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#11
General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 08, 2026, 12:32:06 PMWow... I understand the rationale behind getting rid of your Sega Dreamcast collection. It's just weird to read about you doing that in your post LOL 
Go several years back... I never thought I would've read that coming from you. But it really makes sense and I'm thinking through many of these decisions as well.
I have a vast collection and I'm thinking about selling off many different pieces. More information to come. However, Right now, I'm looking at the following:
Neo Geo CD
Neo Geo AES
Neo Geo MVS Cabinet
Turbo Grafx 16 w/ CD and US System Card 3.0
Turbo Express (after I fix it...
)
Sega Saturn
Sega Dreamcast
These are not in any order. It's hard to look at these systems and games and think about parting with them... However, They are all collecting dust. If I had more room, I would be more tempted to keep them. I don't and who knows what the future holds or if we'll look for a larger space in the near future. The reasons are getting smaller and smaller for me as well. Could I actually pull the trigger? Especially on the Neo Geo AES and CD stuff... as I know I will NEVER get it back... especially at today's prices.
Go several years back... I never thought I would've read that coming from you. But it really makes sense and I'm thinking through many of these decisions as well.I have a vast collection and I'm thinking about selling off many different pieces. More information to come. However, Right now, I'm looking at the following:
Neo Geo CD
Neo Geo AES
Neo Geo MVS Cabinet
Turbo Grafx 16 w/ CD and US System Card 3.0
Turbo Express (after I fix it...
)Sega Saturn
Sega Dreamcast
These are not in any order. It's hard to look at these systems and games and think about parting with them... However, They are all collecting dust. If I had more room, I would be more tempted to keep them. I don't and who knows what the future holds or if we'll look for a larger space in the near future. The reasons are getting smaller and smaller for me as well. Could I actually pull the trigger?
Especially on the Neo Geo AES and CD stuff... as I know I will NEVER get it back... especially at today's prices. #12
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Chibi-Robo Gamecube
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 08, 2026, 12:23:37 PMMan... for $200... I might be tempted to sell mine. I'm looking at this left and right across my collection. This is partly why I created the paring topic post:\
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/general-discussion/paring-collection-2026/
It's funny ... I haven't heard the title "Chibi-Robo" in forever... it's cool they brought it back to the Nintendo Switch... at least giving some of these titles more life.
https://www.chickendinnergaming.com/forum/general-discussion/paring-collection-2026/
It's funny ... I haven't heard the title "Chibi-Robo" in forever... it's cool they brought it back to the Nintendo Switch... at least giving some of these titles more life.
#13
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Sega Genesis Shmup Earthio...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 08, 2026, 11:53:17 AMThis is another great post, @retro junkie. I dig this Genesis series you're doing!
In regard to this game, it has been on my radar. There was a Nintendo Switch Physical version I was going to pick up... but missed it and the price skyrocketed upwards to $80-100... regrets were made lol.
How did you pick up your copy? I am hoping to pick up a copy of this at some point... not for the Genesis, but for something else. It probably will have to be digital though since the Physical switch copy is now so expensive. Are you also hitting the 2026 US pre-order?
In regard to this game, it has been on my radar. There was a Nintendo Switch Physical version I was going to pick up... but missed it and the price skyrocketed upwards to $80-100... regrets were made lol.
How did you pick up your copy? I am hoping to pick up a copy of this at some point... not for the Genesis, but for something else. It probably will have to be digital though since the Physical switch copy is now so expensive. Are you also hitting the 2026 US pre-order?
#14
PC Rigs, Builds, and Peripheral Devices / Re: PC RAM Prices Are Now Insa...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 08, 2026, 09:29:13 AM@CreepinDeth --> @Grindspine has been checking into a build lately... looks like prices have increased again. I wonder where the price ceiling is at this point... since we are early into this RAM issue.
#15
General Discussion / Re: What is your Christmas Mov...
Last post by targetrasp - January 07, 2026, 11:42:41 PMOh there's so many!
The various cartoon specials and Rankin Bass cartoon / stop motion are primarily used as background noise throughout December, but the first movie we watch every year while we put up the tree is Christmas Vacation. Deeper into December we work our way through the Grinch movies, Gremlins, Scrooged, Die Hard, Home Alone, and as Christmas draws closer, we tend to rock some of the classics, A Christmas Carol, it's a wonderful life, A Christmas Story, etc. For bonus points we pepper in the Harry Potter movies but as of yet have not found enough time in December to finish them all.
The various cartoon specials and Rankin Bass cartoon / stop motion are primarily used as background noise throughout December, but the first movie we watch every year while we put up the tree is Christmas Vacation. Deeper into December we work our way through the Grinch movies, Gremlins, Scrooged, Die Hard, Home Alone, and as Christmas draws closer, we tend to rock some of the classics, A Christmas Carol, it's a wonderful life, A Christmas Story, etc. For bonus points we pepper in the Harry Potter movies but as of yet have not found enough time in December to finish them all.
#16
General Discussion / Re: Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by CreepinDeth - January 07, 2026, 09:25:55 PMI'm thinking of getting rid of my Dreamcast collection. Even though it's a great system, the console and the discs are deteriorating at a rapid pace.
