When I was 18 I was at the mall and walked into an electronic store and saw the LaserActive. The salesmen told me all about it and let me have a hands on demo and I was sold! I was able to qualify for the store credit card and walked out with a LaserActive unit and The Genesis pack. The LaserActive cost $999.99 and the Genesis was $499.99 or $599.99, not sure on the Genesis pack! If I remember correctly, when all said and done I paid over $1,800.00, then 30 days later returned it!
Dude! I remember playing one at a high end appliance store in Torrance, CA called Pacific Sales. It was like you were plugged into a bad ass stereo. Brings back memories, crazy.
Heard about a LaserActive video on MJR, was surprised to see Crazy Joe! And he didn't even drop your Olde English 800! Would love to see you back again.
Cool historical piece! I remember seeing this piece in the Sears wish book or at Service Merchandise as a kid. I had totally forgotten about it until seeing it brought up here again. Way expensive!
I have a copy of the 1994 Electronic Gaming Monthly buyers guide and in it, it list all current systems and its retail price. The Pioneer Laseractive was listed at $1,300.
Hahaha, right. But if you think about it, since you scored on such a great item at a unbelievable price, spending a bit much to complete it should make it easier. I'm just glad that this system was found by someone who can appreciate it and not get thrown away because of the person not knowing exactly what they had. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
I've got a Laseractive with both the Genesis and Turbografx packs. The only LD game I have for it is one where you're a guy who meets women on the street and convinces them to let him take photos of them. If you do well enough they let you take...more intimate photos of them. I'm not proud to own this.
@@RemoWilliams1227 It's not unheard of for people to still find stuff in the wild... But a Brand New LaserActive, good grief. That has to be like 1 of 2 or 4 in the world. I've had fantastic deals, but nothing _that_ rare. OK, maybe the brand new copy of Tank Brigade on Atari 2600 comes close for rarity, but not desirability or value.
Found mine in a thrift store for $7.17 several years ago with a Sega-PAC included. Never even cleaned the price off of it, still has 717 written in red crayon on the front. lol
John Riggs: RIGG'd Games yes, I originally thought something was wrong with my Sega PAC being that this was my first introduction to any form of turbo cd / Japanese Sega CD & there is NO info on it.
i have one of these too and if you can find the discs from arcade games such as dragon's lair, space ace, cliff hanger etc... those can be watched in the laseractive. they play out from start to finish and show all the scenes and deaths in about 20-30 minutes. Pretty cool back in the day. The motor died in mine but it still plays carts/cards.
John Riggs: RIGG'd Games you can only play on either pac, carts only from any region. Not CD games . I know . I have a laser active I bought for $5 from a pawn shop
10:03...computery type things, like the matrix flow down, eyeballs roll to the back of your head, red and blue pills eject from the disc slot, phone starts to ring, and before you know it your whole house is full of agents...where do I find one?
I know these weird/obscure hardware videos don't get as many views, but they're my favorites! MJR, since you're such a computer gamer, maybe a retro computer series and the best games for each sometime?
good to see Crazy Joe guest on the show. I really want a LaserActive but suspect it will be one of those consoles I'll never actually treat myself too, just way too expensive, but bloody awesome machine though
I've got a Gameboy Advance game called SP Advanced which has Super Mario Advance 2, 3, 4, FIFA 2004 and over 200 NES games bundled into 1 cartridge. I've never seen anyone else with this cartridge, plus I've haven't seen one on eBay
Triad Stone was called STRAHL on the 3DO. It was so cool! There were tons of different endings. I loved watching the different death animations when you didn't hit the button in time. Those were just as fun to watch if not more fun.
Would you consider doing a hyperscan buying guide? The system obviously sucks but it is an insanely easy system to collect for and is cheap. I got the complete set of all 5 games. :p
I wonder if he has one of those ironic nicknames, like it would be funny to hang out with crazy joe and find out like that hes the most chill dude you could ever meet
What's this with the Mega LD "region locking" spoken about at about the 6min mark? No region restriction whatsoever as far as the laserdisc based games are concerned.
