04Oct 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Mini Commodore 64 is coming in 2018

Hardware Reviews
A mini version of the Commodore 64 is coming in 2018 It's hard to deny the popularity of Nintendo's retro mini systems. After all, demand far outstripped supply for the mini version of the original console, and the same is expected to happen for today's SNES release. It's not a surprise, then, that other companies are getting in on the action. Retro Games is launching a mini version of the 1982 computer Commodore 64 called the C64 Mini. It will be available in early 2018, with a price point of $70. Launched in 1982, the C64 home computer went on to dominate the home computer scene throughout the 1980s. Millions of units were sold across the world and have a special place in the hearts of its former owners. The C64 Mini,…
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22Aug 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

SNES Classic Pre-Orders Sell-Out Overnight

Hardware Reviews, Software Events
SNES Classic Pre-Orders Sell-Out Overnight, More Expected Today Amazon, Walmart Sold-Out, GameStop, Target, Toys R Us, Best Buy soon Nintendo's official page for its upcoming Super NES Classic Edition retro console now lists a half-dozen stores where customers can pre-order the console. But at least two of those stores appear to have already sold out of their initial stock.  The pre-orders went live with Amazon and Best Buy's selling out in less than 30 minutes. The remaining stores  – GameStop, Walmart, Target and Toys R Us – have yet to list their pre-orders. So if you're looking to grab one of these likely hard-to-find consoles, it's probably a good idea to start camping those online stores right now. We'll update this post when we see the pre-orders go live on the sites,…
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20Oct 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Nintendo announces the Switch game console

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Hardware Reviews
Nintendo announces the Switch game console for March 2017 There isn't much information on the cost but it can be anywhere between $200 to $350 (USD).  This pricing is critical for Nintendo as to whether they think the Switch will compete against the Xbox or PS4.  Remember the Xbox one dropped it's price since the PS4 was winning on the console war.  Does this mean Nintendo cares about the war or are they going their own way with their fans? You can view the Switch console video which shows everybody either remotely, on planes, walking just playing their games.   Satoru Iwata, Nintendo "As proof that Nintendo maintains strong enthusiasm for the dedicated game system business, let me confirm that Nintendo is currently developing a dedicated game platform with a brand-new concept under the development codename 'NX'. It…
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11Mar 2016 by richard@baronsoftware.com

The Raspberry Pi 3 is on sale!

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Hardware Reviews
Raspberry Pi 3 is on sale! The Raspberry Pi is the credit card sized computer that changed the world. It’s Linux-based, and is perfect for tinkering or learning to program. The Raspberry Pi is a single board computer that has an ultra low cost, compared to typical computers. The primary reason for its creation was to give kids a low-cost computer with which to learn how to program. It's got a beefy quad core processor that runs at 1.2GHz, 1GB RAM, and most of the ports and capabilities that any normal computer would have. Generally, it runs on a Linux operating system and can run games, word processing programs, and spreadsheets.  For board comparisons you can click here. Some of the features are: ARM 64bit Quad Core Processor 1GB RAM Onboard…
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16Jun 2015 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Avatar Gaming PC looks to have disappeared. So what about the warranty?

Hardware Reviews
Avatar Gaming PC company looks like they have gone under after a few years of selling some low budget machines for gaming folks. The product line were not the most solid but they gave the user a Windows 8 machine using AMD and NVIDIA components.   Some of the issues they always had were the CPU fan failing after a few months (cheap cool master) and the case was very thin. The tech support guys were quick to answer and I would assume once the warranty is over (1 year) you are on your own. I would suggest to ask any vendor who still has the supply line to question whether the company is around or what type of warranty is there for a machine that the parent is gone. The…
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