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SNES Game Collecting (Tips, discussion, and info for like minded collectors)
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Canadian Psycho
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Watch out for NES Duck Tales 2 though!
georgetheplushie
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Reposting this bit on the new page:
Also, yeah, expect Duck Tales 2 to go up.
You need a converter, but they'll work perfectly provided you have one with everything wired up correctly (most for sale are wrong!) You can find the boards that are wired incorrectly for pretty cheap (http://r.ebay.com/X0AVQX), and they're supposedly a really easy fix (linky). Or you could spring for more and buy one that's either already been fixed or was made correctly (http://r.ebay.com/l2wEyF).
Also, yeah, expect Duck Tales 2 to go up.
smbu2000
Member
Yeah, I was glad it came with the box!Cool
With the box even! I've been thinking of getting one myself. How does the AV famicom compare picture quality-wise to an AV modded Famicom? Anyone tried?
Also like the label on the Japanese Ducktales cart with Scrooge's head sticking out of the console. And all Famicom game boxes just look great in my opinion.
And about an NES/FC thread... early in this thread I said I would make one, but lately I've become more and more depressed and have lost motivation to do things, so I don't think I'm the right guy to do it anymore. So if anyone wants to make one, go ahead. I'd probably do a terrible job with it anyway. NES/FC is my favorite console to collect for though so I hope someone makes a thread.
And now, please, let the SNES talk continue!
It's basically just his head on the cart and there's not much actually hidden. The box art is nice on the FC boxes.
The boxes are nice and small unlike the large-ish NES game boxes. Then again the NES carts are bigger. My old NES boxes would either get flattened or worn out eventually. The plastic FC game boxes hold up well unlike the cardboard FC/NES game boxes. Kind of like MD/Genesis game boxes vs SNES/SFC ones. ;-p
^I just love those Namco hardcases they had for some of their FC games. It's to the point where I'll buy them simply to have the box now haha.
And the regular FC boxes are so small and cute! And it's much easier to find them it good condition than the western boxes.
Well you should never underestimate the idiocy of some collectors I guess. I saw a beat up PAL ducktales cart go for around $45 (300 SEK) a couple of days ago and it wasn't a buy it now listing... I also saw a Mega Man 1 cart in pretty bad condition go for $58 (380 SEK) a while ago. I don't know if they're new to the whole collecting scene or what it is, but those prices are just insane. I tried to bid on a Mega Man 1 cartridge yesterday but it ended at $44 (290 SEK), and I'm just not willing to pay that much (even though my max bid was 280 which was also too much really). It's not worth it. Especially not when you look at completed listings and see Mega Man 1 cartridges that has ended at around 200-220 SEK recently.
I know that NES stuff is very popular lately in Sweden but it's just ridiculous sometimes.
Sorry I just wanted to vent a little haha.
And the regular FC boxes are so small and cute! And it's much easier to find them it good condition than the western boxes.
Well you should never underestimate the idiocy of some collectors I guess. I saw a beat up PAL ducktales cart go for around $45 (300 SEK) a couple of days ago and it wasn't a buy it now listing... I also saw a Mega Man 1 cart in pretty bad condition go for $58 (380 SEK) a while ago. I don't know if they're new to the whole collecting scene or what it is, but those prices are just insane. I tried to bid on a Mega Man 1 cartridge yesterday but it ended at $44 (290 SEK), and I'm just not willing to pay that much (even though my max bid was 280 which was also too much really). It's not worth it. Especially not when you look at completed listings and see Mega Man 1 cartridges that has ended at around 200-220 SEK recently.
I know that NES stuff is very popular lately in Sweden but it's just ridiculous sometimes.
Sorry I just wanted to vent a little haha.
sixteen-bit
Member
Mega Man 1's value has been on the rise lately, surprisingly. I remember passing up a $30 copy recently at a flea market thinking the seller was insane, but I looked it up and that was actually a little low.
