Post your latest retro purchase/acquisition

[Thalass]

While cleaning out my room the other day, I found Killer Instinct, instantly I pulled out the old dust-ridden SNES and had a go. 'Twas awesome.......until I felt like playing DKC2 then remembered it was stolen ages ago......so I played Kirby.

[jaxter]

I final-*****-ingly got a Dreamcast :razz:
$85 with Shenmue, Sonic Adventure, Chuchu Rocket, Virtua Striker 2 & Tomb Raider YAY!

[jaxter]

Joystick controller (SMS) $3
Virtua Fighter 2 complete (MD) $4

[Cranky]

I final-*****-ingly got a Dreamcast :razz:
$85 with Shenmue, Sonic Adventure, Chuchu Rocket, Virtua Striker 2 & Tomb Raider YAY!
Wow! Great price!! Well done :thumbsup:

[UC1]

What it means by Digital Learning System is that you can pre program moves in, granted thats a n00bish thing to do & not something I would do. I shall let you know how it performs when it comes in the mail, but from what I recall it was very good quality when I last had one.

Ah... it's not such a noobish thing to do if you're going to program combos that are impossible to do by hand. That stick might be worth something. I know the Hori and ASCII command sticks are very rare and sought after.

[Fenrir]

Did I mention I picked up an N64 controller with a working control stick the other week? :D

[jaxter]

Capcom VS. SNK - Dreamcast $30 (completely forgot currency was in pounds.. Ahh well)
Dreamcast controller, VMU, Vibration, controller extention cable (all new, $35 after shipping for 2 "packs")

[Ezri]

Since I last posted in this thread about a month ago:

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (GB) - complete, $15
Super Star Wars (SNES) - cart. only, $15
Super Bomberman 3 (SNES) - cart. only, $20
Excitebike 64 (N64) - complete, $30
Parodius (Saturn) - complete, $40
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (N64) - complete, $10

[flamecondor]

Took me ages to find this thread for some reason. Anyway latest lot of loot I have won off ebay over the last month and abit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/SneakySnakes.jpg
sequel to Snack Rattle & Roll on the NES, awesome game.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/alien3Gameboy.jpg
Seriously who says all LJN games where bad, this game was great.

And while those 2 games may look good being played on my GBA, they look soo much better being played on this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/SuperGameboy.jpg
Man do Gameboy games look awesome being played on a 44 inch plasma TV :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/killerInstinct.jpg
I honestly forgot how many awesome fighters where on the SNES, next task is Clayfighter 2.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/Wild_Guns_Coverart.jpg
My god this game owns hard, I've never really played anything like it, soo much fun and you really do need to check out the Happy Video Game Nerd review of it on Youtube, its fantastic.

[the_tic_begins]

Destruction Derby 1 and 2 on PS1 for $20 plus $5 shipping.
Just got to get a copy of Zero Divide now.

[jaxter]

Mario Party 2 - $20

[bulkerking]

Took me ages to find this thread for some reason. Anyway latest lot of loot I have won off ebay over the last month and abit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/SneakySnakes.jpg
sequel to Snack Rattle & Roll on the NES, awesome game.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/alien3Gameboy.jpg
Seriously who says all LJN games where bad, this game was great.

And while those 2 games may look good being played on my GBA, they look soo much better being played on this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/SuperGameboy.jpg
Man do Gameboy games look awesome being played on a 44 inch plasma TV :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/killerInstinct.jpg
I honestly forgot how many awesome fighters where on the SNES, next task is Clayfighter 2.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/Wild_Guns_Coverart.jpg
My god this game owns hard, I've never really played anything like it, soo much fun and you really do need to check out the Happy Video Game Nerd review of it on Youtube, its fantastic.



Just seen the Footage of Wild Guns OMG I want it now :) just like Cabal if not better ...
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[craptest]

Wild Guns is great. Natsume at their peak imo. They also did Pocky & Rocky for the SNES. Great shooter.

[DemonicBen]

Picked up a copy of Super Punch Out! for the SNES a couple of weeks back, complete with mint box and booklet. Clocked it on my first sitting without a loss (I hired it out ad-nausum from the local Videoland when I was a young-un. I ended up filling up all the fastest time boards with my name :) ) Still, I was glad I could add it to the collection.

[flamecondor]

Wild Guns is great. Natsume at their peak imo. They also did Pocky & Rocky for the SNES. Great shooter.
I don't know how I found out about it, I know its one of those games that I played that way that I'm non to proud of on a PC before I played it on a SNES if you know what I mean and I was blown away. I stopped playing it right away and hunted around for a copy on ebay, was soo happy to get it. I don't know how it slipped under my radar but I'm soo glad I have it, it really is one of the best SNES games I have played, and the fact that there isn't anything else really like this out there is a shame, its a really fun arcade style of play. Hopefully it'll make its way to the VC so more people can enjoy its awesomeness

[concrete donkey]

I got a boxed copy of goldeneye 64 in great condition for $25 and a brand new sealed copy of the legend of dragoon for $25 also. dragoon is freakin' sweet.

[Adios]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/killerInstinct.jpg
I honestly forgot how many awesome fighters where on the SNES, next task is Clayfighter 2.

I think you mean Clayfighter 63 1/3 :D

I can't believe I actually own that game...

[Knuckle Children]

Superman 64 - near mint and complete for $17.

Can't wait to bask in the glitching glory of this game and then after 15 minutes of blinding frustration tuck it away to pass the 'worst game in history' onto my grandkids.

[bulkerking]

Superman 64 - near mint and complete for $17.

Can't wait to bask in the glitching glory of this game and then after 15 minutes of blinding frustration tuck it away to pass the 'worst game in history' onto my grandkids.



What no Shaq Fu or even ET for Atari 2600 :P
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[Knuckle Children]

What no Shaq Fu or even ET for Atari 2600 :P

Buying ET did cross my mind, but Superman and the 'Kryptonite fog' got the nod. I'm an optimist, but I'm hoping it becomes a sought-after cult game in time.

[craptest]

Ah the celebration of 'retro-crap'. The only reason to keep your copy of Red Steel.

[the_tic_begins]

Ah the celebration of 'retro-crap'. The only reason to keep your copy of Red Steel.

LOL harsh but true.

[flamecondor]

Recent Retro l00t for me

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/Boxart/flameretro1.jpg

Starting at the top Super Gameboy for SNES, we all know what it does, and damit I wanted to play Gameboy games on an uber 42 inch plasma TV.

ON the SNES Side of things we have X-Men Mutant Apocalypse, awesome game I'm sure you'll all agree. Saturday Night Slam Masters, a game I only just found out about, had a look at, looks awesome and what do you know is awesome, soo happy with that one & WWF Wrestlemania the Arcade game, which is one of my least fav WWF games and only got it cause it came with Slam Masters.

For Gameboy starting at the top we have Tumblepop which is a Gameboy port of an Arcade game I used to love playing back in the day. It was kinda like Bubble Bobble + Ghostbusters, you use your vacuum to suck up ghosts and shoot them at other ghosts, great game IMO (only just found out there was a Gameboy version and had to get it).

Star Wars is a port of the NES version, I used to have this game for Gameboy and I loved it, felt the need to have it again, now if I can only geta copy of Super Star Wars for SNES, I'll be happy. Hook, again a Gameboy conversion of the NES game, wasn't too bad if I recall correctly, never finished it, but I'm sure it was fun. Jurassic Park is also based off the NES game, it was awesome, I need not say anymore.

Aerostar, I only got this cause I wanted a SHMUP for my Gameboy & I already had Parodius on my SNES, looks ok will have to play abit more though. Ghostbusters 2, easily the best Ghostbusters game I have ever played, made by HAL Labatories, its an awesome little top down game, I guess it kinda feels like Zombies ate my Neighbors, but not really. Ducktales, NES version, ported to Gameboy, if you ain't heard of the NES version you shouldn't be reading this forum.

Solomons Club and Space Invaders I only got because they came with Ducktales, not too bad, but I wanted Ducktales, not them. Metroid 2, I love this game, others hate it, I don't know why. I always found it to be a good game, plus it was also my first Metroid game and will always hold a special place in my heart.

[Knuckle Children]

Nice score with Saturday Night Slam Masters. Any game with Mike Haggar in it is OK by me :)

[TheMixta43]

I managed to find a copy of Clayfighter on SNES at Cash Converters. It is in horrible condition sadly though, the cartridge is literally coming apart.. Lucky it was only 5 bucks

[schnappy]

The most recent pickup which I care (remember xD) is my dreamcast which i got for xmas last year. (been waiting my whole life for that :P) From memory: 3 controllers, vmu, rf unit, jet set radio, metropolic street racer some other good games but can't see them in the dark (in total 7 games i think). $96. I then got some stuff from play asia, a vga cable etc etc...

[timecrisisking]

Oil Panic Game & Watch - $44.00. Missing the battery cover but everything else is in good nic.

Can't get much more retro than a G&W :)

[Knuckle Children]

Oil Panic Game & Watch - $44.00. Missing the battery cover but everything else is in good nic.

Can't get much more retro than a G&W :)


Man I lived on Oil Panic when I was a kid! That, Donald and Goofy Firefighting, Greenhouse and Donkey Kong.

[jaxter]

Out of interest, How much were they on release?

[Knuckle Children]

Mid-80s they were $40 each for the dual screen clamshell versions at Toyworld. I used to froth at the glass cabinet that had them all as a kid so I have the price tag embedded in my mind. Less for the single screens.

I also remember circa 1987-88 NES games were selling for $89.95! Damn expensive.

