The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

Joe Redifer · 02/09/2010, 05:31 PM

Just as long as Zeus isn't upset.

shonenx · 02/09/2010, 06:42 PM

Congrats Ninja spirit!!!

Hope u enjoy it ! I love mine!!

Tatsujin · 02/09/2010, 07:22 PM

teh bazzy mouse:

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TheClash603 · 02/09/2010, 07:33 PM

Ninja, I just picked up the SFIV fight stick at a FYE going out of business sale for $35 for PS3. Looks identical in make to yours, just a different picture. I am definitely liking Zangief with the stick... but still prefer Bison with the pad.

The stick definitely helps in playing King of Fighters XII too. Too bad it doesn't help King of Fighters XII from being kinda shitty...

Ceti Alpha · 02/09/2010, 10:31 PM

The Bazzy mouse is awesome!

Ninja Spirit · 02/09/2010, 11:02 PM

Quote from: shonenx on 02/09/2010, 06:42 PMCongrats Ninja spirit!!! Hope u enjoy it ! I love mine!!

Oh hell yes!

On XBLA I play SF4 and MvC2

I played Megaman 9 on that stick and beat a couple of stages. it was wierd, since I normally play megaman on pad

TR0N · 02/10/2010, 03:18 AM

Some of the stuff i'm showing isn't recent but i figure i'd take some pictures finally.Btw the joystick is the (hori real arcade pro 3 special edition) PS3 version

TR0N · 02/10/2010, 03:21 AM

Quote from: Ninja Spirit on 02/09/2010, 11:02 PM
Quote from: shonenx on 02/09/2010, 06:42 PMCongrats Ninja spirit!!! Hope u enjoy it ! I love mine!!
Oh hell yes!

On XBLA I play SF4 and MvC2

I played Megaman 9 on that stick and beat a couple of stages. it was wierd, since I normally play megaman on pad

To bad you don't have a PS3 i'd play you in a round of SFIV&MvsC2.

NecroPhile · 02/10/2010, 10:13 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 02/09/2010, 07:22 PMteh bazzy mouse:

That isn't a PCE mouse, is it? Either way, it's kick ass.

SNKNostalgia · 02/10/2010, 05:42 PM

Quote from: TR0N on 02/10/2010, 03:18 AMSome of the stuff i'm showing isn't recent but i figure i'd take some pictures finally.Btw the joystick is the (hori real arcade pro 3 special edition) PS3 version

Those HRAP3s are very nice, but eishh on the $150 tag back then. Now you can get them for $80-$100, which is a much nicer price. I just use a Hori EX2 DOA for Xbox 360 and I have no problems with it. It works just as well as my Neo Geo old style controllers. My only minor complaint is the stick is a little looser, but that could be fixed with clickier micro switches. Also, I could add a 8-way plate to it if I wanted to improve it. Still, I pull off my moves with no problems. When i get a PS3, I will definitely get one of the HRAP3 models.

Is there a good place to get PS2 Hori sticks of high quality? I keep finding there aren't any available or they are jacked up to $150-$200.

Ceti Alpha · 02/10/2010, 08:08 PM

That Hori stick is pretty damn nice.

nectarsis · 02/10/2010, 08:36 PM

Quote from: Emerald Rocker on 02/01/2010, 11:14 PMNectarsis, tell me more about that Gatchaman shooting game.

Well I finally got it fired up on the psp today, and man oh man. It's def a budget title lol. Graphics are passable (especially the "cut scenes"), music is as you'd expect largely from the anime. Only 4 of the main characters are represented (Ryū Nakanishi/Tiny/Rocky seems to be MIA). Ken and Joe are pretty much palette swaps, same attacktype, etc. Juns yo-yo when powered up is actually kind of cool. Jinpei as to be expected is worthless lol. Control is solid enough, you play alternating stages...1st stage walking, next stage your characters vehicle stage. Main flaw I saw is the game challenge is set on kindergarten. Quickly became boring due to the lack of ANY challenge.

