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[Grief.exe]

A local shop has Mega Man Battle Network 3 in stock, I might go pick it up today.

Is it viable, in terms of both story and mechanically, to skip the first 2 games in the series?

 

[Johnny Silverhand]

I constantly browse Craogalist and I see them every so often. Check on there locally.

I live in Germany, so Craigslist is (unfortunately) out of the question. :-(

 

[-KRS-]

Don't you have something similar in Germany?`In Sweden we have something called Blocket.se which is basically craigslist.

Edit: Though I doubt you'd be able to find those things on blocket...

 

[Joni]

I finally got through trading all my Pokémon from the Game Boy Advance to the Nintendo DS, so it is time to let my final two games go.

Spoiler

Okay, I still have Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, but that is part of my Final Fantasy collection

. Anyone in the European Union interested?

Pokémon Sapphire
http://imageshack.com/a/img839/9049/u1hy.jpg

Pokémon FireRed
http://imageshack.com/a/img577/2230/shht.jpg

Dirty White Game Boy Advance, no box.
http://imageshack.com/a/img32/4048/1xrt.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img19/3028/3ea4.jpg

 

[Grief.exe]

My phone butchered the spelling of 'Craigslist' and I didn't even notice until now lol.

 

[maxcriden]

A local shop has Mega Man Battle Network 3 in stock, I might go pick it up today.

Is it viable, in terms of both story and mechanically, to skip the first 2 games in the series?

From what I remember plot is pretty important to this series, and one of the many enjoyable aspects of it. The first one I think is the only one I played. I'd definitely recommend waiting and starting from the beginning. If you don't mind me asking, where are you picking it up?

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

I just bought Pokemon Emerald, Ruby, and FireRed from Ebay for $30. The guy has good ratings and ships from the US, and nothing in the picture made me think they are fakes. If they are, I'll just get Ebay/Paypal to do a chargeback.

This is the link by the way.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251457701585?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649


What I need next is a new faceplate for my Micro and a proper carrying case for it and several games.

 

[Grief.exe]

From what I remember plot is pretty important to this series, and one of the many enjoyable aspects of it. The first one I think is the only one I played. I'd definitely recommend waiting and starting from the beginning. If you don't mind me asking, where are you picking it up?

Doc's video games, looks to be one of the best retro game stores in Denver, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet. Just in a real awkward place for me to get to.

 

[maxcriden]

Doc's video games, looks to be one of the best retro game stores in Denver, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet. Just in a real awkward place for me to get to.

Sweet. I wish we had a good video game store in Vermont. As in, anywhere in the state! It was cool to go to CA recently and check out some of their indie game stores.

 

[Drago]

But I did find some GBA Micro special Mother 3 edition. Look at this baby:

Man, Japan always has all the best stuff.

It's so beautiful. It's my #1 most wanted collectors item, especially with Mother 3 being my game of all time, but man is it expensive! It ranges from around $600-700 from what I've seen recently, it's nuts.

But I want it so bad...

 

[xir]

the lack of Warlocked in this thread upsets me

 

[Grief.exe]

the lack of Warlocked in this thread upsets me

I actually have that one! Its at my parents house though.

 

[maxcriden]

Anyone remember this game?

I really liked it back in the day and IIRC it offered quite a bit of content.

 

[Grief.exe]

Graphically, it looks quite impressive for a GBC game.

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

GBA RPG recommendations? Outside of the typical Pokemon and Final Fantasy?

 

[ThePizzaGuy]

I just bought Pokemon Emerald, Ruby, and FireRed from Ebay for $30. The guy has good ratings and ships from the US, and nothing in the picture made me think they are fakes. If they are, I'll just get Ebay/Paypal to do a chargeback.

99% sure those are fake judging from his other auctions.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

99% sure those are fake judging from his other auctions.

Well the seller accepts returns, and if that doesn't work Ebay and Paypal always side with the customer.

I'll post an update when I get them.

 

[Grizzo]

GBA RPG recommendations? Outside of the typical Pokemon and Final Fantasy?

Golden Sun & Golden Sun The Lost Age are the right answers.

You also have a lot of SNES/Genesis ports like Breath Of Fire I and II, Phantasy Star Collection, Shining Force and Tales of Phantasia.

