Hey gundamalpha and the rest of the retro console freaks here! It's been awhile since my last post in the forums. I've been rather busy and catching up with my new job Good to know you have also started a thread here devoted to classic gaming! Some guys over here mentioned that the PSP could replace all the consoles and play those classic titles from the palm of your hand. But from what I experienced, it emulates those games pretty well and yes, I do admire the emulator author for their coding skills and so forth, BUT the actual playing experience is MISSING. I tried playing a Famicom game on the PSP and it felt kinda odd. Nothing beats the real thing. Sitting in front of your tele, deciding which game you wanna play for that evening, then slotting the cartridge in and sit back waiting for the title screen etc. And what about those light phase gun games like Duck Hunt or Wild Gunmen? Sure you can't emulate that experience. However PSP is one of the better machines for emulation. NDS was quite bad (but I'm not too sure how is it right now). I've heard that the GP32 was pretty awesome for emulation. I even tried playing some GG or GB titles on the PSP and it also felt like something's missing. I just feel that each console out there is built for it's own specialty/reason and not to emulate other machines.

As for my current wishlist. It's gotta be the white GG. Has anyone in Malaysia seen the White GG set before? I first saw it in a shop in Komtar Penang. That was back in 91-92 I think. It's super rare - only 10000 units were sold in Japan.

Another one would be the PC Engine LT. Super rare and expensive. I might be able to strike a good deal with someone, and if the deal comes through, I think I'll let go my current PC Engine GT (since both of them perform almost identical). Any takers for the GT? If yes, I'll post some pics at the classified sections for you to checkout the condition.

That's my rant for today. Happy gaming!

Hey man. Yeah, not many have heard about it! I got the opportunity to see one when I was a kid. I'm so glad I finally secured one. Just hoping to see it next week. I'll post some pics here.

Yup the LT can be connected to the CDROM2 base unit directly without any adapter, but for SuperCDROM2, an adapter is required (and like you said, rare to find one now). The seller has shipped the LT and hopefully I'll be able to see it soon (crossing fingers)

In the meantime, here's a setup that I've always wanted:




Please excuse the PS2 monitor, it's just my temporary rig

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Added on December 18, 2008, 5:34 pmBattery?? It has battery backup of some sort? Hmm..

This post has been edited by PhatPhunk: Dec 18 2008, 05:34 PM

Hey, thanks mate . I haven't really got much time to really sit down and play with it yet.

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Added on December 18, 2008, 7:39 pmYeah.. Heard it's rare and kinda pricey..

This post has been edited by PhatPhunk: Dec 18 2008, 07:39 PM

Proof it!

Wow.. Some serious Saturn talk recently here Don't wish to interrupt. But yeah, Saturn is also one of my wishlist. Nights is a good game, and so is their other 2D titles. Anyone played Shinobi on Saturn before? Awesome graphics!! Heard there are a few variants of Saturn in Japan.. The VSaturn made by Victor, and I think there are other limited editions (like the skeleton Saturn) Maybe you avid collectors should hunt them down?

Ok. Here are a couple proper shots of my recent acquisitions

NEC PC Engine Core II




NEC Super CDROM2



NEC PC Engine GT



Some scuffs at the sides, and a tiny scratch on the screen. But overall in very good shape. Battery cover is present with no scratches. Screen is awesome with no dead pixels. PM me if anyone here is interested. It is also modded with a US/JP mode switch as you can see

Some Fighting titles I got for the PCE : Fatal Fury II and Street Fighter II CE

Haha.. What sorta CDROM2/Super CDROM2 games you've got Gundamalpha? I'm hunting for PC Enjin Genjin 1, 3 & 3 and also those awesome shooters, Super Star Soldier, Soldier Blade, Parodius, Air Zonk, etc (for the HUcard)

Oh.. So which retro console have you been hooked with lately? You've got so many consoles to choose from man. I'd go all bonkers deciding which system to pick Btw guys, I've just received news that the GG and LT is on it's way to my doorstep TODAY!! Woooo.. (Rick Flair style)

This post has been edited by PhatPhunk: Dec 22 2008, 11:41 AM

I see. Yeah. Time's the problem these days. I also have to spend time on other hobbies. Music, drawing, Gundam+Chogokin.. Not enough time & MONEY!

Wow, looking back at the HiSaturn Navi system. Just look at the KILLER price back in 2003!

http://nfg.2y.net/games/hisaturn/auction2/index.htm

Haha.. Do it Shah!!

Anyways, here's the latest addition to my little handheld collection.





Laters...

Thanks Shah, I think these systems shouldn't be forgotten as they were part of our lifes at one point

Cheers and Merry Xmas to all my Retro buddies here..

Wow..Sweet DC collection Gundamalpha! Too bad you are gonna part with it..

