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Obscure/Rare game things you want/have.

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  • CoreoCoreo Sydney AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Just something else I wanted to say (regarding a post on the first page about wanting FF7,FF8 and FF9)

    When I worked at EB Games ages ago this guy wanted to trade in a bunch of PS1 games but we couldn't accept them, he just so happened to have in his collection FF7-9, I told asked him what would want for them and he was all:

    Guy: $15.

    Me: ok so $15 each?

    Guy: Nah nah, $15 all up.

    Me: Deal.

    8-)

    He came by a month later saying how he looked them up on ebay and he should've charged me way more, but he was cool with it.

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Einhander wrote: »
    TehSpectre wrote: »
    I suppose I do have a Neo Geo Pocket Color.

    Are those rare at all? I suppose so, none of my friends had ever heard of it.

    Rare? Yeah. You don't see a lot of them in the wild. Worth a lot? No. They go for about $20-$40 on the eBay.

    They're not worth a huge amount because although supply is low, demand is low too. Which is a shame, because they're fucking awesome.

    Finding games for it is a bitch, though. I'm trying to track down Metal Slug: 2nd Mission and SNK Vs. Capcom, among others.
    SNK vs Capcom: Cardfighter's Clash is the best game.

    I also have Dark Arms Beast Busters 1999...but it is only mediocre.

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  • Rigor MortisRigor Mortis Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I own the R-zone headgear.

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    I would love to own the pocket gear model as well, and a complete collection of games. Because I've never heard of anyone else who has it or even knows it exists.

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  • TechRatTechRat Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    emnmnme wrote: »
    Are the 'lesser' handheld systems rare at all? The ones that failed to crush the Gameboy - the Gizmondo, the Tapwave, the N-Gage, the Wonderswan, the Nomad, and Game.com.

    I want a Game.com just so I can smash it in response to this commercial.

    <snip snip>

    :P

    I bought one at a Goodwill for shits and giggles. I've since accumulated eight games for it. The best one IMO?

    Batman and Robin

    Ponder on that for a while.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    It had Resident Evil on it right?

    Is there nothing Capcom won't port to?

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  • AchillesTheGreatAchillesTheGreat Registered User new member
    edited January 2009
    There's alot of nice and interesting responses to this thread of what everyone wants/covets. I don't think there is anything in particular that I need, I have just about every Obscure/Rare game related item I could want, at least so far. Though, I would like that Wii Classic controller that Club Nintendo of Japan has but here's hoping it's a Platinum member prize come this July. 8-)

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  • VulpineVulpine Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    BigDes wrote: »
    I've a question about the Neo Geo pocket, if I buy a pocket color can I play normal pocket games on it?

    Yes, you can. Also, when you boot the Pocket Colour without a cartridge in and go through the configuration options, you can choose a colour for it to tint the graphics for monochrome games (or you can keep it black & white).

    Also, the NGPC version of Pac-Man is the best.

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  • Shady3011Shady3011 Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I got both PSOs (not CARD mind you) for the GCN. Played way too much of them during my first quarter of college.

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  • donhonkdonhonk Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
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    Still want this too, even though it wouldn't really do anything.

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  • ApharmdApharmd Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I own the R-zone headgear.

    180px-R-Zone_Headgear_01.JPG

    I would love to own the pocket gear model as well, and a complete collection of games. Because I've never heard of anyone else who has it or even knows it exists.


    I almost bought the headgear version. Wanted the widescreen for so long.

    About summer '99, I was in a now-dead hobby store called Beatties. I managed to grab the handheld version with Star Wars, and Panzer Dragoon for about £10. Good times.

    For some reason, the carts don't work anymore. I think they've been out in the sun without me realising or something.

    Passed up the chance to get Steel Battalion for £50 because I didn't have an Xbox. Damn, I was stupid. Saw a Neo Geo Pocket Colour for £25 with no games a while ago, thought I'd try and get it with games on eBay.

