The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

Nando · 02/12/2013, 03:13 PM

Quote from: Bernie on 02/12/2013, 01:03 PMYeah Nando, the SP is certainly wayy better than the original. I loved mine!

It's like a total paradigm shift. I had bought the original GBA when it came out, and I was SOOOOOOOOOOO bummed by the screen, I just put it away. My kiddos have it now, and I'll say this again; Nintendo makes really damn sturdy toys/electronics. Anyway rambling away, this lil SP unit has opened up my heart to the GBA library. There's no replacing a dedicated handheld system.

Metroid Zero Mission is on my list to get next, as well as Mario Kart, cause you gotta have Mario Kart!

Any recommendations ya got Bernie?

MotherGunner · 02/12/2013, 03:25 PM

Nando, get Golden Sun, Advance Wars 2, Super Street Fighter Revival, Final Fight One, Final Fantasy VI, and Super Mario 3 for starters! =)

Bernie · 02/12/2013, 03:33 PM

Definite buy is Metrod Zero! Awesome game. The Super Mario 3 is a good one as well.

jeffhlewis · 02/12/2013, 04:12 PM

The Castlevania games on GBA are goddamn masterpieces - Circle of the Moon's soundtrack was a jaw-dropper when the GBA came out. Phantasy Star collection is a good pickup also. Avoid Lunar Legend and Sword of Mana like the plague.

Nando · 02/12/2013, 04:32 PM

SWEET! thanks guys!

VenomMacbeth · 02/12/2013, 06:18 PM

A humble flea market find. Never played it before now & I think it excels in its mediocrity.

SuperDeadite · 02/13/2013, 12:02 PM

hoobs88 · 02/13/2013, 12:14 PM

Quote from: SuperDeadite on 02/13/2013, 12:02 PM

"Play us a song, you're the piano man!"

Nando · 02/13/2013, 12:49 PM

Quote from: hoobs88 on 02/13/2013, 12:14 PM
Quote from: SuperDeadite on 02/13/2013, 12:02 PM
"Play us a song, you're the piano man!"

Better be a game cover damn it! ;)

Sparky · 02/13/2013, 03:04 PM

Here is a first for me in finding

phillips cd-i controllers and a Superscope senser.

Bardoly · 02/13/2013, 03:13 PM

Quote from: guest on 02/13/2013, 03:04 PMHere is a first for me in finding phillips cd-i controllers and a Superscope senser.

I believe that I have an extra Super Scope with no sensor...

BlueBMW · 02/13/2013, 09:15 PM

CDi pads are worth some coin!

Mishran · 02/14/2013, 09:46 AM

Recently picked this up for cheap. It's an old Atari cab that was badly converted into an MVS cab.

I noticed the overall shape of the cab looked very familiar...

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Had a shitty black paint job that started peeling and I saw various bright colors coming through. Being curious I decided to investigate further so I removed a good bit of the paint from the one side of the cab and saw this.

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Centipede!

The overal condition of the cab is excellent. With a little TLC, this thing is going to be one spiffy looking cab. Perhaps a worthy home for my Hyper 64?

JapanTokei · 02/14/2013, 11:40 AM

hey guys.. been a long while! just stopping by to say hello.

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have finished moving back to Tokyo... family is all settled so we're happy, but i havent been able to unpack all my PCE goodies since space is so much smaller here

now i just need to work less so i can make time to play games again... fathertime + PCE doesn't mix well for sure.

hope everyone is doing great!
-Tokei

hoobs88 · 02/14/2013, 02:23 PM

^ Why do the characters in your photo have dookie kabobs? ^

NecroPhile · 02/14/2013, 02:56 PM

Quote from: hoobs88 on 02/14/2013, 02:23 PM^ Why do the characters in your photo have dookie kabobs? ^

Are you new to Japanese manga (Dr. Slump in this case)?

Nando · 02/14/2013, 02:56 PM

Quote from: hoobs88 on 02/14/2013, 02:23 PM^ Why do the characters in your photo have dookie kabobs? ^

Two words

Doctor Slump!

;)

Welcome back Tokei!

How are you finding Tokyo so far?

SuperPlay · 02/14/2013, 04:21 PM

Quote from: Mishran on 02/14/2013, 09:46 AMRecently picked this up for cheap. It's an old Atari cab that was badly converted into an MVS cab.

Had a shitty black paint job that started peeling and I saw various bright colors coming through. Being curious I decided to investigate further so I removed a good bit of the paint from the one side of the cab and saw this.

