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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What are your "Most Wanted" PCE games.]

What are your "Most Wanted" PCE games.

English translations of Blood Gear and Anearth Fantasy Stories

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: PC Engine Memories: Best Of Japan box set...]

Pressed is nice, but I don't like how he charges an arm and a leg for something that costs him only a few bucks to produce.

Hear, hear !

While I do like the concept for this project, personally would have rather seen the money spent on getting a real english translation and publishing rights for one game.

Kaga Create owns the Faussete Armour IP along with other Naxat software titles http://www.kaga-create.co.jp/

Bootlegging PCE games is not nearly as complex/time consuming as localizing a game (let alone securing legal permission).

(1) A mediocre graphic designer with some experience dealing with printers can easily bootleg a game.

There are a lot of folks in that pool.

VS.

(2) A team of people with the requisite skills to competently localize/translate a PCE game and issue an English-language patch?

Not too many folks can do this.

Sadly.

Exactly, I started learning more and more about programming the Turbo 18 months ago and just now can get a sprite to walk across the screen without having to reference some literature for every command lol. Much OBEY respect for the people with the knowledge and skill required.

Bootlegging is simple in comparison to the skills required for making us new games. I personally would rather see resources spent on the next Ys IV, Rondo of Blood, Xak III project. This guy is simply making a buck off others work all the while not offering anything in return content wise.

Of course this is just my opinion..

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: PC Engine Memories: Best Of Japan box set...]

Pressed is nice, but I don't like how he charges an arm and a leg for something that costs him only a few bucks to produce.

Hear, hear !

While I do like the concept for this project, personally would have rather seen the money spent on getting a real english translation and publishing rights for one game.

Kaga Create owns the Faussete Armour IP along with other Naxat software titles http://www.kaga-create.co.jp/

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Worst huey ever (rd 2)]

never played Ballastix, Falcon or Gunboat and after remembering the screen shots I can remember why. Gunboat on the Amiga was fun but I knew that it would be a stinker for the turbo

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What Turbo game are you currently playing?]

Kiaidan, fun game and the characters are likeable

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Worst huey ever (rd 2)]

darkwing duck should win this in a landslide. One of the worst games I have ever played for any console....imo lol

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: If only the PCE was an SFC]

Don't you wish you could hear what PCE music would sound like if it didn't have a shitty 8-bit NES sound chip?

If Hudson hadn't wasted the game on a dead system, it could have sounded like this on the legendary SNES:

Think I have heard better farts

[PC/Console/Mobile Ports / Re: "Insanity's Blade" - An indie 16-bit game now in Arcade Mode? Kickstarter backed]

Just played the demo and I love it   Of course would love to see a version hit the Duo

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

April 18th chall forever be known in my house as "Dia de Los Neo Geos." 

Received 3 packages yesterday, all of which I've been anxiously anticipating.



Package 1: CMVS (w/ power supply and RGB cable) from Xian Xi.  Unibios 3.1, stereo mod, battery mod.  Got a nice deal on it because I didn't need a video encoder board since I only play on a PVM. 

Package 2: 2 Neo controllers from a buddy of mine.  Traded him for some custom Xbox controllers that I made a while back.

Package 3: This is the one that I was really worried about.  I broke one of the cardinal rules of Craigslist.  I did a non-local deal.  Found a guy down in LA selling some MVS games, one of which was NTM (my most wanted game).  So I figured I'd e-mail the guy and feel him out.  Anyway, the deal went smoothly and I got my games.  NTM looks practically brand new, and more importantly isn't a boot.



The AES stick already got SANWA'ED!  New buttons (obviously) and a new ball top.  HUGE improvement.  Eventually I want an AI stick, but this stick is great for now.

Chris

Very nice find.

Personally have went the long distance CL route a few times and so far so good.

[General Gaming / Re: 2013...another good year for the dreamcast]

the guys who bought that beta did some touching up to it, but that's about it.
it did get a real small homebrew print run, i've got a copy.

Nice. I remember reading about it a year or so ago.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What goes into creating cloned retro hardware?]

Well i feel it will be pretty cool if the emulation is done good and the hardware is not crap. Wireless controllers (junk), HDMI support, Slick GUI. Would rather pay more for a quality system with good controllers.

When you think about it if you wanted a direct clone of the Snes or Genny would it not be entirely unpractical ? Who is going to manufacture the 65c816, Sony's SPC700 etc.

If they make a Turbo version sign me up. The Duo isn't getting any younger and is becoming more expensive, harder to find everyday.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What goes into creating cloned retro hardware?]

Hi Guys, aside from the obvious (which is money), does anyone know why/how some companies are able to create retro hardware?

Discuss.

I think there are 2 main methods.  1) you can design a system with a powerful CPU, and have it run emulation software.  Or 2) you can reproduce the original hardware inside an FPGA chip.

System on a chip ?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Spring Cleaning : Nintendo]

Prime Trilogy sold.

[General Gaming / Re: 2013...another good year for the dreamcast]

Even a puzzle game, or a driving game would be neat.

They were not as high profile as the releases by NG:Devteam, but I heard they are pretty good.

