82-T/A Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 This makes me wonder, who are the people that are paying these exorbant prices for these games? Are they collecting it for fun (like us) who play them, but also just like collecting them... or are they some kind of serious collector who's actually trying to make an investment (if that's even possible with video games?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I have a conspiracy theory that the sellers have alt accounts and are "buying" their own stuff to drive up inflation. #notreally #butyouneverknow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Even if they don't buy their own stuff (they'd have to pay the eBay fees), using an alternate account to drive up the price of your auctions is as old as eBay itself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I would assume that a developer would keep one or two or three copies of a game themselves... you just never know when someone helps you out or begs profusely... PLEASE PLEASE PELASE sell me one, and they may have a couple of that they decided not to sell, and of course, wanted to keep one for themselves. But for the limited distribution, it just wouldn't make a lot of sense I think. I just wonder who's actually BUYING these games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willard Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 here's another one for varauna's forces, guess you don't even need to go through the trouble of making a box to get a massive markup, just spend 10 minutes slapping together some cover art for a cd release! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeoNinja Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 here's another one for varauna's forces, guess you don't even need to go through the trouble of making a box to get a massive markup, just spend 10 minutes slapping together some cover art for a cd release! Holy shit! Those CD labels. THAT 'logo'?! If you'll excuse me, I'm just nipping out to PC World for half an hour. Back soon. Feeling that Wolf of Wall Street vibe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Dangerous Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Why isn't someone making this stuff and selling it on the Atariage store for reasonable prices? It obviously doesn't take mega-photoshop skills to make something presentable lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Why isn't someone making this stuff and selling it on the Atariage store for reasonable prices? It obviously doesn't take mega-photoshop skills to make something presentable lol On that note, I'd like to see Atariage making Jaguar cartridges. Instead, The homebrew scene seems to be splintered and I'm not even sure where to get homebrew games. I don't plan on getting a CD so for me it's cartridge or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 On that note, I'd like to see Atariage making Jaguar cartridges. Instead, The homebrew scene seems to be splintered and I'm not even sure where to get homebrew games. I don't plan on getting a CD so for me it's cartridge or nothing. I think there's hope with the Jagtopus cart/programmer. A mere mortal like me could use them and make new games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think there's hope with the Jagtopus cart/programmer. A mere mortal like me could use them and make new games. I have no idea what that is.. I thought the Jagtopus was a CD game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guiltl3ss Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 On that note, I'd like to see Atariage making Jaguar cartridges. Instead, The homebrew scene seems to be splintered and I'm not even sure where to get homebrew games. I don't plan on getting a CD so for me it's cartridge or nothing. I'm with you, there. Would love to see more cart love, but it costs more to make. Jagtopus seems like it could help, somewhat....here's hoping! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I have no idea what that is.. I thought the Jagtopus was a CD game... I found it. If Atari Age needs help to buy one of these to start making cartridges, I'll donate! http://youtu.be/dYra6bheGwk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+CyranoJ Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 That one is at Reboot's UK HQ. There are another 2 somewhere in France. None of them are for sale. I found it. If Atari Age needs help to buy one of these to start making cartridges, I'll donate! http://youtu.be/dYra6bheGwk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Jaguar homebrews will be available from the AtariAge store only if both conditions are met: - Albert is interested in carrying them - Homebrew authors are interested in selling them through AtariAge Currently, I believe neither of these have been checked. If you want to see homebrews on the AtariAge store, work on these first, and worry about the technical details later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 From the Jagtopus topic on Jagware it seems it might not be available for sale: http://www.jagware.org/index.php?showtopic=841&view=findpost&p=16139 Welp. At least some capable people have it. That's reassuring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm depressed again. the more I dig into Jaguar it seems the more it's not worth it. People on here are even trying to convince me to get a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm depressed again. the more I dig into Jaguar it seems the more it's not worth it. People on here are even trying to convince me to get a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast instead.Get all 3..Each are great consoles!