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[Off-Topic / Re: Astronomy Stuff (11/13 - Shuttle Launch Friday!)]

Saw some great stuff these past few nights from our place in Seattle - Mars (comes up to the East during the evenings), Jupiter (to the south/southwest), about 3 or 4 star clusters, Pleiades and a faint galaxy.

[Turbo Memoirs / Re: "Remembering the NEC Console Legacy" New Wallpaper]

I'll move the text to one side anyway and remove it from center.

[Turbo Memoirs / "Remembering the NEC Console Legacy" New Wallpaper]

I'm currently in process of a site re-design and am taking new photos of the NEC consoles for the site.  Since I still had my shooting set still up I decided to make the below wallpaper:

aaronnanto.smugmug.com/Product-Photography/Pcenginefx-Wallpapers/10630722_WAxck/1/#739407862_B4vCP-A-LB

aaronnanto.smugmug.com/Product-Photography/Pcenginefx-Wallpapers/NECConsoleLegacy2010/739407862_B4vCP-L.jpg

If anyone would like the wallpaper, please let me know what size (largest size is 2560x1600) - thanks!

[Media (PCEFX Radio/TV) / New YouTube HD Videos (1080p Tests & New PcenginefxTV Animated Logo)]

PC Engine 1080p Test Video:

PC Engine 1080p Test Video #2:

PcenginefxTV Title Treatment (.10sec version):

[Turbo Memoirs / Re: PC Engine Promo Photograph (circa 1987) re-creation]

1280x800: aaronnanto.smugmug.com/photos/643689632_qtiKX-X3.jpg
1280x854: /643689618_padm6-X3.jpg
1280x1024: /643689567_fiREm-X3.jpg
1680x1050: aaronnanto.smugmug.com/Product-Photography/PC-Engine-Recreation/9541634_nrhgQ#643689685_rLCQC-O-LB

Please keep my watermark intact if reposting anywhere else online.  Thanks!

[Turbo Memoirs / Re: PC Engine Promo Photograph (circa 1987) re-creation]

NEC took the original photo - it's the photo that has been around the net for decades and was one of the first promo photos of the PCE when it was released.

[Turbo Memoirs / Re: PC Engine Promo Photograph (circa 1987) re-creation]

Yah that's what I meant - for on the fly photography just can't be used.  I'm also finding that live view takes WAY too long to focus even on a controlled shoot, plus I don't need to use it anyway that much at least for focus as the Canon ST-E2 Transmitter acts as an auto-focus assist.

[Turbo Memoirs / Re: PC Engine Promo Photograph (circa 1987) re-creation]

The transmitter triggers the flash which was to the top left of the frame (and I only used the 580EX II for lighting).

Live View is nice, but only when shooting in video mode.  For shooting stills, it's really useless.

[Turbo Memoirs / Re: PC Engine Promo Photograph (circa 1987) re-creation]

What are you using for the "background"?  What is your camera setup again?  I recently bought a DSLR and it is my goal to defeat you! 

The background should have been just a white matte material, but I got away with using a 2'x2' reflective piece of fiberglass.  My camera setup is as follows:

Canon 5D Mark II: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/583987-REG/Canon_2764B004_EOS_5D_Mark_II.html
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Lens: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/264304-USA/Canon_8014A002_Zoom_Wide_Angle_Telephoto_EF.html
Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486706-USA/Canon_1946B002_580EX_II_Flash.html
Canon ST-E2 Transmitter: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/164264-REG/Canon_2478A002_ST_E2_Transmitter.html
Interfit STR103 Strobies Globe Diffuser: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/621592-REG/Interfit_STR103_STR103_Strobies_Globe_Diffuser.html

Pretty much just set up the console as close as I could to the original photograph but the part that took the most time was matching the shadow density & angle.  It's 99% there but I think my shadow has just slightly too much downward angle and my camera position could have been lowered slightly as well.

[Turbo Memoirs / PC Engine Promo Photograph (circa 1987) re-creation]

Was bored this afternoon and decided to do a quick re-creation of the original PCE promo photograph.  If anyone would like wallpaper versions of this image (without the original image) please reply in this thread with the size you want.  Enjoy.

