Satoshi Matrix

May 15, 2012

again, more things added.

May 14, 2012

all kinds of new things added!

April 13, 2012

I'm only casually interested in the 2600 since I already have a composite modded Vader, a Flashack 2 and a Harmony Cartridge.

That said, I've always wanted to own a working wood grain six switch system, which I see you have two. I'd like the one in better condition along with a copy of Combat without any label damage to either its front or top labels. Only thing is I assume youre in the US somewhere so shipping will be a nightmare. even so I'm interested.

Would you be interested in a trade? Check out my sale thread and pm me back.

April 13, 2012

new stuff added, including many Atari 400/800 games!

April 10, 2012

This is very sad news indeed. My father bought a Commodore 64 shortly before I was born and throughout the late 80s when I was very young it was not only my first computer, but also my first game system. Thanks to BBSes and other kids, I had a huge amount of pirated C64 games including some of the best games even to this day including Ducks 'Ohoy, The Great Giana Sisters, Ultimate Wizard, Jumpman Jr., Boulderdash and so many more.

load "*",8, 1 jack.

RUN "Rest in peace".

April 6, 2012

Softmodding doesn't allow me to exchange the harddrive without severe difficulties, and even then I could only access the first 137 GB out of a 750 GB drive. Modchips allow up to 2 TB drives to be easily installed.

April 5, 2012

I'm news! Thanks RetroWareTV!

http://retrowaretv.com/satoshi-matrixs-top-100-nesfamicom-games/

April 5, 2012

Not exactly a classic console but not modern either, I want to add in a modchip into my Xbox version 1.1 so I can install and use a 750 GB IDE seagate barracuda harddrive with it. I don't really require multiple dashboards or anything fancy, just as long as I have the large harddrive support across E and F partitions.

As of now in 2012, what is the best Xbox modchip to go with? I'm leaning towards the DuoX-2 GS more than the Aladdin XenoFX, but I want to hear from those who know about this stuff. Thanks.

April 1, 2012

bump.

March 29, 2012

All items ship from Ontario Canada and I'll ship anywhere in the world. Shipping prices extra and vary depending on destination. I'll give discounts and offer combined shipped for multiple items. The more you buy, the more you save. Canada Post does not automatically include tracking. If you want that, it will cost extra.

Here's what I've got:

New!

Brand New Xbox Hip Gear Screen Pad Controller $60

This is a very rare unique controller for the original Xbox. It's a fully funtional Controller S complete with forceback, but also includes a 2.6" TFT backlit LCD. These controllers were expensive when they came out and regularly sell for $80 or more. I picked up two of these, but only need one. This is completely brand new and comes with its power supply and everything needed for it work flawlessly. Great for troubleshooting or for hot-swapping your Xbox harddrive. Here's my review of the device.

City Connection NES Sealed 100% brand new $25

Star Solider NES Sealed, but a reseal (not done by me) $20

Lego Star Wars 2 GameCube Black Label $12

Bugs Bunny Rabbit Rampage SNES by Sunsoft. $8

Warcraft 3 Collector's Edition complete. Basically untouched. Make a reasonable offer.

Okami PS2 Brand new, shrink wrapped copy. Bought in 2006 just never got around to actually playing. The original print run non greatest hits. $30.

Return to Castle Wolfenstien PS2 $8

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Capcom vs SNK 2 PS2 Rare. $25

Shinobi PS2 $6

Perfect Dark Zero X360 $6

Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion PS3 $10

PS3/Xbox 360/PC 3-in-1 Sanwa modded arcade stick $130

An absolutely beautiful arcade stick. Originally a Mayflash stick, this stick has since been professionally modded with a board that supports BOTH the PS3 and Xbox 360. To switch between them, hold down the Clear button for several seconds. This stick has been outfitted with a Sanwa JLF joystick, an octagonal restrictor plate, Sanwa 30mm buttons, a Zelda lamilabel and automotive grade gold paint resistant to human oils, sweat, scratching, tarnishing or fading. The interior of the stick is also professionally put together with quick disconnects for all buttons and precision soldering. All solder joints have been covered with glue to strengthen bonds. You won't find a better stick for the price. The size is perfect for your lap or a coffee table. A MUST have for serious fans of fighters like Street Fighter IV or shoot 'em ups. As it works for both the PS3 and 360, this one stick will service all your next-gen arcade style gaming needs. I'm only selling it because I no longer need it; its one of the best arcade sticks I've ever used. You will NOT be disappointed.

