OK, so we are all here because at the core, we are GAMERS. Which consoles do you currently use? I'd like EVERYBODY HERE to chime in!

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 8, 2024

ILuvGames said:
I only really use my Vita now.

Things i've had but don't anymore - original Atari VCS, original Casio calculator watch with number invaders, Casio PB-700 calculator with BASIC built in, Sinclair ZX-Spectrum 48k, Tandy Coco with the chicklet style keyboard, PSX, Nintendo DS. Time branded PC.

Things I still have - Gamecube, Dreamcast, Fat PS2, Fat PS3, Fat PS4 (brought from new and unused), Amiga 1200 (no games as it wasn't originally mine ), OpenPandora Pandora. GPD Win 3, C64 Mini, 3DS, OG Switch unmodded and rarely used, Fat X-POX 360. a few more PC's (custom built).

@DudderButter Never had a Leapfrog Leapster but if it's the GS, have you seen this ?

Wow, that really, really is OLD SCHOOL GAMING. The moment you said "ATARI VCS" I was riveted to your post. Those things were more like computers at the age and not gaming machines (not the VCS, but your other honorable mentions) . Don't get me wrong, of course they were gaming machines, but they kind of remind me of the TI-99/4A. That thing was nutz!!! And you mentioned the CASIO with BASIC built in, that is just mind-blowing!!! And Tandy, I recall the label but cannot bring up the device itself. And what about the ColecoVision Adam, remember that? Pretty much the same generation. Wow, how technology has changed. Thanks for sharing ILuvGames, and yes, I recognize you from the Vita forums...

Dud · Apr 8, 2024

ILuvGames said:
@DudderButter Never had a Leapfrog Leapster but if it's the GS, have you seen this ?

Man, I knew there was a modding scene behind LeapFrog consoles, but I didn't know which models! I just have the original build with the stylus mounted on the front shell.

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 8, 2024

TheCryOfHatred said:
Yes bro, old school haha but now the nostalgia fever wore off and i want to sell everything. I realized that just my PC and HD monitor is enough lol

aquova · Apr 8, 2024

Here's the consoles I own, with the ones in bold being the ones I've used within the last month or so

Nintendo:
Game Boy Color
Game Boy Advance (Modded with IPS screen, USB-C rechargable battery, various other improvements)
Nintendo DS
Nintendo 3DS
A jank NES which needs its 30 pin connector replaced
SNES
Super Game Boy, if that counts
Gamecube w/ Game Boy Player (Modded to support Bluetooth)
Wii
Wii U
Switch

Sega:
Sega Genesis Model 2
Sega CD Model 2
Sega 32X

Sony:
PS2 Slim
PS4 x2
PS5
PSP 3000

Retro Devices:
Analog Pocket (With Game Gear adapter)
NES Mini
SNES Mini
Sega Genesis Mini
Sega Genesis Mini 2
Sony PS1 Mini

Other:
Playdate
Valve Steam Deck (Modded with larger SSD, Atomic purple shell)

ILuvGames · Apr 8, 2024

@The_Dizzy_Vizzy I'm glad to have shared it and that you found it interesting. I appreciate it. Tandy were probably better known as RadioShack. Coco was the unofficial nickname for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer. I'd not heard of the Coleco Adam before, shame it was so expensive and poorly made. Things in the home computer world at the time was veering away from computers like that. The C64 and the ZX-Spectrum were really starting to grow in sales and games released in a huge way. There were quite a few 'bedroom coders' who did very well out of making games for the Speccy. My friend had a TI-99/4A. Nice computer. Shame it didn't do better commercially than it did as it deserved to. The VCS was fun. I used to do 'cartridge tilting' but didn't know it was eventually called that though. It made playing Space Invaders fun because it made the combinations of wobbly bullets, wobbly bases, invisible invaders more random than the game allowed. As you mentioned, times have changed a lot. I guess I got into gaming and computers because my uncles wife was a computer programming teacher. Although she never taught me, programming and working with computers runs in that side of my family.

