An inquiry to Jeremy Parish about choosing between the AVS and Nt mini led to him offering me his AVS for sale, so that should be on the way soon. So that's exciting.
I still need to pick up my little 13" CRT from my parents' place as soon as I get a place to set it up. Debating between setting up my SNES with it (I need to track down a S-Video cable) or just selling the SNES and my games outright.
An inquiry to Jeremy Parish about choosing between the AVS and Nt mini led to him offering me his AVS for sale, so that should be on the way soon. So that's exciting.
I still need to pick up my little 13" CRT from my parents' place as soon as I get a place to set it up. Debating between setting up my SNES with it (I need to track down a S-Video cable) or just selling the SNES and my games outright.
Why sell all your games, though?
I don't have as much nostalgia as I do for the NES (and by extension Famicom) and I just don't have all the space for these consoles and games anymore.
An inquiry to Jeremy Parish about choosing between the AVS and Nt mini led to him offering me his AVS for sale, so that should be on the way soon. So that's exciting.
I still need to pick up my little 13" CRT from my parents' place as soon as I get a place to set it up. Debating between setting up my SNES with it (I need to track down a S-Video cable) or just selling the SNES and my games outright.
Why sell all your games, though?
I don't have as much nostalgia as I do for the NES (and by extension Famicom) and I just don't have all the space for these consoles and games anymore.
Ah, that sucks. Let us know when you've decided if you want to sell them. I might be interested in a few if I have the money when you do.
An inquiry to Jeremy Parish about choosing between the AVS and Nt mini led to him offering me his AVS for sale, so that should be on the way soon. So that's exciting.
I still need to pick up my little 13" CRT from my parents' place as soon as I get a place to set it up. Debating between setting up my SNES with it (I need to track down a S-Video cable) or just selling the SNES and my games outright.
Why sell all your games, though?
I don't have as much nostalgia as I do for the NES (and by extension Famicom) and I just don't have all the space for these consoles and games anymore.
Any standouts in that list of games?
Also I'd take an AVS over Nt Mini any day. I guess if you like the idea of their "jailbreaking" firmware, then, sure. But at that point might as well just emulate stuff, especially considering the price on some of that stuff.
Also apparently the AVS wireless controller should be coming out soon. It was apparently used in some marathon for over 100 hours and never needed a charge. Looking forward to it.
An inquiry to Jeremy Parish about choosing between the AVS and Nt mini led to him offering me his AVS for sale, so that should be on the way soon. So that's exciting.
I still need to pick up my little 13" CRT from my parents' place as soon as I get a place to set it up. Debating between setting up my SNES with it (I need to track down a S-Video cable) or just selling the SNES and my games outright.
Why sell all your games, though?
I don't have as much nostalgia as I do for the NES (and by extension Famicom) and I just don't have all the space for these consoles and games anymore.
Any standouts in that list of games?
Also I'd take an AVS over Nt Mini any day. I guess if you like the idea of their "jailbreaking" firmware, then, sure. But at that point might as well just emulate stuff, especially considering the price on some of that stuff.
Also apparently the AVS wireless controller should be coming out soon. It was apparently used in some marathon for over 100 hours and never needed a charge. Looking forward to it.
I'm aware of the jailbreaking feature and while it does some neat stuff none of it particularly interested me. I'm keeping the Nt mini as an upgrade path should I decide I want those extra features in the future.
Definitely interested in that wireless controller as well. I was thinking of trying to figure out a way to connect the NES Classic controller to the AVS but that seemed like more hassle than it's worth. I wish there was a reliable reseller of refurbished OEM NES Controllers.
Does anyone have experience with the Retro Freak? I was thinking of picking one up but wanted to know how it handled up scaling, and lag issues. Also can you used original controllers on it? All the pictures I see of it only show USB
I finally decided to plop down the cash for a xrgb framemeister. Probably will arrive in july is my guess. It really was amazing to see how terrible the NES looked on my 2014 hdtv. The colors were terrible and it was super blurry, unplayable. Luckily I have older TVs (including CRT) that it looks much better on. I will try out the RGB connections too, although I still find it a little confusing though. You need a cable for the framemeister in addition to the console too or is it just one?
