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Off Topic / It's been a while, guys!

« on: March 12, 2015, 08:53:30 pm »

Hi, everybody!

It's been a long while since I've been here.

Some of you may remember me mentioning "Retro Punch Gaming", and my effort to open a store front (if not, or you could care less, skip to the end  ). Unfortunately it didn't work out the way I had hoped. My friend bailed out of the idea and sold me his portion of the inventory for pennies of what it's really worth. He felt it was too much added responsibility. Since then (about 2 years ago) I have bought a car, gotten out of my parents house, into an apartment and come April Fools Day (I know) I will finally be in a house! And all of that came from this job I have in which I get no time off... Like ever. So I haven't had time to pursue my entrepreneurial side with Retro Punch Gaming. However, I intend to run the "store" through Facebook and offer shipping  and in garage sales.  It's a hobby of mine (I'm sure it is for all of us  ) to go game hunting, and  find a good deal and get it, no matter what. And then I have 20 copies of Ikari Warriors in my closet for no reason! I love gaming and I love collecting, but I really love being able to help other collectors/gamers grow their collections! So expect to see some listings popping up here https://www.facebook.com/retropunchdetroit!

Anyway, enough about me! Tell me about yourself!
 I'm not just here for shameless self promotion 
I will be posting more frequently now and can't wait to have more great discussions!
Good to be back!

-Torvez

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Marketplace / Looking for Gameboy Player

« on: July 01, 2013, 04:47:13 pm »

Hey, guys, Im looking for a Gameboy player with disk. Don't want to spend over $50 on ebay for one though.
Is there anyone who could hook me up with one for around $25ish?
Or maybe we could work out some sort of trade?!?
I've been after one for a while and it's getting exhausting lol
Whatever is in my collection is up for trade (except consoles)
Let me know if we can make a deal!
Thanks guys!

http://vgcollect.com/torvez

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Hardware and Tech / Cart based systems vs. my HDTV! FIGHT!

« on: June 26, 2013, 05:14:06 pm »

Hey guys!
I've been having a hell of a time trying to figure this one out.
When I try to connect any cart based system via AV(NES, SNES, Genesis, you name it) to my HDTV, I get no picture or sound.
In fact, it doesn't even pick up a signal at all!
They all work through RF, but they look pretty bad.
But when I try to connect a disc based system via AV, no problems at all. Ever.
The TV has "all in one" component in's.
The in's on the TV are:
Y/Video
Pb
Pr
L
R

Yellow is in Y
White is in L
Red is in R
The other 2 are left empty.

I even bought an AV splitter to try and solve the problem.
Sega Saturn: Works
PS2: Works
NES: Nope
SNES: NO
N64: NOO
Genesis: Are you kidding me?!?!

It's a 32" Dynex from Best Buy

I've been dealing with this for a year, finally can't take it anymore!
I'd buy a new TV, but I'm not in any position to do that right now.
Can anyone help me out?
I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks, guys!

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Classic Video Games / Retro Punch Gaming!

« on: June 25, 2013, 12:39:40 am »

Hey guys! Haven't been on here in a while, I've been working on getting a business started.
So far so good, we have some pretty killer inventory for just one week of building it.
I designed a logo and some business cards, and there is a facebook page!
Ultimately, our goal is to open a store front and keep gaming history alive and well in our area.
Planning on setting up booths at local markets and conventions and working up to that point!
I thought you guys would like to know about us, and hopefully you all can spread the word and possibly "like" our page!
We are planning to have giveaways every now and then!
We're willing to ship, and bring you guys good prices!
Thanks guys!

(I hope I posted in the right area)

https://www.facebook.com/retropunchdetroit

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General / Your favorite 3DO games

« on: April 18, 2013, 09:47:38 pm »

Hey guys, I'm picking up a 3DO this weekend for $40.
Which I'm pretty sure is a good price.
Anyway, since I'm picking up another "uncharted console", I'd like to know, what are your absolute favorite games for it?

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General / Building a PC for my little brother

« on: April 14, 2013, 06:08:41 pm »

All my little brother ever wants to do is play Minecraft!
It's gotten to the point where I can barely use my computer anymore lol
So for his b-day (which is in a few days) I decided to build a PC for him!
I just got back from Microcenter and he asked me what all of those parts were for.
And I told him they were for our sister's grad present!
So now I'm building his very own Minecraft PC before his eyes, and he has no idea! 
He's gonna shit his pants on Tuesday! HAHA!

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Marketplace / Sell/Trade List

« on: April 10, 2013, 11:51:21 am »

Hey,
I have a few games for sale or trade.
I'll list conditions next to each item.
Will continue to update list.
Make me an offer if you want a game.
Looking for trades as well.
Sega Saturn, Genesis, NES, N64, PS1
(Particularly looking for Symphony of The Night and RE: Nemesis for PS1)
Saturn Stunner or two, and maybe a few Virtua Sticks.

Xbox 360

Aliens: Colonial Marines - Disk only, looks good

Modern Warfare 3 - Disk only, looks good

GTA: Stories From Liberty City - Complete

Unreal Tournament 3 - Complete

PS3

Crysis 3 - Disk only, looks good

Resistance 3 - Complete

Medal of Honor - Complete

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Classic Video Games / A couple Saturn games?

« on: April 09, 2013, 03:05:57 pm »

Hey, guys!
I just traded a hard drive for this Sega Saturn.
It came with Virtua Cop 2 and 2 controllers.
This is the first time I've ever played a Saturn (Exciting, lol)
The only problem is the RF adapter is really fuzzy.
(It's gotta be the adapter, because when i move the adapter the picture worsens or clears up)
Anyways, I'm headed to the store later this week and my question is, what are some good Saturn games to start a collection with?
I've been hearing NiGHTS into dreams and Panzer Dragoon are great.

Thanks!

-Torvez

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Site Feedback / Collection/ Game Room banners

« on: April 09, 2013, 02:10:46 pm »

I love how before you log in, you can see pictures of the users' collections and game rooms.
And darko has started a great thread for these pictures.
But I think it would be cool to see a members game room picture as a banner when you click on "view collection".

It's just an idea. I don't know what something like that would cost to pull off, but it sure would be a nice touch!

-Torvez

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Hardware and Tech / NES AV Fix?

« on: March 31, 2013, 10:40:45 pm »

I think my NES has a short in it's AV port. 
It won't show a picture or play sound unless I gently pull the cables forward.
It works perfectly fine after I do that.
It isn't the cables, because I tried a few different sets with the same results.
Can anyone help me through a repair if I decide to pull this bad boy apart?
My soldering skills aren't too great, but I think I have a basic understanding of how it works.
It's one of the original toaster models by the way.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!