The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

[bob]

found these at target for $5 each.

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[TheClash603]

Shinobi 3DS was pretty solid, so for $5 that is a steal.  I should go get a second copy for that price, just to get that stylus.

[munchiaz]

My recent pick ups. I got the Taito collection from goodwill for $5. Got another Alundra because my current one is game only. Whats nice is the new one is a different disk variant than the one i already had. I also finally got my hands on a Sony PVM. Can't wait to get my SCART cables

[PukeSter]

Got a "holy grail" today. Pun not intended. 

Dracula X: Rondo of Blood! Worth every penny. Many details and secrets. 

PCE sure is the king of weapon-based platformers.

[PikachuWarrior]

Goodwill:

Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (PS1 BL): $1.50
Road Rash 3D (PS1 BL): $1.50

Nothing great, but they were cheap enough so I usually pick up MOST games like that.

[TheClash603]

found these at target for $5 each.

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Same games at my Target were $10 each...  lame!

I almost bought Tetris Axis, as it was part of the stylus + game for $10, but then I saw the game was $7 on Amazon.com.

[jeffhlewis]

ILL ADVISED PURCHASES!!!

[bob]

found these at target for $5 each.

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Same games at my Target were $10 each...  lame!

I almost bought Tetris Axis, as it was part of the stylus + game for $10, but then I saw the game was $7 on Amazon.com.

I don't even have a DS. these are just going to be trade bait at the flea market for some commons.

[Nando]

ILL ADVISED PURCHASES!!!

TWO?!

[jeffhlewis]

ILL ADVISED PURCHASES!!!

I already had one from about a year ago. It needed a twin for co-op play.

TWO?!

[Nando]

ILL ADVISED PURCHASES!!!

I already had one from about a year ago. It needed a twin for co-op play.

TWO?!

co-op! when can I stop by? ;)

My friends and I wasted a ton of money on that game at the Arcades.

[Sparky]

wow jeffhlewis, those look like fun... is there many games they work on?
Sorry forgive my ignorance as i am not a huge Saturn player.

[DragonmasterDan]

wow jeffhlewis, those look like fun... is there many games they work on?
Sorry forgive my ignorance as i am not a huge Saturn player.

Virtual On..... and Virtual On Netlink Edition!

[xcrement5x]

ILL ADVISED PURCHASES!!!

WELL ADVISED PURCHASE!!

[EvilEvoIX]

Virtual On is a Great game!!!  The only arcade cab I knew of was at Great Adventure So I had to play it there every year.

[jeffhlewis]

wow jeffhlewis, those look like fun... is there many games they work on?
Sorry forgive my ignorance as i am not a huge Saturn player.

Virtual On..... and Virtual On Netlink Edition!

That's the primary two - there's an adapter available to use these on the Dreamcast for Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram.

Supposedly you can use a Saturn -> PS2 adapter or a mod to use these on the PS2 as well for the Sega Ages 2500 Virtual On Collection.

[EvilEvoIX]

I just got this stuff.  I can't believe how bad the Master System controllers are, terrible.  But I am glad I have them just in case.  I use the Master Converter over my Master System because it can use my Genesis Scart to TV converter properly.  When I use the Master System I can't get and sound   I am now looking to get my Master System FM Modded and Stereo out, well two audio RCA's out.

[bob]

I just got this stuff.  I can't believe how bad the Master System controllers are, terrible.  But I am glad I have them just in case.  I use the Master Converter over my Master System because it can use my Genesis Scart to TV converter properly.  When I use the Master System I can't get and sound   I am now looking to get my Master System FM Modded and Stereo out, well two audio RCA's out.

If you need a RF switch, there is a guy on here witha ton of them.

[bartre]

seriously?
the SMS controller is phenomenal, i think you're smoking crack, bud.

[EvilEvoIX]

I just got this stuff.  I can't believe how bad the Master System controllers are, terrible.  But I am glad I have them just in case.  I use the Master Converter over my Master System because it can use my Genesis Scart to TV converter properly.  When I use the Master System I can't get and sound   I am now looking to get my Master System FM Modded and Stereo out, well two audio RCA's out.

If you need a RF switch, there is a guy on here witha ton of them.

Oh no thanks I have about 6 of those things and....OH I see what you did there....

seriously?
the SMS controller is phenomenal, i think you're smoking crack, bud.

