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Big K of Justice posted:I mean, I did this before back in the 90's, back then in North America, everything was console system -> BNC or console system to -> 25 pin DB and despite what a few youtube channels said, you could get North American TV's with RGB, but it was just a handful of models.. a few Mitsubishi/NEC high-end models and the Sony Pro Feel line all had DB-25 connectors on them. Kinda odd to see the modern method is to use system -> scart -> BNC -> RGB/upscaler route, but I guess its cost considerations. We'd be in a very different world if the digital conversion hadn't happened a decade ago. There was literally a pile of CRTs dozens of feet high at the city electronics recycling location that year, it was nuts. If I'd have had a warehouse back then I would've made a killing. The only reason there's so many PVM/BVM models left is because TV stations and video production places knew better than to throw them away. You can still find some consumer models with the connectors you're talking about, but they're extremely rare. I don't think I've seen one in years and I live in one of the largest cities in the US. The only thing around are production models. You could always get a first gen plasma, the pro models of those almost always have RGB through the DB-25 and also full BNC RGB. GIves off a hell of an image, if you can handle those grey bars on the sides 
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Sir Tonk posted:We'd be in a very different world if the digital conversion hadn't happened a decade ago. There was literally a pile of CRTs dozens of feet high at the city electronics recycling location that year, it was nuts. If I'd have had a warehouse back then I would've made a killing. Always hated the gray bars on plasmas
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Rollersnake posted:To this day, I still have never had a white mushroom house appear in SMB3. Don't feel too bad, I had no idea they even existed until you mentioned it. And I played a ton of Mario 3 as a kid.
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Sir Tonk posted:We'd be in a very different world if the digital conversion hadn't happened a decade ago. There was literally a pile of CRTs dozens of feet high at the city electronics recycling location that year, it was nuts. If I'd have had a warehouse back then I would've made a killing. I know what you are saying, I wasn't complaining about the digital conversion. I work in film and before that broadcast, so I'd never thought I'd be dealing with this again. Here I am back in BNC connectors and terminators and dealing with sync processing  Wouldn't mind having one of those Sony Profeel Pro's again.  Big K of Justice fucked around with this message at 08:27 on Jul 17, 2017 |
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univbee posted:What about a GB Micro? One day, I'll own one of these. One day.
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My brother found a copy of DK Jungle Beat and grabbed it for me so now I'm losing my mind looking into getting a GameCube looking good on modern TV's. Dear God why.
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Stan Taylor posted:My brother found a copy of DK Jungle Beat and grabbed it for me so now I'm losing my mind looking into getting a GameCube looking good on modern TV's. Dear God why. A region-modded PAL Gamecube will output in RGB, if you're dead-set on using an actual Gamecube. Otherwise you're stuck hunting down a Digital-Out Gamecube and then spending $200 on a component cable. Then there's the jank-rear end HDMI mods for it. Tree Dude posted:Just use a Wii? Probably the better choice. Wii at least have component output, and a component cable that is still easy to find. GC-enabled Wii's aren't hideously impossible to find but hopefully its disc drive still plays nice with GC discs.
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Shadow Hog posted:Looks like a Sharp X1 to me. Here's a video that showcases some games about a minute in. Some (not) hot Super Mario Bros action at 1:05. I can't imagine playing SMB like that and Luigi looks like a glow stick. Is this still the de facto VGM vinyl thread? The signed box Ninja Gaiden box sets from Brave Wave have been shipped and mine arrived today. My VGM vinyl collection isn't huge--I got this with the intention to trade for Earthbound, Banjo-Kazooie, and maybe another album, but it's such a high quality set that I might just wind up keeping it instead. Makes me wish people would stop using iam8bit for their records because Squeezer (and likely others) is/are infinitely better at making vinyl. I'm 99% sure I bought the last Perfect Dark set from iam8bit earlier this year because it was sold out shortly after checkout, but it has so much surface noise that it wouldn't surprise me if it was someone else's return. Since it's impossible to exchange, I am stuck with a pretty good Kirkhope soundtrack on abysmal vinyl.
