/vr/ - Retro Games

>>2604131
Station #2

>>2604132
>>2604131
You and I would get along good, OP. I could even hook you up with a better CRT - and trade your Jr for one of my 1chips.

>>2604131
What kind of turntable is that, OP?

>>2604149
Ive been looking at some 30inch sony trinitrons on kijiji people just give them away for free, but the problem is they are heavy as fuck and they are usually in someones basement, and also I drive a two seater car with a small trunk so they would have to deliver it. also my crt has a vhs buit in which I use

>>2604154
its a late 70s german made Dual 701 direct drive. I upgraded the cart to a grado. more info here http://www.vinylengine.com/library/dual/701.shtml

post your setups

>>2604149
>>2604157
is this a good CRT? comes with the remote and stand too

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-electronics/calgary/free:-sony-fd-trinitron-wega-xbr-tv-kv-36xbr450/1093830560?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

>>2604168
Well, it's a huge flat screen CRT. They're deeper and heavier than curved screens and they suffer distortion at the corners especially on huge ones like that. On the plus side, they do suffer less glare and (corners excluded) offer correct geometry from a wider viewing angle. It's also much easier in the USA to find consumer WEGAs with Component/YPbPr input.

Honestly, when it comes to giant CRTs I prefer Mitsubishi.

damn, OP. Yours is nice. love all the music. any pics of your game shelf/storage?

here's mine

>>2604190
Jesus Christ, that thing would be a nightmare to carry.

>>2604168
That would be a great tv for any consoles that output 480p. No 240p/15khz though.

>>2604149
Not OP but I've got a SNES Jr. I'd be willing to trade for a 1chip.

>>2604561
Only if is not consensual

>>2604131

>>2604601
lel

>>2604601
kek. Rape jokes are funny.

>>2604548
here you go.
1/2

>>2604662
>>2604548
2/2

>>2604645
She's my wife and I lel'd

Honestly it would be much easier to rape her than carry that Mitsubishi up a flight of stairs.

>>2604683
12 year olds always are.

>>2604694
Both the girl and the tv are well over 18

>>2604709
anon is a lucky soab

can you faggots stop talking about 12yr olds and post your fucking video games

>>2604606
>>2604548
>>2604131
Dirt everywhere, garbage no name lcds, retro, etc

Wow...

>>2604723
>retro, etc
Do you know what fucking board you are on?

>>2604724
retron*

>>2604723
you dont have to be THAT jealous its a little sad tbh

>>2604723
LG is a no name lcd?
interesting

>>2604728
I don't see any in the pics.
Their TVs aren't very good.

>>2604131
why do you have a separate genesis for your 32x and your sega cd?

>>2604735
in OPs pic. are you blind or just really stupid?

>>2604739
because I dont have the crossover cable that connects the 32x to a model 1 genesis. Plus I had a model 2 I wasnt using so it worked out

>>2604740
Man I don't know how I didn't see the logo with that crisp and clean image the OP posted! I must be blind.

Regardless it's not very good.

>>2604756
Color me jealous

>>2604756
Comfy/10

>>2604756
all those gameboys and you don't even play a single one. I guess you can use them as doorstops though

>>2604770
You think thats all I have?

>>2604752
lol ur shit

>>2604131

I enjoy your Rush wall collection, OP.

>>2604791
thanks. do you like 8 tracks too?

>>2604797

I think they're pretty cool.

>>2604831
very nice. I saw a mistubishi like that at a garage sale recently but like I said in a post above, no way of getting it home

>>2604606
nice orange n64

I posted this guy up the other day in the last thread

>>2605030
id like to get some arcade machines but I dont have much space for them unfortunately

>>2604131
Love the posters

>>2604131
What are the tic marks?

>>2605131
thanks some of them are actually album covers that I have duplicates of in frames, and the 2 on the right are tour books from shows I went to.

>>2605136
tic marks?

>>2605141
The yellow poster with tic marks by the rush poster

>>2605148
like I said thats a tour book i put in a frame. Its the R40 tour (the one they just finished) the one below it is the snakes and arrows tour book from 2007

>>2605164
Oh OK, I figured that's what you were talking about but I didn't know which ones. Are they still good? I've never seen them live but I have every album and listen to them a lot.

>>2605181
the clockwork angels tour was only so-so. Geddys voice was very strained and the setlist could have been better. still a very memorable show.

The R40 tour however had it all. Geddys voice had a year+ off so he sounded amazing. The setlist had alot of songs from the 70s era which is my favorite. They did the songs in reverse chronological order and ended with an encore of songs from the first 3 albums. Their best show ive ever seen.

anyways getting back to business heres my old 1980s kaypro. got some cool games on it

>>2604131
>Batllestation

you dun goofed, OP.

>>2605201
Hump the Wuntus?

>>2604131
Dude you Xbox pyramid and Rush wall are the shit.

>>2605210
you betcha! also a donkey kong rip off and some other interesting ones.

>>2605208
yes I realized that after I posted

>>2605213
kind words my man. I got the 2 limited edition xboxs at a thrift store for a few bucks each.

not really a video game, but still retro and cool as hell. Tomy pinball game. has lights and sound effects, it vibrates and automatically keeps score.

>>2604756
Can I have one of your NES's?

>>2605030
That's some magni-fuckin-fique shit right there. Nice and cozy but stylish.

1/5

>>2605279
2/5

>>2605279
>>2605281
3/5

>>2605281
>>2605279
sweet. Id get a neo geo but I'm waiting for a good deal on a bundle

>>2605279
>>2605281
>>2605287
4/5

>>2605287
DAMN that is a fuckton of boxed genesis games.
inb4 4/5 and 5/5

>>2605279
>>2605281
>>2605287
>>2605292
5/5

>>2605292
>>2605293
well I was a few seconds off kek
I want that many nes games eventually but damn people want a fortune for them here

>>2605279
>>2605281
>>2605287
>>2605292
>>2605294
Bonus/5

>>2605279

>Neo Geo X

Kill yourself.

>>2605297
>boxed 3d controller and genesis model 3
i hate u

>>2605301
If you hate my NEO GEO X, you are going to love this.

>>2605302
I also have a Virtua Stick & Stunner boxed.

>>2605302
And the thing about that Gen 3 is that apparently it's a rare version. Not Craigslist rare, but actual rare. Every boxed Gen 3 that I seen come with one controller. This one comes w/2. And I haven't found any info on this or any other pic of a Gen 3 with 2 controllers.

>>2605313
I don't get all the hate towards neogeo X or this other overpriced piece of hardware. People nowadays, right? I mean, I'm not saying it specificially because I'm in a retro board where half of the people dislike everything about this century, but fuck the 21st century man! Pixels where much better before 2000.. Oh wait, I might have this post taken down since that shitty movie with Adam Sandler came out. Anyway, has everyone lost respect for the honourable craft of ripping off old nostalgic people? Shame on them!
Please answer to this comment on the email above. Blessings and goodbye.

