THE CROWN JEWELS IN YOUR COLLECTION?

[Sinistron]

What would be the three "Crown Jewels" in your collection?  PCE CD games that combine expense, enjoyment, and rarity/acquisition? 

Furthermore- which would be the three "Tiara Jewels" in your collection?  PCE hucard games with the same requirements as above?

only three each fellas!  We know some of you can list twenty seven crown jewels- keep it shipshape!  And others- don't feel too overwhelmed by the big dogs' entries- no right and wrong answers kids!

I'll start- 
CDs- Sapphire (bootleg), Dungeon Explorer II, and Dracula X.
Hueys- Coryoon, Lady Sword, and Photo Boy.

[OldRover]

This will also reflect games that I've bought but have yet to acquire.

CDROMs:
Exile (in possession, one of my favorite games of all time...cost me $80)
Vasteel (on the way, about the only strategy game I can stand, and the music kicks ass)
Ys I & II (in possession...like most older players, I have fond memories of this game and will still play through it from time to time...bought new from TZD several years ago)

Honorable Mention: Gate Of Thunder, It Came From The Desert, Cosmic Fantasy 2.

Carts:
Air Zonk (in possession, many fond memories of this game...cost me $43)
Cadash (on the way, another memory lane game, played this one for hours on end with all the different characters, even named a company after it!)
Neutopia (on the way, the real reason I got into the Turbo in the first place...)

Honorable Mention: Neutopia II, Dead Moon, Sinistron, Turrican.

[td741]

Too many, too many...
CD-Roms: Sapphire (original); Tenchi O Kurau; Mad Stalker
(I would have said Drac X, Dungeon Explorer II and Beyond Shadowgate... Guilty Pleasure being Riot Zone)

HuCards: Soldier Blade, Shockman (I have the complete series. ), Aldynes (does this count?)
Honorable Mentions: Salamander (the first PCE game I had bought, had to rebuy at a later time).

[Sinistron]

honorable mentions!     Just couldn't resist, eh?

[nat]

Keeping in mind lists like these are subject to change at any given moment....


CDs-
Sapphire
Anearth Fantasy Stories
Dungeon Explorer II (USA)

Carts-
1941 (SGX)
Bonk 3 (USA)
Samurai Ghost (USA)

I say Samurai Ghost because I got the game shipped for $9 while it's now common to see it listed (thanks to the douchebags at GameSquad) for $100 BIN for a loose cart.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

HuCards:
Air Zonk
Bomberman '93
Order of the Griffon

CDs:
Beyond Shadowgate
Godzilla
Might & Magic 3

Honorable Mentions:
Meteor Blaster DX: S.E.
Local Girls of Hawaii and Bikini Girls (boobies always deserve an honorable mention)

[VestCunt]

Ignoring the enjoyment factor, my list would be...
CD's:  Sylphia, Bonk 3 and Super Air Zonk (TG16).
Hucards:  1941, Bonk 3 (TG16), and the 3.0 Card (TG16).

[MurderDate]

how is that Might & Magic game?

I'll get back to you on Thursday / Friday to let you know my crown jewels (and of course, tiara jewels)

[Sinistron]

would that make it the family jewels?    hey guys show us your balls 

[Odonadon]

Hardware:
CoreGrafx 2
Tennokoe 2

Software:
Street Fighter II
Memory Express Card
Arcade Card Pro

OD

[Turbo D]

Crown Jewels:

Ginga Fukei densetsu Saphire
Bonk 3
Super Airzonk

Tiara Jewels:

Magical Chase
1941 CounterAttack
Bonk 3

  those are the only expensive/rare games that I can think of that I own.


Honorable mention: lol, j/k sinistron.

[Tatsujin]

1. dracula x (most of fun, but not rare in any ways)
2. bazaaru de gozaaru no geemu de gozaaru
3. ginga fukei densetsu sapphire

[CrackTiger]

As far as monetary value, some of the big items I have are:

Sapphire -the real deal
Magic Chase -TurboGrafx-16
PC Engine tattoo ($360)
Duo RX -modded with blue led, S-Video, Composite & Stereo out and region switch.
PAL TurboGrafx


The games and hardware I still have from back in the day is the most valuable to me. But I also have a ton of miscellaneous Turbo/PCE related collectibles/goods, some rare and some very unusual.

