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SNES Game Collecting (Tips, discussion, and info for like minded collectors)
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My condolences :-(
It was bound to happen eventually. The Plug on the end is removable and you can easily switch the polarity of the adapter. Nothing that can't be fix. Just narked no snes for me over the long Easter weekend.
Its just pushed me to make a new adapter with the cable i ripped off a US PSU.
I'll post some pics of the fix for future reference for people.
Its just pushed me to make a new adapter with the cable i ripped off a US PSU.
I'll post some pics of the fix for future reference for people.
PumpkinSpice
Banned
If you're careful not to plug in anything the wrong way you could just bridge fuse with a wire until your new fuses arrive.
I'll end up doing it again and i'll put it at big risk if i bridge it with the wire. I was distracted at the time by my Son and that's how it ended up getting blown. The plug is very loose and falls off very easy so i don't think i would risk it.
I've ordered 10 fuses for £3 so hoping they will be here sometime next week. I hooked up the PC engine instead and was playing some Super Star Soldier trying to hit the 500k 2min Caravan Score!
Ban Puncher
Member
Hagane, Rockman X3 and Akumajou Dracula (and some other crap because it's a Pick Up Thread photo).
All mint.
All cheap.
Alriiiiiiiiiiiight.
IrishNinja
Member
lookit this guy right here
how's he gonna understand the finer points of MMX3's story details or uncensored Dracula X amirite
how's he gonna understand the finer points of MMX3's story details or uncensored Dracula X amirite
totally imported all 3 as well, just loose
Ban Puncher
Member
I need topless statues and blasphemous religious imagery in my Super Castlevania IV.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
Hmmm me too. It really does seem like a more definitive version. I know I scoff at the European versions of games that are censored (well Protector is kind ironically cool, but...) We're in the same boat when it comes to SCIV.
D.Lo
Member
The removal of religious imagery was always weird. Crosses are not blasphemous, they're positive Christian symbols, very common, and not offensive to any Christians. Especially crosses on graves etc. The cross stuff makes it a 'good Christian warrior vs evil'.
It's sort of like they were politically correct moves to appease Jews or atheists or something. Like the truly ludicrous push to rename AD/BC to CE/BCE despite keeping the exact same Jesus date.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I think you have to look at the context of the 80s and 90s. A Japanese company had to walk on eggshells and carefully re-package their product in order to be sellable in America. There was the WWII thing (certain dregs of American society still bring up Pearl Harbor when Japan is mentioned), and there was the remnant of the view of Japanese products as cheap crap. For our generation, you can think of how Korean products were perceived in the 90s to get a sense of this attitude. Sony used to make the label "made in Japan" so small on their products that the FCC forced them to make it legible.
The logic of Japanese companies was to very carefully screen their products for elements that wouldn't fly in America... and that's why the anime/manga was scrubbed from the box art, why Nintendo had a standards board to screen out the religious and sexy imagery that might spark parental outrage, and why even violent content was toned down (even if a homegrown American product might not have been so worried about all this).
The Japanese game industry perceived themselves as outsiders in the American market, and so they kept a tight lid on content that might potentially upset their sales in this alien market.
Yeah I usually only buy from people with detailed descriptions. Plus it helps that Amazon finally lets you still see the product description on your order. Used to be that you could only see the description before checking out.
That being said, I only got burned once between now and a few years back. Bought a Shining Force 2 that was described as like new with box, but it turned out to be a plastic case with the box cut out to fit around it. But other than that, no real issues, especially from JP sellers (usually turns out better than described and even with boxes).
EDIT: Japanese products were viewed as cheap then? I thought that was the "Japanese products are all hyper advanced" era? I know about the Chinese and Korean product stigma, but didnt think Japanese products went past the 50s.
I can't remember the name of the guy or the exact branch of his religion, but the head of Konami in the USA was instrumental in specifically changing the concepts and symbols in "Demon Castle Dracula." He came up with the name "Castlevania" as an alternative to something with any satanic (demon, etc) reference. It's covered in some depth in Console Wars.
Screenshots with crosses / Christian iconography could be misinterpreted, and public outcry could sink the new Konami enterprises in the USA. I remember a screenshot of a "flaming cross" in SotN causing some minor furor, and that was nearly 10 years after the original.
I would stick to the retro game cables by the seller in Florida. If you can't find the one you want, they'll do custom. The big question becomes Euro or Japanese RGB21 wiring, which mostly plays into your switchbox needs. It's a real pain in the ass to swap the cable every time you want to switch systems, and there's only one super expensive option for Japanese RGB21 cables. Most people prefer Euro, since the switchers are easier to find.
