Jason_Atari Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Finally picked up a PAL copy of star wars the arcade game with manual. I know the PAL version is more common than the NTSC version (although it is still uncommon, Ive only seen maybe 5 copies around in 10 years) Because the manual is the same, does that make it rarer than the cart itself? Any info would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambouis de l'Atari Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 More common ?? I thought it was only an ntsc release ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Atari Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 More common ?? I thought it was only an ntsc release ! It's definitely PAL, it's made in australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I just played this again on the new Atari portable. I can't decide if this game is trash or treasure. It's uncontrollable and unplayable, but it's a good likeness of the original for such limited hardware. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schitti Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 A PAL version is much more difficult to find than a NTSC version.But I miss the P-Sticker on your cart. Normally, Australian Parker PAL versions have a P when the game was sold in the NTSC box. Do you have the box? Serialnumber of the box?Unless it is a European Parker PAL-version in the NTSC box, then the Pal-carts do not have a P sticker. Maybe there are exceptions, which I would still have to look for and confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Atari Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 A PAL version is much more difficult to find than a NTSC version. But I miss the P-Sticker on your cart. Normally, Australian Parker PAL versions have a P when the game was sold in the NTSC box. Do you have the box? Serialnumber of the box? Unless it is a European Parker PAL-version in the NTSC box, then the Pal-carts do not have a P sticker. Maybe there are exceptions, which I would still have to look for and confirm. It didn't come with a box but it's definitely a PAL version, colour palate is right and the cart is made in australia. I have other parker brothers games that are PAL but don't have the P on them that are made in australia too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schitti Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) I have other parker brothers games that are PAL but don't have the P on them that are made in australia too. then these PAL carts without the P are in australian boxes with serialnumbers beginning with 2xxxx ? Popeye Q*Bert Super Corba Tutankham if they have a P then the serialnumbers on boxes should begin with 5xxx Amidar Frogger Reactor Spider Man Is that so? Edited November 14, 2016 by Schitti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Atari Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 then these PAL carts without the P are in australian boxes with serialnumbers beginning with 2xxxx ? if they have a P then the serialnumbers on boxes should begin with 5xxx Is that so? I have 7 boxed parker brothers games, 3 have the 2xxx serial number, 3 have the 5xxx serial number and 1 has a 9xxxx serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schitti Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I have 7 boxed parker brothers games, 3 have the 2xxx serial number, 3 have the 5xxx serial number and 1 has a 9xxxx serial number. Action Force has a 9xxxx ? and the 5xxx boxes must have a P Sticker on the Backside of the Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schitti Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 btw: i am still looking for the proof of a australian serialnumber from Sky Skipper Strawberry Shortcake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Atari Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Action Force has a 9xxxx ? and the 5xxx boxes must have a P Sticker on the Backside of the Box None of my 5xxx boxes have P stickers on the back, unless they fell off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_Atari Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 btw: i am still looking for the proof of a australian serialnumber from Sky Skipper Strawberry Shortcake I have these loose not boxed, both of my carts are made in australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schitti Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I have these loose not boxed, both of my carts are made in australia. ok, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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