Widge (the real one)

Hey, everyone, it's good to see you. Thanks for joining me. Oh, wait. Sorry.  Obviously I can't actually see you. And you're not physically here with me. Those are just expressions, right? We use them all the time, even though they don't literally mean what they say.  That kind of thing can be confusing sometimes. And that's exactly what I want to talk about today, a common mix-up in the gaming world, specifically the way we use the word retro to describe our favourite old games like  Sonic the Hedgehog  and  Super Mario Brothers . And here's the thing...  those games aren't really retro at all .  Let me explain why. Super Mario Bros. When people talk about games like Sonic and Mario, they often call them  retro  because they're from the past and bring back memories. But just because something is old doesn't make it retro. That's a common misunderstanding.  And it all comes down to what retro really means By definition, retro means " imitati...

If you’ve had your 8BitDo SN30 or SF30 Pro controller for a few years, you might have noticed that the battery just doesn’t last like it used to. I ran into exactly that issue with several of my own controllers, so in late 2022, I made a YouTube video documenting the process of replacing them. This blog post is meant as an accompaniment or alternative to that video with advice to help you identify and source a compatible replacement battery. Even if you can’t find the original model anymore. The Original Battery The stock battery inside many 8BitDo SN30/SF30 Pro controllers is a GJ451860 lithium polymer (LiPo) cell, rated at 3.7V and 480mAh . That model number is important, and not just for identifying the battery. It’s actually the key to finding a compatible replacement. At the time I made my video, it was impossible to find a battery with that serial number. You may have more luck today, but if you struggle I can help. Just read on. Understanding Battery Model Numbers Here's the...