Games Night in Thomas House

bombidol

This is turning into a mini convention.
We've got a stall selling consoles and games and game related comic books.
We've got gPotato set up showing off their online games and handing out freebies.
We've got ReInkarnated Tattoo setting up a stall with some of their artists who will be available to talk you through an ideas you have for gaming based tattoos. They will have some original flash custom made for the night too to give you some ideas.
We've got 12 different consoles (and some are doubles and triples)
We've got a shed load of games across the consoles. (final list this week)

Feel free to bring in games and accessories on the night. But beware! We will be active on the night making sure no one hogs one system for too long. Theres no real time limit but be aware that other people want to play the consoles too.

We've got "Beat the barman"
We've got Sailor Jerry in the house on the 5th, handing out some samples of their spiced rum. And on the 12th we've got Glendalough Poitin in the house handing out some free samples of their three craft poitins.

By the looks of it, this will take over the entire pub for the night! Hope you can all make it in.

The Last Bandit

Sounds like the makings of a great night, hope it goes well for ye and becomes a regular event.
Like the idea of the sales/trade stall as well.

OwaynOTT

When's this on?

Star Lord

bombidol wrote: »

We've got ReInkarnated Tattoo setting up a stall with some of their artists who will be available to talk you through an ideas you have for gaming based tattoos. They will have some original flash custom made for the night too to give you some ideas.

Who is it from ReInkarnated do ya know?

Simon_K

this is indeed turning into a convention - great stuff! Hopefully it all works out fine and I'll have a place to visit weekly

bombidol

Bart from Reinkarnated will be there. Hes a big gamer so he is coming down. Adrian will be there too to handle the business end of things!
This starts on 5th of September and runs every Thursday in after.

Riesen_Meal

If your looking for a DJ I'll bring some choons and a master system 2.... :-)

bombidol

Should be noted that I broke the bank and bought as many RGB and best output cables for these systems as possible so they will all look their best.

Doctor DooM

Wow man this is really starting to sound awesome. I'm deffo going to try to make it down for a bit!

o1s1n

bombidol wrote: »

Should be noted that I broke the bank and bought as many RGB and best output cables for these systems as possible so they will all look their best.

Brilliant! So this can be used as a mass RGB conversion convention too!

bombidol

Some are RGB, some will be component cables (PS2, XBOX) Basically, im going for the best output I can get.

Star Lord

bombidol wrote: »

Bart from Reinkarnated will be there. Hes a big gamer so he is coming down. Adrian will be there too to handle the business end of things!
This starts on 5th of September and runs every Thursday in after.

Yeah, Bart puts out some good work, he'd love doing some game related stuff I'd say!

CiDeRmAn

Doctor DooM wrote: »

Wow man this is really starting to sound awesome. I'm deffo going to try to make it down for a bit!

Brilliant, you can show me how to play Rise of the Robots properly!

Only kidding, I of course mean SF2...
Did I mention it'll be the ZX Spectrum version though

Doctor DooM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Brilliant, you can show me how to play Rise of the Robots properly!

Only kidding, I of course mean SF2...
Did I mention it'll be the ZX Spectrum version though

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Dr Bob

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Brilliant, you can show me how to play Rise of the Robots properly!

Crouch-kick.Repeat.Win.

bombidol

Got lucky in Oxfam today.

Simon_K

Youre kidding, right? I can never find anything of value in charity shops and this is amazing

bombidol

Yup. Console with Centipede and PSU. No av cable or controllers though. €5.

AND

Game gear with PSU. €5

Myrddin

A 2600 Junior for a €5 is a steal, excellent find! A Gamegear too for €5 is a great price, though have you checked it yet? They suffer terribly from failed caps, & often become unusable until a cap kit is done

Simon_K

You're killing me man great find!

Shapey Fiend

Never seem to get to any of these gaming board beers sessions but I think I'll make it to this one. Looking forward to some retro goodness.

bombidol

Game gear powers up but I have no games to test it yet.

Myrddin

bombidol wrote: »

Game gear powers up but I have no games to test it yet.

It might power up, but the screen mightn't be visible nor might the sound work. Still though, for fiver you got it about as cheap as you'll ever get one. Rewindbits used to sell the cap kits for them, not sure if they still do

Star Lord

My old Game Gear bought it back in the 90s. The power adapter slot seemed to break/melt/fall apart... Always have fond memories of it!

Retr0gamer

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

My old Game Gear bought it back in the 90s. The power adapter slot seemed to break/melt/fall apart... Always have fond memories of it!

Apparently a Megadrive adapter does the trick.

Star Lord

Not if there's no socket to plug it in to! :pac:

bombidol

Well the screen powers up when I switch it on. If someone has some GG games bring them in on the night so we can test it.

bombidol

Also. Any idea where I can get the AV cable and controllers for the 2600?

Kenjataimu

bombidol wrote: »

Also. Any idea where I can get the AV cable and controllers for the 2600?

I think a mega drive controller will work if you have no other options.

The Last Bandit

bombidol wrote: »

Also. Any idea where I can get the AV cable and controllers for the 2600?

RF only (assuming its a woodie), unless you get out the soldering iron.