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[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Turbo Express power supply.]

I think its more of the power cord moving...im talking if i just adjust the way im sitting it resets, always has since the day I bought the unit like 15 years ago ( whenever it came out ) the slightest movement even with batteries in it resets the mache.  Its not a big deal because I dont use it all that much, just wondering if I was the only one.

Well its not the AC adaptor, it has to be a problem with your TE since it still resets with AA batteries. Have tried openning your TE? Maybe one of the connectors is loose.

Why didn't you return the TE when you notice this problem 15 years ago?

Also, does your unit suffer from low speaker audio?

What kind of battery do you use?

I'm using an external NiMH rechargeable battery pack 2800mah 7.2 volts.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Express power supply.]

I own an Turbo express, battery life kinda sucks...my problem is that if I use the ac adapter, and it moves slightly, i mean even turns a 32th of an inch it looses power adn resets. anyone have this problem, and is there a fix?

Which moves slightly, the cord of the AC adaptor or your TE unit?

If you have AA batteries in the TE, does it still reset unexpectedly?

You're first I've heard with a TE that unexpectedly resets. I also own a TE and I've never had this problem before. I don't own an AC adaptor and I don't use AA batteries no more there too expensive.

Right now I'm using a third party rechargeable battery pack via power input. Works like a dream.

[General Gaming / Interested in Supergun/Jamma for Time Killers]

Oh no, I'm not bringing any spam. True I enjoy stocking it, but I won't eat the stuff! Plus it has pork in it.

I actually like eating spam. I spent a couple years growing up in Guam and Hawaii as a kid, and most households I visited fed me spam and rice.

I still eat spam with rice to this day, and sometimes I stir fry it with some ramen noodles.

If you didn't know already Spam = Spiced Ham. Made from pork shoulders and ham.

Do people dislike spam because they think its a mystery meat hot dog?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Duo-R on Ebay]

I just glanced at the seller's name and I thought it said "Pure_Gullibility".

Anyway looks like a good deal for those who need one.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / New Turbo Duo Owner]

Wow thats a lot games you got in that auction and a Duo to boot. Good snatch, I wish I had that much money in my pocket.

Here some good games to pickup...

Dragon Spirit
Super Star Soldier
Soldier Blade
Time Cruise II
Gradius II
Raiden (Hucard) / Super Raiden (scd)
Nexzr
Chew-Man-Fu
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
Tricky Kick
Star Parodia
Spriggan
Shubibiman 3
Gate of Thunder
Dragon Slayer

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / "Dracula X PC Port Project" Status]

Very cool stuff Aaron.  

When is the backflip going to be implemented?

Are you planning have voice-overs and redrawn cutscenes?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Pricing for Duo/TG-CD opinions?]

So I'm new to this forum, but not to the Turbo/PCE world. First I'd like to say thank you to the members of this community for doing a big part to keep the NEC systems alive! Secondly I was wondering, how can these E-Bay company's like BullsEye Collectibles charge such exhorbitant prices for their Turbo/PCE gear? Some of it is understandable I suppose, but even though the power supply I need for my TG-CD is worth $35. I know it doesn't cost $25 to SHIP!!!
I'm sorry for the rant here, but are these price-hikes really justified? Especially since they also do things like sell you a system and then charge EXTRA for a power supply? Or one controller? Seems kinda shady. Just my .02
 

None of us can't doing anything to bring down Bullseye. I've heard way too many horror stories about people buying stuff from him and recieving piles of shit in the mail. Just avoid him like the plague at all costs.

I dislike people who add additional charges to items that is required for a system. Like the controllers and AC adaptors.

Japangamestock does this and it irritates me. They're selling top loader Famicoms for $50 but if you want the controllers, video cable, and AC adaptor you have to pay extra. You end up paying $100, and that doesn't include the EMS shipping costs.

$25 to ship an AC adaptor is a ripoff. Unless that seller is overseas and sending it EMS, it doesn't cost that much. The AC adaptor should cost you no more than $12 in used condition.

Have you also tried contacting the people at http://www.tzd.com ? They might have some.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Someone sell me a Soldier Blade!]

Please?

I need a complete Soldier Blade in good or better condition. Looking to pay $30 shipped or so.

