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    • obsidianspiderO
      obsidianspider
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      That thing is gorgeous! And so cheap!

      must find an excuse to go to Japan for work or something and buy an extra suitcase to bring home sweet retro goodness

      πŸ“· @obsidianspider

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      • FlyingTomahawkF
        FlyingTomahawk @obsidianspider
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        @obsidianspider said in Retro game stuff talk:

        must find an excuse to go to Japan for work or something and buy an extra suitcase to bring home sweet retro goodness

        Super light suitcase, extra large around 5000 Yen then just stuff it full of goodies.
        You wont need money for hotels, my place is big enough. :)

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        • ruckageR
          ruckage @FlyingTomahawk
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          @flyingtomahawk said in Retro game stuff talk:

          Super light suitcase, extra large around 5000 Yen then just stuff it full of goodies.
          You wont need money for hotels, my place is big enough. :)

          You heard him everyone, mass meetup at @FlyingTomahawk place ;) (hope you have lots of spare beds).

          SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

          If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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          • obsidianspiderO
            obsidianspider
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            I haven't updated here in a while, but as far as cool stuff I've done or acquired lately, here's a summary photo:

            0_1518186068546_File Feb 09, 9 08 59 AM.jpeg

            On the left are two "Nintendo Mini Classics" keychains. The top one is Super Mario Bros and it stinks like cigarettes (ew). The bottom one is Mario's Cement Factory, still in the packaging. Both were pretty cheap on eBay, but those things often go for quite a lot. "Stink Boy" was purchased with the intent of either modding, or just keeping on my keys. I'm not sure how it will go yet. I wish there was a way to get the smell out of it. For now it's hanging up airing out, away from my cabinet that I keep my gaming stuff in.

            0_1518186198881_Screen Shot 2018-02-09 at 9.20.10 AM.png

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            The Gameboy Advance is a AGB-101 that I bought on eBay for cheap a while ago. I got rid of the horizontal lines that were on the screen by adjusting the trimpot on the motherboard. Those repro screens are actually really good once you get them dialed in.

            0_1518186499342_Screen Shot 2018-02-09 at 9.24.53 AM.png

            I also finally decided to tackle adding a LiPo. It went pretty well. I now have a 1600mAh battery in there with a TP4056 charging board and an adjustable voltage regulator feeding 3V to the Game Boy. Retromodding makes a nicer, more complex solution, but theirs is $40, out of stock, and has a smaller battery. This was $12 in parts, and it's fun to tinker with stuff. It's something I'm going to try to recreate on some other Game Boys now that I know it works.

            0_1518186637877_Screen Shot 2018-02-09 at 9.18.06 AM.png

            My other two Ever Drives that I ordered in November finally arrived.

            0_1518186794679_Screen Shot 2018-02-09 at 9.32.59 AM.png

            There's an issue using flash carts on Game Boy Pockets, especially when backlit. Thanks to a blog post by BennVenn I learned that the problem can be solved by putting in a 5V voltage regulator so the cart always gets 5V. It was a pretty straightfoward mod and it works really well.

            0_1518186739209_Screen Shot 2018-02-09 at 9.17.27 AM.png

            I also finally got around to doing teh CGB-101 mod on the sweet green Color that I got from @celly in trade. I broke the glass lens :( but I will be ordering a new one soon. I also didn't want to glue the case shut, so that's kind of "just there" , but BennVenn has developed some brackets that can be 3D printed that will allow you to screw the case shut. Once he has a "final" revision he said he'll be releasing the STLs, so I am hoping I can tackle that. I'd also like to look into adding a green power LED and a LiPo.

            0_1518187057958_Screen Shot 2018-02-09 at 9.18.22 AM.png

            I try to post up new pickups on Instagram, so if you're into that, you can also follow me there.

            πŸ“· @obsidianspider

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            • FlyingTomahawkF
              FlyingTomahawk @ruckage
              last edited by FlyingTomahawk

              @ruckage said in Retro game stuff talk:

              @flyingtomahawk said in Retro game stuff talk:

              Super light suitcase, extra large around 5000 Yen then just stuff it full of goodies.
              You wont need money for hotels, my place is big enough. :)

              You heard him everyone, mass meetup at @FlyingTomahawk place ;) (hope you have lots of spare beds).

