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So, what you playing at the mo? Retro Edition

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  • #7532
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users Posts: 4,183 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    CosmicSmash wrote: »
    Size would be the main difference. I just think the Core Grafx looks a whole lot better too, that and the fact that I prefer to buy Japanese games was another reason. There's a nice neat cable available that gives you RGB without have to mod the console.
    Will it play PAL games also ?


  • #7533
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 50,777 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Doubt there is even such a thing as PAL games. PAL consoles were just imported NTSC machines then modified to output in 50Hz. The games were all just imported NTSC games.

    There is a difference between US and Japanese cards though, they changed the pin outs.
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  • #7534
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,369 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    PC Engine collecting can get very expensive. Bought a few games at the start and then decided to go the Everdrive route myself.

    I've a Core Grafx too, one of the grey ones with a green button. Gorgeous looking little thing.

    Only thing that really pisses me off with it is that the PSU cable goes in the side rather than the back.


  • #7535
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users Posts: 3,717 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    o1s1n wrote: »
    PC Engine collecting can get very expensive. Bought a few games at the start and then decided to go the Everdrive route myself.

    I've a Core Grafx too, one of the grey ones with a green button. Gorgeous looking little thing.

    Only thing that really pisses me off with it is that the PSU cable goes in the side rather than the back.

    Would be ok if it was the same side as the video output, but oh no lets be awkward they said....


  • #7536
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    My Turbo Express was a device I'd wanted since seeing it in an old magazine, back in '91.
    I recall drooling over it and it only took 25 years to buy one!


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  • #7537
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,369 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    My Turbo Express was a device I'd wanted since seeing it in an old magazine, back in '91.
    I recall drooling over it and it only took 25 years to buy one!

    I didn't realise you had a Turbo Express, nice! Have yet to see one in person.


  • #7538
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    o1s1n wrote: »
    I didn't realise you had a Turbo Express, nice! Have yet to see one in person.

    It's lovely, but a beetch for batteries!
    A partial recap means it makes sounds again, though the screen "warms up".
    Pretty cool device all in all.


  • #7539
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 50,777 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Did you check there weren't any government secrets stashed on it?
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  • #7540
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Did you check there weren't any government secrets stashed on it?

    Wut?


  • #7541
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Also, played a bit of Road Redemption on the Switch.
    It's fun but not really a patch on Road Rash on the 3DO.
    I am not sure why they needed the semi dystopia or the o complex weapon system.
    I'd be quite happy with the Megadrive original controls and a more typical setting.
    Even so, seems like fun.
    I understand the original PC release was $40 while I paid €16 via the SA eshop for the Switch version, it's no worth the upper price to be sure, but at €16 it's not bad.
    Have to wonder if it's really that likely I'll play it long enough to get good at it...


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  • #7542
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 50,777 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Wut?

    Will Smith got in a lot of trouble because of a turbo express with government secrets on it.
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  • #7543
    deadl0ck
    Registered Users Posts: 4,183 ✭✭✭deadl0ck


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Will Smith got in a lot of trouble because of a turbo express with government secrets on it.
    Really ??? I didn't know he was an enemy of the State....


  • #7544
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,369 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Was there a Turbo Express used as a prop in that? Hah! Never noticed.


  • #7545
    Shapey Fiend
    Registered Users Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭Shapey Fiend


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Also, played a bit of Road Redemption on the Switch.
    It's fun but not really a patch on Road Rash on the 3DO.
    I am not sure why they needed the semi dystopia or the o complex weapon system.
    I'd be quite happy with the Megadrive original controls and a more typical setting.
    Even so, seems like fun.
    I understand the original PC release was $40 while I paid €16 via the SA eshop for the Switch version, it's no worth the upper price to be sure, but at €16 it's not bad.
    Have to wonder if it's really that likely I'll play it long enough to get good at it...

    I bought it in early access when it was terrible and it's improved since but the core gameplay and balance still feel very wishy washy like they just tried papering over all the problems by throwing in loads of weapons and upgrades. 3DO Road Rash is a thousand times better.


  • #7546
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Shapey Fiend wrote: »
    I bought it in early access when it was terrible and it's improved since but the core gameplay and balance still feel very wishy washy like they just tried papering over all the problems by throwing in loads of weapons and upgrades. 3DO Road Rash is a thousand times better.

