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Keep Calm And Discuss Retro Generally!

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  • #32
    valleyoftheunos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭valleyoftheunos


    new thread! hurah!

    *pats dedicated posters on back*


  • #33
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Stupid customs in Dublin :mad: Incompetent fools as usual.
    It should not take a week for 2 medium size boxes of games to clear customs.

    You can just see them trying to figure out how much duty is due on a Shmup PCB and a bunch of Famicom carts! (I don't know what you are importing so forgiveness is begged)

    Some fierce Googling going on there I'd say!


  • #34
    Steve X2
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    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    You can just see them trying to figure out how much duty is due on a Shmup PCB and a bunch of Famicom carts! (I don't know what you are importing so forgiveness is begged)

    Some fierce Googling going on there I'd say!

    Yeah, I rang them earlier and they wanted me to email on the paypal receipt.
    They definitely opened the boxes anyway as he was able to mention a few details about what I was getting without me telling him.


  • #35
    OwaynOTT
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    Steve SI wrote: »
    Yeah, I rang them earlier and they wanted me to email on the paypal receipt.
    They definitely opened the boxes anyway as he was able to mention a few details about what I was getting without me telling him.

    Do they do that to everything or is it a random thing? I dont really mean opeing up the boxes but rather stop them in customs.


  • #36
    Steve X2
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    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    Do they do that to everything or is it a random thing? I dont really mean opeing up the boxes but rather stop them in customs.

    It seems to depend on how it's sent. If you don't mind waiting a while you can send stuff via standard super slow 2-3 month post and it usually makes it over untouched. But if you send it airmail with tracking etc you're more likely to have it checked. At least with stuff from Japan anyway.


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  • #37
    Pyongyang
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    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Shmup PCB

    :eek::confused:


  • #38
    Myrddin
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    Yay a new thread :)

    I like the new title, so Retr0 eh? Who the hell likes dressing up in girls clothes surely he's gay? :D:p


  • #39
    Optimus Prime
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    First post in the new thread :pac:

    Anyone watch Pawn stars? Might be old but i only started watching season one, the lad bought an original pacman cocktail for 175 dollars. I couldnt believe it, i wish we had arcade cabs floating around here like in the states.


  • #40
    James Howlett
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    Yeah that's a good show. I'm Vegas bound later this year and might have to take a peek at that place. There's a few great shows like that floating around the discovery (i think) channel... except for Hardcore Pawn, that show is pretty much footage of poor people being ripped off, and standing in the line for the opportunity for same.


  • #41
    CiDeRmAn
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    Those shows could ruin collecting at markets if they ever get popular over here.
    Of course, if we could off load a bunch of non working Nes consoles on some of these entrepreneurs it could be worth it!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owLeEOFTFOs

    I know it's been posted lots of times, but it's so funny!


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  • #42
    pdbhp
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    Wippee first post in the new thread....go me!!

    Anybody play Project Zero 2 on Wii yet? saw it yesterday in HMV, it's a port of a 10 year old PS2 title though which made me hold off on buying it.


    How come Gamestop in the Square is so shít. Was out in GS blanch last week and saw a much better selection of games including Onepiece on 3DS, had no monies so couldn't buy anything:(

    Might try get back out today and get something.


  • #43
    DinoRex
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    If you've never played the PS2 version then it's definitely worth getting.

    Sliding block puzzles killed it for me though... just can't do those things.


  • #44
    johnny_ultimate
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    AFK for a few days and I miss a new general discussion thread, a retro beers and the beginnings of a Steam sale. The world's a different place with much more dodgy Irish films and fish & chips when you have irregular internet access!


  • #45
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Well, don't let it happen again, Johnny U!
    We are a forgiving sort round here but you can only push us so far!


  • #46
    Retr0gamer
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    pdbhp wrote: »
    Anybody play Project Zero 2 on Wii yet? saw it yesterday in HMV, it's a port of a 10 year old PS2 title though which made me hold off on buying it.

    I heard the Wii version isn't great. The ghosts are nowhere near as scary and there's new control additions that kill the tension. You are better off getting the cheaper and apparently better PS2 or Xbox release.


  • #47
    johnny_ultimate
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    This may have been mentioned already, but this is worthy of a chuckle: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/118456-Koei-Accidentally-Published-the-Wrong-Game

    Oh Koei! A potential collector's edition, though.


  • #48
    pdbhp
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    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    I heard the Wii version isn't great. The ghosts are nowhere near as scary and there's new control additions that kill the tension. You are better off getting the cheaper and apparently better PS2 or Xbox release.