[timecrisisking]

Man I lived on Oil Panic when I was a kid! That, Donald and Goofy Firefighting, Greenhouse and Donkey Kong.

I've already got Greenhouse and DK here. Just looking for Mickey & Donald and Donkey Kong 2 now. :)

[Knuckle Children]

I've already got Greenhouse and DK here. Just looking for Mickey & Donald and Donkey Kong 2 now. :)

Mickey & Donald, that's the name! Goofy was down by the firetruck :p

[flamecondor]

Latest retro l00t
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/RetrobuysApril2008.jpg
Starting Top Right, Super Star Wars, Super Empire Strikes Back, Super Return of the Jedi, Darius Twin, Ren & Stimpy Time Warp, Captain America & The Avengers, Weapon Lord & Chaos Engine.

I gotta say I'm sure I remember Ren & Stimpy being somewhat playable back in the day, but now I dunno. Also Avengers aint that too crash hot, but its not bad. The Super Star Wars games, well what more needs to be said about them, they are awesome. Darius Twin is just more SHMUP fun and you can never have enough SHMUP Fun. Weapon Lord I got after seeing a thread about Fighting games on GAF and it being highly talked about and The Chaos Engine I recall seeing some stuff about it in NMS and it sparked my intrest so why not.

Also NTSC SNES carts FTW, sooo easy to store, unlike the annoying rounded PAL and Japan ones, they sit nice and flat ontop of each other.

[craptest]

Also NTSC SNES carts FTW, sooo easy to store, unlike the annoying rounded PAL and Japan ones, they sit nice and flat ontop of each other. You prefer the U.S carts? Really? Theyre a big waste of space imo. PAl / Jap carts are a far nicer design. And they stack fine when theyre in their original boxes :P

Super Famicom for the win. Nicer carts and better box art (except for maybe Castlevania IV which looks dodgy)

http://i7.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/e5/5c/2aa6_1.JPG

[flamecondor]

You prefer the U.S carts? Really? Theyre a big waste of space imo. PAl / Jap carts are a far nicer design. And they stack fine when theyre in their original boxes :P

Super Famicom for the win. Nicer carts and better box art (except for maybe Castlevania IV which looks dodgy)

http://i7.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/e5/5c/2aa6_1.JPG
Its more for the shape and how easily they stack, I find the rounded SNES games rock a bit and its a little annoying. Everything else about our SNES rocks from controller to the console, but the carts I dunno they look cool, but its just that the are alot harder to keep steady.

[craptest]

Its more for the shape and how easily they stack, I find the rounded SNES games rock a bit and its a little annoying. Everything else about our SNES rocks from controller to the console, but the carts I dunno they look cool, but its just that the are alot harder to keep steady. Have you considered standing them up? They dont fall over that way.

So how long have you been collecting for the SNES? And what's your collection look like?

[flamecondor]

Have you considered standing them up? They dont fall over that way.

So how long have you been collecting for the SNES? And what's your collection look like?
Been collecting SNES games on and off for the last 3 years, but its gonna a little into overdrive the last few months, collection currently is at this
http://club.ign.com/b/list/custom?lid=100018&owner=Flamecondor&mode=vown&sortC=6
(Scroll down to the SNES stuff)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/flamecondor/snesgames.jpg
And thats the whole game collection for my SNES starting from Right top and going down,

Saturday Night Slam Masters, Street Fighter Alpha 2 (NTSC), Weapon Lord, Wrestlemania Arcade Game, Chrono Trigger, Drakkhen

X-Men Mutant Apocalypse, Spider-Man & Venom Maximum Carnage, Captain America & The Avengers, Spider-Man & The X-Men, Secret of Mana, Ren & Stimpy Time Warp

Wild Guns, Super Star Wars, Super Empire Strikes Back, Super Return of the Jedi, Illusion of Gaia, Darius Twin

Street Fighter Alpha 2 (PAL), Turtles Tourney Fighter (I think this is a Japan game, but the text is all in English but I need a Converter, mmm on thinking this could be a copy, but it came with the SNES so meh), Samurai Showdown, Mortal Kombat 2, Killer Instinct, Turtles in Time.

Street Fighter 2, Chaos Engine, Jurassic Park, Super Scope 6, Spawn, Super Castlevania IV

Super Mario World, Super Mario Allstars, Plok, Yoshis Safari, Super mario Kart, Super International Circket

Parodius, NBA JAM, Starwing, Aero the Acrobat, Gokujou Parodius, Vortex.

Now yes I do have 2 versions of Street Fighter Alpha 2, but thats due to the NTSC one having a lockout chip than won't let my Converter work, but I'm stuck with the game till I can think of something to do with it, might EBay it one day.

I know to some people this isn't gonna be alot of games and there are plans to add to it soon, trying to work my way through the list of gmaes to get. Still what to get next, S.O.S., Pocky & Rocky, Rock N Roll Racing, Syndicate, E.V.O. or Earthbound, damn choices.

[spopeblue]

I picked up recently 4 new dreamcast controllers, 6 new VMUs, new sealed Quake 3 and new sealed Virtua Fighter 3tb, both for dreamcast.

Oh, also picked up the Super Famicom version of the Gameboy Micro.

[schnappy]

spopeblue, I'm guessing you got that DC stuff cheap from Play Asia. Don't you think 6 VMUs is a bit greedy?

[Mike-Towns]

spopeblue, I'm guessing you got that DC stuff cheap from Play Asia. Don't you think 6 VMUs is a bit greedy?

...I don't see how...

[spopeblue]

Yeah, all that stuff did come from PA.
I have 4 other VMUs that have come my direction in various ways, all of which have broken battery covers.
I always take care with my stuff, but there is still a chance they could break.
Plus, what happens in 15 or 20 years time with ones that have been used? They could fail for any number of reasons. Brand new ones in boxes are much more likely to still work down the line.
I'm actually wondering if 6 is enough.

I do see what you are saying though, but it's not like I am buying them with the intention of on-selling. They are all for my collection only. And as with most of this retro stuff, you have to take the opportunity when it comes along - still kicking myself I missed out on the dirt cheap 32x deal all those years ago. Don't want it to happen again.

[craptest]

I do see what you are saying though, but it's not like I am buying them with the intention of on-selling. They are all for my collection only. And as with most of this retro stuff, you have to take the opportunity when it comes along - still kicking myself I missed out on the dirt cheap 32x deal all those years ago. Don't want it to happen again. Same thinking (or lack of...) explains my 13 N64 controllers. 6 of which are brand new.

One day Ill need an operation and these things will come in handy (brand new official n64 pads have sold for $70+ on ebay). Of course the reason I have them is so Ill always be able to play my fav games as they were meant to be played.


Slightly off topic as I have no intentions of bidding. See link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Complete-Collection-of-NES-Nintendo-Games-739-games_W0QQitemZ250230018577QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6205 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

woah! 739 NES games!!! Pity theyre not all boxed. And why cant teh guy take a decent photo? Mmmmmm...

[Chain Chomp]

Conkers bad Fur Day :D i love that game 2 bucks from a 2 dollar sore (obviously)
And A Zelda pack with Ocarina of time, Majora's and Windwaker, Arcade one
5 bucks

[Knuckle Children]

A Zelda pack with Ocarina of time, Majora's and Windwaker, Arcade one
5 bucks

More info? What system's that for? And what's the arcade Windwaker?

[Mike-Towns]

Conkers bad Fur Day :D i love that game 2 bucks from a 2 dollar sore (obviously)
And A Zelda pack with Ocarina of time, Majora's and Windwaker, Arcade one
5 bucks

JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBBBBUUUSSSSSS

[Chain Chomp]

:D It was a good deal wasn't it lol.
Oh. Typo, 2 dollar Sore. XD
Anyway, im playing Conkers Bad Fur Day now. Up to Matrix part xDD how the game freezes. xD
Fun.

[Chain Chomp]

Oh yes. Zelda pack, is for GAMECUBE! Not all retro, but retro games. Windwaker included in pack. Ocarina of Time. Majora's Mask (that games hard) and the old 2D Zelda games, i forget what they're called.

[Lazlow]

You mean this? (http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=zelda+collector%27s+edition)

[Chain Chomp]

Ya! Thats the one. =]

[Mike-Towns]

Ya! Thats the one. =]

bastardo

[Knuckle Children]

Oh, the Zelda Collector's disc. A steal at 5 bucks, or even 35 bucks really.

[timecrisisking]

http://i18.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/dc/6b/8f76_1.JPG

$60.00 including postage. Included is a Megadrive 2, Master System 2 and 35 game cartridges.

Finally I won't have to keep dragging out my minty Megadrive stuff in order to have a game or two! :)

EDIT: Oh and I received that Oil Panic G&W I bought yesterday, it took an hour and a half to clean it inside and out (ie taking everything apart and cleaning the circuits) but now it's perfect. Had a few games and the memories came flooding back. I was even able to get $8.00 back from the seller for all of the time it took cleaning and doing some small repairs to the game (it did have a sticker reading "$2.00, needs battery" on the front after all, so even after the $8.00 refund I think he still made a very tidy profit).

[Knuckle Children]

The Lion King! I loved that game, whether I should admit it or not, I'm not sure. Especially loved the Bug Collect mini game.

[Lazlow]

EDIT: Oh and I received that Oil Panic G&W I bought yesterday, it took an hour and a half to clean it inside and out (ie taking everything apart and cleaning the circuits) but now it's perfect. Had a few games and the memories came flooding back. I was even able to get $8.00 back from the seller for all of the time it took cleaning and doing some small repairs to the game (it did have a sticker reading "$2.00, needs battery" on the front after all, so even after the $8.00 refund I think he still made a very tidy profit).

