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[General Gaming / Re: Saturn AV issues]

UPDATE. new scart cable fixed everything. Still can't fathom why S video didn't work

[General Gaming / Re: Looking for a decent Scart Switch]

Im going to give this a try https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301814069390

Does that one have switches to select the source?  Let us know how well it works. 


I've been using a generic Hama clone which was something like $15 shipped from Europe a few years ago.  It only has 3 ports.  Seems to work fine and from what I can tell it doesn't introduce any noise or picture degradation.

I don't think it's switched. Can't see anything in picture and not mentioned in description. Unfortunately didn't arrive yesterday and no post today.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: PC Engine Duo - R With Games and Extras for Sale]

Please sign me up to this raffle

[Off-Topic / Re: What is the "SP" reference?]

Scart problems

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: ISO TG Games]

I would like to enter your raffle.

Thank you!

Winner

[General Gaming / Re: Looking for a decent Scart Switch]

Im going to give this a try https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301814069390

I have a couple super cheap ones, I get noise on bright screens. I picked up a Mad Catz one and it works pretty well.

I'm going to give it a test with a wii and a mega drive.  They're the ones I see the most massive improvement with rgb. Also maybe ps1 boot screen is actually a good test too. I think my TV is starting to fall apart keep changing cables.

[General Gaming / Re: Looking for a decent Scart Switch]

Im going to give this a try https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301814069390

[General Gaming / Re: Xbox Scorpio and PS4 Pro are these future failures?]

The industry is stagnated, plain and simple. Now, can we go back and play Cheena Warrior?

Listen to this man, peoples.

God no

[Off-Topic / Red Dwarf XI]

Just watched it, was a good episode, looking forward to the rest of the series.

I'm not sure if I found it too fast paced or not. I think I need to watch it again. No adverts was a big plus though.

I watched the first few seasons on my Turboexpress!!!!

That is awesomness defined.

[General Gaming / Saturn AV issues]

Thanks guys. If this csync cable doesn't fix it I'll try the luma. I'm just hoping it is, remedial work would make a bargain less of a bargain.

[General Gaming / Re: Saturn AV issues]

That would make sense now I think about it. Seller said the s video looked better on his TV than the rgb. Maybe his TV wasn't wired for rgb at all and was just doing composite all along.

[General Gaming / Re: Saturn AV issues]

You had me worried there but I checked my emails and i think I ordered the right one.
It's already been dispatched so should hopefully arrive tomorrow or Saturday.

[General Gaming / Saturn AV issues]

It's an ntsc model 2, white one. It's a shame, composite is ok but when it's displaying RGB it's so much clearer. Whites are very crisp & clear. I'm hoping it's just the cable has somehow become damaged. The seller says it was ok when last used but he was using s video, which I can't get to work at all.

Some model 2s do have issues with rgb scart if you aren't using a Luma cync cable. Maybe that's the problem? If you are already using one with Luma cync, well, disregard. SVideo should just be totally fine though, so there could be a deeper issue, I'm far from an expert though.

I've ordered a cable that's model 2 specific from retrogamingcables.co.uk
Hopefully this will clear it up.

[General Gaming / Saturn AV issues]

Can any AV experts help? Recently acquired a model 2 saturn. When plugged into RGB scart it flickers and moves slightly to the left. Then goes back. Almost like it is flicking back and forth between rgb & composite. Would this be a grounding issue? When plugged into a composite only scart there are no issues. I have also tried using S video. One one TV it is a red green and blue mess that scrolls from the left and on another there is no picture.

[Off-Topic / Re: Red Dwarf XI]

More battered than a Scottish mars bar.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE!!]

  woah! I never win this is awesome! I'll make sure to get my raffle up this weekend!

Did this arrive? I sit here and wonder.

[Off-Topic / Re: Has summer started for you?]

Boy this is a real oven this year. Temps in the high 20s to low 30s are very rare in middle of September.

[Off-Topic / Re: Red Dwarf XI]

Don't forget chaps, the TV broadcast is next week. But if you can't wait and you're in uk, or pretend to be behind some shady vpn, you can watch it tomorrow. http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2016/09/09/xi-on-play/

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

Thanks med & gypsy

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

Got this for pretty cheap. Any must have recommendations? It's multi region.

[General Gaming / Re: Super Mario Run, new platform game coming to mobiles]

I really dislike the notion of in app purchases. Who buys them? I never have. I'd prefer a few pounds upfront for a nice game.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Complete PC engine IFU Briefcase setups for sale. Plus Some DUOs :)]

Got a briefcase with RGB and region mod! Thanks Keith!

So sexy dat beefcase

[Off-Topic / Re: The Anime Thread: Finding Good Anime]

No. Just tedious, that's all.

You have no soul?

[Fighting Street / Re: Over sensitivity in the online world]

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[Off-Topic / Re: A walk in the woods is nice, but things get interesting when you find...]

A walk in the woods is nice, but things get interesting when you find....
Finish this sentence:

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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: At what moment did you realize the PCE was magical and/or awesome?]

Ys IV was the first time in ages that I felt compelled to play a game through from start to finish. High awesomeness.

