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Jack burton · 27-03-2018 01:09PM

o1s1n wrote: »

I've chained them together to display the same image on multiple screens, but making a TV wall is a different thing entirely unfortunately.

You need some kind of computer processor to send the video signal to which then spits it up across the screens. I've only really seen them for sale with massive TV walls.

Ah right, well even the multiple screens would be so good aswell. I'll have those monitors on my ever growing list of wants. I don't think anything on that list is under €100 :P

o1s1n · 27-03-2018 01:18PM

Retr0gamer wrote: »

But think of the 4 player split screen matches!

That's actually a really great use of that setup. So the video wall processor splits the image up into four, and then rather than keeping them all together you can treat them as separate TVs. In effect, making console link up type games out of any game with a 4 player split screen option.

I wonder is there any software for the PI/video walls?

Jack burton wrote: »

Ah right, well even the multiple screens would be so good aswell. I'll have those monitors on my ever growing list of wants. I don't think anything on that list is under €100 :P

heh, I know the feeling. Can never have enough monitors. It's the bloody options that keep me coming back, I really want one now with a pull out drawer with pots :pac:

ebbsy · 27-03-2018 01:36PM

Guys/Gals

I have the original PAL Megadrive, could somebody tell me which kind of cable I would need for a modern TV please. Is there anywhere in Ireland that sells this ?

Thanks in advance.

DaveyDave · 27-03-2018 01:44PM

Does anyone bother with complete games? I only get boxed games but generally don't care if it has a manual or not, I just want the cheapest boxed copy that isn't in rag order.

I picked up Moonwalker and Splatterhouse 2 recently for a decent price without manuals. Complete copies seem to be going for €55+ which is a bit too much for me as I never played them back in the day so there's no nostalgia factor for me. They seem to be more sought after and part of me wishes I had complete copies for collectable reasons, even though I don't care about manuals for my other games...

Luckily I'm collecting for Sega and not Nintendo

Retr0gamer · 27-03-2018 01:55PM

Bare carts are fine for me especially Nintendo games were the boxed mark up is insanity.

Disk based games though I have to have complete.

Inviere · 27-03-2018 01:56PM

ebbsy wrote: »

Guys/Gals

I have the original PAL Megadrive, could somebody tell me which kind of cable I would need for a modern TV please. Is there anywhere in Ireland that sells this ?

Thanks in advance.

An RGB Scart lead offers the best signal, though bear in mind, your modern tv will make the Megadrive look like absolute manure (if your tv even has an rgb capable scart socket that is). To get the best image on a modern tv, you'll likely need an external scaler like the OSSC...or best case scenario pick up a cheap 21" crt tv.

DaveyDave wrote: »

Does anyone bother with complete games? I only get boxed games but generally don't care if it has a manual or not, I just want the cheapest boxed copy that isn't in rag order.

When I was collecting it depended on the system. For nes & snes I was more than happy with cart only. For Megadrive, it was boxed or nothing.

Jack burton · 27-03-2018 02:07PM

Mega drive is complete only for myself. Even though I sold off a cherry pick from my collection last year I'm buying them back slowly if I can find them for the right price. But not bothered with boxed copies really.

For SNES and NES the cart itself is grand.

Basically if it came in a case I want the manual. The worst is seeing PS2 games with no manual

CiDeRmAn · 27-03-2018 02:47PM

I see n00b Inviere has made it to 1452 posts!
Does that mean you are out of n00b territory at last?

o1s1n · 27-03-2018 03:03PM

If it's in a clamshell/jewel case etc then boxed and complete every time. I really don't like having manuals missing, makes me sad any time I open the box :pac:

Nintendo cardboard is just too expensive though, gave that up years ago - it was between that or the crack cocaine and I thought I'd go with the cheaper option.

27-03-2018 03:24PM

90% of games I wouldn't mind at all if the manual is missing but when it comes to the very high priced items where its gonna cost an arm and a leg no matter what you do, then I'll insist on the complete package

27-03-2018 03:28PM

Fancy looking Oddworld collection on Kickstarter now.
Not entirely sure why two successful companies need a Kickstarter to get this out but anyway, looks nice
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1869209521/oddworld-abes-origins-book-and-game-collection

K.O.Kiki · 27-03-2018 03:49PM

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

Fancy looking Oddworld collection on Kickstarter now.
Not entirely sure why two successful companies need a Kickstarter to get this out but anyway, looks nice
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1869209521/oddworld-abes-origins-book-and-game-collection

Print runs like this are quite expensive & require a good bit of capital; capital they might not have.

Looks interesting really.
Despite not growing up with a PS1 I do remember loving the look of Oddworld games.

