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Games were solidly $49.99 in the PS1 and PS2 era.
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Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
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The price of SMB shot up from the normal price of around $40 because it had become so extremely popular. I don't think it was the price set by Nintendo, it was more the stores getting a premium for it (which I didn't understand at 8 or 9 years old). I very specifically remember the price tag on the game because the store had set its display away from the rest, and there was a big Super Mario cutout with the price included on it. My mother about had a fit because she knew I wanted it, but that I also had the original Mario Bros game; she didn't understand that SUPER Mario Bros was a different game entirely.
The price of SMB shot up from the normal price of around $40 because it had become so extremely popular. I don't think it was the price set by Nintendo, it was more the stores getting a premium for it (which I didn't understand at 8 or 9 years old). I very specifically remember the price tag on the game because the store had set its display away from the rest, and there was a big Super Mario cutout with the price included on it. My mother about had a fit because she knew I wanted it, but that I also had the original Mario Bros game; she didn't understand that SUPER Mario Bros was a different game entirely.
aparch
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
I really don't remember SNES games costing that much. Maybe I just didn't get the games right as soon as they came out, so I didn't have that initial sticker shock. Growing up an hour from the nearest Shopko, and an hour and a half from Wal-Mart meant I didn't games too often.
*edit* Found this old 1993 Toys-R-Us flyer with Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter for $70. Nearest Toys-R-Us was three hours away. Maybe the "local" stores had prices a smidge cheaper for a reason.
I really don't remember SNES games costing that much. Maybe I just didn't get the games right as soon as they came out, so I didn't have that initial sticker shock. Growing up an hour from the nearest Shopko, and an hour and a half from Wal-Mart meant I didn't games too often.
*edit* Found this old 1993 Toys-R-Us flyer with Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter for $70. Nearest Toys-R-Us was three hours away. Maybe the "local" stores had prices a smidge cheaper for a reason.
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Twitch Boy
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
I seem to recall Virtua Racing for Genesis (one of the first polygonal 3D console titles) clocking in at $100.
I seem to recall Virtua Racing for Genesis (one of the first polygonal 3D console titles) clocking in at $100.
JF_Gophers
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And then there was Neo Geo.
And then there was Neo Geo.
Twitch Boy
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Console prices adjusted for inflation from Kotaku:
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-medi...l_progressive,q_80,w_800/199q203cc5y96jpg.jpg
Wow, 2600 and Intellivision were spendy.
I remember one of the knocks against the N64 was its presumed high price, but it was a relative bargain.
Console prices adjusted for inflation from Kotaku:
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-medi...l_progressive,q_80,w_800/199q203cc5y96jpg.jpg
Wow, 2600 and Intellivision were spendy.
I remember one of the knocks against the N64 was its presumed high price, but it was a relative bargain.
Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
This. And also why I always waited a year or two before buying a game I wanted, given my tastes (sports). Massive dropoff in price in that genre.
This. And also why I always waited a year or two before buying a game I wanted, given my tastes (sports). Massive dropoff in price in that genre.
RaceBoarder
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
http://comicbook.com/2016/07/26/sega-reveals-genesis-classic-edition-rerelease/
Shut up and take my money already!
http://comicbook.com/2016/07/26/sega-reveals-genesis-classic-edition-rerelease/
Shut up and take my money already!
aparch
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Uhh, no. Not with the list of shovel-ware sh** that makes up over half the games bundled in that kit:
I at least recognized every single game on the Nintendo retro console as being a classic game. Not sure how Curling 2010 and Mahjong count as original Genesis titles.
Twitch Boy
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Okay, I gotta see this one.
ETA: these almost sound like bootleg ROMs. Not sure why Sega isn't disappearing them, let alone is proudly putting them on a sponsored product.
Okay, I gotta see this one.
ETA: these almost sound like bootleg ROMs. Not sure why Sega isn't disappearing them, let alone is proudly putting them on a sponsored product.
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Jimjamesak
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Yeah the NES comes with plenty of recognizable games, many of them some of the best of that generation and even all time.
Sega is basically Sonic + shovel ware.
Twitch Boy
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Pretty slim pickings for bona fide Sega classics. Problem here is a lot of Genesis games were either A) cheesy mascot platformers attempting to cash in on Sonic B) third-party arcade/PC/Amiga ports or C) third-party games that were also available on the SNES.
Combing the nostalgia department for the games we played on Genesis:
Sonic 1, 2, 3
Sonic and Knuckles combined with the above
Road Rash 1, 2, 3
Phantasy Star
Vectorman 1 and 2
Altered Beast
Jurassic Park (the Sega one where you could play as a raptor)
Mortal Kombat 1, 2, 3, Ultimate 3 (arcade port that was on everything, buuuuut Genesis was the only one with a blood code so I'll let it slide)
Street Fighter 2 Ultimate Turbo Championship Alpha EX+ With Cheese On A Stick Edition (arcade port, on everything)
NBA Jam (arcade port, on everything)
Virtua Racing (arcade port, but it WAS one of the first polygonal 3D console games)
A whole mess of EA Sports games, foremost NHL '94
Outrun (arcade port)
Hang-On/Super Hang-on (arcade port)
After Burner 1 and 2 (arcade port)
Space Harrier (arcade port)
ETA:
Earthworm Jim (third-party, also on SNES)
Those really good Virgin/Shiny Disney games (licensed, also on SNES)
Streets of Rage 1, 2, 3 (mea culpa, HOW DID I MISS THESE?)
