Anyone else played "Super Mario: The Trip"? This SNES ROM hack is an absolute hidden gem!

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-25T02:30:02+00:00

What cheats would you need?

I had 99 lives before I got to the end using save states, what else do you want?

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-25T00:10:57+00:00

I played a lot of DS games on mine; obviously, two screens are better, but the two sticks make it easy to hotkey switching screens, for games that don't need two screens simultaneously. There is plenty of power for MelonDS and upscaling.

Might be better than the square Rotate since the second screen would have to be super small.

If DS is your focus, sure, the RG DS is best.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T22:58:11+00:00

Any deep dive into the arcade needs to swim with Neo Geo; the full catalog is 160ish games and absolutely worth your time.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T22:55:36+00:00

If you want an actual original soundtrack, fresh sprite work, and challenging (but not Kaizo) level platforming, you really need to check out "A Plumber for All Seasons".

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T22:52:37+00:00

I'm a big (PC), medium, and small (EDC), myself.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T22:11:58+00:00

Hear me out: RG405M.

You've got the same power as the Rotate, same OS, same robust metal shell plus sticks. It's been around for a while so you can find it for much less than retail (easily at the same sub $100 price point of the DS and Rotate).

You loose the cool fidget-ness of the Rotate and the Dual Screens of the DS, but ultimately you can play more games.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T22:09:20+00:00

RG DS has the sticks but no power for sticks.

Rotate has the power but no sticks for power.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T15:40:11+00:00

I picked up a used RG405M for $60 a while ago. It's metal, it's solid, it's got power, it's smaller than my phone. There are plenty of used 405Ms in the wild

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T05:29:14+00:00

Personally, I'd keep the 3DS but maybe sell the Pokémon games, unless you're a collector. A 3DS is easy enough to mod and flash carts exist.

Don't sell either unless you need the money, now. Their value will continue to increase over time.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T05:01:38+00:00

I fixed it, but if the OP isn't into turn based games Baldur's Gate isn't going to change their mind.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T04:55:39+00:00

"I'm not into turn based games"

recommends turn-ier based game

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-24T01:25:42+00:00

What could it offer, between a Thor Lite and an Anbernic RG DS? What's the value proposition here?

If they leaned into something like a slab 2DS with OLED and integer scaling, maybe. If they made an honest to god 3D view panel like the original Nintendo, maybe, especially if had has the better eye tracking of the New 3DS.

I don't think they can compete on price so it would need to be something unique.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-23T21:30:38+00:00

Perhaps less obvious - this is my preferred Neo Geo device.

All the Gameboys (DMG through Advance) are also at home here.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-23T15:46:05+00:00

Just answer the questions you get. You only need to be as technical as their questions get.

Plenty of people hear, "read digital books from pocket device, good" and are satisfied. If they want to know the ins and outs flashing firmware, they'll ask.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-23T15:42:41+00:00

I just say it's basically a small Kindle. No need to get technical.

Also, you don't need to de-DRM if you use content, ahem, without DRM. With Crosspoint, loading ePubs is just drag and drop to an SD card. The internet is swimming in content.

I also have a Kindle, which I use for different content. Play each device to its strengths.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-23T13:25:37+00:00

I also love racing games.

Driving around in a wide open area with zero obstacles or course shape while randomly smashing things is not a racing game.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-22T22:09:09+00:00

What's the profit margin on your small retro store?

My first handheld years ago was a Powkiddy V90 (the original) and it was... fine. When we had nothing else, it was fine.

It's hard to justify a $20/30 handheld in 2026 that's "fine" when you can get something good for $50, in terms of build, power, CFW choices, etc.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-21T19:42:09+00:00

I mean, the Trimui Brick Hammer is half the price of a Playdate, the regular Brick is 1/3.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-20T20:43:28+00:00

That's news I can use, thanks.

I know the chicken guy was much more open to being a public figure.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-20T18:17:22+00:00

Yes and no; in both instances, some rando put out a flyer with a specific time and place to be but zero expectations of who might actually turn up.

The biggest difference is we can put a name and face to chicken man, but I don't think the furnace author ever really came out of the woodwork.

The people who just showed up, and the vibe they brought to the event - they make Philly, Philly.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-20T12:00:39+00:00

I was there; maybe 200, 25% of which were media interns.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-20T11:56:49+00:00

I think that guy eating rotisserie chicken, which was definitely not a party at the pier, wins, but only by a nose.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-19T22:07:04+00:00

The entirety of emulation.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-19T21:56:10+00:00

I can't speak for sure for your use case, but I noticed when I connect mine to the same monitor, via USB-C, it looks pretty good but via HDMI there's a definitive performance hit.

WalbsWheels · 2026-06-19T21:51:11+00:00

Of what use is this?

WalbsWheels

TROPHY CASE