General Arcade and Retro Chat - Insert Coin -

o1s1n

Corholio wrote: »

I'm sure turning your tv would let you play it, but I highly doubt it's on purpose, and if it is it's pretty stupid imo. It doesn't give you the option of changing it, unlike some previous Capcom collections, which is madness if it is on purpose. I doubt it is on purpose though with the mess they made with a lot of the other games.

The best way to check whether it's on purpose or not are what happens with the controls.

If you turn the monitor on it's side to play in vertical mode and the controls are mapped then it would be on purpose.

If the controls are mapped to control the game sideways and not mapped for vertical screen orientation then someone done ****ed up!

Nerdkiller1991

We've got a thread going on GAF on the Late Late Toy Show.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1320360

Steve X2

Normally I'd be all for the Japanese artwork, but I think both interfaces look quite decent in their own ways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKK2Pb7lbNw

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Looking forward to their new album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NLOSOFeUpY

Optimus Prime

Someone might have mentioned this already, but this is scandalous! haha trust argos..

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6197670/Trail/searchtext%3ENINTENDO+CLASSIC.htm

20 quid for a USB plug haha

Doge

Picked up Steam Link for cheap in Gamestop recently, it was down to 22 euro and i have to say its an excellent bit of kit.

I can play my PC games from a cosey couch downstairs on a 49" TV while my PC is up in a cold attic with its tiny 24" monitor.

Only a bit of lag when running graphically intensive games, but im still using a relic of a core 2 quad, 4GB RAM, Radeon HD5700 so its to be expected.

Surprised how lag free other games are, i finished Papers Please with it.

The Wake on Lan feature built in is excellent, it will power on the PC even if its shutdown once its plugged into the wall and you have a static IP.

Saves me trekking up a stairs and a ladder everytime i need to turn it on or shut it down.

Can also use it as a remote desktop by minimizing the Big Screen.

Andrew76

Doge wrote: »

Picked up Steam Link for cheap in Gamestop recently, it was down to 22 euro and i have to say its an excellent bit of kit.

I can play my PC games from a cosey couch downstairs on a 49" TV while my PC is up in a cold attic with its tiny 24" monitor.

Only a bit of lag when running graphically intensive games, but im still using a relic of a core 2 quad, 4GB RAM, Radeon HD5700 so its to be expected.

Surprised how lag free other games are, i finished Papers Please with it.

The Wake on Lan feature built in is excellent, it will power on the PC even if its shutdown once its plugged into the wall and you have a static IP.

Saves me trekking up a stairs and a ladder everytime i need to turn it on or shut it down.

Can also use it as a remote desktop by minimizing the Big Screen.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked also, using mine wired with those homeplug things. Playing on a bigger screen with better sound than my crappy pc speakers is nice. Couldn't get used to the Steam Controller though so stuck with an Elite and a usb extension cable. Works great.

readyletsgo

Andrew76 wrote: »

I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked also, using mine wired with those homeplug things. Playing on a bigger screen with better sound than my crappy pc speakers is nice. Couldn't get used to the Steam Controller though so stuck with an Elite and a usb extension cable. Works great.

The steam link worth the punt? I have a LOT of PC games I would prob play on my TV more. Must look into this.many in stock in gamestop?

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

http://jetsetradio.live/
It's not all JSR from what I got so far but there's a Seaman tab

Andrew76

readyletsgo wrote: »

The steam link worth the punt? I have a LOT of PC games I would prob play on my TV more. Must look into this.many in stock in gamestop?

Defo worth a purchase as long as you have plenty of games that play better with a controller versus a keyboard & mouse. Also, Darius Burst on a big screen is glorious!

I tried Civ V with the Steam Controller but I found it fiddly and the text was tiny on the tv, wasn't arsed trying to find a fix so just stuck to controller type games.

DinoRex

Yeah. The Steamlink is really good. Just one of those bits of tech that just works.

I stuck a wireless receiver for xbox 360 controllers and it just works straight away. Same for my Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse.

readyletsgo

DinoRex wrote: »

Yeah. The Steamlink is really good. Just one of those bits of tech that just works.

I stuck a wireless receiver for xbox 360 controllers and it just works straight away. Same for my Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse.

Deadly! Gonna pick one up.

I'll have to use Wi-Fi as my Wi-Fi is in a different room so wires would be a massive pain, and overall inconvenant.
What's the story with these Wi-Fi boost plugs I keep hearing about? Recommend to use for Steam Link?

Steve X2

readyletsgo wrote: »

Deadly! Gonna pick one up.

I'll have to use Wi-Fi as my Wi-Fi is in a different room so wires would be a massive pain, and overall inconvenant.
What's the story with these Wi-Fi boost plugs I keep hearing about? Recommend to use for Steam Link?

Go with a powerline adapter. Very easy to setup and works very well usually.
I had issues with wifi in my garage as the house walls are unusually thick, installed a powerline plug and now have really fast wifi out there as well as ethernet should i need it.

I got the "TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P KIT AV1200" if thats any help.

readyletsgo

Steve X2 wrote: »

Go with a powerline adapter. Very easy to setup and works very well usually.
I had issues with wifi in my garage as the house walls are unusually thick, installed a powerline plug and now have really fast wifi out there as well as ethernet should i need it.

I got the "TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P KIT AV1200" if thats any help.

That's a great help! Thanks Steve.

Andrew76

Yeah do as Steve mentions - get the TP-Link adapters (the homeplug thingies ). They come in all different specs (and prices to match), some with wifi extenders or not, or plug pass-throughs (as they recommend you plug them directly into the wall socket, not into an extension cable) etc.

