The Revenge of the Post Here When You Get Something New thread

Doge

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

If you buy Need for Speed 2 for the PS for globs sake don't play it, it's absolute garbage and a disappointment on the scale of F1'98 also on the PS.
Just go from the first one, Road and Track presents Need for Speed to the excellent Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit and Need for Speed: Road Challenge, they are both beautiful games, if playing the latter be sure to switch on local police, that way, depending on the country your track happens to be in you'll get the appropriate language from the cop radio chatter, to go along with the local police car livery, it's all quite brilliant and sadly never repeated in the franchise.

As you many have noticed, I'm a bit of a Need for Speed nut, it comes from playing it endlessly for over a year on the 3DO!

Funny you mention the 2nd one.

I wasn't going to buy it as it looked poor on YouTube, but I threw a bid of £1 down on it and won!

I was already buying Road Challenge and the first one from the same seller along with other games so thought it might be worth a quid!

I might buy 3 and Porsche 2000 to complete the set.

Even though the PC version of Porsche 2000 is much better I still love the PS1 game.its a decent game considering the limitations if the hardware.

Steve X2

o1s1n wrote: »

I'm trying to fine tune my AV setup and one thing which I had a look into during the week was scart switchers.

The one I was using was from Maplin, but it really wasn't the best. The ports weren't isolated from each other, so sometimes you'd get some voltage leaking through from one console to another (you may have seen this before, the LED will light up on a console that's powered off :eek:) - not good from what I've read. To top it off, it wasn't cheap either!

Managed to find this great review of different types

http://www.videogameperfection.com/av-gear/scart-switch-roundup/

(The one I've been using is called 'SCART Switch Manual Push Button 5 Way (also similar models with 3 or 4 inputs and/or phono/BNC connectors)

It looked like the best ones on the list were the Silverscreen Trilogy 1 and the Thor AV Control Centre.

The Thor one looks fantastic as it has 6 RGB inputs. Unfortunately the one on ebay are only an updated version (with 3 RGB inputs and 3 HDMI)

I did just manage to find a Silverscreen Trilogy 2. Nabbed it for just over a tenner

The finish on the front of it doesn't look the best (very late 90s silver!) but apparently they're really good.

Fill isolation between signals so no leaky voltage, no interference at all. Unfortunately only 3 scart inputs, but it's a start

I find these ones from Amazon quite good.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0015YYN2Q/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

CiDeRmAn

I'must find a decent automatic RGB capable set of switcher boxes that can be set up to take all my consoles.
I have a manual setup now but it's all a tad clunky, but it does work at least.

I couldn't get over to collect Dragons Crown today so it's going in the post come Tuesday instead, so no anatomically incorrect female Warriors for me until Thursday I'd say.

Danonino.

Blood Dragon Vinyl arrived just need to collect it of a friend... Then the difficult decision on wether to open that shiney seal or not O_o

I'm thinking open it and sitback and soak it in with a beer or two... That or keep it all shiney. Oh man

CiDeRmAn

Danonino. wrote: »

Blood Dragon Vinyl arrived just need to collect it of a friend... Then the difficult decision on wether to open that shiney seal or not O_o

I'm thinking open it and sitback and soak it in with a beer or two... That or keep it all shiney. Oh man

Keep it sealed and just buy a lossless download to listen to.
Better still, record it onto cassette for the true 80's sound!

o1s1n

I'd be tempted to open it up just to have a peak at that pink vinyl.

Danonino.

Its the poster and pretty vinyl I want to see... Urrgg I know I won't be able to resist

KeRbDoG

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I'must find a decent automatic RGB capable set of switcher boxes that can be set up to take all my consoles.
I have a manual setup now but it's all a tad clunky, but it does work at least.

The Bandridge unit which I recommended on here an age ago is the way to go. Plug in the cables, hide it away and forget about it. You should be able to daisy-chain them I'd say, get one and we will try

Steve X2

KeRbDoG wrote: »

The Bandridge unit which I recommended on here an age ago is the way to go. Plug in the cables, hide it away and forget about it. You should be able to daisy-chain them I'd say, get one and we will try

I've 3 of them chained. No probs once you label stuff

Atavan-Halen

Cúpla PS2 games today. Very happy to finally have the PS2 version of okami. €14 for both which was alright.

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

Very happy to finally have the PS2 version of okami.

It's on my to buy list for ages, jelly.

Danonino.

What do you do with a limited edition vinyl that will by worth money if you keep it sealed??

Grab a beer and a friend and crank it out... Those grooves are there to be heard





It was glorious.

