General Arcade & Retro Chat' Special Championship Edition

CiDeRmAn

And all was well with the world, and no one had to beat any ex Admin with his own leg....

CiDeRmAn

As is tradition

Previously on General Arcade and Retro Chat!

Link to the Past! 2013!

Link to even more Past than last time! 2012!!

Link to where the feck are we now? 2011!!!

Link to the original and the best, 2008 Muther Fookers!!!!

And now including...

Link to the more recent past, (2014)... Breath of the Arcade and Retrogaming!

o1s1n

Well that feckup is going to be immortalised now for the next 4 years :pac:

CiDeRmAn

Let's try it again...

gerrybbadd

The Neo Geo Mini looks like a nice bit of kit, but £129?

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/neo-geo-mini

40 good titles on there too

Nerdkiller1991

gerrybbadd wrote: »

The Neo Geo Mini looks like a nice bit of kit, but £129?

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/neo-geo-mini

40 good titles on there too

I wouldn't really recommend it, on the basis of its controls. Especially the separate controller which for some reason, doesn't have any microswitches.

Inviere

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Inviere, you had one job.... one job!

I initially missed the word "chat", but edited it within seconds (it was fast enough to not trigger the edited tag on the post) - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=108443036&postcount=9956

BGOllie

shame, I love Street Champions

Relikk

And now to turn on my PS4 for the first time (for a game I've bought and wanted to play) in about 3 years.

Inviere

I thought that wasn't out until Midnight, did you get a copy early?

Relikk

Inviere wrote: »

I thought that wasn't out until Midnight, did you get a copy early?

I did, but not because it was on sale early somewhere.

Jack burton

What do ye all reckon about this?

https://youtu.be/xokUnn1lBGA

Stoner

Jack burton wrote:

What do ye all reckon about this?

R Type
Kung Fu Master

I'm all in.

Looks lovely on the video. Might be a cheapo job. I like the LED lights

Impressive team.

What will the mic on the controller be used for I wonder.

Jack burton

yeah Ive a few questions aswell alright, impressive team is right!

i have hopes this could be good. They are definitely trying to capture the whole "mini" craze happening now. I'd like to see it do well

CiDeRmAn

My wife handed me €50 for no reason....
Tempted to try accurately modelled horse testicle physics for myself!

CiDeRmAn

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

My wife handed me €50 for no reason....
Tempted to try accurately modelled horse testicle physics for myself!

Bought it, none in Supervalu but got it in Argos for €59.99 and they threw in a €5 to spend instore, so not too bad.
Just have to wait a half an hour for this thing to install!

gerrybbadd

Priced RDR2 on the Indonesian PSN earlier - just over €42 for the base model. Pretty easy to set up an account too

Retr0gamer

Can't get excited about rdr2. While rdr is the best thing rockstar have made outside of bully it's not a game I'd call essential. Also reviews outside of the usual unprofessional excitable chimps.... cough... easy allies... have been a bit more reserved about it.

I'll wait for a pc version or until it's 20 euro. Whichever comes first.

Inviere

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Can't get excited about rdr2. While rdr is the best thing rockstar have made outside of bully it's not a game I'd call essential. Also reviews outside of the usual unprofessional excitable chimps.... cough... easy allies... have been a bit more reserved about it.

I'll wait for a pc version or until it's 20 euro. Whichever comes first.

I’d say it’ll be the game of the year, certainly if the gameplay matches the production values it will be.

CiDeRmAn

It's gorgeous, and I'm looking forward to putting some time into it.
Unfortunately I've a splitting headache all day so I can't play it beyond the opening scenes

o1s1n

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Can't get excited about rdr2. While rdr is the best thing rockstar have made outside of bully it's not a game I'd call essential. Also reviews outside of the usual unprofessional excitable chimps.... cough... easy allies... have been a bit more reserved about it.

I'll wait for a pc version or until it's 20 euro. Whichever comes first.

Lot of absorption of other people's opinions there before actually playing a game, just sayin'...

CiDeRmAn

The little bit I played before the headaches said "no more" seemed pretty nice.
The previous two games always felt like I was living inside of a great western, and this seems no different although the jump in visuals is striking, as is the less stereotypical opening which seems fitting for today's audience.
From what I hear, this becomes a wild West themed Breath of the Wild, which seems like all my Westworld dreams with fewer philosophical debates than the show!

Retr0gamer

o1s1n wrote: »

Lot of absorption of other people's opinions there before actually playing a game, just sayin'...

True. But I never really loved a rockstar north game outside vice city so not excited about it as much as others.

