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    #6152
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Now, I have the 21" Philips installed, on it's side, in the gamesroom.
    Now, when I say "installed" it's balancing there, with the rear of the tube against the wall, waiting for the first breeze to knock it to the floor...
    How on earth do I go about securing it?
    I can't leave it like that or She Who Must Be Obeyed will have a fit!

    Blu tak? Reams of cellotape? Glue? The possibilities are endless really

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    #6153
    Atavan-Halen
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 15,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    The Great Chinholio wrote: »
    atavan-halen wrote: »
    No don't get anything for sera! That hoe owes me child support!

    Put away the whiskey and the floor polish!

    Never! *guzzle*


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    #6154
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,552 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    It may be treacherous but it is great, all that shooty goodness...
    Now to buy a couple of plasmas and chain them so I can play Darius properly!


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    #6155
    Steve X2
    Registered Users Posts: 8,864 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Now, I have the 21" Philips installed, on it's side, in the gamesroom.
    Now, when I say "installed" it's balancing there, with the rear of the tube against the wall, waiting for the first breeze to knock it to the floor...
    How on earth do I go about securing it?
    I can't leave it like that or She Who Must Be Obeyed will have a fit!

    Oh, XIIStag looks the business on it, as does Raiden III, which is nice!

    Maybe some Sugru to secure it. Can be shaped and set like blutac but cures solid.

    .


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    #6156
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,182 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Why do people bid so early on ebay items? WHY???!!!
    Because an "unclaimed" dirt cheap game sale looks so appealing?
    While we're at it anyone fancy going through the whys and hows of sniping?
    3rd party sites any use? The ould wait until the last second and stick bids in never seems to work


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    #6157
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users Posts: 3,719 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Dr Bob wrote: »
    Because an "unclaimed" dirt cheap game sale looks so appealing?
    While we're at it anyone fancy going through the whys and hows of sniping?
    3rd party sites any use? The ould wait until the last second and stick bids in never seems to work

    I rarely can be arsed with sniping and try to avoid the whole frenzied auctioning thing. I used to get out-snipped (which is annoying) so now I see something and place the highest I've willing to pay and leave it at that.

    Win some, lose some.. Won a Jaguar last night that I placed a bid on Friday and to be honest had kind of forgotten about it.


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    #6158
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,631 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Dr Bob wrote: »
    Because an "unclaimed" dirt cheap game sale looks so appealing?
    While we're at it anyone fancy going through the whys and hows of sniping?
    3rd party sites any use? The ould wait until the last second and stick bids in never seems to work

    There are a few simple facts which can't really be argued with.

    1. If it's a desirable item and you bid really early, this bid will not win. Ever. It is 100% completely and utterly pointless- if you do this and put a high amount on, some tool will bid it all the way up to near/exceeding your proxy.

    2. Bids attract bids. I've tested out this theory and can 100% put it down as fact.
    I've watched items end without any bids. Be relisted. End without any bids - put a bid down early and what do you know, someone else bids.

    By bidding you are telling other people 'yes, this item is worth money'. An item without any bids gives the impression that it's not worth anything as nobody is bidding.

    3. To really secure the item, your proxy bid has to be a good deal higher than the current price. You won't always win as other people snipe too, but you can't just throw down the next increment or a little above it in the last few seconds and expect to win either.

    4. Make sure you set your maximum proxy and STICK to it. Don't go higher. If the auction goes higher - it's not for you. There'll be another one.


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    #6159
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,552 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Ah O1s1n,
    The Ebay Guru...
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    #6160
    Jack burton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,789 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    o1s1n wrote: »
    There are a few simple facts which can't really be argued with.

    1. If it's a desirable item and you bid really early, this bid will not win. Ever. It is 100% completely and utterly pointless- if you do this and put a high amount on, some tool will bid it all the way up to near/exceeding your proxy.

    2. Bids attract bids. I've tested out this theory and can 100% put it down as fact.
    I've watched items end without any bids. Be relisted. End without any bids - put a bid down early and what do you know, someone else bids.

    By bidding you are telling other people 'yes, this item is worth money'. An item without any bids gives the impression that it's not worth anything as nobody is bidding.

    3. To really secure the item, your proxy bid has to be a good deal higher than the current price. You won't always win as other people snipe too, but you can't just throw down the next increment or a little above it in the last few seconds and expect to win either.

    4. Make sure you set your maximum proxy and STICK to it. Don't go higher. If the auction goes higher - it's not for you. There'll be another one.

    This man made me the sniper I am today....thank you sir

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    * BTW I'm Nicolas Cage


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    #6161
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users Posts: 10,543 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Plan A: in getting retro goodies for cheap

    We convince retro buyers worldwide to stop bidding, perceived lack of demand prompts sellers (the no good rascals out tomake a quick buck) to drop their prices to clear their stocks.
    Once this happens we all go out and take ebay by storm buying stuff for peanuts. Once the rest of the retro guys worldwide cop on to our sneaky tactic, we all have our wants.

