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Title: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on July 20, 2014, 08:38:15 AM
So I've been wanting an Everdrive for awhile and seeing interest in other threads has prompted me to start this thread. I'd be willing to organize this group buy for some Everdrives.
I'll purchase them from here: http://shop.retrogate.com/Turbo-EverDrive-TURBO-ED.htm
Buying one on your own runs you around $85. This group buy should aim to save you around $10-15. It's $60 per person if 10 are involved so adding in little shipping fees here and there will still cut the cost of buying on your own. I'm figuring out how much the initial shipment of 10 everdrives will be so once i have that i can get a better number for everyone. I'd say now you're looking at maybe $70. I would need the money upfront before i bought it as I don't have that kind of cash to shell out, sorry. I'm sure most of you understand how this works but if not I'll try to explain better.
So I'd like to get a list going of people who are interested and can pay within a week or two (ideally). Once i get a list of how many people want an everdrive i can get exact prices and we can get this ball rolling.
This list should be fully updated. If i missed anyone, please let me know.
UPDATE: So the price for one everdrive plus shipping and expenses will be $70 per person. I feel that's pretty fair and saves everyone around $15 or so if they were to buy it on their own like i said before. I'll start sending PM's to everyone today with my paypal information and whatnot. Hopefully the money can get pooled together by the end of the week and i can order the everdrives then.
Tracking Numbers are out! Everyone should have theirs!!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: Sadler on July 20, 2014, 09:15:15 AM
Count me in and thanks for taking lead on this!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: wallzter on July 20, 2014, 09:54:49 AM
Is the Usb port required? Is there a shell available to protect it? If so what would be the price with that?
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: KingDrool on July 20, 2014, 10:29:59 AM
Sign me up, please. Thanks!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 20, 2014, 10:30:14 AM
Here is a direct quote from NightWolve explaining it. I was asking him questions earlier.
"We don't need the USB option. That's basically so you don't have to eject the SD card and insert it to a computer all the time to add/delete more ROMs. The whole ROM library is available and doesn't change unless you count hacks/translations which are rare enough to not justify needing immediate USB plug'n'play support to modify the SD card.
It's just like phones/cameras, it's convenient to not have to pull out the SD card all the time by instead using the USB cable, but not necessary."
So basicslly, like he said, we don't need the USB option. You just use a mini SD card about 2gb in size and it gets the job done.
The shell is about $10-15 or so. There is an everdrive thread in the TG16 discussion thread (ill link it later, I'm on my phone now) that has some good info on everdrive stuff and links to cases as well. We won't be buying cases so that's on you.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: BlueBMW on July 20, 2014, 10:39:47 AM
Add me to the list plz :)
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: NightWolve on July 20, 2014, 10:48:15 AM
Add me obviously, the money's been sitting in my paypal account for this. Thing is, how do you transfer without incurring paypal fees ? Any time somebody donated to me, paypal always took a cut. I recall someone doing a check like action and that avoided it, but yeah.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: BlueBMW on July 20, 2014, 10:49:55 AM
If you send via gift there should be no fees for the recipient.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: wallzter on July 20, 2014, 11:02:01 AM
Count me in too. If you can send that link about the shells I'd appreciate it. I would like the shell because It seems so fragile without it.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 20, 2014, 11:06:22 AM
Add me obviously, the money's been sitting in my paypal account for this. Thing is, how do you transfer without incurring paypal fees ? Any time somebody donated to me, paypal always took a cut. I recall someone doing a check like action and that avoided it, but yeah.
Shit I hadn't thought of that, good point. I know if you link your bank account to your paypal you can get past those fees. But I'm sure not everyone has that. I guess I'll have to ask for a little more if that's the case.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: BlueBMW on July 20, 2014, 11:34:53 AM
Everyone should be able to send as gift. If the source of the funds isn't your paypal balance or bank account then the fee will be charged to the sender when gifting.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: NightWolve on July 20, 2014, 12:27:19 PM
Yeah, don't use a credit card, it's only fair that they'll have to charge CC processing fees then. I have over a hundred in paypal balance so I should be good. If not, I'd resort to mailing him a personal check.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: wildo2ne on July 20, 2014, 12:28:33 PM
count me in for one
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: FiftyQuid on July 20, 2014, 02:06:28 PM
Add me to the list. However, I'm screwing everything up by being in Canada. So if you US guys don't want me in on this let me know and I'll bow out. It's rough being a Canuck.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: BlueBMW on July 20, 2014, 02:18:08 PM
Worst case have yours sent to me fifty and Ill forward it along to you.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: FiftyQuid on July 20, 2014, 02:38:08 PM
Sound like a plan to me. Thanks Blue!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: MrFulci on July 20, 2014, 03:34:49 PM
Where are the covers/cases available for sale? The last place I looked, they were not available anymore.
I may be interested in joining in on this, it just depends on where cases are available.
I mean the cases that cover the board to protect it from damage inserting it into a system and whatnot, not anything like a storage case. .
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: Keith Courage on July 20, 2014, 04:02:53 PM
put me down for one :)
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: spenoza on July 20, 2014, 05:01:25 PM
I'm interested as well. My other flash card has been flaky, despite Game of You's willingness to keep making repairs/replacements.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: esteban on July 20, 2014, 05:07:36 PM
What the hell, put me down.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 20, 2014, 05:13:16 PM
Add me to the list. However, I'm screwing everything up by being in Canada. So if you US guys don't want me in on this let me know and I'll bow out. It's rough being a Canuck.
I don't really mind shipping to Canada. I'd like to include as many people who want an everdrive as possible. I may ask you for a few bucks more if that's ok, but it should not be anything too drastic. I'd appreciate people telling me in advance if they live outside of CON U.S. So i appreciate ya letting me know FiftyQuid.
Here is the Everdrive thread that was on here not too long ago and gave me the idea for the group buy: https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16526.0
It's got some good info about everdrives and how to load them and such. It also includes the cases:
(taken from the maker here (http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?42373-Custom-Turbo-Everdrive-Shell))
So that's for people asking about those. Now i contacted the retrogate store and they told me that shipping any amount of everdrives would be $5. (Seems strange but it's what they said so I'll go with it). With that being said the price per individual should decrease, however I'm still figuring out logistics. So i would still keep that $70 range in your head just in case as that should be the top dollar we pay per everdrive.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: MrFulci on July 20, 2014, 05:18:26 PM
Add me to the list. However, I'm screwing everything up by being in Canada. So if you US guys don't want me in on this let me know and I'll bow out. It's rough being a Canuck.
I don't really mind shipping to Canada. I'd like to include as many people who want an everdrive as possible. I may ask you for a few bucks more if that's ok, but it should not be anything too drastic. I'd appreciate people telling me in advance if they live outside of CON U.S. So i appreciate ya letting me know FiftyQuid.
Here is the Everdrive thread that was on here not too long ago and gave me the idea for the group buy: https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=16526.0
It's got some good info about everdrives and how to load them and such. It also includes the cases:
(taken from the maker here (http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?42373-Custom-Turbo-Everdrive-Shell))
So that's for people asking about those. Now i contacted the retrogate store and they told me that shipping any amount of everdrives would be $5. (Seems strange but it's what they said so I'll go with it). With that being said the price per individual should decrease, however I'm still figuring out logistics. So i would still keep that $70 range in your head just in case as that should be the top dollar we pay per everdrive.
Thanks for the information on the shells. last I looked at that place, they were OOS or something, but that was a while ago. Could have also been for an older model shell.
Jtucci, put me down for one. I'm interested in tinkering with one.
.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 20, 2014, 05:20:42 PM
Thanks for the information on the shells. last I looked at that place, they were OOS or something, but that was a while ago. Could have also been for an older model shell.
Jtucci, put me down for one. I'm interested in tinkering with one.
Don't thank me, thank Necro, i found it through him :wink:
But yer on the bill!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: TheClash603 on July 20, 2014, 06:18:17 PM
Count me in too!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: DragonmasterDan on July 21, 2014, 02:33:46 AM
So I've been wanting an Everdrive for awhile and seeing interest in other threads has prompted me to start this thread. I'd be willing to organize this group buy for some Everdrives.
I'll purchase them from here: http://shop.retrogate.com/Turbo-EverDrive-TURBO-ED.htm
Buying one on your own runs you around $85. This group buy should aim to save you around $10-15. It's $60 per person if 10 are involved so adding in little shipping fees here and there will still cut the cost of buying on your own. I'm figuring out how much the initial shipment of 10 everdrives will be so once i have that i can get a better number for everyone. I'd say now you're looking at maybe $70. I would need the money upfront before i bought it as I don't have that kind of cash to shell out, sorry. I'm sure most of you understand how this works but if not I'll try to explain better.
