The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

[bob]

Here's everything I've acquired recently. 

Oh shit! Bomber raid just took me back. Totally forgot about that one. Now I need to track it down!

[Terminarcade]

I few things I bought this summer. Cheap hueys, rare saturn games and other cool stuff.

[VenomMacbeth]

Oh shit! Bomber raid just took me back. Totally forgot about that one. Now I need to track it down!

Do it!  It's dirt cheap these days.  It's a pretty good game, even with its misleading cover art. :lol

[Mishran]

King of Fighters '98, '99, and 2000 carts joined the ranks of my MVS collection today. Love me some KOF!

[majors]

I few things I bought this summer.

The DP pinball games are too good. The Necronomicon intro is so WTF?, but still bad ass!

[Digi.k]

Got my wii console today used.  36 quid or 57 usd

Can't seem to download the wii shop system update.. getting that 32017 error message which is annoying as hell.

Also can't wait for the component cables to arrive from amazon and a few wii RPGs

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[Terminarcade]

I few things I bought this summer.

The DP pinball games are too good. The Necronomicon intro is so WTF?, but still bad ass!

Yeah those games are addictive! Necronomicon is my favorite so far. Music is also very badass, all of them have great music. That intro is extra cheesy, but make me lol everytime.

[bartre]

just paid for a pce controller and a diving board converter, now it's the waiting game.
not a big deal if it takes a while though, got it for a steal, the converter was about the price of a mod

[TR0N]

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Yes i got the bonus soundtrack as well with the last story.

[JapanTokei]

awesome.  Lunar, Shining Force 2, Snatcher are imo best Sega/Mega CD ever made.  Popful mail is better on the PCE

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Yes i got the bonus soundtrack as well with the last story.

[JapanTokei]

Today, I FINALLY got a nice excellent-minty copy of Devil's CRASH (PCE version) CIB huey.  It took me forever to find out for sale at a reasonable price... too bad I already packed all my systems otherwise I would be busy pin-balling!

[TR0N]

awesome.  Lunar, Shining Force 2, Snatcher are imo best Sega/Mega CD ever made.  Popful mail is better on the PCE

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Yes i got the bonus soundtrack as well with the last story.

Really i think Popful Mail on the Sega-CD is the definite version of the game. As for the other games you mention i agree,hmmm i don't know if i'll ever get snatcher again that one is so pricey these days.

[bob]

Nice find on the Lunars. I have those in my crosshairs right now, but I'm not paying eBay prices for them.

I just picked up skullkeep for sega cd and space harrier for SMS.

[FiftyQuid]

This arrived in the mail today.  I already have the game, but I needed the manual.  So instead of paying $20 for a manual I just bought the game again.  When it showed up I got what I consider a wonderful surprise.

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Then I flipped it over...

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I'm always worried about crap I buy online.  You never know what shape it's going to show up in.  Not only did the game work, and the manual look great, but I got a bonus case.  Now I just need a Super System 3.0 Card to fill it! 

I noticed this one is in French and English on the back.  Were all copies printed bilingual or is this a Canadian version?

[PunkCryborg]

looks like it's in a pc engine hu card case too

[Mathius]

looks like it's in a pc engine hu card case too

The entire case could be a US Super System Card case. I have a complete US SSC and my case is white inside with the little tabs to keep the HuSleeve in place.

[FiftyQuid]

The entire case could be a US Super System Card case. I have a complete US SSC and my case is white inside with the little tabs to keep the HuSleeve in place.

That's what I'm thinking.  This one has the little tabs inside too.  The hu sleeve has two holes in it as well.

[Nando]

This arrived in the mail today.  I already have the game, but I needed the manual.  So instead of paying $20 for a manual I just bought the game again.  When it showed up I got what I consider a wonderful surprise.

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Then I flipped it over...

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Whoah, was just thinking about that game back in the arcade days. Tons of "lost" quarters. How's the gameplay on this version?