27-03-2018 03:59PM

Limited Run games definitely have the capital to do a limited print run and the other lads have released books in the past though. I feel a lot of people are taking advantage of Kickstarter as a means of glorified pre orders.
I'm liking the look of it but i'm thinking I might just wait for the general release

frasr · 27-03-2018 04:20PM

Some oddities do come up
https://www.donedeal.ie/games-for-sale/retro-arcade-game-namco-propcycle/18089430

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& also an interesting virtua racing double cab
https://www.donedeal.ie/kitchenappliances-for-sale/old-arcade-machines/18237059
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not working and possibly missing the seat(s), but I can't tell if it's a standup or not
I wonder how much they are looking for it. Due to it not working, size etc it shouldn't be much

o1s1n · 27-03-2018 04:31PM

That Virtua Racing looks interesting, it's a sit down with a detachable seat section;

Inviere · 27-03-2018 04:56PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I see n00b Inviere has made it to 1452 posts!
Does that mean you are out of n00b territory at last?

Only another 30k odd posts & I can close my account again

o1s1n wrote: »

That Virtua Racing looks interesting, it's a sit down with a detachable seat section;

Grail cab right there Cidey!

o1s1n · 27-03-2018 05:03PM

Inviere wrote: »

Only another 30k odd posts & I can close my account again

Not before you level up to admin again and bring the Sega forum back! :pac:

Inviere · 27-03-2018 05:46PM

o1s1n wrote: »

Not before you level up to admin again and bring the Sega forum back! :pac:

I've taught Cidey everything I know, it's in his hands now

CiDeRmAn · 27-03-2018 09:27PM

Inviere wrote: »

Grail cab right there Cidey!

That and Robotron, I'd probably just need them, a bed and a pot to p1ss in.
I'm sure the wife and son can visit on the weekends, help me empty the pot....

frasr · 27-03-2018 09:31PM

How easy is it to put other pcb's in the racing cab? Are they jamma?

Shapey Fiend · 27-03-2018 09:45PM

I'm trying to remember if they had the version of Virtua Racing with full cars in Eyre Square Supermacs upstairs. They definitely had 8 linked cabs anyway it was pretty amazing.

geotrig · 27-03-2018 10:18PM

frasr wrote: »

How easy is it to put other pcb's in the racing cab? Are they jamma?

No 24 hzmonitor and not jamma

Doge · 27-03-2018 10:58PM

Shapey Fiend wrote: »

I'm trying to remember if they had the version of Virtua Racing with full cars in Eyre Square Supermacs upstairs. They definitely had 8 linked cabs anyway it was pretty amazing.

Was only up there on Sunday, had no idea it was once an arcade haven!

Retr0gamer · 27-03-2018 11:25PM

The Japanese poster for the Rampage movie is awesome:

BGOllie · 28-03-2018 09:53AM

oh wow. it is indeed.
no interest in seeing the film but , THAT's a movie poster I'd have in my room !

Jack burton · 28-03-2018 10:02AM

Still blown away by how random that movie is. Like what's the point in even getting the rampage name for it? Anyone who actually cares about Rampage won't be bothered with the Rock and CGI monsters IMO.

That said, the poster is so good! Japanese posters are usually the best when it comes to movie posters

Just look at this one for Kong Skull Island, another crap movie btw

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Shapey Fiend · 28-03-2018 10:09AM

Doge wrote: »

Was only up there on Sunday, had no idea it was once an arcade haven!

They'd a Funworld upstairs that was quality in its heyday. Maybe 80 cabinets and 10 pins. Around 1991 til 2003 they put it on freeplay and it was maybe 2 pounds an hour, and left maybe 20 modern cabs in a per credit section but they'd rotate in a few modern ones as well so you could play the hell out of something like Cyber Cycles for an hour relatively cheaply.

Leisureworld in Salthill had 50+ cabinets in the early 90's as well so plenty to keep you busy for the day in Galway.

CiDeRmAn · 28-03-2018 11:06AM

I would love the VR cab alright, just nowhere to put it

And, as far as I know, they aren't the most reliable cabs in the world and very bespoke.
Buggerit!

Re: The Rampage poster.
It's hard to take a Dwayne Johnson movie seriously.
When I see The Rock in a film, running in a shirt two sizes too small I have to wonder what movie this could be, an urban or jungle backdrop does not much to whittle the choices down.

DinoRex · 28-03-2018 11:25AM

He must be a big Midway fan. Hasn't he been attached to a Spyhunter project for some time now?

CiDeRmAn · 28-03-2018 02:26PM

DinoRex wrote: »

He must be a big Midway fan. Hasn't he been attached to a Spyhunter project for some time now?

The movie was all a go, and the tie in game made, then the movie evaporated, that's years ago now.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_Hunter:_Nowhere_to_Run
That's 2006!
According to the always accurate Wiki page Johnson is no longer attached the now 12 year old movie property.

The first two games I played on the PS2, they were pretty good tbf

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