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Son Of General Retro Discussion

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  • #9722
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,082 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    atavan-halen wrote: »
    Can you not just use a uk 3ds charger?

    No the voltages are all different on them, I checked before. Anyway I still have my DS. I'm more worried about my NES.


  • #9723
    OwaynOTT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,656 ✭✭✭✭OwaynOTT


    Super-mario.jpg

    Peach.jpg

    bowser.jpg

    http://www.robotpencil.org/2009/04/next-gen-mario.html

    Some nice mario paintings. Can't seem to get the pictures up.


  • #9724
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    1368894429.png

    http://www.howhipsterareyou.com/


  • #9725
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    My Poxy transformer just broke. Unplugged the NES and it took all the wiring with it. Now my imports including my 3DS are useless until I get a new one. Anyone know the best place to get one?

    I picked one up in Power City for about 12 euro. They're very cheap.


  • #9726
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Hyperactive Bouncing Breast Bug
    http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/07/03/hyperactive-bouncing-breast-bug-found-in-phantasy-star-online-2/

    Yeah, Sure, A bug ;)

    Bit NSFW.


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  • #9727
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,082 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    o1s1n wrote: »
    I picked one up in Power City for about 12 euro. They're very cheap.

    Thanks, only place I could think of was Maplin and it was a trip to Dundalk or Blanch since the city centre branch was out. I've got over 100 euros worth of NES games on the way, don't want to look at them being unplayed :P


  • #9728
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    And all this from a man who didn't even have a Nes til last year!
    €100 of Nes games?
    So, just one copy of this?
    Super Mario Bros!


  • #9729
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    The NES should run happily with any 9V power supply with a similar power jack - AC or DC, as the first place the power goes is through a rectifier anyway.


  • #9730
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,082 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    The NES should run happily with any 9V power supply with a similar power jack - AC or DC, as the first place the power goes is through a rectifier anyway.

    So I can use a PAL power supply without blowing the power supply? I have the PAL SNES set up at the moment with a PAL power supply so are you sure about this before I burn the house down?

    Edit: Seems the retrogamer forums confirm this. Wish I knew about it before I ruined my Transformer! :)
    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    And all this from a man who didn't even have a Nes til last year!
    €100 of Nes games?
    So, just one copy of this?
    Super Mario Bros!

    I picked up SMB with Duckhunt over in NYC so I'm good. Two of the 11 games I ordered were SMB 2 and SMB 3 though :)

    Also I was just waiting for the right moment so I didn't have to be a 50Hz monkey like the rest of you :P


  • #9731
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Consoles with an external power source (NES/SNES/Megadrive/Neo Geo etc) can't be blown the same way as consoles with an internal one.

    You can just use a PSU from the correct region without any need for a step down.


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  • #9732
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Most if a not all of these older consoles run at 5v internally so contain an internal regulator (78XX series) to drop the output from the wall wart which typically is 9V DC.

    These regulators will accept a wide input voltage range to up 24V, but the higher input voltage the more heat is generated and this is where problems occur. So while your Megadrive will run when connected to a 12v supply the regulator may overheat and die so its best to stick the as close to the recommend voltage as possible.

    The AC power consoles, NES & SNES have a rectifier circuit before the regulator so whether you connect an AC or DC wall wart the regulator just gets fed a DC source. Which is why those consoles will work with any 9V supply that fits, as polarity doesn't matter either.

    Now, connecting an AC supply to a DC console is bad. Which is why you're better off stashing away the NES/SNES supplies in case they get plugged in to the wrong console :)


  • #9733
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,387 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    The Last Bandit wrote: »
    The NES should run happily with any 9V power supply
    I am not sure how much power the NES draws but you have to watch out for the mA rating on power supplies. e.g. somebody might find some old phone charger which outputs 9V alright but is only expecting a draw of 300mA, which would be a mere 2.7W -which might have been enough to slow charge a small mobile phone, but if you plug it into a device trying to drawing lots of power at 9V it will overheat (or something else bad might happen along the line).

    My old 19V dell power supply for my laptop broke, so I got another 19V dell one suited to a higher power dell as a replacement, it doesn't get nearly as hot so I expect it to last longer. i.e. there is no harm having one suited to a higher power device at the same voltage, its not like it will dish out more power than the device needs.