TR0N · 02/10/2010, 10:47 PM

Quote from: SNKNostalgia on 02/10/2010, 05:42 PM
Quote from: TR0N on 02/10/2010, 03:18 AMSome of the stuff i'm showing isn't recent but i figure i'd take some pictures finally.Btw the joystick is the (hori real arcade pro 3 special edition) PS3 version
Those HRAP3s are very nice, but eishh on the $150 tag back then. Now you can get them for $80-$100, which is a much nicer price. I just use a Hori EX2 DOA for Xbox 360 and I have no problems with it. It works just as well as my Neo Geo old style controllers. My only minor complaint is the stick is a little looser, but that could be fixed with clickier micro switches. Also, I could add a 8-way plate to it if I wanted to improve it. Still, I pull off my moves with no problems. When i get a PS3, I will definitely get one of the HRAP3 models.

Is there a good place to get PS2 Hori sticks of high quality? I keep finding there aren't any available or they are jacked up to $150-$200.

Yeah you can get the HRAP3 cheap now i only payed $89.00+ last year for it from a seller on ebay.I guess people are ignoreing the HARP3 for the madcatz SFIV joystick so lol!As for a getting a HRAP2 for the ps2 dunno you're best bet is just to get a used (hori TEKKEN 5 joystick) usely there cheap used.Plus the hori tekken 5 joystick can be modded,just replace it's buttons&stick and then your set.

Emerald Rocker · 02/11/2010, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the impressions, Mister Tarsis. Sorry to hear it's not all that.

SuperDeadite · 02/12/2010, 07:56 AM

Got this awhile ago, but too busy to post a pic. Original Gradius II. So good, but so hard.

shonenx · 02/12/2010, 04:23 PM

only the sf4 TE edition stick is the same as the MVC2 stick. the fight stick models dont use higher end sanwa densei arcade joystick and buttons only he TE ones. Also tron i think you mean too bad YOU dont have a 360

sorry im a bit anti ps3 at times hahah

bust3dstr8 · 02/12/2010, 05:15 PM

Quote from: SuperDeadite on 02/12/2010, 07:56 AMGot this awhile ago, but too busy to post a pic. Original Gradius II. So good, but so hard.

II is by far my favorite and I would love to try the arcade version someday.

Tatsujin · 02/13/2010, 03:38 AM

Quote from: bust3dstr8 on 02/12/2010, 05:15 PMII is by far my favorite and I would love to try the arcade version someday.

yeah it's really a toppy

try the SS or PSx one, they are 0.999999999:1 arcade faithful

sure the real obeyers doh the PCE one

btw: nice hauly deadite

jboypacman · 02/13/2010, 08:49 PM

Wife got me Ghouls N Ghosts for the Sega Genesis today and i went and picked up on trade TMNT Tournament Fighters,Phelios and Lighting Force for the Genesis as well.

TR0N · 02/14/2010, 12:13 AM

Quote from: shonenx on 02/12/2010, 04:23 PMAlso tron i think you mean too bad YOU dont have a 360 sorry im a bit anti ps3 at times hahah

Not realy i don't have envy since ninjaspirit has a 360 it's his choice.I was just saying becuase (MvsC2 and SFIV) are on the PS3 as well and i wouldn't mind playing a match with him if he had a PS3.That's all and nothing more to it.

Senshi · 02/14/2010, 07:33 PM

Deadite, what model is that tv?

SuperDeadite · 02/14/2010, 08:42 PM

Quote from: Senshi on 02/14/2010, 07:33 PMDeadite, what model is that tv?

Sony Trinitron 29'' HD-CRT KV-29DX550. Great TV, takes pure RGB through the AV-Multi, also has dual D4 terminals (750p or 1125i in letterbox 16:9 mode), 3x S-Vid, 4x Composite. Even has Composite Output jacks which makes recording games a breeze.

http://www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200106/01-0627/

Joe Redifer · 02/14/2010, 09:11 PM

Can it do 240p without any sort of upscaling?

