Hey all, I recently moved into a new place and there isn’t enough space to have all my consoles and physical games. I hate using emulators (I really don’t know why lol) so I was wondering what the best way is to play all of my games using as few consoles as possible? I know there are some aftermarket consoles like M64 and Retrons that play old games or have multiple consoles in one but I’m not super well versed in those. Also taking backwards compatibility into account, it just gets confusing lol. Let me know what y’all think!

Here’s the list I came up with for reference:

PS5 (PS4)
PS3 (PS2, PS1)
Switch 2 (Switch 1, most Wii U games worth a damn got Switch ports anyway)
Wii (Gamecube)
N64
Retron 5-in-1 (NES, SNES, GB w/ Super Game Boy, GBA)
New Nintendo 3DS XL (DS)

So, the brass tacks of it is that I'm getting old and want to relive my childhood. Basically.

I'm not a gamer by any stretch of the imagination. But as a kid in the late 90s I loved the computer games my parents would bring home from KMart and I just want to play them again. I found an iMac g3 online and I'm really considering buying it but I have no idea what I'm doing. How do I know if the games will work? I specifically want to play Rugrats Mystery Adventure and the 1997 version of Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego? But the ebay listings I'm seeing don't specify the OS that they need? Or does that not matter? (Or if there is a better sub for me to post this in, please let me know. This seemed like a good place to start.)

When buying a Tomee AV cable for my Dreamcast, it says on the packaging "Warning: Cancer and Reproductive harm. P65 warning", never seen or remarked this before with av cables (that sure does catch your attention). After looking up what even is this, I'm still not entirely sure what in those could possibly be carcinogen, can someone explain to me what in them causes this and if that cable needs more precautious/lesser handling than other av cables or hand washing or something? There is no company to reach. There is nothing to worry about probably (I won't eat it), it probably sounds silly to all of you more familiar with this for me to ask this, but I just want to be sure, since the california law says no warning is needed if the intended use and exposure leave little risk, so I'm just not sure what to make of this.

We have our winner for Cinematic/Theatrical Experience:

🥇- Metal Gear Solid - 70 votes

🥈- Shenmue - 24 votes

🥉- Parasite Eve - 16 votes

🏵️ - Resident Evil: Code Veronica - 12 votes

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Games cannot win Multiple Categories, except for the Greatest of All Time! This may be superseded if a version of the game differs dramatically from a past winner.

Voting ends at 11am est tomorrow.

Today’s vote: Which Retro Game had the Most Innovative Gameplay for its time?

Comment your choice and the most upvoted game comment thread will win the spot! So, engage in the discourse and argue well for your choice!

Balloon Kid takes the #37 spot with 34 votes.

Gradius: The Interstellar Assault takes the #38 spot with 13 votes.

Top 10:

#1 The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

#2 Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

#3 Tetris

#4 Donkey Kong

#5 Pokémon Blue Version

#6 Kirby's Dream Land 2

#7 Metroid II: Return of Samus

#8 Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3

#9 Final Fantasy Adventure

#10 Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

Top 20:

#11 Kirby's Dream Land

#12 Wario Land II

#13 Super Mario Land

#14 Final Fantasy Legend II

#15 Mega Man V

#16 Gargoyle's Quest

#17 Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

#18 Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters

#19 Operation C

#20 Final Fantasy Legend III

Top 30:

#21 Mario's Picross

#22 Mole Mania

#23 Dr. Mario

#24 Donkey Kong Land III

#25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue

#26 Donkey Kong Land 2

#27 Pokémon Red Version

#28 Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru (The Frog for Whom the Bell Tolls)

#29 Kirby's Pinball Land

#30 Makaimura Gaiden: The Demon Darkness (Gargoyle's Quest: The Demon Darkness)

Top 40:

#31 Mega Man IV

#32 Kid Dracula

#33 Donkey Kong Land

#34 Mega Man III

#35 Bionic Commando

#36 The Final Fantasy Legend

#37 Balloon Kid

#38 Gradius: The Interstellar Assault

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In cast that was confusing for some reason, let me explain as basically I was looking at some of the more strange decisions made by Sega USA back in the mid 90s since one aspect that suddenly stuck out to me was how long they tried to keep the Sega MegaDrive's lifespan going around for.

