will be up.

>All the internet hype is just part of Nintendo's plan
Yes the fact that they sell out in minutes is all just a meme and part of Nintendo's nefarious conspiracy to make people think they sell out in minutes.

>>4098908
>Visit the site
What site?

>>4098924
Don't like it fuck off and don't post.

>>4098928
>Not if nobody knows when pre-orders will be up.
in Australia, pre-orders already went up. And I preordered one. So I assume I am guaranteed to get one. No?

>>4098932
>pre-orders already went up
Yeah, and without warning. Same will happen in all the other regions. Nobody can spend the entirety of July not sleeping or working.

NA pre-orders still aren't up and I have no idea when to expect them so I can't decide when the best time to sleep is.

>>4098930
Fuck up you worthless cunt, you're a fucking disgrace and anyone who doesn't know these BASICS should get cunting stabbed in the street, you tell me where the fuck you at son i'll have you dead and your cunt mother to.

>>4098934
i think i get it now. from my point of view, i'll be guaranteed a snes mini unless my retailer scalps them at the wholesale level, and I don't know how likely that is

>>4098972

>>4098930
>wahhhh i'm triggered because someone highlighted what a dumb mindless consumer cunt i am.

I'm embarrassed for you.

>>4098974
Yeah i bet you are a fucking tranny as well. Enjoy your shit emulation box with lag you thick bastard lmfao.

>>4098973
What the fuck are you talking about?

>>4098975
>throws a screeching autisitc tantrum
>calls other people triggered
Truly the only difference between this place and /v/ is the retro-only rule.

>>4098984
No one here sholuld ever be considering something as terrible as a nes or snes mini, the lack of basic tech knowledge is truly shameful and makes me consider coming here at all as i assumed this wasn't a place for idiot normies, millenials and plebs. I see even the game threads have endless clueless opinions from idiots who clearly don't play.

>>4098930
>i know nothing about basic tech and will line the pockets of companies who exploit my sheer idiocy all to appease my hipster retro image

This isn't your echo chamber and quite frankly you should welcome advice what with having the i.q of a foot.

>>4099008
>>4099009

>>4098839
>There is no such thing as a scalper
>every dictionary is wrong
Top kek kid. I know what you're trying to say but scalping is actually a thing. Many places actually have laws against it in various forms. For example ticket and certain type of investment scalping.