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- Thread starter IrishNinja
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AFAIK Sapphire is OOS on its own and only available in a triple pack for 120 euros (that'S also OOS).
Unless someone else has repros?
This is pretty cool, I like the og form factor so I can see why someone would do this but it's a little messy with all the bits cut away, seems like the screen might be a little cut off? looked that way when he was in the DSL os menu. I was thinking of front lighting my original GBA rather than doing an ags101 swap but not sure now. I think the original GBA screen has better motion resolution than the ags101/DSL screen but colours are far superior on the latter.
D.Lo
Member
I won't link since it's a repro, but it is available and in stock separately on the site for EUR59 including worldwide tracked airmail postage. It is exactly the same item that auction is listing for US$150. Even if it went out of stock temporarily, the guy will print some more.
Oh I agree that it's a ripoff.
The same guys sells Rockman for 200$ too. He's just profiting (ripping people off).
NormalFish
Banned
Anywhere in NYC that I should check out in terms of retro games type stuff? There for a few days and will probably have quite a bit of time to wander about.
Definitely check out Barcade in both Chelsea and St. Marks locations. They each have different games, but go to the Chelsea one if you can't do both.
The retro stores in our city generally overcharge but there is:
-Videogames New York on East 6th (I was actually there with Dave yesterday)
-J&L games near Bryant Park
-If you head to Nintendo's NY store in Rockefeller, you may also want to check out Book Off on 45th and 6th nearby - they have a much smaller selection but often way better prices.
cyborgnumberblue
Member
First time and place I played Shenmue, they had a Japanese demo set up. I had been following the game and seeing it and playing it blew my mind away.
NormalFish
Banned
Good shit, man, thanks.
Laevateinn
Member
Anyone else frequently have an issue with paypal's two factor authentication? About a quarter of the time I try to buy something I never receive the text with the code to log in.
I realized I didn't have 2FA setup on my account so I just tried to set it up...but I'm not getting the codes either, lol.
edit, I just got it. Only took an hour smh
sixteen-bit
Member
Classic Gaming Quarterly - The Launch of the Nintendo 64
Good video on lead up to and launch of the '64
Good video on lead up to and launch of the '64
IrishNinja
Member
this is incredible, so glad dude's dad was so big on videos in that era, haha...jelly i missed it down here!
i totally hit a Sega event before that out in Town & Country mall in kendall, though. got to play an early build of Jurassic Park, and i won a door lottery thing that got me a stuffed bubsy doll, of all things
Electric Eye
Banned
How do you guys feel about modding CRT TV's to RGB for use as arcade/jamma monitors? Someone left a Sony trinitron CRT outside with a "free" sign on it and I hauled it in to my garage and RGB moded it and connected my sammy jamma atomiswave system using my supergun and it looks damn good. Only draw back is I had the TV face down for a few days before I worked on it and now I need to degausse it. Ultimate plans is to build an arcade cabinet around it slap in a jamma harness, controls and a pondora box 4s and give it to my best friend as a thank you gift for helping me move as he loves old school arcade games like me and loves pplaying on my cab when he's over.
Laevateinn
Member
Since my arcade's monitor is shot, this is what my plan will be if I get a hold of another PVM. My supergun->PVM setup is great though. If it wasn't such a cable nightmare, I'd probably leave my cab as a huge decoration forever.
Electric Eye
Banned
Actually one of the reasons I tried it was in that eventually my cab monitor will die and though I can get replacement monitors I wanted to see if a tv was a viable pretty much free alternative and shit I'm impressed it was 3 capacitors and some soldering and presto a damn good replacement. Shit now I may even build a few cabs and fill up the game room.
cyborgnumberblue
Member
What's the consensus on the retro freak 12-in-1 console? Hideki Kamiya has been lighting up his Instagram with pics of his. I'm not familiar with it, but cursory investigation seems like it's pretty cool to have all that compatibility in one box.
Spladam
Member
Nice vids and cool channels, I subbed both, thanks for sharing.
I've been thinking about this one myself, it looks quality but I have not done any serious research yet. The build quality looks nice, the price tag suggest it's of a higher class.
You should go back and check out all of My Retro Life's videos from when he was a kid. They're amazing.
Spladam
Member
The Game Viewers. His dad seemed so freaking awesome, funny video. The guy who composed the music for the Killer Instinct Gold Maya level he was playing comments on the video.
And holy crap, a 16 bit RC Pro AM was ported to the Genesis!? How the hell did I not know about this?
sixteen-bit
Member
Kamiya has an instagram? got a link?
