Retro Shops/Bargains/Auction Links

CosmicSmash

Chibi and Amibo pack 25 euro in Smyths.


http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-tablets/c-824/nintendo-amiibo/p-15759/chibi-robo-3ds-with-chibi-robo-amiibo/?cmp=cel&trigger=ac

Game only 15 euro.

http://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/c-675/video-games-tablets/p-15160/chibi-robo-zip-lash-3ds/

Tchoin

Don't know if this applies to the thread, but, there's a free game pack on Steam right now that includes:
*Jet Set Radio
*Golden Axe
*Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

Here's the link:
http://store.steampowered.com/sub/94153/

Corholio

Meant to post this earlier, finishing soon now.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/322009417549?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

So many things wrong about this.

CiDeRmAn

Corholio wrote: »

Meant to post this earlier, finishing soon now.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/322009417549?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

So many things wrong about this.

Repro box, has to be, that game never had a small box release in PAL territories, did it?
Initially he says that it's the rare small box version, then goes on to say that it's a copied box, probably, and that he couldn't get the manual for it...
Think he's full of sh1t but thinks no one else will notice with that auction!

edit: LOL! The item location is Crook, UK!

CosmicSmash

. This Is a £70 game with out box so I am expecting final auction In excess of £100 with no manual in this condition.





130 euro for a loose copy of Metroid in a ****ty repro box, I don't think so.

Corholio

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Repro box, has to be, that game never had a small box release in PAL territories, did it?
Initially he says that it's the rare small box version, then goes on to say that it's a copied box, probably, and that he couldn't get the manual for it...
Think he's full of sh1t but thinks no one else will notice with that auction!

edit: LOL! The item location is Crook, UK!

I think that's the funniest thing, the box. Apparently copied versions of boxes are worth the same now, you can even see the dreaded white cardboard inside the box.

As for the small box, I know there was a small box PAL version released in Scandinavian territories in small amounts and some in Australia, there are stories of a tiny amount in the UK but have yet to see a UKV version

Jack burton

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331778373359&alt=web

Someone here with skillzz might get a bit of a deal

airmax87

some lad with the same username as me is selling some stuff on the marketplace, but you didn't hear it from me.

L1m1tless

Threw up a few NES Auctions on eBay there. All minimum starting prices. might be a chance for a good bargain.

eddhorse

Playstation coffee table http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/182032908548?_mwBanner=1

eddhorse

eddhorse wrote: »

Playstation coffee table http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/182032908548?_mwBanner=1

hmmmm

Doge

Streets of Rage 2 will be available to pre-order soon on Data Discs!

http://data-discs.com/products/streetsofrage2

CiDeRmAn

Doge wrote: »

Streets of Rage 2 will be available to pre-order soon on Data Discs!

http://data-discs.com/products/streetsofrage2

Gee, just what I've always wanted

Jack burton

I should read this thread before posting in general chat it seems

Star Lord

Where would you guys say would be the best place to grab joysticks and buttons? Was looking on Aliexpress, but dubious of some of the vendors/products there.

Star Lord

Star Lord wrote: »

Where would you guys say would be the best place to grab joysticks and buttons? Was looking on Aliexpress, but dubious of some of the vendors/products there.

Some dodgy poor quality knock off parts there in my experience, I always use devil soundwaves shop, http://www.arcadejapan.co.uk/ (seems to be down at the moment) or else http://www.arcadeworlduk.com/ have used both of these is the past with zero issues.

Steve X2

Star Lord wrote: »

Where would you guys say would be the best place to grab joysticks and buttons? Was looking on Aliexpress, but dubious of some of the vendors/products there.

I've got a lot of stuff from https://www.arcadeshop.de/

Star Lord

Actually Steve, you swapped the stick/buttons on your icade, any ones in particular suit the job?

Steve X2

Star Lord wrote: »

Actually Steve, you swapped the stick/buttons on your icade, any ones in particular suit the job?

