GIF - just like the arcade, linked up for 2player ; still a blast to run through, I love it😍

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R.I.P., just lost little part of my childhood. Pokemon Red battery officially dead now. That save file represented my first and ONLY playthrough of the game, 145 hours. It also had a #151 Mew in my Pokedex - got it in a trade from a kid while at the Disney World Millennium Celebration (Dec 1999).

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EXPIRES TOMORROW - someone grab it; no one wanted to buy it off me; came free with my PS4 from Black Friday.

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In response to the Marge Simpson meme 😆

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I just beat Street Fighter Alpha 2!! 😀

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Peak gaming in 1990, and it still feels as great all these years later ^_^

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That intro music rocks SO hard🤘🏻

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Pentium 3 - say goodbye to Intel 815 onboard graphics, and hello to RADEON!

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the people who think they struck gold... *sigh*. If i had to bet money, i'd say it won't sell and probably end up in the landfill

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Anybody got a better storage solution than lunchboxes when it comes to this many games? 😅

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Gonna visit the nearby hospitals and donate them to the Pediatrics wings for the kiddos. They're so damn cheap, and I only need to keep one, so might as well try doing some good with the rest :-)

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On the back of the Gran Turismo manual 😁

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May 1997, I'm surprised they still had Genesis/SNES in the console list at the top of the magazine. But yeah... FINAL FANTASY MUTHA-F-ING 7!!!🥳

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<3 Yoshi, brightens up my day

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Gran Turismo 2 - these are the 3 cars that got me through most of the game up till this point😍. That RX7, despite being RWD, has really good grip and hunkers down in the corners well.

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Just a PSA for all the peeps with Mono CRTs who don't use external speakers -- make sure you're hearing everything by using an adapter! Thank you 😄

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Unfortunately even Shenmue couldn't distract the world from the PlayStation 2 😒

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This is one reason why I keep the used stickers on my game cases - to remind me of the old prices when people couldn't give a lick about an older console. And now they want to charge an arm and leg on eBay for the game years later.

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It ain't rare, that's for sure. But it is sealed, and time to crack it open :-D

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I love rental store stickers for the nostalgia, but why oh why would anybody stick them on the end label?😅

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You know you're super close friends with someone when they just freely give you games like this, despite him knowing what it's worth. Love ya bro❤️

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that's fine with me :-)

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...sorry Microsoft, the hype was real and I love the Xbox as much as the next guy, but the crushing didn't go as well as planned😅

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I thought the SNES was only limited to that 4 star Turbo, then I learned about the code. I didnt know it could do as fast as the Genesis version!

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I don't know why, I feel a little bad; I just erased some kid's AC save data. Goodbye Jacob, and goodbye town of Longwood. Time to start my own journey in Animal Crossing...

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Major thanks to my cousin for holding onto games I sold him years ago. As well as being nice enough to let me buy them back!❤️❤️❤️

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Super Street Fighter II - console battle!

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the black sheep of the models, but I've come around to it in recent years, and managed to snag one in very good condition recently.

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I just realized and learned that the Tina poster is different every time you play through DOA2 Story with Bass. It's not costume-dependant either! I've restarted 7 times now with zero repeats 😆

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i'm pretty good at tracking them by the shadows, but I almost always have to use my first continue at this point in the game. As a kid I named them The Blaze Bitches cuz I died there and hated them SO much, hahaha!

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I actually have a clock that Clint briefly came across in the video. He mentions later in the video of the blue LCD he came across, but this one at the start of the video also has a blue display! It will also give you a heart attack in the morning with it's alarm.

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I HATE sellers like this (manual sold separately BS)

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Ka-Pow, right in the kisser....

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I snagged this issue of Sega Visions from my cousin's room back in the late 90's. I still have it to this day and never told him😅. Why do I think he'd get mad about a 5yr-old magazine, i don't know...

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I promise I'll always come back.😊

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This port has such a bad rap. I haven't played it in over 10 years. Guess what, it's still fun to play, and the soundtrack is what makes half the magic😄

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Japan, seriously I love you and hate you at the same time ~ that white Saturn is only ~$30!!😭 Why do collectors have to jack up the prices for consoles so much stateside?😤

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did not know this version had USB keyboard/mouse support. I really look forward to play it :-)

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Oh hi there, fellow rally goer!👋🏻

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anyone want a copy of the DexDrive software? Asking before I delete it. I've had the original floppies backed up FOREVER on my computer, but my DexDrive itself is long gone.

