Son Of General Retro Discussion

Myrddin · 12-03-2012 9:36pm

Can't get my c**ting 32X to work. No wonder the system died a death. I'll open it tomorrow & do the ribbon fix :mad:

Retro gaming reminds me of classic car maintenance sometimes. You can't plug in a cart & expect the system to work no sir'ee. Tlc is often needed

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 9:42pm

Nintendo 64 DD or not Nintendo 64 DD, that is the question?

Is it worth getting one, and if so do I go for the Jap or US version? Been wanting one of these for a while so I can take my N64 of the 3DO and stop pretending :rolleyes:

Edit:
It never made it outside of nippon so its the jap version or nothing.
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Myrddin · 12-03-2012 9:49pm

Steve SI wrote: »

Nintendo 64 DD or not Nintendo 64 DD, that is the question?

Is it worth getting one, and if so do I go for the Jap or US version? Been wanting one of these for a while so I can take my N64 of the 3DO and stop pretending :rolleyes:

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Are they really worth the expense? What software is available for them?

The Last Bandit · 12-03-2012 9:51pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Can't get my c**ting 32X to work. No wonder the system died a death. I'll open it tomorrow & do the ribbon fix :mad:

Retro gaming reminds me of classic car maintenance sometimes. You can't plug in a cart & expect the system to work no sir'ee. Tlc is often needed

Let me about it !! I've classic cars as well as a few ancient consoles, stuff just doesn't like being left idle to long..

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 10:06pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Are they really worth the expense? What software is available for them?

There is a bit of software available for it. Nothing crazy good but its also the hardware itself that interests me, from a collectors point of view.
Can't be faking it with a 3DO under the N64 all my life

The F-Zero X Expansion Kit would be something of interest but there isnt a lot out for it really. As i said, a collectors item.

Perhaps the randnet cart could be used in the future for some sort of hack/homebrew or other use.

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Myrddin · 12-03-2012 10:08pm

Steve SI wrote: »

There is a bit of software available for it. Nothing crazy good but its also the hardware itself that interests me, from a collectors point of view.
Can't be faking it with a 3DO under the N64 all my life
The F-Zero X Expansion Kit would be something of interest but there isnt a lot out for it really. As i said, a collectors item.

Perhaps the randnet cart could be used in the future for some sort of hack/homebrew or other use.

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I can certainly identify with that, sometimes its the hardware rather than the software that pushes me towards a buy. Do they command big money in Nippon, give your over that way at least you can save on the postage...

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 10:13pm

EnterNow wrote: »

I can certainly identify with that, sometimes its the hardware rather than the software that pushes me towards a buy. Do they command big money in Nippon, give your over that way at least you can save on the postage...

They go for the same money in Japanoland as they do on ebay(more or less)and it would be ebay I'd be getting it from(ebay.jp) as I wont be in Japan for a while(new job etc). I've seen them go for between 550-1000 euro so it's not cheap by any means.

Also, I know I use parentheses way to often but tis proper forum english and such

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Myrddin · 12-03-2012 10:15pm

Steve SI wrote: »

I've seen them go for between 550-1000 euro so it's not cheap by any means.

Ouch, no thanks. Not for that money, I'd quicker by a proto/dev kit...maybe an M2 system or something.

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 10:16pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Ouch, no thanks. Not for that money, I'd quicker by a proto/dev kit...maybe an M2 system or something.

I already gots me one of them bad boys

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Myrddin · 12-03-2012 10:26pm

Steve SI wrote: »

I already gots me one of them bad boys

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Really? In that case N64 DD all d way

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 11:08pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Really? In that case N64 DD all d way

Yeah, a recent purchase(couple months ago).
I'll look into the 64DD a bit more before deciding.

On a related note, does anyone have or know of any hacks to allow these old consoles that also have a modem to get out to the internet/network using some sort of adapter/device to connect to a more modern network?
I remember there was something you could do with a dreamcast by connecting it to a modem in your pc and running some software to emulate an ISP.

I've also got a bband adapter for the gamecube, anything cool I can do with it as its just sitting there attached to the bottom of the cube looking pretty.

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Atavan-Halen · 12-03-2012 11:21pm

Steve SI wrote: »

I've also got a bband adapter for the gamecube, anything cool I can do with it as its just sitting there attached to the bottom of the cube looking pretty.

