The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

[Joe Redifer]

Damn that blower works pretty well. I don't see any snow anywhere!

[Flare65]

Lol........bought it early for the enevitable snow storm we will get here in Chicago.  These things usually sell out everywhere once the first snow hits.

[NecroPhile]

Thanks to Geo, I got working copies of Defender and Combat to replace my borked 2600 carts.  He also tossed in a copy of Star Raiders. 

[xcrement5x]

Lol........bought it early for the enevitable snow storm we will get here in Chicago.  These things usually sell out everywhere once the first snow hits. 

A wise idea.  We have the same problem here with snow shovels once the first storm hits, people go CRAZY.

[Gypsy]

Yeah if you live in an area where it's going to snow it's best to have that stuff handy. I have some heavy duty shovels for the occasion.

[bob]

Thanks to Geo, I got working copies of Defender and Combat to replace my borked 2600 carts.  He also tossed in a copy of Star Raiders. 

looking for any more?  i have a bunch of 2600 carts laying around

[TheClash603]

Lol........bought it early for the enevitable snow storm we will get here in Chicago.  These things usually sell out everywhere once the first snow hits. 

A wise idea.  We have the same problem here with snow shovels once the first storm hits, people go CRAZY.

That looks like a heavy duty blower.  I have a snow "thrower," and it doesn't clear slush at all, which is a real nuisance on the sidewalk where the snow plow pushes its salted snow from the road.  I need a better snow blower, but all my money just goes to games...

[NecroPhile]

looking for any more?  i have a bunch of 2600 carts laying around

I'm not really looking to build a big library (maybe I'll get a harmony thingy), but I wouldn't mind getting a River Raid, Moon Patrol, and Pitfall II.  All buying is off limits 'til after x-mas, though, as I don't want to mess with Santa's plans.

[xcrement5x]

Lol........bought it early for the enevitable snow storm we will get here in Chicago.  These things usually sell out everywhere once the first snow hits. 

A wise idea.  We have the same problem here with snow shovels once the first storm hits, people go CRAZY.

That looks like a heavy duty blower.  I have a snow "thrower," and it doesn't clear slush at all, which is a real nuisance on the sidewalk where the snow plow pushes its salted snow from the road.  I need a better snow blower, but all my money just goes to games...

I normally just hand shovel, but there are areas near my house were we get the slush, and it's shaded so then it freezes and it's a sheet of ice until it warms up enough. 

[Digi.k]

for the animal crossing fix...



and a bunch of 2nd hand ones I got with credit.

[bob]

looking for any more?  i have a bunch of 2600 carts laying around

I'm not really looking to build a big library (maybe I'll get a harmony thingy), but I wouldn't mind getting a River Raid, Moon Patrol, and Pitfall II.  All buying is off limits 'til after x-mas, though, as I don't want to mess with Santa's plans.

the only one i thought i had was moon patrol which i would have given you for no dollaz.
but oddly, i dont have it.  hmmmm.  could have sworn i did.

[EvilEvoIX]

Been a good week, got a couple of things I've wanted to add and fix.


First up is a Boxed Nintendo Power Set.  Pretty much complete, the NES itself is gamer condition and will need new pins BUT the Power pad is brand new, never used.  Glad I have a boxed NES now.











I've been looking for a new 25" Arcade monitor for my Neo Geo MVS cab as mine has a build date from Jan 19th 1992 and really needed a cap kit because it would take a while to warm up and get fully bright, had a frozen width coil and the screen was too wide, and recently had complete horizontal collapse.  I've have been searching for a while and even took my old one apart to ship out the board to a guy in Wisconsin and wait 3 to 6 months for a turn around when some guy literally 1 mile from my house had a 25" Wells Gardner from a Big Buck Machine with a build date of 2000.  Completely different animal over my old Kortek unit, simply much more modern and the price was stupid low.  You can control the width via the board up front and not the old Width coil method so you have complete control over the screen size and colors, everything.  I have the brightness turned all the way down up front and on the transformer in the back meaning it has years left in it.  I'm thrilled it was barely used and should last a LONG time.









Installed!!!!










