Author Topic: August Pick-ups (AKA What I bought online....)  (Read 1115 times)

August 08, 2020, 03:13:07 PM
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Guess I'll start a thread for August.

So I got some HD Retrovision cables...



Just need them to release the Dreamcast cables now.  I'll probably get the plug-n-play solution for the TG16 eventually and then if I want anything else to be component out, I'll have to get it modded.


August 08, 2020, 09:38:47 PM
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Found a hell of a deal.





It was posted as a big Turbografx 16 set.  It came with the TG16, turbo booster, Turbo CD and dock, 2 controllers, turbo tap, and power outlet for the cd dock.  Also has the Turbografx carrying case. It cost me about $200 with tax.  As you can see with the original post, it was pretty dusty/dirty.  Also the posting said it was untested, but the seller told me they couldn't get it to work. 








I put a few hours into cleaning and testing everything and I'm pretty happy.  The TG-16, Turbo Boost, case, and turbo tap are all great with some minor cosmetic imperfections.  The two controllers are ok, but each has some issues with button presses.  Probably needs a board clean, no big deal. 

The CD and dock was tricky.  After some testing, I realized the only included AC adapter (for the cd dock) doesn't work.  Which sucks because those are pretty pricey to replace.  That's also why the seller said it didn't work - because they couldn't get  it to power on with that plug.  The CD unit itself actually uses the same plug as a TG-16 (which I happen to have), and does work.  I tested it with an audio cd and it works great!  Though I'll probably get the motor and capacitors replaced to be safe.  I also found a nice quality 3rd party replacement for the dock - here's hoping it actually works.

So $200 for a working TG16, turbo booster, TG CD, and Turbo Tap.   ;D
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August 08, 2020, 09:44:25 PM
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Just need them to release the Dreamcast cables now.  I'll probably get the plug-n-play solution for the TG16 eventually and then if I want anything else to be component out, I'll have to get it modded.

I kind of gave up on waiting for the Dreamcast cables (I was too impatient) and went with a Bahar Bros Akura model and attached it to the M Classic. 
Although, I might pick up a Dreamcast adapter if they make one for the genesis cable. 
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August 10, 2020, 07:26:51 AM
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Found a hell of a deal.





That is a hell of a deal. The big thing for the CD drive (AKA CD2) is to replace the middle gear. it likes to swell and become brittle. Also be careful of the controller cables. They can release a gas that warps plastics.

August 12, 2020, 02:53:42 AM
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That is a hell of a deal. The big thing for the CD drive (AKA CD2) is to replace the middle gear. it likes to swell and become brittle. Also be careful of the controller cables. They can release a gas that warps plastics.

Thanks for the tip.  But I won't be attempting to do any of the repair stuff myself.  I have some decent mechanical skills but this stuff is way out of my league.  My local game shop offers these kinds of repairs and I have also found a guy online who has a business doing this as well.  Either way, I'm looking forward to it.   

August 12, 2020, 01:50:59 PM
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Went to local super market... bad decicion... ::)

August 12, 2020, 01:57:40 PM
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Went to local super market... bad decicion... ::)

WHAT!!??   
Arseen posts pictures now!!??

...oh, and that's pretty impressive you could find those in the wild.  Nobody in my city has had them since launch.

August 12, 2020, 03:13:02 PM
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Yeah once in a blu moon I bother connecting my phone to my PC (requires pulling out the PC as the USBs are at the back, disconnecting something to connect the phone and in the end reconnecting the thing I discopnnected).

And there is plenty of these things in our city.
I might go tomorrow see if I can find other sets.
Anyone have list to all the stuff?

August 14, 2020, 12:00:19 AM
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Picked up this lot today for a price I couldn't pass up.  Half the games are doubles, but most of the doubles are solid titles that should make for some good trade bait down the road. 

These are the keepers.





These are the future trade bait.
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August 14, 2020, 02:56:09 PM
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One more pickup for the month.  Probably the last one for a while considering the money spent on Analogue stuff this month.

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August 16, 2020, 06:18:22 PM
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Figured it was time to show what I have been doing this month.





I have covers for most Disc based games. Let me know if you need something scanned.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ass9N9wZGkeQvFgTGcaq6mq1BYXdwg9OAUQF9ZACDIc/edit?usp=sha

August 17, 2020, 10:55:19 AM
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Traded in a bunch of sports games and common duplicates I had sitting around to Vintage Stock and wound up with this small haul with some extra credit left over.



August 24, 2020, 08:36:39 AM
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Pickups from this past weekend.  Another local independent store is shutting down and this week is their last week and they are running a 60% off sale so I stopped by and grabbed some stuff. I've been low key looking for a Pico for my daughter when she gets old enough so I figured I'd pick up some games since they had some. Yeah the Pico stuff is for my daughter, not me... Right?.. Yeah...

Also found Back Track which is a pretty uncommon GBA game at a Vintage Stock.



August 24, 2020, 12:51:09 PM
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Pickups from this past weekend.  Another local independent store is shutting down and this week is their last week and they are running a 60% off sale so I stopped by and grabbed some stuff. I've been low key looking for a Pico for my daughter when she gets old enough so I figured I'd pick up some games since they had some. Yeah the Pico stuff is for my daughter, not me... Right?.. Yeah...

Also found Back Track which is a pretty uncommon GBA game at a Vintage Stock.



Hey Bear!
If you ever need a Pico, I got ony boxed with a lot of games (mainly german retails and some japanese stuff) I plan on selling.
2 + 3 = 23

August 24, 2020, 09:29:57 PM
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Managed to trade off a few of my doubles for this pickup. 

Maybe, just once, someone will call me "sir" without adding, "you're making a scene."

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