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CiDeRmAn · 31-01-2012 8:17pm

Pyongyang wrote: »

We used to use Mac Classic's at school. Oh God I'm so old.

Go again, we had a computer room filled with green screened Apple IIe's!

Just the way to prepare young minds for the sophistication of the information age...

Optimus Prime · 31-01-2012 8:20pm

It was Grannys Garden in my day!

Myrddin · 31-01-2012 8:57pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Go again, we had a computer room filled with green screened Apple IIe's!

Just the way to prepare young minds for the sophistication of the information age...

Ciderman's computer room in school (ww2 era)

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keithgeo wrote: »

It was Grannys Garden in my day!

Lol, jesus granny's garden. I remember it from school too.

Pyongyang · 31-01-2012 9:44pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Ciderman's computer room in school (ww2 era)

FYP.

CiDeRmAn · 31-01-2012 10:07pm

Little did we know we weren't really sneaking a go of Choplifter, we were, in fact, breaking Enigma...
Who Knew?
Didn't get any credit either!
Feck Turing!

Pyongyang · 31-01-2012 10:15pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Feck Turing!

Feels appropriate (and patriotic

) to post a risky, yet also appropriate for Turing, snap.

ahyeahok · 01-02-2012 12:20am

http://www.adverts.ie/other-consoles-games/sega-megadrive-2/1305968
so a guy selling a boxed mega drive, looking for 100quid.
and then he refuses an 80 euro bid...
but kinda becomes obvious when both guys are from balbriggan and both joined on the same day.

Retr0gamer · 01-02-2012 2:10am

Wasn't me, swear

CiDeRmAn · 01-02-2012 8:38am

Pyongyang wrote: »

Feels appropriate (and patriotic ) to post a risky, yet also appropriate for Turing, snap.

It's not the cigar is it?
That poor man, Turing, was hounded for being gay, despite being part of the group that probably saved us all from a life of saluting the swastika.

readyletsgo · 01-02-2012 11:37am

Ment to post this last night, but was in Cex on Liffey st, about 5pm and they had a copy of luigis mansion for the Gamecube for €10 :eek:, kinda hoping someone on here got it!
Should have picked it up myself but I have a copy and only have €5 for the week anyways :pac:

Myrddin · 02-02-2012 2:24pm

Mr Gimmick Famicom cart in Dublin, €40. Seems like a steal to me. The NTSC repro is €45 plus shipping, so this has to be a good price?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Very-Rare-NES-Famicom-Mr-Gimmick-aka-Pipe-V-/270891408046?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_205&hash=item3f1262daae

Retr0gamer · 02-02-2012 3:00pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Mr Gimmick Famicom cart in Dublin, €40. Seems like a steal to me. The NTSC repro is €45 plus shipping, so this has to be a good price?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Very-Rare-NES-Famicom-Mr-Gimmick-aka-Pipe-V-/270891408046?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_205&hash=item3f1262daae

Jesus I thought it was the PAL version for a minute. The PAL version was only released in Scandanavia and is worth an absolute fortune.

Not sure what the Famicom version goes for it it's a great game and a late famicom release so it could be a real rarity.

Be careful it's not a chinese clone or repro, looks dodgy since the original sunsoft carts had sunsoft written in the plastic.

Myrddin · 02-02-2012 4:33pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Jesus I thought it was the PAL version for a minute. The PAL version was only released in Scandanavia and is worth an absolute fortune.

Not sure what the Famicom version goes for it it's a great game and a late famicom release so it could be a real rarity.

Be careful it's not a chinese clone or repro, looks dodgy since the original sunsoft carts had sunsoft written in the plastic.

Ah I'm staying away from it, I'm not up on Famiclones so don't wanna get stung. That & having no Famicom

I am gonna buy the Repro though from Retroware. Yes I'm buying a repro as the game was never released in the US, & the PAL version as Retr0 mentioned above is just way too expensive. The Repro is dumped from an unreleased proto cart - but it's the finished game in all its glory. For the NES, it's a programming, gameplay, & musical masterpiece - http://www.retrousb.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=105

This is the real NTSC Mr Gimmick from a previously unreleased prototype cart. All sounds and music have been created for the NTSC system without extra hardware needed. It is not the JP or PAL version.

I'm guessing, it won't work right on a PAL 50Hz Nes though. Time to man up & buy a US NES methinks

Retr0gamer · 02-02-2012 4:43pm

Yep the Famicom version had extra chips in the game to help with the graphics and also the music which sounds amazing in the Famicom verison.

Bob Mackey from retronauts has a fantastic lets play on youtube that explains why it's one of his favourite games and also the most technically impressive NES/famicom game. It's also bastard hard, especially the secrets. I found NES emulators had a lot of trouble with this game as well.

Edit:

Here is part 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcf2yUgblc

Myrddin · 02-02-2012 4:46pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Yep the Famicom version had extra chips in the game to help with the graphics and also the music which sounds amazing in the Famicom verison.

