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still not bad thats roughly what i paid
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SNES Game Collecting (Tips, discussion, and info for like minded collectors)
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Ace Harding
Member
Yeah SFC is the way to go for Sparkster. Everything is in english too. Everything necessary anyway.
lol finally figured out how to record CRT: Turn off steady shot. Screws up something with the camera framerate. I might try to join the club and put up a sparkster video later today.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
Very impressive.
February needs to end so my budget will roll over. Not that I actually stayed anywhere close to my budget -_-
RadarScope1
Member
Christ, I'm eating lunch here ..... :/
===CoachKevin
Member
Just make sure the games aren't in bright sunlight with the labels out like that. Will make the labels fade out. One of the best reasons to buy a bunch of cases.
Ace Harding
Member
Thanks for the link - I've been looking for something to treat my foot, which looks just like the "before" picture.
I'm planning on making custom cases for all my SNES games. I just don't have the money at the moment after spending most of it on SNES games. At the moment they're facing away from the only window in the room so it's good.
Christ, I'm eating lunch here ..... :/
I feel sick now lol.
Ninja Scooter
Member
I hit up a couple game shops this weekend while on vacation and man, the N64/SNES/Genesis stuff was pretty much all sports games. Was a little disappointed. Hardly anything in box either. Picked up a few things but was hoping for a better selection. I guess the good stuff gets picked pretty quickly.
Years ago I bought a barely used SNES (the newer sexier model) and just threw it in a box at my parents' house. This christmas I dug it out and brought it home. Really excited to set it up in my bedroom at an old tv and just have a nice classic gaming station.
Unfortunately, I gave away all of my old games to family back in the day (boxes and everything), so I've got to rebuild my library. I wish things were cheaper!
Unfortunately, I gave away all of my old games to family back in the day (boxes and everything), so I've got to rebuild my library. I wish things were cheaper!
Scalpel Knight
Member
Okay, finally time to post my collection so far. I'll put my photos into groups of sorts (images incoming):
I won the SNES with DKC3 and (I think) Super Mario World. It came with one Asciipad and the official SNES controller. I liked the Asciipad so much I bought another on eBay!
The first lot of games I won, all the following have manuals (no boxes):
Final Fight also has the manual.
Other wins: (Wild Guns, Pitfall and All-Stars/Mario World were liberated by my girlfriend whose family had them captive)
Latest win:
Chrono Trigger has all the original docs. I had that and Kirby Super Star for many many years before actually owning a SNES. I'm so hyped that I finally have EarthBound! I want to get at least the Player's Guide to accompany it. I wouldn't mind some more boxes as well. Overall I'm really pleased with my collection so far. A lot of nice condition carts. That first lot I won had some amazing games. I really want Super Metroid and the Mega Man games. I already have most of what I want.
Not pictured: some dupes, I might sell them later on.
Looking back, I'm wondering if this EB cart I have is legit. Hmm. I should open it up...
Edit: I'm pretty sure this is a reproduction cart, looking at the sticker alone. Oh well.
I won the SNES with DKC3 and (I think) Super Mario World. It came with one Asciipad and the official SNES controller. I liked the Asciipad so much I bought another on eBay!
The first lot of games I won, all the following have manuals (no boxes):
Final Fight also has the manual.
Other wins: (Wild Guns, Pitfall and All-Stars/Mario World were liberated by my girlfriend whose family had them captive)
Latest win:
Chrono Trigger has all the original docs. I had that and Kirby Super Star for many many years before actually owning a SNES. I'm so hyped that I finally have EarthBound! I want to get at least the Player's Guide to accompany it. I wouldn't mind some more boxes as well. Overall I'm really pleased with my collection so far. A lot of nice condition carts. That first lot I won had some amazing games. I really want Super Metroid and the Mega Man games. I already have most of what I want.
Not pictured: some dupes, I might sell them later on.
Looking back, I'm wondering if this EB cart I have is legit. Hmm. I should open it up...
Edit: I'm pretty sure this is a reproduction cart, looking at the sticker alone. Oh well.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
RetroGameCave should do those Plastic Covers for SNES Cartridges, just like they do Foam padding for NES games.
