u/Retro_Macchina

I have been buying games with missing labels and broken pcbs, cleaning/repairing the pcbs if needed, then creating custom cart shells for them. Here are some ones I have done thus far. What other games can you suggest that I should give the same treatment?

I love that Mod Retro created a small library of games, perfect for collectors like myself. I have been getting every game, and don't regret it one bit. I also have purchased carts with missing labels to get games cheap, then aesthetically modding them to add to my collection. Ill include some photos of the carts I have done so far!

"Hello Infinity customer,

We wanted to give you a quick update regarding your Infinity pre-order.

Unfortunately, the fulfillment timeline has been pushed to the end of June (video explanation below).
We sincerely apologize for this additional delay.

To improve the long-term quality and speed of our production pipeline, we are currently upgrading our assembly process with brand-new molded coconut pulp inserts and a new fulfillment workflow."

https://youtu.be/oXd4_4bvzhI?si=-ZrrJefdVFljMNxw

In the update video, the owner straight up said the delay is because they're replacing the folded cardboard inserts with molded coconut pulp ones. They don't want to manually unfold/fold 3,000–4,000 of them by hand just for Infinity (not even counting their other games). Apparently it would take all their staff 5 full days of doing nothing but opening inserts.

Look, I get wanting to make assembly easier going forward. My problem is this: You've known your exact order numbers for Infinity for months. You've known these cardboard inserts need to be folded by hand since day one of manufacturing. How did this only become a crisis right when you're supposed to be shipping? Why wasn't this figured out during the tail end of development instead of at the last possible second?

They mentioned that taking 5 days just to fold inserts would "back up logistics and customer service." Bro, how many emails and messages are you getting from Infinity backers asking where their game is? Is it really worse to shut down for 5 days and actually get 3-4k copies out the door than to keep stringing everyone along?

I like Incube8's games. I really do. But the business side is painful. Every single one of their products gets delayed multiple times, and it's always some last-minute roadblock. Just stop giving firm release dates if you can't hit them. Tell us up front "we don't know" instead of the 500th delay feeling like a slap in the face.

The year is 2028. Its been 2 years since the launch of the Mod Retro M64. Mod Retro has teased making a GBA Chromatic for about 8 months straight. You are hit with the very first promotional graphics above! (yes I drew this myself in paint)

Boy am I excited for a Chromatic Advance with a slew of new games and accessories. What do you want to see them release? These are the releases I would love to see!

Accessories

• Campho Advance
• Play-Yan
• e-Reader
• Camera Attachment
• Removeable Re-Chargeable Battery Core (want the system to run on AAs)

Original Games

• Chantey Sequel
• Metroidvania
• RPG like Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, Goldensun, or Fire Emblem
• Cozy Farm RPG
• Something from Spacebot

Classic Releases

• Ninja Five - O DX
• Car Battler Joe
• Splinter Cell
• Batman: Vengeance

The year is 2028. Its been 2 years since the launch of the Mod Retro M64. Mod Retro has teased making a GBA Chromatic for about 8 months straight. You are hit with the very first promotional graphics above! (yes these are AI fan made)

Boy am I excited for a Chromatic Advance with a slew of new games and accessories. What do you want to see them release? These are the releases I would love to see!

Accessories

• Campho Advance
• Play-Yan
• e-Reader
• Camera Attachment
• Removeable Re-Chargeable Battery Core (want the system to run on AAs)

Original Games

• Chantey Sequel
• Metroidvania
• RPG like Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, Goldensun, or Fire Emblem
• Cozy Farm RPG
• Something from Spacebot

Classic Releases

• Ninja Five - O DX
• Car Battler Joe
• Splinter Cell
• Batman: Vengeance