May 2014 Pick ups

[KalessinDB]

Only have the Coleco now, and it's not working.  Think it's the power switch, they go bad pretty easy, and it's not a single pole, it controls +5, -5, and +12 all through the one switch.

Almost guaranteed it is, I recently had 3 Colecos pass through my hands, all of which needed the switches to be taken apart, regreased, and reassembled.  Or I had one where the power connector in the back got loose and needed to be re-soldered.

If you reeeeally get into the CV, there's a guy named Yurkie over on Atariage who does a ton of mods for them including replacing the video ram so that it can all run off of a single voltage like god intended.  Also has the side effect of negating the need to reinforce your outlet so you can strap that damn brick to it (you know what I'm talking about)

Alternatively, if you kindareally get into it, look for a Canadian power supply.  The canucks were much smarter than us idiot americans and their power supplies are like a laptop supply, where the huge-ass brick is in the MIDDLE of the cord.  It'll be a little pricey, but a: is cheaper than the power mod and b: has good resale value if you ever decide you want to do the power mod.

[Megatron]

So given my name, it's probably no surprise to most that I am a big fan of transforming robots.  Especially the bad guys.  So when I was notified about THIS:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SNT10053&mode=retail&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=

I had to buy it.
Transformers AND my favorite 16 bit system...I couldn't pass it up

[Beastman1975]

So given my name, it's probably no surprise to most that I am a big fan of transforming robots.  Especially the bad guys.  So when I was notified about THIS:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SNT10053&mode=retail&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=

I had to buy it.
Transformers AND my favorite 16 bit system...I couldn't pass it up

yea im trying to decide if i want that or not lol check this store Diorama near me Megatron   

https://www.facebook.com/EpicDiorama

[JelloEmperor]

So given my name, it's probably no surprise to most that I am a big fan of transforming robots.  Especially the bad guys.  So when I was notified about THIS:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SNT10053&mode=retail&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Marketing&utm_content=

I had to buy it.
Transformers AND my favorite 16 bit system...I couldn't pass it up

Wait, does it play games? Still cool as hell if it doesn't.

[Megatron]

When transformed it's only like 8 inches tall, so probably not.    Hopefully it gets a sleek paint job, as it won't be that plain gray.

[MaSHoe]

Picked up The Denpa Men 3, after watching a video of this game on Nintendo's youtube page I just had to get it. Shocked I had never heard of the series before.

[noemann]

i've found this in my mailbox today:

GBA Barbie and the Magic Pegasus CIB (EUR)



excellent condition; excellent price.
My Fiancee is happy to have this in our collection.

I've also purchased GBA Antz Extreme Racing and GBA Lilo and Stitch.

[Ozzy_98]

Only have the Coleco now, and it's not working.  Think it's the power switch, they go bad pretty easy, and it's not a single pole, it controls +5, -5, and +12 all through the one switch.

Almost guaranteed it is, I recently had 3 Colecos pass through my hands, all of which needed the switches to be taken apart, regreased, and reassembled.  Or I had one where the power connector in the back got loose and needed to be re-soldered.

If you reeeeally get into the CV, there's a guy named Yurkie over on Atariage who does a ton of mods for them including replacing the video ram so that it can all run off of a single voltage like god intended.  Also has the side effect of negating the need to reinforce your outlet so you can strap that damn brick to it (you know what I'm talking about)

Alternatively, if you kindareally get into it, look for a Canadian power supply.  The canucks were much smarter than us idiot americans and their power supplies are like a laptop supply, where the huge-ass brick is in the MIDDLE of the cord.  It'll be a little pricey, but a: is cheaper than the power mod and b: has good resale value if you ever decide you want to do the power mod.

I doubt it, I'm against most console mods.  I can never understand how people can say they use consoles to recreate how it was, using the old controllers ect, then turn around and mod a console for RGB. 90% of the people who do that are the ones who blindly say "emulation sucks" without really trying it, and state how there's issues in it.  Meanwhile I have to remember which 7800 I have to use if I ever want to play dark chambers on it, due to the hardware not being compatible. 

[sheep2001]

You can just put the power brick on a short power extension cord so it's not hanging off the wall.  Easier and cheaper than trying to locate a Canadian power supply.

[KalessinDB]

Only have the Coleco now, and it's not working.  Think it's the power switch, they go bad pretty easy, and it's not a single pole, it controls +5, -5, and +12 all through the one switch.

Almost guaranteed it is, I recently had 3 Colecos pass through my hands, all of which needed the switches to be taken apart, regreased, and reassembled.  Or I had one where the power connector in the back got loose and needed to be re-soldered.

If you reeeeally get into the CV, there's a guy named Yurkie over on Atariage who does a ton of mods for them including replacing the video ram so that it can all run off of a single voltage like god intended.  Also has the side effect of negating the need to reinforce your outlet so you can strap that damn brick to it (you know what I'm talking about)

Alternatively, if you kindareally get into it, look for a Canadian power supply.  The canucks were much smarter than us idiot americans and their power supplies are like a laptop supply, where the huge-ass brick is in the MIDDLE of the cord.  It'll be a little pricey, but a: is cheaper than the power mod and b: has good resale value if you ever decide you want to do the power mod.

