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The Revenge of the Post Here When You Get Something New thread

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  • #2342
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    What, and we end up fighting over the one copy of Rockman!

    No, I think I'm pretty happy slowly building up a little collection as it is tbh.

    And, unusually, my pal Nes has started working again, somehow....
    At least those titles that don't work on the Fami work on something!


  • #2343
    Relikk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭Relikk


    EnterNow wrote: »
    @Relikk -Yep the one I done for Atavan was mono. They can be stereo modded but its a totally different mod :)

    Cheers. I'll leave it as it is, so.


  • #2344
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,912 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    Just picked up this non working Astro Wars for silly low money.
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110960509627&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

    $%28KGrHqF,!iMF!yVF-WY3BQbddD%28S2!~~60_1.JPG$T2eC16FHJI!E9qSO8HHQBQbddHu,T!~~60_1.JPG

    If I can fix it great, if not its Raspberry Pi fodder :)
    I already have a boxed and complete one in minty condition but that was the problem, only one.


  • #2345
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Non working, so it's just marginally less fun than a working one!
    I have one here, some numpty tried to do a home made mains wire into the body of the machine, presumably after the original socket was damaged.
    Never mind, batteries power it just fine.

    Oh, and just won Balloon Fight for the FC for 1cent!
    Okay, so it's $7 shipping, but that's still only around €5 all together, which is nice for a classic.


  • #2346
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,943 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    @Relikk: Nice Duo-R peeking out from the shadows. :)


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  • #2347
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    Steve SI wrote: »
    WooHoo, Famicoms for everyone.
    At least I might have some local customers for my massive stash of Famicom games when I eventually stick them up for sale.

    note to self: don't buy a famicom if you want to keep your job


  • #2348
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Incredible!
    Fastest shipping from the UK ever!
    My US Super Ninty, bought the other day and shipped yesterday morning is NOW in Parcel Motel for collection ALREADY!
    Mental and I reckon I'll be using this service a lot more, with performance like this.


  • #2349
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,400 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Steve SI wrote: »
    Just picked up this non working Astro Wars for silly low money.
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110960509627&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

    $%28KGrHqF,!iMF!yVF-WY3BQbddD%28S2!~~60_1.JPG$T2eC16FHJI!E9qSO8HHQBQbddHu,T!~~60_1.JPG

    If I can fix it great, if not its Raspberry Pi fodder :)
    I already have a boxed and complete one in minty condition but that was the problem, only one.

    Astro wars, my first every game as a kid. got it for christmas one year. ive a complete working one and a non working i tried to fix. what can you do with rasberry pi? but a pc in it??

    There are two versions of it, one has red Astro Wars across the top, one with white, i think the red was the earlier version.


  • #2350
    ghostchant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭ghostchant


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Oh, and just won Balloon Fight for the FC for 1cent!
    Okay, so it's $7 shipping, but that's still only around €5 all together, which is nice for a classic.

    Very good price for a great game. Goes for a good deal more than that in Akihabara at least


  • #2351
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,912 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    keithgeo wrote: »
    Astro wars, my first every game as a kid. got it for christmas one year. ive a complete working one and a non working i tried to fix. what can you do with rasberry pi? but a pc in it??

    There are two versions of it, one has red Astro Wars across the top, one with white, i think the red was the earlier version.

    Yep, computer and screen and probably a decent amount of storage.
    I'll have to see what options I have once I get it open.


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  • #2352
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I is not pleased!
    Opened the box to gaze upon my Super Nintendo and what do I find but damage to both rear corners of the console, the damage on the power socket side is serious, hopefully only cosmetic.
    I don't know if some numpty in Royal Mail did it or the Night line shipping people did it or even that the seller just shipped it that way.
    I have fired off an email to the seller expressing my disappointment.
    Not sure what comeback I have tbh, we'll see.
    Anyone here have any tips?


  • #2353
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I is not pleased!
    Opened the box to gaze upon my Super Nintendo and what do I find but damage to both rear corners of the console, the damage on the power socket side is serious, hopefully only cosmetic.
    I don't know if some numpty in Royal Mail did it or the Night line shipping people did it or even that the seller just shipped it that way.
    I have fired off an email to the seller expressing my disappointment.
    Not sure what comeback I have tbh, we'll see.
    Anyone here have any tips?

    Item Not As Described

    However, return post will be down to you. What was a the packing like, was it well protected?


  • #2354
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    EnterNow wrote: »

    Item Not As Described

    However, return post will be down to you. What was a the packing like, was it well protected?

    It was wrapped by someone at home but well, plenty of bubble wrap, newspaper.
    If it works I'll keep it.
    I would love a few bob back off of the price, cost around 70 euro including postage.


  • #2355
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    It was wrapped by someone at home but well, plenty of bubble wrap, newspaper.
    If it works I'll keep it.
    I would love a few bob back off of the price, cost around 70 euro including postage.

