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sofakng

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Dec 5, 2008
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Hey guys ... I've been using my MacBook Pro Late-2013 (Core i5 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM) since ... well ... 2013.

I use it mostly for watching videos on the couch (it's most comfortable than holding my iPad) and using iMessage or looking at photos, etc.

How would this older laptop work for 2D games? I'm talking about indie games like Stardew Valley, Dead Cells, etc.

How would it work for emulation with Retroarch?

My only complaint is that the laptop can get very hot if you do anything CPU intensive. I'm worried that even if I upgrade to a 2020 model it would only be worse (for leg heat).
 
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