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Professey Chin · 18-12-2009 4:43pm

Im not sure if ps2 controllers work properly on the ps1. Didnt they change the face buttons to be analogue instead of digital on them?

o1s1n · 18-12-2009 4:48pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

The controller connections are the same on the PS1 and PS2, hence you can plug a PS1 controller into the PS2.Not sure if it works the other way around. You'll know it's a PS2 controller if it says Dualshock 2 beside where the wire comes out.

But you probably know that already

Connectivity/compatability wise they're the same, but visually they're not

The ps2 one is black with sharp angles, the ps1 one is grey with rounded angles. This is a black analog controller with a grey rounded connection.

Here's sort of what I'm on about, but it has the more angled grey ps1 connector and not the really rounded white PlaystationONE connection.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sony-PLAYSTATION-1-PS1-DUAL-SHOCK-controller-control_W0QQitemZ120507896756QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN?hash=item1c0ed493b4

I've been reading up about that non dual shock analog controller. Wow. Well pissed off that's not what was in the box. Maybe it's in the actual playstation box.

/Runs off to have a look

Atavan-Halen · 18-12-2009 5:11pm

Ah, never noticed that o1s! Read up on that controller too. Seems it's the one to get! Will be on the lookout for one from now on. Especially when I go to England in March.

Professey Chin · 18-12-2009 5:35pm

I remember a Tesco down here(waterford) had one of those analog controllers on the shelf for years.I always assumed nobody wanted it cause it was crap and the dual shock was out (this was about 8 years ago.I was only a tiny nerd then). Now im disgusted I never bought it

Atavan-Halen · 18-12-2009 10:37pm

Got my genesis this evening

I'm so happy, seeing as the computer has died again >:( it cheered me right up

It's fully boxed and came with an extra boxed controller. No stepdown however I had a Megadrive lying in the wardrobe missing the scart cable so I'm using the one off the genesis for that. Nearly died with happines while playing sonic

I might be back on the DSi and boards mobile but I gots 16-bit action

o1s1n · 20-12-2009 7:15pm

Bought one of these just in case by some freak chance it actually is what it says it is -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380188123666&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Warren3 · 21-12-2009 2:19pm

Bought one 2. You never know but this guy has received a few bad feedbacks of recent. Well it is not too much to lose!!!

ghostchant · 21-12-2009 5:21pm

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

I remember a Tesco down here(waterford) had one of those analog controllers on the shelf for years.I always assumed nobody wanted it cause it was crap and the dual shock was out (this was about 8 years ago.I was only a tiny nerd then). Now im disgusted I never bought it

Yeah I remember a toymaster near me had a few when they were released (though this was before the dual shock as far as I remember). Anyway I picked one of them up, didn't know they were (relatively) rare these days! Will have to make sure I look after it so!

Professey Chin · 21-12-2009 5:25pm

I gotta stop coming into this thread so often.It absolutely crucifies my bandwidth

o1s1n · 21-12-2009 5:59pm

ghostchant wrote: »

Yeah I remember a toymaster near me had a few when they were released (though this was before the dual shock as far as I remember). Anyway I picked one of them up, didn't know they were (relatively) rare these days! Will have to make sure I look after it so!

Seeing as I have all the original packaging, we could combine the two and sell it for billions! :pac:

Atavan-Halen · 21-12-2009 7:27pm

And I'll erm mind it for yous. I've got a ummm safe* in my house

*may actually be a lunchbox

Katiecupcakes · 21-12-2009 11:49pm

does anyone know where u can buy a 4x4 rubiks cube in Cork i really want it for xmas!i have mastered the normal one and now im bored !!!!
call me a weirdo if u want i like solvin the rubiks cube ! and not many ppl can say that !!!please help me find a 4x4 rubiks cube!!:D:D:D:D:D

o1s1n · 22-12-2009 1:25am

o1s1n wrote: »

Bought one of these just in case by some freak chance it actually is what it says it is -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380188123666&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Argh!

Just got this -

'Hello Oisin,

You recently made a purchase from vpgames, order number 16677xxxx. I would like to thank you for your purchase, however I am writing to alert you to some news regarding your order. Due to an inventory error, it appears the product you ordered is out of stock.'

I take it they realized the mistake they'd made.

Bugger.

Atavan-Halen · 22-12-2009 1:58am

Aw no

What is it anyway?

o1s1n · 22-12-2009 2:06am

It was meant to be a Starfox Super Weekend cart. Which was a special version of Starfox with a timer. Time runs out and it's game over. (Was a Donkey Kong one too)

They were used in competitions around America.

It's a really rare item and worth about 300 quid!

Atavan-Halen · 22-12-2009 2:49am

Ah right, sort of like the nintendo world championship carts?

