[Does the series X make the X1 obsolete?]

On 4/12/2021 at 11:48 AM, Zoyous said:

I ended up having to get a Series X because my Xbox One died. (Just the original Xbox One, not an X) Before that happened, I had no intention of getting a Series X this year. I have noticed some of the games that I play regularly have nice graphical upgrades, better framerates. Loading times are much faster and the instant game resume feature for multiple games is nice. I'd say it's a noticeable step forward in quality of life features, so in that sense it's cool, but I still wouldn't have minded waiting. But I am pretty much out of the hype zone and don't mind waiting quite a while to purchase most items. It's mostly because I have a long-running online gaming night with old friends that I was compelled to go ahead and buy a new 'box. And the older models are still so expensive it made more sense to spend a bit more to get the best available SKU.

I am still finding it to be impossible to get one. I'm not desperate to get it. But if I could order one easily, or, you know, actually walk into a store and buy one (crazy concept), I would absolutely drop the cash on a Series X, right now. But I'm not going to have an online battle with bots and scalpers to get one.

[Best boxing games that _aren't_ in the Punch-Out series.]

Also a big fan of 4D Boxing.

 

Other titles that I've enjoyed are Activision's Boxing on the 2600, Greatest Heavyweights on Sega Genesis and Victorious Boxers: Ippo's Road to Glory on PS2.

[Seeing the USA (ND, MN, WI, IL) in my Chevrolet, any arcades along the way?]

Would a particular time of day be less crowded? What's the worst time, to avoid it?

 

I'm not sure what day(s) of the week we'll be in town yet though.

 

I would definitely recommend Galloping Ghost. I mean, if you're in the Chicago area or passing through and enjoy classic arcade games, do yourself a favor and check it out. In my opinion, it is a sight to behold.

 

Yes, there are A LOT of machines crammed in there, so it can be pretty cramped. From my experience, the best time to go is during a weekday afternoon, while school is in session. It can be very dead. Late afternoon and evening, it tends to get pretty crowded. Some aisles are difficult to navigate because of close quarters and too many people. A weekday afternoon during the summer probably wouldn't be too bad. But I would probably avoid going on the weekend. The amount of people might ruin the experience of just being able to walk up and pretty much play whatever you want.

 

Nothing against the Underground Retrocade. It's a cool classic gaming arcade, as well. It's roomier, for sure. And they have more pinball machines. I haven't been there for a while, but on my last visit, they had close to 10 pinball machines. Galloping Ghost only had 3 or 4 on my last visit in May. They're both fun places well worth a visit. But if I'm going to recommend one, it would be Galloping Ghost. The amount of games just makes it so impressive. Check out their website for a list of games.

[GAH! Games that Made Us RAGE QUIT!]

[Original XBOX green empty game cases]

Anyone have any extra empty original XBOX game cases? They don't have to be in mint condition, but pretty nice for shelf display. The plastic covers not all scuffed up and ruined and not smelling of smoke, please. 15-20 would be great.

 

Or if you don't have any but know where I could get some, that would be helpful, too. I do check thrift stores and look for clearance games at stores locally that I can just grab nice cases from.

[Recent Game Pickups - 30 Games! MetalJesusRocks]

Um, ok. Are you implying I am disingenuous? Because often I *am* surprised by a game... that kinda the nature of video games as Art and as a creative medium. As for "cool to have"... you realize you are on a video game collecting site, right?

They're your videos. Say what you want to say. I happen to always really enjoy them. If RJ doesn't appreciate the dialog choices that you make, then RJ doesn't have to watch. I'm all for a solid critique, but the lack of any elaboration makes RJ's comment sound petty. Keep doing what you're doing, Metal Jesus.

[Arcadecraft - micromanage your own 80s arcade]

Evil Void is Sinistar, in my opinion.

[5 Facts about Madden]

Well, some of this does sound interesting. I guess that I'll at least try the demo. Maybe they'll suck me in for one more year...

[5 Facts about Madden]

Huge NFL fan and I've been a Madden apologist for years. But, after buying it and barely touching it the past two years, I finally plan to pass on it for the first time.

 

Big changes? Would you please mention what some of these are? I certainly haven't seen anything very impressive, though admittedly, I have barely looked. Always seems like they do things to change the presentation slightly, rather than focus on improving elements of the gameplay. And when they do tweak the gameplay, new problems arise.

 

I'll probably pick this up sometime when it's dirt cheap. Only in an effort to preserve my streak of Madden for at least one system, from each year, since it's existence.

[Ultima VII help]

Of course I have to do some marketing for my favorite store in the world.

 

Ultima 4+5+6 is available at GOG now:

 

http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/ultima_4_5_6

 

Nice! Now if they finish up with VII complete? I will be truly satisfied.

[How long can GBA-SP sleep?]

ph'nglui mglw'nafh Game Boy Advance SP wgah'nagl fhtagn

 

Lovecraft would be proud. Maybe.

[Ultima VII help]

This is great! I sure do love causing trouble! And all of the Ultima talk is a great read.

 

Sorry Al. Just don't blame me if you can't get anything else done for a while.

 

If it's any consolation, those pics make me really jealous. Nice Ultima collection. Thanks for sharing those.

[Ultima VII help]

I thought that I remembered Ultima VIII not being too highly regarded. However, I checked some reviews online and it is actually getting a lot of praise. Might have to check that one out, as well.

Ultima VIII sucks donkey balls, I can't believe anyone has given it a favorable review!!