Senshi · 02/14/2010, 09:27 PM

Thanks deadite. Great pickup by the way. Here's mine. Double Dragon II for PCE-SCD. I used to play this on nintendo constantly.

SuperDeadite · 02/15/2010, 04:27 AM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 02/14/2010, 09:11 PMCan it do 240p without any sort of upscaling?

With 15khz you lose the scanlines, but it still looks quite nice with anything that outputs in RGB. The Famicom looks like crap on it, but I don't play it on this this TV anyway. The SD only versions of this TV do 15khz RGB natively though, but then you lose the HD abilities. It's a trade off either way sadly, and I needed something for the 360...

TheClash603 · 02/15/2010, 10:25 AM

Just picked up Splatter House 3 loose for the Genesis, and Castlevania 2 and Fortress of Fear for the original gameboy at the flea market yesterday.

shonenx · 02/16/2010, 05:32 PM

Picked up Jet Set Radio Future/Sega GT for Xbox it was a pack in title with the Xbox to drive up sales. JSRF is the sequel to the dreamcast game with BETTER controls and new moves, graffiti & story and same GREAT music. The price was halfed so i paid 12.00 I also picked up Castle of Shikigami 2 for $4.99 GREAT top down shooter, LOVE it !! And Neo Geo Battle Coliseum was another steal @ $4.99. (side note my friend grabed OKAGE for 4.00 bucks super steal!!)

TheClash603 · 02/16/2010, 05:35 PM

I honestly didn't know Neo Geo Battle Coliseum existed. Once you play it, let me know if it is any good.

shonenx · 02/16/2010, 06:05 PM

I enjoyed it !! its a pretty good game from SNK especially for 4 bucks . Word is that its dropin on Xbox live arcade (prob. PSN also) this year with KOF SkyStage a awesome top down scrolling shooter(yeah u read that right a KOF shooter)

esteban · 02/17/2010, 12:18 PM

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME:

Quote from: SuperDeadite on 02/12/2010, 07:56 AM

Envious of the awesomeness.

jboypacman · 02/17/2010, 03:30 PM

Did a little trade today and got the following....

Excaliber Electronic Tabletop Space Invaders game

DeadlyMoves and Mystic Defender-Sega Genesis

Shinobi and Rastan-Sega Master System

NES w/ Kabuki Quantum Fighter,Mickey Mousecapade and Ikari Warriors

Turbografx-16 w/Aero Blasters

RoyVegas · 02/17/2010, 04:28 PM

Quote from: jboypacman on 02/17/2010, 03:30 PMTurbografx-16 w/Aero Blasters

Aero Blasters is badass, good luck on the last stage. It's sheer hell.

jboypacman · 02/17/2010, 04:32 PM

Quote from: RoyVegas on 02/17/2010, 04:28 PM
Quote from: jboypacman on 02/17/2010, 03:30 PMTurbografx-16 w/Aero Blasters
Aero Blasters is badass, good luck on the last stage. It's sheer hell.

Thanks for the luck Roy from the sounds of it i will need it lol.

Now that i have a T-16 again i will have to keep my eyes out for some games on the cheap when i have some extra cash again.

nectarsis · 02/17/2010, 05:28 PM

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NecroPhile · 02/17/2010, 05:44 PM

Kawa No Nushi Tsuri, the fishing game, eh? Let us know what you think of that one, nectarsis.

nectarsis · 02/17/2010, 05:47 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/17/2010, 05:44 PMKawa No Nushi Tsuri, the fishing game, eh? Let us know what you think of that one, nectarsis.

Fishing RPG!?!?! It should be interesting at least

TR0N · 02/18/2010, 12:38 AM

Quote from: nectarsis on 02/17/2010, 05:28 PM

Congrats you finally got the samurai shodown anthology beats getting it off from evilbay huh

NecroPhile · 02/18/2010, 09:46 AM

These came in the mail over the last few days:

TG-16:
New Adventure Island

DVD:
The Woods
Red Dwarf VII
Family Guy vol. 6

jboypacman · 02/18/2010, 03:28 PM

Nothing too exciting in the mail box today just a copy of Pac-Mania for the Sega Genesis.