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Got two awesomesauce games in the mail today from eBay. Seller had them listed in Acceptable condition. I love when they underestimate the product - these things are flawless and the discs are perfect!

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LOVING the new update to Streets Of Rage Remake. It comes with an XBE so to run on modded Xbox's easily😎

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one of my OLD computers (circa 2008-ish), when hard drive space wasn't keeping up with my download habits. At one point I thought it was pretty smart to use all those Molex splitters...😇

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When you finally crush a record that's been on your used cartridge for years 😎

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back in the groove! fixed my pad

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Heaviest and biggest system always goes on the bottom, hahaha! ❤️Sega

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I just love how small it is ❤️. Doesn't hit home until you get it in person next to stuff.

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Greens are always good for you

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I love how they still use CRTs for Tetris Championships

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pretty much the essential 3D fighting games for PS2. although as I type this I realized should probably add one of the Mortal Kombats in there too...

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you can have the love for sharp pixels - i have a love for chunky polygons! 😆

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Judging by the price font, i think it's an old sticker? But I'd love to know what place would sell a budget release for that price😅

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Love picking up some of these cheaper PS1 releases still sealed 😄

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Seller wrapped a game in a Carl Jr.'s advertisement full of coupons on the back. Wish we had one here; instead we have Hardees 😆

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Just scream out loud and give away all the secrets there MaximumPC.....

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Another one from Amazon for a great price (free using Amazon Rewards Points). Surface tested and zero'ed out fine, looks like the mail didn't kill it😀

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Aside from the Japan DDR games, this is the only other game from my teenage years that I desperately wanted to come stateside for the PSX

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Had to support the local shop on this one. eBay was running the same price, if not more, AND at the local they will give a free disc-resurfacing with any used disc purchase.

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This was my very first King Of Fighters game I ever played and owned. I regret selling it; at the time it was worth nothing. Glad I was able to find another copy in Like New condition to cherish again! (Ironically at the same $ as when I bought it back in 2001)

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HOW ARE THE BATTERIES IN THIS STILL OK??? Just bought brand new for $7.50 and pulled the tab out the battery back. Did NOT expect it to turn on!

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2009, Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero/RockBand setup. Just simple series/parallel speaker wiring going on here. System really bumped with all those 6.5 woofers in your face!

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crossed a grail off my list. seller took good pics and condition was exactly like them :-)

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10-year-old me, writing to SEGA, basically asked I just got my 32X and I still have a SegaCD, will there be any new games?? Notice the date and think of the SEGA gaming timeframe, LOL

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Got a working Crossover Adapter to use with my plain-jane Ethernet cables. Let the System-Link madness begin!!

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Opinion on using M2 SATA SSD in an Xbox? I have a leftover drive lying around, and figured I could make use of it in a 2nd modded Xbox. Having positive experience running laptop drives before (44pin to 40pin), i think one of these M2-to-44pin adapters should work without an issue?

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Playing like it's 2001 all over again; Composite to a 27 CRT, feels good and looks great (and sounds better thanks to the Bose)

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Remember y'all, ya don't need to use IDE or SATA hard drives if you don't want to have the whole library installed. Using an adapter or two makes SD cards work, and they are hella fast!

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PhilsComputerLab, you make this look a lot easier than it is, hahaha!

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Remembering back when even the good PS1 games were dirt cheap because no one wanted them 😏

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yesssss, my VB collection is now complete and looking great!

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Quick and easy shadowbox in the spirit of the GameBoy on display at Nintendo New York. Literally only required velcro to hold the system, and pliers to break a corner of the backing for cord routing.

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One of the few wallscrolls I've kept with me as an adult. I remember seeing this picture in a gaming mag and it was just SO awesome.

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Electronic Gaming Monthly. There are those particular mag issues, where we remember reading it from front to back, over and over, just drooling over all the great games coming out at the time!

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PRESS DA START BUTTIN!

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Greatest Hits vs Black Label collecting is one thing. But it's another thing when they change up the entire artwork! Which one do you like better?

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What's better than having one Duke? How about 2 Dukes :-)

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I thought one Duke was enough, until I saw a second one in the local store. Ok cool, I'll pick it up; thought that was enough. Then I visit again yesterday and they got 2 more in! ALL THE DUKES, ALL MINE, GIVE THEM TO MEEEE, hahaha

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Super Street Fighter II - console battle

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Tekken 3 artwork - been keeping my eye out for a hi-res copy of this CG shot forever, but never found it. Google-fu always fails me. Anyone got any leads to what artwork or something to get it from?

