The Official Pioneer LaserActive Player thread-

[synbiosfan]

It should give you the option. Some games (I don't have a list) do not and just save to the internal memory.

The Sega PACs cart slot is big enough so you could always grab a Japanese backup cart as they're usually cheaper (at least the last time I looked).

[Mathius]

It should give you the option. Some games (I don't have a list) do not and just save to the internal memory.

The Sega PACs cart slot is big enough so you could always grab a Japanese backup cart as they're usually cheaper (at least the last time I looked).

Yep they're cheaper. I bought a boxed one for $25 last week.

[xelement5x]

Yeah, some games allow you to save to the RAM cart from in game, but others only use the internal memory of the system.  There are also plenty that just create a save file no matter what upon starting up which can be a bit of a pain. 

My S-10 battery is dead, and what I did before was a rather tedious process:
1) Start console, and make sure you have the backup cart already inserted
2) Enter RAM menu
2) Format internal memory
3) Play game and save to internal memory
4) When done playing, hit Reset (Not power cycle) to get back to start screen
5) Enter RAM menu
6) Copy file from onboard memory to cart
7) Shut off

From then on when you start playing, just copy the save file you want off the cart and into the memory when you want to play.  It's a pain, but it works.  Eventually I got S1 with new battery, and that holds my LA saves just fine.  I believe the N1/10 PACs have a super capacitor like the duo in them instead of a battery.

I also second the JP carts, they're super duper cheap.

[LameKat]

How can subtitles be shut off? Couldn't find anything using a genesis controller, don't have the original remote, using a cu-v111 remote. Thanks.

[SuperDeadite]

Depends on the disk.  But most of mine (english movies with japanese subbs) are hard subbed, meaning they  cant be turned off.

[TheClash603]

I was taking pictures to sell some games today and I noticed something I hadn't seen before:





Both are copies of Space Berserker and both have the US serial number.  I am assuming that the copy with the white disc label is the "Sample" version and the yellow is the retail version.  I had always seen the sample versions (probably even own/owned a few), but I thought the only difference was the sticker on the game's sleeve.

[xelement5x]

ZOMG!  LaserActive Variants now?!

My retail copy of Space Berserker with no sample sticker is just a white center. 

I also checked my Rocket Coaster and the sample US version is white, retail JP version is white as well.

I'd guess maybe it was a second run they did.

So the big question is, are you still selling it now that you noticed it's different? 

[TheClash603]

ZOMG!  LaserActive Variants now?!

My retail copy of Space Berserker with no sample sticker is just a white center. 

I also checked my Rocket Coaster and the sample US version is white, retail JP version is white as well.

I'd guess maybe it was a second run they did.

So the big question is, are you still selling it now that you noticed it's different? 

I actually had 3 Space Berserkers and sold one copy, which was yellow.  Now I have a yellow and a white, but I would consider selling my spare still...

I am shocked any of these games were popular enough to get a second pressing in the U.S., I really do wonder what kind of print runs these games received.

[xelement5x]

ZOMG!  LaserActive Variants now?!

My retail copy of Space Berserker with no sample sticker is just a white center. 

I also checked my Rocket Coaster and the sample US version is white, retail JP version is white as well.

I'd guess maybe it was a second run they did.

So the big question is, are you still selling it now that you noticed it's different? 

I actually had 3 Space Berserkers and sold one copy, which was yellow.  Now I have a yellow and a white, but I would consider selling my spare still...

I am shocked any of these games were popular enough to get a second pressing in the U.S., I really do wonder what kind of print runs these games received.

Well I guess they really didn't need a full second pressing.  All they needed was a new center sticker and sleeve/insert.  If there were extras in Japan that weren't moving they could probably have just relabeled them. 

Only a couple games were actually translated and pressed for English right?  All the rest of them have the same data and just start with US language depending on the region of the PAC from my understanding. 

[Groover]

I remember getting to play this system at Incredible Universe. They would let you play anything.

[esteban]

I remember getting to play this system at Incredible Universe. They would let you play anything.

Tell us where this store was found. Like, geographically. And, like temporally.

For example: Laurel, Missisippi  1993. 

[BlueBMW]

I remember an Incredible Universe near where I lived in Highlands Ranch l, CO  and it must have been late 90s...

[BigusSchmuck]

So I managed to snag a new U.S copy of Don Quixote, can anyone tell me more about it other than its a RPG and slow moving?

[TheClash603]

So I managed to snag a new U.S copy of Don Quixote, can anyone tell me more about it other than its a RPG and slow moving?

I can tell you it is a cool game and it has arguably the best instruction sheet in the LA.

I bought my copy from a guy that actually created his own strategy guide in one of those old bound black and white covered journals I used to need in elementary school.  He gave me his guide when he sold me the game and I hold on to it because it is A.) helpful and B.) it is a really cool thing he gave me.

Give it a shot, it does take a while, but it is a lot of fun.

I saw the game didn't sell on ebay, I hope you got a good deal on the side.  I was eyeing it up, but I am trying to stay away from dupes!

[BigusSchmuck]

So I managed to snag a new U.S copy of Don Quixote, can anyone tell me more about it other than its a RPG and slow moving?

I can tell you it is a cool game and it has arguably the best instruction sheet in the LA.

I bought my copy from a guy that actually created his own strategy guide in one of those old bound black and white covered journals I used to need in elementary school.  He gave me his guide when he sold me the game and I hold on to it because it is A.) helpful and B.) it is a really cool thing he gave me.

Give it a shot, it does take a while, but it is a lot of fun.

I saw the game didn't sell on ebay, I hope you got a good deal on the side.  I was eyeing it up, but I am trying to stay away from dupes!

The guy wanted way too much for it considering what 3 copies sold in the past year? Fortunately, I got it for a good price so now I can experience the only Laserdisc RPG unless there are more out there that I'm not aware of....