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maniak · 2nd February 2012, 19:06

I was offered one for 70 euros and maybe I'll take it.

Now my question is am I just being nostalgic or was this actually fun to play?

What is the advice of the caf?

RyanGoggs · 2nd February 2012, 19:18

It's great fun to play, even now. Games like super Mario world, Zelda, Mario Kart, Street fighter and Donkey Kong Country are classics that will never get old. However unless the console involves a ton of games then 70 euros is a lot to spend on it.

20solskjaer · 2nd February 2012, 19:18

Buy it, ive still got mine in the spare room and every so often i set it up and have a mammoth gaming session on mario kart, super mario world and allstars

Olly · 2nd February 2012, 20:15

It's still great fun. Mine's always hooked up and I play it regularly.

But like Goggsy said, if it's just the console you can get one cheaper on eBay.

Vidic_In_Moscow · 2nd February 2012, 20:25

Is it more practical to just get an emulator? I got one for N64 I love it!

RyanGoggs · 2nd February 2012, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Vidic_In_Moscow

Is it more practical to just get an emulator? I got one for N64 I love it!

It's not the same imo. Obviously you can get the controllers and what not but nothing beats the snes on a nice big tv, maybe a few beers in the living room. I'm sure you can pick the console up for next to nothing these days. Theres also a lot of hidden gems on the snes.

Kraftwerker · 2nd February 2012, 20:32

Sounds expensive.

Mind you I'd never sell mine for that price.

Too much sentimental value.

But if I didn't give a shit about it, I'd sell it for £30.

Olly · 2nd February 2012, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanGoggs

It's not the same imo. Obviously you can get the controllers and what not but nothing beats the snes on a nice big tv, maybe a few beers in the living room. I'm sure you can pick the console up for next to nothing these days. Theres also a lot of hidden gems on the snes.

Agreed.

I occasionally use emulators sometime just to quickly check if I'd like a game before I buy it, but they don't have the same feeling of the proper console.

Also scouring eBay to find a copy of a rare game is great fun

Wonder Pigeon · 2nd February 2012, 20:38

Is it fun to play? Course it is! Super Metroid!!

RyanGoggs · 2nd February 2012, 20:51

Which games do people have fond memories of in terms of ones that weren't the major titles?

I used to love playing Super Strike Gunner, Battletoads and there was a good karting style game with weapons and the like but can't remember the name. Something like Super Street Racer or something....

Good memories

Olly · 2nd February 2012, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanGoggs

Which games do people have fond memories of in terms of ones that weren't the major titles?

I used to love playing Super Strike Gunner, Battletoads and there was a good karting style game with weapons and the like but can't remember the name. Something like Super Street Racer or something....

Good memories

Addams Family and Pugsleys Scavanger Hunt are two of my favourite ever games but those aren't talked about much. Pop'n TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventures is another good one that's not talked about much. Demon's Crest is one of my favourites, that's quite rare. There's quite a few TBH.

The game is Street Racer BTW

Spoiler

RyanGoggs · 2nd February 2012, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly

Addams Family and Pugsleys Scavanger Hunt are two of my favourite ever games but those aren't talked about much. Pop'n TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventures is another good one that's not talked about much. Demon's Crest is one of my faooruties but it's quite rare. There's quite a few TBH.

The game is Street Racer BTW

Spoiler

Ah cheers olly, I was close. That was an absolutely fantastic game, or at least seemed like it at the time. Games these days just really don't compare.

Olly · 2nd February 2012, 21:33

Yep. The "Soccer" mode was always fun

maniak · 2nd February 2012, 21:38

The guy is throwing in his games, around 20, so I don' think it's too expensive. I have to check ebay though, as I have no idea how much these games are being sold nowadays.

Reading about these games makes me want to play it even more now. Super Mario Kart was great and I still remember I couldn´t finish Bart´s Nightmare

Olly · 2nd February 2012, 21:41

Well with 20 games it sounds like a good price. What games are they?

Pablo76 · 2nd February 2012, 21:49

Got mine out of the garage the other day, been in there for 2 years or so.

Couldnt remember what was in the box so upon opening......console

original grey controllers

mariokart, allstars, world 1,2 and 3

I plugged it into the mains, only to discover the other lead (scart?) that goes from the console into the tv was missing

Olly · 2nd February 2012, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo76

Got mine out of the garage the other day, been in there for 2 years or so.

Couldnt remember what was in the box so upon opening......console

original grey controllers

mariokart, allstars, world 1,2 and 3

I plugged it into the mains, only to discover the other lead (scart?) that goes from the console into the tv was missing

Oops. If you have an N64 or Gamecube they use the same connection for their display leads so you can use them.

They're cheap to buy though anyway - SNES Nintendo N64 Gamecube AV lead TV cable scart | eBay

Pablo76 · 2nd February 2012, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly

Oops. If you have an N64 or Gamecube they use the same connection for their display leads so you can use them.