Jack burton

You have great taste!

Where'd you pick up yours?

The Last Bandit

Collected this awesome 29" Sony from Oisin this evening, my invaders have never looked better

Behold the beauty of RF

o1s1n

RF?!

I've changed my mind, I'm taking it back :pac:

CiDeRmAn

I'm playing Raiden IV at the mo and it's lovely.
Got it for €19.99 on the US PSN.
That is to say, the game cost $20 but I had to pay €19.99 to buy the needed funds.
But, it's all worth it!

That reminds me wasent Atlus suppose to be making some announcement today regarding psn? anyone hear anything
Edit: Apparently SMT III: Nocturne is out in US store/ps2 classics

Retr0gamer

Deleted User wrote: »

That reminds me wasent Atlus suppose to be making some announcement today regarding psn? anyone hear anything
Edit: Apparently SMT III: Nocturne is out in US store/ps2 classics

Yeah that was it. Have it already but nice to have the best RPG on the system up there.

Retr0gamer

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Yeah that was it. Have it already but nice to have the best RPG on the system up there.

Iam after putting in serious hours into persona 4 golden, devil survivor overclocked and soul hackers in recent months, seriously burnt out at this stage, is it really that good? might leave it in the digital backlog for until the smt urge gets me again.

OwaynOTT

Deleted User wrote: »

Iam after putting in serious hours into persona 4 golden, devil survivor overclocked and soul hackers in recent months, seriously burnt out at this stage, is it really that good? might leave it in the digital backlog for until the smt urge gets me again.

I only got to day 4 in overclocked myself and I havent even opened up soul hackers yet. I stopped playing Overclocked because I would only waste loads of hours trying to get all the endings.

I got through two 8 day routes before putting it down and swearing not to touch another smt for 12 months, also have the 2 etrian oddessy games and smt iv sitting unopened on the shelf, terrified to remove the wrapper lol.

Danonino.

Jack burton wrote: »

You have great taste!

Where'd you pick up yours?

Ha thanks, after your post I went on a search and found a guy on discogs shipping for around €50 sealed. I new I'd regret it big time if I didn't pull the trigger and was talked into it. I don't know whether to laugh or cry for starting another hobby I can't possibly afford


Missed Perturbators pre order mentalness for his new LP release but will no doubt be all over the EPs launching later this year... gulp

Retr0gamer

Deleted User wrote: »

Iam after putting in serious hours into persona 4 golden, devil survivor overclocked and soul hackers in recent months, seriously burnt out at this stage, is it really that good? might leave it in the digital backlog for until the smt urge gets me again.

Pretty much anyone I know that likes RPGs thinks that way. If you are burnt out on smt then I'd suggest taking a break first.

ghostchant

I find that you can switch to a different RPG in that case - I get burnt out on the mechanics of a specific franchise - I was burnt out on Devil Survivor myself and therefore couldn't get going properly on SMT IV (as loosely as they are connected in that respect), so sat back for a short while and now playing Demon Gaze and completely hooked. Will hopefully be ready to finish off Devil Survivor then and hopefully launch into SMT IV fully.

The Last Bandit

o1s1n wrote: »

RF?!

I've changed my mind, I'm taking it back :pac:

Not a chance, spent an hour or so last night playing PC-Engine (RGB'd) stuff on it and blown away by the vibrant colours of it.

Myrddin

A very grave wrong has been corrected today. This has been missing from the collection for a very long time. And although I'd be a pretty huge Zelda fan, I've yet to really bother with game beyond the first hour or so. I can't wait! Cart picture isn't great because of the holo-label on the cart itself.

CosmicSmash

I'm still trying to track that down myself, nice get.

OwaynOTT

Deleted User wrote: »

I got through two 8 day routes before putting it down and swearing not to touch another smt for 12 months, also have the 2 etrian oddessy games and smt iv sitting unopened on the shelf, terrified to remove the wrapper lol.

Yeah I've them as well waiting to be played and Bravely Default to finish off, just have to finish off Zelda Between Two Worlds first.

There is a serious amount of stuff on the 3DS.

o1s1n

Got that Sega trio thingy in the post. The following picture says more than any words could :eek:



And to top it all off, it's silent! Those three Sega PSUs gave off such a hum I'd say they could hear it in next door.

Hygro

I got these today...

Game is in DVD case and cover looks like it could be a re-print, so dunno what's going on there.



This is bigger than I thought, at 29in wide and 9in deep, but still looks great, can't wait to try and incorporate it into my mame cab design.

