D.Lo
Member
Dirty connector on the RAM adapter.
Even if the FDS isn't plugged in, the RAM adapter should boot like a cart.
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NES/Famicom Appreciation Thread
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Even if the FDS isn't plugged in, the RAM adapter should boot like a cart.
Shadowman16
Member
Yep, you are correct. I cleaned the cart connectors and it booted straight up.
So I've now got the following to enjoy:
My RGB modded AV Famicom, FDS along with Super Mario Bros 2, Zelda 2 and Metroid.
Only issue I have with the FDS is the sound it makes when loading, it sounds like Ganon growling! I do like Metroid FDS though, since its much better to have saving to the disc as opposed to that long password system on the NES version. Loving Super Mario Bros 2 as well, I always wanted the original version of the game (I've only had the Allstars version).
RoryDropkick
Member
D.Lo
Member
FDS games, always so kawaii.
So I asked for Bonestorm for my birthday. Mom got me this instead:
Ball is in...parking lot.
So I asked for Bonestorm for my birthday. Mom got me this instead:
Ball is in...parking lot.
It's actually not too bad a game. Might be second only to Pro Golfer Saru for NES golf games!
And Grizzly Adams DID have a beard!
And Grizzly Adams DID have a beard!
RoryDropkick
Member
Fighting Golf is actually a pretty good game. Oddly enough, I only have the Famicom version nowadays. I got a CIB as a part of a bigger package.
I have fond memories of it, since alongside Mario 1 it was the other game my dad bought when we got the NES back in -89. We used to challenge him in Fighting Golf and he always won, until he didn't any more, in which point he switched to Tetris, and remained unbeaten.
Sir Ilpalazzo
Member
Yep. No (official) cart release.
Shadowman16
Member
Yeah, I'm really loving the packaging on these games. Really neat and small so that they are easy to store plus Zelda and Metroid come with some rather nice hefty manuals.
Load times are interesting in each game as well. So far Mario only seems to have a load upon first booting the game, and when you reach World 5.
Zelda loads each time you hit a town or temple and Metroid (so far) only seems to have one rather lengthy load right at the beginning of the game (guessing its loading the entire game into RAM to reduce/eliminate any further load times?)
Shadow Hog
Member
Would you like to play... again?
...
You have selected: "No."
sixteen-bit
Member
A pugilistic Neo Turf Masters spinoff would be hype af.
Shadowman16
Member
Has anyone else had any "flickering" issues with Famicom (disk system) games? Basically I'm seeing a small line of pixels flicker at set points in Super Mario Bros 2. I'm not seeing anything similar on Zelda or Metroid, and I'm more curious more than anything if its the disk itself? The game runs perfectly fine though, so its barely an issue, I was just wondering if anyone has seen anything similar?
The console is running through RGB if that makes any difference.
The console is running through RGB if that makes any difference.
Shadowman16
Member
Once again thanks for the info
What's the best way to clean the RAM cart? I'll give it a thorough clean tomorrow I just don't want to damage anything.sotodefonk
Member
Aw man, I remember Faxanadu a lot.
When my parent bought us (me and my brothers) a Nintendo, the game it came with was faxanadu. At the time I didnt understand English very well, but still loved to explore it. I had only that game for months, and played a lot of hours on it.
I hated the mantra system... playing for hours to get a non working mantra was not fun, so each time I reached a church i wrote every single one on my mantra book; oh man, the memories...
I've always dreamed about a remake of the game, how would it look in newer systems, orchestral music, etc. and the only game I've encounter that immediately reminded me of faxandu was demons souls: big monsters, all alone on town, potions, magic, big bosses... I even made my brother play it telling him it was a lot like faxanadu, and he played it immediately
The game also had memorable music, at least for me, I always remember the tunes... gonna leave this mantra screen music orchestra arrangement for you guys.
When my parent bought us (me and my brothers) a Nintendo, the game it came with was faxanadu. At the time I didnt understand English very well, but still loved to explore it. I had only that game for months, and played a lot of hours on it.
I hated the mantra system... playing for hours to get a non working mantra was not fun, so each time I reached a church i wrote every single one on my mantra book; oh man, the memories...
I've always dreamed about a remake of the game, how would it look in newer systems, orchestral music, etc. and the only game I've encounter that immediately reminded me of faxandu was demons souls: big monsters, all alone on town, potions, magic, big bosses... I even made my brother play it telling him it was a lot like faxanadu, and he played it immediately
The game also had memorable music, at least for me, I always remember the tunes... gonna leave this mantra screen music orchestra arrangement for you guys.
sotodefonk
Member
I watched a few online videos, and it looks like a YS game... also it is in japanese so, i dont think i can get it
I think its supposed to be hitting PC in english sooner or later?
sotodefonk
Member
Ah, that would be amazing! Falcom is releasing a lot of games on steam, so its a possibility.
November has come and gone, and with it our selection of Faxanadu.
I hope everyone had fun. Now we're moving on to Super Mario Bros.
3 for the month of December!
Now, Mario 3 is near and dear to my heart, and chances are that if
you've played it, it's near and dear to yours as well. It's one of
the most successful NES titles ever, both critically and commercially,
and its quality is largely unquestioned.
With more than 17 million copies floating around out there, this one
should be easy enough to get if you somehow don't own it already. So
enough of me, let's get to playing and posting!
Header image by D Lo, Monthly image made
by Wanyodos. Guidelines below by RavenholmDX. Thanks guys!
by Wanyodos. Guidelines below by RavenholmDX. Thanks guys!