 

..Al

 

AHA! See, that's what I always thought that I had heard in the past.

 

I'll keep your opinion in mind and take some of these other reviews with a grain of salt.

[NES Games 1990 & Up!]

Hi guys,

 

 

I'm looking for a site that has a list of NES games that shows their year from 1990 & up in order! If anybody knows one, please let me know! Thanks!

 

Anthony....

 

 

 

This might help a little:

http://nesguide.com/years/1990/

 

Wow! I think the best thing about that site is the 8-bit Radio up in the right hand corner. I'm loving that!

[Another factory error.]

Yeah, and why the hell would you re-seal World Tour Soccer 2002? I mean, really?

 

Gotta be a factory screw-up.

[Ultima VII help]

Thanks to Al for setting me straight on how Ultima VII is lined-up. And thanks to everyone else for the Ultima talk.

 

Al - that photo of your office is around here somewhere. I recall seeing it before and being impressed.

 

I've been hoping that GOG might release the whole Ultima series like they did with that big Might & Magic pack. Is it slated to be in this new batch of EA/Origin releases? I know Wing Commander 1 & 2 were released recently. And GOG had already released both Ultima Underworld games, of course. How about those? I've always heard good things, but never got around to those, either.

 

I thought that I remembered Ultima VIII not being too highly regarded. However, I checked some reviews online and it is actually getting a lot of praise. Might have to check that one out, as well.

[Ultima VII help]

I never got around to playing Ultima VII back in my younger days, but would really like to go back and give it a go now.

 

However, I seem to recall several expansions that came out later. Serpent Isle, Forge of Virtue, I think? So what is the most complete version that I can get and are these expansions worthwhile?

[Sega Genesis 32x questions]

Can you really disregard the 32X power adapter and run the 32X off of the Genesis A/C?

 

If so, I had no idea. I may hook mine back up. The only reason I hadn't is because I dreaded getting into the mess of cables behind my entertainment center.

[Does Capcom's stupidity go back to the NES days?]

You could still find NES games on some shelves into 1996. I bought Metroid brand new from K-B Toys in 1996 or so. I can also remember my local Wal-Mart having some sealed NES games on their discount racks well into 1998-1999

 

Longer then that, in some cases. I remember picking up a brand new copy of Startropics from K-B Toys in 2002.

 

Yeah, same here. Got StarTropics and Zoda's Revenge in 2001 or 2002 at KB Toys.

[TMNT gone.]

So is there any way to get Gauntlet these days? Did they ever have codes for that one? I know they did for Joust and Robotron, because that's how I got those. I don't see any Gauntlet codes on eBay, though.

 

I have it, but would love to get it for my brother.

[Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters]

Any love for this old arcade title from Atari?

 

I don't think any ports of it were ever released for home consoles, maybe computers.

 

And I also don't think this has ever been on any sort of retro compilation.

 

I wonder why it has been essentially forgotten? I always thought the play control was a little off and just not precise enough, but it seemed like a decent enough premise. A little variety in the levels. Crazy ass title that I've certainly never forgotten.

 

Tengen should have released this for the NES back in the day.

[Box/Insert Scans needed...PLEASE!]

Don't you just hate it when you get a Genesis/Mega Drive game in the mail and the insert in the case is bleached out and faded from sun exposure?

 

Don't you hate it even more when this wasn't mentioned in the description so you're not even expecting it?

 

I got Mega Drive Wrestle War today and the spine side on the cover insert is horribly faded. Anyone have a copy they could scan for me? I checked Cover Galaxy and The Cover Project, but did not see Wrestle War listed.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated! It'll drive me insane seeing it on the shelf like that!

 

Help with a Mutant League Hockey scan would be incredible, as well.

 

 

I dont have either of those...sorry!

 

I know how you feel.

 

Do you still need a Mega Turrican scan? I can help you out with that.

 

Just let me know!

[Box/Insert Scans needed...PLEASE!]

Don't you just hate it when you get a Genesis/Mega Drive game in the mail and the insert in the case is bleached out and faded from sun exposure?

 

Don't you hate it even more when this wasn't mentioned in the description so you're not even expecting it?

 

I got Mega Drive Wrestle War today and the spine side on the cover insert is horribly faded. Anyone have a copy they could scan for me? I checked Cover Galaxy and The Cover Project, but did not see Wrestle War listed.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated! It'll drive me insane seeing it on the shelf like that!

 

Help with a Mutant League Hockey scan would be incredible, as well.

[What about all the batteries in those carts?]

He still sounded like some smug ass kid who bad mouths the Game Boy because of the bad screen and other crap like that. That is exactly what his initial post implied. Read it again:

 

...and the pool water had nothing to do with it being unplayable

 

Or at least, that's what it APPEARS to read as...

 

I see your argument.

 

To me, it just read as the pool water probably didn't help the game at all, either. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

That's the problem with posting on the internet. Sarcasm and humor are sometimes difficult to decipher.

 

I just thought maybe you came off a little strong, is all.

 

I just hate to see a relative newcomer get slapped around too much, too soon.

 

Picked up three original Game Boy games this week, so I can assure you that I have no issues with the monochrome.

 

Back on topic, STILL haven't had any dead batteries!

[What about all the batteries in those carts?]

Hah hah, very funny Mr. new user with only 16 posts... The Game Boy is a great handheld, I still use a pea soup GB to this day, perfectly playable.

Not sure why my post count is relevent enough to draw your sarcastic comment...but ok

 

Agreed. Everyone has to start somewhere.