Is it still missing a battery cover? I've got a bunch of spare parts (to fix up my own Donkey Kong) and that includes a bunch of battery covers.

[timecrisisking]

Why yes, yes it is. You don't happen to have a white Oil Panic battery cover by any chance, do you?

[Old Stoney]

Recently purchased

Dreamcast:
De La Jet Set Radio
Izumo
Tricolore Crise
Castle Fantasia
BBA
ASCII FT Pad
Pop'n Music 1,2,3,4 + controller
Hundred Swords @barai edition
Wind ~a breath of heart~ Dreamcast Direct Edition
Atsumare!! Guru Guru Onsen BB
Love Hina: Smile Again

SG-1000
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~sue.gordon/mypic295.jpg
C-56 Soukoban, C-47 Zoom 909, C-52 Chack'n Pop, C-48 Choplifter
C-51 Drol, G-1031 Lode Runner, C-57 Championship Lode Runner, C-53 Bank Panic

[Lazlow]

Why yes, yes it is. You don't happen to have a white Oil Panic battery cover by any chance, do you?

http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/49200/2003413894634857150_rs.jpg

Got 2 of the white ones, but both have the little tab bit snapped off (one more so than the other). It'll still slide in and sit there - tested it with my Donkey Kong.

[timecrisisking]

Oh nah, I'll pass then, I'd really only want one if it was perfect. I can just swap the covers from my DK and Greenhouse anyway.

[Lazlow]

www.gameandwatch.com

Has an email link to someone who makes replacements. Otherwise I saw some on ebay, Oil Panic specific, for $1. (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Oil-Panic-Nintendo-Game-and-Watch-battery-cover_W0QQitemZ200213744877QQihZ010QQcategoryZ8106 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I'd be pissed if its the same seller though. Like those jerks who try to sell games then manuals seperately.

[timecrisisking]

Lots of Megadrive Games from a variety of sellers:

Strider, Bonanza Bros, Evander Holyfield Boxing, Super Thunder Blade, Ex Mutants, Fatal Fury, Rocket Knight Adventures. All are complete bar Rocket Knight, which is missing the manual.

Total cost of $58.48 inclusive of all postage costs.

[Marble]

A while ago I bought a 2nd NES and a few games. And today I got my copy of Castlevania on the NES, fun game. Oh, and I bought Baten Kaitos off of ebay.

[schnappy]

I got 5 JAP Saturn games;
1. The Apocalypse II
2. Virtua Fighter
3. Virtua Fighter II
4. Daytona USA
5. Greatest Nine

$7.50 + $9.90 postage.

[Sac]

A few days ago I bought the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Wonderboy in Monsterland for the Megadrive, $10 each.

Neither had manuals(Which I've almost come to expect with megadrive games. People just don't seem to wanna keep them, half the time. Sure, the manuals suck compared to the ones for other system, but still...to just chuck 'em?), but the boxes are in good condition.

[schnappy]

I've also noticed that with SMD games. Also one of my genesis games is in a megadrive case :/ that's how I got it off of ebay. But I can't complain, they costed 1 dollar each (I bought the "_ strike" series) and got free delivery from the seller to my house.

[Knuckle Children]

I've just bought another SNES console, except rather than my current vanilla one this one has a modified PAL/NTSC switch, a 50/60Hz switch and a widened cartridge slot so it's multi-region all at 60Hz baby! :D

Got a nice S-Video cable for it too. A shame my TV doesn't have an RGB input...

Games:

- Donkey Kong Country
- Donkey Kong Country 2
- Donkey Kong Country 3
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario All-Stars
- SMW2: Yoshi's Island
- Super Mario Kart (JAP)

I've just got to work on building my collection now. I'm starting from scratch after stupidly selling my primo SNES collection more than a decade ago to buy a PSX bundle.

Hey crappy, where do you buy your NTSC SNES games?

[Gemerald]

A while ago I dreamt that I'd be able to get my hands on a mint copy of Final Fantasy VII PAL and non platinum. Lord behold I walk into Cash Converters yesterday and pick one up for $9. This for me would culminate in having all my good luck line up in one line. Amazing. It was a really freaky day too.

[spopeblue]

Picked up another Dreamcast the other day.
Bought it as a bundle off ebay actually, so I finally have a copy of Sonic Adventure.
Also came with the DC gun and House of the Dead 2. I'll plug it in and try it out when I get bored of GTA IV.

[madmangohan]

So an ebay misscommunication resulted in me recieving a second copy of Samba De Amigo 2000 (Jap). Beats me if I should sell it or keep hold of it just incase something bad happens to my other one. Awsome fun with the maracas though

[Gemerald]

So an ebay misscommunication resulted in me recieving a second copy of Samba De Amigo 2000 (Jap). Beats me if I should sell it or keep hold of it just incase something bad happens to my other one. Awsome fun with the maracas though

^ I researched that game and it seems very interesting.

[jaxter]

Does anyone know the approx. value of a White JP Saturn? I want to buy one, but not spend too much.

[Knuckle Children]

Just bought a boxed copy of Banjo Tooie.

Never played it before, even though I loved BK. It'll give me a chance to try out the SNES/N64 S-Video cable that I bought years ago, never used and forgot I had too.

[craptest]

Just bought a boxed copy of Banjo Tooie.

Never played it before, even though I loved BK. It'll give me a chance to try out the SNES/N64 S-Video cable that I bought years ago, never used and forgot I had too. Are you using a PAL N64? Because A) You might have the revised N64 that doesnt even support s-video. B) Even if your PAL N64 works with s-video its likely to look HORRIBLE thanks to the PAL-NESS of it all.

The NTSC N64 looks better through s-video. Blurry never looked so clear.

The PAL N64 looks worse with s-video. Colours look terrible and the image is nasty (dont ask me why. But it just doesnt look noice)

[Knuckle Children]

Are you using a PAL N64? Because A) You might have the revised N64 that doesnt even support s-video. B) Even if your PAL N64 works with s-video its likely to look HORRIBLE thanks to the PAL-NESS of it all.

The NTSC N64 looks better through s-video. Blurry never looked so clear.

The PAL N64 looks worse with s-video. Colours look terrible and the image is nasty (dont ask me why. But it just doesnt look noice)

It is a PAL 64. I bought it on March 1, 1997, so it's a launchie and should support S-Video? Disappointing to hear that it may suck though. I'll try it out soon. If I remember correctly the cable cost $6 or $7, so no big loss.

[craptest]

It is a PAL 64. I bought it on March 1, 1997, so it's a launchie and should support S-Video? Disappointing to hear that it may suck though. I'll try it out soon. If I remember correctly the cable cost $6 or $7, so no big loss. It was a coloured PAL system that didnt work. So u should be good.

You might like the image quality. Its a matter of taste.

[Old Stoney]

When anyone ever asked me what my favourite game of all time is, I would say Tempest 2000, every time, without hesitation. The game is near perfect. Flawless. A distillation of everything pure about video games in an immaculately presented game of shooting and psychedelia. Every time I return to it I know it is because the game is timeless, and not because of some rose coloured nostalgia.

A few years back, I belatedly heard of the sequel Tempest 3000 for the ill-fated Nuon Game System. Now, today, the Nuon I won on ebay has arrived, and now, there maybe a challenger to the crown. I won't be sleeping tonight.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~corrimalnews/mypic27.jpg
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[Knuckle Children]

I just read up on the Nuon system (which I'd never heard of). Tempest 3000 was one of only 8 games released for the platform, 4 of which weren't compatible on all models. Now that's niche!

btw, Stoney do you own Tempest 2000 for the Jaguar or the ported Saturn version?

[Old Stoney]

I just read up on the Nuon system (which I'd never heard of). Tempest 3000 was one of only 8 games released for the platform, 4 of which weren't compatible on all models. Now that's niche!

btw, Stoney do you own Tempest 2000 for the Jaguar or the ported Saturn version?

I picked up the PC version for $9 in a bargain bin at Grace Bros. Best investment ever. I have heard that the Jag version is best, I might invest in that later but right now I HAVE TEMPEST 3000 AND IT IS AMAZING. I CANNOT SLEEP, I EXIST IN A HEIGHTENED STATE OF BLISS ON THE EDGE OF COMPLETE EPILEPTIC BREAKDOWN.

[Space_Monkey]

Tobal (PS1)

Colony Wars (PS1)

Tomb Raider (PS1)

Final Fantasy 8 (PS1)

[Old Stoney]

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~corrimalnews/mypic37.jpg
Boxed: Bikkuriman 2000, Puyo Pop 2, Crush Roller, King of Fighters R1, Magical Drop

Loose: King of Fighters R2, Faselei!, SNK V Capcom Cardfighter Clash Capcom & SNK versions, The Last Blade, Neo Turf Masters, Pocket Tennis Colour, Samurai Showdown, Gals Fighters, Densha de Go!, Evolution, Pacman, Puzzle Link 1 & 2, Dive Alert: Matt's Version, Dark Arms, SNK V Capcom: Match of the Millenium, Rockman: Battle & Fighters, Delta Warp, Picture Puzzle.

Waiting to arrive in the mail: Sonic Pocket Adventure, Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Missions, Puzzle Bobble Mini, Samurai Showdown 2, Fatal Fury, Cool Boarders,Memories Off, King of Fighters Battle de Paradise, Cotton: Fantastic Night dreams, Cool Cool Jam

[craptest]

Nice. U should post it in the 'collections' thread

[Lazlow]

I still totally want one of those (AmyRose... whereever you are... >_>)

[schnappy]

Oh; I really want/need/must/ acquire/steal/purchase/steal-and-never-return a Neo Geo of any sort really. Would love an AES or MVS... or a NGP or NGPC... yeeeeeah.

