$17,500 NES Game

[Arkaign]

http://videogames.yahoo.com/ev...500-video-game/1332488

"The game in question is an ultra-rare, gold-colored version of Nintendo World Championships, a cartridge specially produced for use in a Nintendo-sponsored gaming contest. According to Wikipedia only 26 were created, and Hendricks calls it the "Holy Grail" of video game collectors."

This actually connects directly to me, and not in a 6 degrees way. No, I am neither the buyer, nor the seller (I don't collect games).

The NWC will be 20 years ago next year, this will probably increase in 'value'. Brings an interesting point, it's just a game, just like a Baseball card is just a piece of paper, but the 'value' is whatever the market decides it's 'worth'.

 

[Gothgar]

wow.... people would actually pay that?

 

[Barfo]

I had some golden and silver nes cartridges back in the day, gave them away I think.

 

[AstroManLuca]

Originally posted by: Barfo
I had some golden and silver nes cartridges back in the day, gave them away I think.

The original Legend of Zelda had a gold cartridge; it's not worth anything.

 

[PottedMeat]

When I first saw the cartridge I thought 'OMG IT'S ZELDA II: ADVENTURE OF LINK! HOLY SHIT I HAVE THAT!'

but no it was not that game.

 

[SSSnail]

Does it blow on itself when it's not working properly?

 

[Dumac]

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Does it blow on itself when it's not working properly?

I do.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: Gothgar
wow.... people would actually pay that?

Yeah, kinda amazing really. But I suppose it's a piece of history. The 1990 NWC still stands as the largest video game competition in history outside of online stuff, and given the move towards totalally online competitions, or perhaps a single live event for the finals, it will keep that record indefinitely. It's a shame Nintendo didn't make it an annual event. There were a few events after the 1990 event, but they were absolutely miniscule in scale by comparison.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Does it blow on itself when it's not working properly?

I have a mod that does that for me.

 

[joesmoke]

if some lame game like that is worth that much, my old copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga should bring at least 50k

 

[SlowSpyder]

Originally posted by: joesmoke
if some lame game like that is worth that much, my old copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga should bring at least 50k

I've seen some copies on Ebay that were still shrink wrapped going for ~$1k. Just give it time as more copies get lost or ruined.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

I remember when Starfox came out for SNES, I played a timed version on a special "competition" cartridge at a mall kiosk. The objective was to go through as many levels as possible, with as high a score as possible, within the time limit.

I wonder how much that cartridge would be worth today.

 

[Porter21]

I saw this same post on Gizmodo I believe. Some people will do crazy things for collectibles.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: joesmoke
if some lame game like that is worth that much, my old copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga should bring at least 50k

Heh, it's the rarity of this item rather than the quality of the game. Although I'd much rather play tetris than an old (Saturn?) quasi action-rpg.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
I remember when Starfox came out for SNES, I played a timed version on a special "competition" cartridge at a mall kiosk. The objective was to go through as many levels as possible, with as high a score as possible, within the time limit.

I wonder how much that cartridge would be worth today.

They bring as much as $500 or so I believe. Around 3,000 were originally manufactured, but a lot of those were probably destroyed or lost over the years. Still, a far cry from 26 copies of the Gold.

The Grey NWC's are worth $2k-$10k depending on condition and history (who owned it, the chain of custody, what it comes with), and were the ones actually used in the competition tour of 30 cities + the finals. I have two, I should dig them up sometime. At least 100 were made, with most credible estimates in the ~110 range, but again, many have been significantly damaged (destroyed/stained labels, etc), and many more are likely lost forever.

 

[joesmoke]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: joesmoke
if some lame game like that is worth that much, my old copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga should bring at least 50k

Heh, it's the rarity of this item rather than the quality of the game. Although I'd much rather play tetris than an old (Saturn?) quasi action-rpg.

eh... id rank it top 5 of the games ive played quality-wise. and it was just cool. fuck tetris, dr mario 4eva

 

[halik]

fool and his money...

 

[Slick5150]

Ah, I remember that. I made it to the regional finals, but screwed up on Rad Racer and got eliminated at that point. It was fun though, and there were a TON of people there. As someone else said, never been anything really like it since.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Does it blow on itself when it's not working properly?

I have a mod that does that for me.

At your service!

KT

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: joesmoke

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: joesmoke
if some lame game like that is worth that much, my old copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga should bring at least 50k

Heh, it's the rarity of this item rather than the quality of the game. Although I'd much rather play tetris than an old (Saturn?) quasi action-rpg.

eh... id rank it top 5 of the games ive played quality-wise. and it was just cool. fuck tetris, dr mario 4eva

Oh I know what you mean, it's just that some games get really dated feeling when you go back, even though they were mind-blowing at the time.

