Sony PSP vs Nintendo DS

 I was bored today, and was able to finally pick up a game for the Sony PSP I had been after for awhile.

 I have had the game for the Nintendo DS for awhile, and have been searchin' for the PSP version. Finally, an ad popped up on Craiglist yesterday, a person had it for $5.00, Complete and in Great Condition. I picked it up, Star Wars Lethal Alliance.

 Anyway, I couldn't help but compare the two. Plus, Like I said, I was bored.

 First, lets take a look at the Packaging

And some screen footage. Using my PSP 1000, and Nintendo 3DSXL. The 3DS has a Grip thing I got off eBay for $5.00 shipped, definitely helps my hands during long gaming sessions, I recommend it. The only downside, is the stylus is inaccessible, so I have to keep it loose, I have lost (and found) it a bunch of times.

 The PSP definitely has the better picture. I did notice the DS loads faster though. Let's take a closer look at the screens.

Nintendo DS on top, Sony PSP on bottom

Overall, I am really enjoying the game. I am further along on the PSP version, and prefer it of the two. 

Hope you enjoyed.

Factory Sealed Games

 Over this last weekend I was out doing the Thrift Store Game Hunting thing, and I had the fortune to find some Factory sealed video games.

 At the Goodwill I frequent, I found a Factory Sealed PS3 Game, Dragon Age Origins. Fun game, I played through it as a warrior on Xbox 360. I don't play my PS3 much, but I had been wanting to give this game another play through as a Rogue, so here is an excuse, for $2.99!

Then, since I was headed over to my parents house in Brooklyn Center, I decided to swing by a Thrift Store I have only been to once, last August. And lo and behold, they have a few Sega Genesis games (which is my absolute favorite system), One of which is Factory Sealed.

 It may be a sports game, but to find a 23 year old sealed game for $3.49, I am not going to complain, it just means I won't be tempted to open it. Plus, I want a complete set of games for the Sega Genesis, Including Sports Games so....

NEWST3D

 I don't listen to the radio much, as most of the stations in my town suck. They play one good song 2-3 times a day. And 3-4 of the stations play the same songs, etc... I generally listen to my iPod, or Burned compilation CD's I make. I do listen to the local "pop" stations morning show however, as they are really funny. My point is, I don't get a lot of exposure to new music, aside from the occasional surprise on Pandora, but I mainly listen to Stand Up Comedy when streaming Pandora.

 Anywho, One evening I was watching a Live Metallica song, or concert (I don't remember right now) on You Tube, and on the left side there are always suggestions for other, similar things to watch. I see a link to Newsted Live. I thought to myself, Newsted? As in Jason Newsted? So I clicked the video and watched it. It was really good. Jason Newsted, former Bass player from Metallica and founder of Flotsam and Jetsam has his own band, Jason does Vocals and Bass, and there is a Drummer and 2 Guitar players.

 I decided I needed to find the CD, and kept an eye out for it in my travels of Thrift Stores, Second Hand Stores, Used Media Stores, etc.. I know I could have ordered it at anytime  off Amazon, eBay, or somewhere else online. As I have mentioned before, I prefer to "find" things locally, or out in my hunting travels. I finally found a brand new copy at Discland in Bloomington, MN, where I was trading in some extra Video Games I had (and buying others), they also have DVD's and CD's.

 Newsted - Heavy Metal Music

 I have given it a listen, several times through, and I can say this is a Great album. I love Heavy Metal music, and this album is a great example, from a great artist. It's no Pantera, but nothing ever will be. If you are looking for some new metal music to listen to, this is definately worth your time and Money.

 A few stand out tracks for me: Nocturnus and ...As the Crow Flies.

Here is a link to a Live Performance  That's it for today, Thanks for Reading.

Tribute to the Old Game Room

We are moving in 2 weeks, and I wanted to say goodbye for now to my game room. When we moved into this 1280 sq ft. 3 br apt it was Myself, My GF, My Youngest (now 4), My Middle Child (now 19 & with my 1 Year Old Grandson) and my Oldest (21 Today) who was here 2-3 days a week.

 Now it just my Gf, Youngest and I. My middle child moved to Utah, and my oldest, who lives with her mom a 1/2 hour away, has started working and college, is only here 2-3 days a month :(. Anyway, we are downgrading to a 780 sq ft 2 br apt (in the same building we have been in for the last 4 years), and saving $350 a month in rent until next spring, when we plan to buy a house, then I can build an awesome game room!

 Here are a few pictures of my current game collection.

In the living room is the Original Nintendo, Original Xbox, Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo Wii. PS3 and Xbox 360.

Collectors Edtitions:

Who's Awesome Firebird is that?

Xbox 360 Games:

Other Games and systems in the LR:

The Silver Case is filled with Gameboy Advance Games

And the "Gameroom" which has the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Gamecube, PS2, Sega Saturn, and the mighty Sega Genesis/CD/32X Systems.

Can anyone tell what One of my Most Favorite Games is?

 There is also a PS1 in  the 4 yr olds room, She loves her some Crash Bandicoot. And a Model 1 Sega Genesis and Xbox 360 with a broken disc tray, so is a Netflix machine now, in my GF and I's room.

Let's take another look at my Favorite piece of Sega Hardware

 Anyway, that's it, this will all be dismantled and boxed up in the next week. I will be putting out what I can in the new place, I want it all, but gotta compromise with the GF (I guess)

Later!

Nintendo Game Cartridge Cleaning

Whaaaaat? 2 posts in 2 days?

 As I previously mentioned, I like to hit up Garage Sales and Thrift Stores for Cheap Video Games. I am a collector, and am just looking for things to play. With the exception of Sega Genesis, I want a complete collection, including sports games I will never play. Anyway, sometimes these games are dirty or in rough shape, but as long as I can play em, I don't mind. Today's example is one of those.

 I bought this game, Multi Racing Championship for the Nintendo 64, for the tidy sum of $1.00 at Savers. As you can see it is in a little rough shape, and there generally is no way to test them at the garage sales and thrift stores. Cartridge games however are pretty durable and reliable, unlike today's disc based games.

 So, after 5 Minutes, 2 Q-Tips, my old toothbrush I use for cleaning, a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Some Windex and Goo Gone, the cartridge itself cleaned up pretty good. The label, well not much I can do there, but the game plays great, and is fun!

Front

Rear

Gameplay

That's it for today folks, thanks for reading.

Red Bull Visit!

Today at work the above pictured car rolls up, and 2 girls get out, and put on Red Bull Pack Coolers. They the come inside and proceed to hand out free Red Bulls! Both to the employees and customers. They were handing out cans of some new flavors, I got a Black Cherry, there was also a Lime and Mango one as well.

Best Pic I could find, I wasn't about to whip out my phone at work and snap a pic of the two girls, they had to have been only 18, as they had a jailbait look to em. What a job.

Nice Promo, Thanks Red Bull!