Hello fans, welcome to Retro Gamez UK the heart of retro gaming starts here. A little added extra, just for you.
When I typed the tittle, I felt like putting Super What? because the console is Super Nintendo, this console was a true heart in the gaming industry with it's very own mascot Mario, similar idea to Sega's Sonic, and Sony's Crash Bandicoot, which did not take a place anywhere near as Mario. The console was Cartridge based, and lived on, it is a fact that the console used Super FX in Cartridges, Starwing, this was an absolute treasure to play, and playable, fun and exciting game, the sounds were great, the controls was spot on, infact the game itself was bundled with the console eventually, bit like the Mario pack and the many other bundles, but the most effective bundle was Starwing and Mario pack.
The console's name was Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The facts:
49.10 million units sold.
Media: Cartridge
CPU: 16-bit Ricoh 5A22 3.58 MHz
Next Model: Nintendo 64
Nintendo was going in with Sony's Playstation console but ended up in separate directions. Nintendo's 64 console and Sony's Playstation. However besides the point. The SNES went through many designs including the controller, until they finally settled for the way the console was for launch in 1992 for Europe ? could be wrong. The games were great, you had, Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart, Shaq-Fu, Killer Instinct, Street Fighter 2, Starwing, infact this console had such great games that I enjoyed playing on till late at night on Micro Machines, still found it hard trying to avoid those snooker balls on that table. Ah memories.
The console in Japan had online services, which USA and Europe did not see. Oh look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Nintendo_Entertainment_System for the concept designs before they settled down to what we now know the SNES.
As you may know the console is a 32-Bit based console, it allowed better graphics, faster gameplay, infact it had such a great response, that Sega struggled a bit with they Sega Mega Drive 2 and Sega CD, but let's not be put of with Cartridges...yet, well Nintendo still use Cartridge media today, even though they are memory card media today, but still the same type of principle, we are talking Nintendo's DS console. Back to SNES, Killer Instinct was a great way to show of the console, the introduction to the game, with the gold coloured logo, then Nintendo's logo shinning up the screen, lovely, then the tittle and the music, nice, it get's better with the deep voice saying "Killer Instinct" you must play the game or watch a video on youtube to see for yourself, it will be worth listening alone. The way Nintendo's logo came on the screen and disappeared on Killer Instinct was nice and smooth, I loved this game,. Here have a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ABgZ8Ya7AQ Killer Instinct was released in 1995.
There a high demand for the console, infact I prefered this console purely because of the games catalogue, and the magazines were great, it was a true kid's console and also met the need for adult gameplay as well. The console supported more colours than NES and the sound was an absolute massive improvement. The whole console was a big improvement over the NES, but let's not forget how great the NES was as well shall we, the post will be coming up soon.
It's that time again, hope you enjoyed a quick read, see you soon, very soon.
Take care & Best wishes,
RGUK
Friday 18 November 2011
Arcade
Hello fans, do you remember the amount of money spent in arcade machines, and the amount of game over's? or maybe the amount of sheer amount of frustration when the timer counts down and trying to find another quarter/pound/50p, oh yes that has happened to me, sometimes too close to that 1 second left, when playing Chase HQ that was always a tough play when I was a kid. I use to use my turbo's when I got the run away driver, well then there was that 10 hits you need before you catch that criminal, well that does not sound too hard, it is when you are a kid and trying to turn left and right, and get distracted when other sounds in the local amusement were going of. I got there in the end and about £7 later out of pocket - ouch! never mind still fun.
I remember one of my fav sounds on a game is NBA Jam TE on the arcade machine, with the credits featuring the basketball players, wow I actually liked the music, sort out still do, just press the buttons on the control dash to get to the part when the music starts, listen you see what I mean. "Here's a tip" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO6WfozAlLk listen to the tittle music arcade version. NBA showtime with NBA Jam TE video found on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLp4XH0CzJY
Outrun 1986 if I am correct. Sega produced an excellent game there. I loved the way that you could choose your own route, and drive a Ferrari, and pick out of 3 songs, that good enough for me at the time. Outrun Full Completion under 5 minutes video found on youtube as a demonstration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZmnMgjEgeQ you can see for yourself the routes you can choose, the high level of detail, and let's not forget about his girlfriend, who slaps him when you crash, ah comedy, pure classic. Outrun, too me sounds great, has great conversions to other formats, CBM64, Sega Master System, Gameboy Advance, Sega Saturn (Sega Ages) Shenmue 2 (Xbox, Dreamcast) Sega Mega Drive, Spectrum, Amstrad, Atari ST, Amiga ( I think) and to be honest it covered pretty much all formats, DOS included later down the line, then MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator). This game was great at the time along with Hang-On, Space Harrier, Hard Drivin' Rad Mobile, later on. Then the great Virtua Racing, Daytona USA, Virtua Figher 1 & 2, then Tekken series, the list of great games in the amusements are endless.
