IrishNinja
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New Toejam and Earl game announced on Facebook
between this & Wonder Boy, 2015 is off to a fine start
between this & Wonder Boy, 2015 is off to a fine start
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Sega Genesis/MegaDrive Appreciation Thread: Alien Storm > Golden Axe
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foobarry81
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There's also the Pier Solar and the Great Architects reprint which is currently expected near the end of this month iirc.
Piston Hyundai
Member
IrishNinja
Member
ah, missed that thread entirely!
yeah, i think ive had my preorder for a year or two now, really not holding my breath
Project Y should be renamed Detox at this point
yeah, i think ive had my preorder for a year or two now, really not holding my breath
Project Y should be renamed Detox at this point
Piston Hyundai
Member
someone should plot this grand heist to rob Dre of all his riches or otherwise bankrupt him, that way he actually has a reason to make Detox
Polioliolio
Member
One of my favorite Genesis games, Toejam and Earl, and I realize how lacking my collection is, without it.
.. But I'm actually tempted to go for the Japanese version, considering it's half the going price, and the case/manual art is arguably livelier than the US version.
Game's all in English apparently.
.. But I'm actually tempted to go for the Japanese version, considering it's half the going price, and the case/manual art is arguably livelier than the US version.
Game's all in English apparently.
I just want my Dreamcast copy...
Megadrive pick ups from the last 2 weeks, had a bulk buy on 30 games that i got for a steal which had some gems and some individual picks........
And the chuff from the bulk buy which ill sell on...
Does anyone else go ape with anti bacterial wipe on there games when they get them??
And the chuff from the bulk buy which ill sell on...
Does anyone else go ape with anti bacterial wipe on there games when they get them??
I personally lick them clean.
blast processed
Member
I clean them inside and out, I'll even clean the contacts before I use them. Goo gone the box and remove all sticker residue, this drives me nuts. I also do the same with any console I get but I'll take that apart and clean it. Found a leaf and hair inside an SNES before.
theSlacker
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Normally lighter fluid to get rid of any kind of sticky or sticker residue.
Doesn't lighter fluid (and other types of petro-chemicals) leave residues behind?
Personally, I use DeoxIT to completely clean, and deoxidize the contacts on my cartridges, and consoles. As for the exterior, I'm not so anal about it, but have some games that I would like to clean up. I've used Goof Off on some CD cases, and it seemed to make the clear case cloudy. What do you recommend to remove stickers from cases, and from CDs/DVDs? I haven't really tried as I've heard horror stories of people damaging the data layer with cleaners/solvents.
Personally, I use DeoxIT to completely clean, and deoxidize the contacts on my cartridges, and consoles. As for the exterior, I'm not so anal about it, but have some games that I would like to clean up. I've used Goof Off on some CD cases, and it seemed to make the clear case cloudy. What do you recommend to remove stickers from cases, and from CDs/DVDs? I haven't really tried as I've heard horror stories of people damaging the data layer with cleaners/solvents.
theSlacker
Member
Yes, why I also then clean that off afterwards. The lighter fluid is for getting rid of stuck/sticky stuff. Can use any number of things for that but lighter fluid is just something I have always had around the house and have used forever to do it.
Gunstarheroes
Member
The delays have been crazy. I got lucky and got a Pier Solar as a gift from my boss for working a lot of extra hours at my store. 2nd print, but still have it. Solid game, but not worth the effort to get a Genesis copy at this point
theSlacker
Member
I'll believe it when I have it in my hands. Gotten so many emails about soon and within weeks that any expectation has lost it's meaning.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
1) Can anyone recommend a quality maker of reproduction carts? I only really need someone who can reprogram the board itself and replace a battery; I don't need full label art or cases or anything for the time being.
2) Anyone have any tips on how to open and then put together a JP Mega Drive cartridge without fucking up the case or the label art?
2) Anyone have any tips on how to open and then put together a JP Mega Drive cartridge without fucking up the case or the label art?
You need to use a hair dryer to warm the glue and gently peel the label off. It should come off almost on its own. I suggest you start from the top and in a damp environment (like your bathroom after a shower) so you don't get dust to stick to the glue and make nasty bumps once you stick it back.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Is it feasible to open the cartridge without removing the label? Just enough to pry it open from the bottom and pull out the PCB? Reapplying the label after the fact doesn't sound appealing.
Wouldn't rubbing alcohol be better?
Polioliolio
Member
Lighter fluid??
I can just imagine your collection going up in flames.
I can just imagine your collection going up in flames.
theSlacker
Member
I wouldn't know. Just have always used lighter fluid for it since someone gave me that protip like over a decade ago. It worked so I never tried other things.
foobarry81
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What you need is this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol#Solvent
Good to know, I've got some 99.9% isopropyl that I use to clean my roller skate bearings, and electronics. I'll try it to clean off some stickers.
theSlacker
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Comix Zone was a hard game for me as a kid. I never beat it at all when I was little.
I keep some 99% around for cleaning internal components and what not so will try that next time I need to get some sticky off.
