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Auction Watch – 28/01/2017
by Matt Keller on Jan.28, 2017, under Auction Watch
It has been a long time since we’ve done one of these posts, and I have not paid any attention to the market for video games older than the Wii in that space of time. However, I am not surprised by the sheer greed that is going on. We still target listings that are complete in box unless stated otherwise.
Shenmue II (NTSC-J) signed by Yu Suzuki
Fatal Fury 2 (PAL) (Mega Drive)
The Pirates of Dark Water (Mega Drive)
Castlevania: The New Generation (Mega Drive)
Super Probotector: Alien Rebels (SNES)
Sega Saturn (Australian PAL version)
Limited Edition Pink PlayStation 2 Slim (Australian PAL version)
Video Game Ad of the Day: Super Mario 64
by Matt Keller on Jan.28, 2017, under Video Game Ad of the Day
This groundbreaking 3D platformer launched alongside the Nintendo 64 in 1996 in Japan and North America, and 1997 for Europe and Australia. It was arguably the first killer app on the system, and blew away the competition. Super Mario 64 was the gold standard by which all other 3D platformers were judged for years to come.
Auction Watch – 27/09/2014
by Matt Keller on Sep.27, 2014, under Auction Watch
A lot of pre-Atari consoles up this week! Don’t feed the vultures – look for value in your retro gaming purchases.
Videomaster Olympic Home TV Game
Sheen M-1200 Microprocessor Programmable TV Game
NES Top Loader (3-in-1 cart version) – Sans 3-in-1 cart, amusingly.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Nintendo 64)
Soundic Victory MPT-02 Home TV Programmer – complete but faulty
Video Game Ad of the Day: The Death and Return of Superman
by Matt Keller on Sep.27, 2014, under Video Game Ad of the Day
The Death and Return of Superman was a major comic book event in 1992, the mass media success of which could be construed as the catalyst for the bursting of the speculative comic book bubble. Sunsoft teamed up with Blizzard in 1994 to produce a video game based on the arc. It’s a pretty straightforward beat ’em up, but it’s arguably one of the best Superman games ever made, by virtue of not totally sucking. Due to a relatively small print run and a release a year after the SNES version, the Mega Drive version can fetch a pretty penny.
Auction Watch – 20/09/2014
by Matt Keller on Sep.20, 2014, under Auction Watch
Back for another round.
Dreamcast with 12 games (NTSC-U)
Mega Drive "Big 6" Console Bundle
PlayStation Console in branded briefcase – These were used for rentals when the machine first landed – though I think this one is missing some internal foam.
Super Mario Land Ambassadors of Funk featuring MC Mario music cassette
Atari Bulk lot, including boxed XEGS, 2600jr
Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64)
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GameCube)
Link: The Faces of Evil (CD-i)
Light Crusader and Fantastic Dizzy/Rocket Knight Adventures 2-Pack (Mega Drive) – Two of Ozisoft’s weird VHS case releases
Video Game Ad of the Day: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
by Matt Keller on Sep.20, 2014, under Video Game Ad of the Day
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance marked the debut of the Fire Emblem series on home consoles outside of Japan. It also introduced the world to Ike, who would go on to represent the series in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and the soon-to-be-released Super Smash Bros for 3DS and Super Smash Bros for Wii U.
Auction Watch – 30/08/2014
by Matt Keller on Aug.30, 2014, under Auction Watch
Run of the mill week.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (Nintendo 64) – Listing this here more for the lulz, don’t pay $300 for Kirby’s most mediocre outing.
Dancing Stage: Mario Mix (GameCube) – Local pickup in Ryde, NSW only.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GameCube)
The Legend of Dragoon (PlayStation)
Mortal Kombat 3 (Super Nintendo)
Diddy Kong Racing (Nintendo 64)
Saturn Bomberman (Saturn) – Looks like significant damage to the rear of the case
Boxed/Complete Game Gear w/ 7 loose games – No mention of sound issues so caveat emptor
Boxed/Complete Silver Slim PlayStation 2 – Complete with mediocre platinum games
Boxed/Complete Silver Slim PlayStation 2 – Another one
Video Game Ad of the Day: Resident Evil 2
by Matt Keller on Aug.30, 2014, under Video Game Ad of the Day
Out of the mansion and into the city – Resident Evil 2 had players exploring what was left of Raccoon City after a zombie infestation wiped out the vast majority of the city’s populace. One of many reasons why 1998 was the best year for video games.
Auction Watch – 23/08/2014
by Matt Keller on Aug.23, 2014, under Auction Watch
Bunch of different stuff this week – much more reasonably priced too.
NES Action Set – A little cheaper than the above
Saturday Night Slammasters (Mega Drive) – Have a chuckle/cry at the $20 price tag left on it
Spider-man/Venom Maximum Carnage and Spawn: The Video Game (SNES) – Not in the best shape, but two low-run and popular (albeit pretty crappy) games that don’t come up often
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64)
Magical Tetris Challenge (Nintendo 64)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (Nintendo 64)
Secret of Mana (Super Nintendo)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (Super Nintendo)
Ridge Racer Type 4 Press Kit (PlayStation)
Video Game Ad of the Day: PlayStation Dual Analog Controller
by Matt Keller on Aug.23, 2014, under Video Game Ad of the Day
Before the DualShock, there was the PlayStation Dual Analog Controller. Sony only let the Dual Analog rule the roost for about six months before introducing the force feedback enabled successor. The most notable differences between the Dual Analog and DualShock, other than the obvious lack of rumble, is that the former has longer handles, concave analogue sticks and a third mode to make it mimic the functionality of Sony’s Analog Joystick, indicated by a green LED in the middle of the controller.
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