So I'd like to get a list going of people who are interested and can pay within a week or two (ideally). Once i get a list of how many people want an everdrive i can get exact prices and we can get this ball rolling.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: Medic_wheat on July 21, 2014, 06:30:26 AM
I am in to add me add me!!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: munchiaz on July 21, 2014, 08:09:17 AM
awesome man. Count me in on this. Send me your Paypal and i'll get the money out to you ASAP. Thanks again for doing this.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: NightWolve on July 21, 2014, 08:17:34 AM
Wow, so getting 10+ participants wasn't all that hard. Fast! ;)
So yeah, at least $70 per person versus the $84 you'd pay buying it individually. Now that excludes something for jtucci's time + $1 per his own box/shipping material. I would be happy to at least save $10 bucks on this, so up to $74 would be fine by me - it might not work out that way, but yeah. What sucks is USPS rates are high in Illinois where he's at, so I'm doubtful he can get a $5 standard shipping rate anywhere in the US, but we'll see. You can save a dollar by not paying for a tracking number, but that'll suck if there's a problem.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 21, 2014, 08:45:02 AM
Damn 16 people already. I'm glad that this is working out well so far.
I went to the post office today in my town and i was informed that shipping in small flat rate boxes is only $5.80 pretty much anywhere CON U.S. I asked about Canada and they said that would be around $20, so we will have to talk about that Canadians. Once again Please tell me if you are outside of CON U.S. I'm sure we can work something out, it would just be nice to know ahead of time. I feel as though the small flat rate boxes are a pretty good idea as it should fit the everdrive nicely. I can only order 5 at a time from the USPS website for free so I'll have to figure that out. (Should i order 5 at a time? Or is there a grace period). I also forgot to ask about tracking numbers so I'll get on that soon as well, because I'm sure tracking numbers are wanted.
We definitely have enough people already to go in on this, but i feel like we should wait to see if anyone else wants to get in on the group buy. I'm thinking maybe by this Saturday for the deadline to be. And then after that I'll start PM'ing everyone about Paypal junk and whatnot. If anyone objects and thinks i should wait longer (or end it sooner and order sooner) let me know! :)
Also the list of people should be updated as i try to get them on there as soon as i see them (if i didn't then i would for sure get lost)
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: BigT on July 21, 2014, 09:32:08 AM
I'd like to be included too.
Thanks for organizing this!
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: Bardoly on July 21, 2014, 10:27:05 AM
Damn 16 people already. I'm glad that this is working out well so far.
I went to the post office today in my town and i was informed that shipping in small flat rate boxes is only $5.80 pretty much anywhere CON U.S. I asked about Canada and they said that would be around $20, so we will have to talk about that Canadians. Once again Please tell me if you are outside of CON U.S. I'm sure we can work something out, it would just be nice to know ahead of time. I feel as though the small flat rate boxes are a pretty good idea as it should fit the everdrive nicely. I can only order 5 at a time from the USPS website for free so I'll have to figure that out. (Should i order 5 at a time? Or is there a grace period). I also forgot to ask about tracking numbers so I'll get on that soon as well, because I'm sure tracking numbers are wanted.
We definitely have enough people already to go in on this, but i feel like we should wait to see if anyone else wants to get in on the group buy. I'm thinking maybe by this Saturday for the deadline to be. And then after that I'll start PM'ing everyone about Paypal junk and whatnot. If anyone objects and thinks i should wait longer (or end it sooner and order sooner) let me know! :)
Also the list of people should be updated as i try to get them on there as soon as i see them (if i didn't then i would for sure get lost)
If you go to your local post office, then you should be able to get as many small flat rate boxes as you need. Also, if you register online at the post office website, then I believe that if you print out the shipping labels and pay for them online, then small flat rate to CON US is only $5.25, so a small savings there.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 21, 2014, 10:58:40 AM
Damn 16 people already. I'm glad that this is working out well so far.
I went to the post office today in my town and i was informed that shipping in small flat rate boxes is only $5.80 pretty much anywhere CON U.S. I asked about Canada and they said that would be around $20, so we will have to talk about that Canadians. Once again Please tell me if you are outside of CON U.S. I'm sure we can work something out, it would just be nice to know ahead of time. I feel as though the small flat rate boxes are a pretty good idea as it should fit the everdrive nicely. I can only order 5 at a time from the USPS website for free so I'll have to figure that out. (Should i order 5 at a time? Or is there a grace period). I also forgot to ask about tracking numbers so I'll get on that soon as well, because I'm sure tracking numbers are wanted.
We definitely have enough people already to go in on this, but i feel like we should wait to see if anyone else wants to get in on the group buy. I'm thinking maybe by this Saturday for the deadline to be. And then after that I'll start PM'ing everyone about Paypal junk and whatnot. If anyone objects and thinks i should wait longer (or end it sooner and order sooner) let me know! :)
Also the list of people should be updated as i try to get them on there as soon as i see them (if i didn't then i would for sure get lost)
If you go to your local post office, then you should be able to get as many small flat rate boxes as you need. Also, if you register online at the post office website, then I believe that if you print out the shipping labels and pay for them online, then small flat rate to CON US is only $5.25, so a small savings there.
That's good to know about printing the labels, thanks. But when i went to the post office the lady told me to just order them from online because she didn't want me taking their whole stock of them (and at this point I'll need about 20). I can only request 5 at a time from online which sucks.
Edit: I was able to order 25 boxes from USPS. The website has a max set at 5 yet the USPS app on the iPhone let me order in increments of 5, 25, and 50. Not sure how that makes sense but i got that settled :)
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: spenoza on July 21, 2014, 11:11:40 AM
Thanks for offering to be a coordination point, man. Very nice of you to go out of your way to get everybody in on a small discount.
If we can get 20 in you think they'll go any lower?
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: Rosser on July 21, 2014, 11:36:11 AM
I'm down to order one
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: mrhaboobi on July 21, 2014, 01:04:04 PM
shipping to New Zealand? :)
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: NightWolve on July 21, 2014, 01:20:38 PM
but i feel like we should wait to see if anyone else wants to get in on the group buy.
Well, depends on you and if you're willing to do all this remailing work once the order arrives. Careful not to overwhelm yourself with it, just sayin'. First time out, I'd probably only wanna handle 10 (I would've stopped it there), not 20.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: BlueBMW on July 21, 2014, 01:37:07 PM
If its a concern I dont mind handling reshipping all the international orders. First class international is a cheaper alternative to priority mail international and is pretty reliable.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 21, 2014, 01:45:05 PM
You make a point NightWolve. I think I'll stop the listings tomorrow so if anyone else wants to get in on the group buy I would do it soon. Then tomorrow night or Thursday I'll start inquiring paypal money.
And to answer mrhaboobi, uhhh, let me check on that. Like others I'm sure it's fine and I'll just ask for some more money if that's ok to compensate shipping.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: FiftyQuid on July 21, 2014, 02:25:46 PM
I asked about Canada and they said that would be around $20, so we will have to talk about that Canadians.
USPS must think you guys are retarded. A flat rate ship box is exactly that. It's a great deal for anyone in the USA as it offers convenience, but it's a ripoff when shipping anywhere else in the world. Give USPS $5.80 or $20 and they'll ship it anywhere. $5.80 anywhere in the CON US is accurate. Yeah, they might take a hit going to one spot, but they make up for it in others.
$20 to Canada is a joke. Please don't use a flat rate box. Just box it yourself and ship it. The Customs forms are a breeze. Just mark it as a gift and make sure the $$$ is marked as under $99. Heck I can do the forms from my location for you. Sorry if I sound pissed, but I'm so sick of the post office in Canada and the USA shaking their cocks at each other.
BlueBMW, do not take a hit on shipping for me. I still consider myself in debt to you for the SNES.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 21, 2014, 02:28:41 PM
I asked about Canada and they said that would be around $20, so we will have to talk about that Canadians.
USPS must think you guys are retarded. A flat rate ship box is exactly that. It's a great deal for anyone in the USA as it offers convenience, but it's a ripoff when shipping anywhere else in the world. Give USPS $5.80 or $20 and they'll ship it anywhere. $5.80 anywhere in the CON US is accurate. Yeah, they might take a hit going to one spot, but they make up for it in others.
$20 to Canada is a joke. Please don't use a flat rate box. Just box it yourself and ship it. The Customs forms are a breeze. Just mark it as a gift and make sure the $$$ is marked as under $99. Heck I can do the forms from my location for you. Sorry if I sound pissed, but I'm so sick of the post office in Canada and the USA shaking their cocks at each other.
BlueBMW, do not take a hit on shipping for me. I still consider myself in debt to you for the SNES.
Sorry small flat rate for all CON U.S. seems like a reasonable deal and relatively easy.
I have some extra boxes that are smaller laying around my house, are you suggesting i just use that instead of a small flat rate and it will be cheaper?
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: NightWolve on July 21, 2014, 02:34:21 PM
I sent a SNES part (the cart connector) in a bubble-mailer to a friend in Nova Scotia, Canada for $7.80, and that's cause I cheaped out and saved a dollar by not paying for a tracking number. It made it there OK, but I wasn't happy about asking him for a few more bucks to cover the shipping...