CCCP^ · 22-12-2009 9:54pm

Cybernator just came today, playing it now. It's the NTSC version. Cool game, me likey.

Syferus · 22-12-2009 10:59pm

A boxed Sega Saturn with two controllers for £1.20, with another £10 for postage, so that's €12.92 at PayPal's 'magic' exchange rate.

The bundle also includes five games: Command & Conquer, Enemy Zero, Soviet Strike, Road Rash and Battle Stations. All boxed with manuals. A nice little starter pack of games and Enemy Zero seems to be semi-rare, at least in terms of the PAL release. It isn't the usual bunch of old sports games you get with most consoles anyways!

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Atavan-Halen · 23-12-2009 12:29am

That is an absolute bargain! Enjoy!

CCCP^ · 23-12-2009 12:34am

How the hell did you get all that for 1.20? Was it broken?

Syferus · 23-12-2009 12:46am

CCCP^ wrote: »

How the hell did you get all that for 1.20? Was it broken?

The seller listed it as pick-up only, but in the listing he said he can arrange postage too. I'd imagine most didn't look into it besides a cursory look so all I had to do was beat someone who put in a 99p bid to get it. Fair play to the guy, I emailed him and he told me what postage to pay. He works for the NHS in Britain so his hours prevent him from being able to get bulky things posted rapidly, which is why it was listed as it was.

All working, though! The left shoulder button on the official controller is broken, but at that price I was just able to overlook that. Ahem.

It was actually browsing this forum that motivated me to fill in some holes in my console collection so it's thanks to you all that I was even looking in the first place!

Dark Savior · 23-12-2009 1:22am

Wow, result! , That's what I love to see,a real honest to jaysus bargain at €12.92 .You'll enjoy playing it all the more knowing that you got it so cheap.Well wear

Syferus · 23-12-2009 8:03am

Dark Savior wrote: »

Wow, result! , That's what I love to see,a real honest to jaysus bargain at €12.92 .You'll enjoy playing it all the more knowing that you got it so cheap.Well wear

Thanks! And absolutely - getting it at a bargain will just make it all the more enjoyable!

Atavan-Halen · 23-12-2009 2:18pm

Pics of the Genesis:

Saltour Sossiez · 23-12-2009 3:27pm

Megadrive arrived today in this

Whoever delivered it probably thought I was going to have a very merry Christmas.

My only problem is this

Model - MK-1636 -18

Instead of trying to plug the thing in and breaking I thought it might be better to ask here first. Can I just plug this into your normal 3 hole socket or do I need a conveter thingy? I had a little go and it didn't seem to want to go in. :pac:

I don't remember having this problem years ago with the console, were the adapters all like this or is this one a bit different? Came from Germany if that makes any difference.

Oisin, I'm looking your way. :cool:

o1s1n · 23-12-2009 3:43pm

That's a European 2 (round) prong plug. You get them in France too. It won't fit into our socket physically. However a cheap 2 euro shop travel adapter thing will work as all of the EU uses the same mains power as us.

Actually I've found electrical items that come from Komplett.ie always have those connections. As a result I have quite a few of those adapters lying about the house!

Another option would be to just get a UK/Ireland power supply. But it'd be cheaper just to get a little travel adapter.

Enjoy anyway! Sub Terrania is a great game.

o1s1n · 23-12-2009 4:04pm

Nice Genesis atavan! As a matter of interest, did that Megadrive 6 button pad box come with it? We got a lot of 'Genesis' bits and pieces over here, but I always find it odd when I see 'Megadrive' stuff coming from the states.

Saltour Sossiez · 23-12-2009 4:04pm

o1s1n wrote: »

That's a European 2 (round) prong plug. You get them in France too. It won't fit into our socket physically. However a cheap 2 euro shop travel adapter thing will work as all of the EU uses the same mains power as us.

Actually I've found electrical items that come from Komplett.ie always have those connections. As a result I have quite a few of those adapters lying about the house!

Another option would be to just get a UK/Ireland power supply. But it'd be cheaper just to get a little travel adapter.

.
Cool, I'll definatrly pick one of those adapters today.

Enjoy anyway! Sub Terrania is a great game

Thanks,

That's a nice surprise.

Atavan-Halen · 23-12-2009 4:44pm

o1s1n wrote: »

Nice Genesis atavan! As a matter of interest, did that Megadrive 6 button pad box come with it? We got a lot of 'Genesis' bits and pieces over here, but I always find it odd when I see 'Megadrive' stuff coming from the states.

I've no idea tbh. The "story" behind it is that the guy I got it from, his brother used to import the American consoles back in the day because of 60hz. I'd say it was bought after as it's advertised on the box that it comes with 2 3-button controllers.

o1s1n · 23-12-2009 4:47pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

I've no idea tbh. The "story" behind it is that the guy I got it from, his brother used to import the American consoles back in the day because of 60hz. I'd say it was bought after as it's advertised on the box that it comes with 2 3-button controllers.