Yes it seems that way. I was holding out for a CIB copy in good condition for a decent price since i have 2 and 3 CIB in good condition. But now I'm kind of regretting not buying a cartridge earlier because now I'll never be able to justify the cost of a CIB copy and the cart prices are creeping up. =/
Speaking of Mega Man, I think I'll go the (Super) Famicom route to get a complete cart collection. The games are so much cheaper, it's not even funny. And with Mega Man games having so little text, language is not a problem either.
Thanks for the info. 8900 Yen doesn't sound too bad I guess.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Mega Man 5 prices are going insane. It's selling for about $60 with shipping pretty regularly.
$60 sounds very cheap to my ears haha. Here's one right now that ends in three days and it's currently at 600 SEK ($93). http://www.tradera.com/nintendo-spelet-mega-man-5-auktion_300810_177570184
And here's one that ended at 863 SEK ($132). http://www.tradera.com/mega-man-5-i-mycket-fint-skick-till-nintendo-nes--auktion_300813_173690148
Cart only! And that's without shipping. Welcome to Sweden, yay.
I suppose the PAL carts are actually more rare though. It was the last NES Mega Man game released here.
Edit: lol meanwhile here was a Japanese CIB copy that ended at 67 SEK (around $9-10) http://www.tradera.com/mega-man-5-japanskt--auktion_300813_173950864
I'll probably get one of those if I get it.
And here's one that ended at 863 SEK ($132). http://www.tradera.com/mega-man-5-i-mycket-fint-skick-till-nintendo-nes--auktion_300813_173690148
Cart only! And that's without shipping. Welcome to Sweden, yay.
I suppose the PAL carts are actually more rare though. It was the last NES Mega Man game released here.
Edit: lol meanwhile here was a Japanese CIB copy that ended at 67 SEK (around $9-10) http://www.tradera.com/mega-man-5-japanskt--auktion_300813_173950864
I'll probably get one of those if I get it.
I got all the SFC Rockman games for significantly less than just X3 costs. Also the Famicom carts for 1-6 are really awesome looking.
Wondering if there any Must-haves that people can recommend for me. For the record I am trying to keep my SNES collection small, so I'm trying to avoid anything that isn't an amazing game, or something I have some nostalgia attached to.
Current SNES games -
Chrono Trigger
Donkey Kong Country
Earthbound
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy III
Kirby Super Star
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Secret of Mana
Starfox
Super Mario All-Stars
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario RPG
Super Mario World
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Metroid
Games I'm planning to buy still -
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
F-Zero
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
Megaman X
NBA Jam
The Lost Vikings
Tecmo Super Bowl
Tetris Attack
To get a couple of obvious recommendations out of the way - The other megaman games are out because of price. As are a handful of other games like Harvest Moon, and the other kirby games (though I have the wii collection so thats not really much of a loss) Not a fan of breath of fire, or fighting games.
Current SNES games -
Chrono Trigger
Donkey Kong Country
Earthbound
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy III
Kirby Super Star
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Secret of Mana
Starfox
Super Mario All-Stars
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario RPG
Super Mario World
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Metroid
Games I'm planning to buy still -
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
F-Zero
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
Megaman X
NBA Jam
The Lost Vikings
Tecmo Super Bowl
Tetris Attack
To get a couple of obvious recommendations out of the way - The other megaman games are out because of price. As are a handful of other games like Harvest Moon, and the other kirby games (though I have the wii collection so thats not really much of a loss) Not a fan of breath of fire, or fighting games.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Definitely need some Konami lovin' in there.
Sparkster
Contra III
Castlevania
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Gradius III
Batman Returns
Aladdin
Magical Quest
Goof Troop
UN Squadron
Actraiser
True, the artwork looks more consistent anyway. I think for the Famicom games I'll try to get CIB versions, for SFC I'll be content with just the carts.
While I can't believe I forgot castlevania, stuff like the disney games are pretty much the exact definition of "Not quite good enough to be in my collection". Like I said, trying to keep it small, so its amazing/nostalgia or no-go.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Aladdin is good enough for everyone's collection. So awesome.
Just wanted to share my small pick up. Sellers from Japan are great. Even included a snack.
