The tool I used for it is called the Retrode2, a cartridge dumper which doubles as a 2 SNES and 2 Genesis controller hub.
With a bit of patience you can even run SNES carts on a Steam Deck https://mastodon.social/@16bitvirtual/116479936082268893
Is it cheap? Nope
Is it sensible? Absolutely not,
Was it fun? 100%
16 Comments
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world · 24 pts · 116d
I can't believe you got an snes mouse to run.......and that's the end of that sentence.
I remember playing mario paint. I remember the biggest frustration was the mouse.
That makes me wonder how Mario Paint would play on an emulator, on pc, with a modern optical mouse.
everett@lemmy.ml · 7 pts · 116d
Or if you have a Switch with an online subscription, Mario Paint is included with the SNES games, and you can plug in any USB mouse.
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 116d
It's been a while since I had Nintendo's online service. Mostly because it provides no value to me. Gotta say, while I'm glad it's there, I would not subscribe to the service just for Mario Paint.
AbsolutelyClawless@piefed.social · 5 pts · 116d
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the16bitgamer@programming.dev · 1 pts · 115d
I think it runs, not sure how to setup though
givesomefucks@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 116d
The most frustrating accessory ever...
I can't remember how well it worked as a mouse, but "Mario paint" felt the same as any PC paint.
Playing single player using a mouse in one slot and a gamepag in the other hand could have been amazing.
But even just "point and click" or strategy game.
The mouse was great just a giant waste and that's why it was so frustrating
Prox@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 116d
Such is the Nintendo way.
I still have my Donkey Konga bongos.
DishaweslemOride@lemmy.org · 3 pts · 116d
I got that before I even had a PC mouse. It blew my mind.
sturlabragason@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 115d
LIIIIINUUUUUX!!!!!
sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 115d
Lesser grade but similar emulation thing that surprised me:
Play a DS or 3DS rom.
Set up the dual screen config.
Second screen is a map or inventory or drawing area?
Just poke the screen.
At least the OLED Deck: yep, its all a touchscreen.
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 72d
The LCD deck is also a touchscreen...
sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 72d
Oh!
I did not know that.
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 72d
They're functionally the same, the oled though has a better screen and a bit better cooling so probably performs ever so slightly better in certain scenarios. And I think slightly better battery life.
sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 71d
Yeah, I did know that the OLED variant does have a slightly larger capacity battery and a tweaked bit of the ... basically the power management component/system in the mobo... and yeah, it has slightly different internal dimensions and layout in some respects, I've had to pick between OLED and LED variants for a few aftermarket upgrade kits I've gotten.
I just did not realize the LCD was also touchscreen, derp.
But yes, broadly speaking, very very similar in all other respects.
bss03@infosec.pub · 2 pts · 115d
I've never been very creative, but I loved playing the flyswatter game inside Mario Paint.
Strider@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 115d
Did you know that the remade mouse for thea500 has no ball but optical sensor? 😁
I mean yeah there's stuff you can do but I wouldn't go back. But you said so yourself.
Anyhow, cool stuff. There are astonishing things one can do!