/vr/ - Retro Games

Get a rumble pack. Starfox 64 ain't Starfox 64 without rumble.

>>2419694
Noted. Also, for the record, the N64 had the memory expansion already in it. Was gonna buy one but I guess I got lucky. I assumed it would have a jumper.

>>2419682
Hey OP, I don't have anything much to say except have fun. The Castlevania N64 games are neat. I still think Goldeneye 4-player is fun. Even the NHL game is a good time with 4P.

>>2419682
2 games i would recommend are paper mario 64 and glover 64

some people hate glover, some love it.

>>2419709
goldeneye is fun until someone plays fucking oddjob in which case I refuse to play. luckily most of my friends were good sports, and no one liked him.

anyway thanks dude :3

I was gonna reccommend getting the controller pak (aka memory card) so you could save in games like Goemon, Castlevania, Hybrid Heaven... but you already got an Everdrive, and it allows saving, right?
It seems you're ready and set to go.

I would also reccommend playing the N64 (or any other non-HD console) on a CRT TV, if you want a better display you could try getting some RGB cable, not sure if there are actual RGB cables for N64, or if you need to mod the console, but I'd still take even composite on a decent CRT rather than HDMI on a modern TV. Just a suggestion though, if you're fine with how it looks then it's a-OK, I just prefer CRT for SD systems myself.

Be sure to check out non-Nintendo games on it, there's actually some really great games that need to be played, especially if you have the Everdrive.
Can't miss on games like Bangai-O (IMO better than the DC version, better controls), Wonder Project J2 (it has a translation patch), Custom Robo, Ogre Battle 64.

>>2419713
Glover looks decent. I only played it for a bit but it can't be worse than Gex or Tonic Trouble so it's okay.

>>2419741
I believe the everdrive v3 saves directly to the SD card in the everdrive. If not, the memory pack is cheap, so no worries.

I don't own a CRT anymore. I know of the delay on LCD screens but it's not really something I can avoid. I even bought a HDMI upscaler. Sorry anon :(

There are mods to allow RGB cables for n64 but my console is not compatible. I can only do standard AV. Not complaining though, considering I only spent $30. You need a very specific model of n64 to do the RGB mod.

I also downloaded a pack with every game ROM ever made for N64. My everdrive I bought has the ULTRA CIC which allows me to play EU and NA games, but no JP games. Doesn't really matter since I can't read moonspeak and translations are rare as fuck. Either way, I have every Nintendo and non-Nintendo game released in Europe and North America :3. My goal is to play them all (at least for a bit). There's around 310 I think if you combine the games released in EU and NA

sorry for the tl;dr by the way

>>2419713
>>2419754
looked up some glover gameplay and I'm confused and intrigued. I have the rom (I have every last one) so I'm sure I'll be able to give it a try anon.

The replacement sticks are pretty shit.

>>2419779
Really? :(

The redesigned stick had good reviews... it's like a "modern" stick which has been used from PS1 to gamecube and PS2 up until now. The mechanical sticks, as you know, use two plastic actuators which break down and become loose.

There are ways to repair the mechanical actuator sticks but it didn't seem worth it to drop money on a stick which would inevitably die on me :(

I will try the replacement "modern" sticks since I already paid for them. they haven't arrived in the mail yet, but hopefully they turn out okay. I've heard good things about the specific one I purchased.

>>2419784
The OEM sticks are about as good as it gets for n64 games. They're pretty different from other analog sticks, and despite the fragility they offer a really high degree of precision that you'll miss using the gamecube style stick. It'll work ok for most games but for shooters like goldeneye/starfox you might want to stick with the oem. Same goes for the Hori pads unfortunately. They're damn good otherwise.

If your sticks are in good condition you can lube the internals with ceramic grease and that will basically make them last forever, provided you keep up with the lube every few years and don't play the first mario party.

>>2419827
one of them is in nice condition. I plan to hold onto it. the other one is loose... it's not unplayable and I could still repair the little actuators (wouldn't inhibit funcionality) but it is somewhat damaged :(

if I play a game, and the new stick/HORI minipad is not working for me, I can always put the old stick back in. it seems to be a very easy procedure :3

>>2419827
oh, anon, by the way, I know you said OEM sticks are the best, but if you know of a mechanical stick which can provide the same precision, I'd love to know. if not, repair is always an option for me

>>2419840
>>2419836
There's a German guy making good replacement sticks.

>>2419847
can you provide a link? I won't ask you to drop an email or something, but if he's active on a forum or something I'd appreciate it lots :3

>>2419850
http://nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=5803.0

No idea when the next batch is. Been using the v3 and it works great.

>>2419851
thank you so much! :3

and it's probably a dumb question but is there a grease I should specifically use? I don't wanna buy one that is corrosive to plastic :(

>>2419859
The grease the highend arcade sticks like Sanwa use is Shin Etsu G-40M.

