New Ninty Gets!

CiDeRmAn · 25-02-2015 11:39am

Pac1Man wrote: »

Is it true that the Retron's slots are fairly tight or is that an overreaction?

Tight as a ducks a....
Yes, they are tight, particularly the Famicom slot, though I expect them to loosen with use, as the actress said to the bishop.

Played some Virtua Racing and Starfox last night, fantastic, Starfox was the US version, played at 60Hz and was excellent, also you can, if you like, zoom and get rid of the borders that all versions of the game have, though not as pronounced on the NTSC editions of the game.

readyletsgo · 26-02-2015 11:46pm

It's been a VERY good day if I do say so myself!ðŸ˜€

imitation · 28-02-2015 2:12am

Postmans been busy this week with some retro goodies, did some ebay shopping, and then a quick driveby on Gamestop. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is fantastic !

Also, its fuchsia, not pink !!

Looking forward to finally finishing off some old gba classics with a backlight.

COYVB · 28-02-2015 3:02am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Fortunately my collection is big enough, pretty much every SNES, MD and Gameboy series title I want.

My collection is pretty big too... that's the problem. Once the hack was released I boxed everything Genesis, SNES, NES and GB/A/C up and into storage. It makes for a much cleaner living room and happier wife I can tell you :P

CiDeRmAn · 28-02-2015 9:12am

COYVB wrote: »

My collection is pretty big too... that's the problem. Once the hack was released I boxed everything Genesis, SNES, NES and GB/A/C up and into storage. It makes for a much cleaner living room and happier wife I can tell you :P

Converted the attic space 13 years ago, now a Games room.
In some disarray however.
Must give it a tidy out.
Something about the beauty of classic games on a good CRT via RGB, all original hardware.
I am in need of lots more shelving and nowhere to put them, I'll have to get creative!

Banjo · 28-02-2015 10:16am

This calls for a Boardsie IKEA meetup! Meatballs first, complicated slidey shelf arrangement after.

Also, I think you could use street pass, 10 3dses and a stop watch to set up a trolley rally through the display hall.

machiavellianme · 28-02-2015 10:29am

Picked up mystical Ninja starring Goemon 2 for the N64 this week. Epic game and more accessible than the first one. I wish more of the series made it out of Japan. Underrated to say the least.

CiDeRmAn · 28-02-2015 11:30am

Banjo wrote: »

This calls for a Boardsie IKEA meetup! Meatballs first, complicated slidey shelf arrangement after.

Also, I think you could use street pass, 10 3dses and a stop watch to set up a trolley rally through the display hall.

The Arcade and Retro posse have a Beers meet up in various homes of regular members during the year.
The next time I'm having one in mine I'll throw a shout out here. Plenty of classic Nintendo gaming for all, as well as the more recent stuff.

CiDeRmAn · 28-02-2015 11:32am

imitation wrote: »

Postmans been busy this week with some retro goodies, did some ebay shopping, and then a quick driveby on Gamestop. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy is fantastic !

Also, its fuchsia, not pink !!

Looking forward to finally finishing off some old gba classics with a backlight.

Nope, that be pink.
But, hey, I knew of a panther that was pink, and he was a gentleman, a scholar and an acrobat.....

OwaynOTT · 28-02-2015 12:11pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Nope, that be pink.
But, hey, I knew of a panther that was pink, and he was a gentleman, a scholar and an acrobat.....

It's not pink, it's salmon!

That's what I use to say, when I had one sorry four. I had a problem.

CiDeRmAn · 28-02-2015 2:18pm

I've had a few over the years myself, silver, green, blue, PINK, Famicom themed and, now, a black one.

Andrew76 · 28-02-2015 3:27pm

Some recent Ninty gets:

Fantasy Life (€35) & Mario Golf (€20) I got from Smyths earlier, fairly ok prices I thought.

28-02-2015 3:34pm

Hyrule Warriors was my goty last year, still playing it regularly. There's just a stupid amount of extra content too and all for a bargain price! This game is incredible, I cant explain it but the games never gets boring like.

Andrew76 · 28-02-2015 3:44pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Hyrule Warriors was my goty last year, still playing it regularly. There's just a stupid amount of extra content too and all for a bargain price! This game is incredible, I cant explain it but the games never gets boring like.

Yeah there's something very addictive about it. I mainly got it as I figured it was simple enough for the kids and I to play, which is it, but there also seems to be tons of content with the different characters and weapons etc.

