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  • #1532
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    The Vectrex is probably what this retrogaming hobby is all about.
    Its common but rare, as in its around for sale but expensive to ship.
    Its display is, quite simply, unique.
    Its got some good games out for it.
    Its got some seriously amazing homebrew that can be played along with everything else ever made for it on the Vecflash of Vecmulti carts.

    I have mine nearly 10 years now and I still love it.

    I still have a blast with Rockaroids, a perfect Asteroids clone, brilliant stuff.

    So, to recap, buy a Vectrex asap, contact Richard Hutchinson and get one of his flash carts!


  • #1533
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,545 ✭✭✭Doge


    The display definitely looks amazing alright,
    and you simply cannot emulate that beautiful bright glow with an emulation,
    as your display is not physically capable of matching that type of light.

    To me it's like an old analog Oscilloscope vs a newer digital one.

    Those waveforms just look so much nicer, and rounded on an old Oscilloscope,
    rather than thin and "perfect" looking on a digital scope.


    592px-Oscilloscope_Triangle_Wave.jpgIMG_0966.JPG


    I would love to do an oscilloscope mod on the Vectrex actually for use with my synths.
    It would give me another reason to buy one.


  • #1534
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    waveform wrote: »
    10 years ago? wow! Looks like you've been in the retro thing for quite a while now.

    Ciderman was retro before retro was retro :D

    Edit - Ooh, ninja edits ;)


  • #1535
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,545 ✭✭✭Doge


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I have mine nearly 10 years now and I still love it.

    I still have a blast with Rockaroids, a perfect Asteroids clone, brilliant stuff.

    Edit: moved it into this post instead! You were too fast for me EnterNow! ;)

    10 years ago?

    Wow! You've been well into your retro gear a long time then.

    Does anyone know if it sold in Ireland back in the day?

    And if so, did anyone know friends who had one?


    Was checking out Richards sd cart alright, its essential
    That 3D imager thing is crazy too, I would almost be tempted to do the DIY cd player version myself, the vectrex looks amazingly 3D as it is, I could only imagine it with the 3D Imager.

    Well with the small selection of games available that is, and i supposed you'd need the overlay for those games which use the imager also.


  • #1536
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,545 ✭✭✭Doge


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Ciderman was retro before retro was retro :D

    Edit - Ooh, ninja edits ;)

    I'm a bit OCD with the edits alright!

    If i took my time getting each post correct, I'd be better off,
    but that goes against my impulsive nature!


    I was thinking about those older laptops with S-Video out the other day.

    Has anyone used them with their emulators, so they could plug them into their CRT TV, and hide the pixelation a little?

    I'm guessing the Mame Cabs use a custom PC with an analog video output?

    Or maybe some way of converting VGA to their CRT?


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  • #1537
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    waveform wrote: »
    I'm guessing the Mame Cabs use a custom PC with an analog video output?

    Nope, one of these bad boys. Vga in, Jamma out :cool:

    JPAC.jpg


  • #1538
    Pyongyang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,328 ✭✭✭Pyongyang


    Someone got a bargain.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/280801945676


  • #1539
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    waveform wrote: »
    10 years ago?

    Wow! You've been well into your retro gear a long time then.

    Why yes, yes I am.
    I have had most of my collection when it was new tech, some, like the 2600 and Vectrex I got later to complete my childhood wishlist!
    Does anyone know if it sold in Ireland back in the day?
    It did sell here but because of the cost and competition from the cheaper, more popular though inferior 2600 it didn't sell many units.
    And if so, did anyone know friends who had one?
    I have yet to see a current owner who had one or a person who used to have one, odd that...
    Was checking out Richards sd cart alright, its essential
    It is alright.
    I have the older serial port one, perfectly functional and suits me.
    May upgrade to the newer model someday, we'll see.
    Well with the small selection of games available that is, and i supposed you'd need the overlay for those games which use the imager also.
    I'm not sure what the story is with the imager, never that bothered tbh.

    There are a number of overlay resources out there and they'll show you how to fabricate your own with inkjet compatible acetates and correction fluid.
    It looks quite painstaking but the results seem quite authentic.

    Many of the professional quality homebrew for the Vectrex come with overlays of their own.


  • #1540
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,353 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Pyongyang wrote: »
    Someone got a bargain.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/280801945676

    Tell me it was you, mr Kashmir sweater??? :D


  • #1541
    Pyongyang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,328 ✭✭✭Pyongyang


    HAH! Alas no. I'm not dipping in to the Batrider Ponzi scheme investment fund. I've flights to Tokyo to book next week, stage one of my Batrider dream will be completed. :D


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  • #1542
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,353 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Tell me you're not flying to Tokyo specifically to pick up a Batrider PCB? :D

    Looks like we may have another Steve_SI around these parts ;)


  • #1543
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Adverts.ie summed up with one ad & one reply - http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/super-nintendo-with-8-games/1256544


  • #1544
    Pyongyang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,328 ✭✭✭Pyongyang


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Tell me you're not flying to Tokyo specifically to pick up a Batrider PCB? :D

    Looks like we may have another Steve_SI around these parts ;)

    Hell no!* Bird, sorry, wife wants to go to Disneyland Tokyo and I want to go to Hey!, Try, G Front, Hard Off and Super Potato.

