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Title: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Megatron on August 01, 2018, 01:09:03 AM
I traded in a LOT of doubles and found myself with a large chunk of store credit...decided to finally pull the trigger on one of these...

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/035e/u6m0w0d77kwd03w6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?u6m0w0d77kwd03w)

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7314/k11kvx7bclmgvhz6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?k11kvx7bclmgvhz)

Only problem is I can't figure out if it's US or Japanese model.  
Title: Re: August 2018 - Farewell to Summer Pickups
Post by: Arseen on August 01, 2018, 04:35:40 AM
Speaking from Nordic country:
Even we know summer is not ending after August.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Farewell to Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 01, 2018, 08:14:13 AM
I traded in a LOT of doubles and found myself with a large chunk of store credit...decided to finally pull the trigger on one of these...

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/035e/u6m0w0d77kwd03w6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?u6m0w0d77kwd03w)

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7314/k11kvx7bclmgvhz6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?k11kvx7bclmgvhz)

Only problem is I can't figure out if it's US or Japanese model.  

Grats on joining the Neo Geo owners club. First off, don't worry about the region. Just get a Bios mod done to improve the function and life of the system.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Farewell to Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 01, 2018, 09:57:08 AM
Got This beauty.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/1083/chk57sb2wuwhh1x4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/chk57sb2wuwhh1x/IMG_0500.JPG/file)

Now I am ready for Virtual On 2 player action on the Saturn and the Dreamcast.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Farewell to Summer Pickups
Post by: BadChad on August 01, 2018, 09:58:21 AM
I traded in a LOT of doubles and found myself with a large chunk of store credit...decided to finally pull the trigger on one of these...

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/035e/u6m0w0d77kwd03w6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?u6m0w0d77kwd03w)

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/7314/k11kvx7bclmgvhz6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?k11kvx7bclmgvhz)

Only problem is I can't figure out if it's US or Japanese model.  

Grats on joining the Neo Geo owners club. First off, don't worry about the region. Just get a Bios mod done to improve the function and life of the system.
Invest in an MVS converter as well. They are pricey, but it'll save you in the long run since MVS carts are generally significantly cheaper than AES carts.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Farewell to Summer Pickups
Post by: Krombacher on August 01, 2018, 06:00:52 PM
I don't share all my pickups but this one is too good to not share.  Muv Luv Kickstarter delivered this week.  Visited a Gamestop to pickup a copy of Shantae for Vita and they also gave me the soundtrack the person traded in.  What a good week!

(https://i.imgur.com/v8zoMZv.jpg?2)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Farewell to Summer Pickups
Post by: redsox2012 on August 01, 2018, 07:08:45 PM
Some recent Sega pickups.  Atomic runner is an obscure early 90's run 'n gun that I'd never played.  It has continuous scrolling, which takes some getting used to as you can't go back, but it's a pretty good game with excellent animation & graphics.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/15mmlp4.jpg)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Farewell to Summer Pickups
Post by: wiggy on August 02, 2018, 03:11:51 PM
August is typically the hottest month here in northeast Ohio :/
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Megatron on August 02, 2018, 03:39:57 PM
Farewell to "summer pickups" was supposed to be the emphasis.  It was late, I was tired. 
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 02, 2018, 07:22:01 PM
I dread the 113 degree August days that are coming to Alabama.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: RealPlumpBox on August 03, 2018, 08:50:53 AM
I dread the 113 degree August days that are coming to Alabama.

Gotta love Seattle weather.  Always between 75-80 in the summer.  Perfect temp!
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: CyberWolfJV on August 03, 2018, 05:20:40 PM
Normally, I understand the reason for companies giving cartridges a different color (SNES DOOM is red because it's bloody and violent, Ocarina of Time is gold because it's like a treasure and also it's a series tradition, Killer Instinct on SNES is black because it's edgy, DK64 is yellow because of bananas..), but why on earth Ubisoft made Rayman 2 green?

(http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2f97/pukcgzz259aafdbzg.jpg)

anyway, the guy who sold me this, send me the game inside a VHS case; that's nice! I got all nostalgic from the days of rental games.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Hesch on August 03, 2018, 07:39:30 PM
Not exactly a normal pickup post... But I'm counting it. I ordered a custom shell for my switch months ago and attempted to do the swap. Everything went well except for the left joycon. Nothing about it wanted to work right. I struggled with it so much, it was really demoralizing me. I ended up just setting my switch aside and only really making minor attempts to get it working, never with success.

