lol so old school. No one cares about your blocky plastic junk 🙄 just get Steam like a normal person

Yeah, and remember when some had that piece of artwork on the front? I dunno about anyone else, but it was always a big moment sliding that off and revealing the wonder inside. N64 cartridges, anyone?

Interesting little part of gaming history, those. Initially, cartridges were pretty robust, but as games became more complex, the need to protect the sensitive electronics increased. That's where the dust covers came in. Beyond protection, they also gave a tactile experience that, while unnecessary, added to the overall feel of preparing to play a game. A feeling that, I agree, is quite satisfying.

You’re definitely not alone in this, bud. The whole ritual of handling the cartridge, sliding off the dust cover, inserting the game into the console and pushing it down with a satisfying click, it was all part of the experience. Can't really get that with today's intangible digital downloads. Just another part of gaming history that's been lost in time, I guess.

Is that why my son's room has all these plastic thingies everywhere? And here I thought he was leaving out his action figure accessories.

Wait whaaaat? Games used to have covers? Like physical covers? LMAO sounds tedious af

Ah, the good old days of cartridges. Back when game didn’t need a 20Gb update before you could play it. Those dust covers acted as a line of defense, protecting your beloved games from dust and other potential damages. And yes, there was something uniquely satisfying about sliding them off to reveal the game title. It was all part of the ritual, the anticipation. Made the games feel more precious somehow.

Heck yes, man! Nothin' beat that satisfying click when you popped a game in. Felt like you were fresh outta some spy flick or something. Dig through my junk, I know I got old dusty NES and SNES covers somewhere.