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Pat Contri

@contricode.bsky.social

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Writer, content producer, podcaster, streamer #CUPodcast: anchor.fm/thecupodcast Twitch Every Wed. @ 7PM ET: Twitch.TV/ContriCode Books and stuff: UltimateNintendo.com

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 20h

The N64 turns 30 today! 🎂 It launched in North America on Sept. 29, 1996. To celebrate, the first 30 people to use code 30 at ultimatenintendo.com get 30% off the Ultimate N64 book, physical or digital. Discover the 64-bit console and its (nearly) 400 games!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 20h

The N64 turns 30 today! 🎂 It launched in North America on Sept. 29, 1996. To celebrate, the first 30 people to use code 30 at ultimatenintendo.com get 30% off the Ultimate N64 book, physical or digital. Discover the 64-bit console and its (nearly) 400 games!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Right now, my friend and #CUPodcast colleague Ian is heading back to his home in Buffalo to start a new chapter of his life. I wish him and Vani the best of luck. The plan is for us to keep producing #CUPodcast-type content -- we just need to decide on the format.

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Looking back at #CUPodcast memories after 385 episodes: our favorite moments, funniest moments, feuds, Diablo Immortal, and more! youtube.com/watch?v=gwUO...

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RetroGamingExpo.com @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Interested in the "Mysteries of the NES"? Join James Moore, @contricode.bsky.social and Daniel Greenberg at the 2026 Portland Retro Gaming Expo! Tickets at tinyurl.com/3a5hdpw4 #prge #prge2026 #retrogaming #NES

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fall is here! Get out your sweatshirts and watch some retro TV commercials. twitch.tv/contricode

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80s & 90s TV Commercial Watch Party! | Streaming retro.

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Right now, my friend and #CUPodcast colleague Ian is heading back to his home in Buffalo to start a new chapter of his life. I wish him and Vani the best of luck. The plan is for us to keep producing #CUPodcast-type content -- we just need to decide on the format.

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Always a great time! Love returning to PRGE!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's the last retro TV commercial stream of the Summer -- last chance for sleeveless shirts! Watch --> twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Rare Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cart variants recently sold at auction. Are they worth "millions"? Pat discusses this with an NES variant expert! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCEO...

Rare Super Mario / Duck Hunt Carts NOT Worth Millions

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Rare Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cart variants recently sold at auction. Are they worth "millions"? Pat discusses this with an NES variant expert! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCEO...

Rare Super Mario / Duck Hunt Carts NOT Worth Millions

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We're back to school, but watching more classic TV commercials on Twitch! twitch.tv/contricode

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Help needed! @90scraig.com and I are searching for a full VHS recording of the WABC broadcast of the Giants vs Washington Monday Night Football game from Nov. 18, 1985. This would be the NY media market recording. If you have any leads, please let one of us know!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Another Intellivision Amico CEO interview has dropped, and they blame COVID for the console's failure, say the Amico may still come out, and more. We discuss on the #CUPodcast! youtu.be/i3YRq4t3jFw

Another Intellivision Amico CEO Interview!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Another Intellivision Amico CEO interview has dropped, and they blame COVID for the console's failure, say the Amico may still come out, and more. We discuss on the #CUPodcast! youtu.be/i3YRq4t3jFw

Another Intellivision Amico CEO Interview!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Several news stories about the 97 Super Mario/Duck Hunt carts discovery popped up, claiming they could be worth "millions." What's going on? We discuss on the #CUPodcast www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5ry...

97 Super Mario/Duck Hunt Carts Story Gets Weird

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

LIVE and watching retro TV commercials! Back-to-school commercials still trigger me! twitch.tv/contricode

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80s & 90s TV Commercial Watch Party! | Streaming retro.

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The ModRetro M64 console has launched with issues for both the console and the controller. Is it a big deal? youtu.be/Moyw112J6_I

Messy ModRetro M64 Console Launch

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The ModRetro M64 console has launched with issues for both the console and the controller. Is it a big deal? youtu.be/Moyw112J6_I

Messy ModRetro M64 Console Launch

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

NES collection stolen, gamers still want physical games, Nintendo keeping tariffs, weird Golden Axe series, and more during this intro to the new #CUPodcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Slts...

NES Collection Stolen, Gamers Want Physical Games, Atari Movies -- #CUPodcast Super Show #35 Intro

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Watching retro TV ads from the end of August in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It's not a bad time! twitch.tv/contricode

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80s & 90s TV Commercial Watch Party! | Streaming retro.

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Watching retro TV ads from the end of August in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. It's not a bad time! twitch.tv/contricode

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The AVGN Nintendo World Championships episode premiered 15 years ago on Aug. 26, 2011. It launched on GameTrailers and was shown at PAX Prime, where a huge crowd was shocked by the destruction of the NWC carts. Great memories working with James on this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs2w...