I wouldn't be a fan of DLC at all but I could be tempted by that Ganon one.

cloud493 · 28-02-2015 5:56pm

The DS lite and the 3 pokemon games worked out at 30 euro, so I'm well happy now. I now also own 3 DS lites.

CiDeRmAn · 28-02-2015 6:26pm

DS Lites are some of the nicest consoles Ninty have made, in my opinion, they just feel lovely in the hand, nicer to hold than the previous clamshell GBA:SP, and I prefer them to the DSi tbh.
Also, all the addons that the GBA slot allows, including the Band Hero grip and the frankly awesome Taito paddle controller, which I imported and is sweet, especially with Puzzle Bobble Galaxy!

cloud493 · 28-02-2015 6:29pm

They are. Plus, I can now trade pokemon as much as I want!

CiDeRmAn · 28-02-2015 9:00pm

cloud493 wrote: »

They are. Plus, I can now trade pokemon as much as I want!

Can't you go blind from playing with yourself too much?

cloud493 · 28-02-2015 9:04pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Can't you go blind from playing with yourself too much?

Theories are there to be tested!

imitation · 01-03-2015 1:01pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

DS Lites are some of the nicest consoles Ninty have made, in my opinion, they just feel lovely in the hand, nicer to hold than the previous clamshell GBA:SP, and I prefer them to the DSi tbh.
Also, all the addons that the GBA slot allows, including the Band Hero grip and the frankly awesome Taito paddle controller, which I imported and is sweet, especially with Puzzle Bobble Galaxy!

Really like ds lite, finally the injustice of not being able to see stuff properly on the unbacklit gba screen has been righted. How i put up for it as long as i did is a mystery.

I am tempted to get a sp just to play the old gb games, but its a bit of an expense anf managing those batterys for saves is a pain.

CiDeRmAn · 01-03-2015 9:05pm

I have a GB Micro with a flash cart a permanent fixture there.
Mostly it allows me to play glorious NES and GB/C games on it via emulator, and they look the business on the little crisp screen.

ollie1 · 02-03-2015 12:55am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I have a GB Micro with a flash cart a permanent fixture there.
Mostly it allows me to play glorious NES and GB/C games on it via emulator, and they look the business on the little crisp screen.

What flash cart did you get for it? I bought one years ago for it but it didn't fit in it.

CiDeRmAn · 02-03-2015 8:33am

ollie1 wrote: »

What flash cart did you get for it? I bought one years ago for it but it didn't fit in it.

Elink

The size of a GBA cart.
Not the most user friendly of devices, you have to link it with your PC then flash it with the software you want.
But it's very cool.
Hard things to find now though, so good luck!

CptMackey · 02-03-2015 8:14pm

Picked up today

Will have to wait a while before I give it a go

OwaynOTT · 02-03-2015 11:26pm

Picked up my majora mask 3ds special edition today from amazon.fr.
Damaged in the post though. Anyone here get stuff from them before?

cloud493 · 02-03-2015 11:39pm

OwaynOTT wrote: »

Picked up my majora mask 3ds special edition today from amazon.fr.
Damaged in the post though. Anyone here get stuff from them before?

If you report it, you might get a refund or voucher of some sort.

Ace Attorney · 03-03-2015 12:04am

OwaynOTT wrote: »

Picked up my majora mask 3ds special edition today from amazon.fr.
Damaged in the post though. Anyone here get stuff from them before?

when i got mine the box was a bit battered but still intact, it was almost like they used a corner of the box as a door jam or something, but the contents were grand so i didnt care. i take it you are talking about the console being damaged tho, Report it to amazon they might be able to send a replacement or refund.

gizmo · 03-03-2015 2:22am

Still not even played Galaxy 2 yet but celebrated payday with Super Mario 3D World.

Only three games left and I'll have every game I want on the platform released thus far. Estimated completion date: 2022.

cloud493 · 03-03-2015 8:48am

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On the one hand, yay I finally have a micro. On the other, ****ing 17 euro customs charge! Thats shocking.

marko93 · 03-03-2015 9:52am

cloud493 wrote: »

On the one hand, yay I finally have a micro. On the other, ****ing 17 euro customs charge! Thats shocking.

Where did you get it from?

cloud493 · 03-03-2015 9:54am

The US. Free from someone on a different forum, which was very nice, just had to pay the shipping.