Also, can we talk about retro games here too? I've been playing through the StarTropics series (never played them before) and man, they did not age well at all. It is really surprising for a Nintendo developed game to have things like controls be so bad and stiff. The games definitely feel like they were developed by C-level talent. The 2nd game barely fixes the problems with the first one and introduces a whole bunch more (no after-hit invincibility even though the first game had it...). I'm not too surprised that the IP has sat around. They'd have to completely revamp the entire game to make a new one.
I used to trawl Goodwills for retro games but even now they seem wise, too. I haven't see anything game related in a while, aside from random third party controllers and such. But I'm sure there are others doing the same as me so maybe I'm just too late. Used to find all sorts of games, usually common ones. But a few times found some rare stuff for insanely cheap. I got a copy of Earthbound for $3. It was in a milk crate of which was mostly Super Mario World and Jeopardy! carts. It had a big Blockbuster sticker over the front so you could only tell from the spine of the game.
I used to trawl Goodwills for retro games but even now they seem wise, too. I haven't see anything game related in a while, aside from random third party controllers and such. But I'm sure there are others doing the same as me so maybe I'm just too late. Used to find all sorts of games, usually common ones. But a few times found some rare stuff for insanely cheap. I got a copy of Earthbound for $3. It was in a milk crate of which was mostly Super Mario World and Jeopardy! carts. It had a big Blockbuster sticker over the front so you could only tell from the spine of the game.
Unless the employee flat misses them(possible but not likely), anything video game related is immediately intercepted before it even gets out of the stock room and goes up on their auction site.
go find any old piece of tech that you don't care about anymore like a vcr, old laptop, etc (just don't mess with power supplies).
And then just practice de-soldering and soldering on components for a while. It doesn't take very long to get decent enough at it to do some cap swaps.
Does anyone have any recommendations for switches/hubs? I've got all of my 'retro' systems in one place now and would like to hook as many as possible to my PVM without having to hook and unhook my cables. Ideally I'll be using component and S-video for as many systems as I can affordably get cables for, and use BNC adapter plugs, since I can't afford the something like $35+ per cable getting custom SCART cables for everything.
Here is a picture of what I'm working with:
Does anyone have any recommendations for switches/hubs? I've got all of my 'retro' systems in one place now and would like to hook as many as possible to my PVM without having to hook and unhook my cables. Ideally I'll be using component and S-video for as many systems as I can affordably get cables for, and use BNC adapter plugs, since I can't afford the something like $35+ per cable getting custom SCART cables for everything.
Here is a picture of what I'm working with:
One thing I had planned on doing with mine, was having basically some extension cables with male to female adapters on them coming out from my tv, so i just wouldn't have to get around the back of the unit to plug/unplug stuff all the time.
I know they make simple A/V switch boxes, but I haven't seen many with more than about 4 in 1 out. Although, depending on what inputs are available on your pvm, you might be able to leave a few things hooked up dedicated, then do the rest through a switch of some sort.
So I'm going to try and start something for those who are interested.
As we all know the SNES classic edition is going to out later this year. And although Nintendo is claiming they are going to be making a lot more of them, it still could be difficult for some people to get their hands on one. I'd like for people to help out when and where they can. I'll probably check with an admin to make sure this is all good, but if people are able to get their hands on any extra consoles, if we could try and help each other out by selling it to a forum member here (that isn't some brand new person anyways), for cost + shipping, and maybe a bit extra for a tip, so we help each other avoid needing to pay some insane markup if the scalpers do happen to manage to corner a piece of the market.
I would have liked an NES classic, but it didn't really have anything that i felt i just had to have it for. But the snes classic, especially with having an unreleased game, i feel I'd get far more value from it.
Does anyone have any recommendations for switches/hubs? I've got all of my 'retro' systems in one place now and would like to hook as many as possible to my PVM without having to hook and unhook my cables. Ideally I'll be using component and S-video for as many systems as I can affordably get cables for, and use BNC adapter plugs, since I can't afford the something like $35+ per cable getting custom SCART cables for everything.
Here is a picture of what I'm working with:
Let me introduce you to glory of the Extron Crosspoint.
Edit: having difficulty getting the player link queued to the right spot, it starts exactly at 21 minutes in.
