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It comes with an adapter that converts SCART to the 8-pin mini din plug on the front of the XRGB Mini. Unfortunately Japan has a completely different pin arrangement from Europe for their SCART cables. So, if you want to use Euro scart cables you can buy an adapter like this one.
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Heran Bago posted:Mapper MMC5 support? Someone please try Rockman 4 minus infinity and report back. Error: A5  I also tried every MMC5 game listed on wikipedia and none but Castlevania 3 worked.
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JumbocactuarX27 posted:Error: A5 Yeah first thing I did was try rom city rampage which boots but is a garbled mess
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Heran Bago posted:Mapper MMC5 support? Someone please try Rockman 4 minus infinity and report back. I could never even get the non-MMC5 version of Rockman 4 to work on anything. Apparently some people managed to build a working repro of it: http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?StartRow=21&catid=22&threadid=82338 There were some limitations, they had to use a board from Suikoden: Tenmei no Chikai which is plentiful and inexpensive ($10 for a shipped loose cart on eBay) but it's one of those taller-style boards which means with a pin converter for a front loader it won't be possible to push the "cartridge" down, so you would have to run it on either a top loader or a front loader with really good pins that let a game boot without being pushed down.
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I'm not sure if it's the same with the AES, but having a Universal Bios on an MVS board seems to be viewed more favorably than just having a generic OEM/factory bios in my experience.
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flyboi posted:Yeah first thing I did was try rom city rampage which boots but is a garbled mess Ugh, I want to play that on actual hardware soooooo bad!!
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The Kins posted:If for some reason Piko Interactive Not Wisdom Tree
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Algae Magnet posted:I would like a MVS convertor for cheaper games, also so I can pick up a multi-cart, again, appreciate any recommendations on the best to use. I'm pretty sure the only converter with 100% compatibility is the Daedalus, however it's not being made any more (there were only 100 of them produced), it cost CA$395 new, and the absurd amount of force required to insert/remove carts from the slot on it makes you feel like you're going to break something. Yeah, they all use the same pinout. You can AES controllers on an AES, a CD, and any of the MVS models that came with ports on them. I think it was worth it, but getting the old BIOS desoldered really is a gigantic pain in the rear end if you don't have a dedicated desoldering tool like the Hakko gun I used for mine. If you do go this route, be sure to install a socket to make later upgrades easy. There tends to be a new version every year or two. Dunno whether it affects resale value, though. That isn't really something I've been concerned about. Do you like top-down or side-view shooters? If so, the Neo Geo has a bunch of 'em. Viewpoint in particular is a great game with a really unique/well-done soundtrack.
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Kreeblah posted:Do you like top-down or side-view shooters? If so, the Neo Geo has a bunch of 'em. Viewpoint in particular is a great game with a really unique/well-done soundtrack. Also Pulstar and Blazing Star. Aicom/Yumekobo was such a cool dev  . If you look at the default high score names for I think Pulstar, they're all chassis codes for famous Japanese sports cars.Also Alpha Mission/ASO 2 is the only thing even resembling a classic caravan shooter, too bad there's exactly one turbo stick for the Neo and it's that huge ugly (but probably awesome) Hori one. The Sonic Wings/Aerofighters games are arcade perfect (of course) on the Neo and they're awesome.
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Miyamotos RGB NES posted:I bought a 2nd copy of Illusion of Gaia and I noticed on the back the barely-legible stamp has a different number when comparing both carts. Doesn't this indicate the game had a revision? I find this interesting because I thought the big GoodSNES ROM dump as obsessive, and there's never been a (v1.1) after the Illusion of Gaia filename. The numbers mean nothing as far as revisions go (likely a date/batch number/location), but an A or B (...or D) after the two numbers indicates a version; 01A is a 1.1, 00B is a 1.2 etc. Since most of the backs can be swapped, this is not absolutely true on every used game. For a few games, the 'revision' was in hardware, like Super Mario Kart going from a DSP-1 to a DSP-1A, etc. Some games only have a A version due to possible last minute hardware revisions. Many boards will have various revisions that do not change the main hardware or ROM (reducing # of RAM chips, etc).