I also really liked Shining Soul.

 

[Grief.exe]

GBA RPG recommendations? Outside of the typical Pokemon and Final Fantasy?

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Megaman Battle Network Series
Fire Emblem and Fire Emblem: Sacred Stone (SRPG)
Golden Sun I & II
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Metroidvanias have light RPG elements and its one of my favorite games)

 

[drizzle]

the lack of Warlocked in this thread upsets me

I'm so sad that Wizards, the GBA sequel, never came out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK4b9oKF1GU

JEsus that video is terrible. The one I had was much better. Wish I didn't delete it.

 

[Windam]

The OEM GBA SP charger I ordered from eBay has shipped! I don't know how I had only one charger with two GBA SPs. Maybe I gave the other one away? Anyway, sold the last one with my original frontlit GBA SP (was in horrible shape :/) a few months back. I'll be glad to be able to play GBA games on an actual GBA again rather than my DS Lite.

 

[John Blade]

Wondering if this is a decent price for the case.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/191017278706?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Was wondering if I should buy that case or buy those Cartridge Cases from the link below.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/150885989984?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[Grief.exe]

Got Mega Man Battle Network 2 today. The store I went to actually had a good selection of classic GB/GBA games, including the rest of the Battle Network series (except the first one), which surprised me since those can be difficult to find. They also had some copies of Mega Man Zero, but they were a bit expensive.

A guy that was there bought Oracle of Ages, which I am currently playing on 3DS and we talked for a bit.

I actually opened it up because the label didn't look like it lined up correctly. Everything checks out though. Seems like a brand new copy, not even a save on file.

The Japanese retail box for BN2 is awesome

Spoiler

Japanese box art is always better

 

[cafemomo]

Thanks grief

 

[Grief.exe]

Thanks grief

That looks so awesome!! Enjoy!

Can you guys help me find a high-res Game boy Color template?

 

[cafemomo]

We should try to brew up JP GBA boxes

 

[Grief.exe]

We should try to brew up JP GBA boxes

I'm brewing up a JP Mother 3 box with American dimensions, or are you referring to JP boxes with JP dimensions?

The Japanese retail boxes are spectacular.

 

[cafemomo]

Japanese boxes with japanese dimensions

Need one for my jp copies of M&L and FFVI. I'll try to find the dimensions of them

 

[smbu2000]

It's so beautiful. It's my #1 most wanted collectors item, especially with Mother 3 being my game of all time, but man is it expensive! It ranges from around $600-700 from what I've seen recently, it's nuts.

But I want it so bad...

Yeah, it looks good. I remember awhile back I saw a used one with box a bit beat up for 8000 or 9000 yen. I remember thinking it was so expensive. I definitely should have picked it up.
Later on I just picked up the Famicom color Micro as I couldn't find the Mother 3 one for a reasonable price.

The lowest I usually see sellers selling it for is about the 30,000 yen range. It is relatively cheaper here in Japan.


Oh my GB Pocket arrived. Very good condition and only 1200 yen shipped with a couple of games. (Wario land, Card Captor Sakura and some others)
I'm liking it better than the GB Color I got. Maybe it's because I grew up with the OG GB so it's more like it with less bulk.
Will post a pic when I get back home.

 

[Grief.exe]

Suppa, you need to give me some folding tips, your creases are immaculate.

 

[cafemomo]

Suppa, you need to give me some folding tips, your creases are immaculate.

Hmmm....just don't put a lot of stress/pressure (especially with your thumb) while creasing

 

[maxcriden]

Graphically, it looks quite impressive for a GBC game.

Yeah, it really was. That was a neat little game, really under-appreciated at the time it came out. The OST was really good, too:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB0xooEkKbSYDYrU8T_q52SPs9HzIXxNl

 

[Grief.exe]

Got a Pokemon Silver box going, but waiting to see if I can find a high-res GBC border for the front. I'll probably play around with the back a bit too.

Mega Man Battle Network 2 box is complete though. Emulating the spine of other Mega Man games on GBA 1 2

 

[televator]

Where do you guys get the right cardboard for those boxes?

 

[Grief.exe]

Where do you guys get the right cardboard for those boxes?

