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| Do you worry that disc based retro systems won't work in the future? |
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| betelgeuse:
I think somebody out there will make a device to play the disc based games on. I never bought the Turbo Grafx CD player back in the day, but could play the discs on my PC (Magic Engine I think). I personally haven't encountered any disc games in my collection that don't work anymore. I'm starting to come across DVD's and Blu Rays in my collection that don't work though. They look brand new. No finger prints, scratches or scuffs. Lady in the Water and Crank were the latest 2 DVD's I found that froze on the same spot on every player I used. First Blood part II Blu Ray was garbage, brand new out of the wrapper. Over a year or so went by before I decided to open it unfortunately. |
| aetherorange:
All I hope is that my systems outlive me. I'm not particularly worried, but if they die, hopefully they can be repaired. If not then, well, I had my good times with them or find another that works. I don't want to press my luck but my SNES/N64/PS1/PS2/GCN all work flawlessly like the day I got them so I am not overly concerned. |
| alkaid:
"Well, as long as my collection outlives me." Thiiiis just in, scientists have found a reliable way to achieve a longer life span with the help of this new... "Fudge." Call me crazy, but that's what I'm worried about, unironically. |
| shadowzero:
There are alot of similarities to fans of video game fans to that of the auto industry as well. By that I mean as long as we are here ( the fans ) the games will be here too. Just like restoring an old sports car or refusing to let the old family conversion van to rust away we too will preserve the tech. I think very far off, like generations away, the game will exists in a new habitat. I cant help but reflect on the talking rings from H.G. Wells The Time Machine but I am a bit of a romantic. |
| sergreyjoy:
Everything will be irrelevant once we are plugged in the Matrix 8) |
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