    Looked at the KLOV, and I'd like to try that lightgun Voyager game. Looks funny.

    If it would work on my 64 though, I'd like to try the Evangelion Game.

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  • PeregrineFalconPeregrineFalcon Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Speaking of obscure/rare shit, I have a copy of arguably the finest hummingbird based shooter available for the 32X.

    ... Now I just need to find a 32X to play it on. :P

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  • DVGDVG No. 1 Honor Student Nether Institute, Evil AcademyRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I really, really want the Earthbound Strategy Guide and over sized SNES box.

    So much.

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  • Sir PlatypusSir Platypus Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I own the R-zone headgear.

    180px-R-Zone_Headgear_01.JPG

    I would love to own the pocket gear model as well, and a complete collection of games. Because I've never heard of anyone else who has it or even knows it exists.


    I got one of those when I was a kid. I have a Star Wars game and a Lost World game.

    Of course the real value is ridiculous MySpace pictures.

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  • BTPBTP Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I would love the link that I'm pretty sure I saw on this forum that shows you where you can buy replacement N64 analog sticks by itself, and not the entire controller.

    I would also love to know if anyone here has bought said replacement N64 analog sticks and know if they're as good as the real thing (if they're not the real thing, that is).

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  • Sir PlatypusSir Platypus Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    BTP wrote: »
    I would love the link that I'm pretty sure I saw on this forum that shows you where you can buy replacement N64 analog sticks by itself, and not the entire controller.

    I would also love to know if anyone here has bought said replacement N64 analog sticks and know if they're as good as the real thing (if they're not the real thing, that is).

    I've seen a guide on how to clean the sticks. Probably easy to find on Google.

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  • acidlacedpenguinacidlacedpenguin Institutionalized Safe in jail.Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I'd like at least 2 more copies of steel battalion so that I can play proper multiplayer team games.

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  • Mustachio JonesMustachio Jones jerseyRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    BTP wrote: »
    I would love the link that I'm pretty sure I saw on this forum that shows you where you can buy replacement N64 analog sticks by itself, and not the entire controller.

    I would also love to know if anyone here has bought said replacement N64 analog sticks and know if they're as good as the real thing (if they're not the real thing, that is).

    I've seen a guide on how to clean the sticks. Probably easy to find on Google.

    You can clean the sticks all you want, but the problem lies in why you have to clean them in the first place. The joystick gets worn down and loose.

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  • EinhanderEinhander __BANNED USERS regular
    edited January 2009
    donhonk wrote: »
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    Still want this too, even though it wouldn't really do anything.

    Quake III Arena and PSO are still playable online using the BBA. StarLancer, Maximum Pool, 4x4 Evolution, and Sega Swirl all are only playable on dial-up though.

    Also, I am looking for Steel Battalion. I actually found a copy of the game alone for $5 in the case but without the manual, so I bought it even though it's unplayable without the controller. I figured if I ever saw a controller without the game I might save a few bucks.

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  • Mike RahlMike Rahl Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    BTP wrote: »
    I would love the link that I'm pretty sure I saw on this forum that shows you where you can buy replacement N64 analog sticks by itself, and not the entire controller.

    I would also love to know if anyone here has bought said replacement N64 analog sticks and know if they're as good as the real thing (if they're not the real thing, that is).

    My local microplay got a bunch of these and I bought a few and I must they, they are wonderful. Even if they aren't as good as the original, they are still light years better than a limp stick.

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  • WyndhamPriceWyndhamPrice Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I would love a Sega CD and a copy of Snatcher. That would be awesome.

    I also just want a straight-up Dreamcast and all the hits for it but that's not exactly difficult to come by if you look hard enough.

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  • IvanIssacsIvanIssacs Skull Leader SDF-1Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I managed to lose disc 1 of Xenogears. I've been looking for it for the better part of 6 years.

    Also still trying to find Digital Devil Saga 2.

    I managed to snag Nocturne and DDS1 at like Fry's one day. Oddly enough that place carries a decent selection of ps2 rpgs.

