The Oct 2019 - Oct 2021 Out?

[Grouch]

With the model I have there might be issues with recent codec variants, it makes sense if you think about it.
But any files like that play fine on my tv anyway so it isn't an issue for me. As I said I only use it for old files.
This is just with stock OS anyway.

If you hack it then I'm sure that would add more recent compatibility, but iirc x265 decoding is something that should be simply beyond the capability of the hardware.

I never use x265 it's always been problematic for my pc media player.

Anything really good is probably going to cost more than Pi.
Honestly imo if you're going to spend $100usd or more then maybe look at a tv and put the money towards that? They have all had media players for years and only have issues with old codecs.

no I want something under $50.

[deadlegion]

Speaking of tv's, keep an eye out for a good plasma tv like Panasonic that is 1080p.
They have a load of inputs on them for legacy stuff so you can pretty much plug any old junk into them. Great looking displays if they aren't burnt out too.
I've got 2x 1080p panny's in the last year or so as "junk". Both work fine and have remotes (one even came with user manual too).

They're actually easier to get for next to nothing compared to crt's now (over here anyway) because every man and his dog is onto the "CRT GRATE 4 GAMERS" bullshit bandwagon and putting dumb prices even on worthless Chinese crt's that aren't flatscreen and only have composite input.
Thankfully at work we still have a "no crt" policy so I've got a couple of smaller ones as junk (one was still sealed in box).

[deadlegion]

no I want something under $50.

I can only suggest the WD TV Live, I'm not sure if there are other quality media players that cheap, maybe there are but I don't have experience with them.
There's too much Chinese android junk around now

[Grouch]

Speaking of tv's, keep an eye out for a good plasma tv like Panasonic that is 1080p.
They have a load of inputs on them for legacy stuff so you can pretty much plug any old junk into them. Great looking displays if they aren't burnt out too.
I've got 2x 1080p panny's in the last year or so as "junk". Both work fine and have remotes (one even came with user manual too).
They're actually easier to get for next to nothing compared to crt's now (over here anyway) because every man and his dog is onto the "CRT GRATE 4 GAMERS" bullshit bandwagon and putting dumb prices even on worthless Chinese crt's that aren't flatscreen and only have composite input.
Thankfully at work we still have a "no crt" policy so I've got a couple of smaller ones as junk (one was still sealed in box).

still have my 13" sony trinitron that I use exclusively for my old systems I payed like $3 for that at a goodwill years ago most places here won't take crts anymore so the only way you can find them is person to person or in the trash if you're lucky

I can only suggest the WD TV Live, I'm not sure if there are other quality media players that cheap, maybe there are but I don't have experience with them.
There's too much Chinese android junk around now

yeah i don't want to take a chance on some cheap chinese one I got lucky on the last cheap chinese thing I bought(a pair of usb powered pc speakers) I know I won't get lucky twice in a month

[deadlegion]

I can keep an eye out at work for another WD TV Live that doesn't have remote if you like?
I can add the spare clone remote I have and you'll just need to source a US 12v psu that's 1.5A or higher (easy to find for all sorts of things, but same as psu for external HDD's).

I only do trades so you'd have to send something though.
Depends on what you have that's small and I might be interested in, plus won't cost the earth to send (check with Gypsy we've done trades before).

[deadlegion]

Actually, I might even have a suitable psu here as well (external HDD psu rated for all world voltages with interchangeable wall plugs including US type).
I would have to check through my stuff, might have one sealed new.

[Grouch]

I can keep an eye out at work for another WD TV Live that doesn't have remote if you like?
I can add the spare clone remote I have and you'll just need to source a US 12v psu that's 1.5A or higher (easy to find for all sorts of things, but same as psu for external HDD's).

I only do trades so you'd have to send something though.
Depends on what you have that's small and I might be interested in, plus won't cost the earth to send (check with Gypsy we've done trades before).

all I really have left to trade right now is a pair of wireless nes akklaim controllers that are untested and missing battery covers. I have a dead fat ps3 and that 6 switch 2600 but i don't think I want to getrid of the atari or ps3 yet.
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[deadlegion]

No 2600 or 7800 loose carts?

[deadlegion]

I'm always interested in US games but it depends on what platform and titles.

[Grouch]

No 2600 or 7800 loose carts?

I do have some dupe 2600 games. most labels aren't in great condition though.

Spoiler warning:

air sea battle
3x defender
donkey kong
ET
missile command
video pinball

[Zaladane]

I knew it was online only. levelling gear doesn't sound bad if it's not stupidly done.
hey zal do you have problems with other people when you play?

Nope.

[Grouch]

Nope.

do you even see other players?

[Zaladane]

do you even see other players?

Yep.

[Grouch]

Yep.

a lot of them?

[Zaladane]

a lot of them?

Yeah generally. Think each server supports up to 32 players. Constantly keep passing by someone or passing through someone's base.