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[Laevateinn]

Thank you guys

SO I've added new shelves in my bedroom for my retro games (+ DS/3DS/Vita games)

http://imgur.com/a/uIPVo

Consoles are there, but I might change the furniture soon (it's a little bit too long to fit in that place) so I'll take a picture of them another time.

I'll post some closer pics later.

Nice shelf of Sega stuff. Looking forward to seeing closer pictures.

 

[AdamisFox]

Nice shelf of Sega stuff. Looking forward to seeing closer pictures.

Thank you

Here are my Snes and N64 games + the "Nintendo 64 anthology" book :

http://imgur.com/a/UCTCj

And the Sega games + the "Console war : Saturn VS PS1" book by Pix'n'Love (with a 3 books anthology of the PS1 behind it) :

http://imgur.com/a/rxhX7

http://imgur.com/a/MT4yO

http://imgur.com/a/Khw4x

I have some Game Gear games (mostly Sonic games), Game Boy, GBA, PSP and PC games on the upper shelf.

 

[IrishNinja]

Thank you

Here are my Snes and N64 games + the "Nintendo 64 anthology" book :

http://imgur.com/a/UCTCj

And the Sega games + the "Console war : Saturn VS PS1" book by Pix'n'Love (with a 3 books anthology of the PS1 behind it) :

http://imgur.com/a/rxhX7

http://imgur.com/a/MT4yO

http://imgur.com/a/Khw4x

I have some Game Gear games (mostly Sonic games), Game Boy, GBA, PSP and PC games on the upper shelf.

awesome stuff, where'd you get that sonic, tails & knuckles ones on the far left? they're awesome!

 

[AdamisFox]

Thanks. They were sold in 2009 (I think) in toy/video games stores for cheap, like 10€ each.

 

[Zoloft Sonic]

I don't know what kind of shapes yours have, but I use these to display individual games, maybe you could use something similar?

Love these stands, what are they called / where can somebody find them?

 

[Yes Boss!]

My current little retro setup/space. Serviced me well for the last two years.

 

[cyborgnumberblue]

My current little retro setup/space. Serviced me well for the last two years.

Love this.

 

[RadarScope1]

Is that a full sized TV leaned up against the wall in tate mode? Props to that. Great set up.

 

[Yes Boss!]

Is that a full sized TV leaned up against the wall in tate mode? Props to that. Great set up.

Yeah. I have a couple extra 55" TVs since I wanted to make a big duel screen Dariusburst setup. Have not done that yet so I just use them for various vertical shooter...sitting on the ground with an arcade stick.

 

[eXistor]

Love these stands, what are they called / where can somebody find them?

I don't even remember the site I ordered mine from, but I did a quick googl, search and you can get all kinds on Amazon.

 

[Galdius]

I don't even remember the site I ordered mine from, but I did a quick googl, search and you can get all kinds on Amazon.

Now I may buy some when I go to the US.
Thanks!

 

[Phil Fish]

Retro and modern combined!

Plus I see the bad version of SotN in the OP with uneven pixel distribution. I bought that awful thing too.

That's aesthetic as fuck man. For me, the only different thing would be my PVM 20L5 where the retro stuff is.

 

[IrishNinja]

My current little retro setup/space. Serviced me well for the last two years.

Retro and modern combined!

Plus I see the bad version of SotN in the OP with uneven pixel distribution. I bought that awful thing too.

these are both dope - i've been trying to figure out how i'd set things up in a future house, actually
i want a classic game room + bar for all my shelves, hardware, books etc but id definitely have my trinotron & smaller PVM in there, and i imagine my plasma in the living room with pretty much any system that does HDMI over there...but then my XRGB wouldn't see much use. said plasma has a bit too much latency with it for rhythm, SHMUP, fighters etc as well.

also since the receiver is DTS/7.1 or whatever im thinking i'll get a rinky dink one with some old school big ol' speakers at a garage sale one day for said game room, since most of those only do stereo sound anyway!

 

[bodine1231]

Just redid the living room.

 

[IrishNinja]

ah, that's a cool setup - are you using those IKEA expedit or whatever they're called now cubes? i've a shelf of those for my records, but they look like they'd work well for systems.

