[What about all the batteries in those carts?]

I've still never had a battery die in one of these carts.

 

I used to joke with my girlfriend, who is now my wife of 10+ years, that I was going to marry her because she was good with soldering. Then I would always have someone who could easily replace these batteries.

 

She still hasn't had to prove her skill to me!

[Working Sega CD model 1 or 2]

Anyone have an extra working Sega CD they are willing to part with for a reasonable amount? Mine has issues and I'm sick of it.

 

I think I would prefer the model 2 version with the extension for the model 1 Genesis, but would take model 1 Sega CD if the price was right, also. I have an extra power adapter, so you can keep that, if you like.

 

Shoot me a PM, if you can help.

 

Thanks!

[Sega 3d Glasses for sale (other odds and ends too)]

Just a suggestion, but you may have better luck if you put these in the Marketplace section on the Forums.

 

Good luck!

[EA ceases production of game manuals]

Yeah, come on man.

 

A modern game generally costs $59.99.

 

Without printing manuals, they need to knock at least $10 off.

 

The consumer is not getting as much material, but we're paying the same price?

 

How is that fair?

 

Yeah, and now what am I going to read on the toilet?

[Shilling current eBay listings - Genesis & Master system lots and MORE!]

I thought that I may as well shill my current eBay listings here:

 

eBay Seller: zombiecraig

 

I've seen a lot of talk about Genesis and Master System games in the Classic Gaming section over the past few months. I had a few extra systems and games that I thought I would toss out there and see what I could come away with.

 

I've also got some other games, comics and DVDs. SNES Harvest Moon with the box, but no manual.

 

Make me rich! Or not...

[Games you have never beaten]

I finally beat Castlevania last year. It was like a weight lifted off my shoulders.

 

Ninja Gaiden still lingers. I can make it to the end, but cannot finish it. The final run stage usually does me in.

[80 or 100 Microsoft Points]

I've been a Live member for like 6 years. A Gold member for as long as that's been available. Rewards member for as long as that's been around (just a few months or so, right?). Purchased way too many Arcade games.

 

What did I get?

 

Nothing.

[New GameCube!]

Eternal Darkness!

 

I only have 12 GC games.

 

That one is the jewel!

[No more Root Beer Tapper?]

I bought a code for Robotron on eBay last night, received the code today.

 

I downloaded and played it a few minutes ago.

 

Works fine.

 

I paid $3.50 for it on eBay.

[New Sega Master System owner]

I don't want to hi-jack this thread, but I've been playing my Master System a lot lately.

 

I was curious about import games, though. Will games from around the world work on a U.S. Master System, without any modifications?

 

As for favorite games, I think the Master System has the best version of the original Ghostbusters game. I'm also a big fan of Cyborg Hunter (a little repetitive), Enduro Racer, Kenseiden, Montezuma's Revenge and Quartet (the only home version that I'm aware of). And R-Type. Can't forget R-Type.

 

I was never crazy about the Zillion games.

[Worst games you were stuck with for the whole weekend]

My brother and I were stuck with Terminator 2 for NES.

 

That game is terrible.

[The Hydlide Series]

I got the NES version cheap at KB Toys as a kid. My brother and I played it and thought it was okay for a discount/clearance purchase. Nothing spectacular, but certainly not the worst game I've ever played. Average.

 

Never tried Super, but will have to give it a shot...

[Genesis Revenge of Shinobi differences]

I'm pretty sure that there were at least two versions of this Genesis cart. I think the "batman" boss that looks like Batman and then the revised version where DC Comics pressured them to change the appearance of the "batman" boss. I'm not sure if any of the other bosses were changed, however. There was a "spider-man" boss and a "godzilla" boss, too.

 

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Is there an easy way, without playing through the whole game, to see which version is on the cart?

[No love for X-Men?]

I was thrilled!

 

I've played through it several times, already, got all the achievements, etc.

 

Great fun. One of my all time favorite beat 'em ups.

[JACKPOT!]

Reserves are auction killers.

 

Trust me, you're not going to get burned on something like that.

[Quake Arena Arcade coming to Xbox LIVE on Dec 15]

I know I'm a loser, but I would honestly rather have the original Quake on 360.

Quake 4 includes a playable version of Quake and Quake 2 if memory serves me correctly.

 

It looks like just Quake 2 comes on a bonus disc with Quake 4. Original Quake MIA.

[Quake Arena Arcade coming to Xbox LIVE on Dec 15]

I know I'm a loser, but I would honestly rather have the original Quake on 360.

[NES Wizards and Warriors 2]

I liked the game though...

 

I thought it sucked.

 

Can we get more pictures of romance novels now?

[Adults Only club for PS3]

 

Yup, that's hot. New desktop!

[Xbox Rewards]

Yeah, I got the email and signed up, as well.

 

Why not, right?

[Anyone recognize this square skull pic?]

It kind of reminds me of something that may have been used in promo art for the old PC/Mac game ZPC, with art design by Aidan Hughes (aka Brute!). Hughes is probably best known for doing KMFDM album covers.

 

ZPC on MobyGames

 

Of course, that's probably not it at all.

[Netflix Lip Sync Issues]

Has is been with everything you've tried to watch, or just one movie or show?

 

I've only had two issues while streaming (the wife and I have been using it almost daily since it started on Xbox 360 and a few watches on PC prior to that). One movie had sound sync issues, like you are describing. Another had music and sound effects, but the dialog was muted for some reason. I thought it was my home theater system, but everything else was fine, just that movie had an issue. I reported the issue on my Netflix account and that issue was corrected when I tried the same movie a few weeks later.

 

Make sure you report this stuff, so they know there are issues and they can correct them.

[Your Personal Top 5 NES Games]

Bionic Commando

Mega Man 2

Tecmo Super Bowl

Castlevania III

Ninja Gaiden

[Borderlands GAme of the Year]

Also, doesn't it seem like there are too many Game of the Year games? I don't know, maybe it just seems that way to me. I mean what is the criteria for being able to release a GOTY edition?

 

I actually just purchased the Fallout 3 GOTY edition. I've been wanting that game for a while, but just never had the time to get it. Now, if I ever have time to play it. I also kind of want the Batman Arkham Asylum game. I think that has a GOTY edition, too.

[Just threw Dark Void in the garbage]

Glad to hear that someone else has done this. I thought that maybe I was the only crazy.

 

I got pissed at one of the NBA 2K games. Maybe 2K8? No matter how large, your lead in a game is never safe. I got sick of the AI comebacks, opened the tray, grabbed the disc and crumpled it up. I was surprised that it didn't break or snap, just crumpled. I laughed at the fit of rage and then realized just how satisfied I felt. Ahh...relief. I'll just play some Double Dribble instead.

 

I also used to throw WWF No Mercy for N64 across the room, against the walls of an old apartment that I rented when the Survival mode pissed me off. The cartridge still works well to this day. Those little bastards are pretty tough.