I can upload some photos mine when I'm home from work, but it's pretty much the best way to handle multiple inputs and outputs. Everything runs through bnc and it supports basically every analog video type except rf. I got mine super cheap on eBay by doing a "make an offer" for like a third of the price. The audio connectors are the only issue. I made mine by gutting some stuff I got on mono price. Cost maybe $1 per audio adapter. No soldering needed, but you gotta strip cables.
Mother of God, that looks incredible! I completely forgot the MLIG did an episode on switches and at the time hadn't even considered the Crosspoint. Think I'm going to be doing some cost analyses here today..
So I'm going to try and start something for those who are interested.
As we all know the SNES classic edition is going to out later this year. And although Nintendo is claiming they are going to be making a lot more of them, it still could be difficult for some people to get their hands on one. I'd like for people to help out when and where they can. I'll probably check with an admin to make sure this is all good, but if people are able to get their hands on any extra consoles, if we could try and help each other out by selling it to a forum member here (that isn't some brand new person anyways), for cost + shipping, and maybe a bit extra for a tip, so we help each other avoid needing to pay some insane markup if the scalpers do happen to manage to corner a piece of the market.
I would have liked an NES classic, but it didn't really have anything that i felt i just had to have it for. But the snes classic, especially with having an unreleased game, i feel I'd get far more value from it.
Cool deal, but wouldn't you want to promote that here, too?
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So I'm going to try and start something for those who are interested.
As we all know the SNES classic edition is going to out later this year. And although Nintendo is claiming they are going to be making a lot more of them, it still could be difficult for some people to get their hands on one. I'd like for people to help out when and where they can. I'll probably check with an admin to make sure this is all good, but if people are able to get their hands on any extra consoles, if we could try and help each other out by selling it to a forum member here (that isn't some brand new person anyways), for cost + shipping, and maybe a bit extra for a tip, so we help each other avoid needing to pay some insane markup if the scalpers do happen to manage to corner a piece of the market.
I would have liked an NES classic, but it didn't really have anything that i felt i just had to have it for. But the snes classic, especially with having an unreleased game, i feel I'd get far more value from it.
Cool deal, but wouldn't you want to promote that here, too?
Yep, i'll do that. Going to see if I can just make sure everything is on the up and up before I do this though. I post on the Nintendo Age forum sometimes and someone started a thread over there about it, which is keeping a running list of people. I don't think I'll quite go that far, but I think if we can all help each other out, everyone will be happy, some people might make a few bucks for the effort, and best of all, people won't have to shell out double the price to fucking scalpers.
So I'm going to try and start something for those who are interested.
As we all know the SNES classic edition is going to out later this year. And although Nintendo is claiming they are going to be making a lot more of them, it still could be difficult for some people to get their hands on one. I'd like for people to help out when and where they can. I'll probably check with an admin to make sure this is all good, but if people are able to get their hands on any extra consoles, if we could try and help each other out by selling it to a forum member here (that isn't some brand new person anyways), for cost + shipping, and maybe a bit extra for a tip, so we help each other avoid needing to pay some insane markup if the scalpers do happen to manage to corner a piece of the market.
I would have liked an NES classic, but it didn't really have anything that i felt i just had to have it for. But the snes classic, especially with having an unreleased game, i feel I'd get far more value from it.
I'm doing this with two of my friends who all live in different states, but I'd like to get in on this too here if there's any interested. I'd buy from someone if I can't get one and I'd be willing to pick up extras just to sell to anyone here for the same amount I paid just to help someone out/stick it scalper scum.
Anyone here have experience replacing a battery in a gameboy advanced game? I've been interested in playing the Golden Sun series for a long time, and I finally got around to picking up a copy. Unfortunately, while the game works, saving the game does not. I assume this is because the battery that backs up the saves is bad.
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No experience specifically but it doesn't look too complicated. Just need to make sure to be grounded and to make sure not to short out the new battery.
Anyone have any experience with the Wii "Black screen of death." I try to boot mine and the green light comes on, the DVD drive whirrs, but there's no AV output.
