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    What games are you playing this week? 2017-04-24

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      backstander @lilbud
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      @lilbud
      This is the one I have:
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        meleu @obsidianspider
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        @obsidianspider said in What games are you playing this week? 2017-04-24:

        How is the XD?

        A lovely thing.

        It's not the most robust device I've ever laid hands on, but it's worth the price it costs. I mean robust as a solid thing, not graphics/processing power. For these it's very good.

        My stress tests were Super Mario Kart (N64) and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (Dreamcast), both with the pre-installed emulators. Also tested the Android game ShadowGun, a FPS game with fancy 3D graphics. Everything runs pretty smoothly, there's no stuttering at all.

        But those were just for tests. My intention is to use it as a "portable RetroAchievements earning machine". Then I installed RetroArch and am playing NES, SNES, MegaDrive, GameBoys and now Master System too.

        I saw that they had issues with blowing up with the wrong battery charger

        WOW! Can you provide a link?

        @backstander said

        Which model did you get?

        The black 32GB model.

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        • CapemanC
          Capeman
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          Vector Artist, Designer and Maker of Stuff: Laser Cut Atari / Pixel Theme Bartop

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            backstander @meleu
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            @meleu
            I've been reading review of the GPD XD vs Q9. The have the same hardware inside and I think most people like the XD but they both have a few pros and cons; like the Q9 has a 7 inch display and the XD is 5 inch. I'm kind of surprised it doesn't have built in Bluetooth and only the Q9 has a camera but it's only like 0.3MP (on the back).

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              meleu @backstander
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              @backstander said in What games are you playing this week? 2017-04-24:

              the Q9 has a 7 inch display and the XD is 5 inch.

              A device small enough to carry in my pocket was a prerequisite when I chose it. But the Q9 looks nice too. Just found its official specs here.

              I'm kind of surprised it doesn't have built in Bluetooth and only the Q9 has a camera but it's only like 0.3MP (on the back).

              I have no intention to use it to take photos. :-)

              Maybe the lack of bluetooth could make the cost a bit lower and the battery last a little longer. After all, the joystick is built into the device.

              Summing up: I'm very happy with it. :-)

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                EctoOne
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                I was thinking about getting the Wonderboy Remake but from what I've seen so far I'm not sure if I would enjoy it as much as I did the original. Also I'm still a little bit disappointed from Thimbleweed Park which I finished yesterday. So I have no idea what to play next.

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                • CapemanC
                  Capeman
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                  This is one of those "I know what I'm playing... but do i REALLY know what I'm playing" kinda nights...

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                  Vector Artist, Designer and Maker of Stuff: Laser Cut Atari / Pixel Theme Bartop

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                  • CapemanC
                    Capeman
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                    Was also jamming on some Parodius while the wife was binging on "13 Reasons Why" on Netflix.

                    GOT A STINKFOOT!!

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                    Vector Artist, Designer and Maker of Stuff: Laser Cut Atari / Pixel Theme Bartop

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                      obsidianspider @Capeman
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                      @Capeman It's not Dr. Mario, but have your wife check out Palamedes.

                      📷 @obsidianspider

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                        pjft
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                        // Edited comment on previous (now deleted) post. Thanks @BuZz .

                        I'm currently playing Contra on the Arcade, on 1-credit runs. So far I only made it to end of level 2 (hadn't played it before), but I'm having fun. I'm also doing it on Midnight Resistance, but that's a game I have finished several times in the past, so it's more for fun :)

                        A few weeks ago I was struggling with enjoying MAME and arcade games on emulators, given the unlimited continues. I was thinking of implementing a credit limiter either on MAME, or something, but then ran into this article on the Japanese Arcade Culture and 1-Credit runs, and while I am not a "hardcore gamer" to have ever finished a significant amount of games, especially on a single credit, it did get me to appreciate arcade games more and enjoying them a lot more by forcing me to always restart them when I lose.

                        Leaving it here in case others are interested:

                        http://insomnia.ac/commentary/arcade_culture/

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                          @pjft they are deleted.

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                            meleu @meleu
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                            Finished Metroid Zero Mission.

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                            It took 8h because I spent some time trying to explore the map and find the secret passages/items.

                            Now I moved to Mario vs Donkey Kong (GBA).

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                              Omnija
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                              Pokemon Red ++, nothing like an original gameboy classic PK game that's been highly upgraded for a relaxing weekend.
                              https://github.com/TheFakeMateo/RedPlusPlus/blob/master/FEATURES.md

                              Systems: Raspberry Pi 2
                              Overclocked: 1050 | 525 | 350 | 425 | 256
                              My Themes: Metro Theme | Simpler Turtlepi | Future Mini

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                                meleu
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                                Finally got my second badge at retroachievements.org!
                                Felix the Cat (Gameboy)
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                                Pretty easy game, if you want to get a massage in your ego with a retroachievements badge, I recommend this game. ;-)

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                                  lilbud @meleu
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                                  @meleu That price is a little too rich for my blood, I want one, but I guess my G3 with a bluetooth snes controller will have to do for now.

                                  Creator of the Radiocade: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/6077/radiocade

                                  Backlog: http://backloggery.com/lilbud

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                                    meleu @lilbud
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                                    @lilbud are you "lilbud" at retroachievements site? You played with retroachievements enabled only once, and it was in 2016-06-05?! Is it correct?

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                                      lilbud @meleu
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                                      @meleu Yeah. Keep this in mind, if there is someone on a site with the nickname Lilbud, it's probably me. I did screw around with it before finals last year, but stopped. Probably the lack of PS1 games on there

                                      Creator of the Radiocade: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/6077/radiocade

                                      Backlog: http://backloggery.com/lilbud

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                                        meleu
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                                        One more badge: Kid Dracula (Gameboy):
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                                        Not so easy, but not so hard either.

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                                          A Former User
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                                          I haven't been lately playing any video games, mainly because HELLA PROJECTS!

                                          But I'm still waiting for my Hyperkin Supaboy. It was my birthday on May 3. :D

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                                            mediamogul Global Moderator @A Former User
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