[SignOfZeta]

CD:

Drac X (I traded a JP copy of Motor Toon GP 1 for this back 1995)
Bakushou Yoshimoto Shinkigeki
Nemurenu Yoru No Chiisana Ohanashi

Hu:
Hanatakadaka!?
Bomberman '94
Chew Man Fu (loose tester copy from TZDs free giveaway thing a while ago)

[esteban]

Kung Fu - sealed
Timeball - sealed
Blodia - sealed
Wallaby - sealed
Ordyne - sealed
etc. etc.

On special occasions, I will break these bad boys open and have a party with my friends.

No, I'm not kidding.

[Tatsujin]

No, I'm not kidding.

i thought you were, since you posted sealed games in here

[ParanoiaDragon]

I have most of the games released for the Turbo both US & Japan, but not all.  Crowning jewels...Dragon Knight & Graffiti which I got for about $30 in mint condition on ebay, along with Puyo Puyo Tsu which I got for about $40 IIRC.  Those are some damn good deals if you ask me!  Still trying to acuire Madou Monogatari for under $100.  I have all the standard stuff like the Exiles & DE 2, Beyond Shadowgate, Dynastic Hero, etc.  Hu's...uh, I think Photographboy is rare, didn't pay much for it.  Same goes for Coryoon.  I used to have the Hu of Bonk 3, but, sold it, wish I hadn't, but I do have PC Genjin 3.

I have all the standard semi rare japan releases as well like Drac X(not rare, but, expensive), Fausette Amour, the Spriggans, Nexzr, Horror Story(pretty hard for me to find actually), Kaze Kiri.  I can't think of anything else off the top of my head. 

I used to have some original test discs from TTI of Bonk 3, Might n Magic 3(of which I don't have an original of), & Super Air Zonk, but, traded them for the real games of Bonk 3 & Super Air Zonk, along with Exile WP, DE2(both of which I owened, then sold, then regretted selling, like alot of my other games), & I think I also got a couple hundred bucks cash as well, besides the game trade.

Oh, I used to have Sylphia, sold it, REALLY regret it!  I used to think of that game as sub par, but, since I sold it, I downloaded it, & made a new soundtrack for it, so I really REALLY regret getting rid of it.  However, I have Steam Hearts, which I regret buying.  I can't seem to even get half of what I paid for it, & the Steam in it, IMO fits nicely for the game being a Steaming Pile of Crapola!  I'm not into Hentai, only bought it cuz it was a shmup, & I've played worse, Legion comes to mind, as does Deep Blue, but, it's still stinky, & would rather have my damn Sylphia back!

[TR0N]

Sapphire (Boot but hey it plays fine)
Ys 1&2
Coryoon
Exile 2 (U.S version boy it cost me alot) 
Neutopia II
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari
Sylphia

That's what comes to mind.

[SuperDeadite]

CDs:
Sapphire (real)
Sylphia
Madou Monogatari

HuCards:
Magical Chase
Coryoon
1941

Hardware:
Super Darius 3D Glasses with original packaging

[CatBoy]

CDs- Dynastic Hero, Super Air Zonk, Dungeon Explorer II
HUs- Magical Chase, Bonk 3

[Tatsujin]

boys and misses, the question was:

What would be the three "Crown Jewels" in your collection?  PCE CD games that combine expense, enjoyment, and rarity/acquisition? 

so how sealed games or 3D glasses can be counted as enjoyable games?

i don't list a darius alpha in here, since it's only rare and expensive, but not that enjoyable.

[OldRover]

You enjoy looking at them.