Gave up earlier this week and ordered a replacement left joycon and received it today. Just finished the swap and tested it. Completed an entire Mario Kart race with no problems. I can't begin to tell you how relieved I am. I actually had an adrenaline surge when I booted it up to test.

All that being said, fuck the joycons. This is by far the most difficult mod I've ever attempted. Tiny ass ribbon cables, cramped spaces, 3 layers of components. Would have been easier if I had to solder it all.

Anyways, I'm so happy right now!

(https://www11.mediafire.com/convkey/af78/kwoezvzuh2wcl6q5g.jpg)
(https://www16.mediafire.com/convkey/f49b/k3g8tnq1vy175k25g.jpg)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: BadChad on August 04, 2018, 07:16:34 PM
I did this mod myself a few months back, but only went with the Joy Cons. Definitely ended up being more work than anticipated. What I thought was going to be a 15-20 minute swap, ended up taking me about 45 minutes. There's definitely a lot more going on inside those Joy Cons than you might think and everything is packed pretty tight. But all said and done, I absolutely love the end result and the D-pad actually feels and works great. Much better than I expect from a 3rd party shell kit. Wish they had more options for solid colours though, I'm not a big fan of translucent.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/4432/y72gj0a8a2k6o2j6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?y72gj0a8a2k6o2j)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 04, 2018, 08:17:17 PM
Went to the thrift store and got a good find.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/38da/i9i3sfaaspc197s4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/i9i3sfaaspc197s/2018-08-04_19.13.11.588.jpg/file)
it is a 5001 so no I link port but that is ok.

Inside was a bonus game.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/537c/9k01eivh9bubjtx4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/9k01eivh9bubjtx/2018-08-04_19.12.32.816.jpg/file)

More controllers
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/582b/v5n7bfjdavhpmyj4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/v5n7bfjdavhpmyj/2018-08-04_19.10.21.332.jpg/file) 
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e11c/jxb2kur6orocbi64g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/jxb2kur6orocbi6/2018-08-04_19.09.46.983.jpg/file)

Really shocked to see these for $0.99
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2332/l8jqbvutwxyi1la4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/l8jqbvutwxyi1la/2018-08-04_19.38.38.826.jpg/file)
Took them home charged them up and they work just fine.

Some OG Xbox love
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2af3/86mazc5uywheny64g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/86mazc5uywheny6/2018-08-04_19.11.50.528.jpg/file)  (https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/02df/kxkw79wki2mmu9t4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/kxkw79wki2mmu9t/2018-08-04_19.11.57.342.jpg/file)
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/db93/v1vqw81w3al8ruj4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/v1vqw81w3al8ruj/2018-08-04_19.12.15.541.jpg/file)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 04, 2018, 08:43:48 PM
My pickups from MO Game Con 2018.  I didn't get much, but they are big titles that I've wanted.

Turn out was great this year.  Every year this con has grown.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e968/b2fs55h9a5juslx6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?b2fs55h9a5juslx)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 06, 2018, 10:52:30 AM
Great stuff TDI, MO Game con was great this year!

Here's my pick ups from the con (Kolibri is box only).

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/38404944_10102679152858368_2399451825724981248_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=8c2f191dd7892a5c28c55cacbe17d99d&oe=5BCFFE0B)

Also went to a toy show yesterday and found a few more things.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/38641805_10102680355832598_5846745078898360320_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=03d31abaa8bfb018dbbd2bf105f77395&oe=5C0AE328)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 06, 2018, 11:04:44 AM
Great stuff TDI, MO Game con was great this year!




Sorry I missed you.  I was watching for you, but there were a lot of people this year.  Unfortunately, due to my schedule, I couldn't get there until about an hour after they opened, which meant there were pretty much no panels to get into.  Chuck said he could probably get me into Metal Jesus as standing room, but I wasn't able to stay that long anyway.  Oh well.  I'm glad to see it's been growing as much as it has in just 3 years. 

While I'm happy that it's growing, I will also say that the nice thing about it being smaller last year was the fact that last year I could walk into any panel I wanted, and I could even walk up to the guests and talk to them.  You could still talk to the guests this year, but it was so busy that it was just a lot more difficult. 
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 06, 2018, 02:17:26 PM
No worries, I think I saw you walking around but didn't "run into you".  I didn't try going to any of the panels although the one with the whole Metal Jesus cast would have been the one I would have been interested in.  I was going to go over and maybe talk to a few of them after I was done shopping but they were not around at the time ( I think the panel was still going on).  My only real complaint was that my phone data sucked in there which meant looking up prices was not as easy as it usually is :P
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 06, 2018, 03:05:04 PM
My only real complaint was that my phone data sucked in there which meant looking up prices was not as easy as it usually is :P

I had the same issue.  I could get data, but it was super slow. 

