Let's Build a List! Majesco Re-Releases.

[scott]

@andrew brought up the fact that Majesco has been notorious for their re-release versions of 16 bit era games. So in an effort to get them listed properly on the website, lets build a list of them.

Since I only just learned of Majesco's releases, I'm not certain about games other than the SNES re-releases which have:

• The warning label on the back of the cart molded into the case, rather than being a sticker.


• They say "Assembled in Mexico" on the label


• The Manuals are printed in black and white, rather than color

[scott]

Majesco Manufacturered 2 Official Sega systems:
Sega Genesis 3
Sega Game Gear Re-Release - Black Case with black and white Game Gear Logo, with a Purple start button and black power button.

SNES:
Aladdin
Clay Fighter
Mega Man X - in database
Super Castlevania IV - in database
Super Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Genesis:
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Frogger

Game Gear:
Aladdin
Caesars Palace
Donald Duck - Deep Duck Trouble
Jungle Book, The
Ms Pacman
NHL All Star Hockey 95
Pac-Man
Sonic Chaos
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sports Trivia Championship Edition
Super Battletank
Super Columns

[tpugmire]

My copies of Super Empire Strikes Back and Super Return of the Jedi have the molded label on the back.  I got them both used, so no idea about the manuals though.

Oh, and I just noticed that the cartridge scan for Castlevania IV is of the re-release.  We may want to get that switched around, as to not throw people off.

[scott]

My copies of Super Empire Strikes Back and Super Return of the Jedi have the molded label on the back.  I got them both used, so no idea about the manuals though.

Looks like there was a JVC release of Super Return of the Jedi too. Does it say JVC on your label at all?

[andrew]

I have a newly opened (i.e., a previously sealed) JVC Super Empire Strikes Back. It does not have a molded label. I have seen elsewhere for these two Star Wars games that THQ = Majesco, but I don't know much about it.

[andrew]

Also, we should add the Sega Game Gear, Genesis games, and Game Gear games to the list. There is info on the Game Gear wikipedia page about the differences in the Majesco remake. Maybe you can make a note on the list if the game is added to our database.

[andrew]

Get ready for a long post...

If you don't mind me linking to other forums, here are too similar discussions:

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88084

http://www.rfgeneration.com/forum/index.php?topic=10046.0 .

In the first link they are also trying to make a list of some other label variants. The more I research, the deeper it gets, and the more impossible it seems.

I have 100% complete Majesco re-releases of Clay Fighter (SNES) and Frogger (Genesis). Clay Fighter has the characteristics listed above. (You should change "Manufactured in Mexico" to "Assembled in Mexico." This is listed on both the front and back labels.) The Genesis Frogger has a cardboard box, a black-and-white manual, and "Majesco Sales, Inc." listed on the front of the cart and the back and front of the manual and box. Also, the cart is Assembled in Mexico. In both cases, the plastic feels less durable and the front labels seem cheaper (maybe not glossy).

I don't think they're Majesco, but my Mortal Kombat 3 (SNES) and Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) are both Made in Mexico (not Assembled in Mexico) and have slightly different back sticker labels. I know there are other versions of these carts that are Made in Japan with, I'm assuming, the normal back labels. If we want to be complete, then more research will have to be done to figure out all of the differences.

Finally, I have Aladdin (SNES). This has every Majesco characteristic that I listed for Clay Fighter, but it has an actual label on the back of the cart. The label is different in color than a normal label, says Assembled in Mexico, and has either a VERY lightly stamped number, or no stamped number. It's black-and-white manual has "distributed by Majesco" on the back with their address. This was bought when I was younger, and I'm confident this cart and manual go together.

Now, I will compare all of my back labels again and see if I find any more differences.

[scott]

I just got a complete copy of Super Castlevania IV, I can totally tell a difference between the labels and the cart's plastic is a different shade of gray.

Also, I think I meant to put assembled, but I wrote that from work and couldn't remember exactly what it said. ha

[scott]

Oh, and I just noticed that the cartridge scan for Castlevania IV is of the re-release.  We may want to get that switched around, as to not throw people off.

I'll scan my new cart and update this right now.