>>2605302
>boxed 3D controller
I bought one off of amazon NIB for like 50$

>>2605297
>>2605302
>>2605325
I was wondering what the big deal is a over a 3d controller.
>$50 for 3d controller
When did this shit happen? I checked ebay and they're like $40-$60.

I remember when they were like $10 a box. I remember that because I bought like 8 of them for around that from a game store.

Those NiGHTs and controller combo boxes seem stupid now too. Like $100+ new. Glad I got one of those before this shit. Damn.

In the process of sorting my Saturn stuff which is why there's Saturn shit just piled here funny enough.

>>2605335
can I has one?

>>2605342
I'd trade for a backup cart in the box.

>>2605346
deal

>>2605346
also got a mem card

>>2605353
I wish it were true. That I wouldn't mind trading towards a Saturn with the original large box.

>>2605346

>>2605346
How about this one?

>>2605362
stop breaking in on my deal faggot

This one is almost a year old so a few things have changed but similar nonetheless.

>>2605362
Thanks /vr/. This is why I come here. Keep it silly.
>>2605360
That box is a pancake man. I would like the paperwork and the cardboard holder. I'm not sure on these prices either. Judging from ebay I may asking a bit much.
And that pic is from a forum.

>>2605369
true, twas a ruse the whole time

>>2605370
Oh well. Those controllers are the only thing I actually horded too. Mainly just because Saturn has only become popular recently and I couldn't trade/sell em.
In the 2000s I wouldn't had guess the shit would hit the fan this hard.

>>2605126
Haha thanks anon

>>2605368
>wood paneling
>plaid carpet
comfy/10

>>2605193
Man that sounds cool, I think I'll get tickets next time they're in my state.

>>2605368
that shit is awesome

>>2605421
what state are you in? this was their last major tour says alex, and due to his and neal's health issues it may have been their last tour altogether.

>>2605478
Oh shit. Ohio, I heard they just came this year or last year but I missed it. It's a decade or two before my time, but I still really enjoy all their earlier stuff and most of the stuff after.

Flat screen, HD CRTV is pretty much the way to go for old school gaming, imho.
Too bad they weigh a ton though.

>>2605495
>HD CRTV is pretty much the way to go for old school gaming
How so?

>>2605497
Because it offers the best possible picture quality.
Unlike an LCD screen, it has scanlines and wont look like jagged shit.
A classic "bubble" screen warps the image, and the only advantage that LCD has is less chance of burn in, but there are CRTVs that have measures against that.
I owned an Apex flat screen CRTV and games look much better on that than on an LCD.
Of course, I wasn't using an upscaler on my LCD though.

>>2605504
I hooked up everything using S-Video, and the image was very sharp and clear compared to LCD.
Also, no motion blur.
Just my personal preference.

>>2605504
HD CRT TVs are pretty shit in general man.

>>2605495
>Upscales everything to 480p/1080i
>Best for old consoles

Am I in fucking bizarro land? Did /v/ take over recently?

>>2605559
Well yeah, it would make for clearer image quality.
At least, it has been that way in my experience.
Was just a suggestion...not a written in stone solution.

>>2605504
>>2605570
The best picture quality is with a scaler and modern LCD.

>>2605592
im sur

>>2605626

>>2605629
oh i didnt know i would have my face 2 inches from my crt so i could only see 1/20th of the screen is there a picture comparison from an actual distance that you would be viewing both from

>>2605643
What do you mean?

>>2605649
fucking retard show a comparison thats not an extreme closeup

>>2605651
A comparison to what? What do you think that picture shows?

>>2605652
show me a framemeister on an lcd and a crt taken without zooming in on a portion of the full image

>>2605629
guaranteed replies

>>2605670
It's really great bait for spotting the ignorant.
>>2605668
There's no point in that

>>2605673
right because a crt will look the same from your couch as a shit skeem meme framemeister will. prove me wrong

>>2605675
I already proved you wrong. The picture I posted has no CRT in it. It's a framemeister with the scanlines on and off. I post it with no details and every time some ignorant CRT fanboy or some kid thinks the right side is BVM or something.

>>2605682
oh shit the trap is sprung ye cuz im going to look at scan lines that fucking close loling out loud

>>2605684

>>2605689
once again is zoomed in on the full image
nice try guy

>>2605629
Those images are all from the same emulator.
It's just with scan lines off and on.

>>2605689
>>2605629
how to troll /vr/ 101
you got an F

>>2605701
I really don't get why you want a zoomed out shot? It makes it easy to spot the two then...

>>2605708
>>2605706
Those are real hardware, champ and slugger.

>>2605715
youre getting there. its like a dog with 3 legs chewing your shoe, you want to be mad at it but then you remember its retarded.

post the same image taken from couch distance with the outer edges of the tv visible in both pictures

>>2605739
>post the same image taken from couch distance with the outer edges of the tv visible in both pictures
Wait you can't tell from the picture which is which? Maybe I cropped them or maybe they're both a Framemeister?


This is fun. I'm sitting here trying to guess if you're a dumb hipster or a kid. Certainly not a CRT person unless you're extremely casual.

>>2605749
you can beat around the bush all you want but you are still just bush whacking

>>2605751
Well? You want to tell me which is which or if they're the same?

Hint: Both real hardware. No emulation tricks here.

>>2605753
still avoiding the point
if you cant find a picture showing the comparison from an actual viewing distance then i guess i was right u rlly are shit

>>2605757
That picture is from actual viewing distance. The picture was cropped as to make it not obvious to a dumb a casual. And to make it unsure if they're both LCDs.
I'll give you a few more mins. Then I'll tell you which is which or if they're the same.

>>2605761
just curious how far away do you sit from your tv?

>>2605763
Depends on the TV.

>>2605770
would have more sense to just say how far away you sit from each of your tvs but then again I remember who im talking to

>>2605772
My 50" I sit about 8" from. Sometimes closer. My game has rolling computer chairs.

Gonna take a guess or you want me to just tell your dumbass?

>>2604131
>>2604132
>>2604662
>>2604664
6/10. Walls are way too cluttered, but I like your controller bookshelf on the left - it's a shame the one right isn't as neatly ordered. I really admire your collection, very nice presentation apart from the shelves underneath your TV. I appreciate the lounge and cool looking audio monitor as well, though I have to ask - are you a bhuddist and is that shelf on the bottom in your second picture all boxed PC games? Also that glass stand just doesn't quite fit that place in the room - at least from what I have seen, consider rearranging.
>>2604548
3/10. Good collection, but the presentation is dirty, awful and basically represents a den of a eternal virginity. Those pseudo-N64 boxes dropped a point or two alone. Get yourself a CRT. Consider yourself lucky I don't give you a 2 or worse for having that Retron in there.
>>2604606
6/10 Nice consoles, is that a white Saturn? I like your orange 64. You lose points for no CRT and having a redundant amount of consoles on display - if they were on your shelf I'd forgive it, but they're setup under your TV.
>>2604756
7/10. Looks very comfy, your gameboy collection is amazing. The only issues I have with it are non-retro vidya related, liked your carpet and the corrugated iron wall thing behind your TV. The superscope up on that shelf is a nice touch.
>>2604831
Not enough of the room to judge/10. Wonderful Mitsubishi though.
>>2605030
8/10. Nice cabinets, shelves, and walls. Please do something about the carpet and those hideous blinds though, it's a shame that they spoil an otherwise near-perfect setup. You also really need a CRT, and to move that white heater thing if it's portable.
>>2605279
Not enough of the room to judge/10. Can't be bothered to link all your posts, but what and immaculate collection, fantastic presentation, extremely good taste and a joy to look at. I hope the room is just as gorgeous.

