Was Asterix released NTSC?

[krambigmac]

If so, was it a silver label? I am trying to compile a list of the first party 2600 games and sort them by label style. I see it in the label guide on atariage but I wanted to confirm this because it differs from my giant label variation list.

[+Psionic]

If so, was it a silver label?

Yes, it was released in NTSC (very small run) and yes, it was a silver label. What else would it be?

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

Some NTSC silver box/carts of Asterix are existing.....

[CPUWIZ]

http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=36706

[krambigmac]

Wow, quick responses. I'm just getting back into Atari 2600 collecting after a long hiatus. Note the March 2002 join date and only 90+ posts. Thrifts aren't so great around here for Atari but I plan to slowly accumulate til I have all the first party games... except Waterworld and Quadrun maybe.

[Spirantho]

Wow, quick responses. I'm just getting back into Atari 2600 collecting after a long hiatus. Note the March 2002 join date and only 90+ posts. Thrifts aren't so great around here for Atari but I plan to slowly accumulate til I have all the first party games... except Waterworld and Quadrun maybe.

 

Waterworld and Quadrun aren't that rare. They're pretty easy to pick up, and believe me, when you've got all but one of the games in the collection, you'll want to fill that last gap. Waterworld especially is easy to find these days.

 

Before long you'll end up like me, probably - a full collection except one cart, in my case a grey label Hangman. If I can find that I've completed my 1st party collection, including PAL Pengo....

[Foxsolo2000]

If so, was it a silver label?

Yes, it was released in NTSC (very small run) and yes, it was a silver label. What else would it be?

 

Oh I don't know Blue, how about purple?

[Crazy Climber]

If so, was it a silver label?

Yes, it was released in NTSC (very small run) and yes, it was a silver label. What else would it be?

 

Oh I don't know Blue, how about purple?

It's a legit question, could have had a later release in the states and had a red label. I of course know it it Silver but I could see why someone asks....

[PressureCooker2600]

Which one is harder to find......NTSC Asterix or NTSC Obelix?

 

I seem to remember a time I was about to win an Obelix that was NTSC for real cheap on eBay and it mysteriously was removed. Damn side deals!!!

 

I heard it was actually a fun game. I like the Asterix & Obelix comics, too.

[+Psionic]

Which one is harder to find......NTSC Asterix or NTSC Obelix?

Asterix, by a wide margin.

[Crazy Climber]

Which one is harder to find......NTSC Asterix or NTSC Obelix?

 

I seem to remember a time I was about to win an Obelix that was NTSC for real cheap on eBay and it mysteriously was removed. Damn side deals!!!

 

I heard it was actually a fun game. I like the Asterix & Obelix comics, too.

Obelix is pretty common compared to Asterix. NTSC Obelix will run you $50 or so loose. NTSC Asterix...few hundred I would presume, you NEVER see them for sale.

[Crazy Climber]

Here is an Obelix for $70

https://www.atari2600.com/item--Obelix--PROD7342.html

[Foxsolo2000]

If so, was it a silver label?

Yes, it was released in NTSC (very small run) and yes, it was a silver label. What else would it be?

 

Oh I don't know Blue, how about purple?

It's a legit question, could have had a later release in the states and had a red label. I of course know it it Silver but I could see why someone asks....

 

My point exactly

[+Wonder007]

If so, was it a silver label?

Yes, it was released in NTSC (very small run) and yes, it was a silver label. What else would it be?

 

Oh I don't know Blue, how about purple?

It's a legit question, could have had a later release in the states and had a red label. I of course know it it Silver but I could see why someone asks....

 

My point exactly

 

I got a complete NTSC Asterix....I paid a lot of money for it though but definitely worth it!!! And, yes, a NTSC Asterix is A LOT HARDER to find than a NTSC Obelix....in fact, there are only like 10 or so copies of complete Asterixs in the world. I also own a proto of it as well...the one pictured in the following link.... http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/asterix/81883.htm.

Edited February 27, 2008 by Wonder007

[+Omegamatrix]

If so, was it a silver label?

Yes, it was released in NTSC (very small run) and yes, it was a silver label. What else would it be?

 

Oh I don't know Blue, how about purple?

It's a legit question, could have had a later release in the states and had a red label. I of course know it it Silver but I could see why someone asks....

 

 

I thought everyone had one of these. I'm sure Cpuwiz has one CIB like his red Lochjaw.

 

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

I thought everyone had one of these. I'm sure Cpuwiz has one CIB like his red Lochjaw.