The guy turns out to be an old arcade supplier and has a huge storage facility with tons of old Arcade stuff.  He has a ton of MVS carts too which I plan on picking up shortly.

[Bloufo]

My mini NES now has a companion,








Those mini Fami's controllers are really tiny.










A few MVS carts,

The top one with the worn out label is 'Fight Fever'.






I opened them up and three of them are genuine 'SNK' products.
The one I really wanted to be authentic but isn't is 'SVC Chaos'. Bit bummed out about that.
It's as fake as fake can get. It has these weird one-third size boards.








I fired it up and I see it's one of the SVC Chaos "Plus" variants.

[NightWolve]

LG's 2016 43" LED smart TV model.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-43UH6030-43-4K-Ultra-HD-2160p-60Hz-Smart-LED-HDTV-4K-x-2K/54316474

Was a pretty awesome Black Friday deal at Walmart for $297!!! It supports 75 Hz at 1920x1080 with custom resolution hacking, and with picture mode set to Game, 444 + PC mode turned on the HDMI ports, you get a kickass monitor for the price of a smart TV!!! Best TV I ever bought, this being my 2nd one! If you're a big spender though, look for LG's OLED models for real, pure blacks. Those are the best TVs on the market that also come in curved form.

Technically, I bought it from Microcenter, and used a print-out of Walmart's $297 price to get a price match. They had it for $299.99, so I saved $3 bucks.

[SuperDeadite]

Found an old SG01k locally. 



Testing with Doom:

[NecroPhile]

Technically, I bought it from Microcenter, and used a print-out of Walmart's $297 price to get a price match. They had it for $299.99, so I saved $3 bucks.

Heh, nice.  I bet the salesclerk gave you a goofy look, but three bucks is three bucks. 

[Gredler]

This came in today, I will be playing this aggressively over the next few weeks

[DragonmasterDan]

Technically, I bought it from Microcenter, and used a print-out of Walmart's $297 price to get a price match. They had it for $299.99, so I saved $3 bucks.

Heh, nice.  I bet the salesclerk gave you a goofy look, but three bucks is three bucks. 

It's nearly a 1% discount!

[schweaty]

other than the 4 games i was able to snag from limited run games, the last of the BF purchases has arrived.  my wallet is puking in the corner

[Joe Redifer]

I'm curious as to why extra controllers are sold. Do ANY PS4 games have local split-screen multiplayer? Any at all? Well I guess if they break then it's good to be able to get another one, but is there even such a thing as "player 2" any more?

[schweaty]

I'm curious as to why extra controllers are sold. Do ANY PS4 games have local split-screen multiplayer? Any at all? Well I guess if they break then it's good to be able to get another one, but is there even such a thing as "player 2" any more?

I mostly got it because it was $30 and if something happens to my main, I have a cheap backup.  That being said, I know Star Wars Battlefront does have split screen couch co-op/multiplayer.  I'm still new to the system so I am not aware of others.

[Bloufo]

Genesis/MD bootlegs.








First time I've seen this type of cartridge shell for Genny/MegaDrive knock-offs.

[TheClash603]

I'm curious as to why extra controllers are sold. Do ANY PS4 games have local split-screen multiplayer? Any at all? Well I guess if they break then it's good to be able to get another one, but is there even such a thing as "player 2" any more?

I mostly got it because it was $30 and if something happens to my main, I have a cheap backup.  That being said, I know Star Wars Battlefront does have split screen couch co-op/multiplayer.  I'm still new to the system so I am not aware of others.

Sports games and fighting games are the ones I play with friends in person, but having 4 controllers for hockey seems to make people happy when they come over.

PS 4 Pro sucked for me, it isn't compatible with my 2015 M Series Vizio TV.   Had to move it to my only other 4k TV that's in the house, which is a not very good LG in the bedroom that I had no intention of playing games on.  PS VR is still hooked up to the old PS4, and the better VR experience is the main reason I bought a Pro.

[schweaty]

PS 4 Pro sucked for me, it isn't compatible with my 2015 M Series Vizio TV.   Had to move it to my only other 4k TV that's in the house, which is a not very good LG in the bedroom that I had no intention of playing games on.  PS VR is still hooked up to the old PS4, and the better VR experience is the main reason I bought a Pro.

