Video Game Treasure Hunting

Posted by Josh in GeneralMar 3rd, 2009 | No Comments

Most of us can recall scoring a great deal at some garage sale or flea market, some game you've been looking for or a complete console with games in some dusty old box for five bucks. I recently got a hold of a SNES2 with both controllers and a few games, a 3DO with controllers and some misc. cords for $10 at a garage sale. What was amusing was the kids were arguing with the mother about how much to price it for. They wanted 50 bucks for it but the mother didn't believe it was worth that much.

This blogger recounts making extra cash in Sydney by buying old games and reselling them on ebay.

Usually the (predominantly Atari 2600) games I was buying for a dollar or two would sell for $5-10 each, but some overseas buyers liked the uniquely (but common) Australian cartridges from veteran distributor Home Entertainment Suppliers and would pay even more, while particularly rare, pirate or prototype cartridges could attract a motza.

Via: http://blogs.theage.com.au

Fake Atari Games

Posted by Josh in Atari, Atari 2600, GeneralMar 2nd, 2009 | No Comments

Atari Games that never were, brought to life with relabeled Atari cartridges. Maybe in an alternative universe they actually exist and are extremely popular. 15 in all, including Call of Duty 4 for the 2600 and a lolcat themed cart.

Via: www.flickr.com

Neon Pac-man Lights for Sale

Posted by Josh in GeneralMar 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Pacman Neon Lamps

Pacman Neon Lamps

Looking for something extra to add to your game room or home arcade? Then these neon lights might be up your alley. A set of 5, 4 ghosts and one pac man is up for auction on ebay.

Via: http://technabob.com

Ogre Battle Arrives On Virtual Console

Posted by Josh in General, Super Nintendo (SNES)Mar 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Ogre Battle for the Wii

Ogre Battle for the Wii

The strategy classic Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen for the Super Nintendo has officially arrived on Virtual Console. The original is available on eBay, but as only 25,000 copies ever made it to North American shores, you're going to be paying a bit more than the 800 points ($8) that it'll run you on the virtual console.

Via: www.1up.com

Ebay:Ogre Battle items for Sale

Super Mario Kart, A Great Console Game? Or the Greatest?

Posted by Josh in General, NintendoMar 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Super Mario Kart for the SNES

Super Mario Kart for the SNES

According to Guinness World Records, Super Mario Kart is the top of the heap in console games. Factors in the decision process included the initial impact of the game and its lasting legacy.

  1. Super Mario Kart
  2. Tetris
  3. GTAIV
  4. Super Mario World
  5. Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time
  6. Halo
  7. Resident Evil IV
  8. Final Fantasy XII
  9. Street Fighter II
  10. Goldeneye

Via: www.examiner.com

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