General Arcade & Retro Chat' Special Championship Edition

Jack burton · 18-12-2021 11:32am

An post being an absolute shower of bastards really.

With 6 years of sending stuff regularly with Lazer Steak I've completely got it down to get stuff as cheaply done as possible and it's though a long time of getting overcharged off them.

They have even gone backwards in the last while. Removing self checkout machines so you have to que up in the **** office. Price increases and a general lack of any customer service is ridiculous. I'm still waiting for a reply to an email I sent 3 months ago

The Last Bandit · 18-12-2021 3:02pm

Arse biscuits.. anyone know if replacement screens are available for the Evercade ?

Tom Mann Centuria · 18-12-2021 3:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118342559#Comment_118342559

This fella changed his screen. He's linked the screen he used (on US Amazon).

https://youtu.be/_SxqJ53zpXo

Here is screen he used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084SGXVYB

The Last Bandit · 18-12-2021 3:14pm

Cheers, hmm IPS upgrade must investigate that option :)

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy · 18-12-2021 8:05pm

https://twitter.com/joeyfreeze/status/1471960758573535238?s=20

This is so weird!

Inviere · 20-12-2021 5:32pm

Not very retro, but in terms of PS4 exclusives, am I missing anything significant from this list?

Bloodborne

Concrete Genie

Dead Nation

Ghost of Tsushima

God of War

God of War 3 Remastered

Gran Turismo Sport

Gravity Rush Remastered

Gravity Rush 2

Hidden Agenda

Horizon Zero Dawn

Infamous First Light

Infamous Second Son

Killzone Shadowfall

Knack

Knack 2

Marvel's Spider Man - Miles Morales

Marve's Spider Man

Persona 5 Royal

P.T.

Ratchet & Clank

Resogun

Sackboy - A Big Adventure

Soldner X2 - Final Prototype

Shadow of the Colossus 

Super Stardust Ultra

The Last Guardian

The Last of Us Remastered

The Last of Us 2

The Order 1886

Uncharted - Nathan Drake Collection

Uncharted 4

Uncharted Lost Legacy

Until Dawn

Wipeout Omega Collection

Jack burton · 20-12-2021 7:42pm

PS4 is worth it for Bloodborne alone.

Elden Ring will be the reason I get a next gen system

johnny_ultimate · 20-12-2021 7:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118352627#Comment_118352627

Astrobot Rescue Mission is a masterpiece if you’re including VR.

Tearaway Unfolded.

Hohokum is on PS3 as well but really, really delightful.

Retr0gamer · 20-12-2021 7:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118352627#Comment_118352627

Missing: Deception 4 Nightmare Princess

Secret best PS4 game (that isn't Bloodborne)

Might be worth considering: The Deluxe version of Ace Combat 7 (best game of 2019) comes with Ace Combat Squadron Leader as a bonus digitally. This is a HD remake of Ace Combat 5 that is only available if you get Ace 7 deluxe version on PS4.

What's on the list and you shouldn't bother with because they're ****:

Hidden Agenda

Killzone Shadow Fall

Knack 1 and 2

Soldner X2

The Order 1886

Doge · 20-12-2021 9:52pm

Horizon Zero Dawn is available on PC too so technically not a platform exclusive and just had an unofficial VR mod released too:

https://youtu.be/1I1SMlWAW94

CiDeRmAn · 20-12-2021 10:10pm

Bloodborne

Astrobot

The Last Guardian

Drive Club

Resogun

And that's it, no other exclusives worth owning for me on the PS4.

If you don't own a next gen console, you have to buy Titanfall 2, the best FPS of its generation.

Doge · 20-12-2021 10:18pm

Looks like we have experienced a Retro Gaming Christmas Miracle this year!

The Sega Master System / Game Gear version of Sonic 1 has been ported to the Commodore 64, and boy does it look and sound amazing! The detail is staggeringly good.

It does however require a REU / RAM Expansion Unit to run, so carts like the 1541 Ultimate 1/2 will do the job fine.

https://youtu.be/_Cg8r-VmeMk

phily2002 · 20-12-2021 10:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118352627#Comment_118352627

Picked up a ps4 recently and looking forward to getting through a good few on this list, I started with Uncharted 4, about half way through and it's excellent. Probably go GOW or The Last Guardian next.

Judgement is one not on your list that I'm planning on picking up as well

Retr0gamer · 21-12-2021 10:30am

I'm going to wait until I get a PS5 to play Last Guardian. The framerate and pacing is absolutely criminal on a base PS4 and made the game unplayable for me.

phily2002 · 21-12-2021 10:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118355146#Comment_118355146

Yeah I heard that alright, I have the pro version so hoping it runs a bit smoother on that.

