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    • AshpoolA
      Ashpool @Clyde
      last edited by Ashpool

      @Clyde THANKS!

      And here it is: https://archive.org/details/Happy.Computer.N40.1987.02-Cartman/page/n43
      Oh how messed up my memory about that one was - at least I got the basic plot right %-)

      Edit: Ah, all those moments... will be lost... like tears in the... aeh, wait: That's it, I mixed it up with another one of my favourites -> not sure whether it was Kosinus or a friend visiting, but the "plot" was something alike to "what resolution, how real..." to the view of a real window :dough:

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      • DipkidD
        Dipkid
        last edited by

        gonna check it out!

        RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
        Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
        Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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        • ClydeC
          Clyde @Ashpool
          last edited by

          @Ashpool Kudos for actually looking it up!

          I also remember a cartoon like the one you described. It may've been Kosinus as well, or another similar strip.

          Apropos, remember Starkiller? 😁 (be sure to check out the Weblinks)

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          • AshpoolA
            Ashpool
            last edited by Ashpool

            After 2 Days of no further reply... I am staying Off_Topic: Star Killer "Oh Yes: 'Das Trantor Feurerzeug mit den Flammenstufen Hoch und HΓΆher' :UP:"... Maybe we could/should start another threat in another sub-forum about retro-comics within gaming-magazines...

            Becuase next to Starkiller (Yeah!), there also was Spacerat... and then... UserFriendly (WebComic)... well, well.... Nethack... http://ars.userfriendly.org/cartoons/?id=20050624&mode=classic

            Nethack.. Sigh....

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            • ?
              A Former User
              last edited by

              Hey everyone! it's been a while since i've talked here, i've been busy with school and stuff. But I did manage to get some retro games! I got Super Mario All Stars in May {for my birthday}, Super Mario World (for $14 at Super Smash Con), and recently, Mother 3 (which i got at MAGfest). The Mother 3 cart has the english fan translation on it.

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              • obsidianspiderO
                obsidianspider
                last edited by

                I added a Super Nintendo Jr. to my collection over the weekend. I was on the hunt for a cheap Super Nintendo to snap the tabs out of so I could play Super Famicom games without modifying my childhood Super Nintendo. A friend not only had one where the tabs were already removed, but it was a Jr., which is a console I've been after for a while anyway, so it was a perfect match. Now I can retire my "gold edition" Super Nintendo to display. I'll likely give it a good cleaning, but I'm not going to retrobrite it as it has a lot of sentimental value and I don't want to mess it up with a botched chemistry experiment.

                snesjr.jpg

                snesjr-connected.jpg

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                πŸ“· @obsidianspider

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                • FlyingTomahawkF
                  FlyingTomahawk @obsidianspider
                  last edited by FlyingTomahawk

                  @obsidianspider

                  Wasn't there a 50/60hz mod for the SNES?
                  I remember mine used to have a silver flip switch behind it.
                  I believe that was necessary to play PAL games right? Not necessary for NTSC (US and JPN) games?

                  Btw. I gotta find me one of those old Sony TVs too.
                  I recently modified my Sega Saturn Action Replay cartridge so that the Saturn is region free. Would love to play on an old TV.

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                  • obsidianspiderO
                    obsidianspider @FlyingTomahawk
                    last edited by

                    @FlyingTomahawk Whoa! The legend is back from the dead!

                    I'm not sure about 50/60hz switching. I use a SD2SNES for playing PAL games. It handles the CIC and region stuff.

                    The TV was a free one, and it has some screen defects, but the price was right. Still looking for a KV27FV310 or KV32FV310. The holy grail.

                    A Saturn is on my list, but I also have never played one, so I really don't know where to begin.

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                    • FlyingTomahawkF
                      FlyingTomahawk @obsidianspider
                      last edited by FlyingTomahawk

                      @obsidianspider

                      Dead? nope. alive and still kicking ;-p

                      There are plenty of "free to have" TVs here but as you I am waiting for those holy grail type TVs. One guy is giving away a KV-36DRX9 TV. It has all what your retro heart desires but it weighs nearly 90kg! I would love to get the smaller brother, something like the KV-29DRX5 which is not only near half the weight but also 4:3 format. The 36 inch model is 16:9

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                      • DipkidD
                        Dipkid
                        last edited by

                        the one I got is the trinitron kv-29x5e. very happy with it. big plus that it supports ntsc. also a very good looking set.

                        RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                        Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                        Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                        • obsidianspiderO
                          obsidianspider
                          last edited by

                          Yeah, around here it's a significant fee to recycle a TV, so I don't want to go around gathering up all of the free TVs I see just to have them sit around, but I do keep my eyes open for "the good one."

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                          • DipkidD
                            Dipkid
                            last edited by

                            Oh, and I also had this baby for a while. Sold it when I got the Sony kv. its a LG 21" lim ed. coca cola tv. you could buy it if you collected A LOT of caps back in '01.😊
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                            RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                            Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                            Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                            • obsidianspiderO
                              obsidianspider
                              last edited by

                              That's really cool. I have to think those are collectible. Some people really love Coca-Cola stuff.

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                              • V
                                VictimRLSH
                                last edited by

                                Perfect for playing Pepsi Invaders on...

                                System Config: Retropie 4.4 with full desktop, RPi 3B, 256gb SD, 5v 2.1A 5,200 mAH USB battery. EasyMSX controller mounted with Pimoroni Hyperpixel 4 (non touch). Also running 4.6 on a 4gb Pi 4 serving as my primary desktop computer now.

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                                • DipkidD
                                  Dipkid
                                  last edited by

                                  Gave my Pal Snes a paint job; Pink/purple/translucent glitter & gloss coating.. (unfortunately I messed up the controller port ribbon, so now I gotta fix that. it never really ends..)
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                                  RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                                  Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                                  Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                                  • simpleethatS
                                    simpleethat @Dipkid
                                    last edited by

                                    @Dipkid do I see sparkles? It's so shiny!

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                                    • obsidianspiderO
                                      obsidianspider @Dipkid
                                      last edited by

                                      @Dipkid How did you do the graphics?

                                      πŸ“· @obsidianspider

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                                      • simpleethatS
                                        simpleethat @obsidianspider
                                        last edited by

                                        @obsidianspider I'd guess water transfer decals. I've used them on builds and they work pretty well

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                                        • DipkidD
                                          Dipkid @simpleethat
                                          last edited by

                                          @simpleethat yes you do see sparkles πŸ˜€

                                          RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                                          Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                                          Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                                          • DipkidD
                                            Dipkid @simpleethat
                                            last edited by Dipkid

                                            @simpleethat @obsidianspider its bubble free mactac vinyl.

                                            RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                                            Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                                            Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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