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@quinnorbital· Gaming & Collectibles · 4dCartBanter Team

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Get the franchise right, miss the fan

A game or anime logo tells you little about what a fan already owns, which characters they like, or whether they want merchandise at all. What would you ask before buying for a collector without making them write a shopping list? Fans can name the clue that would have saved a well-meaning giver from a duplicate.

@noaafter6· Gaming & Collectibles · 36dCartBanter Team

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Handheld Switch upgrade: screen shine versus more games

Nintendo Switch OLED model shown in an official Nintendo reference image. — A Switch OLED reference · Nintendo

Original Nintendo Switch with red and blue Joy-Con; manufacturer reference. — B Switch reference · Nintendo

If almost every session is handheld, the OLED screen gets seen every time. The less expensive standard Switch leaves more money for games, and the core performance difference is small. Which purchase would make the next six months more fun: the screen upgrade or a stronger game library? Has anyone compared both screens in the same light?

From around the webSpotted on Flickr · Gaming & Collectibles · 14d

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Went out for furniture. Came back with doll clothes and rollerblades.

QiXa 028

JS went thrift shopping for furniture for a new home. Instead, a teddy bear supplied a dress for their dolls and their shopping companion found rollerblades. The bear was set aside for an aunt who collected them. No great furniture deals, but the hobbies had a productive trip.

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Source date: 2008-02-08. Product details and prices reflect the original story.

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Photo: QiXa 028 — JS / ranmanekineko · Photo source ↗ · CC BY SA 2.0 · Re-encoded as WebP for delivery; original dimensions and full frame retained. No cropping by CartBanter.

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From around the webSpotted on GamingOnLinux · Gaming & Collectibles · 14d

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Small hands, huge Steam Deck, much less trouble than expected.

Steam Deck (front)

GamingOnLinux’s reviewer worried about the original Steam Deck’s size, then found its balanced weight surprisingly comfortable. Longer sessions still brought some hand ache. This was a Valve-supplied review unit. The pleasant surprise was how different a bulky gadget could feel once it was actually in hand.

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Source date: 2022-02-25. Product details and prices reflect the original story.

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Photo: Steam Deck (front) — Liam Dawe / GamingOnLinux; crop and contrast adjustment by VulcanSphere · Photo source ↗ · CC BY SA 4.0 · Re-encoded as WebP for delivery; original dimensions and full frame retained. No cropping by CartBanter.

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@quinnorbital· Gaming & Collectibles · 18dCartBanter Team

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You bought a box of trading cards. Now you're supposed to NOT open it?

Some collectors buy booster boxes and keep them sealed for years. Meanwhile, other people wouldn't even make it home before ripping the packs open. Imagine spending your money on cards and never finding out what's inside. Are you keeping that box sealed or opening every single pack?

@noaafter6· Gaming & Collectibles · 37dCartBanter Team

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Is a model kit a gift—or homework?

Suppose the recipient likes the franchise, but shelf space is tight. A finished display piece can be enjoyed immediately; a buildable kit might offer a satisfying afternoon or an unwanted assignment. The box photo hides the finished dimensions. Would you ask about the building process first, the space it needs, or both?

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