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Pilotwings 64 — The N64’s Other Launch Title
Gaming / N64

Pilotwings 64 — The N64’s Other Launch Title

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJune 28, 2020February 11, 20230

Pilotwings 64 is one of the two North American launch titles for the N64. I never owned this game growing up, but it was a …

What is the Best CRT for Retro Gaming?
Gaming / Hardware

What is the Best CRT for Retro Gaming?

Wackoidby WackoidJune 27, 2020December 20, 20200

If you want the absolute best CRT TV for retro gaming, then you’re probably looking for a television set that can output the most crisp …

A Quick Review of Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception (PSP)
Gaming / PSP

A Quick Review of Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception (PSP)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJune 26, 2020December 3, 20200

I slept on the PlayStation Portable during the machine’s lifetime. At the time, I was busy with high school then later college, and my interest …

Bits and Pieces: Equinox (SNES)
Gaming / SNES

Bits and Pieces: Equinox (SNES)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsJune 24, 2020December 3, 20200

Equinox for the SNES is the sequel to 1990’s Solstice on the NES. You play as Glendaal son of Shadax, the wizard protagonist of the …

Wiz ‘n’ Liz (Sega Genesis) Review: High-Speed Arcade Action
Gaming / Sega Genesis

Wiz ‘n’ Liz (Sega Genesis) Review: High-Speed Arcade Action

Wackoidby WackoidJune 19, 2020May 28, 20260

Wiz ‘n’ Liz: The Frantic Rabbit Rescue is a criminally overlooked 16-bit gem, yet it stands as one of the absolute finest examples of the …

Abadox (NES) Review: An Underrated Space Shooter
Gaming / NES

Abadox (NES) Review: An Underrated Space Shooter

Wackoidby WackoidJune 17, 2020May 28, 20261

At a glance, Abadox: The Deadly Inner War might look like just another generic, 8-bit side-scrolling shoot ’em up that shamelessly ripped off Konami’s Life …

A Quick Review of Xenogears (PS1)
Gaming / PS1

A Quick Review of Xenogears (PS1)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJune 16, 2020December 3, 20200

Xenogears is a PS1-era RPG from Square that I did not enjoy playing. Admittedly, JRPGs are not my bread and butter, they really need to …

Bits and Pieces: Solstice (NES)
Gaming / NES

Bits and Pieces: Solstice (NES)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsJune 16, 2020December 3, 20200

There really is no other game for the NES like Solstice. My sister and I shared our NES and given that we were 5 years …

A Quick Review of Airforce Delta (Dreamcast)
Dreamcast / Gaming

A Quick Review of Airforce Delta (Dreamcast)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJune 10, 2020December 3, 20200

Airforce Delta is a Konami made arcade-style flight sim for the Sega Dreamcast. This game borrows a bit from the Ace Combat series, such as …

Bits and Pieces: 3 Ninjas Kick Back (Sega Genesis)
Gaming / Sega Genesis

Bits and Pieces: 3 Ninjas Kick Back (Sega Genesis)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsJune 10, 2020December 3, 20200

Fun fact: 3 Ninjas Kick Back was the first and only movie I remember walking out on. My dad and I used to do double …

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Anonymous - How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

I tried it yesterday and it worked, but today the disc isn't loading. Burned another disc and it didn't work.…

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Yes, it definitely matters. Just look at Dracula's eyes.

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Great post

Tim - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

It looks to me like it's mostly about color. Clearly, the colors are very different between the pairs of images.…

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Does it work with all ps2 fat model

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