The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

[Medic_wheat]

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Heh, my wife and I love grabbing those Disney tins when we can find them cheap.  My 4 year old loves watching the Donald Duck cartoons from back in the day.

When ever I see them they happen to be impossibly expensive.

[bob]

whoops, wrong thread.

[Dicer]

More records...
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[Flare65]

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Finally found a Switch in stock at Target so I took the plunge.  Been looking for Jaki Crush for a long time and found a decent price on it.  I think Devil's Crush is still the best in the series, but this one is still good.  Just got Darksiders in the mail today and have not tried it yet.

[Dicer]

Stuff including a sealed Skyward Sword for the almighty price of $1
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[nectarsis]

Half Price Books had a 20% off sale of greatness:

http://s180.photobucket.com/user/nectarsis/library/New%20buys%202017?sort=3&page=1

[Gypsy]

Busy day today, postal worker groaned.

Saturn Svideo cable (a proper one)
Ys I & II Chronicles Premium Edition (game and soundtrack sealed)
Red Alert PCE
Record of Lodoss War PCE game
Power Golf 2 PCE
SNES Controller
Black Ops 1-2 PS3
Four Swords Adventures GCN
Twilight Princess GCN
Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes
Bomberman Jetters (sealed)

Free extras from one of the packages: peach boy hucards, Ys IV, Emerald Dragon, Neo Metal Fantasy, a loose Mystaria Realms of Lore and a couple of Dream Theater concert blurays.

First thing I did was open the sealed games. BE FREE MY GAMES, BE FREEEE.

[TheClash603]

More records...
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I am a sicker for these horror movie STs. Evil Dead 2 came out yesterday and I picked it up.

[Dicer]

I am a sicker for these horror movie STs. Evil Dead 2 came out yesterday and I picked it up.

I've got some various ST stuff in my collection, bond movies some Les Baxter if it clicks when I flick thru the local record piles I snatch it up. Old LP's are usually like $2 each really can't balk at that.

[Dicer]

Got this today at an estate clean out, cord was cut, but I gave it some love and tada....

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[johnnykonami]

Got this today at an estate clean out, cord was cut, but I gave it some love and tada....
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Nice!  On a side note, I remember buying Exolon for my C64 when I was a kid, and I was super disappointed.  I don't know if I'd be more accepting of it today,  I think it was around the same time I had bought the Arcade Game Creation Kit, so maybe that was also a tough act to follow.  I also know now that it was by a british company, Hewson, and so I feel like the graphics/design were maybe originally intended for spectrum and just converted over to the C64 rather than taking advantage of it's capabilities.

[nectarsis]

Gamestop clearance (new), and Askys store sale

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Brewers bobbleheads from last weekend

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[Gypsy]

Got a bunch of shitty Xbox games no one cares about and 6 seasons of TNG in the mail today. All one package, box was huge.

[bartre]

Got a bunch of shitty Xbox games no one cares about and 6 seasons of TNG in the mail today. All one package, box was huge.

xbox you say?!

[Gypsy]

Got a bunch of shitty Xbox games no one cares about and 6 seasons of TNG in the mail today. All one package, box was huge.

xbox you say?!

Yes! 18 shitty games!

I will take this post as you are interested in knowing the list. I wasn't going to bother otherwise but here you go.

Yu-Gi-Oh: The Dawn of Destiny, XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association, Star Trek: Shattered Universe, State of Emergency, Star Wars Obi-Wan, Spawn Armageddon, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams, Pure Pinball, Project Gotham Racing, Outlaw Golf 1/2, Nightcaster 1/2, Just Cause, Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick, DIsney's Extreme Skate Adventure, American McGee Presents Scrapland, Battlestar Galactica.

It's actually a mix of good and bad. It was all dirt cheap/under eBay. The average was under $4 a game including shipping.

[Gredler]

Curious about the Star Trek and Battlestar games

[Gypsy]

Curious about the Star Trek and Battlestar games

Indications are the Star Trek game is rubbish, but I'll give it a go eventually and get back to you.