Critique cont. from >>2605778
>>2605368
7/10. Not going to critique since it's about one year old, but I would enjoy seeing a more recent picture!

Remember, taste is subjective. I enjoyed reviewing all of the contributions in this thread so far.

>>2605776
you sit 8 inches away from a 50 inch tv? damn man ray charles in the house

>>2605782
8' alright guy. I think you could had figure that out.

>>2605786
not really, I mean from what your posts say about your intelligence I wouldn't really doubt that you would sit that close

so now that we have widdled that down, post a pic of a snes running through a framemeister on an lcd from 8 feet away and the same game on a high quality crt however close you would sit from it (8 inches?)

>>2605794
What would that show?
I already showed a picture. You're just bitching because it's cropped and too much of a dumb kid or hipster to tell if there's a difference.

>>2605797
anyone can tell a difference, now do what I said in my previous post and see how big the difference is

>>2605808
>anyone can tell a difference
Lets see you do it then.

>>2605809
obviously i dont own a shit failed memebox and I cant find a picture that isnt a biased extreme closeup of pixels gee I wonder why they wouldnt show it like that?

>>2605812
Tell the difference of the CROPPED picture I posted.

>>2605814
the obvious differences are one picture was taken closer than the other. there is a difference in color. what model tvs were used?

anyways back to the argument you are losing, post pics of both lcd with shitbox and crt from how far away you would sit. you are doing a decent effort of trolling but so far its a 4/10

>the obvious differences are one picture was taken closer than the other. there is a difference in color. what model tvs were used?
Really that's obvious difference to you? Are you sure you don't want to correct that?

>>2605828
so you are saying that one picture isnt zoomed in more than the other? intredasting

but you still didnt answer which tvs were used and you keep avoiding posting an actual comparison of how you would be seeing it when you are playing from your couch/chair. gotta lower that 4/10 to a 2/10 now keep trolling though this is getting good

>>2605835
Anyone that actually knows CRTs would had spotted the geometry of a CRT off the bat.

They're both monitors one a LCD and one a BVM or PVM I forgot. Old ass pictures and not mine.

You've proven you're a dumbass about the subject. Sad that people like you give opinions on display tech.

>>2605782
>>2605786
I actually thought you meant 8 inches too. I didn't know if you were trolling or really siting that close to your tv.

>>2605839
hmm ok so you cant tell me model numbers? can you ATLEAST tell me if it was composite used and if so, was it used on both displays at the same resolution?

you could use the best lcd and the worst crt and see a difference and vice versa. pic related its lcd at its finest

>>2605849
It's a fucking BVM. You don't really get a better CRT for retro games.

And now you're just posting stretched to shit retro games on shitty LCDs. Great job man.

>>2605852
so composite? resolution?
>b-b-bb-b-b-but muh lcd picture quality

>>2605856
The fact you have to ask about resolution further shows your ignorance. Just saying. You should know without having to ask.

>>2605857
the fact that you avoid answering critical questions shows that you cannot prove anything. pic related its you

is this a battlestation thread or a fucking 'emulation filters' thread??

I love ur rush poster OP. What's your favourite record?

>>2605860
Do I need to handhold you through all of this shit?

The CRT is displaying a console. 240p. How many vertical and horizontal lines it is has I don't know. Simple information I being that I said a PVM or BVM you have an idea.

The Framemeister only displays scanlines on 720p output(ignoring the most recent updates). The monitor is obviously 1080p. I wouldn't use a junk lower res monitor for the comparison.

And if you can't tell it's connected with RGB then god damn...

>>2605868
we're finally getting some answers. now all you have to do is show me the difference in picture quality from sitting distance. having trouble finding a pic? must be taking you a long time to find one because you havnt posted one in the hour or more that I debunked your framememester

>>2605880
>picture quality from sitting distance
Think that might be the most subjective and unscientific test I've heard some dumbass say he wanted on /vr/.

>>2605880
>Post a low resolution picture with questionable focus so as to obscure the important details that I can't see anyway with my shit eyes

>>2604131
Jesus fuck! How much do you make?

>>2605865
Top 3 would be Hemispheres, Fly By Night and Caress of Steel.

>>2606327
A good bit, I also work for myself so thats nice too.
But I've been collecting for a good 7 years now so over that time I've slowly gotten more consoles

>>2606369
That is truly amazing, OP. I hope one day I can acquire a battlestation such as yours!

>>2606369
>I also work for myself so thats nice too.
What do you do?

>>2606374
thank you It took me alot of time, effort and luck. Consoles were much cheaper in 2008-2011, and I found 6 of those consoles in the first picture at thrift stores so I only really get stuff if its a good deal

>>2606381
I'm a reseller and sometimes I set up at the flea market

>>2605778
the reason my controller closet isnt as organized as my controller shelf on the left is that the ones in there are mostly extra controllers I have and the ones on the shelf are the ones I use most frequently. I do want to get another one of those shelves for NES, SNES, SMS, turbografx and ps1 controllers for the CRT station

the bottom shelf in the second picture is original xbox games, 3 blizzard battle chests, intellivision games and commodore vic 20 carts

>>2604131
I dig your setup. What kind of old amp is that Sanyo?

>>2606472
Sanyo?
on the top is a Fisher Studio Standard graphic eq sitting on top of a 1979 Harman Kardon HK450 solid state receiver on top of an Onkyo 5 disc cd changer that I got for free

>>2606483
I'm not that knowledgeable (obviously). The whole setup looks amazing though.

>>2605778
>8/10. Nice cabinets, shelves, and walls. Please do something about the carpet and those hideous blinds though, it's a shame that they spoil an otherwise near-perfect setup. You also really need a CRT, and to move that white heater thing if it's portable.

:( I like my rug and curtains. I do have PVM in the other room, I usually use it to test out consoles when I RGB or s video mod them. Use an XRGB-3 in the main set up

>>2606505
And the radiator is built in, 120 year old building

>>2606505
the rug looks soft as fuck but the color is kinda ugly

>>2605778
> telling a guy with a candy cab he needs a crt

>>2606505
>>2606563
I feel like posting your own battlestation should be a prerequisite to rating other peoples. I like everything about your setup OP. Looks cozy.

