Best 3D Printers
What do 3d printers have to do with retro gaming, I hear you say. Well, for starters they are very useful when it comes to modding. For example if you’re attempting to upgrade your old GameBoy to a retro gaming machine then there are a number of areas which would benefit from having bespoke components printed for them.
You may want to go one step further and design a completely new shell for your new handheld retro machine, or perhaps you want to recreate the look of an old console to use as a case for your single board computer.
Whatever your needs, a 3d printer opens up a whole new dimension of possibilities and opportunities for you to explore. All that is limiting you is your imagination.
There are many different 3d printers out there but here are a few that I have found to excel in one way or another.
Best for Quality – ANYCUBIC MEGA-S 3D Printer
My 3d printer of choice the Anycubic Mega-S delivers printer quality beyond its price tag. It features a large print area and a heated build bed for easy extraction of your completed prints.
I chose this printer for myself because of the quality and features that it offers up against it’s affordable price. Are there better printers out there? Yes, such as the premium option listed below, but you will be paying the price for them.
Best for Beginners – Creality Ender 3 Pro
If you’re looking for a quality 3d printer at the cheaper end of the scale then you can’t go wrong with the Creality Ender 3 Pro. It’s easily moddable and upgradeable and the level of support available is great!
Features include a large print bed and resume printing in case you need to change the print filament half way through a job.
Best Premium Option – Qidi Tech X-Pro
With a dual extrusion system (two printer nozzles), enclosed build chamber, heated bed and magnetic build plate, the X-Pro ticks all the boxes when it comes to quality 3d printing.
The enclosed build chamber means you don’t have to worry about temperature changes when printing overnight, while the dual extrusion system allows you to print two colours simultaneously. A great buy, if you have the readies.
