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Dreamer of the year (Arcade Edition)

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  • #1052
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,963 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    Not sure it qualifies, as they're bound to be lapped up.

    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26044917


  • #1053
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,257 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Hah, look at this madness!

    VGA graded Earthbound review cart...I'd say it's 1:1 with the retail release as he hasn't mentioned any differences.

    $15,000? If someone pays that, I weep for humanity.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141008475254&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123


  • #1054
    Mr.Saturn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,963 ✭✭✭Mr.Saturn


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Hah, look at this madness!

    VGA graded Earthbound review cart...I'd say it's 1:1 with the retail release as he hasn't mentioned any differences.

    $15,000? If someone pays that, I weep for humanity.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141008475254&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

    No refund either, so you've no recourse when you discover it's a reskinned Fifa '96.


  • #1055
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,257 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Mr.Saturn wrote: »
    No refund either, so you've no recourse when you discover it's a reskinned Fifa '96.

    Hah! Yeah, gotta love the way he keeps saying not to remove it from the VGA box in case it 'damages the cart'.

    I think he means 'in case you see an EA sports boot logo' :D


  • #1056
    Jack burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,790 ✭✭✭Jack burton


    Wonder how many rare carts have been flashed like the mother 2 copies here

    With a little bit of trial and error and testing the labels car be reproduced very easily. Makes me wonder


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  • #1057
    martineatworld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭martineatworld


    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/game-boy-color/3342068

    It's been reduced from €250 initially...!


  • #1058
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,257 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Jack burton wrote: »
    Wonder how many rare carts have been flashed like the mother 2 copies here

    With a little bit of trial and error and testing the labels car be reproduced very easily. Makes me wonder

    The big tell is if the game runs the retail code. If it ran some funky ass code nobody has ever seen before then it's chances of being real are obviously a lot higher.

    There really is no other way to check other than to test the cart/open it up and have a peek inside. The idea of leaving it in the VGA graded box and trusting the seller over 15k is laughable.

    Even at that, because many prototype boards use socketed eeproms, they could still be fabricated if someone had the knowledge.

    You'd need to be at a fairly high level to authenticate something like this. That's another area where I think the VGA are a load of pants - I seriously doubt those guys authenticate one off carts like this properly and just wing it.

    Regarding forgeries, think of it this way - what's more risky, to rob a bank or to spend a few weeks gathering an original Nintendo empty prototype board, burning some eeproms, making up a case and sending it off to the VGA...

    Not saying it's not legit, maybe it is...damn VGA box sets off alarm bells though.


  • #1059
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    VGA wouldnt even touch it, hence the NG (no grade)


  • #1060
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,257 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    the groutch wrote: »
    VGA wouldnt even touch it, hence the NG (no grade)

    They still put it in a perspex box and labeled it though!


  • #1061
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    o1s1n wrote: »
    They still put it in a perspex box and labeled it though!

    They'd put a dog**** in a perspex box with the amount they get away with charging for it.


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  • #1062
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    martineatworld wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/game-boy-color/3342068

    It's been reduced from €250 initially...!

    How much is that worth? Out of interest.


  • #1063
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,349 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    €30 to €40 without games.


  • #1064
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,257 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    super_furry wrote: »
    €30 to €40 without games.

    Even thats a bit of a stretch. I'd drop it to €25-30. You really can get them dirt cheap.


  • #1065
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Even thats a bit of a stretch. I'd drop it to €25-30. You really can get them dirt cheap.

    I seen one last week at a market for a fiver! Granted theres a risk of it not working, but still its a long way from 200 quid. Crazy i tells yeh!


  • #1066
    murphyebass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    Proco Jr. wrote: »
    €50 for a ps2 multitap.

    http://www.adverts.ie/playstation/playstation-2-multitap/3321462

    I saw that alright. The gas thing is they're about 10dollars on dealextreme.com or is it DX.com, same thing anyway.

    I bought a multitap off there a week ago still waiting on delivery in fairness but have bought off there before and it just takes a while but eventually gets there.

