davidwhangchoi
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Retro AV Club Thread 2: Classic Gaming Done Right!
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soxinthebox
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Is this the cable to get for my pal GameCube into the OSSC 1.6?
https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/nintendo-gamecube-gc-rgb-scart-cable-pal-for-sale-dol-013
I'm assuming I don't need the extra audio option.
https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/nintendo-gamecube-gc-rgb-scart-cable-pal-for-sale-dol-013
I'm assuming I don't need the extra audio option.
Now that I pretty much set up my Mega Drive 2 / Mega CD 2 to output at their very best quality on my 1080p monitor, the transition from full to no scanlines is making me feel like I want to get rid of the system's inherent jailbars.
Any tips for someone who has no tools/expertise to do the mod himself? Any modder/gaffer in Europe (I live in Italy) to suggest?
Thanks in advance! ^_-
Any tips for someone who has no tools/expertise to do the mod himself? Any modder/gaffer in Europe (I live in Italy) to suggest?
Thanks in advance! ^_-
Barrel Cannon
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But would it still be in HD resolutions only, or would we be able to use it for 480i/240P? Also would it still be lagless. I think that those are the most important questions.
P.S. I can already forsee people being whiners about not knowing there would be an analog one and regretting pre-ordering one early lol
sixteen-bit
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Patience is a virtue, lol.
like, most SNESes already do analog RGB so I don't see the appeal tho
Barrel Cannon
Member
I don't either but I think it's because people want to have everything consolidated and the ability to use it on multiple displays. The ultimate Nintendo. The Super-est Super Nintendo
davidwhangchoi
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hey guys, just crossposting. sorta mini monitor and hardware =)
i took my first step today into the world of Turbo Grafx/ PCEngine collecting.
i grabbed a fully recapped and 2 games and got a 20 dollar discount on the handheld.
since it's my first ever, pls pardon full screen images incoming:
will crosspost in the retro thread.
i took my first step today into the world of Turbo Grafx/ PCEngine collecting.
i grabbed a fully recapped and 2 games and got a 20 dollar discount on the handheld.
since it's my first ever, pls pardon full screen images incoming:
will crosspost in the retro thread.
davidwhangchoi
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That's basically it. It's why I bought an Analogue NT Mini when I already had an NESRGB.
hey guys, just crossposting. sorta mini monitor and hardware =)
i took my first step today into the world of Turbo Grafx/ PCEngine collecting.
i grabbed a fully recapped and 2 games and got a 20 dollar discount on the handheld.
since it's my first ever, pls pardon full screen images incoming:
will crosspost in the retro thread.
Ooh this looks pretty cool! For an older LCD it actually looks quite nice, is it better in person?
Turboexpress? Why'd you go that route? Just curious.hey guys, just crossposting. sorta mini monitor and hardware =)
i took my first step today into the world of Turbo Grafx/ PCEngine collecting.
i grabbed a fully recapped and 2 games and got a 20 dollar discount on the handheld.
since it's my first ever, pls pardon full screen images incoming:
will crosspost in the retro thread.
davidwhangchoi
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thanks, sorta like those who prefer consumer CRT's, i wanted the old LCD look originally on the hardware. i always loved the look of the atari lynx and turbo express and dreamed of having one as a teenager.
i don't think it looks any better in person than in the pics. pretty close representation imo.
i remember reading the EGM issue when this first released on how the screen showed small texts easy. got me so excited.
so i can play this before i go to bed. it's going to be on my lampstand replacing the wii u pad i set up. maybe now i'll finally hook up the wii u to my HDTV =P
cyborgnumberblue
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Nice! That console is cool.
Just Ordered up my second PVM: A 14" Sony PVM-14M2U (Mfg date: Nov 1997)
This will be replacing my main 13" Sony PVM-1342Q (Mfg date: Feb 1989)
I wanted something that was a bit newer and essentially have a 'backup'
That's what I tell myself anyway.. I really just wanted that rush of buying a PVM again.. Also even an inch bigger I think is going to hit the sweet spot for me.
