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[kashell]

I am living for Lady Gaga's new song and video. While it can be hard to watch at times, the message it sends is powerful.

[fighterpilot562]

Where is a good place to get decent, Nintendo DS game boxes? From all the ones I said, they are cheaply made... Or do I have to suffer and deal with the cheaper ones?

I am gonna use http://www.thecoverproject.net/ to print out the covers though.

Thanks guys!

[karyann]

Where is a good place to get decent, Nintendo DS game boxes? From all the ones I said, they are cheaply made... Or do I have to suffer and deal with the cheaper ones?

I am gonna use http://www.thecoverproject.net/ to print out the covers though.

Thanks guys!

Brand new boxes can be ordered on Nintendo's online store:
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/po/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?categoryNav=false&navAction=jump&navCount=0&atg.multisite.remap=false&productId=prod10409&categoryId=cat10120

They don't have the GBA slot though, but they're great otherwise! I ordered a bunch 2 years ago.

[fighterpilot562]

Where is a good place to get decent, Nintendo DS game boxes? From all the ones I said, they are cheaply made... Or do I have to suffer and deal with the cheaper ones?

I am gonna use http://www.thecoverproject.net/ to print out the covers though.

Thanks guys!

Brand new boxes can be ordered on Nintendo's online store:
https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/po/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?categoryNav=false&navAction=jump&navCount=0&atg.multisite.remap=false&productId=prod10409&categoryId=cat10120

They don't have the GBA slot though, but they're great otherwise! I ordered a bunch 2 years ago.

thank you!

[scarface88fg]

Is there any reason to go with a Model 1 Genesis over a Model 2? I've heard that the Model 1s have better graphics, but is this something I'll even notice?

The sound on most Model 1 Genesis models is better than most of the Model 2 Genesis, although a Model 1 is a few bucks more compared to a model 2. I personally think that Model 1's have better build quality/parts than Model 2s so I'd reccomend you go with Model 1.

The sound is a big difference. A Genesis Model 1 has full stereo sound, but you have to run it through the headphone jack. I got a cheap cord that is a headphone jack on one end, and the white/red parts of the AV jacks on the other end. Works great. Model 2 is just mono.

There's also compatibility. I've read that there are a certain few of the odd-ball shaped carts (like the EA games) that work on a Model 1 and not a Model 2. Couldn't tell which ones, though, and they are a scant few.

And finally, if you want to use the Sega Power Base Converter to play Master System games, then you need to have a Model 1. While the Model 2 is technically still compatible, the plastic lip on the back of it cuts off the power supply on a Model 2 Genesis. You can't play any games without power.

Thanks guys! Model 1 it is.

[kashell]

GameFAQs has a new rating system for their reviews. It's so awful. When I wrote a review, I had a number in mind. I didn't think, "Hmm, this game is worthy of only a couple of hearts."

[burningdoom]

So I went to GameStop to trade in a few retro games that I've had forever and can't even seem to trade away. Turns out that only a select few stores on the East Coast are even taking them. That sucks and makes little sense. It's not like the East Coast has more retro games than the West Coast or something. In fact, with Atari being from California and imports from Japan coming in from the West Coast, you'd logically think there would be a better supply of retro games over here.

[fighterpilot562]

So I went to GameStop to trade in a few retro games that I've had forever and can't even seem to trade away. Turns out that only a select few stores on the East Coast are even taking them. That sucks and makes little sense. It's not like the East Coast has more retro games than the West Coast or something. In fact, with Atari being from California and imports from Japan coming in from the West Coast, you'd logically think there would be a better supply of retro games over here.

what games you trying to offload? list em

[rayne315]

I just looked at gamestops prices for their retro games and some of them are crazy high. I hope nobody knowingly buys their expensive games as they are loose but priced higher than cib versions from auction sites.. things like romance of the three kingdoms II for $150? I know take it with a grain of salt but vg price charting lists a CIB at $120

[karyann]

My boss just walked over, ripped a 4-inches thick phonebook with his bare hands, and went away.

... I'm not sure what just happened. #dailylifeatwork

[burningdoom]

I just looked at gamestops prices for their retro games and some of them are crazy high. I hope nobody knowingly buys their expensive games as they are loose but priced higher than cib versions from auction sites.. things like romance of the three kingdoms II for $150? I know take it with a grain of salt but vg price charting lists a CIB at $120

I found that the more expensive games are actually good prices, while the cheaper end games are too expensive. Earthbound was going for $120 (though the GameStop guy last night saw that it just raised to $220). Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was only $30. And they could tell you if it was with the case or not.

[burningdoom]

So I went to GameStop to trade in a few retro games that I've had forever and can't even seem to trade away. Turns out that only a select few stores on the East Coast are even taking them. That sucks and makes little sense. It's not like the East Coast has more retro games than the West Coast or something. In fact, with Atari being from California and imports from Japan coming in from the West Coast, you'd logically think there would be a better supply of retro games over here.

what games you trying to offload? list em

Nothing you guys would want probably: NBA Live 2000 (PS1), MLB 2001 (PS1), Army Men 3D (PS1), Mortal Kombat (Genesis), High Speed (NES), Shadowgate (NES).

[desocietas]

The retro thing is still fairly new, so it was just a few testing locations on the East Coast for the retro trade-ins.  They haven't expanded to everywhere yet - they may still be seeing if there's really a market it for it.

[rayne315]

My boss just walked over, ripped a 4-inches thick phonebook with his bare hands, and went away.

... I'm not sure what just happened. #dailylifeatwork

Not random at all.

[burningdoom]

The retro thing is still fairly new, so it was just a few testing locations on the East Coast for the retro trade-ins.  They haven't expanded to everywhere yet - they may still be seeing if there's really a market it for it.

Then they need to market it better, then. Most people don't even know it's happening. Put up something in the store about it. Or even better, sell the retro stuff in the stores.