Switch Friend Code: SW-4598-4278-8875
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Been quiet in here. Earlier this week a friend and I were looking at the local university's surplus store inventory on their site and came across some interesting equipment. We made plans to check it out on the next day they were open that we both weren't working during their open hours, and lo and behold:
Got both of these units because they were five dollars a piece. From what I can tell, they're both the same thing as an Extron Crosspoint but by another company. Loaded with BNC inputs and outputs. The top unit uses a 5-pin power cable that runs between $40 and $85 from what I can tell, but the lower one uses a standard power supply cord, so it's probably the one I'm going to be trying out first. I've been pricing out the cables and adapters I'll need to get up and running and I'm looking at around $25 to get started: female RCA ends for audio (as with the Crosspoint, they take pigtailed ends so I'll have to make my own adapters), BNC to BNC cable to output to my PVM, and a handful of BNC adapter plugs for my system cables. Assuming it all works, then I'll start the process of acquiring component/rgb cables for as many systems as I can.
After 25+ years, yesterday I finally was able to beat 3D World Runner on NES. Fucking hell, that game. By the way, you have to kill the final boss 6 times.
Oh hey thread bumped. Tower of Power + even more power??
I got my not-a-crosspoint working pretty well, though getting everything hooked up to it properly is going to take some $$$ I don’t have a lot extra of. I’ve got my Wii and Ps2 hooked up and working great though I might upgrade the ps2’s component cables to official ones eventually. And maybe get an early model slim for best PS1 compatibility.
Somewhat interestingly, the sync on the not-a-Crosspoint is split between H and V. VGA to BNC cables typically split sync the same way, so I *think* I can get breakout cables to work for Dreamcast and Xbox 360 VGA cables. But that will introduce a new wrinkle in the setup, I think, as sync on my PVM is one input, the proper name for which eludes me at the moment, and I’m not sure how/if I can force H and V sync into one signal. I’m learning all this junk as I go and it makes me go cross eyed.
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Why sell all your games, though?
I don't have as much nostalgia as I do for the NES (and by extension Famicom) and I just don't have all the space for these consoles and games anymore.
Switch: 6200-8149-0919 / Wii U: maximumzero / 3DS: 0860-3352-3335 / eBay Shop
Ah, that sucks. Let us know when you've decided if you want to sell them. I might be interested in a few if I have the money when you do.
Any standouts in that list of games?
Also I'd take an AVS over Nt Mini any day. I guess if you like the idea of their "jailbreaking" firmware, then, sure. But at that point might as well just emulate stuff, especially considering the price on some of that stuff.
Also apparently the AVS wireless controller should be coming out soon. It was apparently used in some marathon for over 100 hours and never needed a charge. Looking forward to it.
I'm aware of the jailbreaking feature and while it does some neat stuff none of it particularly interested me. I'm keeping the Nt mini as an upgrade path should I decide I want those extra features in the future.
Definitely interested in that wireless controller as well. I was thinking of trying to figure out a way to connect the NES Classic controller to the AVS but that seemed like more hassle than it's worth. I wish there was a reliable reseller of refurbished OEM NES Controllers.
Switch: 6200-8149-0919 / Wii U: maximumzero / 3DS: 0860-3352-3335 / eBay Shop
Also, can we talk about retro games here too? I've been playing through the StarTropics series (never played them before) and man, they did not age well at all. It is really surprising for a Nintendo developed game to have things like controls be so bad and stiff. The games definitely feel like they were developed by C-level talent. The 2nd game barely fixes the problems with the first one and introduces a whole bunch more (no after-hit invincibility even though the first game had it...). I'm not too surprised that the IP has sat around. They'd have to completely revamp the entire game to make a new one.
Like Mega Man Legends? Then check out my story, Legends of the Halcyon Era - An Adventure in the World of Mega Man Legends on TMMN and AO3!
Yeah, playing Star Tropics is like being strapped to a chair and having a yo-yo thrown into my balls over and over again.
~ Buckaroo Banzai
Once you learn that the whole game moves on a grid and learn where the grid-lines are it gets a lot more tolerable.
All I can find is Tony Hawk 4 and THUG1. I am pretty sure THPS3 was in the tray of the system... That is what I wanted to play dammit!
I'm bummed about this!
Unless the employee flat misses them(possible but not likely), anything video game related is immediately intercepted before it even gets out of the stock room and goes up on their auction site.
