by jalanimal | Jul 24, 2024 | Features
I never had a 3DS (or even a DS) during the peak of their release. Really, I never even had one until Walmart had that $99 N2DSXL with Mario Kart 7 deal. Something else though, I also love a weird Nintendo gimmick, so I was sad to never experience StreetPass. With... 
by jalanimal | Jul 22, 2024 | Features, Reviews
I got a little carried away on Prime Day and ended up getting the new 8BitDo Mechanical 18 Numpad to go with my 8BitDo C64 keyboard. It was the one item that I regretted checking out with even tried canceling it to no avail. At first glance, it seemed silly for the... 
by jalanimal | Jul 15, 2024 | Features, Reviews
When I first saw AYN showcase the Odin 2 Mini, I scoffed at the idea. Why release a smaller Odin 2 with less battery and around the same cost? Next, I preordered it so fast that I got the $30 off coupon. I ordered the base model as I had no issues with the base Odin... 
by jalanimal | Jul 11, 2024 | Features
Anbernic has no chill. They just can’t stop releasing handhelds. They get their hands on a chip and they are just going to keep pumping out as many options as they can. This may be good in the sense that they make something for everyone or it is frustrating for... 
by jalanimal | Jul 8, 2024 | Features
I love a cozy game. I remember as a kid everyone would laugh at me playing Animal Crossing on the GameCube, but it was such a delight for me. With the Steam Summer Sale dwindling down, let’s look at some of my favorite cozy games that I enjoy playing. Maybe...