Autistic guy needs Star Fox SNES PAL version

fulhamfan

Non-verbal young adult with autism showed his dad a photo of an original SNES and taking a chance, his dad sourced one down in Offaly and he has played it ever since. As a kid he loved the Star Fox game and I would love to get it for him. Any ideas or suggestions, please let me know and thanks in advance:)

Flyingsnowball

They re released the snes in a miniature version I’m nearly sure it has star wing on it as one of a number of games

hairyslug

There are a few on eBay

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m4084.l1311.R4.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xsnes+star.TRS0&_nkw=snes+starfox&_sacat=0

You could ask in the Arcade and Retro threads, maybe someone has it.
Best of luck

RobbingBandit

Cex have the game for €6 unboxed at the moment

https://ie.webuy.com/product-detail?id=ssnesg306c&categoryName=super-nes-software&superCatName=gaming&title=starwing-unboxed

fulhamfan

Thanks so much to all above. Alas CEX is StarWing and eBay is Star Fox 2 with all Star War 1 NTSC and Japan so no luck there. Bought the mini version but he rejected out of hand, joys of autism!!! I'll defo try the Arcade and Retro thread if I manage to find them, thanks again guys. Really appreciate your help!

discobeaker

Hit up the guys from The Rage store in Dublin city centre,just off George's street. They sell retro games and consoles.

Google The Rage Dublin and you will find their website and a contact number you can call then on

fulhamfan

It seems I need a MOD to move the thread so if there's one out there, can you please move to Arcade and Retro thread as suggested by hairyslug

embers_fire

That link for CEX is the best bet, it's for Starwing / Starfox PAL. That's a good price and it's delivered.

https://ie.webuy.com/product-detail/?id=ssnesg306c&categoryName=super-nes-software&superCatName=gaming&title=starwing-unboxed

fulhamfan

Really appreciate it but it has to be the original game and Star Wing is a "modified action sequence taken from the original Star Fox game" which if given would likely cause a meltdown. He does not understand why it can't be the exact one he wants and he cannot explain why this isL)))

loki7777

Same games
http://www.nintendolife.com/games/snes/star_fox

rubadub

fulhamfan wrote: »

Really appreciate it but it has to be the original game and Star Wing is a "modified action sequence taken from the original Star Fox game"

same game as said above. Unless he is from the US or got his hands on a US console. This could be sourced. Was his issue with the "Mini version" the name or what?

Your quoted bit seems to be another version altogether

DESCRIPTION
The Super Star Fox Weekend Game Pak features a modified action sequence taken from the original Star Fox game, plus a Bonus Stage that is exclusive to this game! Every time you play, your total score is displayed at the end of your mission.

You can get emulators to play the US version which would have the name. These can play on various systems, laptop or a PS3 etc. I think you can buy a cartridge and stick in an sd card full of games.

I will report your post to be moved to the retro forum.

Blade

rubadub wrote: »

I will report your post to be moved to the retro forum.

Thanks, I've moved the thread as requested.

Inviere

There's no such thing as a PAL version of Starfox. Here, in PAL territories, it's called Starwing. It was only ever called Star Fox in the US, where it's not PAL, it's NTSC.

Dr Bob

fulhamfan wrote: »

Really appreciate it but it has to be the original game and Star Wing is a "modified action sequence taken from the original Star Fox game" which if given would likely cause a meltdown. He does not understand why it can't be the exact one he wants and he cannot explain why this isL)))

Starwing and Starfox are the completely the same game , just with different titles , a German company already had a software title with the name starfox so the game was renamed for Europe.

Inviere

Info here - http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/09/want_to_know_the_real_reason_star_fox_was_renamed_in_europe

fulhamfan

That's great news and so informative. Off to CEX I do go and fingers crossed!!! Cheers guys, much appreciated!!

Corholio

I can send you a PAL cart of Starwing no problem, for free of course. Everyone should get to enjoy games again that they enjoyed when they were younger. Let me know here if you still need it or can PM me too of course.

