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Jan 11, 2010 at 8:31:26 PM
JWild (0)

(Jordan Wyatt) < Cherub >
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Hello everyone..I am new here so I will Introduce myself. My name is JWild and I recently purchased an NES along with The original Zelda, Super Mario/ 1,2,3 and Duckhunt games and MIckey Mousecapades. ANyway I am primarily interested in  speedrunning Super Mario Bros series right now. My best Super Mario Bros 1 time is down to 5mins 15.2 secs with warps. I am also interested in playing on my computer (i.e. emulators) to hone my skills on certain levels. TO that effect I have recently purchased and received a retrolink USB NES controller...but I can't seem to get it to work on fceux, NEStopia, or rockNES. If anyone knows how to do this please advise...also I have it plugged into my USB and a message came up saying "new hardware successfully installed" on my windows XP. Finally the emulators seem to be working, but not recognizing the USB controller. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

-JWild


Jan 11, 2010 at 9:30:17 PM
dangevin (219)
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You're really gonna get faster than 5:15 without glitches? Hats off to you, that's way better than my best on the home hardware. How do you time yourself that precisely (tenth of a second)? Understand wife?

AFAIK the USB _should_ work like a regular joystick...is the Retrozone FAQ any help?

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Jan 11, 2010 at 9:47:23 PM
NationalGameDepot (279)
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Welcome to the site.
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Jan 11, 2010 at 10:02:30 PM
Herbalist (139)
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(Bill Brasky) < King Solomon >
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If you had your emulator open before you installed the joystick it wont recognize it.
If you rebooted your emulator it *should* work. Id assume you tried this, but who knows.

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Jan 11, 2010 at 10:25:11 PM
Penguin (239)
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Welcome to Nintendo Age!

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Looking for Black cartridge Color Dreams games, last 3 I need:  Metal Fighter, Moon Ranger, Baby Boomer.  Please contact me if you have any of these!



 

Jan 11, 2010 at 10:32:48 PM
stoutguru (46)
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Welcome. Wow, that is a great time to finish the game in.

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Jan 11, 2010 at 10:53:52 PM
Chevys4ever650 (378)
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welcome

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Jan 11, 2010 at 10:59:52 PM
Silverspoon (33)
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Welcome to the site! JimPoleshuk might have an answer for you.

Jan 11, 2010 at 11:14:46 PM
dr.robbie (175)
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welcome to the site. and i have not an answer for you.

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Jan 12, 2010 at 12:09:09 AM
GameboyRicky (149)
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Welcome man!

Jan 12, 2010 at 8:44:45 AM
Kooonsty (18)
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Welcome

Jan 12, 2010 at 2:17:22 PM
Aquanistic (25)
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I'm working on a Super Mario Bros. speedrun myself. Great time, and welcome to the site!

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Jan 12, 2010 at 3:11:35 PM
Kid Dracula (92)
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That's only 15 seconds off one of the most incredible speed runs. Awesome work and welcome!

Jan 12, 2010 at 6:20:55 PM
Splash (10)
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Welcome to the site! Check the controller on a other USB port on your pc maybe it works than.

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Jan 13, 2010 at 7:43:10 AM
pats1717 (894)
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Welcome to the site!

Jan 28, 2010 at 12:30:07 AM
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welcome to the site!