    Well I went up to get it earlier but didn't bother again, might hold off and buy spirit camera for 3DS next week


  • #49
    o1s1n
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    Master of the Universe


    Considering buying Spirit Camera myself. Mainly because I haven't had anything new to play on the 3DS since Kid Icarus. Needs more new games on a regular basis!


  • #50
    DinoRex
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    Crowd are super annoying but here's more from Wreck It Ralph:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDXCf_gOkMM


  • #51
    pdbhp
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    o1s1n wrote: »
    Considering buying Spirit Camera myself. Mainly because I haven't had anything new to play on the 3DS since Kid Icarus. Needs more new games on a regular basis!

    Well it looks interesting enough with hopefully good use of AR.
    I saw One Piece for 3DS out in Gamestop Blanch last week, should have bought it:(

    That new Theatrythm Final Fantasy is out soon aswell, supposedly it is like Elite Beat Agents but RPG which should be a good thing?


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  • #52
    ghostchant
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    pdbhp wrote: »
    That new Theatrythm Final Fantasy is out soon aswell, supposedly it is like Elite Beat Agents but RPG which should be a good thing?

    Been out here a couple of weeks now :)


  • #53
    johnny_ultimate
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    I actually really enjoyed the demo for Theatrhythm, but alas funds are limited so will have to wait 'til it's a bit cheaper. I do admittedly have a weakness for portable rhythm games, but it works surprisingly well.


  • #54
    OwaynOTT
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    I just got pilotwings and street fighter, from Steve thanking you and those bags are great btw as I saw you were looking for opinions on them the other day if it is the same ones you were talking about couldn't display with them I think though, for the 3ds the other day so I'm sorted for my fix for a bit.
    Kinda bored of street fighter on it though and finding the button layout to be awkward when trying to use the shoulder buttons for the hard hits.


  • #55
    o1s1n
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    Master of the Universe


    Street Fighter IV is more of a tech demo as to what the 3DS can do. It's impressive to see - but that's about it really. Couldn't see myself playing it for very long.

    Pilot Wings was short, but good fun.


  • #56
    Steve X2
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    OwaynOTT wrote: »
    I just got pilotwings and street fighter, from Steve thanking you and those bags are great btw as I saw you were looking for opinions on them the other day if it is the same ones you were talking about couldn't display with them I think though, for the 3ds the other day so I'm sorted for my fix for a bit.
    Kinda bored of street fighter on it though and finding the button layout to be awkward when trying to use the shoulder buttons for the hard hits.

    Nah, they were just regular baggies I think. I didn't have these new poly bags when I sent out your stuff.


  • #57
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
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    pdbhp wrote: »
    Anybody play Project Zero 2 on Wii yet? saw it yesterday in HMV, it's a port of a 10 year old PS2 title though which made me hold off on buying it.
    Don't even go for the new HD remake, as Retr0 said
    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    The ghosts are nowhere near as scary and there's new control additions that kill the tension. You are better off getting the cheaper and apparently better PS2 or Xbox release.
    IMO I'd stick to the PS2 version if you could, even the trailer for the remake has spoilers and one of the lads gave me a run down of the controls he said it was awful and there's bits added in so it's kinda different


  • #58
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWKfNqjjd2g


  • #59
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,798 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I wasnt home for a week and I absolutely hate using laptops for posting in forums and stuff so i just didnt bother. I have a funny story though

    I was walking through town yesterday when I spotted a A1 Sharon condition MD controller in the box in a charity window. Ok I'll pop in tomorrow and pick that up.....but no! I was told by the women behind the counter that that wont go on sale till Saturday morning then it will be priced and available

    I didnt realise I was dealing with an auction house.....could have sworn it was a charity shop in Waterford


  • #60
    Andrew76
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    Jack burton wrote: »
    I wasnt home for a week and I absolutely hate using laptops for posting in forums and stuff so i just didnt bother. I have a funny story though

    I was walking through town yesterday when I spotted a A1 Sharon condition MD controller in the box in a charity window. Ok I'll pop in tomorrow and pick that up.....but no! I was told by the women behind the counter that that wont go on sale till Saturday morning then it will be priced and available

    I didnt realise I was dealing with an auction house.....could have sworn it was a charity shop in Waterford

    Lol wtf, was there some admin reason for that? Shouldn't have it in the window if there was.


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  • #61
    valleyoftheunos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭valleyoftheunos


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    Lol wtf, was there some admin reason for that? Shouldn't have it in the window if there was.

    Oh now listen all the charity shops have very strict rules about items in windows, usually they have a sign saying they won't be on sale till the next week.


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