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[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: great price on a laseractive on ebay]

You left out a few key things.

1) none of your mods work with actual LA games.

2) the LA doesn't really have any good games!

Pretty much nothing you said addresses these issues and both are deal breakers for some, the 2nd really should be for everyone unless you just collect boxes.

I mean, Powestone is no Space Ace and it's probably the best LA game (not even an NEC LA game).

Trust me. I can afford a Laseractive. I couldn't then! I can now though. I just don't want to waste the money on it because it sucks at any price. I'm not going to actually use it no matter how much it costs.

Well, if you believe your second point, then the first is irrelevant.  FWIW, I don't really disagree.  The few games it has pretty much suck.

I don't really think it was a failure because the games were bad.  It was just too damn expensive.  The economics then and now don't make any sense. 

All that being said I'm still glad to have it.  And I'm willing to pass on what knowledge I have of it to anyone interested in getting one.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: great price on a laseractive on ebay]

well this thread took a left turn at albuquerque.

i am going to preface this post with a couple of things:  1.  is the LaserActive "worth" the money?  For most people the answer is 'No'.  I believe the primary reason most of the shade thrown at the LA is mostly because its expensive and, for the skeptics, the cost heavily outweighs the things it does well.  2.  because of reason #1, the LA isn't for everyone.  its expensive, its big, it doesnt really look like a game console, etc...

all that being said, there are some misconceptions about the LA.  just because its expensive doesnt mean it does *everything worse than other consoles.  as one of the few folks who have modified the console, the rgb and component video mods are pretty easy and straight forward.  i would not try to region mod the PAC-N1 or N10, however.  the picture quality of the modded LA is the best ive ever seen next to the PAL TG-16 (which almost no one has NTSC and RGB/Component modded so it almost doesnt even count).  No jailbars whatsoever.

The stereo output is amped which is nice and the PCE/TG-16 dont have.  For my setup, i have no use for digital audio anyway.  Other than leaky caps, the PCBs in the PACs are the highest quality I have ever seen for a game console including Nintendo PCBs.  They are built like high end stereo equipment.  Once the caps are replaced, the PACs will pretty much last forever.  The LA in general is just reliable.  Mine plays everything the first time, without fail.

As far as day-to-day use goes, mine doesnt just sit on the shelf.  I use it probably more than any other console.  Just last night, I played some dragons curse then popped in a laserdisc and watched it.  It opened up the world of laserdiscs for me which probably wouldnt have happened otherwise.

BL - like i said, its not for everyone, but the folks that have them seem to like them.

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Oceanhorn looks like a poor man's windwaker.  Considering that game is 14 years old, I played it on the gamecube and the Wii u remaster, I'm going to pass

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: great price on a laseractive on ebay]

Pretty good price, debated all morning! I had to pass since he doesn't say whether or not it's recapped or even works properly. Hope someone here gets it, though.

Thanks for posting this regardless and making me contemplate dropping $300 on a glorified Laserdisc player

I guarantee the PAC is not recapped

[Buy/Sell/Trade / great price on a laseractive on ebay]

$300 free shipping with a sega PAC is about $100 off what these normally go for.  cheers queers!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/pioneer-cld-a100-sega-genesis-segacd-laserdisc-combo/122611786519

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS on eBay: the rest of my Dreamcast collection: 57 items]

I just started playing E.G.G.  Not what I expected really.   I like the hand-drawn art.  The gameplay is zelda-like

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Raffle: "Mechanic's special"]

Oh, snap!  I won (?) a raffle.  I have a few ideas I want to try.  If the first 2 don't work, the last one is a skosh on the extreme side, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. 

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

I don't understand why they aren't doing pre-orders and basing how many they order on that.  Leave pre-orders open for a week or two weeks, say ok we got 1537 pre-orders lets order 2000 copies.

It seems to me like they would make more money that way too, but these guys really do have a hard on for OMG IT SOLD OUT IN SECONDS!!!!! it seems.

I had no problem pre-ordering the PS4 physical release of Hyper Light Drifter from Iam8Bit, but seemingly something like that is too difficult for LRG and will put them out of business.

It has nothing to do with difficulty.  Their business model is to inflate demand by capping supply. They think (and they are probably correct) people will buy less if they think there is an open ended supply (like a pre-order).  Even if there is only a small window for pre-order, it could reduce the demand.  They are preying on the collectards and it's working.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Raffle: "Mechanic's special"]

Not sure if i can fix it, but im willing to give it a shot.  Im in

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

And it's just a pre-order.  They don't even have the games and won't ship for a month or more.

So much for "Pre-orders don't work!  We have to have 'em in hand before we sell!!!"

Yeah... I can see why this is frustrating from the consumer side.  Their perspective is probably: "without the artificial supply constraint there would be less demand if it wasn't truly "limited" and open-ended via pre-order."  I'm assuming that since they have done pre-orders in the past, they have the metrics to support that way if doing business.