Soldier Blade in complete/good condition should be around $40. I bought mine in MIB for $45 off ebay two years ago. Now a days on ebay there like $60+ which is ridiculous, even on YHJ.

You might want to try around Game Trading Zone. There is one person there with a complete Soldier Blade.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Ah Rayxanbers]

Who else thought Rayxamber III had some of the coolest tile sets than any other shooter? <raises hand>

I thought so too. The game wasn't colorful, but damn they sure know how to use shades of brown and red to create the best looking graphics on pce shooter.

This isn't the best side shooter on the pce, I would rather replay R-Type or Gradius.

The game does get a 1up compared to rayxamber II on graphics/gameplay, but the difficult was to easy even on maniac mode.

That and the levels were too short and slow, but I guess if the game moved too fast it would defeat the purpose of your rocket boosters.

I sure do love using thoses rocket boosters.

[Off-Topic / Need opinion on about HK store]

I'm always hesitant when I purchase anything from HK.

I've had several dealings in the past from HK sellers, and every time I get a package the contents is not what was described or pictured on their site.

I don't think I will buy from these people. Besides shipping cost if high to US.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / "Dracula X PC Port Project" Status]

I doubt it will be Dracula X. Aaron might get sued by Konami.

I thought about it more and it might be a game from Hudson. The company that was the backbone of the PCE. So the game might be Bonk, Bomberman, Super Star Soldier, or Soldier Blade.

Its Super Star Soldier, right?

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / "Dracula X PC Port Project" Status]

Thats a tough guess. What genre does the game belong to?

[Off-Topic / Need opinion on about HK store]

http://www.goldenshop.com.hk/


Has anyone dealt with this company? They have some games I want to buy, but I want a second opinion first. I like to avoid having another headache.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FT: PC-Engine GT]

SOLD

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: CD-Rom with INterface Uni testing]

I bought a Interface with CD-Rom² for a friend. I connected my own PCE with syscard 3.0 to it. Unfortunately i don't have a tv-cabel at the mom so I can't check the output on screen.

I figured out I can insert a CD (either game or music) and check out the music over the headphones.

My problem now: when I insert a CD I try and press the Play Button on the CD-Rom unit. But after showing a 0 on the track-LED nothing happens. The dis is not turning. Same if I try it with a game, and press the RUN-Button on the PCE. Shouln't be the disc turning anyway?

If you can't get a game CD to spin after pressing the RUN button, then maybe...its dead.

Still, you should test the system again when you get a TV cable. Just to be sure.

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

First off I'd like to say hi, stumbled upon this forum a few days ago and loved it immediatly.  This place is great brings me back to a great time in my childhood video gamming everytime I visit.

Welcome.  

First question, does the arcade card work in a Turbo Duo RX?  If it does, can it be obtained anyplace other than Ebay, or is it an almost extinct dinosaur?

First off, why do you have RX in front of Turbo Duo? The Turbo Duo is a U.S. console and the Duo RX is a japanese console. Which one do you have?

Anyway, the arcade card will only work on a Turbo Duo if you have a converter.

The arcade card can be purchase at other online stores: Japangamestock, Genki video games, Videogame Imports, Yahoo Japan Auctions. There are others place too but these are just a few that I know.

While looking through the FX forums I noticed that the system seemed to be only released in Japan, are the games coded in english at all or is everyone just dealing with japanese text?

Thanks, and more to come

Japanese only, too bad.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / HELP! My Duo RX stopped working!]

What was the problem with the GTs?

In addition to rolins' problems, we had a bunch of folks complaining about failing (or failed) audio from the built-in speaker. I can't remember if headphones worked or not.

I suspect that a bunch of folks have experienced this problem, but since TE / GT ownership is pretty low here, we're not getting a representative sample of  how bad it is. Of course, I hope I'm wrong. I hope that only a handful of handhelds will experience problems. BUT, with my luck....

I almost forgot, my second GT that died on me also had low speaker problem too. The low speakers is not a real problem since the headphone port could still be used.

The problem with low audio might contribute to power failures on the TE/GT. But I'm just guessing here and I haven't proven it.

