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grahf

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I'm back after a few year hiatus
« on: February 03, 2011, 02:41:12 AM »
After maybe 3 years or so!

I haven't really read many threads yet, so I'm not sure how many of you guys from then are still around. If anyone remembers me, I was doing s-video and region mods for a bit. I saw that you're still posting Tatsujin, if you remember me.

Anyhow, I moved from the US to Japan to study (which has taken up all my time/money and kept me from the boards). My PC Engine stuff has been resting back in the states all this time, all snug in boxes. Fast forward to two days ago when I picked up a disgusting looking white PC Engine in a junk box for ￥500 (roughly $5). Well, looks like i'm back :D
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blueraven

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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2011, 02:56:27 AM »
Quote from: grahf on February 03, 2011, 02:41:12 AM
when I picked up a disgusting looking white PC Engine in a junk box for ￥500 (roughly $5).

The best kind. Someone else's junk :mrgreen:

Anyhow, welcome back.
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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2011, 03:17:25 AM »
Welcome back, grahf.

Quote from: grahf on February 03, 2011, 02:41:12 AM
... I picked up a disgusting looking white PC Engine in a junk box...

Ah, 85% new.
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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2011, 07:12:55 AM »
Welcome back grahf!  I'm sure Tats remembers you.  Every time he attempts to type the word 'graph' he types grahf....lol
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grahf

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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2011, 12:48:38 PM »
Ah, 85% new. Was that that partially decayed multitap that was on ebay? I still remember that thing.

Ill get some pictures of my symbols up some time today.
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Tatsujin

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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2011, 12:54:37 PM »
CORE GRAHFX :lol:

wb grahf. sure I remember you as most of the peeps here do I guess. so how was it in good ol' nippon? what did you learn? what did you brought back home? :)

yeah, that approx. 85% NEW multitab was a big laugh back then :lol:

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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2011, 01:50:27 PM »
grahf! I was just thinking about you the other day, wondering if you'd gotten eaten in Japan or something.
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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2011, 01:57:12 PM »
Quote from: grahf on February 03, 2011, 02:41:12 AM
After maybe 3 years or so!

I haven't really read many threads yet, so I'm not sure how many of you guys from then are still around. If anyone remembers me, I was doing s-video and region mods for a bit. I saw that you're still posting Tatsujin, if you remember me.

Anyhow, I moved from the US to Japan to study (which has taken up all my time/money and kept me from the boards). My PC Engine stuff has been resting back in the states all this time, all snug in boxes. Fast forward to two days ago when I picked up a disgusting looking white PC Engine in a junk box for ￥500 (roughly $5). Well, looks like i'm back :D
Is it possible for a white PCE to look disgusting? Sounds like it just needs a little RetroBath!
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grahf

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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2011, 02:42:51 PM »
Hey I remember you guys! Feels good to be back.  :mrgreen:
Actually, I'm still in Japan. I'll probably remain here for a long while. I've only had a poor students life here so far, so i'd like to stay for a while after I graduate.

Check it out in all it's glory.






And, after a little scrubbing. It's actually not as white as in these pics. It's kind of a nice cream color, not like some that look like they've been peed on. It doesn't match the hucards though, so I gotta whiten it. Either that, or buy only yellowed hucards  :lol:
What's that RetroBath stuff you're talking about, rag-time4?





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rag-time4

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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2011, 02:47:43 PM »
Quote from: grahf on February 03, 2011, 02:42:51 PM
Hey I remember you guys! Feels good to be back.  :mrgreen:
Actually, I'm still in Japan. I'll probably remain here for a long while. I've only had a poor students life here so far, so i'd like to stay for a while after I graduate.

Check it out in all it's glory.


And, after a little scrubbing. It's actually not as white as in these pics. It's kind of a nice cream color, not like some that look like they've been peed on. It doesn't match the hucards though, so I gotta whiten it. Either that, or buy only yellowed hucards  :lol:
What's that RetroBath stuff you're talking about, rag-time4?


The name of the stuff is 'RetroBrite' ... I'm not really an expert on it, as I haven't done it myself yet. Henry and Blueraven, among others, have first hand experience with it.
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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2011, 02:51:56 PM »
Welcome back grahf...good to see an "old timer" resurface ;)
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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2011, 06:18:28 PM »
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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2011, 08:30:37 PM »
LOl, you have bought PCE that in retrogames, yes?

And since you are still in the land, we could have a small gathering in akiba or so at times (e.g. A Button game bar) :)
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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2011, 03:21:42 AM »
Haha yeah. That place has terrible prices usually, but sometimes I take a look.
Sure tat, lets meet up. Are there any other people on here that live around Tokyo?

Damn, nice results blueraven. I remember that stuff now.
Good to see you've kept the place in order all these years nat  :D. How is your duo holding up?
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grahf

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Re: I'm back after a few year hiatus
« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2011, 03:26:12 AM »
Feels good to be back nectaris. Not to sound sappy, but this forum is a big part of what makes the PCE fun :clap:
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