The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

[Mathius]

Toymachine, make sure to sample both MIDI versions and the FM synth on Castlevania Chronicles. All three are required X68000 experiences. Skip the arranged soundtrack. You have to use a code to enable the sound options. At either title screen hold down R1, L1, Start, and Select until the options screen appears.

[ToyMachine78]

Toymachine, make sure to sample both MIDI versions and the FM synth on Castlevania Chronicles. All three are required X68000 experiences. Skip the arranged soundtrack. You have to use a code to enable the sound options. At either title screen hold down R1, L1, Start, and Select until the options screen appears.

Awesome! Will do. Thank you sir! I saw there were options on the

Xssssssssss68000

Episode of Game Sack. I didn't know the option was available on the PS port. Thanks!

[Sparky]

A bunch of boxed Nintendo crap and some other good stuff....

[ToyMachine78]

A bunch of boxed Nintendo crap and some other good stuff....

Can I get that SNES jedi!? I need that to complete the trifecta

[FiftyQuid]

Have you played Rise of the Guardians?  I liked the movie.  It's on Netflix, so I'm interested in what the game might be like.  My son liked Rise as well.

[vexcollects]

A bunch of boxed Nintendo crap and some other good stuff....

Can I get that SNES jedi!? I need that to complete the trifecta

Sweet haul! I like the Solders of Fortune. Great box art.

[esteban]

Aren't you in East East East England?

I'm in New England.  True North strong and free!

Hmmm....Massachusetts?

No.  That's not True North.

Canada Dry.

[Sparky]

Have you played Rise of the Guardians?  I liked the movie.  It's on Netflix, so I'm interested in what the game might be like.  My son liked Rise as well.

Ya it's a pretty good game, 4 player so the whole family can get involved.
Santa sucks, you have to get him so close to the enemy to get hits but he is the one that gets it, The Easter bunny or the tooth fairy are the ones my kids use as they can strike from a distance. I got it for $15 so a good deal I think.

[bob]

Canada Dry.

LOL

[ToyMachine78]

These came in today. ;D

[VenomMacbeth]

Ranger X is one of my favorite MD games.  If it had a story, I'd like it even more than Assault Suits Valken.  So awesome.

[Medic_wheat]

I have heard good things of ranger x


Buck rodgers. Never heard of it I think.  Will need to look up gameplay.

[ToyMachine78]

I have heard good things of ranger x


Buck rodgers. Never heard of it I think.  Will need to look up gameplay.

My friends and I played the Buck Rodgers table top RPG when it came out, as well as AD&D. We liked it so much that my friend bought the SSI game for PC. It was an awesome game! It was everything that made the gold box games great in a sci fi setting. It was a great translation of the table top game.

Unfortunately, from what I've seen thus far, the genesis version pales in comparison. The music is repetitive and uninspired, and the graphics are no where close to the PC.  But I'll reserve final judgement until I actually play through it.  As long as the story is engaging and the gameplay mechanics are fluid, it can still be very enjoyable.

[xcrement5x]

Last weekend I headed out to the Portland area for a friend of mine's wedding so while I was out there I did a bit of shopping and lots of walking around.


Portland Floating World Comics Pickups by xcrement5x, on Flickr

This is from a really cool comics shop with lots of independent comics showcased as well.  I was really debating on picking up a copy of Haunter from Sam Alden but didn't really have $15 to drop on it so I grabbed a small compilation of some webcomics he had done instead.  I also grabbed a goofy sticker with a cat on it.  The DubbleBaby comics are pretty funny though, I wish there were more of them.



Ground Kontrol Arcade Portland - Pinball Machines by xcrement5x, on Flickr

After the comic shop I went by a retro themed arcade called Ground Kontrol.  They had lots of regular arcade stuff too, but what really stood out to me was the pretty nice selection of pinball machines, there were even more behind me and around the corner.  They cost 50 cents to play, but I didn't really mind since there were a lot of options there.



Portland Pickups from Video Game Wizards by xcrement5x, on Flickr

Ecco Jr [GEN]
Atomic Robo Kid [GEN]
Junction [GEN]

Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain Hint Guide [PS1]

I picked all these up from a store in Portland I visited called Video Game Wizards.  Prices were a bit high compared to my normal purchasing habits, and if there was no price they looked it up online, but took about 25-30% off the ebay completed prices.  They also had a bit of Turbo stuff too, but nothing I needed or wanted.  I didn't mind splurging a bit since it's rare I buy from retail places.  The employees were really cool to talk with for a bit before I took off to catch my plane too.