Jack burton

I've heard nothing but good things from all the lads I know playing it.

I just don't have time to sink into it right now. Very little time for gaming really

I'll probably pick it up next month and get stuck in

Doge

gerrybbadd wrote: »

Priced RDR2 on the Indonesian PSN earlier - just over €42 for the base model. Pretty easy to set up an account too

Silly boy, you could have getting it for €36 on the Indonesian store with a discount code they emailed out a week ago! It was posted on hotukdeals too.

Edit: you had to wait til 8am this morning though for the purchase option to go live.

Inviere

Jack burton wrote: »

I've heard nothing but good things from all the lads I know playing it.

I just don't have time to sink into it right now. Very little time for gaming really

I'll probably pick it up next month and get stuck in

I’m the same, I just can’t bring myself to start another huge game at the mo. Finished Red Dead Redemption a few months back, and while it was an epic game...I felt the final act dragged on a bit and it was a slog to finish it. Maybe it’s just me though and the older I get, I prefer shorter games these days.

Jack burton

Inviere wrote: »

I’m the same, I just can’t bring myself to start another huge game at the mo. Finished Red Dead Redemption a few months back, and while it was an epic game...I felt the final act dragged on a bit and it was a slog to finish it. Maybe it’s just me though and the older I get, I prefer shorter games these days.

It's all part of growing up haha. When I was in college I pumped a serious amount of hours into gaming. Now with so many other things in my life requiring a good deal of time it's hard to slot gaming in. I do usually get a run of 3 or 4 weeks where I'm taking a break from graphic design and can get some good gaming done

Paprium shown at the party in Paris, seemingly running on original hardware. Could the wait be finally over?

More videos here,
https://www.facebook.com/ordiretro/videos/296166001220230/
https://www.facebook.com/ordiretro/videos/246228339583145/

Boxart

Kolido

Whats your thoughts on these guys? Bit expensive for a mini arcade. There are a few different titles available.


https://m.zavvi.com/merch-memorabilia/sambro-arcade-1up-street-fighter-ii-champion-edition-at-home-arcade-machine/11890860.html

o1s1n

Cake of Tremendous Power wrote: »

Paprium shown at the party in Paris, seemingly running on original hardware. Could the wait be finally over?

The thread over on Sega 16 would indicate otherwise unfortunately.

CiDeRmAn

After seeing the mention of Wonderboy and then me referencing Adventure Island, this led me on a merry trip through Hudon's catalogue.
I had no idea there was a series of remakes on the PS2/GC from them.
Admittedly, some of them look a bit off, more like an N64 game than a GC one, but Star Soldier doesn't look bad at all.
I might add them to the watch list at least, pick one or two up along the way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pytmph0m7c4

Skerries

Kolido wrote: »

Whats your thoughts on these guys? Bit expensive for a mini arcade. There are a few different titles available.


https://m.zavvi.com/merch-memorabilia/sambro-arcade-1up-street-fighter-ii-champion-edition-at-home-arcade-machine/11890860.html

there is a separate thread about these here

I have put in an order for the Space Invaders one on the Gamestop site for €400 and have bought the parts that were recommended in the modding youtube video for when it arrives

o1s1n

o1s1n wrote: »

The thread over on Sega 16 would indicate otherwise unfortunately.

i read that alright, some of them don't seem convinced with the videos at all.
Some serious negativity over there but tbh, can you really blame them? It's gone beyond a joke at this stage.

Nerdkiller1991

Guess which console turns 30 today.


If you even THINK about calling it by its Yank name...

Inviere

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Guess which console turns 30 today.


If you even THINK about calling it by its Yank name...

Nerdkiller1991

Inviere wrote: »

THAT'S IT! It's time you took an...

CosmicSmash

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

After seeing the mention of Wonderboy and then me referencing Adventure Island, this led me on a merry trip through Hudon's catalogue.
I had no idea there was a series of remakes on the PS2/GC from them.
Admittedly, some of them look a bit off, more like an N64 game than a GC one, but Star Soldier doesn't look bad at all.
I might add them to the watch list at least, pick one or two up along the way.

I have three game from that series and they are quite good. I'm still missing the Lode Runner game. Adventure Island only arrived earlier in the week but I haven't played it yet.

CiDeRmAn

They seem to have been released on both the GC and PS2.
I think the GC would be preferable, Japanese GameCube games are so cool!

CosmicSmash

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

They seem to have been released on both the GC and PS2.
I think the GC would be preferable, Japanese GameCube games are so cool!

They are but they're probably more expensive now. The PS2 games are a lot more common.