Thanks to this thread I've added a few SF titles to my small library:
Super BomberMan 2
Super High Impact Football
Wild Trax (This one didn't age well, I remember enjoying it and now I can't recall how)
Star Fox
King of the Monsters 2
Picked up a 6 button pad too.
My Super Famicom seems hit and miss when I turn it on. The contacts probably need some deep cleaning.
Thanks to this thread I've added a few SF titles to my small library:
Super BomberMan 2
Super High Impact Football
Wild Trax (This one didn't age well, I remember enjoying it and now I can't recall how)
Star Fox
King of the Monsters 2
Picked up a 6 button pad too.
My Super Famicom seems hit and miss when I turn it on. The contacts probably need some deep cleaning.
PixyJunket
Member
I just placed an order at a local store for Final Fight 2, Final Fight 3 and Kendo Rage for $65.
I probably shouldn't have since I just made two REALLY big purchases in the last few weeks, but I needed those Final Fight games after how well some of the co-op beat 'em ups I had went over at my last gaming party and I think FF3 can go for $65 on its own.
So now the plan is to pretend I'm not trying to buy SNES games for a few weeks as I let my spending cache recharge.
Yeah, that'll happen.
I probably shouldn't have since I just made two REALLY big purchases in the last few weeks, but I needed those Final Fight games after how well some of the co-op beat 'em ups I had went over at my last gaming party and I think FF3 can go for $65 on its own.
So now the plan is to pretend I'm not trying to buy SNES games for a few weeks as I let my spending cache recharge.
Yeah, that'll happen.
huh, I think at least Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse is legitimately awesome. Not too crazy about aladdin though.
Edit: I remember the first stage of Magical Quest being a little boring though. It gets way better after the first world though.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Well. Pffft. I think they're among the best games in the library, anyway
Also: Turtles IV. It's a requirement.
PixyJunket
Member
Yeah, most (if not all) of the Capcom Disney games are crisp.
My friends were doing some hardcore Goof Troop co-op last week.
It's also awesome that Capcom basically made a sequel to one of their earliest arcade games under the guise of a licensed game.
My friends were doing some hardcore Goof Troop co-op last week.
It's also awesome that Capcom basically made a sequel to one of their earliest arcade games under the guise of a licensed game.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
^ Yeah, I'm gonna say your opinion there is factually wrong
Those Disney games are Capcom classics. Don't let the license cloud your judgement.
PixyJunket
Member
Mickey Mouse is Bionic Commando is the first Magical Quest.
While it's still a good game I don't think The Great Circus Mystery is an absolute requirement. I recently played through the whole game with a friend. It's fun and looks good but it's way too easy and kinda short. Not the worst idea to get it, I recommend its prequel and the other Capcom games first, though.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Yeah, Great Circus Mystery really did seem like a 'younger sibling' game to me. The first one was much better.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I was always partial to Mickey Mania myself.
PixyJunket
Member
I'm thinking of making a run at an upcoming Hagane.
In that regard, what would a fellow GAF collector offer (or appraise) for my spare EarthBound, which will include the guide. The cart label has a little wear (enlarge photo). The guide is in great condition but it's in a box that's under six boxes on the top shelf of the closet, so I wasn't brave enough to go after it just yet. I'm not sure I'm selling it just yet, I'm just curious how close I could get to Hagane with this.
In that regard, what would a fellow GAF collector offer (or appraise) for my spare EarthBound, which will include the guide. The cart label has a little wear (enlarge photo). The guide is in great condition but it's in a box that's under six boxes on the top shelf of the closet, so I wasn't brave enough to go after it just yet. I'm not sure I'm selling it just yet, I'm just curious how close I could get to Hagane with this.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
^
Throw it up on ebay and start bidding at $275-300. You should get enough to buy Hagane.
Throw it up on ebay and start bidding at $275-300. You should get enough to buy Hagane.
InfectedZero
Member
How text heavy is Hagane? I was thinking of just importing it from Japan since its dirt cheap compared to our version.
sixteen-bit
Member
it's text-light.
InfectedZero
Member
sixteen-bit
Member
Yeah, looks fake.
tiggerkiddo
Member
The art on it, is still cool to see!
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Yep, a pirate cart.
