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Title: The Console thread
Post by: Badwrench on Fri, 31 May 2013, 00:51:37
With all the emulators out there, I still find myself preferring the real thing:

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and the rest of my games:
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Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: Lanx on Fri, 31 May 2013, 04:01:56
i don't, those controllers are teri-bad for ergonomics, which we can easily experience by playing with a psp/vita/ds, square and oval=handcramps. xbox360/ps3/wii-nunchuck-(or control pad) are great controllers, my favorite are the ps3 and wii controller pad. Don't get me started on the wii-u, as far as i can see unless final fantasy "everything" is a wii-u exclusive i'm not buying that garbage.
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 31 May 2013, 04:13:20
The real deal is always better than Emu's. Currently I am the proud father of a 360, PS3, N64, SNES, Atari 7800, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Sega Nomad, Sega Genesis V2, 3DX, Sega CD, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Nintendo DS, Gameboy Pocket Color, Gameboy Advence, Wonderswan, 3D0 Goldstar, and my piece de resistance a Neo Geo AES system. I absolutely adore retro gaming, specificly the '90s. Most of these guys are packed away in boxes because I don't have the space for a badass CRT retro setup in my apartment, and many of these systems don't even have S-Video input so I can't hook them up to my flatscreen. Someday I will build a lair... someday.
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 31 May 2013, 08:14:37
I want a console that will let me play this at 1080p on my tv :o

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Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: BunnyLake on Fri, 31 May 2013, 08:18:52
I want a console that will let me play this at 1080p on my tv :o

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rasberry pi it up sir
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 31 May 2013, 08:19:37
http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/03/retron-5-details-revealed-from-the-midwest-gaming-classic/
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 31 May 2013, 08:26:47
http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/03/retron-5-details-revealed-from-the-midwest-gaming-classic/

That's ****ing cool, hope it comes to the EU soon!


And yeah I don't have any classic consoles (bar a psx and n64) because I wasn't a console gamer back then... But I would really love a segaCD to play a real copy of Snatcher on
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: Lastpilot on Fri, 31 May 2013, 09:15:17
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/huge-like-xbox-hueg-like-xbox

After reading this I kind of want an xbox just for laughs.
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 31 May 2013, 10:33:58
Very nice!

Here is a list of the consoles I currently own:

Sears Tele-Games Pong Sports IV :: Atari 2600 :: Nintendo Entertainment System :: Super Nintendo Entertainment System :: Nintendo SNES (redesign) :: Nintendo Super Famicom :: Nintendo 64 :: Nintendo GameCube :: Nintendo Wii :: Sega Genesis :: Sega Dreamcast :: Sony Playstation :: Sony PS One :: Sony Playstation 2 :: Microsoft XBOX :: Microsoft XBOX 360
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 31 May 2013, 10:34:45
Very nice!

Here is a list of the consoles I currently own:

Atari 2600 :: Nintendo Entertainment System :: Super Nintendo Entertainment System :: Nintendo SNES (redesign) :: Nintendo Super Famicom :: Nintendo GameCube :: Nintendo Wii :: Sega Genesis :: Sega Dreamcast :: Sony Playstation :: Sony PSOne :: Sony Playstation 2 :: Microsoft XBOX :: Microsoft XBOX 360

now your just showing off :o

out of that list its a toss up between the original NES and the dreamcast for me
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: jwaz on Fri, 31 May 2013, 10:40:04
Console roll call? Aight.

I'm a member of http://www.racketboy.com/ (http://www.racketboy.com/) though I don't frequent as much as I used to. My current video game console collection consists of:

Sega Master System, NES, Gameboy, Genesis (a few versions), Sega CD, Nomad, SNES, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Playstation, Saturn, Dreamcast, PS2, Xbox360


My next new system will most likely be a PS3 so I can get my hands on Journey and few other PSN games but mainly the HD Ico, SotC remake and Trico

Just picked up an Everdrive 64, this thing is awesome! But now I want one for all my cartridge based consoles :p
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 31 May 2013, 10:42:20
Oops! I forgot about Pong...

Sears Tele-Games Pong Sports IV
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 31 May 2013, 10:45:41
Oh yeah...? Well I have one of THESE! Plays Altered Beast, and that's all that matters.

(http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll300/A0UY_1_20120711_10396994.jpg)

But seriously, I would love to collect retro consoles. Maybe once I'm done with keyboards, that may be my next stop.
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 31 May 2013, 10:55:51
Does anyone else love the original huge Xbox controllers? I friggin' love those things.

But I also love the little rectangle NES controllers. :D
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: Badwrench on Fri, 31 May 2013, 11:15:08
Does anyone else love the original huge Xbox controllers? I friggin' love those things.

But I also love the little rectangle NES controllers. :D

I still think the rectangle NES controller is one of the best.  I like the feel of the old Xbox controllers, but they are just too heavy.   The NES has almost no weight, yet feels indestructible.  Playing old games on an emulator with the current xbox controller feels odd. 