Still, it was a much better location compared to last year. 
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Hesch on August 06, 2018, 03:06:07 PM
Oh you bastard, I want that kolibri box. I know it's a shitty system, but I'm working on trying to get a complete set of that one. Sitting at like 22 games, with 16 CIB
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 06, 2018, 03:38:05 PM
Oh you bastard, I want that kolibri box. I know it's a shitty system, but I'm working on trying to get a complete set of that one. Sitting at like 22 games, with 16 CIB

Ha!  I'm right there with you.  I just need World Series Baseball to complete my set as far as games go.  I'm missing a few manuals (Kolibri and WWF RAW) and my Spiderman is cart only which is totally fine with me.  If it makes any difference, the Kolibri box is far from great shape lol.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 10, 2018, 01:27:18 PM
Got this because Bear reminded me that I wanted one.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/0a36/9y9yjjl0bbdsw3n4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/9y9yjjl0bbdsw3n/IMG_0517.JPG/file)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 13, 2018, 09:50:40 AM
Finds from the weekend. SUPER clean sealed copy of Tetris 2, Rolling Thunder 2, and a really nice Power Set box. All the inserts (foam / cardboard / manuals) are in the box. I just need a copy of the triple cart to make it complete.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/38996996_10102690901294408_8676653799932166144_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d040901a96e130040d435369c24800dc&oe=5C069659)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Mel on August 13, 2018, 07:45:34 PM
Okami Vinyl preorder for Oct.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Quazimoto on August 13, 2018, 10:07:38 PM
So, not a gaming pickup per say, but I use my computer for some games once in a while so, it counts, right...

Picked up a load of frustration and aggravation today...  Windows 10 did an update (despite me seemingly having told my computer not to in multiple ways).  After the update, my laptop would not go into sleep mode.  Well, it actually did, but only for two seconds, then the drive and fans started whirring again.  When I open the lid to resume, the screen wouldn't come back one, even though the computer was running.  Fed up with this crap, I went to roll back the latest update, only to find it get stuck in a "restoring your files" loop where it would constantly restart itself over and over again.  That ran for about three hours before I decided it just wasn't working.  So, I had to reinstall windows.  Thankfully, I was able to recover my files (500+ GB worth - Tuesday is my normal backup day and I'd added a lot since the last time, not worrying about it because before the 'update' my system was running wonderfully).  Unfortunately, all my apps, programs, and personal setting were wiped, so I have to spend at least a full day reinstalling all of those.  Over three dozen things that I use at least weekly need to be readded, so... FUN!!!


Sorry about the rant.  Was ever so close to tossing this damned laptop in the pool a few hours ago.  Seems to be running fine now with the new windows install.  Even fixed the sleep issue apparently.  This whole mess has made me decide to invest in a solid state hard drive, so I'll be switching the HDD out soonish.  That way if Windows next 'super awesome update' breaks the sleep cycle again, I can just power down and not need to wait ten minutes to boot up and kill a few processes that always start, even though I have them set not to.  Been wanting a SSD for a while, so I'm just gonna do it.


Made myself feel better from all the frustration by buying a new Midnight Blue PS4 controller tonight though.  Got it at Target with a Costco price match and gift card, so brand new Midnight Blue controller for $40.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: BigChew on August 14, 2018, 08:47:37 AM
Finds from the weekend. SUPER clean sealed copy of Tetris 2, Rolling Thunder 2, and a really nice Power Set box. All the inserts (foam / cardboard / manuals) are in the box. I just need a copy of the triple cart to make it complete.

I have two copies of the triple cart, PM me your address and I will mail it to you.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 14, 2018, 01:20:41 PM
Finds from the weekend. SUPER clean sealed copy of Tetris 2, Rolling Thunder 2, and a really nice Power Set box. All the inserts (foam / cardboard / manuals) are in the box. I just need a copy of the triple cart to make it complete.

I have two copies of the triple cart, PM me your address and I will mail it to you.

