HoshiChiri

I went ahead & preordered this right before the Lynx cart announcement. I wasn't originally going to- the logic being 'I have the original hardware, I'll just buy original carts'. But then I saw MJR's review, which brought up one thing I didn't know- this thing is CHEAP! I got the all-in edition & added on the Technos cart. After shipping & converting to US dollars, I spent $220. For EVERYTHING! System, case, all 10 launch carts (that's 122 games), for less than what my copy of Magic Knight Rayearth on Saturn cost. That's just a mind boggling good deal to me. Especially given carts are only $20 each, this is something I could actually keep a full set for! I'm rather looking forward to it.

I got to see this a couple times at local retro shows. I hope whoever buys it keeps up the public access, whether it be continuing the con circuit or giving/loaning it to a museum. It'd be a real shame if a piece of gaming history this iconic got locked away in some collector's basement.

Thanks for the warning! I was about to get all excited. It can be OK in a topic where it's relevant, but it's absolutely bad form in the sales forum- obviously this stuff isn't available anymore, & to assume/hope it is so you can get decade old pricing is beyond naïve. We may need some new rules for the sales section...

Personal experience factors in a lot when deciding a system is overrated. I would imagine if we had some Brazilians around, we might have someone commenting on the Master System being overrated. In my neck of the woods, it seems like every retro gamer I run into praises the N64, to the point I've literally had it shoved into my hands with a 'just play it & you'll love it'. But... I just don't. I don't hate it, I don't regret owning it & I'd like to get a universal tray & a copy of Sin & Punishment becuase I liked the Wii sequel. I'm just not as crazy about it as the locals.

I'd say the Turbografx & the N64. Although you can chalk up the Turbo to "I only got my system less than a year ago & game costs mean I haven't yet explored the library fully". The handful of triple-digit priced games I do have, though, I'm simply not sure are worth the pricing. Then again, I'm not sure ANY triple digit priced game I own is worth the pricing, so maybe that doesn't mean much. The N64 I'm on more solid ground with. I didn't own one back in the day, but my friends had systems so I'd play when I was visiting. I later had a friend, shocked (shocked!) that I didn't own an N64 loan me hers so I could 'see what I was missing'. I do have one now- a deck turned up at the local thrift shop for $20 while I still had her machine, so I could verify it worked & had the expansion pak in it. Plus, the one game I really liked of hers (Mischief Makers) also came into the shop. Thing is, that was a few years ago, and I only have 16 games for the thing (in contrast, I own 53 PS1 titles). Once you get away from the first party titles, there's just not a lot of what interests me on the system. Even checking in on forum threads talking about the system usually just sees the same couple dozen titles mentioned that I either already own or don't care about. I guess, in short- I don't get it.

I've been partial to the Guardian Legend for years.

So, I picked up a copy of Dissidia Duodecim yesterday. I didn't look it over closely becuase the case for it was so pristine, but turns out the plastic on the UMD itself is cracked. It still plays fine, but I feel like it's going to eventually break clean open. I know there's replacement cases out there, & they're straightforward snap-on deals, but I am curious about a couple things: 1- are they always clear? I'd prefer white edges like an original case. 2- does anyone make logo decals for the top? Even if I have to get clear, having that would still be nice. 3- should I be concerned about quality? Are some better plastic than others? 4- I assume no, but- any safe way to harvest the shell from a different umd?

I imagine it just happened organically as certain systems got enough discussion to overwhelm this general section. We really don't need a separate area for every single console- how many threads on the Amiga CD32 are we really gonna see? Eliminating them altogether is also a bad idea though- some sections, like the one for Intellivision, are quite active & do need/deserve their own space. Perhaps a slight re-organization to a company based setup would help... like, instead of a Genesis section there's a Sega section? Could work.