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Well, Jotun lasted all of 3 mins this morning.  I guess LRG is still going strong... for now

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Component Video Modded LaserActive]

Little update here:  over the weekend, I replace the v1 board with a v2 and just like theSteve said it would, the genesis PAC now also works great.  Still have some of the issues I had the last time I used a v2 board, but it will be nice to have all my obey and genny in 240p now.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: US turbo games for sale]

Pm'd

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Anyone get their Vita Dariusburst yet?  My tracking's been stuck at "ready for pickup" since 6/29.

I see on twitter some bullshit about them holding orders for some trading card crap (instead of the usual postcard/sticker crap).  I assume that's the hold up, but it sure would've been nice if they'd bothered to tell their paying customers what's going on instead of fake "your item has shipped" e-mails.

Same here.  I'm getting used to them printing the label and waiting 2 weeks for it to actually ship.  Ships getting old.  (Amirite?)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Dreamcast stuffs]

Mad stupid retarded props to my man gypsy for the crispy as all get out copy of ikaruga!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Dreamcast stuffs]

You didn't ask, but I'm gonna give you my thoughts on the games, and suggest a couple others.
I'll go through my trade box this week and see if i have anything you're wanting.

Shenmue - A+, one of my favorite experiences ever.
Sonic Adventure 2 - B, the last good sonic game until Sonic Colors came around.
Marvel vs Capcom - B, the mainline Vs. titles never really did it for me, but it's a fantastic port.
Sword of the Berserk - C+/B-, I'm glad it exists, but it has some problems. The level design often doesn't work with the playstyle of the game, your sword bounces off walls, but many levels are in tunnels or narrow alleys.
Blue Stinger - C, I get what it was going for, but it mostly feels rushed/unfinished.
Skies of Arcadia - C, I couldn't do it. I love the concept, but something about it just rubs me the wrong way.
Evolution: the World of Sacred Device - D, Play Grandia II instead.
Armada - C+, it's good, but Bang! Gunship elite was better for me, but that might just be my old wing commander influence.
Shadow man - C-, i always get the feeling that this game exists for the sake of being a violent game, and the controls always bothered me.

Capcom vs. SNK - The first Vs. game I could really get into. I like the focus on spacing/mechanics rather than long combos
Disney's Donald Duck Goin' Quackers - the best Crash Bandicoot clone
E.G.G. (Elemental Gimmick Gear) - It really reminds me of secret of mana, so that's worth a recommendation on its own.
Grandia II - Play this instead of evolution 1/2
Illbleed - Haunted house simulator with some real goofy mechanics, story, and logic. it's worth the experience.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - Did everything Shadow man tried to, but much better
Maken X - generally melee focused FPS with character designs by the guy who does it for the shin megami tensei series, it's a good time
Slave Zero - Makes me feel like Robot Hulk. that's a good thing.
Spawn - kinda falls in between Power stone and unreal tournament with a nice violent skin.
Star Wars: Episode I Racer - Best racer on the system.
Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense - Best Twisted Metal Game until Black came out.

you're right, i didnt ask, but i should have.  im a novice in the dreamcast game and i shouldve asked the pros.  thanks for all the inputs guys.

a few thoughts:  i have grandia II and as far as I can tell looks like one of the best rpgs on the dc.  if i can set aside the time to dive into it, i'm sure i will appreciate it.  E.G.G. looks incredible, but its also looking pricey.  if i could find it at the right price, i will make it happen, but i might have to settle for a burned copy.  not sure how i missed legacy of kain in my research, but it looks just as you said and i am putting it on the list.  i definitely agree on gunship.  as a matter of fact, the first thing i thought while looking at gameplay was wing commander.  im also a big fan of wc.  i played it a lot in high school on the snes.  my favorite version is the sega cd.  i loved pod racer on n64.  i should give it a shot on the dc.

keep the inputs coming, gents!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Dreamcast stuffs]

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[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

I snagged a Darius Burst today.  I hope it's worth the $50.

Me too.  I think I'll be disappointed but whatev.

Btw- still available 75 mins later.  I think the handwriting is on the wall.  Limited print physical games are a fad and will pass.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Dreamcast stuffs]

I can do that.  One off the list!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: Dreamcast stuffs]

Gents,

I have entered the world of Dreamcast recently and would like to pick up a few games.  Here's what I'm looking for for now:

Shenmue
Sonic Adventure 2
Marvel vs Capcom
Sword of the Berserk
Blue Stinger
Skies of Arcadia
Evolution: the World of Sacred Device
Armada
Shadow man
Legacy of Kain

I would like to pay average ebay prices -10% (i'm assuming the majority of the risk and there is no fee for this sale).  Im also willing to trade mod work such as recaps, region, and component video for our beloved PC Engine, but I can also do work on other consoles.  I recently did a Hi Def NES that turned out most excellent.

Let me know if you have anything I am looking for.