I a super jealous of yours and noisyturtles collections.  I still wish I had my Gamecube that I gave my daughter so I could play some Windwaker, Paper Mario, and Metroid prime.   
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 31 May 2013, 11:19:33
I loved the Duke, jd. I still remember the day I got my Xbox. And I have no problems with NES controllers either.
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: jwaz on Fri, 31 May 2013, 11:20:12
So... has anyway tried putting Omrons or similar style mouse switches in any of their controllers yet? ;)
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: snoopy on Fri, 31 May 2013, 11:24:15
My retro-gaming corner:

(http://abload.de/img/img_1541dgub4.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img_1541dgub4.jpg)

NES, SNES and N64 @ Old-TV

I also got a PS2, PS3 and a Wii. But they are attached to my normal LED-TV. And a lot of GameBoys :)
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 31 May 2013, 11:37:50
My retro-gaming corner:

(http://abload.de/img/img_1541dgub4.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=img_1541dgub4.jpg)

NES, SNES and N64 @ Old-TV

I also got a PS2, PS3 and a Wii. But they are attached to my normal LED-TV. And a lot of GameBoys :)

This ^ is doing it right!!
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: Sorun on Fri, 31 May 2013, 14:22:13
Very nice!

Here is a list of the consoles I currently own:

Sears Tele-Games Pong Sports IV :: Atari 2600 :: Nintendo Entertainment System :: Super Nintendo Entertainment System :: Nintendo SNES (redesign) :: Nintendo Super Famicom :: Nintendo 64 :: Nintendo GameCube :: Nintendo Wii :: Sega Genesis :: Sega Dreamcast :: Sony Playstation :: Sony PS One :: Sony Playstation 2 :: Microsoft XBOX :: Microsoft XBOX 360

No PS3

why!?
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: WRXChris on Fri, 31 May 2013, 14:53:28
Here's a picture of an old GameStop haul (they were liquidating all Game Boy / GBC stuff, and that was how I got started on my old eBay classic game venture).  We would clean the games up (GooGone for the stickers, and we would open the games up and clean the contacts with magic erasers, then test them.  I soldered new save batteries in if they were dead, usually only happened with GBC Pokemon games because of the clock). 

This particular haul was from a ****load of GameStops in New Jersey, the road trip from northern VA was totally worth it!  The haul after this one was the best though, we figured out to call GameStops ahead of time, and bug them to get the GameBoy games out of the back and be prepared for us.  The best single store literally had BRICKS of Pokemon games taped together!

Good times, I miss being my own boss most of all!
(http://i.imgur.com/KWcCZ4h.jpg)
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: Halverson on Fri, 31 May 2013, 14:56:47
I see a Kirby Tilt and Tumble on the top of that pile! hehe
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: Lanx on Fri, 31 May 2013, 20:14:27
is that all for re-selling? how much for the chocolate lab?
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: WRXChris on Fri, 31 May 2013, 20:27:08
I see a Kirby Tilt and Tumble on the top of that pile! hehe

Good eye!

is that all for re-selling? how much for the chocolate lab?

yeah it was all resold, a buddy and I used to sell classic games on eBay before too many people realized that old stuff isn't always junk (Thanks Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, etc. lol).  And it's actually a brindle pit bull, my brother's dog!
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 31 May 2013, 22:30:11
http://hyperkin.com/blog/2013/03/retron-5-details-revealed-from-the-midwest-gaming-classic/

That's pretty cool except it really needs to have 2nd player retro controller inputs as well, then it would be amazing.
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: agodinhost on Wed, 05 June 2013, 18:28:24
Very nice!

Here is a list of the consoles I currently own:

Sears Tele-Games Pong Sports IV :: Atari 2600 :: Nintendo Entertainment System :: Super Nintendo Entertainment System :: Nintendo SNES (redesign) :: Nintendo Super Famicom :: Nintendo 64 :: Nintendo GameCube :: Nintendo Wii :: Sega Genesis :: Sega Dreamcast :: Sony Playstation :: Sony PS One :: Sony Playstation 2 :: Microsoft XBOX :: Microsoft XBOX 360
Showing off, definitely.
 ;D
don't you ever heard of mame or you do really like to get dust at your fingers?
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: sth on Wed, 05 June 2013, 18:29:35
oh, THOSE consoles. playtoys!!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/KNOPPIX_booting.png)
Title: Re: The Console thread
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 05 June 2013, 19:20:17
Very nice!

Here is a list of the consoles I currently own:

Sears Tele-Games Pong Sports IV :: Atari 2600 :: Nintendo Entertainment System :: Super Nintendo Entertainment System :: Nintendo SNES (redesign) :: Nintendo Super Famicom :: Nintendo 64 :: Nintendo GameCube :: Nintendo Wii :: Sega Genesis :: Sega Dreamcast :: Sony Playstation :: Sony PS One :: Sony Playstation 2 :: Microsoft XBOX :: Microsoft XBOX 360
Showing off, definitely.
 ;D
don't you ever heard of mame or you do really like to get dust at your fingers?

Been building that collection for over 20 years, sir. Most were bought new, or are replacements for ones that were bought new and later sold or lost.