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LeeJ07

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  1. Thinking I might have got scammed out of over $100 dollars with that replacement 3DS I ordered two weeks ago.

    Started getting concerned because it hasn't arrived in the mail, so I checked the store and it doesn't exist anymore, which is the biggest red flag.

    It looked completely legit, and the prices weren't ridiculously cheap, so it didn't raise any alarms to me, but it looks like it may have a very well-crafted scam site. I'll give it another week just to be sure, but then I'll contact Paypal for a refund.

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    2. LeeJ07

      LeeJ07

      The only reason I was in the market for a new 3DS was because the painted decoration on the front of my original model was bubbling up and flaking off.

      But, my 3DS is a limited edition, and identical replacements could go for up to $400 bucks on eBay. That's why I originally decided to get a different model that was cheaper.

      Got lucky and found a working version of the same limited edition as mine from Canada for the equivalent if $195 USD, though, and I consider that reasonable enough that I bought it.

    3. LeeJ07

      LeeJ07

      When I transfer my data over, it'll be like I'm still using the exact same 3DS, which means a lot to me.

    4. HDN

      HDN

      I felt the same way. I transferred my data from my old, broken 3DS XL to my, at the time, shiny New 3DS XL.

  2. Almost five years of faithful service, but now the painted finish on the casing of my 3DS XL is starting to bubble up and flake off, apparently exacerbated by the humidity here.

    I've decided to finally swap the old girl out for a newer refurbished model.

    1. HDN

      HDN

      My beloved 3DS has had that for years. You can tell after a second of looking at it where my hands go. Some chips on it where I dropped it a couple of times. The B and X buttons need a little encouragement to work properly. The back plate is barely being held in place by two screws with chips in the plastic slowly closing in on them. The plastic nub that keeps the stylus from sliding out has been worn down after taking the stylus in and out hundreds if not thousands of times and is reinforced with a layer of masking tape. Every inch of that thing is covered in scratches like it was attacked by a cat.

      I love my 3DS and wouldn't trade it for the world. My favorite game system of all time fluctuates between the SNES, GBA and New 3DS XL. I have so many fond memories of the thing.

      Wow. You got me all nostalgic there for a second.

  3. After nearly a decade, Nintendo has finally officially discontinued the 3DS.

    "Goodnight, Sweet Prince..."

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    2. HDN

      HDN

      Farewell, best handheld. You will be missed. So many memories.

    3. RickR

      RickR

      It's not all bad news.  There are literally millions of consoles and games out there (both new and used) to buy and enjoy. 

      My favorite handheld is the good old DS-Lite, and I find games for that all the time. 

    4. socrates63

      socrates63

      I love the 3D effect on the New 3DS. It finally worked very well, and I always leave it on to the max setting. 

  4. We survived a hurricane yesterday. Winds up to 70MPH here.

    1. HDN

      HDN

      Jeez! As if 2020 couldn't have gotten worse Hurricane Laura comes.

  5. Hey everybody. What's up?

    1. RickR
    2. RadioPoultry

      RadioPoultry

      Hey Lee!

      My job hasn't been too busy right now, so I've been watching a lot of classic movies on Roku and riding my bike for exercise. I have a Game Boy project I've been working on, but I've taken a break for the last couple weeks. I really should get back to it while I have the time.

  6. I'm still here.

    1. RickR

      RickR

      Good.  I hope you are doing well. 

       

  7. Forgot to update that we moved into our new house about four weeks ago.

  8. Trying to replace my destroyed SNES Classic. Oh. My. God.

    I REFUSE to pay over $150 dollars for something I only spent around $70 dollars on the first time. *Sigh*

    1. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      This is the way, especially with Nintendo items sadly. I wouldn't either, of course I never bothered with one with all the emulation options, if I DID I would have modded it to load the extra ROMS etc. That's neither here nor there though. 

  9. This may be my most boring birthday ever.

    1. RickR

      RickR

      Carpe diem, Lee. 

      Happy Birthday to you. 

    2. MaximumRD

      MaximumRD

      I've had many of those! Happy Birthday Lee. 

    3. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      A little late but Happy late Birthday!  I missed this some how.  

      Grab a game you can enjoy and pop it in one of those machines you got.  Get out and enjoy yourself if nothing else.  Go watch a movie you've been wanting to see.  Find a place that might have an old pinball machine and try it out.  There's got to be something to do to break the boredom.  

  10. Since I've now got an extra $3k sitting in my bank account, since most necessities have been taken care of, I'm actually starting to look into maybe snagging a few rarer hardware pieces for my *New* collection.

    I'm looking at either a Famicom Disk System or a Twin Famicom to start. 

