FireHazard51 | 2,043 Social Team · Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 What's your holy grail that you want or that you achieved? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHazard51 | 2,043 Social Team · Posted July 22, 2023 Author Share Posted July 22, 2023 My holy grail is Sony's first VR/3D head mounted display for PlayStation 2. You can read more about it here, https://www.digitalgamemuseum.org/sony-pud-j5a-virtual-reality-headset/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankos | 441 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 In general I think of different categories for things when I try to come up with a holy grail, like if it is a game or a game system, or what system the game is for. If I had to narrow it all down to one white whale it would be Magic 7 Block by Gamtec Gamtec was sort of the origin point for a team of developers that worked a a bunch of companies making Taiwan originals, and they were on the better side as far as dev teams making that sort of stuff goes. As far as stuff related to them that made it to North America I'd say the most noteworthy stuff was the games published by Realtec. What's interesting is that despite being the oldest of the bunch there has been one Gamtec game lying around for decades that has never been preserved, Magic 7 Block, so I'd really like to hunt down a copy. The only copy I am aware of having surfaced is the one I posted a link to above, and the owner did not include a picture of the cart, so it is a mystery to me. It isn't a particularly interesting game in terms of gameplay (just a simple puzzle game compilation), but its an early work by a dev team I've hunted down a lot of games for, so I'd like to be able to nab a copy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Pac | 7,548 Graphics Team · Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 My video game "holy grail" would be a playable Bosconian prototype for the Famicom, just like the early-2000s Jakks Pacific plug-n-play port. Unfortunately, I don't believe Namco ever made an effort to port that game to the 8-bit Nintendo. If I had to pick something that might actually exist, though - it would probably be a prototype of Turmoil [Atari 2600]. [T-Pac] 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inasuma | 1,203 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 I have a hard time naming just one. But this one was a massive win recently 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khromak | 768 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 This sealed DW3 has been my grail for years, finally got it. Next up: stadium events, NWC. These will probably never happen, but they would be my new grails 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,904 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) For grails I already own, there are these. The top two are blanks and the bottom left green one has "Monoply" on it. The New Leaf is blank. Another "Grail" in this category might be one more New Leaf cartridge with Sonic 2 on it. I've had people tell me they were aware of one existing but this memory is quite volatile and I highly doubt anyone is going to replace the batteries because these items are so rare. Note, I want one with Sonic 2 too complete the collection because I grew up in Columbia, which was the test market for these things. When my brother and I would go to my Dad's house every other weekend, he'd often rent us a Sega Genesis and every time we would get Sonic 2. I actually remember getting some of these cartridges back then, so not only have I played on a New Leaf cartridge, I've played Sonic 2 on one. And the grail I don't own/never will would be the (probably) cel art for the sword that was used for almost all covers of American FF games. I've deleted the image I made, but it you take all of the covers from Final Fantasy Adventure, Legends II & III, Final Fantasy II & III for the SNES and resize them so the sword is the same height, you can flip between the layers and see that the sword on all 5 games is exactly the same. So that's strong evidence that they all used the same cel art graphic, overlayed on top (or behind) their title and background graphics. I asked around and held bank for a long time to hope to find that and purchase it but I eventually gave up. The amount I held aside (which was 5 figures, to be clear) quickly became less and less likely to ever afford it and since I could never track down if that item even existed, I gave up. Still... if I could get that, I'd feel complete. Game over. I've collected what I need. Edited July 24, 2023 by RH 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,010 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 5 screw The Karate Kid for NES 5 screw Sdie Pocket for NES Expected to exist but none have been found. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarzombie | 924 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 41 minutes ago, Code Monkey said: 5 screw The Karate Kid for NES 5 screw Sdie Pocket for NES Expected to exist but none have been found. If they were actually manufactured, I'm positive we'd have found one by now, aside from factory refurbs/one offs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaMan52 | 2,445 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 (edited) Holy Grail I Want: Little Samson with box, manual, and inserts. Holy Grail I Own: Just one? Difficult decision... Super Mario Bros. 3 McDonald's Happy Meal toy display. Mega Man CES 1990 hat. Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters on NES. A physical copy of Wonderland Dizzy (Kickstarter). VHS containing recordings of eighteen Mega Man cartoon episodes when they were shown on Fox Family. Wendy: Every Witch Way on Game Boy Color. Sealed GameCube Component cable. t Mega Man X Controller. Or this Mario Party 4 Event Disc. If I had to pick just one of these items, I guess it would be the Super Mario Bros. 3 Happy Meal toy display. It's basically the centerpiece of my collection. Edited July 24, 2023 by MegaMan52 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNESNESCUBE64 | 541 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Like @T-Pac, mine is also bosconian. Except it is just a bosconian cabinet. It's my favorite namco release and probably something I am going to have to piece together, I already have a boardset, so now to get the rest of it. BLAST OFF! