Nostr notes by EscapeVelocity

The 7 Ghz Pentium 5 that never came to market. ...

2026-04-26T22:30:53+02:00

The 7 Ghz Pentium 5 that never came to market.

https://youtu.be/qzZfkbHuB3U

https://youtu.be/xz1uHCxWxMw

2026-04-25T09:55:07+02:00

https://youtu.be/xz1uHCxWxMw

Who remembers this classic? #BoardGames ...

2026-04-14T09:30:08+02:00

Who remembers this classic? #BoardGames

https://youtu.be/ZZqMpoQ9Le0

Atari ST computers which were kind of comptetitors to the Amigas, ...

2026-04-14T05:23:41+02:00

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Atari ST computers which were kind of comptetitors to the Amigas, was known for it's superior sound chip. A lot of music was produced by hobbyists on those machines and traded amongst them.

Atari's influence was huge in the 70s and 80s. Waned in the ...

2026-04-14T05:20:48+02:00

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Atari's influence was huge in the 70s and 80s. Waned in the 90s.

Im signed in and active on 2 accounts on the Fediverse. This and ...

2026-04-14T05:20:22+02:00

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Im signed in and active on 2 accounts on the Fediverse. This and NiceCrew

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2026-04-14T05:06:18+02:00

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2026-04-14T05:00:40+02:00

I receiived this odd message. ...

2026-04-14T04:56:06+02:00

I receiived this odd message.

I have some opinions that the Establishment finds pretty spcey.

2026-04-13T23:42:32+02:00

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I have some opinions that the Establishment finds pretty spcey.

I feel like I might mix up my 2 accounts on Dedi and run afoul of ...

2026-04-13T23:12:13+02:00

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I feel like I might mix up my 2 accounts on Dedi and run afoul of this rule.

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2026-04-13T06:05:00+02:00

Am I the only one "rate limited?"

Finally got my header up. Starry Night ...

2026-04-12T06:49:48+02:00

Finally got my header up.

Starry Night

My 2 favorite Arcade Games are Williams Defender and ...

2026-04-12T06:05:12+02:00

My 2 favorite Arcade Games are

Williams Defender and William's Robotron 2084. Both created by Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar.

I have a lot of time on Donkey Kong and Joust too.

I was Top 3 at the local beach arcade on Defender and Robotron and Donkey Kong.

Check out this box of turn of the century Graphics Card bangers. ...

2026-04-12T05:39:23+02:00

Check out this box of turn of the century Graphics Card bangers.

The Creative Labs card is an Audigy 2 soundcard.

The Hercules Prophet 4500 is a Kyros II graphics card. A one off design that wasnt successful in the marketplace. The Prophet II is a high end nVidia GeForce II.

Hercules was a high end player in graphics cards in the 90s but faded in the very early 00s.

The 5870 is from around 2010, not turn of the century era like these others.

@npub1san…jgxu I seeded the woods near the house with ...

2026-04-12T04:25:29+02:00

DoomsdaysCW (npub1san…jgxu)

I seeded the woods near the house with Lion's Mane aka Bearded Tooth mushrooms.

Turkey tail, oyster, chanterelles are also common in the area.

I usually prefer much more sensible air coolers, but I do have a ...

2026-04-11T03:32:59+02:00

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I usually prefer much more sensible air coolers, but I do have a few big guns.

Here is my Deepcool Gamerstorm Assassin II dual fin stack cpu ...

2026-04-11T02:54:14+02:00

Here is my Deepcool Gamerstorm Assassin II dual fin stack cpu cooler. Originally released in 2015 during the Devil's Canyon era.

The red fans will go well with Asus and MSI motherboards from the era.

This is a big, tall cooler designed to dethrown the Noctua NH-D15 in cooling performance.

I have a pretty extensive collection of CPU Coolers. Including a ...

2026-04-11T02:22:13+02:00

I have a pretty extensive collection of CPU Coolers.

Including a Xigamatec Thor's Hammer

It's got black nickel plating on the aluminum fins with plain nickel plating on the copper heat pipes.

These were released in 2009 for AMD Socket 754 / 939 / 940 / AM2/+ / AM3 and Intel sockets 775 and 1366...plus later 1155 & 1156.

The sound design of Donkey Kong arcade was the so good.

2026-04-10T20:15:26+02:00

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The sound design of Donkey Kong arcade was the so good.

Me neither. My last console that I played a ton of was PS2. I ...

2026-04-10T15:16:27+02:00

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Me neither. My last console that I played a ton of was PS2.

I lived in the boondocks and the PS3 and especially the XBox 360 with their online gaming werent feasible for me.

