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  • #52
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    I think so after the flood. Hope it opens back up soon!


  • #53
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Some interesting auctions here. Seems this guy bought a load of stuff when Acclaim wen't out of business. Most of the games aren't very interesting..but the emails and documents are. I wonder if there's anything cool on any of the discs? I'd love to buy one of the lots but the postage to Ireland is extremely expensive

    Data archive -

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Data-archive-defunct-video-game-devloper-ACCLAIM-/130473738779?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e60d7421b

    Dreamcast boxart proofs -

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Sega-Dreamcast-ART-PROOFS-Dev-debug-press-beta-items-/130473743098?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e60d752fa

    Nintendo 64 boxart proofs -

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-64-ART-PROOFS-Dev-debug-press-beta-items-/130473745873?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e60d75dd1

    Gameboy boxart proofs -

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Nintendo-Game-Boy-ART-PROOFS-Dev-debug-press-beta-/130473747800?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e60d76558


  • #54
    joekdp
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭joekdp


    OK, a bit random from the rest of the posts but just looking for a bit of help.
    I have a NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) that I was trying to get working recently. I bought a new 72 pin connector and replaced the old one with it. I keep reading online that this is the solution to none working Nes system......however mine still doesn't work.
    The power comes on, red light stays on, NO FLASHING at all. hooked it up to the tv and all I get is a grey/white solid screen that also does NOT FLASH. I've taken the games apart and given them a really good clean.
    The cables look fine and I reckon it must be a connection problem but everything is sparkling clean or new. Am I missing something?
    Any suggestions or is my system doomed for the bin?


  • #55
    batari
    Closed Accounts Posts: 520 ✭✭✭batari


    I'd suggest snipping the region pin too, this may be to make it region free, but I found it helped get one non-working NES to work for me regardless. Worth trying either way. And whatever you do, DON'T BIN IT!! Someone would definitely make use of it here!

    Here's our resident console genius Enternow's excellent walkthru:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68618714

    I think it's time this was stickied here or in the Ninty forum, it gets asked a lot don't y'all think?:pac:


  • #56
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    joekdp wrote: »
    OK, a bit random from the rest of the posts but just looking for a bit of help.
    I have a NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) that I was trying to get working recently. I bought a new 72 pin connector and replaced the old one with it. I keep reading online that this is the solution to none working Nes system......however mine still doesn't work.
    The power comes on, red light stays on, NO FLASHING at all. hooked it up to the tv and all I get is a grey/white solid screen that also does NOT FLASH. I've taken the games apart and given them a really good clean.
    The cables look fine and I reckon it must be a connection problem but everything is sparkling clean or new. Am I missing something?
    Any suggestions or is my system doomed for the bin?

    I'm not trying to be funny here, but without a working game, how can you be sure the console is properly tuned in ro your tv? One thing you might try is to leave the console on with a game in it, & set your tv on auto-tune. It's prob a dumb suggestion, but hey, it's free :)


  • #57
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    I had a mario 2 that was exactly the same, constantly on grey screen. the game is dead. i got other games and they all work perfect.


  • #58
    joekdp
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭joekdp


    Its defo tuned into the tv. used AV leads on one tv tried RF cable into a different tv. I can see Im tuned to the right spot since the grey screen appears when the NES is turned on and goes blank static when I turn it off so thats not the problem.
    Have tried 3 different games, Mario, wrecking crew & donkey Kong, all with the same outcome.
    Think Ill try snipping the region pin, even though I dont think it'll make a difference as all the games use to work before.
    Anyone think its possible I was sold a dud 72 pin connector?


  • #59
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Could be, i doubt its the region myself i had a US mario\duckhunt before i snipped it and it flashed on and off constantly.


  • #60
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    Hopefully I won't be banned for this, but check out my Adverts.ie, selling alot of stuff from PSOne to PS2, DC, Super Nintendo, NES, take a look!


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  • #61
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Feckin hell man, seems like every few months you try to flog your collection!

    I'd buy that NTSC slimline ps2 if I had the room for it.


  • #62
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    o1s1n wrote: »
    I'd buy that NTSC slimline ps2 if I had the room for it.

    But that's why it's slim ;)


  • #63
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Feckin hell man, seems like every few months you try to flog your collection!

    I'd buy that NTSC slimline ps2 if I had the room for it.

    It does seem that way. I'm going back over to Canada at the end of the year for a year and tbh I have too much stuff that I don't play or finished with. If I can get a few bob for it and it goes towards my funds then that will be great.


  • #64
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    Was in Rage today - they have Parodius (cart only) for Super Nintendo plus Super Mario All-Star's (boxed), Donkey Kong Country (boxed) and another Mario game I can't think of.... gogogogo.


  • #65
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    dont suppose you know how much mario allstars boxed is?


  • #66
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    15 European Euro's. Well worth it in my opinion, the box was near mint. I was surprised, I'd imagine they could have gotten atleast 20 for it.


