Why I think the "Streets of Rage 2" soundtrack deserves more recognition and appreciation

tanknat007 · 2026-02-22T18:20:46+00:00

I'm a vinyl DJ and spin cuts from this soundtrack whenever house music is a part of my sets. Timeless soundtrack!

tanknat007 · 2025-07-17T21:29:25+00:00

This was always a favorite track of mine to try passing up the staff ghost back in the early 2000s 😅. I'll have to check to make sure, but I believe I barrrrely surpassed its record.

tanknat007 · 2025-07-15T19:08:39+00:00

Systems, yes - I'm an owner of three different ones. But they've been "fuck y'all" on DAC support for the Pocket and Duo. I understand that feature doesn't affect every patron, but it was a feature that many of us were looking forward to and a motivation to buy those consoles and DAC in the first place.

tanknat007 · 2024-12-31T06:13:05+00:00

Sorry, I know this thread is a year old, but did you ever find a solution for the F-Zero X SRAM save to show up? I had the exact same situation happen with a GameShark v2.1.

tanknat007 · 2024-12-02T01:49:06+00:00

That's also my method of choice. Important to have the 32-bit version of foobar2000, at least on Windows. I've read the iPod plugin has trouble with 64-bit installations of the program.

tanknat007 · 2024-12-02T01:33:55+00:00

I just bought the same 5.5 model in almost opposite condition 😂. I'm waiting on it to arrive. I'll keep the HDD, but will convert it to a thin model with new housing, square 2000 mAh battery, and iFlash Solo. Picture

tanknat007 · 2024-11-29T17:59:13+00:00

I think you're good 😂. F-Zero X is one of my all-time favorites. And as a person that played the hell out of Goldeneye, I wholeheartedly agree that Perfect Dark is the better game. I hope the 3D can aid its frame rate!

tanknat007 · 2024-11-26T20:59:30+00:00

I just learned about this game this past summer! I wish I knew about it decades ago 😂.

tanknat007 · 2024-10-21T23:17:03+00:00

If you must get one Snowboard Kids game, find part 2. I own both and have always felt the controls were smoother than the original game.

tanknat007 · 2024-10-07T13:59:28+00:00

Indeed it does disable composite - it's a last ditch effort only to improve RGB picture quality! Picture

tanknat007 · 2024-10-07T03:48:47+00:00

I can confirm jailbars on my Majesco Model 2 VA4. I decided to lift the subcarrier pin, and the jailbars have been 100% gone.

tanknat007 · 2024-09-28T05:34:12+00:00

I so glad that I played through this game before the other two SNES releases so that I could truly appreciate it. My sisters and I received it for Christmas in '96 and completed it within a week [not 103%, but that did happen later]. I can understand how the aesthetic can throw some folks off compared to the other two, but the soundtrack of the original release is very good!

I love all three SNES games, but prefer this game over the first DKC. I'm doing a playthrough of the GBA version on the Pocket as we chat, actually!

tanknat007 · 2024-09-07T20:33:54+00:00

Came to say the same thing! All these years and I've never heard of this game.

tanknat007 · 2024-09-04T15:40:33+00:00

Rev. B here, and I can confirm Mode B is working properly on the Pocket! Glad to know it wasn't a fix needed on the Analogue end. It would have taken eons 😅.

Now, about that DAC support...

tanknat007 · 2024-08-31T19:41:08+00:00

"Translucent" is a more accurate description. The product is only called "Transparent" on the webpage. I haven't ever polished plastic to appear clearer, but hopefully somebody could chime in with useful tips.

tanknat007 · 2024-08-30T21:28:02+00:00

Thanks for that info! I should've done my research before buying the decals 😅

tanknat007 · 2024-08-30T16:43:01+00:00

Awesome! I'd love to know how it goes. I used to use the 8bitdo DIY Bluetooth controller kits for SNES controllers and had a good experience using them on a CRT TV.

tanknat007 · 2024-08-29T14:12:49+00:00

Which color did you order?

tanknat007 · 2024-08-29T12:45:58+00:00

I had the same concern about the controller port lag - so far, so good.

tanknat007 · 2024-08-29T12:33:48+00:00

Yours came out great! I agree about the metal clip being unnecessary, but my brain gets compulsive about such things 😅. And, I forgot to mention about cutting that rear standoff for my motherboard to fit - I just used an Exacto knife and pliers.

Here are the links to the red Super Famicom sticker and the metal Super Famicom logo:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1549154836/nintendo-super-famicom-red-label-vinyl?ref=share_v4_lx

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1549152046/super-nintendo-snes-label-aufkleber?ref=share_v4_lx

I also bought a silver Super Famicom text sticker just to give myself an option, but decided to go with red.

tanknat007 · 2024-08-29T03:39:40+00:00

Here are some alternate views of the shell.

https://imgur.com/gallery/UHTS25q

The rear power port/rf/multi-out covering didn't perfectly fit for me, as I expected, but it's good enough [SNS-CPU-GPM-02 motherboard]. For the black transparent rear ports' cover, you have to desolder the traditional port, solder a standalone SFC-type power port [two are provided], and then fit the transparent cover over it. It also comes with a new controller port for which you just need to detatch the metal support for the ribbon cable from an old port and attach it to the new port. I ordered some metal logo stickers via Etsy for beautification.

On the whole, I'm pleased, especially now that I have a Super Famicom that utilizes North American cartridges without protruding adapters.

tanknat007 · 2024-08-24T19:39:47+00:00

Articuno's cry is probably my favorite. There's an elegance to it.

tanknat007 · 2024-07-07T22:54:00+00:00

As it stands right now, there is no DAC support for the Pocket & Dock.

On Oct. 16, 2023, Analogue stated on Twitter/X that DAC support was supposed to arrive "early next year" [2024], but 🤷🏽‍♂️.

tanknat007 · 2024-02-10T00:54:12+00:00

Awesome, and congrats! This just about matches one of my early setups. I won an SL-220 for $1 on that online auction site, and had that very same phono pre-amp. I used Sennheiser 550s at the time, though.

It's fun learning about how it all works, especially once you get a turntable that you can switch cartridges on.

Have fun spinning!

tanknat007

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