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[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB Super Air Zonk]

I much prefer the hoop jumping, I would much rather sell to a fan then a compiler.

I have no problem with "hoop jumping" if someone actually HAS a copy for sale. That isn't the problem. Geise, who threw out the hoop, definitely, 110% does NOT have a copy of Super Air Zonk for sale. Don't throw out the hoop if you don't have a copy, and pretty much no one on the forums has a copy. That's just noob-baiting for no reason.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB Super Air Zonk]

okay I see what you mean. Yeah, I have been around to long to be easily daunted.

Was the game your friend was after Dyno Park Tycoon and does this friend now have the complete set? Also is this friend named Archon online?

Haha! Yes, exactly! Don't tell me you were the target...

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB Super Air Zonk]

Firstly thanks for having a look, let me know your IG name and I'll give you a follow.

As far as the "hoop" you would be surprised how many times asking in a forum has worked out for me. I'm not talking about basic items, I mean for stuff that is legit hard to find. This is why I ask, no big deal to me if people  don't like or think I'm ridiculous for asking. Not saying anyone here did, but it's happened on other sites but I digress.  This spawned a nice conversation so I'm willing to call this thread a win, even if it looks like eBay is probably my route to victory.

I'm not actually on Instagram, I feel like an old foggie. I'm really curious about the collector scene on instagram. A friend who was going after his 3DO set said he managed to find a game he needed, and just offered the guy increasing sums until the guy couldn't say no.

So, the hoops was more a commentary/frustration with this forum. I've seen too many people get dogpiled after asking for something, because they answered that question wrong. Meanwhile, even if they give the perfect answer, no one here has what they are looking for, so it becomes a pointless exercise.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB Super Air Zonk]

So, what other games do you want besides Super Air Zonk? What games do you like to play on the Turbo?

Sometimes it's nice to start a little "Hello" thread introducing yourself. What made you get into the turbo? Do you have history with the system?

I always thought this "hoop" that gets posted in a lot of WTB threads is pretty funny. No one here has Super Air Zonk for sale. Jumping through this hoop doesn't get the person any closer to their goal, and often triggers others to come in and attack the person for their "collectard" ways. This "hoop" would be so much more meaningful if someone ACTUALLY had SAZ for sale.

I mainly hang out on Instagram for video game stuff, @Johnny_iucci if anyone cares.

Dude, I had a blast scrolling through your instagram collection. Holy crap, that is a drool-worthy collection. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't jealous. It's hella impressive.

[General Gaming / Re: RetroBlox : Another new Play-Everything "Retro" Console]

Speaking as the head of the project, the time for polite lip service and apologizing for other peoples failed projects passed long ago.

No, no it hasn't. As a business man, your #1 goal should be to put your personal opinions aside, and do what is best for your team and company. Every company, even the 128 year old Nintendo, worries about PR. You've not even got a product to market, getting arrogant and alienating your potential user base just hurts sales.

You aren't just a forum member now, you are freaking representative of a product you are hoping to sell to the very users of this forum. Act like it.

[General Gaming / Re: RetroBlox : Another new Play-Everything "Retro" Console]

@DK I think you're showing exactly the kind of qualities that it takes to be a moderator -- which speaks exactly to my only real point in participating in this discussion. When the moderator is no longer mediating the discussion and is choosing a side, whats left? Your words are markedly clearer and more fair, while you still have an opinion of the subject at hand.

Um, you said it yourself, he's a moderator not a mediator. His job is only to prevent things from spiraling out of control, not to serve as an impartial referee. Necro's totally entitled to his opinion, and his foul-mouthed way of expressing it. I'd suggest dropping your feud with him, as your job (as a PR person) is to make Polymega look great.

Now, granted, you didn't ask for that video to be posted here, but it got posted. So, your best option isn't to get into a battle over what a moderator's responsibilities are, but instead to say something akin to:

"Hi everyone,

That video was posted to our personal blog so that those interested in following our progress can be kept up to date. We understand the concerns that we came out of the PR gate too early and to fast. We also understand everyone's cynicism. Seeing debacles like the Retron 5 stealing emulator code, and the fraudulent creations by the RetroVGS/ColecoChameleon left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. We hope, in the coming months, as we make more progress, we will be able to overcome this cynicism by providing real high quality demos. Those who are interested can continue to follow us at *address*. Those who are skeptical, we hope that we will change your mind when the time is right and we have a product ready. In the mean time, we appreciate your patience, and look forward to surprising you with our wonderful product. I personally believe everyone will love it.