[Off-Topic / Falcom OSTs on japan iTunes]

Why can't Falcom give OST access to the english version of iTunes? It would increase their sales if they do.

http://www.msx.org/Falcom-goes-iTunes.newspost3601.html 

[Off-Topic / Lion Heart (AMIGA) Master Piece **Spoilers!***]

What do I need to get started playing some of these old Amiga games? I want all the early-mid 90's stuf. Bitmap Bros, etc. Games like this one listed. Are the emulators that great? Do I need to get a full on computer?

I almost got a CD-32 a while back...but decided not to as I didn't wanna fool with the PAL/NTSC probs on games.

Just curious

The best amiga emu is WinUAE. You'll need to find the kickstart roms in order to plays games though. My favorite is Maniac Mansion.

[Off-Topic / Is it just me or are there just a few of us posting anymore?]

I absolutely love that haunting introduction music of Golvellius. I remember hooking up my MSX to a TV and then recorded the music to a tape recorder. I listened to it over and over on my walkman.

Intro? As in the title screen music or the prologue story music?

My favorite theme still has to be the first overworld music.  It has this excellent synth to it when you turn down the frequency.

I was refering to title screen music.

Other great tunes by COMPILE were Xevious (pce), Devil's Crash (pce), Musha (MD), and Zanac/Aleste/Aleste 2 (msx).

[Off-Topic / Is it just me or are there just a few of us posting anymore?]

I absolutely love that haunting introduction music of Golvellius. I remember hooking up my MSX to a TV and then recorded the music to a tape recorder. I listened to it over and over on my walkman.

Nowadays I use emulators to rip my favorite tunes to mp3.

[Off-Topic / Is it just me or are there just a few of us posting anymore?]

Thanks for the info, Rolins.  It may not be anything special, but the composure for the music still beat the pants off of other NES games at the time.

I second that, Journey to Silius gots one of the best soundtracks I've heard. Along with Castlevania series, Ninja Gaiden 1+2, and Guardian Legend they're are among my favorite ost.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / HELP! My Duo RX stopped working!]

Damn, how many DUO's have been dying? This is really sad. We should have a graveyard to remember the fallen consoles (and handhelds! I haven't forgotten that many TurboExpresses / GT's have had problems).

I've lost four to the plague.

1.) PCE-Duo b. 1991 - d. 2001
2.) PCE-Duo b. 1991 - d. 2002
3.) PCE-GT b. 1990 - d. 2005
4.) PCE-GT b. 1990 - d. 2005

Holy crap, 4 systems???

What was the problem with the GTs?

The first GT I bought from a HK seller, and it came DOA. Nothing I can do about that. I sold it on ebay. Beware of ebay seller from HK.

The second GT I bought from a forum member here. It was working fine out the box, and it looked in mint condition. I played it for hour and the display went dim, then dark.

I turned it off and on a few times thinking it was just a glitch. Whenever I turned it on the display was always dark. I tried to increase the brightness but it had no effect. Eventually the GT died two days later, it never turned on again.

I suspect the previous owner ( or owners) used the wrong AC adaptor or used rechargeable AAs. I really do think recharageable AA will degrade the longevity of the GT.

Currently my GT and TE (thanks D-Lite) are working like champs. I'm using a ext. rechargeable battery pack 7.2volts 2800 mah via power input. No problems so far.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Duo RX sniping rant]

It would be great to see some kind of new auction gaming site.Yahoo US auctions suck.If soemthing was put together,and it got recognized enough,Id sell on it for sure.

An alternative is VGA, and they don't have setup or closing fees like ebay does.

I haven't purchased anything from there yet. Most auctions are for Sega Saturn games, and I don't have a SS console. Another reason is most sellers are international and I hate paying the expensive S&H costs.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / HELP! My Duo RX stopped working!]

Damn, how many DUO's have been dying? This is really sad. We should have a graveyard to remember the fallen consoles (and handhelds! I haven't forgotten that many TurboExpresses / GT's have had problems).

I've lost four to the plague.

1.) PCE-Duo b. 1991 - d. 2001
2.) PCE-Duo b. 1991 - d. 2002
3.) PCE-GT b. 1990 - d. 2005
4.) PCE-GT b. 1990 - d. 2005

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Really dead Super System Card 3.0]

Well I cleaned the card and the system really well still didn't work so I decided to open the card up since it was broken anyway. Did confirm the card was bad the legs on one of the chips had separte from the card on all the other chips including one side of this chip the legs are sealed in a hard black substance I figure to prevent damage, I'm guessing they missed one side.  
     

