Old Games Consoles
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Suddenly got a hankering to unleash my inner geek. Yes, my PS3 is probably the best console I've ever owned, and BF3, CoD and GT5 are all epic games, but I find myself missing the simplicity of old consoles and games. I remember my Dad having a Sega Master System 2 around when I was born, the games were HUGE cartridges, but I remember Sonic, Pac Man, Taz, and if you didn't put a game in there at all, Alex Kidd in Miracle World. Then the Mega Drive as well, more Sonic awesomeness. The SNES and NES, if only for Super Mario. I still have my PS1 and PS2 somewhere in the loft, but I never actually owned an N64, a huge problem considering N64 was home to perhaps the greatest video game of all time, the original Goldeneye.
Doing an eBay search, most of the old consoles can be had for pennies these days, and if they're in full working order, there's the potential to turn my living room into a geek's wet dream. My only concern is hooking it up to the new generation of TVs, I remember in the old days, it used to work by hooking the console up via the aerial and tuning it into one of the old Analog channels, on an old CRT TV (this was before the invention of even the SCART cable), usually had mine on 6. Is there the potential for an issue, my newest TV does have the old Analog channels available but they don't work, I just get the "snow" as I used to call it, because of the digital switchover. Would this be an issue putting an old console onto a new TV? And what if I want to connect more than one, for example having a SNES, Mega Drive and an N64?
Doing an eBay search, most of the old consoles can be had for pennies these days, and if they're in full working order, there's the potential to turn my living room into a geek's wet dream. My only concern is hooking it up to the new generation of TVs, I remember in the old days, it used to work by hooking the console up via the aerial and tuning it into one of the old Analog channels, on an old CRT TV (this was before the invention of even the SCART cable), usually had mine on 6. Is there the potential for an issue, my newest TV does have the old Analog channels available but they don't work, I just get the "snow" as I used to call it, because of the digital switchover. Would this be an issue putting an old console onto a new TV? And what if I want to connect more than one, for example having a SNES, Mega Drive and an N64?
I just brought a MAME emulator and 5000 odd games from eBay for £3 and a couple of PS3 type controllers for £8
Me and my lad often play Golden Axe, Robocop or X-Men. In fact the first word he ever read himself was Rambo! He asked if he could play Rambo and I said no I haven't got it. He then replied yes you have it is there!
Me and my lad often play Golden Axe, Robocop or X-Men. In fact the first word he ever read himself was Rambo! He asked if he could play Rambo and I said no I haven't got it. He then replied yes you have it is there!
Get an RF Modulator for the old RF output devices.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RF-Modulator-Convert-Sca...
Then get a Scart switching box for the scarts.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Scart-Switch-AV-100S-...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RF-Modulator-Convert-Sca...
Then get a Scart switching box for the scarts.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Scart-Switch-AV-100S-...
Awesome, would the RF modulator just be for hooking up multiple consoles or is it necessary for even just one? I seem to remember my Dad's old Sega had a switch that the aerial cable plugged into, and acted as a splitter for the TV and console, and the switch was either put into TV or Game mode, it was impossible to have both working at the same time (although why anyone wants that is anyone's guess). The PS1 just tuned into a spare channel, no switching signals needed.
Ah yes, blowing the dust out. I remember on my Dad's old Master System (he won't sell it to me), if there was dust in there and the cartridge couldn't be read, it'd automatically play Alex Kidd in Miracle World, which was built into the console. I also remember being a huge fan of his old Aerial Assault game, scrolling shooter with fighter jets. When he set it up on our old CRT TV, which I believe had a wooden front, and a remote control about the size of an iPad, I spent hours and hours messing around on it.
And of course, who can forget the original Sonic the Hedgehog games? Recently got a couple of them on my iPhone, and while it brings back memories, it just isn't the same. And the legendary Mortal Kombat games, which weren't as good for me, as my Dad's old SMS only had a single controller with it. The fun was in playing against your mates. So, I'm currently browsing eBay for a Master System, Mega Drive and Saturn, as well as an N64 with Goldeneye and 4 controllers.