I just went with what i had around. Which was Sanwa buttons and I can't remember the stick i used. Makes a massive difference to how it plays.

You will need to cut/dremel a little to get them in.

eddhorse

Ive used Arcade World and Arcade Japan.

Andrew76

Akihabarashop was where I always got my stuff from: https://www.akishop.jp/.

eddhorse

Andrew76 wrote: »

Akihabarashop was where I always got my stuff from: https://www.akishop.jp/.

I hear people on many forums saying they are good, the website doesnt seem to have much though im my experience?

Andrew76

eddhorse wrote: »

I hear people on many forums saying they are good, the website doesnt seem to have much though im my experience?

I haven't bought something from them in a while but they were always my go to site when getting stuff for the candy - I was only interested in Seimitsu (the best ) and they always had what I needed. Cheaper than UK sites too.

Steve X2

Andrew76 wrote: »

I haven't bought something from them in a while but they were always my go to site when getting stuff for the candy - I was only interested in Sanwa(the best ) and they always had what I needed. Cheaper than UK sites too.

True, they are the best

Doge

eddhorse wrote: »

I hear people on many forums saying they are good, the website doesnt seem to have much though im my experience?

They the widest selection of all when I was ordering my icade parts!

Are you sure youre not getting mixed up with Arcade Japan, i was going to use them but they literally had sweet f all in stock and I wasn't waiting around.

The Last Bandit

Interested in hearing recommendations on this myself, being play testing lots of shumps on PS1 & PS2 lately and it really highlights how crap those cheap Zippy sticks are !!

Doge

The Last Bandit wrote: »

Interested in hearing recommendations on this myself, being play testing lots of shumps on PS1 & PS2 lately and it really highlights how crap those cheap Zippy sticks are !!

For Shmups you'll be wanting a Seimitsu LS-32, or if you want a really tight joystick a Seimitsu LS-56.

The LS-32 is a nice all rounder for other genres, and is pretty tight.

The LS-56 is probably the ultimate SHMUP joystick.

Steve X2

Doge wrote: »

For Shmups you'll be wanting a Seimitsu LS-32, or if you want a really tight joystick a Seimitsu LS-56.

The LS-32 is a nice all rounder for other genres, and is pretty tight.

The LS-56 is probably the ultimate SHMUP joystick.

I must give the Seimitsu sticks another shot in my cab. Although I'll stick with the Sanwa buttons for sure.

eddhorse

Seimitsu LS-32 and sanwa buttons on the way from Arcade World. I did try Arcade Japan but they didnt have the correct coloured buttons in stock, their loss.

Edit: just arrived in my parcel motel , pity my cab is in a thousand pieces

Andrew76

Doge wrote: »

The LS-56 is probably the ultimate SHMUP joystick

This man knows what he's talking about. The 56 is your only man for shmups. Tight.

Steve X2 wrote: »

I must give the Seimitsu sticks another shot in my cab. Although I'll stick with the Sanwa buttons for sure.

Steve X2

Andrew76 wrote: »

This man knows what he's talking about. The 56 is your only man for shmups. Tight.

Ok, maybe I'll pair some lovely Happ buttons with it. You know the type, about 27 inches of travel and a loud click before it registers the press

MontgomeryClift

The last of the working Noraut Poker machines is up on Adverts.

http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/noraut-poker-arcade-gaming-gambling-machine-cabinet/9931290

This one has a decent monitor. The poker burn is not bad enough that you can't play games on it.

eddhorse

MontgomeryClift wrote: »

The last of the working Noraut Poker machines is up on Adverts.

http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/noraut-poker-arcade-gaming-gambling-machine-cabinet/9931290

This one has a decent monitor. The poker burn is not bad enough that you can't play games on it.

Its cheap alight, nice project for someone who is not me...

