Retro console and games thread

Bailey · 5 Apr 2018 at 12:20

Thesnipergecko said:
Very nice! and also very similar https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/posts/31611380/ I bought my backing from B&Q only cost a few quid, hides all the cables, the KALLAX units really are great display units.

Loving the Ghostbusters station. I've got a draw full of all my original Ghost Busters toys from when I was a kid.

Thank you for the kind words, do you have the link for the stuff you got for the backing please?

Been needing to find something

Thanks

kinger8938 · 5 Apr 2018 at 13:35

Bailey said:
Here is a bit of an updated pic of my setup, its far from finished though

What do you guys think?

Any comments welcomed

Bailey

Lovely display there, I would be proud of that

Thesnipergecko · 5 Apr 2018 at 13:48

Bailey said:
Thank you for the kind words, do you have the link for the stuff you got for the backing please?

Been needing to find something

Thanks

I used hardboard for mine, https://www.diy.com/departments/hardboard-sheet-th-3mm-w-810mm-l-405mm-1/1696246_BQ.prd

Measure up and work out your surface area, you might be better off getting different size sheets. The just tack them to the backs

Housey · 5 Apr 2018 at 18:53

steve5424 said:
Very very nice. does it work well?

I had a quick blast on Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, Cool Spot and Starfox last night and all worked perfectly, crystal clear images on a 1080p Sony LCD I use for gaming. Will give it a proper play when I've the time, but really please, lovely device and easy to use.

Also had 3 new retro gaming cable arrive to for my MSX's, C64 S-Video and SNES but this time with CSync/Luma to deal with the blocking from the crappy one I bought.

Housey · 5 Apr 2018 at 20:27

Bailey said:
Here is a bit of an updated pic of my setup, its far from finished though

What do you guys think?

Any comments welcomed

Bailey

Ikea Kallax?

craptakular · 5 Apr 2018 at 21:21

Housey said:

Good man

Bailey · 7 Apr 2018 at 16:50

Thesnipergecko said:
I used hardboard for mine, https://www.diy.com/departments/hardboard-sheet-th-3mm-w-810mm-l-405mm-1/1696246_BQ.prd

Measure up and work out your surface area, you might be better off getting different size sheets. The just tack them to the backs

Thanks mate I will get some and work out how much I need

Housey said:
Ikea Kallax?

Got it in one

Bailey

Housey · 7 Apr 2018 at 18:05

SNES Nt controllers arrived

VTR · 7 Apr 2018 at 20:31

Bailey said:
Here is a bit of an updated pic of my setup, its far from finished though

What do you guys think?

Any comments welcomed

Bailey

Very nice! I've gone for a very similar setup myself, been a busy week! Got my PS4 and N64 to be added tomorrow and re-arrange a lot of stuff, cable management and lighting etc

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VTR · 7 Apr 2018 at 20:47

Thesnipergecko said:
Tidied up my little server room.

Replace cheap B&M shelving units with IKEA KALLAX, fitted the backing myself and also cut out a little recess for 3 lots of 2m RGB LED strips.

Very nice, I almost bought another 2x2 Kallax unit for the other side of the room and (what looks like) that exact street fighter / arcade cabinet. Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it?

kinger8938 · 7 Apr 2018 at 21:02

VTR said:
Very nice! I've gone for a very similar setup myself, been a busy week! Got my PS4 and N64 to be added tomorrow and re-arrange a lot of stuff, cable management and lighting etc -

Very nice

VTR · 7 Apr 2018 at 22:16

kinger8938 said:
Very nice

Thanks

In case anyone wants any more detail -

Sony Bravia 40" 1080P HDR
Bang and Olufsen MX7000 28" CRT
Nintendo Switch
SNES Mini
Wii Japanese, modded
Wii U
Gamecube
Playstation 1
Original Xbox Modded
Xbox 360
Dreamcast
PS2
Saturn
Gamegear
Megadrive / Master System (to be added once I find it/them!)
RGB Modded NTSC N64 (to be set up)
PS4 + VR (to be set up)

kinger8938 · 7 Apr 2018 at 23:11

VTR said:
Thanks In case anyone wants any more detail -

Sony Bravia 40" 1080P HDR
Bang and Olufsen MX7000 28" CRT
Nintendo Switch
SNES Mini
Wii Japanese, modded
Wii U
Gamecube
Playstation 1
Original Xbox Modded
Xbox 360
Dreamcast
PS2
Saturn
Gamegear
Megadrive / Master System (to be added once I find it/them!)
RGB Modded NTSC N64 (to be set up)
PS4 + VR (to be set up)

Please let me know what you think of the RGB N64 when you get chance to set it all up, tempted to do mine. Love the CRT

Housey · 8 Apr 2018 at 09:20

I’m going to get something bespoke built I think as I want cable management. My cabinet was a cheap test and now I want something better so have a chippy lined up to bespoke me something.

