Rare Videogame Laserdisc/VHS recordings on Youtube

[Arasoi]

Hello,

I've been making recordings of some rare old game related Japanese laserdiscs and VHS tapes from my collection and posting them on youtube so more people can enjoy them.

So far I have these up:

Capcom Game Syndrome(Superplay)
Namco Gal's Island(All About)
Samurai Spirits Juuni Kenshi Retsuden(All About)
The King of Fighters '95(All About)
Super Monaco GP/Turbo Outrun (Superplay)
Super Darius Perfection(Superplay)

They are all recorded through a high end PCI input card at 480i, deinterlaced, and rescaled to 480p for the best quality.

http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRealityGaming

This forum seems like a place that would appreciate them, as they are all fairly rare and classic gaming related so I decided to make a post. If I'm violating rules etc my apologies.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I've been thinking of doing this with my Ryuuko No Ken 2 Gamest VHS tape, but I'm kinda scared SNK will come and kill my account. :(

I'll check out the KOF 95 one, at least. :)

[Arasoi]

Well, if you're interested in loaning it to me I would be happy to do a high quality rip and even put it on a DVD for you :)

[Kitsune Sniper]

Well, if you're interested in loaning it to me I would be happy to do a high quality rip and even put it on a DVD for you :)

Thanks, but I've got my own ripping setup at home. ;)

[Arasoi]

Thanks, but no thanks

As you like.

Now for another SNK laserdisc upload, Garou Densetsu Special.

This LD contains story/bio/endings for all characters, as well as combos and cheesy Japanese voice acting.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=26EAC123BF04BE02

[Kitsune Sniper]

As you like.

Jeez dude, all I said was that I could do it myself. Why the snippy remark with an edited quote? :\

[Arasoi]

Fail to see whats snippy about it, you can send a PM instead of spamming the thread if it bugs you though.

[Bloodreign]

I don't think Arasoi was being snippy, just his way of saying alright to you if you want to do your own rip of it.

Misunderstanding is misunderstood. But on topic I really did enjoy the Super Darius Perfection rip, getting to see all the zones in a game I'm hopelessly not good on.

[Arasoi]

The last laserdisc upload for a while, before I start on Air Raid, Demon Front, and the Capcom Friendly Club VHS tapes.

Game Live Video: Street Fighter 2: The World Warrior is a basic how to on how to beat the original arcade version of Street Fighter 2: The World Warrior with each character, against every other character. The techniques used could be described as fairly cheap, exploiting the CPU AI, jab into throws, etc. But it's still a fun watch.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=807A598DC9013470

[poloplayr]

Jeez dude, all I said was that I could do it myself. Why the snippy remark with an edited quote? :\

I missed the snippy remark here?

[Kitsune Sniper]

I missed the snippy remark here?

Just drop it, allright? Leave the guy's thread alone. He doesn't want anyone to mess with it, and me posting this second message is pushing it already.

[AB Positive]

Errkay...

Well back on topic - this reminds me I have a complete Gamest KoF '94 VHS that could use this treatment. Could I take up that "Rip it, put it on DVD" option, with the video being put online of course as well?

[pseudonym]

Very cool stuff. I have a few superplay videos I can rip if you want to upload them.

[Arasoi]

PMs sent for both of you gents :)

[Arasoi]

The latest video is a recording from an old 1989 Turbografx 16 promotional tape, with game previews, system information, and some unintentionally funny moments from the goofy actors.

Turbografx 16: The Higher Energy Game System

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNfQk2HZxYE

[Arasoi]

Uploaded today is an old gem of a VHS tape from back in the early days of gaming mags, Game Player's Gametape Volume 1 Number 2.

These are old gameplay/strategy tapes released by Game Player's magazine back in the day showing strategies for old NES games, and some great vintage NES commercials for games and accessories. It's really a blast from the past, and brings back nostalgic feelings of gaming as a kid back then.

This particular tape contains Ninja Gaiden, Mega Man 2, Bad Dudes, Amagon, and Air Wolf.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=FA106B6B67F0C45E

[Parodius Duh!]

Cool, I have 2 rare-as-hell game related Anime... Salamander (Life force) and Ninja Ryukenden (Ninja Gaiden) on japanese VHS..if that counts for anything

[Arasoi]

I love the Salamander one because of the interesting synthesizer versions of the video game music they put in the short shooting segments (the coolest parts of the animes, IMO)

[Arasoi]

Here is another upload, Secret Video Game Tricks, Codes & Strategies. Another VHS tape from 1989, this one features demonstrations of NES codes/strategies/tricks by the US National Video Game Team of the time.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7F7A61B9C3A19187

[Parodius Duh!]

awesome! keep 'em coming!!!