Centipede!

I love the artwork on the centipede cab. Also love the game :-) Nice find

Opethian · 02/15/2013, 03:49 PM

WB TOKEI!!!!

JapanTokei · 02/16/2013, 04:10 AM

Quote from: hoobs88 on 02/14/2013, 02:23 PM^ Why do the characters in your photo have dookie kabobs? ^

haha Hoobs... that is the trademark of Arale-chan Norimaki from Dr. Slump!! the series is one of my all time favorites. Have you seen the cartoons/read the manga before? it's by Toriyama - same dude who made Dragonball later.. anyway the main character likes to play with poop and toss them around.. hard to explain but hilarious. haha

tpivette · 02/16/2013, 09:21 AM

I thought I recognized those characters from Dragonball... weird to hear they were actually from another anime/manga and just did a cameo or two in the show

Corredor X · 02/16/2013, 11:27 AM

Just got these in the last couple of weeks, the US ones I've bought from our friend Bardoly. Thanks again!

jeffhlewis · 02/16/2013, 04:32 PM

Death to seals!

PikachuWarrior · 02/16/2013, 10:04 PM

good game regardless, imo

bartre · 02/16/2013, 10:23 PM

warranty void if seal is broken, yo.

tpivette · 02/17/2013, 10:22 AM

A few things I picked up this year so far...

some Turbochips (thanks Bartre!)

couple ebay scores

first issue of TurboForce, some PC-FX love, and a GameofYou Flash Card

and a near mint CD docking station... just need a CD drive now!

SuperPlay · 02/17/2013, 03:34 PM

Not game related however I picked these up at yesterdays Midlands Comic Con.

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MVM Entertainment had a stall there and I had been thinking of getting Bodacious Space Pirates since I read a review in Neo Magazine which I subscribe to and Starship Operators was a slip purchase as it was on offer ;-)

Loving Bodacious Space Pirates so far!

Intro:

BlueBMW · 02/17/2013, 04:47 PM

That BSP looks pretty good hehe.

tggodfrey sent me something this week. A very kind gesture on his part. This completes my US hucard set (as I will not be paying for a US Magical Chase) So thank you again Terry. Ill get you back somehow...

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TheClash603 · 02/17/2013, 05:17 PM

Beamer needs to update his sig.

Nando · 02/18/2013, 09:38 AM

Nice Beemer!

Jeff how did you like the game?

No pic for me, but I picked up Gunstar Super Heroes for the GBA this weekend. REALLY FUN and frenetic paced game and I'm just in the first stage

SuperPlay that pirate anime has all sorts of win written over it. HAH!

Sparky · 02/18/2013, 10:25 AM

Nice beams and that Tggodfrey is a hell of a guy, .. Oh you know what's coming (( opens arms ))

jeffhlewis · 02/18/2013, 10:46 AM

Quote from: Nando on 02/18/2013, 09:38 AMJeff how did you like the game?

No pic for me, but I picked up Gunstar Super Heroes for the GBA this weekend. REALLY FUN and frenetic paced game and I'm just in the first stage

Haven't had a chance to fire it up yet - I need to dig my DS out of storage. Supposed to be decent from what I've heard and it was shockingly cheap to pick up (12 bucks sealed, I think?).

If you were bidding on Gunstar SH over the weekend I think you might have out-bidded me, haha. Still trying to track down a good deal on that one.

Nando · 02/18/2013, 10:52 AM

Quote from: jeffhlewis on 02/18/2013, 10:46 AM
Quote from: Nando on 02/18/2013, 09:38 AMJeff how did you like the game?

If you were bidding on Gunstar SH over the weekend I think you might have out-bidded me, haha. Still trying to track down a good deal on that one.
Bought mine off of Movie Trading company 6 bucks!

Mishran · 02/19/2013, 11:00 AM

Snatched me up some NES over the weekend. Wizards & Warriors 1 and 2, Star Tropics 1 and 2, Wizardry, Legacy of the Wizard, Gauntlet 1 and 2, Captain Skyhawk, Faxanadu, and a few others. Have never played most of them, so whatever I don't care for might wind up on here for sale.

Also snatched up some more SMS games and a Phaser gun for the SMS system that should soon be on its way to me courtesy of Arkhan. <--- Da' Man right here!

Afterburner, Space Harrier, Global Defense, Rocky, Altered Beast, Monopoly, and a tennis sega card game. I know I'm missing one, but it isn't important.