Hey thanks for that. However me with a soldering iron would result in a lot of burnt fingers and a melted motherboard I'm sure.
And then just practice de-soldering and soldering on components for a while. It doesn't take very long to get decent enough at it to do some cap swaps.
Here is a picture of what I'm working with:
One thing I had planned on doing with mine, was having basically some extension cables with male to female adapters on them coming out from my tv, so i just wouldn't have to get around the back of the unit to plug/unplug stuff all the time.
I know they make simple A/V switch boxes, but I haven't seen many with more than about 4 in 1 out. Although, depending on what inputs are available on your pvm, you might be able to leave a few things hooked up dedicated, then do the rest through a switch of some sort.
As we all know the SNES classic edition is going to out later this year. And although Nintendo is claiming they are going to be making a lot more of them, it still could be difficult for some people to get their hands on one. I'd like for people to help out when and where they can. I'll probably check with an admin to make sure this is all good, but if people are able to get their hands on any extra consoles, if we could try and help each other out by selling it to a forum member here (that isn't some brand new person anyways), for cost + shipping, and maybe a bit extra for a tip, so we help each other avoid needing to pay some insane markup if the scalpers do happen to manage to corner a piece of the market.
I would have liked an NES classic, but it didn't really have anything that i felt i just had to have it for. But the snes classic, especially with having an unreleased game, i feel I'd get far more value from it.
Let me introduce you to glory of the Extron Crosspoint.
Edit: having difficulty getting the player link queued to the right spot, it starts exactly at 21 minutes in.
I can upload some photos mine when I'm home from work, but it's pretty much the best way to handle multiple inputs and outputs. Everything runs through bnc and it supports basically every analog video type except rf. I got mine super cheap on eBay by doing a "make an offer" for like a third of the price. The audio connectors are the only issue. I made mine by gutting some stuff I got on mono price. Cost maybe $1 per audio adapter. No soldering needed, but you gotta strip cables.
Cool deal, but wouldn't you want to promote that here, too?
Like Mega Man Legends? Then check out my story, Legends of the Halcyon Era - An Adventure in the World of Mega Man Legends on TMMN and AO3!
Yep, i'll do that. Going to see if I can just make sure everything is on the up and up before I do this though. I post on the Nintendo Age forum sometimes and someone started a thread over there about it, which is keeping a running list of people. I don't think I'll quite go that far, but I think if we can all help each other out, everyone will be happy, some people might make a few bucks for the effort, and best of all, people won't have to shell out double the price to fucking scalpers.
I'm doing this with two of my friends who all live in different states, but I'd like to get in on this too here if there's any interested. I'd buy from someone if I can't get one and I'd be willing to pick up extras just to sell to anyone here for the same amount I paid just to help someone out/stick it scalper scum.
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Got both of these units because they were five dollars a piece. From what I can tell, they're both the same thing as an Extron Crosspoint but by another company. Loaded with BNC inputs and outputs. The top unit uses a 5-pin power cable that runs between $40 and $85 from what I can tell, but the lower one uses a standard power supply cord, so it's probably the one I'm going to be trying out first. I've been pricing out the cables and adapters I'll need to get up and running and I'm looking at around $25 to get started: female RCA ends for audio (as with the Crosspoint, they take pigtailed ends so I'll have to make my own adapters), BNC to BNC cable to output to my PVM, and a handful of BNC adapter plugs for my system cables. Assuming it all works, then I'll start the process of acquiring component/rgb cables for as many systems as I can.
I got my not-a-crosspoint working pretty well, though getting everything hooked up to it properly is going to take some $$$ I don’t have a lot extra of. I’ve got my Wii and Ps2 hooked up and working great though I might upgrade the ps2’s component cables to official ones eventually. And maybe get an early model slim for best PS1 compatibility.
Somewhat interestingly, the sync on the not-a-Crosspoint is split between H and V. VGA to BNC cables typically split sync the same way, so I *think* I can get breakout cables to work for Dreamcast and Xbox 360 VGA cables. But that will introduce a new wrinkle in the setup, I think, as sync on my PVM is one input, the proper name for which eludes me at the moment, and I’m not sure how/if I can force H and V sync into one signal. I’m learning all this junk as I go and it makes me go cross eyed.