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Author:  devilman [ Wed Oct 04, 2017 19:20 ]
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Finally found an MVS 1-Slot for a reasonable price. Well, reasonable for Neo Geo kit anyway
<49.99>

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Means I can use MVS cartridges with my Supergun now.

Author:  myp [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 17:25 ]
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<7.99> iRacing: Snetterton Circuit (PC)

Author:  Bamba [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 21:39 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
<7.99> iRacing: Snetterton Circuit (PC)


What's your overall iRacing spend up to now out of curiosity? Not including any hardware.

Author:  myp [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 22:27 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
<7.99> iRacing: Snetterton Circuit (PC)


What's your overall iRacing spend up to now out of curiosity? Not including any hardware.

Including third-party apps and services, £852.18. With 847 hours logged in the sim that's just over £1 per hour.

I've spent £157.78 in 2017.

Author:  Bamba [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 22:54 ]
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What's the 3rd party stuff? I had assumed it was a closed ecosystem but obviously not.

Author:  myp [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 23:04 ]
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Bamba wrote:
What's the 3rd party stuff? I had assumed it was a closed ecosystem but obviously not.

SODE iRacing Fuel Calculator: automatically calculates my fuel on the fly during a race, but I can also use voice commands to change tyres, windscreen tear-off etc. Very useful in VR.
Voice Attack: same sort of thing but not as good.
Trading Paints: powerful painting app plus galleries where you can download car liveries for anyone to see who also has the software installed. The basic iRacing painting app is rubbish.

Author:  Bamba [ Wed Oct 11, 2017 23:29 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Bamba wrote:
What's the 3rd party stuff? I had assumed it was a closed ecosystem but obviously not.

SODE iRacing Fuel Calculator: automatically calculates my fuel on the fly during a race, but I can also use voice commands to change tyres, windscreen tear-off etc. Very useful in VR.
Voice Attack: same sort of thing but not as good.
Trading Paints: powerful painting app plus galleries where you can download car liveries for anyone to see who also has the software installed. The basic iRacing painting app is rubbish.


Having to use any kind of command to change components is a cop out! Where's your pit crew? What kind of alleged simulation even is this!?

Author:  myp [ Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:06 ]
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Bamba wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
Bamba wrote:
What's the 3rd party stuff? I had assumed it was a closed ecosystem but obviously not.

SODE iRacing Fuel Calculator: automatically calculates my fuel on the fly during a race, but I can also use voice commands to change tyres, windscreen tear-off etc. Very useful in VR.
Voice Attack: same sort of thing but not as good.
Trading Paints: powerful painting app plus galleries where you can download car liveries for anyone to see who also has the software installed. The basic iRacing painting app is rubbish.


Having to use any kind of command to change components is a cop out! Where's your pit crew? What kind of alleged simulation even is this!?

I'm just sending instructions to my pit crew using the radio like any other driver would. :p

Author:  devilman [ Sat Oct 21, 2017 14:26 ]
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<47.99> FIFA 18 (Switch). Probably cheaper elsewhere, but I was in local indie shop and decided to get it from there while I was out and about.

Really pleased with the game so far too. Haven't really played a FIFA game properly since FIFA 10. 12 didn't grab me, so I lost interest in them for a while, but this is good. Once you get past the initial couple of EULA screens, logging in with Nintendo and then EA Accounts, you can finally get stuck in. Short loading times just a nice straightforward game of footy.

Author:  myp [ Mon Oct 23, 2017 0:10 ]
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<3.59> Yorkshire Gubbins (PC)

Author:  myp [ Tue Oct 24, 2017 20:45 ]
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<14.99> Sociable Soccer (PC)

Author:  devilman [ Thu Oct 26, 2017 19:59 ]
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<6.99> Age of Barbarian - Extended Cut.

Looks rather similar to the two old 8-bit Barbarian games, which I played a fair bit. Looks like my next purchase will have to be another SSD though as I don't even have the 5.5gb left to actually install it.