[Tatsujin]

You enjoy looking at them.

yeah, that of course everybody enjoys, but i think it's not in the sense of the threads creator

[SuperDeadite]

The games I listed are my crown jewels.  When I saved up and bought that copy of Sapphire, I was
so happy (kinda pathetic but true).  And I really like the game, all the games I listed I love.  Renny
Blaster was a lot harder to track down then anything else I've listed, but it doesn't have a spot.
 1941 was a game that was easy to find, but I swore I would only buy it for 10,000yen or less. 
Finally Mandarake of all places had one for only 8,000yen, playing it always makes me feel
triumphant.

As for the glasses, these things have given me tons of enjoyment already.  I've been going into
the boxes and pulling out games I haven't touched in a year, just to try them with the glasses.
In most cases I have ended up replaying everything I own.  And now I'm using them with Saturn
and NeoGeo games too.  This little hunk of plastic has in effect doubled my enjoyment. Making them
very much a harware crown jewel.

[ParanoiaDragon]

Renny Blaster....I'd like to find it, that's about it.  I have a rip of it, & I think it stinks, but, along with that stink, is the fact that it's stinking rare!  1941, I see it on ebay, but, I just can't pay a whole crapload for it

[Sinistron]

i think it's not in the sense of the threads creator

Thanks for upholding the law Tat- here's your deputy tin! 

[Sinistron]

However, I have Steam Hearts, which I regret buying.

I too regret buying Steam Hearts.  It's not leaving my collection- but absolutely not worth the 100 I ludicrously paid for it- and I am a pervert.  The game itself though is beyond weak. 

[Nazi NecroPhile]

how is that Might & Magic game?

It's..... Might & Magic; if you like M&M, then you'll like the Turbo port.  It plays pretty much the same as the computer version, though it would definitely benefit from mouse support.  It can get tedious in spots and is fairly complex, but it's entertaining and pretty long.

[PCEngineHell]

For the most part Id just consider my entire collection my crown jewel. About everything I own I enjoy playing.

[Sinistron]

but for the most part doesn't cut it.  Surely there must be a few that you're at least a smidgen prouder to own... no? 

[PCEngineHell]

but for the most part doesn't cut it.  Surely there must be a few that you're at least a smidgen prouder to own... no? 

I wish I could say that,but its hard to do so. I tend to look at it like this. I'm typically proud of everything I own,and only keep what I intend to play,or enjoy playing. I think each game has its strengths and weaknesses,but each one has something I like and offers me a good time,and thats the most important aspect of it. That doesn't mean that anything I get rid of isn't good,it just means its not good or fun for me anymore,as in the case of getting rid of my Nes collection.

My son still has his,so its not like I cant play Nes anytime I want. I just don't want it as part of my own collection in my room. About the only other time I get rid of something is if I seek another version of it,like in the case of wanting to get rid of US Hu-cards in favor of the Japanese ones.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

I'm not particularly proud of any of my games; I can't take pride in spending money on something.  Now if I had to battle some ninjas first or win 'em in a knife fight with a drunken monkey, then it'd be a different story.

[MurderDate]

"pride" is a bit silly ,  but I'd say my favorite games in my collection are:

Cotton - just got this recently and have started each morning with a game of Cotton and a cup of coffee.  It's an  awesome game!
Blazing Lasers - this was my main go-to before Cotton
Ys I & II - had a ball with with this one
Ys III - just finished this the other day & it ruled. was like a good book - couldn't put it down.
Dragon Slayer - I can't imagine an RPG from this era being any better than this !

a bit average, predictable response I guess.

I suppose I may be just a wee tiny bit proud of my new and mint condition copy of Camp California...

so where can I get this pirate Sapphire CD?

[Arjak]

Hmm... (Looks at Turbo collection consisting of 11 CD games) Let's see...

Here are my top CD games:

The Legend of Heroes - Totally awesome. I remember being fascinated by how deep the character development and relationships were, up to the point I played, anyway. Lots of fun, somewhat rare, and expensive in most cases (I got it relatively cheap).

Gate of Thunder - First of all, how can you go wrong with getting four games in one? Not only do you get the first two Bonk games and Bomberman, but the main attraction is one of the great overlooked shmups of all time. Fun, but find a good deal before buying. I got it for $50. Most go for $100 now. Assholes.

