My Rating Scheme Ideas

So. I plan on reviewing games (new and retro) soon. And with that I need a rating scheme. With that being said, I think I'm going to use the old GamePro magazine rating scheme. 

That rating scheme is as follows:

Graphics - 0 to 5

Sound - 0 to 5

Control - 0 to 5

Fun Factor - 0 to 5

I'm going to weigh the scores accordingly though, and I think that may help. I'm going to weigh Graphics at 15%, Sound at 15%, Control at 25% and Fun Factor at 45%. I think that is a fair way to evaluate games. I'm also planning on basing sound and graphics on the time period.

NES USB Controller from Amazon review

So, I got a two-pack of generic NES USB controllers from eBay to play emulators with on my computer. I thought that I would be disappointed considering the last NES USB controller that I inherited...boy was I wrong.

This controller has been fantastic so far. I ordered a two pack as well. The specific seller was "miadore"...but I am impressed. The controllers look like this:

But, these are solid. I'm most impressed with the D-Pad...because that seems to be the general complaint. But it was fantastic. I've probably put at least 3 hours on this controller so far...but so far, recommended for USB NES controllers.

For anyone wanting a purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BQMWZZD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I really am impressed though, the other NES controller that I had with a USB had such an awful D-Pad. This controller feels cheap, but it is nice for the price.

Updates

So I bought Mario Maker 2. And so far, it has been an excellent game. I only have made one level so far. Mostly because I have discovered that the easiest way to make a level is to use the touchscreen on the Nintendo Switch. The touchscreen on the Switch is responsive, but it is a little awkward considering that I haven't used it before. So here I am posting an update saying that I bought it and I will be reviewing it sometime soon, I look forward to it.

In the meantime keep your gaming up, and maybe one of these days, I will commit myself to Twitch streaming.

Atari Fun Continues

The Atari fun continues...

This time...Super Breakout:

I really love playing Super Breakout on doubles. Trying to keep up with both balls is both entertaining and very challenging. And I'm playing it on the computer with a controller. With the joystick on the 2600, I'm sure it's got more nostalgia value. I do really like this game though, I always have.

The first time I can remember actually playing Super Breakout, or any kind of breakout for that matter, was playing the MIDWAY Arcade's Greatest hits. And it was great then...and great now.

Difficult though...but you'd like these games to be a little difficult.

Atari 2600 Centipede

Just play centipede on the Atari 2600. Centipede on this is similar to the arcade game. The graphics are good it's a good clone. I would say this is a pretty good arcade representation of this original game. The first time I played centipede was on the Super Nintendo on a collection of arcade classics. I would say the Atari 2600 version of centipede is pretty good I would recommend it.

Atari Asteroids

Today I played the Atari 2600 version of Asteroids again...just to see how well it played to the arcade version. I know a lot of people don't like the port to the 2600, but I think it is pretty decent. Asteroids is one of my favorite classic video games...and while the home version on the 2600 isn't as hard or as "arcade perfect"...it's pretty good for the time. If I had been a kid at the time, I feel like the Asteroids version for the 2600 would have been great. It's definitely way better than the abomination that is the PAC-MAN port for the 2600. It's a good solid game and I like the fact that the asteroids are different colors as opposed to the original arcade vector graphics. Though...the vector graphics are pretty exquisite if you manage to find a solid original cabinet.

Also, congrats to one of my favorite podcasts...Retro Gaming Roundup, on their 10 year anniversary.

2019...FEB...

Well looks like I might have some more time to post things on Twitch which is a good thing. I only have one full-time job now which means that I can have more time to stream and things. Biggest thing is I need to get some kind of capture card or a some kind of capture thing. But I'm working on that and I probably will have that sometime soon and I think that when I do I'll have more time to stream. Anyway in the meantime just updating and hoping I'll see you guys soon.