What do you look for in Packaging

[esplonky]

Hello, My name is Forrest, and one thing I admire so much about a product, is the package that it comes in. I think I was even more excited when I saw the box for my Galaxy S3 than when I opened it. One thing I am looking to do is to create a new style of packaging for the hobbyist or homebrew Atari programmers, that can be used on a budget and still look good.

 

My fellow homebrew, hobbyist, or Atari Game Enthusiast, What do you look for in cartridge packaging?

[mkiker2089]

Me personally, nothing more than the sticker and possibly manual. I don't look at boxes and if given the option don't buy one. I do demand the sticker be in good shape which is normal for homebrews and prefer that the end label be easy to read.

 

As for boxes in general my understanding is that many here want the boxes to be the same size and shape as the original Atari design.

Edited July 18, 2013 by mkiker2089

[Necron99]

Me personally, nothing more than the sticker and possibly manual. I don't look at boxes and if given the option don't buy one. I do demand the sticker be in good shape which is normal for homebrews and prefer that the end label be easy to read.

 

As for boxes in general my understanding is that many here want the boxes to be the same size and shape as the original Atari design.

I have to agree. I have several games with boxes but the boxes just end up in another box in storage rather than on display in my collection. I prefer just a cart & manual combo to save space and money. generally, I don't care if the cart lights up or is in a custom clear or colored case.

 

from previous homebrew games, most people aren't too fond of clamshell cases, original atari styles are often expensive.

 

as for the cartridge/manual, I much prefer a quality label/manual like you would find in the AA store or from CPUWIZ. I dislike folded pieces of regular paper manuals or labels that are obviously cut by hand (badly) or you can see part of previous label behind (looks bad)

 

Generally, I don't push the issue though. it's up to the author's discretion how he/she wants to release their game.

[high voltage]

I love boxes,

original boxes...

[+Gemintronic]

The first thing I look for in packaging is the trash bin. I guess I can understand if the presentation is pretty to aid the initial purchase. Problem with that theory is, most homebrew are purchased online where demo ROMs and information is readily available.

 

So, I guess the perfect combination would be something presentable but utterly inexpensive for packaging.

[esplonky]

The first thing I look for in packaging is the trash bin. I guess I can understand if the presentation is pretty to aid the initial purchase. Problem with that theory is, most homebrew are purchased online where demo ROMs and information is readily available.

 

So, I guess the perfect combination would be something presentable but utterly inexpensive for packaging.

 

I have designed a package recently that I am going to present soon that is easily assembled, uses no glue, and fits on one standard sheet of Paper or Stock.

[+Gemintronic]

As a side when you introduced yourself I thought someone hijacked your account. We all know you by now