Thank you, from everyone involved in the PolyMega Team."


The problem is, you haven't done that, and continue to not do that. Instead, you debate the merits of a moderator having an opinion.

[General Gaming / Re: RetroBlox : Another new Play-Everything "Retro" Console]

I gotta agree with Necro. The PR on this hasn't been great.

 I like dangdang as a person. He's a great guy. However, he's definitely not winning the favor of the community by condescending to everyone. People who have actually seen the demo are impressed... but we live in the post-Coleco-Chameleon world. People are going to be skeptical, and very few people have actually seen the thing. Thus, it sounds like a bunch of marketing hype with very little substance.

That said, no one has asked for money for this project. The best PR move would be "We hear your concerns, we agree that we came out too early, and please be patient with us. We won't ask for money until we have a product ready to sell." Getting into the weeds with members of the community doesn't do anyone any good.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

I have a feeling that people who bid ridiculous amounts on these are counting them as "donations" to Goodwill, and then itemizing and writing them down as deductions. Honestly, it's the only reason that makes sense to me, as shopgoodwill stuff routinely goes way over eBay prices.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: FT:Bonk 3 Both Versions, Chase HQ, Air Zonk,Somer Assault,Jackie Chan CIB & More]

I need Bonk 3 CD, but only have a Valis II box I could potentially give up.

[Off-Topic / Re: What happened to Nullity?]

HES NULL.

HAH

AAAHAAAA

There's no cure for that...

[Off-Topic / Re: What happened to Nullity and sirhcman?]

But the real question is, why are hot dogs in packs of 8, but buns in packs of 10?

[Off-Topic / Re: Idiot of the month March 2018]

I just want it to be known that the band of DildoPhilers DoxPhilers that are planning to take down PCEFX prefer to be called either Phile Masons or Duominati.  First PCEFX... then the world!

We have meetings. Desh makes great cookies.

[Off-Topic / Re: Idiot of the month March 2018]

Cabage doesn't have the Energy to spam adverts for the phile

Cabbage is low energy. #SAD!

[Off-Topic / Re: Idiot of the month March 2018]

Wow, you sure called me out, Darkko! My bad!

What? I'm agreeing with you! Down with DoxPhile spammers!

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Huzak - Yet another music driver]

Still hoping for some updates on this - we are working on Catastrophy again, however, as we are trying to keep the final level spoiler free, there isn't much to show.

Thanks for the update.

It was for Elmer, so he doesn't think we've abandoned the project. Since we are really hoping to use Huzak and it's planned sample support, it's good to let him know the project isn't totally dead. Hence why I talked about it in this thread. Perhaps a PM would have been more appropriate.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Huzak - Yet another music driver]

Still hoping for some updates on this - we are working on Catastrophy again, however, as we are trying to keep the final level spoiler free, there isn't much to show.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: And I’m back in the game!!!!]

I'll always remember you as the guy who did my favorite break down of the "comic bubble burst!" Welcome back!

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Huzak - Yet another music driver]

By the way any news on a possible release before Christmas ?

Nope, no real news.

I'm not able to do much to help SamIAm with the LoX dubs, so I really should get back to it.

Hey, any progress would be great progress! I look forward to hearing about it!

[Fighting Street / Re: So I see Mike Helgeson / ProfessorProfessorson is FINALLY gone.]

Hey Nightwolve you did a great job on the Ys IV translation. Now stop talking mondo gorilla shit. K thnx bye.

No clue how to decipher his "mondo gorilla" insult, but it's funny he came back to make a separate post in my honor.

You sure "talking mondo gorilla shit" is an insult? Sounds like a compliment to me.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Catastrophy: In Development]

Have to play in 60fps to see the shadows "properly"

BLACK MAGIC! WIZARDRY!

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Catastrophy: In Development]

That compression though.

Yeah, I really need to learn how the TAS encoders do this stuff, because I clearly don't have the first clue what I'm doing. They're really good at doing some sort of frame blending to create stuff that does 30 fps well, and doesn't get shit on by youtube's compression algorithm.

