teh "what did you buy today"-thread

[EvilEvoIX]

He has an HDMI-to-RF converter.

No, my Wega has an hdmi input.  It also has component, s-video, composite, RF, and I've added a SCART/Japanese 21-pin/VGA Input as well.  I run my dreamcast through the VGA for a great pic, ps2 and XBOX Via component and get the enhanced picture as well.  It'll accept any signal from 240p to 1080P.  It can only display 1080i but it accepts the PS4's signal as 1080p and then downscales.  I have 2 of these tvs in fact.  A 4:3 and a 16:9 version.  It's the ultimate gaming tv and since broadcast tv I'd only 1080i looks beautiful with FIOS HD via HDMI.

[TR0N]

[xelement5x]

I finally got a chance to post pictures of this recent arrival from Japan! 


Sega Mega CD Model 1 and Mega Karaoke Unit by xelement5x, on Flickr

I was extremely lucky on my bidding for a Mega Karaoke unit, probably one of the rarest 16-bit peripherals that Sega released for the Mega Drive and Mega CD in Japan.  I have been wanting one of these for a VERY long time and even in Japan they are normally pretty expensive, but I lucked out on an inconspicuous auction and won the karaoke unit (complete in box with paperwork) for 1000 yen.  That was about $8 USD at the time of purchase back in October.  Completely ecstatic I decided to finally grab a Model 1 Mega CD and Mega Drive (AV Intelligent Version) to complete the set and ship them all via slowboat.  They just arrived a couple weeks ago and I couldn't be happier with everything, going to spend most of the holidays messing around with them I think.

I did also get some games in the Mega-CD bundle, but nothing amazing worth posting a picture about.  Some Mega-CDs, Puyo Puyo MD, and some Japanese EA games. 


Sega Mega Karaoke Unit by xelement5x, on Flickr

Up close shot of the Mega Karaoke Unit.  There are jacks in the back to accept audio in from the Mega CD, and then do audio out as well.  It actually is quite light and almost feels kind of cheaply made to be honest, but I am still happy to add more Mega-CD to my life.

[vestcoat]

Bought a few games this month.
I've been enjoying vintage arcade and computer ports lately.

With Arkista's Ring and Spiritual Warfare I now have every NES game that can be construed as an RPG, which has been a fun journey for the last twenty-five years (and yes, I've beaten Hydlide).

The loose carts on the right I found at a pawn shop in Berlin for about $25 total. I'd been looking for Sonic Spinball for years but hadn't been willing to pay the ebay rate.

[Medic_wheat]

Originally Devils Thrid wasn't on my radar. I saw a review and figured oh good another $12 game to pick up like the majority of my WiiU games.

But then I saw people posting on FB that it has a limited physical print and its quickly selling out.


So I picked up a copy. Long story short I traveled to Edinburg TX from San Antonio for a day and while traveling I checked the GameStop app to see if any where available. A few places had one but they where all on hold or being shipped out to another store.

I gave up once I got to my home town and checked for Pikmin 3. The store that had a copy I asked if they had Devils Third expecting a no.  But they said YES. But it was a pre order. I was surprised they held onto a pre order that long but the guy thought the game came out yesterday. I was all no it'd been it for a few day. He double checked and was all oh. Wow. I guess you can have it.

So I told him to hold both games sonincan pick it up the next day as it was almost 10PM and I wouldn't make it.

So yeah. Picked it up today. I don't expect much from the game honestly but that might actually increase my enjoyment.

[Mathius]

Xele, that's a beautiful setup! I have the same CIB Mega Drive you have though I've always wanted a minty Mega CD. Congrats dude! Again, one of the prettiest setups in classic gaming.

[xelement5x]

Xele, that's a beautiful setup! I have the same CIB Mega Drive you have though I've always wanted a minty Mega CD. Congrats dude! Again, one of the prettiest setups in classic gaming.