[andrew]

I just got a complete copy of Super Castlevania IV, I can totally tell a difference between the labels and the cart's plastic is a different shade of gray.

That was a fast turn around from identifying that you had the re-release to receiving this! As I'm reading through the forum, I'm gathering that you are a Castlevania fan, just a hunch! Someday I need to play these games.

[andrew]

1) You should add the details I listed for the Frogger game at the top under your description for the SNES re-releases. I believe this is a standard description for the Genesis Majesco re-releases, but it can certainly be altered otherwise.

2) Add the Sega Game Gear console under the list, and the differences in the Majesco re-release at the top. The differences are listed at the bottom of the "Sega Game Gear" Wikipedia page. Having all of this info. at the top will help everyone identify these items in their collections.

3) Don't forget to put a mark next to an item on the above list if it's in the vgcollect.com database.

4) Although it's not needed right now, we might need a category for games that we suspect are Majesco, but haven't confirmed yet.

5) How do you feel about adding and/or listing games with label variations that are shown in the above link and the "Made in Japan" vs. "Made in Mexico" variations that I just discovered for myself?

6) I'm still confused about SNES Star Wars. THQ did re-release Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, both of which were originally released by JVC. Beyond that I don't know anything else, and I'm not sure what THQ releases looked like.

7) Last, add Aladdin to the SNES list. It's for sure a Majesco re-release because of the manual, but it's strange that it has an actual sticker label. Maybe make a note about the sticker.

Just kidding. There's one more. Zelda Oracle of Ages and Seasons was Developed by Flagship Co. not Flagship Studios. Flagship Co. is a subsidiary of Capcom. Flagship Studios is now dissolved. These two entries in our database need updated with this small change.

9) Time for bed.

[scott]

1) You should add the details I listed for the Frogger game at the top under your description for the SNES re-releases. I believe this is a standard description for the Genesis Majesco re-releases, but it can certainly be altered otherwise.

I believe I read somewhere that they could be in cardboard or clamshell boxes.... hmm

2) Add the Sega Game Gear console under the list, and the differences in the Majesco re-release at the top. The differences are listed at the bottom of the "Sega Game Gear" Wikipedia page. Having all of this info. at the top will help everyone identify these items in their collections.

Added Game Gear and the Genesis 3

3) Don't forget to put a mark next to an item on the above list if it's in the vgcollect.com database.

done.

4) Although it's not needed right now, we might need a category for games that we suspect are Majesco, but haven't confirmed yet.

5) How do you feel about adding and/or listing games with label variations that are shown in the above link and the "Made in Japan" vs. "Made in Mexico" variations that I just discovered for myself?

Well Majesco games should be listed as (Majesco Re-Release) If they weren't made by Majesco, and there are label variations then, ya they should be listed. Like how Super Mario Bros. 3, or all the Atari games have label variations.

6) I'm still confused about SNES Star Wars. THQ did re-release Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Super Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi, both of which were originally released by JVC. Beyond that I don't know anything else, and I'm not sure what THQ releases looked like.

 I read somewhere that THQ releases were like Majesco releases, or actually the same thing. All I know is where I was reading they had them listed as THQ=Majesco.

7) Last, add Aladdin to the SNES list. It's for sure a Majesco re-release because of the manual, but it's strange that it has an actual sticker label. Maybe make a note about the sticker.

done

[scott]

I just got a complete copy of Super Castlevania IV, I can totally tell a difference between the labels and the cart's plastic is a different shade of gray.

That was a fast turn around from identifying that you had the re-release to receiving this! As I'm reading through the forum, I'm gathering that you are a Castlevania fan, just a hunch! Someday I need to play these games.

Yeah, the only other non-original release I have is my Greatest Hits version of Symphony of the Night. I need to fix that soon, it's always bothered me.

[pceslayer]

I posted a pic of the Majesco GameGear http://vgcollect.com/forum/discussion/comment/2120#Comment_2120

Majesco GG Games:

Aladdin
Caesars Palace
Donald Duck - Deep Duck Trouble
Jungle Book, The
Ms Pacman
NHL All Star Hockey 95
Pac-Man
Sonic Chaos
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sports Trivia Championship Edition
Super Battletank
Super Columns

[scott]

Sweet thanks!