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@bkd777 I might have to pick up a mini. This looks awesome!

I think I got it off VGP., shipped from Canada 👍

@nocdaes I have Alien 3 on Genesis, have been enjoying since I borrowed from my friend in 1995! I’ll have to try out the GG version some time.

@Spider-Kev yes, including all the expansion DLC. There was no download prompt when I popped it into the Switch. Very refreshing!!

Very cool idea! I actually just picked up a copy of Alien Isolation on Switch.

@TransmitHim I do understand where you’re coming from, and my intent was not to patronize any one person, but I didn’t do a good job of focusing on my dislike of how most use social media. That’s on me so I am certainly not blaming anybody because they had a bad experience with this company. I will put forth effort in being more mindful of the room in the future ✌️

I made the decision to share my experience not as a way to further upset anyone, but more in hopes to start a dialogue about something positive, but I failed and I didn’t ask for any details from other posters. Maybe something to the effect of “I’m surprised that this company has fallen since I’ve been lucky enough to avoid issues, anyone else?” or “why would LRG go this route for the price at the cost of preservation?” Etc.

In the comments section of an article such as this, I do think it can be tricky to say ANYTHING else besides what is prompted from the headline without there being some friction. I poorly shot out a comment that was not thoughtful or well baked. Sorry, my friend.

What has been your experience with this company? Did they mess up your game? Not issue a refund? Never return a correspondence? ✌️

@DestructoDisk Ah, I think I may have missed that detail earlier. Either way, accidental diagonals sound very frustrating. Hopefully they don’t affect all versions of the controller.

@DestructoDisk Absolutely. I do like the older pads that are a bit mushy. I must be able to play games like Contra or Tetris!

@Peteykins Wii U is my favorite modern controller. I also really like Switch Pro a lot, but the d-pad needs to be the old one, but I get by with it.

My favorite third party controller would probably be the Retro-Bit Big 6, which is the Genesis 6-button layout and d-pad in the 3-button controller’s shell. Feels chunky in your hands but also smoother in use than the original. Love it!

@PKDuckman I agree with you! What I meant by invest was more regarding ownership of a copy of a game. If I spend my hard-earned money on a game, I want something for it, like the ability to sell it after playing, etc.or a copy to cherish. You can’t do that with digital game purchases, at least not on consoles. I play and enjoy and keep my games.

@Poodlestargenerica is the d-pad mushy? My favorite d-pads are NES and Genesis 6-button. Wii U Pro also is way up there, as is TG-16.

@Poodlestargenerica Very handy, thanks for your input! 😎

If this was a standalone console I might have one by now. I don’t feel like buying one and a dock. I don’t enjoy playing handheld, but as is it sounds like a pretty slick piece of hardware.

@-wc- “one could almost see the NES as a pack in success for being bundled with SMB rather than the other way around”

^^^The correct version of what I said lol 😂 you said it better 💯

@Azuris thanks for the response. I may look into these. I have a wireless pad, I think M30 that works well with Genesis and MegaSG.

@PXAbstracftion just curious, was there anything else in the order? That can complicate stuff and they wait until every piece is there prior to shipping, similar to Play-Asia.

Also, just as curious, what year did you order? The pandemic messed up and slowed a lot of production and manufacturing globally.

I’ve noticed more recent orders getting to me a bit sooner.

@MARl0 totally agree with you there—communicate anything. It’s better than nothing.

As mentioned to another poster, I’m guessing they’re embarrassed and trying to figure out a way to redo it correctly and maybe that’s where the wait in response is coming from. Maybe it’s my positive attitude, but I’d like to think they’re not PAPRIUM—yes, I pre-ordered and DID eventually receive my copy, but it was years of waiting with zero communication, and dates and years that were communicated were met with several more years of delays and non-excuses. I can suppose it’s my experience weighing in that 2 months is nothing with these small companies. But yes, they should communicate to their customers 👍

@PXAbstracftion thank you, maybe I’ve been lucky? I’m aware of the hate of the company. Unfortunately, for those who want to have something to show for the money they spend (ownership) or to have the option of gifting, sharing, or reselling games and return on investment, or just would like a collection, we need these types of companies, and they are small.

It’s a messy time in the industry for sure. I think another UK company like this one closed up shop recently. Hopefully LRG will respond and try to fix the issue. Maybe (my guess) is that right now LRG is scrambling. I just think in this instant-driven world of tech and communication, a little bit of grace would be a positive. It’s very easy to get sucked into a cynical viewpoint when doing anything online. Then again, my products have all turned out okay lol.

@LowDefAl I loved Days Gone! Bubsy, not so much but we had it in the house lol.