They're cheap to buy though anyway - SNES Nintendo N64 Gamecube AV lead TV cable scart | eBay

£2.29 inc p+p!

One on its way, cheers Olly. Mariokarting this weekend!

RyanGoggs · 2nd February 2012, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly

Oops. If you have an N64 or Gamecube they use the same connection for their display leads so you can use them.

They're cheap to buy though anyway - SNES Nintendo N64 Gamecube AV lead TV cable scart | eBay

Wind waker

maniak · 2nd February 2012, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olly

Well with 20 games it sounds like a good price. What games are they?

He says it's mostly cartoon related games. I'll have a list by the weekend.

Olly · 2nd February 2012, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo76

£2.29 inc p+p!

One on its way, cheers Olly. Mariokarting this weekend!

No problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanGoggs

Wind waker

Quote:

Originally Posted by maniak

He says it's mostly cartoon related games. I'll have a list by the weekend.

Probably mostly platformers then. Sounds good to me.

Hopefully The Addams Family and Pugsley's Scavenger Hunt will be in there

WeasteDevil · 2nd February 2012, 22:59

Mine!

RedLars · 2nd February 2012, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Mine!

I was going to say that Street Fighter II is a must-have on the SNES! I remember before getting my own, my parents used to rent it for me, and I would wake up at dawn just aching to play it!

mariachi-19 · 2nd February 2012, 23:24

Somebody actually started remaking the consoles. You can't buy games, but this might help get a cost association for buyers.

ThinkGeek :: Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System

WeasteDevil · 2nd February 2012, 23:30

You can play all of the games on an emulator on the PC, even an Android phone should be able to emulate it, it's quite basic hardware, it doesn't do anything "funny" say like an Amiga did.

Snow · 2nd February 2012, 23:30

How about packing the emulator into a neat cartridge on a usb and play it with remotes? That way you get all the games and still play the games like you used to. Has anyone tried that?

Sort of like this

WeasteDevil · 2nd February 2012, 23:31

You can use a PS3 controller on your PC.

Snow · 2nd February 2012, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

You can use a PS3 controller on your PC.

Then you lose the feeling of sitting in front of your television and holding the remote. Some people are bother about that. I've played a lot the old stuff on emulators but I enjoy it more with an old flat controller.

Cheers for the link though. Haven't been that kind of a gamer on my pc before but will give it a try.

jveezy · 2nd February 2012, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

You can use a PS3 controller on your PC.

I tried that with Turtles in Time and it worked pretty well.

WeasteDevil · 2nd February 2012, 23:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow

Then you lose the feeling of sitting in front of your television and holding the remote. Some people are bother about that. I've played a lot the old stuff on emulators but I enjoy it more with an old flat controller.

I love joysticks, but I don't want my Amiga inside one (yes, you can buy this).

I think the TV vs Monitor thing is blurred now in any case, my monitor is 1080p and 22", I have a big comfy office chair that reclines, PS3 controller has a better D-Pad than the SNES controller. Perfect.

My SNES stays in its box in perfect condition. As does this:

and this

etc.

Come on gaming caftards, how many of you have a working Atari 2600?

Neo_Mufc · 3rd February 2012, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Mine!

I still remember the cheat

Down R Up L Y B X. I think it allowed you to choose the same character in vs mode or increase the speed.

Credit to you for keeping those consoles in pristine condition. My first console was the NES. Miss that bad boy but I have some emulators so it's ok.

WeasteDevil · 3rd February 2012, 01:37

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Originally Posted by Neo_Mufc

Credit to you for keeping those consoles in pristine condition. My first console was the NES. Miss that bad boy but I have some emulators so it's ok.

My son is currently learning computing with this thing.

Needs a clean - bloody kids!

Olly · 3rd February 2012, 01:43

WeasteDevil · 3rd February 2012, 01:46

Did you just spend half an hour positioning it there for a nice photo? Because it doesn't sit there on a daily basis!

WeasteDevil · 3rd February 2012, 01:48

You also seem to live in a public bog!

Olly · 3rd February 2012, 01:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

Did you just spend half an hour positioning it there for a nice photo? Because it doesn't sit there on a daily basis!

Yes it does. They're there, the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii are just on the floor to the right of the cabinet in the picture, and under it is a PS2, Megadrive, N64 and Gamecube (and behind all of those are a load of cables, adapters and controllers).

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeasteDevil

You also seem to live in a public bog!

esmufc12 · 3rd February 2012, 03:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanGoggs

It's great fun to play, even now. Games like super Mario world, Zelda, Mario Kart, Street fighter and Donkey Kong Country are classics that will never get old. However unless the console involves a ton of games then 70 euros is a lot to spend on it.