If you're American, Molykote 44 is the same thing. Both companies are owned by the same company. Forget the name. Anyway it's what I use.

Cheaper option is like lithium grease. Wont last as long as the silicone grease above though.

Don't use anything petroleum based.

>>2419763
ALL N64's can be RGB modded now!

>>2419872
whoaaaa whaaaat?
links please.

>>2419871
I actually have some lithium grease. it's known to be mechanical oil for sprockets and whatnot so I personally didn't consider it for use on game controllers, especially since it makes that nasty white residue. I think I'll buy some silicone grease instead. thank you :3

>>2419873
He's talking about this mod.
http://etim.net.au/shop/shop.php?crn=209&rn=548&action=show_detail

Think it's like $100 in total for that mod.

No experience with it.

>>2419873
Two RGB boards exist now.

One from the guy who invented the NESRGB board.

http://etim.net.au/shop/shop.php?crn=209&rn=548&action=show_detail

http://etim.net.au/n64rgb/

http://etim.net.au/n64rgb/instructions.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peLTXYWkZuw


And another from a company in Germany I think.

http://www.otakus-store.net/en/content/23-n64-rgb-for-all-kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN_2dVh0gvo
Both kits are essentially identical. Both produce the same high-quality RGB.

The only thing that separates them is postage prices depending on where you live.

>>2419873
I have the eTim one installed. Love it to pieces!

>>2419874
I dropped a lot of money on the HORI pads and the everdrive, so this is a little pricey to be honest. :(

I also bought the upscaler to support HDMI. considering I don't own a CRT, should I maybe wait for this mod to release?
http://ultrahdmi.retroactive.be/

>>2419880
No idea about that mod.

You have Hori controllers? Those stick replacements wont work with Hori controllers as far as I know.

>>2419880
That thing inches closer and closer to being real.

I myself can't wait.

I'll need a second N64 to mod. I like my N64RGB for my CRT. I would need q second for my HDMI displays.

Same goes for the NES. luckily I have two already.

>>2419878
thank you so much for the help :3

I think though, as I said in this post:
>>2419880
I should stay as I am since I already bought a AV upscaler, or buy the HDMI mod when it releases. I also don't own a CRT :(

I wish I had come here before I made some of the purchases I did lol

>>2419880
It has been like two years wait though. Or more

>>2419882
hahaha no they're not for the HORI controllers. the HORI controllers have modern sticks. the replacements are to replace the mechanical sticks in the OEM controllers I bought :3

>>2419884
yeah I have an untouched N64, I kinda wanna wait before I seriously mod it :3

>>2419887
ohhhh :(

>>2419682
>Is there anything else I should get?
Get some non-water-based lube for the sticks. Never hurts to give them some.

>-Everdrive 64 v3 (100% rom compatibility and better saving than v2)
Good for you. The N64 itself is largely PAL\NTSC agnostic, and can play NTSC or PAL games and will automatically adjust the Hz to match. But I've heard NTSC N64's can have problems playing some PAL titles for some obscure reason.

Also, you should play Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine.

>Also, for the record, the N64 had the memory expansion already in it. Was gonna buy one but I guess I got lucky. I assumed it would have a jumper.
Important to note that the (U) version of Space Station Silicon Valley won't boot with the Expansion Pack installed due to a bug.

>>2419903
Hello anon :3

I bought my everdrive straight from the provider (krikzz) because he offers an ULTRA CIC unit which allows you to apparently flip a switch to support any NTSC or PAL rom. Would this solve my issues regarding NTSC/PAL compatibility? I tried to educate myself before my purchase.

And that's rather unfortunate to know that Space Station Silicon Valley won't boot. I've never heard of it, but I don't have a jumper... so unless I buy one I guess I can't play it :(

Is there maybe a romhack?

>>2419906
>I bought my everdrive straight from the provider (krikzz) because he offers an ULTRA CIC unit which allows you to apparently flip a switch to support any NTSC or PAL rom. Would this solve my issues regarding NTSC/PAL compatibility? I tried to educate myself before my purchase.
The CIC chip in an Everdrive merely controls whether the N64 will accept the everdrive cart itself. But a PAL N64 will happily boot an NTSC game rom running on a PAL CIC Everdrive, and the game will run at 60Hz -- same (should, but not always) go for NTSC N64's running PAL game roms.

>And that's rather unfortunate to know that Space Station Silicon Valley won't boot. I've never heard of it, but I don't have a jumper... so unless I buy one I guess I can't play it :(

You *might* be able to run the (E) region version, which was fixed, to my knowledge, assuming your TV can handle a 50Hz signal.

>>2419741
I KNOW WHERE THAT PICTURE IS FROM YOU SCANDALOUS MOTHER FUCKER.