The list of endless games now available on MAME, you can Google the roms, the emulator you can find the latest on Google, and also I do recommend MAME32 that is the GUI (Graphical User Interface) version, instead of command line type, but if you are advance with computers then download the latest MAME, and then find the games you want, you then can play on your computer without needing to spend another quarter/50p/£1 but the games are older, no new games for the emulator, it does emulate model 2 games, but not very well, and model 3 is certainly a bad attempt, as the emulator is simply not advanced enough for that...yet, however it is a great emulator for even a low end PC, and a low end computer these days has great graphics card, you do not need a big graphics card or even a massive processor to play MAME, I was able to on an old Prescott Intel Pentium 4 1.7GHz computer, and even on an Toshiba M40x, and Dell Insprion 1300, so there you have it, you can now play games on your computer without worrying, unless you want to play DDR (Dancing Stage) then you will need a higher end pc, more middle end pc in todays standards.
Quick note, MAME allows Namco, Sega, Nintendo and many other amusement video games to be played on the emulator, just make sure you create a rom folder, or if it is there, do not extract the rom, keep it as it is. Also 5 is credit and 1 is play. Most of the time on keyboard you will need spacebar, CTRL, shift and Alt keys and UP, Down, Left, Right keys, as well as A S D F Z X C V keys, please keep note, unless you use Mouse for trackball games like Ataxx, now that is a great game, I actually still play the game, and I love the music on the game too.
Hate to type this, but we have reached the end of the Arcade journey, part 2 will be here soon it is on my list. I hope you enjoyed reading and I look forward to seeing you back here again soon.
Take care & Best wishes,
RGUK
I remember one of my fav sounds on a game is NBA Jam TE on the arcade machine, with the credits featuring the basketball players, wow I actually liked the music, sort out still do, just press the buttons on the control dash to get to the part when the music starts, listen you see what I mean. "Here's a tip" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO6WfozAlLk listen to the tittle music arcade version. NBA showtime with NBA Jam TE video found on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLp4XH0CzJY
Outrun 1986 if I am correct. Sega produced an excellent game there. I loved the way that you could choose your own route, and drive a Ferrari, and pick out of 3 songs, that good enough for me at the time. Outrun Full Completion under 5 minutes video found on youtube as a demonstration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZmnMgjEgeQ you can see for yourself the routes you can choose, the high level of detail, and let's not forget about his girlfriend, who slaps him when you crash, ah comedy, pure classic. Outrun, too me sounds great, has great conversions to other formats, CBM64, Sega Master System, Gameboy Advance, Sega Saturn (Sega Ages) Shenmue 2 (Xbox, Dreamcast) Sega Mega Drive, Spectrum, Amstrad, Atari ST, Amiga ( I think) and to be honest it covered pretty much all formats, DOS included later down the line, then MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator). This game was great at the time along with Hang-On, Space Harrier, Hard Drivin' Rad Mobile, later on. Then the great Virtua Racing, Daytona USA, Virtua Figher 1 & 2, then Tekken series, the list of great games in the amusements are endless.
The list of endless games now available on MAME, you can Google the roms, the emulator you can find the latest on Google, and also I do recommend MAME32 that is the GUI (Graphical User Interface) version, instead of command line type, but if you are advance with computers then download the latest MAME, and then find the games you want, you then can play on your computer without needing to spend another quarter/50p/£1 but the games are older, no new games for the emulator, it does emulate model 2 games, but not very well, and model 3 is certainly a bad attempt, as the emulator is simply not advanced enough for that...yet, however it is a great emulator for even a low end PC, and a low end computer these days has great graphics card, you do not need a big graphics card or even a massive processor to play MAME, I was able to on an old Prescott Intel Pentium 4 1.7GHz computer, and even on an Toshiba M40x, and Dell Insprion 1300, so there you have it, you can now play games on your computer without worrying, unless you want to play DDR (Dancing Stage) then you will need a higher end pc, more middle end pc in todays standards.