Retr0gamer · 21-12-2021 11:21am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118355214#Comment_118355214

I heard it's a pretty consistent 30 on Pro.

Inviere · 23-12-2021 10:00am

Thanks for the PS4 recommendations people. I actually thought there was a lot more in the way of exclusives, but the PC ports of some of the big hitters brings the list down a bit.

Retr0gamer · 23-12-2021 10:30am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118364722#Comment_118364722

As someone that games mostly on PC it's probably the worst console I've bought that isn't the.... I hate to admit it... CDi. Very few actually exclusives, there's quite a few that aren't any good and a lot of them could have come from Ubisoft and you'd be none the wiser.

CiDeRmAn · 23-12-2021 10:40am

Finally, you admit that the CDi is the worst console...

But the PS4 wasn't a terrible console, it was a damn sight more reliable than the PS3 for starters, and Bloodborne and it's DLC virtually made it a must have device.

Lastly, of the two major current gen consoles of the day, it was a nicer device to use than the Xbox One, which barely got played in my house.

I know you weren't a fan of The Last Guardian, but it really was and is a cracking bit of storytelling, despite the PS2 era controls.

Inviere · 23-12-2021 10:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118364807#Comment_118364807

Aye, having gone scouring for exclusives over the last few days...there's precious little going that are must-have's.

Retr0gamer · 23-12-2021 11:51am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118364843#Comment_118364843

PS3 was a badly made POS but it's got a very substantial catalogue of exclusives. Can't say the same for PS4. PS4 is great and all but if you have a PC or XBox there really isn't a whole lot there to differentiate it from them. XBox One is a worse console but it's also pretty much a PS4 without the exclusives. But it also has Ninja Gaiden Black. PS4 is probably the least used console I own next to the One (and CDi). I guess it's just the way things are going where the consoles are less their own eco system of games and experiences and just a box to play games on. I guess my biggest complaint about the system isn't the lack of exclusives but just how boring it is. Also you say two major consoles of the day but the WiiU kicks the PS4's ass as a more interesting console.

However all of what I said is totally moot. PS4 might have had Bloodborne (did you beat it Cidey or do you need help with it? 😘). The fact is the CDi is a much better console because it has three zelda games on it and a mario game. Count them; three!

Retr0gamer · 23-12-2021 11:52am

Uncharted and God of War are coming to PC so best wait for them. I found Uncharted 4 a boring and unnecessary addition to the trilogy but Lost Legacy sounds interesting. Never got around to playing it but will definitely play it on PC.

Inviere · 23-12-2021 12:02pm

@Retr0gamer the cd-i isn't a console, it's a video disc player that has some badly made cartoons masquerading as games on it.

Retr0gamer · 23-12-2021 12:03pm

@Inviere Burn Cycle is a better Cyberpunk game than Cyberpunk 2077.

*Mic Drop*

johnny_ultimate · 23-12-2021 12:11pm

Lost Legacy is probably tied with Uncharted 2 as the best of the series. Has that excellent semi-open design that tends to be the best part of Sony blockbusters these days. Rift Apart has a brilliant such section too. So much more enjoyable than most actual sprawling open worlds.

CiDeRmAn · 23-12-2021 12:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118365162#Comment_118365162

I.

Finished.

Bloodborne.

On.

My.

Own-y own!

CiDeRmAn · 23-12-2021 12:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118365217#Comment_118365217

The Stadia version of Cyberpunk 2077 is excellent...

Jack burton · 27-12-2021 7:45pm

Well my payment for paprium on Kickstarter failed.

Now to wait and see if I dodged a bullet or missed out 😂

Dr Bob · 30-12-2021 6:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118353814#Comment_118353814

Holy Crap! that is an amazing port . I'd say Sega would probably be OK with it existing as well , since it acts as publicity for them . (As opposed to Nintendo's moronic CRUSH KILL DESTROY tactics. )

https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/290225-nintendo-forces-removal-of-commodore-64-super-mario-port-7-years-in-the-making

Jack burton · 30-12-2021 6:28pm

Googled Nintendo lawsuit and saw this

https://hard-drive.net/nintendo-sues-guy-for-25-he-made-selling-n64-on-ebay/

Took me a minute, I won't lie

Retr0gamer · 01-01-2022 2:15pm

Those hard drive articles make me double take.

o1s1n · 03-01-2022 3:14pm

Going to have to sell one of my cabinets :( just isn't enough room with the new couch in, looks a bit silly.

Now for Sophie's Choice, Do I keep the SNK or the Pony?

Edging towards the Pony at the moment, it's worth about 4k so I'd never be able to buy it back and it fits in much better with a living room. Lower profile so I can put more shelves over it.