If anyone really wants to see what it looks like, they can download this.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byq2GWuRJPgMNU5DV3dNaC05ZDQ

(You'll have to actually download it. Google's internal player still screws everything up.)

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Catastrophy: In Development]

Here's a new level underway - unfortunately, the youtube downsampling to 30 fps screws up the bird shadows. This also illustrates my "wonderful" art skills.

I'd also like to note that there has been a ton of progress on the final level. Its nearing completion of the programming and art assets. However, we'd really like to keep the content of that one as a secret (as much as we can) for the players. It's by far the most intense use of graphics and animation to date. We hope you'll love it when the game is finally released.

[Off-Topic / Re: Matching serial numbers]

I can't believe no one has mentioned spine cards. Once the game is opened, there is really no decent place to store them, aside from shoving them awkwardly in the manual. Unlike TG16 boxes, which *at least* look good on the shelf, they don't really add extra art, or anything of interesting value to a game. Its a friggin' piece of paper with the game name and manufacturer on it. Honestly, I prefer my games come with pre-lost spine cards. Getting a spine card in a game is like getting an ugly sweater from Grandma at Christmas, you can't throw it away, but you hate keeping it.

[Off-Topic / Re: Matching serial numbers]

Limited edition Physical copies for all the crappy (or decent) PS4 indie games. Just look at Night Trap

It's 2017. There's nothing exciting about a Blu-ray Disc.

Switch owners will tell me that has carts. But who wants a $30 cave story when you can get it for half on steam (or freeware). How about a $40 binding of issac? I can get the original for $5

Physical is nice if you want to sell a game or get it on discount. But not everything needs a disc. Shop smart

I hate the disappearance of physical media. Sure, its great to save $$$, but what happens when you want to play the game again in 20+ years, like this forum and the Turbografx? Sonic Mania's release is super stupid. An LE with a crappy statue, but no physical copy of the game? Fuck that.

[Off-Topic / Re: Donald Trump Thread aka End of Days]

Bannon out, and nazis.

I did nazi that coming.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

Hated by NA and DK?  Maybe this Eli guy isn't as bad as I thought. 

Isn't NA a haven for bootlegging? Did he out-play his rivals bad enough that they took their ball and went home?

Aren't beaglepuss and MrMark worshipped there? Why is it cool for them to sell the Indianna Jones prototype when the dev threatens legal action,  but not cool for a particular person to buy it?

NA has a specific rule against backdooring auctions. MrMark won it, and then Galindo contacted the seller after the auction had completed to offer more money. He claimed he had ins with the devs, and a bunch of bullshit reasons, but he still broke the rules.  I think MrMark is an arrogant asshole, who thinks waving his collection epenis around buys him cred.

Also, calling NA a haven for bootlegging is a little hypocritical, when this forum lost its shit for Bernie's $5 bootlegging specials ala PCE Works. NA has a definitive no "released game" bootlegs policy, something this place doesn't even have.

[General Gaming / Re: Retro VGS Game Console]

Oh god, Eli Galindo, aka Piko, is a real piece of work. He's banned from NintendoAge for backdooring a prototype Indiana Jones auction. After his success in the repro (aka ilicit bootlegs) market, he decided to go 'legitimate' which means he claimed to have bought IP, and then went after other repro makers who were selling the same software. In other words, he a massive hypocrite. When asked for a single shred of evidence that he owned these IPs, he'd say he'd only demonstrate them in court.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: The new fork of HuC]

So, its inserting a random zero into the rom, in between incspr? That seems lame.

Also, a faster load_vram would be amazing. wink wink nudge nudge say no more.

OK, here you go, it's an early Christmas! 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b5c2mjhof9m98h7/huc-2016-12-20.zip?dl=0


This is the cumulative changelog for the current version ...

