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Total Refected Power

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Caught a wave of nostaglia this weekend and fired up Wing Commander on an old computer that I kept that still runs DOS/Win 95. That game is still very playable and enjoyable despite the graphics. It was revolutionary for its time.

I also enjoy playing Star Wars Rebellion (> than 10 yrs old) which was a massive flop but still has its moments for me.
 
Found out Xcom was only 5 bucks on Steam. So I've been kickin some Sectoid ass recently.

1994 graphics or not that game simply rocks in game play and replayability.
 
Baulders Gate 2.

Played it just a few months ago. If someone released BG 3 with the same graphics and quality story line I am sure people would buy it.
 
Originally posted by: Locut0s
Once I get my MAME cabinet up and running I'll be playing tons of astroids, galaga, and dig dug!
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Most people who start MAME cabinet projects fail. This is a fact. Are you going to allow yourself to be amongst the thousands of failures out there? Only time will tell.
 
Originally posted by: Total Refected Power
Caught a wave of nostaglia this weekend and fired up Wing Commander on an old computer that I kept that still runs DOS/Win 95. That game is still very playable and enjoyable despite the graphics. It was revolutionary for its time.

I also enjoy playing Star Wars Rebellion (> than 10 yrs old) which was a massive flop but still has its moments for me.
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What the flub? It lost my post!

I just reloaded the install disks for WIN98 for an old HP P2 450 I had lying around.

You need to update to WIN98 or WIN98 SE. You need IE5 plus to get any security updates off MS update site.

OLD AND CRUSTY APPS!

 
Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.
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I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994 😉

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp...ndom/Tie%20Fighter.JPG

Not really playable though 🙁
 
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.
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I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994 😉

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/Tie%20Fighter.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu....../Tie%20Fighter.JPG</a>

Not really playable though 🙁
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Hehehe! I still got the game around here someplace, too! I was thinking about loading up some Quake, DOOM or Duke Nukem on mine!
 
These companies could re-release these games for windows xp/vista and charge $5 and make a fortune. Dosbox works for most things but is a hassle, and something most people won't bother with.
 
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.
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I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994 😉

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/Tie%20Fighter.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu....../Tie%20Fighter.JPG</a>

Not really playable though 🙁
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tie95 works in xp without dos box using a little massaging.
 
Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: ElFenix
played some tie fighter not too long ago.
Click to expand...

I have to try that again sometime. Last time I tried on XP using DOSBox didn't work well, but maybe my new rig will handle it better. Finally fulfilling the dream of Tie Fighter on a projection screen that I've had since ~1994 😉

Blurry picture, but here's my last attempt that was on my old screen
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp...ndom/Tie%20Fighter.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/Random/Tie%20Fighter.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc..........%20Fighter.JPG</a></a>

Not really playable though 🙁
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tie95 works in xp without dos box using a little massaging.
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Is there a guide to get that working?

I also need something that would allow me to reassign the buttons on my microsoft sidewinder joystick that microsoft was so kind to only basically support in XP.
 
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

I also need something that would allow me to reassign the buttons on my microsoft sidewinder joystick that microsoft was so kind to only basically support in XP.
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I still got one of those indestructible arcade quality joysticks lying around called X-Fighter made by Thrustmaster, too! Worked great on Tie Fighter!

 
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