NES FourScore $10

This is a must-own. Not only does it enable four player support for games like Gauntlet II, it also enables 16 shot per second rapid fire on ANY NES controller! Plug in your regular NES controller and shumps become a breeze. Megaman becomes a cinch. It even makes Contra seem easy!

Hoshi no Kirby (Famicom) CB $25

Tetris Flash CIB $10

Complete Famicom game in excellent condition! Tetris Flash was not released on the NES.

Famiom games

Castle Excellent $8

Tiger Heli Pirate $5

Saint Saya $8

Dragon Spirit $8

Top Gun Pirate $3

Dr. Mario $10

Gargoyle's Quest II $20

Balloon Fight $10

Lucky 777 $15

Boulder Dash $10

City Connection $8

Namcot Baseball '93 $5

PSP games all complete

Gradius Collection $8

Tales of the World $17

Locoroco (new SEALED) $12

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Fighter Stick SN for SNES $25

A rare arcade stick in perfect condition.

The Orange Box (X360) $23

Complete with custom cover and original manual. I'd ideally like to trade for the PS3 version, but will take cash as well.

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Neo Geo Battle Colosseum $12

Complete

Tomb Raider Anniversary (X360) $15

Complete.

Final Fantasy Anthology (5 and 6) $15

Both discs have slight surface scratches as per usual for PS1 games, but both play fine.

Assorted other 360 games. Make an offer.

Dark Sector (X360) $6

Complete.

Serious Sam Advance $15

The hilariously bad Serious Sam Advance is a fun game to play with friends and beer. I'm including a DS case with custom insert that can fit the manual and game perfectly, as well as original cardboard box.

The Legend of Zelda Classic NES $20

My younger self thought it was a good idea to paint the GBA cartridge gold to match the NES version. Stupid younger self didn't realize that cheap paint fades/flakes with time, explaining the appearance of the cart. It can be cleaned off though, or repainted. I'm including a DS case with custom insert that can fit the manual and game perfectly, as well as original cardboard box.

Green N64 OEM controller $25

Control Stick is slightly misaligned, as per usual for N64 controllers. However, it's not broken. N64 junkies can easily fix these. I just have no use for this extra controller. [Pending]

XFPS Mouse/Keyboard and PS2 controller adapter for Xbox 360 $60

This is the rare and highly sought after adapter to play FPS games the way they were meant to be played. Have a PS2 controller you love or an arcade stick? This is perfect for that as well. You'll need a wired 360 controller on hand to fool the system into detecting the device, but this thing is really a godsend. It even has turbo fire switches for the buttons!

This version also has sensitivity diles for perfect control with the mouse. Serious FPS players NEED this. I'm selling it only because I don't play my 360 nearly as much as I used to. Get it while you can!

Sanwa Square gate restrictor plates. Both for $6

Lastly, I also make classic gaming beadsprites. I've got a huge catalog of past works, but can also take on custom orders. Just drop me a pm if you're interested. Prices start at just $5 and vary depending on the order. Here's just a small sample of my work:

To see more, check out my flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/

Thanks for looking!

March 28, 2012

In that case, hacking in composite output is leaving it "intentionally inferior" too, because RGB is superior (i.e., hacking in a PC-10 PPU and an RGB amp).

True. The only reason I didn't bring up the RP2C03 is because most people don't have access to one to install in the first place, and there is little reason to install one outside of Europe anyway unless you plan to then also install a RGB to S-video adapter.

But again, that's different from preforming a composite mod on an NES-101 "toploader" - all you're doing is utilizing the hardware that's already there, not adding in new hardware.

March 28, 2012

Well, to each their own, but leaving it stock is leaving it intentionally inferior.

March 28, 2012

Well, obviously only do this if you know what you're doing. Even so though, its not very hard at all.

