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  • #5902
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I'm never going to get used to the Dr Bob thing, you'll always be Luas_Dublin to me...

    We'll have to get someone to write an Obit for him....
    Nah... this is actually my original username from years ago , I used to post over on p45.net (an old rival site to boards that died a death last year)as well as here and on a load of other gaming boards, online games , everything.
    When I went to start posting here again back in a few years ago I couldnt remember the password , and the email address I'd used for reference was long gone, so I used a placeholder name , luas_dublin for a week or two until I remembered it.
    ..and five years later , one quick sub and a name change and its back;)


  • #5903
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    EnterNow wrote: »
    I'm almost finished the AV mod on our resident alcho's Famicom. Wiring is done, just have to drill three holes for the rca jacks.

    And attach a beer can holder or something similar I'd imagine. :pac:


  • #5904
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I'm finding Adverts very addictive at the mo..
    Trawling, looking for goodies, all the time!
    The arranging sneaky rendezvous' to collect the stuff.
    Definitely a grubby pursuit,
    into people houses as they sell off the family silver for the price of a crate of Dutch Gold...
    The "search alert" to email option , plus having a smart phone is essential though.
    You need to get there quick for some of the good stuff!


  • #5905
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I'm finding Adverts very addictive at the mo..
    Trawling, looking for goodies, all the time!
    The arranging sneaky rendezvous' to collect the stuff.
    Definitely a grubby pursuit,
    into people houses as they sell off the family silver for the price of a crate of Dutch Gold...

    I'm more a bookie office and car park sort of adverts user.


  • #5906
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Dr Bob wrote: »
    The "search alert" to email option , plus having a smart phone is essential though.
    You need to get there quick for some of the good stuff!

    A smartphone that is neither an iPhone or on the 3 network. Many a time I've missed on some very reasonably priced goodies only to be foiled by my connection.
    'not a single notice from adverts today must a slow day. Must check to see if any of those auctions are nearly finished.'
    Checks phone and is bombarded with notifications. Some examples-
    -Sorry you did not win this item you lost out by 50p on a Megaman X which usually goes for mad prices.
    -Amazing NES listing on adverts fully boxed and pucks loads of class games for dirt cheap like.(checks ad) 20000 next in lines on it already!

    Damn you apple and 3!


  • #5907
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Anyone got any alternative sources(other than deal extreme) for the lcd screen used in the Nomad screen mod? I cant wait on them any longer :(

    This is the one I need:
    http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5-lcd-rear-view-tv-dvd-mp4-dual-input-video-monitor-with-dashboard-stand-pal-ntsc-20415

    I've found this on ebay but the resolution is different so its not the same one.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/200625697103?item=200625697103&pt=Car_Audio_Video&cmd=ViewItem&hash=item2eb639314f&vxp=mtr

    .


  • #5908
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Anyone got any alternative sources(other than deal extreme) for the lcd screen used in the Nomad screen mod? I cant wait on them any longer :(

    This is the one I need:
    http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5-lcd-rear-view-tv-dvd-mp4-dual-input-video-monitor-with-dashboard-stand-pal-ntsc-20415

    I've found this on ebay but the resolution is different so its not the same one.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/200625697103?item=200625697103&pt=Car_Audio_Video&cmd=ViewItem&hash=item2eb639314f&vxp=mtr

    .

    Have they provided any tracking details etc to you yet, or has it even been posted? I've not heard of the screen being sold anywhere else...but that ebay one looks identical. Email them & ask them if its the same, they could have misprinted the specs


  • #5909
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Have they provided any tracking details etc to you yet, or has it even been posted? I've not heard of the screen being sold anywhere else...but that ebay one looks identical. Email them & ask them if its the same, they could have misprinted the specs

    The first screen was apparently posted and never arrived. The second hasn't shipped yet even though it says its in stock.

    I've contacted the seller on ebay to see if the stated resolution is wrong. It does look very like that deal extreme screen.

    .


  • #5910
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Steve SI wrote: »
    The first screen was apparently posted and never arrived. The second hasn't shipped yet even though it says its in stock.

    I've contacted the seller on ebay to see if the stated resolution is wrong. It does look very like that deal extreme screen.

    .

    It seems some ebay sellers lie about details of the screen - http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?11052-Sega-Noman-modding


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  • #5911
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    EnterNow wrote: »
    It seems some ebay sellers lie about details of the screen - http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showthread.php?11052-Sega-Noman-modding

    Hmm, maybe I'd better wait and see if deal extreme can sort me out. At least we know that screen is good and works well with the mod.

    .


