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SNES Game Collecting (Tips, discussion, and info for like minded collectors)
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IrishNinja
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Super Metroid: so nice, you bought it twice
small but strong collection of classics, id say you have most of the initial bases covered. id add Super Punch-Out!!, Contra 3, some Mega Man X & Zombies Ate My Neighbors for starters, then go into Taito/Natsume back catalogs but that's just me, heh.
small but strong collection of classics, id say you have most of the initial bases covered. id add Super Punch-Out!!, Contra 3, some Mega Man X & Zombies Ate My Neighbors for starters, then go into Taito/Natsume back catalogs but that's just me, heh.
sixteen-bit
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Black labeled SM have damaged label.It look like somebody used lighter on label's protective layer so ''plastic'' melted. I plan selling that copy.
Mega man X2 and X3 are so expensive, there's no way to buy them now.But i passed Super probtector/contra 3 for 10e....that was huge mistake.
sixteen-bit
Member
As mentioned in the thread before, you might consider the japanese X2 and X3 since they're way cheaper, or track down the X Collection compilation on GCN or PS2 if you have those systems and want to play them.
This is my solution for now.
http://dx.com/p/snes-sfc-dual-controller-gamepad-to-usb-adapter-30469
But I may order SFC versions of X2 and X3 in future.
http://dx.com/p/snes-sfc-dual-controller-gamepad-to-usb-adapter-30469
But I may order SFC versions of X2 and X3 in future.
goldenpp72
Member
Can anyone help me identify if this is a legitimate cartridge? I got it in the mail today along with the box/manual and it all looks really nice.. Almost TOO nice 
Maybe tips or some fool proof method to know for sure, i'm not the best at this.
Maybe tips or some fool proof method to know for sure, i'm not the best at this.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
That is absolutely legit.
A fake would have at least one wire on the inside. Easiest way to ID one.
A fake would have at least one wire on the inside. Easiest way to ID one.
goldenpp72
Member
Well i'm told there are now many ways to identify counterfeits.. Something about an EP flash rom on top, odd wiring, bubble solder, all that crap, so it seems like with the reproduction scene a lot of people are coming in to try and scam legit buyers
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Yeah. Every repro I've seen has had wires and/or an EP rom on top a converter or something.
I always open any more valuable game to be sure as soon as I get it. I've also had a couple games looks so good I couldn't believe it. Never bought a fake so far, though.
I always open any more valuable game to be sure as soon as I get it. I've also had a couple games looks so good I couldn't believe it. Never bought a fake so far, though.
goldenpp72
Member
My main concern was the chip on the right seems kind of.. tall? I dunno, i've opened a bunch of carts and always recall them laying more flush but it has been awhile.
Dog food is delicious
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It has the SNS-ANRE-USA silk screened on the chip. Not sure someone would care to go through that step for a knockoff.
Posted in another thread but:
I'd pay to see Doublefine take over the Battletoads franchise, or at least do a one shot game. Looking at what they picked for Brutal Legend, i'm sure they'd do the soundtrack justice, not to mention the overall art style really reminds me of Brutal Legend landscapes (i'm sure the series was inspired by heavy metal covers).
Was watching a Battlemaniacs video when this popped into my head.
I'd pay to see Doublefine take over the Battletoads franchise, or at least do a one shot game. Looking at what they picked for Brutal Legend, i'm sure they'd do the soundtrack justice, not to mention the overall art style really reminds me of Brutal Legend landscapes (i'm sure the series was inspired by heavy metal covers).
Was watching a Battlemaniacs video when this popped into my head.
sixteen-bit
Member
I was kinda surpised how tame SNES Battletoads was compared to the over-the-top gory arcade version.
There was an arcade game? Wow...had no idea about that.
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah, that was actually my first experience with the franchise, complete with blood spurts, decapitations, the whole nine.
Looking it up now, It appears that the arcade game was released after the SNES game, in 1994.
theSlacker
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I can't imagine Battletoads without the boss as fuck pause music.
sixteen-bit
Member
Undercover Cops is very expensive for a game that's inferior every way to its arcade original. More like a personal issue, but I was always down on spending fat stacks for console ports if it's not perfect... might as well track down the PCB.
Bar81
Member
By that criteria, you should never waste your time on anything but the PCB.
As to Undercover Cops, it's a fantastic port with graphics that are very close to the PCB.
Seven Force
Banned
Argh, a friend of mine just told me he picked up Super Metroid, Hyperzone, Mario RPG, and Run Saber for $3 a pop from some video store owned by an elderly couple that's closing down today. I wanted to kill him when he told me that, haha.
Hero_of_the_Day
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It has been years since I've even seen a mom and pop video store. Didn't know that shit existed any more. Nothing but Family Vidoe and dying Blockbusters around here.
IrishNinja
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^exactly...we're a few years behind that curve out here too, haha
Fox Mulder
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Great find. I'm never that lucky.
You had a mom and pop video store and no one else bought the games for years.
Keep trying, other places anyway. Just the other day i found lunar 2 complete at a thrift store for 14 bucks. Stop by wherever you can.
