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General Arcade and Retro Chat - Insert Coin -

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  • #8042
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,072 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    Access wrote: »
    Anyone else go to playersxpo.... mates not too happy they gave away free tickets yesterday after they had paid.

    This is the second recent games event ive heard of/been at that wasnt exactly full to say the least.

    Think its been flogged to death at this stage.

    Went and absolutely loved it.

    They made a lovely gesture to people that got shafted at last years farce. But sure let's stick the boot in


  • #8043
    Access
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Access


    Sparks43 wrote: »
    Went and absolutely loved it.

    They made a lovely gesture to people that got shafted at last years farce. But sure let's stick the boot in

    Rightly stick the boot in as three of my mates bought tickets at full admission price beforehand and got shafted this time as others got in for free. How's that a lovely gesture?

    We bought tickets to 8 bit and then found others getting them at 25% less on the week leading up to the show and then anyone with a valid student card got in for free on the sunday. How is that fair after paying €20 a ticket weeks before?

    And even with all that going on both had poor turnouts. I do reckon it still is to do with the gamerscon last year putting people off after what happened.


  • #8044
    Sparks43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,072 ✭✭✭Sparks43


    Access wrote: »
    Rightly stick the boot in as three of my mates bought tickets at full admission price beforehand and got shafted this time as others got in for free. How's that a lovely gesture?

    We bought tickets to 8 bit and then found others getting them at 25% less on the week leading up to the show and then anyone with a valid student card got in for free on the sunday. How is that fair after paying €20 a ticket weeks before?

    And even with all that going on both had poor turnouts. I do reckon it still is to do with the gamerscon last year putting people off after what happened.

    If it runs next year and I for one really hope it does. I can see it getting a much bigger turnout ergo less cut price tickets. So you either wait and possibly miss out or buy a ticket and have a great time.

    This has the potential to be the de facto gaming exhibition in Ireland. And I wish them well


  • #8045
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,400 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    MrVestek wrote: »
    20% but only if you take ages paying it back.

    I've already put €50 back into my credit for it... and as soon as the cheque from the shares that I sold recently comes in I'll probably have it paid off before I ever hit interest charges.

    There is codes for 0% interest In the littlewoods. Bargain alert threads. Pretty sure I seen one recently.


  • #8046
    Skerries
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,924 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »

    I recall going into Easons of O'Connell St, back in '91, and the games dept was downstairs at the time, and I asked at the counter if they had any C64 games in stock, at which a pair of Standard Nerds scoffed and tittered at the request.
    I withdrew from the shop, head down, wishing them some sort of necrotic process of the nether regions.

    I feel your pain as I used to rent Speccy games from Computer City on Cathal Brugha st back in the day and a spotty older teenager asking what I had rented and belittling me on my computer of choice.
    i suppose it was one of the reasons I switched to Amiga
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  • #8047
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Skerries wrote: »
    I feel your pain as I used to rent Speccy games from Computer City on Cathal Brugha st back in the day and a spotty older teenager asking what I had rented and belittling me on my computer of choice.
    i suppose it was one of the reasons I switched to Amiga

    I'm surprised these types of teenagers made it to adulthood, so many deserving a painful death and being denied the touch of the fairer sex as a bonus.


  • #8048
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,619 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Famicom with a step down converter?
    It's one I used with my old jp Saturn.
    I know I can us a sega power supply but I don't have one to hand right now.


  • #8049
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Finally got my Sony PVM hooked up....and it is glorious!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba-Exgxh_jE/

    Anyone get eyes on another one of these let me know


  • #8050
    eddhorse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭eddhorse


    Looks good, saw it on the insta-book.

    What cable are you using to connect these together?


  • #8051
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Damn, must retrieve my Mega CD from Kerbdog, have a go at repairing it myself.

    My CD-X is fine and dandy, but the Mega CD looks so.... choice, as Ferris would say


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  • #8052
    Nerdkiller1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,999 ✭✭✭Nerdkiller1991


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Finally got my Sony PVM hooked up....and it is glorious!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba-Exgxh_jE/

    Anyone get eyes on another one of these let me know
    mondoweirdo wrote:
    Revenge of Shinobi is my favorite Genesis game!
    AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!