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: BlueBMW on July 21, 2014, 02:38:58 PM
Less than four pounds of weight can go first class international which is usually pretty quick and relatively cheap. If I had to guess, the everdrives will probably be $7-$9 to ship this way.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: Bardoly on July 21, 2014, 05:51:53 PM
I have shipped to various locations in Canada fairly recently. Small flat rate box was like $22. :( Using my own box and sending it first class was about $13-14.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: MrFulci on July 21, 2014, 07:39:22 PM
Those shells are no longer listed for sale. I searched for them, can't find them on the site, either.
.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: FiftyQuid on July 22, 2014, 01:31:14 AM
I'm fine with paying $10-$15 to ship up here to me. It's the flat rate box I have a hate on for. It inflates the cost of everything shipped to Canada. It's practically the only option left on eBay because people have gotten too lazy to box things themselves and fill out a form.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 22, 2014, 01:53:27 AM
I'm fine with paying $10-$15 to ship up here to me. It's the flat rate box I have a hate on for. It inflates the cost of everything shipped to Canada. It's practically the only option left on eBay because people have gotten too lazy to box things themselves and fill out a form.
Ok cool, I'll ship yours and mrhaboobi's in a different box. Sorry, I don't have much experience shipping outside the U.S.
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: Necromancer on July 22, 2014, 02:39:53 AM
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: reson8er on July 22, 2014, 03:27:39 AM
I'm in! Please add me to the list. :dance:
Title: Re: Turbo Everdrive Group Buy
Post by: jtucci31 on July 22, 2014, 04:18:24 AM
Ok since we have 20 people I'm going to close this up and starting PM'ing everyone. Sorry to anyone else who wanted in on this, the list filled up really fast.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 22, 2014, 06:27:02 AM
Ok PM's have been sent! If i forgot anyone I'm sorry, let me know.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: NightWolve on July 22, 2014, 07:43:34 AM
Eeek, so we did get to 20... I am kinda surprised there were lots of us that still hadn't gotten one. Well, hope things go smoothly. Anyway, saw your generic PM sent out to everyone, so I'm gonna hop over to Paypal for a second and take care of sending the money to ya right now, get it out of the way.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: KingDrool on July 22, 2014, 07:52:45 AM
Payment and PM sent. Thanks!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 22, 2014, 07:54:32 AM
Eeek, so we did get to 20... I am kinda surprised there were lots of us that still hadn't gotten one. Well, hope things go smoothly. Anyway, saw your generic PM sent out to everyone, so I'm gonna hop over to Paypal for a second and take care of sending the money to ya right now, get it out of the way.
Indeed there are 20. It's more than i wanted to do but i feel i can get this done. Fast payments are much appreciated :)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: NightWolve on July 22, 2014, 07:58:39 AM
You could try asking krikzz for a further discount BTW. He did knock off $5 bucks when I pestered him for the SNES Group Buy that BlueBMW is heading up, and that was for an order of 10 but with the shell cartridges though.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: MrFulci on July 22, 2014, 08:17:55 AM
When I clicked the links again yesterday, they weren't available. Now, they're available again. Who knows...
Also, Joe, I sent payment.
Thanks for organizing this. This is something I had been thinking about for a while, even before the everdrive, I know there was a different flash cart. Now I'll be able to see what Toilet Kids is all about, and some of the other PC Engine games I've never picked up, but been somewhat interested in.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 22, 2014, 08:27:20 AM
You could try asking krikzz for a further discount BTW. He did knock off $5 bucks when I pestered him for the SNES Group Buy that BlueBMW is heading up, and that was for an order of 10 but with the shell cartridges though.
That's a good idea. I'll ask and see what they say. That would be pretty nice. Depending on how much of a discount, i could just refund everyone a couple of bucks if that's the case. BUt for now we will stick with what we have.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: wallzter on July 22, 2014, 01:29:44 PM
Payment sent
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: BigT on July 22, 2014, 03:51:22 PM
Payment and PM sent.
Thanks again!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: KingDrool on July 24, 2014, 09:38:57 AM
How's it going on payments? How many holdouts? Just checking...
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 24, 2014, 11:12:32 AM
How's it going on payments? How many holdouts? Just checking...
I'll update with who has paid and who hasn't right now. One payment isn't coming in until August 1st which is no big deal, so it'll be ordered then if the payment is on time.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: spenoza on July 26, 2014, 04:56:04 PM
So basically, you're giving the remaining 3 peeps until August 1st if they wanna get in on the deal?
Sorry, getting a little over-eager.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: Medic_wheat on July 26, 2014, 05:03:56 PM
Sorry gang that's me who is paying on the first of the month. Will be sure to be on point so as not to delay this for everyone else Furthure.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 26, 2014, 05:30:37 PM
Well that's not really a deadline because I understand shit happens. Like Medic_wheat said, it's just what works for him. Which is fine. Just waiting on the other two. Haven't heard from one person.
Sorry to those who are eager like I am.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: NightWolve on July 26, 2014, 05:32:52 PM
I take it krik declined on any discount ?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 26, 2014, 05:56:29 PM
Yeah I sent an email asking if there was anything else that could be done and I never got a response back.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: MrFulci on July 28, 2014, 03:15:30 AM
So, Medic_Wheat is paying at the end of this week. What's the story with Esteban and Rosser?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: Ninja16608 on July 28, 2014, 03:40:19 AM
Esteban spent all of his money on hookers and blow, so he's got to wait for his he-pimp to find more work for him.
Rosser is a mystery.
Nully I think you were talking about yourself in 3rd person.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: KingDrool on July 28, 2014, 03:43:42 AM
I don't think you need to bust balls, but I do think a deadline would be a good idea. 8/3? That's a week from now.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: MrFulci on July 28, 2014, 07:39:25 AM
A deadline is sometimes the only way to get certain things done.
I don't mind waiting a while for the ball to get rolling, however, I don't want to wait weeks for this process to begin.
.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: Rosser on July 28, 2014, 12:07:05 PM
Sorry for the delay payment sent
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: NightWolve on July 28, 2014, 12:22:56 PM
Well, another 5 days for medic_wheat and anyone else... I can be patient enough for that, but at the same time they could've thrown $70 (+fees) bucks on a CC and gotten this moved forward already instead of waiting for a paycheck... We've got at least a month of shipping time from krik, so the sooner the better, and then jtucci has to do reshipping grunt work to the group, so add another 5-12 days there. /end grumpy
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: FiftyQuid on July 28, 2014, 01:10:14 PM
Well, another 5 days for medic_wheat and anyone else... I can be patient enough for that, but at the same time they could've thrown $70 (+fees) bucks on a CC and gotten this moved forward already instead of waiting for a paycheck... We've got at least a month of shipping time from krik, so the sooner the better, and then jtucci has to do reshipping grunt work to the group, so add another 5-12 days there. /end grumpy
So is there a good way to go about getting the .roms?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: NightWolve on July 28, 2014, 01:57:42 PM
So is there a good way to go about getting the .roms?
PM Bernie.
That's the right answer! Yessir, he's got a well-prepared folder structure with everything, took pride in getting it done. ;)
I'll be doing the same as I just ordered my Turbo Everdrive from Retrogate. Anybody know about how long it takes an order from there to get to the US? Said 15-20 days but hope that's the long side of the estimate.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 31, 2014, 04:45:41 AM
So is there a good way to go about getting the .roms?
PM Bernie.
That's the right answer! Yessir, he's got a well-prepared folder structure with everything, took pride in getting it done. ;)
I'll be doing the same as I just ordered my Turbo Everdrive from Retrogate. Anybody know about how long it takes an order from there to get to the US? Said 15-20 days but hope that's the long side of the estimate.
I saw that as well and was hoping that was accurate. 15-20 days isn't too bad. Especially because then it'll get to me before I go off to school, but if not oh well.
You should've got in on the group buy! But I understand if you were impatient. I think we all are growing eager here.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: johnnymad on July 31, 2014, 03:41:34 PM
Thought the group buy was already over. :( Cost me a few more bucks but I'll get it a little sooner.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: NightWolve on July 31, 2014, 03:42:51 PM
Yeah, it is, too bad you didn't get here sooner since you were ready with the cash at hand.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on July 31, 2014, 04:28:31 PM
It is over but ya just missed it. Sorry pal. I tried to include as many people as I could but I could only do so much. At least you have lots of obey time ahead of you!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: johnnymad on July 31, 2014, 04:52:28 PM
No worries.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: Bernie on July 31, 2014, 11:36:36 PM
So is there a good way to go about getting the .roms?
PM Bernie.