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Still one of my favorite Sonic games...

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Thank you to the rusty and crusty Tony Hawk cart, putting the back shell to good use - maked Sin & Punishment playable on my system w/o modding.

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Decided to grab some of the more desired titles from my local game store. They'd been staring at me in the big glass case. Had enough points saved on my account that I actually got one of the games for free 😎.

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DonPachi / DoDonPachi for PlayStation --- If Radiant Silvergun is the shoot'emup which takes you on a journey, then DonPachi is the game which is like an awesome roller coaster! Why did I not know about these games sooner?? Omg

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Making the most of a 5FTx5FT storage unit with a plastic folding table. This was 2018, and I moved most of those sets on by early 2020. I think I had 2 more sets stored in my bedroom closet too, hahaha! (and no, the table did NOT bow or collapse)

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Man I wish I'd done LAN linkup when all my friends were still close by. This is so cool! 😎

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Comments/suggestions on collection so far? I'm really digging grabbing games for the system again. Started out where I just wanted to get physicals for fun System Link titles; then grabbed some exclusives or better ports of certain titles, and it spiraled from there....

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Collecting for the PSX is just SO damn satisfying. It's gotten so far that I've had to cover up the PS4 games with the PS1 longbox titles to make more room for more jewel cases :-D

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How loud are you playing Dance Dance Revolution at 3am? Me, I hooked up the Kaboom box because my apartment neighbor just moved out 😁

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Local shopping - I had enough rewards points saved up that MM4 ended up being free 😄. Not even going for all the MM games. I already had 2, but I wanted to get 4.

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Remember kids, always adjust your Contrast/Picture settings - defaults are the tool of the devil! hahaha

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SF Alpha 3 down. Only took ~15 continues to do. My lord Capcom, how about that difficulty jump?! Was testing my patience for sure....

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Acer Aspire One - Intel Atom N270, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD. Has been many things thru the years - netbook, temporary dual-screen desktop, home server, torrent box, NeoGeo MAME machine. And I think it's final resting place is this: bedroom jukebox (Win7 Starter for AAC playback) and phone charging station.

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Why? Because why not 😁. Time Crisis, Silent Scope, and Unreal Tournament via i.Link

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Saved like $20 on eBay overall just buying a microphone separately. Now if only Pikachu would understand my normal talking. Apparently he only really likes me when I do a low-voice death metal impression....

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Tekken 2, Composite, Toshiba curved

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I ripped the original Halo disc to my Xbox and it seemed rather big. Browsed the ripped game contents on my Xbox, saw it had a folder with 1.5GB of demos for other Xbox games. Deleted that folder and was surprised to see the game being self-aware, it took the option off the main menu!

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Watched the Post Office energetically throw down this package at my doorstep. Luckily the seller knew how to ship with tons of padding. It's so mint and beautiful 😍

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When you ain't gonna fix it until it's completely dead. Who needs Red or Green? Look at all that BLUE!

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checked the listing for fun; and that logo at the top left says HDTV... *LOL*

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Only took my second attempt to be able to beat the default #1 time in Sega Rally. This game is still partially burned into my reflexes <3

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DoDonPachi for PS1, just got it in the mail from eBay. This wasn't in the pictures though. Did I accidentally get a Sampler Demo version of the game or something??

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Video Game music soundtracks be reminding me how old a game is - this came out in March, can't believe it's been 20 years...

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Genesis, CD, 32X, and TV; all on one 6-outlet power strip.

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240p flat screen square box Doom, feels good man 😎

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Pentium 3 motherboard seems to have the common 128GB size limit of the time period. - Question: would anything really go wrong if I just attempted to format/use the drive anyways and install 98? It's been SO long with hardware like this that I can't remember what might happen.

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Anyone else leave a game on the demo attract loop while doing chores or working on a project? Sometimes I'll do this instead of music, reminds me of being in an arcade.

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I don't think I need to say anything. This can start all sorts of speculation on its own 😄

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Gee, I wonder what I spent a lot of my PS2 career time playing back in the day...😄

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Would you guys consider this a good price for cases? I'm most likely gonna use them for my loose Saturn/PS1 games. At least with these PS2 cases i know they'll feel better than cheapo DVD cases, IMO.

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Just snagged one of these locally off Facebook for the same price I was going to pay on eBay. Came with the carrying case and OEM AC Adapter. Factory rechargable battery was shot, had to open and remove that. Otherwise I love this thing!😀 Disappointed it's not working with my M1 Mac Mini though🙁.