[Old Stoney]

Oh; I really want/need/must/ acquire/steal/purchase/steal-and-never-return a Neo Geo of any sort really. Would love an AES or MVS... or a NGP or NGPC... yeeeeeah.

The NGPC's and games are pretty cheap, especially if you care not for boxes. You spend more on postage than the actual stuff. The AES/MVS on the other hand... still there's always the NG-CD, if you can stand the long load times.

[craptest]

Was the NeoGeo Pocket Color popular? More so than the Wonderswan?

The Gameboy eventually killed off everything. Something the the amazingly successful Nintendo DS cant seem to duplicate. But thats got more to do with the current competition (PSP is the most successful handheld loser so far. Could do a lot better if SONY got their act together I reckon. Nbr 1 selling bit of gaming hardware last week in Japan)

[schnappy]

I don't know any stats... but I think NeoGeo would be more known since it was unleashed outside of Japan. But according to I-see-these-more, Wonderswan is teh winnah lolz!

Copied from the GT froum (not my absolute latest, but on its way to meeeee)
Sega Saturn steering wheel - $5

//edit
Inbound from Japan:
Sega Saturn V-Cop2 + black gun box set - $10.50
SFC - Mario Kart - about $4
SFC - some Tetris game (boxed) - about $3

+$25 postage
(I really wanted the gun boxset )
And I cbb finding my other post but $29 IP for a dreamcast gun. Also really wanted one of those :P
Hehe, now all I need is a SFC. I may have one available to me soon though...

[Space_Monkey]

A Sega SC-3000.

Dick Smith Wizard computer.

Ton of games.

All for $10

[Gemerald]

I just don't have enough time to keep pepping stoney and half the people in this topic. Damn those are good finds.

Tobal (PS1)

Colony Wars (PS1)

Tomb Raider (PS1)

Final Fantasy 8 (PS1)

^ How much were they and I want FFVIII Tomb Raider and colony wars. Cond pics and story please D:

[Space_Monkey]

Colony Wars was $5 from a cashies

Tomb Raider $7 plus $3 postage from Quatters,

FFVIII was $30 from a friend,

FFVIII is the only one with a story,

I was wandering through her house one day when I happened to notice it on her TV cabniet, this platinum copy of FFVIII. Mint condition. I was gobsmached I had no idea she played games let alone had such good taste! I was so shocked I picked it up half expecting it to be a mirage. I questioned her "W-what is this?" She stated it was her favourite game from her teen years and that it helped her through an unforchent bout of insomia -possibly the cause actually- she said she loved it. She said though it has been a long time between plays and that if I wanted it I could have it. Being a good friend I said I would pay her $30 for it, a sum to this day I have still yet to pay.

[schnappy]

Space Monkey... absolute bargains there. I'm guessing you went to a market considering today is Sunday...

[Space_Monkey]

Yep! Pics coming soon! Amazing find!

[schnappy]

I would really love one of those computer style Sega units... especially a Tera Drive!

[the_tic_begins]

FFVIII is the only one with a story,

. Being a good friend I said I would pay her $30 for it, a sum to this day I have still yet to pay.


I tip my hat to you good sir, i tip my hat.

[madmangohan]

At least you said you'd pay. I borrowed my copy from a friend in my last year of high school with the motion that i'd finish it within said year. A few years on and I haven't got word that he wants it back (although I guess him being away with the army helps that cause).
Probbably should actually complete it one day considering I've had it for 2 or so years now...

[Space_Monkey]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6199/picta2.th.jpg (http://img91.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picta2.jpg)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/9438/pic3pv4.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic3pv4.jpg)

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http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5602/pic53dp8.th.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic53dp8.jpg)

[Old Stoney]

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8150/pic4tq3.th.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pic4tq3.jpg)

Are you willing to part with Safari Race? I believe it's the only John Sands cartridge release I don't have.

[Space_Monkey]

Are you willing to part with Safari Race? I believe it's the only John Sands cartridge release I don't have.

Guess so,

Price?

[schnappy]

You got boxed games with the SEGA thingy as well?
I'm so going to rob you.

Legal note: No I'm not.

I got forementioned stuff from Japan today, anyone want pics?

[Gemerald]

Colony Wars was $5 from a cashies

Tomb Raider $7 plus $3 postage from Quatters,

FFVIII was $30 from a friend,

FFVIII is the only one with a story,

I was wandering through her house one day when I happened to notice it on her TV cabniet, this platinum copy of FFVIII. Mint condition. I was gobsmached I had no idea she played games let alone had such good taste! I was so shocked I picked it up half expecting it to be a mirage. I questioned her "W-what is this?" She stated it was her favourite game from her teen years and that it helped her through an unforchent bout of insomia -possibly the cause actually- she said she loved it. She said though it has been a long time between plays and that if I wanted it I could have it. Being a good friend I said I would pay her $30 for it, a sum to this day I have still yet to pay.

^ I'm after FFVIII non plat and mint but congrats on the find. Nice story. I really want colony wars. Did you find yours in great cond?

[Space_Monkey]

It's in pretty darn nice condition, not mint though

-It has got three stickers on it

-There is a small chip in the bottom left hand corner

-No instructions

Other than that it looks great, no cracks on the case, discs look good (both of them) and no fading of cover pics

[consoul]

A Sega SC-3000.

Dick Smith Wizard computer.

Ton of games.

All for $10Incredible. Just incredible.

[Space_Monkey]

Hey guys I've been offered $20 by Stoney for Safari Chase,

I'm not really big on this era so is this a good price yay or nay?

Also if I sell at this price it will cover the orignal cost of the entire package with a tenna profit

[craptest]

Hey guys I've been offered $20 by Stoney for Safari Chase,

I'm not really big on this era so is this a good price yay or nay?

Not really our place to say. Its between you guys.

If you dont reallly rate (want) the game then at least it would be going to a loving home.

Of course you could always list it on ebay and send stoney the link. If its not a hot commodity you'll soon know.

But $20 sounds reasonable to me. I admittedly know nothing about these games. Perhaps send him a photo with the game dangling over an open fire. Then demand $300 within 24 hours.

[Lazlow]

Make a $10 back with just one game, don't know what else you could ask for.

Retirement?

[Super Sleuth]

It's in pretty darn nice condition, not mint though

-It has got three stickers on it

-There is a small chip in the bottom left hand corner

-No instructions

Other than that it looks great, no cracks on the case, discs look good (both of them) and no fading of cover pics

Lol, I simply cannot read one of your posts without imagining Dr Sanchez is reading it out to me....cant you just imagine Sanch saying to Reed or Dagless "It's in pretty darn nice condition, not mint though.." Perhaps he's referring to the motorbike that only he's allowed to ride on the ward.

If you and him want to be best buddies again, I wont stand in your way...

Is this hospital called St Crock of shit?

rofl;

[Space_Monkey]

Lol, I simply cannot read one of your posts without imagining Dr Sanchez is reading it out to me....cant you just imagine Sanch saying to Reed or Dagless "It's in pretty darn nice condition, not mint though.." Perhaps he's referring to the motorbike that only he's allowed to ride on the ward.

If you and him want to be best buddies again, I wont stand in your way...

Is this hospital called St Crock of shit?

rofl;

welcome to the forums

if your stance on other issues is as good as your stance on Todd Rivers you will be quite the addition to this place

"I'm a one track lover down a two way lane"

[Super Sleuth]

welcome to the forums

if your stance on other issues is as good as your stance on Todd Rivers you will be quite the addition to this place

"I'm a one track lover down a two way lane"

Thankyou, good to be here. ...

Actually, I've been a member for ages, but I was a victim of of the grst forum crash of '07 (was it last year...oh i cant remember). Anyway, the forum refused to let me post, stating that I had been banned. Interesting...even more so, it also informed me that the ban would be lifted 'never'. A warm welcome that was... :p

Anyway, after some PM's to mods I finally am able to contribute my generally worthless opinion.

So, hello all.

[schnappy]

Thankyou, good to be here. ...

Actually, I've been a member for ages, but I was a victim of of the grst forum crash of '07 (was it last year...oh i cant remember). Anyway, the forum refused to let me post, stating that I had been banned. Interesting...even more so, it also informed me that the ban would be lifted 'never'. A warm welcome that was... :p

Anyway, after some PM's to mods I finally am able to contribute my generally worthless opinion.

So, hello all.

I'm so tempted to give bad pep for lols.

[craptest]

schnappy and SuperSleuth should get a room.

[schnappy]

schnappy and SuperSleuth should get a room.

+1 post count much?

[Super Sleuth]

schnappy and SuperSleuth should get a room.

I call top bunk....

but schnappy can stay out later :(

[spopeblue]

This arrived in the post for me today:
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For those who can't tell, that's a Japanese Mega Drive and Mega CD. Boxed. Complete. The mega cd even has the original packet of little screws.

Was quite a nervous wait, given the guy said he would only wrap them in brown paper. The boxes came in bubble wrap though, so all good. Survived the plane trip well. :)
I'm wrapped, now I just need to get some Jap Mega CD games. Oh, and a 32x. Gonna take a punt on a US one, from what I have been able to find out, it should work fine.

[Lazlow]

Foolish 3 button controllers :p

[craptest]

More Sega love. I dont quite understand it, though I cant help but admire your new bit of kit spopeblue.