That's the right answer! Yessir, he's got a well-prepared folder structure with everything, took pride in getting it done. ;)
I can't take all the credit. :) You helped me put together the bat files to help with the sorting. I just had to edit them for each system, and decide how to categorize everything. In the end, it turned out to be a pretty good idea. Everyone seems happy with how they are sorted. By the way, for anyone interested...I also have folders ready for most of the other everdrive family as well.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: jtucci31 on August 01, 2014, 06:50:41 AM
Everdrives have been ordered! I'll be tracking it once i can do that. Retrogate estimates around 15-20 days to ship to the U.S. But it obviously could be longer. Sorry for the delay on purchasing them all but it is done! I'll keep everyone posted when i receive them and that sort of thing.
Also Rosser, i need your address. So please PM that to me when and if you see this. If not I'll just bug ya a little later, i just like having everything organized and ready for when the time comes to get these shipped off.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: KingDrool on August 01, 2014, 07:14:25 AM
Awesome! Thanks again for taking this on.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: johnnymad on August 01, 2014, 09:27:50 AM
Everdrives have been ordered! I'll be tracking it once i can do that. Retrogate estimates around 15-20 days to ship to the U.S. But it obviously could be longer. Sorry for the delay on purchasing them all but it is done! I'll keep everyone posted when i receive them and that sort of thing.
Also Rosser, i need your address. So please PM that to me when and if you see this. If not I'll just bug ya a little later, i just like having everything organized and ready for when the time comes to get these shipped off.
Ordered mine Wednesday and haven't received any tracking.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: Medic_wheat on August 01, 2014, 09:30:40 AM
Everdrives have been ordered! I'll be tracking it once i can do that. Retrogate estimates around 15-20 days to ship to the U.S. But it obviously could be longer. Sorry for the delay on purchasing them all but it is done! I'll keep everyone posted when i receive them and that sort of thing.
Also Rosser, i need your address. So please PM that to me when and if you see this. If not I'll just bug ya a little later, i just like having everything organized and ready for when the time comes to get these shipped off.
Ordered mine Wednesday and haven't received any tracking.
That is because your inner TMNT hates your quote.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy UPDATE
Post by: FiftyQuid on August 01, 2014, 01:04:36 PM
Everdrives have been ordered! I'll be tracking it once i can do that. Retrogate estimates around 15-20 days to ship to the U.S. But it obviously could be longer. Sorry for the delay on purchasing them all but it is done! I'll keep everyone posted when i receive them and that sort of thing.
Also Rosser, i need your address. So please PM that to me when and if you see this. If not I'll just bug ya a little later, i just like having everything organized and ready for when the time comes to get these shipped off.
This thread should be re-opened. It's where we're all coming for updates. :)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Bernie on August 01, 2014, 01:10:49 PM
He actually ships quite fast. I believe I had mine in hand, in less than two weeks. It was really a fast and easy transaction. I've bought three Turbo EverDrives, a N64 EverDrive, and one for the SNES and NES... and never had to wait more than two weeks.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 01, 2014, 01:43:59 PM
Good I hope that's the case. I was surprised at the $5 shipping across the board but I'm not complaining. I just hope I get a tracking number soon so I can stare at it and check it 6 times a day :)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: cobrad12 on August 01, 2014, 04:34:46 PM
I can also confirm decent shipping time. I order one fairly recently and had it exactly 10 days after the confirmation.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 03, 2014, 04:43:25 PM
I can also confirm decent shipping time. I order one fairly recently and had it exactly 10 days after the confirmation.
Did you get a tracking number?
Still haven't gotten one yet. Have you?
Nope. :(
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Bernie on August 04, 2014, 03:51:24 AM
You won't get a tracking number. He updated the invoice. Just check your original invoice that was emailed to you. When you click that link, it will have the tracking there.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: clackattack on August 04, 2014, 04:34:06 AM
Well dang, wish I couldve jumped on that train before it left the station :cry: It would be cool if maybe we could try to do a round 2 group buy on these for the newbs or just for the folks that missed out. I could/would be willing to organize it since im sure that the OP doesnt want to go thru the ordeal again, specially since he already got his! PM or repost, lemme know!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 04, 2014, 04:36:08 AM
Well dang, wish I couldve jumped on that train before it left the station :cry: It would be cool if maybe we could try to do a round 2 group buy on these for the newbs or just for the folks that missed out. I could/would be willing to organize it since im sure that the OP doesnt want to go thru the ordeal again, specially since he already got his! PM or repost, lemme know!
Depending on how well this goes, i would be willing to do it again. Gives me something to do, and i like trying to help the community in some way. But I'll let ya know once it is over.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: munchiaz on August 04, 2014, 04:55:10 AM
yay, looking forward to getting it in my hands
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: MrFulci on August 04, 2014, 07:06:53 AM
My super low profile shapeways Turbo Everdrive cover arrived on Saturday, I didn't bother opening it 'til a moment ago.
It arrives packed well, the box is something like 6 inches square, so no chance of the thing being damaged. I actually thought this would be shipped in a bubble envelope. The plastic is tough enough, so I think it would have survived a bubble envelope journey, then again, I don't mind the box, since this chunk of plastic cost close to $30 USD.
I ordered the white. I was thinking of Orange or Green, then I read it was vinyl dyed, though 50 cents extra, I had never dealt with Shapeways before, so I wanted to see how a non-dyed product turned out, and maybe next time I'll try something that they dye.
Anyway, the Shapeways item looks good, I'll post pics later. I didn't realize the underside had area's etched out for each chip and such, it's design is more complicated than I thought.
When the Turbo Everdrive gets here, I think I am supposed to cover the lower portion of the Turbo Everdrive with hot glue, and mash this Shapeways cover down on top of it.
.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 04, 2014, 07:23:07 AM
You won't get a tracking number. He updated the invoice. Just check your original invoice that was emailed to you. When you click that link, it will have the tracking there.
Ahh. Will check that. Looked on PayPal and didn't see anything. Didn't think about checking the invoice.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: wildo2ne on August 04, 2014, 09:50:54 AM
Well dang, wish I couldve jumped on that train before it left the station :cry: It would be cool if maybe we could try to do a round 2 group buy on these for the newbs or just for the folks that missed out. I could/would be willing to organize it since im sure that the OP doesnt want to go thru the ordeal again, specially since he already got his! PM or repost, lemme know!
I have a guy who just bought his first tg16, he would probably be done for one
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 04, 2014, 10:41:15 AM
Just got shipping confirmation. :)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: spenoza on August 05, 2014, 04:38:00 PM
Do we have a tracking number, yet, for the consolidated shipment?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 08, 2014, 03:25:18 AM
I just got an email with the shipping confirmation. It shipped today, 8/8/14. I'll keep everyone posted, hopefully it gets here soon!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: KingDrool on August 08, 2014, 04:06:01 AM
f*ck. YES! Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Medic_wheat on August 08, 2014, 04:18:25 AM
Groovy
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: NightWolve on August 08, 2014, 04:10:34 PM
I'm gonna get to play Batman (http://www.pcengine.co.uk/HTML_Games/Batman.htm) on my Express finally! ;)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: spenoza on August 11, 2014, 03:26:31 PM
So, does it have tracking info? My experience with such things is that the tracking is only effective inside the US, but you never know.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 11, 2014, 03:32:05 PM
I ordered a bit before you guys. Got a tracking number but it's not in any format I'm familiar with. I keep checking back to see if it has updated to a USPS number but it hasn't.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 11, 2014, 03:34:38 PM
I ordered a bit before you guys. Got a tracking number but it's not in any format I'm familiar with. I keep checking back to see if it has updated to a USPS number but it hasn't.
Yeah this is strange. They said to use the Ukraine tracking and through Google chrome translation, which I'm sure isn't the best, it says almost nothing. USPS tracking has nothing on it yet. I'm sure we are getting there. I'll keep everyone updated as i get more information, i promise I'm not holding out on yalls
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 11, 2014, 03:37:15 PM
I feel like the Everdrive will somehow teleport into my mailbox and never actually enter the postal system. That weird number is like the number you get at the DMV. Just waiting on that number to start the teleportation.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Lost Monkey on August 12, 2014, 12:33:01 AM
I ordered a bit before you guys. Got a tracking number but it's not in any format I'm familiar with. I keep checking back to see if it has updated to a USPS number but it hasn't.
Yeah this is strange. They said to use the Ukraine tracking and through Google chrome translation, which I'm sure isn't the best, it says almost nothing. USPS tracking has nothing on it yet. I'm sure we are getting there. I'll keep everyone updated as i get more information, i promise I'm not holding out on yalls
You won't see anything on USPS until they scan it in the US.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: munchiaz on August 12, 2014, 07:59:38 AM
it would be awesome if this arrives on or before 8/23 so i can use it at my retro game night. *crosses fingers*
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: override on August 12, 2014, 08:13:22 AM
Dang I wish I would have been on board for this, I've been looking at getting one for mine aswell!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Medic_wheat on August 12, 2014, 09:15:27 AM
What was that link for the cutom case for the PCB again?
