Retro console and games thread

malachi · 22 Jul 2017 at 23:02

kinger8938 said:
Converter box arrived and does the job nicely, not had a proper play just yet but will hopefully get a session in this evening!

It has an audio Jack, as does my pc monitor but with headphones I can't adjust the volume. It's present at a mild level so should be find but may plug my pc speakers in to my monitor so I can adjust that as I please. Wouldn't be an issue via a TV of course

What's the picture quality like?

kinger8938 · 22 Jul 2017 at 23:28

malachi said:
What's the picture quality like?

first impressions are good, not mind blowing but completely serviceable imo. i will try out some other games and get back to you. I Think older consoles would look much sharped than the 3d era. that said its set to 1080p on my monitor which has a native res of 1440p which could be negatively impacting the quality, not too sure! but im happy with it!

Sasahara · 23 Jul 2017 at 10:43

BTW the London Gaming Market on on today for those that may be interested.

http://londongamingmarket.com/

Digital X · 23 Jul 2017 at 13:25

If I could drive and I was well enough..

Neil79 · 23 Jul 2017 at 15:27

Best boot fair finds ever for me!

ShiWarrior · 23 Jul 2017 at 16:03

oo nice one !

which Car Boot did you go to ?

Neil79 · 23 Jul 2017 at 17:18

ShiWarrior said:
oo nice one !

which Car Boot did you go to ?

Not telling

Bad enough with resellers n lizards lol

ShiWarrior · 23 Jul 2017 at 19:14

Jamesyboyjim · 24 Jul 2017 at 13:36

How much did you nab the nes mini for?

x-st · 24 Jul 2017 at 13:43

Jamesyboyjim said:
How much did you nab the nes mini for?

Seeing the prices they go for on ebay, if it was a steal then reselling it might pay for all the other goodies!

steve5424 · 24 Jul 2017 at 18:22

Found some more random things in boxes in my garage.

Soul Calibur on Dreamcast.

Some old Amstrad CPC464 tapes.
Amsoft titles - Punchy, Roland on the Run and Sultan's Maze
Para Assault
Some Amstrad Action Pack tapes 4, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17

Neil79 · 25 Jul 2017 at 01:02

SEGA MEGA DRIVE MINI HD WITH WIRELESS CONTROLLERS GAMES - This real? :O

https://m.zavvi.com/games/sega-mega...tm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin

Cavallino · 25 Jul 2017 at 01:15

Neil79 said:
SEGA MEGA DRIVE MINI HD WITH WIRELESS CONTROLLERS GAMES - This real? :O

https://m.zavvi.com/games/sega-mega...tm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin

Pff I see your MD mini and see you with the ULTIMATE 16 bit console

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7156627

steve5424 · 25 Jul 2017 at 07:22

Neil79 said:
SEGA MEGA DRIVE MINI HD WITH WIRELESS CONTROLLERS GAMES - This real? :O

https://m.zavvi.com/games/sega-mega...tm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin

It will still be poor. It's the same company that made the last Mega drive thing.

ShiWarrior · 25 Jul 2017 at 08:56

Megadrive mini is comming and Atari are releasing there's, the 2600 is, and I think the jaguar is too

steve5424 · 25 Jul 2017 at 09:25

I would only bother with a mini Mega drive if it was Sega making it. As the last few were pretty bad for sound and emulation really.

ShiWarrior · 25 Jul 2017 at 13:31

steve5424 said:
I would only bother with a mini Mega drive if it was Sega making it. As the last few were pretty bad for sound and emulation really.

Yes Sega are making it I think because of the huge audience the nes and SNES received, Atari also making there's

x-st · 25 Jul 2017 at 13:45

steve5424 said:
I would only bother with a mini Mega drive if it was Sega making it. As the last few were pretty bad for sound and emulation really.

Seems like it's ATGames again....after looking at reviews of past attempt and the games on offer I feel like it won't hold up to the SNES classic even with it's increased game count.

http://www.seganerds.com/2017/04/05/could-atgames-new-mini-megadrive-actually-rival-the-nes-mini/

steve5424 · 25 Jul 2017 at 13:48

ShiWarrior said:
Yes Sega are making it I think because of the huge audience the nes and SNES received, Atari also making there's

When I read about it months ago it was still the same company that made the last ones.also only a handful of the 85 games are actually proper mega drive games.

The Ataribox looks interesting but so little is known about it so far.

GhostWKD · 25 Jul 2017 at 16:44

kinger8938 said:
Converter box arrived and does the job nicely, not had a proper play just yet but will hopefully get a session in this evening!

It has an audio Jack, as does my pc monitor but with headphones I can't adjust the volume. It's present at a mild level so should be find but may plug my pc speakers in to my monitor so I can adjust that as I please. Wouldn't be an issue via a TV of course

Forgive my naivety but is that one of the cheap £20 ones? Are they worth considering at all? Cheers