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Opinion: Say No The SNES Classic Until We Can All Buy The NES Classic

I’d like to preface this piece with the following information: I’ve waited in line 4 times, totaling over 10 hours of my free time, and still have not purchased an NES Classic. I’ve attempted to buy one second-hand without paying more than twice the retail price, with no success. I’ve been on a waiting list at a brick-and-mortar retailer (that I will not name) since the day it was announced, and have not yet acquired a unit. Still waiting on a...

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Checkpoint 2/22 – Nintendo-Free(ish)

Welcome to Checkpoint, a segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com.  February 22, 2017 We have been focusing on Nintendo a little too much lately. What is the rest of the industry up to? Checkpoints: Horizon Zero Dawn reviews have been pouring out and it looks like the game is a hit. Currently sitting at a solid...

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Checkpoint 2/17: Play War Anywhere

Welcome to Checkpoint, a segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com. 

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Opinion: What is Backwards Compatibility, Anyway?

Update, November 2026: Looking for what actually plays on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 today? See our Backwards Compatibility Explained guide. James’s original 2017 piece follows. Timothy Wedel gave us a great look into how PlayStation Now works (sometimes), and its an experience that mirrors my own when I gave it a go on the Vita. In short, it has a huge amount of potential and should evolve nicely as Sony continues to put development support into it. Right...

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Checkpoint 2/13: Backwards Incompatible

Welcome to Checkpoint, a segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com.  February 13, 2017 Are enhanced ports and PS Now enough when going up against near full backwards compatibility? Checkpoints: Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima addressed whether the Switch will be backwards compatible with Wii U games or not...

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Checkpoint 2/8 – Nintendon’t

Welcome to Checkpoint, a new regular segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com. 

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Checkpoint 2/3: Production Run

Welcome to Checkpoint, a new regular segment from the authors here at LevelSave designed to quickly let you know what is on our minds, how we are reacting to current news and trends, and some looks into content coming soon from LevelSave.com.