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movybuf · Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Location: Mokdong

Hey, is anyone out there a Retro gamer? I've been really nostalgic for the good ole days of 8 bit and 16 bit awesomeness(some 32 bit stuff also snuck it's way into my brain too). So much so that I bought a PSP just to run emulators and play my favorite games and discover new ones. I still really would love to own some original consoles and carts, however it's probably impossible to get any in Korea. Also, I would imagine that buying them from the US/Canada would be cost prohibitive. Ohh well.

Let's use this thread to discuss some great games of yesteryear. Let's talk about youtube videos/channels that are about retro gaming. Or even discuss the availability of hardware in Korea.

I'll get it started. I have been playing Super Metroid for the SNES lately. I'm nearly finished with it. I must say that it is an amazing game. After finishing it I want to move on to something a little less involved, something like a Mario game or a Sonic game. Then I'll get into a super involved game again later, maybe The Secret of Mana or Chrono Trigger.[/i]

seoulsucker · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:27 am Post subject:

You'd be surprised at stuff you can find in the Gamer's Alley at Yongsan. Some of those shops sell a lot of old consoles and games.

I just play my ROMs on a Nintendo DS.

madoka · Joined: 27 Mar 2008

Thanks for the reminder. I placed my order for the upcoming NeoGeo X Limited. I kept forgetting to do that!

Underwaterbob · Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Location: In Cognito

I've got a cheap Acer tablet that runs emulators, has an HD output and connects to the Wii classic controller via Bluetooth. I could easily fit the entire library of just about every 8 and 16 bit system on it. Now I just need more time.

I recently went through Megaman X, X2 and X3 again. Great games. I've had the best order to fight the bosses memorized for over a decade. It's also interesting to see how my reflexes have deteriorated over the years.

John Stamos jr. · Joined: 07 Oct 2012 Location: Namsan

movybuf · Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Location: Mokdong

movybuf · Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Location: Mokdong

Zyzyfer · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:28 am Post subject:

Underwaterbob · Joined: 08 Jan 2005 Location: In Cognito

Megaman 2 also has the best music of any videogame ever.

movybuf · Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Location: Mokdong

Has anyone ever watched Angry Video Game Nerd or Classic Game Room HD on YouTube? I like the newer AVGN episodes because the productions are a bit more eloborate. His act gets a little repetitive after a while, but he makes some good points about games. CGRHD is also fun. His videos are a lot less structured, but I really enjoy his sense of humor.

Also, can anyone recommend an older sports game? I fell that most sports games don't hold up well over time. One of the only old sports games that I think holds up well is Ice Hockey for the NES. It's still a great game.

Zyzyfer · Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:29 pm Post subject:

If you're talking NES I was hooked on Tecmo Bowl for a while. Not really a sports gamer but I feel that the SNES offered better fare there. Straightforward gameplay, just enough flash.

kberger · Joined: 22 Oct 2009

Tecmo Bowl was and is a great game. This is pretty cool:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000085909/article/tecmo-super-bowl-given-its-due-nfl-filmsstyle

It mentions the Madison tournament in the video. I actually played in a couple of those 4-5 years ago. Good times.

http://tecmomadison.com/