Retro Gaming
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davyK wrote:I would have got more by splitting it up and selling privately but I just couldn't be arsed dealing with online dicks claiming games don't work (has happened to me) and ebay+paypal fees.
Just out of curiosity, who did you sell to in one go like that? A business or an individual?
I’m thinking of doing something similar with my music collection (all CDs, got rid of the vinyl years ago) and I know places like Music Magpie would give me sweet FA for it. -
If you do sell your cds and you make a list of what you've got I'd like a look before you let the Magpies give you tuppence for them. I still go on the hunt at boot sales etc.
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I always wanted a similar policy for my games and music, but as a renter could never get one
Unfortunately there's a huge difference in perceived value of a demo cd from a band that never made it and first release of dark souls"I spent years thinking Yorke was legit Downs-ish disabled and could only achieve lucidity through song" - Mr B -
cockbeard wrote:I always wanted a similar policy for my games and music, but as a renter could never get one
Unfortunately there's a huge difference in perceived value of a demo cd from a band that never made it and first release of dark souls
Was the demo cd of your band cocko?
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I never recorded anything, which in hindsight is a shame, but probably better for the global average of shit music to good mucis"I spent years thinking Yorke was legit Downs-ish disabled and could only achieve lucidity through song" - Mr B
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Moot_Geeza wrote:If you do sell your cds and you make a list of what you've got I'd like a look before you let the Magpies give you tuppence for them. I still go on the hunt at boot sales etc.
Here you go.
I might not sell everything. But most of it, aye.
(To be fair, there’s a hell of a lot only Cocko is likely to have heard of.)
There’s maybe a hundred in there that are so odd Discogs haven’t even heard of them or got values for them. -
Skee-lo I wish - what a tuneHe could've just said they came from another planet but seems keen to convince people with his bullshit pseudoscience that he knows stuff. I wouldn't trust him with my lunch. - SG
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"I spent years thinking Yorke was legit Downs-ish disabled and could only achieve lucidity through song" - Mr B
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poprock wrote:
Just out of curiosity, who did you sell to in one go like that? A business or an individual? I’m thinking of doing something similar with my music collection (all CDs, got rid of the vinyl years ago) and I know places like Music Magpie would give me sweet FA for it.I would have got more by splitting it up and selling privately but I just couldn't be arsed dealing with online dicks claiming games don't work (has happened to me) and ebay+paypal fees.
Sold to Chillout. Good service. The website gives you an instant quote and delivery is free via courier. They will pick it up from your house.
After it arrives with them they email you a statement as prices depend on condition and they will show any differences from the quote - mine only varied slightly.
I was stung by paypal for £50 because I had the default currency in dollars - so watch out for that. Chillout gave me £40 credit which was nice of them as it was my fault. I told them just so others wouldn't get caught out the same way.
CDs and DVDs - you won't get much for those.Holding the wrong end of the stick since 2009. -
Chillout look like a decent bunch. Doubt there’s anyone similar out there for CDs etc, you’re right.
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Will chillout take JAP games? Asking for a friend
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“ Chillout Games specialises in rare, collectible and import video games from Atari 2600 to PS4.”
https://www.chilloutgames.co.uk/about.aspx?Home -
Well well well
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Their prices used to be decent, not so much now.
Also their minimum items/price quota is quite high.オレノナハ エラー ダ -
yeah - they take some imports. Depends - stuff like Megadrive which will sell.
I got a couple of JP MD shmups with the credit they gave me.
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retroking1981 wrote:Their prices used to be decent, not so much now.
Also their minimum items/price quota is quite high.
yeah - you need to be selling a goodly amount. I had forgot about that. Small amounts you are still better trying to sell them here or on FB groups, special interest forums etc.
It might be worth approaching Pete at Genki video games which is where I have bought several N64 imports - he's UK based and friendly. His prices are good though so you might not get a high price if selling. Worth a punt though. He tends to specialise in Japanese complete games in good condition though he does sell cart only etc.
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poprock wrote:Moot_Geeza wrote:If you do sell your cds and you make a list of what you've got I'd like a look before you let the Magpies give you tuppence for them. I still go on the hunt at boot sales etc.
Here you go.
I might not sell everything. But most of it, aye.
(To be fair, there’s a hell of a lot only Cocko is likely to have heard of.)