[Arasoi]

Street Fighter 2: Mastering Great Combinations and Strategies

Released in 1993 by Golian Castro Productions and licensed by Capcom, Street Fighter 2: Mastering Great Combinations and Strategies is a VHS tape covering Street Fighter 2 Turbo for SNES, and Street Fighter 2 Special Championship Edition on Genesis. It also contains a "sneak preview" of Super Street Fighter 2.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=569EF4D31604EE9C

[HappehLemons]

Thanks a lot for that donkey kong video, I loved it.

[Arasoi]

Lords of Thunder: Promo VHS

Well here is an odd one. A very short 8 minute promo video released for the US release of Lords of Thunder. The production quality on this VHS is quite cheap, and some of the random scenes are pretty strange to say the least.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAqoCf-TM2s

[Parodius Duh!]

That is a weird one! very interesting...looks like it was filmed in someones apartment...I love the guys sweatshirt!

[Kiddo]

Not sure if this is a coincidence or not, but it seems more and more of these old video promo-material is popping up.

Why, about a few weeks ago on NND two taped promo vids for "Same Game" and "Super Fishing Big Fight" popped up. I noticed because they both had the "Satellaview" tag on them. ^^; So I put them up on my blog;

http://superfamicom.org/blog/2010/12/tape-promos-from-niconicodouga/

Are there any other promo videos I should look for on NND maybe?

[JohnnyBlaze]

Hello,

I've been making recordings of some rare old game related Japanese laserdiscs and VHS tapes from my collection and posting them on youtube so more people can enjoy them.

So far I have these up:

Capcom Game Syndrome(Superplay)
Namco Gal's Island(All About)
Samurai Spirits Juuni Kenshi Retsuden(All About)
The King of Fighters '95(All About)
Super Monaco GP/Turbo Outrun (Superplay)
Super Darius Perfection(Superplay)

They are all recorded through a high end PCI input card at 480i, deinterlaced, and rescaled to 480p for the best quality.

http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRealityGaming

This forum seems like a place that would appreciate them, as they are all fairly rare and classic gaming related so I decided to make a post. If I'm violating rules etc my apologies.

Consider yourself subscribed!

[Kitsune Sniper]

Is there a reason why the interviews with the players look all weird and scrambled? Is the tape damaged, or was the director on crack?

[Arasoi]

Some of the interviews on that tape were filmed "shot on shitteo" to quote the Cinema Snob, and not even extensive filtering like Neat Video can correct the problems. Overall a very low budget promo tape.

[heybtbm]

Very cool stuff.

[Arasoi]

Here is another old Game Player's Gametape VHS upload: Volume 1 Number 3.

Contained on this volume is Castlevania 2, P.O.W., Strider, Thundercade, Wrestlemania.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BD29DA7B68FB1AAE

[Arasoi]

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CB2C1703E8E9C7E7

Here is a VHS tape released by Electronix Corporation in 1992, showing step by step walkthroughs for repairs and maintenance relating to the original NES control deck. These range form basic contact cleaning all the way up to voltage regulator cap replacements.

[Arasoi]

After a long hiatus, video uploads continue:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHHOPBLlOGU

"How to Score More Points on Nintendo Games"

A VHS tape released by Kodak Video Programs, where "World Video Game Champion" Skip Rogers provides tips and strategies for the following NES games: Mega Man 2, Wizards and Warriors, Top Gun, Platoon, Metal Gear.

[megasdkirby]

Any chance of releasing them later in a non-Youtube form? Like via direct download (Divx, Matroska, etc)?

[Arasoi]

It is something I'm definitely considering doing later on yes, so that these old tapes and LDs that are getting progressively tougher to find (even the gametape VHS ones now, oddly) can be archived/burned to DVD etc.

[Arasoi]

Another upload in the "Game Player's Gametape" series, volume 7:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2Hy5JsjD0

A strategy guide/tutorial VHS tape released by Game Player's magazine. Contains: A Boy and His Blob, Rolling Thunder, Castlevania, Stealth ATF, Ironsword, classic NES product commercials.

[InsaneDavid]

Always appreciate these, thanks!

[Shellshock!]

I took the time to log in just to tell you that KOF 95 combo video was amazing. I love KOF 94 and 95.

