Congrats David! Never heard about Star Soldier for Nes, you need to give report on that when you get around to play it. Love all your recent pickups
Agreed, David has been picking up some seriously good shit over the past few months.
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Agreed, David has been picking up some seriously good shit over the past few months.
Ahh-ok. I guess Ive never seen the label. Thanks
davidwhangchoi
Member
thanks Morfeo! was playing same Zanac last night=) i know i promosed some impressions of ps1 games a but back but i will play Star Soldier today since everything is already hooked up and give some impressions.Congrats David! Never heard about Star Soldier for Nes, you need to give report on that when you get around to play it. Love all your recent pickups
i played a bit of star force growing up and thought it was cool but this is going to be my first time playing star soldier. pretty excited.
thanks Peltz, and i also appreciate you sending me the links to the nes RGB parts. did you send your in to get modded yet =)
i never noticed growing up but it seems like section Z, mega man 1 had the same label backgrounds.
Update:
i played some Star Soldier this afternoon. it's not Zanac but it's pretty fun. like KRS mentioned there's areas you can go underneath and be shielded from enemies. when you get hit, you lose power ups similar to blazing lasers. definitely a bit challenging.
i don't have it hooked up to my BVM (waiting for RGB mod in the future) so it looks crappy on the plasma without a framemeister:
StevieWhite
Member
Guys, I just wanted to share a very positive experience I had with Behar Bros. -
So about a year and a half ago I bought a Toro. Worked great, no problems - a few weeks back, the cable that connects the Toro to the DC broke. Knowing my warranty period had long passed, I shot them an e-mail asking if it would be possible to just purchase a new cable, not a whole new box.
Well, they just responded by asking for my shipping dress, and lo and behold, I got a package from Turkey with a new cable, free of charge. Talk about awesome customer service.
So about a year and a half ago I bought a Toro. Worked great, no problems - a few weeks back, the cable that connects the Toro to the DC broke. Knowing my warranty period had long passed, I shot them an e-mail asking if it would be possible to just purchase a new cable, not a whole new box.
Well, they just responded by asking for my shipping dress, and lo and behold, I got a package from Turkey with a new cable, free of charge. Talk about awesome customer service.
Ghosts and Goblins, 1942, and Gunsmoke did as a well.
Indeed, we need to step up our game to get to his level! Honestly, Im selling more than buying these days. Got some huge (and expensive) Snes-lots around christmas that i need to sell a big part of before i can buy more. Sending off three games tomorrow (all duplicates) so its getting there.
Thanks for your impressions David, guess I might have to try to track down a copy eventually!
Just finished Sonic 2 for the first time. At least I think it's the first time, I remember fighting giant Robotnik years ago, but don't think I beat him. Nice to finally beat a game I've had for years, and also a little sad in a way.
Hopefully this year I'll end up playing and completing more games.
Hopefully this year I'll end up playing and completing more games.
IrishNinja
Member
that bomberman multi adapter is so awesome
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Anyone interested in consolized GameGears? The BeharBros are gearing up to sell a limited set of them "in March probably" for $290.
I might actually buy this instead of a Nintendo Switch.
I might actually buy this instead of a Nintendo Switch.
IrishNinja
Member
yeah Run Saber seemed like a fun strider clone, but it's not cheap no?
ehh not for that much, but it does look cool!
ehh not for that much, but it does look cool!
You cray cray.
Then again we all are on this thread. $290 is definitely outside my price range considering the library though. I'd jump for $99 but no more than that.
Yeah not cheap, I got it for $50. Not necessarily a good enough game that I'd recommend it for that much, but a fun few hours. I'd never played Strider, so it was a pretty new experience. Any other good SNES games with that same kind of gameplay?
Laevateinn
Member
I've had my eye on one for a while. Too bad this isn't coming out after I go to Japan. Not like it matters. I'm irresponsible as fuck.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I mean... it's a lot... but one package that does GG and Master System and works with a Genesis controller already in a custom case... it's pretty tempting to me. There are some really neat GameGear games.
I thought about this too, actually any FPGA console going forward could have GG, but I think I still prefer original hardware to FPGA systems. Like I'll argue until I'm out of breath about how like seriously FPGA's are much better than emulation, but in the end they are at best as good as a high quality clone system. A lot of the accuracy/compatibility comes down to how well we understand the original hardware, which on more popular systems like the NES is very well but I'm not clear on where it's at for stuff like the Sega 8-bit line.
NormalFish
Banned
im gonna buy another GBC before i can think better of it
D.Lo
Member
I'm happy with the Master System conversions of the top GG games. I do have an original unit recapped, but it sucks so bad.
davidwhangchoi
Member
never really played game gear... but i keep seeing the custom backlight mod which looks cool =)
grabbed some 5-7 dollar nes games while getting dinner:
grabbed some 5-7 dollar nes games while getting dinner:
Shin Johnpv
Member
I fucking LOVE Rush N Attack, that game is so damn good. It can get hard too as a heads up.
davidwhangchoi
Member
yeah i loved it in grade school. but i don't remember if i beat it. i think it was 4 missions but will try and beat it. i was playing last night! love that music.
i found someone who did a real nice job of the ost, i swear it sounds like it came out of a movie.