They would make A FORTUNE. Does anybody know of any store that provides them? Some Famicon-curved ones would be amazing too.
On another note, I'm so sad that most of my SNES Game Boxes didn't withstand time. I think I threw most of them away and only Super Mario Kart survived - However, I didn't have that many to begin with.
They would make A FORTUNE. Does anybody know of any store that provides them? Some Famicon-curved ones would be amazing too.
On another note, I'm so sad that most of my SNES Game Boxes didn't withstand time. I think I threw most of them away and only Super Mario Kart survived - However, I didn't have that many to begin with.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
I was thinking the same thing. You know you're going to get halfway done and decide you wanted the other one.
I'd say it all depends on your personal opinion. However, do you have any original boxes? If you do, I'd keep the collection properly oriented, and would print the original art.
Also, I hope you're not replacing your original boxes with the plastic ones, and just making boxes for your loose games.
SkyMasterson
Member
So you were the one who just did the buy it now for Power Rangers The Movie game for $23.99!?
Haha.
I was debating whether to get it or not and sure enough I just check and it' gone
I use Goo Gone for stickers and stickyness. I never risk rubbing it directly on labels though. I would probably use very small amounts of goo-gone if that happened or use some sort of scraping tool.
I use plastic-x for plastic scratches. It takes a lot of arm work but you can completely remove a scratch.
I use rubbing alcohol and NES cleaning paste (linked somewhere above) on the contacts.
NEVER, EVER use acetone. A drop of that stuff will completely remove the color from a label haha.
CoachKevin
Member
Unfortunately there is a ton of demand for retro games now. Finding good deals in thrift/pawn shops is going to be tough. Yard sales and flee markets are your best bet.
And surprisingly looking for Buy it now auctions on ebay. I have gotten a ton of great deals on there from the comfort of my home.
CoachKevin
Member
Good price on Ninja Gaiden Trilogy ($120): http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-Gaiden-Trilogy-Snes-Super-Nintendo-/121068963644
Demon's Crest at $50 ends soon: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Demons-Crest-snes-cart-only-/300863528052
Demon's Crest at $50 ends soon: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Demons-Crest-snes-cart-only-/300863528052
McBradders
NeoGAF: my new HOME
So you were the one who just did the buy it now for Power Rangers The Movie game for $23.99!?
Haha.
I was debating whether to get it or not and sure enough I just check and it' gone
NO! Not me... it's on my watch list for the end of the month where I splurge the little I have left on gems like that
This thread was responsible for me getting Tournament Fighters, Turtles in Time and Super Metroid recently, though.
Stupid thread.
I posted this on some other forum, I thought I'll post it here as well. Some guy on Craigslist is selling a few RPGs but I'm really not sure how much I should pay for the lot. He told me he got them from storage units. I'm just not sure how much I should pay or if they're legit.
"This is a very nice lot of some nice rare games. The lot consists of a Brand new never opened Final Fantasy 7 , Final Fantasy 8(just 4discs), Final Fantasy 9(Black label), Final Fantasy X-2, Vagrant Story(Just disc), Grandia(Complete), Mario RPG, E.VO. Search for Eden, Lunar Silver Star Story(Complete in box), Guardian Heroes(disc only), legend of Dragoon(complete), that's it for now, I think. Best offer takes them, I know what they're worth, so don't lowball me. This is a great bundle, some games worth over $100 easy. For more info text Thanks. All pics there except for Final Fantasy x-2 and Legend of Dragoon
P.S Final Fantasy 7, never been touched in it's protective cover(pic was just saved from Pc)"
"This is a very nice lot of some nice rare games. The lot consists of a Brand new never opened Final Fantasy 7 , Final Fantasy 8(just 4discs), Final Fantasy 9(Black label), Final Fantasy X-2, Vagrant Story(Just disc), Grandia(Complete), Mario RPG, E.VO. Search for Eden, Lunar Silver Star Story(Complete in box), Guardian Heroes(disc only), legend of Dragoon(complete), that's it for now, I think. Best offer takes them, I know what they're worth, so don't lowball me. This is a great bundle, some games worth over $100 easy. For more info text Thanks. All pics there except for Final Fantasy x-2 and Legend of Dragoon
P.S Final Fantasy 7, never been touched in it's protective cover(pic was just saved from Pc)"
SkyMasterson
Member
Same dude selling NGT also has Sparkster for $29.99 buy it now. Good shape too.