>>2419923
>a PAL N64 will happily boot an NTSC game rom running on a PAL CIC Everdrive, and the game will run at 60Hz -- same (should, but not always) go for NTSC N64's running PAL game roms.
Clarification - a PAL game running on an N64 via an Everdrive should run at 50Hz, which is correct. However, I have hear there is some inherent technical problem caused by colour signals running at a slightly different frequency. There may be somebody here who knows more, but unfortunately, it's not a topic many people seem interested in because a lot of people are all, "But who would want to run a PAL game on an American N64? Who would want to use a PAL N64 to play games - buy a US N64! It can be RGB modded!" - that sorta thing.

>>2419923
Oh god did I waste the money on the ULTRA CIC? I thought it applied to games not the console... I'm dumb. This is what happens when you put... me in control of decisions. I'm dumb. I guess I'll just leave it on NTSC. At least it only put me out around $10. I'm still a dumb... person :(

I have the (E) version. I might be able to boot it instead :3

If not, jumpers seem to be fairly priced :3

OP there's absolutely no fucking reason to be tripfagging right now.
Do you seriously think someone is going to care enough to try and impersonate you?
This isn't /b/ or wherever you came from.

>>2419927
would the ULTRA CIC solve this issue or is it just inherently useless because I... ehh because I'm a fucking idiot

>>2419934
I don't know :(

I'm sorry. Never been to this board, like I said :(

>>2419934
also for fucks sakes I don't come from /b/, jesus christ. not to be a dick to /vr/ but who on /b/ would give a fuck about retro gaming and whatnot? it was just to insure I was distinguished from anyone else. jeez

>>2419682
>tripfag
>not a single bad game for this console
>HDMI upscaler
>Am I retarded for not emulating instead? (fuck you emulation doesn't have 100% support

Confirmed for being 16 years old and an idiot

>>2419960
You'd be surprised how old I am.

Maybe I should leave /vr/. Tried to be humble and ask for you guys to inform me but I'm starting to get nothing but hate.

>>2419963
bye

>>2419960
also fuck you. I never said there was no bad game for this console. superman 64 is horrible. I said I COULD BE WRONG, but there is no BAD NINTENDO MADE GAME for this console. Fuck you. You're a fucking idiot.

is this what /vr/ is like?

>>2419880
you shouldn't have paid that much for the Hori pads. I think they are a bit overhyped.

>>2419967
You know I feel like staying just to piss your preteen ass off. Fuck you. Everyone else read what I said carefully and was helpful. you're being an asshole.

>>2419969
calm your ass, OP. only one guy was a douche here. even so, /vr/ is not all like that.

thankfully the mentality is entirely different from /v/.

>>2419969
>>2419971
umadbro?
Judging by your hormonal outbursts, I think you'd be a much more welcome addition over on /v/

>>2419970
It was only $60 :(

for an American, it's cheap from what I've seen. They were also never used, just new without the box. and I believe it considering how good of condition they are. they look untouched.

I may be retarded... is there someone who imports them for cheap :(

>>2419969
Geez dude, calm down

>>2419973
I think you'd be a helpful addition to /v/ since you do nothing useful other than insult people. Hell, why don't you take a stroll over to /b/? they embrace 12 year olds :3

>>2419972
sorry bro... I've just posted in 2 threads and both have been a dick to me for no fucking reason. It's 7AM here it's making me a little crazy :(

>>2419978
Sorry bro for lumping you guys together with assholes, my fault.
>>2419979

>>2419925

I... I actually don't know. I just saved that pic from a Paper Mario thread once, I believe. I'm innocent, I swear.

OP calm down, some people are going to insult you for using a tripcode, this is still 4chan after all. Ignore them, most of us don't care if you use a trip unless you make drama about it.

>>2419984
Like I said before I've made a thread and posted in another and people immediately began talking shit. I just got a little.... uppity I guess :(

Sorry for putting it on the board as a whole :(

>>2419985
are you a grill?
you post like a grill

>>2419993
ehhh who cares

>>2419994
it would explain the emotional outbursts and over-use of emoticons

>>2419997
it's a bad habit. I'm dropping the emotes now. I just wanna go back to talking about n64,

>>2419882
The mod's being done by the same guy who made the 64drive, he's breddy gud.

I'm not the biggest N64 fan but Sin & Punishment and Mischief Makers are essential.

The Castlevania games are good but flawed.

>>2419682
Get rogue squadron and enter the code to change the v wing to a 69 buick hella fun

I'd go with the advice of the thread
drop the HDMI scaler, its a hunk of shit and buy a CRT and maybe some S-video cables
Grab a rumble pak and memory card best option is one of those tremor paks that either have a built in memory card or port for a card
Don't waste your time painting it, it'll look horrible and isn't worth the time because in time if you come to really enjoy the system you'll regret the hack job, in fact the only time to mod/paint a system is when it's been damaged
Also if the stick that come with your controllers are fine just lube them up and do general upkeep instead of jumping right into swapping out the sticks