Any experience with these controllers on Switch? I hear pairing is an issue so I’m steering clear. I’d consider a wired one though.

@Spider-Kev sounds like a staffing issue if they are in stock, no? Not a good thing for business, though 👍

@PXAbstracftion for several years, I’ve bought many games from LRG on Switch carts that are not available as retail releases. I’ve never had a single problem ordering or receiving my orders. Sounds like there is a problem with this game on disc but people just whine on Twitter. Ask for your money back and move on.

@-wc- yes, SMB is like The Beatles of video games and you really can’t compare against how the game was bought and sold, hard copies mostly for one piece of hardware. I realize it was pack-in success too, like Wii Sports, but that’s even more impressive as this game alone sold millions of consoles. Very impressive numbers for Terraria though; congrats on your continued success, developers.

I always want more brawlers on retro hardware. Let’s do this.

Okay, but can it run Crysis?

I’m always interested in more Double Dragon games. I hope this one will be a bit more gritty than Neon or Gaiden, just to see what they do with it. Either way, I’m down!

I haven’t heard of this game, but apparently have played the sequel, Piss Pot 😜 There’s some nineties ‘tude for ya!!

3D printing is amazing XD

Let’s finally get this on Switch! (In my dreams)

@pintofsimilar yup, I’ve no interest in spending my money on a segmented / incomplete game with updates rolling out over years. 🤢

I see these, I want these.

The logos are still cool as hell and the Double Dragon II box art print is my favorite in the series. Still have my boxed NES copy I got for like $6. Definitely going to play through it soon now that I saw these!

I most enjoy shorter, replayable games. If I like a game I’ll beat it and then often seek out a hard copy for the collection. 2x the sales, though I typically start with a hard copy if there is one.

Difficulty in retro games can definitely sometimes be frustrating, but it’s how they were, and now we know why—excellent article! These days I don’t look for that but I do look for new takes on the old style, gameplay and aesthetics. Luckily, many of these include some QoL updates and difficulty levels that allow a wide range of players to enjoy.

I find myself getting exhausted by most bigger AAA modern games; they never end, and because of that it’s just a slog. I want to achieve the goal and love it every step of the way, then immediately start playing again. These types of games also fit most people’s schedules. Guess I’m rambling now so I’ll get back to reading 👍

Okay, so in addition the sticker is on the cardboard? These are amateur reseller no-nos. I’d beat them up on that price.

And I’m selling it for $399.99. Best price right here 😜

@Bunkerneath 9.9.99 was a day I’ll never forget. Amazing times.

Nintendo legal team incoming—RUN!!!!

If I was making a motion picture, I certainly wouldn’t announce it two years in advance. A year maybe? Not sure about others, but my hype levels tend to plummet when things like video games, albums, or movies are announced years in advance. I may be overcome with momentary excitement, but then the wait is so long and sometimes that same feeling of awe or want never returns. Anyone else? I realize I may be the only one 😜

I’m not sure what I think about this yet, but I want to like it.

Love me some Metal Slug! This sounds pretty cool. Still have my PS2 collection and have on Switch too. Never gets old!!

I’ve never tried to speed run any other game, but after months of trying on and off a few years back, my fastest clear was around 16 minutes.

The people that do this stuff are super fast!!!

He talks? I only play SFII 😂

I have a large collection but often use everdrives 😊

@Nontendo_4DS haha it definitely looks like gameplay moves faster but I don’t mind the methodically slower movement speed in the early games. You have time to react to your inevitable death lol 😂 Tough but fair, usually.

The Genesis processor is faster than in the SNES hardware 👍 two amazing pieces of hardware

@NinChocolate Blast to infinity!!! 👍

Looks and sounds impressive! I do have to say though, the gameplay looks much faster and more frantic than the SNES game, which I’m not sure I like. I’m so used to the way the SNES version plays.

If all games are on the cart, good performance and right price I’ll grab a copy. Otherwise I’ll stick to my original copies.

@KitsuneNight thanks for the info, I’ll check these videos out soon! 👍

@MysticWangForce I hear you with the console wars haha. I didn’t have a 32X until about 10 years ago but I do enjoy Doom on it. I hear the Jaguar has an excellent port too!

@NinChocolate I would be down for Legendary Axe!

Also, isn’t Rastan II just horrible? I recall I and III being really great. The first is an arcade classic, while the third game is a respectable hack ‘n slash side-scrolling beat ‘em up, more along the lines of Golden Axe.

@MysticWangForce I have both the SNES and PS1 (oh…and the 32X) ports and I know what you mean! Good fun but wow does the SNES drag. Very impressive for the hardware though 👍