[Need help identifying score chasing console exclusives]

I'll have to put my thinking cap on for this question!  Maybe something like the Home Run Contest in Super Smash Bros Melee is the kind of thing you are looking for?

 

I see you have Crazy Taxi listed under Dreamcast, but that isn't a console exclusive.  (It was released later on GC and PS2.)  Are you looking for standout games per platform, or true exclusives?

[Trying to Review Every Neo Geo Game on Youtube]

I believe you can change your username if you are an AA subscriber.  Hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong.  I'm not a subscriber myself (yes, I feel guilty about it) but I'd be willing to pay for a subscription for you, as a show of appreciation for your Neo series.  Or, I could just donate to you directly.  Love your videos and certainly would hate for you to get burned out before getting to the back half of the Neo library.

[General upscaler thread]

Wow thanks for the links.  I've been reading up on the Retrotink 5X as a replacement for my Framemeister, but I'm glad I haven't made the purchase since a 4K version if coming.  I see it has VGA in too, so this RT4K is a no-brainer for me.

[Is there a reason to own a N64? (Besides robotron 64, that ones dope)]

Try Goemon's Great Adventure.  It's 2.5D (like Klonoa) and has aged exceptionally well imo.  One of my favorites on the platform.

[Trying to Review Every Neo Geo Game on Youtube]

I'd also like to commend you on another excellent video and I look forward to Thrash Rally as well.

 

Random question: now that you're all famous on YT, have you considered changing your username on AA from @DJ Clae to Neo Alec?

[Can someone tell me what system this is for?]

Nah, the 2600 cart's label comes down quite a bit further (towards the cart edge).  Without more pics, I'd guess it's C64.  It seems to basically match @MrMaddog's first pic.

[MegaSD or Mega EverDrive Pro - which should I buy?]

Ordered the Mega ED Pro on Saturday and spent most of Sunday curating a 256GB MicroSD card.  Setting up and organizing everything is half of the fun!  I like the fact that the Mega ED Pro will also play NES ROMs, and after adding everything (all regions of MD, SCD, 32X, NES, MSU-MD, etc) I have over 50GB left on the card.  I still have some tweaking to do after the cart arrives, but it's basically ready to go.  Looking forward to checking out my first Krikzz product on one of my all-time favorite systems.  I plan to pick up the SNES and Turbo carts later this year too.

[MegaSD or Mega EverDrive Pro - which should I buy?]

Thank you everyone for the input.  I’ve heard nothing but terrible stories about TO’s customer service.  Sadly, they seem to be the only (reliable) option for the AES, but I don’t like having to register my device to get firmware updates.  I’m going to go with the Mega EverDrive Pro.

[MegaSD or Mega EverDrive Pro - which should I buy?]

I might be the last person on the planet not to own one, but I've decided to finally get an Everdrive-type device for the Genesis.  Looking over the features of both the MegaSD (TerraOnion) and the Mega EverDrive Pro (Krikzz), they seem pretty much identical.  Both support Sega CD and MD Plus games and even the prices are identical.  In fact, the only noticeable difference I see (that might affect my gaming anyways) is that EverDrive has save states for Master System games, but MegaSD does not.

 

I'm curious if anyone has any thoughts on which one you prefer.  Does one have a higher-quality build or a better menu/interface?  Of course I'll be looking for reviews on YT over the weekend, but wanted to pick the brains of my fellow AAers.

[WTB loose game manuals (SMS Fantasy Zone, AES, PS3, Wii)]

Thank you checking my thread!

[Does anyone actually pay $20 for ROMs?]

21 hours ago, RamrodHare said:

Now, back to the topic of roms. As I said before, I can't afford them or carts, but this thread has angered and hurt me so much, that I'm tempted to skip a months worth of one of the medications that keep me alive to to buy roms from the people that keep ammy hobby fresh and fun, like Champ Games, Andrew, and Albert, to name a few. I'm not even kidding. This life is short, do what makes you happy and be kind to those around you. If you dont, You'll regret it when they're gone.

I just needed to highlight this, because this is one of the most idiotic things I've ever read on these forums.

 

@RamrodHare please understand I'm not attacking you, just the idea that you would forgo live-saving medications (or even consider it) to buy Atari ROMs.  That is absolutely insane, and I hope you were just being hyperbolic to make your point.  We all want to support homebrewers however we can, but please take care of yourself.