My first thought reading the topic: hasn't anyone here played Dungeons & Dragons? Becuase that's basically what it is! A scenario: A group of 4 players is trying to get into a mysterious mansion on a hill outside of town. We open in the tavern. The Barbarian chooses the 'order drinks' button on his controller & gets seated at the bar. This option is not on the Paladin's controller- they pick 'inquire' (which the barbarian wouldn't have) to try and get information from the bartender. It starts off well, until the Thief uses 'pick lock' on the cashbox & fails. The bartender notices & gets mad, the now half-drunk barbarian throws his barstool at them, & the party gets thrown out. BUT, the Rogue was also using 'inquire' on the shady group at the back table, & he got some info. Does the party try talking to the mayor, give up & break into the mansion, or follow up on the Rogue's tip? Vote now on your controller! Now, obviously that's very off the cuff (you wouldn't be getting drunk in an Amico game), but it illustrates the idea: Each class has certain actions they can take in a scenario, which may or may not be available to the other players. Certain actions trigger events that can override what another player is doing. You can even have certain classes be better at certain actions depending on the situation- for example, if the Paladin had talked to the shady group, they would have failed. If the Barbarian was instead a Bard who'd picked 'Perform' to sing upon entry, the Thief would have succeeded his 'pick lock' (since the Bartender would be more distracted between the Paladin and the song). The Thief finds a strange key, which the Paladin later identifies as a Skeleton Key that opens every house in town- the Bartender uses it to drop off drunks at home (which they know becuase this time their inquire action wasn't interrupted). Then instead of a choice, the party goes straight to the mansion & uses the key to open the door. The only question is, do you use a majority vote system to force the party to always be in the same locale, or do you try & set up a way for them to split up? Maybe they can split up in town, but have to come back together to progress to the mansion- which in turn could also affect actions & their success rate (like the Thief gets a boost to lock picking if the Rogue is with him, but not the Paladin.) I feel like I've seen clips of one of the LRR guys reading a Choose-your-own-adventure type book with this setup... he had to roll dice & keep track of items, which affected the choices he had at the end of the chapter. I should look for that...

So very true- I spent about double the replacement cost & drove an hour away to get my Xbox repaired, becuase I wanted that specific machine- it was the one my fiance bought new back in the day, and went through each of his siblings before getting to me. Also a big part of why I bought a Gameboy, despite owning GBCs/GBAs/etc.

I'd be inclined to say Pong itself- while it absolutely inspired a horde of knockoffs & similar paddle-style games, the genre as a whole has basically died off as games got more advanced. It's the gaming equivalent of the Neanderthal. The only examples I can really think of are more like zebroids- crazy cross breeds that are interesting, but tend to be sterile. The Guardian Legend is a great game, but I couldn't tell you another that mixed Zelda-style exploration with vertical shooters. Odama is... not great, but definitely unique: pinball plus voice-controlled tactics. Not surprisingly, no one else ever tried it.

If my understanding is correct, this is instantly the best game on the system. 🤣

Standard rules here- shipping is not included, items are shipping from 98002. If you're able to get to the Federal Way/Auburn area of Washington state, local pickup can be arranged. Ask about combined shipping. Now then! Fixer-upper SNES- $30 ( 4 lb, 13 oz box) SOLD The system is tested & works well, but it needs a fair bit of TLC. Breaking it down: -the AC adapter is dead. -the RF works, but the cable isn't in good shape-rough outer casing with a few breaks. -the power port is damaged. -the bottom of the unit is badly yellowed. -the top has black scuffs. -one controller has 2 of its screw pegs broken out, so the side gaps. -the other controller has a damaged D-pad membrane & has trouble with left inputs. -both controllers has worn membranes in general. Someone with some soldering skills & extra parts could make this a nice unit. SNES game lot- $20 (1 lb, 10 oz box) SOLD All the games work, BUT- Donkey Kong Country quits responding to the controller after a few minutes. The exact timing is inconsistent, but it's more common when you take a hit. Not sure what's up with it. Buy these with the SNES system & I'll take 10 bucks off. Random PS2/PS3/Xbox titles, Gamestop DS charger- $1 each Most of these are missing manuals, feel free to ask for more details. No weight listed becuase I'm hoping to sell these in lots. The charger is a dual top that works with DS Lite, 3DS, & 2DS. 007 Nightfire PENDING

Requested a manual/overlay from a freebie thread- ended up being treated to a surprise box of games! Totally unexpected & incredibly kind! Thank you!