Hey - if I was to buy a Jap Genesis / megadrive what would it cost me? (complete with packaging)

And whats teh difference between a megadrive and a megadrive 2? (ie which one would I want to get?)

[timecrisisking]

I've found the Megadrive 2 to have sharper graphics compared to a Megadrive 1, and it's about half the size and weight.

Better off going for the MD 2.

[schnappy]

*sniff sniff*
I smell AndyArcade all over that MegaCD2.

[craptest]

I've found the Megadrive 2 to have sharper graphics compared to a Megadrive 1, and it's about half the size and weight.

Better off going for the MD 2.
Cheers. Now I know.

I assume both support s-video as well? I only ask because the original SNES did, but the SNES Jnr didnt. Not the first time Nintendo revised a home console and removed functionality (hello GCN and N64)

[spopeblue]

More Sega love. I dont quite understand it, though I cant help but admire your new bit of kit spopeblue.

Hey - if I was to buy a Jap Genesis / megadrive what would it cost me? (complete with packaging)

And whats teh difference between a megadrive and a megadrive 2? (ie which one would I want to get?)
I am just a massive Sega fanboy. The only nintendo hardware I've ever owned have been handhelds. (GBC, GBA and now DS) Although I might still pick up a N64 at some stage.

To buy just a Jap Mega Drive would probably set you back around $50 or so I would think, plus delivery. I found these on ebay US, but there are a couple of places that just sell.
The difference between MD and MD2 apart from the size, is the original megadrive has a stereo headphone socket on the front.
The oz spec systems came only with an RF adapter, but you could buy a composite video connector as well.
I ended up buying a SCART adapter from the UK for it, which is great, because it has stereo audio plugs on it, and now it's plugged into my TV via component connectors.
There is no official support for s-video, afaik.
If I am just using the Mega Drive, I always use my MD2.
But when I have the 32x hooked up it goes into my original megadrive, it just seems to work better.

I don't know which one I would keep if I was only able to have one. Probably one of my original Mega Drives.

[Space_Monkey]

Nice pick up there!

I've always wanted to get one simply to put in the ol' collection I wouldn't play it, I'd just look it and go "wow, what a piece of history" is that so wrong?

Maybe.

[craptest]

Nice pick up there!

I've always wanted to get one simply to put in the ol' collection I wouldn't play it, I'd just look it and go "wow, what a piece of history" is that so wrong?

Maybe. It's like buying a painting and never looking at it.

[schnappy]

Yes, but I can counter that craptest. You never really look at a painting, but you realise it is gone when it is removed. Though I look at my Virtua Gun boxset everyday, 90 degrees to my left on my shelf. Oh it's so pretty.

[Gemerald]

It's in pretty darn nice condition, not mint though

-It has got three stickers on it

-There is a small chip in the bottom left hand corner

-No instructions

Other than that it looks great, no cracks on the case, discs look good (both of them) and no fading of cover pics

^ Interested in a sell?

[schnappy]

Was the SMD2 vs SMD discussion in here? If so check this out:
http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-6z-49-en-70-2sf4.html

[Space_Monkey]

^ Interested in a sell?

Not really sorry.

Maybe a trade though, I'm a bit of an RPG collector, anything you'd be willing to part with?

[schnappy]

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/7949/1002514fn6.th.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002514fn6.jpg)

Bought from Tic in HAH for $85 incl. registered postage. I'm loving it! Need to wrap the NGPC up asap to protect it. It is in flawless condition! Thanks!

[Dizrythmia]

http://cartz.250x.com/images/05-16-08/CIMG0227.JPG

I rest my case... 6-8 weeks delivery & it'll be mine :)

[Gemerald]

http://cartz.250x.com/images/05-16-08/CIMG0227.JPG

I rest my case... 6-8 weeks delivery & it'll be mine :)

^ Pepped and you are epic. Welcome to hyper, I envy you.

[craptest]

http://cartz.250x.com/images/05-16-08/CIMG0227.JPG

I rest my case... 6-8 weeks delivery & it'll be mine :) My lord!!! What the hell is that? Surely they should have drowned it at birth!!!

[Dizrythmia]

It's a Sharp SF-1 TV. They released them in Japan in 14" & 21" models. This is the 21".

It's like the NES TV they released in the US in the late 80s which really didn't take off (it was cheaper to buy a TV & a NES seperately), which is probably why it never got released outside Japan.

I've been after one for years, but I always get outbid on Ebay. Work bonus comes in sometime this month, so I have a bit of surplus on the way, the TV was there so I thought "why not?"

[craptest]

It's a Sharp SF-1 TV. They released them in Japan in 14" & 21" models. This is the 21".

It's like the NES TV they released in the US in the late 80s which really didn't take off (it was cheaper to buy a TV & a NES seperately), which is probably why it never got released outside Japan.

I've been after one for years, but I always get outbid on Ebay. Work bonus comes in sometime this month, so I have a bit of surplus on the way, the TV was there so I thought "why not?" What's the ballpark amount you paid for that? (if I may be so rude)

[Dizrythmia]

Bit of a bargain actually. Normally it goes for about the $300 mark, but I only paid $185.00 with $143.50 postage. The guy forget to send me the remote, game & controller with the TV, so he sent them via airmail. I have those now, but I have to wait another month or so for the TV :(

[Gemerald]

I think that's a decent deal. What I would've loved was a flat screen CRT. What connections is any are at the back. Also can you watch standard TV on it?

[Dizrythmia]

You can watch standard TV on it. Standard RCA connections in the back, though one is missing so I'll get it replaced when it gets here. The TV is NTSC though, so watching TV here is probably not going to be a fun option. It also has SNES AV out for hooking up to a normal TV (which is a bit wierd but oh well) as well as an expension slot (the one on the bottom of a normal SNES) on the back of the TV.

[Blue]

GBA Micro!

I don't have many great GBA games. Want to make some suggestions?

[Ezri]

Looking back it seems the last time I reported my retro finds was September 2007. Time for an update I guess.

GoldenEye 007 (N64) - loose, JAP version, $8.00
StarFox 64 (N64) - loose, US version, $8.00
Bust-A-Move 3DX (N64) - complete, near mint, $25.00
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (SNES) - boxed, US version, $7.50
Virtua Racing (Saturn) - complete, JAP version, $19.95
Phantasy Star Online (DC) - sealed, free
Rocket Knight Adventures (SMD) - boxed, $5.00
Bust-A-Groove (PSX) - complete, $10.00
Whip Rush (SMD) - complete, $5.00
SNK Neo Geo Pocket-Sega Dreamcast Link Cable - loose, $6.00

And today:
Hustle Chumy (Sega SC-3000) - complete, free
Action Fighter (SMS) - complete, $5.00
Air Buster (Genesis) - boxed, $2.50
Gynoug (SMD) - complete, $2.50
Zombies (SMD) - boxed, $2.50
Tetris & Dr. Mario (SNES) - complete, $10.00
Star Wars: Rebel Assault (Sega CD) - complete, $2.50
Rayman (Saturn) - complete, $2.50
Dreamcast S-Video cable - new, free

It's getting hard finding anything I want anymore. I think I'm about to suck it up, save my next $200 and get Radiant Silvergun, as Im really out of things I want to find.

I guess a model 1 Sega Mega CD would be nice - and a working PC Engine.

[Gemerald]

Looking back it seems the last time I reported my retro finds was September 2007. Time for an update I guess.

GoldenEye 007 (N64) - loose, JAP version, $8.00
StarFox 64 (N64) - loose, US version, $8.00
Bust-A-Move 3DX (N64) - complete, near mint, $25.00
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (SNES) - boxed, US version, $7.50
Virtua Racing (Saturn) - complete, JAP version, $19.95
Phantasy Star Online (DC) - sealed, free
Rocket Knight Adventures (SMD) - boxed, $5.00
Bust-A-Groove (PSX) - complete, $10.00
Whip Rush (SMD) - complete, $5.00
SNK Neo Geo Pocket-Sega Dreamcast Link Cable - loose, $6.00

And today:
Hustle Chumy (Sega SC-3000) - complete, free
Action Fighter (SMS) - complete, $5.00
Air Buster (Genesis) - boxed, $2.50
Gynoug (SMD) - complete, $2.50
Zombies (SMD) - boxed, $2.50
Tetris & Dr. Mario (SNES) - complete, $10.00
Star Wars: Rebel Assault (Sega CD) - complete, $2.50
Rayman (Saturn) - complete, $2.50
Dreamcast S-Video cable - new, free

It's getting hard finding anything I want anymore. I think I'm about to suck it up, save my next $200 and get Radiant Silvergun, as Im really out of things I want to find.

I guess a model 1 Sega Mega CD would be nice - and a working PC Engine.

^ I thought you stopped?

[Gemerald]

GBA Micro!

I don't have many great GBA games. Want to make some suggestions?

^ All the games in my GBA collection except the anime titles. I can't believe no one has final fight advance other than me. C'mon people.

[craptest]

I can't believe no one has final fight advance other than me. C'mon people.If I wanted to play Final Fight Advance by myself Id fire up my SNES :P

Besides if beat'em up action is what you want on the GBA there's far better choices. River City Ransom EX. Double Dragon Advance. Hell Id even suggest TMNT (Ubisoft) before Id get to Final Fight Advance. Though I would get Final Fight before Gekido Advance.

[Blue]

Is there a good fighter on GBA? SFA3 is gimped due to button limitations of course, and Tekken is shit. Is KoF on GBA, if so, is it any good?

[Lazlow]

There's 2 KoFs on GBA.