March 28, 2012

The "toploader" only lacks an external source for composite video. The PPU it has is exactly the same as the NES-001 "toaster". All you need to do is solder a few wires to the PPU, build a simple video amplifier and add in two standard RCA jacks in the back of the case.

March 27, 2012

Interesting discovery, but this begs the obvious question of why you would bother with the RF adapter at all when the NES has superior RCA composite jacks?

March 25, 2012

because they can, and people will buy it - assuming it gets a reasonable price point.

March 23, 2012

Hey guys, really just as an experiment, I decided to put all of the parts in the top 100 NES/Famicom games list I've been working on for the past few months into a single post to see if wordpress would even be able to handle it.

I need to make sure it works lol

word of warning: this post contains over 53,000 words, somewhere around 500 images, and about 100 embedded youtube links. I do NOT recommend it viewed on mobile devices.

I've gone back through it and corrected errors as I saw them, but I probably missed some. If you spot mistakes, let me know so I can fix them!

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/top-100-nesfamicom-games-list-all-in-one/

March 22, 2012

Sure. Here's a list of everything I've written thus far becides the top 100 NES/Famicom games list.

Air Fortress Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/air-fortress-review-nes/

Anime North Cosplay highlights

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/anime-north-2011-cosplay-highlights/

Arcana Heart (PS2) Review

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/arcana-heart-review-ps2-2/

Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/battle-kid-fortress-of-paril-review-nes/

Dark Void Review (PS3)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/06/14/dark-void-review-ps3x360/

Dead or Alive 2 Ultimate Review (Xbox)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/23/dead-or-alive-2-ultimate-review-xbox/

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (Xbox 1)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/06/19/dreamfall-the-longest-journey-review-xboxpc/

Earth Defense Force 1/Monster Attack (Playstation 2)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/monster-attack-review/

Earth Defense Force 2/Global Defense Force (Playstation 2)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/global-defense-force-review-ps2/

Earth Defense Force 3/2017 Review (Xbox 360)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/10/28/earth-defense-force-2017-review-xbox-360/

Earth Defense Force Gaiden/Insect Armageddon Review (PS3/360)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/07/19/retro-duo-nes-audio-correction-tutorial/

F-Zero (SNES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/f-zero-%E3%82%A8%E3%83%95%E3%82%BC%E3%83%AD-review-snes/

Fallout: New Vegas Review (Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/10/18/fallout-new-vagas-review-ps3xbox-360pc/

Famicom Detective Club Part 2: The Girl in Back Review (Super Famicom)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/famicom-detective-club-part-2-the-girl-in-back-review-super-famicom/

Famicom Wars (Famicom)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/08/01/famicom-wars-review-fc/

Fatal Frame 1 (Xbox/PS2)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/fatal-frame-1-review-xboxps2-2/

Final Fantasy IV The Complete Collection Review (PSP)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/final-fantasy-iv-review-psp/

Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon Review (Wii)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/fragile-dreams-farewell-ruins-of-the-moon-review-wii/

Gradius 1 (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/01/08/gradius-review-nes/

The Great Giana Sisters (Commodore 64)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/the-great-giana-sisters-and-giana-sisters-ds-review/

Giana Sisters DS (Nintendo DS)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/72/

Heavy Rain (Playstation 3)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/07/02/heavy-rain-review-ps3/

Katamari Damacy Review (Playstation 2)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/katamari-damacy-review-ps2/

Kirby's Adventure Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/04/kirbys-adventure-review-nes/

Little Red Ridinghood's Zombie BBQ Review (DS)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/05/03/little-red-ridinghoods-zombie-bbq-review-ds/

Megaman: Dr. Wily's Revenge (GB)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/01/28/megaman-dr-wilys-revenge-review-gb/

Megaman 1 (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/08/07/megaman-1-review-nes/

Megaman 2 (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/megaman-2-review-nes/

Megaman 3 (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/megaman-3-review-nes/

Megaman 4 Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/11/19/megaman-4-review-nes/

Megaman 5 Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/27/megaman-5-review-nes/

Messiah Generation NEX Video Review

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/messiah-generation-nex-video-review/

NES & SNES Retro Ports from Retrozone Review

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/retroports-from-retrozone-review/

