PORTLAND Retro gaming Expo 2009

[Eric Dude]

The multisystem tourament will be lots of fun. The system targeted for the tourey will consist of the following. Note that the below could change for planning reasons, so here is what I have so far. I will not post the games to keep it fair to everyone, but one game that we will be playing: Warlords for the 2600

Atari 2600
Nes
Super Nes
N64
Genesis

Awesome, awesome, AWESOME idea!!! I'm definitely signing up for that, oh MAN! Such a sweet idea. Hopefully, losing in the Atari 2600 round doesn't mean I don't get to continue on to the next rounds.

[swlovinist]

actually it will be single elimination. No points or second chances. This will be a hardcore gaming tourney in which the "all arounder" who is skilled at multiple different systems and games will thrive. It is cutthroat, but honestly I have ran over a dozen tourneys in public and it is the best way to do it. I wish you luck!

[Eric Dude]

actually it will be single elimination. No points or second chances. This will be a hardcore gaming tourney in which the "all arounder" who is skilled at multiple different systems and games will thrive. It is cutthroat, but honestly I have ran over a dozen tourneys in public and it is the best way to do it. I wish you luck!

No problem, I can see why you'd run it that way. I just don't have an Atari. Dang.

[evg2000]

On twitter I saw a call for volunteers, I might be able to help if you let me know what you are looking for. I'm flying in early Sat afternoon, and currently flying out early Monday morning (though that may change if I end up on jury duty, though that's pretty unlikely). Let me know if you are still looking for people, and what help you need. Getting excited.

see you all soon,
charles

[Eric Dude]

Here's a longshot, but I'll try:

Are any of you vendors going to have available an affordable Sega 32X video cable? Unlikely, I know, but I just picked one up for a buck sans vid cable and it would be awesome to complete the package on the cheap.

(cheap being around $10)

[coreys429]

Is that the cable from the 32x to the Genesis?

[recycledgamer]

No Goldeneye tournament this year? BobaFettHotep and I have been practicing a lot as of late. Oh well. Those all look pretty fun!

Not to worry, I'll make sure to set up Goldeneye at my booth. :-)

Chuck

[recycledgamer]

Here's a longshot, but I'll try:

Are any of you vendors going to have available an affordable Sega 32X video cable? Unlikely, I know, but I just picked one up for a buck sans vid cable and it would be awesome to complete the package on the cheap.

(cheap being around $10)

I'd say I find that cable only once for every 5 or 6 32X units I find. People think it's junk and throw it away, but (as I'm sure you know) the 32X is useless without it.

Even rarer is the adapter that allows you to connect the 32X to a 1st generation Genesis.

[Eric Dude]

Is that the cable from the 32x to the Genesis?

Tis, sir. Tis!

[coreys429]

I think I have one.

[DigitalSpace]

Not to worry, I'll make sure to set up Goldeneye at my booth. :-)

Chuck

Great to hear, we'll definitely spend some time playing it.

I'm thinking about getting an Atari Lynx at the show. I'd prefer that it comes with an AC adaptor. If I end up getting one, I'll be looking for that pinball game that came out on it too.

[jahvybe]

I'm thinking about getting an Atari Lynx at the show. I'd prefer that it comes with an AC adaptor. If I end up getting one, I'll be looking for that pinball game that came out on it too.

Ill have one with ac adaptor at my booth. I have one of the soft cases too.

I cant' believe it's only a month till the show now. I have so much work to do. I will have a double booth this year I a have way too much stuff.

[coreys429]

Ill have one with ac adaptor at my booth. I have one of the soft cases too.

I cant' believe it's only a month till the show now. I have so much work to do. I will have a double booth this year I a have way too much stuff.

Don't we all have way too much stuff? I had about 100 Atari Games last year total. This year I have over 400 total games for Atari including 2600, 5200, and 7800.

I just now started to price things....I know I am going to go crazy next few weeks.

[Eric Dude]

@ coreys429:

Well if you don't mind holding one aside for me, I will come find you right early in the morning and see if we can work out a deal that doesn't hurt my wallet too much, eh?

[evg2000]

A few years ago I sold a bunch of extra ti stuff to a guy, one item that he wanted was a super demon attack, since I thought I had a spare I told him $2. Well turns out I didn't have a spare, and not wanting to go back on a deal, I sold him the boxed one from my collection for $2. So I'm looking for a cheap replacement, loose is fine. They look like they sell for $4 or $5 shipped on ebay, but if someone has a spare they might sell me for a couple of bucks that would be cool.
thanks,
Charles

[jahvybe]

Charles, I have a bunch of ti99/4a stuff I still have to go through. I'll see if I can find one for you.

[evg2000]

Thanks Colby, I check with you at the show. I will be volunteering again this year.
charles

Charles, I have a bunch of ti99/4a stuff I still have to go through. I'll see if I can find one for you.

[coreys429]

Thanks Colby, I check with you at the show. I will be volunteering again this year.
charles

Sweet, you're a good person to talk to and work with. See you soon.

[recycledgamer]

Live auction announced for 2009 Portland Retro Gaming Expo!

I just posted the details to our site.

http://retrogamingexpo.com

Chuck

[jahvybe]

Chuck-
I just finally got to check out the video of Johns collection. It looks great. I'm looking forward to seeing your video for Ground Control. I can't believe the shows only like 3 1/2 weeks away.