Piston Hyundai
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theSlacker
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No one gets that reference.
blast processed
Member
Got back from a good sized craigslist meet. Got a 32x along with CIB metalhead and virtua racing for $35. Had no idea the genesis/32x could do 3d. Really cool.
the haul showing the 32x + games
So question, it didn't come with the little loop brace thing and I was wondering if I could find that for cheap online? Had no idea what to call it and wasn't getting good hits in google.
the haul showing the 32x + games
So question, it didn't come with the little loop brace thing and I was wondering if I could find that for cheap online? Had no idea what to call it and wasn't getting good hits in google.
Nice haul, I'm very jealous. I've been wanting a 32X (and Virtual Boy) for a long while now. Do you need one of these cables?
Edit: I found that this website is very helpful when trying to get a Genesis/Mega Drive hooked up to its crazy add-ons. Some more options as to wiring.
the cable that connects between the 32x and MD or the metal shielding brace?
The shield brace? Its like a spacer that you can remove. I had a broken 32x before that had it and I figure it's only used for the model 2. Don't have a model 1 to compare. I've got the cables + model 1 adapter. Just tried out metal head and I'm surprised how good it looks for such an old system/game.
edit: I found it on ebay. $11 hmm, might just wait for a better deal as I don't "need" it.
Best/Worst TV ending ever.
Are you talking about the plastic spacer that came with the 32X that looks like this:
If so, you only need that if you are using a model 2 Genesis/Mega Drive, it's not needed with a model 1.
Yeah, although I can play fine without it, so I'll wait until I can find it for like $5 or so.Are you talking about the plastic spacer that came with the 32X that looks like this:
If so, you only need that if you are using a model 2 Genesis/Mega Drive, it's not needed with a model 1.
checkeredknight
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Speaking of Toejam and Earl, it reminded me of this old poster I have. No idea where I got it from - possibly from a game box.
zero shift
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Do people actually LIKE Popful Mail? I just started playing this game and it is fucking horrible. The "difficulty" is ridiculous. They just damage sponge enemies while giving your character like no defense.
theSlacker
Member
Yes, yes people do. I love side scrolling adventure games like it, just wish it's price hadn't doubled over the past year so I can get a copy of it again.
I hear you on the difficulty though. Think that may have been a WD change to the game but not sure.
zero shift
Banned
Its just fucking terrible. It isn't that the game is hard but that the enemies (especially the bosses) are bullet sponges. If that was fixed it could be a decent game.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Well, fuck. Now I'm wondering if it's even feasible to cleanly reapply the label after the fact at all.
IrishNinja
Member
damn, is Popful that mean? that's one of the few that stayed under my radar & shot up way too fast for me to actually grab a valid cop
damn, never seen that one! sonic, headdy & crew...nice
damn, never seen that one! sonic, headdy & crew...nice
And you'll quickly realise after upgrading your gear that you are on a treadmill. You make the same percentage of damage with new gear on new enemies than with old gear and old enemies. This part frustrated me. But otherwise it's still a good action platforming game with challenging bosses and a stupid story. I liked it.
After I got my PAL MD for Christmas 1990 I borrowed Atomic Robo-Kid off of a friends brother who had a JP import console. Of course it didn't fit, so I proceeded to puncture the label to unscrew it so that I could insert the PCB. Fortunately he didn't notice when I returned it, but I felt a bit guilty, so when I borrowed ESWAT off of him I cut off the corners of the cartridge slot with a hot knife and a couple of bits of card to hold open the slot. I didn't consider using a hair dryer at the time, but it wouldn't have been very convenient anyway.
Luckily the console outlasted the warranty, although about 3 years later it developed a serious malfunction where games wouldn't load and it would only display weird colours, probably a problem with the VDP. I took it to an import shop who sent it off for repair, but it came back a couple of months later with them saying that they couldn't repair it. It then suddenly started working again, so I quickly sold it whilst it was still working. I never had any comeback, so I guess it must have continued to work for a while.
That import shop was pretty cool, they had a hacked pirate Street Fighter II coin op with lots of crazy moves. I spent a lot of time on that. Capcom even incorporated some of them into Turbo Hyper Fighting.
Luckily the console outlasted the warranty, although about 3 years later it developed a serious malfunction where games wouldn't load and it would only display weird colours, probably a problem with the VDP. I took it to an import shop who sent it off for repair, but it came back a couple of months later with them saying that they couldn't repair it. It then suddenly started working again, so I quickly sold it whilst it was still working. I never had any comeback, so I guess it must have continued to work for a while.
That import shop was pretty cool, they had a hacked pirate Street Fighter II coin op with lots of crazy moves. I spent a lot of time on that. Capcom even incorporated some of them into Turbo Hyper Fighting.
Bar81
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Suge's getting sent up for murder, so unlikely.
I think the boss battles could be rather dumb but I liked it otherwise. Eventually you'll be able to upgrade Mail's weapon so that it's a ranged attack, that helps with the sponginess.