CosmicSmash

Few bits arrived last week, seriously thinking about picking up one of the original gba with the new screen fitted.

Hygro

Retr0gamer

No such thing as a DVD case back in the Saturn era. Definitely not the original packaging, pretty sure Darius Gaiden came in a standard saturn box.

o1s1n

Did you get sold that Darius Gaiden as complete in box?

That definitely not a real Saturn box alright.

CiDeRmAn

There were some DVD height plastic game cases, but I recall EA games that had them.
But I own Darius Gaiden and it is in a proper Saturn case, plastic and card arrangement.

Hygro

Well I bought it from Retropolis in Adverts, It did cost me only €15 euro and I think I now know the reason why!!

No mention of complete in box in the ad though. I'm not exactly a collector, so I didn't realise it might not be the real deal.

OwaynOTT

It looks like it was a rental copy from a store. See them kinda of items a lot with US SNES stuff from America.

Andrew76

Monkeykube wrote: »

...seriously thinking about picking up one of the original gba with the new screen fitted.

Well worth it imo, brilliant they are.

Retropolis

Hey,

Hygro with games with the manuals we put the manual in the picture and we stated on the advert that it was a custom DVD case.

Regards
Retropolis.

STG.Otaku

A couple of bits of GET! gathered over the last week.

The rather rare Continue Mega Drive Taizen book and toy box set. I have the extra companion book to this (not pictured), also from Continue books, to complete the set.

Had a quick thumb through it and it is utterly magnificent. It's basically an encylopedia of the entire Mega Drive library plus interviews, artwork, timelines etc, all in full colour with a sexual sleeve.






A Roland MT-32, boxed and complete. In excellent nick. This will be great once hooked up to a dedicated Pi running XM6 Pro!




A PlayStation. I have two already so this is my third. One I already have is chipped, so is this one...



But my others don't have this...



Also received Mario Land 3D today from Mr. OwaynOTT, much appreciated sir!

Doge

o1s1n wrote: »

Got that Sega trio thingy in the post. The following picture says more than any words could :eek:



How many Amps can that bad boy put out?


And to top it all off, it's silent! Those three Sega PSUs gave off such a hum I'd say they could hear it in next door.

STG.Otaku wrote: »

A Roland MT-32, boxed and complete. In excellent nick. This will be great once hooked up to a dedicated Pi running XM6 Pro!

Record a demo of that for me please!

Danonino.

waveform wrote: »

Record a demo of that for me please!

I second this

STG.Otaku

I was planning to use it with XM6 and instead of running MT-32 emulation, I'd use the actual hardware. Plus that way I can record directly to DAW etc and save OST's from there. Super handy if any games feature a sound test!

CiDeRmAn

STG.Otaku wrote: »

I was planning to use it with XM6 and instead of running MT-32 emulation, I'd use the actual hardware. Plus that way I can record directly to DAW etc and save OST's from there. Super handy if any games feature a sound test!

Oh no, I've gone cross eyed

Flaregon

picked up haunting ground yesterday for a 10er, very happy with it xD.

Myrddin

Thanks a mill to OwaynOTT for picking this up to me & passing it along, much appreciated dude



The Zelda love continues today, with these two filling a very important void in my Zelda collection. I've never played even a few mins of these, so looking forward to them.

Star Lord

Myrddin wrote: »

A very grave wrong has been corrected today. This has been missing from the collection for a very long time. And although I'd be a pretty huge Zelda fan, I've yet to really bother with game beyond the first hour or so. I can't wait! Cart picture isn't great because of the holo-label on the cart itself.

http://i62.tinypic.com/1z14pip.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/1495g0z.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/iyddkx.jpg

A massive wrong! My favourite game of the entire series, its just fantastic and packed full of side quests.

Myrddin

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

A massive wrong! My favourite game of the entire series, its just fantastic and packed full of side quests.

I'm really looking forward to it, I've been watching some non-spoilery reviews of it, it's so different to the established Zelda formula!

Star Lord

It has a lot the same, but the general ideas and themes that form the core of the game structure are turned entirely on their heads. It was a massive step in the right direction for the series in my opinion, and I hope with every new one that comes out that it's a bit more like MM, thematically or structurally, or just a similar departure from the norm.

The games rarely disappoint, but I'm always a little disappointed that they tend to stick to the old reliable structure.

Recent changes as with Link Between Worlds were excellent, but it did still rely on the old template a little too much.

OwaynOTT

They were a couple of gameboy titles i could never get for a decent price in good condition. nice get!