Blurgh! And even if someone did whip up a replacement ROM chip for the Fami cart, it'd still be nasty to get in there... those things not having screws is such a pain in the neck for battery replacements.
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NES/Famicom Appreciation Thread
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Blurgh! And even if someone did whip up a replacement ROM chip for the Fami cart, it'd still be nasty to get in there... those things not having screws is such a pain in the neck for battery replacements.
RoryDropkick
Member
Tell me about it. I had to crack open my Batman cart to see what was wrong with it and now it looks ugly, and doesnt work at all.
Guardian Legend - How the fuck do I play this game? I have the instruction manual but it's not really helping. I can't seem to progress in the on-foot section. Can someone give me some hints without spoilers as to what I'm supposed to be doing or where I should be going?
I heard this game is cool, but I'm having trouble feeling it right now.
I heard this game is cool, but I'm having trouble feeling it right now.
Tell me about it. I had to crack open my Batman cart to see what was wrong with it and now it looks ugly, and doesnt work at all.
Ugh! That's terrible. I had a Zelda 1 Famicom cart and decided to just sell it on instead of replace the battery. It still saved at the time, but I was so sad to get it in such good shape and then realize I couldn't safely crack it open.
How to safely open Famicom carts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgCiAOmgeFc
It's not full proof, but it's still the best technique I've seen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgCiAOmgeFc
It's not full proof, but it's still the best technique I've seen.
sixteen-bit
Member
I think Power Blade 2 is the pricey one.
The first one's still like $30, I think. if he got it for under $10, he's committed robbery, and should be hunted.
Picked these up today from our local pawnshop.
Whoa. Are those even some repros in there? Power Blade 2 is one of those holy grail games.
eXistor
Member
That's the thing, I payed €7,50 for each game. I honestly didn't even know Power Blade 2 was so rare and expensive until I checked on eBay earlier today. My local pawnshop always calls me first when they get new stuff in, they also had some other very rare games, but they were too expensive and shitty (stuff like Castle of Deceit and Challenge of the Dragon). I guess he checked those prices on eBay before calling me, but he didn't bother to check the other games.
Yeah felt pretty good when I saw those eBay prices, not that I'm gonna sell them or anything, but I like knowing it's worth something. Most carts are in pristine condition too, and the manuals are like new as well (except for Faria, that one's got some wear and tear, but nothing major)
Nope, pretty sure they're all legit.
Picked these up today from our local pawnshop.
This is a very solid grab.
PixyJunket
Member
Huwha?! I've never seen that Adventure Island alternate art. Which one is it?Picked these up today from our local pawnshop.
Also, congrats on the Power Blade 2 score, I have two of them, somehow.
Faria and Ghost Lion and very nice obscure games, I like them both.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
JP Mega Drive carts are way worse. The label art is pasted over both the front and back side of the cartridge, so you're virtually guaranteed to fuck it up when opening it.
georgetheplushie
Member
It looks like it's the French release, Adventure Island in the Pacific.
Thats the one!
SeventhSon
Member
This is my latest NES pickup. It's a copy of Dragon Warrior that came free with a subscription to Nintendo Power!
But it's terrible.
I sent away for that back in the day. I still have everything but the cart, which I traded for Ninja Gaiden II.
VARIA
Member
You guys
Oh my god you guys
Straight up console porn. Great picture.
Larry LLFLL NES is up for sale - http://www.retrousb.com/product_info.php?cPath=30&products_id=133
Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwdtGO4Yvk
lol "Will not work on stolen software emulators like the Retron 5."
Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwdtGO4Yvk
lol "Will not work on stolen software emulators like the Retron 5."
sixteen-bit
Member
lmao @ bolded
Are there actually only 23 copies? The YouTube video shows a "blank/of 23" on the box.
Ok, that was funny!
There was a limited edition box set which included homebrew beer. They were auctioned off and went for an average of $400 or so?
It's funny because its true.
theSlacker
Member
Got a few more games, no Holy Grails this time, but still.