    I would love a straight mode, akin to the 3DO version, stripping out that superfluous padding.
    I think it would benefit immensely.


  • #7547
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    I still don't get the love for the 3DO and Playstation versions.

    Instead of using the speed matching mechanic the mega drive versions used, you just just past your rivals and barely ever have to fight.

    It's RoadRash 3 all the way for me.


  • #7548
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Doge wrote: »
    I still don't get the love for the 3DO and Playstation versions.

    Instead of using the speed matching mechanic the mega drive versions used, you just just past your rivals and barely ever have to fight.

    It's RoadRash 3 all the way for me.

    One, everyone knows Road Rash 2 is the best one.

    And

    (B)

    get-out-20172203.jpg


  • #7549
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,369 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Yeah I'd be a Road Rash 2 man myself. Preferred the more standard type pixel art over the digitised ones in 3.

    Haven't played it in years, just after remembering the little animations when you finished a level. Some of them were great.

    Was I the only one who never seemed to be able to obtain any of the fancy bikes?


  • #7550
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Yeah I'd be a Road Rash 2 man myself. Preferred the more standard type pixel art over the digitised ones in 3.

    Haven't played it in years, just after remembering the little animations when you finished a level. Some of them were great.

    Was I the only one who never seemed to be able to obtain any of the fancy bikes?

    I was the same.

    I remember though seeing a preview of Road Rash in EGM back in the day and being gobsmacked, but after I bought my Megadrive it was Road Rash 2 that I bought.
    The third one pushed it a little too far and the less said about the horrors of Skitchin' the better.

    Seldom played is the SegaCD version, which is just awful, attempting to combine the visuals and art style of the 3DO version with the traditional OG Road Rash engine, it's not a pretty sight but is an interesting purchase.
    I don't think it ever got a release here, I have a "copy" for research purposes only, having the region changed to the EU with a patching tool, and don't think I played it more than twice.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E-tEsWR8ZE


  • #7551
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 50,777 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I got pretty far in Road Rash 2. Got to the last set of races and could afford the Diablo bike.

    The problem was you needed the Diablo to place anywhere in them but the thing was near uncontrollable so never did finish it.
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  • #7552
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    I think the reason I prefer 3 is the gameplay and locations. Also they figured out how to keep your weapons in memory so you don't lose them after each race. It has more going for it besides the photo art.


  • #7553
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,369 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    To be fair I haven't given Road Rash 3 much attention due to the visuals. Didn't know that about the weapons, that's actually kind of cool - must give it another bash.


  • #7554
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,945 ✭✭✭Doge


    o1s1n wrote: »
    To be fair I haven't given Road Rash 3 much attention due to the visuals. Didn't know that about the weapons, that's actually kind of cool - must give it another bash.

    It has narly rock/metal soundtrack too, well as close as you'll get on the ym2612!


  • #7555
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Don't fall for Doge's seductive lies O1s1n!
    Resist!


  • #7556
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users Posts: 6,179 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    Does this mean I can't bring Road Rash 3 and Skitchin to the Xmas beers? :D


  • #7557
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    DaveyDave wrote: »
    Does this mean I can't bring Road Rash 3 and Skitchin to the Xmas beers? :D

    Well, you can, but they are already here!
    Along with Road Rash 2, the first one, Road Rash on the 3DO, MegaCD and PS!
    Even a turd like Skitchin' is here!


  • #7558
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Skitchin is brilliant, a fantastic snapshot of 90's 'tude


  • #7559
    brianregan09
    Registered Users Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭brianregan09


    Christ Road Rash 2 was amazing on the Mega Drive I had it , I did get the Diablo aswell but as the poster said above the speed of it made it unusable , I used to love whipping fella's off the bikes with the chain game went up a level as soon as you got that


  • #7560
    Gizmo55
    Registered Users Posts: 3,273 ✭✭✭Gizmo55


    NHL Hitz 20-03 on the original Xbox, outrageous fun.


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  • #7561
    Shapey Fiend
    Registered Users Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭Shapey Fiend


    The 3DO Rash quibbles are ligitimate. I find RR2's choppy framerate hard to stomach these days. Perhaps I should try overclocking it in an emulator.


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