I can't seem to remember which thread or page it was posted on a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: KingDrool on August 12, 2014, 09:55:21 AM
(taken from the maker here (http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?42373-Custom-Turbo-Everdrive-Shell))
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 13, 2014, 12:02:27 PM
I entered the Ukraine tracking number they gave me into USPS and my Everdrive is at least in the US. Took four days to make it from shipment to clearing customs in Ukraine. Was hung up in New York for a couple days as well. Mine should be here soon and your order not far behind.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: FiftyQuid on August 13, 2014, 03:28:09 PM
Keep those updates coming! I'm getting excited for it to arrive and it's not even being shipped to me directly! :shock:
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 13, 2014, 04:32:47 PM
Keep those updates coming! I'm getting excited for it to arrive and it's not even being shipped to me directly! :shock:
My order is about 4 days before the group buy. Group order should still be getting into the country soon if it isn't already here. Hoping mine comes tomorrow since my micro SD should be arriving as well.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: NightWolve on August 13, 2014, 06:59:26 PM
I'd be pretty happy with that shell. It's $16.50 + $5 shipped, so $21.50, then you have to ask the guy that made the label for one, so add more for that... A little too much in total for just plastic value wise... I dunno if I'll get it, I'll see. I doubt it though. I think $15 shipped is as far as I'm willing to go, my pricepoint range.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 14, 2014, 02:45:21 AM
Whew! That looks great. So many cool covers out there. Makes me want to buy them all and change them out every couple days. Like a Turbo fashion show or something.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 16, 2014, 04:43:59 AM
Mine came in today! It was shipped on the 4th and arrived on the 16th. Entered the country in New York and made it to south Louisiana in about 3 days. Group buy order should be in soon. And if you'll excuse me, I have several hundred games to try out. :)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 16, 2014, 05:02:06 AM
Cool! Glad to see you got yours. Our package is in NY right now, should be here by Monday or Tuesday and I'll get them shipped out by Thursday
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: spenoza on August 16, 2014, 05:20:36 AM
Suh-wheat!
That's actually a thing, I swear.
No, I'm totally lying. It's not a thing.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: FiftyQuid on August 19, 2014, 05:14:03 AM
Any update on this? I'm getting overly antsy. 8-[
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: NightWolve on August 19, 2014, 06:58:47 AM
Heh.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 19, 2014, 04:57:00 PM
Don't listen to Null, he's all about the money.
The package has made its way from New York to New Jersey. It is poking its way here. Soon enough!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: spenoza on August 21, 2014, 06:12:37 AM
Oh, if it is in New Jersey we will never get it. Nothing leaves New Jersey alive.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: MrFulci on August 21, 2014, 05:59:22 PM
Jtucci,
What's the news concerning this? Is it estimated to arrive to you by the end of the week?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 22, 2014, 02:12:16 AM
What's the news concerning this? Is it estimated to arrive to you by the end of the week?
I thought it would but honestly were are looking at early next week. It may come today or tomorrow but i have since gone away to school. I was really hoping it would get to me before then, but it just adds on an extra day or two. I know that sucks, and I'm sorry. Bear with me, I'll move as fast as i can once they arrive.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: clackattack on August 25, 2014, 11:40:46 AM
Seeing all those rad cases REALLY makes me want one of these things now! Hopefully once this round is all sent out accordingly we can do round 2... :pray: :mrgreen:
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: spenoza on August 27, 2014, 10:17:43 AM
Well, it's been 5 days since the last update. About time to check in again and see where things are. What's the low-down, Mr. Brown?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: esteban on August 27, 2014, 10:47:16 AM
Well, it's been 5 days since the last update. About time to check in again and see where things are. What's the low-down, Mr. Brown?
The items are still in NJ.
WITH ME. They're staying with me.
Sorry, but I know people.
The situation must have intercepeted the everdrives.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 27, 2014, 10:51:42 AM
The package is being shipped to my dorm right now, should be hear by Friday at the latest and then I can get them on ebay shipped out Saturday if I'm lucky, but most likely Tuesday. Almost there guys! Bear with me :)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Medic_wheat on August 27, 2014, 12:16:55 PM
The package is being shipped to my dorm right now, should be hear by Friday at the latest and then I can get them on ebay shipped out Saturday if I'm lucky, but most likely Tuesday. Almost there guys! Bear with me :)
Bear to bear?
:D
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: spenoza on August 27, 2014, 02:12:26 PM
Well, it's been 5 days since the last update. About time to check in again and see where things are. What's the low-down, Mr. Brown?
The items are still in NJ.
WITH ME. They're staying with me.
Sorry, but I know people.
The situation must have intercepeted the everdrives.
He has an Everdrive in each fist as he's fist bumping.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Keith Courage on August 27, 2014, 09:25:58 PM
No rush jtucci31. Just want to say thanks for doing all of this. I'm sure it has been/will be a big pain in the ass dealing with 20 orders. I'm sure you were only expecting 10 when you decided to lead this endeavor.
Title: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: esteban on August 28, 2014, 05:54:59 AM
No rush jtucci31. Just want to say thanks for doing all of this. I'm sure it has been/will be a big pain in the ass dealing with 20 orders. I'm sure you were only expecting 10 when you decided to lead this endeavor.
Seconded. Plus, you likely had some arsehole who didn't pay you until a few days ago, what a shitehead. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
Thanks again for doing this (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 29, 2014, 05:46:20 AM
Everything's coming up Milhouse!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/rapumu8u.jpg)
I've got some work to do!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: FiftyQuid on August 29, 2014, 05:50:29 AM
That is one sweet looking package! (That's what she said).
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: spenoza on August 29, 2014, 02:35:40 PM
Hey, at least it looks like they all come with their own little bubble wrap pouch. Hopefully that will save a little effort.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: FiftyQuid on August 29, 2014, 02:43:41 PM
If you are shipping mine to Canada, please wrap it up more. That single piece of bubble wrap won't make it to Customs with a single bubble left unpopped. I don't know if USPS uses them to cushion their asses on the drive up the Canada, but they're always flatter than a tire when the package arrives at my house. No bubble wrap mailers please. Use a box.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 29, 2014, 03:15:36 PM
One everdrive was damaged. A reset button on one broke off during shipping. I contacted retrogate and I have to ship it back to get it repaired. Luckily for everyone here, they will all get theirs! A friend of mine bought one as well and he is fine with waiting. And don't worry, I checked every everdrive, no broken pieces :) (thank god)
But don't worry FiftyQuid, I'm shipping every one in a box. I managed to get my hands on a ton of leftover newspapers. And I've got some extra bubble wrap from various things. I'm trying to make sure it's packed tightly enough for it to make it to you safely.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: esteban on August 29, 2014, 03:42:49 PM
One everdrive was damaged. A reset button on one broke off during shipping. I contacted retrogate and I have to ship it back to get it repaired. Luckily for everyone here, they will all get theirs! A friend of mine bought one as well and he is fine with waiting. And don't worry, I checked every everdrive, no broken pieces :) (thank god)
But don't worry FiftyQuid, I'm shipping every one in a box. I managed to get my hands on a ton of leftover newspapers. And I've got some extra bubble wrap from various things. I'm trying to make sure it's packed tightly enough for it to make it to you safely.
Upstanding, comrade.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: johnnymad on August 29, 2014, 03:55:31 PM
Woo hoo! Glad your order finally came in. You guys are going to love it.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: FiftyQuid on August 29, 2014, 04:05:28 PM
Bummer about the broken one. Think you could solder it yourself to save yourself the trouble of the RMA?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: BlueBMW on August 29, 2014, 05:57:31 PM
If the button is still there and is just detached from the board (ie just needs resoldering) Send that one to me, I can handle the solder work.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on August 29, 2014, 06:33:22 PM
If the button is still there and is just detached from the board (ie just needs resoldering) Send that one to me, I can handle the solder work.
I'll PM you when i get the chance. I'd much rather not have to ship it internationally for one item. I have two pieces to the thing but am missing one i believe. I'll send ya pics and whatnot tomorrow. That would be a big help!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Keith Courage on August 29, 2014, 07:29:52 PM
Who cares about a reset switch? Isn't that what the power switch on the system is for? I'd just take it and leave it as is.
What is so hard about turning the power off on the actually system and turning it back on again. I mean, you have to hit the reset button which is right next to the power slider anyways right?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: BlueBMW on August 30, 2014, 03:45:30 AM
True that ^^^^ If it functions correctly (ie plays games off an sd card) then that's good enough for me. I dont mind the broken / semi broken one :)
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Post by: MrFulci on August 30, 2014, 03:48:16 AM
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.
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Post by: spenoza on August 30, 2014, 06:20:18 AM
So, do these use MiniSD or MicroSD? I have a 2 GB MicroSD from an old phone I no longer use, but it only has a full-size SD adapter. I may have to dig up a mini-SD adapter, then?
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Post by: MrFulci on August 30, 2014, 06:23:02 AM
So, do these use MiniSD or MicroSD? I have a 2 GB MicroSD from an old phone I no longer use, but it only has a full-size SD adapter. I may have to dig up a mini-SD adapter, then?
