The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

Ji-L87 · 01/28/2013, 02:11 AM

Quote from: Opethian on 01/27/2013, 08:17 PMNice ace! how much RAM you got in there?

Don't really know yet

I'm in the process in tearing it down (just removed the PSU) but I thought I'd take a look at the motherboard as well. If additional RAM has been installed, where would one find it in these machines? It's not in the expansion slots in the top left tower, a SCSI card sits there instead tho'.

SuperDeadite · 01/28/2013, 02:33 AM

The Ace only has 1mb on the mobo. In the mobo tower side is the port for a 1mb expansion board. It's a weird looking thing that plugs in, hard to miss. Note the system must have 2mbs in the mobo before an i/o slot expansion board can be used. Meaning you must have the weird 1mb upgrade board inside on these. It uses the same upgrade as the Pro models, but they have a different bracket to lock it in place though.

Also be aware you can't just put ram inside. You will need a system disk and a keyboard (or mouse if you use the weirdo 1.0 sys disks) in order go above 1mb as well.

Corredor X · 01/28/2013, 07:40 AM

Quote from: jeffhlewis on 01/27/2013, 06:08 PMI downloaded and beat Monkey Island 1 for the iOS on my last trans-atlantic flight - lots of memories with that one.

The first thing I ever did when I bought my first android smartphone was downloading the SCUMMVM emulator to play the original MI on it. It seemed so right doing it with the touchscreen I couldn't resist

NinjaCrackerX · 01/28/2013, 06:40 PM

Just received my PAL copy of Zero Wing for the Sega MD today. The game is better than I expected, I look forward to buying it for my Duo!

PukeSter · 01/28/2013, 06:46 PM

Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/28/2013, 06:40 PMJust received my PAL copy of Zero Wing for the Sega MD today. The game is better than I expected, I look forward to buying it for my Duo!

Duo version has amazing music, two extra stages(one I believe is merely just the final boss on his own stage) no loss of parallax, improved graphics and (boring) cinemas. I wish I had a real copy.

Only thing you'd be missing is the incredible All your Base intro from the Genny port. ;)

nectarsis · 01/28/2013, 08:46 PM

Not bad for $40 shipped, and my kids got a LOT of dupes for himself.

Opethian · 01/28/2013, 09:24 PM

2 scoops!

VenomMacbeth · 01/28/2013, 09:29 PM

Quote from: Opethian on 01/28/2013, 09:24 PM
2 scoops!

I see Cave and Toaplan! :3 What games?

Opethian · 01/28/2013, 09:38 PM

ドギューンと鋳薔薇

bartre · 01/28/2013, 09:52 PM

Quote from: nectarsis on 01/28/2013, 08:46 PM

is it just me, or does Corsair look really off on those covers?

anywho, finally got me a copy of .hack part 4

PikachuWarrior · 01/29/2013, 01:31 AM

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NinjaCrackerX · 01/29/2013, 08:06 AM

^Nice, I regret not pulling the trigger on that set. The way they're priced now forget about it.

FiftyQuid · 01/29/2013, 09:54 AM

Nice storino03. I'm not even a JRPG fan, but the artwork on this one has me hooked.

Nando · 01/29/2013, 09:59 AM

Quote from: nectarsis on 01/28/2013, 08:46 PMNot bad for $40 shipped, and my kids got a LOT of dupes for himself.

Good ol' Valiant. I remember when some of those fetched a crazy amount of money. I REALLY loved Bart Sears art in Turok.

PikachuWarrior · 01/29/2013, 02:43 PM

Got these two today. Both free using amazon gift cards:

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roflmao · 01/29/2013, 02:56 PM

This arrived last Friday from Bernie. Thanks again! I haven't been able to beat the 2nd boss yet, but I think I've got him figured out.

And I got this from Keith Courage not too long ago. So awesome to enjoy more Neutopia goodness! Thanks again!

xcrement5x · 01/29/2013, 03:13 PM

I don't frequently post in the haul thread, but I found OBEY this time while I was in Seattle on vacation. They have a very cool International District!

Seatle Finds 2013-01-26 by xcrement5x, on Flickr

Dengeki Maoh Serial with Persona 4 clear file folder.
Silly collectible erasers for my coworker who loves them, Koala and Monkey
Otona Anime 2012 Annual Issue
Togihime Zoushi no Ni Kobyoubu' illustration art book 2 set by SHIROW Masamune
Side Arms, complete in nice shape and original case! [TG16]

Books were from Uwajimaya, the Turbo game was from Pink Gorilla. The Shirow book was pretty cheap so I grabbed it on a whim, it wasn't until I got home and opened it up I realized it was a pair of books. I dig his illustrations so it was an easy sell, and the art is very cool since it is based on Japanese myths. However, the stuff from the second (orange) book is definitely NSFW.

jeffhlewis · 01/29/2013, 11:02 PM

Latest batch of stuff...

