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Dr Bob wrote:

Oops switched from photobucket to imageshack, might need to tweak the size later if I can

you should be able to get a thumbnail image link, it'll be small but you can click for the original size

Dr Bob

the One euro bin in rage plus bogof PS2 fun in game.

Dr Bob

Dr Bob wrote: »

the One euro bin in rage plus bogof PS2 fun in game.

Lol you have to laugh .. Just opened the boxes .. Spiderman disc looks like someone bit it...and true crime has a phantom menace DVD in the box instead....jaysus!

Doge

Dr Bob wrote: »

Lol you have to laugh .. Just opened the boxes .. Spiderman disc looks like someone bit it...and true crime has a phantom menace DVD in the box instead....jaysus!

Timesplitters is probably worth the sum of everything you paid alone though!

Only one thing left to do now, and that's order the true crime disc on its own for cheap off ebay!

Mr.Saturn

True Crimes is what happened when someone decided to take the GTA formula, invert it, and then promptly turn it to ****. Well, before GTAIV did the same thing half a decade later, of course.

Steve X2

Got a Commodore 64 today and it's the exact model I wanted(also came with games, cables, tape deck and joystick).

Click pics for larger versions.







It needs a good clean and I have to source a proper video cable for it but I think it's in pretty decent shape. I'm also getting a Comet64 Internet Modem to use with it and a few other funky bits.
I must say I'm looking forward to posting to facebook on it for the nerd cred :rolleyes:

Also handy to be able to run games from the server and you can get twitter programs and super basic web browsers for it as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzxWLnHvp44

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Doge

Wow! What a beauty! I need to get a breadbin myself.

Speaking of the C64, I'm a few days late posting these but what the hell...

Here's a big "Ultimate" smile for my fellow retroists!





Cables include Mega Drive RGB Scart + 3.5mm Stereo jack, C64 S-video + 2 x mono RCA, and a custom 1541 Ultimate Serial cable.

All from the absolute gentlemen that is Ian @ Retro Computer Shack.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Retro-Computer-Shack

Gave me a nice discount too!

The bag at the bottom is a kit for the Tape Adapter, which I have yet to solder.


I also received my htpc style wireless weapon of choice for the Raspberry Pi today, which came with a free wireless mouse...







Have you got your alarm set Steve?

Dale Parish

I'v a few burned out breadbins..
Turns out both the transformers were fluctuating.

Doge

Dale Parish wrote: »

I'v a few burned out breadbins..
Turns out both the transformers were fluctuating.

Ouch! Hold onto the cases. They're a thing of beauty and can be recycled for other projects.

Dale Parish

We can rebuild her..
We have the technology.
I'll order some new (I guess) PLA chips soon

Steve X2

Dale Parish wrote: »

We can rebuild her..
We have the technology.
I'll order some new (I guess) PLA chips soon

Multiple Raspberry Pi boards installed in the one c64 case, all networked internally?

There ya go.

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CathalDublin

Steve SI wrote: »

Got a Commodore 64 today and it's the exact model I wanted(also came with games, cables, tape deck and joystick).

Click pics for larger versions.


It needs a good clean and I have to source a proper video cable for it but I think it's in pretty decent shape. I'm also getting a Comet64 Internet Modem to use with it and a few other funky bits.
I must say I'm looking forward to posting to facebook on it for the nerd cred :rolleyes:

Also handy to be able to run games from the server and you can get twitter programs and super basic web browsers for it as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzxWLnHvp44

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OMG I need to get me one of those and a c64 while I'm at it

Steve X2

CathalDublin wrote: »

OMG I need to get me one of those and a c64 while I'm at it

Tis a nice addon all right.
Get yourself a breadbin c64 if you can to get that added retro appeal
I'm not a fan of the newer c64 models for some reason, they look too much like an Amiga maybe(nothing against Amiga's of course as I'm also a big fan)

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Doge

Steve SI wrote: »

Tis a nice addon all right.
Get yourself a breadbin c64 if you can to get that added retro appeal
I'm not a fan of the newer c64 models for some reason, they look too much like an Amiga maybe(nothing against Amiga's of course as I'm also a big fan)

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They're much uglier tbh, and the plastic is a bit flimsier I'd imagine,(especially near the vents) I have yet to own a breadbin though.


I think I'm going to do an audio mod soon on my C64c,
i want to replace the DC offset to the 8580R5 SID, which will give full volume during PCM playback, just like the 6581s.

This offset was removed in the in the 8580R and hence why the samples play much quieter on those sids.

I'll probably ground the Audio Input also, to reduce the level of noise.

Steve X2

waveform wrote: »

They're much uglier tbh, and the plastic is a bit flimsier I'd imagine,(especially near the vents) I have yet to own a breadbin though.