Micro-SD.
Just use whatever adapter you have, to load what you want onto the micro.
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Post by: johnnymad on August 30, 2014, 07:41:25 AM
I didn't even know there was a reset button. I've just been turning off the system to reset.
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Post by: jtucci31 on August 30, 2014, 09:06:38 AM
True that ^^^^ If it functions correctly (ie plays games off an sd card) then that's good enough for me. I dont mind the broken / semi broken one :)
I did just test it today. It works fine, popped the sd card right in and played some games on it. It just obviously won't have a reset switch. If anyone wouldn't mind taking that one, or can easily repair it then that would be good. You could always send it back to me and we could send it back to retrogate to get it fixed in the event that something happens. They seemed willing to fix whatever was wrong with it, just at the expensive of making me ship it.
I wasn't too worried that it wouldn't work, i just didn't want anyone to think i was being careless with packaging and organizing and whatnot. I noticed right away that something wasn't right (all were covered in bubble wrap except 2, and one that wasn't had the reset switch broken off). So I'm almost positive it was just an issue with how it was packaged or the handling of the package.
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Post by: MrFulci on August 30, 2014, 09:12:44 AM
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.
I had no idea a Simpsons marathon was going on! What channel?
...........
Cable channel. FXX. They are wrapping up on Monday. The channel even did it proper, and showed the Simpsons Movie, between the episodes, when it debuted in the theatre.
I actually have some photos of a 7-11 that got a Kwuik-E-Mart makeover in 2007 for the movie. I took some photos of it, years ago, since it was only in 10 or so locations across the USA.
*edited to add;
Some photos of a 7-11 convert, that I took photos of, in 2007. MILHOUSE is there! :)
(http://i.imgur.com/IomBC8f.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JI5kLhh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hksExt5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sDgoomC.jpg)
Have fun, JTucci!
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Post by: jtucci31 on August 30, 2014, 09:17:14 AM
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.
I had no idea a Simpsons marathon was going on! What channel?
...........
Cable channel. FXX. They are wrapping up on Monday. The channel even did it proper, and showed the Simpsons Movie, between the episodes, when it debuted in the theatre.
I actually have some photos of a 7-11 that got a Kwuik-E-Mart makeover in 2007 for the movie. I took some photos of it, years ago, since it was only in 10 or so locations across the USA.
I remember when that happened. I still have a box of Krusty-O's. I had a can of Buzz Cola as well but it exploded, so i just have an empty can. I also have a squishee cup too. I don't think i took pictures though :(
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Post by: MrFulci on August 30, 2014, 09:26:36 AM
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.
I had no idea a Simpsons marathon was going on! What channel?
...........
Cable channel. FXX. They are wrapping up on Monday. The channel even did it proper, and showed the Simpsons Movie, between the episodes, when it debuted in the theatre.
I actually have some photos of a 7-11 that got a Kwuik-E-Mart makeover in 2007 for the movie. I took some photos of it, years ago, since it was only in 10 or so locations across the USA.
I remember when that happened. I still have a box of Krusty-O's. I had a can of Buzz Cola as well but it exploded, so i just have an empty can. I also have a squishee cup too. I don't think i took pictures though :(
It's OK, in Europe, you can still find bottles of, "Duff" beer. An empty bottle of Duff beer is better than stale Krusty O's or exploded bcan of BUZZ cola, any day.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on August 30, 2014, 09:44:11 AM
I can only inagibe what some of those 7-11 quickie mart thing go for now. Especially the huge milhouse and bart fogures.
But I also wonder who would have room to properly display/store them. Lol
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Post by: MrFulci on August 30, 2014, 10:04:25 AM
I can only inagibe what some of those 7-11 quickie mart thing go for now. Especially the huge milhouse and bart fogures.
But I also wonder who would have room to properly display/store them. Lol
Just need a garage, or similar storage.
Though, as I now read the sign on my photo, for the first time in a long time, with only about a dozen out there, who knows.
Probably still not enough to trade for a complete Magical Chase :).
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Post by: MrFulci on September 02, 2014, 03:51:00 AM
Testing....
Not Millhouse related, but I had not watched Simpsons much, over the past 10 years, just when I was around, usually near Halloween. I thought it was super cool I caught this, before sleeping. The, "Couch gag" actually made me hungry. I've not had good Pate in a while.
Hats off to ya, JT! This "plan" had me a little nervous, but looks like it's working out, one broken button notwithstanding! We have Hall of Shame threads but it's too bad we don't have ones that do the opposite, to celebrate model PCEFX citizens somehow! I think your actions here qualify for some sort of appreciation this way.
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Post by: jtucci31 on September 03, 2014, 04:30:05 PM
On their way to you! I'll get tracking numbers to people tonight or tomorrow. One more tedious task and then I'm done :P
Hats off to ya, JT! This "plan" had me a little nervous, but looks like it's working out, one broken button notwithstanding! We have Hall of Shame threads but it's too bad we don't have ones that do the opposite, to celebrate model PCEFX citizens somehow! I think your actions here qualify for some sort of appreciation this way.
There were actually 2 reset button mishaps that i later discovered. (well 1 in addition to the one i noticed right away) But BlueBMW had me covered, so hats off to him.
My nervousness will end completely once i know everyone got their everdrives, no reset buttons were broken or any other parts for that matter, and you all play for days on end :)
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Post by: KingDrool on September 04, 2014, 11:21:04 AM
Got mine. Thanks!
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Post by: NightWolve on September 04, 2014, 11:53:54 AM
Just finished beating Street Fighter II CE with Ryu on my Turbo Express! ;) Sucked without six buttons, but it's playable.
It's a very impressive piece of hardware, I must say... I've not seen a PCB quite like it, the thickness to match that of a HuCard and what not.
Anyway, while waiting for Bernie to see my PM, I slapped together a quick ROM collection by alphabetized folders to get around the 256 file limit per folder. Look forward to loading up Megaman 1 and 2 on this some time as well! Definitely would love to get the 3.5" LCD mod done as the native LCD panel does show its 25 years of age unfortunately; it's ugly, too small, certain fonts upon various background choices are unreadable, etc. Exceptions are like white text over black background which reads well.
Well, once again, great looking out JT, danke my good man! A regular PCEFX hero and we don't get very many of those! :P
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Post by: DragonmasterDan on September 04, 2014, 01:04:40 PM
I got mine today as well. JTucci, Thanks for all the hard work in organizing, mailing and everything else involved in this!
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Post by: MrFulci on September 05, 2014, 01:59:21 AM
Mine arrived yesterday. packaged well, box survived just fine.
I only had time to quickly test it out.
I used a 4gb microSD I had laying around, from something I ordered 2-3 years ago. I think Newegg had some promo where I bought something, and fro whatever reason there was a freebie 4gb MicroSD + Adapter. It took a few years, but it finally got put to use.
I tested a US game, and a Japanese game. played each for about 5 minutes each. my roms are a mess though, may need to see what other people are using here, as I read someplace here someone put together a nice set.
The slim Everdrive cover I bought from Shapeways works great. it's very snug fitting, no need to glue it down. Also, I like being able to remove it as that way I can get to certain switches easier, it's also easier to insert the MicroSD that way.
So, I am happy with everything:
- JTucci handled this very well, it was very conscientious of him to offer this, and for 20 people! - The Shapeways 3D printed slim cover fits fine, it's snug enough I don't need to actually dab glue at the edges. - The everdrive itself works fine, though I've only put about 10minutes on it.
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Post by: reson8er on September 05, 2014, 08:05:34 AM
Just received my EverDrive at work (making for an excruciatingly long rest of the day).
Thanks again for all your effort jtucci31!
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Post by: BlueBMW on September 05, 2014, 08:21:51 AM
Mine arrived yesterday. I wont have time to fool with it until tomorrow though :(
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Post by: Rosser on September 05, 2014, 11:33:21 AM
Thanks jtucci31 you went above and beyond for the community. I received mine yesterday, no time to mess with it yet. I did play the rom that was already loaded the card with my GT. was the rom loaded on there by you or kriz? I'm not sure where it came form or what its for but I believe there is anime girl with boobies showing (i think small screen) :shock: if you click the right buttons 8-[
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Post by: jtucci31 on September 05, 2014, 12:21:42 PM
Lol I didn't play all the everdrives so that had to be kriz. That's really weird, but free boobs!
But I'm really glad everyone is getting theirs. Hope you've all been obeying plenty. Thanks for being patient with me :)
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Post by: munchiaz on September 05, 2014, 12:51:22 PM
got mine yesterday. Had to run out today and get a micro SD, lost the old one i had. So far its working well. Thanks again
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Post by: spenoza on September 05, 2014, 04:58:55 PM
Arrived and tested. Awesome. Thanks! This was quite a bit of work on your part! I hope you feel our gratitude is at least some sliver of recompense.