Nice score on the rest of the jewel case

[Joe Redifer]

The US SSC3 sleeve has two holes in it and that is the actual case you have there (but without the front cover).  I could never get the holes to line up with the tabs.  The way my SSC3 came from the factory is with the long end of the sleeve (with the holes) tucked underneath the crevice to the left and the tabs just holding the right side in. So that's how I store all my HuCards that come in such cases.

[VestCunt]

Nice find, fifty. I'm pretty sure all NA 3.0 cards are bilingual.

The US SSC3 sleeve has two holes in it and that is the actual case you have there (but without the front cover).  I could never get the holes to line up with the tabs.  The way my SSC3 came from the factory is with the long end of the sleeve (with the holes) tucked underneath the crevice to the left and the tabs just holding the right side in. So that's how I store all my HuCards that come in such cases.

Weird. Doing that really bunches the sleeve up. I've only bought two white-tray hucards new (ACD Duo and SF2) and they both came with the tabs in the holes, IIRC.

[Mathius]

The US SSC3 sleeve has two holes in it and that is the actual case you have there (but without the front cover).  I could never get the holes to line up with the tabs.  The way my SSC3 came from the factory is with the long end of the sleeve (with the holes) tucked underneath the crevice to the left and the tabs just holding the right side in. So that's how I store all my HuCards that come in such cases.

That's strange. I've never had that problem. 

[Joe Redifer]

It actually works out pretty well, I find.  Here's some pics of how I do it:


I have the long part of the sleeve on top and to the left.  I have all my HuCard sleeves oriented this way.


The card inserted into the special case.  Long part gets tucked under in the left side.  It doesn't bunch up.  The right side goes under the tabs.


One of the reasons I like this method is that it's really easy to insert and remove the card like shown with one or two fingers (if the thumb counts as a finger).  There's nothing forced either when it goes in or comes out (this is starting to sound sexay).  There's no holes to worry about lining up.  And the card is definitely not going to fall out of the case even if you shake it while it's open.  Though I imagine if you shook it hard enough it might come out.

EDIT:  I accidentally a word.

[FiftyQuid]

Nice find, fifty. I'm pretty sure all NA 3.0 cards are bilingual.

It sort of found me.  I've never seen a NA 3.0 card so I wasn't sure.  What do you guys in the USA say when you see french on the back?  I'm guessing something like, "What the hell is that doing on there?"  

[EDIT] @ Joe Redifer - That actually looks easier.  I would definitely use this method.

[turboswimbz]

It sort of found me.  I've never seen a NA 3.0 card so I wasn't sure.  What do you guys in the USA say when you see french on the back?  I'm guessing something like, "What the hell is that doing on there?" 

Idk about everyone else here in the US, But say 10 - 15 - 20 years ago, most items like electronics, other consumer goods, My family would buy would have english/french, now-a-days it's english/spanish, so when I see the french now I say WOW, this is old or WOW, look at this it's like the way NA stuff use to be.

[Mathius]

I *believe* the Turbo items that contain French are Canadian releases.

[BigusSchmuck]

I think I got a pretty good complete minus the cardboard box parasol stars:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300767721958?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
At least its better than what I have been seeing them go... Might have to either raffle my loosey or sell it cheap.

[Mishran]

Got me a Metal Slug 4 MVS kit in the mail today. I know people have talked down on the game, but I personally enjoy playing it. Can't beat the first 4(1,2,3,X) gameplay wise, but it has some good qualities. I have no complaints.

[TR0N]

Nice find on the Lunars. I have those in my crosshairs right now, but I'm not paying eBay prices for them.

I just picked up skullkeep for sega cd and space harrier for SMS.

Sadly i got both lunars from evilbay    Not like i had a choice i couldn't find them both locally any ways.

[esteban]

I few things I bought this summer.

The DP pinball games are too good. The Necronomicon intro is so WTF?, but still bad ass!

I just watched this. Simply brilliant.