Absolutely adore my SNK cab though. Must have it nearly ten years now. It's more in the 2k region so I could potentially buy one back in the future, maybe...ah really love the thing though!

Is option 3, sell the couch and become a 'dont tell people how I live??' Lenny meme also worth considering?!

Inviere · 03-01-2022 4:51pm

Could it live in a future attic conversion? If so, maybe just disassemble it and store it somewhere until there's space for it...then you won't have to rebuy one

Retr0gamer · 03-01-2022 11:47pm

Sell it to ciderman and buy it back in 6 months when you have the room.

KeRbDoG · 04-01-2022 3:02am

Option 4 - long term loan the SNK to someone who has space and you trust, you can always get it back in the future then

Colonel Panic · 04-01-2022 10:12am

That would be the best solution @KeRbDoG . Would be terrible to have to sell the cabinet!

o1s1n · 04-01-2022 11:13am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118414212#Comment_118414212

One of my sisters actually offered, thought that was nice! - however realistically, they live in a rental apartment so I'd just be kicking the can down the road. Ah, I think I'll bite the bullet and sell one alright, the place I'm living in now is the 'forever home' (or at very least for the next decade!) so my space availability won't be changing any time soon.

or...

Could always lash it in my parents kitchen like I did with my first two cabinets for a few years, they'd love that :D

dav09 · 04-01-2022 11:20am

You never know what way prices will go in the future, what keeps going up and up generally has to come down (somewhat) at some point, like a bubble. You never know it may be more affordable in the future, but would definitely store it somewhere if you plan to get one again down the line realistically.

Dr Bob · 04-01-2022 4:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118365217#Comment_118365217

Bloodnet is better than both of them ...Cyberpunk AND vampires!

Dr Bob · 04-01-2022 4:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118409825#Comment_118409825

Are you anywhere near maynooth ? I have a few spares here so I could do a used one cheap if you're stuck . Actually theres 2 people selling them new on adverts for 25 and 17

https://www.adverts.ie/accessories/bluetooth-gamepad-wireless-ps3-controller-for-playstation-3-dualshock-3-game-joystick/24328876

https://www.adverts.ie/playstation/new-wireless-bluetooth-controller-game-pad-gamepad-controllers-for-sony-playstation-play-station-ps3-ps-3-console-computer/15444369

(the 17 one looks like a third party , but at this point sony's probably not going to do a firmware update on the console blocking 3rd party controllers ....probably)

Retr0gamer · 04-01-2022 4:50pm

I'm pretty sure Ps4 controllers work on PS3. Might be an option.

sniper_samurai · 04-01-2022 5:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118416784#Comment_118416784

They do. It's a royal pain not using a DS3 though as you have no rumble and the PS button doesn't work, if you want to get back to the XMB you need to reset the console by hand.

Jack burton · 05-01-2022 12:20pm

Been at home sick with covid the last 3 days. Some absolute dose, kids and everything sick with it. Although at least they only got 24 hours of it.

Been able to get 1-2 hours of pinball in almost every night though so always a silver lining

o1s1n · 05-01-2022 12:25pm

Hope you're doing alright! The amount of people coming down with it now is mad, seems to be fairly mild though for most and is mainly upper respiratory only - so fingers crossed it's the beginning of the end for the thing!

Jack burton · 05-01-2022 3:14pm

Yeah pretty good now. I'd say I'm about 80%

Only lasted 24 hours for the children so that was lucky TF

Jack burton · 05-01-2022 10:29pm

Yeah two kids.

Im in my 30s now......****

The hoarding has gotten to an advanced stage now too. It's never really stopped, pinballs, arcade cabs, laserdisc, VHS, toys...I hoard them all

Colonel Panic · 05-01-2022 10:32pm

Someone's come up with a way of switching between a Fenrir and optical drive in the Saturn.

https://twitter.com/WillConsole/status/1478768426374029315

CiDeRmAn · 06-01-2022 1:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118420382#Comment_118420382

Mind yourself, I found Covid has affected people, including me, in phases.

The chills and headache would subside but be replaced with another acute symptom.

Fatigue, over the following fortnight, was particularly unwelcome, so make sure to take it easy.

Jack burton · 06-01-2022 2:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118426608#Comment_118426608

Yeah it's a long term fatigue I'm worried about getting.

Im back in work next week regardless and have no more time off to take so fingers crossed.

Doge · 07-01-2022 10:05pm

The arcade version of Sunset Riders has been ported to Mega Drive by some clever folks and makes the official Mega Drive port look like pong!

Great video here comparing it to the Arcade, SNES and official Mega Drive release:

https://youtu.be/iHR2DhfFhT4

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