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Xbox Is Suspending Players Caught Using Emulators (gameranx.com)
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/2355803

For a good while, there was a bit of hype built around the Xbox Series S, in particular for the retro gaming scene. It was a cheaper device that offered a small form factor. Likewise, it allowed consumers to download emulators and enjoy various retro video games. But while this process was available, some consumers were skeptical. Of course, it didn’t take Microsoft too long before they outright banned emulators from being available in the marketplace, making it impossible to download and enjoy. That’s just the emulators being used in the Xbox Series X/S retail mode.

RETAIL MODE ON XBOX IS DEAD!

  • 15-day suspensions handed out to users of retail emulators as a warning shot from Microsoft.
  • Devs warning users to delete emulators
  • Retail Mode team disbanding and shutting down the Patreon. Sorry to bear the bad news. RT to warn others

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I highly recommend just building a small form factor PC or going with a mini-PC instead.

We're probably 3-5 months away from Raspberry Pi 4 boards being regularly back in stock. I'd say if you want a fairly turnkey solution for under $100 and can wait, just wait for them to be back in stock and load one up with RetroPi.

Hell, If you don't want to go past SNES/Genesis games, a rPi 3 will do just fine. I've got a couple I keep in the closet for when friends kids come over so they can play Dr. Mario and Mario Cart.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We’re probably 3-5 months away from Raspberry Pi 4 boards being regularly back in stock.

This is very exciting news. During the pandemic I was tearing my hair out trying to find one. Do you have any recommendations for good cases to put the RPI4 in?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

My experience with multiple cases over close to ten years is that none of them make a difference. Find out that you think looks cool. Unless it's going in an already-hot enclosure, stay away from ones with fans since they tend to be pretty loud (unless you switch out for a noctua or similar).