Launch titles for the Atari Video Computer System (2600) Bangers ...

2026-04-10T08:58:50+02:00

Launch titles for the Atari Video Computer System (2600)

Bangers like Combat, Video Olympics, Air & Sea Battle remained popular though out the 2600s tenure.

The Atari VCS launched on September 11, 1977. Star Wars was still in theaters.

Top 3 Movie Theatre Candy in no particular order. Goobers Junior ...

2026-04-10T05:32:16+02:00

Top 3 Movie Theatre Candy in no particular order.

Goobers
Junior Mints
Whoppers

Honorable Mention

Sour Patch Kids

Check out this box of bangers. About 40 PS3 game & 15 XBox ...

2026-04-10T04:07:12+02:00

Check out this box of bangers.

About 40 PS3 game & 15 XBox 360 games.

I never had cable TV. Ive seen some original broadcast Mickey ...

2026-04-09T09:01:02+02:00

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I never had cable TV. Ive seen some original broadcast Mickey Mouse Club shows.

And I was too old for Disney Channel Hannah Montana and Britney Spears era stuff anyways.

Here is my box of Atari VCS (2600) games. The Star Raiders box is ...

2026-04-09T08:58:32+02:00

Here is my box of Atari VCS (2600) games.

The Star Raiders box is huge because it contains the number pad controller and overlay.

I think I have a few more in another box. But you can see that there are 27 games or so in this box. I usually get between 30 and 50 games for any retro console that I add to my collection.

This method allows me to be a collector but with manageable space ...

2026-04-09T08:55:45+02:00

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This method allows me to be a collector but with manageable space limitations.

I want to get a Retro Tink 4K CE. I like playing original ...

2026-04-09T05:23:14+02:00

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I want to get a Retro Tink 4K CE.

I like playing original hardware. I get about 30 to 50 of the best games for a console.

That's how I kind of do the old hardware.

Let the emulators handle the rest.

Here is my Retro Tink 2X Classic. Line Doubler Video Processor ...

2026-04-09T04:59:54+02:00

Here is my Retro Tink 2X Classic.

Line Doubler Video Processor tweaked sprecifically for retro gaming consoles. It handles 240p correctly. Low latency.

Component, S-Video or Composite Video (plus Audio L+R) Inputs

HDMI Output

It kind of looks like an old Nintento RF coax adapter. Retro look.

I didnt own a Playstation but I played a lot at my friends house.

2026-04-09T04:42:05+02:00

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I didnt own a Playstation but I played a lot at my friends house.

Im not gonna lie, for a few weeks when I first signed up, I ...

2026-04-08T05:34:08+02:00

Im not gonna lie, for a few weeks when I first signed up, I thought this place was called Retro-Garden.

Im not a pacifist like @OregonPacifist but we get along well ...

2026-04-08T05:18:22+02:00

Im not a pacifist like @OregonPacifist but we get along well enough.

Top PC RPGs of 1995 Anvil of Dawn – Fantasy strategy RPG with ...

2026-04-08T04:48:16+02:00

Top PC RPGs of 1995

Anvil of Dawn – Fantasy strategy RPG with turn-based combat and resource management.

Heroes of Might and Magic – Turn-based tactical strategy game with RPG elements.

Ravenloft: Stone Prophet – A horror-themed strategy game blending RPG mechanics with tactical combat.

Dungeon Master 2: The Legend of Skullkeep – A fantasy dungeon crawler with turn-based combat and exploration.

Jagged Alliance – A tactical RPG with a focus on stealth, combat, and resource management.

On the Left - Shadow Dancer Tonbo with S7 Shock Steel 28" ...

2026-04-05T05:59:27+02:00

On the Left - Shadow Dancer Tonbo with S7 Shock Steel 28" Blade

On the Right - Ronin Katana Dojo Pro #14 with 1060 Steel 30" Blade

You will notice that the tsuki (handle is a bit longer and straighter on the Ronin on the right as well.

Utica has a storied history of knife and tool making.

2026-04-04T03:04:15+02:00

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Utica has a storied history of knife and tool making.

Im sure many of you know of this resource. But Computer Gaming ...

2026-04-03T22:31:57+02:00

Im sure many of you know of this resource. But Computer Gaming World which was big in the 90s has their entire magaizine print run available for digital pdf download at the CGW Museum site.

Be sure to donate for maintenance costs.

https://www.cgwmuseum.org/

Might as well show off some of my swords to the new group. From ...

2026-04-03T21:56:28+02:00

Might as well show off some of my swords to the new group.

From left to right.