I'm kinda amazed at how little Legacy of the Wizard goes for. Thing is like $10 boxed. As a kid I don't think I ever even got one of the crowns, but I played the shit out of it.
PixyJunket
Member
No Grails, but those are all decent to good games (except the Chicken one, which I don't know).Got a few more games, no Holy Grails this time, but still.
My copy of King's Knight is signed by Nobuo Uematsu.
theSlacker
Member
Could be worse. Could have no connections and have to rely completely on ebay/walking into places. :c
Picked these up today from our local pawnshop.
Great set of pickups!
Faria! I vaguely remember that game from back in the day... a Zelda 1-ish game where you had to save a princess that was turned into a caterpillar or something. I could never figure out where to go since the dungeons were HUGE and hints were scant. I think Game Arts of Grandia fame made the game too.
Also Power Blade is excellent (really want to play the second game), Ghost Lion is a pretty obscure early 8-bit RPG that's not that good at all, and I want that Adventure Island!
putermcgee
Junior Member
Is $70 for an AV Famicom worth it?
eXistor
Member
I'm actually really liking Ghost Lion. It's derivative, but it's pretty fun so far.
eXistor
Member
I've played King's Knight a little bit and I'd say it's decent, but it's mostly just fun to have such a weird little title (it's a top-down shooter with a fantasy theme basically).
The pawn shop is just down the block from where I work and I regularly send people to their store and they show their appreciation by doing stuff like this. I get pretty decent discounts there too.
/edit. sorry about the double post.
putermcgee
Junior Member
Found this at a Book-Off in the suburbs. 500 yen / $5.
The manual isn't in the best shape, but I've carefully unfolded the bent corners, and I'm hoping it flattens out if I put it between some heavy books.
SeventhSon
Member
Mega Man 2, Wily's Castle stage 3 is killing my joy.
Absolutely. That's a great price. They generally go for over $100.
Got this the other day:
Don't laugh, it's actually pretty good. It's a Famicom port of the GB game Balloon Kid, only it has Hello Kitty characters instead.
Edit: Hmm the photo is not visible on my other computer. Does it show up alright for you guys? Edit2: Nevermind, it works in another browser.
Hello Kitty World
Don't laugh, it's actually pretty good. It's a Famicom port of the GB game Balloon Kid, only it has Hello Kitty characters instead.
Edit: Hmm the photo is not visible on my other computer. Does it show up alright for you guys? Edit2: Nevermind, it works in another browser.
sixteen-bit
Member
I like the box art
D.Lo
Member
Whoa, a port of Balloon Kid? I loved that game! I need this!
Yeah it's very bright and colorful, as to be expected from a Hello Kitty game I suppose. Looks really good and eye catching.
Yup it's Balloon Kid but in higher resolution, in color and with better sounding music (it's the same music by Hip Tanaka but just sounds better). What more could you ask for really? It's pretty cheap as well. I bought this one as a BIN for $30, so you could most definitely find it for cheaper if you wait for an auction. This one was in very good condition and included all the inserts and even the stickers that came with the game, so I said fuck it and just bought it.
Yes at that price.
Just sent a message to the seller I bought the FC box protectors from asking if they'd consider making protectors for other FC box sizes. Hopefully they feel it's worthwhile. I'd really love having box protectors for all my boxed FC games, especially the early Namco/Hudson/Nintendo boxes.
sixteen-bit
Member
Happy birthday!
My brother has known for a while that I wanted a copy of Kid Dracula...he just got me this for my 41st birthday...
Oh man, AWESOME Birthday gift!
Thanks!
Yeah, my second Famicom cart (I have a Xevious I bought for $3 as a goof). Has the plastic tray and manual inside, it was preowned.
Honestly not collecting as much now but I have always had a thing for this game. Next step is to try to shove it into my copy of Hogan's Alley with the Famicom adapter and give it a whirl. Just don't want to break it. I really wish there was an easy/cheap method of making my own adapter for the front loader but I just don't have the proper tools to do it.