EX2: Howling Blood is the better of them .

EDIT:



It's getting hard finding anything I want anymore. I think I'm about to suck it up, save my next $200 and get Radiant Silvergun, as Im really out of things I want to find.



What do you mean $200? (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-24ww-71-8m-49-en-15-radiant+silvergun-84-j-70-rbf.html)

[Gemerald]

If I wanted to play Final Fight Advance by myself Id fire up my SNES :P

Besides if beat'em up action is what you want on the GBA there's far better choices. River City Ransom EX. Double Dragon Advance. Hell Id even suggest TMNT (Ubisoft) before Id get to Final Fight Advance. Though I would get Final Fight before Gekido Advance.

^ My SNES was stolen when I was like 10, I barely owned it. I want River City Ransom EX but it's hard to find in nice cond. I think I have DDA and TMNT.

Is there a good fighter on GBA? SFA3 is gimped due to button limitations of course, and Tekken is shit. Is KoF on GBA, if so, is it any good?

^ Super Street Fighter II Turbo Revival. My favourite fighter on the GBA

There's 2 KoFs on GBA.

EX2: Howling Blood is the better of them .

EDIT:



What do you mean $200? (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-24ww-71-8m-49-en-15-radiant+silvergun-84-j-70-rbf.html)

^ I've got that, pretty good game. You should try Guilty Gear Advance. I've got that too.

[schnappy]

SNK Neo Geo Pocket-Sega Dreamcast Link Cable - loose, $6.00


I... want... it... PLEASE! I'm after one of these... name a price.

[Blue]

TMNT looks great, actually. I'm about to head down to EB to grab a game or two.

[craptest]

TMNT looks great, actually. I'm about to head down to EB to grab a game or two.
Was $10 at TRU a few weeks back.

[Blue]

Ah bugger. I don't live near one anyway.

[Ezri]

What do you mean $200? (http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-24ww-71-8m-49-en-15-radiant+silvergun-84-j-70-rbf.html)

Because that's usually what it goes for on eBay, which is where I would actually buy if from and not from Play-Asia. (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Radiant-Silvergun-Sega-Saturn-Complete-JP-Mint-Rare_W0QQitemZ350067758223QQihZ022QQcategoryZ13997 3QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1 638Q2em122)

[craptest]

In their defense Play-asia's is factory sealed. Hence the unusually high mark up on whats already an over priced game (given its non-rarity).

[schnappy]

In their defense Play-asia's is factory sealed. Hence the unusually high mark up on whats already an over priced game (given its non-rarity).

Agreed. But most people on eBay try and sell them for $500 (on ebay.com.au atleast) second hand...

Slight note: If you get a sealed, new copy of RS, and you unseal and unnew it, you deserve to be verbally thrashed and beaten symbolically.

You have been warned.

[Lazlow]

That makes no sense, I buy game to play, not exhibit.

[schnappy]

That makes no sense, I buy game to play, not exhibit.

But you shouldn't do that with rare games, if you want to play them; get them and then get pirated versions to play.

[buckstwits]

^ you mean make your own backup right?

[Lazlow]

But you shouldn't do that with rare games, if you want to play them; get them and then get pirated versions to play.

Then what would be the point in owning it?

[schnappy]

It's more legitimate, and obviously you don't collect Sega stuff so it's hard to comprehend.

Look at the RS dispute in accounting terms (say we bought it for $500 from Play-Asia, assuming it's value in the condition is $500):
Purchase RS for $500 - you lose $500 yet you still have it as a financial asset. You break the seal and play it - it is now a second hand item and its value has been reduced to $200.

The consumer's total proprietorship has reduced by $300 by using the item. While if you got a pirated copy of the internet for $0, you would still have the $500 assest and still have the pleasure of playing the (supposedly, I think Ikaruga is) the greatest vertical shooter made.

But it all comes down to oppinion and political correctness, lets leave it at that.

[Lazlow]

I don't collect games for monetary reward. Fair enough some people see them as an investment, for me its just a pastime; a hobby. I'll collect what I like regardless of financial value, rarity, or quality. I collect what I enjoy playing.

If I had the money that I could justify buying RS for $500, hell yeah I'd play it.

[Old Stoney]

Yeah, I've opened all my sealed games to play them. I don't care about resale because I'm not going to sell them. The only real reason for owning a game is getting to look at the manual and disc art and occassional free goodies. If you leave it sealed up, you never get to look at the goodness on the inside.

[schnappy]

I don't collect games for monetary reward. Fair enough some people see them as an investment, for me its just a pastime; a hobby. I'll collect what I like regardless of financial value, rarity, or quality. I collect what I enjoy playing.

If I had the money that I could justify buying RS for $500, hell yeah I'd play it.

Well I also consider collecting Sega stuff as a hobby, but I just showed that to point out the monetary side of things. When it is possible to avoid I don't see why you would kill off financial assetts like that. When it's avoidable... and I would also buy it if I had the right amount of money to justify it. If I only had $500 I wouldn't buy it... nor $5000. $50,000 is another story.

Old Stoney, we're talking about retro stuff though hence this thread being in Retroactive. New stuff... well opening it makes sense.

[Baron Bunyip]

I'm not sure i'd ever trust a retro game that is factory sealed unless I bought it new myself or off of a trusted person who did.

Who's to say someone hasn't picked up an opened copy and shrink wrapped it to double or triple its resale value on ebay?

Hell, maybe that's not even an RS disk inside but in fact the third disc of Desperate Housewives Season 2?

[Lazlow]

Old Stoney, we're talking about retro stuff though hence this thread being in Retroactive. New stuff... well opening it makes sense.

Well for starters I think Stoney was referring to retro games. You can still buy new sealed games off other collectors. Secondly your last statement only serves to contradict your stance... all games become retro eventually, who's to say that new XBOX360 game won't be a sought after collector's item 10 years down the road?

When it is possible to avoid I don't see why you would kill off financial assetts like that.

Because I don't see them as financial assets, I see them as games to be played and enjoyed. I don't build a collection, with plans to retire on its worth.

[schnappy]

Whether you see them as assets or not they still are...

"who's to say that new XBOX360 game won't be a sought after collector's item 10 years down the road?"
I was thinking that, but you generally don't buy games new with the intention of it being a retro collectors item in the future.

[Lazlow]

Whether you see them as assets or not they still are...

I didn't say they weren't. Their monetary value just has no bearing on me.

[Ezri]

I'm with Lazlow. I've unsealed many games in my day, although none of them valuable. If I had a sealed game in my collection which was worth thousands, you can be sure I would have sold it and spent the money on something more important.

Game collectors seem are a strange breed, probably why I'm don't come here very often anymore.

[craptest]

Id 'unseal' Radiant Silvergun. As a collectable it aint much of an investment anyway. Buy RS sealed for $500 now. Maybe sell it for $600 a few years later. Woopie!! That's making your money work for you!!!

I dont mind 'un-sealers'. Its the guys who throw out the boxes that erk me. Cause those dudes are often destroying something beautiful (like nice box art). Taking a game out outs factory seal is more akin to getting your wang out. i.e if you have something fun, get it out and play with it!!

And Ezri - YOURE A STRANGE BREED!! ;)

[Old Stoney]

I was talking about retro. I bought one of the 2008 re-releases of Border Down for $200 and I opened it up, even though I already had the limited edition Border Down already open. I can't remember what else, but I'm sure there have been other rare DC shooters and games I've opened. Trigger Heart LE was one of them I think, and again, already had access to the vanilla version.

[Gemerald]

Id 'unseal' Radiant Silvergun. As a collectable it aint much of an investment anyway. Buy RS sealed for $500 now. Maybe sell it for $600 a few years later. Woopie!! That's making your money work for you!!!

I dont mind 'un-sealers'. Its the guys who throw out the boxes that erk me. Cause those dudes are often destroying something beautiful (like nice box art). Taking a game out outs factory seal is more akin to getting your wang out. i.e if you have something fun, get it out and play with it!!

And Ezri - YOURE A STRANGE BREED!! ;)

^ I agree with you on the boxart. I find it strange that quite often covers go missing. I had a funny case when a friend of mine bought FFVII. His disc 3 was majorly scratched and some of the instruction manual was pretty worn out. What he did was shop around and basically replace his damaged disc and manual with a better version. It's near mint, and he kept the mint version then on sold the slightly damaged version. Disc 3 still worked and the scratches were only minor, but he just wanted one in better condition.

[Ezri]

I take care of things as best as possible, but still use them. Anything more is pedantry imo.

[schnappy]

Craptest, I agree that box-throwers are worst than un-sealers... more specifically to RS - I don't actually like the game (from what I've seen), I'd rather invest I think it is $80 in Ikaruga. Great game Ikaruga is...

[Space_Monkey]

Hard Boiled (PSX) $14.95

Tekken 1 and 2 (PSX) $4.00

Dark Stalkers 3 (PSX) $4.00

Pics coming soon!

[Gemerald]

Hard Boiled (PSX) $14.95

Tekken 1 and 2 (PSX) $4.00

Dark Stalkers 3 (PSX) $4.00

Pics coming soon!

^ Me wantee, damn it!

EDIT: Condition and is Tekken 1 or 2 plat?

[timecrisisking]

Never heard of the game Hard Boiled? What's it about?

Bought from Cashies:

Star Wars: Shadows of Empire N64
Quake N64

Both for $25. :)

[Lazlow]

As I recall, Hard Boiled has nothing to do with the John Woo movie. I think it may have been a weak Wipeout rip off.

[Space_Monkey]

Tekken 2.

