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Modern Video Games / Re: Limited and Obscure releases

« on: February 23, 2022, 02:20:19 pm »

If anyone knows as to where this company 1Print Games is based out of, we can make sure these things are located in the correct categories
Eternal Radiance currently in Switch [JP]: https://vgcollect.com/item/209257
Eternal Radiance currently in Switch [CN]: https://vgcollect.com/item/214528
Also since the second one was actually sold "bagged" and the game case inside has an alternate cover so it will be possible to create an entry just for the game that is included in that pack as a separate entry, but again once we can know where these games are from.

Here are photos for the regular version: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134008194613
Here are photos for the bagged version with different cover: https://www.ebay.com/itm/165274212997
Here is a video showing how that version is packaged: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKwkxdryoV4

Their website doesn't say where they are from, they own an alternate domain that has a .es (1pgam.es) extension but it is not because of Spain, but because it looks "cute" or smart I guess. I looked on their twitter and it doesn't say there either.

They seem to be in Singapore.
My copy of the #214528 - "Eternal Radiance (Authenticity Card)" was shipped out using SingPost. Like dhaabi mentioned their products based/shipped out SG but for a global audience.   

Also, the developer is Visualnoveler listed on back of the case and on steam. I couldn't find them on the developer list unless I missed it, so the dev field was left as n/a.

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News / Re: Random Item

« on: November 11, 2021, 05:05:36 am »

Any way to give the option to make it select a random item in the user's own database once logged in?  Would be kinda nice when looking to select a random game to play and check off from the backlog

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate List 2021

« on: January 05, 2021, 06:10:57 pm »

Not sure if these are duplicates, different region releases or just Q&A serial numbers based on country of origin at the time of manufacturing/disc pressing:

Garou Densetsu Wild Ambition
older entry:
https://vgcollect.com/item/88811

Newer entry:
https://vgcollect.com/item/188510


3 different entries for the same game, but each has some variance

G-darius
https://vgcollect.com/item/88818
https://vgcollect.com/item/188371
https://vgcollect.com/item/188370

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Hardware and Tech / Re: Question About (Wired) Controller Lag When Playing Any Halo/FPS Game On Xbox360

« on: April 15, 2020, 02:12:24 pm »

Well looks like you will need to learn how to repair things or have someone look at it for you at this point.

Your issue sounds more mechanical than software.
The controller analog sticks could be is dirty/dusty as mentioned by the previous reply.  The analogs could be worn or have debri that puts them outside their range tolerances
Either way, take it apart, clean the analogs to start, re lubricate them as well with lithium grease if needed.

If the controller starts getting disconnected and/or button/dpad inputs start to fail completely or lag then possibly the wires are frayed and shorting at the flex joint at the top of the controller.... This usually happens when people would wrap the wires tightly over time AROUND the controller, instead of bundling up the wires separately and having the controller rest next to the wires. You see this a lot on the OG xbox..... about 70% of the original xbox controllers that 'dont work' this is the issue.

Strip, take apart and inspect the flex joint, bore out the flex joint to give it more more room, resolder and heat shrink the wires, reassemble it and give it another try.

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate List 2020

« on: April 01, 2020, 04:09:01 am »

duplicate:
https://vgcollect.com/item/126161


original:
https://vgcollect.com/item/15241
creator of the duplicate (holyx) is listed under collections for 15241

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General / Re: What Equipment Have You Had To Replace Or Repair In Your Collection?

« on: March 25, 2020, 05:22:34 pm »

I have 5 PS2s. 4 slims and 1 phat. Phat i just clean it and dust it. Early models were unreliable.
Slims I've replaced the spindles and 2 of the lasers.
Mostly the spindles plastic disc holder tab would break. Other than that, just general cleaning maintenance and even running mod chips it's been ok.
Also, as mentioned above some ps2 earlier models do run a bit hot. I've modded a few by making vents on the top of the case above the heatsink for heat to rise out.

Ps2 controllers the OEM Model H i think have a higher failure rate.  The circuit board shorts out or something.

Original xbox; I own 4. Only 2 of mine came with clock capacitors and those I removed. All have had at least 2-4 big power capacitors replaced as they were starting to bulge out. Every xbox i've opened has had at least 2 power capacitors on the motherboard bulging.
Disc loader about 1 in 3 needed the rubber dvd drive belt replaced.

