Parrothead Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) I came across a new, in box Bally Arcade System (Montgomery Wards version). I don't think I can bring myself to open it up and play it though. So not sure if I will keep it or throw it on GameGavel. I normally only collect stuff I can play. I have found these quite a few times over the years, but finding one that is completely working is tough. So tempting. Edited September 13, 2010 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Play it, that's where it was made for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I'd be getting the Incredible Wizard and getting down with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Can you resist playing "The Incredible Wizard" after reading this review? http://www.videogamecritic.net/astroaz.htm#Incredible_Wizard,_The Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlepaddle Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 If it's never been opened, it may just work fine, for a while. If you do decide to open it up and play it, place it on top of a laptop cooler to suck the heat away. I'd think they would be pretty rare and worth selling if it's still sealed, though I have no idea what you might get for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Can you resist playing "The Incredible Wizard" after reading this review? http://www.videogamecritic.net/astroaz.htm#Incredible_Wizard,_The I know, Incredible Wizard looks great. I haven't opened it yet and it is taunting me I may just get a cheap opened one and play it. I've found them before at the swaps, but never one that worked all that well. AGGGGGG! What to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Sell it and buy a used one, pocket the proceeds. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tep392 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Don't let that system spend it's days sitting on a shelf. Didn't you see toy story? Open it up and video it for the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxd Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) I'd play it myself. I've always wanted one of these systems but never got it. Hopfully some day I'll get one myself. Edited September 17, 2010 by rxd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horseboy Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 There are a ton of these out there. They aren't particularly rare. Why open it and kill a sealed one when there is plenty of interest for something like that. Trust me guys, there are tons of opened Astrocades that aren't being played either. He can make one of those "happy" for you guys without ruining a rarity. Do what Ax said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameGirl420 Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 (edited) Ooooh, how much you selling it for??? Bally Astrocade is a must for my collection. I'd totally love to open that and test it out. Edited September 22, 2010 by lushgirl_80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 I sure wish there was a decent emulator for the Astrocade out there. Is there anything other than MESS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Not rare enough to rip open the boxed version. A local flea market near me had plenty of boxed and loose Astrocades. One for play and one for posterity I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRGilbert Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I don't know, these seem to be pretty rare. The local comic/collectable shop has a loose used one with no games for $450! Seriously. Although, I will admit that in 4 years of collecting, I've never come across another one......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) Ok. So I got the Bally off of Craigslist and FINALLY got it. The good news is, this thing is in pristine condition and best of all, I think it was at least removed and played at least once as there was a loose Incredible Wizard cartridge and the wrapping around the Bally was not sealed in any way so the unit could be removed from the wrapping with no undoing of anything. There are four controllers, one pair is wrapped and the other two are opened but still look like they have never been touched. So good news is I feel no issue taking this out and playing with it It is gorgeous though and whether it was played or not I am real happy with it. Holding these controllers which look perfect is truly a great feeling as all the ones I've found in the past are always busted and dirty. Edited September 23, 2010 by Parrothead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 What a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've always wanted an Astrocade but every time I bid on one the price goes through the roof. If I don't bid that's the only time they go cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've always wanted an Astrocade but every time I bid on one the price goes through the roof. If I don't bid that's the only time they go cheap. Me too. That's why I wish there was a decent emulator for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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