Ceti Alpha · 02/18/2010, 03:34 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/18/2010, 09:46 AMThese came in the mail over the last few days:

TG-16:
New Adventure Island

New Adventure Island!! Definitely one of the coolest Hueys on the block.

Here's some things I've picked up over the last couple weeks:

World Sports Competition (loosey goosey from teh Sparkster)
Phantasy Star 0 DS (lovin' it)
Mariokart DS (managed to snag it cheap off eBay)
Valis IV (for some reason I always assumed it was a SuperCD

)

Ninja Spirit · 02/18/2010, 05:32 PM

Quote from: Senshi on 02/14/2010, 09:27 PMThanks deadite. Great pickup by the way. Here's mine. Double Dragon II for PCE-SCD. I used to play this on nintendo constantly.

Nice! It's a great port, but the music's gotta go. It's annoying hearing a rape victim in stage 1 BGM

Senshi · 02/18/2010, 08:47 PM

Lol...yea the music is pretty weird. It made me feel like I was in an 80's movie.

Sparky · 02/18/2010, 09:47 PM

I picked up some retro goodness... a nice 1984 transformer wallet with a holographic front to it, all plastic!!! hahahaha, i love it

also...
NES... Urban Champion
PSP... Children of the Corn & labyrinth
PS2.. Sealed sony headset

shonenx · 02/18/2010, 10:24 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/18/2010, 09:46 AMThese came in the mail over the last few days:

TG-16:
New Adventure Island
Quote from: guest on 02/18/2010, 09:46 AMThese came in the mail over the last few days:

TG-16:
New Adventure Island

DVD:
The Woods
Red Dwarf VII
Family Guy vol. 6
I LOVE RED DWARF. Rimmers such Sme.. Smeee... Smeeee.... Smeeeeee.... SMEGHEAD!!

hoobs88 · 02/19/2010, 12:48 AM

Quote from: guest on 02/18/2010, 09:47 PMI picked up some retro goodness... a nice 1984 transformer wallet with a holographic front to it, all plastic!!! hahahaha, i love it

Me too!

esteban · 02/19/2010, 09:48 AM

Quote from: Senshi on 02/18/2010, 08:47 PMLol...yea the music is pretty weird. It made me feel like I was in an 80's movie.

Aha! Yet one more chance to recycle an old thread:

In defense of Double Dragon II's Red Book Soundtrack

Yes, I even typed out the lyrics for "Hot Wild", one of my favorite tracks of all time, across all systems, across all eras, across all cosmos*...

NOTE: For the record, I'll allow Ninja Spirit's critique of stage 1's music from Double Dragon II.

* What is the plural for "cosmos"? I was too lazy to look it up.

hoobs88 · 02/19/2010, 10:07 AM

cos·mos /ˈkɒzməs, -moʊs/ Spelled[koz-muhs, -mohs]
–noun,plural-mos, -mos·es

NecroPhile · 02/19/2010, 10:33 AM

Cosmo (singular), Cosmos (plural):

Shake 1 oz vodka, 1/2 oz triple sec, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz cranberry juice vigorously in a shaker with crushed ice. Strain into a martini glass, garnish with a thin lime slice on the rim, serve, and wait for the panties to drop.

jboypacman · 02/21/2010, 12:37 PM

In the mail box yesterday...

Blip! The Digital Game from TOMY

Samurai Showdown,Frogger and X-Men for the Sega Genesis

720,Monster Rancher Battle Card,Penguin Wars and Oddworld Adventures for the GameBoy

Gameboy Advance w/Astro Boy

Jumbo Jet Pilot for Atari 8-bit computer

Plus while i was at my Michigan Classic Gamers Group Meeting i got a replacement set of Atari 2600 Driving Paddles

TheClash603 · 02/21/2010, 03:15 PM

I picked up Baku Baku, Tetris +, and Clockwork Knight for my Sega Saturn today. Felt pretty good about the haul for $18!