Pi Emulator or NES Classic Edition?

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Cromagnum
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1:16a, 12/11/16
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I still have a functioning toploader NES with a library of close to 100 games layimg around. I dont see the allure of this "new" console when you can emulate for free.
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In reply to jdubd34 • 1:16p, 12/12/16
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If you search 'free roms' you may find a site that is just that... for loads of old games on loads of systems... With the raspberry pi, you also can add old atari roms (and other systems i'm sure, but I haven't tried others yet) and when you plug in your Pi, they start up the atari emulator and they play with no extra work. legit old old school style... so if you want to step even further back and play a little Pitfall....
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In reply to Cromagnum • 1:34p, 12/12/16
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Cromagnum said:
I still have a functioning toploader NES with a library of close to 100 games layimg around. I dont see the allure of this "new" console when you can emulate for free.
Downloading roms of games online without owning an original copy or with consent from the publisher is still theft. Purchasing the NES version is not.
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In reply to Aggietaco • 1:37p, 12/12/16
Aggietaco said:
Cromagnum said:
I still have a functioning toploader NES with a library of close to 100 games layimg around. I dont see the allure of this "new" console when you can emulate for free.
Downloading roms of games online without owning an original copy or with consent from the publisher is still theft. Purchasing the NES version is not.
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2:22p, 12/12/16
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I used to own and Atari 2600 and Pitfall... so my conscience is clear
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Al Bula
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8:30p, 12/12/16
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lol I have every NES and SNES game in ROM format. Bought a USB SNES controller on Amazon for less than 10 bucks. I load these up on my surface and play Nintendo on business flights.

Can't imagine buying a console and sitting around the house and playing.
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8:55p, 12/12/16
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I bought an HP Windows tablet a while back and loaded it up with ROMs, I have NES and SNES USB controllers that travel with it. A whole lot of fun in a portable system.
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7:57a, 12/13/16
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Anyone know how/where I can get an emulator side loaded to an Apple TV. 8 tried to do it, but the install failed with prompts that are different than the instructions, and I have no ability to troubleshoot once I am outside of following step by step instructions. Would love to take it somewhere in the Houston area or mail it out if needed.

http://sideloadappletv.com
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9:40a, 12/20/16
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2:18p, 2/22/17
AG
Would anyone be interested in modding an original Xbox in the Dallas for a boat load of NES games? I have the Xbox but not savvy enough to actually do the modifications. What's the going rate for something a mod?
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GIF Reactor
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4:42p, 3/4/17
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So....anyone know where to grab a NES classic for MSRP? I would like to finally get one for my kids after striking out at Christmas. What the hell, Nintendo?
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In reply to GIF Reactor • 4:57p, 3/4/17
AG
The best shot around BCS and Houston was about 3 weeks ago. Haven't seen any on Brickseek in this area since then. My guess is that we are in the middle of a lull in stock right now. Will probably be April again before you see quantities on the shelves.
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In reply to aggietoolman • 5:05p, 3/4/17
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Thanks, I guess I just have to keep looking and waiting. I read that Amazon had them, but all I have ever seen was from third party resellers at a big mark up.
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8:12p, 3/5/17
AG
Is anyone bored of their NES classic and want to sell it to me?
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2:59p, 4/13/17
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Well now I'll have zero guilt when I build a RetroPie system and use a a bunch of downloaded ROMs.

I tried pretty damned hard to find one, but I'm not paying $150+ for one when it retails for $60, which I gladly would have paid if possible.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/
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3:36p, 4/13/17
I guess they cancelled it because it was getting more buzz than the Switch.
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9:33a, 4/14/17
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If they had managed to keep a decent supply available, this seriously wouldn't have been an issue for the Switch.

Why is there more buzz for the NES Classic than the Switch? Because no one who wants one can f***ing find one. Great job, Nintendo. Way to piss people off even more. This is worse PR than United.
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In reply to tamusc • 10:56a, 4/14/17
Absolutely this.

I need to start finding ROMs already - one of my plans is to finally build some kind of emulator box already, including wiring up a joystick and large arcade style buttons. Is a dedicated PC still the way to go with this or is a RetroPie powerful enough to handle old consoles and MAME?
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11:47a, 4/14/17
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Charlie Delta
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In reply to tamusc • 12:39p, 7/19/17
tamusc said:
Well now I'll have zero guilt when I build a RetroPie system and use a a bunch of downloaded ROMs.

I tried pretty damned hard to find one, but I'm not paying $150+ for one when it retails for $60, which I gladly would have paid if possible.

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/04/nintendo-hates-money-discontinues-the-nes-classic/


That's one way to look at it.
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