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Son Of General Retro Discussion

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  • #7502
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Some homemade portable N64s:



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeX3sMAk3oI


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh2TuN54EPQ


  • #7503
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    New podcast recorded. This one is jumper related.


  • #7504
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    betcha there was talk of Arino :pac:


  • #7505
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    Yeah. Just a little.


  • #7506
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Tiny N64 controller

    http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/27/tiny-n64-controller-guaranteed-to-cause-serious-crampage/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT_C8aPI8m8


    .


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  • #7507
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Well over a week without internet...did everyone miss me?

    So what did I miss?


  • #7508
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Well over a week without internet...did everyone miss me?

    So what did I miss?

    Steve SI spent the GDP of a small african nation on old games, o1s1n terminated someone, Enternow solved world hunger with a soldering iron, I started a flamewar about the N64, atavan halen is recovering from alcohol related injuries, Dinorex got a new hat, Ciderman is old, Sera is kawaii desu ne, johnny_ultimate thinks the SNES was much better before it got popular and sold out and Pyongyang was killed in mysterious circumstances involving an overdose of pink bullets, I mean pills.

    So not much really other than the usual.
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  • #7509
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Steve SI spent the GDP of a small african nation on old games, o1s1n terminated someone, Enternow solved world hunger with a soldering iron, I started a flamewar about the N64, atavan halen is recovering from alcohol related injuries, Dinorex got a new hat, Ciderman is old, Sera is kawaii desu ne, johnny_ultimate thinks the SNES was much better before it got popular and sold out and Pyongyang was killed in mysterious circumstances involving an overdose of pink bullets, I mean pills.

    So not much really other than the usual.


    WOW..A NEW HAT YOU SAY!?!


  • #7510
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    New Retrogamer seems to be good. Just skimming the articles and there's big ones for the ZX Spectrum anniversary, X-Wing and Tie Fighter series, Wipeout, Super Mario RPG and my fav, reviews of every Virtual Boy game.
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  • #7511
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    New Retrogamer seems to be good. Just skimming the articles and there's big ones for the ZX Spectrum anniversary, X-Wing and Tie Fighter series, Wipeout, Super Mario RPG and my fav, reviews of every Virtual Boy game.

    Oooo
    To Zinio!


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  • #7512
    unky chop chop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,206 ✭✭✭unky chop chop


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    Oooo
    To Zinio!

    I use the pikey method..downloading the pdfs and viewing via android software.
    Don't judge me


  • #7513
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    http://pokemonbattleroyale.tumblr.com/

    Gotta look at them all.


  • #7514
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    Arcade and Retro Podcast 9 – Contra (or Probotector or eh Gryzor)

    CPxlO.jpg

    http://arcadeandretro.com/arcade-and-retro-podcast-episode-9-contra-or-probotector-or-eh-gryzor/


  • #7515
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    johnny_ultimate thinks the SNES was much better before it got popular and sold out

    :D:D:D


  • #7516
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    So I played the new Vita a bit last night and this morning. It might be just my perception but the tip of the analogue controls feels a bit more slippery than the Jap model.
    Black blocking is still visible on black screens in a dark room, but that was to be expected with the OLED screen as is the same on the Jap model.

    Still has the same wifi issues as my Jap model that hasn't had the firmware upgraded(homebrew etc). I would have thought they'd have resolved all those issues as I think they've released 3 firmware updates since launch.


    .


  • #7517
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Steve SI wrote: »
    I would have thought they'd have resolved all those issues as I think they've released 3 firmware updates since launch.


    .

    Ah you misunderstand, Sony's update model serves to gradually make the product worse over time, not the other way around.


  • #7518
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Steve SI wrote: »
    So I played the new Vita a bit last night and this morning. It might be just my perception but the tip of the analogue controls feels a bit more slippery than the Jap model.
    .

    Sounds like a job for tiny bumps of black Sugru!


  • #7519
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Ah you misunderstand, Sony's update model serves to gradually make the product worse over time, not the other way around.

    Which is why they're selling about 4 of them a month at the moment :rolleyes:

    .


  • #7520
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    By the way, the work around fix for anyone with a Vita that's dropping its wifi during play or after coming out of sleep is to only use TKIP and not TKIP+AES encryption in your WPA/WPA 2 security settings on your router.

    It only causes problems on some wireless routers so most of you are probably ok.

    .


  • #7521
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Steve SI wrote: »
    By the way, the work around fix for anyone with a Vita that's dropping its wifi during play or after coming out of sleep is to only use TKIP and not TKIP+AES encryption in your WPA/WPA 2 security settings on your router.

    It only causes problems on some wireless routers so most of you are probably ok.

    .

    That is the "most of you" that own Vita consoles?
    Wow, that must be, like, 2 or 3 people by now!
    Huzzah!


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  • #7522
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    I have one, havent played since like the second day i got it. Wipeout is good on it.. well, two days play good.


  • #7523
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    keithgeo wrote: »
    I have one, havent played since like the second day i got it. Wipeout is good on it.. well, two days play good.

    Yeah, needs more killer games and the UI is damn awful.
    I have 2 of them now, both 3G but I don't think I'll ever really take one with me if I was heading out or travelling abroad. Not enough games/apps to make it worthwhile and the battery life is rubbish, really rubbish. iPhone 4S, iPad 3 and a Kindle 3G is normally what I'd bring tech wise on my travels, not even a laptop any more.