It's not platinum, is the first time I have seen a pre-platinum edition! That said it's in pretty poor nick, the case is cracked, scratched and the spines box-art is missing. Although I only paid for Tekken 2, when I opened the case to examine the disc I was plesently surprised to notice that someone had cramed a platinum edition of Tekken in with it! Will go great with my PS1 joystick!

Hard Boiled.

It's a funny game, I hadn't heard of it before I bought it. I originally picked it up thinking it had something to do with the John Woo film of the same name, wrong. It is in fact based on the Frank Miller and Geof Darrew comic making it possibly just as awesome! Haven't played it yet, but yea' looks like a wipeout knock off.

Darkstalkers 3.

It's in amazing condition, not platinum, very few scratchs or cracks on the case. Looks amazing really. Haven't played this before and looking forward to it. Tonight maybe.

[Gemerald]

Dark Stalkers 3 is a nice game. If you're interested in selling give me a yell.

[craptest]

Dark Stalkers 3 is a nice game. If you're interested in selling give me a yell. You'd have the Darkstalkers Collection for $20 bucks had you opted for a japanese PS2.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-40-49-en-15-darkstalkers-70-1mhw-43-3.html

http://image4.play-asia.com/640/PA.75812.007.jpg

[Dizrythmia]

5 Dizzy games for Amstrad CPC on cassette!!! Including:

1) Magicland Dizzy - Great Dizzy adventure
2) Kwik Snax - Average Pacman type game
3) Treasure Island Dizzy - The 2nd Dizzy adventure
4) Fantasy World Dizzy - Ahhh another typical Dizzy adventure
5) Dizzy Panic - Crap puzzle game

[Gemerald]

You'd have the Darkstalkers Collection for $20 bucks had you opted for a japanese PS2.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-40-49-en-15-darkstalkers-70-1mhw-43-3.html

http://image4.play-asia.com/640/PA.75812.007.jpg

^ Shame I want the PSone version. It seems very hard to get. Well for anyway.

[craptest]

^ Shame I want the PSone version. It seems very hard to get. Well for anyway.
You must really love missing frames of animation....

I had it. Sold to stompy I believe. I suggest you have a look on www.ebay.co.uk for a PAL PSX copy of this game

[Gemerald]

You must really love missing frames of animation....

I had it. Sold to stompy I believe. I suggest you have a look on www.ebay.co.uk for a PAL PSX copy of this game

^ I knew I shouldn't have left. Damn you for selling it to stompy and damn stompy for him hardly being around. Stompy if you're reading this and lurking come out and post, or at least say hi :P

And no I just prefer the original release in this case.

[schnappy]

Daytona USA 2001 - Dreamcast

Last home release of Daytona USA... Worth about $70 in its awesome condition with instructions and promos... I got it for $20 from GameTraders.

[Marble]

Daytona USA 2001 - Dreamcast

Last home release of Daytona USA... Worth about $70 in its awesome condition with instructions and promos
Whaaaaaaaat?

[Knuckle Children]

So has anyone bought stuff from Console Passion (UK retro games site) before? They seem pretty legit but I wouldn't mind some positive feedback before I start throwing cash their way.

EDIT: If I buy a fully modded UK SNES (console only), I should be able to just whack the AC adaptor from my AU PAL SNES straight in it and be right to go, shouldn't I? Both consoles output at 240v.

[Dizrythmia]

Console Passion advertise in Retro Gamer magazine, & I've heard nothing but good things about them. I've never dealt with them myself though.

[schnappy]

Not the most retro thing but;
http://www.radicagames.com/playtv-golden-tee-golf.php

$22 + $10 postage on ebay.

Bloody awesome - trackball is apparently really good quality. It's also possible to wire it up for computer use - even better for MAME. Good, cheap trackballs are a fairly non-existant thing. Very happy.

Just means I can't buy Dreamcast games! Aw well. Golden Tee is awesome.

[Gemerald]

I've beaten all the collections when it came to GBA and GCN listed on their collection page *feels proud*. Probably going to beat them on PS2, PS1 and Xbox quite soon too :P

[Lazlow]

Perusing eBay... this Neo Geo fascination is going to hit the wallet hard. I'll probably stick to the must haves and favourites, due to the sheer number of quality ports around on DC and PS2

[Ezri]

EDIT: If I buy a fully modded UK SNES (console only), I should be able to just whack the AC adaptor from my AU PAL SNES straight in it and be right to go, shouldn't I? Both consoles output at 240v.

Of course - there's no difference between the SNES's sold in Europe, Great Britain or Australia.

Today:

Killer Instinct Gold (N64) - complete, $19.00

[craptest]

I've beaten all the collections when it came to GBA and GCN listed on their collection page *feels proud*. Probably going to beat them on PS2, PS1 and Xbox quite soon too :PHuh? Say what? What's this competition you've declared yourself the winner of?

[Char Aznable]

Lazlow, you better be getting yourself some yummy King of Fighters action!

[Lazlow]

I will when I can power the damn thing :(

And when I have money again >_>

[Lazlow]

GREAT SUCCESS!

New power adapter worked a treat, now to get more games.

[Gemerald]

I will when I can power the damn thing :(

And when I have money again >_>

^ You know I could've got you the item at cost price? Your loss :(

Huh? Say what? What's this competition you've declared yourself the winner of?

^ Comparing myself to Console Passion collector photos.

[craptest]

^ Comparing myself to Console Passion collector photos. Well we have a retro collection photos thread. Let your pictures do the talking.

[Gemerald]

Well we have a retro collection photos thread. Let your pictures do the talking.

I'm still in the process of cataloguing my collection.

[Dizrythmia]

My girlfriend is in the process of making me catalogue my collection ;)

[Gemerald]

My girlfriend is in the process of making me catalogue my collection ;)

^ That's good that you have someone to catalogue it for you. I suppose if I was ever forced to have a girlfriend, I'd make her do the same.

[craptest]

I'm still in the process of cataloguing my collection.

Just put all your anime tie-in GBA titles in the bin and use the fingers on one hand :p

[Gemerald]

Just put all your anime tie-in GBA titles in the bin and use the fingers on one hand :p

God damn your quick wit craptest. In all fairness I vote that Dragon Ball Z Legacy of Goku be marked as a decent game despite an anime background.

[schnappy]

Quake for PC, first release bix-ass-box with how-to-install, original slip-case type thing, instruction manual, and near-mint condition CD. Brilliant - got it cheap on eBay 'cos the seller didn't post a pic... though shipping was $12 (same state) 'cos the seller bought a big post box... could have been cheaper if he folded the box down and used a padded bag, but aw well.

Overall it's in great nic, now I have Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 all in original cases and complete. Well I think Q2 and Q3 are missing some extra instructions but they all have the standard ones... now all I need is the 4 or so mission packs complete and Q3 Team Arena and I'm done. I have one of the Q2 mission packs in jewel case...

Note: Retro PC games = SEGA > ALL!

Just put all your anime tie-in GBA titles in the bin and use the fingers on one hand :p

I don't get it. Explain.

[Nintendork]

Picked up Lost Vikings for the SNES complete for $15 ip.....how I've missed this game.

[Hotaru_oz]

I saw Sonic 3D for the Satrurn at game traders for $30 I'm tempted to buy it but I'm not sure if it's worth the money. Should I get it or just rely on Ebay?

[Ezri]

You'd probably pay about that on eBay for it including shipping - maybe less.

I wouldn't stress, its not a very good game anyway.

[Hotaru_oz]

yeah I rember having on the mega drive, it wasn't too bad of a game, but yeah I might save my money for some decent Saturn games.

[Ezri]

Sonic 3D on the Saturn is much better on the Saturn than on the MD. That said, it's horribly flawed - but a nice idea nonetheless.

[timecrisisking]

I paid $30 for my Sonic 3D on Megadrive. But it's the Aus version (ie with the blue paper fold out manual) and in mint condition, which is incredibly hard to find.

All depends how much you want the game or not in the long run.

[Dr Skinnybones]

I've got Sonic 3D for the Saturn. I'll sell it to you if you want.

The Saturn version has greater detail in the backgrounds, CD quality soundtrack by Richard Jacques and the special stage is revamped version of the special stage from Sonic 2 using polygons instead of sprites and, I think, was made by Sonic Team and not by Travellers Tales (as the rest of the game was).
If you have the analogue pad, it's a bit more comfortable to play as well.

Saturn version absolutely smokes the MD, but as Ezri it's still a flawed game. There's no escaping that.

My copy is in excellent condition, if you were interested.

[Hotaru_oz]

Ah cool, I don't have an analogue control, I still have yet to grab one.
How much are ou willing to sell it for?

[Ezri]

Street Fighter Alpha 3 (DC) - complete, $20.00

[Nintendork]

Not exactly retro but I picked up a Gamecube with control and memory card + SSBM and two shit games for $62. I already have a Gamecube and SSBM but figured I'd get it so I can play SSBM at my girlfriends house, also an extra control and memory card always comes in handy.

[This_is_me]

I picked up final fantasy VII for $50 from Retro games at Gladesville.

[Dr Skinnybones]

Ah cool, I don't have an analogue control, I still have yet to grab one.
How much are ou willing to sell it for?
Analogue pad is not essential, just a little less wear on the thumb. Kinda like how NiGHTS doesn't need it but it, oh, does it feel good with.
Anyway, make an offer in this really old HAH (http://www.hyper.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=5792) thread. It says $30, but make whatever offer you want.

[Sac]

Just recently bought a loose cart of Castlevania Adventure for the Gameboy, and a boxed copy of Kings Quest IV for the Amiga (Because it was a boxed copy, with the proper disks and manual. And for some reason, a Sierra Hint Book viewer card, but no hint book. Aww....)