[schweaty]

so... i'm a dreamcast guy now?  is that right?  that doesnt sound right 

[bartre]

Yu-Gi-Oh: The Dawn of Destiny, XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association, Star Trek: Shattered Universe, State of Emergency, Star Wars Obi-Wan, Spawn Armageddon, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams, Pure Pinball, Project Gotham Racing, Outlaw Golf 1/2, Nightcaster 1/2, Just Cause, Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick, DIsney's Extreme Skate Adventure, American McGee Presents Scrapland, Battlestar Galactica.

well here's a breakdown on my feelings about a few of those:
Yu-Gi-Oh - I used to have a guilty spot for the card game (played it to pass the time as a lifeguard) and the video games kinda scratch that itch i still occasionally get.
XGRA: I actually like this game, though i've never really been able to put into words why
State of Emergency - I remember a lot of kids getting excited about this since it was "Edgy." but it's truly truly awful
Star Wars: Obi Wan - it's mediocre, but can be upgraded to kinda fun if you're a star wars fan
Silent Hill 2 - Not shitty at all, and it's the best console version of the game to date
Project Gotham Racing - not my style of racing game, but I've heard it's very good at what it does
Nightcaster 1/2 - They're objectively OK, but I still have a soft spot for this era of platformer
Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick - ehhhhhh, it's at least better than the RE knockoff on DC
DIsney's Extreme Skate Adventure - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, YES. PLAY IT. SUFFER AS I HAVE SUFFERED.
American McGee Presents Scrapland - the only game I'm talking about that I haven't played.  I think it looks interesting, I'd love to hear your opinion once you get to play it.

so... i'm a dreamcast guy now?  is that right?  that doesnt sound right 

well you did get like 4 of the best DC games in existence.
we still need a power stone 3

[Gypsy]

Well I am almost done with Ys IV so I'll at least give some of these a start-up over the weekend.

That stack needs Giga Wings, Ikaruga, Garou, Last Blade 2, Kof 98, Kof 02 and soooo many more. :p

[schweaty]

I'd like ikaruga, but it's pricey right now

[roflmao]

so... i'm a dreamcast guy now?  is that right?  that doesnt sound right 

Sweet score! If you ever want to play Phantasy Star Online ... online again, check this out: http://blog.kazade.co.uk/p/dreampi.html Then shoot me a PM and we can play together.

[johnnykonami]

Got a bunch of shitty Xbox games no one cares about and 6 seasons of TNG in the mail today. All one package, box was huge.

xbox you say?!

Yes! 18 shitty games!

I will take this post as you are interested in knowing the list. I wasn't going to bother otherwise but here you go.

Yu-Gi-Oh: The Dawn of Destiny, XGRA: Extreme G Racing Association, Star Trek: Shattered Universe, State of Emergency, Star Wars Obi-Wan, Spawn Armageddon, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams, Pure Pinball, Project Gotham Racing, Outlaw Golf 1/2, Nightcaster 1/2, Just Cause, Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick, DIsney's Extreme Skate Adventure, American McGee Presents Scrapland, Battlestar Galactica.

It's actually a mix of good and bad. It was all dirt cheap/under eBay. The average was under $4 a game including shipping.

My company did the QA for Outlaw Golf back in the day (I can't remember if we did 2) and I worked on it for a few days.  I am not sure if I got credit on that one but I did for Outlaw Volleyball.  They're all sorta amusing to me, but it's probably nostalgia speaking.  I'd give it a crack though, it's definitely alright.

[Gypsy]

Honestly it takes a fair bit to eff up a golf game. I'll definitely be putting some time into those two again.

[xcrement5x]

so... i'm a dreamcast guy now?  is that right?  that doesnt sound right 

well you did get like 4 of the best DC games in existence.
we still need a power stone 3

Yeah, I have to agree that is an awesome starter lot right there.  Lots of good stuff to keep you busy man.  I sunk so many hours into Gauntlet myself.

[schweaty]

so... i'm a dreamcast guy now?  is that right?  that doesnt sound right 

well you did get like 4 of the best DC games in existence.
we still need a power stone 3

Yeah, I have to agree that is an awesome starter lot right there.  Lots of good stuff to keep you busy man.  I sunk so many hours into Gauntlet myself.

Gauntlet is surprisingly fun.  Very arcade-y.  Other than the rpgs most of the games are like that which I like a lot.

[Gypsy]

Crazy Taxi is excellent. Keep an eye out for a cheap copy of 2, it's also fun.

As for Ikaruga if you haven't played it, definitely burn it off.

[MisterCrash]

Is that a copy of DDR Club Mix I spy at the bottom of that Dreamcast pile? I played a ton of DDR on my Dreamcast back in 2000, like 4 hours a day. Mostly 2nd Mix, but with some Club Mix layered in.

There were a lot of great games I remember on the Dreamcast. Bangai-o, Record of Lodoss War, Skies of Arcadia, Crazy Taxi, Space Channel 5, Samba De Amigo 2000, Gunbird 2, Ikaruga. I think the Dreamcast had the best balance of quality games across genres.