You forgot to mention the best game on the system - Super Metroid

Zen · 3rd February 2012, 05:30

Olly · 3rd February 2012, 05:56

I'm jelaous. Very, very jealous

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Originally Posted by Zen

Zen · 3rd February 2012, 06:06

I always get jealous when looking at older systems and huge collections of games...and then off to eBay. But can now hold the urge knowing that I wouldn't replay most of it and I'll never become a true collector. Got a few stuff left over, the N64, PS1, PS2, Dreamcast and Xbox.

If I had more money, I truly would though. But I just don't.

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2nd February 2012, 19:18	#2 (permalink)
RyanGoggs tasted George Michael Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,835	It's great fun to play, even now. Games like super Mario world, Zelda, Mario Kart, Street fighter and Donkey Kong Country are classics that will never get old. However unless the console involves a ton of games then 70 euros is a lot to spend on it.

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20solskjaer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,077	Buy it, ive still got mine in the spare room and every so often i set it up and have a mammoth gaming session on mario kart, super mario world and allstars

2nd February 2012, 20:15	#4 (permalink)
Olly As creative with a computer as Paul Scholes is with a ball Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A pair of feckin' women's knickers! Posts: 8,972	It's still great fun. Mine's always hooked up and I play it regularly. But like Goggsy said, if it's just the console you can get one cheaper on eBay.

2nd February 2012, 20:25	#5 (permalink)
Vidic_In_Moscow First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6,431	Is it more practical to just get an emulator? I got one for N64 I love it!

2nd February 2012, 20:32	#7 (permalink)
Kraftwerker Formerly RedAddict Join Date: May 2008 Location: We can't stop here. This is bat country. Posts: 9,120	Sounds expensive. Mind you I'd never sell mine for that price. Too much sentimental value. But if I didn't give a shit about it, I'd sell it for £30.

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Wonder Pigeon 'Shelbourne FC Supporter' Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Forza Shelbourne Posts: 17,202	Is it fun to play? Course it is! Super Metroid!!

2nd February 2012, 20:51	#10 (permalink)
RyanGoggs tasted George Michael Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,835	Which games do people have fond memories of in terms of ones that weren't the major titles? I used to love playing Super Strike Gunner, Battletoads and there was a good karting style game with weapons and the like but can't remember the name. Something like Super Street Racer or something.... Good memories

2nd February 2012, 21:33	#13 (permalink)
Olly As creative with a computer as Paul Scholes is with a ball Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A pair of feckin' women's knickers! Posts: 8,972	Yep. The "Soccer" mode was always fun

2nd February 2012, 21:38	#14 (permalink)
maniak Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arsenal Posts: 2,197	The guy is throwing in his games, around 20, so I don' think it's too expensive. I have to check ebay though, as I have no idea how much these games are being sold nowadays. Reading about these games makes me want to play it even more now. Super Mario Kart was great and I still remember I couldn´t finish Bart´s Nightmare

2nd February 2012, 21:41	#15 (permalink)
Olly As creative with a computer as Paul Scholes is with a ball Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A pair of feckin' women's knickers! Posts: 8,972	Well with 20 games it sounds like a good price. What games are they?

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Pablo76 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,457	Got mine out of the garage the other day, been in there for 2 years or so. Couldnt remember what was in the box so upon opening......console original grey controllers mariokart, allstars, world 1,2 and 3 I plugged it into the mains, only to discover the other lead (scart?) that goes from the console into the tv was missing

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WeasteDevil Observant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MG was wearing a lovely dress and I talked her out of it! Posts: 93,069	Mine!

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mariachi-19 First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I may be the devil, but i'm not a monster Posts: 12,594	Somebody actually started remaking the consoles. You can't buy games, but this might help get a cost association for buyers. ThinkGeek :: Retro Duo NES/SNES Game System

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WeasteDevil Observant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MG was wearing a lovely dress and I talked her out of it! Posts: 93,069	You can play all of the games on an emulator on the PC, even an Android phone should be able to emulate it, it's quite basic hardware, it doesn't do anything "funny" say like an Amiga did.

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Snow First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I like turtles Posts: 12,308	How about packing the emulator into a neat cartridge on a usb and play it with remotes? That way you get all the games and still play the games like you used to. Has anyone tried that? Sort of like this

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WeasteDevil Observant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MG was wearing a lovely dress and I talked her out of it! Posts: 93,069	You can use a PS3 controller on your PC.

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WeasteDevil Observant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MG was wearing a lovely dress and I talked her out of it! Posts: 93,069	Did you just spend half an hour positioning it there for a nice photo? Because it doesn't sit there on a daily basis!

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WeasteDevil Observant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MG was wearing a lovely dress and I talked her out of it! Posts: 93,069	You also seem to live in a public bog!

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Zen First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Prophetville! Posts: 6,380	I always get jealous when looking at older systems and huge collections of games...and then off to eBay. But can now hold the urge knowing that I wouldn't replay most of it and I'll never become a true collector. Got a few stuff left over, the N64, PS1, PS2, Dreamcast and Xbox. If I had more money, I truly would though. But I just don't.