Author:  Bamba [ Thu Oct 26, 2017 21:27 ]
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<30.54> on assorted sale games on Steam:


Author:  myp [ Thu Oct 26, 2017 21:28 ]
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Tut tut, look at that unplayed pile grow

Author:  Bamba [ Thu Oct 26, 2017 21:33 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Tut tut, look at that unplayed pile grow


It was down to two beforehand (Outlast and Life is Strange) so I'm actually happy to see it perk up a bit again. I'm also in the middle of SOMA but I don't think that's too long and there's no challenge to speak of.

Author:  Mr Dave [ Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:35 ]
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Trine 3 is, unfortunately, poo.

Author:  Bamba [ Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:10 ]
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Mr Dave wrote:
Trine 3 is, unfortunately, poo.


Yeah, the reviews were pretty iffy and I swithered over it but apparently it's not all that long and it still looks utterly incredible so I'm happy to play through it for the sake of finishing up the trilogy.

Author:  devilman [ Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:30 ]
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<89.99> 250GB Samsung SSD. Not strictly a gaming purchase, but the main reason I'm buying it is to install some of the Steam games I've been buying lately.

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:55 ]
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<31.49> - Spintires: Mudrunner (PS4)
<12.99> - Dead By Dawn (PS4)

Author:  devilman [ Sat Oct 28, 2017 12:40 ]
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<77.93> Super Mario Odyssey & Mario and Rabbids Kingdom

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Sun Nov 05, 2017 18:56 ]
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<43> Wolfenstein - the New Colossus (PS4)

Author:  Bamba [ Mon Nov 06, 2017 14:37 ]
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<4.32> on Monument Valley 2 for Android as it's just out.

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Wed Nov 08, 2017 17:03 ]
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Forgot this last week -- <55> Farpoint + PS4 Aim Controller

Author:  DavPaz [ Wed Nov 08, 2017 17:30 ]
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Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
Forgot this last week -- <55> Farpoint + PS4 Aim Controller

How's that Aim controller? It looks comically massive in the pictures I've seen

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Wed Nov 08, 2017 17:35 ]
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DavPaz wrote:
How's that Aim controller?
I like it; see VR thread.

Author:  devilman [ Thu Nov 09, 2017 23:24 ]
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<250> Assault Suit Leynos 2, Battle Garegga, Daytona USA Circuit Edition, DoDonPachi, Gale Racer, The House of the Dead, Out Run, Radiant Silvergun

Not sure if I'll keep them all as yet or re-sell, but I'll at least give them a go first.

Author:  KovacsC [ Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:02 ]
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Batman telltale iOS <14.99>

Author:  myp [ Fri Nov 10, 2017 19:18 ]
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<75.04> iRacing 12 month sub with 25% off for Black Friday

Author:  Hearthly [ Sun Nov 12, 2017 18:26 ]
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<14.57>

Prey (2017) for PC, retail key from G2A.com

£29.99 from Steam or £14.57 from G2A, and it wasn't any more faff than buying through Steam really.

Took about 45 seconds for the key to come through, activated on Steam, job done, game installing.

Author:  devilman [ Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:58 ]
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<47.80>
Retron 5 3-in-1 Adapter, so I can test Game Gear and Master System games using my Retron 5. Not cheap, but the RRP is £60+, so about as cheap as I could find.
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Author:  devilman [ Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:47 ]
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<23.59> Humble Bundle Care Package

Author:  JBR [ Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:49 ]
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<23.59> Humble Bundle Care Package

Author:  devilman [ Thu Nov 16, 2017 15:33 ]
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devilman wrote:
<250> Assault Suit Leynos 2, Battle Garegga, Daytona USA Circuit Edition, DoDonPachi, Gale Racer, The House of the Dead, Out Run, Radiant Silvergun

Not sure if I'll keep them all as yet or re-sell, but I'll at least give them a go first.


After over a week had gone by without receiving them, I politely messaged the eBay seller to ask if he'd posted them yet. This opened up a case in eBay which the seller took to meaning that I didn't want them any more so refunded my money rather than just responding to my question. Idiot. Apparently he hadn't had time to go to the post office yet, but if I'm spending that much on some games, I don't think he's too unreasonable to expect them to arrive sooner rather than later.

<-250>

Author:  devilman [ Fri Nov 17, 2017 22:24 ]
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At least I now know why he was so eager to give me a refund - he's relisted it at £330 instead. Dick.

