12-28-2016, 09:42 AM
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#141
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Lethbridge
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Originally Posted by fundmark19
No it's not but by the time you buy the kits and everything it works out to the same price or more. Why not just support a local company?
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Because they are charging $199 for their system that plays NES/SNES/N64 games. The video I posted allows you to create an identical looking system that plays those games (and more) for around $50.
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12-28-2016, 10:24 AM
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#142
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mdubz
Because they are charging $199 for their system that plays NES/SNES/N64 games. The video I posted allows you to create an identical looking system that plays those games (and more) for around $50.
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That doesn't have a fan on it so it will most likely not play n64 games that well like in their video. Also doesn't come with controllers.
People keep saying you can build a RaspPi for 50 bucks but everywhere I price it out it is over a $100 anyways. You can buy that identical from Allcade for $99 and comes with a controller. So that is essentially $80.00 for the Rasp kit. You could also just buy the unsoldered kit and build yourself for $40.00 bucks from Allcade including Nintendo case (no power supply) which seems like a steal of a deal if you have the know how to do that while again supporting a local company. Again I am new to this so I have no real idea the costs of these kits just that when I search I can't find these $50.00 kits that the internet keeps telling me about.
Last edited by fundmark19; 12-28-2016 at 10:30 AM.
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12-28-2016, 11:25 AM
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#143
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Retired
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The allcade is actually a better deal because it includes a controller. The canakit does not have a controller included.
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12-28-2016, 01:48 PM
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#144
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Lethbridge
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fundmark19
That doesn't have a fan on it so it will most likely not play n64 games that well like in their video. Also doesn't come with controllers.
People keep saying you can build a RaspPi for 50 bucks but everywhere I price it out it is over a $100 anyways. You can buy that identical from Allcade for $99 and comes with a controller. So that is essentially $80.00 for the Rasp kit. You could also just buy the unsoldered kit and build yourself for $40.00 bucks from Allcade including Nintendo case (no power supply) which seems like a steal of a deal if you have the know how to do that while again supporting a local company. Again I am new to this so I have no real idea the costs of these kits just that when I search I can't find these $50.00 kits that the internet keeps telling me about.
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Again, the Allcade for $99 only plays NES games... no SNES, no N64, no Sega, etc.
You don't need the more expensive CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 for this. You can do this all with a Raspberry Pi 2 for $40 ( https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-...raspberry+pi+2) which runs RetroPi. You can buy controllers for $10-20. Then you can follow the instructions in the video I posted, and there you go, an Allcade that plays everything for a fraction of the cost.
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12-28-2016, 02:01 PM
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#145
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mdubz
Again, the Allcade for $99 only plays NES games... no SNES, no N64, no Sega, etc.
You don't need the more expensive CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 for this. You can do this all with a Raspberry Pi 2 for $40 ( https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-...raspberry+pi+2) which runs RetroPi. You can buy controllers for $10-20. Then you can follow the instructions in the video I posted, and there you go, an Allcade that plays everything for a fraction of the cost. |
You still need memory card and power supply and shipping which will add to your costs. At the end of the day you are saving almost $0.00 not including putting your time into building it.
My point is why not support a local company when the savings margins are negligible by doing it yourself (unless you are a big electronic hobbyist or have spare parts kicking around).
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12-28-2016, 02:06 PM
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#146
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Lethbridge
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fundmark19
You still need memory card and power supply and shipping which will add to your costs. At the end of the day you are saving almost $0.00 not including putting your time into building it.
My point is why not support a local company when the savings margins are negligible by doing it yourself (unless you are a big electronic hobbyist or have spare parts kicking around).
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Add a power supply and memory card for $20 combined. Shipping is free. So, in the end, you're paying around $60-70 vs $200 for their version that plays all 3 systems.
I'm all about supporting local businesses. However, they are charging over double for something that can be easily re-created by anyone (even with no electronics experience).