Ah okay! I thought you'd gotten it all as one ebay auction from America.

Atavan-Halen · 23-12-2009 4:50pm

No, I was given it by a family member. Might also be getting a boxed PS1 and boxed MD with some games. Happy times ensue

ondafly · 23-12-2009 5:21pm

o1s1n wrote: »

It was meant to be a Starfox Super Weekend cart. Which was a special version of Starfox with a timer. Time runs out and it's game over. (Was a Donkey Kong one too)

I actually played that version of Starfox in Peats many moons ago. The girl from the Den was there, and it was a competition to see who could get the highest score. I got a certificate and all

I then remember actually playing starfox at home and wondering why there wasn't a timer !

o1s1n · 23-12-2009 5:29pm

ondafly wrote: »

I actually played that version of Starfox in Peats many moons ago. The girl from the Den was there, and it was a competition to see who could get the highest score. I got a certificate and all I then remember actually playing starfox at home and wondering why there wasn't a timer !

What?!

I didn't know they had those competitions in Ireland? That's really really interesting to hear.

Actually that means that there's at least one competition cart in Ireland somewhere.

Ahh|! where to look?!

CCCP^ · 23-12-2009 9:54pm

Had a dream last night I went to Xtra-Vision in Carlow (I have no idea why) and they had all this retro stuff. They had boxed xboxes, games, and then loads of rare stuff like the PC Engine. I picked one up and asked the clerk how much it was and he said "ummm 5 euro?"

Then I woke up. Jesus ****ing christ what is happening to me. I used to have wet dreams. Now I dream about finding a Multi-Mega in a skip. Christ.

batari · 23-12-2009 10:36pm

Welcome to my world, 31 and still dream of finding retro bargains. Actually nice dreams to be having instead of real-world stuff.

Picked up 18 classic xBox games at the weekend for 50 euro. Titles include:

Halo
Halo 2 Ltd. Edition (In a metal case)
Dead to rights
Ninja Gaiden
Legacy of Kain
Turok
Judge Dredd
Hitman 2
Xmen 2
Terminator
Spawn armageddoon
Max Payne
Mechassault

Atavan-Halen · 23-12-2009 10:37pm

I will admit I've had dreams like that too. It's scary sometimes to think that gaming has become that big a part of my life that I'm having dreams about finding something relatively rare. But also disappointing because it was just a dream and I have no Famicom or whatever the content of the dream was

Dark Savior · 23-12-2009 11:33pm

o1s1n wrote: »

Argh!

Just got this -

'Hello Oisin,

You recently made a purchase from vpgames, order number 16677xxxx. I would like to thank you for your purchase, however I am writing to alert you to some news regarding your order. Due to an inventory error, it appears the product you ordered is out of stock.'

I take it they realized the mistake they'd made.

Bugger.

I had this ordered too and heard nothing until today when I got.........
"Hello K*****,

My name is Stefan from VP Games. You recently made a purchase from our company, order number 16668xxx. I would like to thank you for your purchase, however I am writing today to communicate with you an issue regarding an item you have ordered:

Item CodeQTYNameSNESGAME-STARFOXSUPERWEEKENDCART1Star Fox Super Weekend Cart (SNES)
It has just come to our attention that the item you ordered below has been 'mapped' incorrectly in our system. This means that the item you ordered may have been linked to a similar but incorrect item in our database; essentially, we have mistakenly shipped you a different brand item for instead of the brand you purchased, because our system told us this is what you ordered. The product you were sent is a similar, however it is not exactly the same as the item you ordered.

We have corrected this mapping error, but unfortunately the specific item you purchased is not available and we were not able to stop your order in time from going out. So there are three things we can do:

1) If the package has not yet been delivered, you can refuse delivery of the package. Just write "Return to Sender" on the package and drop it in a mailbox. Do not open the package. The package will be returned to us by the Post Office and we will refund you in full.

2) If the package has been delivered and opened, we can issue you a pre-paid shipping label for you to attach to the package and send back to us. Email support@vpgames.com if you would like a pre-paid return shipping label.

3) If you wish to keep the item, we can issue you a 50% refund of all monies paid. This way you would not have to return the item, and would receive a partial refund for your trouble and the lesser value of the item received.

If you choose to keep the item, no further action is required on your part. Just let us know and we will issue a 50% partial refund to your account.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please understand that these types of errors are not the fault of Amazon.com, and as a third party seller we take responsibility for this error. I am sorry this transaction did not work out for us, and would like to thank you for being a customer of ours.

Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

If you have trouble viewing this message, or if you have any other questions regarding this notice, please reply to this email.