Too bad your system card is a dead, but can you post some pics of it?

I love to see the innards of that card.

[Off-Topic / Is it just me or are there just a few of us posting anymore?]

Actually, Sunsoft games for the NES used very high quality sound chips.  What were the names of those? I only remember playing such games like BATMAN and JOURNEY TO SILIUS and the sound in those games were freaking awesome!

Journey to Silius (Raf World on the Famicom) both used MMC1 mapper. The MMC1 mapper had nothing special.

Batman (Nes) used a MMC3 mapper. While the famicom version used a Sunsoft 5 mapper. The Sunsoft 5 is the one with enhanced sound. I'm not sure if this mapper works on a Nes, but I doubt it does since the Nes could not make use of the sound enhancements.

This is because NOA made another stupid move in designing the Nes. The Famicom had 2 pins that allow sound enhancements from games like Akumajou Densetsu. The Nes had these two pins removed and were placed in the bottom expansion port. For reason I have no idea.

[General Gaming / Interested in Supergun/Jamma for Time Killers]

D-Lite, Michael, aren't you two supposed to be...y'know...killing each other?

Shouldn't add gasoline to put out a fire, Dark. Let's keep this forum flame free.

[General Gaming / OMG...Poor Bomberman :(]

Judging by the way that looks, it should've been a sequel to this game instead of Bomberman.



Robo Warrior (Bomber King in Japan), which basically is an action game that uses elements of the Bomberman gameplay engine.
It should be obvious because Robo Warrior/Bomber King is really a Hudson game as well.

OMG Bomber King!

I remember playing this game on my MSX computer 16 years ago. This game was hard (or maybe b/c I was 7 years old and every game seems tough). It sucks that I lost the cartridge when I moved to CA, I never got a chance to finish it.

I guess I'll pick-up the NES version someday since most MSX games are tough to find these days.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Duo RX compatibility]

Only converter i can find at TZD is one to play Jap games on a US machine...has anyone seen a converter the other way?

( oh and I apologize I knwo this is the sales forum, I didnt want to delete my first post and repost, Can any admin move this to the right forum please?)

If you want to play American hucards on your japanese console, then you need to modify it.

http://www.gamesx.com/importmod/necjapmod.htm

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Duo RX compatibility]

You can purchase a converter from The Turbo Zone. They're not cheap.

http://www.tzd.com

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / I finally beat Raiden!]

i got Super Raiden in the mail today and goddamn it kicks ass.
I'm not usually a fan of verticle shooters but this one is totally boss.
I like it more than Sylphia and Soldier Blade (haven't played Hellfire, Super Star Soldier is in the mail).
It's so good i think i'll track down the Hucard or Jag version too.
What sucks is that i can't play a stage for more than a minute before the music cuts out.  according to UPS.com my new Duo should be here on Monday.  i can't wait.

You're gonna enjoy it for months. Super Raiden is so damn good that I couldn't stop playing it for 6 months straight. If you get the hucard then you must try it on the Turbo Express/GT (if you got one). I spent my lunch breaks playing Raiden on my GT and it looks amazing. Probably the only problem you'll have would be the sweaty palms.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / pc engine duo?]

The PC-Engine Duo can playing American and Japanese CD games without problems. However, it will not play American hucards.

[General Gaming / Might be bad news for japanese retro gaming]

http://digg.com/hardware/2nd_hand_electronics_sales_will_soon_be_illegal_in_Japan

I hope it doesn't effect places like YHJ and ebay. Where am I gonna go for all my MSX needs?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FT: PC-Engine GT]

I've update the pictures of the PC-Engine GT. Better close up shots of the unit, and samples pics of Bomberman and Soldier Blade playing on the GT.

[General Gaming / Your Daily Dose of Gaming.]

Guradian Legend (Guardic Gaiden) is a pseudo sequel to Guardic on the MSX computer.