Nintendo World Championships (NES) - Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN)

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're recording a new #CUPodcast this week: the last one @ianferguson.bsky.social will be here in person for. If you have any questions or memories to share about the past 13 years, please use the #CUPodcast tag and let us know. We'll discuss some on the show!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're recording a new #CUPodcast this week: the last one @ianferguson.bsky.social will be here in person for. If you have any questions or memories to share about the past 13 years, please use the #CUPodcast tag and let us know. We'll discuss some on the show!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

August commercials continue during the heat wave. Let's chill a bit. twitch.tv/contricode

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80s & 90s TV Commercial Watch Party! | Streaming retro.

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

An industry report tries to justify Sony ending PS5 physical media, but is it a trick? We discuss on the #CUPodcast, recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ln...

Sony Anti-Physical Media Propaganda Continues

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

An industry report tries to justify Sony ending PS5 physical media, but is it a trick? We discuss on the #CUPodcast, recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ln...

Sony Anti-Physical Media Propaganda Continues

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

August continues as I watch HOT commercials from the 70s, 80s, and 90s! twitch.tv/contricode

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80s & 90s TV Commercial Watch Party! | Streaming retro.

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A box of 97 unused Super Mario/Duck Hunt carts was found. Is it interesting? Are the carts valuable? We discuss on the #CUPodcast, recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Dz...

SEALED Super Mario/Duck Hunt Carts Found

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A box of 97 unused Super Mario/Duck Hunt carts was found. Is it interesting? Are the carts valuable? We discuss on the #CUPodcast, recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Dz...

SEALED Super Mario/Duck Hunt Carts Found

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Saturday at @liretro.bsky.social! About to do a #CUPodcast panel with Ian!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I returned to the flea market after 18 months. What has changed? Are there deals anymore? We discuss on the #CUPodcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhYV...

My Return to the Flea Market -- What Has Changed?

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Happy to return this weekend to Long Island for one of the best expo! #CUPodcast panel with Ian on Saturday!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I returned to the flea market after 18 months. What has changed? Are there deals anymore? We discuss on the #CUPodcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhYV...

My Return to the Flea Market -- What Has Changed?

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Closing out July with some HOT commercials!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A *second* Intellivision Amico console and controller teardown! Plus, an update on the plucky Nex Playground! www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Jt...

Intellivision Amico Console Teardown - PART TWO!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

It's time to watch some more retro TV Summer commercials! 📺 twitch.tv/contricode

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80s & 90s TV Commercial Watch Party!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Sony is ending PlayStation disc production. We discuss why they are ending physical media, the negative effect on consumer rights, and the ramifications for the entire video game industry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfWF...

Sony Ending Physical PlayStation Games -- WHY?!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Sony is ending PlayStation disc production. We discuss why they are ending physical media, the negative effect on consumer rights, and the ramifications for the entire video game industry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfWF...

Sony Ending Physical PlayStation Games -- WHY?!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Massive Xbox layoffs because Microsoft is foolish, RAM companies sued, bad YouTuber updates, and more during this intro to the new #CUPodcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYNM...

Massive Xbox Layoffs, RAM Companies Sued -- #CUPodcast Super Show #34 Intro

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the SNES Library is out of stock! I want to thank everyone who helped make it a success. It was actually a double print run, since in Fall 2019 I thought I'd need a lot more books to last me for conventions in 2020 and 2021... woops!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A new #CUPodcast! Sony to end physical PlayStation games, massive Xbox layoffs, another Amico console teardown, Pat returns to the Flea Market, and more! open.spotify.com/episode/1C4z...

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Super Show #34 - Sony Ending PS5 Discs, Pat Returns to the Flea Market, Xbox Layoffs

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Ultimate Nintendo: Guide to the SNES Library is out of stock! I want to thank everyone who helped make it a success. It was actually a double print run, since in Fall 2019 I thought I'd need a lot more books to last me for conventions in 2020 and 2021... woops!

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

M64 console updates! Reported performance issues, compatibility concerns, and controller details. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Pc...

M64 Console Update - Performance Issues?

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

M64 console updates! Reported performance issues, compatibility concerns, and controller details. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Pc...

M64 Console Update - Performance Issues?

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Saturday in full swing!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

At Too Many Games this weekend! I’m at booth 412 if you want to say hello. Panel on Saturday at 5 PM!

Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Pat the NES Punk turns 18! The debut video in the series, Baseball Stars, was on June 24, 2008. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjJA...

Baseball Stars - Pat the NES Punk

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Pat Contri @contricode.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Does the $3 million sale of Super Mario Bros. make any sense? We discuss this and other recent high-end game sales. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdlu...

$3 Million for Super Mario Bros.?!

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