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  1. Umm... no.

    What are you smoking?

    Well I just read it all gain and yes, in does, in fact, make sense. So what do you not understand?

    Boils down to this, my child:

    *Running 3.90 is no problem at all. Not even ISOs, as another member mentioned.

    *Running PS1 games under 3.90 may have compatibility issues, since many "out there" are built to run under 3.71. If you use Popsloader, you can run the PS1 game using 3.71, even if you in fact have a 3.90 CFW.

    *Custom XMBs (Sony's Cross Media Bar / navigation system) are more plentiful to download for 3.71 systems -vs- 3.90 systems. But the better looking / functioning ones have been updated to run on 3.90 as well.

    Yeah, still makes sense to me. Perhaps you didn't catch some of the terminology? I'm not smoking anything so what doesn't make sense to you?

  2. I just purchased a Pandora battery bundled with a mem stick that had cfw 3.90 m33-3 on it. No problems at all with ISOs or anything else as described above. Works so easily it's ridiculous. You are fortunate in that you have an original 1.5. I had bough a slim with a very recent firmware and wanted an easy way to get CFW on it.

    Anyway, I've noticed that tons of stuff out there for CFW was made to run on 3.71, so I would suggest that if you didn't upgrade to the latest firmware, I'd definitely go with that one. Lots of eboots and homebrew are built around that one. And if you decide to put a custom XMB on your PSP, there are way more built for 3.71 than 3.90, although most of the better ones have been updated to 3.90 also.

    Personally, I'd go ahead and go with 3.90, as there are apps out there that would allow you to boot 3.71 if you chose (Popsloader, etc). Then you could have a 3.90 PSP with the option to boot an older firmware with ease. As is, I've only had to enable 3.71 loading to get several PSX eboots to work. I run 3.90 but load, say, Final Fantasy vii eboot with 3.71 in the options of popsloader.

    Hope this all made sense. I just woke up so it prob doesnt haha.

  3. How'd you manage 98/2k windows appearance then? From turning Visual Effects off I presume?

     

    When you said you "re-installed" it, I assume it was already installed on this Windows installation?

    I'd suggest uninstalling it, deleting the VDMSound folder and going through your registry with REGEDIT looking for any entries that pertain to VDMSound.

    Then reinstall.

     

    Ok thanks, will post results soon.

     

    Basic question here but I've learned that simple solutions are often overlooked.

    As for the 'Run with VDMSOUND' option in the context menu, did you reboot? Most often a reboot is required to add an item to the context menu since they tie in with the registry.

    Also, have you tried executing the program using Windows 95 compatibility mode?

    EDIT- Also here's a thread with the same problem/ game as you: http://www.adventuregamers.com/forums/arch...x.php/t-13.html

    Posted by Twiki in that thread. Too long for me to read but maybe an answer in there. EXACT issue. And they did try compat. mode too.

    Also a google search reveals lots of issues running on XP. Tried this patch yet? http://hopkinsfbi.com/patches_win.htm

    Here's my google: getting Hopkins FBI xp

  4. I'm looking to get an R4. I only want to play NES/SNES Roms. Where is the best place in the US to order one from? I ordered from gameyeeaah but cancelled after I found out they were in HK. I prefer to order from the US. Also, I hear the new version (R4v3) supports SDHC, which TF card is best?

    gameyeeaah has a US store as well. Have ordered over a dozen R4s from them. Great to deal with. Seems like they and everyone else is backordered on R4s right now though :) Had to order in 3 CycloDS Evolution cards for people since I couldn't find any R4s. Great card too... but mSD card is a biatch to get out of them. Looks like som backorders are finally coming in for R4s now so I can go back to those beauties!

  5. Writing goes hand in hand with weed for inspiration.

     

    haha that reminds me of this really crappy episode of Facts of Life where Natalie or Tootie was smoking weed and writing poetry that turned out horrible despite her thinking it was brilliant. Sorry... damn retro flashbacks.

