Anyone have an old workable NES system

Bo Jackson's Hip · 07-18-2005, 03:52 PM

that they'd like to trade for the entire Links golf series with all the expansion packs and Course Library volumes?

I'm trying to find one for my son to play. Those old games are better for 6 year olds that today's games, I think. Simpler controller, etc. I really think he'd like Zelda and the old Mario Bros.

SelzShoes · 07-18-2005, 04:05 PM

We have a Super NES we hardly use. THe only games we have are NBA Basketball 99, Yoshii's Island and a collection of WIlliam's arcade games.

Celeval · 07-18-2005, 04:07 PM

Check ebay? We have an original NES system and a ton of games, but still play with it somewhat regularly.

stevew · 07-18-2005, 04:08 PM

If you look various places, you can find something like this on Ebay for about 25 bucks plus shipping. Fully functioning new toploading NES system. My friend got one, and no more flickering blue screen.

MikeVic · 07-18-2005, 04:09 PM

You can also try checking a local thrift store. I bought a working used SegaCD for $2 a couple years ago.

Swaggs · 07-18-2005, 04:10 PM

You should try a local pawn shop, flea market, or even used music/video game store.

I've seen them at all three.

MikeVic · 07-18-2005, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

You should try a local pawn shop, flea market, or even used music/video game store.

I've seen them at all three.

The leading old system console/game provider here at a flea market is some old lady, and she charges some funny prices for some of the things. She has some book with game "values" and charges whatever that book says. I realize that this is smart business, but it still sucks when I want to buy something old.

Easy Mac · 07-18-2005, 04:23 PM

Unfortunately, the book is from 1987, so RBI Baseball still costs $45 and she can't even begin to quantify the worth of Tecmo Super Bowl

Ramzavail · 07-18-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

If you look various places, you can find something like this on Ebay for about 25 bucks plus shipping. Fully functioning new toploading NES system. My friend got one, and no more flickering blue screen.

Are you sure that would work? It says "FC" meaning Famicom.

I thought that these systems would only play Japanese games, not American games.

sterlingice · 07-18-2005, 05:09 PM

Your best bet is one of those toploading NES's (the official ones) on ebay. It'll run you close to a hundred bucks, tho. But they are much better at not dying than the old front loaders.

SI

Raiders Army · 07-18-2005, 05:12 PM

I just sold out SuperNintendo at our yard sale last month. $10

finkenst · 07-18-2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I just sold out SuperNintendo at our yard sale last month. $10

damn, i'da given you $11.

mrsimperless · 07-18-2005, 05:33 PM

When my 5-year-old daughter isn't playing Harvest Moon on my GBA she's usually playing some old NES game on my pc via emulator. You can get gamepads for cheap too. Works like a charm.

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 07-18-2005, 05:46 PM

I agree 100%

stevew · 07-18-2005, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramzavail

Are you sure that would work? It says "FC" meaning Famicom.

I thought that these systems would only play Japanese games, not American games.

You may or may not need an adapter. The only difference is cartridge size, IIRC. My friends did not, and it works great.

McSweeny · 07-18-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeval

Check ebay? We have an original NES system and a ton of games, but still play with it somewhat regularly.

dito

i still have all my original hardware and it still works pretty damned good. It still keeps my brother and i up to all hours of the night, just as it did... what? 16 years ago?

Airhog · 07-18-2005, 10:46 PM

Doesnt saying that Mcsweeny make you feel old? Just thinking about that makes me feel old. :P

Peregrine · 07-18-2005, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Each game features flickering power crystals in the center of the controllers and system! Collect three different colors to win the Power Key! Trade with your friends!

JeeberD · 07-19-2005, 04:49 PM

I brought my NES and SNES back from my parents house last time I went up there but haven't got around to setting either one of them up yet. I need to play me some TSB, though...

daedalus · 07-20-2005, 02:01 AM

Tecmo Superbowl, Baseball Stars and Romance of Three Kingdom. I needed no other game on NES.

ShaqFu · 07-20-2005, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo Jackson's Hip

that they'd like to trade for the entire Links golf series with all the expansion packs and Course Library volumes?

I'm trying to find one for my son to play. Those old games are better for 6 year olds that today's games, I think. Simpler controller, etc. I really think he'd like Zelda and the old Mario Bros.

Do you have an EB Games or other related store near you? They usually have the systems and games too.

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stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	If you look various places, you can find something like this on Ebay for about 25 bucks plus shipping. Fully functioning new toploading NES system. My friend got one, and no more flickering blue screen. Last edited by stevew : 07-18-2005 at 04:09 PM.

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Your best bet is one of those toploading NES's (the official ones) on ebay. It'll run you close to a hundred bucks, tho. But they are much better at not dying than the old front loaders. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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07-18-2005, 04:05 PM	#2
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	We have a Super NES we hardly use. THe only games we have are NBA Basketball 99, Yoshii's Island and a collection of WIlliam's arcade games.

07-18-2005, 04:07 PM	#3
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Check ebay? We have an original NES system and a ton of games, but still play with it somewhat regularly.

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MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	You can also try checking a local thrift store. I bought a working used SegaCD for $2 a couple years ago.

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Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Unfortunately, the book is from 1987, so RBI Baseball still costs $45 and she can't even begin to quantify the worth of Tecmo Super Bowl

07-18-2005, 05:12 PM	#11
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I just sold out SuperNintendo at our yard sale last month. $10

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JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I brought my NES and SNES back from my parents house last time I went up there but haven't got around to setting either one of them up yet. I need to play me some TSB, though... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Tecmo Superbowl, Baseball Stars and Romance of Three Kingdom. I needed no other game on NES.

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