Pac1Man · 03-03-2015 10:10am

I'm growing fond of that polka dot spread I must say. Maybe it's the subconscious association with great Nintendo gets.

cloud493 · 03-03-2015 11:33am

Thats how it starts :pac:
I'm actually annoyed though, cos this charger I bought from the rage that they assured me would work in a gameboy micro, shockingly doesn't fit the charger slot.

imitation · 03-03-2015 11:35am

Yeah I have a similar issue, was told the ds lite one would work for the micro, but its unique. Got a usb one on the way at least.

ThisRegard · 03-03-2015 11:53am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Puzzle Bobble Galaxy!

Which reminds me, has any played Bubble Bobble Plus on Wii Ware, or is it atill available even to play via the Wii U ? As a coinop in many an arcade it sucked money straight from my pockets and I remember saving for ages to get it on tape for the Commodore 64.

CiDeRmAn · 03-03-2015 11:55am

The charger is indeed particular to the micro.
Mine is an Australian charger for some reason, but works fine with an adapter.
A cracking little machine and an amazing crisp screen.
Oddly, its the faceplates that are hard to get, so if you come across a set or two buy em up!

cloud493 · 03-03-2015 12:31pm

Aye, I'm lucky I just got a USB charger off eBay for less than 4 euro, but the rage ripped me off >.<

The faceplate on this one is a wee bit scratched, so a new one is next on the list.

WeleaseWoderick · 03-03-2015 1:45pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

Some recent Ninty gets:

How are you finding the Gamecube adapter? Might pick one up myself as there's no sign of the official one coming back into stock!

CiDeRmAn · 03-03-2015 4:15pm

I find it odd they don't patch Mario Kart 8 so it's compatible with that adapter.
Makes sense to me but there you go.
Maybe if they do a HD remaster of Mario Kart Double Dash in the future....

CiDeRmAn · 03-03-2015 9:12pm

Batman Arkham Origins arrived this morning, happy days!

smokingman · 04-03-2015 8:39am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Batman Arkham Origins arrived this morning, happy days!

By the way, the dlc code is used in the eshop, not the games menu like is stated on the code leaflet.

Andrew76 · 04-03-2015 9:06am

WeleaseWoderick wrote: »

How are you finding the Gamecube adapter? Might pick one up myself as there's no sign of the official one coming back into stock!

I actually haven't tried it on the Wii-U yet as I don't have Smash Bros. I only really got it for future use tbh - in case Nintendo release some more games that support the GC controller or I find Smash Bros. at a cheaper price. Works fine on PC though! :pac:

Star Lord · 04-03-2015 9:15am

Andrew76 wrote: »

Works fine on PC though! :pac:

I've an older version of their GC-PC adaptors, it only kinda worked, as it didn't recognise the input from the analogue triggers, only the click at the end.

Did they include drivers with this one? They might restore it to life for me!

Andrew76 · 04-03-2015 10:36am

Star Lord wrote: »

I've an older version of their GC-PC adaptors, it only kinda worked, as it didn't recognise the input from the analogue triggers, only the click at the end.

Did they include drivers with this one? They might restore it to life for me!

No drivers included but it does mention there are some available if you want vibration support, it has a second USB cable for this also. Here's the back of the box:

I just plugged it straight in (using Win 8.1 64bit) and tested it on Giana Sisters in Steam.

Star Lord · 04-03-2015 11:00am

Ah, sorry, just realized I had it the wrong way round, it recognised the analogue input, but not the 'click' at the end.

Andrew76 · 05-03-2015 10:33am

It was about time I added this to my 3DS library. Was gutted I missed it for a fiver :eek: in that Tesco sale madness last year and couldn't bring myself to pay full whack for it (even if it is my favourite console game of all time). Finally gave in bought it for €30 from CeX (next day delivery was a pleasant surprise!). Will pop it on the shelf for now as MH4U has my full attention. Happy out.

smokingman · 06-03-2015 12:05pm

Got loads of gaming to get through before I even start these but ah well

Star Lord · 06-03-2015 12:49pm

Nice gets!

Banjo · 06-03-2015 1:08pm

Lego Marvel is great, especially for multiplayer. Just remember, it's a pain in the arse to switch out from being the Hulk or Spiderman, because the button press you usually use to bring up the character select matrix is the same one to transform into Bruce Banner or Peter Parker. So let your kids / significant other / mates be Hulk and then laugh as you effortlessly switch from Dr. Doom to Johnny Storm.

Just had a horrible image flash into my mind as I typed Johnny Storm. Be glad you're not me...

Andrew76 · 06-03-2015 1:08pm

Star Lord wrote: »

[Nice gets!

Australian versions. :P

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