Finally entered the Modern Handheld Gaming Era - Opinions Welcome :)

[Finally entered the Modern Handheld Gaming Era - Opinions Welcome :)]

Space Invaders Rev is not too good and is almost being given away here in Oz.

 

If you like puzzlers then I would put Meteos in your first batch.

[What do you play your atari 2600 games on]

6-switch woody in the game room and jnr in the lounge.

 

I'm going to have to get the Activision Collection for my GBA-SP though so I can then take the games on the road.

[Should I get a GBA SP or a DS?]

I should clarify, games are still being released for the Game Cube, it's only the hardware that is being phased out - Twilight Princess is available here.

 

Oh, and we can import games (and consoles, DVDs, CDs etc for that matter) from anywhere as grey imports. There are quite a few shops / auction sites across Australia doing so. If you import the items yourself the goods are duty and tax free as long as the shipment value is less than AUD$300.

 

Censorship here is a bit weird, all games are classified the same as our movies so we get the most violent games but there is an overriding "social" censorship where we see games that contain gameplay relating to grafitti banned. Nothing sells a game faster here than if it has a "R" rating (equivilent to the USA "X" rating).

[Should I get a GBA SP or a DS?]

Ouch! It's not too bad down here, as a country of "early adopters" we often get new technology out of Japan before anyone else as companies use our market for testing. So from a hardware point of view it's not too bad as long as you are not a Nintendo fan as Australia is a big MS and Sony market. We have access to everything but it can be hard to find.

 

Mind you, we can legally mod our consoles to overcome region coding.

 

Figgler, which Zelda are you referring to?

[Should I get a GBA SP or a DS?]

Things must be different in the USA console world as the SP has already been discontinued in Australia (along with the GameCube) with the Micro taking the SP's place and nothing for the GC until Revolution comes along (who knows when that will be!).

 

Definitley the DS Lite.

[Lynx 2 Backlight Option: Performing Correctly?]

No, the backlight is not an LED. I wish there was a replacement available as I have a Lynx 2 with a dead backlight, it failed whilst I was playing it, luckily I have another unit to use. If anyone knows where you can get replacement backlights I would love to know.

 

The backlight seems to have a pretty good life though as I have not heard (or read) of many failing.

[Lynx 2 Backlight Option: Performing Correctly?]

Yep, that's right. You cannot see the screen at all with the backlight off, it is simply a power saving feature.

[What are your 50 greatest games you played? The Results are up]

Here’s my list, in no particular order, this was easier than I thought it would be and in fact keeping it to 50 was the hardest thing. It sparked memories that has resulted in me searching through disks to find some of the older games and give them a run:

 

1. Video Vermin (Vic 20)

2. Parsec (TI99/4A)

3. Space Invaders (VCS)

4. Pitfall (VCS)

5. River Raid (VCS)

6. Burgertime (INTV)

7. Gyruss (Arcade)

8. Time Pilot (Arcade)

9. Xevious (Arcade)

10. Elevator Action (Arcade)

11. Galaga (Arcade)

12. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy (Apple IIE)

13. Goldeneye (N64)

14. Mario Kart DS (DS)

15. Bomberman Colour (GBA Colour)

16. Klax (Lynx)

17. Columns (Game Gear)

18. Tetris (GB)

19. Pitfall II (C64)

20. Space Quest 2 (PC)

21. Digger (PC)

22. Head Over Heels (Spectrum)

23. Centipede (multi platforms)

24. Lady Bug (Arcade)

25. Pole Position (VCS)

26. Motor Psycho (7800)

27. Super Mario Bros 3 (NES)

28. Sonic The Hedgehog (Mega Drive)

29. Doom (PC)

30. The Neverhood (PC)

31. Ms Pac Man (Multi Platform)

32. Sim City 2000 (PC)

33. Miner 2049er (XEGS)

34. Rise of the Triad (PC)

35. Frogger (Multi 8-bit platform)

36. Montezuma’s Revenge (XEGS)

37. Lode Runner (Apple IIE)

38. Super Mario Kart (SNES)

39. Metal Slug Advance (GBA)

40. Donkey Kong Jnr (Coleco)

41. Choplifter (Apple IIE)

42. Prince of Persia (PC)

43. Ballblazer (Amiga)

44. Pinball Dreams (Amiga)

45. Metal Slug (Neo Geo)

46. Elite (BBC Micro)

47. Joust (7800)

48. Spy Hunter (Arcade)

49. Dizzy (Spectrum)

50. Impossible Mission (C64)

 

I am looking forward to the final tally, just browsing through the other lists added to my "games that must be played again soon" list.

[I want to see a Roger Dean-designed game.]

Artwork by Roger Dean, music by Yes - it would have to be a GREAT game to be worthy and be on a system that can make the most of the graphics and sound.

 

I'd like to see that!

[Intellivision vs. Colecovision: Which 1 you like?]

I've been playing both since they first came out and vote for Colecovision. The main reason I use my INTV is for Burgertime (the best version) and B-17 bomber 'cause I love the Intellivoice module - it is one of the best "retro" gaming experiences.

[1 favorite game for each console you own]

Excellent thread!

 

2600: River Raid

7800: Ms PacMan

XEGS: Frogger

Lynx: Klax

Flacxhback 1: None, why bother?