 

[BTails]

ah, that's a cool setup - are you using those IKEA expedit or whatever they're called now cubes? i've a shelf of those for my records, but they look like they'd work well for systems.

I use those IKEA cubes for records AND video game systems. They work amazing, though cable management can be hell as the shelves are all open backed.

 

[Kyrios]

Just redid the living room.

Love it, looks cozy as all hell lol

 

[IrishNinja]

yeah, i love cozy setups!

I use those IKEA cubes for records AND video game systems. They work amazing, though cable management can be hell as the shelves are all open backed.

see i like open air, but you're right - every time i move, i swear that's the time ill tie up loose cables & label them to do it right, haha.

 

[PumpkinSpice]

I use those IKEA cubes for records AND video game systems. They work amazing, though cable management can be hell as the shelves are all open backed.

Get Kallax doors to hide it all. I cut the backs out of all mine for airflow but if you're only using older systems without fans you could just cut circular holes in the back.

Looks pretty slick with a high contrast black/white.

Also good for baby proofing.

 

[dubc35]

Get Kallax doors to hide it all. I cut the backs out of all mine for airflow but if you're only using older systems without fans you could just cut circular holes in the back.

Looks pretty slick with a high contrast black/white.

Also good for baby proofing.

Nice, definitely need to grab some of those doors. I never knew they existed. I have the same entertainment center as you do but in black. We've got some totes and stuff in there now but I like the idea of using some doors. We have a couple other Ikea items around the house that they would work well for too (including baby proofing! lol). Killer setup too btw!

Spoiler

for an S-video plebeian...only joking!

 

[bodine1231]

ah, that's a cool setup - are you using those IKEA expedit or whatever they're called now cubes? i've a shelf of those for my records, but they look like they'd work well for systems.

I actually bought them from Walmart. It's the Better Homes cube,very sturdy and not cheaply made like their usual stuff.

I use those IKEA cubes for records AND video game systems. They work amazing, though cable management can be hell as the shelves are all open backed.

I have a black sheet hung behind there to hide all the RGB cables,lol. It's a little annoying having to go back there to hook a system up to the Framemeister but until I get a scart switcher it'll have to do.

 

[BTails]

Get Kallax doors to hide it all. I cut the backs out of all mine for airflow but if you're only using older systems without fans you could just cut circular holes in the back.

Looks pretty slick with a high contrast black/white.

Also good for baby proofing.

Yeah, I've got a couple of those doors for the cubbies that have SCART switches and wired in them, and I've cut holes out of the back. Baby proofing will be easy, as my retro setup is in the basement, so we have a baby gate for the stairs down anyway. No unsupervised playtime in the basement means dad doesn't have to worry!

Already bought a new entertainment system and got rid of all exposed wires for my modern systems in the living room

 

[Shaneus]

Just redid the living room.

Oh that's nice, with the 2x4 on the bottom and the 1x3 each side. I wonder if the 2x4 could hold a ~80kg behemoth CRT...

 

[PumpkinSpice]

Nice, definitely need to grab some of those doors. I never knew they existed. I have the same entertainment center as you do but in black. We've got some totes and stuff in there now but I like the idea of using some doors. We have a couple other Ikea items around the house that they would work well for too (including baby proofing! lol). Killer setup too btw!

Spoiler

for an S-video plebeian...only joking!

S-video just works better for my cable swapping thing. I'm probably just going to go ahead and mod the N64 and be done with it, go back to running my cube on component.

 

[Bubba77]

If my hundreds of retro games and systems werent enough to annoy my wife I just added this to the living room/play room. Its a hyperspin setup for mostly arcade games. I play the real thing for consoles.

 

[zenosparadox]

Oh that's nice, with the 2x4 on the bottom and the 1x3 each side. I wonder if the 2x4 could hold a ~80kg behemoth CRT...

I use that same 2x4 structure with a 32" CRT on it. Holds it just fine.

 

[bionic77]

If my hundreds of retro games and systems werent enough to annoy my wife I just added this to the living room/play room. Its a hyperspin setup for mostly arcade games. I play the real thing for consoles.