CiDeRmAn

Playing Thunderforce IV on the Switch, wow, I am so terrible at this game!

I bought it on release, waaay back when, and remember being a lot better, and the same over the years.
Then I realised this is probably not due to my advancing years but because I had been used to playing the PAL version which is slower than the NTSC original!

Nerdkiller1991

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Playing Thunderforce IV on the Switch, wow, I am so terrible at this game!

I bought it on release, waaay back when, and remember being a lot better, and the same over the years.
Then I realised this is probably not due to my advancing years but because I had been used to playing the PAL version which is slower than the NTSC original!

I think the PAL version is actually optimised for speed.

CiDeRmAn

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

I think the PAL version is actually optimised for speed.

Just age so...
Bugger...

Retr0gamer

A lot of those 'optimised' games just speed up the music but not the gameplay.

Dr Bob

Retr0gamer wrote: »

A lot of those 'optimised' games just speed up the music but not the gameplay.

that sounds right up my alley these days .
Anyone seen the Castlevania netflix series? Season 2 is up , its a bit slow but holy feck does it get good!

Nerdkiller1991

Retr0gamer wrote: »

A lot of those 'optimised' games just speed up the music but not the gameplay.

TO BE FAIR...it can result in a more properly cued intro.

DaveyDave

So the PSTV/Vita can play PSP games? What firmware is needed, how hard is it to find one at that, and is it difficult to install CFW?

They're €70 in CeX, anywhere better to buy one? Should have bought one when they were going for €50 in Smyths!

I didn't know you could play PSP games on it, I have some PS1, PSP and a Vita game I'd like to play. Does the touchpad work with the Dualshock 4 or are touch enabled games still not playable?

I haven't had a handheld since the original PSP using the Liberty City Stories save game exploit. Very out of the loop at this stage!

Jack burton

So where's the best place to get Red Dead 2?

Seen a lot of deals around but ye lads have anyplace that's a bit cheaper?

Inviere

DaveyDave wrote: »

So the PSTV/Vita can play PSP games? What firmware is needed, how hard is it to find one at that, and is it difficult to install CFW?

The PSTV is what you want really. Compatible with Vita, PS1, PSP, via the DS4 controller. Then add emulation into the mix for other consoles, and it starts appearing as a nice value item.

They're €70 in CeX, anywhere better to buy one? Should have bought one when they were going for €50 in Smyths!

Here's one from a seller which seems to sell a lot of them. When it comes to hacking them, here's the current situation:

Firmware 3.60 and below - a permanent cfw can be installed.
Firmware 3.61 - 3.68 - a HEN (homebrew enabler) can be installed, which doesn't survive a reboot. It's very easy to reapply on each boot though, something simple like clicking on a bubble iirc.
Firmware 3.69 - this is the latest firmware. There is a hack for it, but it's being kept privately at the mo. The guy who wrote it said he's keeping it private until the Vita goes end-of-life. Sony announced the Vita is going e-o-l in Japan next year, so it'll be released sooner rather than later.

The seller above lists various different firmware versions. Personally I think a 3.60 or below is the best bet (if it's below, you need to update to 3.60) because it allows the permanent cfw. There is a new dumping tool which has been released (or will be released, not too sure) which allows higher firmware games to be played on lower firmwares too, so 3.60 seems golden.

I didn't know you could play PSP games on it, I have some PS1, PSP and a Vita game I'd like to play. Does the touchpad work with the Dualshock 4 or are touch enabled games still not playable?

The Vita/PSTV has built in PSP hardware, it's even better than emulation. The modified version of this (Adrenaline), basically allows you to install the PSP CFW over the Sony PSP hardware, giving you a fully functional PSP on CFW via your PSTV (and Vita). Re the touchpad, I'm not certain but I think the DS4 can replace the Vita's touchpad in games. You can also whitelist all of the games that Sony blacklisted on the PSTV, opening it up to the full library of Vita games.

CiDeRmAn

I must check my PSTV for firmware version and get the CFW installed, then pick up one of the adaptors for using a micro SD card.
I've a spare 64Gb one there that'd be perfect.

gerrybbadd

Jack burton wrote: »

So where's the best place to get Red Dead 2?

Seen a lot of deals around but ye lads have anyplace that's a bit cheaper?

42 Euro on the Indonesian Playstation Store

megaten

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I must check my PSTV for firmware version and get the CFW installed, then pick up one of the adaptors for using a micro SD card.
I've a spare 64Gb one there that'd be perfect.

If its a PSTV you should be able to just use a USB stick. I have Vita that I keep up to date but I have a PSTV in case I ever need a hacked one.