              Oh boy! Maybe my comment was a bit premature? :-))
              We sleep on the floor here in Japan. If we can cram up say 10 guys per room I could probably fit 50-60 people? 0_O

              @obsidianspider
              Man you really should stop buying handheld stuff. What's the current count? 50+ devices?
              Save some money and come over here. We can go on a Hard Off safari. :-)

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              • obsidianspiderO
                obsidianspider @FlyingTomahawk
                last edited by obsidianspider

                @flyingtomahawk 50? Nah. Here's a photo of my shelf that has most of my gaming systems.

                0_1518188000480_File Feb 09, 9 50 12 AM.jpeg

                I am still working on a sketch for a custom TV console based on this to hold my non-handheld systems. Once the weather warms up (it's cold in the garage) I will be migrating those systems from the bottom shelf.

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                If I ever get a chance to go to Japan, I will definitely let you know.

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                • SgtJimmyRustlesS
                  SgtJimmyRustles @obsidianspider
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                  @obsidianspider

                  Is that a wonderswan I see there?

                  Check out /r/SBCGaming for Retropie, Recalbox, OGST (Odroid) talk and more!
                  http://www.reddit.com/r/sbcgaming

                  Hop on the Dicscord as well and chat about all things Retropie (or recalbox, lakka, etc)
                  https://discord.gg/JdXc6nx

                  Check out our Podcast!

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                  • obsidianspiderO
                    obsidianspider @SgtJimmyRustles
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                    @sgtjimmyrustles I count six. Well, five regular ones and one WonderSwan Color. The three on the top shelf don't work. I bought them "for parts" on eBay with the intent of putting a Pi in one.

                    The green one on the bottom shelf has a slightly burnt polarizer, but works well and is apparently a Gundam one? The smoke gray one is in great shape. The blue one on the bottom shelf is a WonderSwan Color.

                    I only have three games so far: Puyo Puyo Tsuu, Gunpey (CIB), Turntablist (CIB)

                    I'm still on the lookout for a SwanCrystal and a few games: Kaze no Klonoa, Makaimura, Rockman & Forte, Tetris, and who wouldn't love the unicorns of Dicing Knight. and Judgment Silversword? But the last two games are regularly selling for $1000, and well, I don't love any game that much.

                    πŸ“· @obsidianspider

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                    • SgtJimmyRustlesS
                      SgtJimmyRustles @obsidianspider
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                      @obsidianspider

                      Your collection is larger than mine, that's for sure. You know what I'd want to get? A Gamepark 32.

                      Some of those portable linux gaming consoles if you know what I mean.

                      Check out /r/SBCGaming for Retropie, Recalbox, OGST (Odroid) talk and more!
                      http://www.reddit.com/r/sbcgaming

                      Hop on the Dicscord as well and chat about all things Retropie (or recalbox, lakka, etc)
                      https://discord.gg/JdXc6nx

                      Check out our Podcast!

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                      • obsidianspiderO
                        obsidianspider @SgtJimmyRustles
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                        @sgtjimmyrustles Oh wow, those look really cool, but good luck finding any games for them. :-/

                        I recently heard about the PocketSprite and I kind of want one. Not for $55 though.

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                        • SgtJimmyRustlesS
                          SgtJimmyRustles @obsidianspider
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                          @obsidianspider

                          That's the thing, they're just emulators.

                          Check out /r/SBCGaming for Retropie, Recalbox, OGST (Odroid) talk and more!
                          http://www.reddit.com/r/sbcgaming

                          Hop on the Dicscord as well and chat about all things Retropie (or recalbox, lakka, etc)
                          https://discord.gg/JdXc6nx

                          Check out our Podcast!

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                          • cellyC
                            celly
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                            Been a pretty productive week. Got my hands on a Nintendo Mini (Mario’s Cement Factory). An impulse buy thanks a lot to @obsidianspider
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                            Also, did a reahell job to a pocket from Retro Modding.
                            0_1518532832067_DE6BCBAC-34C9-4212-83DC-9D2D8434A1DE.jpeg

                            Then last night, I got this beauty, CIB.
                            0_1518532871049_0CF0DA26-1395-4A77-B558-D5B2A1DDA09A.jpeg

                            Currently Playing: Tetris (Gameboy)

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                            • SgtJimmyRustlesS
                              SgtJimmyRustles
                              last edited by SgtJimmyRustles

                              @celly

                              Nice pickup man.