>>2606569
this. theres like 80 posts above and not a single battlestation was posted in them

>>2606576
I moved recently so mines all in boxes in my closet. I've just got the Pi2 hooked up at the moment and it isn't worth the flood of shit posting that will bring. It's nowhere near as nice as OP's at any rate.

>>2606601
well post that shit when you set it all up

>>2606569
I honestly think OP's battlestation is just that intimidating. No one's gonna beat it and collectors tend to be a competitive lot.

>>2606619
Will do. It's not gonna get setup for a few weeks yet. Too little time off. I'll have a lot more time once all my training and studying for this new job winds down.

>>2606621
Theres many aspects of my stations that I think I can improve upon. I didn't really think I would get this positive feedback especially when I see battlestations that have complete libraries of games, arcade machines etc that make me jelly

>>2606634
I think I like yours mainly because I can tell you play them. Some collectors seem like they are running a museum and no touching is allowed. This guy get's posted a lot. I'll just say I don't wanna hang out there and play vidya. Feels off putting.

>>2606648
You can tell no one has ever cracked a soda let alone a beer in that room and just jammed with some friends.

>>2606648
I guess it does seem like he buys them just to have them. I like playing the games, and I like collecting the consoles. When I'm done with a game or no longer interested in playing it I either sell or trade it for/towards a game or console I do have interest in

>>2606621
I have all the/vr/ stuff in the OPs pic and more but he has space devoted to nicely displaying it and he has tastefully paired it with nice period AV equipment and even the shelving. It's nice.

>>2606658
Quality over quantity all the way imho.

>>2606648
Dude was so anal about showing it off he actually unplugged the controller for the Nintendo. I feel like I'd catch a beating for sneezing in that room.

>>2606671
Kek. Patrick Bateman's game room.

>>2606671
haha I didnt even notice that

alright well since no one is posting stations I'm going to post some setups that I admire

>>2605313
I just ordered mine the other day. It seems like a great system but I was a bit concerned by some of the user reviews about the game slots (or was it pin connectors?) for the SNES and Mega Drive games being really tight. Is that the case with yours?

>>2606683
Worse comes to worse game slots are nothing a steady hand and a dremel can't fix. I've heard about the slot size peeling and scuffing labels but never anything about the pin connectors.

I don't know how to feel about this one. I feel like the retro pc aspect is a bit too strong. One newer desktop could do most of what that room does. With consoles part of the charm is the original controllers. This just feels strange. I do dig the serenity ceiling art though.

>>2606671
>>2606653
No one wants to play Master System with Harrison Ford

>>2606707
>No one wants to play Master System with Harrison Ford
I had to google it and wasn't disappointed.
Pic related.

>>2606678
whats to admire about this? Normal CRTs, too many of them with no apparent reason. Oh yes let's have an extra huge ass CRT for .. my playstation only. And play N64 on a small as LCD instead while the SNES is hidden under the desk. Can it be less organized?! The failed table design does the rest. What a fag.

>>2606714
I agree. I wouldn't want to come over and play games.

>>2605201
My Kaypro II vanished. I fear I threw it away...but thats not like me. May I need to climb my fat ass up into the attic and have a look. Fucking loved that thing as a kid.

>>2606717
Years ago my Mom gave away all my retro consoles to my cousins when I was in college. She said, "I wasn't playing them anyway." Well no shit. I lived in a shoe box. Had to buy them all again. Very frustrating but I love her regardless. The generational gap was strong in my family.

>>2605335
I just bought it nib the other day off of amazon. So ye

>>2606726
I don't think the 60's generation really developed a love for electronics beyond maybe their record collection. They just didn't understand attachment to gaming.

>>2606704
OP here, I love old pc's

>>2606717
Yes kaypros are cool. I would like to get a baud modem for it and dial up the old BBS

>>2606714
I dont think he actually plays the N64 on the small lcd... maybe he just wanted to show off all his displays running at the same time

>>2606394
I won't lie, if I knew or had a way to get into such a business, I'd probably do the same.
Any tips on starting down that road?

>>2607261
The thing is my medical condition (mild to moderate seizures) has prevented me from having an actual job for the last 2 years. I needed a way to pay rent and I guess I just kind of fell into it. Im able to find games and consoles very cheap and sell them under ebay prices. I almost consider myself lucky with the amount of good stuff I find every week but I would feel better about myself If I could work a normal job and just do this on the side.

as for tips... It depends how much time and effort you want to put into it. Do you want to just sell locally through craigslist/kijiji, set up at a flea market, sell online? Since I have so much free time I am able to do all 3.

mine is only kinda retro.

1/2

>>2607349

2/2

>>2607349
i think you camera is kinda retro.

>>2607363
it unfortunately, is.

>>2606704
I admit I have no interest whatsoever in having a retro setup/collection like in any of these pics (not into physical media of any sort, old or new tbh), but sometimes I would really love to have a Vectrex. not only do the systems themselves look cool, the games look fucking awesome too, even if they are mostly early 80s arcade titles with limited replay value

>>2607354
pretty good

>>2607354
>>2607349
1 part good to 8 parts shit.

>>2607376
You should really get one, Bro. They have unlimited replay value because you can break your high scores, plus unlike on VCS there are a fair amount of fresh design and mechanics that unlock on most of them before they just resort to speed-up. Enough that it'll take 5+ hours of play just to get to that point and by then you'll probably zone.

My granparents used to own a video store and rent games, but since its been closed down, our games have been in storage. Finally got around to displaying them, bought a couple of shelves, but had more than I thought we did. Also found our unopened copy of blaster master

>>2607613
I kinda forgot to decrease the size, oh well

OP here I just picked this stuff up.
I guess this can be a battlestation/recent pickups thread now. sorry kinda hard to see most of the stuff from the pic

>>2607613
well fuck. I guess I can kill myself now

>>2607630

Cat was a good pickup.

>>2607731
every time I bring home something new she just has to investigate

>>2604131

>>2607758
>Let me put my Airsoft shotgun in the pic so that people can think that I'm cool.

Topkek

>>2604790
my experience with LG products hasn't been good, im with him>>2604752
LG = cheap Chinese shit

>>2607775
>Airsoft
You mean that you don't game with an "airsoft" rifle within arms reach?

>>2605317
Are the boxed controllers of that model hard to find? I have 2 that I actually use though I still have the boxes laying around.

>>2607758
Kek, get a gas operated shotgun. Pumping is for the birds.

>>2607785
dude guns you must be cool
such manliness
much macho

>>2607880
Look at this slappers only retard and laugh.

Obligatory faggot post.

>>2607782
which model(s) did you have a bad experience with? I cant find a review under 9/10 for the smart led model I have

>>2607891
Not him. The TVs are fine for just watching TV and movies. They aren't very great though. Definitely not very good for gaming.

>>2607887
dude retards you must be smart
such intelligence
much brains

>>2607897
120hz and motion blur
can you explain why its not good for gaming?
it has a composite and component port for older systems btw so no need for an external upscaler

>>2607898
That's a pretty dank meme you got there.