    Any suggestions from you guys?

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    2. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      If you get one you better show pics, mister!  LOL

    3. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      Have you also thought about adding one of those new Sega Genesis classic consoles to your *NEW* collection?  If you have it I would.  I also hear now is the time to start collecting for the Wii U so you might jot that one down.

    4. LeeJ07

      LeeJ07

      Yes, I already intend to replace my Wii U. I literally just got a Wii U at the end of March, and come September it's destroyed, forcing me to start all over again.

      Sadly, I got talked into just getting a regular Disk System before I saw your replies here, so doesn't look like there will be a Twin Famicom in my future anytime soon.

  11. Well guys, I have some good news.

    I was able to find a replacement for my Intellivision online for $40. It includes the original box, manual, and three games.

  12. This is a pretty crappy week.

  13. My house is burning down. Everybody is safe, but my entire videogame collection is destroyed.

  14. Stopped by a new thrift store in town, walked out with a $4 N64!

  15. Hey guys, if anybody here gets METV, tonight at 10 EST, 9 CST there's an episode of a show called "Collector's Call" in which a video game collector shows off his massive collection, which includes such rarities as a Sega Neptune prototype. 

    Figured you guys would be interested.

    1. Justin

      Justin

      Thank you @LeeJ07 I watch MeTV all the time! Unfortunately tonight at 9PM EST I'll be watching History Channel, they have a documentary called "Game Changers" about the history of video games, including a lot of Atari and Atari people: 

       

    2. LeeJ07

      LeeJ07

      @Justin thanks for telling me. I've set my DVR to record it!

    3. RickR

      RickR

      I need to get a DVR or something for shows like this.

  16. My Mom passed away in her sleep early this morning.

    I feel so lost.

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    2. StormSurge

      StormSurge

      Oh no Lee, I’m so sorry to hear that. My sincere condolences to you & your family. 😔

    3. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      With deepest sympathy...sorry for your loss.  I felt lost when I lost my mother.  She was only 40.  I had to find strength in my sadness.  What snapped me out of it was doing things that would make my mother proud of me.  Maybe that will help you later on down the road.

      Prayers sent out to you and your family in your time of need.

    4. chas10e

      chas10e

      So sorry to hear Lee. I lost my Mom quite a few years ago. I always made her laugh when she was mad at me about something, I miss that.

      Prayers your way & sharing tears

  17. Well... Now I'm in a bad mood, that's likely to last for the rest of the week.

    1. Justin

      Justin

      Time to turn that frown upside down Lee 😀

  18. Already got over 20 games for my Wii U.

  19. Guess who finally got a WiiU in 2019? That's right, this guy did.

    (Yeah, I already have a Switch, but I wanted a WiiU, too.)

  20. They said it would never release on a Nintendo console, but today, 22 years after it first debuted on the Sony Playstation, Final Fantasy VII has just released on the Nintendo Switch. 

    I'm really excited to finally get a chance to play this classic RPG for the first time ever.

  21. Reggie Fils-Aime is retiring as president of Nintendo of America this April.

    1. Justin

      Justin

      Time for some fresh blood at Nintendo.

  22. Today's Nintendo Direct had several surprises. I'm really looking forward to the Link's Awakening remake on Switch.

  23. My local Gamestop has a pre-owned WiiU that I've had my eyes on for several weeks now, so I've decided to save up enough to buy it. I've got almost half the asking price of $129.99 now, and hope to have the other half by March. 

    I really want to get into the WiiU Virtual Console before Ninty eventually pulls the plug on it.

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    2. LeeJ07

      LeeJ07

      Oh, I already have a Switch, lol. I bought it on sale from Toys R Us last year when it was going out of business. 

      It was only 5% off, unfortunately, but hey, a discount is a discount.

    3. Atari 5200 Guy

      Atari 5200 Guy

      To my understanding, the Wii U no longer has online support including the virtual console.  Any prepurchased content, even by a previous owner, is no longer downloadable.  Nintendo turned off their servers for the DS/DSi/Wii/Wii U consoles at the end of last month.  However, I'm not sure about the Wii U (I've thought about one, too) but there are some software modifications that can be done to a Wii to get it back online.

      I got lucky with my used Wii as it mysteriously came with two digital games...Tetris Party and Super Mario World (SNES).  I still have them and they still work, just no online support.  I was using Netflix on my Wii on a SDTV but even Netflix said it would no longer work once Nintendo pulled the plug.

    4. LeeJ07

      LeeJ07

      WiiU is still online as of now. In fact, they released a NEW game on the WiiU Eshop just last week. Shocking, I know.

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