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General Arcade & Retro Chat' Special Championship Edition

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    #422
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,528 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Atavan-Halen wrote: »
    Also FYI, Ireland is ****e, come back to Canada with me. We can all rent a gaff and have an amazing time. I won’t even get mad if you have a big game collection.

    I'll just let Mrs Ciderman know and I'll pack a bag... What time will I meet you there... Have to rent a separate apartment for the game collection.
    Also, there better be lots of straight women over there whose only expectation of a man is an Irish accent....


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    #423
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭Doge


    I have a feeling that post will be edited tomorrow!

    No fun being denied entry though.......... to clubs / pubs that is! ;)


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    #424
    CiDeRmAn
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    Atavan-Halen wrote: »
    So I just tried to get into the George but the hardcore lesbian bouncer denied me. Like excuse me ma’am but who are you to deny me the D?! Just because It’s not your bag doesn’t mean you have to be salty to the male homos.

    This has been a drunk Atavan post. Stay sexy y’all. Xoxo.

    Post of 2019 perhaps, already??? I think so people.

    So... A hardcore lesbian bouncer... I think I saw that one on redtube....


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    #425
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,451 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Saw this on HotUKDeals - A free PDF eBook on the History of Ocean Software.

    Any C64/Spectrum/Amstrad kids here will know who they are. :)

    HUKD link: https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/the-history-of-ocean-software-free-retro-pdf-download-3162450
    Direct link to PDF (369 MB) - https://www.hotukdeals.com/visit/comment/36809474/16046643


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    #426
    Inviere
    Registered Users Posts: 7,466 ✭✭✭Inviere


    Cracking doc to get you in the Oceanic mood

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    #427
    Tom Mann Centuria
    Registered Users Posts: 10,909 ✭✭✭✭Tom Mann Centuria


    Mr E wrote: »
    Saw this on HotUKDeals - A free PDF eBook on the History of Ocean Software.

    Any C64/Spectrum/Amstrad kids here will know who they are. :)

    Have the physical copy of this, and the US Gold one, both are a good read. A Gremlin in the Works by Bitmap Books is good bit better though. That's a great read.

    Three software houses that were part and parcel of my youth!

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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    #428
    briany
    Registered Users Posts: 13,537 ✭✭✭✭briany


    Let's say I were to start collecting for Gameboy today (that is both the console and the games). How would I go about that? That is to say, what would be the best approach to take without subsequently feeling ripped-off?

    Is EBay a good route? Some of the refurbished models look pretty good. I mean, in a choice between a mint unit (costing hundreds), a faded and/or scratched thing, and a refurb, the refurb (assuming it's a decent job) would offer the best aesthetics & feel / cost ratio, no?


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    #429
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,426 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    'refurb' can vary wildly between sellers. For some, it would mean replacing the capacitors, screen cover and button gel inserts.

    For others it might just mean wiping with a cloth and replacing the screen cover.

    If I were you I'd find a decent looking one on ebay and start snipe auctions on games.


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    #430
    briany
    Registered Users Posts: 13,537 ✭✭✭✭briany


    o1s1n wrote: »
    'refurb' can vary wildly between sellers. For some, it would mean replacing the capacitors, screen cover and button gel inserts.

    For others it might just mean wiping with a cloth and replacing the screen cover.

    If I were you I'd find a decent looking one on ebay and start snipe auctions on games.

    The details of the listing usually divulges a bit more on what the seller means by a refurb. Most that I've looked at mention a new housing, a general cleaning of the innards, a new screen lens and replacement of the button membranes. They claim this gives a console that looks and plays like new.

    What I'm not sure of is what price for this constitutes a bargain. For example, I've seen a nice looking glass screen DMG-01 styled refurb of a GB Pocket that comes boxed and Tetris included for 60 or 70 Euro (depending - it's a buy now/best offer listing). I like the look of that one, but there are cheaper offers without an included game or box with a more generic-looking transparent housing, and replacement buttons.


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    #431
    CiDeRmAn
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    I'd be suspicious of some crappy replacement case or even just the d-pad and buttons being substandard, it'd be enough to ruin the handheld


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    #432
    briany
    Registered Users Posts: 13,537 ✭✭✭✭briany


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I'd be suspicious of some crappy replacement case or even just the d-pad and buttons being substandard, it'd be enough to ruin the handheld

    That basically rules out the entire practice of buying a refurb, unless you can try it out first (if you're stringent about quality, that is.)


