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  • #3902
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Any benefits over a regular one?

    Nice collectors item and handy if you ever decide to make a new 3DO game in the future. No real benefit for playing games or anything as the 3DO is region free anyway and will play originals and backups from anywhere (except 2 or 3 Jap games).


  • #3903
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Nice collectors item and handy if you ever decide to make a new 3DO game in the future. No real benefit for playing games or anything as the 3DO is region free anyway and will play originals and backups from anywhere (except 2 or 3 Jap games).

    Plumbers Don't Wear Bowties.


  • #3904
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Plumbers Don't Wear Bowties.

    The game is so bad its nearly good, nearly.
    I played it a bit and jasus it's pretty crazy bad.


  • #3905
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,831 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    You can play the game on youtube.
    Untitled Image




  • #3906
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Frakking ebay!
    Nearly had a Turbo Express for less than a ton!
    Bloody auction wouldn't let me bid, I was outside the postal area!
    Contacted the seller, they gave me a reasonable shipping and didn't change the address block thingy.
    Time to bid and no joy, the highest bid was the opening bid of £70!
    Arse!
    It had no sound from the speakers but it's an easy fix.
    Or would have been an easy fix :(


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  • #3907
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Frakking ebay!
    Nearly had a Turbo Express for less than a ton!
    Bloody auction wouldn't let me bid, I was outside the postal area!
    Contacted the seller, they gave me a reasonable shipping and didn't change the address block thingy.
    Time to bid and no joy, the highest bid was the opening bid of £70!
    Arse!
    It had no sound from the speakers but it's an easy fix.
    Or would have been an easy fix :(

    That sucks, the sound and screen fix is dead easy on them and you can even screen mod them like the Nomad (same screen in fact).

    Better luck next time. The Turbo Everdrive works great on them as well.


  • #3908
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I know, I'm really annoyed tbh.
    Looking around the interweb suggests the price is a good 50 to 60 euro below the normal.
    Now, there was one other bidder so it may have ended in a bit of a sniping war, but I am annoyed.
    I was hoping to find a way around the region thing but hadn't time.
    Plus, the loss of the Ponds at the weekend has left me feeling vulnerable...


  • #3909
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,474 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I know, I'm really annoyed tbh.
    Looking around the interweb suggests the price is a good 50 to 60 euro below the normal.
    Now, there was one other bidder so it may have ended in a bit of a sniping war, but I am annoyed.
    I was hoping to find a way around the region thing but hadn't time.
    Plus, the loss of the Ponds at the weekend has left me feeling vulnerable...

    I think Parcel Motel might have helped you there if you had the time ofc, might be worth signing up to it since registration is free and you get two free deliveries. I'm just waiting for something UK only that I want before using it. Everyone says it's great though.


  • #3910
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    I'm just waiting for something UK only that I want before using it.

    Its not just UK only though, lots of sellers will ship to Ireland but with ridiculous postage quotes compared to the UK shipping costs.

    It's a total pain in the ass, I'm looking to purchase a pcb at the moment for €5 but the cheapest shipping quote I can get is €20 !!


  • #3911
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,474 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    Its not just UK only though, lots of sellers will ship to Ireland but with ridiculous postage quotes compared to the UK shipping costs.

    It's a total pain in the ass, I'm looking to purchase a pcb at the moment for €5 but the cheapest shipping quote I can get is €20 !!

    Aye sorry, you're dead right. It helps with getting cheaper postage too. That a game pcb or just a component for something?


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  • #3912
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Just registered there with Parcel Motel. Seems like a complete no brainer, & two free deliveries too :cool:


  • #3913
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Component prototyping board, trying to RGB my 3DO :)


  • #3914
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Just registered there with Parcel Motel. Seems like a complete no brainer, & two free deliveries too :cool:

    Get 3rd free one here, i did it the other day.

    http://www.online-shopping-ireland.com/special-offer-parcel-motel/


  • #3915
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    keithgeo wrote: »
    Get 3rd free one here, i did it the other day.

    http://www.online-shopping-ireland.com/special-offer-parcel-motel/

    Cool, cheers!


  • #3916
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Not a bargain, but still cool - http://www.adverts.ie/games/arcade-game-for-sale/2150596


  • #3917
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    pretty cool, id say its a rear projection screen in it, probably a nightmare to replace if it went.


