davidwhangchoi
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oh everdrives are harmful? i need to watch.....
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oh everdrives are harmful? i need to watch.....
Some NES consoles have died as a result of using a cheap multicart eek! He says those 'bad' Everdrives are suspected of taking longer to cause a failure and that both the console and cart are stressed and under risk.
tomwhite2004
Member
A buddy had his MVS mobo destroyed by a 161 in 1 cart which went pop and took the hardware out with it. Then I found the youtube videos which are linked in that article which confirmed it was the lack of proper components on the cart that caused the fault. Always tell people to stear clear of them if the subject pops up as a result.
Was looking to grab a Super Everdrive so nice to know I should avoid, thanks for posting.
Was looking to grab a Super Everdrive so nice to know I should avoid, thanks for posting.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
Would the NeoSD be a safer option?
edit - I think I've answered my own question, GadgetUK talks about voltage regulation in his review and it sounds like a good design.
eternalthree
Member
Too bad no info on the GDEMU or USBGDROM. ugh.
Shin Johnpv
Member
Go with the SD2SNES instead (also sold by Krikzz and Stone Age Gamer) Rene says its a fantastic design.
sixteen-bit
Member
Shouldn't have been so cheap with the SED.
You know what they say; buy cheap, buy twice.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Well, as I said, day drinking is what inspires me to make new threads. I think I have a problem. This time, I made a thread about arcade game/PCB stuff: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=242680608#post242680608
I'm sure it's riddled with misinformation and things that probably should've been covered that weren't, but... that's the point of a forum -- everyone else gets to fix it. Plz don't let the thread die immediately
Irish, can you add it to the list of RetroGAF threads in the OP?
I'm sure it's riddled with misinformation and things that probably should've been covered that weren't, but... that's the point of a forum -- everyone else gets to fix it. Plz don't let the thread die immediately
Irish, can you add it to the list of RetroGAF threads in the OP?
tomwhite2004
Member
Misread / typed there. I have an SD2SNES already, it was my favourite childhood console so there was no question of buying anything else. What I meant to type was that I was looking to get Mega Everdrive of which the X5 revision seems ok according to the article.
Welp getting an X5 (when I really wanted the X7... smh and getting an SD2SNES ASAP
Welp... I'm done. Never using my 161 in 1 cart again after reading this.
davidwhangchoi
Member
i was just going to text you to take a look at this post. lol
Well, as I said, day drinking is what inspires me to make new threads. I think I have a problem. This time, I made a thread about arcade game/PCB stuff: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=242680608#post242680608
I'm sure it's riddled with misinformation and things that probably should've been covered that weren't, but... that's the point of a forum -- everyone else gets to fix it. Plz don't let the thread die immediately
Irish, can you add it to the list of RetroGAF threads in the OP?
That OP kicks ass. Nicely done man.
Seriously... thanks. I need to grab legit copies of MS4 and 5 and then I'll have no use for it anyway.
NormalFish
Banned
An article looking at GB/C/A and DS flashcarts might be nice, there's quite a selection in those spaces these days.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Thanks, brah.
Well, Krikzz has a new one that uses PSRAM for GB/GBC coming soon.
tomwhite2004
Member
If you value your mobo then please dont. I also had a 120 in 1 cart fail on me a couple of months before my friends mobo was ruined. But as my hardware was luckily ok I didnt think too much of it at the time, dodged a bullet there!
I have posted about the problems in a quite recent discussion over in the dedicated neogeo thread but stuff like that is easily drowned out...
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=232916415
NormalFish
Banned
Sure, but understanding these others aspects of the electronics might demonstrate a different reason to upgrade to krikzz new device, or a reason to avoid it. More information is always a plus.
tomwhite2004
Member
Very nice, could I also recommend the below forums as pretty invaluable sources for both the trade sections and as a repository of knowledge.
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com
http://www.jammaplus.co.uk/forum/default.asp
Lastly shmupmame has been made obsolete by groovymame which manages to remove even more frames of input lag whilst removing all the hacks shmupmame used. Being picky I know....
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Ah, that's right - forgot about that. I haven't paid particularly close attention to that whole thing. I'll change that, and add those links.
Shin Johnpv
Member
My friends MVS board stopped working not long ago and he's got one of the multi-carts wonder if that's what killed it now.
Laevateinn
Member
Add me to the Need to Get Rid of the 161 in 1 club.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I didn't realize the 161-in-1 also had worse audio quality. I mean, it never interested me, but that's ghetto. I would've thought it'd just work properly.
He went into this on the last Retro Roundtable. Glad he put up a blog post also. Thanks.
EDIT:
It feels like that's what I paid for it. I'm glad I did now.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
DS and 3DS are 3.3v so should be fine from this problem.
NormalFish
Banned
Aren't there still quirks about power draw and similar? I can't imagine those things are good for the system being used, but maybe I'm misunderstanding which particular issues cause longevity problems.
I knew it. Particularly with Bust-A-Move
davidwhangchoi
Member
i need to do this. brought the rails and HDD to mess around with and throw ps2 games on it but haven't had time get to it yet.
NormalFish
Banned
FHDB + OPL is the dream.