    ...oh and Mount Fuji I suppose. :pac:

    *secretly yes. :o


  • #1545
    Pyongyang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,328 ✭✭✭Pyongyang


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Adverts.ie summed up with one ad & one reply - http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/super-nintendo-with-8-games/1256544

    Same bloke wants €40 for a €5 DVD writer and also wrote this:

    http://www.adverts.ie/men-s-shoes/boots/1248527

    :pac:


  • #1546
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I just asked if it was the super rare SNSP-001 model ;)


  • #1547
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I just asked if it was the super rare SNSP-001 model ;)

    Looks like its just a super rare none yellowed snes. 180 haha..


  • #1548
    ghostchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭ghostchant


    In fairness to the seller, if he'd put it up for 18e the first poster would probably have offered him 2e for it.


  • #1549
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    He just got hit with some knowledge


  • #1550
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    ghostchant wrote: »
    In fairness to the seller, if he'd put it up for 18e the first poster would probably have offered him 2e for it.

    They're both as bad as each other, that's what caught my eye about it.

    Seller - Typically overpriced Adverts ad
    Buyer - Typically undervalued Adverts bid


  • #1551
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Real chicken and the egg situation there.

    Did people start putting up high prices to deal with the low offers? Or vice versa.

    I have no problem with someone putting a SNES up for 100 if they are willing to come down severly in price, its how a lot of markets work, but most adverts sellers work like this

    Seller "20 euro gift voucher for gamestop, selling for 40"

    Buyer "I'll offer you 2 euro for it"

    Seller "Way too low"

    Buyer "Ok then, how about 19, fair price I think"

    Seller "No, lowest I'll go is 39.90, this gift voucher has a lot of sentimental value to me and that means its worth a lot more to everyone else......check ebay!"


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  • #1552
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    I might be featuring in this thread myself next week, listing a nes, region free, new 72pin and about 13 games. 4 boxed. was thinking of putting it up for 120, what you think?


  • #1553
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Well, if his reasoning is correct my PS collection alone should pay off the mortgage!
    Can I move to his parallel universe please?
    Maybe the Jaguar ruled the early 90's console scene there and the Snes was a seldom bought wanna be? Could be one explanation for the pricing!
    The other is that he hasn't a clue and is chancing his arm...
    Someone offer 60 and see if he bites! ;)


  • #1554
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    keithgeo wrote: »
    I might be featuring in this thread myself next week, listing a nes, region free, new 72pin and about 13 games. 4 boxed. was thinking of putting it up for 120, what you think?

    off topic but if you ever get a spare copy of gauntlet/ gauntlet II on the nes you feel like selling at a reasonable price let me know.


  • #1555
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    luas_dublin wrote: »
    off topic but if you ever get a spare copy of gauntlet/ gauntlet II on the nes you feel like selling at a reasonable price let me know.


    will do, dont have either of them myself at the minute though


  • #1556
    ghostchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭ghostchant


    keithgeo wrote: »
    I might be featuring in this thread myself next week, listing a nes, region free, new 72pin and about 13 games. 4 boxed. was thinking of putting it up for 120, what you think?

    I might be interested in that, depending on the games!


  • #1557
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Pyongyang wrote: »
    o1s1n wrote: »
    Tell me you're not flying to Tokyo specifically to pick up a Batrider PCB? :D

    Looks like we may have another Steve_SI around these parts ;)

    Hell no!* Bird, sorry, wife wants to go to Disneyland Tokyo and I want to go to Hey!, Try, G Front, Hard Off and Super Potato.

    ...oh and Mount Fuji I suppose. :pac:

    [SIZE="1"]*secretly yes. [/SIZE]:o

    I need to go to hard off so much! Setting up a direct debit into the credit union this month to start saving if it want to go to Japan.


  • #1558
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    ill stick a post on here before i put it up on adverts, have to change the 72pin and make it region free this weekend. games are doubles i have, off the top of my head

    unboxed
    Rainbow Islands
    Double Dragon 3
    California games
    Yoshis Cookie

    boxed
    super spike volley ball
    top gun
    stealth
    marble madness

    cant remember the rest,


  • #1559
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Pyongyang wrote: »
    Someone got a bargain.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/280801945676

    And that makes 3 :D



    Joking of course

    .


  • #1560
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Now heres a nice bit of panic for ya

    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/gamecube-and-ten-rare-games/1257876

    Really wanted Metal Gear and Luigi's Mansion Mansion. Considering both of them would go for about 50 and 20 I reckon its not the worst thing I've ever done and should work out alright


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  • #1561
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Now heres a nice bit of panic for ya

    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/gamecube-and-ten-rare-games/1257876

    Really wanted Metal Gear and Luigi's Mansion Mansion. Considering both of them would go for about 50 and 20 I reckon its not the worst thing I've ever done and should work out alright
    Stop Press!!!!
    Ole Jack Burton pays asking for something on Adverts!!!!!
    OMG!


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