/vr/ - Retro Games

http://shop.retrogate.com/Mega-EverDrive-MEGA-ED.htm w/shell

>>996769
Just got my not quite retro Dreamcast today!
Paid $27 for it with two controllers, 3 memory cards (one being 4 memory cards in one), a rumble pack, and an av cord. I have an extra power cable from a broken PS2.
Works great!

I mostly buy my vidya through ebay/amazon, craigslist, or local gamestores and garage sales/thrift shops/pawn shops.
Advice? Well...
>Look around on many sites and compare what you're getting.
>Always read the description so you know exactly what you'll be getting, and if you're unsure ask questions (if you're able to.) Sometimes people will throw in extras that aren't in the listing! (I almost didn't get my av cable until I asked about it.)
>Be patient if you're on an auction site. Good deals will come again, don't jump at something just because it's available now. Well, there's exceptions to this, some things you may never see again or the like

There's also better ways to search. For instance, on Ebay if you type something with a dash before it (ex: -sticker) it will remove any item that has that in it's title. Very helpful when you don't want to do an auction and would rather buy it now and want to find the lowest price. Just be careful you're not filtering out things you want! If you do -cables because you're seeing a lot of power cables you'll remove listings that may be "console with cables"

And pay attention to shipping. I'll find "great deals" and then find out shipping alone is $30+

inb4 people bitching about you guys supporting resellers by buying online instead of cheating ignorant middle aged people at their yard sales

>>997851
One of the game shops by me pretty much focuses on retro gaming. Not to mention, they don't seem to charge ridiculous prices. Got Jet Force Gemini for $5 there, found some cable extenders, and there was quite the large selection of old games. The staff was informative and fair.
I have no problem at all supporting them.
But, hey man, that's just my opinion

>>996769
Just got Time Stalkers

Also have Syd of Valis and Gex 3 coming in the mail.

I buy from Amazon. I need to setup another paypal account so I can start using Ebay again.

There is a retro video game store in the local indoor flea market but they overcgarge up the ass.

My tips would be. If using a local shop, make sure you check online prices first so you can compare. I fel its ok for me to pay a dollar or two more if I want it right away. But otherwise I always buy online.

Also expect to get what you pay for online. If you pay 5 dollars for a disc based game that would normally run for 10-20. Unless its in the discription, don't expect the game to be complete with case and manual.

waiting on this

I'm gonna order a copy of MGS. To be honest, the biggest reason I want it is because it comes with the Silent Hill demo and a SH poster.

My copy of Mad Panic Coaster arrived, haven't busted out the ps2 to test or just dropped it into the pc to rip yet though.

>>998167
>mfw I bought MGS at a vidya shop and it didn't come with Silent Hill demo

> Playing MVS
> Decide to take a break
> Hey check out this new game we got coming out in a few months
> It's fucking Silent Hill

What a time to be alive.

You know why it breaks my heart every time I come to this board? I'm a /co/mic book guy first and a /vr/o second, but it's a very close second, and there are still too many books missing from my comic collection to start filling the gaps in my retro vidya anytime soon.

I owned a boxed Earthbound with a strategy guide two years ago, but I sold it to help fund a move. I've been meaning to buy a copy again. I also keep putting off Mighty Final Fight as I watch it go up ten more dollars every time I check in on a copy. Snatcher and Earthworm Jim for Sega CD would be nice. I also wouldn't mind me a copy of Little Samson or EVO: Search For Eden.

/blog

>>999467
lol

>>999469
Fuck off.

>>999470
Fuck you too.

Bought a Sega Nomad from the US. Got a good deal on it, but shipping is a bitch. It's been in the country for 5 days, and still hasn't cleared customs! Very frustrating. I just wanna play some mega drive on my lunch breaks dammit!

>>999473
Can we get back on topic?

>>999475
How is the battery life?

>>999484

Haven't received it yet, but reports of about 2-3 hours. Well be modding a new screen into it, which should improve things, and constructing my own battery pack. I'm aiming for 6 hours per charge

>>999486
Not bad man that seems pretty good. I'd imagine that would cost quite a bit with the hand held though.

Well, not coming in mail, but ordered via retro shop new scart cable for saturn and Guardian Heroes.

>>998132
Always wanted one of those but could never really find one or save up enough.

>>999492

Not too much. Screen can be had for about $30-40, and I'm handy enough with a soldering iron to change it myself. Gonna cannablize a broken old camcorder I have for the battery pack

>>999515
I'm alway to scared to try that shit, it's like a 50/50 chance I'll kill myself and blow up the garage.

>>999518

Most little mods are easy and safe. But Protip - if you don't know what you're doing, NEVER open up a CRT. That's a quick way to die.

>>996769
I bought myself a Famicom Disk System on Monday. Should get here in a couple days.

>>1000916
I want one of those so I can play some Doki Doki Panic. I've emulated it but I only emulate to test out things I may have an interest in buying. And while I know it is essentially Super Mario Bros. 2 I wanna play its origins.

>>1000916
I recently bought a broken one (internals busted, beyond repair) and turned it into an emulation box with a Rpi. They're beautiful things, but so expensive.

>>1001394
I'm prepared for the worst... what was wrong with it anon, as best as you can remember it?

Finally sniped a King of Dragons off eBay. Should be in my hands Wednesday.

I have the following games coming in the mail for the Game Gear:

Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe
Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse
Land of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse
Ninja Gaiden
Outrun Europa
Revenge of Drancon
Shinobi II: The Silent Fury
Sonic Labyrinth
Stargate
Super Columns
Tails Adventure

Looking forward to it!