Retro console and games thread

ShiWarrior · 1 May 2013 at 15:43

Saviola said:
That 'region free' out of the box i take it?

From the bay or an enthusiast?

the bay

ONESHOTKILL · 1 May 2013 at 15:45

phatboy said:
Ok.....atari has arrived.

the switches on the atari are awesome,they don't make them like they used to.That donkey kong box looks mint i love the box art on the old games

richb93 · 1 May 2013 at 17:12

ShiWarrior said:
dunno really

but I got a modded UK MK1 which does language selection and has a 50/60 hz switch too

Any Mark 1 machine that isn't VA6 or higher I believe. Basically the earlier ones have less integrated components and therefore better quality audio. The later ones use an integrated FM synth which doesn't sound as good. Opened my MD up to find out that it was a VA4 UK launch model from 1990!

Doesn't matter what region machine you get though as once the switch is installed (which is a three wire job and REALLY easy to do), you can switch between PAL, NTSC-M (America) and NTSC-J (Japan). It'll run identically to any other region machine. The only upside to getting a Japanese machine is that you can fit the larger Japanese cartridges in the machine but this can be overcome with a cheap as chips Game Genie or 32x.

ShiWarrior · 1 May 2013 at 17:15

richb93 said:
Any Mark 1 machine that isn't VA6 or higher I believe. Basically the earlier ones have less integrated components and therefore better quality audio. The later ones use an integrated FM synth which doesn't sound as good. Opened my MD up to find out that it was a VA4 UK launch model from 1990!

Doesn't matter what region machine you get though as once the switch is installed (which is a three wire job and REALLY easy to do), you can switch between PAL, NTSC-M (America) and NTSC-J (Japan). It'll run identically to any other region machine. The only upside to getting a Japanese machine is that you can fit the larger Japanese cartridges in the machine but this can be overcome with a cheap as chips Game Genie or 32x.

Thanks for the info

no idea what version mine is..

richb93 · 1 May 2013 at 17:18

Does it come up with a licensed by or under license from Sega screen? If it does it's a later one with TMSS (Trademark Security System) which is a good way of dating the machine. You'll want to open it up at some point to install the modswitch anyway I'd imagine so you can check then

macca672 · 1 May 2013 at 18:07

phatboy said:
Ok.....atari has arrived. To say I am amazed / extatic / over joyed is an understatement...

A bit of net research has revealed it is an original 1977 "sunnyvale" edition so its an gen 1 complete console!!!

Apologies for all the images, just had to share

that looks in great condition, look after that one

ShiWarrior · 1 May 2013 at 18:11

richb93 said:
Does it come up with a licensed by or under license from Sega screen? If it does it's a later one with TMSS (Trademark Security System) which is a good way of dating the machine. You'll want to open it up at some point to install the modswitch anyway I'd imagine so you can check then

not sure, when I next get it out the box I'll check
thanks

richb93 · 1 May 2013 at 19:37

~>Dg<~ said:
also yes you can get the joypads you ask about . model is hss-0101

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yMyIxltIM4

there has been a few on ebay lately ( everdrives ) but been fetching like you say 100 plus.

Just got my black European controller. First time I've used one, very ovbious where the Dreamcast design came from. The bundle copy of NiGHTS is in lovely condition too. Might pick up a modchip for my Japanese machine rather than using my UK one. Only problem is that a Model 1 Modchip is more expensive than the model 2 ones. Still, probably worth it I think.

Cheers for the heads up on the controller, will look for it.

As for the Everdrive, the cheapest route I can see is to get the bare board. Asked a US supplier and they say they don't declare the full cost of the board so you wont get stung on import charges.

EDIT: Just checked that controller model number out, thats the one I have with my Japanese Saturn. Oops, think I might've confused what I meant to say. Was wondering if you can get the grey/blue versions of the 3D control pad or not, as I've only ever seen the white ones in Japanese regions.

Mucky_Pup · 1 May 2013 at 22:48

Ooooooppps

ZG002 · 1 May 2013 at 22:54

I nearly bought that lol. Was the 3rd time it was listed. They were hoping for £80 when I asked. Nice buy at the price you got them

Mucky_Pup · 1 May 2013 at 23:08

Yup, also bought Zelda 2 for the NES the other day

phatboy · 2 May 2013 at 09:47

looks like we have all gone a bit mad this week

Great finds on the snes/nes combo and that gameboy is an utter bargain! DK Land III is most likely worth what you paid all by itself lol

SickAsAParrot · 2 May 2013 at 12:40

ONESHOTKILL said:
I hardly ever see any gameboys or consoles in charity shops so this is pretty rare i think to find something like this in one

Does it work? I still have a Gameboy but the screen has faded so much you can't see what's going on any more, I assumed they all did the same thing.

Neil79 · 2 May 2013 at 12:49

Amiga 1200 + 4GB CF + 2000 Games + Classic WB + Fully Cleaned inside and out = £128

ACA 1232/25Mhz 128MB Accelerator = £93

SCART TO AMIGA (RGB) CABLE WITH AUDIO £13

Neil79 · 2 May 2013 at 12:54

Forgot to mention...

Purchased from here for the Amiga and ACA
http://www.amibay.com/index.php

Scart/Amiga
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/?currency=GBP&currency=GBP

wingman · 2 May 2013 at 13:39

Just bought a Super Gameboy for the SNES. Does it play Gameboy Color games or just the originals?

Any recommendations I should pick?

richb93 · 2 May 2013 at 14:11

wingman said:
Just bought a Super Gameboy for the SNES. Does it play Gameboy Color games or just the originals?

Any recommendations I should pick?

Just GameBoy games, although quite a few have colour optimisations for the SGB.

JoeBoi · 2 May 2013 at 14:33

wingman said:
Just bought a Super Gameboy for the SNES. Does it play Gameboy Color games or just the originals?

Any recommendations I should pick?

Pokemon Red/Blue/Gold/Silver
Zelda Link's Awakening DX
Super Mario Land

Mucky_Pup · 2 May 2013 at 21:46

My gameboy collection so far, not featured are my gameboy camera and printer:

phatboy · 3 May 2013 at 09:06

Loving it mucky pup! Have a psu at work for you btw...just need to test it

Wingman the donkey kong land games are sublime too along with motocross maniacs, kirbys dreamland, dynablaster and top ranking tennis