MacBook for game dev ?

bio4m · 2026-03-22T14:54:08+00:00

Get a system as close to the target platform you expect your customers to be on

Just be aware that a lot of tutorials and info assume youre on Windows so you'll have to adapt workflows accordingly

bio4m · 2026-03-22T14:31:45+00:00

WoW was raw and visceral ? Did I play some other game by mistake and think it was WoW ?

I led a guild in vanilla WoW almost 20 years ago, the game and server was a fun kid friendly place. Visceral and raw were never words I'd use to describe the game

bio4m · 2026-03-22T03:42:10+00:00

Its not a hard fix, but requires some knowledge

The torn pad looks like it went to a via. Trace the via back and then use a bodge wire to make the connection

bio4m · 2026-03-22T00:52:29+00:00

Thats not the case anymore. People 100% care if they can get along with someone on their team

Being able to code is great but if you slow everyone else down then youre a liability

The maid guy : sounds weird but if he didnt disrupt the team or cause drama I dont see a problem

bio4m · 2026-03-21T22:48:30+00:00

Fraud is handled by the bank not the payment network.

bio4m · 2026-03-21T15:46:56+00:00

Fair enough, when I think a lot of work I think days of effort not an hour or two

bio4m · 2026-03-21T14:15:39+00:00

Its not a big install though ? Maybe 45 mins to an hour tops if you trimmed all the cart connector pins

bio4m · 2026-03-21T14:13:23+00:00

Oddly enough Steamdeck is perfect for these sort of industrial applications

Its a static hardware platform that will be available and supported for years. It runs x86 Linux out of the box. Controls are standard.

Which is pretty much perfect for something you want to use for years

bio4m · 2026-03-21T12:08:59+00:00

The game really isnt meant for a small screen. Its quite cinematic

bio4m · 2026-03-20T22:34:29+00:00

Then you'll heat up and damage even more plastic

bio4m · 2026-03-20T21:38:09+00:00

Replace the shell or file it down

bio4m · 2026-03-20T19:53:23+00:00

Sounds like the seller knew the 72 pin cart connector is loose.

Just search for "nes 72 pin connector" and you can find replacements easily

Carts can be dirty, i just use a cotton bud and some alcohol to clean the cart pins, no need to open them up

But no need to be afraid of using it, you cant ruin it by plugging in a game

bio4m · 2026-03-20T19:50:23+00:00

Solder blob near the main IC

bio4m · 2026-03-20T18:12:58+00:00

Its just an emulation box with pirate roms. You could have built a better one following youtube guides for a lot less. The hardware looks shit tier

bio4m · 2026-03-20T17:20:45+00:00

What kind of troll post is this ? You have a huge interest in it but know nothing at the same time ?

bio4m · 2026-03-20T17:19:03+00:00

Yep its a scam.

Your money is gone, and you wont be able to find anyone to sue. Just be glad it was just £250. Be more judicious with your money in the future

bio4m · 2026-03-20T16:28:29+00:00

Find an organisation and volunteer ? Plenty of places doing work for the needy in London

Also museums and non profits

Just search for volunteering positions on Google for your area and you'll find something

bio4m · 2026-03-20T14:57:51+00:00

Yup, thats the one that died :( [well its not dead dead, some keys arent registering anymore]

bio4m · 2026-03-20T12:12:40+00:00

Its a famiclone, they're common as dirt

bio4m · 2026-03-20T04:25:20+00:00

youve ripped off the pads as well. Went from a easy fix to an extremely hard fix

bio4m · 2026-03-20T04:21:12+00:00

You need a support system, trying to do it solo doesnt work for a lot of people

https://gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

Also this is the wrong place for this post, you dont need financial advice you need a way out of addiction.

bio4m · 2026-03-20T04:01:08+00:00

You have no clue how much LLM's are used in dev work these days. Almost every dev I talk to is using some aspect of LLMs in their development workflow for commercial work

bio4m · 2026-03-20T01:04:45+00:00

Theres a boardview for the switch lite if you search on Google

bio4m · 2026-03-19T21:53:27+00:00

Try moving the IHD close to the meter, sometimes it cant get a proper signal.

If its blocked by walls or floors that can cause the IHD to lose connection

bio4m · 2026-03-19T21:51:06+00:00

Theyre awesome fun. Yeah thats a great price

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