  • #5912
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    EnterNow wrote: »
    I'm almost finished the AV mod on our resident alcho's Famicom. Wiring is done, just have to drill three holes for the rca jacks.

    City Connection? Could you not have given me Mario 3 or something to test it with? :D

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPm_lbud3c4

    Ooh my sexy little famicom is almost there!

    Sorry, it was dirt cheap and I needed a game :o


  • #5913
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Atavans AVicom Famicom - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77314898#post77314898


  • #5914
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Movie: The Movie, I'd not seen this before :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3NwB9PLxss


    .


  • #5915
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    o_O


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX_ar9ZPDMg


  • #5916
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I'm picking up my new TV tomorrow, 21" Philips, should be grand.
    But I set aside some space for it and popped a crappy 14" in there to see how it goes...
    I ended up spending 2hrs trying every shmup I could find, to see if it had Tate modes and, it turns out, I've tons!
    Fun times ahead!


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  • #5917
    HeartOfTheCity
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭HeartOfTheCity


    EnterNow wrote: »
    I charge about €25 for the mod, so it's reasonable enough

    Ah, I didn't realise that. If possible, I'd rather go with you (ooh err), if that works?


  • #5918
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    HeartOfTheCity wrote: »
    Ah, I didn't realise that. If possible, I'd rather go with you (ooh err), if that works?

    Of course, not a problem :)


  • #5919
    HeartOfTheCity
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭HeartOfTheCity


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Of course, not a problem :)

    Gent! I'll drop you a message when I stop being eBay sniped, and actually own one of them.


  • #5920
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    Yahtzee doing a Let's Play
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ4qvmUQDGg


  • #5921
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I'm going to need a bloody kinect now:

    http://www.famitsu.com/news/201202/26010606.html
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  • #5922
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,184 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    I was helping my daughter play with her play dough , and ended up getting a bit carried away
    th_IMG_20120227_185931.jpg
    sadly they were squished a few minutes later as she needed the yellow..;)


  • #5923
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Dr Bob wrote: »
    I was helping my daughter play with her play dough , and ended up getting a bit carried away
    th_IMG_20120227_185931.jpg
    sadly they were squished a few minutes later as she needed the yellow..;)

    You better have done the finger in your ear trick to accompany them :D


  • #5924
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I'm going to need a bloody kinect now:

    http://www.famitsu.com/news/201202/26010606.html

    Here's it again...
    http://www.qj.net/xbox-360/news/project-draco-is-officially-crimson-dragon.html


  • #5925
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGOG4SobtYg


  • #5926
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,056 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY65N3gya1c


  • #5927
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Anyone know where I can get a Commodore 64 Y/C video cable in the UK or Ireland?
    I know I can get the cable from http://www.vesalia.de but the postage is more than the cable.

    Picked up a very nice condition C64 today but it came with the below cable and no adapter box thing for it.

    DSC_0880b.jpg

    I cant test out the c64 until I get a cable now(I thought I'd at least be able to hook it up via RF just until I got the Y/C cable for my commodore monitor).

    This is the monitor I have, the 1701.
    Commodore_1701_120v_2b.jpg

    I found this one on ebay but not sure if it will work as it comes with 4 connectors and the monitor only takes 3.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Commodore-64-C64-C128-Luma-Chroma-Video-Lead-cable-1084S-Monitor-/260894700043?pt=UK_Video_Games_Cables_and_Adaptors&hash=item3cbe89320b



    .


  • #5928
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,962 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    Pardon the broadness of the question, but any arcade recommendations in London?


  • #5929
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    Pardon the broadness of the question, but any arcade recommendations in London?

    Well there's always the Trocadero. But its not what it once was.
    Still worth a visit I reckon though.

    .


  • #5930
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Well there's always the Trocadero. But its not what it once was.
    Still worth a visit I reckon though.

    .



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Sq4n4kt2k


  • #5931
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,711 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    Pardon the broadness of the question, but any arcade recommendations in London?

    Casino! They have Darius Burst! (amongst other things) will post directions later, but it's a five minute walk from Tottenham Court Rd. station.


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  • #5932
    Dale Parish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Dale Parish


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can get a Commodore 64 Y/C video cable in the UK or Ireland?
    I know I can get the cable from http://www.vesalia.de but the postage is more than the cable.

    Picked up a very nice condition C64 today but it came with the below cable and no adapter box thing for it.

    DSC_0880b.jpg

    I cant test out the c64 until I get a cable now(I thought I'd at least be able to hook it up via RF just until I got the Y/C cable for my commodore monitor).

