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Retr0gamer

If it gets more people playing Earthbound so we can discuss how wonderful a game is I'm all for it :P

CosmicSmash

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Seems like a lot of effort. Since they aren't original I'd just use a flashcart.

Same here, I would probably buy Mother and play Earthbound via flash cart. You still own the game but you're just playing it in a different language. I don't see the point in spending stupid money for a cart only US version when the SF version is so well priced in comparison.

Myrddin

Retr0gamer wrote: »

If it gets more people playing Earthbound so we can discuss how wonderful a game is I'm all for it :P

Well certainly in the case of Clocktower, its a chance to play it on real hardware & in English off a real SFC Clocktower cart...that has to be cool

Monkeykube wrote: »

I don't see the point in spending stupid money for a cart only US version when the SF version is so well priced in comparison.

Well thats the whole point actually The SFC carts because if their language barrier, are usually seriously cheaper. I seen Mother 2 for twenty odd quid for example, this is Earthbound but in a language we don't understand. If I can get Mother 2, & mod it to be in English for less than €40 or so...I'm all for it. The further plus is you have a real cart, real boxes & manual/artwork...something a flash cart can't offer you.

The only difference between a converted Mother 2 in this case is a single chip on the cart pcb, no brainer if you ask me. Yes a flashcart is a true no brainer, but I hate the bloody things...oh lets browse through my collection of over 6 thousand roms...none of it means anything when its all at the touch of a button. Its why my Mame cab hasn't got a complete set..having too much choice is a real mood killer for me

Myrddin

And it wouldn't be 'killing' a game to make another, like the way repro's do. The way I plan to do it, is use the original cart for the same game only difference being the language.

An SFC Clocktower cart, change the chip, its still an SFC Clocktower cart.

OwaynOTT

Too much choice can lead to a feeling of apathy, well it does with me at times.

OwaynOTT

Having said that, that sentiment is most definitely not true of tarts, fruit cakes, drop scones and other buttery based pastries, as I'll just eat them all.

Myrddin

OwaynOTT wrote: »

Having said that, that sentiment is most definitely not true of tarts, fruit cakes, drop scones and other buttery based pastries, as I'll just eat them all.

:pac:

Delivery from Lukiegames takes AGES!!! Dying to play super starwars again!!

Retr0gamer

At least his prices are good and his shipping is the best from the US that I've found.

OwaynOTT

Oh the altered the matrix, and now 50hz pal is where the cool kids play.

Myrddin

Retr0gamer wrote: »

At least his prices are good and his shipping is the best from the US that I've found.

Very true that

antor

Dr Bob wrote: »

hey Anto ,long time no see, cant believe you're selling elite (or are you only mad for the c64 one still?)

I know , but i hated the controls on the nes version, nothing beats the old keyboard and joystick

CosmicSmash

EnterNow wrote: »

The only difference between a converted Mother 2 in this case is a single chip on the cart pcb, no brainer if you ask me. Yes a flashcart is a true no brainer, but I hate the bloody things...oh lets browse through my collection of over 6 thousand roms...none of it means anything when its all at the touch of a button. Its why my Mame cab hasn't got a complete set..having too much choice is a real mood killer for me

I would be the same in the fact that I love all the artwork and packaging that goes with the game, that's why I have a dislike of the whole digital download thing. I have decided to go with the Japanese format for the Saturn as I find the artwork a lot more appealing.I have bought a few games that I had being playing as acquired versions but hope to build up a nice collection over time. Flash carts can become overloaded with roms but they do allow you to try before you buy.

CiDeRmAn

But if you just want to try before you buy then just use an emu, certainly a lot cheaper than a flash cart.
But if you really just want to be able to play, on original hardware, those games that are just too hard to find or require the sale of a body part to fund then go for it.
A bit of discipline is all that is needed, to avoid clogging the things with every rom you can get.
Same goes for burning dvdr's/cdr's.

the groutch

Shenmue (Dreamcast) for €25 (€28 delivered)

http://www.adverts.ie/games/shenmue-for-sega-dreamcast-pal/2125118

would be buying it if I didnt have it already

OwaynOTT

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290780982523?redirect=mobile

Dale Parish

Seems legit.

Myrddin

Dale Parish wrote: »

Seems legit.

My thoughts exactly

Jack burton

"A Russian Cover"

In soviet Russia game cover prints you!

Myrddin

I love how minty fresh the cart label is, a testament to vacuum storage no doubt

CiDeRmAn

Yes, the genuine "coloured in by a preschooler" was a classic Sega sign of a prototype cart, rumour has it Sonics proto had a cover done in crayon by a three year old, true story....

o1s1n

Now here's something for Atavan!

http://www.gamesniped.com/game-rare-playstation-margarita-set_261117541056_US_0.html

o1s1n

Looks like it's Atavan time on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261117572500&item=261117572500&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261117608102&item=261117608102&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

OwaynOTT

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/150932856693?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_922

I'm selling some stuff in eBay b

CosmicSmash

OwaynOTT wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/150932856693?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_922

I'm selling some stuff in eBay b

That's some Neo Geo lot:eek:
GLWS

OwaynOTT

Monkeykube wrote: »

That's some Neo Geo lot:eek:
GLWS

Not 100% certain I want to sell yet but it's not getting much use unfortunately.
I originally started out only wanting Snes stuff and I've lost my way a bit and now im trying to narrow my scope a bit.
Also Aes collecting is out of my league.
Btw not expecting any thing close to the asking but found it hard to price the lot.