Author:  myp [ Fri Nov 17, 2017 22:47 ]
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devilman wrote:
At least I now know why he was so eager to give me a refund - he's relisted it at £330 instead. Dick.

This sometimes happens if an item sells really quickly.

Author:  devilman [ Sun Nov 19, 2017 20:56 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
devilman wrote:
At least I now know why he was so eager to give me a refund - he's relisted it at £330 instead. Dick.

This sometimes happens if an item sells really quickly.


This happened earlier. Bought an N64 & 5 games for £35. Wouldn't be bad even without the games, but one of those was Conker's Bad Fur Day, so easily worth £100+. About an hour later, the seller refunded me my money and cancelled the auction. When I asked why, he got all stroppy and said 'Because you asked me too! Are you trying to mess around here? I don't appreciate this as i have been trying to accommodate you'. I suspect someone else messaged them making them a better offer.

Author:  Grim... [ Mon Nov 20, 2017 15:21 ]
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devilman wrote:
Conker's Bad Fur Day

I have that. Is it worth ££££?

[edit] Holy shit!

Author:  devilman [ Mon Nov 20, 2017 15:36 ]
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Grim... wrote:
devilman wrote:
Conker's Bad Fur Day

I have that. Is it worth ££££?

[edit] Holy shit!


:D It's a very good game, but the prices it fetches are crazy.

Author:  JBR [ Tue Nov 21, 2017 3:23 ]
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Get it sold!

Also-ebay sale cancel, that's shit!

Author:  Doctor Glyndwr [ Tue Nov 21, 2017 15:40 ]
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<15> - Uncharted: Lost Legacy (PS4)
<15.50> - Friday The 13th (PS4)

Author:  KovacsC [ Tue Nov 21, 2017 17:25 ]
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<17.99> Mass Effect Andromeda PS4

Author:  MaliA [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 0:24 ]
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<37.49> psn 12 month sub

Author:  Joans [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 14:54 ]
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Ps4 pro with FIFA18, CoD whatever and Fallout 4 <276.17>
I expect you to die <11.99>
Star Wars Battlefront <8> (I'm behind the times)

Author:  MaliA [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 22:18 ]
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Friday 13th <15.49>
Headset <15.99>

Author:  myp [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 22:23 ]
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<14.99> Friday the 13th: The Game (PC)

Author:  Cras [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 22:26 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
(PC)


:facepalm:

Author:  myp [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 22:32 ]
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Cras wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
(PC)


:facepalm:

It's fine. I've got an Ian, a Dave and a Sal to play with. :)

Author:  Mr Dave [ Wed Nov 22, 2017 23:15 ]
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Lonewolves wrote:
Cras wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
(PC)


:facepalm:

It's fine. I've got an Ian, a Dave and a Sal to play with. :)

I'll probably buy it for both. Because, ya knows, I luffs everyone.

Except Don. Fuck Don.

Author:  devilman [ Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:12 ]
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devilman wrote:
Lonewolves wrote:
devilman wrote:
At least I now know why he was so eager to give me a refund - he's relisted it at £330 instead. Dick.

This sometimes happens if an item sells really quickly.


This happened earlier. Bought an N64 & 5 games for £35. Wouldn't be bad even without the games, but one of those was Conker's Bad Fur Day, so easily worth £100+. About an hour later, the seller refunded me my money and cancelled the auction. When I asked why, he got all stroppy and said 'Because you asked me too! Are you trying to mess around here? I don't appreciate this as i have been trying to accommodate you'. I suspect someone else messaged them making them a better offer.


The plot thickens. Last night, the same N64 turned up on eBay, but from a different seller and this time bundled with a Gamecube and some games for £85 plus postage. I was tempted to steer clear after the original hassle, but I figured I'd take a chance, as eBay would reimburse me anyway if things went wrong. Had a message from the seller this morning, so I feared the worst, but it was them asking for a contact number for the courier, so I may actually end up with the game after all.

(expect a future post where I moan about an empty box turning up)

Author:  TheVision [ Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:50 ]
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That's an absolute steal! I hope you get it.

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