There’s maybe a hundred in there that are so odd Discogs haven’t even heard of them or got values for them.
Just spotted this, will have a good look tonight, cheers.
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Got hold of a small (22") LCD Toshiba panel. I recently used it to record a PS2 shmup gameplay I had using its component cables as my camera manages that better than off my CRT which looks like it's recorded with a pinhole camera.
However I noticed it has the din-style s-video in. Japanese Gamecubes do not have RGB SCART but they do have s-video./ Up until now I have had to put up with composhite with it but I've had an s-video cable that I used with my SNES for years.
Turns out it works with my JP GC as well so I can now get a better look at the handful of the JP exclusives I have. Mr Driller Drill Land is a gorgeous game and doesn't work properly with a Freeloader disc - it was one of the reasons I went to the bother of actually getting a JP GC. It looks splendid on this little screen. Have a couple of TATE shmups too that look great on it when I rotate it.
I have heard Mr Driller Drill Land might be getting a re-release soon - I'd have a good look at it if it does - It's a rather clever sequel that builds on the basic idea to introduce a clutch of new ways to play with knockout presentation themes riffed upon IPs such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones etc. and it is simply a delight. There's even a RPG lite mode based on Tower of Druaga.
Its design is gorgeous and the charm is off the scale.Holding the wrong end of the stick since 2009. -
Moot_Geeza wrote:Just spotted this, will have a good look tonight, cheers.
I started to look, and first page had some gems but obviously that's the full collection, and I just felt so daunted I stopped immediately. But yeah I should look again though, I know there's gold in them thar hills"I spent years thinking Yorke was legit Downs-ish disabled and could only achieve lucidity through song" - Mr B -
Heh I got five pages in on my phone and meant to go back on a laptop. If I was in a record shop I would've had a small stack pulled out already though.
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Got my 22" panel mounted on an arm now...it had no stand. So playing some more Mr Driller Drill Land on my JP Gamecube. I had forgot just how nice this game is....it really builds on the basic idea in quite superb ways. Just wish there wasnt so much jp text...it slightly hampers one of the modes but it's still playable. I feel I'm missing out on the general daftness of everything though. If this comes out on Switch then get it.Holding the wrong end of the stick since 2009.
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Due out on Switch next month apparently.
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It's fucking delightful. Seriously.
The soundtrack is a real joy - I hope they keep it at least as an option if they are tempted to tart it up . It is adorable in some modes and atmospheric in others.
You have to like the original game of course but really - I rate Mr Driller as the best thing Namco ever did. So I kind of like it.
I mean - just look at one of the modes - Star Driller. How charming is this? Look at the design on that status area. This mode doesn't deviate that much from the original game but there are 3 other modes in the GC game that really change things up while still feeling like Mr Driller.
There's a 4 player race mode too - split screen in GC - wonder if they will add an online mode for Switch?
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My ex-wife was obsessed with Mr Driller games, to the point of ordering Japanese imports of the more obscure titles. She wasn’t even a gamer.
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Just checked out the trailer - seems pretty much the original game. MP remains local. There's a new casual mode that probably just lets you turn the difficulty down. Looks like the mad JP babble in the cut scenes is intact and English subs are added. Soundtrack seems untouched too - it didn't need any work. Totally hatstand.
The HD display will really show off the gorgeous design.Holding the wrong end of the stick since 2009. -
poprock wrote:My ex-wife was obsessed with Mr Driller games, to the point of ordering Japanese imports of the more obscure titles. She wasn’t even a gamer.
Mine wasn't quite as deeply into it but the Dreamcast game is probably up there with Peggle and Pinball Arcade for the longest I've seen her play any console games solo. -
Even Rez?? Seemed perfect female solo game"I spent years thinking Yorke was legit Downs-ish disabled and could only achieve lucidity through song" - Mr B
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Heh, that would be fall in the 'what's this shit?' category. Pinball (Microsoft pinball or Pinball Arcade) or stuff with gems or blocks in. Better than I am at all of them but will entertain the idea of pretty much nothing else.
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Just got the Sega Model 2 emulator going - holy moley - this is a bit good. I have Sega Rally running sweet as anything using a 360 controller.
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Just need the right peripherals
"I spent years thinking Yorke was legit Downs-ish disabled and could only achieve lucidity through song" - Mr B
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