Cosmic Fantasy 2 - This is probably stretching it, due to having not played it yet, but I bought it brand new on ebay for a fair price, and from what I've heard, I'm definitely in for a good time. Can't wait to try it out!

[Ceti Alpha]

Gate of Thunder 4 in 1. Obvious.

Nexzr Special - Though I don't have the spine card, it's such a sweet shmup. runinruder's recent review of it says it all.

That's really about it for the time being. Though SFII CE will be a cherished edition to my collection when I finally get that. It's a fun game, but back in the day it was absolute proof that the PCE/Turbo was just as capable, if not more, than the Genesis or SNES.

[turbokon]

I'm new to the turbo screen again (fourth time in nine years) and looking to build up the collection again.  The only originally one I have now is Riot Zone.  I have a CD-R copy of Sapphire, Lords of Thunder and Dracula X.  All great games.  I can't play Sapphire since I don't a arcade card duo but I do listen to the music while I'm cruising in my G35.

[rag-time4]

Crown Jewels:
Image Fight II w/spine
Spriggan w/spine
Ys III USA complete in box

Tiara Jewels:
Battle Royale (starring Keranu) NEW
Street Fighter II - complete w/spine
TurboExpress w/ car adapter hooked up to my car speakers!!! (I've drained my battery completely a few times with Blazing Lazers!!! Stage 8 has sweet music!!!  )

[Keranu]

Tiara Jewels:
Battle Royale (starring Keranu) NEW

[Ceti Alpha]

Battle Royale (starring Keranu) NEW

hehe. 

5 player Battle Royale multiplayer insanity. Awesomeness in a HuCARD.

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Tiara Jewels:

Battle Royale (starring Keranu) NEW

Thanks for twice making me laugh.  Good show, old bean. 

[geise]

I own Sapphire but it's definitely not my most prized.  I bought Sapphire right when it came out so I only payed 60 bucks for it.  I thought it was good, but not amazing.  My less expensive games I enjoy the most. All of these I own as well.

Dracula-X of course (got it for xmas in 93)
Spriggan 1 (no spine card) 
Ys Book I&II
Lords of Thunder
3 in 1 CD
Rayxanber II
Tengai Makyo II
Terraforming (US)
Air Zonk
Super Star Soldier
Blazing Lazers
Override
Parodius
Cotton (US)
Macross 2036
Dungeon Explorer II (US) payed 10 bucks for it at a place called Video Game Exchange.  They were getting rid of all their Turbo stuff for next to nothing.

[Yamazaki]

I'll just continue writing in this thread instead of making a new one.


My own crown jewels in my PCE collection are so far:

Darius Alpha and sealed versions of Sapphire and Sylphia

and Kishin Zenki Douji for PCFX

[Peluso8]

My 3 Crown Jewels:

#1 Magical Chase
#2 Neutopia II
#3 Jackie Chan

[VestCunt]

Darius Alpha and sealed versions of Sapphire and Sylphia

I like sealed games but they don't seem to play on my systems.  Any suggestions?

[CrackTiger]

Darius Alpha and sealed versions of Sapphire and Sylphia

I like sealed games but they don't seem to play on my systems.  Any suggestions?

Just do the boss rush trick on Super Darius for a superior experience.

[Paisa49]

Turbo Chip/Hu Card Crown Jewels:

1. Neutopia II
2. Bomberman '93
3. Devil's Crush
4. Air Zonk
5. Dead Moon

[TR0N]

Sapphire (Boot but hey it plays fine)
Ys 1&2
Coryoon
Exile 2 (U.S version boy it cost me alot) 
Neutopia II
Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari
Sylphia

That's what comes to mind.

Fixed!

[nevets14]

so far the crown jewel in my collection would have to be my mint TG-CD set

[Ninja Spirit]

Has to be Dracula X, Double Dragon II, and Soldier Blade

[Sparky]

me jewels are these...

Magical Chase... U.S in box with plastic seal still around it except the opening on the top
Soldier Blade
Legend of Hero Tonma
1941: Counter Attack
& Bommerman '93... this will always be a jewel to me as it is the 1 game i have played so much of!!!!