Advance Console Entertainment

[Baseley09]

Well in there defence there adverts in the mags of the day, always looked superb, but then again they could afford it
shame they didnt put there own mag together, id wouldve like to have seen that.

They near on did, their price list pack had import news and the odd editorial sent to your door. Got some of em round here somewhere featuring NEC Ironman console & PCECD Snatcher.

[Richard.John]

These guys were true crooks but also smart business men never forget that these jokers charged different prices depending on who was asking...

History man...history

I remember waiting in the shop until about 7pm for a delivery of import F355s.
It was about 60 squid, but worth every penny.

[Leon Retro]

I always assumed they advertised the high-prices hoping rich kids and Arabs would pay them- but the average import fan probably paid a bit less. There was no way they would have stayed in business charging ridiculous prices to everyone!

At least the two brothers knew their stuff and appreciated serious gaming. I used to talk to the tall guy about the latest games, and he always said his favourite stuff were the Saturn shooters( something which I respected him for )

[Wil]

Here's a bump from the past

Anyone know if the ACE brothers ever set up shop again? The online London directories still have listings for the Carnaby St. shop.

[Pavey]

I think after Carnaby they were in an upstairs place around Marble Arch area.

Can't remember where i heard that though, could of imagined it.

[ZAGOR100]

Ace

Hello does anyone know if the 2 con artist are opening up another store?
They were the best in conversions but bad in selling games (how many times have I been ripped off by them)
I also heard they were in Marble Arch by them in person But I have no idea where
unless they have given up in the Games business
If anyone know please let me know thanks.

[Morph]

wow who would have guessed those 2 crooks would get their own thread on NTSC-UK this brings back some serious memories. It was indeed true that they were great for console repairs & conversions. Can't see how they would have survived the online shopping shift, if anyone knows what happened to ACE please post and let us know.

[J0e Musashi]

Nick and Demitri rocked! You never paid top whack if you knew them either. They could get items nobody elxse could, and surely the best modders evar too.

[Oh_Mutants]

Proper pair of schiesters if you ask me, but in a comedic, almost likeable, kind of way. Remember a time they had a new release import PS2 game in (forget now what it was) and i was qouted ?50 for it. Went to get some cash and when i came back they wanted ?60 for it. When i enquired 'Err... how come?', i was informed bluntly 'Cos it's the last one'

Naturally i told them to get ****ed

They kinda reminded me of the guy from Cybernet (Cyyyybernet cyyyybernet yeeeeeah!). Based in Putney. Anyone remember them?

[egparadigm]

Went to get some cash and when i came back they wanted ?60 for it. When i enquired 'Err... how come?', i was informed bluntly 'Cos it's the last one'

That's actually illegal; they have to either sell it to you at the marked price or withdraw the item from sale.

[Oh_Mutants]

That's actually illegal; they have to either sell it to you at the marked price or withdraw the item from sale.

Yep. Thing is, the cheeky beggars never priced up half the stuff in their cabinet. Hence if they liked the look of you = better deal you'd get. Obviously they thought i looked like a tit

[DeathAdder]

That's actually illegal; they have to either sell it to you at the marked price or withdraw the item from sale.

I don't disbelieve you, but do you have a source for that?

[ZAGOR100]

Ace Forever But Crooks Infinty And Beyond

wow who would have guessed those 2 crooks would get their own thread on NTSC-UK this brings back some serious memories. It was indeed true that they were great for console repairs & conversions. Can't see how they would have survived the online shopping shift, if anyone knows what happened to ACE please post and let us know.

I used to work with them and knew them b4 ACE 8 years to be honest and the things they did to me was beyond reason(but everyone was right) the were the master of conversions and imports. i am still looking for them will let everyone know if i find them but it's hard without any clues

[ZAGOR100]

hello Morph i heard they went towards Marble Arch but not sure and i have no idea where i am looking for them 2 if you find out can you let me know please?

[Richard.John]

Robber barons indeed, but at that time, in days before the internet boom, they were a necessary evil.