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NeoGAF NOVEMBER 2012 Pick-Up Post!! Show Us Your Gaming Goods (6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY)!
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LifEndz
Member
Pick ups from the last two days,super stoked on playing XCOM finally.
That statue is pretty fucking awesome.
Some more retro game goodness:
SNES Mini modded for RGB output. Also picked up the SFC version of some games that sell for way cheaper than what I could get the american carts for. I still have some more coming in the mail here in the coming weeks.
A scaler for my monitor. It's called SLG-in-a-box. It takes rgb scart and component inputs, upscales it, and adds realistic scanlines to the image. It cost me a pretty penny, but still cheaper than an xrgb. Also, a scart cable for the SNES.
This one isn't REALLY a pickup, as I've had this for a while. What is it? It's an official SNES controller, that I modded for USB. But what's interesting, is that there's a 4gb flash inside holding roms/save games. The games and saves go where ever the controller goes. But that's old.
What's new, is that I bought some cheap junky snes controller for the wii, and I noticed it had the SFC style colored buttons, but with one major difference: it still had the NA style concave Y/X. So with a little modification to the buttons, they now reside in this controller. They're not as shiny as the real SFC buttons though, oh well.
SNES Mini modded for RGB output. Also picked up the SFC version of some games that sell for way cheaper than what I could get the american carts for. I still have some more coming in the mail here in the coming weeks.
A scaler for my monitor. It's called SLG-in-a-box. It takes rgb scart and component inputs, upscales it, and adds realistic scanlines to the image. It cost me a pretty penny, but still cheaper than an xrgb. Also, a scart cable for the SNES.
This one isn't REALLY a pickup, as I've had this for a while. What is it? It's an official SNES controller, that I modded for USB. But what's interesting, is that there's a 4gb flash inside holding roms/save games. The games and saves go where ever the controller goes. But that's old.
What's new, is that I bought some cheap junky snes controller for the wii, and I noticed it had the SFC style colored buttons, but with one major difference: it still had the NA style concave Y/X. So with a little modification to the buttons, they now reside in this controller. They're not as shiny as the real SFC buttons though, oh well.
Wow, these threads started when I started working at my current employer. Nice work GAF!
John Rabbit
Banned
cannot stop staring/having minor panic attack over the bare L4D disc sitting with the readable side down.
A scaler for my monitor. It's called SLG-in-a-box. It takes rgb scart and component inputs, upscales it, and adds realistic scanlines to the image. It cost me a pretty penny, but still cheaper than an xrgb. Also, a scart cable for the SNES.
Yea, I'm using it as a coaster. It's the pc version that's already linked to steam, so I have no need for the disc anymore.
Regardless, I've always stored loose discs with the readable side down. As long as the disc doesn't slide across the surface, you're not going to scratch anything. It bothers me immensely when I see people do it the other way around, which just attracts dust and all other random crap.
CrashPrime
Member
Some more retro game goodness:
This one isn't REALLY a pickup, as I've had this for a while. What is it? It's an official SNES controller, that I modded for USB. But what's interesting, is that there's a 4gb flash inside holding roms/save games. The games and saves go where ever the controller goes. But that's old.
What's new, is that I bought some cheap junky snes controller for the wii, and I noticed it had the SFC style colored buttons, but with one major difference: it still had the NA style concave Y/X. So with a little modification to the buttons, they now reside in this controller. They're not as shiny as the real SFC buttons though, oh well.
So when you plug in the SNES controller, does it mount the flash memory along with registering as a game controller? If so, that's damn slick, and I want to see a build log.
Yep.
I'll post the pictures of the internals and a guide that I used(if I can still find it) later when I get off work.
Jayayess1190
Member
16GB 4th Gen. My first iPad:
Nice sale at Fry's. LG 47LM6200 (47", passive 3D, Smart, 120hz, edge LED, 1080p, 4 HDMI inputs) for $489. Normal price is $900.
Coworker and I each grabbed one before they sold out.
fucking hell, great deal. no Frys here
Typographenia
Member
Very jealous. I've been eyeballing that book pretty hard the last few days.
Nice sale at Fry's. LG 47LM6200 (47", passive 3D, Smart, 120hz, edge LED, 1080p, 4 HDMI inputs) for $489. Normal price is $900.
Coworker and I each grabbed one before they sold out.
That's a pretty good deal.
Wiz
Member
Nice sale at Fry's. LG 47LM6200 (47", passive 3D, Smart, 120hz, edge LED, 1080p, 4 HDMI inputs) for $489. Normal price is $900.
Coworker and I each grabbed one before they sold out.
I bought one of these a few weeks ago from WalMart for about $600. Great pickup!
