sixteen-bit
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Um, how cool is this?
https://twitter.com/nintendolife/status/664382066298101760
https://twitter.com/nintendolife/status/664382066298101760
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As cool as 2012 can be?
jk, I guess the important bit is that now M2 is trusted with bringing it back to life. It will probably only spawn on the Virtual Console and maybe various compilation discs, but M2 is crazy enough to make an actual board out of it.
blast processed
Member
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
yeah, i know Shou has a GG modded for RGB tv-out (that's probably one of the less crazy things he owns lol) :O
sixteen-bit
Member
cozy game space walkthrough I stumbled upon on youtube. felt like sharing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTFx0lndRfE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTFx0lndRfE
Any idea how to get something like this? Sounds perfect for me.
sixteen-bit
Member
Tim Worhtington of NES RGB fame made a TV-out board for Game Gear
http://etim.net.au/shop/shop.php?crn=201
Nice! His work on the NES RGB is legendary. Any reviews of this?
Was thinking about picking up a few of the collections that came out in the sixth gen, but wonder which version to get. For instance, Capcom Arcade Classic 1&2 exist on both Xbox and PS2, any differences between these? Also, is this a case of Pal-owners getting screwed with 50hz versions, or can I pick up the Pal-versions?
sixteen-bit
Member
First strafefox vids in a little while now. Capcom games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0sZRdVTb8k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0sZRdVTb8k
I played a Japanese Strider 2 arcade cabinet for the first time last night. Holy shit that game is great.
It just feels so good to play and I actually dig the 2D/3D blend of the graphics. Was it ever given a good port to a console?
If not, I'm going to grab a shitload of quarters and head back there for a proper play through. I really would like to experience an English port if possible, but if not, I've got my Wednesday night planned for this week.
It just feels so good to play and I actually dig the 2D/3D blend of the graphics. Was it ever given a good port to a console?
If not, I'm going to grab a shitload of quarters and head back there for a proper play through. I really would like to experience an English port if possible, but if not, I've got my Wednesday night planned for this week.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
The arcade hardware for that game is very similar to the PS1.
I have the PS1 version and it's totally solid. They even let you do a bunch of "cheat code" stuff in the menu. It's on PSN, complete with authentic backwards discs.
I have the PS1 version and it's totally solid. They even let you do a bunch of "cheat code" stuff in the menu. It's on PSN, complete with authentic backwards discs.
sixteen-bit
Member
Pelz, was the arcade version 60 fps? It's 30 fps on PS1, so I'm just curious.
I don't feel comfortable answering without giving it another play... sober this time
It felt smooth as hell though in my drunken state.
Sorry Sixteen...looks like my playthrough of Strider 2 is getting pushed back by a few days. I hope to plan this weekend because I'm pretty much dreaming about that game.
In other developments, I just picked up Gunstar Heroes for Genesis! It's my first time experiencing this game on the original hardware. I grabbed it on eBay for $48 with box but no manual. Multiplayer on expert in this one is way harder and more fun than single player. I Think this game is meant to be chaotic like that.
Playing it is really making me crave Alien Soldier as well. I think I'm going to go with a reproduction (don't judge me too hard, GAF).
In other developments, I just picked up Gunstar Heroes for Genesis! It's my first time experiencing this game on the original hardware. I grabbed it on eBay for $48 with box but no manual. Multiplayer on expert in this one is way harder and more fun than single player. I Think this game is meant to be chaotic like that.
Playing it is really making me crave Alien Soldier as well. I think I'm going to go with a reproduction (don't judge me too hard, GAF).
IrishNinja
Member
damn, enjoy it man! Gunstar really shot up, shame since i wanted to replace the label on that one...mabye ill luck out at a garage sale one day
sixteen-bit
Member
I kinda wish the M2 improvements in the 3D Classic got backported the the Genesis game somehow, lol.
Fixed / Free toggle is a gamechanger.
Also, try the GBA sequel if you have the chance. It's got that Earthworm Jim 2 syndrome where every level gotta have a new gimmick, but IMO GSH rocks.
Fixed / Free toggle is a gamechanger.
Also, try the GBA sequel if you have the chance. It's got that Earthworm Jim 2 syndrome where every level gotta have a new gimmick, but IMO GSH rocks.
Whoa, Black Friday on Square-Enix site has retro stuff. PS1, PS2, and DS deals. All physical I believe.
https://store.na.square-enix.com/black-friday/all
https://store.na.square-enix.com/black-friday/all
sixteen-bit
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MikeHattsu
Member
Dang, no delivery to Europe.
D.Lo
Member
WTF? $5 brand new non-gratest hits Chrono Cross?
I just had a look and it sells for $100 on ebay.
No postage to Australia, if only I lived in Geenland or Chile or Peru...
Why don't these companies re-release these games for the retro market? Small runs of certain games would make them a nice bunch of free cash.
I just had a look and it sells for $100 on ebay.
No postage to Australia, if only I lived in Geenland or Chile or Peru...
Why don't these companies re-release these games for the retro market? Small runs of certain games would make them a nice bunch of free cash.
superNESjoe
Member
Thank you for alerting me to this, I totally needed to spend more money this morning .