Previous months:
- October 2015
- November 2015
Triple Dash
Neo Member
Picked up a refurbished NES for my older brother for Christmas (who gave me my own NES, albeit I had to get my own wires/controllers). I got an amazing deal on it, came with all the wires, a new PIN connector, 2 controllers, a Zapper, and SMB/DH/WCTM for $45. Also picked up Life Force and Contra with it for another $30.
Only issue is that the PIN connector has a death grip on cartridges. I was barely able to get out the SMB cart after removing the system casing and pulling/pushing on it for 10 minutes. Except for my Famicom carts due to the adapter being easy to grab, I'm honestly scared to put any part of my regular collection in it.
Only issue is that the PIN connector has a death grip on cartridges. I was barely able to get out the SMB cart after removing the system casing and pulling/pushing on it for 10 minutes. Except for my Famicom carts due to the adapter being easy to grab, I'm honestly scared to put any part of my regular collection in it.
RadarScope1
Member
Congrats. Death grip is typical of after market connectors. Even though my "new" connector is now nearly 20 years old itself and the grip has loosened a bit, I actually just purchased an OEM connector for about $9 and I plan to install soon. It's clean but I will probably boil it just to be sure and I plan to go through my collection to thoroughly clean every cart I own after that ... just gotta find some time...
sixteen-bit
Member
Speaking of death grips, is BLW still a 6 week turnaround?
We really did miss out on a lot of really cool stuff. I've been slowly buying them, but some are harder to play than others due to the language barrier.
I like it... mostly. I had to pull out my CV1 cart once with pliers. But that was the only time it gave me that much trouble. It's usually difficult-but-doable at worst.
mikespit1200
Member
Someone help me out: I have an RGB modded NES top loader, and RGB modded Twin Famicom. The twin's disk drive is kind of finicky so I'm debating whether I should sell both and get an RGB modded AV Famicom with an NES adapter and Fdsstick w/ RAM adapter. I have a fami everdrive N8 but I'm wondering if the difference between the sound on the actual FDS solution compared to the emulated sound in the Everdrive is worth the switch.
Metal Khaos
Member
I'm just going to rock this on my 3DS. Favorite Mario game from level design to all the secrets.
I'm a 36 year old English teacher and this is my favorite book of all time:
Years and years ago, I brought this thing with me to summer camp every damned day and read it over and over from cover to cover. Even as a child I knew that this game went well above and beyond what we expected video games to be capable of. The fact that it still holds up extremely well (even compared to modern games) is a testament to its exceptional design. If I ever have kids, I want them all to be named "Super Mario 3".
Years and years ago, I brought this thing with me to summer camp every damned day and read it over and over from cover to cover. Even as a child I knew that this game went well above and beyond what we expected video games to be capable of. The fact that it still holds up extremely well (even compared to modern games) is a testament to its exceptional design. If I ever have kids, I want them all to be named "Super Mario 3".
I'm a 36 year old English teacher and this is my favorite book of all time:
Years and years ago, I brought this thing with me to summer camp every damned day and read it over and over from cover to cover. Even as a child I knew that this game went well above and beyond what we expected video games to be capable of. The fact that it still holds up extremely well (even compared to modern games) is a testament to its exceptional design. If I ever have kids, I want them all to be named "Super Mario 3".
Amazing! I know all about reading guides to death like that, even guides to games I didnt own (like Super Metroid and Mega Man X and Willow).
Anyways, I have been watching some Chrontendo lately, and one of the more interesting things are these shadow developers that keeps showing up. I know Tose are still around, even co-developing the amazing Splatoon. But what about the infamous Micronics? Where did they go? And when did it happen?
RadarScope1
Member
I have a Famicom and FDS arriving in the mail soon. Can I use an RF modulator designed for channels 3 and 4 with a Famicom? I'm looking for a cheap interim step to test carts and my FDS. I probably won't keep the Famicom and get an AV model instead (which I will have RGB modded eventually).
I think I'll finally be setting my NES back up tonight or tomorrow now that I've finished moving. I'm really looking forward to getting back into SMB3. It's been way, way too long.
And as mentioned before, don't forget to vote and make suggestions for January, folks! The rules and links are in the game selection post.
And as mentioned before, don't forget to vote and make suggestions for January, folks! The rules and links are in the game selection post.
RadarScope1
Member
This is astounding. Watch the videos to get a feel for it.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...s-and-just-one-nintendo-entertainment-system/
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...s-and-just-one-nintendo-entertainment-system/
sixteen-bit
Member
georgetheplushie
Member
I am also all for Little Nemo, but how about Power Blade's sister, Power Blazer? Yes, I want to see everyone suffer.
I haven't played that version, but from what I've read it doesn't sound great!
mikespit1200
Member
Crossposting B/S/T, but I'm selling an RGB modded Twin Famicom if anyone is interested.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=187716003&postcount=5438
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=187716003&postcount=5438
anyone else picking this up? this is my first kickstarter I backed.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/560468638/nintendo-nes-library-guide-and-review-book-of-750
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/560468638/nintendo-nes-library-guide-and-review-book-of-750
IrishNinja
Member
that, that twin is nice but i wish i had something to trade for that N8!
i love video game books, but i'd prolly rather just have a book of NES game ads & gamepro reviews from the 80's than Pat's musings
i love video game books, but i'd prolly rather just have a book of NES game ads & gamepro reviews from the 80's than Pat's musings
I would have if it was written by somebody I liked, but with Pat at the help, no thanks. Wishing him luck though.
If I didn't have an Analogue NT on preorder, I'd be all over this. Looks like an awesome system, good luck with the sale!