I believe I saw that Sony is working with the tv manufacturers to update there software to fix HDR compatibility issues.  Hopefully your issue will get resolved soon.  My LG OLED works perfectly.  I got lucky.  I didn't realize there were so many TV compatibility issues until after I had bought the system

[Medic_wheat]

I ah e a lot to post as I haven't had access to my Photobucket for awhile. However I got excited because my first shelf came in. It will probabaly another three months before I get another.



Quickly rant out of adjustable shelfs as I am using third books case as a media shelf.



After hitting up Lowe's today I had some shelfs cut to size. How've now I rant out of pegs for the shelfs to be put on. The only had three baggies of them available. With the current weather and rain I didn't feel like driving to another Lowe's. So for now I'll leave my shelf like this. Plan to stain the litter parts later as well. Granted "later" could be years. The only thing I'd complain about honestly is that I have every shelf with two rows so I still have to look behind to see what games to play. However it's MUCH more accessible then havin. Them in boxes on top of boxes on top of boxes.



Got ride of a few boxes.

I think. Honestly. I will need four more of these shelfs.

One more for my remaining games

One for my various moves dvds and blue rays. Possibly can fit my Megger music cd and record collection.

One for my various books, art books, guides, and magazines/Nintendo power and Heavy Metal and vintage play boys.

And the fourth for my figures.


I have decided a rack mount might fight my needs to organize and set up the various systems. I might get two depending on the set up. This is still in planning.

But yeah. Apart from all of that the comic collection will also need some sort of set up as well. However I have other plans for that and feel capable of doing that with some wood and calling it a day. We shall see. I have a feeling my loft will have a lot of shelfs.

[Flare65]

The Vita collecting continues....








Not that impressed with One Way Heroics.  I was hoping for a more Zelda/Neutopia clone, but it just seems to play a bit slower and the controls are clunky.  Probably will dump it on ebay sometime...

Was also hoping for some voice lines out of the Loonytunes game, but nothing.  Not even a 'That's All Folks!"  The mini games on it seem like ports of IOS games you can get for free off the Apple store.

Other than those two titles, I'm happy with the purchases.

[xcrement5x]

What's the skinny on that gold wireless stereo headset?

I did a quick Google of it and it looks like it is compatible with PS3 and PS4, plus has a mic?  Is the quality on it pretty decent?

[schweaty]

I like it for the price.  I wouldn't consider it audiophile quality, but you aren't going to find a wireless rechargeable 7.1 headset for even close to the same money from another brand.

[TheClash603]

Medic_Wheat, I have been slowly doing what you've been doing with shelves.  It sucks because it isn't fun and it is all time I would rather spend gaming, but at the same time it will be worth it in the end.

[Medic_wheat]

Medic_Wheat, I have been slowly doing what you've been doing with shelves.  It sucks because it isn't fun and it is all time I would rather spend gaming, but at the same time it will be worth it in the end.

It will be with it in the end. What's the point in having things. If you can't use them.

[bob]

i found an OG XBOX for $6 today at a thrift.  dirty case, but i took a chance.  just hooked it up and it works great.  played some battlefront and crimson skies.

[TheClash603]

i found an OG XBOX for $6 today at a thrift.  dirty case, but i took a chance.  just hooked it up and it works great.  played some battlefront and crimson skies. 

Crimson Skies on XBox Live was a good 2 months of my life, haven't played in years, but a fantastic game.

[TR0N]

[Medic_wheat]

Those Shantae games are loads of fun.

[esadajr]

Bought these goodies from our own Xelement. Haven't touched my PS3 for like a couple months. Last GTA game I played was GTA 2 on the Dreamcast (I know, not even SA). After enjoying TLOU decided it was a good time to enjoy the Uncharted series. LBP a nice kinda platformer revolutionary for its time. The football game was a freebie, a reminder of a time when we had choices.

[Gypsy]

i found an OG XBOX for $6 today at a thrift.  dirty case, but i took a chance.  just hooked it up and it works great.  played some battlefront and crimson skies.