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Them karate kicks be so fast they're nothing but a blur, LOL!

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i normally don't ever buy bootlegs, but for this game and the price (~$12), late night purchase of why the hell not. Glad it managed to arrive AND it works!

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Do do y'all remember the Capcom Street Fighter Anniversary controllers for PS2/Xbox? Are they worth anything yet? I haven't used them in years and wonder if i should try selling them.

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wish i'd thought about and known the red LED would show through the replacement jewel because of how it was made. Either way it still looks great. Now I just need a controller with all-black theme...

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show some of your meme-rific wallpapers used on ur desktops! I got this one from 4chan a LONG time ago, and have used it on my XP gaming-only rig for years :-), so classic.

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that crispy difference between Pocket and Color - that Active Matrix screen is so much nicer😎

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Why? Because why not 😁. Time Crisis, Silent Scope, and Unreal Tournament via i.Link

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Anyone else cringe when they see cords wrapped like this? I've had way too many internally-broken headphone and AV cables in my past to not learn my lesson @_@

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Never played Last Blade 1 (only had LB2 for Dreamcast a long time ago). But this threw me for a loop, like oh my what have I gotten myself into here 😂

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Not too bad considering I haven't seriously touched the game in ~5 years.

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Anyone remember these screen controllers?? I used one with the older PS1 during my college days; gaming in the cafeteria on the couches over by the power outlets. Distinctly remember playing Destraga on it, and reflecting back on that, I have no idea how I was able to see anything, LOL!

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Who else here liked The Punisher on Xbox? I always knew I would, and finally pulled the trigger on playing it tonight (no pun intended).

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gonna be having some fun over the next week :-D

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Just a PSA for all the peeps with Mono CRTs who don't use external speakers -- make sure you're hearing everything by using an adapter! Thank you 😄

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After going down the sound card rabbit hole for DOS / Win98 gaming, I've settled on this card. It ain't the best, for sure, but it sound decent and plain old just WORKS without much hassle.

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Any love for Radiant Silvergun? It has always been one of my top vertical shooters since it was released. Not to mention it's a beautiful combo 2D/3D showcase for the Saturn.

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Any love for In The Groove? I really wish Konami hadn't absorbed them up...

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Skeptical,,,, very skeptical. Did later releases of StarFox have blobs on them?

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Ultra GamePlayers snippet review of VF2 - I've echoed their sentiments for many many years :-D

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Thoughts on re-printed cases? Whether it's for loose discs, or burned copies; these things look great and I love having them!

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I know it says Magnavox, but who ACTUALLY made it? (You know, like those other sets that are just re-branded Funai's or Orion)

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I love how easy a TSOP-ed system makes for hard drive setups and swaps.

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Tekken 2 via PS2 Composite to 27 JVC D-Series. This thing is literally the anti-hero to the Trinitrons that we love 😎

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JVC D-Series scanline porn -- 27 with Genesis over Composite

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386 brand new in 1991 from my old local church.

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Electricity went out 2 hours ago and it’s completely dark outside. Still haven’t finished my DMG IPS v3, but I am glad I kept this old backlit GB Boy Color clone system kicking around! Pokemon Pinball is passing the time (with iPad/AUX speaker/Google Music playing 90s Grunge)

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where my 13 gang at??? (And an even smaller group - who also knows about Fighting Vipers 2? hahaha)

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For that price, yes please! Zapper fun here I come 😎

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A good way to start the morning....

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The one place I could never give up a CRT. Trying to play the PS2 DDR games on an LCD just does NOT work...

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I just try not to think of the impending day when looking at my PlayStation 1 collection....

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vinyl sticker skins - it was time to rip this off after 15 years. Any tips for getting rid of all the sticky leftover? I've tried a lot of Duct Tape and got almost all of it, but there is still a little leftover.

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Some people shove VCRs under their TV. I put an Xbox 😁. Perfect for impulse rounds of Dead Or Alive here and there.

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from a local computer shop, i think around 2001? just after the turn of the millennium

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bonus points if you can identify what version of Tetris this is 🙃

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Anyone else running a laptop IDE drive in their box? I figure it'll save on heat at least. Thought about an SSD or SD solution, but didn't want to mess with adapters or read/write speeds.

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When that geometry is nice and straight 😎, the scroll bar on the right...

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Combo memory card! FreePSXBoot on card #1, and a plain 15-block memory card on #2. Now I don't have to constantly insert/remove cards when booting up copies.

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