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You can link other gamecubes and do a LAN party!

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 11:30pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

You can link other gamecubes and do a LAN party!

I have gamecubes :rolleyes:

Is there some sort of boot disc? I only got the adapter as is, no disc or packaging. If its console to console then I probably need a crossover cable but I can make that myself so no probs there.
If I can hook it up to my LAN then all the better.

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Atavan-Halen · 12-03-2012 11:31pm

No, just use the games that support it. Mario kart for example (supports up to 16 players I think). Only drawback is the other gamecube also needs a broadband adaptor.

DinoRex · 12-03-2012 11:40pm

You can network them via a PC running a programme called Warp Pipe actually. Lets you play Mario Kart over the internet using the broadband modem. Never tried it though.

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 11:41pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

No, just use the games that support it. Mario kart for example (supports up to 16 players I think). Only drawback is the other gamecube also needs a broadband adaptor.

I grabbed two of them so I'm ok on that front. After a little googling i see you can do a bit of homebrew without a chip using some pc software. Handy stuff indeed

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Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 11:42pm

DinoRex wrote: »

You can network them via a PC running a programme called Warp Pipe actually. Lets you play Mario Kart over the internet using the broadband modem. Never tried it though.

Cool, I'll definitely check it out when I get back home.

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DinoRex · 12-03-2012 11:43pm

I have an adapter as well.

16 MK DD is something of a life long dream.

Steve X2 · 12-03-2012 11:45pm

DinoRex wrote: »

I have an adapter as well.

16 MK DD is something of a life long dream.

It can be done, we have the technology :pac:

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Steve X2 · 13-03-2012 12:14am

This is the dreamcast pc server software i mentioned earlier. You can connect your DC's modem cable to a PC modem and trick into connecting and using your pc as an ISP.

http://www.maturion.de/dreamcast/mterlouw/

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Jack burton · 13-03-2012 12:16am

Would I be right to think I heard of people running street fighter III servers and playing DC online, up until recently???

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 13-03-2012 3:42am

is someone on here Dabyx Man on FB?

Retr0gamer · 13-03-2012 11:58am

I signed up to the Neo-geo forums since it's the only place with decently price MVS stuff. I've two posts to my name but I still can't access my PM's and can't send any private messages either so I can't deal with people on the trading forums. Does anyone know how the hell I fix this?

Professey Chin · 13-03-2012 1:56pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I signed up to the Neo-geo forums since it's the only place with decently price MVS stuff. I've two posts to my name but I still can't access my PM's and can't send any private messages either so I can't deal with people on the trading forums. Does anyone know how the hell I fix this?

Post more? They could be limited to a certain amount to stop people who dont contribute. Bit like boards & thanks

Myrddin · 13-03-2012 2:12pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I signed up to the Neo-geo forums since it's the only place with decently price MVS stuff. I've two posts to my name but I still can't access my PM's and can't send any private messages either so I can't deal with people on the trading forums. Does anyone know how the hell I fix this?

Tell them your a Japanese Schoolgirl. Leave out the cosplay element.

Optimus Prime · 13-03-2012 2:44pm

I went on a quest to find that retrogamer magazine at lunch, I failed. Is easons the only place that sell it? I was in 3 different shops and none of them had it, or is it too late to even find it at this stage?

The last magazine i bought i think was called Total or something, back before mario 3 was out.

Retr0gamer · 13-03-2012 2:49pm

Easons is the only place I've seen it. They usually get a few copies in, even my local out in the sticks gets two issues a month.

Optimus Prime · 13-03-2012 2:53pm

I went to reids, then a place on dawson street (they had no magazines) then a place in stephens green. The nearest Easons to me is on OConnell street, i might take a wander down there tomorrow.

Retr0gamer · 13-03-2012 2:55pm

The Great Chinholio wrote: »

Post more? They could be limited to a certain amount to stop people who dont contribute. Bit like boards & thanks

The threads are so boring though

Professey Chin · 13-03-2012 2:58pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

The threads are so boring though

Just do what I did a few times. Pick threads and give generic comments. Youd be surprised how fast it builds up....
....>_>

I just realised that its your boards 10th anniversary this month :pac:

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