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the16bitgamer

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  • Didn't realize how hard MGS4's Disc Swap joke hit until I backed it up

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  • While the Discs are more scratch proof the data side of the disc is more fragile sadly. Just lost my copy of blops due to 2 pin holes in the label.

  • Sometimes I forget how awesome Linux Gaming is

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  • I think if there was a Linux step, it would be to remove proprietary drivers if installed then enable nouveau. If there are features missing on your new card, move back to the proprietary.

    For those who say "why install proprietary", say hello to the annoying world of OpenCL.

  • What was the last dvd/cd your burned? do you still use such media?

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  • DVD was to make a physical media of streaming content for a relative who doesn’t use technology but wanted to watch it. This would’ve been about 5 years ago ish since we don’t see them much anymore.

    CD was about 3 years ago for my car since its head unit didn’t have car play. We’ve since purchased an iPod 7th gen to do the job.

  • Where do you guys buy your 3D print and such at?

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  • Printables has paid models now if you want to support a designer. I remember being recommended MyMiniFactory for more premium print a while ago.

    With that said, I think it depends on what you are looking for and what you are trying to make. I see a lot of comments recommending Blender and FreeCAD. So I wanted to give you alternatives.

    With that said, Blender is for 3D Modeling (think molding with Clay), where as FreeCAD is more like blueprints. Both have a high learning curve, and Blender has a large community to help new users. FreeCAD is getting there, but has a steep learning Curve. TinkerCAD and Fusion from Autodesk may get some hate here (for many good reason), but are the easiest softwares to get into if you want to make mechanical design.

  • Cloudy future for bourbon has Jim Beam closing Kentucky distillery for a year

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  • For the first time, I saw Moosehead in Ontario. It’s wild man

  • Prusa MINI+ has been around for years — upgrade it or buy something new?

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  • While cantilever printers can be an annoying honestly converting your Mini to direct drive will improve print quality more than dual Z motors.

    That said have fun it’s your machine.

  • What is the cheapest console to get and collect for that still holds up?

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  • Honestly PS2 or the next gen up, PS3 and 360.

    Lots of variety and great games for rock bottom prices. PS2 is starting to get up there are discs fail and systems ware down. But due to being the best selling system of all time. It’s be a while until it’s crazy.

    Another option is to look around and buy local. Who knows what you’ll find for cheap.

  • For me, it was Microsoft Ants

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  • There's a few I remember which aren't on here. Nicktrolpolis is one of them. But it's consider all the other obscure games which did get preserved it's amazing.

  • What’s the Way Forward for Canada Post?

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  • What I want is a half step between Letter mail, and regular parcel. Why do I have to pay the same price to ship out a package which weighs 50g as one that weighs 500g. Currently I can get around this with a stamp, but I would love to pay more.

  • The 2% Rule

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  • I donate from time to time. But the recent and heavy push has been… tiring. It’s almost putting me off from donating again.

  • Valve is stopping production of LCD Steam Deck models, once sold out they will be gone forever

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  • I just got a 256GB steam deck. It's do able. But you'll want a PC nearby with your games installed. Then it'll just download it from your PC for lightning fast installs.

  • Valve is stopping production of LCD Steam Deck models, once sold out they will be gone forever

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  • Good night cheapest game box on the market.

  • Solved Problems (by kplx)

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  • I prefer a MP3 player. But yeah, that's how I listen to most of my music is on my phone

  • Solved Problems (by kplx)

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  • I grew up with cassettes. Type II was a rarity and not what you’d buy from the store. Those were type I tapes.

    Plus the whole format was a compromise. CDs almost whipped them out, but when digital came both were gone in a flash.

    I think the only benefit of cassette today is making mix tapes, but on a retail and purchasable music standpoint. They weren’t good.

  • Solved Problems (by kplx)

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  • I miss iPod. It’s easy to use. Doesn’t spam ads in my face. And the music is my own, I don’t need to pray it doesn’t disappear due to licensing deals.

    CDs suck as a portable format but is nice since it’s like MP3s but not proprietary.

    Cassettes suck, and I don’t miss them.

    Records are a fun novelty. They are the worse format, but the art and the experience is fun especially since I need to be careful what albums I buy. I need to like the whole thing and not just a song or two.

  • Turn ‘Em On: Modern Nintendo Cartridges May Have A Limited Lifespan

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  • You can’t make rom backups we here at Nintendo say their unnecessary.

  • Why We're Boycotting Xbox (and Maybe You Should Too)

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  • My favourite thing to do is to get Xbox hardware for cheap, then use them in ways which daddy MS doesn’t want.

    Like the Xbone, plays all the AC games (that matter) is really cheap. Just keep it offline and boom the system is usable. It’s not like it’s getting any new games.

  • Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week?

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  • SpongeBob SquarePants and the Cosmic Shake. Nothing spectacular but it’s a solid kids platformer

  • Steam Replay is live and notes only 14% "of playtime spent by all Steam users" was for 2025 releases

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  • I think my SO was 90% new games but they were all Indi