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrslam | 476 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 The holy grail I'd like to get is a working Commodore 65, with a TI-99/8 running a close second. I already own a number of things others might consider grails, but nothing that anybody's mentioned so far other than a green/blue pair of those Game Factory carts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 2,952 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Grail as in there's no realistic way I'd ever be able to own/afford one? Ibara Kuro JJ Squawkers Muchi Muchi Pork Probably a bunch more i forgot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,723 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Homebrew games - you far whilst asleep and miss a release. Then there's no way you can get it, as you'll be priced out on the secondary market too. I can understand limited funds being available to hobbyists, but sometimes it feels as though folks are just making limited releases for the sake of making limited releases, and that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,904 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 42 minutes ago, fcgamer said: Homebrew games - you far whilst asleep and miss a release. Then there's no way you can get it, as you'll be priced out on the secondary market too. I can understand limited funds being available to hobbyists, but sometimes it feels as though folks are just making limited releases for the sake of making limited releases, and that sucks. I have to say I've found Star Keeper fascinating for years. I definitely had to accept that that one will never be in my collection. Also a complete set of the OG Christmas games that still come out each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khromak | 768 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, RH said: I have to say I've found Star Keeper fascinating for years. I definitely had to accept that that one will never be in my collection. While I don't know your budget or how insane you are w/r/t spending obscene amounts of money on video games, this is quite achievable. They're available somewhat regularly for sale and aren't like "generational wealth" level expensive. There's one on Ebay right now! (just don't look at the price) It is definitely a fun game though, and it's got a great story, which makes for an excellent collectible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,904 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, Khromak said: While I don't know your budget or how insane you are w/r/t spending obscene amounts of money on video games, this is quite achievable. They're available somewhat regularly for sale and aren't like "generational wealth" level expensive. There's one on Ebay right now! (just don't look at the price) It is definitely a fun game though, and it's got a great story, which makes for an excellent collectible. At this point in my collecting and wealth, unless I come into a lot of cash I'm not expecting, I don't see my self buying any game over $500 and, even then, it'd have to be one at a higher priority that Starkeeper. I'm slowly working on a complete Game Gear set and maybe maaaaybe I'll sell off all of my "fluff" games that pad out my collection just to then turn around and buy the top 5-10 N64 titles just get a complete set for that system, but currently there's no plan for that. Starkeeper's cool, but I'm not that motivated. If the homebrew collector scene ever takes a major dive, then who knows. Otherwise, I know I'm priced out of that market. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHazard51 | 2,043 Social Team · Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Khromak said: While I don't know your budget or how insane you are w/r/t spending obscene amounts of money on video games, this is quite achievable. They're available somewhat regularly for sale and aren't like "generational wealth" level expensive. There's one on Ebay right now! (just don't look at the price) It is definitely a fun game though, and it's got a great story, which makes for an excellent collectible. I feel like my budget for collecting individual games is WELL below the average collector on VGS. I have finally settled on a very defined collection and find enjoyment in achieving that goal and diving into the unique items related to that collection. But even with collecting for a modern system that many people ignore I find myself have some sticker price shock over some "rare" items. At lease with PSVR2 I'm getting on that boat from the get go so I can try and snag those rare items at MSRP when they are reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankos | 441 Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 @FireHazard51So, is this just a scheme to figure out what everyone is hunting and beat us to the punch at getting it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsped09 | 223 Moderator · Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Nintendo A.L.S. Storage Cabinet Model ES-2800, I've got the ES-1800, but this one has eluded me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHazard51 | 2,043 Social Team · Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Ankos said: @FireHazard51So, is this just a scheme to figure out what everyone is hunting and beat us to the punch at getting it? ::puts note pad away:: I don't know where you came up with that idea. I mean these are very well known expensive and well sought after items. Not like these are unknown items that one may come across in a thrift store or garage sale and they have no clue what they have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Tank | 961 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 hours ago, fsped09 said: Nintendo A.L.S. Storage Cabinet Model ES-2800, I've got the ES-1800, but this one has eluded me. I don't have this cabinet, but are you looking for one boxed or is loose ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankos | 441 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, FireHazard51 said: I don't know where you came up with that idea. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsped09 | 223 Moderator · Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mega Tank said: I don't have this cabinet, but are you looking for one boxed or is loose ok? Did you mean you do have it? Ideally I'd want it boxed, as I haven't seen either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeGame | 760 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Now Owned personal grail ive wanted for a long time before acquiring it is a sealed/graded FF for NES Grails i would love to add would be FF2 and FF3 sealed or graded on SNES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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