  6. Cuz I have bragging rights being in the startup crew :( hehe

    I've always appreciated how there are actually topics relating to the subject matter. Unlike so many other emu boards /gaming boards that have 99.9% posts in 'current affairs' or off-topic sections.

    I like boards that actually contribute something to the scene.

  7. I have no idea what your talking about, but here are some things that may help.

     

    You said everything I wanted to, but I just didn't have that kind of dedication to the thread haha.

    I don't really pay that much attention to HDMI because paying 90 dollars for a 6 foot cable doesn't really appeal to me, research how HDMI works and you'll see that technically they should be cheaper than analog cables)

    Check out Monoprice.com

    I got 3 HDMI cables for less than one at Walmart. Fantastic company, great product.

    I've watched mini-documentary videos on cables such as Monster and other pricey ones. You are not paying for anything extra. Yes there are cheap cables, but expensive ones do not mean better quality. The cables that I ordered are fantastic. Great construction, sturdy. Nothing cheap about them but the cost.

    If you are looking for any type of cable, give them a shot. I wish I would have got my DVI-HDMI cable from there before paying 30+$ at walmart for it.

    Oh, monoprice also has very cheap component / HD cables for next gen consoles. way cheaper than elsewhere. highly recommended.

  8. Do you mean motherboard instead of CPU? The MB MAY have an HDMI slot, but I doubt it seriously.

    Are you sure the cable you are talking about isn't a SATA cable? The end, if drunk enough, could resemble an HDMI cable end.

    Take a pic or give more info (MB model, etc)

    Also, does the parts list SAY it's an HDMI cable???

     

    EDIT- ok I just read your post again and it's killing me. Did you buy a MB, Cpu OR Video Card? If you bought a video card, then I could see maybe having those items. I've built lots of rigs and have never seen a MB come with a video cable of any sort. but if you had onboard HDMI, then it would make a little sense. Anyway, let us know more please.

  9. wow sucks too many people into the game. Too much time spent playing one particular game rather than playing many games (which eventually stop). I guess people have a fascination with getting the high end items and such because mmorpgs can only provide so much entertainment before they get tedius and boring for me.

    Knowing the two guys at work, I would actually say that they both, especially one, suffer from low self esteem. You can see it in their daily presence. But if they are a good player in an MMO, then they basically have the ability to re-write who they are, at least virtually. Imagine being a total dork or 'social loser'. But now you're in an MMO where nobody knows the real-world you and you are a great and hi-end player/ruler/guild owner, etc. Of course you will spend every moment you can in the game since real life is the polar opposite.

    It's not only an escape from reality, it's total submersion in a better, yet false, reality.

  10. I work with two guys. 1 getting divorced said he attributes his WoW addiction to more than 50% of the reason of his divorce. The other was getting divorced and said it had less impact but greatly affected their relationship, all the same.

    I also work with a guy who has a good friend who lost his job, house and fiance' when Everquest first came out. He still playes to this day.

    Just goes to show EVERYTHING needs to be done in moderation or it can lead to a negative outcome.

  11. TapeWurm, what did you think of 30 Days Of Night? I really disliked it.

    It was ok. 6/10 I'd say. Very hard to believe at points, even if it is a movie. Very dry in spots as well.

    Overall I liked most of it, but it definitely doesn't have much repeat value. I'd ave to be pretty desperate. added to the collection though :o

  12. Very good, if you like noir with a hint of comedy in between. 9/10

     

    I loved it... or should I say I loved 2/3 of it. It took such a turn that I still don't know WTF to think. And that ending... well I finished it while barely awake so I think I'll have to watch it again.

    First 2/3 = 8/10

    Last 1/3 = 6/10

    For right now at least.

  13. Really? Has there been a good 007 games after GoldenEye (apart from this one, if you are to be believed)?

    Check out the total review score of this great title on Gamespot if you doubt my great taste :peopleseybrow:

    I bought it based on a recommendation from Xplay a long while ago. It looked that fun. And it is such a pleasure to play. It's so diverse in things to do. Not at all a typical run and shoot game at all. A MUST buy.

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