It think I was the only one in my neighborhood who own this game. It one the best from COMPILE. Never got the spotlight it deserved when it was first released. I really dig the soundtrack and COMPILE always seem compose catchy tunes in most of their games. Find the NSF of Guardian Legend, track 18 is my favorite. I can hum that tune over and over.

What was different was its mix bag of Adventure and vertical shooter. The game was split in two sections: the labyrinth, where you explore NAJU in a overhead action/adventure style and the Dungeon,  where it becomes a vertical shooter blasting hordes of enemsis and then the boss at the end of the stage.  

The main character was also a woman. Don't see that often during the late 80s. The only other female protagonist I can think of during that decade was Samus from Metroid.

If there was a battle between the Guardian and Samus. I bet on the Guardian. She walks around in red bikini armor, transforms into a spaceship, and has 12 different weapons to obliterate her enemies.

What can Samus do? Sure she has cool armor and  free-flowing hair, but she can't turn into a spaceship.

Plus, I'm completely biased toward all COMPILE games.

[General Gaming / Your Daily Dose of Gaming.]

Been playing these for past two weeks.

MSX
Zanac A.I. (cassette tape)  
Hype (cassette tape)
Salamander
F1 Spirit

NES
Guardian Legend
Journey to Silius
Punisher

PCE
Soldier Blade
Legendary Axe

[Off-Topic / Is it just me or are there just a few of us posting anymore?]

Why Konami had to edit out those cut scenes in the NES Contra is beyond me since I thought they added to the story.  :

If Konami does do a re-release of all their old games in a collection, I hope they put those scenes back.

It had to do with Nintendo of America. They did not want to pay extra money for the VRC mappers that Konami made for the famicom version of Contra. Konami is well knowm for producing custom made mappers for their games on the Famicom and MSX to have more memory and better music.

Since NOA used a lower spec memory mapper on Contra they had to remove the cut-scenes to save memory.

Because Konami's custom mapper was more expensive to produce, some of their games were never released for the Nes. Examples are Gradius II and Crisis Force.

[General Gaming / NEO GEO MVS... What's it all about :)]

Neo Geo AES is the home console. Games are identical to their arcade counterparts with the exception of getting fewer continues and a practice modes in some games. The cartridges for this system is very expensive.

Neo Geo MVS is what you find at the arcades. The older games are cheaper than their AES counterparts and cartridge itself is larger.  These can only be played on an AES with a converter.

In the long run MVS is easier on your coffer, but the AES cartridges do have cool artwork and packaging.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FT: PC-Engine GT]

For Trade: PC-Engine GT (unboxed)

I have a PC-Engine GT unit for trade. GT is used and its overall condition is very good.

Condition:
-Light scratches on screen.
-Two dead pixels: Shows as a red and blue dot. Check "GT Dead Pixels sample" below.
-Sound is loud and perfect thru speakers. No problems with quiet sound.

GT Front
GT Back
GT Display Screen
GT Pad
GT Top
GT Bottom
GT Side 1
GT Side 2
GT Hucard Slot
GT Battery
sample game 1
sample game 2
sample game 3
sample game 4
GT Dead Pixels sample


What I'm looking for...

XE-1ST2 joystick (Sega MegaDrive)
XE-1PRO joystick (MSX)

NES:
Gun Nac (us)

PSX games:
Zanac x Zanac (jpn) - please tell me you have this!
Raiden Project (us)
Einhander (us)

MSX games:
Guardic
Final Justice
Gulkave

PCE games: these have to be complete with spine cards
Spriggan
Spriggan MarKII
Gunhed (I have a hard time finding this one in mint condition, and has to have the year '89 on front cover).

Any shooter games designd by COMPILE I don't have already.

If you have something to trade but not on my list send me a PM anyway. I might be interested.

** I also might trade my Turbo Express (Boxed) that is in complete and mint condition with D-Lite's sound fix. However, I'll only part with it for some rare/expensive game. I have no picture of the TE here.

ebay user id: jimxk2983
Feedback score is 116 (100%)

[General Gaming / Virtual Console can't come soon enough]

The virtual console is good move by Nintendo. I hope they set all games to 99 cents (at least just for nes games). Anymore than $1.99 is a rip-off.

There are only two things that would make it better: access to japanese FDS/Famicom/SFC games, and ability to connect original gamepads (including SuperScope).

