Just the cart (beat to shit) is about $64 on Amazon; a CIB copy is $200+...Quote:
Originally Posted by Thierry Henry
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Just the cart (beat to shit) is about $64 on Amazon; a CIB copy is $200+...Quote:
Originally Posted by Thierry Henry
Man, stuff like this makes me wonder why everyone doesn't just buy a Super Everdrive. Hell, why haven't I bought a Super Everdrive yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by NostalgicMachine
Because emulation's better?Quote:
Originally Posted by 16-bit
Uhm...no it's not.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarMist
Demon's Crest didn't used to be that expensive. I already own it and I didn't pay that much. That's why I don't buy a Super Everdrive.
I know, I know. I just really prefer to own the cartridge. I'm an eclectic collector of all things good, crisp, and 16-bit.
For you maybe but not for a gaming collector it's not.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarMist
Pretty much what I was getting at. I play ALL my games at one point or another, even if it's only once or twice. Just knowing I can go get the actual cartridge off the shelf any time I want is pretty awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cross
I try and play all the games i have as well 1-2 times as well. there is just something about looking a line of games and going hmm what do I want to play today? Yes it does take up a lot of space but I don't mind and think it looks cool. I do use emulation to try out a lot of games before I buy them tho. I like going after games I think are fun first then go after the ones that play one time hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by NostalgicMachine
Hardcore collectors unite!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cross
Yes! I'm super old-school though; I avoid emulation all together. The closest thing to that is checking out YouTube videos of rare(er) games that I've yet to play, but want to check out. YouTube is the best database ever, in that sense.
I love rom carts (flash too), they're the most durable form of media.Quote:
Originally Posted by NostalgicMachine
Oh heck even from an "experience" perspective emulating something is never the same, unless you're just not very sensitive to the small changes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cross
For me it's more like "knowing that I have the actual card on my shelf is awesome. But knowing that I have a flash cart that I can load the same game on, get 100% the same experience, and never have to worry about it ever not working, is even more awesome". Of course playing something off of a flash cart and not having the actual copy on my shelf wouldn't make me feel complete.Quote:
Originally Posted by NostalgicMachine
I agree, emulation is an excellent tool for testing out the gameplay. However emulation as a substitute for the real thing is only great if you're broke or seriously can't tell the difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cross
I don't know who you are....by my name is Drakon, and I approve of this person.
Youtube is good for a quick peek. But you don't know what the gameplay is like from a youtube video. You can use youtube to judge the "atmosphere" of a game but that's only part of the experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by NostalgicMachine
...Which is exactly why I will decide whether or not to take the plunge and invest in a pricy cart ;).Quote:
Originally Posted by Drakon
Yeah, I was surprised a few years ago to win an eBay auction for the loose cart for $11.98. Of course, the average price for the cart at that time was probably $30 - $40, not $70 like today. Still a pretty good deal, though .
I WISH I could score a cart for $40!Quote:
Originally Posted by MrMatthews
Yeah I can understand that, Both ways are great for looking at games before going after them.Quote:
Originally Posted by NostalgicMachine
Thanks for Drakon
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