[Arasoi]

U.S. Gold Sneak Preview Video Fall 1993 (VHS)

A VHS tape sent to retailers in fall 1993 by U.S. Gold showcasing upcoming game releases. Contains previews/footage of: Winter Olympic Games, Star Wars, Super Putty, James Pond 2: Codename Robocod, Road Rash, The Incredible Hulk, Strider Returns: Journey from Darkness, and Flashback: The Quest for Identity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKeJFVDjrPs

[Arasoi]

Game Player's Gametape Vol.1 No. 12 - Acclaim (VHS)

A strategy guide/tutorial VHS tape released by Game Player's magazine. Contains: NARC, Double Dragon II, Total Recall, Swords & Serpents, Ironsword, Bigfoot, Knight Rider, Cybernoid, Destination Earthstar, Arch Rivals, classic NES product commercials.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCagi0CiG9g

[Arasoi]

Gamepro Video Game Secret Tips, Tactics & passwords Vol. 2 (VHS)

A VHS tape released by Gamepro in 1993, hosted by J.D. Roth from the Gamepro TV show. Contains codes, passwords, strategies, sneak previews for a number of SNES, Genesis, and Sega CD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET9SgiSzl3M

[Arasoi]

Game Player's Gametape Vol. 1 No. 10 (VHS)

A strategy guide/tutorial VHS tape released by Game Player's magazine. Contains: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, Double Dragon, Crystalis, Low G Man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V4NnwRDRDQ

[Arasoi]

A Magical Tour of Yoshi's Island (VHS)

A VHS tape released by Nintendo to promote Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for the SNES.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiwfN3u3HXY

[Shingetter]

All very cool! Excellent work.

[Arasoi]

Here is a rip of the King of Fighters '94 Laserdisc put out by Scitron and Pony Canyon. These SNK LDs are among my favorite to watch, they have a lot of neat content for fans of the games including voice acting from the seiyuu just for the program.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1CfGBWrijc

[Arasoi]

And here is the Laserdisc released for King of Fighters 96:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2pmUxr_yBc

[Arasoi]

Game Player's Gametape Vol. 1 #14

A strategy guide/tutorial VHS tape released by Game Player's magazine. Contains: Batman, Ninja Gaiden II, Heavy Barrel, Dragon Warrior 2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF4HuKanlIg

[Arasoi]

Fighter's History Dynamite (Laserdisc)

A Laserdisc released by Scitron/Pony Canyon featuring matches, voice acted story demos, endings, and combos from Data East's Fighter's History Dynamite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW60al_vo30

[Arasoi]

A trio of Game Player's Magazine Gametapes have been uploaded, Vol. 1 #s 1, 4 and 8

#1: Double Dragon, Bionic Commando, Milon's Secret Castle, Robowarrior, Wizards and Warriors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQxmDfhW3k

#4: Goal, Bandai Golf, Hoops, Bases Loaded, Super Dodgeball, Tecmo Bowl, Baseball Stars, Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isNjAmRFB5U

#8: Robocop, Astyanax, Three Stooges, Adventures of Dino Riki, Double Dragon II

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=333zc5k_wTo

[Arasoi]

Game Player's Gametape Vol. 1 No. 9 - Power Glove (VHS)

A strategy guide/tutorial VHS tape released by Game Player's magazine, specifically for the Mattel Power Glove Accessory. Contains instructions on how to setup the device, and use it with various games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd3-d7g0umE

[Arasoi]

Game Player's Gametape Vol. 1 No. 6 - Ultra (VHS)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvqmzD3SLao

Secret Video Game Tricks, Codes & Strategies Vol. 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vp--Lxl6y0

[Arasoi]

Real Bout Garou Densetsu (Laserdisc)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfr2LUqQOGI

[Arasoi]

Shin Samurai Spirits (Laserdisc)

A Laserdisc released by Scitron/Pony Canyon featuring matches, voice acted story demos, endings, and combos from Shin Samurai Spirits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaaftU63z_4

[Arasoi]

Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style: Volume One

Volume 1 (May 1996) of the Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style VHS tapes, released to Japanese Capcom Fan Club members in the late 90s and early 2000s. These tapes contained previews of upcoming games, footage of media appearances and interviews with Capcom staff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-fQHmBN-sY

[John-Lennon]

Awesome

[Kiddo]

Hmm! I think I finding a few CFC things on NicoNicoDouga once, in one of my many searches for Satellaview videos.