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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: REPAIR GUIDE - TurboExpress: Battery Tray/Connectors]

Made topic sticky.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Lot: Might & Magic 3, Dracula X, Super Air Zonk...]

Adding more...

Beyond Shadowgate
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363899547&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Might and Magic III Isles of Terra SCD
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363900911&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Dungeons & Dragons Order of the Griffon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363903016&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Vasteel
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363906220&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[Auctions / Pcenginefx eBay Lot: Super Air Zonk SCD, Dracula X, Shadow of the Beast, Exile..]

Impossamole NIB:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363229491&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Super Air Zonk SCD MINT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363230356&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Castlevania Dracula X
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363231422&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Prince of Persia SCD
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363232273&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Dungeon Master SCD
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363232877&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Shadow of the Beast
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363233531&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Exile CD-ROM2
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230363234191&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Lot: Terraforming, Bonk 3, Godzilla, Dragon Slayer, DE2, More...]

Not too bad on all of the auctions though I thought that Camp California and Dungeon Slayer would have gone for more.

Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure SCD
Selling price: $284
Date: 7/25/09
Sold to buyer in Citrus Heights, CA

Camp California
Selling price: $36
Date: 7/25/09
Sold to buyer in Citrus Heights, CA

Godzilla
Selling price: $144.45
Date: 7/25/09
Sold to buyer in Citrus Heights, CA

Dungeon Explorer II
Selling price: $163.45
Date: 7/25/09
Sold to buyer in White Hall, MD

Dragon Slayer Legend of Heroes
Selling price: $44
Date: 7/25/09
Sold to buyer in Lodi, CA

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Lot: Terraforming, Bonk 3, Godzilla, Dragon Slayer, DE2, More...]

True points there Vestcoat...for this lot though I'll stick with the 3 day schedule and see how it goes.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Lot: Terraforming, Bonk 3, Godzilla, Dragon Slayer, DE2, More...]

The reason is that 5 days doesn't make sense when the majority of bidding occurs near the end of the auction.  This lot should end Sat evening.

[Auctions / Pcenginefx eBay Lot: Terraforming, Bonk 3, Godzilla, Dragon Slayer, DE2, More...]

Next eBay lot going up for sale tonight for 3 days:

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Lost: wayback.aaronnanto.smugmug.com

[Staff / Re: private message strangeness]

You can't find Windancer because his account has been deleted (for reasons I do not know).

[Feedback / Re: that movie on the pcefx.com front page]

I'll see what I can do.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 2: The Dynastic Hero, Bonk 3, Darkwing Duck]

Darkwing Duck: $41.00 (10 Bids, 11 watchers)
Ended: Jul 09, 2009 15:01:29 PDT
Sold to winner in Citrus Heights, CA

[Feedback / Re: Forum Icons]

Good suggestion.  Forum icons I could probably do.  Custom PCE-related smilies I don't have time for so someone else will have to make those up.  If anyone would like to take a stab at some, I'm open.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Holy Jebus!]

This thread is locked.  I am GREATLY disappointed with everyone involved from the forum about this topic which should have been 15 pages of discussion about this rare auction - NOT a flame war with fellow collectors from overseas.

We all should be mature enough to have civil discussions with one another without turning every damn topic into a war.  If you feel like you just have to make a rash or rude comment that could start a unnecessary war then don't post.  I don't ask for much so this should be a very simple request to handle by everyone.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 2: The Dynastic Hero, Bonk 3, Darkwing Duck]

The 2nd round of eBay auctions has ended (with Darkwing ending in a day).  Congratulations to the winner of Dynastic Hero and Bonk 3.  I was very surprised to see that Bonk 3 pretty much skyrocketed in price over Dynastic Hero.  For the record, auctions ended with the following results:

The Dynastic Hero: $504.00 (21 Bids, 29 watchers)
Ended: Jul 07, 2009 18:00:00 PDT
Sold to winner in Wilmington, DE