Joe this was great man! Seriously I have a contact that has tons of these games, 3 players and a bunch of packs. He said he will sell them to me at some point but, it's been like 3 years! I have been holding off on trying to collect for it because of that. Have you heard or experienced anything with leaking capacitors?
Retro Game Players yes! I got everything fully recapped and let me tell you there are a shit load of capacitors on this thing. not an easy task too. make sure you have someone you trust do the work
God dam, by counting all those games you accidentally stumbled across the equation that answers the age old question, what is the meaning of life and the answer is.......... 42!! The man's a geeeeeeeenius :)
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*I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that Crazy Joe's hoodie probably smells like weed*
Lmao
You’re probably not wrong
I can't believe my ugly mug is on the Metal Jesus Rocks program. Had a great time hangin out that day.
We gotta bring you back on dude! Maybe do something with Friday the 13th games - a retrospective or something when the new game comes out.
Duuuuude! I'm so down
Questionable hoody Joe :P
When I was 18 I was at the mall and walked into an electronic store and saw the LaserActive. The salesmen told me all about it and let me have a hands on demo and I was sold! I was able to qualify for the store credit card and walked out with a LaserActive unit and The Genesis pack. The LaserActive cost $999.99 and the Genesis was $499.99 or $599.99, not sure on the Genesis pack! If I remember correctly, when all said and done I paid over $1,800.00, then 30 days later returned it!
What BUYING GUIDE do you want to see next? I'd like to do a 3DS, Virtual Boy, Dreamcast, SNES, Vectrex, CD-i, WiiU and more...
I'd love to see a 3DS buying guide!
You should do a 32X buying guide. =D
A 3DS guide would be great. Thanks a lot for your great videos and cheers from Switzerland!
-A fellow metalhead.
More than likely I would like to see a Wii-U buying guide so I hopefully find more games for my Wii-U that I might've overlooked.
Commodore 64
Don't ya hate it when you worry about getting "Mega LD PAC" vs "LD-ROM²" labeled right...and then you misspell "goggles" - - *sigh* #FML
Final Cut should be able to read my mind!
I just gonna leave a comment on googles... HA HA! Well we use google more than we use goggles... oh well!! Keep it up MJR! Peace and love from Tacoma
My eyes, the googles do nothing!
MetalJesusRocks any updates on when we'll get another recent pick ups video?
The software for the PC1 comes in two flavours. MS-dos and pc-dos.
Crazy Joe is the legend.
Shawn extra Long in the haaaouse!
Dude! I remember playing one at a high end appliance store in Torrance, CA called Pacific Sales. It was like you were plugged into a bad ass stereo. Brings back memories, crazy.
Funny seeing this today with Joe in that Coleco Chameleon Hoodie. That didn’t age well. Lol Makes me think of the Amiico now.
Best thing about this channel is the jolly vibe between MetalJesus and his guests.
The information is good, but the wrapping is great
JOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reggie!
Steve!
why did i do that...
Dr. Everett Scott: Janet!
Janet: Dr. Scott!
Brad: Janet!
Janet: Brad!
Frank: Rocky!
[Rocky grunts]
Dr. Everett Scott: Janet!
Janet: Dr. Scott!
Brad: Janet!
Janet: Brad!
Frank: Rocky!
[Rocky grunts]
Radical Reggie AND Crazy Joe?
Dude, where are you getting those nicknames I want me some of that
yo guys i admire you keep it real ,a retro gamer, aloha from Greece, much love
Crazy Joe!!! That soccer mom hooked you up for $30. Dealz
Kacy DaGameNerd Kacy!!
I lucked into mine for $15 at a garage sale with the Sega PAC and the PAC slot cover.
Soccer moms are the best.
Kacy DaGameNerd and we are still friends! I told her to keep her eyes peeled for a SNES Playststion prototype
Wow I had no idea there was a Turbografx module!
Heard about a LaserActive video on MJR, was surprised to see Crazy Joe! And he didn't even drop your Olde English 800!
Would love to see you back again.
Crazy Joe is awesome, I wanna see more Crazy Joe!
Me to!
