Sir Guntz

Only one problem, I have no idea what is required to make a 32K cartridge. If I knew, I could probably just make one myself.

Would you say since Princess Rescue carts are now contraband, that means custom carts are allowed? On the purchase page, it says to not place an order without permission to use a particular ROM.

Could you elaborate on that?

As strange as it sounds, the Coleco Gemini. I love its small size and the controller ports on the front. It's a fantastic little system that seems to play all 2600 carts without trouble. For a clone it's great. I also like the 2600 Jr. for similar reasons but I hate how the controller ports are on the back.

This really saddens me, I was planning on buying Princess Rescue at some point. Good platformers are already so uncommon on the 2600... I wish Albert could sneak out a few extra copies.

I offer $50 shipped. (if you decline, you obviously have a price in mind...)

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574883395&toolid=10001&campid=5336500554&customid=&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ca%2Fitm%2FSega-Master-System-console-CIB-in-original-box-mint-like-new-condition-NTSC-U-C-%2F251281108557%3Fpt%3DVideo_Games%26hash%3Ditem3a81856e4d

From what I've seen, the Genesis is one of the easiest retro systems to learn programming on. Pretty much because virtually everything in the Genesis has already been well documented and the hardware design is very straightforward. The only two flaws I can think of are the system's extremely limited color palettes (64 colors split up among sub-palettes... In other words, not much color choice) and the lack of a hand-holding beginner's springboard, like NintendoAge's Nerdy Nights series for NES programming. You can easily program the Genesis in BASIC, C or ASM however, so again that further adds to the ease of learning.

So, can one draw a comparison with Monster Hunter to Shadow of the Colossus, maybe? Just with more RPG elements and more variety?

So is it best to play online? Is the single-player still good? And what exactly is Monster Hunter? Is it like Pokemon for adults? (gotta kill em all)

Picked up Monster Hunter Tri, but was hoping to find some opinions on it. Never played a Monster Hunter before...

Man, this is seriously gonna suck. I can't get a Kinnect because my room isn't big enough to properly support it. Now the dashboard is gonna be even MORE of a pain to use! I miss the old blades dashboard...

The best way to get rid of that dust, which also poses the least risk to the top screen (except for it's ribbon cable), is to simply disassemble the entire system. I know it sounds like a lot, but there's some advantages to it. You can even see how much crud has accumulated in the corners and creases of your DS. The big question though, what kind of DS do you have? The DS Phat isn't too terribly difficult to take apart... It's the DS Lite that sucks. The two hardest parts are fitting the top screen ribbon cable through all the hoops and stuff... And the extremely finicky ribbon cables. If all three aren't completely connected just perfectly, the system won't start up properly. Usually the light comes on, a screen flashes white then it turns off. The big culprit of this headache is usually the top screen ribbon cable. If it gets damaged, you'll also get this same issue. Yeah I don't heartily recommend opening the DS Lite because of those two issues, but with skill and patience it's not too bad. I'm getting better at taking them apart. I've had to install replacement plastic shells before.

I too think the physics are a load of crap in Little Big Planet. In fact, many side scrollers, especially polygonal ones, have horrifically bad jumping mechanics and physics. New SMB Wii is very frustrating to play when you treat it like Mario 3 or World.

Hehe, that's okay, never hurts to ask though. I've managed to snag some pretty cool stuff doing that. Good luck with the rest of the sale Crazy.

I'm in the "split the lot" boat too. I have no need for any of the games but I'd take the Genesis and Power Base Converter if they aren't too expensive. Do you ship to Canada?

I think you're off on the value of that 32X... Would you take $40 shipped to Canada for it? Do you take Paypal?

Erasers (especially the pink variety) are good for cleaning edge connectors too.

Ugh, dishwasher is really only for lazy people. Just fill up a sink with soapy water and throw all your filthy plastic in there. At least then you can manage the temperature yourself and be as fussy as you want getting all the grime out. I've done this with Game Boys and controllers all the time (such as PlayStation and Dreamcast), never had a problem doing this. Though of course, these items in particular had no stickers to wash away or become damaged by the water.

That's Sir Guntz to you, there's no R in there (well, except for in "sir"). Good luck with the sale!

The picture is too blurry and overexposed to read the back label, but the AGS-101 (brighter backlight model) came most commonly in the colors Graphite, Pearl Pink and Pearl Blue. You can read "AGS-##1" on the upper left part of the device ID label, near the cart slot.

So this is only for sellers then? Hmm... Don't put thin-cardboard boxed games (like most out there, Nintendo, Atari, Sega, 3DO etc) in bubble mailers. Most of the time they arrived crushed. A cart only game is fine in a bubble mailer, but stick to boxes for CIB games. Just ask the buyer for more shipping money.