Bonk 3 (HuCard): $788.00 (21 Bids, 28 watchers)
Ended: Jul 07, 2009 18:05:00 PDT
Sold to winner in Reno, NV

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Neutopia II (new/sealed) - Won by Dalder]

For tracking purposes, this item has been shipped.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Dead Moon (new/sealed) - ENDED]

For tracking purposes, this item has been shipped.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 2: The Dynastic Hero, Bonk 3, Darkwing Duck]

Adding one more game:

Darkwing Duck (TG-16/1992/Unopened New)
Auction link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/230354246082

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[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Dead Moon (new/sealed) - ENDS SUNDAY 8:10PM PST]

This auction has ended - thanks all for bidding!

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Psychosis (new/sealed) - ENDED]

This auction has ended - thanks all for bidding!

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Magical Chase/Raiden/Ghost Manor (ended)]

I really didn't know just how high Magical would go - I was hoping at least maybe 2K so I am fortunate that it ended even higher than that.  I was also fortunate that I didn't have many (if at all) joke bidders which I appreciate.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Magical Chase/Raiden/Ghost Manor (ended)]

The first round of eBay auctions has ended.  Congratulations to the winner of Magical Chase and Raiden/Ghost Manor.  For the record, auctions ended with the following results:

Magical Chase: $2901.01 (16 Bids, 92 watchers)
Ended: Jul-04-09 17:00:00 PDT
Sold to winner in Virginia, USA

Raiden & Ghost Manor: $138.50 (20 bids) / $26.00 (27 bids)
Ended: Jul-04-09 17:15:00 PDT & 17:30:00 PDT
Both sold to winner in Italy.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Psychosis (new/sealed) - ENDS SUNDAY 8PM PST]

To make the auctions on the forum less painful, the following changes have been made to the forum:

- Added a Quick Reply area to the bottom of the thread
- Removed timeout requirement between posts
- Removed warning message about a reply has been posted
- Changed default behavior after replying to a thread to "return to post"

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Dead Moon (new/sealed) - ENDS SUNDAY 8:10PM PST]

To make the auctions on the forum less painful, the following changes have been made to the forum:

- Added a Quick Reply area to the bottom of the thread
- Removed timeout requirement between posts
- Removed warning message about a reply has been posted
- Changed default behavior after replying to a thread to "return to post"

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Magical Chase/Raiden/Ghost Manor END TONIGHT@5PM PST]

These auctions will be ending tonight:

Magical Chase: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230351961914
ENDS 5:00PM PST

Raiden: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230351964240
ENDS 5:15PM PST

Ghost Manor: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230351964538
ENDS 5:30PM PST

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Dead Moon (new/sealed) - ENDS SUNDAY 8:10PM PST]

Yes I will ship overseas.  Again, if the auction goes over $50, shipping will be included.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 2: The Dynastic Hero, Bonk 3]

Not a mistake.  Beyond Shadowgate is what is advertised on the back of the manual.

[Auctions / Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Dead Moon (new/sealed) - Won by wmacmonagle]

Auction Rules:
-If you wish to bid on this item, please post your price.  To outbid someone, just post a new reply with the higher price.
-$1 or more per bid please.
-Winner has 3 days upon auction end to pay the amount (Paypal preferred).  If communication can not be established with winner, game will go back on auction.
-Anyone who is a registered member of the pcengine-fx.com Forums are welcome to bid.  I will not ban any member from bidding.
-Game will be sent Priority mail if at all possible, with delivery confirmation and insurance.  Game is unopened, so it is assumed that it works perfectly, thus refunds are not accepted.
-Shipping charge will be free if bidding goes over $50.  If under $50, shipping charges will apply.
-LAST BIDDER BEFORE 7/5 SUNDAY @ 8:10PM PST WILL WIN AUCTION AND WILL BE NOTIFIED WITH PAYMENT INFO.  Good luck!