    If it was well wrapped, & the outer packaging shows no signs of damage where the console damage is...then its safe to guess that it was shipped that way. Deffo be looking for a few quid back.

    Mine cost €85 delivered from the states & it was yellow & damage free, so he should throw you back something


  • #2356
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Well I didn't look specifically for cash back but I am leaving it in his hands. It looks like drop damage tbh, it seemed well wrapped up but, who knows, I'm not sure how this is going to work out, given that he will maintain it was fine when sent.
    I guess I could argue that it should have been properly packaged.
    I'm still waiting for my reply, fingers crossed!
    It works by the way,
    It plays everything I have throw at, jap Super BC Kid NTSC Jap, Godzilla NTSC US, Aladdin, Cybernator, Parodius and Super Probotector, all Pal.
    So, I ain't sending it back!


  • #2357
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    It plays everything I have throw at, jap Super BC Kid NTSC Jap, Godzilla NTSC US, Aladdin, Cybernator, Parodius and Super Probotector, all Pal.
    So, I ain't sending it back!

    It's an easy mod to do, don't let it hold you back in any complaint action :)


  • #2358
    pdbhp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,041 ✭✭✭pdbhp


    Went buck wild today an bought for €7 one of the best DS games ever.....

    Custom Robo Arena :D:)


  • #2359
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,432 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Saw Pandoras Tower for the Wii in gamestop Henry Street today. Wanted to pick it up as I think it'll be a future rare (plus it's also meant to be a great game) - but was far too expensive at 45 euro.

    Decided against it...then went into HMV next door and they had two copies for 23 euro. Score!


  • #2360
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,432 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Gave in and bought a Turbo Everdrive. Sick of looking at my PCE with only three games to play on the thing!


  • #2361
    Steve X2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,912 ✭✭✭Steve X2


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Gave in and bought a Turbo Everdrive. Sick of looking at my PCE with only three games to play on the thing!

    Are you on the waiting list for the deluxe version?


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  • #2362
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,432 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Nope, just got the PCB version from Retrogate. I didn't know they were doing a deluxe version. Just gave it a google and the prototype looks interesting alright.

    Not too bothered in this case really though, the PCB version will do be grand :)


  • #2363
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Just picked up, on ebay, Starfox for my US Snes for 9 euro posted.
    Happy days.
    Looking forward to playing the game at the right speed at last!


  • #2364
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Just picked up, on ebay, Starfox for my US Snes for 9 euro posted.
    Happy days.
    Looking forward to playing the game at the right speed at last!

    Mmmonkey actually has a guide up about overclocking it too which I might look at some time


  • #2365
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,432 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Oh yeah, I forgot about that. You put a super FX 2 chip in instead dont you?

    Anyone ever see the bonus stage from the unreleased Megadrive game ResQ?

    This is running on stock Megadrive hardware without any extra DSP or Super FX type chips or anything. Pretty impressive.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sXgFmZ-tM0


  • #2366
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,432 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Oh yeah, I forgot about that. You put a super FX 2 chip in instead dont you?

    Anyone ever see the bonus stage from the unreleased Megadrive game ResQ?

    This is running on stock Megadrive hardware without any extra DSP or Super FX type chips or anything. Pretty impressive.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sXgFmZ-tM0


    I just gave that a go on real hardware, tis pretty amazing to see. Here are the codes if you want to access those stages and play it on an Everdrive -

    3d Stage - PHGAC

    3d Stage - IHIBA

    3d Stage - SHCIB


  • #2367
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    That's Blast Processing right there!


  • #2368
    ahyeahok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 743 ✭✭✭ahyeahok


    A bit of car booty.

    WDEID.jpg

    The screen is better than the pic shows.

    Also picked up a dozen GameCube games, nothing too exciting.


  • #2369
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Just bought Gradius and Gradius 2 for the Famicom.
    With Salamander (Life Force) on the way and Gradius Gaiden, the compilation of Gradius 3 + 4 and the superb Gradius V already in the collection the only console games I'll be missing are the GB and GBA Gradius titles, I'm not likely to get the iOS or MSX titles anytime soon!


  • #2370
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 53,312 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    You're forgetting Gradius rebirth on Wiiware, and the X68000 exclusive game. There's also the arcade only solar assault. I also have to mention that the SNES version of Gradius 3 is much different to the Arcade version and, imo, muh better. The MSX games are also unique Gradius titles :P


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  • #2371
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,754 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Hmm, I wonder if the Wiiware titles will make the move to the Wii U?
    Either way I have to wonder if there is the type of permanence in the digital download titles as there is inherent in the carts?
    I mean, given the Famicom titles in have ordered are over 25 years old.
    I may pick up the PSP compilation as well, but as I said the MSX versions are unlikely to appear in my collection any time soon.
    I have been surprised though at how expensive the gba titles are, folk are looking for 40 euro plus for that game


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