Solomon's Key (FC)
Ninja-kun: Majou no Bouken (FC)
Ashura (Mark III)
Space Harrier 3D (Mark III)
Hustle Chumy (SG-1000)
GP World (SG-1000)
Gal's Garden (SG-1000)

Nostalgia (Mega CD)
Gambler Jiko Chuushinha 2 (Mega CD)
Thunderstorm FX (Mega CD)
Record of Lodoss War (Mega CD)
Vay (Mega CD)
Silpheed (Mega CD)

God Hand (PS2)
P.N. 03 (Gamecube)

Mathius · 01/29/2013, 11:13 PM

Jeff, what is your Mega CD setup?

jeffhlewis · 01/29/2013, 11:28 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 01/29/2013, 11:13 PMJeff, what is your Mega CD setup?

Right now it's just a region modded Model 2 setup. Haven't picked up the JP hardware yet. I'm seriously running out of room to store all this crap, haha. I either need to pick up a storage unit or find creative ways to stack the closet.

Mathius · 01/29/2013, 11:52 PM

Quote from: jeffhlewis on 01/29/2013, 11:28 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 01/29/2013, 11:13 PMJeff, what is your Mega CD setup?
Right now it's just a region modded Model 2 setup. Haven't picked up the JP hardware yet. I'm seriously running out of room to store all this crap, haha. I either need to pick up a storage unit or find creative ways to stack the closet.

Yeah I am out of room for any more consoles myself. Though a Japanese Model 1 Mega CD would look pretty sweet.

xcrement5x · 01/30/2013, 11:51 AM

This picture is surprisingly relevant for this thread:

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In an ideal world I would find a S1 and use that, but in the meantime I have a second mega drive + cd unit that I use to play my games.

Arkhan Asylum · 01/30/2013, 12:00 PM

Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/29/2013, 08:06 AM^Nice, I regret not pulling the trigger on that set. The way they're priced now forget about it.

They fucked up the launch and oversold the stock so they're talking about doing a second run since they kinda fucked people ....

YEAH!

NinjaCrackerX · 01/30/2013, 12:42 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/30/2013, 12:00 PM
Quote from: NinjaCrackerX on 01/29/2013, 08:06 AM^Nice, I regret not pulling the trigger on that set. The way they're priced now forget about it.
They fucked up the launch and oversold the stock so they're talking about doing a second run since they kinda fucked people ....

YEAH!

That would be sweet. All the people who bought strictly for resale would get all butthurt!! It's getting ridiculous now, if you don't pre-order a CE/LE the day it's announced your chances are slim to none getting one. It's the first case I've heard of overselling, hopefully companies take note. I'd go ape shit if mine was canceled (some people po'd back in the summer I heard!).

PikachuWarrior · 01/30/2013, 02:53 PM

I haven't heard anything official saying that were even remotely thinking of doing a second run. Doesn't bother me in the slightest, but post a source if you're going to say something like that

munchiaz · 01/30/2013, 08:11 PM

I would def be all over a second print of the Ni No Kuni CE. I want a real copy of that book. Its a pain to read it in the game. Plus if i had a real one, i could read it anywhere. Anyway, heres what i picked up recently

Also @ jeffhlewis. Have you gotten to plan P.N. 03? i read a article on it a few weeks ago, and it actually seems like a awesome game

SamIAm · 01/31/2013, 09:19 AM

Holy crap, I just found out the company that made Ni no Kuni is located literally about a mile away from me. I wonder if they need any translators? They seem to be expanding operations...

Nando · 01/31/2013, 10:54 AM

Quote from: SamIAm on 01/31/2013, 09:19 AMHoly crap, I just found out the company that made Ni no Kuni is located literally about a mile away from me. I wonder if they need any translators? They seem to be expanding operations...

you need to old school it and go knock on their doors and display your Otakuness to the MAX!

Ji-L87 · 01/31/2013, 01:20 PM

Thanks to paul I was able to get my hands on this Vigatec FX2+ linedoubler & deinterlacer

Works very well with my non-modded Duo, as well as other systems I've tested so far (Saturn, PS1)

Opethian · 01/31/2013, 01:52 PM

Quote from: Ji-L87 on 01/31/2013, 01:20 PMThanks to paul I was able to get my hands on this Vigatec FX2+ linedoubler & deinterlacer
Works very well with my non-modded Duo, as well as other systems I've tested so far (Saturn, PS1)

Raiden!!!!