Seriously?  Awesome!
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 20, 2018, 09:33:54 AM
Some finds from the flea market this weekend.  Always cool to find TG16 games in the wild.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39514683_10102698555974368_6493097700865605632_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=5241aebaa2250d128d9665026e6e3fae&oe=5C07E2F2)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 20, 2018, 09:42:59 AM
My knockoff xbox 360 controllers came in and I must say that are better quality than I expected.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c407/v9moghdjtxodj984g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/v9moghdjtxodj98/IMG_0523.JPG/file)

I Added a steam logo to the blank silver home button because I bought these for my steam link.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6ae9/yl1bfrlm3xcxme14g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/yl1bfrlm3xcxme1/IMG_0524.JPG/file)

This Was advertised on my local CL as not working. Got it for $10 and cleaned all the roaches out of it and did a pot tweak on the laser and it is all good now.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/4791/k13g691yfxs6yhf4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/k13g691yfxs6yhf/IMG_0522.JPG/file)

So I have a 5 year old little girl and she want to play games with me..... This was $15 at my local Wal-Mart so I grabbed it and we are having a blast in the toybox.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ae0b/u5adl8utm77wb874g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/u5adl8utm77wb87/IMG_0525.JPG/file)  (https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/14fb/0p1ak2lmzdr4fli4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/0p1ak2lmzdr4fli/IMG_0526.JPG/file)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 20, 2018, 09:48:23 AM
Some finds from the flea market this weekend.  Always cool to find TG16 games in the wild.

Man I have not seen a tg16 game in the wild in almost 10 years.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 20, 2018, 01:33:06 PM
Some finds from the flea market this weekend.  Always cool to find TG16 games in the wild.

Man I have not seen a tg16 game in the wild in almost 10 years.

It's rare for sure.  When I do see them, it's usually one of the TV sports games or Golf lol.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 20, 2018, 07:45:59 PM
Some finds from the flea market this weekend.  Always cool to find TG16 games in the wild.

Man I have not seen a tg16 game in the wild in almost 10 years.

It's rare for sure.  When I do see them, it's usually one of the TV sports games or Golf lol.
Las one I saw was Splatter house card only and they shop wanted $200 for it.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 21, 2018, 10:19:31 PM
This arrived today.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c1a5/l3cb68wlpacenq36g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?l3cb68wlpacenq3)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Hesch on August 21, 2018, 10:58:17 PM
I got mine in today too!

I also picked up a new Logitech remote for my man cave. Best buy has a deal on the harmony ultimate one, for only $80 if you're a rewards member. Also picked up a few strategy guides to add to the collection from the local half Price books.

Random side question, anyone planning to go to the Grand Ole Expo in Nashville this November? A buddy and I'll be there.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 22, 2018, 03:08:21 PM
Random side question, anyone planning to go to the Grand Ole Expo in Nashville this November? A buddy and I'll be there.

I might be interested in going.  Do they have a pretty good sized vendor hall?   
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Hesch on August 22, 2018, 03:52:39 PM
Last year was kinda meh for vendors. It was much more of a pinball oriented show, with a hall full of arcade and pinball games on free play, and side rooms with consoles setup.. Several vendors there selling parts for pinball machines. There was 1-2 game vendors there, with some rarer old Japanese systems and a lot of custom cartridges.

I don't know what to expect this year. Different venue, with I'm hoping more space. I'd really like to see more retro game vendors show up.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: redsox2012 on August 22, 2018, 11:58:21 PM
Picked up Resident Evil 2 for Dreamcast from Gamestop.  Got a kick out of one of the codes on the label.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2cqil20.jpg)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Bear78 on August 23, 2018, 01:48:13 PM
Last year was kinda meh for vendors. It was much more of a pinball oriented show, with a hall full of arcade and pinball games on free play, and side rooms with consoles setup.. Several vendors there selling parts for pinball machines. There was 1-2 game vendors there, with some rarer old Japanese systems and a lot of custom cartridges.

I don't know what to expect this year. Different venue, with I'm hoping more space. I'd really like to see more retro game vendors show up.

Cool, thanks for the info man!  I'll have to keep it in mind.  I'm in STL so it wouldn't be too far of a drive for me.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 24, 2018, 08:24:19 AM
Still on my controller Kick.
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/9bc9/tcpiww17db56quj4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/tcpiww17db56quj/Saturn_jp_controller.JPG/file)
I am happy to have a Japanese version of this controller and I look forward to using retrobright on it.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Hesch on August 24, 2018, 09:08:25 AM
Cool, thanks for the info man!  I'll have to keep it in mind.  I'm in STL so it wouldn't be too far of a drive for me.

