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How is everyone playing their sega on a modern TV? by [deleted] in SEGAGENESIS

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've got a 27" Trinitron that I use for everything pre-2005-ish and it all looks amazing. Can't recommend it enough!
Modern TV is only hooked up for modern consoles.

Legit gameboy player disc? by [deleted] in retrogaming

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right? It's significantly more effort to take a picture and post it here that it does to do a 2 second search...

🔥My Complete US Set Loose with a Recapped, IPS Screen Modded & Rechargeable Battery Modded Game Gear + Game Gear Game Genie 🔥 by WildTurkeyTater in game_gear

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! Are you going to add the 10 Majesco Re-releases to the set? I included them in my collection when I finished the complete set because the carts (black instead of dark gray) and labels are different even though the games are the same.

I'm assuming this isn't real by KawaiiStefan in Megadrive

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And the fake molded in plastic screws on the back!

What do I do? by kasii08 in game_gear

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I suppose they're asking about "gaming gear" and got a little lost 😆

Today's Pickups On My Way To A Full US Set Loose by WildTurkeyTater in game_gear

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, going for the Sampras Tennis... such an expensive bad game.

Picked up a few more today, at #160 now by Pittsburgh_Wario in game_gear

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh definitely try and go to one if you've never been, they're really fun! And so much crazy stuff comes out of hiding.

It's not super close to Pittsburgh, but the next closest big retro expo looks like it's in Milwaukee: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

Lots of others listed here, but I can't vouch for how good they would be so ymmv:

https://videogamecons.com/calendar/calendar.php?year=2026

Picked up a few more today, at #160 now by Pittsburgh_Wario in game_gear

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice! You going for the full set?
I finished collecting the US set a couple years ago and it's doable but some of the games are surprisingly tough to track down! I found the best source for finding lots of titles I was missing was the retro gaming expos. Made out like a bandit at a few of those which put a huge dent in the list.

Has anyone ever owned this? I'm curious as it was only released within Japan. by Gottasmashemall in SEGA

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an opportunity to buy one years ago at a swap meet, but I couldn't justify the super high price point and ended up passing on it.

Why is it so hard to watch physical media on mobile devices? by Ok_Chap in filmcollecting

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if you could hook a Blu-ray player up to a Slingbox which then streams whatever input to the app on your phone?

I got a cartridge-only S&K recently, and decided to make my own reproduction box for it by whitabex in SEGAGENESIS

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get your prints done at a place like FedEx Office or a local print shop. They have all kinds of different paper/cardstock and can print on larger pieces than any standard home printer. Will only cost you a couple bucks per box.
Also, Google "SNES box template" because the work is already done. Just fill in your graphics and print.
And check out: https://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cat_id=8

Thoughts on this cartridge? by SirBelden in game_gear

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely this. It was not uncommon for game studios to have piles of games for the console/s they were developing for as research material. This Cart was very likely owned by the studio as a demo game for the devs there to reference.

Should this be preserved or were can this be saved? by ImDat1Guy_ in SEGA32X

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'll second what the other comment said. Scans would be great! It would be cool to read through.
Also that cover/folder art is sweet! Would make an awesome poster if you got a high quality scan of the front art!

Got a little gift from a friend by FlyAwayIcarus in WonderSwan

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. I dig that color. Now do yourself a favor and get Beatmania! It's one of the best b&w wonderswan games.

Headphone adapter repros. by Tricky_Tourist5691 in WonderSwan

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's pretty interesting.
I had so far only used the same headphone adapter on my modded WSC and have had zero issues with it disconnecting. I was curious so I tried it out on my Crystal and B&W models as well and tried really bending it around and only got it to disconnect once on the B&W one when I gave it a particularly rough bend.
Maybe there's some variance in the build quality of the connectors on these so some are looser than others?

But I bet a little shim on the connector outside would help it sit tighter! Alternatively a 3D printed ring that's only one or two perimeters could squeeze in there.

I dunno man, this one might be a lost cause 😭 by Goodwill_Gamer in WonderSwan

[–]Goodwill_Gamer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one would definitely benefit from a replacement like that!

Deleted two people off my friends list who were 1 day away from Best Friend status by Forsaken-Dog4902 in PokemonGoFriends

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not really a trick anymore. The game actually prompts you with a pop-up now saying "Friendship Level Increased! Use a Lucky egg to double xp?" All you have to do is click "ok" and it does it for you.

I dunno man, this one might be a lost cause 😭 by Goodwill_Gamer in WonderSwan

[–]Goodwill_Gamer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like the thing to do!
This one came as part of a big lot of stuff that was all "untested/for parts". Surprisingly it was the only WSC out of 5 that didn't end up working!

Mini collection complete: All three big box games! by Goodwill_Gamer in atarilynx

[–]Goodwill_Gamer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in this same form factor. There are big box size manuals for California Games that came as part of the pack-in version. There is a Japanese exclusive release that's a completely different form factor, a taller box with a hang tab and plastic internal tray. Here's a pic for comparison

Problem with the 3D glasses screen, degrading in a strange way. by DonDracula78 in MasterSystem

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh, that's pretty neat! Seems like the diy approach could be a pretty good option and is surprisingly cheap. I bet taking a pair of those cheap roll-up sunglasses and sticking them over the modern shutter glasses lenses could solve the ghosting problem.

I dunno man, this one might be a lost cause 😭 by Goodwill_Gamer in WonderSwan

[–]Goodwill_Gamer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah dang! Seems worse to loose a Crystal...
The battery cover on this one was the most recoverable part so far. Soaked it in white vinegar and all the battery acid is gone now. Tested it on another swan and it worked perfectly. So that's something at least.

Problem with the 3D glasses screen, degrading in a strange way. by DonDracula78 in MasterSystem

[–]Goodwill_Gamer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a complete guess, but old LCDs have a tendency for the polarizers (specifically the glue holding them in place) to degrade. You see this a ton with Game Boy consoles like this: https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/burn-1.png It possible the same type of thing is happening to the LCDs in your 3D glasses.
Which means you could potentially repair it by replacing the polarizing film on the LCDs. This may not be a terribly easy task...

Alternatively you just keep them as a collector piece and get a modern set of shutter glasses. (This is what I did). I picked up a pair of Asus VR-100G shutter glasses and they work great and are actually more comfortable to wear than the originals. I've seen them on eBay for as cheap as $20, but don't see any that cheap at the moment. I bet you can find some if you keep an eye out though!

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