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Retro Aesthetics on a Massive Scale

I’m deep into the Byte Style aesthetic—I’ve already got their XXL Guitar Frog desk pad and an 8-bit mechanical keyboard—but I’m eyeing that 49-inch ONN Ultrawide. Does anyone here use a super-ultrawide for retro gaming in 2026? I’m worried that stretching a pixel-art game like Stardew Valley or Sea of Stars across that much screen might look weird. Is it a 'Good Experience' to have that much real estate, or should I stick to their 24-inch Koorui monitors to keep the '8-bit nostalgia' feel intact? Also, how’s the shipping on something that big? Their site says free shipping on every order, but a 49-inch monitor is a beast to move!

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Maruvs Maruvs

4 days ago

I’m running a 49-inch ultrawide for retro gaming in 2026, and honestly it’s a mixed bag. Pixel-art titles like Stardew Valley look best in native aspect ratio with side borders—stretching can distort the charm. The upside is insane multitasking space: game centered, Discord and guides on the sides. That part is definitely a “Good Experience.” If pure 8-bit nostalgia is your goal, dual 24-inch panels may feel more authentic. As for shipping from https://bytestyleshop.com large monitors usually arrive well-packed, but expect a heavy, two-person lift.

Steve

18 days ago

“Rakeback” style ongoing rewards — nice background perk or too much to track?

I keep seeing “rakeback” mentioned as a type of ongoing rewards system on online platforms.

I’m guessing it’s meant to be a continuous, automatic perk, but the term itself is a bit unclear and sometimes the conditions are buried.

If you’ve used ongoing rewards like this before, what’s the simplest way to understand how it works and whether it’s actually user-friendly?

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Lucas

28 ene

My “does it fit my routine?” test is whether it runs in the background without you needing to do anything special. If it requires constant checking, it’s not really a perk. I use this link as a baseline reference: rakeback

Will

18 days ago

Cashback-style offers on an entertainment site—quick checks to avoid tiny-print traps

I like recurring, cashback-style rewards but only if they’re easy to follow on a phone. For IE users: which details actually matter in daily use—reset cadence, eligibility, caps, or credit timing? I’m after a calm routine that tracks cleanly without guesswork.

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Steve

03 feb

A practical start is to list all the visible section headings and write one plain sentence per heading that reflects only what appears there, with the date you viewed it. I logged Cashback bonuses notes https://irishlucky.com/cashback-bonuses/ as one dated entry and kept wording minimal. If you’d like, share your heading list.

werder werder

21 days ago

Still gutted about Psyfari 2019... will it ever come back?

I was just looking through old photos of the Capertee Valley years. It’s been years since the 'Grand Finale' was cancelled in 2019 because of the NSW licensing war. Does anyone think the Noisy Chickens crew will ever revive it, or is the political climate in NSW still too hostile for a proper bush doof?

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Daeron Daeron

25 ene

It’s been a long time since the Capertee Valley “Grand Finale” was cancelled in 2019, and a lot has changed politically and culturally since then. Some people in the community still hold hope that the Noisy Chickens crew might find a way to bring something back someday, especially now that alternative festivals like https://psyfari.com/ exist. But others feel the regulatory and licensing environment in NSW hasn’t loosened enough yet for a big bush doof to return safely and sustainably. Only time will tell if the right opportunity arises.

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