You do need a different scart to mini rgb cable if you go euro though. The one it comes with is Japanese wiring.
SocksAndShoes
Banned
After recently getting my SNES games out of storage, I realized I have no idea how to properly clean the labels for them. What does GAF recommend?
Yeah, I am going with Euro. So basically this one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Ninte...620?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item259d05bfb4
Anyways, on all the listings, its said to be compatible with the US Snes and the Super Famicom. I have a US Snes and a Pal Snes. Will it not work with the Pal Snes?
I'm gonna say yes but I don't remember anymore.
You have to crawl up the wall and over his head, then drop down and around almost immediately. The timing is pretty tight.
Don't forget that double tapping L or R makes you spin faster in the overhead levels and can negate the spinning sand.
Ban Puncher
Member
Contra 3 is another I need to add to my 'Why Isn't This Obvious Title in Your Collection, Man Puncher?' list.
I ain't playing no goddamn Probotector.
I ain't playing no goddamn Probotector.
nintendork666
Member
Contra Hard Corps was better though.
Just sayin
Just sayin
Depends on what's on them.
SocksAndShoes
Banned
It's like a brown gunk..maybe sticker residue? I'm not sure.
Yeh PAL SNES won't work with that cable, you'll need a cable with the same wiring but without capacitors.
Sword Familiar
178% of NeoGAF posters don't understand statistics
I prefer Probotector to Contra. Something about running around with Appleseed Briareos clones feels cooler than Arnold copies imo. Could be nostalgia speaking for me though since it's what I grew up with.
It's nostalgia. Not having it be buff Arnold / Stallone clones kills the 80's action movie vibe that the games have been going for since the very beginning. It's the best Arnold Stallone team-up movie never made.
Also just the knowledge that it was done for Germany because of their ridiculous laws about media violence puts a sour taste in my mouth, regardless of the execution.
Goo Gone. Go easy with it though, you can ruin the art.
Sword Familiar
178% of NeoGAF posters don't understand statistics
Meh, you can be mad about it all you want. I love the change. Thanks, Germany!
RadarScope1
Member
I use a two-step process for sticker residue. First, take a clean wash cloth and moisten it with water as hot as your faucet will go. Wring most of the excess water, fold once or twice and place it firmly over the gunk for several seconds. Gently but firmly start to rub and wipe away what you can. Repeat as necessary to get the major gunk off. Second, use some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel and gently but firmly wipe away the stickiest stuff that's still left. Repeat if necessary. Plain old toothpicks work well for cleaning gunk out of the ridges on the sides of the cart. They're firm enough to scrape out dirt but soft enough that they won't scratch the plastic.
Do be careful because you can damage the label is you're really rough. But intact SNES and NES glossy labels should not be affected by some moisture and rubbing alcohol, if used sparingly. If there are rips or tears in the label, that's a different story.
Never use alcohol on a Genesis labels. Those don't have the glossy coat on top and therefore will instantly fade and get damaged when you wipe them with alcohol. Found that one out the hard way.
Brock_Landers
Member
I feel like a lot of later SNES titles don't have the gloss. Or at least as much. I don't touch them with alcohol
SeventhSon
Member
The made in Mexico ones don't.
I thought it was the majesto reprints that had the non-shiny label? Chrono Trigger is made in mexico and is shiny.
RadarScope1
Member
Interesting. Guess I haven't run into those much. But I only have like 20 SNES games. Prices have prohibited me from really diving in for years now. I have the carts I really really want.
I think the Majesco ones also say Made in Mexico though. I have a Super Pitfall that's made in Mexico and its label is non-shiny. The back label is also similarly non-shiny, and when I tried to clean what looked like a shit-stain on it the part I cleaned became completely white. So yeah, don't use alcohol on those labels.
Edit: No sorry, I just looked and it says "Assembled in Mexico".
My friend did that with a Hyperstone Heist cartridge... yeah.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
This was my understanding. Reprints had the non-shiny labels. Later games that were only ever made in Mexico still had high quality labels, like Chrono Trigger and Dracula X.
RadarScope1
Member
Ouch on that Hyperstone Heist. And yes, I should have mentioned not to use alcohol on the rear labels. I've done it, but very gently. They just don't have a gloss like the front labels.
D.Lo
Member
In terms of anime, Probotector is basically a straight clone of Patlabor.
I do love how they did a really good job with the Probo games. Promo 1 and 2 have boxart right up there with Konami's best, seemingly done by the same artist(s).
But anyway, whydontwehaveboth.jpg
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
They appear in Contra 4, so I think Konami would acknowledge them in future Contra properties (were Konami not a shadow of its former self).