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StevieWhite
Member
So I think I am treating myself to a 3DO for Christmas. Pretty pumped. It's a system I've barely touched. Any titles I should be on the lookout for?
sixteen-bit
Member
Star Control 2, Return Fire, and The Incredible Machine are fun
Supposedly the S-E store Chrono Cross is a late-print Greatest Hits with a silver bottomed disc (as opposed to e typical black bottomed disk like most PS1 games)
http://www.game-rave.com/psx/playstation_perfect_guide/releasedgames/psx_chrono/
What's the consensus on the PS1 versions of Chrono Trigger / Final Fantasy 4 and Final Fantasy Origins?
entremet
Member
Terrible. Avoid if possible.
The deal breaker is the load times. Load times for SNES games?! GTFO.
socksfelloff
Member
Everdrive Black Friday sale is up!
Discounts aren't worth trampling people at wallmart for but it was enough of a drop for me to pull the trigger on a everdrive64 v3 -_-
http://shop.krikzz.com/
Discounts aren't worth trampling people at wallmart for but it was enough of a drop for me to pull the trigger on a everdrive64 v3 -_-
http://shop.krikzz.com/
IrishNinja
Member
yesssss
super everdrive for $63, N64 for $79, N8 for $87 fuuuuuuu
in for a super, debating an N64 cause damn
super everdrive for $63, N64 for $79, N8 for $87 fuuuuuuu
in for a super, debating an N64 cause damn
socksfelloff
Member
I'm so tempted by the snes models but I really want to hold out for one that supports all the special chips. I am so excited for my n64 one to come!
Yeah, I agree with this as well.
IrishNinja
Member
wait so FF origins isn't hot garbage like other 2 collections?
ehh im debating leaving the DSP chip off; already got pilotwings & mario kart, don't need the rest. i also have super mario RPG, MMX 1/2/3 and others so for the price of the SD2SNES, i can get a super 2, N64 board & have change left!
...someone talk me outta this N64 board before i pull the trigger
ehh im debating leaving the DSP chip off; already got pilotwings & mario kart, don't need the rest. i also have super mario RPG, MMX 1/2/3 and others so for the price of the SD2SNES, i can get a super 2, N64 board & have change left!
...someone talk me outta this N64 board before i pull the trigger
Square2015
Member
They don't offer NTSC shells?
Well one thing about Chronicles and Anthology, aside from some dated CG / cool Toriyama anime cutscenes, they're really just the SNES games with load times in so many words.
Origins on the other hand = Upgraded sprites that dont look like something from a flash game / too smoothed, challenging difficulty, and of course high quality CD soundtrack.
The GBA version of 1 & 2 has lower quality graphics (doesnt look bad though) and music, and is much easier. The PSP versions are on two different UMDs and imo look sorta...cheap. I'm not sure how to describe them, but they have a sort of high quality flash game look to them?
I agree with what Teknoman wrote, the GBA-games are too easy, and the PSP-versions look horrible.
But like I wrote above, Final Fantasy IV on Chronicles is not garbage, as it restores the original difficulty, making the game much more enjoyable than the Snes-version. It might not be the best version of the game since the PSP-version exist - but it was for a very long time, at least for us westerners.
But like I wrote above, Final Fantasy IV on Chronicles is not garbage, as it restores the original difficulty, making the game much more enjoyable than the Snes-version. It might not be the best version of the game since the PSP-version exist - but it was for a very long time, at least for us westerners.
sixteen-bit
Member
You mean NA shells, right? Japan uses NTSC but their carts look like the ones on krikzz' site.
StevieWhite
Member
Just ordered a GB Everdrive. Thanks for the heads up! If only those Turbo Everdrives were back in stock...
Square2015
Member
Yes, NA shells I mean. $150 is a good price for an SD2 SNES, should I order from them?
man... not sure what to do.. I have a Sony KV-32FS510... this thing is GODLIKE. you can set the deinterlacer to interlaced content and it will deinterlace on composite and s-video, giving you true 240p (upscaled to 480p) on old consoles.
the problem is it's massive, and as a MODERN TV is basically useless (4:3, no HDMI, no digital tuner, etc). and I don't have a suitable man cave to dedicate to retro console gaming right now. So have to store it...
question I guess I have is... where/what is the best way to store this.. say in the next 3-5 years I end up in a situation where I can actively use it, how can I make sure that it stays in great shape and doesn't rust/rot?
the problem is it's massive, and as a MODERN TV is basically useless (4:3, no HDMI, no digital tuner, etc). and I don't have a suitable man cave to dedicate to retro console gaming right now. So have to store it...
question I guess I have is... where/what is the best way to store this.. say in the next 3-5 years I end up in a situation where I can actively use it, how can I make sure that it stays in great shape and doesn't rust/rot?
socksfelloff
Member
Lucky ! I'm one of the dumb ones that sold off their snes collection and it's just too much to get back into collecting for it considering most of the games can be had cheaper on other systems.
BUY the everdrive64! Then we can trade cool unreleased betas and Rom hacks together and be best friends forever and ever.
Edit: for those concerned about shells, you can always put it in one of your own .
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
If you're going to play FF1 and 2, play Origins. It's the only release of those games that feels legitimately good.
IrishNinja
Member
kept trying to buy it (ff origins) last night after you guys said so, but the store wouldn't let me - id click purchase then see my cart empty. wonder if its sold out?
NormalFish
Banned
That seems to be the case. Or their website is having an aneurysm.
Re: Everdrives, I'll probably get a super 2 soon enough, but I'm not sure how badly I want it yet so I'm holding off. The sale isn't super deep so no biggie, I'd say.
Hey. I'm looking at the cabinet right now. It's definitely 30fps. It's smooth with no slowdown though.
