General Arcade and Retro Chat - Insert Coin -

o1s1n

It's really annoying that we're getting all these great little mini consoles but still no decent Megadrive one

And also Sega's baffling choice of games they put on their compilations. No matter how many times they re release Decap Attack, its not going to make it a classic.

Nerdkiller1991

Hmmm...no DualShock for PSOne Mini...nope.

deadl0ck

A Dreamcast Mini - now that would be fantastic !

Doge

I'm really interested to see what hardware lies inside.

Have they gone with a real MIPS processor like they have in the Vita for compatibility with psp and ps1 games, which allowed for more accurate emulation?

It would seem like the logical step if those chips are still available in mass producible quantities.

Retr0gamer

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a Vita TV in there. The hardware should be cheap and the PS1 emulation is already great.

Retr0gamer

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a Vita TV in there. The hardware should be cheap and the PS1 emulation is already great.

Would be a great way to use up surplus parts too, seeing as the pstv didn't exactly sell the way they were hoping. Great bit of kit also

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

deadl0ck wrote: »

A Dreamcast Mini - now that would be fantastic !

I thought that'd have been out before the PS Mini tbh. I want to get a new one, that part for it not reading discs still on order? Not that I could put it in myself...

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »

I thought that'd have been out before the PS Mini tbh. I want to get a new one, that part for it not reading discs still on order? Not that I could put it in myself...

You can get clones on Ali for $70ish. Very easy install from what I see but surely we'd be able to help if its causing too much trouble
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Optical-Drive-Simulation-Board-for-DC-Game-Machine-the-Second-Generation-Built-in-Free-Disk-replacement/32917175048.html?af=cc&aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1537366229071&sk=6mia6uv&aff_trace_key=f5d0b7b290c048a78fa5133ca1ee0ceb-1537366229071-08906-6mia6uv&terminal_id=797355e999bb403cb9996cf3835c2428

Retr0gamer

The playstation classic could be the worst thing ever made.

Sony own Legend of Dragoon and are evil enough to use it.

Doge

Retr0gamer wrote: »

The playstation classic could be the worst thing ever made.

Sony own Legend of Dragoon and are evil enough to use it.

I saw someone who commented on one of the videos who had it in his wishlist. :P

Legend Of Dragoon is graaand. Few fellas enjoying each others company, turning into dragon people. Whats not to like

CiDeRmAn

Retr0gamer wrote: »

The playstation classic could be the worst thing ever made.

Sony own Legend of Dragoon and are evil enough to use it.

Only a re-release of R-Type Final could induce such a reaction from you Retr0...

The Last Bandit

Lets all be grateful the Philips hasn't jumped on the mini/classic bandwagon or our Xmas stockings could be full of little CD-i's

Retr0gamer

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Only a re-release of R-Type Final could induce such a reaction from you Retr0...

Final is a PS2 game.

R-type Delta on PS1 though is delicious.

Retr0gamer

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

Legend Of Dragoon is graaand. Few fellas enjoying each others company, turning into dragon people. Whats not to like

Jack burton

Just used compressed air to clean out a CRT. Great job but no adjustment pots in the back of the Sony :S I'll have to source a remote and get into the service menus.

That VHS played that I got last week is now suddenly showing static when I play tapes. I reckon the heads got filthy from me playing 20 year old tapes in it. Anyone know where I'd get isopropyl alcohol cleaner?

Doc Solder is good
https://www.adverts.ie/other-electronics/1l-pharma-grade-isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-99-8/6336012

Inviere

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a Vita TV in there. The hardware should be cheap and the PS1 emulation is already great.

Pretty much my thoughts, very little r&d needed, parts sitting in surplus, profit.

CiDeRmAn

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Final is a PS2 game.

R-type Delta on PS1 though is delicious.

I know, I wasn't thinking Final would be on the mini PS!
Only that had expressed such disgust with it.

Delta is a cracking title though, not quite Einhander though.

Jack burton

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

Doc Solder is good
https://www.adverts.ie/other-electronics/1l-pharma-grade-isopropyl-alcohol-ipa-99-8/6336012

Got a bottle off him there, need to do a good few games and stuff as well while I'm at it

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

RAGE are doing manuals, saw on IG if anyone's looking for some

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

You can get clones on Ali for $70ish. Very easy install from what I see but surely we'd be able to help if its causing too much trouble
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Optical-Drive-Simulation-Board-for-DC-Game-Machine-the-Second-Generation-Built-in-Free-Disk-replacement/32917175048.html?af=cc&aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1537366229071&sk=6mia6uv&aff_trace_key=f5d0b7b290c048a78fa5133ca1ee0ceb-1537366229071-08906-6mia6uv&terminal_id=797355e999bb403cb9996cf3835c2428

Oh that's good, I thought it was only the other one I could get I thought I'd get another one but not as cheap as they were?.
I'll bring it to a beers since we're only arsing around talking anyway we can do a group project :pac:

CosmicSmash

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I know, I wasn't thinking Final would be on the mini PS!
Only that had expressed such disgust with it.

Delta is a cracking title though, not quite Einhander though.

Gradius Gaiden would be another good one to see on there.

CiDeRmAn

CosmicSmash wrote: »

Gradius Gaiden would be another good one to see on there.

Ah, sure might as well stick the Raiden games on there as well!

ironictoaster

30 min program on the current state of the arcade industry in Japan from Japan's national broadcaster if anyone is interested!

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/vod/japanologyplus/2032140/

Shapey Fiend

I got Delta after Final and it's so much more fun. Final had the most longwinded levels ever. The music was great though.

