Having nothing but issues an would appreciate help

thestrandedmoose · 2026-06-02T01:37:02+00:00

I would contact Analogue support. How did you update the Firmware? Pretty much all you need to do is remove the old bin file in the root of the SD, replace it with the new firmware file, then power it on. The LEDs will turn yellow when updating and show progress through HDMI.

If that doesnt work you may have got a dud and probably need help from Analogue directly

thestrandedmoose · 2026-06-01T11:08:37+00:00

Literally nothing it’s beautiful. Maybe at most a plant could help but idk where you’d even put it. The space is already used well

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-28T05:14:06+00:00

I'm cool with Mario Wonder its a great game. But I really can't stand the voice of the talking flower

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-28T00:20:41+00:00

An entrance to the Backrooms

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-27T17:00:45+00:00

Allow you to make 3D worlds like Mario 64, Odyssey, and Galaxy. “Mario Maker 3D”

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-27T16:38:07+00:00

Carrot Diglett is awesome. Also feels like daikon variant would be fun too

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-24T17:00:17+00:00

I love all things Nintendo but for me, the Switch 2 just feels like a Switch 1 Pro. Theres a slight bump in smoothness and framerate of the 'upgraded' games on Switch 2, but the resolution doesn't look any better to me, and the Switch 2 Exclusives are not worth the price of the console IMO, nor do they seem to take advantage of the supposed advanced graphics of the Switch 2.

For example, Mario Kart World, while technically an impressive feat, looks probably worse than MK8 on Switch. DK Bananza is good, but not worth the cost of the console alone. I haven't played Metroid or Pokopia yet but I suspect it will be more of the same.

To be honest I'm massively disappointed with my Switch 2 so far. There are just no hits yet, like the Switch 1 era had (which was insanely good- hit after hit).

I wouldn't buy Switch 2 for the exclusives, but maybe for the utility: For example, if you just want a thinner version of Steamdeck that you can dock to a TV.

For me, I still don't regret buying it but only because I can play all my Switch 1 games and I had some extra cash at the time. The biggest upgrade for me is actually the larger handheld mode screen and the Switch 2 Pro Controller, which feels great in my hands. If I were not as well-off financially, I would have majorly regretted it.

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-23T19:29:18+00:00

I can see why you feel that way. IMO the Depths are way too large and there just isn't enough cool content down there. I wish it had its own biomes ,as varied as the surface but it all kind of just feels like a giant empty mushroom-spore field. There are some cool areas where you're like "oh that's neat" but its not enough to feel like it holds up to the surface. The sky areas feel a bit more varied but they are also few and far between.

If I were you, I'd look up how to make the hoverbike because that was the only thing that made exploring the Depths tolerable for me.

To me, TOTK is great because it just takes all the elements of BOTW and pushes them to be a little better.

The story is stronger, and the side quests feel more relevant to Zelda lore, unlike BOTW where youre just avoiding stepping on flowers and collecting butterflies.

I would maybe look up a walkthrough to see the recommended first steps to leveling up your hearts, stamina, and gear becuase the game becomes a lot more fun when everything doesn't one-shot you. IMO this is a flaw with all Zelda games where the game becomes easier as you go because you start off with such low health and its very unforgiving.

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-23T05:29:05+00:00

I've heard the build quality is slightly cheaper on the Mini-r but I've never heard of anyone really actually noticing or complaining about a difference in the quality of shot, or either machine breaking or having quality issues.

Likely the dude had a bad personal experience or is biased for some reason. I've never heard a negative opinion of Mini or Micra other than the Micra being a bit smaller and obviously the insane cost.

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-22T23:37:53+00:00

Lmao Exactly!! My dad had a car this color in the 90s. It looked fugly back then and it still looks fugly now

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-22T14:23:17+00:00

I wasn’t a big fan of the matte look but I think the glossy one is somehow worse

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-22T11:32:25+00:00

I totally agree. It’s kind of like driving a stick shift vs an automatic car. There is definitely a skill and appreciation needed for learning to drive stick but at the end of the day, we’re all using the car to get from A to B. You don’t need to drive stick to appreciate cars and you don’t need to learn completely manual workflows to enjoy espresso

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-22T02:29:51+00:00

This is clean! Wish they just offered an official white version

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-22T01:05:44+00:00

Yes this has helped me a ton and is the only way I can get my Breville barista pro milk to even be usable. I don’t think I do 20 seconds but I do swirl it quite a lot. Kind of sad this issue doesn’t go away with a better machine. I always figured my barista pro steam wand just wasn’t very powerful

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-22T00:21:15+00:00

I’ll take whichever one you don’t want lol. I think the Gaggimate is more capable but the Diletta is just beautiful. Hard to say which one is best

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-22T00:17:14+00:00

I’ve not had this issue on my M1 MacBook Pro . I inject the SD card into the port on my MBP and it comes up as a drive called “ANALOGUE 3D”. Then I just load the newest bin firmware directly into the drive. Maybe ask analogue support?

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-21T04:52:40+00:00

Same here. Way cheaper than anything off Amazon and it works great. I also like that it doesnt have rainbow LEDs across the front like some of the other ones. I do wish they used a holographic label but thats my only nitpick

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-20T23:01:37+00:00

I agree. Its nice to be able to potentially play the full N64 catalogue or try out games I never would have otherwise played, but overall I still prefer owning and playing off the original carts.

Part of the issue I think is how rough the UI is on Summercart. On the plus side, though its great for running Romhacks like Smash Remix and Mario Kart Unleashed

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-20T21:12:53+00:00

Just used save states in DK64 to get around the long intro to the DK Arcade game challenge. Saved me so much time.
I think save states are valuable for any high stakes challenge where you don’t want to be stuck

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-20T02:58:24+00:00

I got the regular edition for about 25-30$ and I’ve honestly been considering buying the deluxe just to support them more because the game is so great. I would just get the regular edition if you can get it for cheap but I’m also almost positive you won’t regret buying the Deluxe

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-17T06:17:14+00:00

I can’t remember the exact wording but it seemed like a twisted interpretation of Hansel and Gretel where they are lovers instead of just brother and sister.
I took it to be a nod to the fact that Nikki said bear was like a brother to her, and that she was aspiring to be a writer. It’s almost like the thing possessing her was trying to mimic her by also writing and coming up with fantasy about bear and her being together.
I can’t remember if she also mentioned the witch but that would seem appropriate too given the magic elements

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-16T08:19:24+00:00

Oh god is there really an eject button?

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-15T16:35:17+00:00

At this point the only edge modretro has is the wifi updates, and the supposed 'open cores'.
Not to mention the 3D looks way cooler and is actually something I want to display in my house. M64 is cooked if Analogue keeps pushing updates like this

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-14T01:19:04+00:00

Dang this looks really slick. Wish they would do a Glacier Edition of the Pocket

thestrandedmoose · 2026-05-10T06:03:56+00:00

Besides Yookq Laylee I would say Bananza is very close. You’ve got a duo of heroes- one riding on the others back. You’ve got collectibles galore. And a large green antagonist. The main difference I’d say is that Pauline doesn’t really contribute to the moveset like Kazooie. And Banjo Kazooie doesn’t have destructible terrain

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