Argos also sell them if you prefer going bricks & mortar.

readyletsgo

Darn, it's back up to 52 in gamestop. Should have picked it up when it was 22 a few weeks back

johnny_ultimate

I found performance inconsistent on WiFi, and that's with the router, PC and TV all within a few feet of each other (but inconvenient for wiring). Think I'll need the powerlink alright to get the most out of it, or just run an almighty Ethernet cable around the back of the room!

Steve X2

Andrew76 wrote: »

Yeah do as Steve mentions - get the TP-Link adapters (the homeplug thingies ). They come in all different specs (and prices to match), some with wifi extenders or not, or plug pass-throughs (as they recommend you plug them directly into the wall socket, not into an extension cable) etc.

Argos also sell them if you prefer going bricks & mortar.

They say not to plug them in to extension cables and whatnot, but I have the transmitter hooked up to a extension tower and it works perfectly. It's slightly fancier than a standard extension cable, so maybe thats why it works.
On the receiving end in the garage it's plugged into a multi plug adapter, so basically an extension lead.

So, if you have to use an extension lead it might be ok.

The Last Bandit

Extensions leads can have various filters which could block the signals so its easier to just say unsupported..

Retr0gamer

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

I found performance inconsistent on WiFi, and that's with the router, PC and TV all within a few feet of each other (but inconvenient for wiring). Think I'll need the powerlink alright to get the most out of it, or just run an almighty Ethernet cable around the back of the room!

No matter how good your wifi is I still find it complete arse and inconsistent. Moved to powerlinks and never looked back.

Steve X2

I meant to plug it in directly to the mains, but just got lazy once it worked.
Here's how it sits now, messy but ok until i move the cables and plugs under the desk, someday soon, maybe

DinoRex

My wifi is 802.11ac so I got a pretty good performance out of it. But it does drop every now and then.

Appartment is wired with CAT5, so I may try hook up the PC at some point

Doge

Andrew76 wrote: »

I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked also, using mine wired with those homeplug things. Playing on a bigger screen with better sound than my crappy pc speakers is nice. Couldn't get used to the Steam Controller though so stuck with an Elite and a usb extension cable. Works great.

You can also sync a Dualshock 4 to it easily without any hacking necessary.

It has great support for controllers.

I've ordered a small wireless keyboard without numpad and a mouse for use on a small coffee table in the room, to play games that need them.

As for the homeplugs, Netgear are now doing them and seem to get better speeds and reviews, even thoug I have the TP Link Powerline series I'd go with Netgear if i had my time back.

The powerline ones have a an electrical socket built in so you can plug your multi socket tower or adapter into the homeplug itself rather than the other wah around thus minimizing interference.

Doge

Steve X2 wrote: »

I meant to plug it in directly to the mains, but just got lazy once it worked.
Here's how it sits now, messy but ok until i move the cables and plugs under the desk, someday soon, maybe

Those are the ones I was on about in my last post, only saw your post now.

I'm surprised you're tolerating that mess with your levels of OCD!

Steve X2

Doge wrote: »

Those are the ones I was on about in my last post, only saw your post now.

I'm surprised you're tolerating that mess with your levels of OCD!

Ah, it was just a temporary setup when i got the new desk. Just haven't got around to sorting it out.
If you could see how the area I have for recent retro purchases looks you'd never speak to me again

Steve X2

For those who want an XRGB Framemeister mini, it might be an idea to pick one up in the next 6 months or so, or earlier even in case of stock issues.
It looks like the main IC used in the box will no longer be available from Feb 2017.

Google translation of the announcement.

2016 December 1,
microcomputer software Co., Ltd.
　
　Thank you very much for your generous support of microcomputer software products on a daily basis.
　It was announced that the main IC of our product "FRAMEMEISTER" will end production. February 2017 will be the last order. In that case we plan to purchase enough stock to last more than one year, but we can not make additional purchases after February. It will end as soon as stock runs out. In order to ensure delivery, please consult our company or intermediary store, please summarize required plan by February 2017.
　We appreciate your understanding and cooperation by customers. We appreciate your continued patronage of our products as well.

　* As previously reported, inventory has been temporarily out due to the same IC delay. After restocking in February 2017, we are planning to produce and ship as usual for the time being.
　
Record
　
Model number DP code JAN code Next scheduled arrival
FRAMEMEISTER N 3913547 4961997001868 February 2017
　
　
<Inquiries regarding this matter>
Microcomputer Software Inc. Phone: 06-6203-2827
　
that's all

Andrew76

More loveliness for the vinyl heads here - Ocarina of Time's soundtrack this time. Not shipping til Q2 2017 though. Looks very nice.

Preview

http://store.iam8bit.com/products/hero-of-time-2xlp-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time

MrVestek

I'd be tempted to pick that up but the price tag is a bit much for what it is...

Steve X2

MrVestek wrote: »

I'd be tempted to pick that up but the price tag is a bit much for what it is...

40 US, so about 37 Euro. Not too bad if the pressing is good and the general package is well presented (artwork etc). It's 180 gram vinyl, which doesn't equal high quality, but is a good start at least.

MrVestek

Steve X2 wrote: »

40 US, so about 37 Euro. Not too bad if the pressing is good and the general package is well presented (artwork etc). It's 180 gram vinyl, which doesn't equal high quality, but is a good start at least.

Yeah but when you consider that the Data Discs releases are about half that price it's not great.