-dan

Edit:  marked 4 off the list.  thanks!

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Adding S-Video or RGB to TurboBooster Plus and CD Dock]

I would do a component video mod to your booster.  Make sure your LED plays nice with 240p signal first by plugging the composite into the Y input.  If the picture is a perfect black and white (no distortion) you are good to go.  You can get component mod boards here: http://www.tg16pcemods.com

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Anybody else notice LRG didn't sell out yesterday?  Copies still available today

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

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.

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

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.

[General Gaming / Re: Ys Origin Physical Copy]

I think they have a natural "fatigue" and a quality problem.  They've been releasing like crazy in 2017 and some natural fatigue is going to set in with buyers.  It's not a novelty any more it's a full up niche with all the other limited physical release companies sprouting up.  Plus, I think the quality of the games has declined.  I've passed on all but a couple games this year.  IMO they have been stinkers.

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

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

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

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

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: PCE Shooters]

Pm'd

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Mostly 8 and 16-bit stuff also Jaguar and games.]

this is my second boxed snes purchase in the last year from desh and i have to say, when the man says mint you can take it to the bank.  the games i have received look like they just came out of the factory.  buy from this man.

thanks again, james!

-dan

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Mostly 8 and 16-bit stuff also Jaguar and games.]

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[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Damn you LRG !!! They get the physical release for wonderboy the dragons trap.
http://www.limitedrungames.com/blogs/news/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap

Well there goes any chance of people being able to get it without hitting f5 to pre-order. That's a game that shouldn't be in a limited release.

Oh a few weeks ago I went to the East Coast Gaming conference in Raleigh, NC.  Limited Run games was there selling their warez.  The CEO of LRG and Mighty Rabbit was there to give a session on how to keep your game company afloat.  Also, they were selling games that were "sold out" on their site at the conference.

Just pre-order it from play-asia and save yourself the stress

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Is it still "limited run" if play-asia is taking pre-orders for the same games?

I assume there's won't also be NA region, so yes.

I believe the ps4 is region free and play-asia advertises wonderboy and Ys origin as multi-language.  Will there be any difference in the gaming experience for NA players?

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Damn you LRG !!! They get the physical release for wonderboy the dragons trap.
http://www.limitedrungames.com/blogs/news/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap

Is it still "limited run" if play-asia is taking pre-orders for the same games?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Free code for Mario Kart 8 Wii-U DLC 2]

Pm'd

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Hey Everyone !! lOL Just Recently Scored On This Giant POS !!!]

Too lazy to dig it up, but if you look through my posts, I did a component video mod on mine. 

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

Wow not one not two but three?  Dang boy

its funny, because when i look at that pic I think "thats like 170-ish caps replaced"

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Why?

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

Brag time.  Been looking for years for a PAC-N10 that wasnt a stupid price.  Had to buy a huge lot, fix/repair a few things, and get a little lucky, but I made the economics work.  And now I have another expensive thing I didnt really need that is redundant to another console.

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

And I'm out again.  The ps tv version is more expensive than the ps4 version with LESS features.  This is retarded

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Is it confirmed that the vita version of dariusburst works on pstv?  I'm much more likely to go that route

It does, that's how I played it.

^_^

Thanks!  Was going to pass, now looking into my first play-asia order ever.  Hope this doesn't suck

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Is it confirmed that the vita version of dariusburst works on pstv?  I'm much more likely to go that route

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: XRGB Mini/Framemeister - Opened, boxless, but unused]

Great deal.  Someone should jump on this

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Considering dariusburst but goddamn $60 feels like a ton of money.  Especially when I'm getting AAA titles for 35 or less a few months after they are released. I would pay $40, but I wouldn't be happy about it.   

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

Mad stupid retarded props to Necro.  He is a man of his word.  He locked down an extra copy of Astebreed for me and it arrived today.  Stoked.

[General Gaming / Re: Limited Run Games]

If some kind soul would pick up a copy of astrebreed for me today, I would greatly appreciate it.  I am flying for 12 hours and won't be able to purchase it for either release time.  I will reimburse any costs or additional shipping of course.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: 2x *NEW* PC Engine XE-1 PRO HE arcade sticks]

I really don't think $175 is a bad price for these if they are never used.  I have never seen a new old stock for sale ever.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: HELP!! Turbo Express video looks upside down?]

Are you running it off batteries or an ac adapter?  If you're  using an adapter, does it do the same thing with batteries.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: First 3 games you played]

I got my Turbo for Xmas of 1990.  This is interesting for me because I can't remember the first 3 games I played for any system (and I've had every nintendo, most sega, Playstation etc) other than the Turbografx.  Those were (in order played):

1.  Splatterhouse
2.  KC (obligatory... hated it then, hate it now)
3.  Legendary Axe (rental)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Common NES Carts FS]

I'll take journey to Sirius, ninja Gaiden, Mario bros

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FS: Loose Order of the Griffin]

SOLD