I think I'm going to do an audio mod soon on my C64c,
i want to replace the DC offset to the 8580R5 SID, which will give full volume during PCM playback, just like the 6581s.

This offset was removed in the in the 8580R and hence why the samples play much quieter on those sids.

I'll probably ground the Audio Input also, to reduce the level of noise.

The newer versions look way to modern if you ask me. I want that early 80's look on my c64 when I start posting to twitter and facebook with it

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Dale Parish

Steve SI wrote: »

Multiple Raspberry Pi boards installed in the one c64 case, all networked internally?

There ya go.

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You have made my day.
Will purchase in the morning (hopefully)

Andrew76

Horses for courses I guess. The breadbin C64 looks manky to me, but that's because we had the newer style one below, much nicer imo.

Steve X2

Andrew76 wrote: »

Horses for courses I guess. The breadbin C64 looks manky to me, but that's because we had the newer style one below, much nicer imo.

Nice Amiga you got there Andrew, errrm I mean C64.

But your right, each to there own. I don't dislike the newer models(in fact I'm sure I'll pick one up alone the way), I just prefer the older depressing 80's styled version

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Doge

While finding for a pic of Berzerk for c64, I found this....





Sacrilege!!!!

Dale Parish wrote: »

You have made my day.
Will purchase in the morning (hopefully)

DESTROY HUMANOIDS!!!









Time to hit the hay. Good night lads, and best of luck!

Dale Parish

When my breadbin did work I must say I preferred that one to my 64c. It felt more like a tank. Must pick up one of those disk drives too, I'v a LOAD of 5 1/4" floppies and no way to run them

Doge

Andrew76 wrote: »

Horses for courses I guess. The breadbin C64 looks manky to me, but that's because we had the newer style one below, much nicer imo.

If it's the brown keys you dislike, then the german model or c64g, is a nice happy medium:

Andrew76

Steve SI wrote: »

Nice Amiga you got there Andrew, errrm I mean C64.

But your right, each to there own. I don't dislike the newer models(in fact I'm sure I'll pick one up alone the way), I just prefer the older depressing 80's styled version

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Hah cheeky sod ya, if you think they look similar you need a trip to the optician! :P
Ashamed to say the C64 was one machine from childhood I lost along the way, still can't bring myself to fork out for one - those loading times are something I don't want to relive and that flash cart is a bit pricey imo.

Another wiki pic:

Andrew76

waveform wrote: »

If it's the brown keys you dislike, then the german model or c64g, is a nice happy medium:

That doesn't look too bad actually, but yeah, to me the breadbin one looks like it belongs in the 70s. Very fond of the C64 itself though, many happy memories of it (except the loading times :pac:).

Doge

Andrew76 wrote: »

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Ashamed to say the C64 was one machine from childhood I lost along the way, still can't bring myself to fork out for one - those loading times are something I don't want to relive and that flash cart is a bit pricey imo.

Pricey alright, but considering the complexity of the 1541 disk drive emulation, you can understand why the cost is so high.
FPGA chips aren't cheap!

It's worth every penny so far, played it 3 nights in a row and I absolutely love it!

You should also check out the older options,
they would be capable of loading .PRG files provided you can get the full games in that format. The advantage of loading prg files is that they load instantly.

You can get c64s pretty cheap, just ignore the likes of adverts where people are looking for 150+ and 300+ for them

Got mine on ebay, for less than 30 delivered, that was just the bare unit though.

You'd probably pick up a complete set at car boot sales for a similar price.

Right, time for bed now definitely!

Steve X2

Looks like I'll really need to open up the C64 and clean it inside and out. Very strong smell of smoke(smokers smoke, not on fire smoke) off it.
I'm really glad I don't smoke and don't have that smell on my consoles and computers.

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valleyoftheunos

First retro(ish) purchase in a While, got Resi Evil on the Gamecube from a nice fella on adverts. only a tenner and in excellent nick, bargain I reckon. That website is still a sham though.

Dale Parish

Bit of a snatch tonight
Again not my pictures as these are in England and I'v yet to pick any of this stuff up:
IBM PC AT (286 processor)

And another IBM 5155

Steve X2

All those 286 and 386's remind I must bring up my old Amstrad 386 luggable from home then next time I'm there.

It's this model or a very similiar one.



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Dale Parish

A quality looking machine you got there :cool:
Built to last. Unlike the crap they make today

Steve X2

Dale Parish wrote: »

A quality looking machine you got there :cool:
Built to last. Unlike the crap they make today

It's a beast of a thing. Screen is rubbish on it as its very early lcd/stn black and white type.
Still runs as of a few months ago.

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