6th August 2020, 8:22 PM
... You know, by ignoring this thread I do not make my job of keeping my 'what I've gotten' records up to date any easier, it just makes it harder. And yet despite knowing that I keep doing this kind of thing, I know ignoring problems doesn't fix them and yet I keep doing just that. Oh well...
I know I have not been posting here, but I've been busy and quite a lot has been going on, most definitely including with my videogame collection. The big part I think I should make a new thread for, though -- after my old RP-CRT failed, I got a fairly nice 4K OLED TV. And then I started buying a bunch of stuff for it, because old games don't look any good at all on it by default so a significant rework of my setup, as far as connections are concerned, is required. So, I got a bunch of wires and a Retrotink 2X Pro. And then from there I decided to finally take the plunge into RGB with some HD Retrovision cables for four consoles, the Genesis, SNES, Saturn, and Master System. Genesis graphics without ANY of that shimmer and such are kind of amazing to see!
But I should talk about that in a dedicated thread. As far as games go I have been busy, though probably not as much as if I wasn't spending so, so much on all that other stuff...
The main thing I got other than all of that equipment is another thing from ebay, a S-Video modded Atari 7800 console for $160 from ebay, console only; I used my power cable from my old 7800 and my old controllers and games with this system. It was cheaper than other systems the seller was selling with the cords, so I "saved" a bit in comparison as I didn't need them. I had been thinking about getting a new 7800 for years, since the power switch on mine failed back in 2014, but I have never either fixed that one (this would require some serious soldering to replace that switch, I do not have that skill) or gotten another one, until now. I thought that sure, I could have gotten a regular 7800 for like $70, max, but while not cheap this modded one is definitely a better unit -- the video quality from this s-video plug is DRAMATICALLY better than I remember 7800 RF being on a base console, and that's all you will get out of the system without a mod! Now, the Atari 7800 is a disappointing system I'm definitely not a fan of and buying one again has not changed that opinion, but despite that I am glad to be able to play the game s again, and way sharper looking than they were before.
I already have 18 7800 games, including most of the common ones, so I only picked up a couple of new titles on ebay. I'll probably get more eventually, and some homebrews; the system has some interesting ones.
Physical Games
Under Fire! PC 7/16/2020 (old PC game, complete in box, got locally.) $10. A neat find, this is an old wargame.
Jinks Atari 7800, 7800 07/29/20 from ebay Complete (Arrived Sealed) $13.00. This game tries to be an interesting side-scrolling Breakout-style game, but only ends up being a visual mess and a pretty big disappointment. The weirdness makes it worth a look anyway for me, though.
Rampage Atari 7800, 7800 Activision 07/31/20 from ebay Cart Only $25.00 - Yes, this is Rampage. It's a fine port of the game, with all three characters unlike the NES, but... Rampage isn't exactly deep or complex, and goes on just about forever. Even as a kid I didn't have the patience to get anywhere near the end of this thing (on the NES, a version that ironically I do not own). It's amusing for a little while though.
Mogul Maniac Atari 2600, 2600 07/29/20 from ebay Cart Only $10.00 I got this game from the same person as one of those 7800 games. It's a decent racing game and seeing a 2600 game from the "Amiga Corporation" sure is weird... heh.
Countermeasure Atari 5200, 5200 08/06/20 from ebay, $18.55 - This is a rare 5200 exclusive from Atari. It's a topdown tank game with a 'learn the code' element.
Wizard of Wor Atari 5200, 5200 08/06/20 from ebay, $23 - A quality port of Midway's arcade hit. It's too bad there is no speech but oitherwise it's good.
Also I got two supposedly barely or not at all used Atari 5200 controllers for $50. They even have the protector sheets over the metal strip. These three 5200 lots are from someone selling a bunch of 5200 stuff, I bid on a lot but only won these three. It's too bad I missed out on Space Dungeon, but I will get that (with its controller holder) eventually.
For digital games, I got some more, mostly on the Nintendo platforms.
Capcom Arcade Cabinet w/ DLC Bundle Xbox 360, X360 - DD (XBLA) 07/15/20 On Sale $10.00
Sweet Memories: Blackjack Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) CIRCLE Entertainment 07/26/20 On Sale $1.00
Sisters Royale (DLC character - Ode) Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) - DLC 07/27/20 On Sale $1.50
Moto Rush GT Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/28/20 On Sale Free with Nintendo Gold Points (would have been >$1)
Swap This! Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) Two Tribes BV 07/28/20 On Sale $0.10
Toki Tori Wii U - DD (eShop) Two Tribes BV 07/28/20 On Sale $0.20
Atomic Heist Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $0.20
Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) Capcom 07/29/20 On Sale $10.00
Lapis x Labyrinth Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $10.00
Orbitblazers Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $6.00
RIVE: Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $1.50
Sisters Royale: FIve Sisters Under Fire Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $7.00
Super One More Jump Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $0.70
Phil's Epic FIll-a-Pix Adventure Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 On Sale $4.00
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 On Sale $9.00
PICROSS e6 Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 $6.00
V.O.I.D. Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 On Sale $1.00
I know I have not been posting here, but I've been busy and quite a lot has been going on, most definitely including with my videogame collection. The big part I think I should make a new thread for, though -- after my old RP-CRT failed, I got a fairly nice 4K OLED TV. And then I started buying a bunch of stuff for it, because old games don't look any good at all on it by default so a significant rework of my setup, as far as connections are concerned, is required. So, I got a bunch of wires and a Retrotink 2X Pro. And then from there I decided to finally take the plunge into RGB with some HD Retrovision cables for four consoles, the Genesis, SNES, Saturn, and Master System. Genesis graphics without ANY of that shimmer and such are kind of amazing to see!