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Keyboard Kid posted:The numbers mean nothing as far as revisions go (likely a date/batch number/location), but an A or B (...or D) after the two numbers indicates a version; 01A is a 1.1, 00B is a 1.2 etc. Since most of the backs can be swapped, this is not absolutely true on every used game. Thanks for clearing this up! My favorite revision was Super Mario World where they changed Luigi so he looked more like Luigi rather than just a green Mario.
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Well, that's another 250 quid out of my bank account  .Bought the XRGB mini and the scart adapter, really hope it's worth it. Only thing I'm missing now is a MVS convertor Kreeblah posted:I'm pretty sure the only converter with 100% compatibility is the Daedalus, however it's not being made any more (there were only 100 of them produced), it cost CA$395 new, and the absurd amount of force required to insert/remove carts from the slot on it makes you feel like you're going to break something. Can you recommend any others, while I would like to collect AES games as a collection, I mainly want MVS to use a multi-cart, but starting a MVS collection would be cool too. Saw this http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fusion-neogeo-mvs-to-aes-converter but doesn't seem to be in production either. As for the BIOS, sounds like a good investment, I'm o.k with soldering, but we have another engineer at work who's alot more skilled them me, so can't see that being much of a problem. I like both types of shooters tbh, though I find classic space shooters a bit too hard core for me, so I prefer Metal Slug types games.
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Just wanted to make a quick post from work to say that I mentioned Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in my honors thesis. And yeah, the series basically progresses from Medieval Japan R.E. to Medieval Japan beat-em-up and gets more and more anime with each installment.
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Algae Magnet posted:So I decided to burn a poo poo load of money and buy a Neo Geo AES Algae Magnet posted:I would like a MVS convertor for cheaper games, also so I can pick up a multi-cart, again, appreciate any recommendations on the best to use. Algae Magnet posted:Do Neo Geo CD controllers work on the AES? Trying to get my hands on 2nd controller. Algae Magnet posted:I'm looking at the Universe BIOS and wondering if it's worth upgrading? I'm not shy about using a soldering iron, but I'm wondering how hard it is to get inside the console and change the chip. Algae Magnet posted:Now for the big question, game recommendations.
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bpc908 posted:Piko Interactive Not Wisdom Tree In that case, it's the same guy who did those Mother 3 repros. For what it's worth, I guarantee all these "new parts" repros are using the infiniteneslives snes boards. (http://www.infiniteneslives.com/aux5.php) Honestly if you want a few repros, you can do them yourself for half the price. The boards (with a newly molded shell) come out to about $25 per for 4mb, and goes up to 16mb. The 12mb boards are perfect for Star Ocean and is what I used to make the repro for Baldrash's secret santa gift. You'll have to buy the programmer as well, but that's a one time cost. Also, the same guy sells NES carts, even allowing you to make a Gimmick repro with full sound, something the flashcarts can't do. If anyone decides to go this route, I can definitely help in the process of flashing the carts in IRC (but it's not that hard really, so long as you read the readme included with the software). So yea, the boards are all preassembled, and require no soldering. It is more expensive than doing repros with donors, but finding the correct flash chips are becoming increasingly more difficult to find as time goes on, and you can bask in glory that you're using a brand new board as opposed to a 20 year old board.
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Guys EDGB might have to take precedence over SNES flashcart groupbuy. Well unless we hear that EDGB is gonna take months and months Uhhhhh, expect to see a signup list soon. You idiots better check the emails you give me  Speaking of which my Turbo Everdrives should be arriving any day now...
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ACID POLICE posted:Guys EDGB might have to take precedence over SNES flashcart groupbuy. Well unless we hear that EDGB is gonna take months and months Guess it's a good thing I just picked up an Atomic Purple GBC yesterday then. 
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NerdsMcGee posted:Guess it's a good thing I just picked up an Atomic Purble GBC yesterday then. If you aren't playing GB/C games on an AGS-101 you are literally blinding yourself.
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Miyamotos RGB NES posted:Thanks for clearing this up!  They sadly didn't keep those animations for the GBA port though
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Aw man, I finally caught an XE-1 Pro on eBay but it's rusty! Not sure if want.  