How is the lag?

I ordered a arcade machine that uses Hyperspin and that was my only concern.

 

[Bubba77]

Lag? Like input lag? 0 to my knowledge. I built the pc and configured hyperspin myself. I did not hear good things about preloaded drives so I did it myself. Its a nice PC too so I can play the new killer instinct, sf5, etc on it.

 

[bodine1231]

Oh that's nice, with the 2x4 on the bottom and the 1x3 each side. I wonder if the 2x4 could hold a ~80kg behemoth CRT...

I have a pvm that I put on it and it works great,it's really sturdy.

 

[bionic77]

Lag? Like input lag? 0 to my knowledge. I built the pc and configured hyperspin myself. I did not hear good things about preloaded drives so I did it myself. Its a nice PC too so I can play the new killer instinct, sf5, etc on it.

Yeah input lag.

Good to hear.

I ordered a machine and my fear was the input lag would be bad (ie retropie).

 

[Bubba77]

Yeah input lag.

Good to hear.

I ordered a machine and my fear was the input lag would be bad (ie retropie).

Last year I built a retropie system with a pi2. It wasnt terrible, but it just made me want to build a better system with a real computer. So thats what I did last month with the pictured machine. I gave my retropie bartop to a friend.

Though I bet the lag really depends on the quality of controller encoder you are using.

 

[bionic77]

Last year I built a retropie system with a pi2. It wasnt terrible, but it just made me want to build a better system with a real computer. So thats what I did last month with the pictured machine. I gave my retropie bartop to a friend.

Though I bet the lag really depends on the quality of controller encoder you are using.

I had a Pi3 and it was definitely good at some things but I cannot stand lag on old school games. The visuals were great though on a HDTV. It was not horrible but it was noticeable for someone who grew up on those games.

 

[entremet]

My current little retro setup/space. Serviced me well for the last two years.

How many TVs is this lol

4?

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Yeah. I have a couple extra 55" TVs since I wanted to make a big duel screen Dariusburst setup. Have not done that yet so I just use them for various vertical shooter...sitting on the ground with an arcade stick.

Are you back in the US now? That's a lotta displays for a short term setup.

 

[Yes Boss!]

How many TVs is this lol

4?

5.

I have another 6-8 CRTs in a closet here that I salvaged from the trash over the last two years but these two are my favorites and will ship them back with all my stuff. I have actually really come to enjoy normal CRTs instrad of all the hassle of PVMs. Don't get me wrong, have many PVMs and PGMs but there is something like with consumer CRTs that remind me of growing up with the systems. Space for everything in a gameroom I feel. And, in a way, a bit tired of the recent race to everything RGB. But I dig that stuff too.

 

[entremet]

5.

I have another 6-8 CRTs in a closet here that I salvaged from the trash over the last two years but these two are my favorites and will ship them back with all my stuff. I have actually really come to enjoy normal CRTs instrad of all the hassle of PVMs. Don't get me wrong, have many PVMs and PGMs but there is something like with consumer CRTs that remind me of growing up with the systems. Space for everything in a gameroom I feel. And, in a way, a bit tired of the recent race to everything RGB. But I dig that stuff too.

Same.

PVMs are pricey. I do love that they have video out, tho.

But I love commercial CRTs.

 

[Yes Boss!]

Are you back in the US now? That's a lotta displays for a short term setup.

Move back in early february. It was a short term but still two years and got plenty of use and play time. That said, I've been exceptionally busy here so very much looking forward to getting back to the states and getting more back into gaming. Prices seem a bit crazier now but will concentrate on a few more arcade things. Really wanna build a PC for the dual-screen Dariusburst port.

 

[Version 3.0]

My "retro" setup is the same as my regular one. All the consoles, except the newest few that only do HDMI, can output to either TV. The left one is a CRT Sony Wega:

In addition to that, I have a few coax-only systems hooked up to a CRT that's light gun compatible (the Wega isn't), along with some duplicate systems and their light guns:

And in a little corner, I have my old Pentium 3 / Voodoo 5, Windows 98 PC:

Sorry for the yellowish pix; I'm too lazy to take better tonight. Or to remove the cookies from the top of the TV. Or the extra TV from the top of the TV.