I plugged it in and after about 1 min I plugged in my Genesis 6 button, never looked back.  I know some games require the proper pad but other than that they go into one of my MANY Sega Parts bin.

[jeffhlewis]

I'm a huge huge SMS fan and I have to agree - not a huge fan of those pads. I actually use the weird left handed arcade pad instead of the standard SMS pads. Those buttons just don't feel right.

[EvilEvoIX]

I'm a huge huge SMS fan and I have to agree - not a huge fan of those pads. I actually use the weird left handed arcade pad instead of the standard SMS pads. Those buttons just don't feel right.

It's the D-Pad I have an issue with.  Also IMHO the SEGA 6 Button controller is the best controller ever so if I can use that over anything I would.

[munchiaz]

Here is my recent pickup. Also some pics of the difference between my new PVM and my CRT using S-Video on a SNES.

[jeffhlewis]

I'm a huge huge SMS fan and I have to agree - not a huge fan of those pads. I actually use the weird left handed arcade pad instead of the standard SMS pads. Those buttons just don't feel right.

It's the D-Pad I have an issue with.  Also IMHO the SEGA 6 Button controller is the best controller ever so if I can use that over anything I would.

I can't decide between Genny 6-button and Saturn compact...both amazing controllers.

Standard PCE gamepad is also quite nice of course.

[esteban]

I'm a huge huge SMS fan and I have to agree - not a huge fan of those pads. I actually use the weird left handed arcade pad instead of the standard SMS pads. Those buttons just don't feel right.

It's the D-Pad I have an issue with.  Also IMHO the SEGA 6 Button controller is the best controller ever so if I can use that over anything I would.

The d-pad sucks on the SMS controllers...primarily because it's a sloppy SQUARE which feels imprecise and ill-defined for precision maneuvers. I love my SMS, and I can cope with the sloppy square, but it's a shame Sega didn't devise something better.

[EvilEvoIX]

I'm a huge huge SMS fan and I have to agree - not a huge fan of those pads. I actually use the weird left handed arcade pad instead of the standard SMS pads. Those buttons just don't feel right.

It's the D-Pad I have an issue with.  Also IMHO the SEGA 6 Button controller is the best controller ever so if I can use that over anything I would.

The d-pad sucks on the SMS controllers...primarily because it's a sloppy SQUARE which feels imprecise and ill-defined for precision maneuvers. I love my SMS, and I can cope with the sloppy square, but it's a shame Sega didn't devise something better.

What he said.

[PikachuWarrior]

Goodwill:

Super Mario 3D World (Wii U): $25!

Came with the unused club nintendo codes too! Loving the game, especially not having to pay full price $60.

[wildfruit]

Goodwill:

Super Mario 3D World (Wii U): $25!

Came with the unused club nintendo codes too! Loving the game, especially not having to pay full price $60.

bargain of the year





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[majors]

I can't decide between Genny 6-button and Saturn compact...both amazing controllers.

Tough call, but model 2 SS pad wins by a hair for me.

SMS pad is ass <period> But there are a few Master System games I've found that require it when using the PBC on my CDX(Penguin Land?).  I do not know how you can use the Control Stick, Jeff...it's all sorts of wrong.

... difference between my new PVM ...

Once you go PVM, you never go back. Just stay away from the pre-rendered SNES games...DK and KI look god awful over s-vid.

[jeffhlewis]

SMS pad is ass <period> But there are a few Master System games I've found that require it when using the PBC on my CDX(Penguin Land?).  I do not know how you can use the Control Stick, Jeff...it's all sorts of wrong.

The first non-pack-in game I got for my SMS was a copy of Outrun that came in a blister pack with the arcade stick (from Best Department Store, remember that?). I started using the arcade stick from then on with every game. Guess I was raised on it. I'm left handed too, so there's that.

[Mathius]

When I was young I tried my best to like the SMS pads but couldn't. The buttons were sticky (rapid firing in Thunder Blade was a chore) and the D-Pad had so many problems it gave the 5200 controller a self esteem boost.

[bob]

Genny controllers work in a SMS for most games, right?

[Opethian]

yes but the I and II are mapped to A and C
and some games don't work at all with a genny pad.