Bob Mackey from retronauts has a fantastic lets play on youtube that explains why it's one of his favourite games and also the most technically impressive NES/famicom game. It's also bastard hard, especially the secrets. I found NES emulators had a lot of trouble with this game as well.

Edit:

Here is part 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYcf2yUgblc

I originally seen it when Pat The NES Punk reviewed it. Seemingly it would have been a massive hit had it got released. The programming alone is a masterclass. Definitely one to buy

Pat's Teaser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9oB1of4drs

Myrddin · 02-02-2012 5:05pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I found NES emulators had a lot of trouble with this game as well.

Just reading up on it there, the rom from the RetroUSB place isn't publically available, & is the genuine one from the US proto. The US version hadn't got the additional sound hardware so that's why it works. It'd explain why an emulated version might not work, if the emulator coding can't accomodate the rom that is publically available [the one with additional sound hardware]

It seems, you can mod the NES for access to the extra sound channels aswell, but it seems rather pointless, as I'm still not sure it it's a 60Hz optimised game. Safest option is to either use a real Famicom, or play the Repro of the genuine US proto which never had the additional sound hardware, & as such works perfectly.

o1s1n · 02-02-2012 5:07pm

Yum!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Gear-Solid-3-promo-can-E3-Snake-Meat-/150748559556

Myrddin · 02-02-2012 5:08pm

o1s1n wrote: »

Yum!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-Gear-Solid-3-promo-can-E3-Snake-Meat-/150748559556

Packed In Its Own Juices

Jesus. Americans.

Retr0gamer · 02-02-2012 5:09pm

It would be a shame to miss out on those extra sound channels, the music is fantastic in the game. I'm sure the US repro has music that has been changed but it's going to be like Castlevania 3 where the music is great but not as good as the famicom version. I'm pretty sure there's a proto rom out there, Bob Mackeys video mentioned it very nearly got a US release.

It might be cheaper to get a famicom version of Mr. Gimmick?

Emulators now can fully emulate the game fine but for a long while it was quite glitchy.

Myrddin · 02-02-2012 5:13pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

It would be a shame to miss out on those extra sound channels, the music is fantastic in the game. I'm sure the US repro has music that has been changed but it's going to be like Castlevania 3 where the music is great but not as good as the famicom version. I'm pretty sure there's a proto rom out there, Bob Mackeys video mentioned it very nearly got a US release.

It might be cheaper to get a famicom version of Mr. Gimmick?

Emulators now can fully emulate the game fine but for a long while it was quite glitchy.

You reckon the dump of the US proto is available? It's possible by now alright, someone may have bought the repro cart & dumped it.

Damn, maybe your right. Rather than buy a US NES & have two Nes's (Nii?), maybe it'd be better to use Gimmick as an excuse to get a Famicom.

Que o1s1n with about ten soul destroying ebay links

Andrew76 · 02-02-2012 5:28pm

Speaking of ebay links, why the feck would you plaster a Jamma cab with SFII artwork when the thing only has 3 buttons per player?

No wonder the reserve hasn't been met, link.

Myrddin · 02-02-2012 5:36pm

Andrew76 wrote: »

Speaking of ebay links, why the feck would you plaster a Jamma cab with SFII artwork when the thing only has 3 buttons per player?
No wonder the reserve hasn't been met, link.

No keys for locks currently but will drill them out so you can put new ones in

Nice.

Andrew76 · 02-02-2012 6:23pm

- if I have a chance I will do

If he has the time it seems! :pac:

Jack burton · 03-02-2012 12:00am

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Konami-Teenage-Mutant-Hero-Turtles-Ninja-Turtles-4-Player-Arcade-Machine-NR-DEAL-/150747940372?pt=UK_Video_Games_Coin_Operated_MJ&hash=item2319470614

First time I saw one of these pop up, not that I really look for them, but be a nice addition to any living room

o1s1n · 03-02-2012 12:33am

Jack burton wrote: »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Konami-Teenage-Mutant-Hero-Turtles-Ninja-Turtles-4-Player-Arcade-Machine-NR-DEAL-/150747940372?pt=UK_Video_Games_Coin_Operated_MJ&hash=item2319470614

First time I saw one of these pop up, not that I really look for them, but be a nice addition to any living room

You are now obliged to buy that!

'Postage: £90.00 - Standard Int'l Postage '

That can't be right??

He also has a HOTD cabinet in amazing condition. Check out the video

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sega-House-Dead-Twin-Shooter-Arcade-Machine-Cabinet-Two-Player-Gun-Game-/150749846002?pt=UK_Video_Games_Coin_Operated_MJ&hash=item23196419f2

Doge · 03-02-2012 12:39am

Absolute bargain on Adverts.ie

http://www.adverts.ie/other-consoles-games/sega-mega-drive-and-game/1312136

Sega Mega Drive 1 + Power Supply + DARIUS 2 for only 25 of your finest IMF credits!

Pyongyang · 03-02-2012 12:47am

waveform wrote: »

DARIUS 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03C4tnCFEMQ

Doge · 03-02-2012 1:18am

Pyongyang wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03C4tnCFEMQ

Played it on the megeverdrive recently which was my first Darius experience ever!