[schnappy]

Street Fighter Alpha 3 (DC) - complete, $20.00

I DEMAND THAT YOU TELL EM WHERE YOU GOT THAT!

[Ezri]

GameTraders - Galleria Shopping City, Morley

Perth



Australia

They also had Street Fighter III: Double Impact (DC) but I passed on that considering I already have Third Strike on Xbox and I don't like it a lot anyway (at least not compared to other SF's).

[madmangohan]

Well that parry system and new cast certainly puts a spanner in the works when you're accustomed to everything that came before :/
I'm slowly growing to third strike, but my love of blocking mid air in alpha 3 was tossed to the wolves until I got the extra settings to change it.
I should totally hit ebay up for sfa3 though, the gba copy just doesn't really cut it.

[schnappy]

How much was double impact?

[Ezri]

Same price I believe. They were both marked $39.95 but they were having 50% of all 'retro' stock storewide.

[Dizrythmia]

The not-terribly-common Congo's Capers, which is the second semi sequel to Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja

EDIT: Yep, I was right: http://nfggames.com/games/teradrive/

[schnappy]

Teradrives are mad.

Though why are we talking them about? What was Diz right about?

[Old Stoney]

Teradrives are mad.

Though why are we talking them about? What was Diz right about?

The Amstrad Mega PC was made by Amstrad & the Teradrive by IBM, BUT the big difference is the Mega PC doesn't allow the Megadrive & PC to be used at the same time, where the Teradrive does. If I'm not mistaken it is possible to use the Teradrive as an SDK, running code on native Megadrive hardware.

Don't quote me on that last point...
^I believe he was referring to his last post in the Sega's 25th Anniversary thread. Just to confuse you.

[TheMixta43]

GameTraders - Galleria Shopping City, Morley

Perth



Australia

They also had Street Fighter III: Double Impact (DC) but I passed on that considering I already have Third Strike on Xbox and I don't like it a lot anyway (at least not compared to other SF's).

How much was Double Impact?

[Ezri]

How much was Double Impact?
http://www.hyper.com.au/forums/showpost.php?p=865328&postcount=1716

[Dizrythmia]

^I believe he was referring to his last post in the Sega's 25th Anniversary thread. Just to confuse you.

Whoops, I edited the wrong post... :confused:

[Koroshiya_Keefu]

It's been a while, but I decided to start collecting old Atari ST Psygnosis games. First one I picked up was a mint in box, all manuals etc copy of Barbarian

http://www.retrogames.co.uk/stock/assets/images/1ST_-_Barbarian_Psygnosis.jpg

I'm a huge fan of the Psygnosis box designs, which typically sport amazing art.

[Dizrythmia]

It's been a while, but I decided to start collecting old Atari ST Psygnosis games. First one I picked up was a mint in box, all manuals etc copy of Barbarian

http://www.retrogames.co.uk/stock/assets/images/1ST_-_Barbarian_Psygnosis.jpg

I'm a huge fan of the Psygnosis box designs, which typically sport amazing art.

But the Palace version (can't really call it "version" as it's a completely different game) of Barbarian was a better game. Just my 2c :)

[NetherWind]

N64, OoT, MM and Hybrid Heaven a few months back from Ebay

[Knuckle Children]

It's been a while, but I decided to start collecting old Atari ST Psygnosis games. First one I picked up was a mint in box, all manuals etc copy of Barbarian

http://www.retrogames.co.uk/stock/assets/images/1ST_-_Barbarian_Psygnosis.jpg

I'm a huge fan of the Psygnosis box designs, which typically sport amazing art.

Is that the same game that was on the Commodore 64? Kind of like a one on one battle with awesome execution moves like the 'Web of Death'? If it is, then awesome! The spinning decapitation move made that game

[NetherWind]

Yes it was on the Commodore 64 back in the day along with Barbarian 2 as well. Ah fond memories

[Dizrythmia]

Yes it was on the Commodore 64 back in the day along with Barbarian 2 as well. Ah fond memories

Barbarian 2 was a sequel to the Palace game, not this one.

[Space_Monkey]

Picked up some new Playstation games from the forums and the local pawn shop.

Alundra 2 - $7.50

Jo Jos Bizzare Adventure - $10

Gran Turismo 2 - $8

Time Crisis - $8

Colin Mcrae Rally - $8

I'm quite happy with these games most arn't rare but are none the less some fine examples of gaming.

[NetherWind]

Barbarian 2 was a sequel to the Palace game, not this one.

Well I learnt something new today, I always thought it was the sequel. Thanks :D

[Lazlow]

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/4238/kof99re8.jpg

[schnappy]

Nice Lazlow, how much did that set you back?

[Ezri]

Sonic R (Saturn) - complete, $29.95
Ridge Racer (PSX) - complete, $15.05
Saturday Night Slammasters (SNES) - cart. only, $15.00

[Lazlow]

Nice Lazlow, how much did that set you back?

About $105. Bought it from Play-Asia with a few other things, and used a discount coupon.

[Space_Monkey]

Went into a pawn shop today.

Final Fantasy VIII, Chase the Express and Music for PSX - $10

Final Fantasy VIII is missing disc 3 which is a shame but at the price its not unexpected.

Also picked up a couple of Mega CD games Dracula Unleashed and Road Avenger for ten bucks.

Later at GameTraders I picked up a Playstation multi-tap, Soul Blade and Vagrant Story no box or manual for 24 bucks.

It's depressing I can't find these things in good condition but still meh'.

[Ezri]

I would've left FFVIII. It's a pretty common game and you will easily come across a complete copy soon enough. Hell, it's not even a premium eBay item.

[schnappy]

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/9471/bf711fg2.jpg

Master Levels for Doom 2... bloody brilliant. Best pick up ever!

eBay though, so it's not really a pick up in a way... $6.50 plus post.

[Space_Monkey]

Fluid - Playstation - $8

Remember that music game where you play as a dolphin and swim around making noises to make tracks!?

What a concept - brilliant!

[jaxter]

Saturn (console only) - $5
2x official controllers - $7

Super Famicom (console only) - $5
I need some advice as to powering this.
I found a power cable that seems to fit fine (7.5vdc) but I'm scared to turn it on in case it fries the SNES.
Does anyone know if it will work, or will I have to import a Super Famicom power cable and use a step down converter?

[Ezri]

Super Famicoms do NOT use the same power supply as Australian SNES's. They may power it, though you risk causing severe damage to your system.

SFC's use a DC power source, as such, any 9V DC power supply (that delivers at least 1A/1000mA) will do you fine. I have found that the Sega Master System and first model Mega Drive power supplies do the trick.

Alternatively, you can just buy one from any Dick Smith/Tandy.

[Flock]

Super Famicoms do NOT use the same power supply as Australian SNES's. They may power it, though you risk causing severe damage to your system.

SFC's use a DC power source, as such, any 9V DC power supply (that delivers at least 1A/1000mA) will do you fine. I have found that the Sega Master System and first model Mega Drive power supplies do the trick.

Alternatively, you can just buy one from any Dick Smith/Tandy.

Really? i've used a australian snes power supply on my SFC for about 2 years with no issues....

[jaxter]

Super Famicoms do NOT use the same power supply as Australian SNES's. They may power it, though you risk causing severe damage to your system.

SFC's use a DC power source, as such, any 9V DC power supply (that delivers at least 1A/1000mA) will do you fine. I have found that the Sega Master System and first model Mega Drive power supplies do the trick.

Alternatively, you can just buy one from any Dick Smith/Tandy.

hmm... I just tried 4 different SMS/MD power plugs and all of them failed to power the SFC on. I think that it might be buggered.

[Marble]

Metropolis Street Racer (DC) sealed- $11 including postage.

I'm actually a bit annoyed, since I was intending on bidding on some of the seller's other auctions but then my computer randomly ****ed up and needed repairing over night.

[schnappy]

Marble, I know that feeling. Exact same thing happened to me once... just it wasn't the computer it was the internet. ISPs fault.

[Ezri]

Really? i've used a australian snes power supply on my SFC for about 2 years with no issues....

I did initially, but I found I was consistently getting this horrible garbled vertical line through the centre of my display. Using a DC power supply fixed the issue.

[jaxter]

http://219.117.236.243/palet_img/7003754a.jpg
$18 including postage

I also bought an Action Replay for $22 posted from Play-Asia so I can play it.

[schnappy]

$18 posted!? Where'd you get that!?!?!?

[jaxter]

$18 posted!? Where'd you get that!?!?!?

ebay, I was suprised that no one else bid on it.

Right now I've got major love for the Saturn. i've been playing Radiant Silvergun pirated, but now I am seriously considering forking out for an official copy. Its that good.

[Dizrythmia]

Really? i've used a australian snes power supply on my SFC for about 2 years with no issues....

I could never get mine to work, & Tandy/Dick Smith were no help. I took the SFC in & they couldn't match the wattage (which is according to them "strange")

I bought an SFC AC adapter from Ebay & it works fine.

[Ezri]

Super Famicom's are DC 10v 850ma Negative centre polarity.

Sega Mega Drive model 1/Sega Mega CD model 2 power supplies do the trick.

[Lazlow]

King of Fighters EX2 Howling Blood (Jpn)

Complete with lenticular card.

[Lezard]

http://219.117.236.243/palet_img/7003754a.jpg
$18 including postage

I also bought an Action Replay for $22 posted from Play-Asia so I can play it.

looks like its in top notch condition too. good job!