MikeHattsu
Member
Seems like it's an Android box running RetroArch.
Think retropie with cart slots
You pay 150$ more than a pie for the cart readers more or less.
cyborgnumberblue
Member
https://www.instagram.com/pg_kamiya_insta/
It seems like the compatibility of it is pretty insane. Seems like a better option than a retron 5 or something similar.
Retro-GAF: here's a project you might be interested in.
Not For Resale, a feature length documentary on independent video game shops and the transition from physical media to digital distribution. Here's a short clip if you want a quick idea of the film.
There are a dozen stores in the film already, all across the US and into Canada.
Not For Resale, a feature length documentary on independent video game shops and the transition from physical media to digital distribution. Here's a short clip if you want a quick idea of the film.
There are a dozen stores in the film already, all across the US and into Canada.
I'd do it myself if I knew how. Sounds like a good idea. Don't die though.
sixteen-bit
Member
Many thanks! Followed.
davidwhangchoi
Member
hey guys, just got back from grabbing dinner and grabbed these while waiting:
i found a sega master system light gun so i grabbed a few gun titles. i never played battled toads and saw a cib copy in decent shape for 40 and golgo 13 sequel for 8
and a few under 6 dollar ps2 titles with the Warriors for 17 ;
i found a sega master system light gun so i grabbed a few gun titles. i never played battled toads and saw a cib copy in decent shape for 40 and golgo 13 sequel for 8
and a few under 6 dollar ps2 titles with the Warriors for 17 ;
IrishNinja
Member
gangster town is one of my favorite light gun games - enjoy it man! good haul!
davidwhangchoi
Member
thanks Irish!
sixteen-bit
Member
16-Bit's taste in games is just
Cool pics dude.
aww, shucks. thanks!
Laevateinn
Member
I just bought a 1-chip Super Nintendo. It turns out the SNES and Super Famicom have incompatible power cables. Is there a cool modern replacement like the RetroDC for the Genesis tower of power or should I buy an OEM one and hope it's good? The SNES power cable I already have is falling apart so I'd rather replace it.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
I don't see how they're incompatible unless you have a PAL SNES?
Laevateinn
Member
The voltage is basically the same but the connection is different. I can't plug my Super Famicom's power supply into my SNES.
I'm hoping something modern exists that doesn't take up two spots on my UPS.
Like, how is this? Anyone have it?
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Crossposting from the Neo Geo thread, but yo... I finally bought an Omega CMVS. Feels good, man.
But it will take 5-6 weeks before I have it, so... sigh. Whatever. Guess that gives me time to buy some more games, other than just Metal Slug 1.
But it will take 5-6 weeks before I have it, so... sigh. Whatever. Guess that gives me time to buy some more games, other than just Metal Slug 1.
Requested.
I'm @arcadestick
Follow most of the folks here. Mine is mostly bumbing around the world and random games and cooking (when I have a kitchen). But I post when I'm not too busy or get excited about stuff.
NormalFish
Banned
Stopped by the Nintendo store to enjoy their little displays and buy another deck of cards. Always enjoy those displays. That book off peltz recommended is pretty amazing. Weebest I've been in ages.
IrishNinja
Member
congrats on the omega, chac!
also anyone not playing this wonder boy III remake should get on that, it's fantastic
16-bit follows then unfollows you on twitter, making you wonder what you did wrong besides retweet 87 people praising the genesis port of punisher
i'm not finding you? ill try again - i'm here but i honestly post way more random shit/cats than retro games these days
also anyone not playing this wonder boy III remake should get on that, it's fantastic
16-bit follows then unfollows you on twitter, making you wonder what you did wrong besides retweet 87 people praising the genesis port of punisher
i'm not finding you? ill try again - i'm here but i honestly post way more random shit/cats than retro games these days
I got this same thing for my 1chip mini a little while ago. Works perfectly. Seller had bit of a slow delivery so be prepared.
ResidentDante
Member
I'm www.instagram.com/residentdante
I post pics of old and new stuff really, just got started a couple of weeks ago. Fun stuff, and I'd love to have more Gaffers there!
socksfelloff
Member
I requested a follow! I like retro games,vinyl, beer and when she's 18 I'll probably like your daughter too!
I think my Instagram name is my real name because I Signed up through Facebook. It looks alot like my gaf name and my first name is Jay!
sixteen-bit
Member
Are you interested in the NeoSD btw?
Creepiness aside, I think I've added everyone. I don't venture far from Retro-GAF, it's scary out there!
Laevateinn
Member
I need this but at 400 eurobucks it's far down the priority list.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Nah. I've seen it, but it's not for me.