And of course, who can forget the original Sonic the Hedgehog games? Recently got a couple of them on my iPhone, and while it brings back memories, it just isn't the same. And the legendary Mortal Kombat games, which weren't as good for me, as my Dad's old SMS only had a single controller with it. The fun was in playing against your mates. So, I'm currently browsing eBay for a Master System, Mega Drive and Saturn, as well as an N64 with Goldeneye and 4 controllers.
moustachebandit said:
Pfft cartridge slots - I remember swapping sides on the cassette deck! 
That MAME looks awesome - need to find out if they do one for MAC OS. Also want to get an Amiga emulator running so I can relive the glory days.
Spectrum 128K, ah that takes me back, waiting 40 minutes for Daily Thompson decathlon to load only for it to fail 10 minutes from the end.That MAME looks awesome - need to find out if they do one for MAC OS. Also want to get an Amiga emulator running so I can relive the glory days.
Still preferred my Comadore 64 and Aliens
Although I loved the old NES and SNES, I was always a bit more of a Sega guy. And I've just gone onto PSN Store and got the original Sonic, Pac Man and Alex Kidd in Miracle World! Although Sonic is leaving me somewhat disappointed, I thought the original had Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, or maybe that was 2. Also I remember there being 2 buttons, one to jump and one to spin Sonic up when he crouched, but you simply use the D pad and X button on the PS3. Again, might have been something from Sonic 2. Although it is quite fun reliving the old days on the PS3, it's just not the same.
Sonic on the mega drive only ever had 1 jump button, every button on the pad did the same thing.
You're probably remembering Sonic & Knuckles, it was a cartridge with space to insert the other sonic games on top. With that you could play sonic 1 as tails or knuckles and do a bunch of other stuff too.
I miss the music from Mega Drive games, so many classic tunes.
You're probably remembering Sonic & Knuckles, it was a cartridge with space to insert the other sonic games on top. With that you could play sonic 1 as tails or knuckles and do a bunch of other stuff too.
I miss the music from Mega Drive games, so many classic tunes.
LocoCoco said:
Sonic on the mega drive only ever had 1 jump button, every button on the pad did the same thing.
You're probably remembering Sonic & Knuckles, it was a cartridge with space to insert the other sonic games on top. With that you could play sonic 1 as tails or knuckles and do a bunch of other stuff too.
I miss the music from Mega Drive games, so many classic tunes.
Definitely didn't have the space to put another Sonic game on top, so wasn't Sonic and Knuckles. Must've been Sonic 3, you could play as Sonic, Tails, both together, or Knuckles. We had the Master System rather than the Mega Drive, controller was a D-Pad and two buttons A and B, A was to jump, B was used to spin up when Sonic was crouched.You're probably remembering Sonic & Knuckles, it was a cartridge with space to insert the other sonic games on top. With that you could play sonic 1 as tails or knuckles and do a bunch of other stuff too.
I miss the music from Mega Drive games, so many classic tunes.
DanB7290 said:
LocoCoco said:
Sonic on the mega drive only ever had 1 jump button, every button on the pad did the same thing.
You're probably remembering Sonic & Knuckles, it was a cartridge with space to insert the other sonic games on top. With that you could play sonic 1 as tails or knuckles and do a bunch of other stuff too.
I miss the music from Mega Drive games, so many classic tunes.
Definitely didn't have the space to put another Sonic game on top, so wasn't Sonic and Knuckles. Must've been Sonic 3, you could play as Sonic, Tails, both together, or Knuckles. We had the Master System rather than the Mega Drive, controller was a D-Pad and two buttons A and B, A was to jump, B was used to spin up when Sonic was crouched.You're probably remembering Sonic & Knuckles, it was a cartridge with space to insert the other sonic games on top. With that you could play sonic 1 as tails or knuckles and do a bunch of other stuff too.
I miss the music from Mega Drive games, so many classic tunes.
