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It tracks it but since eBay uses the term “used” for all the category its hard to tell the difference between the box vs box+power+av vs box+controllers+power+av
Sometimes it comes with crappy third party controllers other times it comes with one legit and the other is a madcatz
So its a bit unreliable for exact prices, but good enough to get a feel for what bit should be worth.
It’s my go to when looking up game prices. That said I used eBay completed for consoles, since it doesn’t track hardware as well the last I checked.
For me, Retro gaming has always been the budget option. And outside of a few rare example where the value of the game was about to sky rocket (see Pokemon XD), I usually wait for the price to make sense to me.
For me that price is between $5 and $30 depending on the game, system, and how good that game is.
When I see Cars for the PS2 for $3.99 at a thrift store, I’m not going to say no. But $300 for the SNES version of Chrono Trigger, and the sellers, and the idiots influencers that buy from them, are out to lunch.
For these games with hyper inflated price points like Chrono Trigger, or Conkers Bad Furday, what I usually look at is re-releases or ROM collections. For a game like Conkers, you can literally buy an Xbox One and Rare Replay for less than what the cart is selling for. If you get lucky you might even get OEM controllers.
With most retro games outside of license titles getting remakes, and re-releases you should look at remakes before the original. You can probably build a sizable retro game library from the various ROM collections on steam alone. But if you want to play on the original hardware, I do advocate for Piracy of Hyper Inflated games like Pokemon Emerald. Especially since those scalped prices are not going back to the developers who made it, and Nintendo appears to have no desire to ever re-release them. So in my books they are as good as abandon ware, and one foot in the door to the public domain.
Oldest system, by release year its my Hong Kong 6 Switch Atari 2600. Local guy was selling it and it was in immaculate condition. Dust cover on the system, with boxed games.
At the time I was selling games and systems, so I kept the system and 2 games for myself. Don’t use it much since its a 2600, but I have it on my shelf.
Oldest system I own is my GBC, had it since before my youngest sibling was born and I still have it today. Obviously doesn’t get much use since GBA SP, but I still keep it around.
Exploration and slime optimization.
The exploration was more just looking around, and since the game is finished I can explore to my heart’s content.
As for slime optimization, the farm has only so many plots of land. So mixing your slimes into mixed slimes lets you feed the slimes easier to feed and maintain.
The goal being a farm that doesn’t create monsters from free roaming plorts while making the most money.
I’m in it for the exploration and without guides its a good time sink
Oh and for games that will just kill your down time (if that’s what you are looking for).
With mouse and Keyboard
With just a gamepad
With multiple controllers (and friends)
Lemmy communities you should keep an eye out for is: [email protected] for freebees and discounts. The other social media site that shall not be named also has a similar community with the same name.
As for new games when in doubt, Humble Bundle. They currently have some fantastic game deals right now if you are a fan of Capcom or Indi games. Outside of the Destiny 2 bundle I’ve heard nothing but positives from them.
Now as you say you are new to PC gaming I’m going to recommend you some niche/personal fav games of mine that either aren’t on consoles, or aren’t know well on consoles.
Antichamber, a first person “shooter”, that’s more of a mind bending puzzle game. The most atmospheric game I’ve played and a wonderful time.
Most thing from Valve, Half Life 1 & 2, Left for Dead, etc. All good fund and often onsale for dirt cheap. Get it if you find it for the right price. The YouTube series “Freeman’s Mind” is worth a watch if you want a see what the gameplay is like.
Portal 1 & 2, Valve FPS and puzzle games. Well known, and obviously recommended. Play in order is advised.
Slime Rancher if you are looking for a framing game in the first person
Star Wars Dark Forces, Star Wars in the Doom Engine. Not the biggest fan but it’s the first in a series of fun adventure games.
Star Wars Jedi Knight Dark Forces II, This is an interesting genera of game. It is a FPS, but it’s in the mission structure of the old doom games. With a narrative of Star Wars. There are light sabers, and you can cut off your enemies limbs. Fun time
Star Wars Jedi Knight II/Jedi Academe, aka Dark Forces III. Same as the first game but you get your saber quicker. Had a blast with academe.
Super Hot: Super. Hot. Super. Hot. Super. Hot.
Team Fortress 2. Team based hero FPS before Overwatch. I’ve heard the quality went down recently but I haven’t checked.
Wolfenstein The New Order. Just a very angry dude killing nazi’s what’s there not to love.
Hey I back up my games.
That’s what I’ve heard too. Though Crash isn’t my cup of Tea. Hope we get a new Spyro game, but with the issues around Toys for Bob I’m doubtful.
The device looks like it’ll be good to play most games upto the PSP. While I can suggest the usual suspects, Super Metroid, Metroid 4, SotN, Pokemon I’m going to suggest odd-ball games which I like
Game Boy
GBA
Genesis
SNES
PlayStation
PSP
I was playing super star wars. But the lava kept killing me
This is not a good idea. I tried it, and while technically yes it works. It’s just not worth it. Here are the steps you glanced over.
How to install SimCity 2000 on Steam from GOG.
Download EXE from GOG
Open the ~/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatdata/ so you can see which random ID the game is given
Open Steam and add a new non-steam game
Add the simcity2000 installer exe
Go into the installer properties and set the game to use Steam Play/Proton
Run the installer
Go through the install process and get the new game’s id. for me it was 3594652109
Complete the install and exit
Add the runner exe and the wine directory in the properties
Save your changes and run the game.
In my case this didn’t work, mostly because steam can’t launch a DOSBox preconfig link while Lutris can. I am certain that if you installed SimCity 3000 or Ubisoft Connect it probably will.
Regardless still not a good idea. While this will get you the same effect as Lutris, it’s much more involved and requires more conifguration. At least at this time. I hope Valve adds the functionality to install other games to Steam like in Lutris in the future as it will break down a lot of barriers. But as it is don’t do it.
Do you have a reference link/article for this? I want to see and try this for myself since it would make configuring remote play easier
Couldn’t you just install ubisoft connect and their subsequent games with Lutris? And add them to steam via Lutris.
That’s what I’m doing on my Arch install.
Not a controller per say, but does a mouse and keyboard count?
For me its about 10 years after release. “Retro” is just old and cool and a lot of games are now old and cool.
So for me the PS3/360/Wii is transitioning into retro.
Na, learnt that lesson along time ago when my Dad was trying to help me and got my account banned.