[Off-Topic / Re: Has summer started for you?]

Snow on the summit of Pikes Peak here...  Winter is coming!

I'm not ready for this.   My roof is still in shambles from the hailstorm and I need a new skylight 

My roof in is similar condition, though after 3 months the contractors finally started working on it today.



I'm definitely ready for fall though!

That's a lovely looking house.

[Off-Topic / Re: Has summer started for you?]

It's 32C today and sticky as hell. Very rare for this in the second half of August.

[Off-Topic / Re: Disney Land]

You've got to ride the Aerosmith roller coaster at least 20 times. It's the best.

[Fighting Street / Over sensitivity in the online world]

Wtf is something wrong with a lot of people or wrong with me. Why do people take what goes on in the interwebs so seriously.
1. I get a message in my psn inbox calling me a fucking asshole from some unknown for what they perceive to be underperforming in an uncharted 4 multiplayer game.
2. Someone on tweeter posts that their computer has broken and to send hugs. Sent message that I was sending hugs from a working PC and this woman starts calling me an asshole to all and sundry.
3. Sometimes people can't seem to take a light hazing on here.
Is the world mentally deficient or am I an asshole?
Yes I also realise that perhaps by posting this I myself may be taking this too seriously.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: RAFFLE!!]

I like knowing this arrived safely. I am disappointed it was not destroyed in transit though.

[General Gaming / Re: Do you have any consoles you own for just ONE game?]

I bought a £4000 PC just to play civilisation 2

[Off-Topic / Re: Red Dwarf XI]

I love me some Red Dwarf, though I'm sure I'll have a good long wait 'til it's available (legally) in the US.

I definitely disagree about 'em getting progressively worse, though, seeing as the last series was far better than the couple before it.

"Jesus!"

"Yes?"

The DVDs can be had for less than £1 per series second hand. I could collect them up and send them over in exchange for a shitty game or something if you wanted.

[Off-Topic / Re: Red Dwarf XI]

Spin my nipple nuts and send me to Alaska.

[Off-Topic / Re: Red Dwarf XI]

I have the almost 5hr version on DVD and the movie on blu ray. I've watched it at least 20 times. My first encounter was the full version as a mini series on BBC 2.

[Off-Topic / Red Dwarf XI]

I disagree in part. I & II are very different to the rest. They create the sense of isolation very well. I do enjoy them but V & VI are comedy masterpieces.
VII is toilet.
While we're on the revival train I'm excited for new das boot mini series coming.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/das-boot-sequel-tv-series-miniseries-wolfgang-petersen-u-boat-das-boot-2-a7113066.html

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shugs81's Gubbins]

I miss my briefcase

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: ifu question...]

Bah... So I'm going to need another power supply then.... Oh well... Payday on Friday thank god!!

Mine too!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shugs81's Gubbins]

C-ya Bud!

Lol

[General Gaming / Re: Your top 3 Favourite Video Game Characters of all time????]

I would say
Dogi
Samus
The guy on sim farm who hands out cool tips.

[General Gaming / Re: Nintendo NES mini coming!]

I prefer sitting on the floor. I hardly ever sit on the sofas in the living room. I sit or lay on a nice rug. In the bedroom floor space is limited so I lay on my bed to game / watch DVDs.

[General Gaming / Re: AM2r]

Still playing through a little at a time. Still enthralled. Surprised not more interest in this thread.

[General Gaming / Re: Looking for a decent Scart Switch]

$225 is a bit much. I've found a 3 input that claims to be rgb on all for £6. I'll give that a go.

Is it powered? I have always heard you want to have powered switches

Doesn't look like it has power. I'll give it a whirl and report back.

[General Gaming / Re: Looking for a decent Scart Switch]

$225 is a bit much. I've found a 3 input that claims to be rgb on all for £6. I'll give that a go.

[General Gaming / Re: Looking for a decent Scart Switch]

I absolutely need one of these. Tired of swapping 4 consoles around in the one rgb input I have.

[General Gaming / Re: AM2r]

I can confirm a DS4 is great for this. I'm well I'm the way to making the DS4 my favourite controller. It's almost perfect.

[Off-Topic / Re: Best car to buy? Honda? Kia? Hyundai?]

Diesel?  Whatever it is, it's dang nice mileage.... way better than the ~17 I get tooling around town in the mullet chariot.

Yes it's diesel. 1.5 litre 3 cylinder BMW B37 engine. Personally I'm not a diesel fan, I prefer driving a petrol, but it's a company lease and was cheapest to get.

[Off-Topic / Re: Best car to buy? Honda? Kia? Hyundai?]

Well the difference is 20% so it's not that hard to compare. 56 us mpg. Basically everything to do with a road is imperial. Anything sold in a shop is by litres and kilograms. I wouldn't call it cheating as it's still the same amount of fuel however you count it. I prefer metric anyway. 4l/100km

[Off-Topic / Re: Best car to buy? Honda? Kia? Hyundai?]

Just went on a nice little journey. Got some good fuel economy.

[Off-Topic / Re: It's back?]

I'm not sure.