I know that probably no one reads this lemmy community, but if anyone does: we're on Matrix now if you want to come chat!

Got sick of Discord with their latest move. Should've left a long time ago.

https://matrix.to/#/#retrowarriors:retrowarriors.chat

I almost couldn't post this one because the insane winds in my part of Texas blew my Internet antenna right off the roof!

Lots of good early Xbox memories in this one for me. I really enjoyed the system at the time and that held true into the 360 era.

This week it's Bomberman 94! It was nice returning to such an early entry to mess around with a more pure Bomberman game. Even the next game int the series really cranked up the craziness dial.

Personally, I'll always take the crazy ones but there's a certain charm to 94.

Back by popular demand!

It's been a couple hundred episodes since we really dug into Tengen! I think the last time was the Nintendo vs Tengen episode (outside of tangential mentions).

Our 500th episode! It's been a wild ride getting here. Thanks to everyone who listens, it means the world to us!

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25630961

Gamers go offline in retro console revival | The Guardian

Rosenau is part of a growing community who are ditching contemporary video games and picking up the consoles from their childhood, or even before their time. And gen Z gamers are following suit, with 24% owning a retro console, according to research by Pringles.

I cannot handle how cute this is.

Topic starts at 29:32. This week we discuss Fantasy Zone! Absolutely adore this series.

Any other fans out there? Where did you first play Fantasy Zone?

Had these on pre-ordered since 8bitdo announced them because I can't resist translucent electronics. Very much enjoying it over my old Keychron K4, although I am already missing my numpad.

The Xbox button actually opens the game bar in Windows, which is a cute touch.

Just wanted to share my old retro game cart I built several years ago in my old house. I eventually moved to (mostly) emulation for convenience and because the cart didn't get used enough to justify the effort and space that it required. But for a few glorious years there it was pretty cool!

Anyone built out a movable gaming cart like this for your retro stuff?

Sega Genesis version running on a Steam Deck (docked)

I love this Genesis/Saturn-like 8bitdo controller! Just holding it is so nostalgic.

Taken with my Nikon Coolpix S51 (in pink).

Anbernic RGP35XXSP on the left sporting MuOS. Fits just fine in my original GBA case!

On the right is my Miyoo Mini+ in a 3D printed hard case (from Etsy) running OnionOS.

The Anbernic is quickly becoming my go-to due to the RTC, which makes Pokemon games easier to enjoy. And being able to just flip the lid shut to sleep and power off after ten minutes is very nice. But I still vastly prefer the UI of OnionOS on the MM+.

What's everyone else carrying these days?

Topic starts at: 40:40. This week we discuss the ill-fated WonderSwan! You can find our Discord, Patreon, social media, and more at https://linktr.ee/retrowarriors.