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  1. Posted

    Lol. Pandamar. There are some crazy Mario hacks out there. Many of the massive multi-carts will have a lot of the same games... I think a lot of them are referred to as Mapper 0 games. A lot of them are common/early games, so having a multicart isn't the worst way to start out. Most of the named games aren't going to be on there though.

     

    If you keep your eyes open, you can find some really neat ones. I have a multi that has Bubble Bobble 2, and Mighty Final Fight on there. Totally don't care about the other 2 titles on it. Lol.

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    There is also the possible option of a MIST? It seems there is an MSX core for it? I downloaded the master file list off the github page, because it almost sounds too good to be true. It would cost about the same as an MSX, and have the ability to load other machines as well. Though, it's still not authentic hardware, the power requirements, and video outs would be a bit more modern, and easily used.

    Never heard of this machine until the other day. Trying to do some research on it, find user feedback etc. I really like period equipment though. It's a battle between tastes.

  4. Posted

    Recca/Summer Carnival is brutal. A legitimate copy will cost you a very pretty penny... a clean pirated version... less so. The thing about the Famicom is that there is a TON of pirate carts out there, multi, and stand alone. There are also pirate originals, and what could be called pirate ports. It's a LOT of fun to collect for. Golden Axe, A Link to the Past, Street Fighter 2, Fatal Fury, Samurai Showdown, TNMT Tournament Fighters etc. are neat ones.

     

    I think about my favorite of the bunch is Splatterhouse: Wanpakku Graffiti (or something like that). It's a sidescrolling, chibi-esque Splatter House game. Also, Parodius, the Ninja Kun titles, I can't remember the Japanese name but it translates to Castlevania: Kid Dracula. Silly and fun.

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  7. Posted · Edited by madhatter667

    PC IS the master race...so emulation is an option for when it comes to pure playing. This is something I have done for space in the house (I have a lot of stuff in storage, but still like playing, and can't dig it all out every time I want a fix). Configure a game pad, and rock out.

     

    One one hand, I can understand being reluctant towards flashcarts, but I can see them being a real space saver. I don't own any yet, but I have one on order for the 8 bits, and am seriously considering other carts for other systems. Financially it makes the most sense... pay a bit up front, and have a one stop library, or the closest thing to it.

     

    I'm gonna be someone who says "Don't drop the PSX." It has a lot of great games. If money were a big problem, you could emulate and run a full ROM set, or you could modchip your machine. I know that is something that might be frowned on, but at this point in time, it isn't digging into anyone's profits. It would also cut your overhead on the library. If the PSX is one that you care about playing more than collecting for, it's something to think about.

     

    The NES can be fun to collect for. However, a lot of the really rare games are stinkers. Lol. When I went through my library to downsize it, I had to look at it critically. "Which titles do am I going to keep because I actually play them?" vs "Which titles are in here because they are rare?" If I had it just because it was rare, but I didn't really play it, it got culled. If it was rare, and I played it, it stayed. If I played it, it stayed. I get collecting, I do. For all the stuff I have sold over the years, I've kept just as much. It's difficult to focus when you enjoy the hobby, and enjoy different eras and aspects of it. However, for me, older video games are still about the gameplay experience first.

     

    Genesis? I'd be saving to get an Everdrive. This is something I wish I had done. I had an OK library. I do not even know if I still have any Genesis hardware in my boxes (been in storage for years), if I do, you bet that's the route I'm going. I don't have the time, or energy to go back, and rebuild the Genesis, SMS, and 32X collection I had (I sold off a LOT of stuff). I'd Everdrive it on the model that supports all 3, and just enjoy.

  10. Posted · Edited by madhatter667

    Thanks for linking the archives. That saves me of the learning curve to this. I've got a lot of 8 bit ROMs, but a lot of them are .atr, some are Atarimax files, etc. I don't think any of them have the plain .rom extension. I could still fit every single one on a 2Gb card. The "Best Games Pack: I downloaded off a different thread is pretty good, but takes a lot more space. Haven't checked the file extensions on those... just been playing it. Lol.