Original xbox controllers; squeaky triggers, adding lithium grease makes that go away. 
A lot of the controllers I always have to take apart as that flex section on the cord from the controllers, always frays the wires inside from people wrapping the wire around the controller. Everytime....take apart, strip, cut, solder, heat wrap, hollow out flex joint to give it more bend, reassemble.  I was doing this so often I once bought a lot of 6 'broken' xbox controller for $20. All were frayed, took them apart, cleaned,washed, soldered. Sold them as refurbished for $15 a piece. 

Consoles all have mechanical and electrical components they all go through wear/tear and heat cycles. So I just assume at some point some parts will need service.   

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General / Re: Does a Game and Box Have to Match Exactly?

« on: March 12, 2020, 03:25:07 am »

Depends on what you define as 'collector standpoint'
If you're collecting for yourself and personal use (like I do). Doesn't really matter and up to your discretion
If you're collecting to resell later on then serials should at least match all across. As most potential buyers will check especially if the game is uncommon and/or expensive. 

By no means am I an expert but as long as all the barcodes, serials, cart/disc codes all match then it **should** be all the same. Most games might have ONE variant: a greatest hits/platinum version or sometimes a variant front cover. Even for the most part a majority of variant case covers share the same serials as the regular edition. 

One experience I had was with Radiant Historia on the DS. I bought a brand new sealed regular edition off amazon 3 years back. Then I found the launch edition outer box and soundtrack for $15 one year later loose.  I bought it and I compared the serials, box code, game cart serial of what I bought to about 4 different launch editions samples online and to 1 actual launch edition I found at a local retro game store.....I found them all to have the same serials. From that I concluded there was no difference, which makes sense from a manufacturing point. If Atlus made 2 different version than that would be 2 different production costs,runs,registrations and 2 different inventory SKUs to keep track.

Lord of Magna: Maiden Heaven for the 3ds is another one that all serials are all the same. Whether launch edition or if you piece together your own launch edition.

I would only see this as an issue on actual rare/uncommon,expensive games. However, if a game is expensive and rare then it's likely to have a low print run and most likely not have a greatest hits/platinum version or any variants to worry about. Rule of Rose and Kuon don't have Greatest Hits versions if they did then they wouldn't be expensive....so buying it loose and buying a case/manual separate will yield the same serials and disc codes.  Not to mention if you're looking to spend at the higher tier then it would be wise to research what you are buying or just pay the premium and buy new and sealed if you can't be bothered.

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Off Topic / Re: Does anyone here see a therapist? Has it been beneficial?

« on: March 11, 2020, 04:07:59 pm »

I've gone to therapy. Best thing I ever did.
I started about a year ago when GF of 5 years broke up with me. Helped tremendously, as I thought there was something fundamentally wrong with me. At that point I decided for myself I needed to change and look over everything that makes up who I am.  In the end yes, there were a few things I needed to change about myself for the long run, but it wasn't all my fault either. I did reconcile with the GF and we are back together to this day, but my whole outlook and the way I approach things in that relationship and in my life is very different. 

My therapy was geared more towards relationship and self-improvement as I identified as that to to be my issue. Like the others have said find the right therapist for the right issues you have.  You'll be surprised how many people look for therapy but choose the wrong therapist. Person has addiction/gambling problems so they seek out a marriage counselor therapist (marriage falling apart due to gambling addiction). Or another example; a person is a chronic/serial dater, keeps jumping from bf/gf and also has resentment towards their parents...they seek relationship therapist w/current partner when really a family therapist to help deal with past trauma is better suited. 

Anyways, best of luck to you. Looks like you just started going through some stuff. Let the shock of that pass through and don't do anything drastic, but do go talk to a therapist. Nothing wrong with that. Think of therapy as the GameFAQs for life. You're stuck? FAQ that s***! Life's too short as it is anyways! make the best of it! 

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Hardware and Tech / Re: Looking for a case for my new Nintendo DSi XL - Seemingly hard to find!

« on: September 17, 2019, 01:46:59 am »

3dsXL or N3dsxl cases fit perfectly fine. I have my Japanese Yellow 3DSiXL stored in a black Insten 3dsXL case from ebay.  Get any case for a 3dsxl and you're good to go. Also the Link, Mario, Luigi Hori 3dsXL case also fits nice too. I think some Vita cases might even fit if the case is wide enough. 

Screen protector just get any of those double sided stick plastic covers one. Get something to cover it. It's cheap and just keeps the screen nice,especially the bottom touch screen as you're more likely to scratch that up if you get lazy and use your fingers instead of the stylus. 