I was watching a copy on eBay keep getting relisted a couple weeks ago. It finally sold for $84. I was hoping it'd go below $80, I just got greedy I guess. It and Rendering Ranger R2 are the last really expensive SFC games I want. Now that's a game with a hefty price tag
I was watching a copy on eBay keep getting relisted a couple weeks ago. It finally sold for $84. I was hoping it'd go below $80, I just got greedy I guess. It and Rendering Ranger R2 are the last really expensive SFC games I want. Now that's a game with a hefty price tag
Ouch, 84 was pretty good considering amazon prices.
Is R2 actually fun? I only hear people talkingmabout all the graphic effects.
dancrane212
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Printed out covers for the Universal Game Cases today.
Act Raiser is the first game, the flash glare covered up that one.
Nice, I still need to pick up another set of cases myself. It looks so much better to have them boxed up than having the carts stacked up on a shelf.
Printed out covers for the Universal Game Cases today.
Act Raiser is the first game, the flash glare covered up that one.
Those cases look amazing! Where do you get the cases + the covers?
IrishNinja
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good job cutting them, also i see going with the uniform logo evens em out too...my shelf looks all over in comparison, especially with the colorful SFC ones in the JRPG section, heh.
cant wait for my next batch on monday, already cleaned the dremel tool to prepare for NES case modding!
cant wait for my next batch on monday, already cleaned the dremel tool to prepare for NES case modding!
Cases are called Universal Game Cases. You can buy them in bulk from the manufacturers (100 cases) or get about 12 for $20 off of eBay.
I did the latter.
The covers are from thecoverproject.net
Print them off at staples on glossy paper, tell them to not resize.
I actually printed off some DS cases today while I was there.
That is actually exactly why I went with that particular box art over the standard one.
Keeps everything uniform.
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Macapala
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This is my small SNES collection.
I also have a boxed copy of E.V.O and Earthworm Jim 2.
I also have a boxed copy of E.V.O and Earthworm Jim 2.
IrishNinja
Member
those boxes/covers!
see when i first saw those at cover project i didn't like them, as the layout on the front struck me as minimizing the art itself...but then, you're looking at the spines on a shelf 90% of the time anyway. now with the NES ones, i totally need them uniform with the NES logo at the top, so i get it!
see when i first saw those at cover project i didn't like them, as the layout on the front struck me as minimizing the art itself...but then, you're looking at the spines on a shelf 90% of the time anyway. now with the NES ones, i totally need them uniform with the NES logo at the top, so i get it!
Bar81
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If you don't go into it expecting too much then I think you'll have some fun with it. It's a competent Turrican style game mixed with shmup elements although neither really stands out and it's a strange mix (which was forced on Manz by the publisher in order to make the game more appealing). For the price it fetches now, it's not worth it other than for someone who needs to have a complete collection or wants bragging rights (and this coming from a guy who thinks the similarly priced Neo Geo AES Metal Slug X/3 are very much worth it - but thankfully no one has to pay those prices since you can play the exact same game on MVS for a fraction of the cost.)
Any ideas?
This is my small SNES collection.
I also have a boxed copy of E.V.O and Earthworm Jim 2.
Doremi Fantasy, sweet! And is that a Demon's Blazon above it? A pox on you sir.
What are the middle and far-right boxed SFC games?
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Macapala
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What's wrong with Demon's Blazon??
Anyway, the SFC game in the middle is "Mickey to Donald Magical Adventure 3".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1uUZKBgKog
The one on the far right is "Violinist of Hamelin".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aIo1YueXz0
Sword Familiar
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I think he's expressing jealousy.
I don't have it. Nice collection!
McBradders
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Anyone in the San Franciso area or know of any good retro game stores?
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Macapala
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Oh! I thought you were literally wishing ill health upon me or something LOL.
Interpretation FAIL.
Ban Puncher
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So it looks like my Super Famicom has decided it doesn't want to do scaling or Mode 7 effects properly. Mario Kart tracks glitch and disappear, SFIIT spinning logo vanishes etc - no problems with sprites though. Ain't the games as they work fine on my other machines. Opened it up, checked all the connections and traces, thing was spotless and couldn't find anything out of the ordinary. I'm stumped, bad chip maybe? It hasn't been turned on in a couple of years so I'll let it run overnight and see if anything warms up on the board and flexes back into place.
Worst case scenario I have to get a new SFC. Good thing I've got a buddy going to Osaka in a fortnight.
Pertaining to the Undercover Cops talk above, I managed to get a mint and complete copy from an online store in Japan for around $150AUD a few weeks back. I couldn't pay for it quick enough. Ebay is terrible.
Worst case scenario I have to get a new SFC. Good thing I've got a buddy going to Osaka in a fortnight.
Pertaining to the Undercover Cops talk above, I managed to get a mint and complete copy from an online store in Japan for around $150AUD a few weeks back. I couldn't pay for it quick enough. Ebay is terrible.
Darn straight. I'd have jumped on that, too. Color me jealous.
I remember playing Undercover Cops in between games of Street Fighter II at the local arcade during the early '90s. Would love to get the arcade board some day.
Printed out covers for the Universal Game Cases today.
Act Raiser is the first game, the flash glare covered up that one.
Whilst these cases are a good alternative to just having the carts laying around, when you have them stacked up against boxed games they dont look soo good
.Speaking of which is there any sites that specialise in instruction manual reprints??