There are tons and tons of pirate Famicom carts out there. Be careful.
There are tons and tons of pirate Famicom carts out there. Be careful.
It's a very good pirate cart though. I'm surprised they bothered to put a Nintendo logo on there. As far as I know the original cart doesn't have that right? And the label is identical to the original cart. So at least it's not one of those Russian market pirates where they remove all copyright and just slap on a label with some random shit on, like the ducktales one I posted earlier.
Been in Tokyo for 6 months and started a healthy SFC collection (that I will post up when I get back home in a week or so), but just in Osaka now and it is kinda depressing the quality of the SFC collections they have here.
That being said, I picked up 3 titles (mostly for kicks) I have not yet seen in Akihabara - Area 88 (UN Squadron), Joe and Mac, and WWF Royal Rumble. Unfortunately Area 88 and Royal Rumble look like they were actually in a rumble, but I wanted boxed copies and these are the only ones I have seen. I am usually pretty picky about quality, at least for the box.
Unfortunately, the only game I have left that is high on my list is Super Return of the Jedi, and while cart-only is easy, I finally found one a little more complete.... cart plus instructions -_-
That being said, I picked up 3 titles (mostly for kicks) I have not yet seen in Akihabara - Area 88 (UN Squadron), Joe and Mac, and WWF Royal Rumble. Unfortunately Area 88 and Royal Rumble look like they were actually in a rumble, but I wanted boxed copies and these are the only ones I have seen. I am usually pretty picky about quality, at least for the box.
Unfortunately, the only game I have left that is high on my list is Super Return of the Jedi, and while cart-only is easy, I finally found one a little more complete.... cart plus instructions -_-
PixyJunket
Member
Good.
Considering I probably paid $20 for this EarthBound back in the day and my wife just found the book in her parents garage, I think that's an okay trade.
I also just got Arcana from eBay for $10. I forgot I made an offer on one. So NOW I'm on buying freeze until next weekend.
My SNES haul for this weekend just came in.
A second copy of Super Ghouls and Ghosts for € 10. Mostly bought it because of the box and the fact that this cartridge has the purple label, whilst my other cartridge has the boring black label. Love this game to death. I do wish the box was in a slightly better condition and had the manual included, but ooh well.
A US copy of Super Turrican for € 12,70.
U.N. Squadron + manual for € 12,50. Just played a half an hour of this game and it's fucking amazing!
A second copy of Super Ghouls and Ghosts for € 10. Mostly bought it because of the box and the fact that this cartridge has the purple label, whilst my other cartridge has the boring black label. Love this game to death. I do wish the box was in a slightly better condition and had the manual included, but ooh well.
A US copy of Super Turrican for € 12,70.
U.N. Squadron + manual for € 12,50. Just played a half an hour of this game and it's fucking amazing!
PixyJunket
Member
I couldn't deal with the stress of collecting boxes and manuals.
I do have a box of them in a closet somewhere, would anybody be willing to trade carts for that stuff or should I just send them to eBay (eventually)?
I do have a box of them in a closet somewhere, would anybody be willing to trade carts for that stuff or should I just send them to eBay (eventually)?
sixteen-bit
Member
What boxes/manuals do you have? I'm sure many posters here would be interested in trades.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
PixyJunket
Member
I'll try to dig everything out soon, but I do know I have maps/manuals for a lot of the "hot button" games (Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, etc.). I have boxes and manuals for some high dollar NES games too like Cowboy Kid, Bubble Bobble 2, Ufouria. Yeah, I really should start getting rid of this stuff to help pay out for the rest of the carts I want. Luckily my SNES want list is not too big.
Actually, my box and manual for Ufouria has a cart too since it's a duplicate, niiiiice.
Nice, gold ribbon version. My Link to the Past with that. Is there a list of how many games got rereleased like that?
McBradders
NeoGAF: my new HOME
Pics of my collection
Loose carts
Super Famicom
SNES and SFC
SNES and some dirty PAL nonsense in there for sentimental reasons
Loose carts
Super Famicom
SNES and SFC
SNES and some dirty PAL nonsense in there for sentimental reasons