But I should talk about that in a dedicated thread. As far as games go I have been busy, though probably not as much as if I wasn't spending so, so much on all that other stuff...
The main thing I got other than all of that equipment is another thing from ebay, a S-Video modded Atari 7800 console for $160 from ebay, console only; I used my power cable from my old 7800 and my old controllers and games with this system. It was cheaper than other systems the seller was selling with the cords, so I "saved" a bit in comparison as I didn't need them. I had been thinking about getting a new 7800 for years, since the power switch on mine failed back in 2014, but I have never either fixed that one (this would require some serious soldering to replace that switch, I do not have that skill) or gotten another one, until now. I thought that sure, I could have gotten a regular 7800 for like $70, max, but while not cheap this modded one is definitely a better unit -- the video quality from this s-video plug is DRAMATICALLY better than I remember 7800 RF being on a base console, and that's all you will get out of the system without a mod! Now, the Atari 7800 is a disappointing system I'm definitely not a fan of and buying one again has not changed that opinion, but despite that I am glad to be able to play the game s again, and way sharper looking than they were before.
I already have 18 7800 games, including most of the common ones, so I only picked up a couple of new titles on ebay. I'll probably get more eventually, and some homebrews; the system has some interesting ones.
Physical Games
Under Fire! PC 7/16/2020 (old PC game, complete in box, got locally.) $10. A neat find, this is an old wargame.
Jinks Atari 7800, 7800 07/29/20 from ebay Complete (Arrived Sealed) $13.00. This game tries to be an interesting side-scrolling Breakout-style game, but only ends up being a visual mess and a pretty big disappointment. The weirdness makes it worth a look anyway for me, though.
Rampage Atari 7800, 7800 Activision 07/31/20 from ebay Cart Only $25.00 - Yes, this is Rampage. It's a fine port of the game, with all three characters unlike the NES, but... Rampage isn't exactly deep or complex, and goes on just about forever. Even as a kid I didn't have the patience to get anywhere near the end of this thing (on the NES, a version that ironically I do not own). It's amusing for a little while though.
Mogul Maniac Atari 2600, 2600 07/29/20 from ebay Cart Only $10.00 I got this game from the same person as one of those 7800 games. It's a decent racing game and seeing a 2600 game from the "Amiga Corporation" sure is weird... heh.
Countermeasure Atari 5200, 5200 08/06/20 from ebay, $18.55 - This is a rare 5200 exclusive from Atari. It's a topdown tank game with a 'learn the code' element.
Wizard of Wor Atari 5200, 5200 08/06/20 from ebay, $23 - A quality port of Midway's arcade hit. It's too bad there is no speech but oitherwise it's good.
Also I got two supposedly barely or not at all used Atari 5200 controllers for $50. They even have the protector sheets over the metal strip. These three 5200 lots are from someone selling a bunch of 5200 stuff, I bid on a lot but only won these three. It's too bad I missed out on Space Dungeon, but I will get that (with its controller holder) eventually.
For digital games, I got some more, mostly on the Nintendo platforms.
Capcom Arcade Cabinet w/ DLC Bundle Xbox 360, X360 - DD (XBLA) 07/15/20 On Sale $10.00
Sweet Memories: Blackjack Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) CIRCLE Entertainment 07/26/20 On Sale $1.00
Sisters Royale (DLC character - Ode) Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) - DLC 07/27/20 On Sale $1.50
Moto Rush GT Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/28/20 On Sale Free with Nintendo Gold Points (would have been >$1)
Swap This! Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) Two Tribes BV 07/28/20 On Sale $0.10
Toki Tori Wii U - DD (eShop) Two Tribes BV 07/28/20 On Sale $0.20
Atomic Heist Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $0.20
Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) Capcom 07/29/20 On Sale $10.00
Lapis x Labyrinth Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $10.00
Orbitblazers Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $6.00
RIVE: Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $1.50
Sisters Royale: FIve Sisters Under Fire Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $7.00
Super One More Jump Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/29/20 On Sale $0.70
Phil's Epic FIll-a-Pix Adventure Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 On Sale $4.00
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 On Sale $9.00
PICROSS e6 Nintendo 3DS, 3DS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 $6.00
V.O.I.D. Nintendo Switch, NS - DD (eShop) 07/30/20 On Sale $1.00