I really wanted a modded Xbox 360 when I was younger because I thought being able to play ‘backed up’ games and having a custom dashboard was really neat.
I ended up buying one last year to fulfill that childhood wish.
We had computers at home when I was little. Vic-20, C64, PCs.
But, of course I wanted a NES like all the other kids. Or a Megadrive/Genesis. But, no, computers are for work. We don’t do video games.
So, I’ve had to make up for that by having a collection of all the consoles I never had. I’ve had a good run doing software development the last two decades, so I’m financially comfortable. I’ve recently taken the plunge into becoming an indie game developer. So, I guess the joke’s on both me and my parents.
My gaming collection currently has a VIC-20, C64, plus/4, A600, A1200, NES, master system, genesis, WiiU, switch, Gameboy, GBA SP, DS, 3DS and PS Vita. And a miyoo mini, retroid pocket 3+ and a gpi case for emulation.
My gaming collection currently has a VIC-20, C64, plus/4, A600, A1200, NES, master system, genesis, WiiU, switch, Gameboy, GBA SP, DS, 3DS and PS Vita. And a miyoo mini, retroid pocket 3+ and a gpi case for emulation.
Do you have a favorite or a recent go-to device?
I probably spend the most time with the C64. Mostly for watching or coding demos, so I know it quite intimately at this point.
The NES is the most recent. The miyoo gets a lot of playtime on the toilet.
Big ass Star Wars Lego sets. Actually I didn’t want them as a kid because they didn’t exist yet, but I was really into Star Wars ever since I saw Return of the Jedi in a theater (one if my first movie memories), and I drooled over sets like the Imperial Star Destroyer as a young adult. Now I have my very own Venator!
A dog
Also one of my answers lol.
1969 harley.
An over-powered gaming PC
Fountain pens. Such a simple and enjoyable process/hobby, and one that made real sense to me long before the entire world did…
I’m not where I want to be today, but I managed to find a few bucks and grab a Kaweco Lilliput in brass for my bday. Cheap af but legit makes me happy - even if I’m just doodling or trying to.
Course, that means I also need to spend money on good paper, but that’s a small expense relative to cost of pens and inks, and the feeling of laying down ink from a good pen, on straight up amazing paper, is nirvana.
Bought myself a kaweco sport and a travellers notebook for work notes. I’ve found that going pen/paper for notes is a breath of fresh air compared to text editors. I find myself referring back to them more often, making bullet to-dos, and I’ve worked hard to improve my hand writing.
I wasn’t exactly a kid (I was in my 20s), but I’m now buying equipment for my home gym. For years I only had a barbell, plates, and two saw horses that I used as squat stands. I also worked out outside on my back patio. Now I have a garage, two benches (one adjustable), squat stands, and just bought a GHR/nordic combo bench.
When I was 12-15 I really wanted a moped, but my parents wouldn’t let me get one.
Now, I bought myself a full fledged motorcycle. It’s currently the best anti-depressant in my life. I love riding around on it, exploring unknown country roads and riding spiritedly through the twisties.
My next goals are to upgrade to a faster motorcycle and do some track days.
Strange things, motorcycles. They can cure depression, but they’re also suicidal.
I’m doing my best to prevent the suicidal part. I follow the ATGATT principle and stick to the speed limits on streets with lots of unknown variables (cars, pedestrians, etc.)
Ha so stinking to limits is actually a thing for special roads. No wonder there’s bad rep. Next thing you’ll tell me it’s one of those that are extra noisy just for the sake of waking Grandmas wherever you go past 10pm
Huh? I don’t have a loud motorcycle. The exhaust is stock. I ride safely (I’m not riding in the nighttime) and respectfully. And what even is stinking to limits?
A sodastream machine.
Turns out I don’t like most of their syrups though, so I mainly drink fizzed tap water and the occasional lemon squash.
SodaStream is cool and all but I’ve found Sparkel to be better
Basically the same thing but you provide the Citrix acid and baking soda to make the carbonation right in the machine so it’s wayyyyyyy cheaper to run.
Also doesn’t void warranty to use alcohol in it, shits great for everything from recarbonsting flat soda to giving alcoholic mixed drinks some fizz
Someone on Amazon reviews even carbonated their milk like a madman
A really nice joystick, throttle, and pedals + additional button boxes for flight simulators and space simulators.
Growing up I had the cheapest little joystick and always wanted something more, but it was nixed by my parents. Now I’ve got it!
Mitsubishi 3000 GT. Found a black, beat-up, but running 1994 that I got for $900 3-4 years ago. Unfortunately, the wheel snapped off, as they’re wont to do, so I only had a few months with her.
A really nice electric guitar, amp, and pedal. Money was tight as a kid for a lot of reasons, my dad did the best he could. However, this meant playing with some equipment that didn’t sound quite right.
Now I have what I always wanted, but have trouble finding the time and energy to play.
Now I have what I always wanted, but have trouble finding the time and energy to play.
I feel like that’s the story for a lot of people here. I definitely feel that way with video games on occasion.
One of those old early-aughts full-size Yamaha keyboards. I mostly use it for riffing and figuring out progressions for my hobby; but it’s so nice to finally own one of my own.
A Honda S2000. I saw the first one in 1999-2000 before college, and I thought, hell yea I want that. So in 2008 I bought a brand new one that I still have.
I bought a new '99 Civic Si but when I saw the S2000 I wished I had waited. I loved my Si - it was blue and I named him Moonshadow – but that S2000 is sweet. Will never forget driving from Vegas to SoCal and being passed by a guy driving an S2000. Or did I pass him? It was so long ago. One of us yelled “nice car!” and the other said “you too!”
it’s probably worth more now than when you bought it lol
It has <40k miles on it. It’s not in pristine condition, but it has been garaged for basically the entire time I’ve had it.
Does a hot wife that pole dances count? But yeah, I built an arcade machine and have a problem with building emulator consoles
Do you just like making them? Or do you keep trying out new designs and setups?
Both. I make them as gifts, or just to try out a new box or sbc.
We’re still talking about the arcade machine though right?
Oh youuuu. 😉😁