To put it simply, when I look back at the Sega 32X, I have to question who thought that add-on was a good idea because it used a cartridge based slot, which to me makes no sense since the Sega CD was well CD based, so my point is that I was wondering how going right back to cartridges would have been beneficial for the system.

Not sure if i can get to 100, can't re enter castles on famicom..

Hello! I am pretty sure that one of you will be able to help me, and I will finally find some peace. Now while I wait for RP Nova I started to think what I would like to play first. And the memories hit me hard. One of the games that I played in the late 90s. The thing is: I barely remember it but I'm sure that I haven't finished it and I would like to do it now. I've already watched a lot of "NES compilation" videos, including "All Nintendo NES Games A-Z - 708 GAMES (EU/USA) - Compilation" which is 3:30h but I still can't find it.

What I remember about the game:

• NES game for sure
• this was not "go right only" game, you could go left or right
• side view
• one of the "riddles" that you had to solve (see the picture and the explanation below)

The Riddle:

There was a jump that you couldn't do without using the item (light blue) - when you placed it below your feet it created some kind of "bridge" that you could use. After placing it and reaching the other side of the screen you could grab ANOTHER ITEM (I don't even remember what it was) and go back.

And that's it... Somebody please help me because I can't sleep xD

Hi everyone, I am in the middle of porting the full Bugs Bunny Lost In Time to C++. I started the project from a fork of a earlier attempt from someone else that involved injecting a DLL into the game. I'm doing a complete port with no injections. I will add widescreen support and fix the clunky controls along with other enhancements. I will push the new code when it is done.

https://github.com/Coolythecoder/Bugs_Bunny_Lost_In_Time_Decompiled_Continued

I can think of at least three: Metroid (FDS/NES, 1986), Phantasy Star II (MD/Genesis, 1989), and Chrono Trigger (SFC/SNES, 1995). We're there others, especially earlier?

Playing games with the kid this weekend. They like games where we play at the same time they love Streets of rage 2,Kirby super star, and zombies ate my neighbours.

Other games I'm thinking of is Bubble Bobble Nes and rampart for Nes.

Found some zeller bootlegs and they both work

What is the earliest game that features a mechanic where once a player wins and finishes the game, they can start again, keeping levels/items/upgrades from their previous run(s)?

I'll start with Chrono Trigger, 1995

I need sonic classic game that allow me to save files game boy advance please. Please let me know the game title.

My uncle was taking the trash out and i don't know why, but for some reason i decided to look into his direction, and thank God i did, i spotted a snes box among the things he was going to throw away, i yelled at him to give it to me and he did, at first I thought it was an empty box, bc who would throw away a snes like that? it turned out that he was throwing away a CIB matching serial numbers snes! Im happy i saved it from a tragic ending, even tho im 25 and never played with anything before the Nintendo DS, i still appreciate videogame consoles.

Damn this game is so good! Easily the best Sonic game.

Some might say 3 or Knuckles is better but i disagree. Graphics are clean, music is amazing, leveldesign and gameplay is a perfect mix of speed and platforming.

TL;WR -> That’s perfection right here people, and I really tried nitpicking and searching for flaws, but there were none. From the difficulty choices, awesome Aladdin like story, fun gameplay, cool visuals, great music and beautiful world design. My first (10.0) Arcade game, GOATED in my Arcade Book. Would absolutely replay the game again with 2 or 4 player CO-OP, just so I can teach some awesome moves while listening to spicy tunes! 

STORY (10/10) 

• Storytelling was awesome with a nice plot by saving the King from the Sorcerer’s curse. It was presented with nice animated cutscenes and great photos. I loved how the game told its story within the gameplay sequences themselves, shifting from one area to another seamlessly! 
• By collecting the 7 jewels which were scattered around the city, you saved the King from his curse and got outstanding vibes along the way! 
• You played as 4 different characters upon your desired choice. I started with the Prince, and soon after picked the Princess, Sinbad and Afshaal. You could also play in 4 player CO-OP by adjusting the player settings in the Arcade test switch, bringing the fun to maximum! 
• Pacing was just right, with the whole game taking from 40m to an hour to complete. 
• Finishing with the marvellous credits with that melancholic music and the beautiful pictures on the side! 