CiDeRmAn

It would be tempting, to use a RP0 and convert it into a dedicated Robotron cab... wouldn't be worth the divorce though

Star Lord

Steve X2 wrote: »

Ok, maybe I'll pair some lovely Happ buttons with it. You know the type, about 27 inches of travel and a loud click before it registers the press

Hate the happ style buttons in the iCade. Can you remember offhand if the sticks in it need the mounting plate or not?

Steve X2

Star Lord wrote: »

Hate the happ style buttons in the iCade. Can you remember offhand if the sticks in it need the mounting plate or not?

It's very non standard in the iCade. If I remember correctly I had to design a basic mount for it and 3D print(and maybe a little Sugru as well).

Here's a link to an old post on my site when I was taking the iCade apart. A few pics are no longer showing as imageshack died. I've backups I must restore to it.

http://www.retrovia.ie/showthread.php/6177-What-s-inside-an-Ion-iCade

The Last Bandit

Couple of Philips VG8020's going cheap here

Also Philips VG8235 MSX 2 at a decent price here , tempt but just bought a scruffy one recently ...

CiDeRmAn

The Last Bandit wrote: »

Couple of Philips VG8020's going cheap here

Also Philips VG8235 MSX 2 at a decent price here , tempt but just bought a scruffy one recently ...

Tempting, but I just can't justify an MSX that'll rarely get played coming into the house!

eddhorse

Coin doors,

Brownest of the fingers, were you looking for one?

http://www.ukvac.com/forum/coins-doors_topic350349_post939977.html#939977

eddhorse

eddhorse wrote: »

Coin doors,

Brownest of the fingers, were you looking for one?

http://www.ukvac.com/forum/coins-doors_topic350349_post939977.html#939977

I got sorted form Mitch,
got it sandblasted and repainted and it came up lovely!

Optimus Prime

where did you get that sandblasting and painting done? i need to do something with the legs off my Space Invaders cocktail and get it finished, but dont think chrome dipping them is an option in ireland. would probably cost a fortune too.

I have a blast cabinet in work.Just used rattle cans and baked it in an industrial oven.
Its a pain in the hole to be honest.

Optimus Prime

ah cool, it sounds like it haha, i spent a day scrubbing the chrome legs with tinfoil and coke once after reading on the internet it can fix up chrome haha. either i did it wrong or it doesnt work.

Ill get it powder coated or something at some stage, i sprayed it with chrome rattle cans but if anything touches off them it comes off.

Steve X2

Optimus Prime wrote: »

ah cool, it sounds like it haha, i spent a day scrubbing the chrome legs with tinfoil and coke once after reading on the internet it can fix up chrome haha. either i did it wrong or it doesnt work.

Ill get it powder coated or something at some stage, i sprayed it with chrome rattle cans but if anything touches off them it comes off.

Clear coat on top should sort that(i've done that with chrome spray paint before). Or will that take away from the chrome look?
Seems to take days or even a week for the clear coat to lose its sticky feel though.

Optimus Prime

I never thought of that to be honest, ill give it a go. thanks, a satin coat should keep the shine, might even improve it, id say a matt would take it away alright.

Steve X2

Optimus Prime wrote: »

I never thought of that to be honest, ill give it a go. thanks, a satin coat should keep the shine, might even improve it, id say a matt would take it away alright.

I use the Humbrol spray acrylics for most jobs. They're cheap enough and look well. I usually grab them from Marks Models in the city as they have a decent selection and will let you test them out if you ask(they also do delivery and its quick).

The Last Bandit

You can get still re-chromed, but don't think anywhere in Ireland does it anymore. Know of few guys who have had classic car parts re-chromed but its not cheap !!

eddhorse

Is the clear coat called a clear lacquer?

Steve X2

eddhorse wrote: »

Is the clear coat called a clear lacquer?

Not sure to be honest, I've a can at home I can check later.

Optimus Prime

I have a load of cans of that at home myself already for when im doing the falcon model.