The Breakdown
- Pre-2000 build quality, runs on AA batteries
- Physical cartridges, no DRM or account lock-in
- Repairable and moddable, homebrew scene lives
- Used units risk battery corrosion if neglected
- One-time purchase that outlasts modern phones
Side Effects
ancestors filing approval paperwork, smartphones filing for obsolescence
Buy Instead
Pair it with a flash cart or more original games for maximum library depth.