Still, I see your point.  The need for great shooters on dreamcast has been satisfied, lets hope these talented devs will move on to other genres.

Would be cool if these guys could fix Geist Force.

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[General Gaming / Re: sega Pluto]

Very nice

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Spring Cleaning : Nintendo]

pm sent

PM replied.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Spring Cleaning : Nintendo]

gamecube lot sold.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What goes into creating cloned retro hardware?]

lol.  5$ says the HDMI output sucks monkey balls.

probably, but you can beat your ass the controller will.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What goes into creating cloned retro hardware?]

Looking through Twitter today and came across a link to this thing.







http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/03/retron-5-details-revealed-from-the-midwest-gaming-classic/

If the emulation is up to snuff and the hardware not junk it could be interesting.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB pc engine rare games and goods]

@kisaku: The most badass NEC collection I have ever saw 

I feel unworthy

[General Gaming / Re: 2013...another good year for the dreamcast]

IMO 3D platformers aren't very fun most of the time, even when done by very talented people. Aside from Nintendo stuff...there are very few.

Could a homebrew team even begin to deliver something as good as Sonic Adventure 2, a game I consider barely playable due to the amount of time the player spends staring at a wall and swearing at the camera?

It seems like 3D platformers are really fucking hard to make.

Agree 3-D platformers as a whole suck and the only exceptions I can think of is Mario Galaxy 1&2. Can't really say much about Mario 64 as I only played it about 10 minutes and decided that controller sucked for me LOL.

If you guys have not tried Gunlord would advise it if you enjoy Turrican style games. Ebay price is ridiculous but imo is better than paying 60 for another FPS.

[General Gaming / Re: 2013...another good year for the dreamcast]

Man why doesn't someone make a cool 3D game for Dreamcast.

Would rather see a cool 2D platformer but yeah it has turned into the schump machine.

Would imagine the lack of programmer's is a issue.

[General Gaming / Re: 2013...another good year for the dreamcast]

Another Dreamcast shooter

[Off-Topic / Re: Chasm, A Metroidvania style game for PC]

Looks nice, except for the low resolution (roughly equivalent to a Turbob) for no good reason.  I figure if you're gonna make something look like it's running on old hardware, why not make it actually run on old hardware?

lol true. I Asked the developers for a PC Engine port

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

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Nice Haul 

Still looking for a copy of Robocop 3, had a blast with that back in the day.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Spring Cleaning : Nintendo]

gamecube pending

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: If you could "reboot" any Turbo game/series what would it be?]

I don't want anything remade in the typical PS3 full 3D tutorial laden bullet time QTE 120 hours of gameplay bullshit modern way of doing things. No achievements either.

I would like to see flashy remakes/sequels of Valis or Cosmic Fantasy though, more like in the style of the 32-bit era though. High res 2D remakes would be terrific if they used 2D animation with original chara designs for the cinemas, etc.  No polygons, no moe.

+1

[Off-Topic / Re: Chasm, A Metroidvania style game for PC]

Well the Demo is fantastic.

Should give it a try http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/discordgames/chasm?ref=category. The art style is just fantastic and play's extremely well.

[Off-Topic / Chasm, A Metroidvania style game for PC]

Pretty slick looking game.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/discordgames/chasm?ref=category

[Off-Topic / Re: Explosions at Boston Marathon.]

Saudi national. i hope folks are ok for the most part and i hope this shit doesnt start a trend.

The fuck is this shit?!?  Another homegrown mcveigh douche or is it a jihadist twat?

A coward who cares not for life.

Thoughts with the families.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What goes into creating cloned retro hardware?]

Understand those retro Snes, Genesis systems are horrible.  But who would not pay 200 bucks for real hardware that is modernized just slightly ? Better controllers, HDTV support being just a sample.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What goes into creating cloned retro hardware?]

A dedicated clone would likely retail for more as well.

Which would be fine by me. As good as Mednafen on the Wii is nothing beats using the real hardware imo.

The very reasons you mentioned is why the Neo-Geo redo was so lame imo, if it was real hardware capable of playing the real Deal would have been worth it or more.

One thing is for sure...Retro or Collector gamers will pay for a quality product.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: If you could "reboot" any Turbo game/series what would it be?]

"To be continued, 199X Neutopia III" 

 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What goes into creating cloned retro hardware?]

It would be great to get a Retro re-release of the Duo. Arcade card, HDMI output and wireless controllers would be sweet.

[General Gaming / Re: 2013...another good year for the dreamcast]

Redux, which is a remake of Dux, which was absolutely terrible.  And Pier Solar HD? lol

It wasnt horrible but it had some bugs and that is what this redux is supposed to fix. Buyers of the original get this one free Wish Bethesda would offer the same.

Hawaiian Girls w/ gone wild behind the skirt DVD

[General Gaming / Re: 2013...another good year for the dreamcast]

April 22nd. Prepare your wallets

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Spring Cleaning : Nintendo]

PM sent

Answered.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Nice PVM, Dan! I am starting to feel that I am the only one without one hehe.