[General Gaming / Atari Jaguar and Raiden]

I had no idea Raiden was ported to the Jaguar. I suggest you buy the Jaguar version because I think everyone wants to know how faithful it is to the arcade and PCE ports.

Raiden (hu) and Super Raiden on the PCE are probably the best console versions I've played and is only second to the Raiden Project on the PSone. Super Raiden is one tough cookie but worth it.

[General Gaming / MEGADRIVE - Recommendations/ FS: genesis console]

Here are some I recommed playing.

Musha Aleste (best vertical shooter)
ThunderForce 2 - 4 (best horizontal shooters)
Streets of Rage 1 - 3
Castlevania Bloodlines
Contra Hard Corps
Gunstar Heroes (highly recommended)
Alien Soldier (Super rare and expensive; play this on emulator)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / TG-16 HU card and Jap Duo]

TG16 hucards won't work in a japanese pce unless you do two things.

1.) Ground pin 29 on chip Hu6280 on your pce. This must be done. Using a converter on a japanese system won't let you play TG16 hucards without it.

2.) After grounding pin 29 you can start playing TG16 hucards by using a converter. An alternative would be to modify the hucard slot so you wont need the converter.

Or have I bought a duff?

Yup.

[Off-Topic / Chromelodeon]

http://www.chromelodeon.com/

Has anyone heard of these guys? They're a couple of nerdy guys into experimental rock.

They've remake some old video game tunes from Mega Man II, Ninja Gaiden II, Wanderers of Ys, and few others. Only a couple are available to download and listen.

Too bad Wanderers of Ys isn't available for download. I would've like to hear it.

My favorites are Chaosium Sword, Parasprinter, Wily's Castle (highly recommended), and Sonic and Knuckles.

[General Gaming / need some advice about the Sega GG]

Thanks guys. Good to know that I don't need a converter to play imports because I want to get GG Aleste and GG Aleste 2.

I've just finish beating both games using Kega Fusion. They're both just great shmups and I must have them. That and because I'm a COMPILE nut who must have every game that has the words Zanac or Aleste on the front cover.

I'll everntually get a battery pack, but that will be low priority since my spending money is limited (less than $60). College fees, books, and Apt rent has nearly drained my coffer right now.

I have one more question. How good is the display on the GameGear while playing a game?

[General Gaming / need some advice about the Sega GG]

I'm planning on buying a sega game gear. Is there anything important I should know before buying one?

I also plan on getting some japanese carts. Is there going to be a problem playing imports?

[General Gaming / Japanese auction help!!]

For translating japanese use Shopping Mall Japan.

Also try using Google's language tools to translate english -> japanese. Its better to search using japanese characters than english. You'll also get better results.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / So many options - recommendations welcome!!]

While I'm here anyone got/played Terra Cresta II loved the first in the arcades many many moons ago but I carnt seem to locate any reviews anywhere (IN ENGLISH !).Knew I shud of took more notice of languages when I was in school !

I've never knew they made Terra Cresta II for the pce. I would have to check that one out to see for myself. Was their ever a Terra Cresta II for the arcade?

I've played Terra Cresta on the nes and its one best shmups on that console. Very alestean IMHO, mainly because its a veritical shooter, plenty of firepower, and the powerups are numbered like in Zanac/Aleste.

Have you also tried Moon Cresta in the arcade, its the prequel to Terra Cresta?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / So many options - recommendations welcome!!]

Answer to some of your questions - Why did I sell my neo ? Used the funds from my aes to buy myself a Bally Adams Family pinball machine that I always wanted !

Great find on the pinball machine.  
Whenever I go to Las Vegas arcades I usually spend an hour playing the pinball machines since most are neglected.

Compulsive buying? - truth be told yes though my reason for this is I have been bagging myself some right bargains while prices are low unlike the US UK importers can be really expensive,so when Ive seen games like Bloody Wolf,Ninja Spirit for £20 I've been snapping them up as importers here are normally charging double for both !

Wow, 20 GBP is quite expensive to me. I hope for that price, the hucards are complete with jewel case and manual.

Anyway,I've gone on long enough thanks for your advise and I'll try ! Maybe 10 games a month ? hehe

Hehe