Watch this space

kinger8938 · 8 Apr 2018 at 09:36

Housey said:
I’m going to get something bespoke built I think as I want cable management. My cabinet was a cheap test and now I want something better so have a chippy lined up to bespoke me something.

Watch this space

Why not

keep us posted, always like to see other people's kit for inspiration though there isn't much more I can do given the space of my tiny box room

Anyone here still use Gameboy Advance systems? I'm tempted to pick up an original model and fit a backlit screen just wondering what info people can give on This?

I would get an SP but I find the original GBA much better to hold for longer sessions, from memory. What would I expect to pay for a gba system these days? £20ish?

Thanks

malachi · 8 Apr 2018 at 16:42

kinger8938 said:
Why not keep us posted, always like to see other people's kit for inspiration though there isn't much more I can do given the space of my tiny box room

Anyone here still use Gameboy Advance systems? I'm tempted to pick up an original model and fit a backlit screen just wondering what info people can give on This?

I would get an SP but I find the original GBA much better to hold for longer sessions, from memory. What would I expect to pay for a gba system these days? £20ish?

Thanks

I still use mine, I find the SP better because of the size. Micro is too small for my manly hands but £20 is a standard price.

Slurm · 8 Apr 2018 at 21:17

kinger8938 said:
Anyone here still use Gameboy Advance systems? I'm tempted to pick up an original model and fit a backlit screen just wondering what info people can give on This?

I would get an SP but I find the original GBA much better to hold for longer sessions, from memory. What would I expect to pay for a gba system these days? £20ish?

Thanks

I'm doing that just now, just waiting on a replacement case.

You can get a good condition GBA for about £20 and the AGS-101 backlit screen + lcd cable for around £35-£40.
You just need to get the right cable type for your console, 32 or 40 pin. The screen sellers often show how to tell them apart.
I waited until my GBA arrived and then ordered the right screen.

You can also get complete replacement case/buttons/glass screen protector kits for around £15 in various colours.

I've opted for a dark clear case with SNES colour buttons, it looks cool in my head anyway.

A pre-modded GBA is around £70, although it looks fun to do yourself.

Once it's complete and working I'll probably try a lithium battery mod, using 2x GBA SP lithium batteries in parallel with a charging board so I can charge the GBA using a micro USB cable.

VTR · 8 Apr 2018 at 23:03

kinger8938 said:
Please let me know what you think of the RGB N64 when you get chance to set it all up, tempted to do mine. Love the CRT

Will do, I've got the sync over luma RGB cable from retro gaming cables (hope I got the right one?) Will post back as soon as I've had a chance to test it

kinger8938 · 8 Apr 2018 at 23:08

Slurm said:
I'm doing that just now, just waiting on a replacement case.

You can get a good condition GBA for about £20 and the AGS-101 backlit screen + lcd cable for around £35-£40.
You just need to get the right cable type for your console, 32 or 40 pin. The screen sellers often show how to tell them apart.
I waited until my GBA arrived and then ordered the right screen.

You can also get complete replacement case/buttons/glass screen protector kits for around £15 in various colours.

I've opted for a dark clear case with SNES colour buttons, it looks cool in my head anyway.

A pre-modded GBA is around £70, although it looks fun to do yourself.

Once it's complete and working I'll probably try a lithium battery mod, using 2x GBA SP lithium batteries in parallel with a charging board so I can charge the GBA using a micro USB cable.

Wow sounds like a fun project and it's sort of what's peaked my interest! Will feel quite rewarding to have something you have done by yourself I bet!

Pop up some pictures when you get a chance. Watching a few on ebay

Thesnipergecko · 9 Apr 2018 at 09:12

VTR said:
Very nice, I almost bought another 2x2 Kallax unit for the other side of the room and (what looks like) that exact street fighter / arcade cabinet. Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it?

Built it myself mate, made the design up and sent them off to a Vinyl shop to have printed.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/project-orcade.18762245/