CambriaRising
Member
Picked up some stuff for my wife:
Haven't gotten Skylanders Giants for her yet.
And of course, I had get get mine:
They never gave me my steel case for pre-ordering so they threw in the shirt for free. Better deal, Methinks.
I called around yesterday to a lot of places and finally found this at the last store in the entire state to have one:
This thing is HUGE!
Haven't gotten Skylanders Giants for her yet.
And of course, I had get get mine:
They never gave me my steel case for pre-ordering so they threw in the shirt for free. Better deal, Methinks.
I called around yesterday to a lot of places and finally found this at the last store in the entire state to have one:
This thing is HUGE!
16GB 4th Gen. My first iPad:
How do you like it so far? I'm curious as to if I can replace my laptop all together with one.
fucking hell, great deal. no Frys here
It's sitting next to me right now, I'm trying to decide how I want to set it up. I'm pretty excited, this is my first new TV purchase in years. I've had a pretty basic 32" 720p LCD I paid $700 for since 2008. It's amazing how much cheaper displays have become since then. Also, the fact I carried a 47" TV into my house rather effortlessly blows. my. mind. I had a 36" CRT back in the day and I had to borrow an SUV plus bribe 3 friends to help me bring it home.
I am thinking about using the 32" as a donor for a Kraylix cabinet.
I love my iPad, but it's not a laptop replacement if you do a lot of work on your laptop. It's more of an aid.
I don't really work on my laptop though. I'd say 90% is browsing/watching videos, and 10% typing up papers for school.
Yeah, ZOE The Fist of Mars. It's a turn-based strategy RPG with a kind of interesting combat system.
Which shoes are those?
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Does this count as a pickup?
My car burned to the fucking ground. On my way home from work, I was on the freeway for about 2 minutes when smoke started coming out of my vents. Pulled over, popped the hood, and flames shot out about 8-10 feet high. By the time firefighters got there, it was gone. Dammit GM.
No idea what caused it. Car worked perfectly.
But now I can at least see that hood release latch. I could never find that thing before...
Guess I'll be posting new car pictures soon.
My car burned to the fucking ground. On my way home from work, I was on the freeway for about 2 minutes when smoke started coming out of my vents. Pulled over, popped the hood, and flames shot out about 8-10 feet high. By the time firefighters got there, it was gone. Dammit GM.
No idea what caused it. Car worked perfectly.
But now I can at least see that hood release latch. I could never find that thing before...
Guess I'll be posting new car pictures soon.
Does this count as a pickup?
My car burned to the fucking ground. On my way home from work, I was on the freeway for about 2 minutes when smoke started coming out of my vents. Pulled over, popped the hood, and flames shot out about 8-10 feet high. By the time firefighters got there, it was gone. Dammit GM.
No idea what caused it. Car worked perfectly.
But now I can at least see that hood release latch. I could never find that thing before...
Guess I'll be posting new car pictures soon.
Jesus >.<
Sorry dude.
Vipershark
Member
I've finally reached one of my collection goals!
Dandelion Game Boy Color. This thing was in ROUGH condition. You can still see all the gouges and dirt and stuff and this picture is from AFTER cleaning it. Missing the battery door. With this, I now own all six original flavors of the GBC released in the US.
Another Atomic Purple GBC. This came with the above one as a set. Speaker is busted, and appears to have water damage. I'll have to fix that sometime.
Missing battery door, but has one from a Lime GBC. Not a big issue since I already have an atomic purple in good condition. This one is going in the "secondary game boys" drawer for use for OTHER THINGS anyway.
Closeups of what appears to be rust inside the game boy from water damage. The speaker is all brown from what I assume is rust as well.
Also came with a GBASP charger which is good because I need another one. All of this came in a game boy case (not pictured) which I'm probably going to throw away. I have a lot of game boy cases. They're all pretty disgus--
What's this?
Secret bonus! This was inside the game boy case. The product description didn't list this!
I tried playing it and surprisingly this game isn't [as] terrible [as you'd think]. It's kind of like a low budget ripoff of The Lost Vikings.
Battery door for the GBC.
Like the other one, it's not a perfect color match, but it'll do. I'll keep looking around for another dandelion gbc in better condition, but for now, this'll work.
CIB Pokemon Pinball. I already have a copy but this was $5 so I couldn't pass it up. Unfortunately missing the battery door.
Lime GBC. I already have one of these (my first, original GBC from the 90s was one of these) but it has ~sentimental value~ so I'm not putting it with the Collection GBCs. Came with working AA batteries! ...with a 2010 expiration date. Better throw them away.
Bonus! Came with a free copy of Mario Tennis. I already have a copy but this game is great so who cares.