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 8, 2024

ILuvGames said:
@The_Dizzy_Vizzy I'm glad to have shared it and that you found it interesting. I appreciate it. Tandy were probably better known as RadioShack. Coco was unofficial nickname for the Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer. I'd not heard of the Coleco Adam before, shame it was so expensive and poorly made. Things in the home computer world at the time was veering away from computers like that. The C64 and the ZX-Spectrum were really starting to grow in sales and games released in a huge way. There were quite a few 'bedroom coders' who did very well out of making games for the Speccy. My friend had a TI-99/4A. Nice computer. Shame it didn't do better commercially than it did as it deserved to. The VCS was fun. I used to do 'cartridge tilting' but didn't know it was eventually called that though. It made playing Space Invaders fun because it made the combinations of wobbly bullets, wobbly bases, invisible invaders more random than the game allowed. As you mentioned, times have changed a lot. I guess I got into gaming and computers because my uncles wife was a computer programming teacher. Although she never taught me, programming and working with computers runs in that side of my family.

Holy CRAP - TANDY! I remember that!!! And the TRS-80, man those were the DAYS!!! I don't believe I recall the ZX-Spectrum, but the C64 I remember easily. And the TI-99/4A man my neighbors had one and they used to let me come over on Saturdays and play with it. Some game about mines, and another with these little Cowboy lookin' dudes were on the screen. And what is "Cartridge Tiltling"?

- Great memories for sure!

ILuvGames · Apr 8, 2024

@The_Dizzy_Vizzy The TRS-80 coco was cool but that keyboard was awful. They had a Space Invaders clone on that. I remember letting people pay for goes on it at a fete in the village where my school was one year. In return they were given a ticket for the raffle with the proceeds going to charity. The first game I played on it was the old text adventure game 'Colossal Cave' but I gave up at 'My lamp is going dim. What should I do?' because I couldn't find the vending machine with more batteries. The ZX-Spectrum was made and designed in the UK by Sir Clive Sinclair. At the time, it was very popular here as the competing C64 was maybe three times the price. They did sell some of Sinclair's home computers in the US under the Timex Sinclair brand but the Russians really liked them are there were numerous unofficial clones. As you mentioned, some great memories to be had and i'm glad you had some too with your friends TI-99/4A. I kind of remember the game with the cowboys you mentioned. Was there anything from that era you would have liked to have? Mine was a Sharp MSX or X68000.

http://www.thealmightyguru.com/Wiki/index.php?title=Cartridge_tilting

Although they mention that the process is about as old as the NES, it clearly isn't. Unless I invented it

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The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 8, 2024

Cartridge Tilting, man I'd be afraid of damaging the console or the game. Additionally, I believe that RetroArch for the Vita has a Comordor 64 emlutator on it, but I could be mistaken.

Anything from that era I'd like to have - yep! But I already own it. It's an Atari 5200 Supersystem, 4-port unit, I even have the official Trak-ball for it. I gotta open it up and grease the bearings in it as they are a little tight. I'll take a couple of pics of it and get back to you.

duwen · Apr 8, 2024

DinohScene said:
You can check my profile for your hardware related wank.

same... also, the link in my sig will take you to my list

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 9, 2024

So here are some pics of my Atari 5200. Some pictures are from my previous residence, and others are from my current residence. I told ILuvGames that I'd be posting them so I hope you guys like them. This thing is in IMMACULATE condition, and there's a funny story as to how I acquired it on eBay...

This little doohicky below is designed to play games that use 2 joysticks, like Robotron 2084 and Space Dungeon...and I have both of them. Lotta fun those 2!!!

Like this...

And there you have it!!!

Jacobh · Apr 12, 2024

Consoles actively used in the past few months:

Nintendo Switch
Miyoo Mini
Xbox Series X
3DS
PC (technically not a console)

Cranesbill · Apr 13, 2024

It's cool we're all gamers.
Consoles: Switch, 3DS, Wii, Xbox 360

JuanMena · Apr 13, 2024

Been using a Wii since 2008.
I do not plan to get any more consoles unless something interesting comes out.