Slept on the 8-bit Final game because I was really moving locations during the release. Tacked it onto the new SFC game. I totally dig these releases.
https://imgur.com/gallery/I2GWK
https://imgur.com/gallery/I2GWK
davidwhangchoi
Member
i can't see the photo on my laptop, (it might be just my computer,) but is the link broken?Slept on the 8-bit Final game because I was really moving locations during the release. Tacked it onto the new SFC game. I totally dig these releases.
i got Super Metroid in the mail today and picked up this neat controller/game while grabbing dinner:
i used to suck at it in the arcade.
Laevateinn
Member
Link works if you open it in a new tab.
That Arkanoid paddle looks pretty cool. I'd definitely pick that up if I saw it even though I don't usually go for NES.
After A decade of using Photobucket I am trying to figure out a different hoster...but not the most savvy with computers ;(
davidwhangchoi
Member
Thank you for the heads up! Why people pay upwards of $150 for these cables on eBay, I'll never know... but I can personally vouch for the Genesis and Genesis+Neo Geo adapter set I got during the original Kickstarter campaign. They work phenomenal with my Samsung Plasma HDTV. And now I finally have a SNES cable on the way.
I agree that there is a limited use case for these cables, but for those of us in that use case, they are magnificent. The build quality is stellar as well.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
imgur's gotten a lot worse lately (they keep trying to get people to use their horrible social shit) but anything is better than photobucket.
Damn, I gotta replace my Super Everdrive with an SD2SNES. I thought I didn't need its extra features, but a working console in the long run is worth it.
Too bad there's no definitive info on the Mega Everdrive X3. Now I'm contemplating replacing it, too.
Thanks for linking the article, Shin Johnpv!
Too bad there's no definitive info on the Mega Everdrive X3. Now I'm contemplating replacing it, too.
Thanks for linking the article, Shin Johnpv!
Messaged the link to a friend of mine last night, as soon as I read the article... He replied something like 'ahhh, maybe that's why my console started to act funny and needed carts to be insterted multiple times, in order for it to read them properly'. Only, he uses an AES console + MVS adapter of sort.
I'm not an NG person, so I have no idea how things work on that system, but... Any chance the 161-in-1 may have only busted the adapter and not the console? Not that it would make any sense, by logic. Just to give him hope his AES isn't gonna die.
Edit - Any idea if things like the PowerBase Mini FM could be potentially a danger as well? I was going to buy one, but now this whole thing got me a bit more wary...
Imgur + set your profile/gallery as private = good to go.
Shin Johnpv
Member
In regards to the MVS to AES converter I don't know. I have one myself (though never used a 161 in 1 or any other multicart in it) that just last year or so started giving me problems that so far no one has been able to figure out what's causing them or how to fix them. Though I would think the carts needing to be inserted multiple times is probably either a sign of dirty contacts, or just worn down contacts. I know replacing the cartridge connectors is something done on AES', as mine had brand new ones put in just before I bought it from the person I did. You should suggest to him that he try and clean the contacts with some high percentage rubbing alcohol, and if that doesn't help maybe some deoxit.
In regards to the PowerBase Mini FM, that's actually made by the guy who wrote this article so I wouldn't worry about it. Plus that's not using flash memory. See the problem here is the use of 3.3v flash memory on data lines for systems that run at 5vs with out proper transitioning of the voltage happening.
i can't see the photo on my laptop, (it might be just my computer,) but is the link broken?
i got Super Metroid in the mail today and picked up this neat controller/game while grabbing dinner:
i used to suck at it in the arcade.
Super Metroid is so fucking good. It took me a few attempts to get into it (literally couldn't get into it for years). But when I finally did, it was one of the best games I've ever played. I think I finally beat it for the first time back in 2013 or so on Wii VC, and it was very impressive even then.
Shin Johnpv
Member
Super Metroid is one of those games that needs to be brought to each generation. It should be required gaming, a fine example of pretty much everything done right.
Thanks for all the useful tips/informations. I'll let him know!
And also for the clarification on the PB Mini.
Great stuff as always... And I'm still annoyed we didn't get that sweet special edition for Project X Zone.i can't see the photo on my laptop, (it might be just my computer,) but is the link broken?
i got Super Metroid in the mail today and picked up this neat controller/game while grabbing dinner:
i used to suck at it in the arcade.
sixteen-bit
Member
It's my favorite SNES game but I'm not gonna fault any new gamers for finding it too archaic mechanically. Stuff like edge grabbing and easier walljumps in MF and M;ZM prolly make those games more accommodating to newcomers.
Did you know about that stereo accessory thing that plugs into the 15-pin famicom connector port on the side?
socksfelloff
Member
I agree with everything you said. Super metroid laid the groundwork and ZM/F polished them just a little further.
If we were putting together a list of must play games the way people do for movies and books Super Metroid would absolutely be on that list.
Yeah, I had that one preordered for the longest time. But then cancelled it since I only have an AV Fami and it was gonna be the wrong color and on the side instead of the front. Have not listened to this new one yet...but I LOVED the first.
Laevateinn
Member
The biggest problem with Super Metroid is that it wasn't a Genesis game. It could use a bit of blast processing.
sixteen-bit
Member
imagine how fast you'd be able to run by holding B