CiDeRmAn

I'd love to know how this tale ends, let everyone know if you source the game and how the gentleman gets on with it.

fulhamfan

Here's the message I sent to Corholio by way of early update.

Just seeing this now and smiling as I write. Thank you so much, if this works it will be like a lotto win as xxxxxx is at the severe end of autism and it is so rare to find something that he enjoys and it is always something from the past. The SNES is such a welcome departure from his wanting a singing Barney again, now that was a tad head wrecking!! Address is

Donation to SVDP on the way, thanks again and have a great day

Doge

Thanks a lot for your generosity Cornholio! See, us cork folk aren't that bad! :P

This is one of the most heart warming threads since Inviere setup a charity auction for NES signed by The Game Chasers.

Inviere

Doge wrote: »

This is one of the most heart warming threads since Inviere setup a charity auction for NES signed by The Game Chasers.

I still think of that. They wouldn't take a PENNY off of me to cover the costs of shipping it here (or anything else, they funded the whole thing).

CiDeRmAn

fulhamfan wrote: »

Here's the message I sent to Corholio by way of early update.

Just seeing this now and smiling as I write. Thank you so much, if this works it will be like a lotto win as xxxxxx is at the severe end of autism and it is so rare to find something that he enjoys and it is always something from the past. The SNES is such a welcome departure from his wanting a singing Barney again, now that was a tad head wrecking!! Address is

Donation to SVDP on the way, thanks again and have a great day

I work in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder and know how difficult it can be for some to find a thing that brings them something we, ourselves, get in spades, joy.
How nice too that it's Starwing/fox that does the trick!
Let the users here know if there is anything else that might be needed, or tried.

penev10

The version on sale in CEX seems to be the special promo version. Prior to release they had an in store high-score competition, it was a modified version of the game with a time limit and a high score table. I remember playing it Virgin Megastore back in the day Anyway, might be worth taking a punt on for collectors like yourselves

penev10

sugarman wrote: »

In which store?

I'm just going by the description on the CEX website on the link that was posted earlier in the thread. You'd want to eyeball it alright to be sure as it could be just mislabeled but worth a look none the less

Los Lobos

Just stick a starfox label on the cart of a starwing cart and that should be that hurdle over. I have a little bit of experience with autism in my family

Inviere

Los Lobos wrote: »

Just stick a starfox label on the cart of a starwing cart and that should be that hurdle over. I have a little bit of experience with autism in my family

The title screen would give it away, and there's no chance someone on the spectrum is missing that detail

fulhamfan

True to his word (which I never doubted) a registered package arrived today with the game in its original box and with its original guide book. Drove down and placed the box in his lap. He flapped a bit but followed my advice to open the box. Helped him to get the game out and when he saw the cartridge, he got up, removed Donkey Kong and placed Star Wing into the slot. Once the game opened and started to play, he pushed me towards the door, a sure sign it was time for me to leave. He then sat down and just as I left, he flapped and smiled with happiness as he sent the Star Wing thru the circles appearing on the screen. Corholio, you are a gem and thanks is not nearly enough but be assured it is a huge success and you have brought great joy to a guy who is ever so hard to please!! THANKS

Corholio

It truly warmed my heart to read that. I'm really glad he could get infinitely more joy than I could continue to get from that or any other game. Don't hesitate to enquire here if there is any other game that he remembers as it's a great little community here and anyone else would have done the same thing.

You're very welcome again Hope he continues to enjoy it.

CiDeRmAn

Well done everyone, it's a pleasure and surely unsurprising to any regulars here that this kindness and generosity is apparent.
Consider my hat brim tipped and forelock tugged in appreciation.

cursai

Ah jesus. I'm not crying I promise

Metroid diorteM

cursai wrote: »

Ah jesus. I'm not crying I promise

Me too

eddhorse

Great story, well done.

Also maybe have a backup
http://www.adverts.ie/17086794 €10