                              Makes me wish I still had my Sega Genesis and Gameboy.

                              Especially my accessories like the HandyBoy (What a monstrosity) and the Gameboy Charger (Worth it's weight in gold.)

                              Oh, and my 32X (Not worth the plastic it was made from.)

                              Check out /r/SBCGaming for Retropie, Recalbox, OGST (Odroid) talk and more!
                              http://www.reddit.com/r/sbcgaming

                              Hop on the Dicscord as well and chat about all things Retropie (or recalbox, lakka, etc)
                              https://discord.gg/JdXc6nx

                              Check out our Podcast!

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                              • ruckageR
                                ruckage @SgtJimmyRustles
                                last edited by ruckage

                                @sgtjimmyrustles said in Retro game stuff talk:
                                You know what I'd want to get? A Gamepark 32.

                                Some of those portable linux gaming consoles if you know what I mean.

                                I never had a gamepark32 but I had all the follow up consoles (GP2X, wiz) , I was quite involved with that scene at the time and made quite a few games for it (some of my games were even built into the Wiz which was really cool). I kind of miss it, I should get back into game development at some point.

                                SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

                                If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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                                • obsidianspiderO
                                  obsidianspider @SgtJimmyRustles
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                                  @sgtjimmyrustles Funny you say the 32X isn't worth the plastic it's made from. I'm trying to find a working one to use with my EverDrive and I can't seem to find any for under $100 that actually work.

                                  πŸ“· @obsidianspider

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                                  • SgtJimmyRustlesS
                                    SgtJimmyRustles @obsidianspider
                                    last edited by

                                    @obsidianspider said in Retro game stuff talk:

                                    @sgtjimmyrustles Funny you say the 32X isn't worth the plastic it's made from. I'm trying to find a working one to use with my EverDrive and I can't seem to find any for under $100 that actually work.

                                    It was more of a pain in the ass than anything to be honest.

                                    This might help.

                                    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-32X-Console-only-MK-84000A-No-Cables-Extender-for-Genesis-2-Model/173156776910?hash=item2850f2bbce:g:usAAAOSwO~VagjMK

                                    Check out /r/SBCGaming for Retropie, Recalbox, OGST (Odroid) talk and more!
                                    http://www.reddit.com/r/sbcgaming

                                    Hop on the Dicscord as well and chat about all things Retropie (or recalbox, lakka, etc)
                                    https://discord.gg/JdXc6nx

                                    Check out our Podcast!

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                                    • SgtJimmyRustlesS
                                      SgtJimmyRustles @ruckage
                                      last edited by

                                      @ruckage

                                      The GP2X's are super expensive now. I think the only consoles they have now are those ones that act a bit like a shield portable.

                                      Check out /r/SBCGaming for Retropie, Recalbox, OGST (Odroid) talk and more!
                                      http://www.reddit.com/r/sbcgaming

                                      Hop on the Dicscord as well and chat about all things Retropie (or recalbox, lakka, etc)
                                      https://discord.gg/JdXc6nx

                                      Check out our Podcast!

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                                      • obsidianspiderO
                                        obsidianspider @SgtJimmyRustles
                                        last edited by

                                        @sgtjimmyrustles It doesn't help if I don't have the necessary wires. :-P

                                        πŸ“· @obsidianspider

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                                        • SgtJimmyRustlesS
                                          SgtJimmyRustles @obsidianspider
                                          last edited by

                                          @obsidianspider

                                          Yeah, sorry man. I figured you could maybe find alternatives cheap on ebay.

                                          Check out /r/SBCGaming for Retropie, Recalbox, OGST (Odroid) talk and more!
                                          http://www.reddit.com/r/sbcgaming

                                          Hop on the Dicscord as well and chat about all things Retropie (or recalbox, lakka, etc)
                                          https://discord.gg/JdXc6nx

                                          Check out our Podcast!

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                                          • obsidianspiderO
                                            obsidianspider @SgtJimmyRustles
                                            last edited by

                                            @sgtjimmyrustles No worries. I'm not in a rush. I have a saved search and keep my yee out on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. Finding retro game stuff in the wild around here is almost impossible.

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