New in version 3.99:
--------------------
2016-12-20
- Imported Uli's v3.98 version of HuC (https://github.com/uli/huc)
  See README for all the changes that Uli made
- Applied changes from Artemio Urbina's fork of HuC
- Applied changes from Markus Buretorp's fork of HuC
- Fixed compilation on Windows with mingw-w64
- Fixed a few bugs related to Uli's improvements
- Changed System Card parameter equates to have a "__" prefix
- Changed startup.asm to allow a sound driver to use macros to integrate
- Removed Uli's support for interrupt handlers in HuC (they're too slow)
- New str/mem package to replace the old code
    Note 1 : Strings are 255 bytes maximum (+ trailing null)
    Note 2 : When a ptr is returned, it points to the end of the str/mem
             This breaks ANSI/ISO compatibility, but is more useful
    Note 3 : strncpy handing of the 'length' is the same as strncat
             This breaks ANSI/ISO compatibility, but reduces code size
- Bumping version number for all the current changes
- Stop HuC adding an extra ".dw" to usage of .incchr/.incspr/.incpal/etc
- Add extra parameter to set_tile_data() to set the tile type (8 or 16)
    set_tile_data(char *tile, int nb_tile, char *ptable, char type);
- Rewrite load_vram to use 32-byte TIA instructions (3x speed improvement)


Pleafse note the change in the set_tile_data() function call!!! 

Everything is in github for those folks that want to make their own build.

Link is broken! Elmer?

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: PCE Pixel art tools?]

I prefer to chunk it by color, going from dark to lightest each for easier tracking when swapping or animating colors in the palettes

This is super appreciated, btw.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: SuperGrafx units sold?]

IIRC, historically, the only figure that I heard was 50,000 shipped the first day.

I have no idea if any more were ever made.

Thanks Elmer, that is probably the best I can do.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / SuperGrafx units sold?]

I'm trying to find the number of consoles sold for the SuperGrafx. Anyone have a handy source for that?

[Off-Topic / Re: Watch horrible Duo mod work get repaired.]

so, unfortunately, it looks like the only way to get an RGB 3DO these days, is by paying Duojodance an insane amount of money...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-3DO-REAL-FZ-1-RGB-Component-YPbPr-model-240p-480i-switch-/192229878960?hash=item2cc1cb2cb0:g:oVUAAOSwT5xZS3o9

It seems, given his poor mod skills, someone else must be making his 3DO boards?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Discord server]

And then of course, he showed up to do it as well.   As expected.   It's pretty old.   It wasn't even funny the first 94020239 times he or whoever else was like OMG LOL OLOL IM ARKHAN RETARDRETARD LOLOLEMOFOFMGOM.   

Shit no, it is always funny. We laugh our asses off in DP about it.

Yeah, I'm glad you guys have your blanket fort where you can talk shit about people.   It's not news.   Like I said, flippant horseshit.

The thing is, I know at least some of those people are doing it in jest (I hope), whereas you come in and use it as the crux of your shitty attempts at arguing because the constant shit posting that the DPsquadron is known for has effectively blurred the lines between fucking around and being serious. 

This might seem like a good thing from your perspective, but I can assure you, it's not. 

I'd tell you to ask some of the other people who were singing the same tune, but

... they left the PCE forum basically and don't give a shit anymore because Bob Dylan's prophecy came true in the lamest ways.

Hi Pot! Welcome back to your hugbox. Have you met this black kettle?

https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=21801.0

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Discord server]

And then of course, he showed up to do it as well.   As expected.   It's pretty old.   It wasn't even funny the first 94020239 times he or whoever else was like OMG LOL OLOL IM ARKHAN RETARDRETARD LOLOLEMOFOFMGOM.   

Shit no, it is always funny. We laugh our asses off in DP about it.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Discord server]

SO, YOUR OPINION ON IT IS HORSESHIT.

Retards adfs98ghdfaspifuhgafdpidufshgafdpisfgdsapi~


RETARDS! Fsgidsaufgfsdi-7ghdsf[9g8hfsdgpiohfsdg[ousdg

Arkhan  shows his stellar debate skills again. He really hates DP, because everyone was mocking his oh-so-stellar way of making a point.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Discord server]

oh good lord, what chats are you going to?

I go to chat to talk with the other devs about what they're working on and how they're doing it, not to find 11 year olds.

Yeah..... we've seen some of the chat from DoxPhile.  Don't act all lily white now. 

I mean, he has a point...



ADMIN NOTE: Injected DildoPhile spam in the photo as you can see, these assholes NEVER gave up with their miserable little DP club/clique/gang and spam-heckling/harassing us all to hell with it!!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Discord server]

because chat is for 11 year olds.

oh good lord, what chats are you going to?