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  • BullioBullio Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Let's see...

    X-Men arcade cab. I sank so many quarters into that thing at Chuck E. Cheese.
    Sega Nomad just because I'd like to play some of my old Genesis games again without having to unbox the console. Plus the whole portable thing.
    MGS: Twin Snakes. I've been itching to play the original again but don't want to lug my PS2 up to school with me.
    SNES controller with the 4 colored buttons for Wii. For whatever reason I always wanted one for the SNES, but having it as a CC for the Wii? Badass.
    Saturn console and NiGHTS because I only had a taste of it and JoD makes me want to go back and try the original.

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  • SmokeScreenSmokeScreen Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    More then anything, I someday want a CarnEvil arcade cabinet in my house. Luckily enough my girlfriend also has fond memories of that game, so this might actually be viable.

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  • elliotw2elliotw2 Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Bullio wrote: »
    Let's see...

    X-Men arcade cab. I sank so many quarters into that thing at Chuck E. Cheese.
    Sega Nomad just because I'd like to play some of my old Genesis games again without having to unbox the console. Plus the whole portable thing.
    MGS: Twin Snakes. I've been itching to play the original again but don't want to lug my PS2 up to school with me.
    SNES controller with the 4 colored buttons for Wii. For whatever reason I always wanted one for the SNES, but having it as a CC for the Wii? Badass.
    Saturn console and NiGHTS because I only had a taste of it and JoD makes me want to go back and try the original.

    The SNES controller that's a Classic Controller actually exists as a premium for Japan's Club Nintendo you know?

    Now, I'd love to have a Nomad too, but a Model 1 SegaCd would be nice to go with my model 1 Genesis and these copies of Lunar 1 and 2. Also, a AES for Metal Slug 3 without driving for a hour with $5 worth of quarters

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  • Spacehog85Spacehog85 Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I own the R-zone headgear.

    180px-R-Zone_Headgear_01.JPG

    I would love to own the pocket gear model as well, and a complete collection of games. Because I've never heard of anyone else who has it or even knows it exists.

    Had it, had 1 batman game for it. I cut the wires from the headband part so I could go into the back yard and cosplay when I was 8. I was the most kickass cyborg G.I. Joe Ever.

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  • EliminationElimination Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Einhander wrote: »
    donhonk wrote: »
    dreamcast-broadband-adaptor-logo-thumb.jpg

    Still want this too, even though it wouldn't really do anything.

    Quake III Arena and PSO are still playable online using the BBA. StarLancer, Maximum Pool, 4x4 Evolution, and Sega Swirl all are only playable on dial-up though.

    Also, I am looking for Steel Battalion. I actually found a copy of the game alone for $5 in the case but without the manual, so I bought it even though it's unplayable without the controller. I figured if I ever saw a controller without the game I might save a few bucks.

    The broadband adapters are rare? I have one sitting around somewhere. I got it for free. I have the "browser" program disc and everything too. It's pretty useless though.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    They are pretty crazy rare, and highly sought after.

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  • EliminationElimination Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    LewieP wrote: »
    They are pretty crazy rare, and highly sought after.

    Sought after for what? Nothing even works online except PSO on an unofficial server. o_O I've never even used mine as i dont see a reason to. Ebay here i come? Lol.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I don't know for sure, I just know a friend of mine that is big into his dreamcast says they are very rare and valuable.

    I think PSO is part of the reason, but I also remember hearing something about hackers using Dreamcasts with the BBA for something...

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  • SixfortyfiveSixfortyfive Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    LewieP wrote: »
    They are pretty crazy rare, and highly sought after.
    Sought after for what?
    Hacking/backup/homebrew purposes. The Dreamcast is the only commercial device capable of reading GD-ROMs out of the box, and non-BBA methods of data transfer can take up to 25 hours to read a full disc.

