Retro Gaming

[Black Valkyrie]

 

 

 

 

 

[Black Valkyrie]

 

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/pre-orders-for-fpga-n64-analogue-3d-open-next-week-will-cost-usd250

 

[JB0]

Man, every time someone puts out a new "Nintendo 64 controller, but better-designed" I am just reminded that what Nintendo 64 fans want is actually just the Saturn 3D Controller. This 8bitdo one is the most obvious yet.

Just accept it, guys. Embrace perfection, and quit pretending you actually want what Nintendidn't.

[Test_Pilot_2]

Earthion is nuts in all the best ways.

[Black Valkyrie]

 

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/10/yes-final-fight-md-will-include-the-level-removed-from-the-snes-version

 

 

 

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

I always wondered why Phantasy Star IV was so damn expensive compared to other Genesis games upon its release.  This podcast with Victor Ireland (Working Designs) gives a reason: Ireland wanted to publish the game, and Sega US did not want to, thinking RPGs are a bad idea.  Sega Japan asks Sega US if PSIV is such a bad idea, then why does Working Designs want to publish it so badly?  Sega US then releases the game and jacks up the price so high, thinking the price will tank the game, validating its anti-RPG stance.  The game proceeds to sell out.

A big thank you to Bernie Stolar (head of Sega US at the time) for allowing me to play one of the best 16 bit RPGs (albeit at an outrageous price).

[jenius]

Agreed, that game was awesome. 

[JB0]

3 hours ago, Valkyrie Hunter D said:

I always wondered why Phantasy Star IV was so damn expensive compared to other Genesis games upon its release.  This podcast with Victor Ireland (Working Designs) gives a reason: Ireland wanted to publish the game, and Sega US did not want to, thinking RPGs are a bad idea.  Sega Japan asks Sega US if PSIV is such a bad idea, then why does Working Designs want to publish it so badly?  Sega US then releases the game and jacks up the price so high, thinking the price will tank the game, validating its anti-RPG stance.  The game proceeds to sell out.

A big thank you to Bernie Stolar (head of Sega US at the time) for allowing me to play one of the best 16 bit RPGs (albeit at an outrageous price).

Man, every time I think I've heard the dumbest story out of 90s Sega, someone find a new one. If Sega Japan isn't trying to sabotage Sega America to make Sega Japan look good, Sega America's trying to sabotage Sega America to make Sega Japan look bad.

Edited November 7 by JB0

[davidwhangchoi]

 

[Black Valkyrie]

 

 

 

 

[davidwhangchoi]

 

[sh9000]

 

[Black Valkyrie]

 

https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/10/data-easts-legendary-robocop-coin-op-is-coming-to-the-mega-drive-genesis

 

[F-ZeroOne]

The amazing thing about the return of the working class champion of British retro gaming is that its retailing (in the UK at least) for almost the same price as the original product!:

 

[Black Valkyrie]

 

 

 

[davidwhangchoi]

 

[sh9000]

 

[MKT]

On 11/22/2024 at 2:47 AM, Black Valkyrie said:

 

 

 

The gameplay looks pretty solid! 

[Test_Pilot_2]

1 hour ago, MKT said:

The gameplay looks pretty solid! 

Definitely getting a physical deluxe version of this...

Has this been posted yet?

I need to dual-boot my Egret 2 Mini still =/.

 

[Black Valkyrie]

 

 

 

[Hikuro]

Question for ya guys. Buddy of mine has been getting into retro collecting, and he recently was on walmart coming across the GBA Pokemon games at 5 bucks a pop so he bought all 5 at $28. Course he didn't realize they're reproduction cartridges. Anyone had any experience with such things and hopefully NOT had back experiences? I'd feel bad for him wasting 28 bucks on games that are gonna be terrible. 

I've actually been looking at getting the EZ-Flash GBA cartridge and just inputing a bunch of roms onto that since there's no way in hell I'm paying 170 bucks for a pokemon game. Has anyone had experience with the EZ-Flash before? 

[Big s]

38 minutes ago, Hikuro said:

Question for ya guys. Buddy of mine has been getting into retro collecting, and he recently was on walmart coming across the GBA Pokemon games at 5 bucks a pop so he bought all 5 at $28. Course he didn't realize they're reproduction cartridges. Anyone had any experience with such things and hopefully NOT had back experiences? I'd feel bad for him wasting 28 bucks on games that are gonna be terrible. 

I’ve seen a lot of stuff like this , usually at things like collectors shows and LA China town vendors. I never trust certain sellers and rarely buy vintage stuff anymore, so I wouldn’t know exactly what to look out for these days. The best way to avoid it is to get to know a seller. Some you can tell are shady, but most of the time you can actually find cool people that frown upon the fakes. Just keep in mind most of those will definitely charge more, but often offer good tips on what they look out for.

[mikeszekely]

2 hours ago, Hikuro said:

Question for ya guys. Buddy of mine has been getting into retro collecting, and he recently was on walmart coming across the GBA Pokemon games at 5 bucks a pop so he bought all 5 at $28. Course he didn't realize they're reproduction cartridges. Anyone had any experience with such things and hopefully NOT had back experiences? I'd feel bad for him wasting 28 bucks on games that are gonna be terrible. 

I've actually been looking at getting the EZ-Flash GBA cartridge and just inputing a bunch of roms onto that since there's no way in hell I'm paying 170 bucks for a pokemon game. Has anyone had experience with the EZ-Flash before? 

If your buddy wanted the games because he just wanted to play them, he's probably ok.  In my (limited) experience sometimes repros flat out refuse to boot, are loaded with some sort or romhack, but most of the time there was no real software difference than a legit cart.  If he wanted them as a collector, though, yeah, they're basically worthless.

As for EZ-Flash, I don't remember which one I used, but I had one way back in the day.  It was good for most games, but it didn't have the motion sensor for games like WarioWare Twisted or the light sensor for the Boktai games.  I think it might have had issues with the clock for some Pokemon games, but I'm getting old and don't recall.  I think maybe newer carts have more features.  The game selection screen was pretty basic, and it didn't offer any extra features like cheats or save states.  As long as the games you want to play work and your main goal is playing on the original hardware it should be fine.

FWIW, a similar device like the R4i DS Gold was the way to go for original DS games, but for the 3DS you're better off getting a big SD card, installing custom firmware, then downloading the games you want through the Homebrew store.