If you or anyone else decides to go, look me up at some point. I'll have several systems in my room and plenty of vodka! Lol
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Arseen on August 24, 2018, 02:09:43 PM
Cool, thanks for the info man!  I'll have to keep it in mind.  I'm in STL so it wouldn't be too far of a drive for me.
If you or anyone else decides to go, look me up at some point. I'll have several systems in my room and plenty of vodka! Lol
You got my attention.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Quazimoto on August 24, 2018, 11:47:33 PM
Been on a Dualshock 4 kick lately it seems.  Got the 500 Million celebration DS4 on the way as on this morning.  Just pre-ordered both the BerryBlue and Sunset Orange ones as well.  That'll make seven fully functioning and one with a slight issue controllers for PS4.  Don't really know why I need that many, but it feels like I do.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 25, 2018, 12:01:14 AM
I kind of want to get one too.  I would loved to get the entire console, but I didn't want to spend the money.

They also have a matching 500 Million Sony Gold headset.  
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Quazimoto on August 25, 2018, 12:30:07 AM
I kind of want to get one too.  I would loved to get the entire console, but I didn't want to spend the money.

They also have a matching 500 Million Sony Gold headset.  


Would have loved to get the 500 Million console as well, just too pricey for me to justify.  A controller, on the other hand...  Free shipping, 10% off with a birthday coupon, and $20 from a gift card from Best Buy made it a real easy choice to grab one.  Still a little irritated I missed out on the Steel Black controller and can't find it now so I didn't want to repeat that.  Should find some way to display the controllers I don't regularly use...
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 25, 2018, 12:37:07 AM
  Should find some way to display the controllers I don't regularly use...

Here's an idea.  This is a guy over at PlayStationAge.  He is a pretty big PS4 collector. 

http://playstationage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=98&threadid=181500
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Quazimoto on August 25, 2018, 12:54:37 AM
  Should find some way to display the controllers I don't regularly use...

Here's an idea.  This is a guy over at PlayStationAge.  He is a pretty big PS4 collector. 

http://playstationage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=98&threadid=181500

Kinda like that, but also kinda want a way to keep dust off them... like a front loading shadow box or something of that nature.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: wiggy on August 25, 2018, 10:04:52 PM
  Should find some way to display the controllers I don't regularly use...

Here's an idea.  This is a guy over at PlayStationAge.  He is a pretty big PS4 collector. 

http://playstationage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=98&threadid=181500

 Looks (and IS) cheap. 
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Megatron on August 26, 2018, 12:14:35 AM
  Should find some way to display the controllers I don't regularly use...

Here's an idea.  This is a guy over at PlayStationAge.  He is a pretty big PS4 collector. 

http://playstationage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=98&threadid=181500

 Looks (and IS) cheap. 

I was going to say to give the guy some slack, as not everybody can afford top quality shelves or displays. That was until I noticed that each of those controllers was a Dualshock 4, and all of the PS4s casually tacked up on the wall with L brackets. That guy can afford every single version of the PS4 that comes out, he can afford to at least paint those things before he hangs them on the wall.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 26, 2018, 12:29:14 PM
  Should find some way to display the controllers I don't regularly use...

Here's an idea.  This is a guy over at PlayStationAge.  He is a pretty big PS4 collector. 

http://playstationage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=98&threadid=181500

 Looks (and IS) cheap. 

I was going to say to give the guy some slack, as not everybody can afford top quality shelves or displays. That was until I noticed that each of those controllers was a Dualshock 4, and all of the PS4s casually tacked up on the wall with L brackets. That guy can afford every single version of the PS4 that comes out, he can afford to at least paint those things before he hangs them on the wall.

It's certainly not the way I would have done it, but it's the only example I've seen of someone is a large display of PS4 controllers.  I would love to see something done by Wiggy, but since the PS4 isn't a portable system, it might be a while.  ;)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: RealPlumpBox on August 27, 2018, 02:17:21 PM
Picked up a wife on the 18th.

(https://i.imgur.com/2PQ1F5ol.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/taEXngol.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/z4ZsMgAl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hDfueFwl.jpg)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Arseen on August 27, 2018, 02:32:25 PM
Picked up a wife on the 18th.
White like all kitchen fixtures.

jk.

