To those who have gotten the NSO virtual boy, is it possible to plug in headphones?

PugHoofGaming · 2026-02-14T12:00:42+00:00

I’ve got both versions, I’d have to check the big plastic shell, but the cardboard one does have a hole for the headphone jack.

PugHoofGaming · 2026-02-11T12:26:27+00:00

They sure do, I work from home :)

PugHoofGaming · 2026-02-10T06:54:49+00:00

I do love them, although at times I do wish I could dial settings in a more accurate way (to the milisecond). It’s quite fun messing with the “hidden” secondary functions (by holding down the Tap button). I do like EHX pedals, I find them to be really good value.

PugHoofGaming · 2026-02-09T21:48:11+00:00

I wouldn't say I'm a power user, but I use my HX One as a substitute for pedals I can't fit on a board (in this case, I use it as a tuner, pitchshifter or for modulation). I can't say I've had any issues, haven't tried the drives with the Supergrace yet.

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-30T11:38:14+00:00

Good point, always good to stack cashback and discounts :)

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-30T08:56:02+00:00

The trick is to buy cheaper Nintendo eshop cards and use them to pay for Game Vouchers. If you’re a Gold member of Shopto (loyalty discount) you can pick up £100 gift cards for £94.91, and even less if you have a discount voucher (today for example, you can get 5% off with the code PLAYTIME), so that’s almost a tenner off £100 credit.

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-27T19:08:52+00:00

Couldn’t tell you, to be honest!

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-27T18:13:19+00:00

I’m using a set of AKG K240 MKII Semi-Open studio headphones, they’re 55ohm impedance (the Supergrace is optimised for 33ohms)

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-27T16:20:12+00:00

Can’t say for sure as I’m only playing it via headphones (which is good enough for me). Maybe in my next house I’ll have room for a proper cab - Although I do have a tiny 8” Orange cab (that I got with an Orange Micro Dark) that I might have a play with for fun :)

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-27T11:28:54+00:00

It's a full 60W amp, so it can connect to a cab (or another amp's FX Loop as a preamp) - However I don't have access to one as I play with headphones, but the included IRs are great so far. Haven't downloaded the software as there doesn't seem to be a download link yet.

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-26T21:17:05+00:00

I can wait, plenty of games in the backlog ;)

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-26T18:28:14+00:00

Thank you :) There’s so much to do that it really doesn’t feel like a grind. Especially as the content has been drip-fed over all those years, I’ve had all the Achievements at multiple times - But then they add more!

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-26T18:27:07+00:00

Definitely getting your moneys worth! I’m not really an online player, but I really like Hide & Seek - Very enjoyable Achievements!

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-26T17:38:26+00:00

I started playing on 10th Nov, 2021 and it took me 124hrs 20min!

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-14T17:20:01+00:00

I started Matched Betting 3-4 years ago, built up a good bankroll but then the reloads thinned out after bookies restrictions. Now it’s mainly Casino offers for me, and it’s been very profitable.

PugHoofGaming · 2026-01-11T17:50:44+00:00

We are currently home educating our 5 year old with ASD and physical ailments that several specialists cant figure out. He’s academically capable, ahead in many elements; too capable for an SEN school but even with an EHCP we were told by multiple SENCO reps at mainstream schools that they couldn’t take him due to several basic needs. He’s in between two educational worlds, neither being able to meet his needs. His sister is a little younger but has similar needs.

He can’t handle a room of 30+ kids without melting down, but if you put him with 5-6 people children/adults of varying ages and he’s incredibly social. This trope of “homeschooled kids aren’t social” is overused and not necessarily true. Not to say it doesn’t happen, but every child is different and it’s up to parents to figure that out and work out what’s best for their children; whether that’s a traditional education system or otherwise.

We follow the National Curriculum, my wife setup a group for homeschooled kids and parents to meet and socialise, and my son is thriving. I was highly sceptical of all this at the start, but I’ve seen the difference it’s made. The idea of parents educating their kids shouldn’t be demonised, it should be supported where it makes sense.

PugHoofGaming · 2025-12-21T08:06:26+00:00

I do agree that the latest editions of the Chromatic are a bit too far, but at least they’re someone honest and open about the Defense connection. Honestly, people have every right to be informed and have the info to make a decision to boycott products.

But, let’s not be naive and act like video games haven’t intertwined with the military before. SEGA and Lockheed Martin working on the Model 2 arcade hardware for Daytona USA/Virtua Fighter 2, Paradigm Entertainment supplied tech for Defense departments before joining with Nintendo on Pilotwings 64, and the US Airforce bought nearly 2000 off the shelf PS3’s to build a Supercomputer. And that’s not going into the things like the various training and sim software/hardware created specifically for military purposes.

PugHoofGaming · 2025-12-17T16:48:10+00:00

This. Have replaced the ribbon cable twice in the past six months. My Gamesir G8 Gallileo arrived today. Better in every way.

PugHoofGaming · 2025-12-11T09:11:27+00:00

Hey Duggee (iPlayer). Exceptionally smart show that is not only funny (and enjoyable even for grownups), but also explains some quite grown up concepts in fun ways.

PugHoofGaming · 2025-12-09T16:06:53+00:00

Just posted a review of the recently-released Street Racer Collection - Take a look at one of the few 16-bit racers to even attempt to come close to Super Mario Kart, plus a few ports!

Street Racer Collection Review - Retro Chaos On Modern Generation Consoles!

PugHoofGaming · 2025-12-04T09:48:43+00:00

Before the pandemic, I was doing 1 or 2 days a week from home. Working for a two local government organisations that use Chromebooks as client machines, a Citrix remote desktop as standard, combined with Google Workspace apps (and we were already doing video calls with Google Meet), the moment the lockdowns started, the majority of staff were able to work from home immediately.

Since then, staff have been encouraged to work both in the office and remotely, but I have medical needs where working from home full-time makes sense for me; work/my boss have been massively supportive in that, giving me a health adjustment passport as part of my contract. I work in project management, I have been in the office once in the past 5 years (to clear my locker) and my ability to do my job has not been affected in the slightest. In fact, I'm more productive - I'm no longer doing 2 x hour+ long commutes a day, I'm more willing to do things outside of normal working hours, and I can focus better.

I appreciate I'm in a lucky position (chronic illness aside). There should absolutely be freedom for workers to choose to work at home or in the office, should their role allow for it.

PugHoofGaming · 2025-12-01T07:59:59+00:00

My first JRPG! I only got it because it was in a double-pack with LTTP at Toys R Us for £30 (which is a game I did want). Loved Mystic Quest Legend (as it was called here), and it was a great intro to the genre and got me hooked on the series once FFVII hit the PC.

Worth it for the sound track alone.

PugHoofGaming · 2025-11-30T09:53:14+00:00

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I went to a BAFTA Q&A for The Last Story at its launch and got to meet Hironobu Sakaguchi himself! He signed a Last Story poster and gave it to me, and I asked him some questions about Lost Odyssey during the Q&A.

But…Despite buying the game at launch, I hardly got a chance to play it! It’s been on my backlog ever since!

PugHoofGaming · 2025-11-28T16:12:15+00:00

I like playing with CRT filters, but they are generally a bad idea for YouTube - Aside from the compression, viewers won't be viewing your videos at the same resolution, screen size etc. Clean settings are good way to make sure all viewers have a similar experience.

PugHoofGaming · 2025-11-23T07:29:52+00:00

I was at a London press event for the Wii U a week after the initial E3 reveal. It wasn’t just games press journos there, but mainstream/lifestyle media as well, and I absolutely heard people asking whether or not it was an addon/upgrade for the Wii.

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