INTV: Burger Time

Colecovision: Donkey Kong Jnr

NES: Super Mario Bros 3

SNES: Super Mario World

N64: Goldeneye

GB: Tetris

GB Colour: Bomber Man Colour

GBA SP: Donkey Kong Country 3

DS: Mario Kart DS

Sega Master System: Alex the Kid

Sega Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog

Game Gear: Sonic

 

PCs are not consoles I know, but my fav's for them:

 

C64: Pitfall II (cart)

TI99/4A: Parsec

Spectrum: Head Over Heels

TRS-80: None, which is why it is gathering dust

Amiga: Ball Blazer

STFM: Joust

PC: MAME

[1 favorite game for each console you own]

Exellent thread!

 

2600: River Raid

7800: Ms PacMan

XEGS: Frogger

Lynx: Klax

INTV: Burger Time

Colecovision: Donky Kong Jnr

NES: Super Mario Bros 3

SNES: Super Mario World

N64: Goldeneye

GB: Tetris

GB Colour: Bomber Man Colour

GBA SP: Donkey Kong Country 3

DS: Mario Kart DS

Sega Master System: Alex the Kid

Sega Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog

Game Gear: Sonic

 

PCs are not consoles I know, but my fav's for them:

 

C64: Pitfall II (cart)

TI99/4A: Parsec

Spectrum: Head Over Heels

TRS-80: None, which is why it is gathering dust

Amiga: Ball Blazer

STFM: Joust

PC: MAME

[1 favorite game for each console you own]

Exellent thread!

 

2600: River Raid

7800: Ms PacMan

XEGS: Frogger

Lynx: Klax

INTV: Burger Time

Colecovision: Donky Kong Jnr

NES: Super Mario Bros 3

SNES: Super Mario World

N64: Goldeneye

GB: Tetris

GB Colour: Bomber Man Colour

GBA SP: Donkey Kong Country 3

DS: Mario Kart DS

Sega Master System: Alex the Kid

Sega Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog

Game Gear: Sonic

 

PCs are not consoles I know, but my fav's for them:

 

C64: Pitfall II (cart)

TI99/4A: Parsec

Spectrum: Head Over Heels

TRS-80: None, which is why it is gathering dust

Amiga: Ball Blazer

STFM: Joust

PC: MAME

[AC Adapter for Lynx 2]

Okay, I'm not too hot on electrical conversions, but I reckon 1200Ma is equal to 1.2 amps in which case that adaptor should be okay.

 

There have been other posts on the Lynx forum on this topic including pretty much the same question posted by myself when I bought my first Lynx. It would be worth checking them out for a definitive answer.

[Fav intv game,coleco game,vectrex game...]

C: Lady Bug

I: Burger Time

V: Moon Lander

[NINTENDO DS Lite ! New DS in March!]

Will the DS Lite take GBA cartridges or is that taken out so the unit can be "liter"?

[AC Adapter for Lynx 2]

You can use any adaptor with the right plug and amperage output. The last is an important point as most common adaptors are too low powered for the Lynx. You need around 1.2 amps or 3.0 watts.

[what do you want the FB3 to be?]

How about a fully configured 5200/7800 unit with a "greatest hits" package of in-built games (could use Atari Age forum to help decide which games rather than Atari ending up giving us something useless like those in the FB1) with 2 external cartridge ports to actually acknowledge and embrace the retro community and the fact that a lot of people still have carts. Also, with 5200 and 7800 joysticks and paddles.

 

It would cost a bit more but would then be the retro hardware equivalent of the Revolution.

 

How cool would it be to replicate the original pack in games of the 2600, 5200 & 7800 as the FB3 pack ins!

[Wich game should have been the pack-in for the Lynx?]

Columns was the pack in game with the Game Gear in Australia at least, so Klax would be keeping in with the puzzle theme.

[Cheaper Games? That's A Revolution.]

I agree that it sounds like Nintendo is actually considering what the gaming community really want.

 

It wil be interesting to see how the Revolution goes in Australia which is really a Sony 1st, X-Box 2nd and Nintendo a very distant 3rd market.

 

360 is here now and doing okay (pretty expensive which has watered down a lot of the hype) and with PS3 not due until November (PS1 & PS2 are the biggest selling consoles of all time in Oz), Nintendo would do quite well if the Revolution arrived mid-year.

[FB3...]

Curt, will there be any chance of a PAL FB3 if the project comes to fruition? We missed out on the FB2 and I'm sure there is a sizeable market for PAL FB3 units in Australia and the UK.

 

I can't help out with the design etc, but float the idea of individuals coughing up monetary support to help "sponsor" development - would that help make the dream a reality?

[Do you spend more time watching television or playing video games?]

We average less brain activity when watching TV than when sleeping, I wonder what level of brain activity we have when playing video games?

[Cheaper Games? That's A Revolution.]

This is getting really exciting, still no realease date yet?

 

I was thinking of getting a Game Cube as they are on clearance around here but given all of the features of the Revolution, I might be best to hold off and simply get the new unit.

 

The Revolution plays Game Cube games right?

[Do you spend more time watching television or playing video games?]

We don't watch TV in my house at all (although I think the wife and kid sneak viewing when I'm not at home) so pretty much all "viewing" (apart from DVDs) is gaming.

 

Arcade and handhelds (Lynx, GameBoy SP and DS) are getting the most attention at the moment.

[Best N64 Driving Games?]

I'd go for Monaco Grand Prix and Mario Kart 64.