    I have to say I'm the same with the 3DS, don't really bother with it any more and the battery life is bad as well so I don't stick it in my bag when I'm heading off like I used to with the DS lite.

    .


  • #7524
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    If you're not constantly using the 3D feature, the 3DS battery isn't SO bad.

    I had it on a 13 hour flight with me recently and with the backlight toned down a bit and 3D off, and it lasted me the whole trip without dying.

    I didn't use it 100% of the time (got a film and a bit of sleep in too) but it certainly lasted a lot longer than I'd expected.


  • #7525
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    I mainly play street pass on mine, im addicted to trying to complete those puzzle swap things. its a glorified pedometer, with prob 2 games worth playing.


  • #7526
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Has anyone played Kid Icarus? I've a feeling in my waters I could spending euro on it soon.


  • #7527
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    keithgeo wrote: »
    its a glorified pedometer, with prob 2 games worth playing.

    You're insane.

    Off the top of my head, all of these are worth playing (ports aside) -

    Kid Icarus
    Mario 3D Land
    Mario Kart 7
    Resident Evil Revelations
    Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
    Shinobi
    PilotWings Resort
    Pullblox
    Zen Pinball 3D
    Might Switch Force


  • #7528
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Has anyone played Kid Icarus? I've a feeling in my waters I could spending euro on it soon.

    It's the best game for the 3DS. Definitely pick it up!


  • #7529
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    o1s1n wrote: »
    It's the best game for the 3DS. Definitely pick it up!

    Right so, I'm sold! Shinobi as well eh. Might be getting two now or maybe I could could stretch to 3 3ds games.


  • #7530
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    I guess im just not a handheld gamer. the 3ds was the first one i owned since an original gameboy! i bought the zelda special edition one just to play zelda again. I prefer my games on tvs to be honest. so yeh, im probably not the best judge of whats good on them, ill admit that.


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  • #7531
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    keithgeo wrote: »
    I guess im just not a handheld gamer. the 3ds was the first one i owned since an original gameboy! i bought the zelda special edition one just to play zelda again. I prefer my games on tvs to be honest. so yeh, im probably not the best judge of whats good on them, ill admit that.

    I much prefer handheld and always have. Much be something to do with my first bit of Nintendo being a chunky gameboy.


  • #7532
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,056 ✭✭✭Sparks43


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  • #7533
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    I much prefer handheld and always have.
    Usually prefer handheld too so I can play it in bed, had no TV for ages and am not yet again without a TV :( (Dad's broke and he took mine)


  • #7534
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Handhelds are just so much handier! I have tv limitations also.


  • #7535
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Sparks43 wrote: »
    8778.jpg

    Because reposts are not mainstream anymore? http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=78370610&postcount=7485

    :p


  • #7536
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    3DS is a nice little system, how much they going for now. I'd tell anyone whos thinking about it to pick one up.

    I can see the 3D being phased out more and more on it though and games that arent all about it being the better games for the system. Maybe ones with some slight perspective on them or somthing


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  • #7537
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I love my 3DS but the battery life really is a bit crappy. I get maybe 5 hours out of it and since mine is a US model I can't charge it easily.
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  • #7538
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I love my 3DS but the battery life really is a bit crappy. I get maybe 5 hours out of it and since mine is a US model I can't charge it easily.

    Just get a uk charger?


  • #7539
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,821 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I would but I want to make sure if it won't screw it up first :)
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  • #7540
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Well mine outputs 4.6v and 900ma so if it's the same you should be ok!


  • #7541
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    It's even fairly battery hungry when playing DS games, so it's not just the 3D.

    A big jump from the good old days of the DS phat where one charge would do you for several months of backpacking in the Andes [slight hyperbole].


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  • #7542
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    True dat. My phat ds still holds a charge like a champ.


  • #7543
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    I don't like the new Nintendo handheld, I can't see in 3D.


  • #7544
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    My girlfriend only recently found out that she can't see 3D as well. That was long after seeing Avatar, Up and some other 3D movies in the cinema.
    'What stuff is meant to come out at you?'


  • #7545
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    I thought everyone with two eyes sees in 3d? :confused:


  • #7546
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    Does it just look like a straight 2D image then, or is at all blurry?


  • #7547
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    EnterNow wrote: »
    I thought everyone with two eyes sees in 3d? :confused:

    Some people can see it better than others. I had a real hard time with it until I got a 3DS. Would always see double vision.

    Grand with it now though. I guess your brain/eyes can be trained to view it properly.

    Saying that, after years of trying, I still can't ****ing see magic eyes!! :mad:


  • #7548
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,885 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    I missed it by a post or two but:

    233210xcitefuncongratdu.png

    30002a.jpg


  • #7549
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,247 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Well if we're doing that, I just noticed something recently -

    10,000 thanks!

    10000_thanks_by_nini_design-d32map1.png
    (Only picture I could find :()


  • #7550
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,709 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    It's actually only 1,500 posts, as Steve buys an extra one every time he posts ;)


  • #7551
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    It's actually only 1,500 posts, as Steve buys an extra one every time he posts ;)

    3p0zge.jpg


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