>>2607901
virtually no motion blur*

>>2607901
>120hz and motion blur
What?
>can you explain why its not good for gaming?
It's missing features and the lag.

>it has a composite and component port for older systems btw so no need for an external upscaler
It may handle 480p alright. It's not going to handle 240p well.

>>2607902
dude dank memes you must be funny
such laughter
much hilarity

>>2607905
which features is it missing? I don't notice any lag on my LG.

>>2607913
A strobe being the main thing. 120hz means nothing.
I'd have to look at the manual which I'm not gonna bother but I doubt the 480i options are great.

>I don't notice any lag on my LG.
That's you.

>>2607915
enjoy your blurry text :^)

>>2607925
What are you talking about?
>:^)
Oh I'm talking to some kid.

>>2606601
>>2606619
Similar situation, I'm moving in the next month and have a lot of stuff put away. I'll make a thread or bump an existing one when I'm all settled in - you can recognize me by my collection of boxed Jap games.

Its a little messy right now.

>>2608068
"Get a CRT" - every faggot ever

>>2607890
>all that shit on your snes
ye thats a faggot post ur right

>>2608068
nice atari flashback
said no one ever

>>2607890
that tv looks a little bit too big for that stand. im worried its going to break.

1/2

2/2

Lazy panorama. I used to have like, 12 systems hooked up at once to that CRT before I moved that flat panel up there. Daisychained junction boxes ftw.

>>2604190
pretty girl, hope I meet one like that someday.

The chick is pretty good too.

>>2608767
>Jaguar
>ED-209 on desk
radical

>>2604752
>LOL how could I see that logo?

If you can't see the logo why are you bitching that its a cheap TV in the first place?

>>2608346
Isn't that a CRT though?

>>2604797
Nice.

I've only had minimal experience with 8-track tapes, but do they always act super finicky and tend to randomly slow down as they play?

>>2605484
Hey there fellow ohio anon, I'm bummed by that news too, I'd have loved to see Rush once before they went away. I listen to them a good deal, but my only concert experience with them is watching the recording of their Clockwork tour appearance in Cleveland.

>>2605559
Do CRTs exist which do 240p/480i/480p without upscaling, and do they exist in sizes greater than 24 inches?

I'd ask in the CRT general but everyone there is just jerking off to their trinitrons.

>>2607630
Is that a Coleco Gemini or maybe the VCS add-on to a colecovision?

Nice 3D visor btw, those things would be great for a Space Harrier cosplay.

>>2608737
>>2608740
8/10

>>2608767
nice virtual boy

>>2608806
its your player, the belt is starting to wear down you need to replace it

>>2608809
the clockwork angel tour was their worst tour theyve ever done imo

>>2608827
It is indeed a Gemini. I had never played a 3d SMS game before last night it was so much fun and the 3d effect is really cool

>>2608841
Thanks for the intel on the player.

What 3D SMS game did you play? I have to imagine it's something like the Sega 3D Classics ports.

>>2608817
Any non-hd tv will do.

old pic

>>2608852
What constitutes an HD CRT exactly? Anything that does 720 or higher?

I was picking one up like that this weekend from some friends of family who don't want it anymore, a wega trinitron, because my current mid-2000s CRT won't do 480p. Is that big-ass TV I'm going to get not so good of a pickup anymore?

>>2608817
>240p/480i/480p
>>2608852
>Any non-hd tv will do.
wrong.
SD CRT TVs only do 240p/480i.

if you want 240p/480i AND 480p (and up to 1080i) you'll need a multiformat PVM, like the L5 line, or multiformat BVM like the D24/32
there are other models that can do multiformat, google.

good luck finding one bigger than 24 for less than the cost of a house.

>>2608857
>not so good of a pickup anymore
if it does 480p then it upscales 240p/480i to 480p and thus will be shitty for retro 240p games.

I finally ended up getting a little 13" CRT with Stereo sound for a little play station on my desk... I passed up so many CRT's because they only had composite for mono sound.

This ones also got a built in dvd player so thats kinda neat.

>>2608862
>>2608859

Well shit, I guess I'll have to decide if it would be worth it to have that monster around just for 6th gen, non-widescreen games.

>>2608847
Missile Defense 3D

>>2608856
>radiation king
kek
that old IBM tho

>>2608867
>13"
>built in dvd player
literally mfw

>>2607630
so the Gemini controller ports are not working which is a common problem with them. I sprayed a little bit of contact cleaner in them, no dice. I opened up the case and looked at the PCB and all the solder points are intact. Any suggestions? If there is a port replacement I can get I would do that

Been a few changes since I last took photos so here's brand new ones as of 10 minutes ago.

#1 - Dreamcast, Saturn, Xbox, VCR and old PC games I can't use anymore go here.

The MD, Lynx, 2600/7800 boxes are empty, carts elsewhere.

>>2608963
#2 - The main part of the room. Consoles, carts and records live here. Each cubbyhole has its own light, the top most one was meant to have an Amstrad GX4000 in it but it broke.

Carts and handhelds are stored in the two drawers below the TV. The keyboard is a 1983 Casio MT-68.

>>2608935
I'm not an expert on the Gemini unfortunately, maybe try the repair thread or AtariAge?

One more question about the big-ass HD CRT, if you do letterbox widescreen on a TV like that, and it's given a 480p signal, then is it still displaying a 480p image, or will it be scaled somehow to make it widescreen format?

I play enough 6th gen games that it might still be worth having, but it not being widescreen would be a dealbreaker I think.

>>2608968
#4 - This is my desk. Its a desk. The Atari is rarely used as I have a 7800 but I like to have it there just in case. Its hooked up to the TV I use as a second monitor.

The Atari ST (I got it for £40) is also linked up to that TV, used mainly for music purposes, and Lotus Challenge.

>>2608972
#3 - I went out of order because I am an idiot.

This is my Hi-Fi. Its a Technics X501, I got it for free because my uncle is B055. The other record player is a JVC L-A55.

>>2607613
OH MY GOD, i tough most people just sell their inventories

>>2608963
>>2608968
>>2608975
>mlp
>garbage lcd
>xbox
Pretty shit.

>>2604190
i bet you have a retron 5

>>2608968
>>2608972
I like your taste in music, Anon-kun. New Order's Power, Corruption, and Lies was the first record I ever bought (waaay back when).

>>2609041
Nahhh although when I see one for $20 I'll probably buy it.

>>2607613
You should really consider selling that shit right now, at LEAST the doubles.

>>2607613
>all those boxed games

>>2609054
Not that guy but I can get behind New Order, they're good stuff. Bizarre Love Triangle is my quintessential '80s song'.

>>2605287
>XMEN 2: CLONE WARS

FUCK YEAR

>>2608968
>xbox one games
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
NOT REETRO

>>2607613
>Vice project of Doom
>Megamans 1 trough 4
>All the Adventure Islands
>Kickle Cubicle
>Battle of Olympus
>Astyanax
>Lolos 1 & 2
>Darkwing Duck
>Boulder Dash
>Abadox
>All 3 Ninja Gaidens
>Low G Man
>Tiny Toon Adventures
>BOTH GI JOE games
>Gremlins 2
>ALL TMNT GAMES


>.............FUCK I CANT EVEN KEEP TRACK
>ALL CIB!