[VenomMacbeth]

Got these in the mail today:

[turboswimbz]

Shopping spree had $250

so since thursday I've snaged these.  Sidearms IC $10 / Legendary Axe IC $20 had to buy this at 20 to get the splatterhouse / Splatterhouse IC $20 / Ninja Spirit CIB for $24 / PC Duo for $120 / Ys book 1/2 IC for $37 + shipping.

$250 budget gone .  .  .
Not all great deals but decent.

[Digi.k]

some wii games

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[bob]

Picked up NES contra, Castlevania 3, and kid Icarus for $2 a pop at a thrift store.

[Mathius]

Picked up NES contra, Castlevania 3, and kid Icarus for $2 a pop at a thrift store.

Castlevania III and Contra are going for far more in the brick and mortar shops. You got a good deal.

[PikachuWarrior]

Rayman (sega saturn) free in a trade. Traded Kirby's Air Ride (game cube).
Mario/Luigi zipper lunchbox: free.

Zelda Four Swords Adventure Black Label/Complete: $15
Criticom PS1 Longbox: $3.00

Ultimate Unauthorized Nintendo Game Strategies (Vol 2): $3.00
Sony Trinitron (Flat Panel) TV at Goodwill: $3.50

Also got the 2012 Square Enix Ultimate Rewards. Decent stuff:

Lanyard, License Plate cover, Mousepad, FF4 Art Plate.

[SuperDeadite]

A few nice gets.  Murder Club and and Alone in the Dark are for Townsy, the other 3 are X68k:

[Nando]

A few nice gets.  Murder Club and and Alone in the Dark are for Townsy, the other 3 are X68k:

I was very impressed by the packaging and collateral on the x68k games that I've seen. Namely Gradius. How do these compare.?

[esadajr]

Just liberated a GOT from "feebay"

[Ji-L87]

Just liberated a GOT from "feebay"

I like the way you talk

I liberated a few things from the bay myself, and possibly more will be freed by the end of the week if things goes my way.
Got last second-outbid on GunHed though : <

[PunkCryborg]

Loom is brand new sealed (not for long though  ) from tggodfrey
Ernest Evans and Anette Futatabi are from Geise

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[SMF]

Just purchased a Nightmare On Elm Street Pinball Machine for what I feel was a steal. Working order no work needs done and come Sept 5th I will be picking it up. HUGE Elm Street fan and I've wanted one since 1994 when I got the flyer in the mail.

[PunkCryborg]

Just purchased a Nightmare On Elm Street Pinball Machine for what I feel was a steal. Working order no work needs done and come Sept 5th I will be picking it up. HUGE Elm Street fan and I've wanted one since 1994 when I got the flyer in the mail.

Whoa man sweeeet score, I've been into pinball lately and want one. You gotta post lots of pics when you get it in!

[SMF]

Just purchased a Nightmare On Elm Street Pinball Machine for what I feel was a steal. Working order no work needs done and come Sept 5th I will be picking it up. HUGE Elm Street fan and I've wanted one since 1994 when I got the flyer in the mail.

Whoa man sweeeet score, I've been into pinball lately and want one. You gotta post lots of pics when you get it in!

Thanks O deff picks will be posted, I knew I would own one someday when the price was right. I got my signed Translight ready to replace the one that's in there now lol. So now I got some rearanging to do in the gameroom lol. Sept 5th is drag lol.

[SMF]

Already planning on picking up a Freddy Glove cause them made them cheap in the machine and the blades break off easily. Figured I would buy one and get it reworked with metal blades so they won crack or break off.

[DragonmasterDan]

I always wanted one of these, and I got one today.

[Colossus1574]

I always wanted one of these, and I got one today.

WHOA! what the heck box is that? Is that like a last gen TG16 box? Euro release?

[DragonmasterDan]

Euro release is correct.

[Mathius]

Euro release is correct.

Do you have a voltage converter???

[BlueBMW]

he can probably use a US TG16 power adapter....  the 220v transformer in the power supply with that unit probably outputs the same 9v DC as the US adapter.

[Digi.k]

more wii games arrived. RPG ones

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