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate List 2019

« on: September 14, 2019, 07:33:45 pm »

Please, merge these 2 together.
One seems to be a duplicate.

Twilight Syndrome: Tansaku-hen

https://vgcollect.com/item/100141

https://vgcollect.com/item/143861

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General / Re: Rebellious Bullet- unreleased Xbox game

« on: September 11, 2019, 03:13:40 pm »

Copying my post from Atariage over here, since I'm sure some of you are interested:

My twitter feed popped up a thread by a Mr. Jordan Baty today, who'd randomly bid on an Xbox DVT4 developer console on Yahoo auctions with no expections, but ended up winning. The system turned out to have an unreleased shooter called Rebellious Bullet tucked away into it. Here's his brief (and self-admittedly poor) play video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewXtTLuc5dE&feature=youtu.be

 
I think it looks like it would have been a fun one- I dig the music. For the curious, he's already dumped the ROM, links are in the twitter thread (I'm not too familiar with how roms work, so I'll let the interested of you sort it out.)

Oh this is a nice surprise. Even ModernVintageGamer got involved.

For anyone that is interested, just looking at the files on the zip dump, the quick way to play it would be to FTP or transfer the complete RebelliousBullet folder over to a softmodded Xbox (place the folder where ever you store your ripped games). The softmod should be able to pickup the xbe and launch it. Alternatively you could also make and Xbox iso with the files using Qwix or any other xbox iso maker. Then burn that iso to a dvd r/rw and rip it from the disc. All in all you'll need a softmodded xbox to start with. Which you should have anyways!  As a softmodded xbox is an amazing console!   

Def gonna try this game out when i get home.

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Video Game Database Discussion / Re: Duplicate List 2018

« on: December 03, 2018, 12:42:05 pm »

duplicate FEAR3 entry

original:
https://vgcollect.com/item/25404

duplicate:
https://vgcollect.com/item/153033
https://vgcollect.com/item/152481

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General / Re: Do you think video game collecting is expensive?

« on: May 14, 2018, 10:25:11 pm »

Definitely one of the cheaper hobbies out there as there are multiples approaches and you can tailor your collections as well. It can be both cheap or expensive depending what you're looking for.

My other hobby is modifying cars. I can easily spend $80-120USD on video games but in the car world... I own a Nissan Skyline, Subaru WRX, and a Toyota Altezza.....that $120 wont get me much of anything for any of those cars. The equivalent of $100USD on video games  in car parts for me would probably be around $400-700USD.

I ordered a body kit for my Altezza a few weeks back for $1100usd a couple years back i ordered a turbo for the Skyline for $1200 so, spending $110 on video games is a relief! cheap('er)!
Also, there are no "greatest hits" versions of car parts! So, im not going to get $1200 turbo for $800 after a year because it sold well! As long as your hobby isn't taking over your life or your responsibilities then its all good.

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Classic Video Games / Re: Rule of Rose: price surge or missed opportunity?

« on: May 02, 2018, 06:37:06 pm »

If it was the same game, you should of grabbed it at that price. Story is supposed to be good if you stick with it, but its gameplay mechanics kills it and tests your patience apparently. It's one of those games you play and suffer through for the story.

Price wise it generally goes up a bit in price every once in a while then slightly corrects itself a bit higher than before. I have the iso on my PS2 hard drive but ended up picking up a complete copy earlier this year.  A good bundle came up for sale and i picked up my copy that way. Don't pay $300. It's really a $60 game with a $220 reputation/hype tag.


 

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Classic Video Games / Re: Why did renting games become less popular in the modern era?

« on: April 24, 2018, 06:34:19 pm »

You're mostly speaking out of nostalgia. I have the same type of memories but when you stack them against reality there is no mystery as to why game/movie rentals died down. 

Renting didn't become less popular it just became less and less profitable to have a business rely ONLY on physical rentals. Movies most likely made up a majority of rentals, while games made up a smaller portion. A physical store has to cover fixed overhead costs and relying only on movie rentals with a subsidy from game rentals, while trying to compete (and ignoring) digital rentals/sales...eventually there was not enough revenue generated to keep stores running. The market changed and companies like blockbuster didn't really embrace the change fast enough or properly adapt to it. Physical rentals went from being the standard to a novelty. Gamestop/EB games is going through a similar crisis as they heavily rely on physical sales and people physically coming into the store.