NAGRO, MAKE A RENTAL PLACE OF YOUR OWN!

>>2609382
>>2609463

Jesus, shut the fuck up. You're not funny.

>>2604131
1/2

>>2604131
2/2

>>2608981
My grandparents sold most of their VHS tapes, but I guess since me and my brothers were still young, they let us keep the games. Its been probably since 1998 or something like that. Fond memories there

What are the furniture pieces you guys use? One that can hold quite a few consoles, a CRT, a turntable, my records-vidya and my PC

Something like this >>2607758

>>2609482
lol that wasnt even me in the other post I guess theres some dank frogposters tonight

>>2609838
if thats what you like then get it. Its called a U shape computer desk. just go to ikea and get the biggest thing that will fit in your room

>>2609663
>>2609665
nice I like the ikea shelves. I have some but alot of my consoles are too big to fit in them

>>2605778
>>2604606 (You)
6/10 Nice consoles, is that a white Saturn? I like your orange 64. You lose points for no CRT and having a redundant amount of consoles on display - if they were on your shelf I'd forgive it, but they're setup under your TV.
>>2604756
All consoles are different region, one saturn is japanese, the other one is usa. The three snes are: 1 america, 2 pal and 3 japan. The psx on the top is pal, the one on the bottom ntsc-u Thanks for commenting.

Man.

I thought I wanted all my consoles out and hooked up all the time, ready to go with the flick of a switch.

But maybe I'm just getting older but I think it looks terrible.

>>2604131
>>2604132
>>2604606
>>2605368
>>2607890
>>2608068
>>2608737

I don't mean to be mean or rude, but I think it just starts to look sloppy. Maybe its just that theres no normalization between the consoles, and the colours clash and when everything's hooked up it just becomes a haphazard mess of cables and managing power bars.

Mine setup is currently very similar to a lot of yours and it just reinforces my thinking.

I'm currently renovating, and I'm honestly considering just having 1 console hooked up at a time.

Then having the consoles stored away in boxes that I'd make that would be like Gun Cases. Wooden boxes (MDF probably) lined with foam inserts with cut outs so that the console, controllers, and cables all fit nicely away. Then its easy to just put them inside their box, then inside a hollow coffee table or line them on shelves and have minimal clutter. Then just having one dedicated power outlet and AV hookup spot that you swap out.

Maybe I'm just developing OCD. I'm really starting to hate clutter. Its not even like, wanting to offload my collection, its just I want my room to be clean and look sharp.

I'll go get a blog instead of rambling. I do think that the individual console cases idea is probably something I will do in the future though since I have lost controllers and cords and shit just from things getting unhooked and left around.

>>2610318

>>2608737 here. I know exactly what you mean. Behind the TV there is a fucking mess of cables and it's really hard to keep track of them all, especially the AC cables. Also most of the cables are so freaking long, I have no idea how to hide them properly.

That said, I guess having all consoles hooked up at the same time increased the time I actually play games. I just have to start the system and there we go. If I had them all stored away I would probably be too demotivated to hook everything up just to play a game. So having them all hooked up isn't only about looks or showing off, but also about actual convenience

>>2610327
that's a beautiful tv, moar info pls.

>>2610416
Sony BVM-D24E1WU. 1000 tv lines for both 4:3 and 16:9.
Got it with the control unit for $200 on craigslist. Phonedork did a video on it, if that interests you.

>>2610318
I have OCD and I use Velcro cable ties to bundle the wires together and little sticky hooks to run the wires along the edges of walls and up the back of furniture. keeps the wires neat looking. I also label each power cord near the bottom of the plug so I know what is what when I unplug them

>>2610327
7/10

>>2607613
>Boxed crap

So you dont play, just display? Sell that shit you idiot. You're sitting on a potential wealth of thousands of dollars over cardboard boxes.

Either play, or get paid.

>>2611227
My roommate, brother and I have been playing. Had to clean the contacts out of a couple of the nintendos, of course many of the games require an impressive amount of jiggling to work. Dont plan on selling anytime soon. Not exactly hurting for money right now

>>2611240
lol oh stahp

>>2604683
>>2604190
I used to have an Australian assembled Mitsubishi I bought new in about 1994, not anywhere near the size of yours Anon, but you're right the quality and picture were awesome. I had it until 2006. Then I busted it when I was moving house. I'm such a tool.

Here's mine. Snes collection is complete, I'm content with what I have. Still want to get more genesis games though.

>>2611586
are those pet rocks?

>>2611613
He has a mineral collection, which I heartily endorse. Knowing a little geology really changes the way you look at the world around you.

>>2611613

>>2605281
Nice Game Gear bag on the left. Care to take some pics of the insides?

>>2605368
>room matches hardware decade
best one i've seen so far

>>2606648
Very nice but that horrid yellow paint completely ruins the atmosphere of it. It'd be so much nicer in navy blue or dark purple

>>2607349
neat, your camera is retro too

Alright guys we've seen a good slew of personal battle stations and I think theres a lot of good and bad in here.

How about... your ideals?

Layouts, mockups, wall paint colours, floor type, furniture, end tables, media unit, shelving, storage solutions, etc.

Could we build the perfect games room?

I think my ideal would be:
>Neutral, tones, browns and taupe type stuff
>3 seater couch or recliner, brown (I feel black is often too dark, and brown is usually warmer)
>End tables on either side
>Maybe a mini fridge of some kind for cold drinks
>Large TV (If HDTV, wall mounted, if CRT, with matching stand)
>cable management through the wall behind the TV and the media center
>One or two consoles hooked up. Cables all concealed.
>Cart games in UGC in a slim shelf, organized by console release date, then in alphabetical order (IE: NES A-Z, SNES A-Z, N64 A-Z, Genesis A-Z)
>Any large awkward items (fight sticks, NES advantage) concealed in a well organized shelving unit with doors to conceal it

>>2611986
that all sounds good but If you were going to put boxes for consoles or other things for display I would want them behind a glass door atleast

Not retro, but how are your PS4s/Xbones? I don't go to /v/ much any more but was wondering if they're a decent investment yet. I don't really want to build a PC since I'm super casual when it comes to modern games.

>>2614343
PS4 is mostly breddy gud. /v/ isnt that bad if you ignore the shitposts

>>2614343
If you like generic fps garbage they're great.

>>2610426
The phonedork video made me fall in love with that monitor. I really hope to get one some day, it's basically the perfect way to play PS2 games.

>>2604157
really?

vhs, like, really?

damn

>>2614343

Depends. If you missed out on some PS3 games theres some good remasters or the "next-gen" versions.

I enjoy Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor a lot despite it being very Assassins Creed/Batman Arkham style. Tomb Raider definitive edition is great. Assassins Creed Unity is alright now that its bene patched, but if you've played any AC its the same shit.

