What's the most economical way to acquire an AES?

[White Devil]

I saw a Japanese region AES for $200 and was wondering how much it would cost to have a Unibios put in and if that would be worth the cost.
Not to mention that the standard video/power cables could be acquired for under $30.

I want an AES and don't care about HD currently.

As for controllers, I'd use the one I have for my MV2F

Any recommendations? And what would people suggest my minimum budget be for an AES console as far as current pricing goes?

 

[HeavyMachineGoob]

To be honest, you've missed the boat on relatively cheap AES hardware for some years now. Every now and then one sells here for an okay price, but not like back in the day. eBay is pretty costly for AES consoles, only go there if you don't care about getting a deal.

These days, $150 - $200 seems about right for a working AES console, usually 1 or no controllers included. All AES consoles have a soldered BIOS, so you'd need someone to install a socket for you. It's very simple to do for a skilled expert.

 

[Kid Panda]

I wouldn't even try to get into AES stuff now. Costs too much.

 

[RAZO]

There is nothing economical about "Aes".

 

[MuppeT]

I wouldn't even try to get into AES stuff now. Costs too much.

good advice right there.

 

[Atro]

I wouldn't even try to get into AES stuff now. Costs too much.

Let them go Panda.
That way they won't increase the current MVS carts eheh!
I'm almost done looking to get what I want tho. But the world doesn't spin around me so... yeh....

Get an AES dude! They're awesome

 

[RAZO]

Let them go Panda.
That way they won't increase the current MVS carts eheh!
I'm almost done looking to get what I want tho. But the world doesn't spin around me so... yeh....

Get an AES dude! They're awesome

Your not lying about the Aes being awesome though. That they are.

I doubt people buying Aes over Mvs is going to keep prices the same on MVS format. You know that's not true when people are forking over $150 for a Magician Lord Mvs carts. Prices on MVS carts have gone up alot since I first started buying carts.

 

[White Devil]

$150 wouldn't be unreasonable. I appreciate all the feedback.
If I could find one for $150 I'd go for it. I really just want it for the aesthetic under my TV. I'd probably only get 1 AES game but use a converter to play MVS on it. I have 15 MVS games currently. I'm 2 games away from not caring if I ever get more.

Anyone familiar with the cost of having a Socket installed? I'm not skilled at soldering.

 

[HeavyMachineGoob]

Depends on who you ask to have a socket installed. I've done it before on one of my AES consoles, was pretty easy. I'd charge $10 probably if shipping was paid to and from me. I do a lot of ROM desoldering, but as you can see I'm in Canada.

 

[White Devil]

Awesome dude, well... When I get an AES I'll connect with you

 

[wyo]

Best bet these days is to find one that comes with a few games, 2 controllers, memory card, etc and shell out a bit more money up front. Honestly though, you already have an MVS, so why bother?

 

[Ninjainspandex]

Economical and AES should never be in the same sentance.

 

[aha2940]

Economical and AES should never be in the same sentance.

I disagree. For instance: "Nothing about the AES is economical"

 

[WoodyXP]

Set your AES budget to "No Limits" and you should be able to acquire whatever you need.

 

[enix2093]

If you know anyone in Japan, that's your best bet. I got my AES w/2 controllers for $50 complete in box with everything. Paid about $40 for KoF2000, and got a couple other common games like SS1 and 2 for like $10. But then again, I lived in Japan at the time so it was super easy to get one.

 

[WoodyXP]

Good luck doing that anymore. Them Japanese are catching on.

 

[joecommando]

There is nothing economical about "Aes".

This right here. If youre looking to get into AES for cheap it is just not possible

 

[ggallegos1]

Unibios is always worth installing. You'll never go back.

 

[SNKorSWM]

Cheap AES consoles? Buy the junk ones and fix 'em yourself.

 

[Ninjainspandex]

Steal one.

 

[julencin2000]

Steal one.

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[Karou]

find someone looking to trade with one and have what they want.

 

[Atro]

Your not lying about the Aes being awesome though. That they are.

I know I'm not

I doubt people buying Aes over Mvs is going to keep prices the same on MVS format. You know that's not true when people are forking over $150 for a Magician Lord Mvs carts. Prices on MVS carts have gone up alot since I first started buying carts.

Early games are an exception. But you're agreeing with my point.
The more people get on the MVS wagon, the more the demand will increase.
More demand = more expensive.

Prices on MVS are obviously getting hgher because almost nobody is after the AES ones
like a few years ago. I never considered go the "MVS Route" before. Now I'm riding on that highway.

 

[xsq]

I really just want it for the aesthetic under my TV.

omega. OMEGA!


Now, on to more pressing matters: What is the most comical way to acquire an AES?

 

[BladeDancer314]

Stealing it

Edit: ninjainspandex beat me to it, bastard.