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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Take the URL of the article and paste it into the space shown on 12ft.io That removes most paywalls from most sites, it works for this one

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Ergonomics don't have to look pretty

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Has anyone any idea on how well it performs on Steam Deck now? I'd love to buy, but have no desktop PC any more. Just my Steam Deck!

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

C'mon guys, it's super unprofessional not knowing the difference between 'peak' and 'peek' You need to edit that. It is a 'sneak peek'

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I'll just stick to uBlock and Newpipe thanks

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

How're you enjoying Citizen Sleeper 2? I have that waiting for me on Game Pass, and I'm looking forward to it!

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Oh I remember those tattoos. Very strong reminders of 2006/2007. Owls, bacon and the finger moustache were everywhere back then!

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

No problem! The company does all kinds of things, from this email to VPN (one of the only two I'd swear by), even a calendar to replace Google's. They're as legit and dedicated as they come, really can't recommend it enough!

www.gog.com/upload/forum... Update: it is legit - via their forums. They're just being stupid and not verifying via their URL which would have saved this kind of drama.

gog.com

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They're not using the GOG domain. Nor has any announcement been made that I've seen. Are we sure this isn't kinda dodgy?

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STEAM DECK PIRATES RETRODECK GUIDE

rentry.org/steamdeckpir... I just found out they're on Mastodon and do still exist under that username. It helped me a bunch with some specifics. And while I have replies, thanks for Retrodeck! I love it, and depend on your work. It makes retro gaming a ton easier for me. Thanks a bunch.

rentry.org

NOW WITH ALL THE PICTURES What is RetroDECK: THE GUIDE PS2 PS3 What is RetroDECK: I'm going to let RetroDECK do the explaining here, but to simplify it (and simplifying the complexities of emulating i...

RetroDECK @retrodeck.net · 07/02/2025

Reposted by D.

If you're new to Steam Deck emulation and want a *very* thorough guide for setting up RetroDECK, check out this amazing video by @retrogamecorps.com You'll be up and running like a pro!

youtu.be

RetroDECK: Steam Deck Emulation Made Easy!

YouTube video by Retro Game Corps

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This is great! I'm always telling people to install RetroDECK, now more will see it from Russ' video! I also refer to a guide a lot which a reddit person made last year. It has handy pictures and steps.

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Oh that's interesting! I had no idea! Is it as powerful as it was back in the 1990s?

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Jeez that CAN'T be safe to drink!

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Hey all! What's involved in beta testing?

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Sure. By all means limit what you want to play or buy! Its funny, with Heroic I have that same support you have! I get cloud saves, achievements and controls. And I get to enjoy both my Steam games AND all the free GOG titles. Buy I get pressing install for a program can be hard for some!

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Just emulate Mario Odyssey. It okays beautifully in RetroDECK by using Ryujinx. Zero issues with it! I have all my Switch games on my Steam Deck now.

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Play your GOG games on the Deck? Heroic Games Launcher works perfectly. I barely have any Steam games, and have a ton of GOG ones. They all play perfectly, even supporting achievements by using Comet. They'll even be added to your game library by using Heroic.

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Playing with the Deck's controls? I couldn't imagine that being too fun! Though...I've been surprised in the past with games I'd swear would control awfully away from m&k that used some black magic to have a good config

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I guess nothing except the 'Nintendo Tax' where prices are sky-high on ancient games?

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Don't forget TwiLight if you want to...liberate it when you get it!

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I can't imagine there being a bidding war for the film rights for #ResidentEvil Its been decades since a good RE movie or series...how can people be fighting over the chance to have that lemon? I love the games, but its a stretch to imagine it being done well after so many failures.

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

My little plastic shell arrived for my #Nintendo #Gameboy Advance SP's box, so now I can protect this little fellow's carboard home forever more when it lives on my shelf. Super happy with it! I do miss the old ways of tech: built to last, rather than be planned obsolescence. #RetroGaming

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

AND you can run it all from a SD card: bios, ROM's, emulators, mods, everything lives and runs from a SD card I really prefer RetroDECK

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

If you're wanting a relaxed play-through which let's you focus on deliveries, you can always check out Live Stranding. The mod which removes BTs and time fall www.nexusmods.com/deathstrandi...

nexusmods.com

Live Stranding - Remove BTs and rainfall

This mod removes all of the timefall areas and prevents BTs from spawning.

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Probably more successful than the Atari VCS itself ended up being, though

It does! I had a white DSi (not the LL/XL) at release, but sold it when I got an iPhone (thinking that was the future of mobile gaming!) And I always regretted that sell, so whenever I look for a DSi, it has to be white! Got this LL a few days back and it really is great Now to find a nice case

I've been looking for a nice #DSi LL case (or sleeve rather) since it arrived the other day. So I'm sure I am one of very few doing so in 2025

...not what 'dropping an e' tends to mean, either

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Oh, irony, dropping an 'e' there in my sentence -_-

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Mine is a damn lot of characters, so I tend to drop th vowels!

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Well this escalated quickly. Definitely a gamer, with semi-regular posts!

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Makes me so glad I am not in the 'States

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Amazing little Japanese #GameboyAdvance arrived for my collection! This one still has its tiny box (smaller than the Western one we got), and the original instructions, and is in great shape. #RetroGaming just IS #Handheld Gaming to me, the old #Nintendo Gameboys and DS line were just fantastic

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There's some nice photos people share which are taken on a DSi, I guess if you have a good 'eye' then you can make some amazing images, its a good example of that old digital look photos once had. I think it might be my favourite of the systems. The clean sleek boxy look of them just makes me glad

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In what way did they copy the idea of a Switch?

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And its such a nice green! You should be proud of it. If you haven't used Buyee before, I can't recommend it enough. You can bid on auctions there and ship them over super reasonably. Sometimes if you're lucky you can get amazing deals too via Mercari or similar!

The hardware is where the issues lay for me. The company admitted fault with Joy-Cons and then stuck their head in the sand. Such a terrible design for longevity! + ...the chip being from 2015. It just didn't have the magic for me, I love their old handhelds so much, literally collect them!

My problem is that I keep buying them in some weirdly obsessive 3DS/Gameboy Advance/DSi obsession and just end up collecting them. I miss when Nintendo took risks, the Switch 2 will be fine, but there's no risk in that one.

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Thanks! The crazy thing is how normal those original dim screens were. We've been spoiled for so long, we can forgot how dark things can be!

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D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

And then use that Steam Deck to just emulate the Switch games

D. @dshlk.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Playing all my favourite WiiU, GameCube and Switch games on my Steam Deck means...its just so hard to beat it