"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
11/13/2014 at 15:00 • Filed to: Tayclassic, video games, tv
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"zeontestpilot" (zeontestpilot)
11/13/2014 at 15:00 • Filed to: Tayclassic, video games, tv | 2
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If you didn't know, Oct. 1st I purchased a house and started living in it. The previous owners left behind numerous things, including two huge tube TVs.
Last Saturday a neighbor and I tested the upstairs tv, it worked well for the most part until I played gundam: encounters in space for ps2 (a ps2 that was supposedly broken that they left behind) . Yesterday I tested the downstairs one, and surprisingly, it's in great shape. Probably doesn't mean much to you guys, but to me it means a possible video game LAN party (if needed).
The downstairs tv, with various vid game stuff stuff boxed. I need to go through those two gray containers, they are full of computer parts and cords and any tv cords (like coaxial, component, etc), and see what I don't need. And yes, those are three Gamecubes on the gray boxes.
Upstairs TV. That's a Dreamcast on top on it, this thing is massive. It's on a platform that swivels, but it's so heavy I can barely move it on the platform.
So Im über excited about both tvs working, now if I can just get the antenna connected to the tv downstairs (plus a bluray/dvd with netflix) it would be perfect...
Mattbob
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 15:04 |
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blueray player conencted to that tv. How? Also Dreamcast is the best system ever.
Messaika
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 15:05 |
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I stole one from my father's basement to use with my PS2. It's nice and big too. :-3
505Turbeaux
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 15:07 |
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please install a copy of Tony Hawk Pro skater 2 into the dreamcast and mail it to me :)
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zeontestpilot
> 505Turbeaux
11/13/2014 at 15:12 |
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Huh, well, once I figure out how to properly install a DC game onto a cd-r, I'm gonna have to re-tryout tony hawk 2. It's been a while since I play it.
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zeontestpilot
> Messaika
11/13/2014 at 15:18 |
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The tvs are staying when they are... I can't really move them, :/. The downstairs tv, was on the floor yesterday morning. It took me a bit, but I got it on that stand all by myself. Then I got yelled at by the Mrs for not asking for help (I thought she was busy).
And I got by video component switch box out, so I can connect up to 4 systems at a time, :).
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zeontestpilot
> Mattbob
11/13/2014 at 15:21 |
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Huh, didn't think that far ahead. I would imagine there is an adapter for it. I know adapters for coaxial to component do not exist (I'm sorry my Sega genesis), but hdmi to component might exists.....I'm a wishful thinker...:)
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Mattbob
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 15:25 |
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The converter is a separate powered device. Kind of a pain because it is converting a digital signal to analog. Also, I think you mean composite, not component. They are easy to mix up. Composite is the yellow cable, component is the Y Pb Cr deal.
Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
> 505Turbeaux
11/13/2014 at 15:26 |
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Did I ever play the shit out of that game. Almost always used Bucky Lasek too.
That was one of my favorite Dreamcast titles. That and Crazy Taxi.
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Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 15:28 |
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Did all of those game systems come with the house, or were they already yours?
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505Turbeaux
> Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
11/13/2014 at 15:31 |
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Rune Glifberg for the win with me. I think that and Crazy taxi were all I ever played on it really. Oh shit those and SOUL CALIBER
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zeontestpilot
> Mattbob
11/13/2014 at 15:38 |
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composite then. If lowes has one, then I'll be good. Using there card for for home repairs has been an immense blessing.
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zeontestpilot
> Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
11/13/2014 at 15:42 |
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Naw, they are all mine, I've been collecting for years, until I became a father, so there's no extra cash anymore. The previous owners left just a ps2, and a golf game that was stuck in it.
I just got sick of selling games to GameStop for mediocre prices, and missing the games that I had sold. So I decided to stop selling what I had and hoard it. I mean, I was offered $12 for my Dreamcast, that thing is worth more in fun than $12 dollars.
FKA-RacecaR
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 15:48 |
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Game collector eh? Have anything relating to the Turbografx-16?
Oh, and SCORE on the working TVs!!
Brodieman
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 15:51 |
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That's a concerning amount of Kleenex.
