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#21
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by retro junkie - April 20, 2026, 12:58:23 PM
@BLUEVOODU
I have went through the gollum arguing with myself over this. Thirty years ago I would be all over this, but in my seventies..........hmmmm......well.....I think I will pass.

I can hear that voice in my head now, "Maybe it could be our new precious?"

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#22
@Mai Valentine  --> Yeah... Gears of War 3 and Reach really had an impact.  I liked Gear of War and played it in Chicago with my buddy... same with Gears of War 2.  However, for whatever reason, Gears of War 3 really resonated and played more with @SpartanEvolved and @XFaKToRX.  I cannot remember if @mastermario ended up joining with us. LOL... with XfaKToRX... we used to have the Gears 3 ridiculous running sound bytes on our cell phones.

I played Reach with @Grindspine @mastermario and @SpartanEvolved at times... and then also with my buddy in Chicago.  For some reason, those games resonated the most.  The Halo series was cool... but reach, IMO, is where it was at.

Bullet Storm LOL... this was a surprising game.  That was pretty well done.  that is a great mention
#23
General Discussion / Re: Official Recent Game Happe...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 10:24:11 AM
Made some new achievements with @targetrasp on Brotato... trying to 100% this game and be cool like Targetrasp lol  :great:
#24
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 09:30:33 AM
@targetrasp --> yeah... I am a sucker for the white console as well.  Maybe because it's different?!  OR you could just get both in an ultimate bundle LOL  :))

@retro junkie --> Even with a job these days... buying something else generally gives me pause.  It's hard to talk about selling collection stuff on 1 hand ... and then talking about buying more stuff from a collection that I would be selling.  With some of the uncertainty and rising prices, those are also in the back of mind.

You make great points on the price of games (though it appears these new games come all with new clamshell style cases!) and additional great points.  The clamshells make this deal for me in a way.  Even though... I have since reconsidered my space and buying of these packages.  The "shut up and take my money" is there... however, logic is starting to win  :great:

I am still in shock this is a thing... ???
#25
General Discussion / Re: What music are you listeni...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 08:23:46 AM
@targetrasp they were pretty good.  And I'm a pretty big fan of the Prisoners album.  @Grindspine and I some how tripped over that and it stuck!

In fact, since the last Panophobia song post... I've been listening to it AND starting to learn it on guitar. 
#26
General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Targetrasp ...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - April 20, 2026, 08:22:29 AM
@targetrasp  - You're welcome, my Friend.

Also, Do you like Fluance?  You know what... we need a vinyl thread.  I haven't got back into vinyl yet, but looking to make it there.  We ended up getting one of these for the daughter on a major Black Friday sale (2 years ago):
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ATLP120XBT--audio-technica-at-lp120xbt-usb-wireless-direct-drive-turntable-with-bluetooth-and-usb-black

Been a fan of the Audio Technica stuff... and might look into that for ours down the road.  However, if Fluance is decent... might look into that as well.
#27
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by retro junkie - April 17, 2026, 01:01:14 PM
@BLUEVOODU
A second thought. My wallet is an evercade size money pit. And I am comfortable with that. I have Neo Geo games on that console. If I was still getting up everyday and finding myself at a job, then the bundle would be a no brainer. I probably could swing the console only and there are some good games on eBay that are under the $90 threshold. Games that I really like, example Fatal Fury Special.

I am really very undecided.
#28
Retro Gaming and Hardware / Re: The Neo Geo AES+ !!!!! Rel...
Last post by retro junkie - April 17, 2026, 12:22:25 PM
@BLUEVOODU
I am first, in a state of shock. This messes up everything that I had planned for what I was going to do this year as far as gaming. My first thought is that I would love to have that big bundle, but $1000....hmmmm. I have been going through my games looking for things to sell. I would have to dig deeper to swing this. My first chance to have something like this comes to mind. I have mixed feelings and a mixed reaction to all of this. I went on AliExpress and the adapter for the MVS games would cost about half as much as the console by itself. And a multi cart to go with that would cost more than the console. So..........it seems the best deal out of this is that big bundle. Not sure if I can reach that goal.
#29
General Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Targetrasp ...
Last post by targetrasp - April 17, 2026, 01:20:09 AM
@BLUEVOODU @retro junkie @Grindspine

thank you all,

no games to speak of, but the "what are you listening to" thread has me on a vinyl spending spree. looking to treat myself to a mid-tier record player. Eyeing the Fluance RT81 in piano white but haven't pulled the trigger yet. The Neo AES + preorder is also calling to me

#30
Arcade / Re: Claw Games
Last post by targetrasp - April 17, 2026, 01:05:40 AM
Arcades are just prize machines now. better returns, faster at separating people from their money.