Gonna try Demon's Crest
Also, I hope you're not replacing your original boxes with the plastic ones, and just making boxes for your loose games.
I'm throwing all that useless cardboard away!
J/k
I'm just buying loose carts. I can't imagine paying the premium that CIB games go for. I'd rather use that money for more games and just make my own practical cases to store them.
Thanks.
I can't make up my mind on Ninja Gaiden Trilogy. On one hand, I own all the games on NES, but on the other hand, the game has been rare for years.
I worry that it is one of those games that could crash in value or soar. I remember it being worth over a hundred a few years back
But with X3 in the mail, I'm going to pass on games for a while.
SkyMasterson
Member
NO! Not me... it's on my watch list for the end of the month where I splurge the little I have left on gems like that
This thread was responsible for me getting Tournament Fighters, Turtles in Time and Super Metroid recently, though.
Stupid thread.
Ha, well I would rather a gaffer get it than someone else haha.
Yea, even though my collection is pretty much complete, there are still a few games I need and was rather content in waiting.
Of course this thread has changed all that haha.
I'd say it all depends on your personal opinion. However, do you have any original boxes? If you do, I'd keep the collection properly oriented, and would print the original art.
Also, I hope you're not replacing your original boxes with the plastic ones, and just making boxes for your loose games.
I say just do which ever looks the best for that game. Some custom covers, super famicom image switches, may look better than the original...and some vertical cases look great while others just look too busy.
If it helps it's not that good. I far prefer the originals to it. The button layout was annoying, too IIRC.
Lent it out in college and never saw it again. This was before anyone cared about it.
tiggerkiddo
Member
You mean stuff like Stadium Events?
OreoKraickerz
Neo Member
I've been lurking in this thread for a few weeks and you guys have stoked the flames of my inner collector. Managed to snag a copy of Lufia 2 this morning. Pretty excited to give it a shot as I've never played it. I love roguelikes and heard there's a roguelike "embedded" in it. Sounds like a great RPG as well.
Here is my collection:
..and the crown jewel:
I actually built most of this collection about 6 years ago when prices were still pretty reasonable. Chrono Trigger did set me back a pretty penny when I bought it, but I actually saw a loose cartridge this morning for $10 less than what I paid for the CIB copy.
I also picked up a 32" Sony Trinitron Wega (4:3 non HD) for free this weekend. Patiently awaiting my RGB SCART cables and SCART->YUV converter for retro gaming goodness.
Here is my collection:
..and the crown jewel:
I actually built most of this collection about 6 years ago when prices were still pretty reasonable. Chrono Trigger did set me back a pretty penny when I bought it, but I actually saw a loose cartridge this morning for $10 less than what I paid for the CIB copy.
I also picked up a 32" Sony Trinitron Wega (4:3 non HD) for free this weekend. Patiently awaiting my RGB SCART cables and SCART->YUV converter for retro gaming goodness.
McBradders
NeoGAF: my new HOME
Such a great game! Nice get.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Picking this up for $100 in like twenty minutes! Too bad I already have all the games, but I can always just sell the ones with worse labels. I'm just happy to finally have a replacement for my pice of shit snes I've been using for so long.
tiggerkiddo
Member
That controller with the colored buttons is awesome.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Just picked it all up....Every game came with a booklet in perfect condition, including Mario RPG...Hell yes. That with the game alone is worth like $100! He also threw in a DKC strategy guide.
I'm in heaven
I'm in heaven
That's the way the pal snes and the sfc controllers looked.
We, in the US, got stuck with lavender and purple. Meh.
CoachKevin
Member
If I can find a bunch of cheap SFC controllers in Tokyo I will bring a bunch back for you guys that want them.
Lavender and Purple controllers are the best. We weren't stuck with them, we were graced with them.
YES PLEASE.
McBradders
NeoGAF: my new HOME
Gosh yes!