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That does make sense that they removed certain unnecessary things to reduce cost. I just thought it was interesting that one used Panasonic while the other used Sony, especially considering that Nintendo later had a sour "break up" with Sony over pricing issues over the proposed Nintendo Playstation.

I noticed something interesting that caught my attention while I was modding two SNES consoles. At first glance they appear identical. When turned over, I noticed the one with the lower serial # had only two rubber feet, the FCC label was stamped into the molding, and the patents where different. The console with the higher SN had four rubber feet, the FCC label was a sticker, and the patents of course had different numbers. Not too strange right? Well upon opening cracking them open, I noticed they had completely different hardware inside! The model with the lower SN had no shielding over the main board, and all of the chips were branded Sony. There was no visible sound board, just a bank of chips, again labeled Sony. Now the one with the higher SN had shielding on both top and bottom protecting the main board. There was a very obvious sound board that was completely shielded and labeled "SHVC SOUND" branded Mitsumi EDIT: I wanted add to, the sound board was connected through a serial bus that is non-existent on the other model. All of the chips on the main board were branded Panasonic this time. The power switch now has a mechanic piece (that looks like a windshield wiper) that locks the cartridge in place while the power is on. I thought it was interesting so I figured I would share. If anyone has a story behind the transition, please post some info! The switch to Panasonic was probably for the better, as the hardware seems more solid and well protected.

Like I already said, I was going off his price for Masters of the Universe Powers of He-Man for Intellivision, which was CIB with the comic for $20. After looking at the prices he has on all the items that made me drool, yes, he is over priced. Can somebody lock or delete this thread? I feel like a jackass for even posting it...

Yikes, I didnt look at all of his prices, I was going on the INTV Master of the Univiers Power of He-Man CIB with the comic that came with it for $20, which is a super deal. Thats how I found his store, by searching INTV. The rest of his stuff, definitely pricey, but seeing all of the N64's together and all of the Generation Nex consoles makes me drool a little. I guess this guy is a scalper, obviously very loaded to have all of this. And on in my title I mean "on eBay", not "online", I dont think this post particularly belongs in /Auction Central either, as it is not a particular auction, but rather an entire store I was posting about, but move it there if you wish.

eBay Store: Dicks-Vintage-Video-Systems Complain about it being eBay, but this guy has a LOT of really good stuff. Prices very from really good to I wish I had more money. He has tons of boxed heavy 6ers, as well as ALL of the funtastic N64's! This has got to be one of the best eBay stores, there is so much stuff!

Some people may dislike the d-pad, but there is a simple solution. Make it like Gravis did, with a joystick attachment that screws into the d-pad. Personally, I think its pretty great. Funny thing is, I had this same idea, but for Colecovision/ INTV. The idea would be a number-pad, and a joystick attachment that could be placed above or below the number pad. It would be a great USB controller for use with emulators like Nostalgia or BlueMSX.

Looks pretty cool actually. The programmer should try to get this in community games for XBOX arcade or Wii ware. Thanks for sharing

Yes, it will work with the power paks! But spending 400 for flash carts for the three systems, not too appealing, though I may by them one at a time, starting with SNES. Dan.. and I still need to get a CC3. Ugg, flash carts cost too much! If you have seen these, I am sure you have seen there are also handheld versions for all three systems now too, which I guess would make the flash carts more worth it to purchase in the end.

After the d pad on the console "broke in" in wasnt too bad, but I can second that, the wireless controllers on the FC16 Go are pretty smooth. Its nice because I have a sit down job, and on sundays and tuesdays my boss isnt there so I can bring this in and play SNES games right at my desk while working. Or when I am working on a peice of art and get a gaming urge which I so often do, I can flick it on and play right at my work area, no having to go in the other room and hook up an SNES.

Interesting topic. I grew up on the VCS 2600, it was the first console we owned. Beyond the 2600, I am not a huge Atari fan really. I mean I have owned a 7800 and a 400 computer since I was 10, but they werent anything that I spent too much time on. For me it was 2600>INTV>CV>NES>SNES growing up. I found these forums because I was searching for information on the aracde Mario Bros., and at the top of google I seen "Colecovision Mario Bros" and I had to check it out. I decided to stay because these forums arent filled with kids, so theres not a lot of trolling, flmaing, or obsurd language. Conversations are usually pretty enjoyable, everyone here seems more like a real community, or even a family compared to any other forums I have been on. All in all, I would say the people are the #1 reason I come here, followed by discussing classic games, homebrew, and up coming games. Oh, and OldSchoolRetroGamer, WHERE did you get your new avatar? I love it! I kind of want to make a painting like that now! I have been wanting create some women inspire painting, but I never thought of sexy Tron girls on light cycles

Atari2600.com is selling one. It has been in their store for over a year now. https://www.atari2600.com/item--Intellivision-PROMOTIONAL-Video-Game-System--INTVID0028.html

Heh, well Congo Bongo and Fathom are pretty easy to find for being "holy grail" items, and great games like Thunder Castle that arent as common seem much harder find.

Yes, if you scroll down in the /classic gaming general > there is a topic posted by Stoneage Gamer, he also sells them, amongs other cool retro items in his store. The downlow in this is: Its a great space saving clone, nice design, and allows you to use all of your original controllers. The downside is, just like every other clone out there, there are some minor compatibility issues (there are 1 or two games that dont work on it) and the controllers that come stock with the system pretty much suck (no shoulder buttons).. but of course this does not matter, because any real gamer will certainly be using their original controllers.

