Christmas 2012

[scarmullet]

I got a intact copy of "Black Dahlia" PC game (its a GOOD FMV game)...it does run in Windows 7...almost. The colors are all screwed up and moving around the room glitches, forcing the scene of the character asking you not to make him dizzy, to occur. It does come with all 8 CDs, but no box or instructions.

[Umbra]

Are you opposed to an, um, non-official copy?

Not exactly, but I was planning on getting an official copy down the line anyways. I'm stuck with Elements right now so it's either ask someone to ungroup the templates, or make my own.

[wiggy]

I can send you a DVD if you're interested. Just lemme know.


Got Journey (PS3) from my sister as well as a new router, which we REALLY need.  Gonna fire up the Wii U and see what there is to see


man this thing takes a whole to setup and update. Time to enjoy a present

[laurenhiya21]

I got a intact copy of "Black Dahlia" PC game (its a GOOD FMV game)...it does run in Windows 7...almost. The colors are all screwed up and moving around the room glitches, forcing the scene of the character asking you not to make him dizzy, to occur. It does come with all 8 CDs, but no box or instructions.

Have you tried running it in compatibility mode? I've had problems running Roller Coaster Tycoon before, but doing that and disabling visual themes fixed it.
(I'm pretty sure RCT is newer though, so I'm not 100% sure it it will work with your game...)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

[wiggy]

Windows XP FTW.

4GB of RAM has always been enough for me

[scarmullet]

I got a intact copy of "Black Dahlia" PC game (its a GOOD FMV game)...it does run in Windows 7...almost. The colors are all screwed up and moving around the room glitches, forcing the scene of the character asking you not to make him dizzy, to occur. It does come with all 8 CDs, but no box or instructions.

Have you tried running it in compatibility mode? I've had problems running Roller Coaster Tycoon before, but doing that and disabling visual themes fixed it.
(I'm pretty sure RCT is newer though, so I'm not 100% sure it it will work with your game...)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

putting it in compatibility mode just messes with mouse support.

[Moviefan2k4]

Windows XP FTW.

4GB of RAM has always been enough for me

I'd like to get Windows 7, because it supports a lot more than 4 GB. My newer computer's board supports up to 8 GB, but XP isn't reading more than 3.25 GB for me. I'm also a Photoshop junkie with an interest in video editing, so more RAM is essential for those.

[madrocsz]

These were the highlights my wife bought me, got a few other things as well

[wiggy]

^^^ Cut that box open ASAP!

Windows XP FTW.

4GB of RAM has always been enough for me

I'd like to get Windows 7, because it supports a lot more than 4 GB. My newer computer's board supports up to 8 GB, but XP isn't reading more than 3.25 GB for me. I'm also a Photoshop junkie with an interest in video editing, so more RAM is essential for those.

4GB is fine for both of those things.

[sheep2001]

^^^Dual/multi boot

[palmer6strings]

Got a lot of sweet tools from my dad. My mom gave me money, DVDs and and some old Russian medals.

I got enough money to where I think I'm just going to buy Earthbound.

[madrocsz]

@wiggy

I opened it as soon as I saw it lol.

To review it sorta, it feels solid but can tell its made out of cheaper materials, don't see it breaking or anything, pretty light weight.
I tested 20 or so games, from different chipsets etc the ONLY one that refuses to work is Mario RPG (which is a known issue with these things)
Sound could be better, speakers are a bit sub-par however screen is actually quite dern good.

Charge holds for 5 or so hours so it says, havent played it that long to tell.

Also, no low battery indicator so best save often lol

[wiggy]

The sound is hit or miss based on what I've read.  I think there are solutions, but don't quote me on that.

[mojoeskateco]

Christmas Gifts / boxing day pickups. 

Wii u deluxe edition

Red wii mini

New super Mario bros wii U

Kingdoms of Amular (PAL version - I have a buddy in the UK and we mail eachother gifts.  Since Sony systems are region free we send eachother games often.  I sent him Mega man powered up and maverick hunter x for psp)

Dark Souls - this was the only boxing day purchase

Nes games:

Bandit Kings of Ancient China
Super Glove Ball
Ring King
Break Time Pool
Karate Kid
Tecmo Wrestling
City Connection
Xexyz
Robin Hood
Silent Service
Wrecking Crew

Waluigi Plushie - been looking for one of these forever



Overall I feel blessed that my family helps support my collecting habit.

Now to hook up that wii u and wait for the update to install. 

Beer time !!

[madrocsz]

bit curious why the wii u and wii mini? collecting purposes? as the wii u is backwards compatible and the wii mini is not (actually cant even hook it up to the net at all)

Either way, you scored sir =)