    This is the monitor I have, the 1701.
    Commodore_1701_120v_2b.jpg

    I found this one on ebay but not sure if it will work as it comes with 4 connectors and the monitor only takes 3.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Commodore-64-C64-C128-Luma-Chroma-Video-Lead-cable-1084S-Monitor-/260894700043?pt=UK_Video_Games_Cables_and_Adaptors&hash=item3cbe89320b



    .

    I have a C64 S-Video out thingy that goes into the cassette port,
    you're welcome to it if it's any good to you.


  • #5933
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    FML. Playing Link: Faces of Evil and really enjoying it. It plays very like an old Dizzy game in how it's structured and you know what **** the haters it's really good. Then I get really far in it and it crashes. Not sure it's a bad iso dump (most CDi iso dumps floating around don't even work) or just a glitch but since I can't save my game all my progress is lost :(
    Steve SI wrote: »
    Well there's always the Trocadero. But its not what it once was.
    Still worth a visit I reckon though.

    No it really isn't. There's absolutely nothing there now. Only about 5 machines there, all modern games and a bunch of chavs playing pool.
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  • #5934
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Dale Parish wrote: »
    I have a C64 S-Video out thingy that goes into the cassette port,
    you're welcome to it if it's any good to you.

    Appreciate the offer but its the Y/C cable I really need as that's the type the monitor takes.


    .


  • #5935
    SdoowSirhc
    Registered Users Posts: 524 ✭✭✭SdoowSirhc


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    More a case of
    "NINTENDO, Y U FCUKING NOT MAKE POKEMON RED/BLUE/YELLOW SKYRIM STYLE!!!!!"
    /kicks nintendo repeatedly in balls

    Seriously. If they did this Id by everything.......repeatedly.....and the consoles.......repeatedly.....

    What? Like a 3d pokemon? I think that the new wii and 3ds need an open world pokemon with cross console bits such as the battles and trading, and definatley a mmorpg style mode


  • #5936
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    FML. Playing Link: Faces of Evil and really enjoying it. It plays very like an old Dizzy game in how it's structured and you know what **** the haters it's really good...

    Dude, you're going to send EnterNow to an early grave with comments like that! :pac:


  • #5937
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Well there's always the Trocadero. But its not what it once was.
    Still worth a visit I reckon though.

    .

    Well what can I say, was really enjoying it there once I'd gotten into it. Only big complaint are the jumping controls that are awkward but that's not the game, it's down to how the CDi controllers work. The game does compensate for this though with plentiful continues and checkpoints. It's also got a really nice super metroid mixed with Dizzy vibe to the game.
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  • #5938
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    Dude, you're going to send EnterNow to an early grave with comments like that! :pac:

    I rarely get worked up over posts by someone who purposely bought Superman 64 :D

    It may be a somewhat ok game, but it's as much as Zelda game as Shadow The Hedgehog is a Sonic game.


  • #5939
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,711 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Retr0gamer wrote:
    I've stopped playing Skyward Sword again. I'm at a stealth section and I've tried to get through it in two evenings in a row but I just can't be bothered. I'm too tired for it. Zelda and stealth does not work!
    Retr0gamer wrote:
    FML. Playing Link: Faces of Evil and really enjoying it. It plays very like an old Dizzy game in how it's structured and you know what **** the haters it's really good...

    troll.jpg


  • #5940
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    EnterNow wrote: »
    It may be a somewhat ok game, but it's as much as Zelda game as Shadow The Hedgehog is a Sonic game.

    It's actually a pretty damn good game. I tell you what, it's also better than zelda 2.
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  • #5941
    Dale Parish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Dale Parish


    I did not get up at 5:50am for 403 errors.


  • #5942
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Dale Parish wrote: »
    I did not get up at 5:50am for 403 errors.



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  • #5943
    Dale Parish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Dale Parish


    Farnell arn't taking Paypal?
    This is a farce


  • #5944
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Dale Parish wrote: »
    Farnell arn't taking Paypal?
    This is a farce

    You're lucky you got that far, farnell won't even take my connection!


  • #5945
    Dale Parish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Dale Parish


    I'v been spamming the refresh button for half an hour. It's terribly organized anyway


  • #5946
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Morning chaps


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  • #5947
    Dale Parish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Dale Parish


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Morning chaps
    That says you got one then eh? :P


  • #5948
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    I too am frustrated...


  • #5949
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Dale Parish wrote: »
    That says you got one then eh? :P

    nope, damn websites


  • #5950
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    farnell is sold out already.


  • #5951
    Dale Parish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 894 ✭✭✭Dale Parish


    Steve SI wrote: »
    farnell is sold out already.

    Yeah it's pretty stupid alright; the other place doesn't even have a link to buy it


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