14th Century Oakeshott Type XIV Arming Sword with Disc Pommel 26" Blade 2 lbs 8 oz
14th Century Oakeshott Type XIV Arming Sword with Custom Pommel 33" Blade 2 lbs 6 oz
11th Century Late Viking Era Ulthberht Sword with Brazil Nut Pommel 30" Blade Over 3 lbs

Im a fan of the Oakeshott Type XIV bladed sword.

I backed The Void Unveiled: Echoes of Arkham on Gamefound. ...

2026-04-03T20:26:02+02:00

I backed The Void Unveiled: Echoes of Arkham on Gamefound.

The PS3/XBox 360/Wii were the last great consoles / era of video ...

2026-04-03T14:01:19+02:00

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The PS3/XBox 360/Wii were the last great consoles / era of video games.

RE: https://retro-gaiden.com/@Oregon_Pacifist/116338326029433315 ...

2026-04-03T14:00:02+02:00

RE: https://retro-gaiden.com/@Oregon_Pacifist/116338326029433315

Many people complain about the price of AAA games these days. But most people forget that games in the 90s cost up to $70 easy. For example Donkey Kong Country sold for $70 and adjusting for inflation that is $150 in current dollars.

That's why I didnt get to play a lot of games back in the 90s. Couldnt afford them.
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2026-04-03T00:05:52+02:00

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2026-04-02T03:02:19+02:00

I see you are maintaining positive energy again today.

2026-04-02T02:28:46+02:00

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I see you are maintaining positive energy again today.

#BoardGames were much rarer the farther you go back in time. The ...

2026-04-02T02:27:46+02:00

#BoardGames were much rarer the farther you go back in time.

The last 20 years has seen an explosion in board game releases...and the number of Board Game publishing companies, as well as creators.

Kickstarter funding has aided in this explosion.

Here is my C.H. Flightstick from the early 90s. ...

2026-04-01T14:14:17+02:00

Here is my C.H. Flightstick from the early 90s.

I havent really looked into that. I use it on vintage ...

2026-03-31T20:26:23+02:00

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I havent really looked into that. I use it on vintage systems...on game port cards or sound cards with game ports.

Here is my Logitech Wingman Extreme circa 1995 ...

2026-03-31T19:45:12+02:00

Here is my Logitech Wingman Extreme circa 1995

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2026-03-31T05:11:56+02:00

You guys seemed to like my Box of Joysticks. So here's my Box ...

2026-03-31T03:13:33+02:00

You guys seemed to like my Box of Joysticks.

So here's my Box of SNES Controllers.

I little less organized, but safe and sound.

Konami, Super Pad, Super Famicom OEM, plus some Turbo 6 Buttons and there are some black controllers in there, not sure what they are.

The #Fortnite gravy train is coming to an end. ...

2026-03-31T02:02:19+02:00

The #Fortnite gravy train is coming to an end.

Here is my Box of Joysticks. Mostly from the 80s to early 90s. ...

2026-03-30T21:41:06+02:00

Here is my Box of Joysticks.

Mostly from the 80s to early 90s.

RE: https://retro-gaiden.com/@ncgaa/116315113325399697 Which did ...

2026-03-30T02:42:05+02:00

RE: https://retro-gaiden.com/@ncgaa/116315113325399697

Which did you like better MegaloMania or Popoulous?

quoting
note1lkx…v9dl

Those people arent going to make it when the going gets tough.

2026-03-30T00:53:58+02:00

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Those people arent going to make it when the going gets tough.

I used to just get utilitarian colors (basically black), but I ...

2026-03-30T00:52:59+02:00

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I used to just get utilitarian colors (basically black), but I like to get nice looking controllers now.

I like those Sour Patch gummies.

2026-03-30T00:51:47+02:00

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I like those Sour Patch gummies.

Some Jerk blocked me for mildly disagreeing with them about ...

2026-03-30T00:16:46+02:00

Some Jerk blocked me for mildly disagreeing with them about Blocklists, Censorship.

Here is anotehr controller I picked up last year. XBox Series X/S ...

2026-03-29T23:41:36+02:00

Here is anotehr controller I picked up last year.

XBox Series X/S 20th Anniversary Edition Controller

Great aesthetics.

Headed to the Lan Party ...

2026-03-29T18:50:26+02:00

Headed to the Lan Party

Last year I picked up some new to me controllers. Including this ...

2026-03-29T14:16:13+02:00

Last year I picked up some new to me controllers. Including this XBox One Walmart Exclusive

Military Green with Orange Accent

It doesnt get much more Retro Gaming than this. Avalon Hill staff ...

2026-03-29T06:41:26+02:00

It doesnt get much more Retro Gaming than this.