Congratulations, and thank you for proving that even we the nerds have hope... maybe someday I too get lucky.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 27, 2018, 02:42:22 PM
Picked up a wife on the 18th.


Congrats!

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ab4c/l7nx8vecy7yit1v4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/l7nx8vecy7yit1v/Achievement_Unlocked_-_Wife.png/file)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Megatron on August 28, 2018, 06:09:58 PM
I had heard about this game and considered getting it at some point (not in VR as, well that's not a genre for me), but I had no idea there was a gamestop exclusive physical copy.  So when I saw this for $15 I had to grab it.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/10cd/92uka07cxhgua2a4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/92uka07cxhgua2a/agfk.jpg/file)

Also, was on a road trip recently and stopped in a goodwill in Mesa, AZ.  I saw this sitting in a section with VHS tapes, audio cassettes, etc...

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/9b7c/samu91n7mnivawf4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/samu91n7mnivawf/bjhkg.jpg/file)

They wanted $2 for it.  My guess is they had no idea what it was.  As I JUST got a NEO GEO at the beginning of the month, this felt like a nice little book end to the journey for me. 
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Tech13 on August 29, 2018, 08:28:08 AM
I had heard about this game and considered getting it at some point (not in VR as, well that's not a genre for me), but I had no idea there was a gamestop exclusive physical copy.  So when I saw this for $15 I had to grab it.



Also, was on a road trip recently and stopped in a goodwill in Mesa, AZ.  I saw this sitting in a section with VHS tapes, audio cassettes, etc...


They wanted $2 for it.  My guess is they had no idea what it was.  As I JUST got a NEO GEO at the beginning of the month, this felt like a nice little book end to the journey for me. 

Great Score! Any time you can score a Neo geo Cart for under $100 is an amazing deal!
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: amace04 on August 30, 2018, 12:04:23 PM
Picked these up locally for $40 CAD  (wanted $20 for the DC lot, $25 for the SNES lot)

(http://i67.tinypic.com/vfinw1.jpg)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Arseen on August 30, 2018, 12:47:04 PM
Finally got this to my collection.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8e03/bazcx2k0pebdkxa4g.jpg)

Missing from the picture are the 2 cards telling the history of this game.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 30, 2018, 01:09:24 PM
Finally got this to my collection.

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/8e03/bazcx2k0pebdkxa4g.jpg)

Missing from the picture are the 2 cards telling the history of this game.


Wow.  :o

Congrats.
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: Arseen on August 30, 2018, 01:54:05 PM
It's Really Energetic Presidental Robust Origami version.

About combined total of 500 genuine ones of this and Fahrenheit 32-XCD were made of which location of 2 Surgical Strikes are known (Don't know is Brazilian version of Fahrenheit rare, US version isn't that rare).

Seller on ebay has plenty more. ;)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: RealPlumpBox on August 30, 2018, 02:48:23 PM
Picked up a wife on the 18th.


Congrats!

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ab4c/l7nx8vecy7yit1v4g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/l7nx8vecy7yit1v/Achievement_Unlocked_-_Wife.png/file)

Picked up a wife on the 18th.
White like all kitchen fixtures.

jk.

Congratulations, and thank you for proving that even we the nerds have hope... maybe someday I too get lucky.

Thanks! feels good!!
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: wiggy on August 30, 2018, 05:58:40 PM
Congrats on getting hitched!
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on August 30, 2018, 08:53:34 PM
When Amazon announced that they were dropping their 20% pre-order discount, I pre-ordered a crap load of games.  The first one arrived today.  I'm really looking forward to playing this.  It's not another sequel to Portal, but it will incorporate a lot of the portal puzzles into it. 

(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/2f4d/yfn2a8batac5ess6g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/?yfn2a8batac5ess)
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: wiggy on September 04, 2018, 04:05:38 PM
I did not know that was a thing!  :o

Must get!

edit: no physical Switch version.  Grumble grumble...
Title: Re: August 2018 - Last Chance for Summer Pickups
Post by: TDIRunner on September 05, 2018, 12:21:36 AM
I did not know that was a thing!  :o

Must get!

edit: no physical Switch version.  Grumble grumble...

So far the game is awesome.  I highly recommend it.  Of course it has all of the Portal references anyone might want which is great.  It's pretty short.  I was able to get just about half way through the Portal portion of the game in one night.  But there are two other bridge building games on the disc to check out as well.  The platinum trophy for it also seems pretty doable.