The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

turbogrfxfan · 09/29/2010, 06:36 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/29/2010, 04:09 PMA sealed and minty fresh copy of Blazing Lazers found its way into my mailbox yesterday.

awesome!! gotta get a minty ccopy as well!

Frank_fjs · 09/30/2010, 10:15 PM

I picked up the ever so elusive PC Engine AV Booster (new in box):

A new in box Avenue Pad 6:

And to follow up on the AES I purchased, it came in the other day and needless to say, I'm loving it!

It's extremely clean and came boxed with all foam inserts & manual + matching serials. Cheers Hit-Japan.

Opethian · 09/30/2010, 10:43 PM

hey frank buy some AES games from me please! lol

TR0N · 09/30/2010, 11:14 PM

Quote from: Frank_fjs on 09/30/2010, 10:15 PMAnd to follow up on the AES I purchased, it came in the other day and needless to say, I'm loving it!

It's extremely clean and came boxed with all foam inserts & manual + matching serials. Cheers Hit-Japan.

Congrats "the future is now ! snk!"

Mathius · 10/01/2010, 12:20 AM

That's a real nice looking AES rig. It'll look even sweeter with an LED installed.

Tatsujin · 10/01/2010, 12:36 AM

AES is cool. But AES via mono/composite cable isn't so. I have to change that as well asap.

Frank_fjs · 10/01/2010, 12:54 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/01/2010, 12:36 AMAES is cool. But AES via mono/composite cable isn't so.

Agreed. Which is why I have one of these on order:

And one of these:

I do have a scart TV but it's huge and too awkward to move around (82cm Grundig) which is why I went the CSY-2100 route on my beloved JVC TV.

Mathius · 10/01/2010, 01:11 AM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/01/2010, 12:36 AMAES is cool. But AES via mono/composite cable isn't so. I have to change that as well asap.

Yes! S-Video and stereo (along with Unibios obviously) are a must!

Frank_fjs · 10/01/2010, 01:16 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 10/01/2010, 01:11 AM
Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/01/2010, 12:36 AMAES is cool. But AES via mono/composite cable isn't so. I have to change that as well asap.
Yes! S-Video and stereo (along with Unibios obviously) are a must!

Nah, not S-Video, I've got RGB SCART & Component. Much, much better.

Mathius · 10/01/2010, 01:47 AM

I don't understand why, but I have always been a whore for S-Video. Maybe it's because it strikes some kind of perfect balance. That might all change if I can actually get the component to work on my Neo. All I get right now is a foggy picture with a lot of wavy lines. I actually made a video about it:

Frank_fjs · 10/01/2010, 01:51 AM

How are you achieving component out, is your AES modded?

How new is your TV & have you tried other TV's? Many newer TVs won't accept 240p on their component inputs, which may be your problem.

S-Video beats the crap out of RF (duh) and composite, but if you can get it RGB is the bees knees, it's the only way to go for console gaming.

Mathius · 10/01/2010, 01:59 AM

Yep, it's modded with S-vid, component, stereo, and Unibios ver. 2.3. I know it's not the TV because my other TV does the same exact effect. That's not seen in the video though.

Joe Redifer · 10/01/2010, 02:11 AM

Quote from: Mathius on 10/01/2010, 12:20 AMThat's a real nice looking AES rig. It'll look even sweeter with an LED installed.

Ew, no. I don't know what the fad is with adding LEDs where there were originally none or changing the red LED out with a blue or different colored one. It's just plain tacky.

Frank_fjs · 10/01/2010, 02:26 AM

I guess it's possible whoever did your mod stuffed up the component video aspect, it looks like a sync issue to me. If you can find one, try it on an older CRT TV. If the problem still persists then you know it's the mod that is to blame. I would speculate that it's just a jrok or neobitz in there, why the Neo Geo community insists on using these overpriced & inferior video encoders I will never know.

Mathius · 10/01/2010, 11:44 AM

Quote from: Frank_fjs on 10/01/2010, 02:26 AMI guess it's possible whoever did your mod stuffed up the component video aspect, it looks like a sync issue to me. If you can find one, try it on an older CRT TV. If the problem still persists then you know it's the mod that is to blame. I would speculate that it's just a jrok or neobitz in there, why the Neo Geo community insists on using these overpriced & inferior video encoders I will never know.

