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Post by wyldephang on Sept 28, 2013 21:13:24 GMT -5
Thanks, wyldephang! I have the FJ846EUSASEGA console. The labels on the bottom are not well preserved but I can definitely read that. Don't ask me for a serial number, though. That's gone. Thanks for the game recommendations. I'll have to put a list together so I can start finding carts. That's O.K. The serial number isn't that important, anyway. With the FCC ID alone we can be 99 percent certain that your console was manufactured within the first three years of the console's lifespan, and that it predates the licensing lock-out feature ( TMSS) that Sega adopted after the initial production run. Your console is sought out by collectors because it can play unlicensed Genesis games. It has the best FM sound chip (YM2612) installed, too. Nice deal. I hope you like our suggestions. Golden Axe I and II are absolute essentials for the Genesis library; Streets of Rage is great, and the sequel is even better. Of course, I'd be happy to give you some more recommendations if you're interested. Do you like to search for games in specific genres, or are you open to all genres?
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Post by VectorX on Sept 28, 2013 21:31:32 GMT -5
Golden Axe I and II are absolute essentials for the Genesis library; Well, I heard there isn't a lot of difference in between those two. Maybe if he's somewhat of a hardcore collector though.
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Post by TrekMD on Sept 29, 2013 9:12:07 GMT -5
Cool. I didn't realize they did the same thing as Nintendo did with their consoles. At least I have a console that does not have the TMSS. And yes, thanks for the suggestions! I'll be looking for those games.
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Post by wyldephang on Oct 1, 2013 13:58:21 GMT -5
Golden Axe I and II are absolute essentials for the Genesis library; Well, I heard there isn't a lot of difference in between those two. Maybe if he's somewhat of a hardcore collector though. You're right, actually, there's little in the way of variation to tell these games apart. Still, I think Golden Axe II gets the nod from me: players have a bit more control over the characters, the difficulty level feels more balanced, and I seem to remember having fewer "accidents" while navigating the terrain. Oh, and the cover art was done by fantasy legend Boris Vallejo. Can't beat that. I made another inexpensive acquisition to my NES library yesterday: Solstice. It's essentially an isometric platformer with puzzle elements mixed in. Players use magic potions to perform various abilities (like revealing hidden paths) and navigate the dungeons while collecting keys. Solstice spawned a direct sequel on the SNES--Equinox, which I own--and a spin-off on the Game Boy called Altered Space.
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Post by VectorX on Oct 1, 2013 14:34:06 GMT -5
I seem to remember having fewer "accidents" while navigating the terrain. Yeah, there's only a couple of places where you'll fall off an area and die. Oh, and the cover art was done by fantasy legend Boris Vallejo. Can't beat that. Oh wow, I didn't know that. That figures. And I definitely like it way better than his Star Control one. That was a bit grotesque!
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Post by TrekMD on Oct 1, 2013 15:34:59 GMT -5
Well, the latest items I got are not games but, rather, nice covers for my two most recent consoles: the NES-101 and the Sega Genesis. Have a look...
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Post by wyldephang on Oct 1, 2013 16:55:52 GMT -5
That's fine, Trek! Anything video game-related is fair game. And what a coincidence it is that you should post those two covers today, as I had been considering how my Genesis and NES (being placed on the floor in front of the entertainment center) tend to collect more dust than any of the other consoles in my collection. I've got to wipe them off at least once a week or they'll be underneath a layer of dust. I had considered getting a new entertainment center large enough to accommodate all consoles (with room to spare) and with glass doors to keep the dust out. Those covers look like a good fix, though.
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Post by TrekMD on Oct 1, 2013 16:58:25 GMT -5
Yes, these covers are great. I believe I had started a thread in here with info on the folks who sell them.
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Post by wyldephang on Oct 11, 2013 21:00:49 GMT -5
I made three additions to my video game library this week. The first in the lot is Columns for the Sega Genesis, a puzzle game where jewels are stacked on a vertical grid. If three of a kind are lined up, then all of the jewels in that sequence will disappear; large combinations can net big points, and the game overall is addicting and challenging. The next acquisition is A Boy and His Blob for the NES, a platformer with strong puzzle-solving elements. I've spoken about this game in a previous thread. It's one I remember from my youth, so I wanted to have a chance to play it again; I've only been waiting for the price to drop. The final game is Super Smash TV for the Super Nintendo, an overhead shooter. Contestants take part in an extremely violent game show where the goal is to collect cash and prizes while annihilating hordes of enemies. The game can be difficult in single-player mode, but the co-op gameplay is a lot of fun.
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Post by TrekMD on Oct 19, 2013 19:48:34 GMT -5
So, here are the last few items I've gotten recently...
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Post by VectorX on Oct 19, 2013 19:55:06 GMT -5
DEFINITELY going to have to fill me in on several of those, namely how Space Rocks and Frenzy are!
Plus, what is "Hover Bover" (or is that "Bower"?)? And I take it that first one is an unlicensed multi-cart, or is that a modern day homebrew?
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Post by TrekMD on Oct 19, 2013 20:08:51 GMT -5
Space Rocks and Frenzy are both fantastic! Frenzy actually has two games: Frenzy and Berzerk! Extremely well done, as always. Here is a video of the game in action: Space Rocks is also superb! Here is a video from PRGE of the game:
Hover Bovver for the Intellivision was going to be a licensed release for the system. Unfortunately, there were some issues between the programmer and Elektronite who was going to release the game and it got cancelled. Because the boxes and overlays were already done, the company is selling boxes and overlays as a way to recoup some of the money they paid the programmer. You can read about the game here: Hover Bovver AnnouncementThe first cartridge is a collection of homebrews for the NES. You can find details here: Action 53 Function 16 Volume ONE "Streemerz Bundle"
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Post by VectorX on Oct 19, 2013 20:47:27 GMT -5
Nice surprise to see that Hexagon appear in S. Rocks
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Post by TrekMD on Oct 19, 2013 20:58:04 GMT -5
Nice surprise to see that Hexagon appear in S. Rocks It's a great game!
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Post by wyldephang on Oct 20, 2013 0:06:31 GMT -5
Looks like you're really embracing the NES homebrews, Trek. Out of interest, I watched a video of Donkey Kong XM for the 7800 on YouTube. Is it a more accurate translation of the arcade version?
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