Keep Calm And Discuss Retro Generally!

CiDeRmAn · 26-12-2012 11:26AM

Atavans life would be perfect if only he still had a Levin... No more Baile Atha Cliath Highway Battle for you!

Sparks43 · 26-12-2012 11:46AM

Posting this from the wiiu browser
Smug mode enabled.
Not the fastest system i have ever seen but still bloody good.

My Nnid is Sparks43 for any of you that would like to add me on the freind lists

Nerdkiller1991 · 26-12-2012 12:21PM

atavan-halen wrote: »

I also got NSF most wanted for Xmas but I'm too drunk to play so ill play it tomorrow.

Is it the Vita version? Because I ain't getting the big console versions, since I don't want to deal with an online pass.

the groutch · 26-12-2012 12:41PM

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Is it the Vita version? Because I ain't getting the big console versions, since I don't want to deal with an online pass.

yeah, I'd never myself buy a game that involves online passes

Nerdkiller1991 · 26-12-2012 01:02PM

the groutch wrote: »

yeah, I'd never myself buy a game that involves online passes

I almost want to buy the WiiU version of Tekken Tag 2, since it doesn't have one either, but I'm not sure about the game's online community at the moment, which is a bit of a risk. Decisions, decisions.

johnny_ultimate · 26-12-2012 01:14PM

To be honest, I think online passes are actually quite a decent idea. Yes, entering the code is a minor irritant, but anything that limits the appeal of Gamestop and their overpriced second hand racket is OK with me.

There are problems with it, naturally. A pain if you have more than one in the family that wants to play. It's not exactly future proof (although in fairness that's applicable to any game with online functionality, pass or no pass). So while it's not an elegant solution (hopefully one will develop somewhere along the line), I can totally see where publishers are coming from with it. Mostly it's just born out of my strong hatred for the sale of new but used titles at inflated prices, as opposed to the sale of used games further down the line for enthusiast collection purposes.

Nerdkiller1991 · 26-12-2012 01:38PM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

To be honest, I think online passes are actually quite a decent idea. Yes, entering the code is a minor irritant, but anything that limits the appeal of Gamestop and their overpriced second hand racket is OK with me.

There are problems with it, naturally. A pain if you have more than one in the family that wants to play. It's not exactly future proof (although in fairness that's applicable to any game with online functionality, pass or no pass). So while it's not an elegant solution (hopefully one will develop somewhere along the line), I can totally see where publishers are coming from with it. Mostly it's just born out of my strong hatred for the sale of new but used titles at inflated prices, as opposed to the sale of used games further down the line for enthusiast collection purposes.

BOOOO!

At least they should do the Warner way by having the online pass requirement only temporary. As far as I know, Mortal Kombat 9 no longer requires one and it didn't have one in the Komplete Edition and the Vita version.

o1s1n · 26-12-2012 02:18PM

Check out one of the things my girlfriend got me, I spent ages playing with it yesterday like a giddy eejit - it's class!

The long piece plugs in - all of the pieces have metal edges. Once they touch each other, it creates a circuit and lights them up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUD7vM4Tm58

johnny_ultimate · 26-12-2012 02:25PM

Oh, an extra character unlocks if you play the new Sega racing game over the next few days

Also: the Lighthouse Cinema currently has a Fix It Felix Jr. arcade cab set up! Obviously a marketing thing, but it's pretty cool!

Atavan-Halen · 26-12-2012 02:27PM

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Is it the Vita version? Because I ain't getting the big console versions, since I don't want to deal with an online pass.

No, I don't have a vita

got it on the 360. It's down to €25 in HMV at the mo.

Dr Bob · 26-12-2012 02:34PM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Ofh, an extra character unlocks if you play the new Sega racing game over the next few days

Also: the Lighthouse Cinema currently has a Fix It Felix Jr. arcade cab set up! Obviously a marketing thing, but it's pretty cool!

If only they hadnt held the movie back here for six f*?king months for purely fiancial reasons. Ive seen it and its acctually great which makes the situation worse..

Retr0gamer · 26-12-2012 04:04PM

Vita prices seem to be tumbling. Was in Gamestop and you can get a Wi-fi model for 249.99. However you can get a bundle with a 4GB memory card and a ****ty game for 219.99. Unfortunately Balbriggan had none left. They tried to sell me the Call of Dity pack for 239.99. No dice.

I'm kind of interested in one now even though I don't really have the money but then again Christmas feels kind of crap with nothing electronic to fiddle with.

o1s1n · 26-12-2012 04:33PM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Also: the Lighthouse Cinema currently has a Fix It Felix Jr. arcade cab set up! Obviously a marketing thing, but it's pretty cool!

Oh really??? Try to get it from them if you can, I saw one sell recently for about 20k!

Here it is -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fix-it-Felix-Jr-Arcade-Video-Game-from-Disney-Movie-Wreck-it-Ralph-/300826708391?nma=true&si=AzOQCP63SAwGck0u4ezzHZw6SPo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

CiDeRmAn · 26-12-2012 06:13PM

Not sure if posted already but all WiiU games seem to have plummeted in price today, ZombieU for 50 for example. The Sonic racing game is 37

Andrew76 · 26-12-2012 06:20PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Not sure if posted already but all WiiU games seem to have plummeted in price today, ZombieU for 50 for example. The Sonic racing game is 37

50 quid is a plummet? Jesus. Hate to think what the normal prices are.

Atavan-Halen · 26-12-2012 06:25PM

o1s1n wrote: »

Oh really??? Try to get it from them if you can, I saw one sell recently for about 20k!

