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Don't yo own Packrat VG? what will be come of it? I was planning on a trip down to the UC to visit after graduation. That may not happen now <---- that's me dying of sadness and going "down under"

not at my house. i'm too far north in UT, I got some rugrats running around, and the tv i have for games is pretty poor. I think SLC was fine like last time, but I know there are other ppl from CO that attend. It would be cool to set it up at large open location, but I don't want to volunteer anyone to facilitate a place like this or ask anyone to pay to rent a place out. although I wouldn't mind chipping in.

if a new thread starts regarding the next one, plz post it here too or someone please pm me on here or on DP. I don't want to miss out! btw late may would be a good ida cuz school gets out the first week of may, and things would be settled by the end of the month.

yup, I missed it. darn jewelry party. oh well, my two babies were sick too, so it wouldn't have been a good idea anyway. any plans for a sequel? mountain west gaiming night 2... the return of the NUON? and what about pics yo? anyway, I'm looking forward to having time to do, well, anything, but this is definitely high up on MLoTtD

Funny, I just noticed the address. my sister lives right around 1st ave. BTW, my wife is hosting some jewelry party on fri, so I might not make it.

Gateway PMed me at digital press. Thanks man! I'll try to make it. my schedule is all messed up as of jan 9. I don't really have anything to bring for trade or to play considering I don't own any atari's, but I'm down for some crazy classic gaming! don't mean to steal your thread, but whats the dl on packrat video games? never heard of them I have to rely on the old whale, game crazy, rhino, and the bay for games. the second hand stores around here suck for game content. anyone ever go to the swap meets in west valley?

yeah, I have a few neat local record shops (the buy/sell/trade type) taht sell everything multimedia including videogames from day 1 to present. all of their games are pretty much the same price (except ones they know are rare or complete) so depending on the game you buy, its either a steal or a ripoff. If there is a place like that around you I suggest going there. oh and anything RPG related goes for at least $30 no matter where you buy. The best deal I have ever snagged is E.V.O. and FFII in a bundle for $55. Both carts were loose.

no aux ports for the keyboard, only US controller ports. but it does support the disk system. http://www.playmessiah.com/images/onlinest...Cdisksystem.jpg actualy, jag, I've never seen the reviews say the nes doesn't do stuff, just that the NEX has these features. I must admit it is misleading, but I think it is more ignorance, than intentional. The "I'm an important person with an informed opinion" blogger craze, has screwed alot of things up. I think that these people are the ones that get hired for editorial magazines nowdays. Just cuz you can write in a "wacky and entertaining to some" way, doesn't mean you have the credentials to write about something. Hey look at me! I can write funny quips about stuff, and I like cars, let me write reviews about the latest car stuff without any comparison to its peers or predecessors! **looks at Super Street magazine**

I like it; External hard drive (for portability) a good blend of modern AND classic gaming consoles small panel gaps innovative wayof covering up a big a$$ heatsink plays with the original system oriented backwards what isn't to like?

nevermind, I didn't realize you were the author of this http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=80273

sometimes when paypal says an item is "shipped" it just means that the item has been entered for pickup. Businesses and business complexes have parcel companies come on a daily basis like the way usps comes daily to your house, and the item actually won't get shipped until up to two days later when it is picked up. also, FedEx doesn't always give out tracking #s although they have them for their own use, so Messiah, and consequently paypal couldn't provide one. I didn't get a tracking number for my controllers. I wouldn't worry about it (I'm sure you have the NEX by now anyway) If you did get it what are your thoughts?

Messiah told me, when I got a refund on my preorder, that they are working on fixing the "major" problems with the system. They said that the sound issues are the the main focus (quietness and inaccuracy) then comes the video (screen shift, color inaccuracy, and garbled tile issues) then the compatibility. They said sound issues will be fixed for sure, but, no guarantees on fixing the video or improving the compatibiliity. What it sounds like to me is that they plan on making the console more compatible with the games they already say are compatible. I plan on buying the "improved" version when it comes out (reportedly after february) I don't think I'd mind the problems withthe current one, but I hane no reason not to wait for a better version.

I agree that all the mario patches are too much. But they make their buck and alot of people enjoy them. as for all of his original games and the sports games? They are an integral part of nintendo. They are on their own level when it comes to ingenuity and unique gameplay. Even back in the beginning whan they "seemed" like just another platformer, they had their own unique traits, characters, and style. IMO for every major mario game, I can't think of one that wasn't more entertaining and unique than its peers. SMB1,2,3 mario world, mario kart, mario RPG, mario 64 etc. (excl. from that statement DrMario et al. not that they weren't fun, but they weren't as distinguished from the crowd as other maio games) I guess by the Dr Mario/Tetris comparo, you can see that mario has been pluged into mainstream games to make a buck or two since day one. Never were these games as popular as Tendos original creations though, and for good reason. If all mario games were just another <fill in the blank> then I could agree with the original post that it is getting old, but they aren't a clone of other games, even the sports games are unique. hmm, sports games that aren't based on simulation, who woulda thought? It does seem that the target demographic has gotten slightly younger. Personally, I think everything up to mario 64 has been quite ubiquitous (sp?). The basics are easy enough for a kid to handle, but the challenge is in the depth of the game. Name another (non puzzle) game series that covers such a wide demo so seamlessly. I haven't played sunshine, but from what I hear, it is a little too easy to the point of being boring for the older fans. As I said before, the patches/plugs of mario into existing games is a bit much, and is a lazy tactic if they depend on these games to replace their releasing original titles. Nintendo:Make your money with the patches as you please, but don't forget to keep up the good work by coming out with unique and enjoyable games for all ages. I too am looking forward to a "mario 128" I'm just hoping that it slightly harder, and just as deep as mario 64.

come to think of it, I knew this guy that bought an atari system from a garage sale, who bought it off of a hobo on the union pacific who bought it from you. you shipped it to springfieild, USA, and it got lost in the mail before it even reached the garages sale. then a dragon got hold of it and flew it to the 'shire'. its sitting in a hobbits house being played AND I'M HOLDING YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR NOT GETTING WHAT I PAID FOR!!!! give me a flipping break I can't imagine the guy bugging you again. but if he does call his local looney bin, I'm sure they'd be glad to have him join their army to fight the alien invaders that are coming to visit us tomorrow at 11:15 right after brunch. AHHH!

Shame. It's hard to imagine that some of the people responsible for such revolutionary thinking and ingenuity are reaching that age. Think of all the experience that he had, and the knowledge that only he posessed. I can only hope that appreciation for the heritage of computer and gaming technology don't fade with time. Preservation, people. PRESERVATION. lest we forget...