I think the thing I bought that I've got the best value out of is my Cassette Stereo. I got a Sony CFD-S70. It's a deck still being made today, and it blows all of the crappy cheapo mechanisms out of the water.
I've made about 25 mixtapes with it, recording music from Youtube and Spotify on my iPad to tape, and listen to them every day. Safe to say I definitely got my money's worth, and it was an impulse buy when I was at an electronics store!

As for the best gift, I think it was in Christmas 2002, when I got a copy of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 on PS2. I originally wanted Airblade, after playing the demo on the disc I got with the console, but they couldn't find it, so got me Tony Hawk's instead. I was hooked, have played all of the games by this point, and have been introduced some amazing bands and music through them!

When I explore a web ring, and the next page doesn't have the widget so I can't continue. (Yesterweb+ fixes this for their web ring, but there's nothing for the others)

On Desktop, I use Librewolf, which is a fork of Firefox that changes settings to make it more private, and removes the little telemetry Firefox has. (Which sadly, it has, I believe to Google?)

On Android, I use IceRaven, which is another privacy-focused fork of Firefox, but for Android, and adds support for more add-ons!

Finally, on iOS, I just use Firefox, because iOS is a very closed OS and doesn't allow for "unauthorised" apps unless I jailbreak my iPad. (Which I'm not prepared to do unless I'm certain it won't brick it)

I guess for completeness, for the SmolWeb, I use Kristall on desktop, Lagrange for Android, Elaho for iOS (Which is, funnily enough, built on Firefox), and I use Syncterm for BBSes.

Granted, but you can only dance better in inappropriate situations, without music.

I wish for a wish that can't be corrupted.

Fea

There are several games I'm very into but have nobody to talk to about my findings about it. Right now, I'm playing War Gods, which was a mid 90s 3D fighting game by Midway using an engine that would later be used for Mortal Kombat 4. It uses something called "digital skin" where they get actors, take pictures of them in costume, and use those photos as textures for the models. Seen this done with faces and heads before, but not for the whole body. It also had fatalities and other finishers.

However, it's slow and clunky, and not many people remember it very fondly, but I love it. I played Klassic MK to death, so War Gods was right up my alley.

I'm playing it to death, trying to discover the AI and how to manipulate it like you do with Mortal Kombat, but literally nobody is interested inn my findings...

I have a reputation for liking things everyone else hates. Usually movies.

I think the old Super Mario movie is great. I don't like most of the Mario games and hadn't ever played one before I saw the movie, so I had no expectations or source material to compare it to. On its own, it's a fun, cheesy scifi movie that gets way too much hate.

I'm the same, there are movies and games I can't help but love that nobody else around me does. I strangely enjoy Bubsy 3D, and films like "Santa Who?" and Batman & Robin.

I really need to watch the old Super Mario movie, it looks right up my alley!

Granted, it runs Cyperpunk at minimum settings at 5fps.

I wish I could travel through time.

Here are some things that give meaning to my life:

• Old Tech - I love old tech in almost every form, and want to keep them preserved and working. I want to bring home broken VCRs, Laserdiscs, etc., and get them repaired. I want this stuff to last as long as humanly possible, and if I had the money, make more of them and keep the dream alive.
• Languages - I am largely passionate about the Scots and Gaelic languages, and like Old Tech, want them kept alive and thriving. I'm also learning Italian and Neapolitan, and want to learn so many more. I have so much fun immersing myself in other languages and their communities online.
• Film and Video games - I love immersing myself in a good film or game, and forget about the real world for a bit. I also make my own games, which can be stressful, but rewarding at the end when I see people enjoy what I make, you know?
• Programming/Writing - Generally just enjoy making stuff, feels like I'm doing something productive with life. (Which I guess is internalised Capitalism, but we probably shouldn't get into that)

keeping old technology alive and in use. despite what the tech industry wants you to believe, older computers, PDAs, game consoles, media players/formats, etc. can still be just as useful and fun as when they were new, so i make it a point to continue to use and maintain them whenever possible.

Right? I got my Windows 98 laptop connected to the internet, and sometimes visit this forum with it. Not to mention old tech is the best way to experience old media.

making stuff! a couple other people have expressed this here as well, and i totally agree with them. the feeling of turning thoughts into reality by creating new artwork, programs, websites, etc. is unmatched by anything else.

I know exactly what you mean! I also love working with other people. I like to participate in game jams and art trade events. They're perfect for experimenting with new stuff, learning new skills or generally improving your craft.

Italy

monarchy

Reality

Time

Tube

Granted, your back is now broken

I wish I could time travel

Ah, fair enough.