The SMS Quest, Episode 2 now online!

[ninjabearhug]

I've been planning this for a while and I finally have all the proper equipment to be able to film in the quality I want, so here it is: The SMS Quest. Hope you enjoy the trailer, I'm working on the first episode as I type, and as I work my way through the games I'll be doing scans and stuff of each one for the site

Edit: finally finished the first episode, I'll update the first post as and when new episodes are live



The SMS Quest trailer
Episode 1 - The Ninja

[gunstarhero]

Just viewed. Excellent stuff mate

[Nightowljrm]

Awesome, man! As you know, I've had some lingering interest in the SMS for quite a while now. So this will definitely be something I'll tune in for.

[maD_mAN1983]

will be looking forward to watch this, still need controllers before i can play on my own master system II

[chocklo]

Top class mate!

Can't wait for the next installment!

[Kyri_Ansell]

good luck on your quest! I like the trailer can't wait for more I've been wanting to do like game reviews of retro games but had no idea how I could record footage from the TV to my laptop what do you use?

[Tinsair]

Great teaser video, look forward to the full length ones

[Liamh1982]

will be looking forward to watch this, still need controllers before i can play on my own master system II

Mega Drive controllers work as well (B and C act as 1 and 2).

[VirtualScot]

Can't wait to watch you get all the chaos emeralds in Sonic 2. To unlock the true ending

[Almeida]

Great stuff!! The idea of showing your game-faces is both brilliant and scary. Can't wait to see what's coming. Good luck!!

[TombRaiderKuchen]

Awesome idea! I fairly enjoyed watching the trailer and I'm looking forward to seeing more

[ninjabearhug]

Cheers for all the kind words peeps, glad you all enjoyed it!

good luck on your quest! I like the trailer can't wait for more I've been wanting to do like game reviews of retro games but had no idea how I could record footage from the TV to my laptop what do you use?

I'm using the dogs danglies of capture equipment to get the game footage - A Hauppage HD PVR. It's designed for capturing PS3 or 360 footage in full HD, but it works excellent for non HD stuff like the SMS as you can see. Wasn't easy to get it running with retro stuff though - it's not very friendly with CRT TV connections never mind old consoles video connections so I had to use a bank of switchers and a few miles of cables to get it all running smoothly . Worth it though, didn't want to play on an LCD - and how else would I capture the light phaser games! I'm also using really high quality mics, cameras, tripods and editing software, but then I want this to be the best I can possibly make it!

If you're wanting to start off cheaply then you should try an EZCap 2.0 (around £10), they work well enough for the video side of things, but the sound is a bit dodgy so you're better off capturing audio with a mic/camera. Or you could always use an emulator and some screen capturing software, I just prefer the real thing .

[clarky64]

Great looking trailer, I'll be sure to watch the full video once released.

What video editing software do you use? Just wondered as I've always wanted to get my captured games with another video running side by side.

[ninjabearhug]

Great looking trailer, I'll be sure to watch the full video once released.

What video editing software do you use? Just wondered as I've always wanted to get my captured games with another video running side by side.

Cheers mate

I use Sony Vegas HD Platinum, but you can add and resize video overlays with pretty much any editing software, just takes a bit of messing around to get it how you like it

[JokerJur]

Great idea, I'll enjoy watching this!

[clarky64]

Thanks mate I'm still using crappy movie maker lol

[Kyri_Ansell]

Cheers for all the kind words peeps, glad you all enjoyed it!

good luck on your quest! I like the trailer can't wait for more I've been wanting to do like game reviews of retro games but had no idea how I could record footage from the TV to my laptop what do you use?

I'm using the dogs danglies of capture equipment to get the game footage - A Hauppage HD PVR. It's designed for capturing PS3 or 360 footage in full HD, but it works excellent for non HD stuff like the SMS as you can see. Wasn't easy to get it running with retro stuff though - it's not very friendly with CRT TV connections never mind old consoles video connections so I had to use a bank of switchers and a few miles of cables to get it all running smoothly . Worth it though, didn't want to play on an LCD - and how else would I capture the light phaser games! I'm also using really high quality mics, cameras, tripods and editing software, but then I want this to be the best I can possibly make it!

If you're wanting to start off cheaply then you should try an EZCap 2.0 (around £10), they work well enough for the video side of things, but the sound is a bit dodgy so you're better off capturing audio with a mic/camera. Or you could always use an emulator and some screen capturing software, I just prefer the real thing .

ah I see that sounds top notch! Also thank you will definatly look into it! That would be perfect I always try and stay away from emulation as much as I can I prefer the real thing too it gives a different feel to the game

[Nightowljrm]

How regular will the episodes be?

In fact, I just got R-Type, Zillion I, and Zillion II (all three with their manuals) for the SMS. The creases are a bit faded and white where the label folds to the top, but for $1.49 each, I thought it was worth it. Now I just need a SMS...

[VirtualScot]

How regular will the episodes be?

In fact, I just got R-Type, Zillion I, and Zillion II (all three with their manuals) for the SMS. The creases are a bit faded and white where the label folds to the top, but for $1.49 each, I thought it was worth it. Now I just need a SMS...

If this is going to be your first time playing the SMS, the change from NES will be rather annoying. The D pad is not as good and how the button two is jump. I think on the NES most games the jump button is button A, but could be wrong.

Still i love the SMS controller from pure nostalgia

Back to my main reason for posting in this thread was to ask a couple of question. Starting with Batman Returns. Will you play both routes? Given that each route is not merely a change in difficulty, enemies and stage design are diffrent,

And lastly will the Pac Man games only be counted as completed once you hit level 100, and you die?

[ewjim]

slightly off topic but same console, just got Assault City from ebay for £4.. no instructions but I went off the rarity guide on here.... good buy? Ive never played it before but the box did it for me.