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12-28-2016, 02:28 PM
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#147
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Fort St. John, BC
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Even if I were to be lazy and buy a kit and a controller I'm looking at $125... Pretty sure $75 is not a savings of almost $0.00
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12-28-2016, 02:47 PM
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#148
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by doctajones428
Even if I were to be lazy and buy a kit and a controller I'm looking at $125... Pretty sure $75 is not a savings of almost $0.00
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I was comparing with his 16 bit. N64 isn't great on retropi from what I can find without tweaking settings which isn't user friendly for your average person. They claim and show that their software works better for processing games. So if this is true $75.00 bucks to not be frustrated while playing the games is well worth it for me since I bought this to play with wife and kids as well who want it to just work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sft5...EntGQ_kI1yrPxa
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12-28-2016, 02:50 PM
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#149
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
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The kit I posted is cheaper, I've got both the Canakit and the Landzo, and both came quick (5 days vs. 12 days), worth saving the $25 IMO
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12-28-2016, 04:11 PM
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#150
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wins 10 internets
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: slightly to the left
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aleks
The kit I posted is cheaper, I've got both the Canakit and the Landzo, and both came quick (5 days vs. 12 days), worth saving the $25 IMO
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I wasn't going to bother canceling my order until I saw the free shipping part in that package, whereas mine is $15 for the shipping. Put in a request to cancel teh Canakit, hopefully that goes through and then I'll order the Landzo
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12-28-2016, 06:27 PM
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#151
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Chicago
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Amazon is good for that. If it hasn't shipped, it should be no problem.
I thought the Landzo came from China, which would be 30 days delivery, no?
Active Tech has store in Calgary. Could pick up there, or it would be shipped from there I would think?
Its $79 including case, power supply and 16gb card.
http://www.active123.com/8316561RK-R...-Prodview.html
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12-28-2016, 09:52 PM
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#152
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Amazon is good for that. If it hasn't shipped, it should be no problem.
I thought the Landzo came from China, which would be 30 days delivery, no?
Active Tech has store in Calgary. Could pick up there, or it would be shipped from there I would think?
Its $79 including case, power supply and 16gb card.
http://www.active123.com/8316561RK-R...-Prodview.html |
I ordered mine Nov 28 and it showed up on the 10th or 11th. I actually think the case included with the landzo is nicer than the one with the cana as well.
I hadn't seen that active one before, I even looked there before I started buying them. That's a decent deal, the only thing you aren't getting is a nicer case and no heat sinks I think
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12-28-2016, 10:30 PM
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#153
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Apr 2010
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The one at active tech comes with a 16gb sd card... the pi3 needs micro sd. I just finished putting mine together. Am using ps3 remotes connected with usb.
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12-29-2016, 08:54 AM
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#154
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Airdrie, Alberta
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Originally Posted by Millertime
The one at active tech comes with a 16gb sd card... the pi3 needs micro sd. I just finished putting mine together. Am using ps3 remotes connected with usb.
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just curious, why aren't you using Bluetooth and going wireless?
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12-29-2016, 06:01 PM
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#155
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Apr 2010
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With ps3 remotes there are issues using more than one remote with bluetooth.
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12-29-2016, 09:58 PM
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#156
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SW calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Millertime
With ps3 remotes there are issues using more than one remote with bluetooth.
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using 2 DS4's, i have no issues. is this issue exclusively to DS3 or is it a configuration issue?
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12-29-2016, 10:17 PM
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#157
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Lifetime Suspension
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Any Nintendo Mini spottings, nerds?
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01-03-2017, 01:27 AM
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#158
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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If anyone has one of these make sure you have your TV in game mode or it'll lag.
Played it in game mode and loved it. I don't think I'll turn on another console for a while.
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01-04-2017, 10:25 AM
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#159
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Any Nintendo Mini spottings, nerds?
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I've spotted plenty of nerds but no NES Classics.
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01-04-2017, 10:55 AM
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#160
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calgaryblood
If anyone has one of these make sure you have your TV in game mode or it'll lag.
Played it in game mode and loved it. I don't think I'll turn on another console for a while.
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Even with game mode it will still lag a bit. I heard Mike Tyson Punchout is unbeatable on the mini because of the lag, but I could be wrong.
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