 

 

Is this real, Omega?

[+Omegamatrix]

Is this real, Omega?

Tricky question, tricky question. To me it looks as real as my Go Go Home Monster and my red Lochjaw.

 

 

 

[Mayhem]

I also own a proto of it as well...the one pictured in the following link.... http://www.atariprotos.com/2600/software/asterix/81883.htm.

 

Ah, so you own the other one now? Why am I not surprised...?

[Zwackery]

And, yes, a NTSC Asterix is A LOT HARDER to find than a NTSC Obelix....in fact, there are only like 10 or so copies of complete Asterixs in the world.

While a CIB NTSC Asterix is indeed a rare creature, there are more than 10. In 2006, a seller on eBay (user id: brokenarrowleather) had a small supply of these that he was slowly putting up for sale (he also had some PAL copies, too - that little "N" sticker suddenly became amazingly important). They were fairly expensive, but nothing shockingly so - I think that's because they were undervalued and the bidding reflected that. Of course, there was the discovery of a batch of these several years before that. You can search on AA and you'll most likely turn up something (I'd do it for you, but I'm headed out the door.)

[+Psionic]

Is this real, Omega?

As real as Photoshop can be.

[video game addict]

And, yes, a NTSC Asterix is A LOT HARDER to find than a NTSC Obelix....in fact, there are only like 10 or so copies of complete Asterixs in the world.

While a CIB NTSC Asterix is indeed a rare creature, there are more than 10. In 2006, a seller on eBay (user id: brokenarrowleather) had a small supply of these that he was slowly putting up for sale (he also had some PAL copies, too - that little "N" sticker suddenly became amazingly important). They were fairly expensive, but nothing shockingly so - I think that's because they were undervalued and the bidding reflected that. Of course, there was the discovery of a batch of these several years before that. You can search on AA and you'll most likely turn up something (I'd do it for you, but I'm headed out the door.)

 

 

Are you certain? I watched his auctions but I seem to recall the Asterix's were sealed without the sticker, are you thinking of Obelix? He was selling both games and I thought only Obelix were NTSC. Can anyone confirm this? Did you pick up one Zwackery? I think Noel bid on some of his auctions too? I never saw any NTSC Asterix from that seller.

[CPUWIZ]

And, yes, a NTSC Asterix is A LOT HARDER to find than a NTSC Obelix....in fact, there are only like 10 or so copies of complete Asterixs in the world.

While a CIB NTSC Asterix is indeed a rare creature, there are more than 10. In 2006, a seller on eBay (user id: brokenarrowleather) had a small supply of these that he was slowly putting up for sale (he also had some PAL copies, too - that little "N" sticker suddenly became amazingly important). They were fairly expensive, but nothing shockingly so - I think that's because they were undervalued and the bidding reflected that. Of course, there was the discovery of a batch of these several years before that. You can search on AA and you'll most likely turn up something (I'd do it for you, but I'm headed out the door.)

 

The 2 Asterix that guy had were PAL, you are thinking of the 5 or so Obelix's.

[iwan-iwanowitsch-goratschin]

And, yes, a NTSC Asterix is A LOT HARDER to find than a NTSC Obelix....in fact, there are only like 10 or so copies of complete Asterixs in the world.

While a CIB NTSC Asterix is indeed a rare creature, there are more than 10. In 2006, a seller on eBay (user id: brokenarrowleather) had a small supply of these that he was slowly putting up for sale (he also had some PAL copies, too - that little "N" sticker suddenly became amazingly important). They were fairly expensive, but nothing shockingly so - I think that's because they were undervalued and the bidding reflected that. Of course, there was the discovery of a batch of these several years before that. You can search on AA and you'll most likely turn up something (I'd do it for you, but I'm headed out the door.)

 

The 2 Asterix that guy had were PAL, you are thinking of the 5 or so Obelix's.

 

He has had more than 5 NTSC Obelix!

[krambigmac]

Yeah asking if it is silver labeled was a little dumb but I was just making certain. It took me until the other day to realize Yar's Revenge had a red label. I'm a young'un so I never got to see the games in stores and remember a lot from the era. I only played my grandmother's 2600 and her small collection of games and wanted to rebuild. Then I went overboard and wanted to get every game.

 

Woot 100 posts. Only took.... almost 6 years.

Edited February 28, 2008 by krambigmac

[+Omegamatrix]

Is this real, Omega?

As real as Photoshop can be.

Nope, not photoshop.