Help, need a Media gaming console. - Team-BHP

iraghava · 2nd December 2007, 14:39

Yes, Media. Remember that gaming console that everyone had in the late-80's?? I need one of those as my younger brother (for some reason that I cannot fathom) wants it to play Contra/Mario etc, at college in the US

Can anyone please help in sourcing one in working condition??

bigman · 2nd December 2007, 19:23

If he has a pc tell he to get a few emulators and just download a few roms.

iraghava · 2nd December 2007, 19:26

Yeah, he's got a laptop & everything but for some reason he wants that console.

payam · 2nd December 2007, 20:29

Ishan ,I dont know what is Media but I remember I used to play Super Mario in a cosole named Micro Genius and nintendo.
if it is the one let me know i think i can manage it frim iran but not sure first have to ask bro.
just let me know.

khanak · 2nd December 2007, 20:37

If hes in college in the US tell him to get onto ebay. Youll find every console for sale there.

theMAG · 2nd December 2007, 20:54

How abt a mirror - full length ?

Eddy · 2nd December 2007, 21:03

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Yes, Media. Remember that gaming console that everyone had in the late-80's?? I need one of those as my younger brother (for some reason that I cannot fathom) wants it to play Contra/Mario etc, at college in the US

Can anyone please help in sourcing one in working condition??

You looking for an independent console or the one that is connected to the TV ?

I am looking for the latter. Just want a repeat of the good ol' contra, mario, b-wings etc.

Checked out Palika Bazaar. Innumerable options from 500 - 1000k. I am sure you will get what you are looking for.

esteem_lover · 2nd December 2007, 22:06

These things are available everywhere ishan. please let me know if you cant get them there.

iraghava · 3rd December 2007, 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Checked out Palika Bazaar. Innumerable options from 500 - 1000k. I am sure you will get what you are looking for.

Good point! Come to think of it, why didn't I think of checking in Palika?

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

These things are available everywhere ishan. please let me know if you cant get them there.

Thanks John, if I don't find it then will definitely ask you!

bigman · 3rd December 2007, 01:11

I saw a few of these consoles (with games built in) on my last visit to india. You find them in those shops that sell fans, tvs etc. There were even a few in a LG showroom.

Remember the USA tv system is different to India so these may not work in USA if they output pal (unless his tv is multi-standard which most modern tvs usually are)

iraghava · 3rd December 2007, 01:16

Yeah, Palika is the hub of Gaming equipment, so if there is one place where I can find this, it's there. About the TV system you're right, but first thing is to find the console, then worry about the PAL etc.

Eddy · 25th February 2008, 23:04

BUMP

Ishan, could you find the Media console? I am also on the lookout for one but could only find cheap imitations in a 5 min search at Palika

iraghava · 25th February 2008, 23:17

Yeah found a genuine Media console with help from an old contact who runs a PS3/XBox shop in the market. It was box packed & came with two remotes & even a gun remote plus a game cartridge!

And best part is, total cost was 400 rupees!!

Eddy · 25th February 2008, 23:19

Does he have another ? I don't mind paying extra if that was a discounted price for you.

low_bass_makker · 25th February 2008, 23:47

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Originally Posted by iraghava

And best part is, total cost was 400 rupees!!

That is very cheap. Which games did you got with the console.

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bigman BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 502	I saw a few of these consoles (with games built in) on my last visit to india. You find them in those shops that sell fans, tvs etc. There were even a few in a LG showroom. Remember the USA tv system is different to India so these may not work in USA if they output pal (unless his tv is multi-standard which most modern tvs usually are) Last edited by bigman : 3rd December 2007 at 01:13.

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payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 948 View My Garage	Ishan ,I dont know what is Media but I remember I used to play Super Mario in a cosole named Micro Genius and nintendo. if it is the one let me know i think i can manage it frim iran but not sure first have to ask bro. just let me know.

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iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,268 View My Garage	Yeah, Palika is the hub of Gaming equipment, so if there is one place where I can find this, it's there. About the TV system you're right, but first thing is to find the console, then worry about the PAL etc. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

25th February 2008, 23:04	#12 (permalink)
Eddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 853	BUMP Ishan, could you find the Media console? I am also on the lookout for one but could only find cheap imitations in a 5 min search at Palika __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is.

25th February 2008, 23:17	#13 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,268 View My Garage	Yeah found a genuine Media console with help from an old contact who runs a PS3/XBox shop in the market. It was box packed & came with two remotes & even a gun remote plus a game cartridge! And best part is, total cost was 400 rupees!! __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

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Eddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 853	Does he have another ? I don't mind paying extra if that was a discounted price for you. __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is.

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