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zeontestpilot
> FKA-RacecaR
11/13/2014 at 15:56 |
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Sadly, I so not have that one...yet. The oldest I have is the SNES and the Genesis. Being a father has decreased my personal spending by 99.9%.
And thanks! My next electronic issue I'm gonna tackle is getting the ps2 to work properly. For some reason, the disc drive won't eject when the cover is on it...
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zeontestpilot
> Brodieman
11/13/2014 at 16:02 |
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House rule, always have facial tissues on hand, if possible, one in every [main] room. Seasonal allergies insist on it.
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Brodieman
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 16:09 |
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Oh good, they're yours. I thought it was another thing left by the previous owner, that would have me concerned and steam cleaning every surface.
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zeontestpilot
> Brodieman
11/13/2014 at 16:14 |
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Ha, you have a point. They left some stuff like the two tvs, a ps2, a desk, a chair to go with the desk, some Xmas supplied, two weed wackers, and some other things.
They threw away a desktop computer though, which I thought was dumb. I dumpster dived for that. I've always wanted a server desktop, just to dabble in that area a bit, so now I have one. :)
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FKA-RacecaR
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 16:30 |
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I just started "collecting". I used to own a TG16 when it first came out, and then many others since then (bought and sold a lot). Now that we have a bigger house, no more kids will be coming along, and we have kind of "settled" in, I bought another. I'm starting to buy up games. But I am more into playing than collecting, which it sounds like you are as well.
I just scored a near perfect Mario Paint CIB off Ebay. I do not even own an SNES yet. I want to get one so I can play Mario Paint, and Sid Meier's Civilization.
But that only comes when I get extra money. As a father of two, the struggle is real.
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zeontestpilot
> FKA-RacecaR
11/13/2014 at 18:41 |
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CIB = complete in box, right? there are special consoles that you can get that can play nes & snes games, but they arnt official.
Personally, I would love a Dingoo [ http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dingoo_A3… ], but the price still is a bit much. But a handheld device with various emulated consoles sounds fascinating.
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FKA-RacecaR
> zeontestpilot
11/13/2014 at 22:06 |
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yup, complete in box.
I've seen those systems, but I think I'll stick with the real deal. I'm a bit of a purist. LOL
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zeontestpilot
> FKA-RacecaR
11/13/2014 at 23:06 |
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Oh I prefer the real deal by a long shot, but the older systems are sometimes harder to come by, :(.
I'd love a nes-101 ( http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_… ). Never seen one in person though, but the idea of a top loader game system is nice. The nes that every one fondly remembers was modeled to be like a VCR. And if I remember right, there was an issue with them breaking with the way it's set up. I would imagine a top loading game system would last longer, :).
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FKA-RacecaR
> zeontestpilot
11/14/2014 at 09:16 |
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Have you tried out Lukie Games?
I am sure I am not helping you any by showing you that site...LOL
They are a little (okay, on some things, a LOT) over priced. But if you look around, you may find something.
Also try out Game Gavel. It is an auction site just for game stuff.
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zeontestpilot
> FKA-RacecaR
11/14/2014 at 09:42 |
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Nice, ill have to check them out later. By my in-laws, there's a store that is like GameStop, but deal only with used games and all generations of consoles. I got my genesis, 2 controllers, every sonic game for the system, some other popular games, all for $50. I thought it was a fair desk, :).
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FKA-RacecaR
> zeontestpilot
11/14/2014 at 09:54 |
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Holy crap! Wish there was something like that around here.
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zeontestpilot
> FKA-RacecaR
11/14/2014 at 10:19 |
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Ha, you just got to know where to look. Places to check: re-sale shops, flea markets, garage sales, collectible stores, sometimes antique stores, you get the idea.
There's even a place the next town over, which specializes in selling collectible stuff. Last time I was in there, he had 3 Sega genesis. I only found the store because I was following a lead looking for diecast cars.
Also, it helps that my friends and family know that I collect game consoles and games. I tend to be the person that they off-load there older consoles and games on (it's the reason I have 3 GCN).
Basically, ask around, go to stores where you normally wouldn't enter, you'd be surprised on what you find, :).