Quick note, MAME allows Namco, Sega, Nintendo and many other amusement video games to be played on the emulator, just make sure you create a rom folder, or if it is there, do not extract the rom, keep it as it is. Also 5 is credit and 1 is play. Most of the time on keyboard you will need spacebar, CTRL, shift and Alt keys and UP, Down, Left, Right keys, as well as A S D F Z X C V keys, please keep note, unless you use Mouse for trackball games like Ataxx, now that is a great game, I actually still play the game, and I love the music on the game too.
Hate to type this, but we have reached the end of the Arcade journey, part 2 will be here soon it is on my list. I hope you enjoyed reading and I look forward to seeing you back here again soon.
Take care & Best wishes,
RGUK
Commodore 64
Hello there RGUK fans, welcome to your coffee break, or tea
break, or just a day at the computer reading retro, classic, nothing better
than revisiting the past, and remember the joyful games, and in some cases the
worst game played as well. We are now in 1982, big boom box tape players, bmx bikes? big warm headphones, bit of top music, bit of nibbles and classic films or maybe a night in with the wife? or maybe just maybe spend some time with the Commodore 64, on a summers night, ah yes, it is August 1982 the time Commodore 64 was released upon us, is this the year we never forget, is it still 1982? Yes it is! Come follow me through a classic journey, and lets remember the 1982 classic computer.
We are here today to enjoy the Commodore 64, good old tapes,
big floppy add on, wow nice, oh lets not forget the colour (color) screen you
can use with built in speakers really nice. I personally preferred the sound on
the Commodore 64 because of the SID chip, made the times fly, remember the
ocean loader link to youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkns_VIWGQA
please not this is not my video, this for example, thank you
“TheCommodore64Player” on youtube for uploading the video on youtube. This is a
great ocean loader example.
The loading times was worth it for most of the games, listening to SID music whilst the game loads, you also have game tittle graphics to go along with the music whilst the picture loaded. When the CBM 64 came out out you could hook the computer to a television or to the monitor that you could buy separately. Of course the monitor was the better option, with a 3-pin connection, yellow, red and white cables (video, left and right signal outputs) the built in speakers on the Commodore monitor was also a great addition to the monitor, you could even control the volume on the monitor as well, now that was technology. The Commodore 64 is still out there with a new entry Commodore 64x, which you can find here at http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx or visit Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64x The Commodore 64x is a new way of computing with the similar type of keys spring release style, keeping the retro feel as it should be. However the barebones and the Commodore 64x is a more for the less on the budget type of wallet, unless Santa can provide you with a friendly surprise of the new Commodore 64x then I am out of luck as well. The Commodore 64x is the same shape, the power LED has been replaced with a Power Button, it has a built-in DVD Drive slim, Intel Atom CPU, most of the computer you can upgrade, it can even handle Windows 7, now all you need is a nice monitor, mouse and the operating system and away you go. Even if you do not feel you need Windows 7, there is a new alternative, can you guess I mentioned the date in an earlier post, 11/11/2011 Commodore OS Vision, oh my g, that is a nice bit of software, based on Linux, so no virus problems there, you can add applications to the os.
Enough drooling over the Commodore 64x now lets drool over the original CBM64 if you got a disk drive then why not have a fancy at Turbo Outrun, when the disk has loaded listen to the tittle music, it is lovely, infact record it and have a listen at a slightly higher volume, do not forget your next door fellow people with the volume, as it is a nice track, the game itself is nice to play. Tape I would recommend a true playable classic BMX Simulator the first 1 not the 2nd version, and also Paper Boy. Dizzy would not go a miss with the CBM64. When you turn on the CBM you notice the nice blue and light blue colours on the screen, also notice the nice friendly amount of memory as well, have a play with BASIC as well, you be surprised what you can do with Google, and a tape to record the program you created. The Computer is worth the fun. Pick up a piece of music software for the computer and create some nice music on there, it is worth the effort and listen to what you have done, you feel proud of the CBM64, no other computer at the time offered what Commodore 64 had, it was something special, infact I feel it still is. 64k memory and expansion available, nice. External PSU as well instead of built-in now that was a great ideal, thank you Commodore, the only problem getting a second hand CBM64 is that you see some have a slightly yellow coloured case due to the age of the console and condition the console was in, but still the hardware should the most important part, does the computer work as well should be at the top of the list, unless you are a big collector, then your best bet is to look for a nice hardly used CBM64 but still loved computer in original box and the manual, the manuals in most cases should be pretty much great condition, who read the manuals? good guess, I did not read the manuals, I always did the plug the computer in and play, and then find out later if something went wrong :)
Some facts:
During the CMB C64's lifetime, sales totalled between 12.5 - 17 million units popular I would say by those figures.