Bernie · 02/19/2013, 11:17 AM

Picked up a Core Grafx from Kieth Courage that he region modded for me, and a handful of pce games.

Ninja Gaiden
L-Dis
Rabius Lepus
Star Parodier
Altered Beast CD
shubiman 3.. i am not even gonna try and spell that right. lol

hoobs88 · 02/19/2013, 01:45 PM

Ninja Gaiden and Rabio Lepus are challenging (and by challenging, I mean extremely difficult) but good plays.

turbokon · 02/19/2013, 01:57 PM

Forgotton World & Last Alert arrived in the mail last week. Also picked up traxxas rc car, donkey kong country 3 (Snes), donkey kong country (gameboy color) and bomberman adventure (gameboy color) from the local free market.

Nando · 02/19/2013, 04:23 PM

Huge thanks to tiptopJames for super star soldier.

The other games were bargain bin scoop ups from the local used video store.

bob · 02/19/2013, 05:29 PM

Quote from: Mishran on 02/19/2013, 11:00 AMSnatched me up some NES over the weekend. Wizards & Warriors 1 and 2, Star Tropics 1 and 2, Wizardry, Legacy of the Wizard, Gauntlet 1 and 2, Captain Skyhawk, Faxanadu, and a few others. Have never played most of them, so whatever I don't care for might wind up on here for sale.

Also snatched up some more SMS games and a Phaser gun for the SMS system that should soon be on its way to me courtesy of Arkhan. <--- Da' Man right here!
Afterburner, Space Harrier, Global Defense, Rocky, Altered Beast, Monopoly, and a tennis sega card game. I know I'm missing one, but it isn't important.

Question: is it true that legacy of the wizard is part of the dragon slayer story line?

Mishran · 02/19/2013, 06:54 PM

Quote from: galam on 02/19/2013, 05:29 PMQuestion: is it true that legacy of the wizard is part of the dragon slayer story line?

Based on the various resources I've read on the Internet, it would appear so. In Japan it is apparently considered Dragon Slayer IV. I'd have never known that if you hadn't mentioned it.

And based on the videos I've watch of it, I doubt it's going to be something I'll get into. Oh well, gonna give it a go tonight regardless.

bob · 02/19/2013, 07:55 PM

Quote from: Mishran on 02/19/2013, 06:54 PM
Quote from: galam on 02/19/2013, 05:29 PMQuestion: is it true that legacy of the wizard is part of the dragon slayer story line?
Based on the various resources I've read on the Internet, it would appear so. In Japan it is apparently considered Dragon Slayer IV. I'd have never known that if you hadn't mentioned it.

And based on the videos I've watch of it, I doubt it's going to be something I'll get into. Oh well, gonna give it a go tonight regardless.

Yes, I have come across various sources that indicated it was part of the story line. I didn't realize it was part 4, but you are correct, it's an odd one with a bit of fun once you get used to the controls. A bit "loose" if I remember correctly.

Tatsujin · 02/19/2013, 08:06 PM

lately only two loose NGPC (1x pale blue, 1x camouflage).

nectarsis · 02/19/2013, 08:22 PM

Thanks to roflmao, and Opeler for this goodness

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BlueBMW · 02/19/2013, 09:35 PM

Finally got a copy of Battle Lode Runner!!!

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And picked up another project car.... this one is a real project. Probably not worth saving but it has a lot of sentimental value to the friend I got it from. He wants to see it be awesome again so darnit I'm going to try!

1972 BMW 2002

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Tatsujin · 02/19/2013, 09:40 PM

damn, that BMW looks wreck'd.

bob · 02/19/2013, 09:43 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 02/19/2013, 09:35 PMAnd picked up another project car.... this one is a real project.

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Custom Outrun cab?

nectarsis · 02/19/2013, 09:58 PM

BMW 2002 NICE!!!!!

tpivette · 02/19/2013, 10:04 PM

Gotta love the asian script seat covers on a european car

BlueBMW · 02/19/2013, 10:04 PM

Quote from: galam on 02/19/2013, 09:43 PMCustom Outrun cab?

Haha! Not a bad idea....

Wrecked twice tats and hail damaged once lol

Quote from: tpivette on 02/19/2013, 10:04 PMGotta love the asian script seat covers on a european car

I know... talk about fail...

Tatsujin · 02/19/2013, 10:15 PM

buddhist temple boy, lol?