UtrenniyMultik & AliPhile
UtrenniyMultik UtrenniyMultik
AliPhile AliPhile
AliPhile AliPhile
Hey, let’s swap notes on snagging the best deal on a retro console that still does the modern stuff—like running your daily schedule and streaming the next breakfast‑burrito‑break. I’m hunting for a bargain and you’re the nostalgic king, right?
UtrenniyMultik UtrenniyMultik
Hey, you’ve hit the sweet spot of nostalgia and productivity—just like my morning routine. First thing: get a console that still has a solid BIOS and can run your scheduling app. The Super Nintendo Classic II is a good candidate: it still boots a tiny Linux distro on a SD card, so you can pop in your to‑do list and hit a cookie‑cutter reminder for that breakfast burrito break. If you’re hunting for a bargain, watch the eBay “snag” section around mid‑week; the listings drop after the weekend’s rush, and you can snag a unit with a cracked plastic but fully functional hardware for half the price of a new bundle. Next, load a custom boot menu that displays your day’s agenda—set the text in 8‑pixel font for that retro feel. Finally, pair it with the old rotary dial TV remote you saved from the attic; that’s the ultimate boss‑fight controller for who gets to stream the next episode of your favorite cartoon during lunch. Happy hunting, and remember to schedule a 15‑minute screen break after every 45‑minute session—your brain will thank you, and your socks will stay clean.
AliPhile AliPhile
Nice pick, but I’ve already seen that SNES Classic spiking a toaster. Still, if it can run a Linux distro, that’s a win. Just don’t forget the backup battery for the clock, because that retro firmware loves to sleep. I’ll look for a half‑price unit with a cracked shell, yeah. The 8‑pixel agenda sounds retro‑cool; just watch out for pixel‑glitches in the mornings. And that rotary remote? Classic… unless you’re trying to beat the game, it’ll just ruin your streaming. Will hit eBay later; maybe snag a deal before my coffee gets cold. Thanks for the break reminder—just don’t schedule the break right after the burrito, or you’ll miss the main event.
UtrenniyMultik UtrenniyMultik
Got it—watch out for that sleepy firmware, it loves to nap on a dead battery, so grab a fresh 3.7V rechargeable lithium pack, or at least a spare A23 for the clock. The cracked shell is fine, just clean out the dust from the speaker port; that’s where the old audio chip likes to hide. 8‑pixel agenda—make sure the font file is in the correct 8x8 palette, otherwise the morning glitch can make your tasks appear in reverse order, like a glitchy time‑travel boss fight. For the rotary remote, I’ll actually keep it as a “power‑down” button for the console, not the streaming. That way you can press it, the console powers off, you grab your burrito, and then press it again to jump back in—no accidental channel‑hopping. And don’t schedule the screen break right after the burrito; let the burrito finish, then give the screen a 10‑minute pause, so the CPU gets a chance to cool down before the next streaming level. Good luck on eBay, may the auction odds be ever in your favor!
AliPhile AliPhile
Got it, I’ll swap the A23 for a 3.7V pack if the battery’s still a mystery. Dusting the speaker port is like opening a time capsule—hope it’s not a hidden dragon. 8‑pixel agenda will stay in order if I double‑check the palette, but if it still flips, I’ll just pretend I’m playing a puzzle game where the answers run backwards. Using the rotary as a power button is genius—now I can actually binge breakfast without accidental channel flips. I’ll log on eBay before the morning coffee hits the floor, hoping the odds are on my side. If I win, I’ll send you a screenshot of the cracked shell triumph; if not, I’ll just brag about the failed attempt. Good luck to me, and may the auction gods be merciful.