CBM C64 was the most sold model compared to the rest of the predator computers of Commodore.
Graphics: VIC II - 16 colours, resolution: 320x200.
Sound: SID 6581
Next model: Commodore 128 (Post coming soon)
Well I think that covers the basic of the system. More software and games will be covered, but first at Retro Gamez UK as it is a new-ish blog, we need to cover the hardware first then software and accessories, after, unless it is covered in the Magazine, sorry no spoilers until December, you should see the first few pages, then that will do for you until Christmas, it is a present from us to our readers. I will be celebrating the release of Retro Gamez UK Magazine and the blog over Christmas and New Year.
I will be seeing you at the next post, thank you for reading, as much as I enjoy typing this, it has been a nice journey back to 1982. Nice seeing you having a read. See you soon!
Take Care, best wishes.
RGUK
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Posts Update List Nov 2011
Hello there, list confirmed for November:
Commodore 64,
Amstrad CPC 464
Spectrum ZX Series
Nintendo NES
Arcade Games Namco Sega Edition (MAME explained!) Model 3 Emulator!!!
Magazine News (Working Progress) Spoiler to be released December 2011 for January 2012 New Year Edition
NEW!!! came out 11/11/2011 can you guess???? new operating system retro brings back new, comment a guess.
Hot Games for Christmas 2011 (Santa Wish List post name)
RGUK Christmas Retro Gaming 2011
Rare Consoles
Posts are pick at random for the first post. Feel free to comment away, these are exciting posts, really I am not allowed to say....yet...but carry on reading the posts, and you soon be in for a nice surprise and maybe a laugh or two? Thing on a spring?? Rambo First Blood Part 2, Ghosts n Goblins, Gremlims 2, BMX Simulator.
December 2011
Amiga
Windows 95 Gaming
Windows 98 Gaming
DOS
Sega Mega Drive 2 / Sega Mega CD 2 Re-Visit post 1
Nintendo Super Nintendo
Nintendo 64
Playstation 1 (1998)
Playstation 2
Dreamcast Re-Visit
Xbox World of Xbox (including Xbox 360)
Nintendo DS Series (DS, DSi, 3DS
Sony VITA
Sony Playstation Portable
Sony PSX (Japan) to clear up PS1 and PSX
So you can see the list is endless, if there is any time left in November List, then I will be moving a few December's posts to November, and create new ones for December.
Hope you all looking forward to reading at Retro Gamez UK
Take Care
Best Wishes RGUK
Amstrad CPC 464
Spectrum ZX Series
Nintendo NES
Magazine News (Working Progress) Spoiler to be released December 2011 for January 2012 New Year Edition
NEW!!! came out 11/11/2011 can you guess???? new operating system retro brings back new, comment a guess.
Hot Games for Christmas 2011 (Santa Wish List post name)
RGUK Christmas Retro Gaming 2011
Rare Consoles
Posts are pick at random for the first post. Feel free to comment away, these are exciting posts, really I am not allowed to say....yet...but carry on reading the posts, and you soon be in for a nice surprise and maybe a laugh or two? Thing on a spring?? Rambo First Blood Part 2, Ghosts n Goblins, Gremlims 2, BMX Simulator.
December 2011
Amiga
Windows 95 Gaming
Windows 98 Gaming
DOS
Sega Mega Drive 2 / Sega Mega CD 2 Re-Visit post 1
Nintendo Super Nintendo
Nintendo 64
Playstation 1 (1998)
Playstation 2
Dreamcast Re-Visit
Xbox World of Xbox (including Xbox 360)
Nintendo DS Series (DS, DSi, 3DS
Sony VITA
Sony Playstation Portable
Sony PSX (Japan) to clear up PS1 and PSX
So you can see the list is endless, if there is any time left in November List, then I will be moving a few December's posts to November, and create new ones for December.