  12. Posted

    I use BlueMSX as well. It's a pretty good emulator system I think, Interface is pretty simple, sound seems to be right for an 8-bit machine, and can be plaid mostly through keyboard (waiting on a gamepad to arrive so I can actually play my emulators). Some games seemed to run a little slow, but for all I know, some games operate that way. Thankfully they weren't games that I found particularly interesting. Lol. They can't all be winners.

     

    I see a lot of MSX stuff on eBay, but not so much MSX2. It's something I think I will keep my eyes open for though, because it is a little different, and pretty fun. For gaming, that's generally enough. I've passively wanted to get one for a long time, but never really went out of my way to look for one (because I know they were very limited in the US). I may start sticking a few bucks here and there aside, in case I spot the right deal.

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    As a general rule, importing a system tends to cost a bit. There are some shops in my area that sell import consoles, a)they don't have MSX stuff, b)there is a premium attached to it, because it's a niche market, and c)getting it here. It's all relative. I hate seeing price increases in anything, but the money isn't worth as much, so that happens. I'm sure there is more awareness of the MSX stuff now than there was (here in the States) even just a few years ago. That would also drive prices up. I've kinda wanted one for several years now, but cost has generally stayed my hand. I make more money now than I did a few years ago; it's all relative. Lol. However, from what I can tell, there has always been a bit of a price tag attached to the MSX stuff, but it does seem to have gone up.

     

    I'm not sure what prices you are seeing in Sweden for MSX stuff, but from what I can find in online auctions they tend to float in the $125-200 range for the computer. That's not exactly the worst ever. The shipping is usually another $50. Prices USD.

     

    As far as emulation goes, I've got what it supposed to be a complete ROM set for the carts, and disk images. So, I have the library to play. It's decent, from what I have played of it.

    I am curious how many games require an external RAM cart? My emulator program allows an "insert special" which most of which includes external RAM options.

     

    For all intents and purposes, this is computer/gaming system that I entirely missed out on when I was younger (and when I lived in a region, and time where it would have been readily available). I think if I found a decent price on a clean, boxed system, I'd probably jump at it. I'd have to go with a Japanese unit though... because NTSC. I don't have an all region television anymore, and don't know if I would put THAT much effort into it at this time. The Arabic nation MSX computers look neat, and are a bit more affordable, BUT... SECAM, and no idea what power adapters I would need for something from that region (we were stationed in what are now EU countries). Unless the computers don't output by region... but from what I can tell, they are RF, and not RBG cables.

     

    Still, it's on my radar. I'm just undecided. Flash memory options probably would steer my decision a bit. With a set of images to dump to a cart, it would be a fast track to a library, without paying exorbitant eBay prices for some of the higher demand games.

  14. Posted · Edited by madhatter667

    I suppose it would be worth saying that I was in Germany when I bummed my cousin's computer. We were visiting over school break. Over 20 years ago. Lol. '88 or '89 would be about right.

     

    From what I've seen MSX has always been pricey stateside, even several years ago. A lot of the systems I'm eyeballing are Japanese, and shipping definitely adds to the cost.

     

    For what it is worth, I tend to enjoy RPG titles. Without translated ROMs and a way to dump them, that rules out a whole category of games. I have Dragon Warrior 1-4 NES, 5&6 SNES(and translated ROMs for emulation), and some of the Ultima titles (games that are shared or contemporary) Also have a lot of Castlevania. Lol.

     

    It's just odd. I'm fascinated by it, but am not sold on curiosity alone(which is often enough).

  15. Posted

    Hey all.

    It's been a bit since I have added to my collection of, well, anything.

    I've been digging a bit on emulation lately. Mostly because that doesn't take up any space that isn't occupied already.

     

    One of the things I have been digging on is the MSX. It's interesting. I don't mind import systems, though I know they were available in the US (limited).

    I could swear my cousin had one. I remember playing Bubble Bobble on his computer. It was a long time ago now though.

     

    Research has told me that the MSX competed with system such as the Famicom, and I can see that, especially in regards to the games offered.

    I still own my Atari 8-bits, 2600/7800, and my NES/Famicom/SNES. I also do arcade emulation.

     

    The recurring question in my mind is: Is it worth it? I can't read Japanese. Also, there are games in its library that I have in English, on the NES.