DaveyDave

Are arcade cabs easy to disassemble in general does anyone know? I can't imagine too many cabs fit through a narrow door, nevermind a bigger unit with mounted guns...

Also realistically what kind of maintenance or repairs are required with CRTs, power supplies or guns?

CiDeRmAn

Modern cabs are pretty modular, so it should be easy to unbolt the control panel and get it in the door.
However, don't take my word for it, plenty on here have taken cabs apart to get them in the door!

Doge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMA8PswEosY

DaveyDave

Having a browse on eBay and came across something that I had to jump on, it's about €100-150 less than I was expecting to spend. Near complete, but as complete as I'll get judging by previous listings. It's definitely going to be the weirdest addition to my collection...

CiDeRmAn

So, what is it?

The Last Bandit

Betcha its one of these

CiDeRmAn

I bet that has a white hole too!

Optimus Prime

DaveyDave wrote: »

Are arcade cabs easy to disassemble in general does anyone know? I can't imagine too many cabs fit through a narrow door, nevermind a bigger unit with mounted guns...

Also realistically what kind of maintenance or repairs are required with CRTs, power supplies or guns?

Some cabs separate into a top and bottom section like an electrocoin xenon. Id say you would have a hard time taking apart a normal cab though. Ive never had any issues getting a cab through my front door, including a Time Crisis which is way wider. There was no room to spare though on either side of it.

CosmicSmash

DaveyDave wrote: »

Having a browse on eBay and came across something that I had to jump on, it's about €100-150 less than I was expecting to spend. Near complete, but as complete as I'll get judging by previous listings. It's definitely going to be the weirdest addition to my collection...

You better tell us what it is or this could go on all day.:pac:

CiDeRmAn

Sega or Nintendo....

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

The Last Bandit wrote: »

Betcha its one of these

I think it's this

DaveyDave

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Sega or Nintendo....

Sony! Kidding, it's Sega related. It'll get lost in the post now that I've mentioned it :P

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »

I think it's this

Well, I would like a CRT :P

CiDeRmAn

Best
News
Ever

A port of the original arcade Virtua Racing is coming to the Switch!

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/virtua_racing_joins_the_sega_ages_line_on_nintendo_switch

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

Hideki Naganuma posted in Twitter
"In Tokyo Game Show 2018, Sega ran a poll asking which Sega IP people want to see revived on Sega Ages for Nintendo Switch. And JET SET RADIO SERIES WON 1ST PLACE! Mr. Okunari (a producer for Sega) said this was my fault in this video→https://t.co/ibOQRZcMct 😂 Thank you so much!"
OP: https://t.co/pc6QLNGDoY

I voted for JSR myself but didn't think it would get top.

CiDeRmAn

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy wrote: »

Hideki Naganuma posted in Twitter
"In Tokyo Game Show 2018, Sega ran a poll asking which Sega IP people want to see revived on Sega Ages for Nintendo Switch. And JET SET RADIO SERIES WON 1ST PLACE! Mr. Okunari (a producer for Sega) said this was my fault in this video→https://t.co/ibOQRZcMct 😂 Thank you so much!"
OP: https://t.co/pc6QLNGDoY

I voted for JSR myself but didn't think it would get top.

A revival is nice but a new game in the franchise would be even nicer!
Is JSRF better than JSR though??

Sega give AtGames the boot
http://segabits.com/blog/2018/09/22/sega-news-bits-sega-kicks-atgames-off-the-mega-drive-genesis-mini/

o1s1n

Finally, it's happening :eek:

Inviere

In house development? I’m sold.

fmul9798

That's great news - hopefully they respect their IP and do it the justice it deserves. Waiting for one here anyway!

CiDeRmAn

Is this not inevitably going to be the hardware equivalent of the Sonic Cycle?
(I) New Sega Megadrive to be released, hooray!
(II) All new hardware, sins of the past erased! It'll be so different this time!
(III) Oh, it's got the same games list as last time....
(IV) Finally out, preorder collected, and it's the same crappy emulation as last time
(V) goto (I)

Inviere

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Is this not inevitably going to be the hardware equivalent of the Sonic Cycle?
(I) New Sega Megadrive to be released, hooray!
(II) All new hardware, sins of the past erased! It'll be so different this time!
(III) Oh, it's got the same games list as last time....
(IV) Finally out, preorder collected, and it's the same crappy emulation as last time
(V) goto (I)

You got the memo about AtGames getting the boot yeah?

CiDeRmAn

Inviere wrote: »

You got the memo about AtGames getting the boot yeah?

I did, but I'm going to be cautious on this one.

No excuse for a lousy product when my phone can run the entire Megadrive library flawlessly.
I mean, all it would need to be is a docking station!

Inviere

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I did, but I'm going to be cautious on this one.

No excuse for a lousy product when my phone can run the entire Megadrive library flawlessly.
I mean, all it would need to be is a docking station!

In house Sega development, can’t see it being worse or on par with the AtGames stuff. I think it’ll be what we’ve wanted all along, a functional, quality product. Besides, don’t try and convince me you won’t be one of the first to get one :P

Also, I think I’d actually prefer an AtGames Megadrive compared to using a phone to play those games

Touch Fuzzy Get Dizzy

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

A revival is nice but a new game in the franchise would be even nicer!
Is JSRF better than JSR though??

I've never played Future, I have it just no interest in setting up the Xbox, I'd love if they released it something current but a new game would be good too.
I hope Hideki gets involved with the music again too.