Sincerely,

vpgames Customer Support"

Damn,after hearing what happened to you I was hoping I might have gotten lucky and picked up a rarity.God know what got shipped instead.Maybe a pristine 1990 Nintendo World Championship cart....................I doubt it though.

Atavan-Halen · 23-12-2009 11:44pm

Oooh, do let us know what arrives instead!

o1s1n · 23-12-2009 11:44pm

Dark Savior wrote: »

Damn,after hearing what happened to you I was hoping I might have gotten lucky and picked up a rarity.God know what got shipped instead.Maybe a pristine 1990 Nintendo World Championship cart....................I doubt it though.

Hah! It say it's 'similar'...I bet you 100 euro you get an actual copy of Starfox! I had a feeling the guy had a load of copies of Starfox that wouldn't shift. So did this to get rid of them.

Dark Savior · 23-12-2009 11:56pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

Oooh, do let us know what arrives instead!

I'm not getting my hopes up.I took option 3,I'll take a 50% refund and keep whatever arrives.

o1s1n wrote: »

Hah! It say it's 'similar'...I bet you 100 euro you get an actual copy of Starfox! I had a feeling the guy had a load of copies of Starfox that wouldn't shift. So did this to get rid of them.

That's a bet I won't be taking as I'm fairly sure you'll be right.After checking the auction page again it say's "6 sold" and another "84 available".I'll be sure to let ye know what arrives in the next few weeks:rolleyes:

Syferus · 24-12-2009 2:54am

atariman wrote: »

Welcome to my world, 31 and still dream of finding retro bargains. Actually nice dreams to be having instead of real-world stuff.

Picked up 18 classic xBox games at the weekend for 50 euro. Titles include:

Halo
Halo 2 Ltd. Edition (In a metal case)
Dead to rights
Ninja Gaiden
Legacy of Kain
Turok
Judge Dredd
Hitman 2
Xmen 2
Terminator
Spawn armageddoon
Max Payne
Mechassault

Ah, the classic Spawn: Armageddon, sister game to that most memorable of games, Todd McFarlane's Evil Prophecy.

(Fast-forward to 0:35 if you can't wait through the tail-end of Karate Kid!)

Iron Hide · 24-12-2009 2:57am

Picked up a copy of Tekken there from an Xtra Vision branch having a clearout sale, 1.99 brand new!! Talk about a forgotten gem!!!

Atavan-Halen · 24-12-2009 4:47am

Which xtra-vision?

o1s1n · 24-12-2009 4:50am

I love when you see odd old new stock just appearing in shops like this.

A friend of mine bought The Lost Vikings for the Snes new in Tesco about three years ago. He went in and it was just sitting there in the games section.

Major 'WTF' moment.

o1s1n · 28-12-2009 4:45am

Wooh! Another PAL Megadrive grail. This one also came from Australia. Unfortunately there's no booklet. But what I do have is in perfect nick. The cart label looks lovely.

weeder · 30-12-2009 3:57am

just got a gameboy pocket for a tenner, probabaly the most retro thing ive bought in a good while.

Atavan-Halen · 30-12-2009 5:26am

Nice one. I should get one of those to complete the Gameboy collection (minus the light)

Syferus · 31-12-2009 7:17am

I forgot to add this:

A ZX Spectrum that I got from Christmas from a retired English couple that go back and forth between their home here and England and a few weeks back when they were going over for Christmas they dropped off a present - I just put it under the tree and didn't think about it for a moment until the 25th. Needless to say, it was one of the most enjoyable surprises I've had in a while!

The picture doesn't do justice to how perfectly maintained the Spectrum is - I wasn't even 100% sure that it wasn't some manner of reproduction model! And yes, those are regular sized cassette cases; the Spectrum is one of the most dinky all-in computers ever made.. !

CCCP^ · 31-12-2009 2:29pm

I remember we had one of those years back, there was a driving game (maybe called Enduro? not sure) and another game were you ran through a room jumping over obstacles.

batari · 06-01-2010 2:42pm

OMG OMG OMG!! Not really one for that Interweb talk but feel it's justified here..:)

Just after coming from one of my local Charity shops, was looking round but nothing of interest. Now they have a Kids section, with toys and videos and such. It had never crossed my mind before, but I thought what if there are some megadrive games or something buried in the video's, they'd have probably thought they were kids videos or something....

And I'm now the proud owner of:

NES Super Mario Bros. Boxed/Manual/Dust Cover
NES Captain Planet Boxed/Manual/Dust Cover
NES Time Lord Boxed/Manual/Dust Cover
NES Solstice Boxed/Manual/Dust Cover

All for the low low price of a fiver:pac::pac::pac::pac:

Happy freakin' days...here's a one time only LOL from me.

Post here every time you get something new!

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