Infamous Second son is alright, but the MC is a faggot.

Bloodborne and Dark Souls 2: SotFS edition are decent. BB is not as good as the -souls games. Dark Souls 2: SotFS is nice because its different enemy layouts from standard and comes with all the DLC so if you didnt buy the DLC its a nice investment,

Natural Doctrine is a kinda neat little strategy game thats actually kind of difficult.

Lords of the Fallen is pretty shit and just avoid it.

Havent touched Killzone Shadow fall yet.

Evil Within wasn't my cup of tea but I didn't get too far in it either.

Last of us was kinda neat, I didnt buy into the hype but played it cause it came with my PS4.

HD REmake is nice because it looks really good, and RE2 remake is no doubt going to be on it.

Stuff I'm looking forward to/trying to get: MGS5, Dark Souls 3, Deception 4: Nightmare Princess, Arkham Knight, Order 1886 (once its like sub 15) Uncharted 4 (despite uncharted bieng kinda shitty games, theyre a fun romp) Alien Isolation, Just Cause 3, Deep Down (if ite ver comes out) and MAYBE Last Guardian (if it ever comes out)



Its a good system.

>>2604157
No one in their right mind would ever fucking waste their time delivering something to someone -for free-.

I've seriously considered selling my BMW 3 series just so I can get like an SUV or something so I can actually get big shit like TV's or building materials without having to borrow my dads truck.

>>2610426
That thing is a friggin' beast.
How much does it weigh?

>>2614448
>playing video games from the 80s is ok
>OH FUCK HE WATCHES MOVIES ON A FORMAT FROM THE 80s HES CRAZY MAN WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH HIM HOLY SHIT IS HE DAFT?

>>2614572
110lb

>>2614607
damn son

>>2614713
You think that's bad, its big brother, the D32E1WU/E, is a full 100lbs heavier.

>>2610327
Looks good, though not as comfortable as it should be. It reminds me of work kinda

>>2614584
VHS is objectively shit though. If you'd played laserdisc or something, that would be cool and good because it has its perks

>>2614925
I do also have a laserdisc player thats outputs svideo so you were the one being shit. the ones i want on laser disc are averaging at 40-60 each where as you can get good vhs tapes at any thrift store. im not saying i like vhs better but while my tv has a built in player i can atleast use it.

>>2614925
>>2615316
I find this funny because I take this approach to movies, but not to games.

Movies on physical media seems absolutely pants on head retarded to me. VHS tapes have huge problems, DVD's just take up too much space, Blu-Ray while it looks good, again takes up too much physical space.

You can get a HDD in a computer and store literally thousands of movies and TV shows, and the quality is equivalent to Blu-ray.

I can't do this with games though. I know that objectively I could have the entire SNES library on an emulator, but its just not the same.

>>2615327
Yify rips are not the same as real blu-ray. Blu-ray files are huge, like everything from 10-30 GB. If you're going to hoard blu-ray movies on your HDD you're gonna run out of space soon.

That's not the point though, there is a novelty behind laser disc and VHS, but generally VHS is kinda shitty and redundant just like DVDs are to blu-ray

>>2604756
Sexy dungon!

>>2615327

Why is it not the same anon? You can play the games in 1080p monitors, filters. It is objectvely better than playing the fucking console.

You people are just biased. Like cartridges dont occupy space...

>>2615348

I know.

Objectively it makes no sense. I guess I'm just more "into" games then movies.

Plus, shit like netflix just destroyed my need for any kind of physical movie or tv series ever again.

>>2615316
>laserdisc player thats outputs svideo
What's the point? The video is encoded in composite anyway. Also, a lot of LD movies look like shit (mostly the ones coming on a single disc).

>>2615394
I'm going to have to agree here, I s-video modded my laseractive and it looks like garbage compared to the composite output

>>2614923
Yeah, you're not wrong. I'm just hesitant to set up anything more permanent with the turnover rates of nyc apartments. Desk was already here and the TV stand came from the sidewalk.

>>2615394
>>2615403
It outputs svideo but I use the composite because my CRT dosnt even have a working svideo port. I have mostly concerts on laserdisc and they are 2 disc

Might as well ask here instead of making a new thread:

What would you guys recommend for a good starter console to collect for?

Dreamcast prices seem pretty good right now but I don't really know used market trends right now.

>>2616534
Atari 2600, Genesis, PS2 are all pretty cheap.

>>2616534
If you're going to buy carts or discs then you really can't "win" as there is no console thats inherently cheaper anymore, outside of like PS3-360-Wii (last gen) since those are way more plenitiful.

Honestly, OP. If you're into like the PS2 era I would recommend checking out the OG Xbox... I'll probably get a lot of hate for this, but its got a lot of decent multi-plats that got released across all 3 platforms, and they're usually inherently cheaper then its GC/PS2 counterparts. It also has some good exclusives like Panzer Dragoon Orta, Gunvalkyrie, Ninja Gaiden Black (although this got ported to PS3 and 360 I think), Otogi and Otogi 2, Jet Set Radio Future, Voodoo Vince and the standard Halo and what not. It also has Steel Battalion, which is really cool and fun, but really hard game. Definitely under valued console. Its also easy as fuck to mod for emulators and shit if you're into that.

Otherwise just go with what looks appealing. NES is nice and theres still a lot of "shit" games for it that you can pick up for cheap. Hell, even a lot of the decent to good games are cheap. You can pickup Faxanadu commonly for 5 bucks, and its one of my favorites. But expect to pay a premium for anything recognizable. Its easily the console thats hit the hardest with "Rare". Anything Megaman, Mario, etc, is going to hit you pretty hard.

Pretty sure SNES is all around expensive these days. Even the bad games are going for a premium, especially if they had an AVGN episode about them (like Lester the Unlikely).

N64 is kind of hit or miss. There is a huge ratio of garbage to good, and even then the good isonly arguably good. I would say a handful of good games.

Best option for playing games on original hardware is and will always be to get a flashcart/modded system. Its got a high up front cost but when you're talking about a flash cart being the same as a single game, then you know its a great option.

>>2616568

I'll look into those, thanks anon.

>>2609041
You speak truth.

>>2611629
We

>>2616581

Thank you for this post. Didn't want to mention 6th gen, but that would interest me highly. Xbox stuff ses reasonable right now, but a lot of the PS2 RPGs I'd like seem to go for a lot more.

The Genesis seems it's in a decent spot right now. Is the Saturn similar or did that now have enough of a market presence to drive costs down?

>>2616601
You've always gotten raped on Sega CD and Saturn stuff.

Unless you're into imports or are going to burn games I'd avoid the saturn/sega-cd.

>>2604190
used to have one of these and it took a dump on me, I had to take the door to the basement off to fit it through.

got 2 smaller ones hooked up now, my girl think I'm an autist but not because of the video games.

>>2608859
There are some other "True Multisync" monitors out there, like NEC's XM/XP models, and the Mitsubishi Megaviews.
But yeah, outside of extreme luck, you'll have one hell of a time finding one cheap.

