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sixteen-bit
Member
the JP N64 box is real nice looking too
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I'm an apartment dweller, so I need to keep my collecting under control, but I would love a CIB Super Famicom.
Dat box is so amazing.
They're cheap too....
Who did you use to get your PC Engine serviced? How much was it?
I've been looking to get my Dreamcast and PS1 refurbished (and possibly modded) but haven't had much luck so far finding someone to do them both
Shin Johnpv
Member
It was 160 something. I was going to go with Baphomet on here who does awesome awesome work, but he was busy and my laser wasn't working so I wanted to get it done asap. I ended up going with Keith Courage on the PC Enginefx.com forums (he's on facebook too) but I think he just does PCEngine/TG stuff, but I could be wrong on that.
davidwhangchoi
Member
thx!
Oh man
Up until now I was feeling safe in just using my UK SNES power adapter on my Super Famicom Jr when it arrives next week. Same voltage,same plug, good yeah?
Had a look on Google images and realised that no, it would not be a good idea. UK SNES is 9v AC 1.3a, the SFC is 10v DC.
thankfully it seems the Mega Drive 1 power adapter is an exact match. I've put a bid in for one.
Phew
Up until now I was feeling safe in just using my UK SNES power adapter on my Super Famicom Jr when it arrives next week. Same voltage,same plug, good yeah?
Had a look on Google images and realised that no, it would not be a good idea. UK SNES is 9v AC 1.3a, the SFC is 10v DC.
thankfully it seems the Mega Drive 1 power adapter is an exact match. I've put a bid in for one.
Phew
IrishNinja
Member
Keith is such a great dude, got my Duo-R working perfectly when nothing else was doing it. every community could use a guy like that!
MLiG N64 GameShark deblur codes
I actually prefer the GS codes over the VI deblur of the UHDMI.
Edit: meant to post this in the more relevant threads.
I actually prefer the GS codes over the VI deblur of the UHDMI.
Edit: meant to post this in the more relevant threads.
Finally, gonna watch this soon.
Shin Johnpv
Member
He really is, I was having some laser issues. He did a ton of testing and making sure it was working perfectly before sending it back.
Hope you guys don't mind me posting this here one last time.
Last attempt...I am selling my SNES Pi shown in threads before.
I will actually just take £130 for it. I'm moving to real hardware again and I don't really use it anymore.
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=202500803
Last attempt...I am selling my SNES Pi shown in threads before.
I will actually just take £130 for it. I'm moving to real hardware again and I don't really use it anymore.
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=202500803
sixteen-bit
Member
Preview of Strike Harbinger, influenced by Space Harrier and Planet Harriers
https://youtu.be/fUh75Sps5jc
https://youtu.be/fUh75Sps5jc
davidwhangchoi
Member
why are they playing afterburner bgm =)
blast processed
Member
Very cool! Too bad arcades are dead
They're alive and well in my dreams.
http://youtu.be/yIhH-_BXPr8
Heh Game Sack comedy usually not on point, but I grinned a few times at them parodying other well known channels.
Heh Game Sack comedy usually not on point, but I grinned a few times at them parodying other well known channels.
sixteen-bit
Member
IrishNinja
Member
okay, so this is the cable coming from my 2600 - what exactly do i need to plug it into a CRT again? monoprice links if possible! can't wait to start using this thing
davidwhangchoi
Member
oh those switches were awesome.
blast processed
Member
Are you asking how to connect the 2 wires to VHF - UHF input on your CRT? http://www.amazon.com/300-Ohm-UHF-Matching-Transformer/dp/B0002ZPIOG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1463060253&sr=8-2&keywords=300+to+75+ohm+transformer
socksfelloff
Member
That's right Takoma a.
My favorite part was them parodying themselves. I enjoy their videos but they are hokey as hell. Apparently they are self aware.
Shin Johnpv
Member
You just need to run a coaxial cable from that to your ANT input on your crt.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FVX8GE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
sixteen-bit
Member
Yay! SFC Jr turned up today. Done some cleaning. RGB modded it.
(obviously unfinished at that state, but I didn't take any other images)
Nice job there. I gotta do that to my SNS-101 someday
IrishNinja
Member
nice! i know coax is on the bottom of the spectrum, but would either get the same results, or would one of these be a better option?
Shin Johnpv
Member
It's basically the same thing, though either way you'd have to get coaxial cable, so it's easier to buy 1 thing than two. Quality is pretty much exactly the same level of bad lol.
Yay! SFC Jr turned up today. Done some cleaning. RGB modded it.