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Bloodplay it again posted:Here's a video that showcases some games about a minute in. Some (not) hot Super Mario Bros action at 1:05. I can't imagine playing SMB like that and Luigi looks like a glow stick.  at Tokyo Nampa Street (immediately after the SMB clip) being just a screenshot with weird static sounds.
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I was gonna snark that that was a more-flattering illustration of its library than the one example I'd seen, that being Space Harrier - but I'm glad I didn't, because I was thinking of the MZ-700 version. The Sharp X1 version, while still kinda blocky for my tastes, looks (and sounds, dunno wtf was with the MZ-700 version) considerably better.
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In Training posted:SMB2 USA isn't a Mario game . oh for gently caress's sake
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Bloodplay it again posted:Here's a video that showcases some games about a minute in. Some (not) hot Super Mario Bros action at 1:05. I can't imagine playing SMB like that and Luigi looks like a glow stick. Not going to lie: I kind of want to beat that Super Mario Bros version now.
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In Training posted:SMB2 USA isn't a Mario game . SMB2 USA is my favorite Mario game. Fight me.
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 zelda 2 isn't a real zelda!edit: Random Stranger posted:Not going to lie: I kind of want to beat that Super Mario Bros version now. Well if you search "Super Mario Bros. Special" on RH.net there's like a hundred of SMB1 NES hacks that attempt to recreate it. Some of them even have the ugly palette and odd enemy quirks unique to that version. I'm not sure which is the most authentic to the X1 experience though. Mak0rz fucked around with this message at 21:39 on Jul 17, 2017 |
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Zelda 2 might or might not be (I think it is), but that appears to be running Jelda 2, which I have... questions about.
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Prism posted:Zelda 2 might or might not be (I think it is), but that appears to be running Jelda 2, which I have... questions about. Jelda was a third-person rail shooter made by Carry soft/Carry lab and, AFAIK, the only game they developed that made it to the US was Mystery Quest for the NES, which has music composed by Nobuo Uematsu prior to his work on Final Fantasy. edit: Jelda II actually was first-person, unlike Jelda, but we all know Jelda II isn't a real Jelda game.
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Stan Taylor posted:My brother found a copy of DK Jungle Beat and grabbed it for me so now I'm losing my mind looking into getting a GameCube looking good on modern TV's. Dear God why. S-video is honestly not terrible and very cheap to get set up?
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Thinking of picking up a TurboGrapx 16, but the listing I see has no accessories or controller. Not worry about the AV cord, as I plan on getting it modded by Monitorburn for RGB (which I guess it uses the Genesis ones) but what the power cord it uses?
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A SEGA MK-1602 will supposedly work fine for a TG16. The OEM one is the HES-ACA-01, which is DC 10.5V 730mA.
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Acolyte! posted:A SEGA MK-1602 will supposedly work fine for a TG16. The OEM one is the HES-ACA-01, which is DC 10.5V 730mA. Cool because I have one of those.
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Be sure to get a region switch if you're not using an Everdrive, there are lots of PC-Engine games that didn't get US releases. I realized recently I needed some new T-Shirts With Things That I Like On Them. Ordered Toaplan and PCE ones yesterday Ofecks fucked around with this message at 23:23 on Jul 17, 2017 |
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Ofecks posted:Be sure to get a region switch if you're not using an Everdrive, there are lots of PC-Engine games that didn't get US releases. Already planned on that. Having trouble finding a used controller on ebay, as I see very few entries and they are 50 bucks which is no thank you.
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Ofecks posted:Be sure to get a region switch if you're not using an Everdrive, there are lots of PC-Engine games that didn't get US releases. Or alternatively get an everdrive, because I have one in my TG16 and let me tell you, it owns! I need to dust that thing off, it's been a while. Young me would kick old me's rear end for letting it collect dust.