Here it is -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fix-it-Felix-Jr-Arcade-Video-Game-from-Disney-Movie-Wreck-it-Ralph-/300826708391?nma=true&si=AzOQCP63SAwGck0u4ezzHZw6SPo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Is it purposely made to look worn and old?

CiDeRmAn · 26-12-2012 06:45PM

Andrew76 wrote: »

50 quid is a plummet? Jesus. Hate to think what the normal prices are.

Well, if you want it and are cursed with Gamestop vouchers you'll be paying 69.99.
Before the 25th you'd have been paying 54.99 or so in HM of the V.

It does give one hope that future WiiU games will be priced with one foot in a sane universe!

Right now I have a non interweb connected WiiU and have Nintendoland to keep me warm at night.
Need more stuff!
What's the best thing on the WiiU shop right now?

o1s1n · 26-12-2012 06:46PM

atavan-halen wrote: »

Is it purposely made to look worn and old?

Yep. Cant say authentic like torn artwork and dirty scuff marks!

Myrddin · 26-12-2012 06:58PM

I'd no issues setting the Wii U up connectivity wise. I started the big update about 6pm yesterday, looked at it at 7 oclock & it had "failed to contact server". Said fugg that, plugged in the Wii Lan Adapter & hard wired it...update was finished 40 mins later.

The 3DS is a farce online too, I have to turn off the firewall in the router if I want to download anything, even sticking it in a dmz doesn't work.

Nintendo - sort your stuff out!

26-12-2012 08:32PM

I've got a spare tenner of PSN credit left over after buying most of the stuff that interested me out of some vouchers I got for Jebus day. I was thinking of getting wipeout HD with it but thought I'd ask for recommendations first.

Anyone know of anything worth buying on the PS3 for ten beans or less?

Mr.Saturn · 26-12-2012 08:40PM

Nights into Dreams seems to be getting universal positivity around the place, may be worth a look. 7.99, I think.

CiDeRmAn · 26-12-2012 11:08PM

I was in Maplins looking at a USB to Lan adapter for €35 but passed when Kerbdog provided me with the means to extend the Wifi network properly into the living room.
Never the less it's no dice as far as the Update is concerned, so I'll wait until tomorrow, maybe have more luck.
If that doesn't work I'll get an official Lan adapter online somewhere for a few sheckles less than €35.

the groutch · 26-12-2012 11:35PM

Mr.Saturn wrote: »

Nights into Dreams seems to be getting universal positivity around the place, may be worth a look. 7.99, I think.

images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3Q7QOnKT31Ubk0RWbzqLEcT184Py6G_A2qA6B0htftIJCfanKCA

Nerdkiller1991 · 26-12-2012 11:42PM

EnterNow wrote: »

I'd no issues setting the Wii U up connectivity wise. I started the big update about 6pm yesterday, looked at it at 7 oclock & it had "failed to contact server". Said fugg that, plugged in the Wii Lan Adapter & hard wired it...update was finished 40 mins later.

The 3DS is a farce online too, I have to turn off the firewall in the router if I want to download anything, even sticking it in a dmz doesn't work.

Nintendo - sort your stuff out!

Broadband1...or are you on a different service?

johnny_ultimate · 26-12-2012 11:47PM

o1s1n wrote: »

Oh really??? Try to get it from them if you can, I saw one sell recently for about 20k!

Here it is -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fix-it-Felix-Jr-Arcade-Video-Game-from-Disney-Movie-Wreck-it-Ralph-/300826708391?nma=true&si=AzOQCP63SAwGck0u4ezzHZw6SPo%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Insanity! I didn't get a chance to give it a go as I was with friends, but it's the same thing as the one in that photo, although the screen seemed uncalibrated from the quick glance I got. I'll ask them about it if I'm in there over the next week or so, although I'd say its probably doing the rounds of a few cinemas.

CiDeRmAn · 27-12-2012 12:56AM

Just bought a Wii Lan adapter online, we'll see how long it takes to get here, fingers crossed it'll do the business.

Myrddin · 27-12-2012 10:09AM

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Broadband1...or are you on a different service?

UPC 60Mb

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Just bought a Wii Lan adapter online, we'll see how long it takes to get here, fingers crossed it'll do the business.

It will, though downloading anything form the eShop is still S L O W as hell. Its like using SEN, hopefully they sort the speeds out

pdbhp · 27-12-2012 12:33PM

got my memory card for the vita yesterday. frick you sony.prepare yourself for the scoop, vita rocks big time. need for speed is excellent and an almost console experience. gravity rush is fantastic though strange due to the gravity thing, beautifully paced comic book style look to it.
sonic racers is unfortunately pretty lame, it's enjoyable to an extent but if you've played any mariokart before thn disappointment will ensue as it offers nothing new to the party race genre.

the console itself is lovely but there is some niggling design issues such as the position of the right stick which is ontop of the x button, the card slot is also rubbish alongc with the game cards which are puny and feel cheap and tacky.
most of my issues are minor though.

sending this from the web browser on the vita, it's pretty good for a non dedicated system.

Sparks43 · 27-12-2012 12:44PM

If you like it now the for gods sake dont update it

We all know sony make chit of good hardware over time.

Sent from my WiiU (I win)

pdbhp · 27-12-2012 12:48PM

Sparks43 wrote: »

If you like it now the for gods sake dont update it

We all know sony make chit of good hardware over time.

Sent from my WiiU (I win)

have to update for some games, bloody typical bullplop.

still want a wii u aswell, maybe santy can meke another delivery

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