Just print out on a type of paper called card stock.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Card_stock

 

[cafemomo]

Where do you guys get the right cardboard for those boxes?

Cardstock 110lb

67lb is fine too

 

[Teknoman]

Thanks grief

Now thats some box art.

 

[baphomet]

Doc's video games, looks to be one of the best retro game stores in Denver, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet. Just in a real awkward place for me to get to.

They're super overpriced unfortunately. They are, however, the only place to get imports for pretty much any system. It's all the way out in Aurora which isn't anywhere near where I'm at.

Game force in boulder is a good place to check out if you're ever over there, as well as level 7 games around federal and Alameda.

 

[dark10x]

What kind of paper are you guys printing these boxes on? I'd like to make some of these myself.

 

[KDash31987]

What kind of paper are you guys printing these boxes on? I'd like to make some of these myself.

Answered a few posts above:

Just print out on a type of paper called card stock.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Card_stock

 

[Zalman]

Got a Pokemon Silver box going, but waiting to see if I can find a high-res GBC border for the front. I'll probably play around with the back a bit too.

I see you're using an anime Raikou. For the sake of consistency, I would choose the Sugimori artwork instead. It would then match the Entei, Snorlax and Lugia a little bit more. Not really sure if that matters to you, but here's the artwork if you want it.

 

[cafemomo]

This box art is wonderful

 

[Grief.exe]

Now thats some box art.

I like that piece far better than the one that is on the actual box art.

They're super overpriced unfortunately. They are, however, the only place to get imports for pretty much any system. It's all the way out in Aurora which isn't anywhere near where I'm at.

Game force in boulder is a good place to check out if you're ever over there, as well as level 7 games around federal and Alameda.

Its so strange, they were all over the place.

I got 3 PS2 games for less than $10
Essentially brand new Mega Man BN2 for $8
Xensoaga 3 for $5

Meanwhile all Pokemon and Zelda GB-GBA games were $30+, Kingdom Hearts 1/2 and FF X/XII were $20+.

I'll have to check out Level 7 again, haven't been there for a few years. My gf loves hiking and shopping in Boulder, so I'm sure we will be in that area soon.

 

[Grief.exe]

I see you're using an anime Raikou. For the sake of consistency, I would choose the Sugimori artwork instead. It would then match the Entei, Snorlax and Lugia a little bit more. Not really sure if that matters to you, but here's the artwork if you want it.

Thanks, I was actually trying to stick with a similar art style rather than going with the anime. Couldn't tell the difference with the Raikou.

Edit: meant to edit this into my first post.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Where do you find these? Craigslist?

I've never found shit of value on Craigslist around here. Luckily I am in an area that actually has a good amount of retro game stores that sell things for less than eBay prices. There's no way I would have anywhere near the collection I have if I was forced to buy on eBay or the like.

 

[Teknoman]

I like that piece far better than the one that is on the actual box art.

Same here, makes everything look so action packed...kinda conveys the feeling of the final boss battle.

 

[Grief.exe]

Same here, makes everything look so action packed...kinda conveys the feeling of the final boss battle.

I love finding concept art or fan art for these boxes. Especially when the original cover art sucks.

Updated the Pokemon Silver box with a brighter color, updated Raikou art, and screenshots.

Still trying to find a high-res Game Boy Color template for the front of the box. If I don't find one, then I will probably just continue using the regular Game Boy template.

 

[smbu2000]

Here is the GB Pocket with the games I picked up in that auction. The games are Hamster Club, Card Captor Sakura, Wario Land, Moguranya (with moles), Kirby 2 and Tamagotchi 2. It seems like the previous owner was a girl, hehe.

Anyway, the system is in excellent condition and I'm very happy with it. The only thing I'd have liked on it is having a "power light" so I know if it's on or not/battery is low like on my old GB.

I had also picked up Tales of Fantasia: Narikiri Dungeon not too long ago for my gf to play. Link to pic below.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=102051788&postcount=7947

 

[Grief.exe]

Gorgeous pickup!

Would Kirby 2 be Kirby's Dreamland 2?

EDIT: Saw the picture on the cart, yes it is.

 

[Ahmed360]

D:

I would LOVE to get me one clean Gameboy Color

Oh how much do I love that system :*-)