Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing?

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 08:15 PM

Since the Game Thread is pretty much all new stuff, I'd like to see if anyone's playing any of the old stuff (Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, Turbo Grafx, Neo-Geo, N64, PS1, emulators, etc...)
Also, anything retro on the Wii Virtual Console or PS3, XBox 360, or PC too.
I've been playing Punch-Out, Tecmo Bowl, Contra, Castlevania, Earthbound, and TMNT: The Arcade Game of late.

Anybody else into retro gaming?

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 08:19 PM

Other notables I've played of late:

Kid Icarus
Metroid
Battletoads (The Arcade Version)
Excitebike
Super Mario All-Stars
X-Men: The Arcade Game
The Avengers
Mega Man 2

Old school gamers, recommend something good.

MurphysLaw · 09-20-2011, 08:19 PM

Just beat Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest 1 during my short semester break. Played it on a NES emulator on my MacBook

688sonarmen · 09-20-2011, 08:30 PM

NES and Super Nintendo are the only systems I know how to play.

Kung-Fu
Street Fighter 2
Skate or Die
California Games
Star Fox

Some of the best

replicant_argent · 09-20-2011, 08:33 PM

I've been playing Pong in my head all day.

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

NES and Super Nintendo are the only systems I know how to play.

Kung-Fu
Street Fighter 2
Skate or Die
California Games
Star Fox

Some of the best

Star Fox for SNES?
I might have to revisit Skate or Die and California Games. I loved Skate or Die when I was a kid, but couldn't figure it out when I revisited it last year.

And how could I forget the most AWESOME game of all time:

STREETS OF RAGE 2! The soundtrack alone puts it in the top ten, but the gameplay for a beat'em up makes it my favorite of ALL TIME.

MurphysLaw · 09-20-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

And how could I forget the most AWESOME game of all time:

STREETS OF RAGE 2! The soundtrack alone puts it in the top ten, but the gameplay for a beat'em up makes it my favorite of ALL TIME.

I love me some Streets of Rage, man I gotta hook the Wii up and play that again

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

I've been playing Pong in my head all day.

Does the bouncing back and forth give you a headache?

Never was good at either Pong or the more modernized Breakout, but I still respect both games.

Starscream · 09-20-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

I love me some Streets of Rage, man I gotta hook the Wii up and play that again

1,2,or 3?

2 was the greatest IMHO.

DPD6030 · 09-22-2011, 02:42 PM

I've been playing Mario kart and Mario tennis on my lime green 64

The Poet · 09-22-2011, 02:49 PM

Does Red Rover count?

pektel · 09-22-2011, 02:58 PM

I don't own any new game system. I bought a PS2 a few years ago when I quit drinking to keep me occupied. Now it doesn't hold my attention for more than a few minutes. I still have my original NES from 20 or so years ago, along with a few games. Commando, Gunsmoke, Gradius, Contra, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Skate or Die 1 & 2, World Cup soccer, Super Spike V-Ball... and of course all 3 super mario's.

But my favorite was always Breakthru. That game is the isht.

JackSchwartz · 09-22-2011, 03:25 PM

I used to play Kid Icarus all the time. Loved that game. I still play RBI Baseball on the NES when I visit my parents.

MurphysLaw · 09-22-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

1,2,or 3?

2 was the greatest IMHO.

I think I have 1 and 3 on the wii, and I like the original better, but now, guess i need to buy 2 as well

Mattso3000 · 09-22-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

I think I have 1 and 3 on the wii, and I like the original better, but now, guess i need to buy 2 as well

Love the feature to buy old school NES games on the wii. I have punch out and smb now and looking to get more. Also went out to get the old school controller a few months ago, much better than trying to use the wii controller to play.

688sonarmen · 09-22-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Starscream

Star Fox for SNES?
I might have to revisit Skate or Die and California Games. I loved Skate or Die when I was a kid, but couldn't figure it out when I revisited it last year.

And how could I forget the most AWESOME game of all time:

STREETS OF RAGE 2! The soundtrack alone puts it in the top ten, but the gameplay for a beat'em up makes it my favorite of ALL TIME.

Yeah for SNES, I never advanced my video gaming further than that system

MurphysLaw · 09-22-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Love the feature to buy old school NES games on the wii. I have punch out and smb now and looking to get more. Also went out to get the old school controller a few months ago, much better than trying to use the wii controller to play.

I might have to snag one of those when I get some disposable income

Drez · 09-22-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Love the feature to buy old school NES games on the wii. I have punch out and smb now and looking to get more. Also went out to get the old school controller a few months ago, much better than trying to use the wii controller to play.

i need to check that out. ive been wanting to play smb 3

Starscream · 09-23-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Love the feature to buy old school NES games on the wii. I have punch out and smb now and looking to get more. Also went out to get the old school controller a few months ago, much better than trying to use the wii controller to play.

The old school controller is awesome just b/c of the retro look, but if you want a more accurate controller for games such as Punch-Out, I would suggest looking into a GameCube controller that you'll actually have to plug in. The wireless remotes have a very slight delay and can hurt you on games like Punch-Out.

Starscream · 09-23-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

Just beat Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest 1 during my short semester break. Played it on a NES emulator on my MacBook

I'm not big on rpg games, but Dragon Warrior always intrigued me a bit.

09-20-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? Since the Game Thread is pretty much all new stuff, I'd like to see if anyone's playing any of the old stuff (Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis, Turbo Grafx, Neo-Geo, N64, PS1, emulators, etc...) Also, anything retro on the Wii Virtual Console or PS3, XBox 360, or PC too. I've been playing Punch-Out, Tecmo Bowl, Contra, Castlevania, Earthbound, and TMNT: The Arcade Game of late. Anybody else into retro gaming? __________________ Insert quote here.

09-20-2011, 08:19 PM	#2
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? Other notables I've played of late: Kid Icarus Metroid Battletoads (The Arcade Version) Excitebike Super Mario All-Stars X-Men: The Arcade Game The Avengers Mega Man 2 Old school gamers, recommend something good. __________________ Insert quote here.

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? Just beat Dragon Warrior/Dragon Quest 1 during my short semester break. Played it on a NES emulator on my MacBook __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

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688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? NES and Super Nintendo are the only systems I know how to play. Kung-Fu Street Fighter 2 Skate or Die California Games Star Fox Some of the best

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replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I've been playing Pong in my head all day. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

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DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I've been playing Mario kart and Mario tennis on my lime green 64

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? Does Red Rover count? __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I don't own any new game system. I bought a PS2 a few years ago when I quit drinking to keep me occupied. Now it doesn't hold my attention for more than a few minutes. I still have my original NES from 20 or so years ago, along with a few games. Commando, Gunsmoke, Gradius, Contra, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Skate or Die 1 & 2, World Cup soccer, Super Spike V-Ball... and of course all 3 super mario's. But my favorite was always Breakthru. That game is the isht. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: Old School/Retro Gaming: What are You Playing? I used to play Kid Icarus all the time. Loved that game. I still play RBI Baseball on the NES when I visit my parents.