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    #433
    CiDeRmAn
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    briany wrote: »
    That basically rules out the entire practice of buying a refurb, unless you can try it out first (if you're stringent about quality, that is.)

    Well, yes.
    I'd nearly find one at a market and replace the bits and bobs yourself with well reviewed components.


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    #434
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,426 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
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    briany wrote: »
    That basically rules out the entire practice of buying a refurb, unless you can try it out first (if you're stringent about quality, that is.)

    To me anyway a refurb would simply replace perishable parts, so gel under buttons, screen cover and internal components that have a lifespan such as capacitors and batteries.

    replacing the case/lcd screen or anything along those lines fits more into the console modding category IMO, which is a different thing.


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    #435
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,426 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
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    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Well, yes.
    I'd nearly find one at a market and replace the bits and bobs yourself with well reviewed components.

    That's what I'd usually do alright. As long as you can get a good condition base model, parts are easily replaced.


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    #436
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,528 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I got something right.... just let me make a note in my diary... a momentous day indeed!


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    #437
    BGOllie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,593 ✭✭✭BGOllie


    anyone heading to the Amiga Ireland meetup in athlone this weekend ? I'll be going Saturday


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    #438
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users Posts: 3,717 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    BGOllie wrote: »
    anyone heading to the Amiga Ireland meetup in athlone this weekend ? I'll be going Saturday

    Ya I'll be there as well, had really hoped to chat with RJ but unfortunately he's had to pull out :(

    Should I bring an Atari ST just to troll them ? :D


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    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    BGOllie wrote: »
    anyone heading to the Amiga Ireland meetup in athlone this weekend ? I'll be going Saturday
    Would love to know how it goes.
    I've Akumakon this weekend, not that I'd know much about the Amiga to go


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    #440
    Dr Bob
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    BGOllie wrote: »
    anyone heading to the Amiga Ireland meetup in athlone this weekend ? I'll be going Saturday

    I'm there on the Saturday as well!


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    #441
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Might have been posted before at some stage.
    R Murray
    Published on Jul 14, 2010
    Here is my take on one of the themes from the popular computer game, Tetris, played on the organ of St. Joseph's church, Glasthule, Dublin

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87OGVvq4TWw


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    #442
    Doge
    Registered Users Posts: 8,950 ✭✭✭Doge


    Since we're on the topic of music there's a quite talented Dublin based chiptune and dance music producer and performer called Ansonix whos making a name for himself on social media lately.

    Great to see talent like him and Banjo Guy Ollie in the Emerald isle:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8S1nJavGhc



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


    His complete tracks on youtube also.


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    #443
    Jack burton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,772 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    I'd be well into that now!


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    #444
    Dr Bob
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,180 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dr Bob


    Doge wrote: »
    Since we're on the topic of music there's a quite talented Dublin based chiptune and dance music producer and performer called Ansonix whos making a name for himself on social media lately.

    Great to see talent like him and Banjo Guy Ollie in the Emerald isle:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8S1nJavGhc



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


    His complete tracks on youtube also.

    saw him play live back in december , was great and he's a nice guy as well.


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    #445
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,451 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    There is a documentary about Jeff Minter coming out this year called Heart of Neon.
    I can't find the trailer on YouTube, but it's up on Vimeo.

    https://vimeo.com/310850660


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    #446
    CiDeRmAn
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    Mr E wrote: »
    There is a documentary about Jeff Minter coming out this year called Heart of Neon.
    I can't find the trailer on YouTube, but it's up on Vimeo.

    https://vimeo.com/310850660

    I wish the Minotaur Project would hurry up and be released on the PS4!

    And no PSVR mode on Tempest 4k is a crime, tbh


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    #447
    johnny_ultimate
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 29,094 CMod ✭✭✭✭johnny_ultimate


    On the subject of Jeff Minter, recently played Polybius in VR and it’s legitimately the closest I’ve ever felt to having a seizure. I think that was the intention, so A+.


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    #448
    Jack burton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,772 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    https://store.bandainamcoent.eu/eu/product/526637/dark-souls-trilogy-collector-s-edition-ps4

    Dark Souls trilogy collectors edition

    Seriously pricey!

    I would really like to get the book. **** statues


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    #449
    o1s1n
    Registered Users Posts: 34,426 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    500 hundred dollars? they can go and sh1te!


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    #450
    Inviere
    Registered Users Posts: 7,466 ✭✭✭Inviere


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    #451
    Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy


    Loved this, it's about N64 video tapes
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU0FBeOA51I


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