Avalon Hill staff in the early 1960s.

I picked up Marvel Legendary with the Dark City expansion. ...

2026-03-29T06:33:17+02:00

I picked up Marvel Legendary with the Dark City expansion.

Released in 2012 with many many expansions since. It's fallen out of favor to Marvel Champions and Marvel United now. #BoardGames

Vivaldi is good. It's what Opera used to be before the ...

2026-03-29T06:29:32+02:00

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Vivaldi is good. It's what Opera used to be before the Chicoms bought it.

Former Opera devs created Vivaldi.

Apparently when people from Retro-Garden click on my #BoardGames ...

2026-03-29T05:01:07+02:00

Apparently when people from Retro-Garden click on my #BoardGames hashtag, they can't see any of my posts to that hashtag from my NiceCrew.Digital account.

Same name, different instances.

Is one on Mastadon and one on Fedi? Does that matter?

Im really confused about this.

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2026-03-29T00:24:30+01:00

If anyone is interested in Board Games, I post a lot of stuff on ...

2026-03-28T21:56:12+01:00

If anyone is interested in Board Games, I post a lot of stuff on the #BoardGames hashtag.

Check it out.

My latest controller acquisition is the Flydigi Vader 5 Pro ...

2026-03-28T15:04:00+01:00

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My latest controller acquisition is the Flydigi Vader 5 Pro DragonBall Z Edition.

Found them. $16 shipped. 142 PBT Dye Sublimation Katakana Key ...

2026-03-28T08:53:13+01:00

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Found them. $16 shipped.

142 PBT Dye Sublimation Katakana Key Caps

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808498366666.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Those are cool!

2026-03-28T08:41:06+01:00

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Those are cool!

Someone is making new versions of the old F series ...

2026-03-28T08:31:07+01:00

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Someone is making new versions of the old F series "Battleships" and you can get Unicomps which are modern production M101s and also a smaller chasis flat keyboard with buckling springs that arent exact duplicates of a claassic IBM model (I have one of these).

I wouldnt bother. Plus these tenkeyless versions of the M101 are ...

2026-03-28T08:27:08+01:00

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I wouldnt bother. Plus these tenkeyless versions of the M101 are really expensive now. I had got one when they were just moderately expensive.

The "Space Saver" tenkeyless here is basically a cut down ...

2026-03-28T08:26:22+01:00

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The "Space Saver" tenkeyless here is basically a cut down IBM M101.

They are great for writers and coders. The buckling spring is ...

2026-03-28T08:24:19+01:00

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They are great for writers and coders.

The buckling spring is nice key feel and reliable. But noisy as all get out.

I have a couple of IBM buckling spring keyboards including this ...

2026-03-28T08:12:41+01:00

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I have a couple of IBM buckling spring keyboards including this Space Saver TenKeyLess from the late 80s. Needs a cleaning. It's dusty.

Someone found a case of Sega Genesis OEM 6 Button Controllers. ...

2026-03-27T21:53:54+01:00

Someone found a case of Sega Genesis OEM 6 Button Controllers.

A cheap laptop can replace the PS5 and every console.

2026-03-27T20:45:08+01:00

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A cheap laptop can replace the PS5 and every console.

Remember when 6 year old consoles reduced their prices. The good ...

2026-03-27T20:27:13+01:00

Remember when 6 year old consoles reduced their prices.

The good ole days.

My second PC was an eMachines. It was obsolete the day I bought ...

2026-03-27T04:41:35+01:00

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My second PC was an eMachines.

It was obsolete the day I bought it.

Advancements were so large and fast back then and E Machines werent offering cutting edge cpus and specs.

Ryan Kirk "Eye of the Hidden World" Last Sword in the ...

2026-03-26T01:56:35+01:00

Ryan Kirk "Eye of the Hidden World" Last Sword in the West Book 2 cover art by Joe Requeza

I never know which account Im posting from. NiceCrew.Digital or ...

2026-03-25T19:15:52+01:00

I never know which account Im posting from.

NiceCrew.Digital or Retro-Garden

Im unshure about having this second account on Fedi. So forgive ...

2026-03-25T02:36:26+01:00

Im unshure about having this second account on Fedi.

So forgive me if Im doing it wrong.

This one was popular in the early 2010s. ...

2026-03-25T02:16:22+01:00

This one was popular in the early 2010s.

Is this on the Fediverse?

2026-03-24T18:55:15+01:00

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Is this on the Fediverse?

I kind of barged in. LOL Sorry Oregon Pacifist.

2026-03-16T01:16:35+01:00

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I kind of barged in. LOL

Sorry Oregon Pacifist.

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