I still see lots of retro items, just not very much Atari. Mostly NES, Genesis, N64, PSX, DC, PC, etc.. I don't buy much these days, but I do go hunting every now & then. No since in buying if I don't have the system to play them with. But not all the thrifts are dry. I dont trust good will too much, and even Value World gives emplyees "discounts" (although I did find Warlords for the 2600 last week). Salvation Army is the best in my experience, as their workers are not allowed to take dibs on things, they have to wait until their shift is over to make a purchase.

I got mine today. I have to say, I love the screen on this thing! The resolution is lower than that of a DS or PSP, but the color, brightness and contrast seem to be much better! The d-pad is ok to say the least, but pressing up is sometimes not as responsive as I would like, and it is very hard to play Doom (although I am probably the only one who cares). Other than that, fun little.. bulky system, and definitely a conversation peice. I just like that I can take it anywhere.. Dennys, the bowling alley, and have the two wireless controllers so I can still have someone vs me at Super Mario Kart or Killer Instinct. Over all, I give it an 8/10 Next on the list, the Retron 3.

Any more these days, thats the price you could get away with on eBay... Even if not particularly valuable in sense of money, its not everyday you come across a super charger with starpath frogger, one of the best ports of the game I might add.

Very nice! And I have played pac-man on every system I own come to think of it. Atarisoft did a really nice job with the Intellivision port, its a shame they didn't go on the creat Ms. Pacman on the INTV.

Wow, well if they arent asking too much for it, you should just get it! The supercharger is not too common, and Starpath Frogger is really nice! I would love to be able to play it on the real deal.

I personally like the DS release of FF IV. And PS II is WAY too hard!!!!

That was the same problem I had with my Yobo FC Twin. I always felt like I was harming the cart or the consoles when removing an NES game. As for Hyperkin, no idea, never owned anything by them yet. But when I get a new car (trans crapped out on me) I will be getting the Retron 3, I like that I can use original controllers, its a space saver, and me and my buddy usually get down on all 3 of those systems, so not having to connect and disconnect and search for cords will be nice. I would also like to own the FC Mobile 2 and the FC16 Go just for novelty.. they seem like great conversation pieces!

I will update you for sure once I get one completed. I bet I'll get more responses once people see I actually have something to show. I am very interested in customizing NES, SNES and N64 consoles because they are well liked, pretty, and readily available, but I would also like to try some Sega consoles as well

Although preferred, it is not necessary that they must include any cords, games or controllers, but controllers and the power supply are a plus. I am NOT looking to pay a lot of money, I am not looking for a collection of games, I just want the control decks because I am beginning to customize and mod consoles. I have been wanting to do this for a while now, as an artist (http://www.jeremysart.com) who loves classic games and systems, and I finally got some good paints, an air brushing kit, dremel tool (for making windows on top of the NES) and a "Nintendo screwdriver". If you have extra consoles that you are willing to sell at a reasonable cost, or know of any good sources (its hard to find them on eBay without games coming with them and thus $40 +) There is another option! If you can provide me with one or more complete console, or two or more bare control decks (working order of coarse) I will do a mod for you with shipping as the only cost (you would have to ship to me, the one complete console, or two control decks, plus the NES/SNES you want customized). I already have tons of idea brewing! I am working on three SNES control decks right now, I will post up pictures as soon as one is completed.

I have been following this thread, reading peoples split opinions on this. I just want to say, coming from someone who is not a "hardcore" 7800 player, but owns one, I find it pretty exciting. Since it exists using just expanded ram and Atari technology, it is more Authentic than "just some add-on", and for the price, I think it would be something I would purchase to get more out of my 7800 than just better ports of Nintendo arcade titles, titlematch wrestling, and 2600 games.. I am largely interested, but would really like to see less arcade remakes or ports from other consoles that I already own. It would be neat to see some side scrolling games similar to Xargon: Beyond Reality, or Duke Nukem II, Jazz Jackrabbit etc. and with this expansion module, THOSE kind of games will be possible. And not just nice side scrolling platformers and vertical shooters, but also adventure games similar to LOZ, or even "point and click" games like Kings Quest. What about strategy games, something similar to the original Warcraft? And if someone develops a ray-casting engine (hopelessly wanting Doom 7800), the possibilities are endless (Imagine a game like AD&D on the INTV but with real time smooth scaling raycasting). I am game, as long as plenty of creativity goes into game development and more than 5 games come out for it.

I am glad at the positive responses. Heh, I was too thinking to send GroovyBee an INTV, but I scrolled down a little more and seen Rev already has that covered. The architecture of the INTV is different, but I suppose that gives developers a challenge, which I imagine is half the fun of programming. The system can definitely be pushed a lot further than it was ever commercially explored, perhaps we could propose a contest. What kinds of prizes would be appropriate? I couldn't contribute too much, but I could make some sweet INTV inspired artwork, or at least do the box art (edit: sp)

What I would like to see done, or do myself, is find a non working INTV or INTV controler, gut it, and replace the innards with a modern USB game pad that has 10 or more buttons. You would be able to play most of the games, so long as at least the top and bottom side buttons, 1, 2, 5, and Enter are mapped. How hard of a project do you think this would be?