So I only check in on this taco-flavored mess sparingly... but with the latest news, I must tip my hat to the VCS crew. They have completely surpassed my expectations. Honestly... I never thought this would get past concept art! The fact that there's actual units now is a lot more than I ever thought we'd get!🤣 Sorry to interrupt- back to hot sauce...

Payment incoming! (Can I have cart #11, if that's OK?)

Basically this- that surprise launch did so much damage to Sega's reputation, it basically signaled the end of their console production (even though it wasn't obvious at the time). I don't think anything would have truly saved the Saturn- PlayStation nailed what the public, at the time, wanted so strongly Sega didn't have a chance to beat it. But- if they'd stuck with the original launch date, perhaps they'd have eked out enough of a second place to push back the Dreamcast, which would give them more time to bring it up to par with the PS2, which may have kept them in the console business.

Once I gather some packing materials (apparently everything got tossed like a week ago ><) I'm likely just gonna put it for sale as-is. Almost everything is a super easy fix, except the power port. If that didn't require some minor solder work, I could do everything myself. Gonna be a great fixer-upper for someone tho!

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Just a lil' update, as I've had some time to go over everything in a little more detail. Firstly- the AC adapter is dead. Pretty sure that's probably how it got donated to begin with. The system itself is actually pretty solid, despite the poor condition- boots up first time, every time, no issues. It is not a 1-chip, I opened it up & checked the board markings. The controllers & RF unit are in rough shape- they all work, but the RF cable's rubber cover is cut/rough in a LOT of spots. The controllers work, but one's got 2 of its screw pegs broken off & some cracks in the shell, the other has a damaged d-pad membrane that doesn't always register right presses- and all the membranes just looks very worn. All the games work & save, except maybe Donkey Kong Country. It's kind of weird- it loads up fine, but after a couple minutes of play the controller quits responding. At all. The game doesn't freeze, it just quits doing anything. It seems to happen faster if you take a hit, so I wonder if there's some connection that needs to be re-flowed or something. It's not an issue I've run into before.

It's an expansion to the Cards Against Humanity game. They compiled their old numbered expansions awhile back. 1-3 became red, 4-6 became blue, & green is/was new. It's not a limited set or anything, but MSRP is $20, so you did good!

In the scenario described- nothing. If I had time, I might grab my childhood Lollipup plush, but considering he's on top of a shelf, I might not be able to get to him if that part of the room's collapsed already. Either way, I'm gonna be a lot more concerned with getting the dog & the cat! I am curious, though- the age I am now would suggest I should live another 30-60 years. What sort of apocalypse has set in that I can access a working television & the electricity to run this theoretical console, but not allow me to acquire new ones or other games? (Yes, I am aware that I'm missing the point!)

1. Concrete Genie (PS1) I LOVE this game. You know how I know I love this game? Becuase I basically beat it in one day. It's not super long- 7-10 hours, I think. Normally I'd take 2-3 days to beat such a game. Play for a couple hours, do something else, pick it up the next day. Nope- I was enjoying this so much that, aside from a quick 'make sure the game works' run a couple weeks ago, I did the whole thing in one go. I was enjoying myself too much to notice/care about how long I'd been playing! I'm gonna keep it in my system for a bit longer, & see about hitting up all the trophies. They don't look too hard, but we'll see.

Sadly, it starts with UN231.

If I still have the one from my youth, then it matters to keep it- even if a better version comes along, the sentimental value of having the same machine from back when it was new is of far more value. But, if that machine is long gone- then it's not a problem to get a replacement. It can be sad to think of the once beloved machines now lost to time. But the replacement was once cherished too, and also thrown aside- and you just rescued it. You realized your mistake & now this new deck gets a second lease on life with you. Most people here, even if they just intend to flip, take the time to clean & test the stuff they get. Plus, we usually sell to other collectors who'll appreciate it. It's almost like adopting and/or fostering pets- only, y'know, not, becuase this stuff isnt alive.