Andrew76

I know you said pics available on request but it would probably help your cause if you uploaded even a few, at least of the console and one of all the games together.

OwaynOTT

Andrew76 wrote: »

I know you said pics available on request but it would probably help your cause if you uploaded even a few, at least of the console and one of all the games together.

Working with an extremely slow connection at the moment and just didn't have the patience after how long the two nes games took.
Will be uploading some later this week and also adjusting the price, as its dreamers oft at the moment.

Steve X2

I had my max bid set to $75 on this monstrosity, it went for $76.
I'm sort of glad I didn't get it, but still, would have been one for the collection

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plumbers-Dont-Wear-Ties-3DO-1994-COMPLETE-W-EVERYTHING-IN-EXCELLENT-SHAPE-/300798137702?ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:IE:3160

Myrddin

Steve SI wrote: »

I had my max bid set to $75 on this monstrosity, it went for $76.
I'm sort of glad I didn't get it, but still, would have been one for the collection

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plumbers-Dont-Wear-Ties-3DO-1994-COMPLETE-W-EVERYTHING-IN-EXCELLENT-SHAPE-/300798137702?ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:IE:3160

For god sake man

Steve X2

EnterNow wrote: »

For god sake man

I know, I know

Retr0gamer

I know I knowingly buy crappy games now and again to get a laugh out of them but I'd only pay pocket money prices for them. To reiterate Enternow, for gods sake man! You can just play the game on youtube if you are that desperate!

o1s1n

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I know I knowingly buy crappy games now and again to get a laugh out of them but I'd only pay pocket money prices for them. To reiterate Enternow, for gods sake man! You can just play the game on youtube if you are that desperate!

There's a weird feeling which comes with paying big money for a crap rare game. You get great satisfaction from adding a rarity to your collection, but can't help but feel like a bit of a numpty when you play it on a console!

Steve X2

o1s1n wrote: »

There's a weird feeling which comes with paying big money for a crap rare game. You get great satisfaction from adding a rarity to your collection, but can't help but feel like a bit of a numpty when you play it on a console!

You dont have to tell me, I own multiple Darius Alpha's don't forget

o1s1n

Steve SI wrote: »

You dont have to tell me, I own multiple Darius Alpha's don't forget

Ever feel like starting a thread over on JAMMA+ stating that fact? You know, just for the hell of it? I think those guys need to be aware

CiDeRmAn

I wonder if we can get someone coming the other way, from Jamma+ to here, preferring the rough and ready nature of Boards over the mutually congratulatory environs of Jamma+, where everyones so nice all the time, apparently...

CosmicSmash

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I wonder if we can get someone coming the other way, from Jamma+ to here, preferring the rough and ready nature of Boards over the mutually congratulatory environs of Jamma+, where everyones so nice all the time, apparently...

Are you trying to say there's more of this


and less of of this:pac:

Ianobeano

Anyone watching this ad ?

http://www.adverts.ie/playstation/playstation2-slim-50-plus-games/2242310?notification=da2d7e02971ffce880250939d56e49ac-1351181374#comment_10689651

Look into his previous comments a bit more in his history, turns out it may be the modified one with burned discs.

Myrddin

One way to find out

Ianobeano

EnterNow wrote: »

One way to find out

http://www.adverts.ie/laptops-and-netbooks/ibm-thinkpad-t30/413672


Evidence ?

CosmicSmash

Copied licensed games, think I will stick in a low baller bid as I'm still having trouble playing a us copy of Katamari.

Somethings not right about that ad, not going to bother with an offer.

Ianobeano

Monkeykube wrote: »

Copied licensed games, think I will stick in a low baller bid as I'm still having trouble playing a us copy of Katamari.

Somethings not right about that ad, not going to bother with an offer.

Agreed !

Myrddin

xxladyjebusxx wrote: »

<self snippage>.

Sounds very pricey, never a good idea either to publicly advertise your phone number

the groutch

if you've got stuff to sell there's adverts.ie
or if you don't mind getting harangued by scammers when you post your personal details there's donedeal/gumtree

Steve X2

xxladyjebusxx wrote: »

Its the blue neo geo,in perfect condition,which is rare enough. Some of the games I have are bought for about 30 euro each these days.So,I dont think so,but I am willing to negotiate,but only to a certain extent

Ah sure,I cant get murdered over the phone so I think I`l be okay :P lol

Which blue is it? I think there were 3 blue versions and none worth more than 40 euro these days.

Ianobeano

Don't suppose anyone's got a spare av or scart cable for a Dreamcast ? Finally reintroduced this back into my loving arms and I'm stuck with the bloody rf cable........... :mad::mad::mad:

CosmicSmash

Ianobeano wrote: »

Don't suppose anyone's got a spare av or scart cable for a Dreamcast ? Finally reintroduced this back into my loving arms and I'm stuck with the bloody rf cable........... :mad::mad::mad:

If Retro hears that he'll be around to beat you with a big stick.

Ianobeano

Monkeykube wrote: »

If Retro hears that he'll be around to beat you with a big stick.

??????????????? :eek:

Andrew76

Monkeykube wrote: »

If Retro hears that he'll be around to beat you with a big stick.

Until he sorts out his RF Megadrive setup he's got no claim to beat anyone up, yet. :pac:

CosmicSmash

Andrew76 wrote: »

Until he sorts out his RF Megadrive setup he's got no claim to beat anyone up, yet. :pac:

:eek:

Myrddin

Between o1s1n using a 50Hz Meg 2, & Retr0 using RF...I'm beginning to doubt this place