  • #9734
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    rubadub wrote: »
    I am not sure how much power the NES draws but you have to watch out for the mA rating on power supplies. e.g. somebody might find some old phone charger which outputs 9V alright but is only expecting a draw of 300mA, which would be a mere 2.7W -which might have been enough to slow charge a small mobile phone, but if you plug it into a device trying to drawing lots of power at 9V it will overheat (or something else bad might happen along the line).

    My old 19V dell power supply for my laptop broke, so I got another 19V dell one suited to a higher power dell as a replacement, it doesn't get nearly as hot so I expect it to last longer. i.e. there is no harm having one suited to a higher power device at the same voltage, its not like it will dish out more power than the device needs.

    Well ya current requirements should be checked :) My point was a 'console' 9V power supply ie. Megadrive/ Jaguar etc will work fine.


  • #9735
    Pyongyang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,328 ✭✭✭Pyongyang


    This link is for Pantrylad.


  • #9736
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Pyongyang wrote: »
    This link is for Pantrylad.

    When I do get around to having a beers, you're all going to be very disappointed when you see what this pantry actually is. (Think dingy back hall out of a kitchen with a load of shelves)

    The gold wallpaper on the other hand, well...that's definitely a sight to behold!


  • #9737
    Pyongyang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,328 ✭✭✭Pyongyang


    How about some gold wallpaper in the pantry? Y'know, spruce it up a bit loike roysch? :pac:


  • #9738
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    He rocks a gold plated pantry, rocks it like a sir!


  • #9739
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    NES upstairs working away with a Mega CD 2 power supply (which is the same as the MegaDrive 1 I think )
    Looks like a new 72pin connector will be needed soon though :(


  • #9740
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,538 ✭✭✭Doge


    I be using a Mega Drive 1 PSU to power me SFC!

    Don't forget Console Goods folks for the Polarity Inverter Adapter if you have the wrong polarity!


  • #9741
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,082 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Well the bought NES power supplies output at 1.3mA and 9v so I should be fine. Now for some Super Mario Bros.


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  • #9742
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    To use the Warp Pipes or not to use the Warp Pipes, that is the question...


  • #9743
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,920 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    The Top 25 Things In Japan Most Likely To Blow Foreigner’s Minds

    http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/06/16/the-top-25-things-in-japan-most-likely-to-blow-foreigners-minds/

    Might be of interest to a couple of people here.


  • #9744
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,082 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    To use the Warp Pipes or not to use the Warp Pipes, that is the question...

    Trying to beat tit without warp pipes. Currently at 6-2 with 8 lives. Only a matter of minutes until I end up in a death loop but it's been fun so far!


  • #9745
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,352 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Trying to beat tit without warp pipes. Currently at 6-2 with 8 lives. Only a matter of minutes until I end up in a death loop but it's been fun so far!

    Sex & Sexuality forum that way --->

    :pac:


  • #9746
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Whats the difference between a US Gamecube & a JAP one? The sticker underneath it. Much like the SFC & the SNES [sorry pyongy :D]

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=79542340#post79542340


  • #9747
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Yay!!!! Nice one :)


  • #9748
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Yay!!!! Nice one :)

    Works a charm, won't boot your JP games when set to US & won't boot your US game when set to JP.

    Let the Gamecube collecting commence! Btw, love the JP Gamecube boxes


  • #9749
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,082 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Super Mario Bros. gets downright evil come world 7. I cruised until then only to be destroyed in 7-1 and 7-2 which became my final resting place :(


  • #9750
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 37,315 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Works a charm, won't boot your JP games when set to US & won't boot your US game when set to JP.

    Let the Gamecube collecting commence! Btw, love the JP Gamecube boxes

    Theyre really lovely little boxes aren't they? One of my favourite types. I didn't know they existed until I got that one from Ciderdude!

    Is your own Gamecube modded?


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  • #9751
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Theyre really lovely little boxes aren't they? One of my favourite types. I didn't know they existed until I got that one from Ciderdude!

    Is your own Gamecube modded?

    Yeah same as Steve's, it has the full disc size lid on it & is chipped for multi region goodness. Of course, I also have a Platinum limited edition Windwaker Cube all boxed never even used...but thats only for looking at :D The Modded one is the workhorse


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