NES/Famicom Starting Guide

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/nesfamicom-starting-guide/

Pokémon HeartGold (Nintendo DS)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/06/25/pokemon-heartgoldsoul-silver-review/

Pocket Monsters HeartGold (Nintendo DS)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/pocket-monsters-heartgold-import-review/

Pocket Monsters Black/White Review (Nintendo DS)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/10/19/pocket-monsters-black-import-review-ds/

Power Blade Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/power-blade-review-nes/

Retro Duo Video Review

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/04/12/retro-duo-video-review/

Retro Duo Audio Repair

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/07/19/retro-duo-nes-audio-correction-tutorial/

Retron 3 three in one clone system v1 (NES/SNES/Genesis)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/hyperkin-retron-3-review/

Robot Alchemic Drive (Playstation 2)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/r-a-d-robot-alchemic-drive-review-ps2/

Scott Pilgrim Vs The World: The Game (PSN)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-the-game-review-psn/

Shantae (Gameboy Color)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/05/21/shantae-review/

Super Mario Bros. 2...Christmas Edition Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/25/super-mario-bros-2-christmas-edition-nes/

Tales of Symphonia Review (GC)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/tales-of-symphonia-review-gamecube/

Tenchu Z Review (Xbox 360)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/tenchu-z-review-xbox-360-2/

Time Gal (SCD)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/01/14/time-gal-review-sega-cd/

Top 25 GameBoy/GameBoy Color Games

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/top-25-gameboygameboy-color-games/

Top 25 Powerpak Killer Apps (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/01/21/top-25-powerpak-killer-apps-nes/

VS Super Mario Bros. Review (NES)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/11/16/vs-super-mario-bros-review-nes/

VVVVVV (Mac/PC)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/01/18/vvvvvv-review-macpc/

Warlocked (GBC)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/02/27/warlocked-review-gbc-3/

Zero Wing (Genesis)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/zero-wing-review-megadrive-2/

Hope you find something you're interested in reading about.

March 21, 2012

Actually, The Famicom launched with Popeye, not Donkey Kong.

I'm Canadian.

SMS list would be a bit more tricky, but I should be able to do something like that in the future. Unfortunately, I don't own a Master System myself, and am only really familiar with it in emulation, and I don't really have all that strong a grasp on its library. Before I do such a list, I'm going to tackle systems I DO know well such as the GBA, SNES, Original Xbox and GameCube. I think the next list I'll do will be Xbox games.

March 20, 2012

1. The list is honestly the games that I like - nothing more, nothing less. There are a lot of popular games I didn't mention at all on purpose because either I don't like them or don't like them enough to warrant them on the top 100.

2. I completely do feel that all six Megaman games deserve places on the top 100 NES games. They're ALL really polished games and even though the later games were stigma of "same old same old" they are in fact excellent games that are superior to many of their 16-bit rivals at the time. I love Megaman, but you didn't see me put RockBoard on the list. RockBoard is not great even though I do like it.

3. TNG gets the pass, but 25th anniversary didn't, even though I love TOS more than TNG. No love for Dragon Warrior is correct, but Battletoads is alrigtht..just not top 100 material for me I'm afraid.

4. Uh..okay?

5. Yeah.......SMB2J and SMB2 USA both are good games, but they're so different from each other I prefer to always refer to the Japanese version with a J and the one that came out for the NES and Mario USA as it was called in Japan.

6. Dozens and dozens at least, probably closer to 300 games. I really went over the NES, Famicom and FDS library to create this list. There was a LOT that ended up on the cutting room floor. I think I might do a more brief list of an additional 100 games just based on the extra that didn't make the top 100. Maybe do something like "`100 honorable mentions" or something. Of course, even then I'll have to cut out some games I like for the sake of the list.

March 20, 2012

Hey guys, sorry about the delay - I'm finally done! Here's the last entry in my top 100 NES/Famicom games list!

Here is what I consider to be unquestionably the best game on the hardware. Thanks for everyone who has supported me through this! Rest assured, I will be doing top ## lists for other systems in the future, just probably not right away.

Anyway for now, enjoy!

