high voltage Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I know this has been covered before, but what is a Special Edition? I have three, Basic Programming, Casino, Superman. What's special about them, and how many specials are out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Backgammon also came in a special edition IIRC. Nothing special about them (at least not that anyone can figure out), Atari was just trying to make it sound cool. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 http://www.atarimania.com/pgelstsoft.awp?system=2&type=G&label=93&step=200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 http://www.atarimania.com/pgelstsoft.awp?system=2&type=G&label=93&step=200 Posting a link like that is no help at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Special Ed. = retarded game. AX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 http://www.atarimani...bel=93&step=200 Posting a link like that is no help at all. Yeah, what I gathered was Atari thought these particular games might be better suited for those involved in Special Ed(ucation) or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Posting a link like that is no help at all. Doesn't it answer the question "how many specials are out there?" from the first post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Posting a link like that is no help at all. Doesn't it answer the question "how many specials are out there?" from the first post It may answer the question of how many he knows are out there. But that is speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Posting a link like that is no help at all. Doesn't it answer the question "how many specials are out there?" from the first post It may answer the question of how many he knows are out there. But that is speculation. No, it's not. My link shows how many there are known to exist at this very moment, hence the most accurate answer to give right now. In fact, your reply is no help at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 In fact, your reply is no help at all. Uh-oh, maybe now you will not get the scans of the one or two Special Edition boxes he has that are not on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 You know what else doesn't help? Special Edition corn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks so I gotta look out for Video Chess, Backgammon and Championship Soccer and I don't want any bickering in my threads, and no 4chan childish behaviour either I have Pele's Soccer which isn't a Special Edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanatrzczka Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 This is an interesting question. I personally have Backgammon, Superman, Championship Soccer, Video Chess, and Casino. Backgammon is shrink-wrapped new, so I'm not going to open that, but I dug into the others and found... nothing. None of the catridges mention anything about Special Edition, nor do the Game Program Instructions nor do the Video Computer System Catalogs. It's only on the front and rear of the boxes. Of note, Champoinship Soccer's box DOES have a gold sticker on the front that says, "Pele's Champoinship Soccer This Game Program is personally endorsed by Pele." The instructions say the same thing on the cover page. The Superman box mentions the DC Comics trademark, as does the instruction booklet as well. I thought that maybe SE had something to do with licensing, but since Pac Man and Space Invaders are not SE, I figure that theory's out. But it was fun going through the games! Love that box art... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranthulfr Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I would've guessed that the Superman "Special Edition" was the one that came with the wallet. But maybe not. I'm not sure what would make the others special. Geez, there must be SOMETHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Uh-oh, maybe now you will not get the scans of the one or two Special Edition boxes he has that are not on the list. Trust me: they would already have been on that list by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) I just seen in my collection that I already own Video Chess Special Edition. I also just purchased Championship Soccer Special Edition. So that brings it up to owning 5 SE. Now where's that Backgammon game? Edited September 8, 2011 by high voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanatrzczka Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I just seen in my collection that I already own Video Chess Special Edition. I also just purchased Championship Soccer Special Edition. So that brings it up to owning 5 SE. Now where's that Backgammon game? LOL, I'll never open the shrink-wrap on my Backgammon! Maybe it ain't worth much now, but I have it unopened, baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Cool There's a few cib Backgammon on ebay. I'm gonna go for one for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devwebcl Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Cool There's a few cib Backgammon on ebay. I'm gonna go for one for sure. and what is special of these editions? do they came in a new artwork box? I understand the game is the same 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Cool There's a few cib Backgammon on ebay. I'm gonna go for one for sure. and what is special of these editions? do they came in a new artwork box? I understand the game is the same 100%. It's just the banner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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