What makes an N64 game complete? Opinions needed.

[doubledown]

In regards to N64 games, there were 2 packaging styles:

 

1) Empty box with removable cartridge-holding cardboard insert (similar to SNES)

2) Box with glued-in cartridge holding cardboard insert

 

Would you consider a game "complete" if it were the first style (empty box with removable cartridge-holding cardboard insert) without the cardboard insert?

[+remowilliams]

Would you consider a game "complete" if it were the first style (empty box with removable cartridge-holding cardboard insert) without the cardboard insert?

No, I would not.

[Buyatari]

Q. What makes an N64 game complete?

A. A sledgehammer

 

Ahhh now its complete.

[Buyatari]

To answer your real question I think you need the insert to be truely complete but thats nothing I'd argue over. You can grab one from another game as they aren't branded with the game. If someone called it complete and it was missing the insert I'd let it slide.

[kevincal]

I'd say it's still complete even missing the cardboard insert. As long as you've got the outer box, game and manual. I'd call it complete. Besides, you could be really anal and not call it complete if it doesn't have the two inserts besides the manual. The white N64 system description insert and a players guide brochure type insert. Also all N64 carts came in a nice clear plastic bag.

[Buyatari]

I'd say it's still complete even missing the cardboard insert. As long as you've got the outer box, game and manual. I'd call it complete. Besides, you could be really anal and not call it complete if it doesn't have the two inserts besides the manual. The white N64 system description insert and a players guide brochure type insert. Also all N64 carts came in a nice clear plastic bag.

 

What about the original shrikwrap!

[bretthorror]

I know some people are nuts and want the original sales receipt, original bag and the name and social insurance number of the cashier who sold the game and all... but that madness has to stop!

 

Just play your games!

[+Omegamatrix]

I wouldn't consider it complete as the game would be bouncing around rattling inside and I'd be pissed off without it. Insert manuals no insert manuals is another thing on top of top that, but I could deal without the insert manuals as long as I had the carboard insert and game instructions.

[+remowilliams]

I wouldn't consider it complete as the game would be bouncing around rattling inside and I'd be pissed off without it.

Exactly. Complete usually means game, box and manual. Part of the box is missing here.

 

Don't get me wrong, I have lots of loose games but if I buy something as complete it better well be complete.

[Uzumaki]

Complete: box, tray, game cart, manual, game map(s) if applicable, Nintendo Power subscription card, photosensitive seizure warning, plastic bag for the cart, and plastic wrap to seal the whole box.

 

Usually the plastics are long gone and many people rarely counted those for completeness.

[supergamer]

I'm thinking I'm probably not the only one here.... but on my cardboard boxed games, N64, GB*, etc.. I'd cut the outer shrinkwrap with a razor to remove the game. So that the box doesn't get too banged up. I'd leave all of the original plastics and inserts in there and just take the game out.

 

If that doesn't help you to label me as anal, check this out. If you just open up the end-flap on the box normally, the cardboard usually bends near the center... so I'd gently pry it open from the sides so that there's less chance of damaging it. Then I'd store the boxes in another box to protect them.

 

 

On topic, it's definitely not complete without the insert......however as they're mostly interchangeable it's somewhat moot. I challenge you to find anyone with boxes as nice as mine without keeping the inserts though. I mean, they're a structural support for God's sake. I don't think there's a real consistent answer to the question, as everyone has different standards of what's "complete" and what's "near mint". *shakes fist at ebay*

[doubledown]

Here is the repsonse I got from the seller when I questioned him on it:

 

My auction clearly states what is included :: The box, the Manual and the cartridge and yes that does make it complete according to nintendo.com and digitalpress.com.

 

I still say the cartridge holder, glued-in, or removable is part of the box. I'm just curious where on Nintendo's site or Digital Press's site do they say specifically that not having this part makes it complete.

[supergamer]

Here is the repsonse I got from the seller when I questioned him on it:

 

My auction clearly states what is included :: The box, the Manual and the cartridge and yes that does make it complete according to nintendo.com and digitalpress.com.

 

I still say the cartridge holder, glued-in, or removable is part of the box. I'm just curious where on Nintendo's site or Digital Press's site do they say specifically that not having this part makes it complete.

 

I somehow doubt NOA cares that much about the secondary market to issue a "ruling". On a lighter note, while I was looking through their online store I saw a page that told me to check pawn shops for older games. I'm easily amused.

 

I do agree with you, but the majority of people selling things via auctions just want to get paid and don't really care about hardcore collectors. It makes sense, of course....but we don't have to like it.