    Also got a couple of PS2 extension leads and a magnifyer yolk for the Kinect out of curiosity more than anything to be honest.

    Definately a handy site for old PS2 stuff on the cheap.


  • #1067
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    keithgeo wrote: »
    I seen one last week at a market for a fiver! Granted theres a risk of it not working, but still its a long way from 200 quid. Crazy i tells yeh!

    I've had an interesting exchange with the individual selling the outlandishly priced Gameboy Color.
    I am advised that the consoles price is based on it's new condition and that new the console was $250, hence the carefully considered price.
    So that's me told.
    It could be further argued that he is, in fact, full of crap, he went on to politely state that he had no intention of further discussing pricing as I obviously have no intention of buying his.

    I only wish I had a Gameboy Color to sell at a reasonable price so I could show up his efforts as being a load of cobblers.

    Or, alternatively, I could find a stockpile of then somewhere and sell them all for €200 each and party of my mortgage early!


  • #1068
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    and that new the console was $250, hence the carefully considered price

    Wow, anyone with a Phat PS3 is sitting on the guts of €700 so :rolleyes:


  • #1069
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    My 3DO is worth a fortune, being in a similar new condition, though unboxed!


  • #1070
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    That guy is a complete tool in his replys, it's so hard not to tell these guys how ridiculous they are


  • #1071
    o1s1n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,257 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    Argh, I can't help but comment on these ads, it's a sickness.


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  • #1072
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    keithgeo wrote: »
    That guy is a complete tool in his replys, it's so hard not to tell these guys how ridiculous they are

    Now, however we might privately feel about this kind of seller we can't call them tools.
    Tis in the rules


  • #1073
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/limited-addition-pokemon-n64/2701277


  • #1074
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    cloud493 wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/limited-addition-pokemon-n64/2701277

    Seems a tad steep alright, how much do they typically go for?


  • #1075
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    Seems a tad steep alright, how much do they typically go for?

    Less than that :p


  • #1076
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,630 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Wiser people than I,
    Don't this guys GBA carts all look like knock offs?
    Or is it the photography?
    http://www.adverts.ie/search/user-735837
    MTI5MTdjMmMxNTI0MjZkMzkzMDM0OWJhODEyYzRmYzZb9R-rkL-eYFTkZj7dRr6BaHR0cDovL21lZGlhLmFkc2ltZy5jb20vYTAyNjAzMmNiYWM3YTViM2U3ZWM4OTk1MDUyNmVhNGUxNjQ5ZmIwYzk4ODk2Y2Y0MWY0MDI4NDZjZDg2NjM3ZS5qcGd8fDI5NHx8fHx8aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hZHZlcnRzLmllL3N0YXRpYy9pL3dhdGVybWFyay5wbmd8fGh0dHA6Ly93d3cuYWR2ZXJ0cy5pZS9zdGF0aWMvaS9ub25lLWltYWdlLmpwZ3w=.jpg
    NmNhY2UxYTIzMTQ5M2VhOTBhODMyNGI1MDQzMTczNWIcmb6D_BdjxUMUShLc9kw8aHR0cDovL21lZGlhLmFkc2ltZy5jb20vMDc2NzQ4YzE0YTMyMjE3ZDlmYjliMzE0NGE2ZTQzZGI1NjA1ODllOWRlZTQyNGRlMzNlNjRhMGRmZWNkYmY3ZC5qcGd8fDI5NHx8fHx8aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hZHZlcnRzLmllL3N0YXRpYy9pL3dhdGVybWFyay5wbmd8fGh0dHA6Ly93d3cuYWR2ZXJ0cy5pZS9zdGF0aWMvaS9ub25lLWltYWdlLmpwZ3w=.jpg


  • #1077
    martineatworld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭martineatworld


    They're fake.

    The stretching on the first one is awful.

    And the main giveaway, Pokemon Crystal was a GBC release.


  • #1078
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    somebody tell him,
    he might not know


  • #1079
    valleyoftheunos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭valleyoftheunos


    the Pokemon cart is not correct and the Mario sticker appears badly printed, possibly incorrect.