Snake's Revenge should also be part of Metal Gear canon! (not)
dcx4610
Member
Finally picked up a Super Famicom for the first time. I remember growing up and being envious of the design versus the American SNES.
Does anyone recommend a decent but affordable SFC to SNES converter cartridge? From what I understand, they are simple pass through devices with no hardware other than pins involved. Is this accurate and are most compatible with games like Star Fox with special chips?
Does anyone recommend a decent but affordable SFC to SNES converter cartridge? From what I understand, they are simple pass through devices with no hardware other than pins involved. Is this accurate and are most compatible with games like Star Fox with special chips?
The SFC and SNES have exactly the same pin layout. Your adapter would need full support for the extra chip fingers on FX / special chip games though. Most people use the SNES because it's far easier to mod for imports.
LuigiBlood
Member
I will not link to it, but a Sound Fantasy prototype ROM has been dumped and released, and therefore I made videos of it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDFMslEISdg - Pix Quartet showoff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aJJjOc6tjs - Star Fly showoff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-5YNWGqaA - Beat Hopper from Stage 1 to 27. It's really hard.
If you were curious of that Mario Paint "sequel", you can try it out!
(And if anyone has the final version, tell me.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDFMslEISdg - Pix Quartet showoff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aJJjOc6tjs - Star Fly showoff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75-5YNWGqaA - Beat Hopper from Stage 1 to 27. It's really hard.
If you were curious of that Mario Paint "sequel", you can try it out!
(And if anyone has the final version, tell me.)
WARNING!! A NUMBER OF PICTURES BELOW!
Well i got round to repairing my Snes Mini today as the fuses arrived.
This is the evil thing that caused me to blow up my Snes!
I had the original US PSU and seeing as it was no good to me here in the UK i chopped the end off and made this.
With that sorted i then proceeded to change the fuse in the SNES.
This being the culprit
The Replacements 1.5amp Brick Fuse
Removed
Replaced
SUCCESS!
Glad it all went smoothly. All in about 20 mins work and i can now enjoy my SNES without worrying about blowing the bloody thing up. Fortunately the weather was nice over the Easter holiday so spent most of it out the house lol
Well i got round to repairing my Snes Mini today as the fuses arrived.
This is the evil thing that caused me to blow up my Snes!
I had the original US PSU and seeing as it was no good to me here in the UK i chopped the end off and made this.
With that sorted i then proceeded to change the fuse in the SNES.
This being the culprit
The Replacements 1.5amp Brick Fuse
Removed
Replaced
SUCCESS!
Glad it all went smoothly. All in about 20 mins work and i can now enjoy my SNES without worrying about blowing the bloody thing up. Fortunately the weather was nice over the Easter holiday so spent most of it out the house lol
TheMoon
Member
WARNING!! COUPLE OF PICTURES BELOW!
Well i got round to repairing my Snes Mini today as the fuses arrived.
This is the evil thing that caused me to blow up my Snes!
I had the original US PSU and seeing as it was no good to me here in the UK i chopped the end off and made this.
Dat moment when you see this color and immediately go "YOSHI!" ...
desk_jockey
Neo Member
I have been lurking on here for a few years. I am finally at a point where I am only going after the more expensive games now. Anyway, here is my collection. All my games are CIB. Not pictured is SMW and Earthbound. I don't have boxes for those. Any major titles that you think are a must in a collection that I don't have?
All nice and neat in their cabinet:
My entire collection:
All nice and neat in their cabinet:
My entire collection:
sixteen-bit
Member
Great collection! I love seeing the Quintent quintology all together like that haha.
My favorite action game on SNES, Ninja Warriors Again. It's a bit expensive nowadays though
TheMoon
Member
I have been lurking on here for a few years. I am finally at a point where I am only going after the more expensive games now. Anyway, here is my collection. All my games are CIB. Not pictured is SMW and Earthbound. I don't have boxes for those. Any major titles that you think are a must in a collection that I don't have?
So after I fainted and regained consciousness, I noticed that you're missing Yoshi's Island. Fix that! (or did I not see it?)
desk_jockey
Neo Member
The only reproduction I have is Terranigma. I love that game and really wanted a box to display. I have been thinking about getting Parallel Worlds remodel and Chrono Trigger Crimson Echoes, but want to complete my 'real' games collection first.
desk_jockey
Neo Member
I played Yoshi's island when it came out. I still remember the crying noise baby Mario makes when he gets knocked off of a Yoshi. I probably should replay it, but the game did not leave me with the best impression all those years ago.