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When I ask people who are into video games which system they’re currently having the most fun playing the answer these days is invariably the Nintendo Switch. I finally had the opportunity to try it out last night and was somewhat underwhelmed. I should note that I did not have the opportunity to play it as a handheld so keep that in mind. It was connected to a TV with the individual controllers detached. My main problem is just with how incredibly tiny the controllers are. They’re clearly made for Japanese hands. Not only did I keep pressing buttons I didn’t mean to (that would sometimes take you out of the game to the menu screen) but my host (who has been playing on the system for awhile now) did as well. While I’m sure much of this would be remedied as a handheld it really limits it as a shared gaming experience, IMHO.
Your theory might have merit but more likely, I think, the game controllers was designed for children, who have smaller hands.They probably assumed, as I did, that video games etc are played by kids and so designed controllers that way.
They are trying to tell you to get the kids' toy out of your big grubby paws and let them play.
So, you don’t play any video games? Are you currently on life support? Blink once for yes and twice for no.
Ha. Every so often I play but not frequently. And stuff like Space Invaders etc (got a superchip and old standup) or for a lark break out the Vectrex. Other than, that BG is the only gaming I do. Wait... I do have a Scrabble knockoff and a Risk knockoff app on my phone. That I will occasionally play if waiting in line or something. So I guess I am a gamer also!
*judging*
You have my respect for the Vectrex alone. Vector graphic based video games are some of my favorite.
Tempest is my all time favorite. But haven't pulled the trigger there, yet.
If you can’t find an actual cabinet at a reasonable enough price maybe look into either the 1up Deluxe Atari cabinet (it comes with spinners and a trackball) or the ATGames cabniet. I lean toward the 1up for it’s authenticy and vertical orientation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4u8yD8USyM
Nice. Missile Command and Moon Patrol would be fun also.
Good. We need more judging, shaming, and bullying, short of vicious or violent, in this country. We've gotten weak. K_Dubb, I'm not a baker but I enjoyed your podcast due to the Scandahoovian musings and theories. The organ was impressive and awesome, as are your theories related to ethnicity, pagan and religious customs, and various breads. You need to get "Bill From Madison" on as a guest and get the real story of the Finns.
K_Dubb, I'm not a baker but I enjoyed your podcast due to the Scandahoovian musings and theories
I was out of the loop for most of December. The K_Dubb 'cast happened finally!?!?! Where does it live?
Thank you! I think this could serve as the first half of my talk on the Lutheran-basement tour we talked about, and Madison would be a logical stop. Can you imagine all those sweet Midwestern ladies with visions of a future son-in-law in their eyes, stuffing me with lefse and pouring overboiled coffee down my throat?
I have my own thread under "Radio and Podcasts" -- I am so proud!
Careful about that pride stuff.
Excellent. I am going to give it a listen after dinner.From perusing the aforementioned thread, it seems to be geared towards Nordic breads?That topic might be a tad focused for the masses. Is it safe to assume that you occasionally rant at the listeners and call them White Trash Pieces of Shit? That seems to work for at least one other 'caster................
Maybe if you whine at them real nice the kids will let you play, fumblethumbs.
I already told you, Aspergers, that they were sleeping. What don’t you get about that?!
Oh I got it, ham-hands. Did you borrow their tricycles, too, for a midnight spin around the cul-de-sac with your knees up around your ears and a big stupid grin on your face?
Please stop involving me in your sexual fantasies.
Classics! The only bummer with these multicabinet systems is that, as nice as the emulation is, it still doesn’t really capture the classic glow of actual vector graphics on a CRT...which is why the Vectrex is so cool.
I don't have the overlays anymore and someone, decades ago, stepped on one controller and so joystick a bit bent. Haven't really tried to fix it or find new overlays. The b&w vector graphics are good enough for me. There are sites where one can print out the overlays or search on ebay etc.
