TOG - The Older Gamers

You want to know why I've not been updating? I've been busy, and here is a teaser:





New and improved gaming room goodness, with lots of delicious new components? You'll see...

Hello there!

Yes, it has been three months since I last updated. Want to know why I haven't updated?

Well, I'll tell you!

No wait, get back here! Sit down....I said sit down! You're gonna listen to my tale, and you're gonna like it!

Are the ropes too tight? I'd hate to have to get the shackles out. Comfortable? Well, I am...so here we go.

It all started about three months ago. I was sitting on my laptop cruising ebay for some...

Woah.

You're still here reading this? I applaud your tenacity. I've been far too busy lately with work/life/world domination to post a proper update lately.

Well, here goes.

Managed to pick up the following games off of ebay:

• Ogre Battle 64 ($40)
• Diddy Kong Racing ($20)
• Mario Party ($15)
• Mario Party 5 ($16)

I may be forgetting some others, but I've not had great luck lately in scoring complete in box versions of games in halfway decent condition...

"Welcome to Crrrrrrrrrrrrrazy Schizo's Recto Console Collecting Emporium! I've got Segas, I've got Nintendos, I've got Playstations! Why, I've got enough cartridges to choke a horse! Stop on down today and bring the family because we've got pony rides and clowns making balloon animals! Remember kids, tell your folks the voices in your head told you to go to Crrrrrrrrrrrazy Schizo's!"

Wow. I should have been a used car salesman. Or a Three-Ring Circus Master. What's...

Remember the last post I made, about how there were all sorts of different AC Adapters and compatibility issues with the Genesis?

This next bit might make that all seem simple in comparison.

So, with that out of the way...let's get started talking about the Genesis (or Mega Drive, depending on your country of origin). There were three different models produced. The first one was the one I lusted after the most, mostly because it was the same model I played on with my...