[FxMercenary]

DUDE... These Videos are a Treasure Trove of Epic Win.!!! Is there any way I could get copies of these things on VHS for my retro room? No joke, id like VHS

[Kiddo]

Perhaps you could run a search on Yahoo Japan Auctions and pray for some results.

If Arasoi has the original Laserdiscs, he could probably make VHS (or even DVD) copies, I believe, since I hear Laserdiscs don't normally have copy-protection.

[Arasoi]

Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style: Volume 2 (VHS)

Volume 2 (September 1996) of the Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style VHS tapes, released to Japanese Capcom Fan Club members in the late 90s and early 2000s. These tapes contained previews of upcoming games, footage of media appearances and interviews with Capcom staff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgEbG35W77o

[Arasoi]

If Arasoi has the original Laserdiscs, he could probably make VHS (or even DVD) copies, I believe, since I hear Laserdiscs don't normally have copy-protection.

All VHS/Laserdisc content is captured from my personal collection, yes.

[Arasoi]

How to Beat Home Video Games Volume I: The Best Games

A VHS tape released in 1982 by Vestron Video. Contains Tips and strategies for 20 Atari 2600 games: Space Invaders, Demon Attack, Space Cavern, Missle Command, Atlantis, Cosmic Ark, Asteroids, Yar's Revenge, Defender, Chopper Command, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Stampede, Barnstorming, Kaboom!, Breakout, Warlords, Circus Atari, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGUiNMRAEXs

[Arasoi]

Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style: Volume 3 (VHS)

Volume 3 (December 1996) of the Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style VHS tapes, released to Japanese Capcom Fan Club members in the late 90s and early 2000s. These tapes contained previews of upcoming games, footage of media appearances and interviews with Capcom staff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it_IexUqCRA

[Arasoi]

How to Beat Home Video Games Volume II: The Hot New Games

A VHS tape released in 1982 by Vestron Video. Contains Tips and strategies for 22 Atari 2600 games: E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Megamania, Astroblast, Encounter at L-5, Star Master, Space Attack, Planet Patrol, Nexar, Berzerk, Dark Cavern, Venture, Pitfall, Riddle of the Sphynx, Shark Attack, Mouse Trap, Lock N Chase, Tapeworm, Lost Luggage, Super Breakout, Demons to Diamonds, Gangster Alley.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaI4BzPxgRs

[Arasoi]

Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style: Volume 4 (VHS)

Volume 4 (April 1997) of the Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style VHS tapes, released to Japanese Capcom Fan Club members in the late 90s and early 2000s. These tapes contained previews of upcoming games, footage of media appearances and interviews with Capcom staff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHrTXgzo7P0

[Arasoi]

How to Beat Home Video Games Volume III: Arcade Quality for the Home

A VHS tape released in 1982 by Vestron Video. Contains Tips and strategies for 20 Atari 5200, Colecovision, and Vectrex games: Mine Storm, Hyperchase, Clean Sweep, Rip-Off, Berzerk, Cosmic Chasm, Scramble, Venture, Cosmic Avenger, Donkey Kong, Zaxxon, Lady Bug, Smurf, Pac-Man, Centipede, Defender, Galaxian, Super Breakout, Star Raiders, Space Invaders.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVIJojK6oHg

[Arasoi]

Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style: Volume 5 & 6 (VHS)

Volume 5 & 6 (August & December 1997) of the Capcom Friendly Club CFC Style VHS tapes, released to Japanese Capcom Fan Club members in the late 90s and early 2000s. These tapes contained previews of upcoming games, footage of media appearances and interviews with Capcom staff.

5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMFGemeUBNY

6:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUZd-7pwY84

[Arasoi]

On a quick side note, I would like to announce that Retroreality's forums are now up and running! We encourage anyone interested in classic gaming/computing, and gaming culture to register and join our growing community!

http://retrorealities.com/retroreality/forums/

Here is the video upload for today:

Game Player's Gametape Vol. 1 No. 5 - Konami (VHS)

A strategy guide/tutorial VHS tape released by Game Player's magazine. Contains: The Adventures of Bayou Billy, Track and Field II, Blades of Steel, Castlevania.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au50pk-EEog

[goatse]

Subscribed.

[Arasoi]

Here is the more obscure Super Mario 2 Game Player's Gametape, the actual first tape released in the series.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSsCzrVMIyc

[goatse]

Any more vids coming soon? Really enjoying what you've got so far (the japanese stuff anyway, not paying much attention to the western-released videos)

And tell us more about the japanese strider prototype! Like how did you get it, and the differences you've found from the released version. Strider is my favorite ninja in all of gaming.