You are not alone

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Spring Cleaning : Nintendo]

Hello guys,

Have a few items that I have duplicates of and would like to trade or sell. Pictures up soon

Gamecube complete with one controller w/gameboy player no CD

Gamecube games
Lord of the Rings return of the King CIB
Jimmy Nutron Boy Genius. Missing manual
Super Smash Bro's Melee. CIB
Sponge Bob Creature from the Krusty Krab. Stickers on case / missing manual
Cars. CIB
Donkey Konga 2. Missing manual/stickers on case
Star Wars Bounty Hunter. CIB
Sonic Gems Collection. manual missing cover/stickers on case
Sponge Bob Battle for Bikini Bottom. No manual/stickers on case
Metroid Prime. CIB
Sonic Mega Collection. Wrong case/No Manual
Shadow the Hedgehog. CIB
Mario Superstar Baseball. Wrong Case no manual
F-Zero. CIB
Mario Kart Double Dash. CIB
Mario Golf. No manual
007 Everything or nothing. No manual
Star Wars Rogue Leader. CIB
Starfox Assault. No manual/Wrong Case
Super Mario Sunshine. No manual/ Wrong case
Star Fox Adventures. No manual
Luigi's mansion. No case or manual
Zelda Windwaker. no case or manual
$120.00 Gamecube and Games shipped lower 48 USA


Wii Games
Metroid Prime Trilogy. Metal case no manual  $40.00

Nintendo DS (old style) with case,wall charger. Includes R4 card with 2Gb micro SD. $25.00

Things I am interested in.

Turbo Stuff of course. Have a extra Duo laying around
Sega Genesis/Sega CD games/accessories
Sega Saturn console or games.
Sega Dreamcast Games/accessories
Xbox 1 games. Logitech Wireless controller, arcade stick.
Let me know what you have ?

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More pictures at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/x2ouy2cznlnn7xu/sCgS4fr6nO

[Off-Topic / Re: How often do you get chiptunes stuck in your head?]

all the fuckin time.

like now.

Legendary Axe

Everyday for what 20 years now

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Better give that Genny a good cleanin'.

I will lol. Already had a Sega Cd but it's the model 1 and figured it would be nice to have a backup model.

@turboswimbz, Thanks and I will remember that about Taz

@Sparky, That Wall-E is freaking cool  . One of these day's I will grow up and quit wanting toy's lol

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Craigslist find
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Also got a Sega Arcade Stick
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[General Gaming / Re: Blood Dragon]

[General Gaming / Re: Wii soft modding]

Gotta bump this thread cause I finally got around to soft modding my Wii. I haven't messed around with it alot yet, but it was super simple and quick. Installed a few emus and some roms on a USB stick. Works like a charm. Gotta thank ya Bernie for bringing this to my attention. I've been using the Wiimote/Nunchuk to play the games since I don't have an alternative at the moment. How well does the Wii classic pad work for this? Might just pick one up used if I can it.

The Classic controller is great for Snes and Genesis stuff. Prefer the Wii mote for Nes or TG16.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Were CDs Cheap to Press in the 90s?]

Far as getting Turbo stuff here in Ky you had 2 options in 1989, order through Sears or make the drive to Toy's R Us in Louisville (90 miles). They had tons of stuff at launch and really until late 90 or 91 was the only place to pick stuff up. Many fond memories of few of us guys driving up there to pick up a new title or 2

Sadly also remember the Duo's last days as I picked up Parasol Stars, Night Creatures, New Adventure Island for 10.00 bucks each

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: ObeyBrew wiki is down?]

OK... I found out what happened... the server itself was migrating. Looks like they were having trouble with it before, so everything's been moved. All's clear now.

Account suspended

Oh man I had been on there for nearly 5 hours this morning. Got most of it printed out last nite.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: If you'd been in charge of NEC U.S./TTI what would've been your ideal TG-16 set?]

Yeah, the dumbass on the box shouldn't have been there.

They needed something cool, like tits and robots.

lmao that would have been great !!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Le TurboDoodle (Episode #G)]

I demand a new thread for each video.

+1

Those look great

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: If you'd been in charge of NEC U.S./TTI what would've been your ideal TG-16 set?]

MEMO TO ALL JAPANOPHILES: Suck my left one. The North American boxart was a GIFT FROM THE GAMING GODS. In real life, nobody looked at cover art for more than a few seconds because they FLIPPED THE BOX OVER TO LOOK AT SCREENSHOTS.

SCREENSHOTS determined whether a game was going to be purchased (in conjunction with magazine reviews).

HATIN' ON COVERART is silly.

FURTHERMORE: All consoles were plagued with poor coverart.

Dig up one of the old threads where I defend North American cover art. SUCK MY LEFT ONE, Japanophiles.

LOL, well yeah it was better than the Master System.

If I am not mistaken was it not Midway who approached TTI about Mortal Kombat ? Not too mention the Duo was releasing at the same time in N.A. If the Duo was to gain any steam that would have been the time. Then MAYBE TTI could have brought even more games

Have to spend money to make it

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: If you'd been in charge of NEC U.S./TTI what would've been your ideal TG-16 set?]

Box art was/is still hideous lol.

Have to believe that if the Duo had launched along with Mortal Kombat as an exclusive history would have been different.