I go to chat to talk with the other devs about what they're working on and how they're doing it, not to find 11 year olds.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Discord server]

Mobile devices will get booted due to the way they suspend the browser process in the background.  I have seen (and been seen) idle for days on end without losing connection when leaving the browser open at the office over the weekend.

I'm basically king idler in DoxPhile!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-The-Dynastic-Hero-TurboGrafx-16-TG-16-CD-Turbo-Duo-CIB-Hard-to-Find-/282536792004?hash=item41c8814fc4:g:snAAAOSwlY1ZNIVM

Seller is a complete shitbag too. Begged a guy to come down from $4500 to $3200 on a copy of Magical Chase, only to list and sell it on eBay for $5,000. I know the guy that sold it to him, so this story is 100% fact.

Wait, I heard that story about Cerulean games at MGC. Begged for Magical Chase, then traded it for a box of rares

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Huzak - Yet another music driver]

I'm tempted to just send you some of my music for you to test...

We would promise that none of it would make it to the final version of the game, unless you specifically wanted it to! It will be played during various game play demos, whether they are posted to youtube or played at the various gaming conventions. We'd be sure to give you credit, even if none of your songs were in the final version. Let us know if that is cool for you.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Huzak - Yet another music driver]

I think DK is just looking to plug in some temp music and sound effects to test with to plan how hte code will work, but we don't currently have a musician/sound person, so having access to instruments/tools is not really useful for us.

Like I said earlier, we are thankful for Elmer's work on the tool, and the musicians out there working with him to make it flexable and useable, but unless someone wants to give us music to use as a placeholder there's not a lot we can do with the tools even if Elmer gave them to us.

This is exactly it. The majority of potential musicians we've interacted with wanted money first, which neither gredler or I have the ability to front. However, I'd like to be able to start adding placeholder tracks, to make sure it works, doesn't slow my code down, or if it does, edit my code so the speed is maintained. Additionally, I'd love to be able to add downsampled sound effects in the proper places. Really, it'd be nice to be at a point where we're both comfortable the game will be finished, and thus we'd be in a better place to front the cash for actual good music. At this point, its just a hobby project between two bros. (We've also agreed we won't kickstarter anything until its pretty much ready for manufacture.)

Regarding SFX, I'm capable of downsampling WAV files into 5bit numbers, but I'm going to need hand holding past that... Really, just getting these things started would help us accelerate, and have a more 'complete' feeling game.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?]

I never understood the corporate climate of destroy merch rather than clearance it. Donate if you must. Is it for tax incentives? Closeout/clearance sales net you more profit than outright destruction of goods, which AFAIK is zero.

Except, you still have to wait for clearance items to sell. So long as your inventory is greater than zero, you can't write off that inventory as a loss. So, even if you mark things down to $1, and they don't sell, you can't claim the loss yet, even if the cost of production was $10. If you want to have your business not pay taxes when realistically, it shouldn't, you need to rid yourself of that inventory. Sometimes, they do that by selling at extreme discounts to places like Big Lots. If that doesn't work, your only legal option is to physical destroy it. It isn't so much corporate culture as it is just tax law.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?]

I say this next part at the risk of looking like a tinfoil hat wearing lunatic.  As I look at how many games have gone up in price to ridiculous highs I wonder if it's because of the market dictating prices or because of singular unscrupulous individuals profiteering in a hobby for exceedingly small time gain.  Seriously, I get the draw of making money from your hobby.  That said, the amount of money and more importantly the amount of profit you can make by becoming a low-stakes middle man price fixing "investor" is so low that I absolutely can't see the purpose in trying to be a pro reseller rather than getting a real job.  You're definitely making low money while simultaneously ruining the hobby for everyone else.

I don't think we disagree with each other all that much. Also, even if he started buying at $4, the price surely went up as he was trying to manipulate it. Even so, lets take the one completed BIN on eBay, and assume he was able to get every one of his 20 copies at $5 shipped, and sells every single copy at 15 free shipping (to match the sold listing). $10x20 = $200... but...

It costs a minimum of $2.61 to ship a game today, USPS. The envelope costs $0.10. He's paying $1.50 in eBay fees (assuming he isn't a power seller). Paypal fees are 2.9%, or $0.44, + $0.30 per transaction, so all his costs add up to $4.95 a sale, or $99 total. His 'experiment' netted him a whole whopping $101. For a years work.