I'm no longer interested in new games and the Wii provides me with all my gaming needs, which is 90s videogames.

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 15, 2024

I've got a Wii I love it, but haven't used it in a while. If you cats own a Wii, you owe it to yourselves to play the METROID PRIME TRILOGY. Best gaming in a very long time!

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 17, 2024

JuanMena said:
Been using a Wii since 2008.
I do not plan to get any more consoles unless something interesting comes out.

I'm no longer interested in new games and the Wii provides me with all my gaming needs, which is 90s videogames.

90's videogames... Super Metroid - the BEST game from the 90's!!! (Well, that's completely arbitrary coming from a Metroid fan), but there are TONS of great games from the 90's. WipeOut XL, Donkey Kong Country, Sonic The Hedgehog, Fear Effect, Loaded, Earthworm Jim, Resident Evil, Panzer Dragoon, and the list goes on and on...

WildcatSoda · Apr 21, 2024

I currently own:

GBA
New 2DSXL
Wii U
Switch
Xbox 360
PS3
PS4
PS Vita
PSP

Out of all of these I only actively use my 2DS and Switch. Sometimes my Wii U, PS3, PS4. Maybe my PS Vita and Xbox 360 once in a blue moon.

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 21, 2024

WildcatSoda said:
I currently own:

GBA

New 2DSXL

Wii U

Switch

Xbox 360

PS3

PS4

PS Vita

PSP

Out of all of these I only actively use my 2DS and Switch. Sometimes my Wii U, PS3, PS4. Maybe my PS Vita and Xbox 360 once in a blue moon.

Wildcat, considering what kind of forum we're in, this is going to be a stupid question. Have you hacked your Vita? The only reason I ask is because when I was losing interest in my "normal" Vita, I decided to hack it. Well, I bought another Vita to do that with, and I hacked it. The breath of life it gave this wonderful little gizmmo was absolutely STAGGERING, and I use it ALL THE TIME. Last night I put some PS1 games on it, pluse, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - amazing game!

So chime in homey!

SylverReZ · Apr 21, 2024

The_Dizzy_Vizzy said:
Cartridge Tilting, man I'd be afraid of damaging the console or the game. Additionally, I believe that RetroArch for the Vita has a Comordor 64 emlutator on it, but I could be mistaken.

Anything from that era I'd like to have - yep! But I already own it. It's an Atari 5200 Supersystem, 4-port unit, I even have the official Trak-ball for it. I gotta open it up and grease the bearings in it as they are a little tight. I'll take a couple of pics of it and get back to you.

The PlayStation 1 had a similar fate. Earlier models used a plastic laser mechanism that is prone to melting, as it is placed right next to the power supply. So, to remedy the disc skipping issue, one would have to turn the PS1 upside down to get them to read properly again.

The_Dizzy_Vizzy · Apr 21, 2024

Hi guys, since we're on the subject of our consoles and games, I figured I'd post some images of my Atari 5200 in action with a few of my games:

Galaxian - this has Trak-Ball support, and it plays awesomely on it!

Ok folks, I hope you enjoy these!!!

WildcatSoda · Apr 21, 2024

The_Dizzy_Vizzy said:
Wildcat, considering what kind of forum we're in, this is going to be a stupid question. Have you hacked your Vita? The only reason I ask is because when I was losing interest in my "normal" Vita, I decided to hack it. Well, I bought another Vita to do that with, and I hacked it. The breath of life it gave this wonderful little gizmmo was absolutely STAGGERING, and I use it ALL THE TIME. Last night I put some PS1 games on it, pluse, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - amazing game!

So chime in homey! View attachment 432930

I have! I haven't gone as far as to put PS1 games on it yet, but I've given it a custom theme and Adrenaline, which is the PSP emulator for the PS Vita.

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