Cool historical piece! I remember seeing this piece in the Sears wish book or at Service Merchandise as a kid. I had totally forgotten about it until seeing it brought up here again. Way expensive!
I have a copy of the 1994 Electronic Gaming Monthly buyers guide and in it, it list all current systems and its retail price. The Pioneer Laseractive was listed at $1,300.
Good grief. Yeah I payed $30 but don't ask what I payed for that turbo PAC 😬
Hahaha, right. But if you think about it, since you scored on such a great item at a unbelievable price, spending a bit much to complete it should make it easier. I'm just glad that this system was found by someone who can appreciate it and not get thrown away because of the person not knowing exactly what they had. Anyway, thanks for sharing.
Crazy Joe so I have one with the saga pack his much is it worth
I really enjoy your videos man! You seem like such a nice cool dude and can't wait to watch more :)
I've got a Laseractive with both the Genesis and Turbografx packs. The only LD game I have for it is one where you're a guy who meets women on the street and convinces them to let him take photos of them. If you do well enough they let you take...more intimate photos of them. I'm not proud to own this.
Virtual cameraman! That game is awesome.
Nutz4Gunz45 Yeah, that's the name!
Believe it or not there was 2 virtual cameraman games.
sounds like Photokano with more pervy stuff
Leisure suit Larryesque.
Great upload as always. Love watching this rare stuff and bringing guests on the show to tell their stories.
:)
Bro sounds JUST like Tom Hanks. Eerie.
Oh my god....I do
Toy Story sequels here I come
Crazy Joe vs. The Volcano
Sega CD-less in Seattle
Forrest Joe.
I love this. Just found one at a thrift shop recently that was still in the plastic for $200. It was like finding the holy grail.
Where???
Holy shit if that's true you should buy a lottery ticket.
@@RemoWilliams1227 It's not unheard of for people to still find stuff in the wild... But a Brand New LaserActive, good grief. That has to be like 1 of 2 or 4 in the world. I've had fantastic deals, but nothing _that_ rare. OK, maybe the brand new copy of Tank Brigade on Atari 2600 comes close for rarity, but not desirability or value.
Really enjoyed this, I didn't know anything about this console till I watched this video. Thanks lots guys.
I'm sure John loves it when a guy with a Coleco Chameleon hoodie on mentions him.
I've been waiting for Crazy Joe's episode.
Found mine in a thrift store for $7.17 several years ago with a Sega-PAC included. Never even cleaned the price off of it, still has 717 written in red crayon on the front. lol
I wouldn’t clean that off either LMAO
Sorry to put you on the spot, but as the Genesis pack can do Sega CD, can the TG16 pack do Turbo CD / PC Engine Duo games, too?
Damnit Riggs, I thought I was finally out of the woods! The turbo PAC actually plays both US & JPN turbo CDs but only US hue cards. Wheeeeew!
makes sense as there's no region locking on Turbo CDs from either country. Neat!
John Riggs: RIGG'd Games yes, I originally thought something was wrong with my Sega PAC being that this was my first introduction to any form of turbo cd / Japanese Sega CD & there is NO info on it.
i have one of these too and if you can find the discs from arcade games such as dragon's lair, space ace, cliff hanger etc... those can be watched in the laseractive. they play out from start to finish and show all the scenes and deaths in about 20-30 minutes. Pretty cool back in the day. The motor died in mine but it still plays carts/cards.
John Riggs: RIGG'd Games you can only play on either pac, carts only from any region. Not CD games . I know . I have a laser active I bought for $5 from a pawn shop
Vajra looks great ! Absolutely loving the cryptic cover art too. Great show, keep up the good work guys, subscribed.
Metal jesus wanted a hug and crazy joe only gave him a hand shake
I was actually looking for the reach-a-round...but Crazy Joe don't play dat.
dude ill hug ya lol ^_^
dont worry metal jeez, we all got ya anytime
metal jesus metal jesus, metal jesus rocks, metal jesus metal jesus, metal jesus rocks!
is what we sing during the theme song at my house
Always love videos on unknown systems or games! Great job!
Mr. Kebab now when you see one for $30 you can say you saw it here first!