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I think to really get SMW you had to have gotten it when you were a kid and spent hours doing all the secret stuff and unlocking everything. SMB3 is a better game (and has a better ~aesthetic~) but SMW is a better world to screw around in. They're both fantastic and they really tie for me, for totally different reasons. Also hello I haven't looked at this thread in months because I'm back in school (at 33 lol)
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d0s posted:I think to really get SMW you had to have gotten it when you were a kid and spent hours doing all the secret stuff and unlocking everything. SMB3 is a better game (and has a better ~aesthetic~) but SMW is a better world to screw around in. They're both fantastic and they really tie for me, for totally different reasons. Also hello I haven't looked at this thread in months because I'm back in school (at 33 lol) I keep waffling between SM3 and SMW as the peak of 2D Mario. I really love how Mario's momentum feels in SM3, but there's also a level of precision that SMW has that I hardly ever find in 2D at all. Not even NSMB. The aspect of SMW being so well-tuned that its engine can be literally played like an instrument is part of why it's so great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDWJFMXOY88
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Star Man posted:SMB2 USA is my favorite Mario game. Fight me. me too. I am not the type to wear video game shirts or anything like that but my favorite thing in the world is this gigantic SMB2 beer mug.
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Rirse posted:Already planned on that. Having trouble finding a used controller on ebay, as I see very few entries and they are 50 bucks which is no thank you. Just buy a PC Engine. Accessories and everything are way cheaper. I had a TG16 as a kid and I still got a PC Engine instead because gently caress how expensive everything is for TG16. Edit: Another reason is that if you get very deep into the library at all you're going to want to play CD games. The CD add-on for the TG16 is insanely expensive but an IFU+CD setup or just springing for a Duo off the bat for PCE isn't bad at all. Pokemon OH SNAP! fucked around with this message at 01:01 on Jul 18, 2017 |
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I will freely admit that my adoration of Mario 3 is also due to nostalgia. Playing it reminds me of hot summer days in the cool basement when my dad and I would play co-op then hang out at the city pool. When people talk about foods and entertainment that instantly trigger memories, Mario 3 is the strongest.Zaphod42 posted:S-video is honestly not terrible and very cheap to get set up? I think S-video is the perfect format for old games. It's sharp enough to see every detail but it still gives off the CRT blending effect that reminds me of childhood. I admire you people with high tech setups and RGB whazzits but S-Video is it for this guy. Funny story, when I left the last place I was renting I needed emergency shelter with my folks. They told me as I was hauling a Trinitron through their door "You can stay until you get back on your feet but you're putting all your poo poo in a storage locker." I said "gently caress that" and bought a house. A year later there is still an entire bedroom I can't walk in because the floor is covered with consoles, cords, and magazines. So whenever you think of  remember me, the guy who bought a house so he could store his junk. I am one spouse away from graduating to someone who opens a game store with prices too high to sell.
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Pokemon OH SNAP! posted:Just buy a PC Engine. Accessories and everything are way cheaper. I had a TG16 as a kid and I still got a PC Engine instead because gently caress how expensive everything is for TG16. The PCE+IFU is an excellent conversation starter. Your friends will be all like, "What the gently caress is that?!"
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Bloodplay it again posted:Is this still the de facto VGM vinyl thread? The signed box Ninja Gaiden box sets from Brave Wave have been shipped and mine arrived today. My VGM vinyl collection isn't huge--I got this with the intention to trade for Earthbound, Banjo-Kazooie, and maybe another album, but it's such a high quality set that I might just wind up keeping it instead. Makes me wish people would stop using iam8bit for their records because Squeezer (and likely others) is/are infinitely better at making vinyl. I'm 99% sure I bought the last Perfect Dark set from iam8bit earlier this year because it was sold out shortly after checkout, but it has so much surface noise that it wouldn't surprise me if it was someone else's return. Since it's impossible to exchange, I am stuck with a pretty good Kirkhope soundtrack on abysmal vinyl. iam8bit sucks - awful service, awful availability, increasingly awful prices for okay-at-best product. Brave Wave, Data Discs and Ship to Shore all put out good stuff, and Mondo's not too bad either, occasionally terrible art aside.
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Pokemon OH SNAP! posted:Just buy a PC Engine. Accessories and everything are way cheaper. I had a TG16 as a kid and I still got a PC Engine instead because gently caress how expensive everything is for TG16. Would done that if I knew how pricey things are for the T16, but I already bought a used one for cheap so it too late now.
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azurite posted:The PCE+IFU is an excellent conversation starter. Your friends will be all like, "What the gently caress is that?!" The PC_FX is p good for that too. 
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