The console itself eventually gets laser problems (my launch day console experienced this about 10 years ago already.) You can change it, but there's only so much you can do to keep it living.
The discs are the other problem. They were not well made and a bunch are now experiencing disc rot. Turning them basically into coasters. My Sonic Adventure disc looks like something ate through the data layer even though it's been in the case most of its life.
The reasons for me to have this collection are getting smaller and smaller.
The console itself eventually gets laser problems (my launch day console experienced this about 10 years ago already.) You can change it, but there's only so much you can do to keep it living.
The discs are the other problem. They were not well made and a bunch are now experiencing disc rot. Turning them basically into coasters. My Sonic Adventure disc looks like something ate through the data layer even though it's been in the case most of its life.
The reasons for me to have this collection are getting smaller and smaller.
#17
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Sega Genesis Shmup Earthion
Last post by retro junkie - January 07, 2026, 11:45:28 AMYou cannot view this attachment.
Earthion: This brings back memories of games like the Thunder Force series, Eliminate Down, Zero Wing, or Gleylancer, real fuzzy 90's feels. When you learn that Yuzo Koshiro, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive legend, responsible for the music of games such as Streets of Rage and Revenge of Shinobi – is working on a new shooter that should bring some excitement somewhere in your mind. Physical copies for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive in the US will be up for pre-order in 2026.
Graphics are a visual feast. Parallax scrolling gives depth and the feeling of motion. There is good detail in everything.
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Gameplay is chaotic and filled with action. Bullet-hell chaos at times. You can tell that there are some influences from the Gradius series in that you can have those satellites hovering close to your ship and firing. Power ups are out there, you can have two weapons in your arsenal at once, some for the B button and some for the A button. Switch between the two weapons by using the C button. Control is tight. When you finally destroy a boss type ship, the explosion is massive, filling the whole screen.
The battle for humanity's survival is about to unfold.....................
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This is such a beautifully designed and fun shooter, luscious graphics. Topped off with some pumping good background music. It is becoming my favorite Genesis shmup. If you loved the shooters on the Genesis as a kid this will take you back to your childhood. And it is also available on steam for those of you who have that console.
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I hope you got what it takes because those aliens are relentless......attack the central unit!!
This is a ride you will not easily forget!!! I love it.............. highly recommended!!
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Earthion: This brings back memories of games like the Thunder Force series, Eliminate Down, Zero Wing, or Gleylancer, real fuzzy 90's feels. When you learn that Yuzo Koshiro, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive legend, responsible for the music of games such as Streets of Rage and Revenge of Shinobi – is working on a new shooter that should bring some excitement somewhere in your mind. Physical copies for the Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive in the US will be up for pre-order in 2026.
Graphics are a visual feast. Parallax scrolling gives depth and the feeling of motion. There is good detail in everything.
You cannot view this attachment.
Gameplay is chaotic and filled with action. Bullet-hell chaos at times. You can tell that there are some influences from the Gradius series in that you can have those satellites hovering close to your ship and firing. Power ups are out there, you can have two weapons in your arsenal at once, some for the B button and some for the A button. Switch between the two weapons by using the C button. Control is tight. When you finally destroy a boss type ship, the explosion is massive, filling the whole screen.
The battle for humanity's survival is about to unfold.....................
You cannot view this attachment.
This is such a beautifully designed and fun shooter, luscious graphics. Topped off with some pumping good background music. It is becoming my favorite Genesis shmup. If you loved the shooters on the Genesis as a kid this will take you back to your childhood. And it is also available on steam for those of you who have that console.
You cannot view this attachment.
I hope you got what it takes because those aliens are relentless......attack the central unit!!
This is a ride you will not easily forget!!! I love it.............. highly recommended!!
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#18
General Discussion / Paring Collection - 2026?
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 06, 2026, 07:35:40 PMThere have been a few conversations in regard to reducing collections in 2026 and eliminating certain games and / or systems from collections.
Are you looking to pare down your collection? What are you looking to pair down and why?
Thoughts, Comments... post it up!
Are you looking to pare down your collection? What are you looking to pair down and why?
Thoughts, Comments... post it up!
#19
General Discussion / Re: Physical Media Crusade!
Last post by BLUEVOODU - January 06, 2026, 03:58:46 PMQuote from: retro junkie on December 26, 2025, 12:55:54 PMoppsLOL.... oops? That's a response I tell ya!
#20
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: Chibi-Robo Gamecube
Last post by retro junkie - January 06, 2026, 09:40:58 AM@BLUEVOODU
I know I don't own it. It still does not appeal to me. The character design just doesn't grab me. Neither does the game itself. And the price that game is going for chokes my wallet just thinking about it. Maybe back then if it was a cheap pick-up I might have tried it. But with an average price on eBay of $200, .........nope
I know I don't own it. It still does not appeal to me. The character design just doesn't grab me. Neither does the game itself. And the price that game is going for chokes my wallet just thinking about it. Maybe back then if it was a cheap pick-up I might have tried it. But with an average price on eBay of $200, .........nope