Greetings from Ensenada Baja California Mexico, I love your channel, keep the good work.
Awesome video MJ so far! Really been looking into wierd and cool consoles recently so this is awesome! Your always an inspiration😉 cheers! And ROCK ON
Quick note, it is Assemblergames...you have it in the video as Assembergames
10:03...computery type things, like the matrix flow down, eyeballs roll to the back of your head, red and blue pills eject from the disc slot, phone starts to ring, and before you know it your whole house is full of agents...where do I find one?
nice to see joe here
I love the 32X in the back. Im a big fan of that add-on.
I know these weird/obscure hardware videos don't get as many views, but they're my favorites! MJR, since you're such a computer gamer, maybe a retro computer series and the best games for each sometime?
Wow this guy ripped off somebody worse than GameStop with that $30 price point.
Dont hate, meditate!
The seller made their own price. The buyer was just super fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. I'm jealous lol Great find Joe!
Also, if both people are happy, it's a win win
Yea I feel you. I mean not hating because he came up on a deal. I just think it was a bit insensitive for him to reveal it
Harding, I doubt the seller requested in writing for Joe to never reveal the purchase price. Honestly, who gives a shit? (Aside from people like you.)
good to see Crazy Joe guest on the show.
I really want a LaserActive but suspect it will be one of those consoles I'll never actually treat myself too, just way too expensive, but bloody awesome machine though
Amazing stuff as always MJR, this guy rocks
LD rom² is confusing. It actually isn't rom2 but rom square as it is supposed to be Super cdrom-rom (for the PCengine).
Enjoyed the video! Bring Joe back again!
this channel needs more Joe
That Coleco Chameleon sweatshirt though... I want one!
You sound like the chillest dude Joe! Great episode!
Retrospektif don't be fooled! He's pretty crazy as well
Crazy Joe is tha man. MJR u need 2 feature Crazy Joe n Radical Reggie way more. How u leave him in tha Bathroom while yall film?
The modules remind me of the Randall amp that had modules as well. I think there was a George Lynch & Scott Ian amp made like that.
I've got a Gameboy Advance game called SP Advanced which has Super Mario Advance 2, 3, 4, FIFA 2004 and over 200 NES games bundled into 1 cartridge. I've never seen anyone else with this cartridge, plus I've haven't seen one on eBay
Crazy Joe NEEDS to be the horror movie/game/anything go-to guy on MJR
You can also easily mod these to get a S-video output on them. Makes ld movies look a bit better
Any details how please?
The Megadrive was also put into a 386 pc by amstrad. Retromancave restored one on his channel (he also restored a laser active)
I love your videos keep up the good work. I'd love to
See more CDi and 3 do reviews. But all your stuff is awesome.
Triad Stone was called STRAHL on the 3DO. It was so cool! There were tons of different endings. I loved watching the different death animations when you didn't hit the button in time. Those were just as fun to watch if not more fun.
Very cool episode, gentlemen!
Triad Stone looks or is Strahl for the 3DO. The art work is amazing, even the 3DO cover too!
Great video to see something rare and different! Keep up the awesome work
Saw this on GameSack's channel several times, Joe went into detail about the system, and its games.
my dad used one of these, he used to do karaoke gigs in a local pub :)
Very interesting! Have you ever thought about a raised table to show off the systems and games since you mostly have people standing?
Coleco Chameleon...Remember when...Play again...
Member when Mike Kennedy totally shit the bed on the entire kickstarter campaign?
wow!!! I saw a laser active gensis controller at my goodwill a few weeks ago it was dirty as hell.... I didn't pick it up
Great video. I hadn't even heard of this thing before
Wow this thing is crazy expensive I’ve seen laserdisc at thrift stores before and never heard of this gonna look out now thx
what is that song at the end? I remember listing it a while ago, but I forgot the name and it been stuck in my head for weeks
great video.... I really like this guest!!
more in the future please.
Metal Jesus is like your coolest friend
Choose your own adventure books. Wow that takes me back. I was addicted to those books as a kid.
My favorites: The Cave of Time, Space And Beyond & Inside UFO 54-40
videos like this are awesome! thanks metal jesus!