Hope you all looking forward to reading at Retro Gamez UK
Take Care
Best Wishes RGUK
Retro Day
Hello fans, I am trying to short the posts a little bit, but lets see what happens, I am a chatter box after all :) Today I have setup my small lcd screen and plugged my old PC and Xbox Original (Not 360) in the screen, great day done some work and played a bit today as well as normal households activities that have needs as usual. Gaming I find is a great way to reward yourself.
For the past week I have been on the Playstation 1 (PS1) and today the Xbox Original. So far today I been playing on Forza 1, level 20 with Toyota Celica, lovely to drive, but really do I need to take of my upgrades when riding in a mid power car for a mid power race, when I like full power, nice sounding engine not over revving, just a normal race....hmm lets think not seca usa ouch, in Level 20 it is a pain in the... you can imagine being again a Ferrari, Corvette C6, now that is interesting, I still beat them I rarely loose at racing games, I have an eye for racing. I drive in Manual TCS off but more fun to power around the corners when in need, especially that test track on Level 20. The game is harder to play as well because I own an OEM controller, the original broke when putting carpet down, long story, but shortened not my fault that the cable split, the sensitivity on this controller makes driving hard to fun, and sometimes can actually be useful.
For Ps1 I been using a PS2 contoller original on it for racing games. The games I have played this week:
Bust-A-Move 3DX, Overboard, Tekken 3, Toca 2, Who wants to be a millionaire 2nd edition (not as good as 1st edition I think) Ridge Racer Type 4, Rapid Racer, Rage Racer, Spyro 2, Crash 3, Actual Pool, Destruction Derby 2, No Fear Downhill Mountain Biking, the No Fear is a great game, my advice do not use Analogue on the river level, because you need to get the speed up, but break on a straight not on corners as you fall straight into the river, the graphics and the sounds are great. The game itself I found locked into, I loved everything about it, I use R1 for rear breaks and L1 for front breaks, X for Acc, left Analogue stick in some cases for steering. For accessories I am after a JogCon controller for the PS1 for extra fun. For Xbox Shenmue 2 again, as the first disc is missing. I enjoy the consoles and games from the past.
If you fancy a blast get the PS hardware, but if you fancy it on PC, get a PS Controller to USB converter then plug the original PS controller into it for the ultimate feel. I use one myslf and it is great for MAME as well as Sega Mega Drive emulation. Fusion for Sega Mega Drive is great, and for Playstation ePSXe emulator I prefer version 1.8 with bios file 7502 or 9002 not the 1001/1002 as I find it a bit buggy at times. Min spec, 128mb graphics can be onboard turn of V-Sync, CPU Intel Pentium 4 I recommend for min, or AMD Athlon 1.8GHz memory 512MB, onboard sound welcome, maybe a CD Drive, ISO drive, controller specs are for epsxe. For Fusion you need a min of Windows 2000 I recommend, for error free operation, most onboard graphics cards, Nvidia 16mb min, 256mb ram, onboard sound, rom folder to load the games, and controller. I recommend Windows 2000 Pro min Windows XP for retro gaming is great, Windows Vista and Windows 7 has some problems with plug-ins with epsxe. A full guide to follow up soon, specs may need to be adjusted, but is a simple guide, you can get away with Direct X 8 and 9. Defrag your computer weekly and get rid of those cluttered files and your PC should be a lot better. Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Defragmenter then click on the default drive, and click defrag. This helps if your computer is running slow. Check the registry with C Cleaner or any program that you prefer. Any problems email me at john.wcp88@gmail(dot)com replace (dot) with .
Will be posting soon, hope you enjoyed your read and little help as well.
Keep well
Best Wishes, Retro Gamez UK
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URL: http://adf.ly/987426/retro-games-uk
For the past week I have been on the Playstation 1 (PS1) and today the Xbox Original. So far today I been playing on Forza 1, level 20 with Toyota Celica, lovely to drive, but really do I need to take of my upgrades when riding in a mid power car for a mid power race, when I like full power, nice sounding engine not over revving, just a normal race....hmm lets think not seca usa ouch, in Level 20 it is a pain in the... you can imagine being again a Ferrari, Corvette C6, now that is interesting, I still beat them I rarely loose at racing games, I have an eye for racing. I drive in Manual TCS off but more fun to power around the corners when in need, especially that test track on Level 20. The game is harder to play as well because I own an OEM controller, the original broke when putting carpet down, long story, but shortened not my fault that the cable split, the sensitivity on this controller makes driving hard to fun, and sometimes can actually be useful.