The CRT I am using is an older Sansui TV.

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 10/01/2010, 02:11 AM
Quote from: Mathius on 10/01/2010, 12:20 AMThat's a real nice looking AES rig. It'll look even sweeter with an LED installed.
Ew, no. I don't know what the fad is with adding LEDs where there were originally none or changing the red LED out with a blue or different colored one. It's just plain tacky.

I have to disagree. Not only do I think it looks awesome, but it prevents me from accidentally leaving my Neo on for extended periods without realizing it.

Tatsujin · 10/01/2010, 12:06 PM

a PAD-105 adapter
a Final Fight 2
a 15pol DIN for my Saturn controller to Neogeo connection

Opethian · 10/01/2010, 07:00 PM

Mathius · 10/01/2010, 10:30 PM

Awesome sauce!

henrycsc · 10/01/2010, 10:42 PM

schweet Opeth! Congrats on Sylphia!

Tatsujin · 10/02/2010, 06:45 AM

the todays HO acquisition

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the box ain't megamint but the inside is all like it was never touched.

and here the super grafx family photo

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BlueBMW · 10/02/2010, 07:06 AM

Complete with shadow ninja foiling fakler boltlers!

Envy

Sparky · 10/02/2010, 08:28 AM

now that's hot taters!!!

Tatsujin · 10/02/2010, 08:54 AM

thx bros

here some action:
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and yeah, in case you wonder yourself, I still could manage to escape from that fireball in front of my face

TheClash603 · 10/02/2010, 10:40 AM

Very nice Tats! I am envious of everything down to the fancy doorstop.

Opethian · 10/02/2010, 11:51 AM

Nice. I am just one Darisu Arufa away form a complete SGX reunion

henrycsc · 10/02/2010, 01:05 PM

Awsome Tats! when did you score the Hello Kitty? Holdin out on us man... that hurts.

Tatsujin · 10/02/2010, 01:16 PM

Quote from: henrycsc on 10/02/2010, 01:05 PMAwsome Tats! when did you score the Hello Kitty? Holdin out on us man... that hurts.

here I did

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it's a DC sample/hibaihin

Mathius · 10/02/2010, 02:34 PM

So envious, Tats. Nice SGX family you have there.

Ceti Alpha · 10/02/2010, 03:19 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/02/2010, 08:54 AMthx bros

here some action:
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and yeah, in case you wonder yourself, I still could manage to escape from that fireball in front of my face

Fireball! Backjump!! Hurry!!!

Very, very nice!!!

BlueBMW · 10/02/2010, 10:21 PM

Ok, so over the last few weeks, I've been slowly collecting a bunch of pieces to reach one goal....

Teh what did I buy today....

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=8729.0 <Beware lots of big pics>

Frank_fjs · 10/02/2010, 11:30 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/02/2010, 01:16 PM/p1100639.jpg

What's with the CD-ROM2 unit in that picture. It looks different to mine (rectangular window) and what is that it's docked to?

JapanTokei · 10/04/2010, 03:25 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/02/2010, 06:45 AMthe todays HO acquisition

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the box ain't megamint but the inside is all like it was never touched.

and here the super grafx family photo
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wawawa Tats! that is an awesome HO pickup. You have some serious HO Nampa skills man.. my best pickup was a special yellow pickachu edition gameboy printer.. lol.

OPE - the Sylphie looks great. welcome to the club

I'm gonna move soon again. After I get settled down, will be back here more frequently ! next destination => likely Singapore.

henrycsc · 10/04/2010, 07:34 PM

Good Good Day!

Thanks so much BlueBMW!!! Awesome
I haven't seen anything this minty since a York Peppermint Patty!
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And Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac Live at the Swing Auditorium CD!

Tokei, we need to get you in a PCE hot spot next time!

Tatsujin · 10/04/2010, 08:14 PM

Joe Redifer · 10/04/2010, 08:18 PM

Even the mailing packaging was great! Good thing there are no Turbo-enthusiasts working for your local post office.