  • #8053
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    eddhorse wrote: »
    Looks good, saw it on the insta-book.

    What cable are you using to connect these together?

    Using the PVM to female scart cable off retro gaming cables. Worked out about €30 but the quality really does show.

    I have a RGB cable from a few years ago for the MD that served me well. I'll upgrade to the packapunch cables when I can.


  • #8054
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,407 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Bit late for yourself JB, but if anyone else is looking for one of those cables, there's a guy selling them on ebay for a good bit cheaper.

    Have one myself and it works perfectly.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-PVM-MONITOR-4-x-BNC-2-x-PHONO-INPUT-TO-RGB-SCART-ADAPTER-BREAKOUT-CABLE/321744637454?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649


  • #8055
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I have a ikegami monitor aswell and need a cable for that so I'll pick up one of those. Thanks


  • #8056
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,407 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Jack burton wrote: »
    I have a ikegami monitor aswell

    Jammy mother****er!!!


  • #8057
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    €20 each aswell! ;)


  • #8058
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,407 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Oh yeah! was that from that massive CRT haul?

    How large is the ikegami's screen?


  • #8059
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I'll get the tape out later and take a look. Its a good size anyway, maybe 14 inches


  • #8060
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Secret santa is up for anyone who wants to take part!

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=105169927


  • #8061
    Nerdkiller1991
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,999 ✭✭✭Nerdkiller1991


    Oooh, I forgot...look what I came across in town yesterday.

    https://i.imgur.com/TYf1tBv.jpg


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  • #8062
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Still waiting on last years SS gift myself ;-)


  • #8063
    MrVestek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,274 ✭✭✭MrVestek


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Still waiting on last years SS gift myself ;-)

    Ohh yeah that's my bad, I was your SS last year.

    I vaugley remember chatting to Touch Fizzy about it getting lost in the post... I had kinda forgotten about rectifying that situation.

    Don't worry, no matter who I get this year I'll send you both a gift! :)

    ...and I'll make sure to use registered post this time.


  • #8064
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,407 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    I decided, while half cut last night, that it would be a good idea to wheel my second new LMD monitor across town in a suitcase. (after bringing it out from Bray on a bus)

    Half way up O Connell Street, both wheels on the suitcase decide to buckle under the weight. :eek:

    Queue me having to drag the suitcase the rest of the way home with no wheels.

    Not one of my brightest moments. In my defence though, the monitor is now in my apartment and still works :D


  • #8065
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,021 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    This years Secret Santa theme can be atonement, fix up any lost parcels over the years.


  • #8066
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    o1s1n wrote: »
    I decided, while half cut last night, that it would be a good idea to wheel my second new LMD monitor across town in a suitcase. (after bringing it out from Bray on a bus)

    Half way up O Connell Street, both wheels on the suitcase decide to buckle under the weight. :eek:

    Queue me having to drag the suitcase the rest of the way home with no wheels.

    Not one of my brightest moments. In my defence though, the monitor is now in my apartment and still works :D

    I think this more than justifies that other thread....


  • #8067
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »
    This years Secret Santa theme can be atonement, fix up any lost parcels over the years.

    So, just like this, but with more sparkles and kawaii
    keira_knightley_and_james_mcavoy_atonement_movie_image__4_.jpg


  • #8068
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,392 ✭✭✭Doge


    We're kinda doing it right, except we're all ancient! :(


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bcJLCqZ3OE


  • #8069
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I did a O1s1n and dropped my snes on the way out to the garage, the case is now in about 12 pieces.

    Anyone have a good idea where to get a replacement case? Or I just buy a broken one off te bay


  • #8070
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Jack burton wrote: »
    I did a O1s1n and dropped my snes on the way out to the garage, the case is now in about 12 pieces.

    Anyone have a good idea where to get a replacement case? Or I just buy a broken one off te bay

    Might be someone here with a borked SNES, watch Adverts for a local one maybe.


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  • #8071
    DinoRex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Might be someone here with a borked SNES, watch Adverts for a local one maybe.

    Haha. Searching Adverts for SNES is going to produce a lot of results for one thing and one thing only.


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