[schweaty]

Is that a copy of DDR Club Mix I spy at the bottom of that Dreamcast pile? I played a ton of DDR on my Dreamcast back in 2000, like 4 hours a day. Mostly 2nd Mix, but with some Club Mix layered in.

There were a lot of great games I remember on the Dreamcast. Bangai-o, Record of Lodoss War, Skies of Arcadia, Crazy Taxi, Space Channel 5, Samba De Amigo 2000, Gunbird 2, Ikaruga. I think the Dreamcast had the best balance of quality games across genres.

Sharp eye!  It is, in fact, DDR club mix.  Well played, sir.

[Digi.k]

well the pc engine version of detana twinbee including the sticker sheet isn't new but the other stuff  surrounding it is recent.  Feeling nostalgic for twinbee!

[nectarsis]

Huge thanks to Mathius, and Jodi for an EPIC mail call 

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Traded one of my Iron Man SGA bobbles for a Yount Anniv. dirtbike bobble I really wanted

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[Mathius]

Glad they arrived safely. Enjoy buddy!

[wildfruit]

well the pc engine version of detana twinbee including the sticker sheet isn't new but the other stuff  surrounding it is recent.  Feeling nostalgic for twinbee!

That's a whole heap of cute. Love twinbee.

[Mathius]

^^Twinbee is the only Konami Huey that I'm missing the case/manual for. I'm personally more of a Parodius fan but Twinbee on PCE and SFC are really charming.

[mitsuman]

After finding a N64 with Ocarina of Time at a goodwill for $25, I bought my brother's N64 lot with 42 games. Looked through them all last night. Will probably sell/trade a lot of the games. But I now have two copies of Goldeneye and Ocarina of Time.

[Bloufo]

A few recent pick ups,

[Gypsy]

What's the controller in the first pic?

[DragonmasterDan]

What's the controller in the first pic?

Looks like a third party wireless PS2 pad

[Bloufo]

^^
Wireless pad with receiver. Works great on the PS2.

[NoSexGex]

sealed but not for long 

We need a seal breaking thread

[DragonmasterDan]

We need a seal breaking thread

Or a seal clubbing thread.

[mitsuman]

We need a seal breaking thread

Or a seal clubbing thread.

[EvilEvoIX]

I had a few pickups these last few months and figured I'd update my finds.


Famicom Classic.  Essentially the same exact thing as the NES classic but readily available so anyone looking for a NES Classic should get this.  Slightly different games but everything is playable, Mega Man is Rock Man, Zelda still in English.  It has two hard wired MINI controllers and they are TINY.  Some games like Metroid & Zelda actually go through the Famicom Disc System and have loading screen and the extra audio sounds.  I also bought the Disc System Stand that is essentially a drawer.




Samurai Shodown IV.  Amazing game for the CD and incredible Grafx/Animation.  So many different fighting styles to keep the replay value for years.



Metal Slug 2.  Absolutely better than X after a recent play though.  I am thinking of having it modded to reduce the slowdown.






Waku Waku 7, what a weird game!!!  Crazy fighting mechanics and style.  Beautiful game and is now a staple in my cab.





  Garage Sale Pickups of PS1/PS2 stuff.  $1 each.  I think I did good.

[DragonmasterDan]

Samurai Shodown IV.  Amazing game for the CD and incredible Grafx/Animation.  So many different fighting styles to keep the replay value for years.

Is the years in your last statement to there emphasize how long it takes to load before you can actually control your character?

[EvilEvoIX]

Samurai Shodown IV.  Amazing game for the CD and incredible Grafx/Animation.  So many different fighting styles to keep the replay value for years.

Is the years in your last statement to there emphasize how long it takes to load before you can actually control your character?

I hear your point but even the top loader loads ok.  I use the cdz which is on par with the PS1 in terms of load times.

[DragonmasterDan]

I hear your point but even the top loader loads ok.  I use the cdz which is on par with the PS1 in terms of load times.

You and I have different definitions of "ok" https://youtu.be/M4NKvno7B7U

[EvilEvoIX]

Well Last Blade is one of the worst loading games there is besides KOF 99 but as I had mentioned the CDZ fixes a lot of loading issues.  I let Classic Game Room borrow my CDZ for a review to show the loading times.

[DragonmasterDan]

Well Last Blade is one of the worst loading games there is besides KOF 99

if you think that's bad wait til you see Last Blade 2!

[EvilEvoIX]

Those games are cart only on my MVS.

[Gypsy]

Well Last Blade is one of the worst loading games there is besides KOF 99

if you think that's bad wait til you see Last Blade 2!

No kidding lol. I had some experience with a NGCD awhile back and yeah, I can live with Saturn/DC versions tyvm.