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  • #67
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Is the battery still holding saves or does it need to be changed? I've yet to come across an AllStars cart that still saves.


  • #68
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    Ah well I couldn't tell you O1s1n, I was just looking at the box. My All-Star's cart still saves but it's NTSC if that makes any difference. Also I just remembered Super Mario World was there for 15 Euro as well.


  • #69
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Ah sorry, I read it too fast. Thought you said you bought it.

    I wouldn't mind picking up Parodius. Might take a trip over tomorrow morning if I'm not too lazy.


  • #70
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    Tomorrow is Saturday and as such you are bound to be quite busy being lazy, but I've heard good things about that game, mostly that it's a mad weird Japanese shoot 'em up.


  • #71
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    I love the name..

    'Lets make a parody of Gradius..but what to call it?'

    'Parody of Gradius...'

    'Parody...Gradius'

    Paro...dius?

    'Bingo!'


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  • #72
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Augmerson wrote: »
    15 European Euro's. Well worth it in my opinion, the box was near mint. I was surprised, I'd imagine they could have gotten atleast 20 for it.

    I ran down and bought it before i headed home! Cheers!


  • #73
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    keithgeo wrote: »
    I ran down and bought it before i headed home! Cheers!

    Commission for me! *Sound of a Till Register being opened*


  • #74
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/resident-evil-4-gamecube/423976

    Resident Evil 4 Edition Gamecube (Silver) with RE4 controller and a copy of RE4 - unboxed but at 35 euro a bargain I think.


  • #75
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    Augmerson wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/resident-evil-4-gamecube/423976

    Resident Evil 4 Edition Gamecube (Silver) with RE4 controller and a copy of RE4 - unboxed but at 35 euro a bargain I think.

    I thought you meant the RE chainsaw controller there for a minute!


  • #76
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120675395439&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

    someone might grab a bargain here


  • #77
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Irish seller selling some good MD games for good prices -

    http://shop.ebay.ie/gerardjekk/m.html

    Apart from SOR 3, which is a bit mental at €60


  • #78
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,473 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Irish seller selling some good MD games for good prices -

    http://shop.ebay.ie/gerardjekk/m.html

    Apart from SOR 3, which is a bit mental at €60

    How do you read the Sega Saturn magazine auction? Is he selling one mag for €8 + €4 postage? Robbery that is.


  • #79
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Andrew76 wrote: »
    How do you read the Sega Saturn magazine auction? Is he selling one mag for €8 + €4 postage? Robbery that is.

    Wtf, so he is. I thought it was €8 for the lot!


  • #80
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    Ico for 9.99 in that new game place on Grafton Street. Now it's the plastic box edition, but I still think that isn't a bad price for Ico. It's on the bottom shelf of the PS2 stuff, nearest to the right. At the moment, it's going for over 9 GBP on Ebay and that's a live auction, so worth it I think.


  • #81
    jambolian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭jambolian


    Hey, unless it was already mentioned there is a new second hand games shop opened up on the top of grafton street, 3D Gaming, they have a good selection of old and new games, they go as far back as NES! :pac:


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  • #82
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    I didnt think they had NES games? Hmm.. might have to take a wander down, last time i was only they only had cd based games.


  • #83
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    They have some cart stuff at the counter. Nothing nearly as extensive as RAGE the last time I was in. Maybe they've expanded it a bit.


  • #84
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Ill report back after lunch! ;)


  • #85
    Augmerson
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Augmerson


    I saw no NES games or consoles there yesterday. Saw a Super Nintendo for 55 or 60 euro, can't remember now, and some games (Super Swiv was there - no idea of price) that was it really.


  • #86
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    had a walk down, no NES games, just a yellowed overpriced snes and about 10 unboxed games.. its no RAGE!


  • #87
    wobzilla1
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭wobzilla1


    Augmerson wrote: »
    Ico for 9.99 in that new game place on Grafton Street. Now it's the plastic box edition, but I still think that isn't a bad price for Ico. It's on the bottom shelf of the PS2 stuff, nearest to the right. At the moment, it's going for over 9 GBP on Ebay and that's a live auction, so worth it I think.
    I remember being in Gamestop a few years back and seeing Ico for something like €4.99. I had no idea what the game was at the time but the cover art looked so plain that I didn't pick it up. I looked it up online when I got home but when I went back to get it, it had been sold. Can't wait for the HD remake of it and "Shadow of the Colossus" next month.

    I picked up Cool spot for the megadrive in that new game place for €8 in mint condition.

    Where's this Rage place? I've seen it mentioned in a few threads now and really want to take a look. I usually rely on car-boot sales and charity shops to get my old games


  • #88
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Rage is on Fade Street. It's about a million times better than 3D games for older stuff.