Go to www.cinemassacre.com for loads of retro game reviews by the angry video game nerd, they're well worth it imo.
For what it's worth, I have a Mega Drive II and managed to find RCA cables for it, you know, the yellow, red and white ones? No need for that RF thing, which is just as well because that's just a pain in the arse. Tons of bleed and fuzziness on a modern LCD but you don't go to a puppet show to watch the strings, right?
And Sonic 2 was the first to have Tails and the spin dash thing. I made the same mistake! I don't think I ever played Sonic 3 but I was totally blown away by the Sonic & Knuckles cart allowing you to play Sonic 2 as Knuckles, that's got to be the best feature of any game ever, surely? Up there with Micro Machines having the extra controller slots on the cart itself... Bloody brilliant game, that. Super Hang-On on the 3-in-1 cart it came with, too, I still play that from time to time.
And Sonic 2 was the first to have Tails and the spin dash thing. I made the same mistake! I don't think I ever played Sonic 3 but I was totally blown away by the Sonic & Knuckles cart allowing you to play Sonic 2 as Knuckles, that's got to be the best feature of any game ever, surely? Up there with Micro Machines having the extra controller slots on the cart itself... Bloody brilliant game, that. Super Hang-On on the 3-in-1 cart it came with, too, I still play that from time to time.
Sonic 1 you could only play as Sonic.
Sonic 2 included Tales but you always played as Sonic with Tales following you. A second player could take on the roll of tales though but you couldn't select to be one or the other.
Sonic 3 gave you the choice of playing as either Sonic on his own or with Sonic and Tales (in a similar way to Sonic 2). Knuckles came into this game but as a non playable character apart from in the Multiplayer time trials.
Sonic and Knuckles gave you the option of playing the game as either Sonic or knuckles as individuals. Both characters had slightly different levels and stories. Playing as knuckles also opened up different area in levels that Sonic couldn't reach. Tales isn't a featured character in Sonic and Knuckles.
You could, however, use the Sonic and Knuckles cartridge to play Sonic 2 & 3 as Knuckles. Sonic one had no extra features to be used with the Sonic & Knuckles cartridge.
Pretty sure Knuckles never made an appearence on the Master System, although I'm not as clued up on the MS Sonic titles.
ETA : you can get a standard scart lead for a Megadrive. I have a Megadrive II at home with such a lead. Can also get RCA cables and all sorts.
Sonic 2 included Tales but you always played as Sonic with Tales following you. A second player could take on the roll of tales though but you couldn't select to be one or the other.
Sonic 3 gave you the choice of playing as either Sonic on his own or with Sonic and Tales (in a similar way to Sonic 2). Knuckles came into this game but as a non playable character apart from in the Multiplayer time trials.
Sonic and Knuckles gave you the option of playing the game as either Sonic or knuckles as individuals. Both characters had slightly different levels and stories. Playing as knuckles also opened up different area in levels that Sonic couldn't reach. Tales isn't a featured character in Sonic and Knuckles.
You could, however, use the Sonic and Knuckles cartridge to play Sonic 2 & 3 as Knuckles. Sonic one had no extra features to be used with the Sonic & Knuckles cartridge.
Pretty sure Knuckles never made an appearence on the Master System, although I'm not as clued up on the MS Sonic titles.
ETA : you can get a standard scart lead for a Megadrive. I have a Megadrive II at home with such a lead. Can also get RCA cables and all sorts.
Edited by Deluded on Tuesday 11th September 15:36
neema_T said:
Up there with Micro Machines having the extra controller slots on the cart itself... Bloody brilliant game, that. Super Hang-On on the 3-in-1 cart it came with, too, I still play that from time to time.
Yay, Micro Machines championship edition. You could play 8 player races, 2 people on each joypad haha, we used to control 2 cars each with 1 pad. 1 car to mess with you opponent and the other one to concentrate on the race with.My fave tracks on that game were the ones on the snooker tables and I always played as spider 'cos I thought he was super cool.
what were the two other games on the super hang-on cart? Was Space harrier one of them?
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