 

[bodine1231]

Yeah. I have a couple extra 55" TVs since I wanted to make a big duel screen Dariusburst setup. Have not done that yet so I just use them for various vertical shooter...sitting on the ground with an arcade stick.

I've wanted to buy an extra 55" for tate only for the longest time,looks like a window to another world. I never stick with a particular shmup long enough to get gud but I love playing them so much.

 

[Laevateinn]

My "retro" setup is the same as my regular one. All the consoles, except the newest few that only do HDMI, can output to either TV. The left one is a CRT Sony Wega:



In addition to that, I have a few coax-only systems hooked up to a CRT that's light gun compatible (the Wega isn't), along with some duplicate systems and their light guns:




And in a little corner, I have my old Pentium 3 / Voodoo 5, Windows 98 PC:


Sorry for the yellowish pix; I'm too lazy to take better tonight. Or to remove the cookies from the top of the TV. Or the extra TV from the top of the TV.

I love the way you have all your consoles organized. It'd be nice to see a closer picture especially of that GameCube. The picture of your PC looks like it was taken in a dungeon though .

 

[Version 3.0]

I love the way you have all your consoles organized. It'd be nice to see a closer picture especially of that GameCube. The picture of your PC looks like it was taken in a dungeon though .

Thanks! I like to have the chronologically placed (by U.S. launch date).

And I assume you mean the Panasonic Q Gamecube, because the other one's just a regular old purple one. And yeah, the poor old W98 PC is stuck in a little alcove in the next room. It's not actually in the game room with the rest of this stuff. There's no light in that room, and the rest of it is used for storage.

 

[Laevateinn]

That thing is sexy as fuck.

 

[Naked Snake]

I have this exact same TV... KV-21LS30?

 

[Phil Fish]

Just redid the living room.

Does IKEA have a 1x2 shelf by any chance? One that is consistent in design with that 2x4 you got there?

Edit: Nevermind. Don't see one in Canada, only in their german store. Looks like I got fucked :')

 

[davidwhangchoi]

My "retro" setup is the same as my regular one. All the consoles, except the newest few that only do HDMI, can output to either TV. The left one is a CRT Sony Wega:

you're missing soundwave. nice setup though =)

 

[Shin Johnpv]

My "retro" setup is the same as my regular one. All the consoles, except the newest few that only do HDMI, can output to either TV. The left one is a CRT Sony Wega:

In addition to that, I have a few coax-only systems hooked up to a CRT that's light gun compatible (the Wega isn't), along with some duplicate systems and their light guns:

And in a little corner, I have my old Pentium 3 / Voodoo 5, Windows 98 PC:

Sorry for the yellowish pix; I'm too lazy to take better tonight. Or to remove the cookies from the top of the TV. Or the extra TV from the top of the TV.

That is a damn nice collection of systems!

 

[xenoncrash]

Just redid the living room.

Sweet setup!

Any chance of a Ikea link to those cube shelves? I looked but couldn't find them.

Edit: Found them on the usa store. They're called Kallax. Here's the link http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11465/

 

[TeaJay]

Here's my current setup. Got a PC Engine Duo, SNES, AV Famicom, Megadrive, PS1, Saturn and a Dreamcast (not pictured), all with RGB mods and cables connected to my PVM-20M4E, going through a couple of Joytech scart switchboxes. For games I use backups and flashcarts nowadays, but my consoles are also all modded for 50/60 and region free. Everything's also hooked to my home theater system which makes the music and sound really good.

If I had more room, I'd get a separate retro corner, but for now I have to keep my main TV there as well.

 

[Zoloft Sonic]

I don't even remember the site I ordered mine from, but I did a quick googl, search and you can get all kinds on Amazon.

Very cool, thanks!

 

[Yes Boss!]

Finally finished my retro setup. I've been in transit for the last three months with three different moves but will be in this space for the next year. Took a couple weekends but I finally got it to the point where I am happy with what I have on hand. Naturally, shooters come first then everything else follows.