Retro Gaming Alive and Kicking

Classic Games Nes,SNES,Sega,N64

There is nothing in this world that can replace the feel of an original Nintendo controller, or the stacks of cartridges that seem to be growing up the side of your wall. However modern technology has come through with a gift for us all to be grateful for. I am talking about the gift of Emulation.

After downloading a few programs such as Nester , ZSNES, or Project 64. You can relive those days of staying up for days on end playing your favorite games and the best part you can save it so if you get stuck on a certain level you can replay it without staring all over again. Now some people say "hey that's cheating it's not the same." You may be right but these systems are alot harder to come by nowadays and the fact that my PC can store the entire library of games and systems is amazing.
The best part about it is that the XBOX 360 controllers have a USB port that will connect to a PC and works great with all emulators.

Modern Technology used for retro purposes. Isn't that what retro junk is all about? Using modern Technology to communicate with each other and relive childhood memories.
Roms and emulators will never replace the real thing but it sure as hell beats not being able to throw in a classic from time to time and relive greatness.

Comments

I agree with that sentiment. But, not everyone can own the consoles. Still, you make a good point.

eh, well to end on a high note, i'm just a console buff. because there's nothing like playing your favorite classics on the seat of your own couch, rather than being on a rolling computer chair

Yeah, but Project 64 isn't the only emulator in the world. There are perfectly good emulators that run so many other systems, I think it's a crime to blame them all because one ran badly for you.

well, project64 was a bit off when it first came out. sure it may have been my computer, but i think they were a little TOO advanced with their software at the time. i had problems with games such as conker's bad fur day and pilotwings 64. they didn't play as they should have, graphics-wise. it's just another point i'm getting across that playing these games on the actual console is the only way that you can get the right experience out of playing them without having to deal with any plug-ins and shit. you just plug in the AV cables and outlet plug and you're set. but when setting it up on the computer you have to change settings like crazy until you can get it running right. would you want to make setting up a game a chore or just get right into it? and besides, it's illegal to download roms unless you have the actual cartridge or CDs themselves, so why bother?

Emulators are a touchy subject to some. That said, I love them. I don't have my Commodore 64 anymore, but I still have a way to play the games I used to love.

Benjanime is off the mark by saying that emulation is choppy and bad. Most emulators run smooth.

And the emulation scene at this point is retro in its own right. I played with my first emulator back in 1994. So, I think you're being a tad unfair. For that reason, I will give a thumbs up.

i don't even see how one can enjoy playing classic games via emulator, because it just doesn't offer the enjoyable experience of playing them on the original console. i played n64 games on project 64 and it was choppy, the 3D models were bad, and the games would freeze in random places. this is the biggest and most noticeable downside to emulators like these. because even if they play fine, they come at a price of system requirements. i don't care if emulators came out in the late 90's, that doesn't make it an appropriate to write an article on. if you like these programs so much, then talk about them elsewhere

Gee whats an emulator?