Some of my favorite old games :

Rescue on Fractalus (Atari 8-Bit computers, early LucasFilm game)
Phantasy Star II (Genesis)
Final Fantasy II and III (SNES)
Target : Earth (Genesis)
Actraiser (SNES)
Wonder Boy in Monster World (SMS)
Final Fantasy : Legends (Gameboy)

Which were all really fun, but I'd probably play them for like 60 seconds now before getting bored.

I liked Dr. Mario all right, but the pacing always seemed slow, and I loathed the music lol.

 

[joesmoke]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: joesmoke

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: joesmoke
if some lame game like that is worth that much, my old copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga should bring at least 50k

Heh, it's the rarity of this item rather than the quality of the game. Although I'd much rather play tetris than an old (Saturn?) quasi action-rpg.

eh... id rank it top 5 of the games ive played quality-wise. and it was just cool. fuck tetris, dr mario 4eva

Oh I know what you mean, it's just that some games get really dated feeling when you go back, even though they were mind-blowing at the time.

Some of my favorite old games :

Rescue on Fractalus (Atari 8-Bit computers, early LucasFilm game)
Phantasy Star II (Genesis)
Final Fantasy II and III (SNES)
Target : Earth (Genesis)
Actraiser (SNES)
Wonder Boy in Monster World (SMS)
Final Fantasy : Legends (Gameboy)

Which were all really fun, but I'd probably play them for like 60 seconds now before getting bored.

I liked Dr. Mario all right, but the pacing always seemed slow, and I loathed the music lol.

i just went back and played through Chrono Trigger again on the PS1 version... it stands up pretty well, though sometimes the number of fights back-to-back is more than a a grown man can take. I planned on tackling ff 2 or 3 next, im sure the random battles will drive me crazy :frown:

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: halik
fool and his money...

Heh, that's what you think, but unlike a $17,500 car (unless it's a classic, and meticulously maintained / driven little), this will probably continue to increase in value. A few years ago to a decade ago, the Greys were ~$1k, and the Golds under $5k. They continually increase in value.

Next year will the NWC 20th anniversary, and in 2015 will be the 25th anniversary of the NWC '90. I'll safely predict that a pristine Gold cart will sell for at least $25k by then, possibly more, as these things don't change hands very often.

Would I personally buy one? Crap I wouldn't even pay $175 for it, unless I was intentionally flipping it. (A)- I'm not rich, and (B)- I'd rather spend the money I have on things I can use day to day.

That doesn't make this guy a fool though. Plenty of people buy dumber things, and when you think about it, most of the things we spend our money on either lose all value completely after consumption (food, ticketed entertainment like concerts or films at the theatre), or lose a ton of value immediately after purchase (cars, computer parts, clothes, etc).

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

WOW, the impact of Charlie and the Chocolate factory - AMAZING!

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
I remember when Starfox came out for SNES, I played a timed version on a special "competition" cartridge at a mall kiosk. The objective was to go through as many levels as possible, with as high a score as possible, within the time limit.

I wonder how much that cartridge would be worth today.

They bring as much as $500 or so I believe. Around 3,000 were originally manufactured, but a lot of those were probably destroyed or lost over the years. Still, a far cry from 26 copies of the Gold.

The Grey NWC's are worth $2k-$10k depending on condition and history (who owned it, the chain of custody, what it comes with), and were the ones actually used in the competition tour of 30 cities + the finals. I have two, I should dig them up sometime. At least 100 were made, with most credible estimates in the ~110 range, but again, many have been significantly damaged (destroyed/stained labels, etc), and many more are likely lost forever.

Just did a quick eBay search: 4 copies at $US 230-375. Not overly valuable.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha

Originally posted by: Arkaign

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
I remember when Starfox came out for SNES, I played a timed version on a special "competition" cartridge at a mall kiosk. The objective was to go through as many levels as possible, with as high a score as possible, within the time limit.

I wonder how much that cartridge would be worth today.

They bring as much as $500 or so I believe. Around 3,000 were originally manufactured, but a lot of those were probably destroyed or lost over the years. Still, a far cry from 26 copies of the Gold.

The Grey NWC's are worth $2k-$10k depending on condition and history (who owned it, the chain of custody, what it comes with), and were the ones actually used in the competition tour of 30 cities + the finals. I have two, I should dig them up sometime. At least 100 were made, with most credible estimates in the ~110 range, but again, many have been significantly damaged (destroyed/stained labels, etc), and many more are likely lost forever.

Just did a quick eBay search: 4 copies at $US 230-375. Not overly valuable.

Yeah, they sometimes go for up to $500 provided they are both in 'mint' condition, and come with some of the Nintendo goodies and extras that they were sent to the stores with. Nintendo shipped the Starfox comp carts to each participating store with instructions to the employees, banners, posters, and other miscellaneous stuff, all of which adds to the value of something like this.