Retro Games

[Dogs Of War]

Not to mention that you can put cheats on the older games these days so you can beat the game and see that ending you never quite got to accomplish (or just go on YouTube and watch someone else do it)

 

[Bulldog Force]

Not to mention that you can put cheats on the older games these days so you can beat the game and see that ending you never quite got to accomplish (or just go on YouTube and watch someone else do it)

That's right. What about save states? Now you can save the game wherever you want and play it again later in case something happens or you need to go somewhere (or try it again if you die etc...), and for someone like me, I can make videos for my Youtube channel Speaking of which, I might make one this week or next - a Sega Master System compilation *cheers*

 

[BDR]

Few people know that NES and SNES patents ran out ages ago, so there are loads of companies making hardware clones with new components and selling them for a decent price. Buy one of those and if you are thusly inclined a flash cart (i have a PowerPak and a Super Everdrive) and you can play whatever you like with an actual controller and cartridge. Best gaming purchase I've made in 5 years.

 

[Dragon2010]

I've still got my Super Nintendo, Sega Saturn and N64 all set-up at home with a ton of games each. I also still have my Edition1 Pokemon Colour (Pikachu Yellow) Edition.

I LOVED played Vitrua-Cop2 on the Sega. The hours I wasted on that game.

 

[redvscotty]

Not as restro as some, but I got an N64 emulator the other day on my laptop and fired up 007. So good, but I only have the xbox controller for it, might pick up an N64 controller and convert it to USB!

 

[Non Terminator]

I have my old stuff mainly for collection/nostaligia purposes. Wouldn't trade them or sell them for anything. However...

When it comes to actually playing old games I usually go with the emulator. It's convenient, reliable and looks better on these newfangled LCD screens.

It's crazy how many people are selling stuff off these days. You don't really get a pretty price. $20 for Mortal Kombat, for me, sounds pretty good.

I just prefer it on the console, but each to their own.

 

[adamkungl]

I'll be honest. I can't be arsed hooking up my NES or SNES, and my N64 controllers are super worn out.

 

[Big Pete]

Half the game is getting the cartridge to work.

Nothing worse than spending 3 or so minutes getting a game to work only to find all your save data erased. My copy of DKC3 is worn to the bone.

 

[Apey]

losing (or brother selling/giving away...) my mario kart 64 game cartridge is in the top 5 worst moments of my life for sure.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Not as restro as some, but I got an N64 emulator the other day on my laptop and fired up 007. So good, but I only have the xbox controller for it, might pick up an N64 controller and convert it to USB!

Can that be done?

 

[BDR]

You can buy adapters online for a decent price, you can also get generic lookalikes but they never feel right

 

[Bulldog Force]

You can buy adapters online for a decent price, you can also get generic lookalikes but they never feel right

Well hot dog

 

[Micistm]

Half the game is getting the cartridge to work.

Nothing worse than spending 3 or so minutes getting a game to work only to find all your save data erased. My copy of DKC3 is worn to the bone.

Three minutes blowing on a cart and fiddling isn't so bad...try an hour or two tape loading an old computer game! Especially those ones without dedicated tape decks where you have to get the volume just right!:lol: Another tick for the emulator column...

 

[Dragon2010]

I've been addicted to Super Smash and Lylatwars on my N64 lately, it's been a mission trying to finish the "elite" side of Lylatwars planets and I just love Super Smash.

I'll have to dust off Goldeneye and the Zelda games soon. Oh how I miss old games.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Can anyone recommend some Sega Mega Drive games for me? As weird as it sounds, I didn't play that one much back in the day!

 

[Dogs Of War]

Can anyone recommend some Sega Mega Drive games for me? As weird as it sounds, I didn't play that one much back in the day!

Micro machines 2.
Cool spot
Rugby union World Cup 1995
General chaos
Zombies ate my neighbours
Super Monaco gp 2
Gunstar heroes

 

[abpanther]

Is this conversation strictly for computers and consoles?

I remember some classic arcade games (back when they were 40c a credit) that I used to play all the time.

Golden Axe
Wonder Boy
Wardner
1942
Ghosts n Goblins
Double Dragon
Final Fight

 

[Misanthrope]

Man, I'd play Double Dragon right now if a console was nearby. Metal Snake as well.

 

[abpanther]

I remember the palace at the end of Double Dragon was so hard. You had those statues on the walls with spears and they would stab you as you walked past and you would fall off the platform.

Great stuff, once you got really good at it the challenge was trying to finish it with just one credit.

TMNT was also a great arcade game as you could play 4 players at the same time.

 

[Bulldog Force]

I remember the palace at the end of Double Dragon was so hard. You had those statues on the walls with spears and they would stab you as you walked past and you would fall off the platform.

Great stuff, once you got really good at it the challenge was trying to finish it with just one credit.

TMNT was also a great arcade game as you could play 4 players at the same time.

That was EASY man. Those bull statues were a menace to the enemies that would be coming for you lol. Firstly, a bull would jab one enemy, and his knife would come flying to the floor next to you. You throw it at him, then when he comes at you again, the Bull would jab him again, killing him. Second time round, same scenario, except the dynamite would kill him :lol:

Watch this video from 0:32 onwards. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1eX7y4DN0A

Apologies about the quality, I only recently learned the Dega and Fraps aren't a good combo. Now I use Fusion.