    Downside - The Arcade & Retro posters will be pariahs in the retro gaming scene
    Upside - Don't busy playing around with our arcade cabs, sniffing games, posting in the recently purchased thread backlog, figuring out where to store it all, disconnecting scarts from our fabulous CRTs, etc.


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    #6162
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,005 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Anyone see the new Halo 4 announcements? Yawn is my only reaction. Had to laugh about the art guys get worked up as well.

    As for bidding on ebay, snipe for be a chump, it's the only rule to live by.
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    #6163
    Sparks43
    Registered Users Posts: 4,056 ✭✭✭Sparks43


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    #6164
    Steve X2
    Registered Users Posts: 8,864 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    A 1983 C64 hooked up to a 1983 C64 monitor is a thing of pure 8bit joy.

    I got my C64 monitor cable today and it works perfectly with the luma and chroma inputs on the monitor :)

    .


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    #6165
    megaten
    Registered Users Posts: 1,888 ✭✭✭megaten


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    Just so you all know.


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    #6166
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,005 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Looks like Trails in the Sky 2 and 3 are pretty much confirmed for PC then I'd say. The XSeed guy on HG101 was saying how they don't see how they could release the games on PSP without it being commercial suicide but love the games so much that they want to get them out there and he mentioned they were considering a PC release.

    Apparently Trails 2 is so full of content and text that it's taking a long time to translate. I don't care what platform Trails 2 and 3 get released on, I just hope they get released, and hurry up with Ys 4 remake!
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    #6167
    DinoRex
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    Anyone here picking up Mass Effect 3?

    Looks like they're forcing you to play multiplayer if you want to get a good ending and I hate everyone on xbox live... anyone here up for co-op?


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    #6168
    Jack burton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,789 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I would but i need to beat the other 2 first. SSX is keeping me playing the xbox at the moment aswell


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    #6169
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Are GBA games region specific?


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    #6170
    megaten
    Registered Users Posts: 1,888 ✭✭✭megaten


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Are GBA games region specific?

    Nope


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    #6171
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,631 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Speaking of which, when I was looking for the AES PSU the other day I came across my GBA Micro under the bed. Still holding a charge, 10 or so months later!

    I'd completely forgotten that I picked up a flash cart for that a while back. It's one of those things you should always have in your coat pocket.


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    #6172
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,227 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    DinoRex wrote: »
    Anyone here picking up Mass Effect 3?

    Looks like they're forcing you to play multiplayer if you want to get a good ending and I hate everyone on xbox live... anyone here up for co-op?

    Yeah, I'll be picking it up. Although I could have sworn that they said the good ending would not require multiplayer a while back. Boo-urns if so.

    The whole 'readyness meter' gimmick is moderately interesting, although shouldn't affect those who want to get through the game solo.


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    #6173
    blag
    Registered Users Posts: 699 ✭✭✭blag


    http://grantgalitz.org/gamecenter/

    JavaScript/HTML5 GameBoy Color emulator in a browser :D


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    #6174
    DinoRex
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    johnny_ultimate wrote: »
    Yeah, I'll be picking it up. Although I could have sworn that they said the good ending would not require multiplayer a while back. Boo-urns if so.

    The whole 'readyness meter' gimmick is moderately interesting, although shouldn't affect those who want to get through the game solo.

    According to Rock Paper Shotgun:

    http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/03/06/a-mass-effect-3-psa-multiplayer-affects-the-ending/

    (No spoilers)


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    #6175
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,005 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I was interested in Mass Effect 3 but if they force you to play online then I'm weary of it because I'm not paying for Xbox Live since I never use it.
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    #6176
    DinoRex
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I was interested in Mass Effect 3 but if they force you to play online then I'm weary of it because I'm not paying for Xbox Live since I never use it.

    You also have to use Origin.


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    #6177
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,005 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Well my save game I've carried through the last two games is on my Xbox so I can't really go PC as much as I'd like to.

    Maybe I'll wait until it drops like a bomb to 10 euros like the last game did.
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    #6178
    DinoRex
    Registered Users Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭DinoRex


    No I mean you still have to sign up to Origin even on the Xbox.

    Also it won't recognise your save game from the previous games if you've saved via the cloud.


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    #6179
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Are GBA carts as plagued with repros as say DS? Anything to watch for when buying them?


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    #6180
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,227 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    In fairness EA games for the last few years have required an EA account, it isn't affected by Gold membership or whatever.

    Still, fairly dodgy MP component requirement when the series has been single player to date.


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    #6181
    pdbhp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,041 ✭✭✭pdbhp


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Are GBA carts as plagued with repros as say DS? Anything to watch for when buying them?

    Yes,
    Pokemon and any Mario game if bought on Ebay should be viewed with sceptisism as most seem to be fakes.

    Even I got stung once:(

    Make sure you get PAL as a lot of JNTC and NTC seem to be repros. the one I got was a US mario game and even the sticker was a shít copy


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