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Re: Poll: Do You Use A Flashcart?

Freek

I have a complete in box Pal N64 collection that includes all the Pal games that were ever released in Australia.
I bought the most expensive ones earlier before the prices skyrocketed thankfully.
My kids and I love going through my collection and playing the classics and not so classics.
I have definitely looked at getting the Everdrive for my N64 though, especially now that a lot of my games are now worth ridiculous amounts and the less I handle them the better.
I haven't opened Snowboard Kids 2 or StarCraft 64 in ages because of how much they're worth so having an Everdrive would be beneficial to help keep my collection pristine, but then I also love going through my collection like I am at Blockbuster and playing them which is the whole point of having my collection in the first place.

Re: Poll: So, What's Your Favourite Controller Of All Time?

Freek

Wii U gamepad because of my massive man hands.
The Wii U pro was also excellent.
Before the Wii U gamepad came along I would say that for me the Wavebird was my favourite.

Joy-cons are the worst controllers ever made.
They're cramp inducing and the drift I've had with them is so bad I want to throw them.
More drift than a Fast and Furious movie

Re: Poll: What Was Your Favourite Game Of Christmas 2012?

Freek

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 on the Wii U.
I put in 600+ hours into that online (helped that Wii U was free online) and absolutely mastered most of the characters.
The ability to customise your characters into virtually anything was also amazing.

Also ZombiU and Mass Effect 3 on the Wii U.

Re: Poll: Which Evercade Cart Do You Want To See Next?

Freek

I want them all.
As far as specific machines I would like:

ZX Spectrum Collection.
Vic 20 Collection.
BBC Micro Collection.
Atari ST Collection
Amiga Collection

There are so many games from my childhood that I would absolutely love to see on my Evercades.

Re: Evercade EXP - Superior In Every Way That Matters

Freek

Mine arrives in a couple of weeks, can't wait.
Glad it improves the original in every way.

Love both my Evercade products and the game list is growing nicely.
Still a lot of room for more compilations in the future too.
Keep them coming.

Re: Poll: Which Old-School AV Connection Is Your Favourite?

Freek

S- Video where available, composite when not.

Scart was not as widely used here in Australia compared to composite.

I have a widescreen crt tv that has scart on the back along with other options.
I bought a scart adapter for it when I bought it years ago that is very handy as I can plug in composite, component and S-Video into it through the adapter.
So I can use any of them.

Re: The Rise And Fall Of LaserDisc Video Gaming

Freek

I remember when these came out in the arcades in the 80's (best time to be a kid btw) and hearing the Booming sound coming from Space Ace, Dragons Lair.
People lined up to play them, until they did and realised that they really only directed the game more than played it.
They were very nice cabinets but the lack of real gameplay meant that only the real enthusiasts wanted to keep going back and people lost interest in them pretty quickly.

Re: Evercade EXP Release Date Delayed To December 15th

Freek

@N00BiSH
I have the Playdate as well, great little console.

The Evercade systems are for those that want to play retro games they might have grown up with but want them on a reliable system that is cheap and in physical form.
The carts come with manuals and cases, the quality of the emulation is superb.
Also, the Evercade systems are very well made and have one of the best D pads in the market.
So for people like me, collectors who want an easy way to play retro games either anywhere or on a large screen in a physical form.
I also have multiple Switch consoles but I prefer to play my retro games handheld on the Evercade as it is way more comfortable and doesn't have drift.
I use my Vs console on my large screen and love the fact that it allows dual cartridge loading and prefer playing my retro collection on that than my Switch any day.

Re: Evercade EXP Release Date Delayed To December 15th

Freek

@Tasuki
I have both the original and the Vs.
The Vs (home console) is a great machine and I love playing my carts on it.
Also, some extra games can be unlocked if you put 2 carts in the console (which is one of the best ideas in a long time), depending on the carts.
It is a great little bonus worth trying out the different combinations of carts to see if they unlock extra games.

Re: Sega Wants To Know What Mini Console You Want Next

Freek

All of them.
I don't care about cost as I don't own any of them.
Let me throw money at you Sega.

I own both Nintendo Mini's, Megadrive mini, Turbografx mini, Astro City Mini and a C64 mini.

These are great ways for people like me who have lost, sold or thrown out their old consoles after breaking them.
It is also a chance to play games people may have missed out on.

Re: Feature: Expensive, Bulky And Unreliable - But I Still Love My Original Donkey Kong Coin-Op

Freek

Great read.
I used to own an original Wonderboy cabinet.
It was great fun but the constant repairs and maintenance became too much for me then so I sold it to a fellow enthusiast.
I now own 3 Arcade 1up machines which are great fun to build with my kids and good value.
They aren't the same as the original arcade machines but they're a great alternative with a lot less maintenance.

Re: Best Retro Gaming Systems - What's The Dream Option For You?

Freek

I have a mix.
I use original hardware for my N64 and since I have complete Pal N64 games collection I don't need anything else for it.
I also have an original PS1 that is chipped and I have all my games backed up and easily available for it.

I also have the NES, SNES, C64, Megadrive, Turbografx and Astro City Minis as I like the plug n play ease.

I also have both the original Evercade and Evercade Vs and will be getting the Exp as well for the same reasons as above and their quality when it comes to emulation is superb.

Re: Soapbox: The Nintendo 64 Isn't Perfect, But I Still Love It

Freek

@MegaWatts
Thanks, yeah Starcraft is silly expensive these days.

I bought the Turok comics seperately, I have a fair few of them that I found at a second-hand shop and hadn't seen them before.
They're a nice addition to my collection and I am now on the lookout for more as they're quite good.
Funny how one thing leads to another 😁

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