Also, I suck at organizing files.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on September 06, 2014, 02:44:41 AM
Will post when mine comes in
Out of town with my wife. In the new town. So I wont be able to check until Monday. Lol which I will then have to wait until that following weekend to test in the new apartment.
I know 1st world problems am I right?
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Post by: KingDrool on September 06, 2014, 05:26:02 AM
Alright, guys, I need some technical help.
I'm using a Mac and formatted my 32GB MicroSD card as FAT (MS-DOS). Then, I put together some alphabetized folders and put all my ROMs in there. However, when I turn on my Everdrive, I get an "Error: 62" message. Any ideas?
EDIT: I used Bernie's setup and still get the "Error: 62". Doesn't work on TurboExpress or my US Duo. Anything special I need to be doing?
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Post by: BlueBMW on September 06, 2014, 10:58:16 AM
From what I can tell error 62 is a problem with the SD card. Do you have another you can try?
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Post by: KingDrool on September 06, 2014, 11:33:58 AM
Yep. That's what it was. For whatever reason, the Everdrive didn't like my PNY 32GB Micro SDHC. So I returned it to the store for a SanDisk 8GB Micro SDHC. Works great now.
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Post by: FiftyQuid on September 06, 2014, 03:42:46 PM
Feck… Is it a PNY thing? That's the same card I bought.
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Post by: spenoza on September 06, 2014, 04:51:33 PM
Go with a small card. You don't want a huge SD card. My ED has no trouble with a 2 GD Micro SD card. I suspect the trouble you're running into may involve the side of the card. The ED may not support larger SD cards. This is speculation, however.
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Post by: TheClash603 on September 06, 2014, 08:38:04 PM
Got mine. Now I gotta figure out A.) What case to get and B.) How to use it. :)
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Post by: spenoza on September 07, 2014, 06:07:02 AM
I'm using mine without a cast for now... I should note, be careful when you insert and use this card. My Duo's card lock slider rubs right up against the SD card. If the ED isn't fully inserted and if you don't turn on your system carefully, there is a small risk you could damage the SD card.
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Post by: esteban on September 07, 2014, 03:06:51 PM
I received mine but I have yet to inspect it/open the package.
ALSO: I am stoopid. Can folks share with me the cases they have been using for Turbo EverDrive? Our own jelloslug is designing one, correct?
And I thought I saved a link (Necro posted it, I think) to a storefront with a <$20 case...but I can't find it now.
Anyway, thank you TUCCI. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
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Post by: jtucci31 on September 07, 2014, 03:17:55 PM
Still have to get a case myself. Not sure which one I'll get or what color. Null has the orange one which looks cool in the Duo, but I'm wondering what color of Blue they have, might look cool in the Duo R. Or maybe I'll just get Black or White. So much to think about with this little case.
Anyway, glad you got yours! :mrgreen:
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Post by: NightWolve on September 09, 2014, 12:44:24 AM
A 32 GB SD card should probably be formatted under FAT-32, not FAT... I also would consider finding a cheap 2 GB card for this rather than sacrificing an expensive 32 GB card. The ROM library is ~300 MB so that big of a card is way overkill.
EDIT: Oh OK, he fixed it with another card, size, etc.
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Post by: Keith Courage on September 10, 2014, 09:56:17 PM
I got mine almost a week ago. Sorry I didn't update the thread sooner. Works great.
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Post by: FiftyQuid on September 11, 2014, 02:47:05 AM
I got mine! It's a lot thicker than I thought it would be (that's what she said). Packaged perfectly! Thanks Joe!
Anyone seen Bernie of late? Sent him a PM, but I haven't received a response.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on September 11, 2014, 03:37:48 AM
Got mine as well. Will test them out during the weekend and post a pic.
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Post by: MrFulci on September 11, 2014, 10:28:26 AM
Still have to get a case myself. Not sure which one I'll get or what color. Null has the orange one which looks cool in the Duo, but I'm wondering what color of Blue they have, might look cool in the Duo R. Or maybe I'll just get Black or White. So much to think about with this little case.
.........
I got the white, Super Slim. I haven't messed with the Everdrive anymore since it arrived, however I did recall thinking before the Everdrive got here, after I saw the pic of Nullity's Orange Everdrive cover, how nice that looked. I just went with white, but was tempted to get orange. Since I had not dealt with Shapeways before, and was unsure how their vinyl dying was, I figured a good first order would be the plain white.
Anyway, for those interested, the benefit I see of the white cover, was if you like glowing lights and stuff, the white allows you to see the power light of the Everdrive clearly. I didn't even know the thing had a power light on it prior to ordering.
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Post by: reson8er on September 12, 2014, 03:29:08 AM
I actually was interested in the white myself, if only to match the Duo-R it will be in.
Kindly post a pic or 2 when you receive yours I'd love to see what it looks like.
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Post by: MrFulci on September 12, 2014, 03:44:42 AM
I actually was interested in the white myself, if only to match the Duo-R it will be in.
Kindly post a pic or 2 when you receive yours I'd love to see what it looks like.
So, you want a pic of the everdrive + white shapeways cover inside a Duo-R with the power light on the everdrive active?
*Edited to add below;
Reson8er, I'm not sure if this is what you wanted, but just in case, below is a pic of the Everdrive plugged into a Duo-R, with a slim Shapeways cover on it, and the access light active.
The cover is nice, not only in that it protects the Everdrive, but it gives you someplace to grip when removing it from the system.
(http://i.imgur.com/8MIgijQ.jpg)
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Post by: jtucci31 on September 12, 2014, 04:28:56 AM
I actually was interested in the white myself, if only to match the Duo-R it will be in.
Kindly post a pic or 2 when you receive yours I'd love to see what it looks like.
So, you want a pic of the everdrive + white shapeways cover inside a Duo-R with the power light on the everdrive active?
*Edited to add below;
Reson8er, I'm not sure if this is what you wanted, but just in case, below is a pic of the Everdrive plugged into a Duo-R, with a slim Shapeways cover on it, and the access light active.
The cover is nice, not only in that it protects the Everdrive, but it gives you someplace to grip when removing it from the system.
I was interested in this as well, so this is a good picture. I know this case won't protect it from any kind of damage, it looks more so to just cover the top from dust and whatnot. I like the light shining through.
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Post by: MrFulci on September 12, 2014, 04:57:36 AM
I was interested in this as well, so this is a good picture. I know this case won't protect it from any kind of damage, it looks more so to just cover the top from dust and whatnot. I like the light shining through.
Oh, this should protect it from damage. The plastic is tough. This Shapeways slim case is not just a dust cover! When I gripped it to remove from the system, my thumb pressed on the top of the Slim Shapeways cover.
The slim Everdrive cover from Shaepways is tough. There is no, "give" to it. I imagine the normal cover is even tougher.
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Post by: BlueBMW on September 12, 2014, 09:22:06 AM
Speaking of... If anyone breaks their reset button I have some replacements.
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Post by: Sadler on September 12, 2014, 09:24:53 AM
Does that mean you fixed it? :D Meet me at Chipotle in 5 minutes!
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Post by: Medic_wheat on September 12, 2014, 09:46:06 AM
Speaking of... If anyone breaks their reset button I have some replacements.
Just do what joe does and use a series of interlocking paperclips. Its how he uses that PMV monitor
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Post by: BlueBMW on September 12, 2014, 06:55:24 PM
I implemented that paperclip apparatus thank you very much! :)
Sadler, I should be free some this weekend if you want to hook up for the everdrive. Ill be soldering the button on in the morning ;)
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Post by: Sadler on September 15, 2014, 03:38:45 AM
Got mine yesterday! Thanks jtucci31 for taking on this massive task, and thanks Blue for repairing mine! :D
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Post by: jtucci31 on September 15, 2014, 04:05:01 AM
I'm glad things worked out well for you both! Hope everyone's enjoying their everdrives :mrgreen:
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Post by: FiftyQuid on October 06, 2014, 02:42:16 PM
Finally bought the microSD for this and loaded up the .rom files. This thing is fricken awesome! I don't know why I didn't buy this little piece of heaven before. Loading up the .rom files is super easy and very fast. Plays just like the real thing.
Now I have a problem… I have everything on the emulator so why keep the actual HU's? I could see keeping some of them for nostalgia sake. Splatterhouse, Bonk, Bonk II, R-Type, but the others I don't see a reason why I should keep them when there's some money to be had. Soldier Blade is a perfect example. This is a $100 game (give or take). Why keep it? I could use the money on something else, like another pinball machine. :D
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Post by: KingDrool on October 06, 2014, 04:39:11 PM
I had the same thought today, but I don't think I should ever sell off my collection. I just love the Turbo too much.