Orchestrated Vol 8- Rush N' Attack - NES
damn... Ring King is hard, i always saw it in the arcade but prefered punch out.
i got killed last night and need a guide.
IrishNinja
Member
yeah, never played Rush N Attack but looking it up now, looks cool!
and yeah haha that Ring King bit is a classic
and yeah haha that Ring King bit is a classic
sixteen-bit
Member
Anyone got experience with the Retro DC adapter?
http://retrodcpowered.com/shop/pre-order-retrodc-power-adapter-2/?i=3
http://retrodcpowered.com/shop/pre-order-retrodc-power-adapter-2/?i=3
No but Bob from RetroRGB swears by them.
I already have a 3-in-1 for the Mega Drive Tower of Doom, and a 2-1 for the Famicom/FDS. But would this allow me to reduce the psu-numbers even more? Like having both of those, and the Snes, linked up with the same psu? If so, that does seem appealing, as my retro setup now have 21 psu's hooked up with tons of cabling, and i am always looking to reduce the clutter.
TheShinobi
Neo Member
This seems very intriguing, interested in more feedback on this.
Cross posting for any NYC retro-gaffers in this thread. I'll be at this GAF meetup on Feb 18th.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1339643
Just wanted to share.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1339643
Just wanted to share.
cyborgnumberblue
Member
I didn't know I was older than you, I thought you were in your 30s!!!=O
Thank you!
Sorry for the double post, there was an error with my post.
sixteen-bit
Member
Would love to cop that someday
RadarScope1
Member
Wish I lived someplace where this was feasible for me. Been on GAF since 2007 and I've only met up with another poster once, for a sale. And he turned out to be from outside my state! Sounds like a good time, have fun!
Laevateinn
Member
cyborgnumberblue
Member
I have that stick, purchased for 10$ back in 2002 on clearance in a store who was trying to get rid of its Saturn stock.
I love it
cyborgnumberblue
Member
I have two, one needs a new spring, the other has an A button that sticks. I'll get around to having them fixed some day.
I wish there were more options for SS sticks that weren't garbage.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
RetroGAF,
I have been buying more used stuff from Canada lately. People here are fucking filthy. I'm used to getting Japanese used stuff, which even when it's dirty would be immaculate compared to the stuff I've been getting in "very good" shape here.
So. Anyone got some cleaning tips?
So far I've been using a partial alcohol all purpose cleaning eco-spray for most of my game/hardware cleaning (it contains some other stuff), and switch to 95% isopropyl for serious cleaning (mostly fucking stickers, which I avoid as much as possible but... ugh). I wipe with a LOT of paper towel until the surface comes away clean and feels smooth, getting into any nooks and crannys. For manuals I apply the spray to a paper towel, leaving part of it dry, and wipe to get the exterior at least somewhat cleaned.
This usually works well. I've done the same process on all my JP games, controllers, and systems but I swear it seems to take like 3 times as long for the typical stuff I'm buying here.
Are there any shortcuts I'm missing?
I have been buying more used stuff from Canada lately. People here are fucking filthy. I'm used to getting Japanese used stuff, which even when it's dirty would be immaculate compared to the stuff I've been getting in "very good" shape here.
So. Anyone got some cleaning tips?
So far I've been using a partial alcohol all purpose cleaning eco-spray for most of my game/hardware cleaning (it contains some other stuff), and switch to 95% isopropyl for serious cleaning (mostly fucking stickers, which I avoid as much as possible but... ugh). I wipe with a LOT of paper towel until the surface comes away clean and feels smooth, getting into any nooks and crannys. For manuals I apply the spray to a paper towel, leaving part of it dry, and wipe to get the exterior at least somewhat cleaned.
This usually works well. I've done the same process on all my JP games, controllers, and systems but I swear it seems to take like 3 times as long for the typical stuff I'm buying here.
Are there any shortcuts I'm missing?
NormalFish
Banned
Anyone know a reliable MGB modder currently taking commissions?
@Sheepy, I've done a fair amount of catridge cleaning and if there's anything that serves as an all encompassing rule: time is the best cure. You just have to meticulously scrub for fucking ages. No shortcuts that don't have other issues (stains, removes plastic, etc.) that I am aware of beyond what you've said yourself.
@Sheepy, I've done a fair amount of catridge cleaning and if there's anything that serves as an all encompassing rule: time is the best cure. You just have to meticulously scrub for fucking ages. No shortcuts that don't have other issues (stains, removes plastic, etc.) that I am aware of beyond what you've said yourself.
Laevateinn
Member
You clearly haven't dived into the rabbit hole of Yahoo Auctions.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
No, I haven't.
Stuff from the junk bins at hard off is as bad as I've gone. And yes those were filthy, but everything I got from there were also like a dollar each, including some hard to find stuff.
I paid $23 with shipping for an Xbox game recently that was "Very Good" condition and came with the residue of 4 EBGames stickers and a layer of filth over everything.
davidwhangchoi
Member
don't have much to add but i hate when carts smell like smoke...
You're not. You're a year younger
I'll be 30 March 5th. I'm grabbing a Nintendo Switch to celebrate.
Shin Johnpv
Member
Happy Birthday you youngin!
I feel so old now.. (will be 40 this year... but hey, at least I got to experience the SMS, MD, SFC, PCE-CD, NG and Amiga as they unfolded!!!)