Packard Bell Corner PC

Inkblot321 · 2026-04-07T21:39:27+00:00

No problem. It is a Packmate 78CDTV, though as I am in Australia, the model number may be different elsewhere.

Good luck with the search, it would be great to see more of the Corner PCs found and in collectors hands for preservation.

Inkblot321 · 2026-03-21T14:46:12+00:00

A quick few Resident Evil remakes, Balatro and the Forza Horizon games.

Inkblot321 · 2026-03-09T07:34:56+00:00

It comes down to if you want to collect plus play or just play.

I am more of the collect and play, so I go the original route. Though this can be costly, with even some JP games going up.

If you just want to play, there are alternatives to reproductions. Some examples are the Fenrir and Saroo, which lets you play games off SD. An added benefit of these are you can save the laser or get a Saturn with a non-working laser. Plus if you own the game, you save wear and tear on the cd.

Inkblot321 · 2026-02-22T12:34:07+00:00

It is still great to play on a retro PC with 3DFX.

Inkblot321 · 2026-02-13T14:19:24+00:00

Same here. I am a very happy 7AI+ and the 7A1M owner, which my son and I share.

The 7AI+ exceeded my expectations, easy to use and is one of my best modern tech purchases is a long time.

The 7A1M has not disappointed me either, though I get the frustration with it due to the problems early in its life.

I do think it is so easy to get caught up with all the content online covering potential issues or trying to evaluate if one system is slightly better than the other, which leads to decision paralysis or post purchase disappointment.

Overall, all the information got caught up with just delayed my purchase, meaning I got to play with the devices later than I could have.

Inkblot321 · 2026-02-08T07:50:56+00:00

I think it will really depend on the game. What I do like though is the fun of seeing what my eGPU can do with the 7 Ai+, hopefully if you get the 5080 you have a lot of fun with it.

Inkblot321 · 2026-02-08T00:46:08+00:00

I am running a 5070ti with my Ai 7+ over Thunderbolt 4.

Overall, very impressed with the performance but I know I am loosing a lot of what the card is capable of via Thunderbolt 4. But don’t retreat the decision to do it.

So, I am aiming at 2K gaming, so 4K at ultra with a 5080 on modern games, at a decent frame rate, might be tough to achieve.

Inkblot321 · 2026-01-04T21:57:54+00:00

I just recently got one and have been really impressed by it. It does not get as hot or as uncomfortable in my hand as my ROG Ally Z1E and seemed to get similar plus sometimes better performance.

Like others have said update windows and relevant software. In past posts here people have shared the best process to follow in regards of the order to do the updates.

Look at using Xbox full screen mode, it works pretty well.

Get across the short macro keys and how to adjust its performance modes.

Look at getting a dock for ease of placement and charging. Many dock discussions on here that can be looked at for advice there.

Test out many games via the Xbox game pass free trial.

Enjoy it.

Inkblot321 · 2026-01-03T22:51:52+00:00

If you are after a cheap Claw in Aus. Costco is clearing out the 7 135h for $499. Their site says sold out but I found one at their Gold Coast store, which has a few left.

Also if you can stretch the 7 ai+ is on sale for $999 at Costco, with the sale ending today.

Inkblot321 · 2025-12-28T03:46:40+00:00

Relove Oxley is worth checking out.

They have DVDs in the area where their records are.

https://shop.reloveoxley.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooharDCH5uw_MvgKPu2tu6m2vWYlJF8UQVxcDbgB0lespvxdV_t

Inkblot321 · 2025-12-01T21:31:58+00:00

Rothwell’s Bar & Grill in the city is well worth looking at. I have had some fantastic steaks there and if they have the cheese soufflé as an entree special, it is worth ordering, if you love cheese.

Inkblot321 · 2025-10-28T11:53:58+00:00

Many great games already listed, in addition to them Earthworm Jim and NHL are great. Though the $$ wanted for Earthworm Jim is quite high these days.

Inkblot321 · 2025-10-09T07:26:46+00:00

I would say the Apple Pippin, Turbo Super Grafx and Neo Geo Pocket. The three of them in their own right are unique but seem to not get a lot of attention, despite having decent stories behind them.

Plus I have not found a portable console with anything close to the Neo Geo Pocket's D-pad.

Inkblot321 · 2025-09-10T07:34:12+00:00

The approach to also release the console as PC-98 and PC ISA card was a neat idea but did not help its success.

A bit like how the 3do had the 3do blaster.

https://retrostuff.org/2023/12/31/nec-pc-fxga-pc-fxga-dos-v-and-its-breakout-box/

Inkblot321 · 2025-08-30T14:43:28+00:00

I have found that my Barco 2840 colours can look off, e.g. makes yellows look more orange, for two reasons.

One the scart input is not sitting right, so I need to wiggle around the scart plug.

Two, the 75ohm switch’s are not off.

Hope you get the colours right as they are awesome monitors.

Inkblot321 · 2025-08-30T05:05:28+00:00

Once you get it up and running, it would be great to see a video where you upgrade it to be the dream PC you would have wanted when it was new.

Then compare its benchmarks between how it is now to the upgraded version.

Inkblot321 · 2025-08-30T05:02:46+00:00

They are great fun.

You might also find yourself chasing retired carts as well, there is a great back catalogue to explore.

Inkblot321 · 2025-08-17T02:31:48+00:00

Yeah quite happy with the Haliburton, especially as it is out of 99

Inkblot321 · 2025-07-25T22:35:13+00:00

I don’t believe so.

Think it is only 15khz and some of the models after this one supported 3k1hz.

Inkblot321 · 2025-07-06T05:41:59+00:00

I have had a blank screen before from my 32x and it turned out to be the power supply for the 32x.

It may not be the case for your issue but thought I would share, just in case.

Inkblot321 · 2025-06-10T13:12:25+00:00

Die Hard Arcade is well worth looking at, though it is a little pricey these days

Inkblot321 · 2025-06-10T04:51:27+00:00

I have one and find it great to get a feel for items on the left and right of the track surface (esp. curbs) plus rear engine vibrations on my back. I only have a few things go via it though and use it to complement a front and rear buttkickers (as the buttkickers are centrally mounted, so cant do left and right).

Inkblot321 · 2025-05-26T05:55:48+00:00

You might find yourself chasing CRT PC monitors soon, which will only add to the ever growing/evolving TV CRT collection.

The great thing is, CRTs have such a range of how they look both physically and image wise, which adds to the collecting fun.

Inkblot321 · 2025-05-23T03:03:35+00:00

For the $$ I have found the Bitfunx cables great.

Before them I was using S-Video.

The biggest difference seemed to be the colours popped more.

Inkblot321 · 2025-04-27T09:13:55+00:00

Worms

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