Ji-L87 · 01/31/2013, 02:08 PM

Quote from: Opethian on 01/31/2013, 01:52 PMRaiden!!!!

Which still would look better on a proper CRT of some kind

Speaking of which, I never knew Raiden was so hard. It looks easy (well, compared to bullet hells/danmaku shooters) but I fly into bullets all the time D:

xcrement5x · 01/31/2013, 03:06 PM

I was at my local thrift yesterday and found a Turbo Tap for $2.50, kind of cool because that's the first piece of Turbo gear I've ever found in the wild.

roflmao · 01/31/2013, 08:01 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/31/2013, 03:06 PMI was at my local thrift yesterday and found a Turbo Tap for $2.50, kind of cool because that's the first piece of Turbo gear I've ever found in the wild.

Awesome find!

Sparky · 01/31/2013, 08:27 PM

Nice xelement!.. I bet you swore with delight? as like you I never find turbo stuff in da wild, I would be pleased

TR0N · 02/01/2013, 12:29 AM

PikachuWarrior · 02/01/2013, 01:21 AM

Everyone be gettin' the Historia on!

Nando · 02/01/2013, 09:03 AM

My curiosity is tickled by the historia book and the Willy Wars needs a PCE version!

Tron is that a SNES to SFC converter?

xcrement5x · 02/01/2013, 03:21 PM

Quote from: guest on 01/31/2013, 08:27 PMNice xelement!.. I bet you swore with delight? as like you I never find turbo stuff in da wild, I would be pleased

Lol, I actually had to do a double-take because I totally didn't realize what it was at first. Sadly, I only have 1 Turbo Pad anyway though! I guess I'll just stick with PCE for now.

TR0N · 02/01/2013, 11:48 PM

Quote from: Nando on 02/01/2013, 09:03 AMTron is that a SNES to SFC converter?

Yes it is it's made for a pal snes but it works on a sfc as well,letting you play snes games on it.That's why i bought one.

bartre · 02/02/2013, 02:44 AM

Well I bit the bullet and ordered a few of the parts for my supergun project.
now i just need to find a good standalone PCB to test it with.

Nando · 02/02/2013, 07:53 AM

Quote from: TR0N on 02/01/2013, 11:48 PM
Quote from: Nando on 02/01/2013, 09:03 AMTron is that a SNES to SFC converter?
Yes it is it's made for a pal snes but it works on a sfc as well,letting you play snes games on it.That's why i bought one.

What's the brand? I plan on buying a SFC in the future, and want one of those.

DildoKKKobold · 02/02/2013, 05:32 PM

Quote from: Nando on 02/02/2013, 07:53 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 02/01/2013, 11:48 PM
Quote from: Nando on 02/01/2013, 09:03 AMTron is that a SNES to SFC converter?
Yes it is it's made for a pal snes but it works on a sfc as well,letting you play snes games on it.That's why i bought one.
What's the brand? I plan on buying a SFC in the future, and want one of those.

FYI, you can play any region game on any console, just by doing physical, not electrical modifications.

bartre · 02/02/2013, 06:56 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/02/2013, 05:32 PM
Quote from: Nando on 02/02/2013, 07:53 AM
Quote from: TR0N on 02/01/2013, 11:48 PM
Quote from: Nando on 02/01/2013, 09:03 AMTron is that a SNES to SFC converter?
Yes it is it's made for a pal snes but it works on a sfc as well,letting you play snes games on it.That's why i bought one.
What's the brand? I plan on buying a SFC in the future, and want one of those.
FYI, you can play any region game on any console, just by doing physical, not electrical modifications.

not true, PAL games won't run, they're 50 Hz by default

PikachuWarrior · 02/02/2013, 11:17 PM

I bought a Universal Programmable Adapter (UK version), on Ebay a year ago and it works with pal games on a US snes. Used it to play Terranigma (original pal cart) on my snes and it worked just fine, saving and all. No music/game slowdowns. If it works with Terranigma, it'll work with any other pal game since that was a late release that had more protection.

PikachuWarrior · 02/03/2013, 01:47 AM

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BlueBMW · 02/03/2013, 10:31 AM

Why must they stick price tags on the game's label!! *facepalm*

esteban · 02/03/2013, 12:12 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 02/03/2013, 10:31 AMWhy must they stick price tags on the game's label!! *facepalm*

STATUS: It's only StarFox, thank goodness.

PikachuWarrior · 02/03/2013, 12:51 PM

The stickers come off quite easily. I like it, never played it before. Can't beat any game for under $3.00

bob · 02/03/2013, 04:36 PM

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jeffhlewis · 02/03/2013, 05:06 PM

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Shooting gallery is such an awesome game. So underrated.