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CiDeRmAn

Either a teeny console or a GIANT lighter!
A lovely shade of white too, rather than the typical urine yellow

o1s1n

I see yours came with the Bic lighter expansion. :pac:

Yeah they're unbelievably small. If you ever have to live in a tiny shoebox, you at least know you'll always have space for a PCE.

CiDeRmAn

I must get one, to replace my pug ugly TG-16.

Retr0gamer

Unfortunately you kind of need both or a converter. Tg 16 and pc engine cards have the pins moved around for region locking

Myrddin

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Either a teeny console or a GIANT lighter!
A lovely shade of white too, rather than the typical urine yellow

Lighter for scale I knew they were small, I just hadn't realised they were that small :eek: Yeah I wanted one that wasn't yellowed (this one does need a decent wash, but there's little or no yellowing which I'm happy about!

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Unfortunately you kind of need both or a converter. Tg 16 and pc engine cards have the pins moved around for region locking

Honestly, it's not a console I'm going to really collect for. I might get ten or so of the top recommended (affordable) hu-cards, & just Everdrive it from there I assume with an Everdrive, region locking isn't a concern??

Next thing I buy for it will be an RGB kit though!

BGOllie

oh man. I've been resisting the urge to get a PC Engine back for years , but now I can feel my resolve getting weaker.
any tips ? should I get one from the US or import from japan ?

Retr0gamer

The Japanese core model is just so much sexier. However a lot of the best games are on cd so a core duo might be better but they are disgustingly expensive and fragile. Maybe get a junk one and replace the drive?

CiDeRmAn

I have the Turbo Everdrive, jumped on it on release.
I even had the developer fix a bug, can't remember what it was now, and it became the new version of it's firmware, I was so proud of myself... in retrospect it probably wasn't that big a deal, but it's kinda cool to be in contact with these people.

But the most remarkable thing, for me, about the PC Engine is the incredible games that were on such a small console.
I mean, never mind the evolving expansions of the core system, that core system plays an amazing array of games, from RType and Outrun to BC Kid and Blazing Lazers.

Speaking of Blazing Lazers, must stick my complete copy on ebay...

Myrddin

BGOllie wrote: »

any tips ? should I get one from the US or import from japan ?

I'd import from Japan. The TG16 is typically oversized, whereas the Jap model is so bloody tiny it's hard to comprehend the awesomeness inside! I had a Duo-R model that I sold, simply because I never used the cd element of it & wasn't prepared to pay some of the crazy money for those games. I had more fun with the hu-cards, & for those, all you need is the normal system. I went with the original type, there are variations on it like Retr0 said, the Core Grafx 1 & 2...I actually prefer the standard white one

Jack burton

The pc engine with the cd rom 2 is one my favorite console setups. Comes close to the Mega Drive, Cd 1 and 32x setup



I like my ott console setups

Kylo Ren

Obligatory sports titles.


Playting through these at the moment. They still look great and play fantastic.

CiDeRmAn

Okami is amazing, regardless of the system its on.
Thinking of picking up a physical copy of the PS3 HD release, and finally finishing it!

Retr0gamer

Ugh Kingdom Hearts. The PAL releases just like all Squaresoft/Enix games are really awful PAL conversions unfortunately. They play kind of crappy, which exasperates the already crappy gameplay :P (although I liked the first one on release, the sequels really lost the charm and challenge).

Good luck finishing Okami. It's about 80-120 hours to beat. Never made it past the 20 hour mark but it is a fabulous game.

Optimus Prime

I got the toad lamp this week off club nintendo, terrible quality, you wouldn't buy it in a pound shop. Should have got the coin!

johnny_ultimate

Okami really does wear out is welcome. I played it at release, and remember there being at least two moments where it seems the game is going to end - only to be followed by another chunk of the game as large as the one that came before it! I certainly don't remember it being 80-120 hours - maybe around 40 - but for all its beautiful art, fascinating exploration of Japanese mythology, compelling gameplay and imaginative mechanics... I think all that would have made more of an impact with a significantly more focused experience.

Retr0gamer

I heard there were quite a few false endings. 45 hours seems like the norm to beat it according to how long to beat.

CiDeRmAn

My Destiny love in didn't last long.
Just finished the regular story in it, a breeze really, must have been further through it than I had thought.
Now, do I buy the physical release with all the dlc from an online vendor for €48, or do I forgetaboutit and play something else instead?
Is it worth it?

Jack burton

Just wait for the Bloodborne DlC next month

Andrew76

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

My Destiny love in didn't last long.
Just finished the regular story in it, a breeze really, must have been further through it than I had thought.
Now, do I buy the physical release with all the dlc from an online vendor for €48, or do I forgetaboutit and play something else instead?
Is it worth it?

Vanilla Destiny's appeal isn't really the story - there isn't much of one as you've already gathered. It's about the core gameplay, the lure of better gear and the community - if you enjoy those then the DLC is defintely worth it. The Dark Below was a bit meh, House of Wolves much better and then The Taken King is excellent - it has some decent story to it (Nathan Fillion as Cayde-6 is very good) and much much better gear. You'll also get an item with TTK that will boost a character to level 25 instantly and let you get stuck into the it's story missions if you wish.

And sure if you don't like it you can always trade it in. :P

airmax87

Got my stepdown for the dreamcast in the post today, I'm just waiting on a yank figure 8 plug now !

CiDeRmAn

Andrew76 wrote: »

Vanilla Destiny's appeal isn't really the story - there isn't much of one as you've already gathered. It's about the core gameplay, the lure of better gear and the community - if you enjoy those then the DLC is defintely worth it. The Dark Below was a bit meh, House of Wolves much better and then The Taken King is excellent - it has some decent story to it (Nathan Fillion as Cayde-6 is very good) and much much better gear. You'll also get an item with TTK that will boost a character to level 25 instantly and let you get stuck into the it's story missions if you wish.

And sure if you don't like it you can always trade it in. :P

P'ah!
As if!

Myrddin

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Now, do I buy the physical release with all the dlc from an online vendor for €48, or do I forgetaboutit and play something else instead?

Are you asking us if you should buy the game for the third time?? :eek::D

CosmicSmash

Myrddin wrote: »

Are you asking us if you should buy the game for the third time?? :eek::D

He's really cementing the reputation with this one. :pac:

The Last Bandit

Jack burton wrote: »

The pc engine with the cd rom 2 is one my favorite console setups. Comes close to the Mega Drive, Cd 1 and 32x setup



I like my ott console setups

One of those for sale here

http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?76593-NEC-PC-Engine-CD-amp-Super-System-Card-3-0

Jack burton

Thats tempting but have to save my money for the moment. Something on the way to me next week

CiDeRmAn

Hmmm, perhaps I could offset the badness of current gen purchases with an equally good retro buy....

Retr0gamer

Golden Axe 3?

CiDeRmAn

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Golden Axe 3?

I'd quit modding this forum and move to the Xbox forum if that was an obligation!

The Last Bandit

And the controller madness continues.. Got a Resident Evil Playstation controller today.. It's pretty much a regular digital pad with a funky button layout. No analogue fancy stuff like the Jogcon or Negcon ones.

Retr0gamer

That might be the ugliest controller I've ever seen.