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I got my SD2SNES back from SAG and noticed it no longer overheats anymore, which is a definite plus. Unfortunately I'm still experiencing intermittent freezing on the menu (but so far not in-game). After looking further on Krikzz's forums I guess there's a problem with firmware 0.1.5 on certain hardware configurations that cause corruption like that. I downgraded to 0.1.4a and it seems to be doing alright for the moment (it played a game fine for several hours, but I haven't tested the menu extensively yet). There was supposed to be a firmware upgrade headed down the pipe back in May to address some assorted bugs and issues (this one is thought to be one of them), but there's obviously been no new firmware since then. 
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Agrias120 posted:There was supposed to be a firmware upgrade headed down the pipe back in May to address some assorted bugs and issues (this one is thought to be one of them), but there's obviously been no new firmware since then. Ikari just had a kid so we figure the SD2SNES is a dead project, or if it comes back it'll be something like 4+ years from now.
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Asbrandt posted:Ikari just had a kid so we figure the SD2SNES is a dead project, or if it comes back it'll be something like 4+ years from now. Ah, wonderful. Might end up picking up a Super Everdrive or something down the line, then.
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McCracAttack posted:Aw man, I finally caught an XE-1 Pro on eBay but it's rusty! Not sure if want. These things are really easy to take apart and put back together, so rest assured you can give it a good cleaning and probably add some of the grease I posted about because it's probably bone dry... or maybe the stick is rusted because the previous owner tried to lubricate it with something water based, and the electronics are a corroded horror I'd ask the seller to take pictures of the internal components, if there's some rust visible who knows what's inside?
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I've had a RGB modded PC Engine for years, but have never actually used the mod (I bought it pre-modded from a guy in the UK) until now. The system has an Amiga style connector, which is intended to be used with one of these RGB->SCART cables. I'm using this box to convert the SCART to component video and am sending the signal to a standard 480i CRT with component inputs. The resulting picture is sharp as all hell as expected, but it has a slight but definite yellow tint, on both my CRT and LCD HDTV. Google tells me that this is probably a bad capacitor in the RGB mod or the system itself. I am absolutely clueless when it comes to actually working on electric components, don't know how to solder, etc. I'm wondering if I can send the whole setup to someone who's really familiar with the PC Engine and RGB modding to diagnose and repair (if possible). I'd pay a reasonable price for both the diagnosis and repair, so go ahead and let me know what it's worth to you in a PM if you want to help a goon out! EDIT: The PCE in question is a first gen white PCE+CD Interface unit.
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Asbrandt posted:Ikari just had a kid so we figure the SD2SNES is a dead project, or if it comes back it'll be something like 4+ years from now. Well, he does have the source up on Github, so in theory somebody else could pick it back up and, say, add cheat code support. It's just probably not going to happen that way. I've thought about doing it myself, but it would probably take me months to get up to speed since I'd need to do a lot of reading on how the SNES works to understand why he's doing what he is and I just don't have that kind of time.
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Sad to hear about the partial MMC5 support. ACID POLICE can you post the cart label and case inserts for the Everbros N8?
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Heran Bago posted:Sad to hear about the partial MMC5 support. It's been long enough that I think we can forgo the secrecy, I'm your Santa. Have my presents made it yet? I still haven't heard back from DHL.Whenever you feel like you're done waiting and want to give up, I'd be happy to send you $$$ amounting to the cost of the items I got you through paypal, or steam, or whatever, because no one deserves a presentless giftmas. Sorry that customs wanted to play your games, PM me if you want me to just send you some sweet cash.
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d0s posted:These things are really easy to take apart and put back together, so rest assured you can give it a good cleaning and probably add some of the grease I posted about because it's probably bone dry... or maybe the stick is rusted because the previous owner tried to lubricate it with something water based, and the electronics are a corroded horror Well never mind; the drat thing already sold. Fess up! Which one of you greasy nerds bought it!? ...cause I want you to post pics when you get it.
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Peenmaster posted:It's been long enough that I think we can forgo the secrecy, I'm your Santa. Have my presents made it yet? I'll give it until late February. I am super curious what my gift actually was though.