>>2606648

This is some hipster desperate for retro Nintendo bragging rights. It's ugly and tacky as fuck.

In one of the other photos, he actually had a shelf dedicated to the 32x.

>>2617439
To each their own I guess

My whole collection is basically boxed up but I'm looking into building some shelves myself. Still have my crt tvs, who knew people would still want them?

Also got some metal racks because my old lady worked for Mars candy years
ago. Thought of maybe using them to display something but I dunno what. Been using an M&M candy rack to hold my controllers.

>>2617512
Wrong pic

>>2617514
kinda dank

>>2617605
got a Giant 8 foot display rack too.

dunno what the hell to do with it, the pic doesn't do it justice.

>>2617605
>>2617615
Wrong pic

this is the large 8 foot one with wheels

>>2617628
*8 tier not 8 foot

dont mind me

>>2615316
Don't get pissy anon, I wasn't the original guy you were talking too. I like VHS too for nostalgia purposes, but then I try my old VHS tapes and they all have problems with the film so the image quality sucks. Dunno man, just not worth the hassle

Laserdisc is definitely the classiest obsolete film format, but I have a soft spot for UMD. It will probably remain the last goofy proprietary format, because of digital downloading. Only problem is that it has mostly shitty 2000s films, whereas there are many more good movies on Laserdisc and VHS.

>>2604131

My desk, with Sony PVM. At some point gaming on the couch became much less comfy than my office chair. Probably because I'm old.

>>2618212

And my couchstation; Wii and PS2 are hooked up via component, and the PC via HDMI (it's a 1080i CRT).

>>2618212
>>2618216

I don't usually have more than one or two consoles hooked up at either spot, so they're kept in bins for easy access.

>>2608068
am i the only one who noticed the shiggy diggy

>>2618032
i wasnt getting pissy lol

>>2618212
>>2618216
>>2618217
Nice. Nice indeed.

>>2618216
I had that exact CRT until about a year ago and every second I regret giving it to my friend. Any idea where I might be able to get another?

>>2618216
Not retro.

>>2618216
How much does that beast weigh?

>>2618685
And what is that TV stand made of to support such a beast?

>>2618212
>>2618217
>Trinitron
>Hori controller
Noice

I'll be moving out soon and while I won't have a ton of space, I would like a basic shelving system to keep things tidy and out of the way. Anything in particular from IKEA or elsewhere that you guys would recommend?

>>2618846
Depends on what you need. Are you just storing games? Do you want something to support a CRT? If so, how big and how heavy is it?

>>2618939

Sorry I didn't clarify. It would just be something to hold a few systems with a little room for expansion. Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, and an SNES would be all for now. I've got my TV setup taken care of already.

Comfy setup in my lounge.
NES
N64
Gamecube
Wii U
PC
On the hunt for a SNES locally

>>2618995

What's your video setup like? Composite to HDMI? Notice any distortion?

>>2618978
Kallax is pretty popular. You can buy several different sizes as well as optional cabinet/drawer/bin inserts.

The large Billy bookcases are popular for storing games, but a smaller one (pic related) could house just the systems reasonably well (you can buy additional shelf planks beyond what's provided). Squeezing in more than four might be pushing it, but you could buy a larger size (they also sell expansions for this size). You'd have to cut out your own holes for the cords, though.

>Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, and an SNES
I like it already

>>2619024

Thanks, I'll go look that up!

>>2619032
No problem. I just compared the dimensions of the Saturn against the shelving; taking the cords into account, it would likely jut out a little bit when resting on a shelf. Putting it on top of the shelf could avoid this; alternatively, you could just not put the backing on at all. All other systems should have no problems fitting, though.

>>2618995
6/10

>>2611586
those crazy people that sell gems at flea markets

>>2618685

IIRC it's around 280lbs.

>>2618742

It's an older Ikea model, it's not visible in the picture, but it has a center pedestal, and directly beneath it is a castor. It's rated for 350lbs on the top shelf.

>>2619938
I got a hernia just thinking about that.

>>2618681

The Wii is used as an emulation box (no so much since I got my SD2SNES) and there is usually at least one old console hooked up, see the bins picture.

>>2604131
I never understood why you need more than one console. Like three Xboxs? That's not necessary.

>>2619938
Alas, they truly don't make them like they used to. I have an older Ikea shelf (two of them stacked, actually) that's supporting ~60 pounds, while it's modern equivalent couldn't shoulder half that.

i just found this old Toshiba TV outside a large trash can. so i plugged in a video game thing that lets you play old video games and it worked

>>2620049
>so i plugged in a video game thing that lets you play old video games

Please, not here. Not anywhere ideally, but if you insist, not here.

1/4

couch and games

2/4

Nintendo stuff. not going to do anymore games, but some rare Sega stuff back there too.

3/4

consoles

4/4

opened up

>>2620327
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>>2620317

otherside is just Nintendo shit and some obscure jap consoles that completely suck.

>>2620329
>some obscure jap consoles
What makes you think we wouldn't want to see those? Or at least name them off if you remember or can.

>>2620317
That Metroid blanket is pretty sweet, Anon-kun.

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>>2620349
Thanks, m8. I really like obscure retro game shit for some reason.

>>2620351
Only really a few Jap systems there actually. Got a Fairchild CIB and Odyssey floating around somewhere too. Plus the Vectrex and Virtual Boy are on the other wall.

>>2620317
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>>2620349
>amiibos
>sealed games
>consoles with no hooksups/just sittings there
>LCD with no scaler
>tons of modern shit but no motion bar anywhere
>xbox anything

Why even buy the shit if you don't play them?

>>2620356
I want a Vectrex, but I never know where I'd put it.

tbh, I'm 18, and stopped colelcting like 3-4 years ago, but I amassed a decent-ish collection when I did collect, and I moved my stuff around and kinda neglected it. Nothing ruined, but not how it should be. I feel ashamed.

>>2620357
Not him, but the games are obviously just in resealable plastic. And he probably moved cords out of the way to take nicer pictures. Why must you shit on his collection? You really think he doesn't play games? Don't be so cynical, man.

>>2620357

modern shit is upstairs. games aren't sealed, just have dust sleeves over them because we have dogs and shit. the consoles get played on more of a case by case basis. if I feel like playing something i hook it up.

>>2620362
Ya I bet he plays those sealed games all the time.

>>2620358
i just lug it upstairs and sit it on the coffee table when I feel like playing it. Same for the VB. i'm probably going to get a little desk and set them all up on it. It's a nifty little system, probably one of my favs. there is just something so damn comfy about it.

>>2620379
Too bad the shipping on the one Vectrex stand I saw in another thread is $200, and it's in not that great condition.

>>2620384
i would just hunt for one on craigslist or something else local m8. they are pretty pricey now and they do have a couple of problems I'd want to look for before i committed. I'd say they are strictly a try before you buy console. If you can find a good one though, they are pretty hardy.

OP here more pickups since the thread is going slow