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All things gaming. Consoles, handhelds, Arcade systems and other game related devices and projects.
ThrustMaster Eswap X Pro review – is the future of controllers modular?
Look, we exist. There are PC players who prefer a controller over a keyboard and mouse for the majority of games, particularly in titles like Rocket League or racing games. The high-end gamepad market has gained traction over the past few years, with customisation becoming a key feature as brands compete for our sweaty paws. The latest brand to toss its hat into the ring is Thrustmaster, and its candidate, the ThrustMaster Eswap X Pro, is a $160 / £150 Xbox and PC-compatible pad with a modular design. Could this make our list of the best PC controllers?
The standout feature of the Eswap X Pro controller is its modular ecosystem, which Thrustmaster coins ‘T-MOD’ – meaning the thumbsticks, D-pad, side grips, and triggers can all be swapped to different positions, and with the additional purchase of colour packs, you can also tweak change the look of the controller.
The BEST Nintendo Handheld Facts on YouTube! (GB, GBA, DS, 3DS + more)
In this video we take a look at an entire hour of Nintendo Handheld Facts, including the original Game Boy, the GBA, Nintendo DS, 3DS, and more!
The PiBoy CM4 & SRX Are Coming! New Pi Powered Handheld Leaked!
In this video, we take a look at some new Raspberry Pi Powered Retro Handhelds that are probably coming soon or in the works! I received an email recently with some images of what seems to be a Raspberry CM4 handheld and a Raspberry Pi 4 handheld know as the PiBoy CM4x and The PiBoy XRS and these look amazing! Keep in mind I have no information on pricing or release dates but I wanted to share the information that has right now with anyone who is interested!
Without warning Nintendo delists over 250 DSiWare Games from the eShop | MVG
DSiWare games released before mid-May 2011 have been deactivated on the eShop, including the classic Shantae Risky’s Revenge
Zelda Ocarina Of Time Switch HD Remake Rumored For 2021
Rumours of a Zelda Ocarina Of Time Switch game have the Retro Dodo team celebrating Christmas all over again.
Many Nintendo fans around the world are waiting patiently for a new Zelda game to drop, though there is a lot of speculation as to what that game could actually be.
After the mammoth success of Breath of the Wild, Nintendo will undoubtedly be working hard to get the new release ready for the Nintendo Switch Pro. Still, with the Legend of Zelda series approaching an important milestone, the chances of seeing Link in a classic remake on the Switch are increasing by the minute.
The Legend of Zelda celebrates its 35th Anniversary in 2021. Our readers know how big Nintendo went on Marketing Mario’s 35th Anniversary; from Super Mario Shoes to Legeo Super Mario sets, Mazza partied hard.
LensLok – Early 80’s Anti-Piracy that frustrated | MVG
In 1985, in an effort to combat software piracy. ASAP Developments invented the LensLok – a plastic lens in a foldaway frame.The LensLok device was essentially a row of prisms arranged vertically in a plastic holder. In this video we take a closer look at the LensLok to understand how it works, and why it ultimately failed as an anti-piracy device.
Reddit Discovers SERIOUS Oculus Quest 2 Manufacturing Flaws
Today I will be covering a number of topics but the most pressing one is a serious manufacturing flaws with certain oculus Quest 2s. this serves as a PSA for all new VR owners that may not know what VR is “supposed” to look like. just sayin, it ain’t supposed to be blurry.
Portal SNES using a RaspberryPi and our PinkyPi X build – Shared by Joshua
Check out this amazing SNES portal built by one of our new members Joshua
“I modified a Super Nintendo controller to build a custom SNES Portable. Raspberry Pi Zero build. Checkout Part 2 – https://youtu.be/I4JuMUpMiAg“
The World’s Smallest Portable Nintendo 64 Is Barely Larger Than a Cartridge
There’s a niche arms race among hardware hackers to create ultra compact versions of video game consoles, and YouTube’s GmanModz appears to have successfully miniaturized an entire Nintendo 64 into a portable that’s not much bigger than an N64 game cart—making it possibly the world’s smallest to date.
The last time we featured one of GmanModz creations they had turned an N64 into a super-sized GBA SP complete with a folding screen, but as impressive as it was, the hacked console was still a bit on the chunky side as far as portable gaming systems go. Trying to squeeze it into a pocket would have been an uncomfortable endeavor.