(obviously unfinished at that state, but I didn't take any other images)
Looks incredible!
Edit: The game footage on the CRT that is
This may help for setting up your 2600...
https://atariage.com/howto/connect.html
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=4131
https://atariage.com/howto/connect.html
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=4131
IrishNinja
Member
haha yeah, id sweat it more but it's so early gen that i don't imagine i'll mind, terribly
is that $13 coaxial my best bet, then? i was thinking of setting the system on top of the massive CRT, so i could go for a shorter cable if it's cheaper, haha
thank link does indeed help! no idea why i'd need that female to F adapter, though? atariage makes it sound like i do indeed just need a coaxial (i thought it'd be male to male, but im often wrong on this)
Shin Johnpv
Member
You could go to walmart and probably find a short cable cheaper, it was just the first cable I came across while searching.
I'm sure you have some RCA audio cable lying around, you should try it with those. The adapter may be needed for your TV, though I'm not familiar with the antenna system in the Americas.
It's probably cheaper to get an RCA cable and an adapter than buying a special cable.
I think you need to put the cable coming out of the 2600 into an F adapter then into your coaxial input in your tv.
You don't need the switchbox anymore.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=2600...B&biw=768&bih=909&dpr=2#imgrc=sORmwJL1rZzoTM:
You don't need the switchbox anymore.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=2600...B&biw=768&bih=909&dpr=2#imgrc=sORmwJL1rZzoTM:
PumpkinSpice
Banned
(not really retro but I don't want to make a thread on NormalGAF)
Anyone have experience with cracked 3DS hinge?
I had a piece of the right side plastic break off on my Original XL. It still works but I don't really want this to get any worse. I'm considering just buying a new shell part but I'm not sure if they're high enough quality... like if they fit properly or if they tend to be made of weaker plastic.
I could maybe buy a New XL instead but I'd rather just repair for now. I'm trying to save that purchase for when the 3DS is being liquidated from retail in a few years and keep a relatively pristine system long term.
Anyone have experience with cracked 3DS hinge?
I had a piece of the right side plastic break off on my Original XL. It still works but I don't really want this to get any worse. I'm considering just buying a new shell part but I'm not sure if they're high enough quality... like if they fit properly or if they tend to be made of weaker plastic.
I could maybe buy a New XL instead but I'd rather just repair for now. I'm trying to save that purchase for when the 3DS is being liquidated from retail in a few years and keep a relatively pristine system long term.
Jim_Cacher
Member
Grabbed some games from Osaka. Dirt cheap. I brought them from Book Off and Hard Off. They costed about $12 and all of them are in good condition. I originally wanted to bring back a GameCube (same, dirt cheap) but my luggage is full. As I am going to Tokyo next week, I hope I can bring more games and at least one console back home.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
Nice, what's your luggage stuffed with? I usually find it worthwhile to shed some stuff I brought from Canada and bring more games back.
davidwhangchoi
Member
buy some Macross while in JYP =)
Jim_Cacher
Member
Clothes, mostly. I brought a small luggage to Osaka as it is a short trip with the fact that I did not expect the games and consoles are so cheap there. I will surely bring a bigger one to Tokyo as the trip is much longer and the number of gaming / pawn stores in Tokyo is much more than in Osaka. I may also consider mailing games back to home through Japan Post.
Are you referring to video games or models? I never manage to get into the series although I love watching animes and building plastic models. Do you recommend the latest series?
davidwhangchoi
Member
i was referring to the toys (not garage kits) they are amazing and highly engineered, check these links below for the best toys:
vf-1 1/60 (version 2)
bandai macross frontier valks (version 2)
Bandai Hi Metal Revive
The new Macross Delta will be a big shock (meaning ridiculous idols) if you never watched the series right before this one: Macross Frontier.
if you can get over the silliness of the first episode, there's a pretty decent story with some good action fighting scenes.
Jim_Cacher
Member
Oh, these Macross action toys. I reckon them being quite expensive. I will decide after watching some shows. Some of my friends are crazy into Macross Frontier when it was aired although I never manage to watch it. Maybe this is the right moment for me to appreciate the show.
BTW, I am also fine with garage kit. I tried to find some the Five Star Stories' kits. Quite expensive, but I am going to buy one in Tokyo.
davidwhangchoi
Member
+1 on checking out frontier!
Reminds me of the old style cocktail cabinet
Yep that's what it is!
IrishNinja
Member
man, i wanna go to a DK pub
yeah, had this queued up since yesterday, watching soon!
yeah, had this queued up since yesterday, watching soon!