    Repro GBA carts are everywhere, no way to be sure they are genuine without holding them in your hands.

    EDIT: apparently the pokémon cart is even the wrong format.


  • #1080
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,841 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    One good test is the check the circuit board above the cart connectors. Unless it's an extremely good repro it won't have the nintendo logo printed in white above them. You don't even have to open the cart to check.
    Untitled Image




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  • #1081
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Seems a bit pricey here to me...

    http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/retro-arcade-mame-machine/3424353?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=SearchAlert


  • #1082
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,476 Mod ✭✭✭✭Andrew76


    keithgeo wrote: »
    Seems a bit pricey here to me...

    http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/retro-arcade-mame-machine/3424353?utm_source=email&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=SearchAlert

    I presume he added a zero onto the price by mistake.


  • #1083
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Ha ha ha,
    That has to be the winner for the year!


  • #1084
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    haha, i couldnt believe it, i seen arcade and 1700 thinking it was going to be some huge modern thing.. instead.. a bar top. haha.


  • #1085
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Ah in all fairness it has a trackball and flipper buttons


  • #1086
    The Last Bandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,725 ✭✭✭The Last Bandit


    Little bit excessive alright !!


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  • #1087
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    http://www.adverts.ie/other-antiques-collectables/pokemon-gym-heroes-trading-card-game-strategy-guide/3414953

    I got that for 50 cent in chapters.


  • #1088
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    what would people say that bartop is REALLY worth? if he had put a remotely realistic asking price I might have actually made an offer.


  • #1089
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    the groutch wrote: »
    what would people say that bartop is REALLY worth? if he had put a remotely realistic asking price I might have actually made an offer.

    I donno,
    he probably thinks the PC is worth 1500 because thats how much it was 5 years ago.

    hes not too happy with me,
    PMing me accusing me of thread spoiling!
    I said it was a tad steep and he told me this

    572474-yeah_well_thats_just_like_your_opinion_man.jpeg


  • #1090
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    its withdrawn now


  • #1091
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    keithgeo wrote: »
    its withdrawn now

    Prob to be relisted without the 'thread spoiling comments' etc


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  • #1092
    martineatworld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭martineatworld


    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/gbc-joblot-look/3429028

    Sweet Baby Jesus.


  • #1093
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    martineatworld wrote: »
    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/gbc-joblot-look/3429028

    Sweet Baby Jesus.

    One of those games is already fake :P


  • #1094
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    quartz version looks fake to me and I know sfa about gba


  • #1095
    martineatworld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭martineatworld


    He's charging 30 odd quid for changing the battery per game.
    It's 85 for a GBC described as mint with scuff marks on the front.
    15 quid for a trade cable.
    55 for Pokemon Pinball, unboxed. I got it for 10 quid boxed off ebay two weeks. ago.

    There's so much wrong with that ad.


  • #1096
    Donatron
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭Donatron


    people seem to think the gameboy pokemon games are worth a fortune at the moment!


  • #1097
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    They're charging extra for their experience of the game.

    Also, Quartz... Bwahahahahaha!


  • #1098
    cloud493
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,835 ✭✭✭✭cloud493


    http://www.adverts.ie/nintendo/pokemon-stadium-pokemon-snap/3431919


  • #1099
    Optimus Prime
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 5,390 Mod ✭✭✭✭Optimus Prime


    Guess whos back.. back again..

    http://www.adverts.ie/arcade-retro/custom-built-mame-bartop-cabinet/3433906

    Price drop of about 175.. :pac:


  • #1100
    CosmicSmash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭CosmicSmash


    As small as I could make it while retaining a comfortable two player experience.

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS42EZldSobd2fM_x3PBhsfdt434yppaCX9FN9zsDGgmfQfPYPD


  • #1101
    returnNull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,235 ✭✭✭returnNull


    keithgeo wrote: »
    Guess whos back.. back again..



    Price drop of about 175.. :pac:
    1600 yoyo's!


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