I doubt it, I'm against most console mods.  I can never understand how people can say they use consoles to recreate how it was, using the old controllers ect, then turn around and mod a console for RGB. 90% of the people who do that are the ones who blindly say "emulation sucks" without really trying it, and state how there's issues in it.  Meanwhile I have to remember which 7800 I have to use if I ever want to play dark chambers on it, due to the hardware not being compatible. 

I understand that outlook as well.  For me, it's a couple things -- the controllers are one of the biggest reasons, yes.  Also the feel of being able to actually load the cartridge up, as well as having the system and games to display.  But I AM a fan of trying to get the best video I can out of the systems (hell, one of my Colecos was so fuzzy as to be basically unplayable via RF - completely grayscale and snow, you could juuuust make out characters if you squinted hard - and a composite video mod cleared it right up to be perfect), not only for the quality upgrade but for eliminating proprietary cords (and thus, switchboxes).  Then again, I also enjoy emulation in its place -- I have an Ouya upstairs in my bedroom if I want to play something because I can't sleep, I have a MAME box in a standup arcade machine, etc.

But like I say, I also understand the people who absolutely only want the 100% original experience of their childhood, right down to the limitations that can theoretically be bypassed.  Different strokes I suppose.

[TDIRunner]

Only have the Coleco now, and it's not working.  Think it's the power switch, they go bad pretty easy, and it's not a single pole, it controls +5, -5, and +12 all through the one switch.

Almost guaranteed it is, I recently had 3 Colecos pass through my hands, all of which needed the switches to be taken apart, regreased, and reassembled.  Or I had one where the power connector in the back got loose and needed to be re-soldered.

If you reeeeally get into the CV, there's a guy named Yurkie over on Atariage who does a ton of mods for them including replacing the video ram so that it can all run off of a single voltage like god intended.  Also has the side effect of negating the need to reinforce your outlet so you can strap that damn brick to it (you know what I'm talking about)

Alternatively, if you kindareally get into it, look for a Canadian power supply.  The canucks were much smarter than us idiot americans and their power supplies are like a laptop supply, where the huge-ass brick is in the MIDDLE of the cord.  It'll be a little pricey, but a: is cheaper than the power mod and b: has good resale value if you ever decide you want to do the power mod.

I doubt it, I'm against most console mods.  I can never understand how people can say they use consoles to recreate how it was, using the old controllers ect, then turn around and mod a console for RGB. 90% of the people who do that are the ones who blindly say "emulation sucks" without really trying it, and state how there's issues in it.  Meanwhile I have to remember which 7800 I have to use if I ever want to play dark chambers on it, due to the hardware not being compatible. 

I understand that outlook as well.  For me, it's a couple things -- the controllers are one of the biggest reasons, yes.  Also the feel of being able to actually load the cartridge up, as well as having the system and games to display.  But I AM a fan of trying to get the best video I can out of the systems (hell, one of my Colecos was so fuzzy as to be basically unplayable via RF - completely grayscale and snow, you could juuuust make out characters if you squinted hard - and a composite video mod cleared it right up to be perfect), not only for the quality upgrade but for eliminating proprietary cords (and thus, switchboxes).  Then again, I also enjoy emulation in its place -- I have an Ouya upstairs in my bedroom if I want to play something because I can't sleep, I have a MAME box in a standup arcade machine, etc.

But like I say, I also understand the people who absolutely only want the 100% original experience of their childhood, right down to the limitations that can theoretically be bypassed.  Different strokes I suppose.

This. 

I have my own personal rules when it comes to mods and my own personal rules when it comes to emulation.  I've been over them before, so I won't get into that again.  But at the end of the day, each person needs to do what works for them. 

[BensJammin]

Had a recapped replacement for this come through the door this morning. I finally have sound on my GG again so very happy with that....



Then I picked these up in town....



Need more UGC's now though!

[e_brugal]

nice pick up  .

Why they have to put the price tag on the label?

[BensJammin]

nice pick up  .

Why they have to put the price tag on the label?

Thanks.

With regard to the price tag, not only that but they are near on impossible to get off! The glue is like Superglue!

[mojoeskateco]

Been a slow month for pick up for me but found some good stuff at a large annual garage sale:



NES Bundle $10

NES console with all hookups and 2 controllers and 12 games.

Bolder Dash and Mighty Bomb Jack with manual are ones I needed.  Some good games to resell in there like the Mario games, DK classics, Ninja Turtles, etc.

SNES Bundle $15

SNES console with all hookups 2 controllers, 4 games, and a complete Super Scope with Sensor.

The console and games will be flipped but I'm stoked to finally have a Super Scope

Sam and Max Wii $3

Dino Crisis $2

FFX-2 Ltd Edition Guide $5

Gameboy with Link Cable, AC Adaptor, and Magnifier / Light thing $1

System Selector Switchbox $2

Also got Captain Planet for the NES at the local shop for $5



And finally .... got these today