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SNES Game Collecting (Tips, discussion, and info for like minded collectors)
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BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
I feel you are right for most consoles.. But N64? Enh... I think a ~15 game collection would cover most of the hits for a non-hardcore collector.
I'm not counting better made ports either. Like OoT? I dont really need that since the 3DS version just feels much better and is pretty much the same game.
Link to the Past for SNES is different, since thats pretty much the best version when weighing pros and cons of other releases (GBA). Same with Majora's Mask since it hasnt been rereleased in any improving on it (unless you count the VC release, but thats another story).
Link to the Past for SNES is different, since thats pretty much the best version when weighing pros and cons of other releases (GBA). Same with Majora's Mask since it hasnt been rereleased in any improving on it (unless you count the VC release, but thats another story).
A Black Falcon
Member
I have over 150 N64 games, and I definitely do not have all of the games worth owning.
And sure I may love the system, but seriously, a big part of the problem is that people don't give a lot of the library a chance to begin with... they should rectify that by trying more games. Some of them are great.
Speaking of Mega Man X3
I found these two on a Kijiji listing. $150 for both, definitely more than I would ever wish to pay for a cart-only game, but less than eBay rate and the labels aren't jacked like 95% of eBay listings for this game. Now I just need the manual!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281080620412&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:3160
(going to see if I can win it. lol)
Man. People really hate Mega Man. lol
(going to see if I can win it. lol)
I need help GAF.
I'm running out of space for SNES carts, and I need some advice.
Here's my cart-only games:
I think its like 150+. Should I:
A. Fork out the dough for universal game cases
Or
B. Put them in some cheaper rack, or horizontally on some shelves or something.
I like the universal case idea, but its a lot of money and work to print all the labels, plus I'd still need shelving for the cases.
Ultimately though, that may be the coolest/best method.
What do you think?
I'm running out of space for SNES carts, and I need some advice.
Here's my cart-only games:
I think its like 150+. Should I:
A. Fork out the dough for universal game cases
Or
B. Put them in some cheaper rack, or horizontally on some shelves or something.
I like the universal case idea, but its a lot of money and work to print all the labels, plus I'd still need shelving for the cases.
Ultimately though, that may be the coolest/best method.
What do you think?
sixteen-bit
Member
I need help GAF.
I'm running out of space for SNES carts, and I need some advice.
Here's my cart-only games:
I think its like 150+. Should I:
A. Fork out the dough for universal game cases
Or
B. Put them in some cheaper rack, or horizontally on some shelves or something.
I like the universal case idea, but its a lot of money and work to print all the labels, plus I'd still need shelving for the cases.
Ultimately though, that may be the coolest/best method.
What do you think?
Sell them while the market's hot and use the money to put your kids through college.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Now that I have a handful of rarer things, I'm really wanting to get some UGC. Don't want things like Earthbound having it's label rub against other things. But, yeah. That'll take up even more space so if you're hurting for space or something, you'd still have problems. But, at least your carts should be better protected.
I snagged all five for $110 CAD total. I think I did okay.
I'm seriously considering the UGCs, but my issue is I can't seem to find any for SFC carts. I have a ton of them coming in the mail and I'd absolutely like to protect them.
I've been thinking about getting a SNES Jr. (again, I sold the one I used to have years ago) and having it modded for component/s-video output. Anyone know a good place to get that done?
I'm seriously considering the UGCs, but my issue is I can't seem to find any for SFC carts. I have a ton of them coming in the mail and I'd absolutely like to protect them.
I've been thinking about getting a SNES Jr. (again, I sold the one I used to have years ago) and having it modded for component/s-video output. Anyone know a good place to get that done?
Superblatt
Member
Why get a jr if the original works with s video outta the box?
Canadian Psycho
Banned
Because the original Super NES is a ghastly looking machine? I know that's one of the reasons I purchased my SNES mini and got rid of my non-yellow Super NES. (The other is that it reminds me a bit of the Super Famicom/PAL SNES; I hook up PAL controllers and it looks pretty neat!)
Less likely to get disgustingly yellow, mostly. Hah. Every SNES I've had has ended up pretty grody except the Jr. I've also heard it has a superior video chip, but you have to hack in S-video.