  • #89
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    its on fade street, near stephens green. great stock of old games and consoles in it usually. megadrive, snes, nes, etc


  • #90
    wobzilla1
    Registered Users Posts: 437 ✭✭wobzilla1


    Sounds great. I'm fairly lacking in terms of Nintendo consoles (I only have the NES). I was looking to pick up a SNES but I was wondering if it has regional lockout? I have a few Japanese Final Fantasy games and was wondering if they'd work on a PAL SNES.
    To that fella looking for a dreamcast, I got one off adverts a few months back for €30 including postage up from Cork. Finding games and a memory card for it is a different story though


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  • #91
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Region lock out and running in ****ty PAL 50hz letterbox format. You'd really need to get one modded.


  • #92
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Just been playing around with a different way of browsing ebay and getting some great results.

    I normaly just search for the videogame/retro game category to see if any good random deals pop up. But I just thought of an interesting way of doing it.

    Search for all the retro videogame items. (not in the search bar..highlight the videogame category and then once it's inside, go to the retro videogame sub category)

    Set it to show 'buy it now' only and then set it to show newest listed first.

    Just saw a CD 32 listed at £35. Had to do my best not to bid on it! But yeah, some crazy deals appearing. Can't see them lasting long. And if one does - it's buy it now. So bam! Instantly yours.


  • #93
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Here's one for Ciderman, Golden Axe 3 buy it now for only £14.99 -

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLDEN-AXE-3-SEGA-MEGADRIVE-/220735597057?pt=UK_VintageComputing_RL&hash=item3364ddea01


  • #94
    ambro25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,994 ✭✭✭ambro25


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Set it to show 'buy it now' only and then set it to show newest listed first.
    I've been using it that way for donkeys :pac: ;)

    Depending what category I'm looking in, I also use it with
    (i) auctions-only (no B-I-N, as usually a tad overpriced here in UK) plus
    (ii) "10 mile distance" (local to me) plus
    (iii) "pick-up only" (no shipping, collection only)

    For sorting, use either "ending soonest" or "recently listed", depending on whether you're in a want-to-get-something-now mood or in a stalking-I'll-check-this-later mood. Guaranteed to pick up bargains on a regular basis. Especially 'big ticket' items (HiFi speakers, A/V gear, etc.) or bargain bucket gaming (not so much 'retro-retro' stuff, more 'recent-retro' like xbox 1, ps 1/2, n64/gc etc. I regularly see full console packages with games and accessories ending sub-£10).

    Also, ever heard of Goofbay? Pretty useful for tracking down misspelt items ('Nitendo', 'Dreemcast', 'Gamcube', etc.), another must-have tool in the retro collector's arsenal IMHO ;)


  • #95
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    ambro25 wrote: »
    I've been using it that way for donkeys :pac: ;)
    For sorting, use either "ending soonest" or "recently listed", depending on whether you're in a want-to-get-something-now mood or in a stalking-I'll-check-this-later mood. Guaranteed to pick up bargains on a regular basis. Especially 'big ticket' items (HiFi speakers, A/V gear, etc.) or bargain bucket gaming (not so much 'retro-retro' stuff, more 'recent-retro' like xbox 1, ps 1/2, n64/gc etc. I regularly see full console packages with games and accessories ending sub-£10).

    Also, ever heard of Goofbay? Pretty useful for tracking down misspelt items ('Nitendo', 'Dreemcast', 'Gamcube', etc.), another must-have tool in the retro collector's arsenal IMHO ;)

    I've always just gone 'ending soonest' with the videogame category. Did this for years with ebay.ie as nobody was bidding on anything Irish and was picking up stuff for next to nothing.

    Don't know why I never thought of checking BIN newly listed. I'm seeing some fantastic stuff for cheap doing that the last few days. In fact I'm REALLY having to hold back on buying stuff.

    There was a site I used ages ago that dealt with misspelled auctions but it's been down a while. First I've heard of Goofbay. Cheers for that :)


  • #96
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Saw this in HMV to day for around 15, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes, looked pretty interesting.


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  • #97
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    They sell for a small fortune. I saw a pair of Saturn ones sell for ever more a while ago.

    I wouldn't imagine the beam on them is much good, but I'd still really love to have a set.


  • #98
    Atavan-Halen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,183 ✭✭✭✭Atavan-Halen


    o1s1n wrote: »
    I wouldn't imagine the beam on them is much good, but I'd still really love to have a set.

    They're actually supposed to be very very good. No lag at all. Not sure on what kind of range is on them though but I seen a guy playing them just sitting your average distance from couch to tv with no problems.


  • #99
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Wow, what I wouldn't give to own this.

    The original cover art to Castle Wolfenstein. Great image. Price isn't too bad at the moment..I'd imagine it's going to shoot up though -

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280628053563


  • #100
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Best condition Panzer Dragoon Saga I've seen on ebay in watching for the last year or so.

    WANT!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230587369187&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123


  • #101
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,253 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Is anyone here currently bidding on that Irish Vectrex? If you are, you should really stop. There are 4 days left on the auction and it's already at 71.50 after 6 bids. It's needlessly driving up the price.


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