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Heran Bago posted:Sad to hear about the partial MMC5 support. https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6jxiprvk0z9hzl/pretense%20of%20nes%20tragedy%20g2.bmp and of course https://www.dropbox.com/s/196fpoup9qt52u7/U3mw2XY.jpg Sadly the NES ones didn't get a UGC because apparently UGC's don't fit either NES or Famicom games which is some bullshit edit: More important things Saturn modchip people you should expect an email/pm from me tonight, if you don't get by tomorrow, holler back at me or i may not get you one EVERDRIVE GB PEOPLE you can sign up HERE but there is no going back on this. if you try to get in on this and then back out I will make you pay me $20. Sign up for EDGB nerd!!!!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BxYgknueuZZv7IQniZ7I_IE4PDWKeFSC0z_LN4H9pbs/viewform
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ACID POLICE posted:https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6jxiprvk0z9hzl/pretense%20of%20nes%20tragedy%20g2.bmp Signed up like a motherfucker.
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ACID POLICE posted:https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6jxiprvk0z9hzl/pretense%20of%20nes%20tragedy%20g2.bmp What do you mean by prepared SD card... if you need to, PM me
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The mail usually comes before I go to work but today I had to wait until I got home to open up these beauties. I even passed the mail truck a minute after I left my house.  Bought Super Dodge Ball CIB because it's an awesome game that deserves the extra . It'd be the best sports game on the NES if it weren't for the existence of Tecmo Super Bowl. Kickmaster is a pretty challenging action game with some very good late-era NES graphics. When all the swords in the kingdom simultaneously fail at once, the realm needs someone who knows how to kick... you are that guy! From the makers of another favorite of mine, Low G Man.
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Oh poo poo I need that GB flashcart so I can replay my embarrassing ROM hack proposal on the real hardware. I'll show it off here sometime but my SO doesn't want their 8bit rendition plastered all over the internet so I gotta tweak it first.
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ACID POLICE posted:
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ACID POLICE posted:https://www.dropbox.com/s/c6jxiprvk0z9hzl/pretense%20of%20nes%20tragedy%20g2.bmp SIGNED UP. BOOM. Now I need to buy a proper backlit GBA SP.
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So hopefully some of the Sega CD repair gurus from a few months back are still watching this thread: My Model 1 Sega CD is now on the fritz and won't load discs. The tray opens and closes normally, but the "Press Start to load disc..." only appears after pressing reset. No matter what disc (CD audio, retail game disc, non-retail game disc), it does not seem to ever detect a disc in the tray. On the first boot, the ACCESS light flashes consistently, but on the subsequent reset it does not flash at all. I first thought it would be the drive belt, but it's looking more like some POT adjustment is in my future. Anyone able to give some advice? I'd be happy to discuss over PM if appropriate, or post images/videos that I can.
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Heran Bago posted:Oh poo poo I need that GB flashcart so I can replay my embarrassing ROM hack proposal on the real hardware. I'll show it off here sometime but my SO doesn't want their 8bit rendition plastered all over the internet so I gotta tweak it first. "...whatever *shrugs*" I hated FF8 so much. The first disc has some genuinely amazing set pieces where you actually play the role of a paramilitary unit then it goes to poo poo. This happens a lot in Japanese RPGs and it's really frustrating. They start off with a strong concept then ditch it for a more or less traditional adventure. FF8 could have really explored some dark territory about militarizing teenagers but it takes a backseat to its angsty characters and weird plotlines about witches or something. FF7's Midgar is one of the best settings I've seen in an RPG but only accounts for about 5 hours of the game. Xenogears was awesome playing as this outcast turned reluctant hero who is afraid of the power given him but then it becomes some hodgepodge of 70s sci-fi with anti-religious commentary that belongs on some kids' live journal. Grandia and FF6 are some of my more memorable JRPGs for having second halves that are as good (if not better) than the first halves. Part of why Planescape: Torment and Baldur's Gate 2 were so memorable to me is that you're in this conceptually awesome central location so when you briefly leave you feel a disconnection and it makes the alien that much more uncomfortable. Coming back from Ragpicker's Square or Curst or the Underdark to the familiar locations it's almost like opening your eyes and having it adjust to the sun. Same goes with the World of Ruin or going over the wall in Grandia only here you're trying to make familiar connections to a completely alien world. al-azad fucked around with this message at 01:48 on Jan 14, 2014 |
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