I also just like the feeling of owning two of these.. just to have them preserved
This will be replacing my main 13" Sony PVM-1342Q (Mfg date: Feb 1989)
I wanted something that was a bit newer and essentially have a 'backup'
That's what I tell myself anyway.. I really just wanted that rush of buying a PVM again.. Also even an inch bigger I think is going to hit the sweet spot for me.
I also just like the feeling of owning two of these.. just to have them preserved
Just Ordered up my second PVM: A 14" Sony PVM-14M2U (Mfg date: Nov 1997)
This will be replacing my main 13" Sony PVM-1342Q (Mfg date: Feb 1989)
I wanted something that was a bit newer and essentially have a 'backup'
That's what I tell myself anyway.. I really just wanted that rush of buying a PVM again.. Also even an inch bigger I think is going to hit the sweet spot for me.
I also just like the feeling of owning two of these.. just to have them preserved
I have a 14m2u and love it. Enjoy!
sixteen-bit
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nice haul david
davidwhangchoi
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thanks guys, it's pretty fun playing aero blasters on it. feels like i'm in high school enjoying this for the first time.
polyh3dron
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Is that a M4U? Pretty sweet PVM if so, as good or better than everything short of a L5.
cyborgnumberblue
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PCE games are super pick up and play in my opinion, which would make for the perfect handheld games. Check out Devil's Crush pinball if you can, it's one of my favorite games on the PCE and I wouldn't consider myself anything of a fan of pinball games. Really good for quick sessions.
Triforce141
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M4J, but, yes! Yeah? I had no idea. I had the same model before I moved countries so I assumed they were pretty commonplace! The menu font sure looks crisp, at least...
davidwhangchoi
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i just looked up devil's crush... 125-150 bucks!!!! i may have to wait on that...
Laevateinn
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My X68000 (AKA money sink) MIDI interface arrived today. I'm going to have to get a capture card once my OSSC arrives and I get a MIDI Module.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
So, what's the reason for buying that thing? Genuinely curious -- Japanese computer stuff is something I don't really know much about.
Laevateinn
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A bunch of X68000 games had a separate MIDI output mode in addition to the standard FM audio.
Also, I'd like to get a MIDI keyboard and record some stuff.
Also, I'd like to get a MIDI keyboard and record some stuff.
PumpkinSpice
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You use it to hook up a Roland MT-32 or SoundCanvas, the same modules you would use on DOS computers back in the day.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Ah, that's kinda cool. I'm in Chicago right now, can we lay down some phat beatz together? No? Ok.
davidwhangchoi
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Laevateinn
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The X68000's native sound chip is the YM2151 which is an 8-channel FM sound chip. It probably wouldn't be too difficult to port Phantasy Star's sound track over using one of the music editors available for it.
Unless you mean can I play it myself? I'd need some practice first. It's been a while since I've touched a keyboard. I'm mainly a guitarist although I'm also out of practice with that, too!
I'd like to get some recording equipment and use the X68000 to program drums and synth then record some guitar and bass tracks.
Interestingly, the FM Towns uses the same chip as the Genesis. You'd think that a high end gaming PC would use a better audio chip but whatever.
Are you actually in Chicago? If so, come see My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult tomorrow.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Yeah, I'm actually in Chicago. Well, the 'burbs, but I'm probably headed into the city proper to hang out with my hipster friend in Wicker Park. I don't approve of his hipster lifestyle, tho.
Laevateinn
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Oh, rad. I go to Schaumburg once a week for work but otherwise I rarely stray from the Brown/Red lines. Although, assuming I don't get transferred to Virginia, Wicker Park is an area I've thought about moving to.
Are you why none of the local TV stations have PVMs?
davidwhangchoi
Member
you're a guitarist?
that's awesome.
Laevateinn
Member
I mean, I played guitar all the time from middle school until I went to grad school. Now when I have free time I'm either playing a retro game or posting on GAF. I can't shred like I used to.
NormalFish
Banned
time to pick up bass
HideoKojimaJr
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That just reminded me, I have a Roland MT-32 and I've never been able to get anything to come out of it.