  • #3918
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Hah, that's mental looking!!!

    Regarding rear projection, I'd be getting one of these along with a big assed LCD and an SLG3000

    http://www.arcadespareparts.com/arcade_parts/video_converter/rgb_jamma_vga_converter_board/13052.html


  • #3919
    CathalDublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,146 ✭✭✭CathalDublin


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Not a bargain, but still cool - http://www.adverts.ie/games/arcade-game-for-sale/2150596

    OMG that is flocking awesome!


  • #3920
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Just registered there with Parcel Motel. Seems like a complete no brainer, & two free deliveries too :cool:

    Great service and works really well. Ordered a game from amazon a week or two ago for get free uk postage and no hassle at all.


  • #3921
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    great if you have a spare grand, and lots of space

    http://www.adverts.ie/games/arcade-game-for-sale/2150596


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  • #3922
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    atavan-halen wrote: »
    Great service and works really well. Ordered a game from amazon a week or two ago for get free uk postage and no hassle at all.

    Ah! I never even thought of using outside of eBay stuff, be handy for books l.


    Do they operate outside dublin yet?


  • #3923
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Ah! I never even thought of using outside of eBay stuff, be handy for books l.


    Do they operate outside dublin yet?

    I think there's plans to open some this month. Thread on it over here!


  • #3924
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    It'll probably upset some folk to see the prices on Famicoms in Super Potato compared to over here.
    And these are the prices after they went up over the last couple of months.

    64466910151096073811094.jpg

    If something is 3444 Yen then its about 34 euro, 8000 yen is about 80 euro etc.


  • #3925
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    Steve SI wrote: »
    If something is 3444 Yen then its about 34 euro, 8000 yen is about 80 euro etc.

    +_2acc5a8841f8752904d37f90a8014829.png?1322693145


  • #3926
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    the groutch wrote: »
    +_2acc5a8841f8752904d37f90a8014829.png?1322693145

    I do say.


  • #3927
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Not a bargain, but still cool - http://www.adverts.ie/games/arcade-game-for-sale/2150596

    Even cooler :)

    http://www.adverts.ie/2150547


  • #3928
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Even cooler :)

    http://www.adverts.ie/2150547

    Extreme wantage :( I have a serious weakness for dedicated cabs


  • #3929
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    that's a sweet cab, you would need a room for it though!

    I was talking to a lad who works for namco a few weeks back, mentioned i have a few cabs and would love a time crisis upright, he said he MIGHT be able to sort me out with one through their arcade division! he said a new one i think, id had a few drinks so could be wrong there.. id have to pay obviously but still.. ill be inquiring further after the wedding! not expecting him to do anything but we will see! Nice guy.


  • #3930
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    keithgeo wrote: »
    that's a sweet cab, you would need a room for it though!

    I was talking to a lad who works for namco a few weeks back, mentioned i have a few cabs and would love a time crisis upright, he said he MIGHT be able to sort me out with one through their arcade division! he said a new one i think, id had a few drinks so could be wrong there.. id have to pay obviously but still.. ill be inquiring further after the wedding! not expecting him to do anything but we will see! Nice guy.

    Apparently there is a large stash of Arcade Machines somewhere around the Athy area. Someone down there used to work or own an arcade in the 90's or 00's and didn't sell on the gear after he closed or went out of business.

    You ever hear anything about that as I think you are around that area?


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  • #3931
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Apparently there is a large stash of Arcade Machines somewhere around the Athy area. Someone down there used to work or own an arcade in the 90's or 00's and didn't sell on the gear after he closed or went out of business.

    You ever hear anything about that as I think you are around that area?

    No never heard that! interesting.. ill have to see what i can find out!


  • #3932
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    keithgeo wrote: »
    No never heard that! interesting.. ill have to see what i can find out!

    Definitely do, I've got my brother on the case as well down there.


  • #3933
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Definitely do, I've got my brother on the case as well down there.

    Used to be a guy I dealt with indirectly in edenderry too, (used to do mostly jukeboxes/poker machines) he had a lot of arcade stuff also but his website is gone down & his phone switched off, guess his gone out of business :(


  • #3934
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Definitely do, I've got my brother on the case as well down there.

    Ive got a name now on this and the location where it used to be. :D need to do a bit more digging, aka fiancee asking more questions down at the school!