My point is, it doesn't make sense to buy games at market value today, as an investment in their worth tomorrow. I highly doubt anyone is doing that on a massive scale.

THAT SAID...

I do think prices can be arbitrarily held high by the plenty of people that are in for the flip. I'm guilty of this, and yet, so is price-whiner gynt. Either refreshing eBay constantly to get that sweet too-low priced BIN, for the flip, or going to retro video game stores/conventions, finding things that are 'under current market value' and buying them for the flip. You might already have the game, but there is money to be made between the price its being sold for, and the price you can sell it for. Maybe you already own that game, or maybe you don't even want it, you just want money. The problem is, that removes it from the market, and forces a buyer who actual wants to keep it to pay your higher price. I think this is the only common form of profiteering in this hobby. It does prop up prices to a degree, but that isn't manipulation, its just how markets work.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Huzak - Yet another music driver]

Hey, so has there been any chance of implementing a beta of this? I'd also love to see/help get some early sample-based sfx going!

[Fighting Street / Re: "When did Nintendoage become a bad word?"]

I will say this for Nintendo Age: their community was where Cornball Cocksuckers (the homebrew NES game) came from, right?  They can't all be bad apples over there

Oh, really?

http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=34&threadid=149657

Dude, really? What is wrong with an LE Homebrew, if it supports the authors of homebrews? You know that small run homebrews are a losing proposition. The coders and artists aren't even making close to minimum wage by the time they manufacture and sell the game. Not that profit is the reason they do it, but professional coders and artists get way more than minimum wage. Homebrewers LIKE YOURSELF are adding great things to the hobby.

 What the hell do you have against NintendoAgers supporting those homebrewers, by bidding way too much on a stupid Limited Edition? Just consider charity and support of homebrews. Its not your money, it doesn't prevent you from owning an non-LE of Cornball Cocksuckers, so really, its none of your fucking business.

Sorry NintendoAgers are willing to essentially gift money to homebrewers in support of the hobby.

EDIT: And I didn't even notice, nearly 1/3rd went right back to NintendoAge, to help pay for server costs, and the various events that NA holds.  So, yeah, you hate NA, but these bidders/homebrewers are also helping support a site they love. So much evil.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Will there ever be a TG16 price crash?]

never found any evidence, but the rumor was someone, possibly from NA, bought out as many copies as they could find of a common Gameboy game and destroyed them to increase the price, as a sort of experiment.

It was Rampart for Gameboy. Uncommon but relatively cheap. Person in question bought every copy on eBay until the price exceeded $20, and no the games were not destroyed but released back into the market over time for a modest profit. Pat did a video regarding this cause and effect.

Actually, the email to Pat said he planned to release them back into the market for cheap to bring the price back down, but no one seller has done that over the past year. Also, its important to note, the game is back down to $8-10. So, if he spent $5-7 shipped on each copy, by the time he pays fees and shipping (usually 25-30%), he'll just about break even. Its not like he made anything (yet) on this, other than an interesting market experiment. Also, the fact that price dropped back down shows that you really can't really force prices high in the long term, just by attempting manipulation.

[Fighting Street / Re: "When did Nintendoage become a bad word?"]

A couple years ago at MGC, security stopped some kids that didn't have to the wristband/vip badge or whatever... They incredulously explained to the guards, "but we're from Nintendo Age".

You missed the part that the security guard was a guy in his 60s.

Also, you left out the fact that you were skunk drunk.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Bonks Revenge,Legendary Axe I/II,Dungeon Explorer,Neutopia,Dragon's Curse+]

Just to be clear. in this hobby there is CIB and CIC. CIB means you want everything including the cardboard box it came it. CIC means you want the jewel case, manual and game. Most people say they want CIB when they really mean CIC. Just as little heads up

It's pretty clear he wants the cardboard, because most of his *BOUNTIES* are above what you could easily BIN any of these CIC on eBay.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Selling some turbob games]

Punch = Donald Trump sock puppet.

[Off-Topic / Re: MGC 2017 is just around the corner!]

This was even more fun this year than it was last year. It was nice to see everyone again and to meet new peeps as well. Looking forward to next year!

I don't remember, were you even there this year?