How much is too much?

eight one · Jul 23, 2003

In a fairly recent trip to Akihabara, I decided to browse around the shops. One of them just happened to have these:

<img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/unknown99/neo_takai2.jpg" alt=" - " />

I was particularly getting at Chibi Maruko-chan Deluxe Quiz. Is that one really worth it's asking price? (let alone Blazing Star)? Just curious.

ResO · Jul 23, 2003

That's a bit pricy.....I'll give you $20 if you steal that chibi snap-lock case and insert for me though! wink

kernow · Jul 23, 2003

ResOGlas:
That's a bit pricy.....I'll give you $20 if you steal that chibi snap-lock case and insert for me though! wink

R O F L :o

Amix · Jul 23, 2003

That Blazing Star seems about right, but isn't that about 2 grand for Quiz? Seems high. . .

Pep · Jul 23, 2003

Condition goes a long way, but at first glance:

Maruko-Chan = expensive (probably even in like new shape)
Matrimelee = Fair/Good price
Blazing Stars = Quite average

SiegfriedFM · Jul 23, 2003

Eh? What is that ROM Kizu tag for Matrimelee? Do they mean the MVS version or what?

MVS Matt · Jul 23, 2003

Amix:
That Blazing Star seems about right, but isn't that about 2 grand for Quiz? Seems high. . .

2 grand for a game you won't even be able to play unless you can read Japanese. I'd say that one is for the collectors only.

kobylka68 · Jul 23, 2003

eight one:
In a fairly recent trip to Akihabara, I decided to browse around the shops. One of them just happened to have these:

<img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/unknown99/neo_takai2.jpg" alt=" - " />

I was particularly getting at Chibi Maruko-chan Deluxe Quiz. Is that one really worth it's asking price? (let alone Blazing Star)? Just curious.

Haha yeah you went to the store "Traders"? That store is awesome but yeah those games are ridiculously priced. I saw that Chibi Quiz deluxe game and the price made my jaw drop.

eight one · Jul 23, 2003

kobylka68:
Haha yeah you went to the store "Traders"? That store is awesome but yeah those games are ridiculously priced. I saw that Chibi Quiz deluxe game and the price made my jaw drop.

There and Trader 2 had a copy. Not to mention Darius Alpha. oh_no

bloodhokuto · Jul 23, 2003

eight one:

kobylka68:
Haha yeah you went to the store "Traders"? That store is awesome but yeah those games are ridiculously priced. I saw that Chibi Quiz deluxe game and the price made my jaw drop.

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There and Trader 2 had a copy. Not to mention Darius Alpha. oh_no

How much were they asking for Darius Alpha?

eight one · Jul 23, 2003

bloodhokuto:
How much were they asking for Darius Alpha?

This much.

<img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/unknown99/Darius_Alfa.jpg" alt=" - " />

Amix · Jul 23, 2003

MVS Matt:

Amix:
That Blazing Star seems about right, but isn't that about 2 grand for Quiz? Seems high. . .

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2 grand for a game you won't even be able to play unless you can read Japanese. I'd say that one is for the collectors only.

Uh, yeah. I never said I wanted to buy it. Besides, I'm a cheapo MVS loose cart kinda guy.

kobylka68 · Jul 23, 2003

Despite those prices Trader is still the best store to shop. Most of their games are really well priced, usually below market value and in great condition. KOF 2000 is like $100 and i bought my real bout and KOF 99 there for $50 each in mint condition. Awesome, Awesome place. If you go to Japan definately go there for your neo stuff.

bloodhokuto · Jul 23, 2003

eight one:

bloodhokuto:
How much were they asking for Darius Alpha?

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This much.

<img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/unknown99/Darius_Alfa.jpg" alt=" - " />

Hmmm, thats about £750 or $1250, last one that i saw from the uk on ebay, did not go through but there was a bit of a story to go with it...

Anyways im sure a copy has gone for £1000 before.

Atro · Jul 23, 2003

bloodhokuto:

eight one:

bloodhokuto:
How much were they asking for Darius Alpha?

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This much.

<img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/unknown99/Darius_Alfa.jpg" alt=" - " />

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Hmmm, thats about £750 or $1250, last one that i saw from the uk on ebay, did not go through but there was a bit of a story to go with it...

Anyways im sure a copy has gone for £1000 before.

Limited 500 production run pieces were made. That game sells for VERY HIGH BUCKS at eaby.

Still worth more getting this one than that stupid Marukochan. 2 Grands for a game without any translation possible ?

Japanese lessons are quite too much expensive to learn just because of a Quiz game... :rolleyes:

EvilMike · Jul 23, 2003

I was in that store while I was in Japan. Both quiz chibis I saw were that expensive. It is one of the few carts that is more expensive over there. Maruko-chan is a classic anime or something that everyone loves.

qube · Jul 24, 2003

eight one:

bloodhokuto:
How much were they asking for Darius Alpha?