Oh, and yeah, it's hideous. If I could get a Super Famicom and not have to chop up the case to play US carts I totally would.
If you properly mod a Jr. for s-video, the quality will be better than that of an original (the difference varies between original variants). Some late SNESs are almost indistinguishable from a Jr., but in general the latter has a better video encoder.
I was mostly having trouble finding scans. Though I didn't look too hard, I just didn't find much at The Cover Project.
Ohhh...in that case, i'd say just get some talented GAF members to make cover art for you. Cover project does have a few SFC covers for some of the more popular titles...but i'm having trouble finding stuff for games like Super Adventure Island myself.
Check their forums. There's more stuff there that doesn't get posted to the main site.
The Jr is extremely cheaply made. The plastic is thin. The case is so light, it slides around. They didn't even bother to paint the lettering on the case. Nintendo simply had their engineers redesign the SNES to use the most cheap design and Chinese parts possible. Even the new controllers are worse. It's a prime example of what you don't want in a redesign from a consumer perspective.
Compare this to the PSone. Sony redesigned their system to be more efficient to manufacture and ship, more reliable and durable, and look great. They did all this, used superior parts than in the original model, and still managed to cut costs and retail price to a minimum.
Sony designed their system to be better, while Nintendo designed theirs to be cheaper. Stick with the original SNES.
Compare this to the PSone. Sony redesigned their system to be more efficient to manufacture and ship, more reliable and durable, and look great. They did all this, used superior parts than in the original model, and still managed to cut costs and retail price to a minimum.
Sony designed their system to be better, while Nintendo designed theirs to be cheaper. Stick with the original SNES.
Buy a CD shelving unit. The depth is perfect for holding SNES carts standing vertically.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
EDIT: Incorrect information removed.
I need help GAF.
I'm running out of space for SNES carts, and I need some advice.
Here's my cart-only games:
I think its like 150+. Should I:
A. Fork out the dough for universal game cases
Or
B. Put them in some cheaper rack, or horizontally on some shelves or something.
I like the universal case idea, but its a lot of money and work to print all the labels, plus I'd still need shelving for the cases.
Ultimately though, that may be the coolest/best method.
What do you think?
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70104099/
Cheap, lots of room, sexy
Jake Tower
Banned
I recommend only making cases to display the games you really like and want to play, leave the rest packed up in tubs.I need help GAF.
I'm running out of space for SNES carts, and I need some advice.
Here's my cart-only games:
I think its like 150+. Should I:
A. Fork out the dough for universal game cases
Or
B. Put them in some cheaper rack, or horizontally on some shelves or something.
I like the universal case idea, but its a lot of money and work to print all the labels, plus I'd still need shelving for the cases.
Ultimately though, that may be the coolest/best method.
What do you think?
I was going to touch on that above. Although the Jr. can have a higher quality video signal, it's honestly tough to notice unless you see the two side by side. I'm a stickler for the SNES, but as long I'm running RGB on a nice television, I have a hard time telling the difference. Definitely don't rush to buy a Jr. if you just want a marginal boost in video quality.
Nintendo removing features is an interesting cycle though:
-Top-Loader NES removed composite video (unless you get the Japanese model)
-SNES Jr. removed native s-video/RGB
-Late N64 models removed moddable RGB output
-Gamecube took out component/480p output
-Later Wiis do not have disc drives capable of DVD playback (via modding), some do not play Gamecube games, and some aren't even online-enabled.
Wonder what's in store for the Wii U!
That's for adding capability for using an rgb scart cable.
Svideo is slightly more complicated:
http://www.sega-16.com/forum/showth...ur-Super-Nintendo-Mini-Jr-model-2-for-S-video
Yea, but the difference between 1chips and non 1chips are pretty noticeable. With the jrs, you're guaranteed to get a 1chip. With the normal snes, it's more of a crapshoot.
Plus, I like the jr design more, and it's less prone to yellowing. A couple of mods (svideo, rgb, power led, sfc tabs), and it's the ultimate snes.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Well shit, glad I hadn't tried it yet.
sixteen-bit
Member
Apparently If you complained to Nintendo about poor video on your top-loading NES you could send it in and they'd send you one back with composite video out via an AV connector like the AV Famicom.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
$15 Mega Man X just went up on ebay, was gone before the page would even load.
