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Retro Gaming Contests Coming Soon
October 31st, 2008 by Modern Classic Gaming
Starting in November we will be holding one contest per month and giving away some awesome prizes. Some of the prizes you could win:
- Classic console systems (Atari, NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, Sega Dreamcast)
- Portable systems: Game Boy (Classic, Advance, SP), Sega Game Gear
- Retro Games (cartridges, CD’s, DVD’s)
- Wii Virtual Console Points/Credits
- Strategy guides
- Various accessories (controllers, memory cards, rumble paks, cases)
- Game Store Gift Certificates
- Various video game magazine subscriptions
- Other prizes to be announced
We will post more information on our first Modern Classic Gaming contest in the coming days soon as we iron out some of the specific details.
This is going to be great! Who doesn’t like free game stuff?
Thank you for your continued support of Modern Classic Gaming. We appreciate all of our visitors, comments and lurkers to the site.
Posted in Accessories, Games, Hardware
Sega Dreamcast: Visual Memory Unit
October 30th, 2008 by Brandon W.
VMU stands for Visual Memory Unit. These little devices are the Dreamcast’s saving system, much like memory cards.
The VMU is unlike any other saving system. Each VMU comes with a little black and white LCD screen, a D-pad, A and B buttons, and Sleep and Mode buttons.
When taken out of a controller you can actually turn on the VMU. Once on, you can either manage files or access mini games. You can even plug two VMU’s together to transfer files.
Mini games become accessible once you save a file from your Dreamcast game. Much of the time, what you complete on the mini games effect your actual gameplay stats.
For example, on Sonic Adventure you can obtain little chao eggs. You can care for these eggs and once they hatch you can train them using your VMU. The better your Chao is trained, the more races he will win in the actual game.
Another wonderful feature of the VMU is its in-game capabilities. Once plugged in, the LCD screen becomes viewable through a little window in the controller. As you play the game you can see animations related to the game.
In Soul Caliber you can actually see the character you chose practicing moves. In some games, the screen is both functional and useful. In NFL2K you can pick your play using the VMU so that nobody can screen watch.
Many people would agree with me when I say that the Dreamcast has one of the best saving systems out of any console. What other memory card has a built in LCD screen that lets you play games? Besides, they just look so cool.
Posted in Accessories, Dreamcast, Hardware, Sega
Nintendo WaveBird Wireless Controller
October 28th, 2008 by Sean
The WaveBird Controller is a RF based wireless controller manufactured for the Nintendo GameCube video game console:
Unlike most wireless controllers, it relies on RF waves rather than the previously more common method of infrared line-of-sight control.
The WaveBird requires a receiver to be plugged into the controller port of the GameCube. Made of the same colored plastic, this dongle features a channel-selection wheel and an LED to indicate when a signal is received.
In terms of design, the WaveBird controller is built mostly in the same way as the standard GameCube controller; the components (analog sticks, buttons, and triggers) and layout remain the same, while adding the wireless functionality and an internal battery pack.
In terms of capabilities, the only feature the WaveBird controller lacks when compared to the standard controller is the rumble feature, whose motors would reduce battery life.
As an added bonus, the Wavebird (or a standard GameCube controller) can also be used on the Nintendo Wii as well.
Posted in Accessories, GameCube, Nintendo, Photos, Wii
Vintage Nintendo Game Boy Carrying Case
October 27th, 2008 by Sean
As most of my friends know, I’m a huge video game collector and I usually hold on to most of my classic systems, retro games and various accessories.
I purchased my Game Boy brand new in 1989. It came with Tetris, headphones (ear buds) and a link cable.
Here is a picture of my really cool giant Game Boy carrying case that looks like a Game Boy:
The picture below is of the case open showing my Game Boy system, a few games, the link cable, ear buds (under the cable) and the original users manual:
As you can see, my Nintendo Game Boy is in pristine condition. I try and take really good care of my stuff.
My local game stores love it when I trade things in because all of my consoles, games, etc are always in super nice shape, but my Game Boy is a keeper.
Posted in Accessories, GameBoy, Handheld, Nintendo, Photos
Mario And Luigi Campaign 2008
October 24th, 2008 by Sean
Here at the Modern Classic Gaming camp we wanted to introduce you to our favorite candidates in the running for the ’08 election: Mario and Luigi.
Apparently Mario and Luigi own a local pizza joint where everything’s homemade, just like in momma Italy.
Let’s face it, almost all of America’s problems can be solved with a generous application of mozzarella, pepperoni, and especially mushrooms.
Remember folks, be sure your vote is for the Mario / Luigi ’08 campaign where the slogan is “It’s-a Merica”.
You can purchase this shirt over at ThinkGeek while supplies last.
Posted in Accessories
Retro Gaming Writers Needed
October 18th, 2008 by Sean
Do you have a passion for playing classic video games and a talent for writing? How about combining the two.
Modern Classic Gaming is looking for a few good writers who share our excitement for retro video games, accessories and novelties.
Interested? Contact us for more information.
Posted in Accessories, Games, Hardware, Reviews
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Nintendo N64 Mario Kart Telephone
October 15th, 2008 by Sean
Not to seem like a total Nintendo Fan Boy, but I wanted to share a few pictures of another one of my Nintendo collectibles, my Mario Kart telephone:
Here’s a picture showing the receiver with fully functional keypad:
The best part about this Nintendo collectible? It’s a real working telephone and I use it on a daily basis in my home office.
Of course the phone has all the standard features: Receiver Volume control, Ringer On / Off switch, Tone / Pulse switch, Flash and Redial.
When this phone was available to purchase a few years ago, they cost $59.95 USD. I picked mine up from someone off CraigsList for $10.00 USD.
I read somewhere that if you push the flash button, it causes the phone to say:
“Hey there! It’s me, Mario! Let me race you to your calls!”
However, I’ve never been able to get my phone to say this by pushing the flash button. If you can confirm this feature, let me know.
Posted in Accessories, Photos
Nintendo Game Boy Printer
October 14th, 2008 by Sean
The Game Boy Printer by Nintendo is a thermal printer designed for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems and was released in 1998.
Earlier today while I was out in search of random classic gaming stuff, I found one for sale and at a really good price: only $3.00 USD.
It prints images from compatible games on rolls of white, pale blue or pale yellow thermal paper with adhesive backing, 3.8cm wide, and runs on six AA batteries.
It primarily functions with the Game Boy Camera, although some late-generation Game Boy and Game Boy Color games also work in conjunction with it. Read the rest of this entry…
Posted in Accessories, GameBoy Color, Photos