[Mathius]

Genny controllers work in a SMS for most games, right?

yes but the I and II are mapped to A and C
and some games don't work at all with a genny pad.

Wonder Boy in Monster Land and Bomber Run are two that come to mind. I think there are more.

[bob]

yes but the I and II are mapped to A and C
and some games don't work at all with a genny pad.

Yeah. I knew it wasnt every game.  Outrun gave me a hell of a time once

[Joe Redifer]

Believe it or not the reason some games don't work with a Genesis pad has to do with region-checking. Basically the games toggle the select line in the cartridge port and are supposed to reset, but the affected games don't and thus they hate the Genesis pad.

These are the affected games:

Alien Syndrome
Bomber Raid
Great Volleyball
Montazuma's Revenge
Penguin Land
Tennis Ace
Shanghai
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Wonder boy in Monster Land

You can patch them and run them on a flash cart to work with the Genesis pad.

[whisper2053]

Today's goodies from the magic mailman:

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[jeffhlewis]

My desk is a goddamn mess but the Turbo train keeps rollin'

Metroid Prime Pinball courtesy of Majors.

[roflmao]

My desk is a goddamn mess but the Turbo train keeps rollin'

Metroid Prime Pinball courtesy of Majors.

Sweet! 

Once I become comfortable at my new job, I'll bring in some obey. Currently I only have a picture of my wife and I on our wedding day, a picture of my son and I, a wind-up robot toy, and a chunk of petrified wood.

I did have my "official" photo taken while wearing my obey tie, so hopefully that'll be noticeable once the pic goes live.

[jeffhlewis]

My desk is a goddamn mess but the Turbo train keeps rollin'

Metroid Prime Pinball courtesy of Majors.

Sweet! 

Once I become comfortable at my new job, I'll bring in some obey. Currently I only have a picture of my wife and I on our wedding day, a picture of my son and I, a wind-up robot toy, and a chunk of petrified wood.

I did have my "official" photo taken while wearing my obey tie, so hopefully that'll be noticeable once the pic goes live.

This is actually my home office, heh. I do have aforementioned random PS2 games in my drawer at work - another retro-gaming coworker of mine gifted me a loose copy of Pretty Fighter for the Super Famicom for Xmas. I immediately gifted him back a copy of Muppet Adventure for the NES in retaliation.

[chany60126]

I got this bundle at an estate sale today for $20.  I wasn't planning on getting this system, but at that price, I figured why not. This is my very first Master System console.

[DragonmasterDan]

I got this bundle at an estate sale today for $20.  I wasn't planning on getting this system, but at that price, I figured why not. This is my very first Master System console.

Excellent pick-up.

[xcrement5x]

Yeah, great deal on the SMS!  That RC Grand Prix is a good find too!

[DragonmasterDan]

Yeah, great deal on the SMS!  That RC Grand Prix is a good find too!

Yep, I paid about 15.00 for RC Grand Prix alone. So at 20.00 for the lot you Chany made out like a bandit.

[PunkCryborg]

Very cool chany! I'm jelly of that spellcaster. Since you have the light gun I suggest picking up Laser Ghost. It's sooo cool

[PukeSter]

Gears of War (no manual) $3 from GameStop

Needed a game for my Xbox. Pretty fun! But so many dull colors...

[EvilEvoIX]

Believe it or not the reason some games don't work with a Genesis pad has to do with region-checking. Basically the games toggle the select line in the cartridge port and are supposed to reset, but the affected games don't and thus they hate the Genesis pad.

These are the affected games:

Alien Syndrome
Bomber Raid
Great Volleyball
Montazuma's Revenge
Penguin Land
Tennis Ace
Shanghai
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Wonder boy in Monster Land

You can patch them and run them on a flash cart to work with the Genesis pad.

If you started the game with the SMS pad and then paused and switched to the genesis pad would it work?

[Digi.k]

Blu ray world cinema

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[BlueBMW]

Didnt really buy them....  a friend of mine's wife does leather work.  I tossed her some potential designs and this is what she came up with so far...

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[Mathius]

Nice chany! I have been after that Phantasy Star II book for ages. Hang onto it for dear life!

You'll love the SMS. It has its charms that no other system has. Even with its standard PSG sound. But, I would upgrade to FM sound if you can. There are forum members here who can help.