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    What is the best value Yahoo! Auctions Japan redirection service?

    @Takoyaki: I feel you, man... hope you're still going to receive that SAL shipment. Yes, the introduction of their new "plan system"... I...
    Post by: pinepot, May 13, 2016 in forum: Japan Forum: Living there or planning a visit.
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    The "myth" of PSX longevity?

    Interesting, does that mean it would be possibly to fix a faulty Maxtor drive of a PSX DESR... or is their Sony specific firmware preventing such...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: Rare and Obscure Gaming
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    The "myth" of PSX longevity?

    @l_oliveira: Well, I treat my PSX units with composure... Whether it's the tedious blue colored "idle-time" circle, the fact that the fan and HDD...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: Rare and Obscure Gaming
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    32X Wing War?

    The other day I read about Wing War for the 32X in an old games magazine. Those screenshots used in various magazines came from the arcade version...
    Thread by: pinepot, Apr 22, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Sega Discussion
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    Question regarding Jap Megadrive Games manuals

    Interesting topic! Unfortunately I cannot provide a bullet-proof answer. The only japanese Mega Drive games I can think of featuring a perforated...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 21, 2016 in forum: Sega Discussion
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    32x sound issue

    I assume your Mega Drive 1 consoles (the two you've tested) usually output sound, right? What about non-32X games while the 32X is connected... do...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 21, 2016 in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    The Dreamcast Dreamphone

    I assume he meant this item: http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g168977176 How does that work btw? Connecting your old PHS phone and...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 18, 2016 in forum: Articles & News
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    32x tray scans

    I assume you are talking about this seller: http://www.ebay.de/usr/segarules 32X repros... at first I thought "great", but then realized the...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 18, 2016 in forum: Sega Discussion
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    The Dreamcast Dreamphone

    And another bit of information found here: http://www2.jan.ne.jp/~face.m.a/sega3.HTM According to that Sega fanpage, the size of the main unit is...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Articles & News
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    HEX1GON's Supra Diary

    Haha, nice story and a really sweet ride! Always had lots of love for the Supra, great to see some car enthusiasts around here, too! Are you on...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Off Topic Discussion
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    The "myth" of PSX longevity?

    @all: Thanks for the additional information. Looking forward to cleaning the pickup mechanism next... about time I give myself and thin flat PC...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Rare and Obscure Gaming
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    The Dreamcast Dreamphone

    @Tomleecee: You're welcome, glad to help out since I've found some cool stuff on your website throughout the past years. Not a big Dreamcast...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Articles & News
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    The "myth" of PSX longevity?

    Well noted, thanks. Initially I thought there was something else to consider since @Parris wrote "unplug for safety" back then...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Rare and Obscure Gaming
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    The Dreamcast Dreamphone

    @Tomleecee: That's a great find, thanks for sharing the information! The following blog entry by a Japanese guy who accidentally found the...
    Post by: pinepot, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: Articles & News