But I'll echo the sentiment: the Everdrive is fantastic. I've spent the last few weeks going through numerous PC Engine titles that I've missed over the years, using The Brothers Duomazov as a guide. As a result, I've discovered some great games. Even games that wouldn't be considered "classics", I've enjoyed the hell out of. (Coryoon, Aoi Blink, etc.). Looking forward to continuing the discovery.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on October 06, 2014, 04:47:23 PM
I see it as a way to play the entire library. Cherry pick the games closest to my hear or liking. Keep the junk titles down. Nothing but gems
Its mostly how I collect. I try and only get games I can pick up and play any day and enjoy.
No need to clutter up space on a game I never play.
So yeah. Plus I can be patient and wait for the game to be in my price range and still enjoy the library of games on original hardware.
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Post by: BlueBMW on October 06, 2014, 07:03:24 PM
It is very tempting to unload at least part of the collection. Certainly I plan to keep at least a handful of games that have nostalgic value etc but yeah the everdrive certainly makes a good case for letting a lot of stuff go. My US system is still at my parents house 1300 miles away but I can play all the US games I want on my DuoR using the everdrive... its just so darn convenient.
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Post by: ishiyakazuo on October 07, 2014, 04:16:12 AM
Yeah, especially if you've got a TurboExpress/PCE GT. Carrying around all your Hueys would suck. Same thing with the DS... I don't have any ROMs that I don't own the cards for on it, but I've got enough DS games that carrying them around every time I go somewhere is a pain!
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Post by: clackattack on October 07, 2014, 07:19:33 AM
Soooo anyone else miss out on this and want one?! at one point, the OP said he would organize it again if there was enuf interest in a second round. I will also go out on a limb and say that if the OP DOESNT want to do it again, I would be willing to take up the reigns on it. Post or PM me if youre interested and maybe we can make this happen again
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Post by: jtucci31 on October 07, 2014, 07:26:05 AM
Soooo anyone else miss out on this and want one?! at one point, the OP said he would organize it again if there was enuf interest in a second round. I will also go out on a limb and say that if the OP DOESNT want to do it again, I would be willing to take up the reigns on it. Post or PM me if youre interested and maybe we can make this happen again
I'd honestly be willing to do it again. Gives me something to do and it's really not bad.
Not sure how many people would be interested in another one though. We knocked out so many people with the last one.
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Post by: Medic_wheat on October 07, 2014, 08:41:09 AM
Soooo anyone else miss out on this and want one?! at one point, the OP said he would organize it again if there was enuf interest in a second round. I will also go out on a limb and say that if the OP DOESNT want to do it again, I would be willing to take up the reigns on it. Post or PM me if youre interested and maybe we can make this happen again
I'd honestly be willing to do it again. Gives me something to do and it's really not bad.
Not sure how many people would be interested in another one though. We knocked out so many people with the last one.
Speaking of which my brother in law is loving his.
Now if only I could get him to use his mechanical engineering and 3D printer for OBEY.
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Post by: jtucci31 on October 07, 2014, 08:51:55 AM
Soooo anyone else miss out on this and want one?! at one point, the OP said he would organize it again if there was enuf interest in a second round. I will also go out on a limb and say that if the OP DOESNT want to do it again, I would be willing to take up the reigns on it. Post or PM me if youre interested and maybe we can make this happen again
I'd honestly be willing to do it again. Gives me something to do and it's really not bad.
Not sure how many people would be interested in another one though. We knocked out so many people with the last one.
Speaking of which my brother in law is loving his.
Now if only I could get him to use his mechanical engineering and 3D printer for OBEY.
I've been meaning to ask you that. Glad he's liking it! What system did you give him to play on?
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Post by: Medic_wheat on October 07, 2014, 10:33:18 AM
Soooo anyone else miss out on this and want one?! at one point, the OP said he would organize it again if there was enuf interest in a second round. I will also go out on a limb and say that if the OP DOESNT want to do it again, I would be willing to take up the reigns on it. Post or PM me if youre interested and maybe we can make this happen again
I'd honestly be willing to do it again. Gives me something to do and it's really not bad.
Not sure how many people would be interested in another one though. We knocked out so many people with the last one.
Speaking of which my brother in law is loving his.
Now if only I could get him to use his mechanical engineering and 3D printer for OBEY.
I've been meaning to ask you that. Glad he's liking it! What system did you give him to play on?
Aehile ago I had bought two pc engine cores (use to be white now sorta not white) they were region modes.
So I gave him one of those with a 3rd party controler everdrive and sd cars full.
He enjoys it more then the nes he bought at a local flea market.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: albatross on October 19, 2014, 08:50:43 AM
I am interested in getting an everdrive but I have no idea how it works. Can anyone tell me where I can find the roms and how to load them etc?
Thank you!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on October 19, 2014, 09:37:51 AM
I am interested in getting an everdrive but I have no idea how it works. Can anyone tell me where I can find the roms and how to load them etc?
Thank you!
They're fairly easy. Bernie on here has the roms set up in a nice folder ready to go. You just load those on a mini sd card and pop that in the everdrive and you're good to go. An entire PCE and Turbob library at your disposal.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: ultrageranium on October 19, 2014, 10:00:16 AM
Bumping to say that I'd be also interested in joining a second group buy. I gave mine to a dear friend, and was planning to get another for myself eventually!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: albatross on October 20, 2014, 04:53:23 PM
I am interested in getting an everdrive but I have no idea how it works. Can anyone tell me where I can find the roms and how to load them etc?
Thank you!
They're fairly easy. Bernie on here has the roms set up in a nice folder ready to go. You just load those on a mini sd card and pop that in the everdrive and you're good to go. An entire PCE and Turbob library at your disposal.
Wow that sounds amazing! Im in for the next group order if there is one.
Thanks
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: bmich1 on October 22, 2014, 07:56:46 AM
Soooo anyone else miss out on this and want one?! at one point, the OP said he would organize it again if there was enuf interest in a second round. I will also go out on a limb and say that if the OP DOESNT want to do it again, I would be willing to take up the reigns on it. Post or PM me if youre interested and maybe we can make this happen again
I would also be interested in picking one up!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: majors on November 10, 2014, 02:08:12 AM
I'm up for it also but I kinda want it by the third week of January, in time for MAGFest. I'll keep my eyes peeled on the forums for a new thread.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: albatross on November 11, 2014, 12:12:18 PM
i ended up picking an overdrive up in a lot locally - it has an sd card with some games loaded but i would like to load it up with everything tg and pce - is that possible?
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: albatross on November 11, 2014, 12:27:34 PM
correction - everdrive not overdrive!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: BlueBMW on November 16, 2014, 03:44:56 AM
You can put all the US and Japanese games on there. Enjoy!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: albatross on November 17, 2014, 03:14:30 AM
okay so where can i get the roms? and how does it work exactly? do i need 2 sd cards for the us and jap games? how big should the sd cards be? i messaged bernie about roms but have not heard back.
thanks
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: Necromancer on November 17, 2014, 03:19:45 AM
"Posting or asking for warez/ISOs/ROMs & P2P links is prohibited on the forums and is grounds for a permanent ban."
Use some common sense, man.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: BlueBMW on November 17, 2014, 03:56:56 AM
Once you find roms for the real games you own you copy them to a single SD card. You can mix US and Japanese games on the same card. If I remember right, 1gb should be more than enough space.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: bmich1 on November 18, 2014, 04:44:44 AM
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Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: clackattack on November 21, 2014, 03:53:39 AM
okay so where can i get the roms? and how does it work exactly? do i need 2 sd cards for the us and jap games? how big should the sd cards be? i messaged bernie about roms but have not heard back.
i imagine google would be a better place to go with such questions
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: albatross on November 21, 2014, 04:22:22 AM
sorry everyone I did not know this!
thanks
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: grache on November 23, 2014, 12:00:59 AM
1GB should be more than enough. It's ok to use bigger cards though.
I've sent you a PM.
thank you
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: majors on November 28, 2014, 01:39:41 AM
Retrogate has Turbo EverDrives for $63.20 right now, for those not wanting to wait for a group buy.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: NightWolve on November 29, 2014, 12:11:45 PM
Yeah, you will save a $1.80 if you just buy it yourself right now while this sale is going on. Group buy incurs another $5 shipping charge so it's cheaper now, thus, forget the group buy in the meantime.
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: jtucci31 on November 29, 2014, 01:06:32 PM
To the few people who contacted me about another group buy, I'm sorry it didn't happen. I got busy with life stuff and it's getting towards a time where I wouldn't be too sure where I could ship them to with confidence that they wouldn't sit around and get banged up (last thing anyone wants is a broken Everdrive). So it would just be a bit of a hassle.
I hope everyone who wanted one was able to snag this deal that's been going on though!
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: NightWolve on November 30, 2014, 11:27:58 PM
His Black Friday sale is over, gents, all prices are now back to normal! Snooze you lose, hope some of you got in on this...
Title: Re: (CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!
Post by: clackattack on December 01, 2014, 07:33:06 AM
Yup, got mine ordered up just before his prices went back up, solid deal for sure. I was really surprised to see a black friday deal on such a site, pretty sweet tho!