neodolphino | 267 Homebrew Team · Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 17 hours ago, Orab Games said: If it is number, it is the LE. There are 100 LEs. Maybe a dozen or so of the others. @neodolphino might know exactly. The first 20 copies of the LEs had the option to add custom text to the title screen I believe. Not all took that option. That is why I took 21. Lowest non-custom game. I don't recall exactly, but I feel like I remember about 125ish or so total. I think he did a small release on eBay first - something like 10-15? Then we convinced him to do the rest on NA with the first 20 having custom message (I originally was in line for one of those, but another member really wanted the custom message for his daughter - he relatively recently sold that one). I ended up with a non-custom one - don't recall the number of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orab Games | 97 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) So far, what I have found is that there were for sure 3 GEs (Gift Editions) sold on eBay on August 3rd, 2014. Those 3 are clearly marked with GE v1.0 on the title screen. It also looks like the buyers name or something was written on the title screen as well. I'm going to keep digging as I know more were sold outside of the LEs. On August 16, 2014, zxdplay said that two of the three GEs were purchased by NA members Majesty ZX and Proveaux. He wasn't for sure who the third person was. On September 9th, Majesty ZX posted: Proveaux just decided to get his to say "Gift Edition" where as mine says "Majesty ZX". Edited January 14, 2023 by Orab Games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I had one off eBay. I'm 100% positive it was not the LE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWunderful | 2,927 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 14 minutes ago, RegularGuyGamer said: I had one off eBay. I'm 100% positive it was not the LE I want to say there was an RE that only sold 16 copies before he got shut down for some customs reason or something. Thats the one I had I think so maybe we bought the same one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 37 minutes ago, MrWunderful said: I want to say there was an RE that only sold 16 copies before he got shut down for some customs reason or something. Thats the one I had I think so maybe we bought the same one Yeah that's the one. It wasn't the GE it was the RE. Might be cursed tho bc I got top dollar for it and the guy died like the next day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, RegularGuyGamer said: Yeah that's the one. It wasn't the GE it was the RE. Might be cursed tho bc I got top dollar for it and the guy died like the next day. Which guy died the next day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWunderful | 2,927 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, RegularGuyGamer said: Yeah that's the one. It wasn't the GE it was the RE. Might be cursed tho bc I got top dollar for it and the guy died like the next day. Really? Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, RetroX85 said: Which guy died the next day? The buyer at the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Just now, RegularGuyGamer said: The buyer at the time. Jesus, that's sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orab Games | 97 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) So, after sifting through hundreds of posts for a few hours, this is what I accumulated. I'm not 100% positive that this is correct. I say this because for some reason, @Ferris Bueller and stardust4ever (has an unboxing video of a GE edition on Youtube) may have gotten undocumented copies around the PayPal testing time. Can you confirm what went down there, Ferris? zxdplay made a comment that you 2 may not be interesting in LE copies anymore and you were going to back out until #100 opened back up for you. 3 Gift Editions sold on eBay August 3rd, 2014. At least 2 have custom text. (Majesty ZX, Proveaux, 3rd buyer unknown) 2 (maybe more) Unknown Editions sold through PayPal as a test on September 12, 2014. (acomicbookguyc and maybe Johnnyboy113?)(Maybe more GEs?) 100 LEs sold on NA. Still trying to find a final list. 1-20 have custom text. (#74 was sold on eBay) 1 Unknown Edition gifted\sold to Dain 16 Regular Editions sold on eBay Total documented copies sold: 122 Edited January 15, 2023 by Orab Games 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orab Games | 97 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Well, all that work for nothing.... I should have just kept reading. Straight from the horse's mouth. 140 total copies. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Bueller | 495 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I eventually got all three versions, I know that. But it was a while ago and things are starting to get hazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link | 2,713 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 6:52 PM, Orab Games said: Well, all that work for nothing.... I should have just kept reading. Straight from the horse's mouth. 140 total copies. Your summary is more detailed, easier to read, and more to the point than that screenshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,102 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I’m the new owner of #20! I have no idea which edition and am super excited to have it! 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmyers | 97 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: I’m the new owner of #20! I have no idea which edition and am super excited to have it! Did @dbarrett0928finish it fast and sell it already? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,102 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 47 minutes ago, ecmyers said: Did @dbarrett0928finish it fast and sell it already? He was having a “I need a tractor” emergency so I helped a brother out lol Has anyone actually beaten this game! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,783 Administrator · Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 59 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: I’m the new owner of #20! I have no idea which edition and am super excited to have it! Oh it was YOU who outbid me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,102 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Gloves said: Oh it was YOU who outbid me! Nope, I got this one from @dbarrett0928 who did BIN on eBay! I think we were both bidding on the one in April or so but I didn’t win it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: Has anyone actually beaten this game! I have gotten to the moon boss, but I had a power outage and lost everything. I farmed 1UPs throughout my game play to get to the end. It's safe to say I've surpassed 90% of the game without the cheat code and it was very difficult to say the least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroX85 | 64 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, RetroX85 said: I have gotten to the moon boss, but I had a power outage and lost everything. I farmed 1UPs throughout my game play to get to the end. It's safe to say I've surpassed 90% of the game without the cheat code and it was very difficult to say the least. I may be able to beat it fully with the 40 lives cheat code. Which I recommend anyone playing the game to use in an attempt to finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khromak | 768 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I never posted an update back when I was grinding this game, but I made it to the final level (before the moon boss) and couldn't beat it. I was down to a single continue's worth of lives, and there was no way I could see myself getting through both waves of that level on 3 lives, so I gave up after a little bit. I may go back to it at some point in the future because it would be a REALLY cool completion to have under my belt, but I haven't played it in months at this point. Very fun game, but damn challenging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray | 2,448 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, a3quit4s said: I’m the new owner of #20! I have no idea which edition and am super excited to have it! Nice coaster. 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,783 Administrator · Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I can probably beat it if someone sends me their copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,801 Events Team · Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Murray said: Nice coaster. FT: Starkeeper NES Homebrew RARE! OOP! LK! Trading for a 30 pack of Coors Extra Gold. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWunderful | 2,927 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 @Murray heathen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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