Last but definitely not least, I had some random cheap things I had ordered from ebay that showed up:


Silhouette Mirage Mousepad & Surgical Strike MegaCD by xcrement5x, on Flickr

Silhouette Mirage Mousepad from Working Designs
Surgical Strike for the MegaCD

I got a new promo item to add to my Working Designs collection!  This was being sold by someone else I'd bought a couple items from and was a dang good deal compared to what other recent mousepads have been selling at, despite it being a bit faded.  Surgical Strike was also a steal of a deal compared to its actual value.  It was listed on ebay at auction and I was the only bidder so I got it very cheaply.  This was the last Sega published game for the MegaCD in Japan so it's quite uncommon, and in Japan it is one of the most expensive titles for the system.

[BlueBMW]

Where's Surgical Strike for the 32X CD?

[tggodfrey]

HyperNovaBlast for TG16/PCE

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[Mathius]

I am unfamiliar with that game, Terry. Is it a new homebrew release?

[ToyMachine78]

Can't wait for October

[xcrement5x]

Where's Surgical Strike for the 32X CD?

Lol, I wish I could find a copy of that.  Now I just need a Mega-CD copy of Fahrenheit (at a reasonable price) and I will have most of the hard to find games out of the way!

[Mathius]

Can't wait for October

Neither can I. It's nearly my favorite time of the year.

[chany60126]

Here are some of the things I have gotten in the past month.

[BlueBMW]

Where's Surgical Strike for the 32X CD?

Lol, I wish I could find a copy of that.  Now I just need a Mega-CD copy of Fahrenheit (at a reasonable price) and I will have most of the hard to find games out of the way!

Ive heard speculation that it doesnt even exist but then Ive also heard that a few copies made it out.  Apparently there was a coupon in the manual for sega cd surgical strike that you could use to order a 32x version.  Either way it is quite rare if it even exists.  As far as fahrenheit... Isnt that also a hybrid cd / 32x cd game?

[turbokon]

A few things I got in the last few weeks.

Obey systems that I will eventually refurb.


Some flea market finds.



Newest addition to my transformers masterpiece collection, Prowl:)

[ToyMachine78]

Wow Turbo. Looks like you are gonna be a busy man in the upcoming weeks!

[NecroPhile]

I am unfamiliar with that game, Terry. Is it a new homebrew release?

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17187.0

How'd you miss this?!? 

[DeshDildo]

A few things I got in the last few weeks.

Obey systems that I will eventually refurb.

Where are you finding these goods?  I've started to look for a possible PCE DUO replacement.  I really just need a main board.  I have one with issues I've had to Frankenstein.  I still will probably repair what I have I just would prefer to start with a less molested example.

[turbokon]

Wow Turbo. Looks like you are gonna be a busy man in the upcoming weeks!

It's pretty much all I'm doing now these days, either working on people systems or mine.  I always have something going on.

[turbokon]

A few things I got in the last few weeks.

Obey systems that I will eventually refurb.

Where are you finding these goods?  I've started to look for a possible PCE DUO replacement.  I really just need a main board.  I have one with issues I've had to Frankenstein.  I still will probably repair what I have I just would prefer to start with a less molested example.

Units for spares part are hard to come by.  I haven't came across a unit that's totally unfixable yet.

[NecroPhile]

More LA goodies for me!

[xcrement5x]

More LA goodies for me!

Nice Necro! 

[ToyMachine78]

[Mathius]

I am unfamiliar with that game, Terry. Is it a new homebrew release?

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=17187.0

How'd you miss this?!? 

I rely on bookmarks/emails of threads that I have posted in mainly when I make my visits. I need to start perusing the forums properly again.

[vexcollects]

My first Sega Saturn import games arrived today. Layer Section and Detana Twinbee.

[Mathius]

^^Layer Section is my fave (I think) Saturn shootie. I still can't believe some people don't like the graphics in this game. It has some rockin' audio as well.

[vexcollects]

^^Layer Section is my fave (I think) Saturn shootie. I still can't believe some people don't like the graphics in this game. It has some rockin' audio as well.

Just waiting to get my Action Replay cart so I can actually play it.

[Mathius]

^^Layer Section is my fave (I think) Saturn shootie. I still can't believe some people don't like the graphics in this game. It has some rockin' audio as well.

Just waiting to get my Action Replay cart so I can actually play it.

It'll be worth the wait. Play it in TATE mode if you can.

[turbokon]

My first Sega Saturn import games arrived today. Layer Section and Detana Twinbee.

I have a Saturn but no game.  Looking for my first Saturn game.  Is Layer Section the same thing as Galactic Attack for the US?

[vexcollects]

My first Sega Saturn import games arrived today. Layer Section and Detana Twinbee.

I have a Saturn but no game.  Looking for my first Saturn game.  Is Layer Section the same thing as Galactic Attack for the US?

Yep. Rayforce at the arcade too. 3 different names.

[jeffhlewis]

Layer Section is the best bang for buck for the Saturn, IMHO. Awesome game!

[jtucci31]

^^Layer Section is my fave (I think) Saturn shootie. I still can't believe some people don't like the graphics in this game. It has some rockin' audio as well.

