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o1s1n

The Last Bandit wrote: »

If the force feedback was removed the wheel tightened up a bit then I reckon it wouldn't be a bad controller. The layout is ok and the wheel as a steering mechanic works pretty well.

Sounds like you've a mini project to get started on...

BGOllie

Finally got my old budy back from France. This was my first bought cart ever

eddhorse

LongZ wrote: »

Finally got my old budy back from France. This was my first bought cart ever

Oh thats lovely, damn you with your msx pictures. Supposed to be a good game?

BGOllie

yeah it's a good game... veeeery different from the NES one.
I'd love to get Retr0 to give his impressions on it as I'm too biased myself (as in, I don't really care for the NES version )

Also, found this little guy today too:

Myrddin

This arrived from Japan. Mint condition Twin Famicom AN505BK (I went with the slightly more desirable 505 model because of the longer controller cords). Came with Mario 1, 3 & Zelda. The controllers on it look & feel like it's barely ever been played!

eddhorse

^^ That is absolutely gorgeous.

All i got is a tube.

But its from Arcade Art Shop whoop.

CiDeRmAn

Starfighter for the 3DO arrived but I could only collect it today, and mighty fine it is too

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Myrddin wrote: »

This arrived from Japan. Mint condition Twin Famicom AN505BK (I went with the slightly more desirable 505 model because of the longer controller cords).

I don't think I've seen one of those before, looks really cool and love that it had longer controller cords

Myrddin

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »

I don't think I've seen one of those before, looks really cool and love that it had longer controller cords

Yeah I'd never seen one in the flesh myself, they're very nice actually. There's two different models:

the 500's - which have no power led, no turbo function on the controller, & very short leads
the 505's - these have the power led, turbo functions & a longer controller lead. The lead still isn't what you'd call long, but it's significantly better than the Famicom ones etc.

CiDeRmAn

I was looking at that package on EBay, works out around €200 odd, all in.
A beautiful looking device, what are the essential games for the famicom disk unit?

Retr0gamer

A lot of them got cart releases later on in the West. Off the top of my head I can only think of Mario 2, Otocky and Arumana no Kiseki. Bio Miracle might be a bit cheaper on FDS as well, the cart version is horrendously priced.

Myrddin

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I was looking at that package on EBay, works out around €200 odd, all in.

That's the one. I'd sold my Duo-R and a few other little bits so I'd enough for this AND a standard PC Engine (which I only ordered today), so it cost me nothing in that sense. While the Duo-R is a sweet machine, the cd element in it was never used, so I figured I'd move it on & buy some Ninty goodness.

A beautiful looking device, what are the essential games for the famicom disk unit?

There's not many essentials for it, given many were ported as Retr0 mentioned. I'll probably pick up about ten or fifteen disk games for it, & leave it at that. Price wise they're quite collector friendly at the mo, so it can't hurt to pick them up while their cheap I guess.

Tchoin

Myrddin wrote: »

Yeah I'd never seen one in the flesh myself, they're very nice actually. There's two different models:

the 500's - which have no power led, no turbo function on the controller, & very short leads
the 505's - these have the power led, turbo functions & a longer controller lead. The lead still isn't what you'd call long, but it's significantly better than the Famicom ones etc.

I have a red 500, so I wasn't aware of the turbo function on the 505's! Thought the only difference was in the longer controller leads. Cool! Enjoy it!

CiDeRmAn

I think I'll stick to my Famicom and the Retron 5 for my Fami gaming needs.
I must pick up a third party Famicom pad though, the regular cables are so damn short and I don't feel like modding the machine to install longer ones.
Apparently it's not a hard mod to do though, you just need to invest in a few NeoGeo extension cables.

Myrddin

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I think I'll stick to my Famicom and the Retron 5 for my Fami gaming needs.

Or sell that infernal Retron & buy a Twin Fami*











*of course in a few weeks purchasing said Retron back again

CiDeRmAn

Myrddin wrote: »

Or sell that infernal Retron & buy a Twin Fami*


*of course in a few weeks purchasing said Retron back again

Careful now, or you run the risk of starting a rumour about my games habits that I could find to live down, that has no basis in reality whatsoever.....

airmax87

Ordered a PS2 multitap from CEX last night, how long are they usually with shipping ?

CiDeRmAn

airmax87 wrote: »

Ordered a PS2 multitap from CEX last night, how long are they usually with shipping ?

Because it's CEX you will probably end up with a preowned one of these

Doge

Myrddin wrote: »

Or sell that infernal Retron & buy a Twin Fami*











*of course in a few weeks purchasing said Retron back again

You're almost as bad with your ads!

The only difference is you pull out before its too late!

Myrddin

Doge wrote: »

You're almost as bad with your ads!

I've noticed that actually, the last two things I've listed I've later talked myself out of selling them, though I did relist & sell the Duo R

CiDeRmAn

Have to be fully committed when you're in.
Pulling out just before the coup de grâce is just a messy business, you might find some relief in it but the other party may feel unfulfilled and empty.
Sometimes a third party can help, but be careful that your partner doesn't find what they have to offer more interesting, or you might be left holding coats. In a metaphorical sense, of course.

Myrddin

Jack burton

I think we can all relate to the above post

CiDeRmAn

I was, of course, referring to selling on Adverts, as opposed to the Marketplace here, which is great, its dedicated Mod be praised....

airmax87

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Because it's CEX you will probably end up with a preowned one of these

:^)

MrVestek

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Because it's CEX you will probably end up with a preowned one of these

Did I mention that I was casually dating a girl from CeX there for a bit?

Yeah... there are plenty of reasons why they're so incompetent... the managers sound like a shower of:

Thargor

Theres a new Cex in Bray and the prices are absolutely baffling, its like new retail price minus a fiver seems to be their policy, often way more than Amazon. Ive been an ereader fan since the early days when people thought they'd never take off and I saw one of my first Sony readers on the shelf in there yesterday for €80, thats 20 less than it cost new about 10 years ago and twice as much as what I paid for my current completely superior Nook. Original DSs for €120, 360s for €160 etc, its a bizarre shop.

The Last Bandit

One just opened in Navan as well recently and prices do seem a bit random on a lot of stuff alright.

At least they don't do the hard sell on "disc protection" or super club cards offering extra trade-in value like the 'other' game store.

"Sorry son I'm a collector - I don't trade-in ever"

CiDeRmAn

MrVestek wrote: »

Did I mention that I was casually dating a girl from CeX there for a bit?

Was this the Orion slave girl or the one in the Seven of Nine outfit, I can't keep track of yo honeyz

MrVestek

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Was this the Orion slave girl or the one in the Seven of Nine outfit, I can't keep track of yo honeyz

Neither. ;-)