[Tears of the Kingdom]

Been enjoying this game also, and I considered using a map/guide to help point out things.  But imo, that goes against the spirit of Zelda games (and I've been a fan since the very first).  I find it more rewarding to explore, finding and figuring out what I can.

 

One thing that I still cannot stand is breakable weapons.  It is just so un-Zelda to me.  I've gotten used to it - I guess BotW broke me down - but I still hate it.

[Unloading a few Coleco carts]

Please do not destroy any games!

[Newly discovered Air Raid?]

I'd love to hear that story too @Goochman though I imagine we may never know.  If I had to take a guess, the deceased just picked it up when it was new and just held onto it all those years, possibly not even knowing it's value (since he didn't appear to be a game collector).  I believe the previous boxed copies found were from the Tuesday Morning stores, which is headquartered in Texas, and I read the other day that they are going out of business soon.  Maybe another will turn up deep in the dark corners of their warehouse when they liquidate???

[Newly discovered Air Raid?]

I would certainly go, if it means saving the game from a vulture or the dumpster.  It certainly needs to be cared for and given a proper home.  The sellers need to know just how rare is, esp. boxed.  I’d be happy to be an ambassador for AA in that case.  Perhaps someone like @ianoid would be in a better position to go investigate?

[Newly discovered Air Raid?]

Looks completely authentic to me!  I'm in the area, but damn ... I don't typically go to estate sales out of principle.  It's just so depressing, even just looking through those pictures.

[Snes console box only w/ styrofoam]

Sorry, my mistake.  Please ignore me!

[Bally/Astrocade - Arcade Controller]

Don’t have much to add except that it looks just beautiful!

[The best and worst aspects of Atari collecting in 2023.]

You're missing #4 on the positive side.  So yea, there's a lot less to be positive about these days

 

I'm not sure how interviews of the pioneers and a few other points equate to cart collecting in 2023, but I certainly understand the overall gist of your post.  Maybe best and worst of "being an Atari fan" would fit better?

 

I think one of the least positive things I've noticed over time is that members are selling less and less of their games on the forums here.  I miss the days when someone would post a list of 100+ games and you could spend hours trying to decide which carts to buy.

[Frying tricks with the ATARI 2600!]

On 1/13/2023 at 3:49 AM, retrorussell said:

I've definitely heard of the double-shot trick.  VERY useful.  I don't consider that "frying" however.

Space Invaders - Frying is how I used to pull off this double-shot trick bitd, and was one of the few frying tricks I ever knew.  I had no idea it was possible to get the same effect by holding down reset and now I'll have to try it!  In any case, I thought it worth mentioning since this can be done by frying.

 

Porky's - OK, this may not count, but I thought I'd mention it (maybe it's common knowledge??).  On the screen where you need to move up, Frogger-style, past each vehicle to reach the club, you can jerk the joystick around wildly right beneath each vehicle, causing it to disappear.  Makes it easy to reach the top of the screen (no frying required, it's just a janky game).

[So...I found a copy of Cat Trax today for the 2600]

I said essentially impossible to have a full US 2600 set.  I never said entirely impossible.

[So...I found a copy of Cat Trax today for the 2600]

@TheVgaTv I think that question needs to be discussed in its own thread, as there is just too much to go over.  It's a tricky question for 2600 because some games, like Tooth Protectors, never came in a cardboard box but are certainly considered necessary for a US full set.  But yes, it is essentially impossible for any one person to have an Atari 2600 US full set.

[So...I found a copy of Cat Trax today for the 2600]

I would say it's definitely required for a NA/NTSC full set, but we don't know that this actually got a release in the USA.  My guess it that it was released in very small numbers in Canada.

[Every US Game Console?]

I don't see Vectrex or Adventure Vision on your list.  Both are US consoles but don't hook up to a TV.

 

Amiga CD32 seems to be missing also.

[Anyone still use the Framemeister upscaler?]

According to Fudoh's RT5X review, the FM is better at handling 480i sources.  Overall, it seems the RT5X is a better device than the FM if for no other reason than not getting black screens when a game switches from 240p to 480i (ie, opening the menu in RE64).  I still love my FM though and don't have a RT myself, so I can only relay what I've read of them.  Last I checked they were out of stock.  Is the RT5X easier to get a hold of nowadays?