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/top-100-nesfamicom-games-list-1/

March 14, 2012

Text:

Satoshi Matrix Top 100 NES/Famicom Games List

100. Duck Hunt

99. Battle City

98. Xexyz

97. Popeye

96. StarTropics

95. Abadox

94. Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode

93. Bio Force Ape

92. Dr. Mario

91. Heavy Barrel

90. The Guardian Legend

89. Princess Tomato in Salad Kingdom

88. Boulder Dash

87. Yoshi’s Cookie

86. Kaettekita Mario Bros.

85. Tecmo Super Bowl

84. Ms. Pac-Man (Tengen)

83. Kickle Cubicle

82. Balloon Fight

81. The Little Mermaid

80. Mendel Palace

79. Snake Rattle ‘n’ Roll

78. Golgo 13: The Mafat Conspiracy

77. Bonk’s Adventure

76. Super Mario World (Hong Kong Original)

75. Bionic Commando

74. Dig Dug

73. Mechanized Attack

72. Air Fortress

71. Bomberman II

70. Journey to Silius

69. Star Trek: The Next Generation

68. Hi no Tori – Houou Hen – Gaou no Bouken

67. The Clash at Demonhead

66. Holy Diver

65. Bucky O’Hare

64. Metal Storm

63. Panic Restaurant

62. Magical Doropie

61. Jackal

60. Megaman 1

59. Ganbare Goemon 2

58. Double Dragon

57. Super Mario Bros. 2J (aka Lost Levels)

56. Kabuki Quantum Fighter

55. Adventure Island 4

54. Shadow the Ninja

53. Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril

52. Batman

51. Megaman 4

50. Lifeforce

49. Getsu Fūma Den

48. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

47. Super Mario Bros. 2 USA

46. Konami Wai Wai World/Wai Wai World 2: S.O.S from Parsley

45. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

44. Blaster Master

43. Crystalis

42. Bubble Bobble

41. Vice: Project Doom

40. Megaman 6

39. Moon Crystal

38. Sweet Home

37. Lei Dian Huang Bi Ka Qiu Chuan Shuo (Hong Kong Original Pokemon Yellow)

36. Joy Mech Fight

35. Little Nemo: The Dream Master

34. Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-Kun!

33. Shatterhand

32. Guerilla War

31. Gun-Nac

30. Gargoyle’s Quest II

29. Micro Machines

28. River City Ransom

27. Castlevania 1

26. Rod Land

25. Contra

24. DuckTales

23. Earth Bound (aka MOTHER)

22. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

21. Super Spy Hunter

20. Gradius II

19. Legacy of the Wizard

18. Final Fantasy III

17. Famicom Wars

16. Akumajou Densetsu

15. Super Mario Bros. 1

14. Crisis Force

13. Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!

12. Power Blade

11. Megaman 3

10. Kirby’s Adventure

9. Little Samson

8. Megaman 5

7. Tetris (Tengen version)

6. Final Fantasy

5. Metroid

4. The Legend of Zelda

3. Super Mario Bros. 3

2. Megaman 2

1. To Be Announced!

March 14, 2012

Another game I can not remember. You were on roller skates. you jumped holes in the pavement. Made it to a boss and kicked ass with some kick boxing.

RollerGames! I too like that one, just not top 100 like it.

For those who want to see a quick easy visual recap of the top 100 NES/Famicom games 100-2, check this handy chart I put together (56k warning)

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/top-100-nesfamicom-games-list-a-visual-recap/

March 12, 2012

The kid in the video didn't look too interested in Ironsword, lol!

Smart kid for ignoring IronSword for Megaman 2. IronSword sucks, and even the end label pisses me off. It just says IronSword rather than Wizards & Warriors II, so it looks wrong when you place it in between 1 and 3 on the shelf.

But yeah, the whole exchange is great in his complete lack of any reaction or interest to IronSword even after his mother attempts to drum up interest.

Mom: "Oh look IronSword: Wizards & Warriors 2!!!!!!!"

Kid: "...........I finally got Megaman 2!!!!!!!!"

Priceless.

March 12, 2012

annnnnnnnnnd #2.

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2012/03/12/top-100-nesfamicom-games-list-2/

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