Wah.. Super Famicom/Nes collection! One of my dream machines from the 90s too! You know when I was a kid, I only had gone through the Famicom era. Never owned any 16 bit monsters. Well, if the time's right. I might get a couple soon

I dunno guys, but I kinda felt that Super Famicom games are more polished and better looking compared to Gameboy Advance, which is supposedly more powerful. Maybe developers have gotten lazy. However the ports for all the super mario series were awesome! And Metroid too.. The first ever cartridge I had for the GBA was Wario Advance, and that game ROCKS!

Hey gundamalpha, just realized you also have the Sega CDX console. Sweeet..

Let us all know how it goes. Good luck!! Re-live the classic moment!!!

It was way overpriced. I only read the montly issues from newstand (provided it's not sealed)

Hey guys.. Sorry for the longgg absense here. I've been rather busy. Last Friday, I finally received the original Nintendo Famicom!! Semi complete (it was only missing the AC Adapter and the 75/300 ohm RF Adapter) Other than that, it looks very sharp for something that's made in 1980s! (I reckon mine is made around 86, as it came with lots of Famicom Disks pamplets).



The Box.. Very sharp looking!





All the paperwork that was in the box!





The console when I first got it. It looks alot dirtier than what the camera picked up.





Here's what it currently looks like after tearing it apart and cleaning it up. The RF socket was quite corroded.





Bought Akoumajo Special as my first ORI famicom game! I used to play this one as a kid. Now if someone can help me pass Stage 5's boss which is a quiz and I can't read Jap!!

Yeah, so there you have it. Just wanna share this happy moment with you guys here. I used to own a gray Famiclone when I was younger. And also a whole lot of pirated carts. Finally I'm able to own the real deal!! This console means alot to me. Even more than your average PS3s and WIIs. This console started it all. I'm ever so curious to try out the Famicom Disk System too. And good news is it's on the way! Have to expect some repair though as the belt has a tendency to give way.

Cheers!

(ps : If any of you willing to donate or part with your old Famicom games, let me know!)

This post has been edited by PhatPhunk: Apr 14 2009, 11:16 AM

Hey thanks man. The Famicom certainly brings back alot of memories. Having sat down infront of the same old Sony Trinitron TV we got some 15 years ago and playing back classic games like Akoumajo Special really make me feel like a kid again!! I'm so loving it.. Now I should be hunting somemore Famicom games.. Ahh.. Turtles 2 Arcade, Tiny Tunes, Chip and Dales, Rockman, Castlevania, Kage, Recca , SMB, SMB3, Double dragon, CONTRA.. Man.. too many titles to name here..

Hey Gundamalpha! Long time no see. Thanks for the complimentsman.. Hmm I sorta almost complete my handheld collection (just missing the Gameboy color). Anyways, yeah.. I think I'm starting with consoles now.. Slowly.. But I wanna concerntrate on Famicom for now.. Game carts, pheripherals, etc..

How about you my friend? Still can't get enough of the Saturn huh? Cheers man..

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Added on April 13, 2009, 1:26 pmYeah, you are right. There is a turbo pad for the famicom which plugs into the ext port. It is made by Hudson.

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Added on April 13, 2009, 1:36 pmSony S4PH (lol). Yeah we here in Malaysia was plagued by the invasion of the FamiClones. I have never seen an Ori Famicom being sold in shops here even once. I'm not surprised if you thought yours was original (as I also thought mine was when I first got it) But it was cool looking. White and Gray color scheme, and it has orange turbo buttons. I think it looked sleek and wouldn't mine buying one if I see them again... Mine got busted by my bro's friend when he got excited and accidently pulled out the eject slot! I suppose it can be repaired, but we didn't care about it and just left it there and eventually threw it away when we moved to the new house.

This post has been edited by PhatPhunk: Apr 13 2009, 01:36 PM

Hey, yeah I remembered that MicoGenius model! At first I thought it's a handheld version of the Famicom, complete with it's own LCD screen and is also a TV Tuner. Haha. It's a cool piece of engineering though, but sadly wasn't good enough like you said

I hooked up the Famicom on my TV, which fortunately still supports it using RF connection. It really brings me back in time.. I was glued to it, initially wanted to do a test run, but ended up wanting to complete the game! I finally gave up in the last stage after numerous attempts to beat the final boss. Now I need more Famicom cartridges.
Any of you guys wanna donate your pirate carts? Lol..

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Added on April 16, 2009, 1:56 pmYeah, the ori Famicom's jack are tight as they were just made yesterday. I still can't believe mine was manufactured in 1986. She still looks hot! Even when she's not plugged in, I could just sit there and admire her body. Yeah, I'm slowly becoming a retro nut..

This post has been edited by PhatPhunk: Apr 16 2009, 02:04 PM