BlueBMW · 10/04/2010, 08:23 PM

Quote from: Joe Redifer on 10/04/2010, 08:18 PMEven the mailing packaging was great! Good thing there are no Turbo-enthusiasts working for your local post office.

I wrapped the Duo itself and had fun with it (as seen there) but I packaged that in an unassuming fish product box

TheClash603 · 10/04/2010, 08:27 PM

Wow, that system looks awesome!

Tatsujin · 10/04/2010, 08:28 PM

The [WARNING! TURBO CONTENTS!] on it also could have triggered some kind of CTU, and two of our fellow members probably wouldn't be in here atm.

BlueBMW · 10/04/2010, 08:42 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 10/04/2010, 08:28 PMThe [WARNING! TURBO CONTENTS!] on it also could have triggered some kind of CTU, and two of our fellow members probably wouldn't be in here atm.

!!!

Opethian · 10/04/2010, 10:08 PM

WARNING TURBOB CONTAINED GENEROUSLY!

Mathius · 10/04/2010, 10:46 PM

Peter Green rocks!

That's one of the nicest Duo packages I have ever seen!

Ceti Alpha · 10/05/2010, 05:33 PM

Holy shit Beamer!! That packaging was great!!! Nicely done!!

Oh, and the PCE-EVO poster looks amazing as well.

henrycsc · 10/05/2010, 06:08 PM

Thanks guys! Yeah I don't know what to be happiest about!

I now have the Duo collection thanks to Opethians and Rockabilly's Duos! They are all sweet!

BMW's packaging was priceless! I had to photo it for you guys. I didn't do anything nearly as creative for what I sent to him. I think he's turning into a little PCE monster though.... maybe BMW really stands for BonkMomoWataru!

Seriously though... the US Duo is in amazing condition! Thank you so much for the trade & I hope you get tons of Obey time with your new stuff!

SNKNostalgia · 10/05/2010, 07:22 PM

Quote from: Mathius on 10/01/2010, 01:47 AMI don't understand why, but I have always been a whore for S-Video. Maybe it's because it strikes some kind of perfect balance. That might all change if I can actually get the component to work on my Neo. All I get right now is a foggy picture with a lot of wavy lines. I actually made a video about it:

I you are using an internal encoder like the neobitz, try adding a 0.1uf ceramic capacitor on the sync INPUT line. This usually gets rid of the wave.

blueraven · 10/05/2010, 08:12 PM

A broken tg16 IFU.

Frank_fjs · 10/05/2010, 09:16 PM

Quote from: blueraven on 10/05/2010, 08:12 PMA broken tg16 IFU.

I got one of those too (well a PC Engine one). Where did yours come from & how shattered were you when you discovered that it didn't work.

Tatsujin · 10/05/2010, 09:23 PM

What doesn't work? If nothing works, like no power turns on (LED), there's probably an internal fuse which is blown. I have the same prob with one, which I will check by time.

BlueBMW · 10/05/2010, 09:30 PM

Quote from: blueraven on 10/05/2010, 08:12 PMA broken tg16 IFU.

Want to trade / sell it? I have a loosie CD rom unit that will be lookin for a home

Assuming I could repair it of course.

Mathius · 10/05/2010, 10:25 PM

Quote from: SNKNostalgia on 10/05/2010, 07:22 PM
Quote from: Mathius on 10/01/2010, 01:47 AMI don't understand why, but I have always been a whore for S-Video. Maybe it's because it strikes some kind of perfect balance. That might all change if I can actually get the component to work on my Neo. All I get right now is a foggy picture with a lot of wavy lines. I actually made a video about it:
I you are using an internal encoder like the neobitz, try adding a 0.1uf ceramic capacitor on the sync INPUT line. This usually gets rid of the wave.

Yeah, everyone has been telling me that it is my TV, even though I get the same wavyness (is that a word?) on every TV I use.

Unfortunately, I will need someone to do that procedure for me as I don't have the skills.

TR0N · 10/06/2010, 10:00 PM

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