HideoKojimaJr
Neo Member
Also, I just ordered SCART cable from Retro Access specifically for the NT Mini, so now I have to pull the trigger and order one when I get paid next week. That and because who knows when they'll have another batch of them. Also I disconnected my NES and that dumpy NOAC clone I was using for Famicom carts in the closet for the time being to make room on my retro console shelf. It's happening, folks. I sold a bunch of guitar equipment to fund this thing lol.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Nah, I have nothing to do with the PVM shortage. Id blame Bodine. Im only here through the week, which isnt enough time to really eradicate the PVM population.
And yall uncultured cunts need to learn to play piano. If you think shredding on guitar pulls in the wimmenfolk, wait till you see what kinda classy ladies the piano gets ya. Then keep waiting. And waiting.
baphomet
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Just a heads up, Game-Tech has Ultra HDMI kits up for pre-order. They don't seem to come around too often so I'd pick one up if you're interested.
Also speaking of shredding,if you're into metal check out my band www.officialprovidence.bandcamp.com /end shameless self promotion
Also speaking of shredding,if you're into metal check out my band www.officialprovidence.bandcamp.com /end shameless self promotion
baphomet
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Thanks! I play bass in this one. Been playing guitar for about 22 years or so now.
Azure Phoenix
Member
So my OSSC just turned up today, however I'm having some audio issues and I'm not honestly sure what is the cause. Anyone have any potential ideas?
On my Mega Drive there is a high pitched whining/buzzing noise in the background any time audio is playing, the higher pitched the sound the worse it seems to be. On my PS1 there is a constant buzzing in the background even when no audio is playing, this buzzing is much lower pitch. However my PC Engine Duo R works absolutely flawlessly, and I didn't notice any trouble with my Dreamcast either (although I have no controller on hand to test past the boot music)
Note that the consoles and cables all work fine when connected directly to the TV, and changing any settings in the OSSC doesn't help.
On my Mega Drive there is a high pitched whining/buzzing noise in the background any time audio is playing, the higher pitched the sound the worse it seems to be. On my PS1 there is a constant buzzing in the background even when no audio is playing, this buzzing is much lower pitch. However my PC Engine Duo R works absolutely flawlessly, and I didn't notice any trouble with my Dreamcast either (although I have no controller on hand to test past the boot music)
Note that the consoles and cables all work fine when connected directly to the TV, and changing any settings in the OSSC doesn't help.
davidwhangchoi
Member
GAF is so talented. please make Sega Sound Team II
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Are the scart cables shielded? Is the noise particularly bad on white screens, like the PS1's boot-up?
Azure Phoenix
Member
Honestly I don't know. The Dreamcast cable is an official Sega one, the PC Engine Duo R cable is from Retro Gaming Cables, the PS1 cable is a Madcatz one so I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't shielded correctly, the Mega Drive cable was one from eBay like 8 years ago, though it wasn't a cheap one, so I don't know. They've always worked perfectly on all my TVs.
Due to an impending move I haven't got much to hand to test properly (no controller for the PS1/DC, only a few games to hand), but the PS1 was buzzing very badly on the white background part of the bootup and grey squares bios screen, not so much on the black background part of the bootup. The Mega Drive was only doing it any time audio was playing, regardless of how dark or bright the screen was - Mean Bean, Sonic 1 and Batman & Robin were all as bad as each other.
Edit: Tried a couple more things with the Mega Drive. Audio to headphones directly from the headphone jack on the system works fine, audio using a separate 3.5mm cable into the OSSC via AV2 has the same problem as the RGB Scart cable itself has. Running the OSSC with the RGB cable not plugged into the 3.5mm at the front (so no audio input at all) causes an extremely loud high pitched buzzing noise to constantly run through my TV. On a bright screen any of the buzzing is definitely worse than a dark screen (main menu of Mean Bean is way worse than the options menu).
Beer Monkey
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I stopped in the Portland Retro Gaming Expo for free play of arcades, pins, and consoles. Lots of CRTs but some really awful flat panels on some of the classic consoles and computers. I'm spoiled at home! Saturn Bomberman via composite on a big old Sony LCD is a travesty!
SephirothRK
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Takes about a week, it is handed off to USPS when it reaches San Francisco.
davidwhangchoi
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crosspost:
alright! got a neogeo 2 slot MVS board, much cheaper price too:
got it from my local retro store digital press.
alright! got a neogeo 2 slot MVS board, much cheaper price too:
got it from my local retro store digital press.
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