Dead Moon
Condition: New in box, with original factory shrinkwrap

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[Auctions / Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Psychosis (new/sealed) - Won by Thibaut]

Auction Rules:
-If you wish to bid on this item, please post your price.  To outbid someone, just post a new reply with the higher price.
-$1 or more per bid please.
-Winner has 3 days upon auction end to pay the amount (Paypal preferred).  If communication can not be established with winner, game will go back on auction.
-Anyone who is a registered member of the pcengine-fx.com Forums are welcome to bid.  I will not ban any member from bidding.
-Game will be sent Priority mail if at all possible, with delivery confirmation and insurance.  Game is unopened, so it is assumed that it works perfectly, thus refunds are not accepted.
-Shipping charge will be free if bidding goes over $50.  If under $50, shipping charges will apply.
-LAST BIDDER BEFORE 7/5 SUNDAY @ 8PM PST WILL WIN AUCTION AND WILL BE NOTIFIED WITH PAYMENT INFO.  Good luck!

Psychosis
Condition: New in box, with original factory shrinkwrap

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[Auctions / Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 2: The Dynastic Hero, Bonk 3, Darkwing Duck]

Next few games I'm offering up on eBay.

EBAY USERNAME: Pcenginefx

JULY 2nd EBAY AUCTIONS

The Dynastic Hero (DUO/1993/Mint except for cut out corner on manual)
Auction link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/230353371746

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Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure (TG-16/1993/Unopened New)
Auction link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/230353373336

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[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Neutopia II (new/sealed) - Won by Dalder]

Ok I've disabled the warning for next time, and also added a Quick Reply area at the bottom of the thread.  This was the first forum auction so there was bound to be issues.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Neutopia II (new/sealed) - Won by Dalder]

I'm seeing right now if I can disable the warning...

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Neutopia II (new/sealed) - Won by Dalder]

Sorry about that Press_Run!

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Neutopia II (new/sealed)]

Auction has ended.  Dalder won the auction as his bid was posted before time ran out.  Congratulations!

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Neutopia II (new/sealed) ENDS @ 10PM PST]

Ends in 1 hour.

[News / Re: Testing AdSense]

I want to give a HUGE THANKS to everyone who has clicked on a banner in the past few months.  Please keep it up as it has started to ease a little bit of the cost of running the site.  Thank you again!

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 1: Magical Chase, Raiden & Ghost Manor]

Here are 3 new higher-resolution photos of my Magical Chase:

Box Front:  aaronnanto.smugmug.com/photos/579029428_v7uCa-O.jpg
Box Bottom: aaronnanto.smugmug.com/photos/579029429_i5pTP-X3.jpg
Box Back:   aaronnanto.smugmug.com/photos/579029422_k5pL6-O.jpg

-Aaron

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx Forum Auctions: Neutopia II (new/sealed) ENDS MIDNIGHT 7/1]

New time for auction end is 10PM PST tonight (Wends).

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 1: Magical Chase, Raiden & Ghost Manor]

Sorry about your past experience here mrhaboobi - glad you came back.

I've been toying around with selling off my main collections (TG & PC-FX) for a long while now.  The main reason I've not taken any action on this is because of my loyalty to the site and community I have built & supported over the years.  Being who I am, everyone expects me to have everything and more - but recently my wife and I have been seriously thinking of having a child and due to now having to pay for 2 mortgages, I've decided to unload some of my collection to help out financially and to make room in our house (my game collection takes up an entire bedroom which the wife would like back).

I do have various loose bits (manuals, game sleeves, boxes, etc) that I'll unload at some point as well (most likely on the forums).  All I can say right now is to keep watch on the forum.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 1: Magical Chase, Raiden & Ghost Manor]

Thanks for all of the luck   Yes, I will be selling DUO & TG-CD games as well.

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 1: Magical Chase, Raiden & Ghost Manor]

Nec: I do not have dupes of any rare games.  And even though I wish that the sealed games remain sealed, I won't ban you or come to your house in rage if you crack the seal

[Auctions / Re: Pcenginefx eBay Auctions - Lot 1: Magical Chase, Raiden & Ghost Manor]

The eBay user that Necromancer mentioned is correct.  Looking at his history he has 34 bid retractions in the past 30 days.  He was trying to find out what the high bid was on the auction.