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For some reason my copy of Starblade Alpha for the PS has taken a walk, so I've ordered another one, this time from Japan.
Only a tenner shipped too, just have to wait from the slow boat over.
I don't seem to have it for the 3DO either, though I seem to remember owning that for sure.
It's a little more expensive than the PS edition too but, like Return Fire and Virtua Racing, Starblade is a game I just have to pick up.
I know there's a Mega-CD version but it looks terrible tbh.
but then, it's running on a Mega-CD... might be a purchase someday, or a sneaky CDR...0 -
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My MegaCD lit up last night for the first time, then went dark again
Bugger
That's what it was doing when I sold it, how long did it light up for?0 -
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A few seconds, and then nothing.
How do the switches work, those fitted to the MegaCD?
I've that feeling that it's the most minor of things, but Kerbdog couldn't figure it.
Might ask Bandit to take a peek.
As far as I remember, they're connected to the multibios chip, which itself, is piggy backed onto the original bios chip. From various combinations of switch positions, different region bios' are loaded. It could be related to the mod, it is a mod that was done almost 15 years ago I'd say, and as Kerb will attest to, isn't of a good standard (I was only learning
). That said, it worked perfectly right up until it went into storage, so maybe a dry/cracked solder joint is all I could guess at. Did you have a cap kit done on it? That'd be my first guess. 0 -
A few seconds, and then nothing.
How do the switches work, those fitted to the MegaCD?
I've that feeling that it's the most minor of things, but Kerbdog couldn't figure it.
Might ask Bandit to take a peek.As far as I remember, they're connected to the multibios chip, which itself, is piggy backed onto the original bios chip. From various combinations of switch positions, different region bios' are loaded. It could be related to the mod, it is a mod that was done almost 15 years ago I'd say, and as Kerb will attest to, isn't of a good standard (I was only learning). That said, it worked perfectly right up until it went into storage, so maybe a dry/cracked solder joint is all I could guess at. Did you have a cap kit done on it? That'd be my first guess.
Do yea feel lucky Ciderman?
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Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,553 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Join Date:Posts: 33776
Do yea feel lucky Ciderman?
Well, it's not working now, so further efforts that also result in a not working MegaCD is not so much as a risk as much as simply the maintenance of the status quo.0 -
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Is there much of a market now for big box pc games?
Was always one element of videogame collecting I was never really clued in on.
I'd say there is, but I suppose it depends where you look. Like for instance they're all over ebay in various states of repair, and from the cheapest items right up to extremely rare examples. You've also got the likes of LGR on YouTube whose videos on big box games are very popular (and his video on why they disappeared is a pretty interesting watch, as are all his 'Tech Tales' series). There's also some very active internet forums around the place discussing big box PC games.
Then on the other hand, I've very rarely seen any mention of them on boards, and I've never seen them in the likes of the RAGE on Fade St. If there's a particularly active place for them in Dublin/Ireland, I'd appreciate a point in the right direction There is definitely a market out there for them in certain places. 0 -
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Oh man, do you remember the Virgin Megastore PC games section? It was amazing!
God I miss that place used to travel in from Bray on the dart in the mid 90s to buy Manga VHS tapes, posters and the odd game if I could afford it. 0 -
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Oh man, do you remember the Virgin Megastore PC games section? It was amazing!
God I miss that place used to travel in from Bray on the dart in the mid 90s to buy Manga VHS tapes, posters and the odd game if I could afford it.
I remember my copy of Syndicate Wars for PC in there came with a free copy of Dominion Tank Police on VHS.0 -
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