For Ps1 I been using a PS2 contoller original on it for racing games. The games I have played this week:
Bust-A-Move 3DX, Overboard, Tekken 3, Toca 2, Who wants to be a millionaire 2nd edition (not as good as 1st edition I think) Ridge Racer Type 4, Rapid Racer, Rage Racer, Spyro 2, Crash 3, Actual Pool, Destruction Derby 2, No Fear Downhill Mountain Biking, the No Fear is a great game, my advice do not use Analogue on the river level, because you need to get the speed up, but break on a straight not on corners as you fall straight into the river, the graphics and the sounds are great. The game itself I found locked into, I loved everything about it, I use R1 for rear breaks and L1 for front breaks, X for Acc, left Analogue stick in some cases for steering. For accessories I am after a JogCon controller for the PS1 for extra fun. For Xbox Shenmue 2 again, as the first disc is missing. I enjoy the consoles and games from the past.
If you fancy a blast get the PS hardware, but if you fancy it on PC, get a PS Controller to USB converter then plug the original PS controller into it for the ultimate feel. I use one myslf and it is great for MAME as well as Sega Mega Drive emulation. Fusion for Sega Mega Drive is great, and for Playstation ePSXe emulator I prefer version 1.8 with bios file 7502 or 9002 not the 1001/1002 as I find it a bit buggy at times. Min spec, 128mb graphics can be onboard turn of V-Sync, CPU Intel Pentium 4 I recommend for min, or AMD Athlon 1.8GHz memory 512MB, onboard sound welcome, maybe a CD Drive, ISO drive, controller specs are for epsxe. For Fusion you need a min of Windows 2000 I recommend, for error free operation, most onboard graphics cards, Nvidia 16mb min, 256mb ram, onboard sound, rom folder to load the games, and controller. I recommend Windows 2000 Pro min Windows XP for retro gaming is great, Windows Vista and Windows 7 has some problems with plug-ins with epsxe. A full guide to follow up soon, specs may need to be adjusted, but is a simple guide, you can get away with Direct X 8 and 9. Defrag your computer weekly and get rid of those cluttered files and your PC should be a lot better. Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Defragmenter then click on the default drive, and click defrag. This helps if your computer is running slow. Check the registry with C Cleaner or any program that you prefer. Any problems email me at john.wcp88@gmail(dot)com replace (dot) with .
Will be posting soon, hope you enjoyed your read and little help as well.
Keep well
Best Wishes, Retro Gamez UK
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Sunday 13 November 2011
Still Delayed?
Dear RGUK fans,
Firstly I am sorry for the very long wait but the wait is over as the blogs will be flooding back this week. At last I bet you thinking, there will be a lot more posts and more frequent as the time goes on, so you can relax because we have the Retro news for you, just typing it all up and then posting will be ready soon before you know it.
Also as I believe you may be excited about Christmas? or starting to feel excited, or maybe the little special kid you have brings back Christmas, what are your wishes, mine is a retro laptop that I can do work on, ideally an Intel Pentium 3, I will be emulating on it as well. I do also wish for a Sega Dreamcast in the stocking, or maybe Super Nintendo, or maybe a Nintendo 64, ah classics. Well I got some news for you....
A couple days ago, I managed to pick up a Sony Playstation 1 console (Grey) fat version, is it the 7002 model, from a local second hand shop. Great my initial thoughts were, original console, original grey Analogue not the Dual Shock version, as there is a difference between the two, I will post pics once I can get hold of one, unless a visitor to RGUK would like to donate a free picture of the difference, please as this would be greatful, your name can be mentioned for your work if you wish. Anyway the only thing....no box, but what can you expect for £7.99. When I got home I plugged it into my Samsung 32" HD LED TV perfect, now turn it on, lovely picture lovely start up sound, check the menu, and SoundScope as well, lens great. Now the testing begins, a CD-R game that booted, that surprised me, so here I am thinking it was a normal console, no mods, and yet it has a modchip. Well that is not a problem to me as I like to backup my games, to prevent scratches to the original disc. Also it is a great opportunity to use my Net Yaroze discs and Access Card as well.