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This much.

<img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/unknown99/Darius_Alfa.jpg" alt=" - " />

ZOIKS eek! eek! Man that is nice!! Didn't someone one the board here sell one about 3 months ago or so on e-bay?

Q-

DangerousK · Jul 24, 2003

Darius Alpha...Blazing Star...and many more.

I really need to organize a trip to Japan at the end of the year. The land where no rare or ultra rare game cannot be found in a store.

It almost makes me shed a tear seeing how they are displayed freely on a shelf and here in the US we don't see things like that. Just multiple copies of the flavor of the month.

US gamers suck.

I swear...all the great games that never made it here because people want their fancy 1337 graphics with gameplay that has no substance.

This is a big "FUCK YOU" to the bastards of mainstream gaming that made Japanese companies shun us.

I just want to walk into a store in the US that has expensive import titles hanging from the ceilings and more.

I dream of that.

Ok I had enough to drink tonight. Forgive my pointless drivel that came about when seeing the joy of those games.

Loefye · Aug 17, 2003

DangerousK:
Darius Alpha...Blazing Star...and many more.

I really need to organize a trip to Japan at the end of the year. The land where no rare or ultra rare game cannot be found in a store.

It almost makes me shed a tear seeing how they are displayed freely on a shelf and here in the US we don't see things like that. Just multiple copies of the flavor of the month.

US gamers suck.

I swear...all the great games that never made it here because people want their fancy 1337 graphics with gameplay that has no substance.

This is a big "FUCK YOU" to the bastards of mainstream gaming that made Japanese companies shun us.

I just want to walk into a store in the US that has expensive import titles hanging from the ceilings and more.

I dream of that.

Ok I had enough to drink tonight. Forgive my pointless drivel that came about when seeing the joy of those games.

Amen to that, I feel the same way. Today a mainstream gamer friend of mine came over and was playing Last Blade 1 since I had it running when he walked in and he said "I can't wait until Soul Calibur 2 comes out, a quality game unlike this one". I then said, why do you think it is so great, is it because everyone else likes it? He said "There is a reason everyone likes it, because its a good game. How many people like the Neo-Geo besides hardcore fans? Not many, that just proves that Soul Calibur 2 is better then those Neo games". I then said "You don't like Neo-Geo games because you like to button mash and NG games don't allow gamers to do so and win, Soul Calibur lets you get away with mashing so you feel you are a skilled player." I was so annoyed and mad, all this was comming from a guy who can't even pull of a dragon punch motion correctly. 99% of US gamers suck ass, period. :mad:

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corbo 2 · Aug 17, 2003

Is Darius Alpha supposed to even be good anyway.I heard about how rare and pricey it can be.I know it's collector area but was thier any other versions of it???

Thanks

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eight one · Aug 17, 2003

corbo 2:
Is Darius Alpha supposed to even be good anyway.I heard about how rare and pricey it can be.I know it's collector area but was thier any other versions of it???

Thanks

It's just an all-boss battle based on Darius (of course).

A lot of mixed feelings on how 'good' it is.

corbo 2 · Aug 17, 2003

eight one:

corbo 2:
Is Darius Alpha supposed to even be good anyway.I heard about how rare and pricey it can be.I know it's collector area but was thier any other versions of it???

Thanks

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It's just an all-boss battle based on Darius (of course).

A lot of mixed feelings on how 'good' it is.

Just wondering really,i saw it once it a mag and how it was one of the most famous PC Engine titles....only because it was like £750+ and had only like 500 copies...just a little hype.

I didn't think the game would be much cop.I always did like Darius though,very good music.

henkie · Aug 17, 2003

Amen to that, I feel the same way. Today a mainstream gamer friend of mine came over and was playing Last Blade 1 since I had it running when he walked in and he said "I can't wait until Soul Calibur 2 comes out, a quality game unlike this one". I then said, why do you think it is so great, is it because everyone else likes it? He said "There is a reason everyone likes it, because its a good game. How many people like the Neo-Geo besides hardcore fans? Not many, that just proves that Soul Calibur 2 is better then those Neo games". I then said "You don't like Neo-Geo games because you like to button mash and NG games don't allow gamers to do so and win, Soul Calibur lets you get away with mashing so you feel you are a skilled player." I was so annoyed and mad, all this was comming from a guy who can't even pull of a dragon punch motion correctly. 99% of US gamers suck ass, period.

Not only in the US, in Europe it is exactly the same... very_ang

droid · Aug 17, 2003

Dunno if this has been asked before...But does a store like Traders, Take credit card orders over the phone/online, or ship to the US? Curious.

Thanks,
Droid

eight one · Aug 17, 2003

droid:
Dunno if this has been asked before...But does a store like Traders, Take credit card orders over the phone/online, or ship to the US? Curious.

Thanks,
Droid

No and heck no. lol

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