Gunstar Heroes (Treasure, but published by Sega)
Pretty slim pickings for bona fide Sega classics. Problem here is a lot of Genesis games were either A) cheesy mascot platformers attempting to cash in on Sonic B) third-party arcade/PC/Amiga ports or C) third-party games that were also available on the SNES.
Combing the nostalgia department for the games we played on Genesis:
Sonic 1, 2, 3
Sonic and Knuckles combined with the above
Road Rash 1, 2, 3
Phantasy Star
Vectorman 1 and 2
Altered Beast
Jurassic Park (the Sega one where you could play as a raptor)
Mortal Kombat 1, 2, 3, Ultimate 3 (arcade port that was on everything, buuuuut Genesis was the only one with a blood code so I'll let it slide)
Street Fighter 2 Ultimate Turbo Championship Alpha EX+ With Cheese On A Stick Edition (arcade port, on everything)
NBA Jam (arcade port, on everything)
Virtua Racing (arcade port, but it WAS one of the first polygonal 3D console games)
A whole mess of EA Sports games, foremost NHL '94
Outrun (arcade port)
Hang-On/Super Hang-on (arcade port)
After Burner 1 and 2 (arcade port)
Space Harrier (arcade port)
ETA:
Earthworm Jim (third-party, also on SNES)
Those really good Virgin/Shiny Disney games (licensed, also on SNES)
Streets of Rage 1, 2, 3 (mea culpa, HOW DID I MISS THESE?)
Gunstar Heroes (Treasure, but published by Sega)
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RaceBoarder
Waiting for the Snow to fly...
Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
Streets of Rage 1/2/3, Phantasy Star, Sonic Games, ComixZone, VectorMan, Altered Beast, Mortal Kombat 1/2/3, and Golden Axe are the reason this is worth the price of admission. Yea, the "puzzle" games are just fluff added to increase the number of games. Not denying that. But the games listed are some of the more solid options available from the 16-bit era. Plus it can play cartridges as well, so if you come across a copy of NHL '94 at a thrift store, have at it!
Streets of Rage 1/2/3, Phantasy Star, Sonic Games, ComixZone, VectorMan, Altered Beast, Mortal Kombat 1/2/3, and Golden Axe are the reason this is worth the price of admission. Yea, the "puzzle" games are just fluff added to increase the number of games. Not denying that. But the games listed are some of the more solid options available from the 16-bit era. Plus it can play cartridges as well, so if you come across a copy of NHL '94 at a thrift store, have at it!
aparch
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
So what's different about this new machine and the one that came out last year (to zero fanfare)? Or the one from 2012?
This same machine came pre-loaded with: Streets of Rage 1/2/3; Sonic 1, 2, 3D, Spinball, Knuckles; Comix Zone, Vectorman 1 & 2, Altered Beast, and Golden Axe 1, 2, and 3.
Twitch, it turns out the reason Sega isn't 86'ing the shovel-ware games is because they're cashing their licensing check at the bank and not giving two sh**s. Seems they've been licensing the name to Chinese emulation company ATGames for the last four years.
http://kotaku.com/no-sega-doesnt-have-its-own-mini-genesis-1784350008
So what's different about this new machine and the one that came out last year (to zero fanfare)? Or the one from 2012?
This same machine came pre-loaded with: Streets of Rage 1/2/3; Sonic 1, 2, 3D, Spinball, Knuckles; Comix Zone, Vectorman 1 & 2, Altered Beast, and Golden Axe 1, 2, and 3.
Twitch, it turns out the reason Sega isn't 86'ing the shovel-ware games is because they're cashing their licensing check at the bank and not giving two sh**s. Seems they've been licensing the name to Chinese emulation company ATGames for the last four years.
http://kotaku.com/no-sega-doesnt-have-its-own-mini-genesis-1784350008
RaceBoarder
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
Well sorry for seeing a port of Sega Genesis games that I loved playing as a 10-12 year old and feeling nostalgic and getting excited for it. I didn't think I'd need to research the item and realize that this is the 3rd generation of the system. Glad to see that video game snobbery is still alive and well
Well sorry for seeing a port of Sega Genesis games that I loved playing as a 10-12 year old and feeling nostalgic and getting excited for it. I didn't think I'd need to research the item and realize that this is the 3rd generation of the system. Glad to see that video game snobbery is still alive and well
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Not just that, but your mother smells of elderberries!
Well sorry for seeing a port of Sega Genesis games that I loved playing as a 10-12 year old and feeling nostalgic and getting excited for it. I didn't think I'd need to research the item and realize that this is the 3rd generation of the system. Glad to see that video game snobbery is still alive and well
Not just that, but your mother smells of elderberries!
Twitch Boy
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Say bye-bye to your productivity.
https://archive.org/details/nintendopower&tab=collection
Say bye-bye to your productivity.
https://archive.org/details/nintendopower&tab=collection
solovsfett
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Re: Official Video Games Thread VIII: Titans are destined to fall
I'm not sure how I feel about the trailers but I pre-ordered on the hope this game may approach the glory that was the original MAFIA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REi...outube.com/watch?v=REiXl6QE9VI&has_verified=1
I'm not sure how I feel about the trailers but I pre-ordered on the hope this game may approach the glory that was the original MAFIA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REi...outube.com/watch?v=REiXl6QE9VI&has_verified=1
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