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerosquare Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 From the Jagtopus topic on Jagware it seems it might not be available for sale: http://www.jagware.org/index.php?showtopic=841&view=findpost&p=16139 Welp. At least some capable people have it. That's reassuring. Cartridge game developers and potential distributors can contact us. There are solutions we can work out together. The Jagtopus programmer is SCPCD's work so he's the best person to ask, but he may be willing to sell one to AtariAge if there's enough demand. Loaning may be possible too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm depressed again. the more I dig into Jaguar it seems the more it's not worth it. People on here are even trying to convince me to get a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast instead. What were you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm depressed again. the more I dig into Jaguar it seems the more it's not worth it. People on here are even trying to convince me to get a Sega Saturn and Dreamcast instead. I think the Saturn and the Dreamcast are good games in their own-right, but there are a lot of awesome games for the Jaguar. I still prefer the Jaguar out of all of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I think the Saturn and the Dreamcast are good games in their own-right, but there are a lot of awesome games for the Jaguar. I still prefer the Jaguar out of all of them. You lost me now. Jaguar is good. But not over Saturn or Dreamcast. Too many good games on Saturn unlike Jag, and Dreamcast not only had some utterly awesome 2d stuff was just a beast com paired to the old girl. If you just said Saturn..I'd give you a pass. But then you added dreamcast and now, I know you blew a fuse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeoNinja Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I think the Saturn and the Dreamcast are good games in their own-right, but there are a lot of awesome games for the Jaguar. I still prefer the Jaguar out of all of them. You lost me now. Jaguar is good. But not over Saturn or Dreamcast. Too many good games on Saturn unlike Jag, and Dreamcast not only had some utterly awesome 2d stuff was just a beast com paired to the old girl. If you just said Saturn..I'd give you a pass. But then you added dreamcast and now, I know you blew a fuse. I think, although I agree whole-heartedly, the key point here is the usage of the word "prefer"... as opposed to "better" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+xucaen Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 You lost me now. Jaguar is good. But not over Saturn or Dreamcast. Too many good games on Saturn unlike Jag, and Dreamcast not only had some utterly awesome 2d stuff was just a beast com paired to the old girl. If you just said Saturn..I'd give you a pass. But then you added dreamcast and now, I know you blew a fuse. everyone is entitled to their own opinion. For example, I have no interest at all in owning a Saturn or Dreamcast and I sold my PS1 and PS3. Now I own a sega 32x and a Jaguar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82-T/A Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 You lost me now. Jaguar is good. But not over Saturn or Dreamcast. Too many good games on Saturn unlike Jag, and Dreamcast not only had some utterly awesome 2d stuff was just a beast com paired to the old girl. If you just said Saturn..I'd give you a pass. But then you added dreamcast and now, I know you blew a fuse. I think, although I agree whole-heartedly, the key point here is the usage of the word "prefer"... as opposed to "better" So, to be clear, I realize the Dreamcast is a more advanced system, and I think the Saturn might be too. I do REALLY like the Saturn and the Dreamcast (though I actually like the Saturn quite a bit more than the Dreamcast). BUT... I still like the Jaguar the best. I like almost all the games, I basically have what would otherwise be a complete collection except for BattleSphere, I have a lot of history with Atari, and there's a really great community here. Don't get me wrong, I'm not downing the Saturn or the Dreamcast, I mean... I REALLY like the Saturn, I just really like the Jaguar too. It's like, I really like my Pontiac Fiero, it was my first car, and I've owned it for over 2 decades. I know my Pontiac Solstice was a much better car, but when the daughter was born, the Porsche and the Pontiac Solstice were out the door and I still kept the Fiero. If that makes sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonner242 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 So it because of memories of it back in the day then... I own every title and then some, will fight for the Jag when ever I can...I made tons of boxes for it...lol I have umpteen boxes of extra Jag systems and games. But if it really can down to picking one out of the three till the end of time and I could never Ever touch the other two systems again... The Jag would loose. Not enough good titles or variety of games to keep for the long haul. Good if your a collector of the weird and obscure.. like the Nuon or Ngage which I own both and have all crap that they come with. But I do not see a lot of awesome games for the Jaguar...a few yes..no doubt. But a lot no. Great Jag titles that were not done better on another system around its time....and I being very njce Doom... Battlesphere Rayman ...even tho ppl say the ps1 is better. Iron soldier 1 & 2 Missile Command 3D Tempest 2000...again on ps1 and Saturn...but I like the cart tunes better. Plus I thought the grfx changes in ps1 odd. Raiden...even tho raiden II on ps1 rocks my socks and will make anyone forget of plain old raiden. I'll even through in a few of my odd favs Ultra vortek I=War Cannon Fodder Mutant Penguins That being said..I would feel like shit telling someone to get a Jag over the Sega system if they are in it for playing games on a budget. You will go broke and have a very lovable system with a few good games. Or grab either Sega system and grab a lot more good games. Collector or gamer... And no I makes no sense that you kept the Fiero instead of the other two cars 82 T/A. Hope you have a fire extinguisher in the passenger foot well..loll..just say in. But I would keep the fiero too over the others....I like them. But then again I own a Jag,nuon,ngage.....and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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