As someone who listens to youtube videos while working in the other room, say hi to Tom Hanks form me.
coleco chameleon hoodie. Aged well lol
This is by far the most awesome piece of tech I've seen. I totally love it but I guess it's almost impossible to find one for a good price.
Keep your eyes peeled at the thrift stores. These are the kind of things that will slip through the cracks
+Crazy Joe thanks for the advice
Also, stalk soccer moms lol
Nice video, I had no idea this vcr even existed haha
Would you consider doing a hyperscan buying guide? The system obviously sucks but it is an insanely easy system to collect for and is cheap. I got the complete set of all 5 games. :p
Jesus , Reggie and Joe .Best RUclipsr
HA nice hoodie
stryk187 I laughed when I saw it. It's more authentic than the console ever was.
I was going to say this, but you did before I could. What a joke the chameleon was.
A hoodie that actually *is* a hoodie.
So would you say its one of the few hoodies that's a better console than the console it was advertising?
This is nuts! Thanks for sharing.
Super cool video, never heard of this thing and now I need one!!
Came here for Joe. Go joe!
Insert Barry photo!
10:55 Google in 3D. Neat.
a coleco chameleon hoodie? REALLY?!?!?!? :D :D :D :D
When Joe showed up wearing it... I knew it was gonna be a fun video ;)
That Coleco Chameleon sweatshirt! =O Joe must love him some drama.
When I explained what it was to the old man at the shirt shop he looked me in the eye and said "how nerdy" true story.
I remember when this first came out and being floored by the price. I couldn't believe how much it was going for.
definitely want to see more Dreamcast stuff
This was actually a lot better than I thought it was going to be lol
How to tell if you want one of these.
1. Are you interested in FMV games, if yes proceed.
2. Will you be willing to spend a lot of money as well.
Cool video. I imagine they meant like the PS3, it could do a lot of stuff. The original PS3 models could play PS1 & PS2 games on disc.
cool episode hope to see how on more of your videos!
Got myself a Pioneer LaserActive in my collection
I wonder if he has one of those ironic nicknames, like it would be funny to hang out with crazy joe and find out like that hes the most chill dude you could ever meet
What's this with the Mega LD "region locking" spoken about at about the 6min mark? No region restriction whatsoever as far as the laserdisc based games are concerned.
We got that detail wrong. Thanks for pointing it out!
I'm never speaking about this machine again :/
It's all cool. Easy to make a mistake as far as this obscure format is concerned.
What a unique console. Not something I would ever have interest in buying, but I do love the new knowledge.
OMG Maze Mania looks awesome, I love FMV!
An amazing inexpensive weird experience
Cool video, it was interesting hearing about a system that I never really heard of !!!
Coleco-eco-eco-eco-eco Chameleon,
You come and go,
You come and go.
this is really cool ! didnt know this ever existed really awesome !
Great video as always!
Just as a heads up, there's a typo in the reference to assemblergames.com during the PC expansion pack image
Too late. Nothing I can do now ;)
That aside though, very informative! Thanks for the vid
Your videos are really great!
Joe this was great man! Seriously I have a contact that has tons of these games, 3 players and a bunch of packs. He said he will sell them to me at some point but, it's been like 3 years! I have been holding off on trying to collect for it because of that. Have you heard or experienced anything with leaking capacitors?
Retro Game Players yes! I got everything fully recapped and let me tell you there are a shit load of capacitors on this thing. not an easy task too. make sure you have someone you trust do the work
What text is on Joe's Shirt under the "Coleco Chameleon" logo?
remember when, play again.
17:06 MJ did the math and counted up to 35, maaaaaaaaan your math game in on point!!!
Here's the formula I used: e^[2 ln (sqrt(5)) + ln (7)] = 35 ...You can double-check me if you wish :)
God dam, by counting all those games you accidentally stumbled across the equation that answers the age old question, what is the meaning of life and the answer is.......... 42!! The man's a geeeeeeeenius :)
MetalJesusRocks All that Sierra training was not in vain after all. LMAO Great video Jason!