And came to the instant conclusion that I suck at shmups!

I felt like I was slapped around by the fishes....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhJQp-q1Y1s

...which are a pretty ****ed up enemy boss to have in a game,
but that's what makes it so quirky and lovable isn't it!

I payed 25 snots alone for my bare console with yellowing, so this is an absolute bargain. Need to by a proper PSU now, and see if the slight distortion in the PSG goes away!

Doge · 03-02-2012 1:27am

http://www.endlessvideo.com/watch?v=03C4tnCFEMQ

Andrew76 · 03-02-2012 1:50am

o1s1n wrote: »

He also has a HOTD cabinet in amazing condition. Check out the video

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sega-House-Dead-Twin-Shooter-Arcade-Machine-Cabinet-Two-Player-Gun-Game-/150749846002?pt=UK_Video_Games_Coin_Operated_MJ&hash=item23196419f2

He has some lovely stuff actually. LCD or not, that refurb job he did on the tabletop is amazing.

Myrddin · 03-02-2012 10:07am

Adverts - Ebay with no rules.

CiDeRmAn · 03-02-2012 6:33pm

You guys see this bad boy?
Gamecube NR reader

Looks pretty neat, aside from the fact that it won't play retail games, only NR written ones.
It does seem to come with a load of disks for it but it isn't specified what titles are available.

First one I've seen so I guess it is as rare as can be, is it worth €200 though?

Atavan-Halen · 03-02-2012 7:15pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

You guys see this bad boy?
Gamecube NR reader

Looks pretty neat, aside from the fact that it won't play retail games, only NR written ones.
It does seem to come with a load of disks for it but it isn't specified what titles are available.

First one I've seen so I guess it is as rare as can be, is it worth €200 though?

F*ck. Why didn't this come up for sale a few days ago

Would have bought it then.

Atavan-Halen · 03-02-2012 7:22pm

Oh well, just asked and I'll see if he can hold it until the end of the month. Can't hurt to ask!

Myrddin · 03-02-2012 7:35pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

Oh well, just asked and I'll see if he can hold it until the end of the month. Can't hurt to ask!

I'm sure he'll appreciate the message, rather then the usual adverts message of:

"Offer 20, these are 20 on d net"

Atavan-Halen · 03-02-2012 7:47pm

EnterNow wrote: »

I'm sure he'll appreciate the message, rather then the usual adverts message of:

"Offer 20, these are 20 on d net"

It was a coherent message if I do say so myself.

Myrddin · 03-02-2012 7:49pm

atavan-halen wrote: »

It was a coherent message if I do say so myself.

Well the good & valid offer would be normal for you, but coherence?

Atavan-Halen · 03-02-2012 7:58pm

EnterNow wrote: »

Well the good & valid offer would be normal for you, but coherence?

I can actually make the odd coherent sentence. Sometimes. Not really.

IKVFRGNKLEDVNEFRELKDVFRNIWRDEFLNVWERVNLK;JVNWRITVNE BOOZE!!

Jack burton · 04-02-2012 12:12am

Well ok I have a plan, I'm working on a design for a competition for a website and the winner gets $2000 so if I win I'll buy myself a stand alone shooter cab! That HOTD just looks delish

Atavan-Halen · 04-02-2012 3:21am

Yer man said he'd hold it until the end of the month. Guess I got myself an NR reader! It'll be interesting to see which games are with it. Kinda don't want to ask as I like surprises!

Pyongyang · 04-02-2012 10:15am

atavan-halen wrote: »

Kinda don't want to ask as I like surprises!

I agree with Armand van Helden. I say the same thing when I'm on the phone to my friend in New Zealand.

"What time is there now?" "Wow! It's Sunday there already? Well don't tell me what happens tomorrow as I like to be surprised." :pac:

o1s1n · 04-02-2012 5:15pm

Darxide ending in 4 hours and it's still hovering around the £100 mark -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320839932410?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Myrddin · 04-02-2012 5:17pm

o1s1n wrote: »

Darxide ending in 4 hours and it's still hovering around the £100 mark -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320839932410?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

15 bids already though, so plenty of watchers I'd say. Expect a snipefest

Myrddin · 04-02-2012 5:23pm

Gameboy Micro for €25 - http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/gameboy-micro-gbm/1318021

Fugging Hot Pink though :mad:

o1s1n · 04-02-2012 5:28pm

Seeing as those faceplates come off easy, that's a bargain.

Myrddin · 04-02-2012 6:44pm

o1s1n wrote: »

Seeing as those faceplates come off easy, that's a bargain.

Yeah but its only the faceplate, you'll still have the pink casing which would look crap no matter what faceplate you use. Still though, for 25 bones its well worth it

Atavan-Halen · 04-02-2012 7:37pm

EnterNow wrote: »

o1s1n wrote: »

Seeing as those faceplates come off easy, that's a bargain.

Yeah but its only the faceplate, you'll still have the pink casing which would look crap no matter what faceplate you use. Still though, for 25 bones its well worth it

The pink actually looks really nice with a silver faceplate