    It's neat, it's different, it's pretty obscure still. Games aren't cheap. The system isn't cheap.

     

    What does the hive mind say in terms of cost-benefit? As a collection piece, it would be neat. As a player? I'm not sure. Many of the games I like have been ported to other systems (that I have found so far), and that makes it a hard sell. Hell, I think the Famicom version of Ninja Kun is superior to the MSX version. Could be that I am still playing with a keyboard, graphics aren't everything.

     

    One selling point is that in terms of collecting, I'd be picking this up fresh. I eventually want to buy another TG16, or PCE, but I would be rebuilding/repurchasing a collection vs. starting one from scratch. So, collecting for a system that I haven't owned before has an attractiveness to it.

     

    Just looking for thoughts and feedback on the idea. Laying out a couple hundred bucks for anything these days makes me think on it a bit. Lol.

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  17. Posted

    Ordered myself a PS2 to USB adapter. This was cheaper than getting a full on gamepad. I already own PSX/PS2 controllers. This should make playing on emulation much more enjoyable, and more like what I am used to when gaming (controllers vs. keyboards). Kind of excited for it. It's been a while since I have done anything hardware, or physical media wise for gaming. Think I can stand to put a little into it. Lol.

  18. Posted

    So, I know that Sega controllers will work with Atari 2600. This isn't exactly news.

    I think I still have some arcade style joysticks for the Genesis (though I don't think I have any Genny consoles left).

    Is there a reason why these would not work on the 8 bit computers as well? Half tempted to pop the stick apart, and custom paint it. Lol.

     

    Anyone do this? I've seen NES game pads converted over for 7800, and given the custom once over, and it looked really good. Would going grey, and pastel be a bit much? Lol.

  19. Posted

    Out of what I have so far, I am really liking Magic Engine for TG16/PCE (a game system combo I wish I never sold, had TG16, and a PCE Core), and BlueMSX for MSX emulation. One of these days, I kinda want to add a real one. Some of my images don't work though, not sure if that is an emulated machine/bios issue, or if I am not loading the image in the correct manner (if it needs a special cart to run). I'll get it worked out the more I mess with them. I can see how the MSX and Famicom were competitors. Lots of similar titles, and a similar capability in terms of output/display. Some titles are shared across libraries too. Still pretty rad. I need to get a USB adapter and configure a controller. I'm sure the experience will greatly improve from there.

  20. Posted

    I sold a lot of the stuff that I knew would make me money. The 2600/NES/SNES stuff is childhood. Lol. The PSX/PS2 stuff is personal resurgence. I should have never sold my Lynx collection.

    I get the point of "Keep the 7800." However, I still own the Jr that we got to replace our heavy console when it fragged. I also have a Sears heavy sixer, and a very clean Vader as well. In the 2600 collection, I have hardware revisions. Lol. I may have to take a more critical eye to some of it once space is available to set it all up again. I sold my Dreamcast when I moved as well. That was a pretty neat console. Shame it died like it did.

  21. Posted

    Hello all.

    It's been a little bit since I posted. I do that. Been digging on Facebook more than the boards lately.

    I drift back and forth on my opinions of emulation. Always seems like cheating. Lol. I have friends that would argue that the PC is the master race. Lol.

     

    I have in my time owned a lot of different stuff. Not nearly to the point of "everything," but a fairly sizeable chunk of systems. I moved a few years ago, and a)I lost a lot of software, and b)I sold a lot of game stuff to help make space, and cover some much needed funds. I have mad seller's remorse. No. Really. I kept my 2600, 7800, 8 bit computers in terms of Atari. Kept NES/Famicom, SNES, GC for Nintendo. Kept my PS2 for Sony hardware. Sold off Lynx, Jag, ST computers, PC Engine/TG16, 5200s, DS, downsized the NES/SNES collections to fit in one large bin instead of two. On one hand, I don't have the space for what IS left right now (a lot of it is stored away), yet I still get the itch to play a lot of it.

     

    Enter emulation? I have the HDD space on my computer. It takes up no extra space. I have found decent ones that function with Win10. I know there are plenty of guys on here that emulate. Configure a game pad and rock out? Does anyone suffer from "but this isn't real!" like I do? Lol.

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