Thanks man!  I think that Sega had some pretty awesome designs for hardware back then and I am still a sucker for them to this day. 

[munchiaz]

Originally Devils Thrid wasn't on my radar. I saw a review and figured oh good another $12 game to pick up like the majority of my WiiU games.

But then I saw people posting on FB that it has a limited physical print and its quickly selling out.


So I picked up a copy. Long story short I traveled to Edinburg TX from San Antonio for a day and while traveling I checked the GameStop app to see if any where available. A few places had one but they where all on hold or being shipped out to another store.

I gave up once I got to my home town and checked for Pikmin 3. The store that had a copy I asked if they had Devils Third expecting a no.  But they said YES. But it was a pre order. I was surprised they held onto a pre order that long but the guy thought the game came out yesterday. I was all no it'd been it for a few day. He double checked and was all oh. Wow. I guess you can have it.

So I told him to hold both games sonincan pick it up the next day as it was almost 10PM and I wouldn't make it.

So yeah. Picked it up today. I don't expect much from the game honestly but that might actually increase my enjoyment.

So far the single player is mediocre. The multiplayer however is a lot of fun

[esadajr]

I finally got a chance to post pictures of this recent arrival from Japan! 


I was extremely lucky on my bidding for a Mega Karaoke unit, probably one of the rarest 16-bit peripherals that Sega released for the Mega Drive and Mega CD in Japan.  I have been wanting one of these for a VERY long time and even in Japan they are normally pretty expensive, but I lucked out on an inconspicuous auction and won the karaoke unit (complete in box with paperwork) for 1000 yen.  That was about $8 USD at the time of purchase back in October.  Completely ecstatic I decided to finally grab a Model 1 Mega CD and Mega Drive (AV Intelligent Version) to complete the set and ship them all via slowboat.  They just arrived a couple weeks ago and I couldn't be happier with everything, going to spend most of the holidays messing around with them I think.

I did also get some games in the Mega-CD bundle, but nothing amazing worth posting a picture about.  Some Mega-CDs, Puyo Puyo MD, and some Japanese EA games. 

Up close shot of the Mega Karaoke Unit.  There are jacks in the back to accept audio in from the Mega CD, and then do audio out as well.  It actually is quite light and almost feels kind of cheaply made to be honest, but I am still happy to add more Mega-CD to my life.

Damn! This has to be the "teh what did you buy today" post of the year. That's the best Mega CD setup I've seen on the internet. Please post a pic of it with a 32x.

[EvilEvoIX]

Always a good week with more Neo.  My collection has gone from scare to barely respectable this year so I am glad.







Again a really good deal from a Doc’s Video Games, a  classic game store over in Aurora Colorado.

[EvilEvoIX]

Arcade Card, Finally!!1   Great Deal and was too cheap to pass up.  GREAT condition.

[VenomMacbeth]

I don't feel like futzing with trying to post an image, so here's a quick run down of what I bought in my pre-Christmas splurge:

NES:
Star Tropics
Zoda's Revenge
Faxanadu
Crystalis (LOVING this one!)

SNES:
Axelay (wish I'd picked this one up sooner, probably the best shooter I've played on the system thus far)
Votoms: Battling Road (SFC)
Carrier Aces
Operation Logic Bomb
BS Legend of Zelda repro


Also got a black & purple PCE pad to match my Duo, an NES Advantage stick, and a copy of Virtua Tennis for the Dreamcast. 

[technozombie]

Well I got an Famicom Everdrive N8 for Christmas. Now I just need to find a good organized romset

[Bernie]

Well I got an Famicom Everdrive N8 for Christmas. Now I just need to find a good organized romset

PM me for my romset.    I will send ya the dropbox link.


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[EvilEvoIX]

I found this at 2nd and Charles in Virginia.  Great store and has many classic games and books, toy, new games, records.  Amazing resource and MANY classic games.  I want to the locations in Ohio, South Carolina, and then Gainsville.  Always a great selection.




Santa brought me this.