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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: My Great Yard Sale Find!!]

That is really an awesome find. Even better you got it working now.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Third party TG16 pad, has anyone tried it?]

$30 still is a bit steep, but I guess its worth it for the adapter. I still have my turbo to duo adapter I got from TZD back in the 90s.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Finally picked this up, what took me so long?]

Nice! I think my favs are still Dragon Spirit and R-Type.

[General Gaming / Re: Was given an Xbox 360. What do?]

After watching this video I really don't know why anyone would waste their time with one considering a pc will have most of the big games on it.

[Off-Topic / Re: Portland Retro Gaming Convention 2018]

You could say that. Anyway, who all here is going?

[Off-Topic / Re: Portland Retro Gaming Convention 2018]

Yeah, I thought that was the one Aaron went to as it's a road trip away from him.

OH MY, so ProJared and Metal Jesus Rocks will be there ? Count me in man, I'd love to meet those guys!!! ;) /kidding

But on a serious note, the Ben Heckendorn dude is pretty cool in my book actually, and I like Ian & Pat NES Punker also to be honest.

Metal Jesus Rocks was across the hall from us at the hotel we were staying at last year. Lets just say he is a rather large and noisy man when he's drunk. lol

[Off-Topic / Portland Retro Gaming Convention 2018]

Who's going?
http://www.retrogamingexpo.com/

[Off-Topic / Re: I'm alive...]

Yes your paypal info would be great and I get paid on Friday so I can throw some scratch for you.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Official Pioneer LaserActive Player thread-]

Let me in the club, got the Genesis and TG 16 addons for mine with original controllers.
Does anyone have the JB Harold Blue Chicago Blues game? I just want to know if some has it since I cannot find one.

I have both the MegaLD and LD-ROM2 versions.

I didn't realized they made a LD-ROM2 version. I am also looking for Don Quixote but you have to make sure to get the US release for English.

I have it as well, not sure if I'm willing to sell it but am up for trades..

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: FX-Unit Yuki: The Henshin Engine for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine]

I'm so happy I could play Windows 95 startup on an accordion!

Is that Ron Jeremy?

Nope, just his father's brother' nephew's cousin former roommate which has absolutely no relation what so ever.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: FX-Unit Yuki: The Henshin Engine for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine]

I'm so happy I could play Windows 95 startup on an accordion!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: IDE hard drives]

I might have some old maxtor drives at work. Let me know if you are interested.

[Off-Topic / Re: Laptops - A Solid State do-it-yourself FAQ - v 0.2]

Does the Samsung migration software need a Samsung drive for both ends, or just as a target?

Just as a target. Intel is lame that they both have to be Intel drives. I use HDClone, its free and does the job nicely. Just very slow. https://www.miray.de/products/sat.hdclone.html

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB Dragon Warrior 3 and 4]

I got Dragon Warrior 3. Just needing part 4.

[Off-Topic / Re: Laptops - A Solid State do-it-yourself FAQ - v 0.2]

+1 for Samsung's ssd migration software. Hence the reason why I usually suggest their ssds over Intel (though Intel has their own migration software). I would also point out M2s are not as great as advertised, seen them fail like those old hitachi deathstar drives.

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

I bought the LOGH bootleg dvd boxset back in the early 2000s just to have it subbed. It's nice knowing there are other LOGH fans out there.

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

Just finished Devilman Crybaby. Brutal. Tits and gore. Enough said.

Groovy. That's on Netflix, isn't it?

Yep, that it is. My few complaints is its too short, they crammed a ton of stuff in 10 eps and took a lot out. Ryo's Engrish in the subbed version is pretty bad. Other than that, I say its better than new Berserk series. Not sure how they will continue the series though unless they put in Devilman Lady or Violence Jack in the mix.

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

Just finished Devilman Crybaby. Brutal. Tits and gore. Enough said.

[Off-Topic / Re: Stephen Hawking passes away at the age of 76.]

Felt this is appropriate:

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required]

the manhole should be on the 100% english list

Added. And if anyone else has some more to add, will start up the spreadsheet of all these for friendly view!

[Off-Topic / Re: Net Neutrality]

Hmmm. http://www.syracuse.com/us-news/index.ssf/2018/02/fcc_repeal_of_net_neutrality_rules_now_official_heres_what_happens_next.html
Hopefully something comes out of all this!

[General Gaming / Long lost Donkey Kong game found]

Only for the Sharp X1.
https://kotaku.com/you-can-finally-play-a-long-lost-donkey-kong-game-1823308987

[General Gaming / Re: Intel NUC and Mini PCs]

Yes, NUCS have the worst heat dissipation ever. Especially if you decide to use M2 drives. I have seen them burn out those drives (even with the cheapo heat sink on the m2 drives) quick. I have also used the Lenovo's mini pcs and the same kind of thing, heat killing ssds and hard drives in general. My suggestion: Build one yourself with a third party case though good luck finding a decent gpu for a good price due to those crazy miners.

[General Gaming / Re: Super Nt]

I have a tough time justifying this if you already have a decent CRT and own the original system.

[Off-Topic / Re: Net Neutrality]

It's a dumb article that misses the point.  Facebook, Google, Netflix, and Amazon do indeed dominate the internet, but there's nothing stopping me from using one of their many competitors; the point of net neutrality is that for many people there is only viable option for an ISP.

As for the intranet thing, what's the point?  I don't hear anyone clamoring for a tiny local internet that only has things provided by and relevant to the local community; the greatest thing about the internet is that it gives you access to stuff you couldn't get before, not easily anyway.  If I want to shop at the local store, I stop in and shop; if I want to know what my friends, family, and neighbors are up to, I talk to them.