For a little while been busy with my 5 months old daughter and trying to find a PC that will keep me going until I build my AMD PC next year. I did get a PC but that went wrong, so now using my old trustworthy Compaq D500 on Windows XP Pro, perfect for some retro emulating and Magazine making.
Now the final most important part the Retro Gamez UK magazine, is delayed but there is no worries, because it should be ready before the end of the year, maybe smaller then expected as the PC and the backup lost a lot of my work, so having to start over yet again. What would you like to see in the magazine, comments are welcome, the more information and support for the magazine the better it will be for you to read, high quality free magazine for our visitors. Fingers crossed this little Compaq D500 keeps going strong, touch wood!
I will be posting very soon, now that I am back online again. Bye for now Retro Gamez UK fans, keep well and warm. Remember to comment I will happy to read your comments. Thank you for your support.
Best Wishes RGUK
Firstly I am sorry for the very long wait but the wait is over as the blogs will be flooding back this week. At last I bet you thinking, there will be a lot more posts and more frequent as the time goes on, so you can relax because we have the Retro news for you, just typing it all up and then posting will be ready soon before you know it.
Also as I believe you may be excited about Christmas? or starting to feel excited, or maybe the little special kid you have brings back Christmas, what are your wishes, mine is a retro laptop that I can do work on, ideally an Intel Pentium 3, I will be emulating on it as well. I do also wish for a Sega Dreamcast in the stocking, or maybe Super Nintendo, or maybe a Nintendo 64, ah classics. Well I got some news for you....
A couple days ago, I managed to pick up a Sony Playstation 1 console (Grey) fat version, is it the 7002 model, from a local second hand shop. Great my initial thoughts were, original console, original grey Analogue not the Dual Shock version, as there is a difference between the two, I will post pics once I can get hold of one, unless a visitor to RGUK would like to donate a free picture of the difference, please as this would be greatful, your name can be mentioned for your work if you wish. Anyway the only thing....no box, but what can you expect for £7.99. When I got home I plugged it into my Samsung 32" HD LED TV perfect, now turn it on, lovely picture lovely start up sound, check the menu, and SoundScope as well, lens great. Now the testing begins, a CD-R game that booted, that surprised me, so here I am thinking it was a normal console, no mods, and yet it has a modchip. Well that is not a problem to me as I like to backup my games, to prevent scratches to the original disc. Also it is a great opportunity to use my Net Yaroze discs and Access Card as well.
For a little while been busy with my 5 months old daughter and trying to find a PC that will keep me going until I build my AMD PC next year. I did get a PC but that went wrong, so now using my old trustworthy Compaq D500 on Windows XP Pro, perfect for some retro emulating and Magazine making.
Now the final most important part the Retro Gamez UK magazine, is delayed but there is no worries, because it should be ready before the end of the year, maybe smaller then expected as the PC and the backup lost a lot of my work, so having to start over yet again. What would you like to see in the magazine, comments are welcome, the more information and support for the magazine the better it will be for you to read, high quality free magazine for our visitors. Fingers crossed this little Compaq D500 keeps going strong, touch wood!
I will be posting very soon, now that I am back online again. Bye for now Retro Gamez UK fans, keep well and warm. Remember to comment I will happy to read your comments. Thank you for your support.
Best Wishes RGUK
Tuesday 1 November 2011
Delayed Blogs
To all visitors of Retro Games UK, firstly I would like to apologise for not Blogging new stuff, and the long awaiting posts as well, I will soon be back. The reason is that our house is having a transformation, and so is the computer equipment as well. The computer I was using and the setup is having "Freeze" problems, which is annoying at the best of times, so re-building the computer as well as building another older computer for the time been. There is a document server for myself to store all the retro video games stuff for the blog website, ie; pictures of consoles, games and screen-shots of the games running. Once all the computer equipment is up and running and the pictures are scanned and videos produced, I would think that Retro Gamez UK will be a much more improved Blog-site. Also if you need computer repairs please visit my business website at www.southbridgecomputers.co.uk
Once again sorry for the delay of Blog Posts and also the lack of information/content on our blog, please bookmark us for an update soon.
Thank you for all your support and help.
Kind Regards,
Retro Games UK
Once again sorry for the delay of Blog Posts and also the lack of information/content on our blog, please bookmark us for an update soon.
Thank you for all your support and help.
Kind Regards,
Retro Games UK
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