Canadian Psycho
Banned
If any of you are into old magazines from the 8 and 16 bit era, here is my auction of early EGMs: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281075648417?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Edit: Auction completed
Edit: Auction completed
To find a non-yellowing SNES, look for:
Two rubber feet, not four
Injection molded "eject" on the eject button instead of painted
No locking mechanism
Warning sticker above the power button, although this has often been removed over time
These are the attributes of the later production runs which do not yellow.
I bought a SNES Jr brand new in box. The video and build quality was poor compared to my old system. I promptly packed it away for good after running a bunch of tests to confirm. I still have it and would sell if anyone is interested in an essential NIB SNES Jr. I also have the matching controller which is new-in-box. The controller is extremely difficult to find with a legit seal. I've only seen two, ever, on eBay. Every other controller in box is a bootleg.
Two rubber feet, not four
Injection molded "eject" on the eject button instead of painted
No locking mechanism
Warning sticker above the power button, although this has often been removed over time
These are the attributes of the later production runs which do not yellow.
I bought a SNES Jr brand new in box. The video and build quality was poor compared to my old system. I promptly packed it away for good after running a bunch of tests to confirm. I still have it and would sell if anyone is interested in an essential NIB SNES Jr. I also have the matching controller which is new-in-box. The controller is extremely difficult to find with a legit seal. I've only seen two, ever, on eBay. Every other controller in box is a bootleg.
Jake Tower
Banned
That's my SNES, purchased launch day in 1991.
The only 'yellowing' is very very slight discoloration of the plastic around the controller ports.
Thaedolus
Member
I've got two SNES systems, one with a busted power port, the other works fine. The bottom half of the working one is yellow, the top is good. The bottom of the broken one is good, the top is yellow. I've been considering swapping the two, but unless I gut the working one, I'll have a fully yellow working one and a gray broken one.
Decisions...
(Working system was given to me from a friend, has the warning sticker on the top. Broken system is from Christmas 1991.)
Decisions...
(Working system was given to me from a friend, has the warning sticker on the top. Broken system is from Christmas 1991.)
Jake Tower
Banned
I've never disassembled a SNES... why can't you put working guts into the good shells?
You could also whip up some Retr0brite: http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/Retr0Bright+Gel
LOL people are actually biding on this ?
I'm sure this has been answered somewhere in the thread before, but what exactly causes the yellowing? I got my system in March 1992 and have kept it stored in a plastic container when not playing it, and it looks just like it did in 1992 with no discoloration. Is it exposure to the sun or something else that causes the yellowing or is it just luck that some people's stay the same and some people's turn yellow?
Seem to be caused by some chemical fire retardant in the plastic.
http://www.tested.com/tech/2505-why-your-old-super-nintendo-looks-super-yellow/
Replacement labels are easily bought or printed. An X3 cart with no label would be a good deal even at $100 given the current prices ($170-180 with ripped label).
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
I need to try this sometime. My brother and I have two SNES 1s from when we were kids sitting in a closet that are super yellow on top (bottoms are fine). I like my smaller Jr. but it'd be fun to try just to see how well it works.
Looks like they go for about $600 on ebay. Here's an active one right now and there are a ton of successfully sold ones for about that.
If you do sell, make sure you make it clear that it's original as there are reproductions of it all over the place.
Yep. I'd guess that sells for somewhere around $70-90.
Fox Mulder
Member
My $60 lunch today...
If there is anyone looking to get all 3 Donkey Kong Country games CIB and you want to get them in one go, check this auction:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Donkey-Kong...828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4171b76204
The total might be a bit much. I didn't pull up each game and compare prices.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Donkey-Kong...828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4171b76204
The total might be a bit much. I didn't pull up each game and compare prices.
My $60 lunch today...
Full course meal at a discount right there. Good stuff.
Damn. Great price on Sunsetriders. So jelly.My $60 lunch today...
My $60 lunch today...
Great pickups. What you spent $60 on, I spent $105 on with the exception of Zombies being complete.