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  • RenzoRenzo Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I bought Steel Battalion, game and control setup only, no carrying case or operations manual, for $50. Played it a few times but never really got into it. It's in my closet. :(

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  • ArcticMonkeyArcticMonkey Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Three Gamecube to Gameboy Advance cables, three GBA SPs and three prostitutes. I still haven't given up hope on Four Swords Adventures. Thank you Nintendo.

    Or a remake on Wiiware that allows GBA and DS. Because finding 4 DSs is easier then finding one Wii.

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  • EinhanderEinhander __BANNED USERS regular
    edited January 2009
    LewieP wrote: »
    They are pretty crazy rare, and highly sought after.

    Sought after for what? Nothing even works online except PSO on an unofficial server. o_O I've never even used mine as i dont see a reason to. Ebay here i come? Lol.

    Did you not read the post I made like four inches above yours?

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  • Kuribo's ShoeKuribo's Shoe Kuribo's Stocking North PoleRegistered User regular
    edited January 2009
    a copy of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 for the ps2 came through work today

    didn't make it out to the floor, that shit is MINE.

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  • EliminationElimination Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    LewieP wrote: »
    They are pretty crazy rare, and highly sought after.
    Sought after for what?
    Hacking/backup/homebrew purposes. The Dreamcast is the only commercial device capable of reading GD-ROMs out of the box, and non-BBA methods of data transfer can take up to 25 hours to read a full disc.

    I seem to remember a whole lot of homebrew compilations of like 100 old Sega Genesis titles on one disc and such before, kinda what made me like the dreamcast.

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  • MalechaiMalechai Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I always will be searching for a copy of Tomba 1 and 2. I know that 2 at least does work on the ps3 hardware don't know about 1 though. Those games like VP were rendered preaty much unplayable by the slightest scratches.

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  • areaarea Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    LewieP wrote: »
    They are pretty crazy rare, and highly sought after.
    Sought after for what?
    Hacking/backup/homebrew purposes. The Dreamcast is the only commercial device capable of reading GD-ROMs out of the box, and non-BBA methods of data transfer can take up to 25 hours to read a full disc.

    It is to do with speed, but it's usually used going the other way - homebrew developers can test code on a Dreamcast in three ways:

    Burn a CD-R - tedious, slow, and can get pricey.
    Use a Coder's Cable - cheap but really slow (128 kbps)
    Broadband Adapter - fast (100Mbps), but really expensive.

    I too pine after a BBA, purely for PSO. I try every so often to get computers to act as dial-in servers for the Dreamcast, but it never seems to work, and never for the same twice. One of these days.

    area on
  • unknownsome1unknownsome1 Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I'm hoping to someday find myself a copy of ICO for PS2. Every Gamestop I've been to doesn't have a copy but I know I'll get lucky someday.

    I'd like to get old of a copy of Fable: The Lost Chapters for oXbox but from what I understand, it's also really hard to find. I might just settle for downloading Fable onto my 360.

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  • AkatsukiAkatsuki Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    I own the R-zone headgear.

    180px-R-Zone_Headgear_01.JPG

    I would love to own the pocket gear model as well, and a complete collection of games. Because I've never heard of anyone else who has it or even knows it exists.


    I got one of those when I was a kid. I have a Star Wars game and a Lost World game.

    Of course the real value is ridiculous MySpace pictures.

    I have a Star Wars and another one too, don't remember which one.

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  • ApharmdApharmd Registered User regular
    edited January 2009
    Akatsuki wrote: »
    I own the R-zone headgear.

    180px-R-Zone_Headgear_01.JPG

    I would love to own the pocket gear model as well, and a complete collection of games. Because I've never heard of anyone else who has it or even knows it exists.


    I got one of those when I was a kid. I have a Star Wars game and a Lost World game.

    Of course the real value is ridiculous MySpace pictures.

    I have a Star Wars and another one too, don't remember which one.

    Just wondering, but do any of you have carts that don't work any more?

    None of my old ones work, and I'm wondering if it's the cart or the player.

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