Nailed it. I knew it was missing that something. I will like to bring up I find it very interesting states are taking actions on creating their own net neutrality rules. I would move to Montana, but its way too cold for my tastes.
https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/22/montana-governor-executive-order-requires-net-neutrality/
I'm sure there will be more to follow.

[Off-Topic / Re: Net Neutrality]

https://qz.com/1204956/net-neutrality-isnt-the-problem-its-the-internet-itself/
Interesting perspective, but my argument what's stopping people doing intranet things on their own?

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: FX-Unit Yuki: The Henshin Engine for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine]

No rush. If it comes out the same day as the new Rick and Morty that would be cool indeed.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What's the difference between original Spriggan and PCE works spriggan?]

At PRGE last October I had seen a repro of Magical Chase going for $100 and thought to myself, you aren't fooling nobody by doing this. The damn thing didn't even look remotely like the real thing and it was loose.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Official PCE games that are 80-100% in english and no/little japanese required]

Quick question:
Can I share this list in the AtariAge TG16 thread? Someone's asking me for it. I'll give credit.

Go for it. Honestly forgot about this list. One day I will create a spreadsheet so it makes a little bit more sense. Those AtariAge guys never did help me with my Jaguar problems btw lol.

[Off-Topic / Re: Net Neutrality]

This guy cracks me up. http://digg.com/video/fcc-net-neutrality-road-protest

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB Dragon Warrior 3 and 4]

Yeah, my old copies got hit by the Bernie curse. Joking. I am looking for these two please. I do have stuff to trade too (non dot matrix printers I promise!) Thanks.

[Off-Topic / Re: Old School Gamer Magazine]

It's not bad, they were handing these out at PRGE last October. Had some spelling errors so I wouldn't say its worth $30 but maybe if it was a yearly subscription (12 issues not 6).

[General Gaming / Re: Suggestions for starting off for NES/Famicom?]

I would recommend the Wizardry and Ultima games for the NES. Rampart for the Famicom is pretty bad ass too. Oh yeah and the original Gooneis. Can't go wrong with that.

[General Gaming / Re: Anybody got a FM Towns Marty?]

About the only reason I even considered a FM Towns Marty was due to the enhanced graphics of some of the Ultima and Wizardry games.

[General Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Thread (previously NX)]

Played the demo for Dragon Quest Builders on the Switch, loved it preordered it. Anyone else try it out yet? I think its waaaaaaaaaaaay better than Minecrap.

[Off-Topic / Re: Donald Trump Thread aka End of Days]

Yep saw this coming, cutting entitlement programs to pay for the tax cut for the wealthy and rich. https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/12/18/16741730/gop-agenda-medicare-social-security
Political suicide if they go through with it.

[Off-Topic / Re: Net Neutrality]

A brief history on ISPs douchery:
https://www.freepress.net/blog/2017/04/25/net-neutrality-violations-brief-history
Makes you wonder if people will have to pay a fee to run their crypto coin miners...

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Vasteel - Questions]

If the U.S release wasn't so damn expensive I would pick it up. Its good to know the PCE version is so much cheaper though...

[Off-Topic / Re: Net Neutrality]

https://gizmodo.com/the-looming-net-neutrality-fight-is-looking-damn-good-f-1821401711
Yep. So much for Republicans holding onto power if they don't overturn this ruling.

[General Gaming / Re: Just got Skyrim for the Switch]

I was wondering about how it ran/performed in comparison to say the X360 version.

How are the load times?  Frame rate issues?  Any weird lagging or stuff like that?

No issues in the least other than its a little dark when playing in handheld mode. Oh yeah and weird bugs like giants not getting into buildings and such. You can still cheese them pretty easily. Still an awesome game and a great port!

[Off-Topic / Re: Net Neutrality]

https://www.wired.com/story/expect-fewer-great-startups-if-the-fcc-kills-net-neutrality/
So much for supporting small businesses eh?

[Off-Topic / Re: Any opinions here about MagicJack or other Voice over IP services? Need advice!]

Any particular reason why you would want to use VOIP over a cell phone? Hell, if you have good enough internet service, why not just use something like Google Voice on your pc/tablet/celluar device?

[General Gaming / Just got Skyrim for the Switch]

Yep there goes my life for the next month or so. Very impressed by this port.

[Off-Topic / Re: Cryptocurrencies... You gettin' rich yet?]

My boss at work is spending a grip of cash on pc hardware just to mine. Dropped closed to 20k on server equipment and I think to myself, Christ you can drop 20k on mining hardware but you can't hire decent techs and give the rest of us a Christmas bonus? Yeah greedy bastard.

[Off-Topic / Re: Donald Trump Thread aka End of Days]

And then this happened:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42261000
What. On. Earth. Is. He. Thinking. World War 3 anyone?

[Off-Topic / Re: Donald Trump Thread aka End of Days]

Come on Demies, you guys can do better than this.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/house-votes-down-trump-impeachment-221652784.html

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Random Stuff for Sale]

How much for your Robotech Battlecry?

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Shiryou Sensen/War of the Dead translation]

Great! I hope you guys do more, people need to get off the snes drug and give the PCE more loving!

[General Gaming / Re: Got a 32x...]

I actually play this more than my Jaguar...  Seriously.

[Off-Topic / Re: What are YOU watching on YouTube.com?]

I couldn't stop laughing watching this dog destroy this lady's car.

youtu.be/ILiq8BJ9eKw