Just waiting to get my Action Replay cart so I can actually play it.

Does Layer Section require a ram cartridge? I bought Layer Section as my first import Saturn game. But my Saturn had to get some repairs done so i haven't been able to play it yet

[Medic_wheat]

I am planing on getting elevator action returns as my next Saturn import in October.

But as far as imports go I have a crazy long list of import wants. Sigh.

Maybe we should make a Saturn thread where we can compile a import list for us newbie Saturn owners.

For import and us releases alike that is.

[ToyMachine78]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

[PunkCryborg]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

The lynx version is actually a lot better sadly. The best part about Slime World is you get to check out Todd's hot girlfriend

Does Layer Section require a ram cartridge? I bought Layer Section as my first import Saturn game. But my Saturn had to get some repairs done so i haven't been able to play it yet

No it doesn't need a ram cart but if you have a US Sat you need the Pro Action Replay to play Japanese games on it.

^^Layer Section is my fave (I think) Saturn shootie. I still can't believe some people don't like the graphics in this game. It has some rockin' audio as well.

I doubt anyone doesn't like the graphics in Layers Section. It's a 2-D masterpiece. You might be thinking Raycrisis and Raystorm that some people don't like the 3d prerendered sprites and stuff

[vexcollects]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

What what?!?  There is a slime world on the PCE?? I've only played it on the lynx. It's a fav.

[vexcollects]

I am planing on getting elevator action returns as my next Saturn import in October.

But as far as imports go I have a crazy long list of import wants. Sigh.

Maybe we should make a Saturn thread where we can compile a import list for us newbie Saturn owners.

For import and us releases alike that is.

All I have so far is Bug, Dragon Force, and the 2 imports I just posted. It is daunting when I see the long list of import shooties I need to get for the Saturn and then look at the prices. 

[Mathius]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

The lynx version is actually a lot better sadly. The best part about Slime World is you get to check out Todd's hot girlfriend

Does Layer Section require a ram cartridge? I bought Layer Section as my first import Saturn game. But my Saturn had to get some repairs done so i haven't been able to play it yet

No it doesn't need a ram cart but if you have a US Sat you need the Pro Action Replay to play Japanese games on it.

^^Layer Section is my fave (I think) Saturn shootie. I still can't believe some people don't like the graphics in this game. It has some rockin' audio as well.

I doubt anyone doesn't like the graphics in Layers Section. It's a 2-D masterpiece. You might be thinking Raycrisis and Raystorm that some people don't like the 3d prerendered sprites and stuff

Nope. I've actually read reviews where they mention Layer Section's (Galactic Attack's) crude graphics. HG101 maybe? I can't remember. I was thinking, "What the hell are they smoking?!?" LS's stage designs and art are magnificent! I totally agree that it's a 2-D masterpiece.

Layer Section is the best bang for buck for the Saturn, IMHO. Awesome game!

^^This

I am planing on getting elevator action returns as my next Saturn import in October.

But as far as imports go I have a crazy long list of import wants. Sigh.

Maybe we should make a Saturn thread where we can compile a import list for us newbie Saturn owners.

For import and us releases alike that is.

I think I made a thread years ago here in Console Chat asking that very question. It's probably buried in the bowels of PCFX. Maybe one day someone will find it.

[ToyMachine78]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

The lynx version is actually a lot better sadly. The best part about Slime World is you get to check out Todd's hot girlfriend

It's a wee bit nipply in here :DD

[MrFulci]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

The lynx version is actually a lot better sadly. The best part about Slime World is you get to check out Todd's hot girlfriend

It's a wee bit nipply in here :DD

Did you say nipple? There is a bit of a nip in the air, though.

[vexcollects]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

The lynx version is actually a lot better sadly. The best part about Slime World is you get to check out Todd's hot girlfriend

It's a wee bit nipply in here :DD

Did you say nipple? There is a bit of a nip in the air, though.

I just bought it based on the picture. $327 is a fair price, right? I reasoned it by saying $20 for the game, $307 for the nipple. What is the going rate on pixelized nipple these days?

www.pixelizednipple-pricecharting.com

[Medic_wheat]

Speaking of imports.... Anyone ever play Slime World for PCE? I loved it on the Lynx. Was thinking about picking it up for PCE or the Genesis.

The lynx version is actually a lot better sadly. The best part about Slime World is you get to check out Todd's hot girlfriend

It's a wee bit nipply in here :DD

Did you say nipple? There is a bit of a nip in the air, though.

I just bought it based on the picture. $327 is a fair price, right? I reasoned it by saying $20 for the game, $307 for the nipple. What is the going rate on pixelized nipple these days?

www.pixelizednipple-pricecharting.com

I say get that picture printed on a canvas at Walgreens and hang it on a wall