Yeah, it's really slick and could breath new life into PS2 slims when they begin dying. Check out those 2 videos in the RB thread linked when you get a chance.Sarge wrote:Oh, that's a cool solution. I've got a fat PS2, but I've also got a Slim as a spare, so I might look into that if I ever snag a Pi.
Will dig into reddit today, but a bit further research isn't promosing. Looks like he ships out his product... eventually.Anapan wrote:Sketchy! No information beyond theirs - It will be available in a firmware update (dated almost a year ago?).
Here's some reddit comments:
https://www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/30mxr9/usbgdroms_back_on_sale_no_cdi_support_40_done/
Got archived because no further information; If he's in charge of providing official news, click his name and see what he's talking about. This ranked near the top because aside from the official site, there is not much information no matter how you search it.
Any idea what the "with your help" means? Is that the file he Emails you?nightrnr wrote:Yeah, looks like the FZ-1 is your best option now (my Goldstar came very reasonable in price).
As for ordering from Mnemo, I have gotten 2 devices from him with only minor issues (besides long wait times and little communication). It felt like a gamble to me (both times) but I have my goods.
I agree with not gifting it, so price is probably $255, which is absurd, but if you have money to burn and really want it, he's your only option.
My annoyances are poor communication (and when he does, english is not his 1st language) and that fact that he has to e-mail you another file for it to work, as you must contact him again after installation.
Is it worth it, probably not.
Is it really neat, you betcha!
Ahhh. Interesting. Yeah, it's an 8.5% increase. Way over the paypal fees but wouldn't surprise me.nightrnr wrote:I'm just reading between the lines here, as he changed the pricing a bit since my order...
But, I think "with your help" means a gifted payment.
For the FZ-1, I'd look for a system with a bad drive, but functional otherwise. I bet you could get one closer to $50 or $60 if you keep your eyes open and are patient (hard to do if you are awaiting the usb board).
That file I mentioned, I don't think he will e-mail it until after you install the thing (I didn't even know about it until my game files weren't loading).
It's an annoyance, but how he does his business.
True. That also goes with the preservation aspect. Save another "dead" console with an ODE. Unfortunately, he has the GS unit listed as:nightrnr wrote:Hence why I initially recommended a Goldstar. Keep your eyes peeled for an "as-is" or "for parts" Goldstar system that turns on and you might be in the affordable range (assuming he restocks that the USB for that version).
Got to level 3 in PO'ed with no trouble, but need to delete some saves, so have to start over. (Concerning compatibility from other thread).