Right on. Xbox rocks. I just picked up Grabbed by the Ghoulies cheap so that should be good for some entertainment.

Picked up a free Wega tv today from an older dude. I was offered a free cat (or two) but I told him I couldn't take on any more kittehs. SMOKE CITY. Felt like everything in the house has a nice coating of cig tar. Lower end Wega, but better than the other standard def tvs I have lying around. Really only use them for light gun games. The quest for super fine pitch continues (just took this one without probing too much due to it being free).

[bartre]

Not that impressed with One Way Heroics.  I was hoping for a more Zelda/Neutopia clone, but it just seems to play a bit slower and the controls are clunky.  Probably will dump it on ebay sometime...

yeah, that's not what the game was going for at all.
I played the original on steam quite a bit, it's more of a roguelike RPG than anything.
my advice is take your time and give it a few real goes before you dump it, it might surprise you.
I recall it taking a good 5 tries or so in order to get into it.

[xcrement5x]

I like it for the price.  I wouldn't consider it audiophile quality, but you aren't going to find a wireless rechargeable 7.1 headset for even close to the same money from another brand. 

Thanks for the mini-review.  I will keep an eye out for them. 

[schweaty]

I like it for the price.  I wouldn't consider it audiophile quality, but you aren't going to find a wireless rechargeable 7.1 headset for even close to the same money from another brand. 

Thanks for the mini-review.  I will keep an eye out for them.

they go on sale regularly in the $70 range.  good luck

[TR0N]

Those Shantae games are loads of fun.

They sure are i can't wait for shantae half genie hero either,coming out in december the 20th.

[Medic_wheat]

Those Shantae games are loads of fun.

They sure are i can't wait for shantae half genie hero either,coming out in december the 20th.

I pre ordered the vit copy myself. Fingers crossed it is ps tv compatible.

I mean to day the Ridleys Beats game that's coming out on the 15th.

[NecroPhile]

I pre ordered the vit copy myself. Fingers crossed it is ps tv compatible.

It's not.  Wayforward considers it a dead platform and they will not support it, which is why I won't be buying Shantae, at least not right now.  I'll wait 'til I get a 'real' vita and pick up Shantae for cheap.

[gheebee]

Been watching the release date for the Wii U game get further and further away on Amazon over the past few months but I'm glad to see that the 12/20 date appears to be official. Never played any of these but it looks like fun and I'm looking forward to it.

[TR0N]

Been watching the release date for the Wii U game get further and further away on Amazon over the past few months but I'm glad to see that the 12/20 date appears to be official. Never played any of these but it looks like fun and I'm looking forward to it.

None of them !? Shantae and the pirates curse you can download from the e-shop for the wii-u.Start there if you want to know what the series is like.

[SuperDeadite]

Tower of MIDI Power has grown again.

[Medic_wheat]

Lol well
I don't really know what I am looking at. But I will say it looks very late 80s early 90s lol. Stack those electronic up.

[gheebee]

None of them !? Shantae and the pirates curse you can download from the e-shop for the wii-u.Start there if you want to know what the series is like.

Never even heard of the series until Amazon recommended the pre-order, I'll probably hold out for the new game but it's good to know there is another to play if I like it and ever hook my console up to the internet!

[Gypsy]

If you end up liking the series, Risky's Revenge is pretty cheap digitally. I nabbed it and Pirate's Curse for about $7 total on GOG back during the introductory sale.

[EvilEvoIX]

Some Nice Neo Geo pickups over last weekend.

First is the Neo Geo Pocket.  Never had one, found one in the box for $30 with one game.  Plays great and controls amazing, basically the same as a Neo Geo CD Pad.  Nice little system.







Next up I'm super proud of.  A Neo Geo CDZ, and not just an CDZ but my old one.  I sold it years ago with about 30 games for god knows why.  I found the old email from the Craigslist add I sold it to back in 2010 and contacted the guy and he sold it back to me at a fraction of what I sold it to him for.  This is the very same CDZ that Classic Game Room borrowed from me to review as well as my MAS Arcade stick and some CD games.

link:   https://youtu.be/Z0jdvL5jln0

[esadajr]

That's awesome, like finding your old car.