BEEN HAD GAMEBOY COLORS
Dandelion Game Boy Color. This thing was in ROUGH condition. You can still see all the gouges and dirt and stuff and this picture is from AFTER cleaning it. Missing the battery door. With this, I now own all six original flavors of the GBC released in the US.
Another Atomic Purple GBC. This came with the above one as a set. Speaker is busted, and appears to have water damage. I'll have to fix that sometime.
Missing battery door, but has one from a Lime GBC. Not a big issue since I already have an atomic purple in good condition. This one is going in the "secondary game boys" drawer for use for OTHER THINGS anyway.
Closeups of what appears to be rust inside the game boy from water damage. The speaker is all brown from what I assume is rust as well.
Also came with a GBASP charger which is good because I need another one. All of this came in a game boy case (not pictured) which I'm probably going to throw away. I have a lot of game boy cases. They're all pretty disgus--
What's this?
Secret bonus! This was inside the game boy case. The product description didn't list this!
I tried playing it and surprisingly this game isn't [as] terrible [as you'd think]. It's kind of like a low budget ripoff of The Lost Vikings.
Battery door for the GBC.
Like the other one, it's not a perfect color match, but it'll do. I'll keep looking around for another dandelion gbc in better condition, but for now, this'll work.
CIB Pokemon Pinball. I already have a copy but this was $5 so I couldn't pass it up. Unfortunately missing the battery door.
Lime GBC. I already have one of these (my first, original GBC from the 90s was one of these) but it has ~sentimental value~ so I'm not putting it with the Collection GBCs. Came with working AA batteries! ...with a 2010 expiration date. Better throw them away.
Bonus! Came with a free copy of Mario Tennis. I already have a copy but this game is great so who cares.
BEEN HAD GAMEBOY COLORS
comedy bomb
Banned
Does this count as a pickup?
My car burned to the fucking ground. On my way home from work, I was on the freeway for about 2 minutes when smoke started coming out of my vents. Pulled over, popped the hood, and flames shot out about 8-10 feet high. By the time firefighters got there, it was gone. Dammit GM.
No idea what caused it. Car worked perfectly.
But now I can at least see that hood release latch. I could never find that thing before...
Guess I'll be posting new car pictures soon.
Damn dude! At least no one was hurt.
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
BEEN HAD GAMEBOY COLORS
Do you have a high-res version of this photo? That is so cool.
Reebok Realflex, they're really nice
I have no idea what to say. That's completely insane, but it's good to hear you weren't hurt.
That's beautiful.
Drew and his giant hands!!!
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
Thanks, you guy are helping me feel better. Seriously appreciate it.
Here's a close up on the engine bay:
Anything that wasn't metal is completely gone. Melted to the ground. First time for me to notice, but that front motor mount is melted too.
@Vipeshark. I've always wanted to collect all the GBC, but don't have the necessary funds to do so
Damn thats scary. I remember when I was younger we were at the mall and a truck that was the same make and model as ours had burst into flames only a couple parking spots away. Apparently some Ford Expeditions had a defect with the speed control deactivation switch in which it would stay on and in some cases lead to fires even when the ignition was off. We had it fixed within the week.Thanks, you guy are helping me feel better. Seriously appreciate it.
Here's a close up on the engine bay:
Anything that wasn't metal is completely gone. Melted to the ground. First time for me to notice, but that front motor mount is melted too.
Glad to hear you were unharmed
FrankNitty
Member
Nice sale at Fry's. LG 47LM6200 (47", passive 3D, Smart, 120hz, edge LED, 1080p, 4 HDMI inputs) for $489. Normal price is $900.
Coworker and I each grabbed one before they sold out.
The really is a great deal, I almost want to go buy one one principle of it being so inexpensive lol, already have some panny VT's, and Kuros, but that price is hot. Maybe grab one for my mom. San Diego fry's I'm omw lol
LOL
Does this count as a pickup?
My car burned to the fucking ground. On my way home from work, I was on the freeway for about 2 minutes when smoke started coming out of my vents. Pulled over, popped the hood, and flames shot out about 8-10 feet high. By the time firefighters got there, it was gone. Dammit GM.
No idea what caused it. Car worked perfectly.
But now I can at least see that hood release latch. I could never find that thing before...
Guess I'll be posting new car pictures soon.
Are you OK? I hope it was just the car that suffered damages.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Nice sale at Fry's. LG 47LM6200 (47", passive 3D, Smart, 120hz, edge LED, 1080p, 4 HDMI inputs) for $489. Normal price is $900.
Coworker and I each grabbed one before they sold out.
ARe they still available? And is it a nationwide type of deal?
Big-ass Ramp
hella bullets that's true
yep, I'm alright. Thanks
Just got some arm hair singed off and some melted plastic on my shirt.