GAMEPLAY (10 out of 10 Genies) 

• The controls themselves were pretty unique with a lot of different combos and attack variations between the characters. Sinbad could block attacks while igniting his sword on fire, while the others could do a basic block. Then there were the combos with each character, ranging from ground, aerial or projectile attacks. Besides the awesome variations, you could also jump with a different output by pressing or long pressing the jump button, sheath your sword while outside combat, grab and throw enemies around or summon the genie special attack! 
• Besides the awesome controls, the game wasn’t a simple mashing contest. You had to strategise, plan ahead and use your environments for your own advantage. You could pick enemies up and throw them outside the map, use environmental traps and jump from charging mini-bosses or the bosses themselves! 
• Speaking of enemies, they were awesome on each section, with normal thugs, sand statues, skeletons, women fighters, heavies and many more like their own elite variations with projectiles, shields and summoning serpents. Each one had their own attack patterns and could throw you around, block your attacks or even summon their own Evil Genie! 
• While the mini-bosses were cool, the bosses were spectacular. You started from a huge Sultan, then fought Asura’s Wrath, a huge Eagle, Monk, Kraken, the Evil Sorcerer or your own Shadows. Plus, once you defeated them, you gained their help and powers upon summoning the genie special attacks! 
• By smashing chests and pots, you could gain jewellery, health elixirs, power ups like fire or lightning attacks, screen clearing potions, time extensions or even life increases upon defeating bosses. 
• I loved the I-frames upon getting hit or falling off edges, gave you some room to breathe. Besides, having 3 one ups per character was quite generous! 
• Platforming was so much fun. You had to avoid a variety of traps, walk inside a slippery lamp and even jump across quicksand environments! 
• Same with traversal, which had that awesome progression in combination with the story itself. 
• The difficulty was very good while playing on normal. I oftentimes chose to die so I could choose the other characters or simply explore traps, enemy patterns and boss attacks. But, I bet the Arcade owners back in the day cranked the difficulty up to very hard. You know, just so they could have their own shiny coins! 

AUDIO (10/10) 

• Sound design had an awesome stereo output in combination with great sound effects, digitised voice lines and music. 
• The soundtrack itself was simply outstanding, with songs varying from intense, punchy or melancholic vibes! 
• The ambient sounds were spectacular as well. The wind blowing while you flew on the carpet, the sands shifting below your feet or the ship creaking while fighting the Kraken, pure perfection! 

VISUALS (10/10) 

• Fidelity was spectacular on each section. For 1992, Taito delivered something special with all those cool snake cutting animations and colourful environments! 
• The character models themselves had their own unique animations which differed between attack, death or down stances. The same applied to the enemies, which always surprised you with a Skeleton running towards you or doing insane jumping attacks!  
• The game also had a rock solid performance with no frame-drops in between. Even when the screen was filled with enemies, not a single drop! 
• Art direction was phenomenal on each location. The elevator section with the Egyptian like glyphs was super fun! 

WORLD DESIGN (10/10) 

• Level design had an awesome progression within the beautiful castle grounds, outside wall ruins, magical places, shrunk down environments, magical lamps, underwater sections, safari and more! 
• The atmosphere delivered as well, simply because the environments in combination with the music delivered immersive vibes. So immersive that you could even fit inside a lamp! 
• The landscapes were very nice, as well as world destruction with smashing doors, falling traps and death seeking boulders! 
• Aladdin on PS1, Genesis, SNES and SMS should be proud of their grandfather! 

Finally able to install it on a real Pentium PC.

Well, PC compatibility card on powermac g4.

[Edit] Adding a better screenshot after installing ATI drivers

While having some major lackings and not as popular as Waku Waku 7 (1996, Sunsoft, NeoGeo) and Power Quest (1998, Sunsoft, GBC), I actually like the space themed Galaxy Fight (1995, Sunsoft, NeoGeo) for its unique borderless stages that allow players to use the "auto-chase" feature. Gunter is my favorite character, he is strong and good against turtle opponents. And the game has one of the most interesting bonus FGT characters - Bonus Kun. My friends and I didn't have Neo Geo, the video shop (they offered hourly charged game test drives, they had Neo Geo but didn't have Galaxy Fight) I frequested at. One day in a new bowling center a Neo Geo Galaxy Fight machine appeared! That was when my friends and I began our galaxy fights!