  • #3935
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Well keep digging, if we could get a group of us to maybe do a sizeable purchase we could all walk away with a nice deal.

    24021050.jpg


  • #3936
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Don't all run at once but this guys Megadrive bundle has Shaq Fu in it!
    Shaq Fu? More like Shat Poo!


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  • #3937
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Jag with two games in Tallaght - http://www.adverts.ie/other-consoles-games/atari-jaguar/2164504


  • #3938
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Jag with two games in Tallaght - http://www.adverts.ie/other-consoles-games/atari-jaguar/2164504

    Ugh Theme Park, reason enough to run away screaming...


  • #3939
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    Ugh Theme Park, reason enough to run away screaming...

    I actually like Theme Park :o


  • #3940
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    EnterNow wrote: »
    I actually like Theme Park :o

    The Jag version sinks to new levels of drudgery, I'd actually prefer to listen to Retro discuss the merits of CDi rather than play it again :)


  • #3941
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,474 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    The Jag version sinks to new levels of drudgery, I'd actually prefer to listen to Retro discuss the merits of CDi rather than play it again :)

    Ouch! What did the poor Jaguar ever do to you to deserve such a comparison? :pac:


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  • #3942
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    The Jag version sinks to new levels of drudgery, I'd actually prefer to listen to Retro discuss the merits of CDi rather than play it again :)

    Admittedly I've never played the Jag version, only the PS1 one. Though he did say he's open to offers, I reckon you'd get it for €60 which would be a cheap enough Jag :)


  • #3943
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I played the 3DO version first, and very good it was too.
    I can only imagine the horrors heaped upon us by the Jag version.
    I know Alphaeagle was trying to convince me of the Jags merits but, outside of Tempest 2000, they are hard to come by,
    Just don't ever expect me to play AvP on it again, what a load of muck!


  • #3944
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I played the 3DO version first, and very good it was too.
    I can only imagine the horrors heaped upon us by the Jag version.
    I know Alphaeagle was trying to convince me of the Jags merits but, outside of Tempest 2000, they are hard to come by,
    Just don't ever expect me to play AvP on it again, what a load of muck!

    Raiden on the Jag is actually pretty decent, the controller does kill your hands after a while but the game play is solid enough.

    It's a damn shame someone doesn't put the Jag on a FGPA and fix the crippling CPU bugs just to see what it could have been like.


  • #3945
    alpahaeagle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭alpahaeagle


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I played the 3DO version first, and very good it was too.
    I can only imagine the horrors heaped upon us by the Jag version.
    I know Alphaeagle was trying to convince me of the Jags merits but, outside of Tempest 2000, they are hard to come by,
    Just don't ever expect me to play AvP on it again, what a load of muck!


    All I have ever side is that I like the Jaguar...and I wear that badge with honour for I stand up for the little console and do not run with the crowd.

    I also read/heared that the first load of jag games where infact panther games ported over to the jag and that is why they look so bad, when the likes of battlemorph not cybermorph where more like the games the jag could handle......
    Now about AVP it is still a good game ( yes it has its faults ), but I still enjoy it.


  • #3946
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    I have to side with alphaeagle here, although I've a shocking lack of Jag carts at the mo...I actually like it. There's certainly far worse 'consoles' out there....yeah, I'm looking at you Retr0


  • #3947
    alpahaeagle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭alpahaeagle


    A quote from Ultimateconsoledatabase:

    "As for games, rumors are Panther-pong, Cybermorph, Raiden, and Cresent Galaxy were ported to the Jag from the Panther, although chances are there were more than a few other Panther projects that ended up as Jaguar games.
    The sad and confusing (and ugly) Jaguar controllers were originally desgined for this system."

    http://ultimateconsoledatabase.com/unreleased/atari_panther.htm


  • #3948
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Next to the CDi the Jag looks like the MD.
    True story!


  • #3949
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Seems to have went cheap? Pity its PAL - http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/super-mario-world-2-yoshi-s-island/2165751


  • #3950
    alpahaeagle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭alpahaeagle


    Now you to can be part of the CDi crowd.....:p

    http://www.adverts.ie/2166274


  • #3951
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    alpahaeagle wrote: »
    Now you to can be part of the CDi crowd.....:p

    http://www.adverts.ie/2166274

    And its one of the prettier CDi models. Don't everyone all rush at once now...


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