maxlords

I barely managed to get through The Last Jedi on a DLed version.  There's no way in hell I'll be watching this.  This entire trilogy is brutally pandering and horridly written.  Absolutely infantile.  I loved Abram's excuse that the 2nd movie ruined everything that the first set up, like the first one was any good at all.  My wife and I both hated The Force Awakens so much that it's hard to describe in words.  You can put a bow on a turd, it's still a turd.  For that matter, I hated the prequels so much that I only watched a DL of the 2nd movie and couldn't finish the 3rd.  Easily some of the most disappointing sci-fi of all time. 

For perspective, I enjoyed Rogue One (though I hated a few things they tossed in) and thoroughly enjoyed Solo (though again hated a few details).  I also enjoyed The Mandalorian, excluding the two bad episodes.  You know which ones. 

I'm a fan and have seen every series.  I liked Lower Decks, but it was slightly more crass than I'd prefer.  Regardless, I was entertained.

I also liked Picard, thought it was exceptional acting, but a slightly weaker than average plot.  LOVED the Romulans in it!   I also enjoy Discovery, believe it or not.  In fact, the only Trek that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed was DS9, especially after the Dominion War started, and Enterprise starting about halfway through Season 3.  Personally, my favorite is Voyager, followed by Next Gen, Discovery, and Picard. 

I have a bunch of these....PM incoming.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7424290/

I'm not sure if I'll be able to watch the whole thing but it does look hokey and kinda fun.  Anyone already seen this one and have some thoughts?

Very cool!   Much obliged!

Updated:  Mega Turrican and R-Type III sold, Super Metroid complete in excellent condition added!  I'll get pics of it tomorrow! 

19 minutes ago, RegularGuyGamer said:

I understand that they've he'se their value for weeks but over clocked 1&2 were on clearance for years. I've kept my eye on these games for years. There's no shortage of them, specifically for the older titles. I feel sincere pity for anyone playing the current price or buying these and thinking they'll be an investment at their current price. 

I just looked at the current rates for sealed, and I take it back.  You're absolutely correct and that's ridiculous.

24 minutes ago, RegularGuyGamer said:

More than $175 for a mass produced game from last generation? That seems almost impossible.

There is a ton of fair weather gamers that feel like they've missed these releases. They'll pump and dump them like they did with the rest of their games. 

Soul Hackers, most notably is the only English release of the game and likely to hold a higher value.  I looked a few weeks ago and Overclocked 1 & 2 were about $100 each, SMT IV, and SMT: Armageddon are also the only English releases, and were something like $150+ and $120 respectively.  I forget what Soul Hackers was. 

2 hours ago, snes_collector said:

I'm really surprised at the prices of the shin mega tensei games right now, I just can't see those prices staying. I think I am almost finished with getting all the games I am interested in for the 3DS. I tried to grab them as they were clearanced out but slacked at the end. I am up to 112 games a may add around a dozen more. I suspect this system will be highly collection as will the vita

Yeah, I was SHOCKED when I looked those up the other day.  They're outrageous.  The whole SMT series has skyrocketed though and it's only going to go higher, I suspect. 

I backed it.  Just want a physical copy....no idea what console I should get it for, but I'm betting on the XBox Series X for maximum graphics potential, just in case. 

They HAVE stated that they're planning a retail release as well, but that Kickstarter backers will get all the DLC for free and are guaranteed both access to the Beta on Steam and to get the game BEFORE a commercial release. 

I've been Platinum before...but not lately.  I haven't gotten any swag from them for a LONG time

OK, so I've got a fair amount of stuff to get rid of here.  My buddy's getting out of the hobby and going digital, and he gave me his pulls to sell off.  Here's what I've got currently.  All prices are in Canadian $, but I can convert to USD easily enough (I use www.xe.com for conversions.  I take Paypal as well as Interac EMT payments if you're within Canada.  I haven't sold here before, but I have sterling feedback on eBay and I've got a fair bit over on the shmups boards as I've been there since they started.  Shipping is at cost and I only ship with tracking and insurance. 

All games are original, no repros, and have been in this collection for literally decades.  I had to dust them....  Detailed pictures are available on request. 

I don't do bulk sales, but I will haggle a little on multiple item purchases.  Prices are not set in stone, and they're based on recent closed eBay auctions minus shipping. 

Here's my eBay feedback:  https://www.ebay.ca/fdbk/feedback_profile/max-lords

And here's what I have up for sale:

NES:
Dragon Warrior IV (cart and manual only)  $140

SNES:

Super Metroid (complete, excellent cart, nice manual, above average box, flyers included) $280

Lemmings (ex-rental, cart, coverless manual, decent box, one sticker on front) $20

Super R-Type (ex-rental, cart, box with tons of sticker residue, label on cart sticker, manual with tape and video rental stamp) $30

Spider-Man & X-Men: Arcade's Revenge  (ex-rental, cart, rough box, decimated manual) $10 (if it works)

SOLD R-Type III (cart only) $140 SOLD

Genesis:

Alien Storm (cart, box, manual)  $75

Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (cart, box, manual) $50

Phantasy Star II (cart and box only, completely hammered) $15

Phantasy Star III (cart, box, manual, poster) $40

Phantasy Star IV (cart, box, manual) $160

SOLD Mega Turrican (cart, box, manual w/Blockbuster sticker on back, has hangtab) $175  SOLD - $150

Street Fighter II Special Champion Edition (cart, box) $10

Biohazard Battle (cart, box, manual) $35

Eternal Champions (cart, box, manual) $10

Aladdin (cart, box, manual, Disney insert) $15

N64:

Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Collector's Edition (cart, box, manual, inserts) $200

Sin & Punishment (cart, box, manual, inserts) $110

GB/GBA:

Metroid Fusion (cart, box, manual, inserts) $130 SOLD - $115

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (cart, box, manual) $120

Mega Man Zero (cart, manual, box, inserts) $80

Mega Man Zero 2 (cart, manual, box, inserts) $80

Mega Man Zero 3 (cart, manual, box, inserts) $80

Final Fantasy Legend III (cart, box, manual, map, all inserts) $125

Gamecube:

Ikaruga (disc, manual, case, no scratches) $85

Dreamcast:

Ikaruga (disc, manual, case, no obi, a couple of light scratches, very small) $75

Street Fighter Alpha III (disc, manual, case, extremely light scratches around disc) $60

Street Fighter III Third Strike (disc, manual, case, some light scratches and marks) $140

I've never become notorious, thankfully, so it hasn't been an issue.  But I've had random people tell me "I know you" after they hear my handle, and I've had a few people tell me they've heard of me before.  It's a weird feeling.  It probably helps that I step in and out of the collecting scene and try not to interface too heavily.  It's best to keep a focus on real life. 

I picked up the Yoshi set today too.   It's interesting that collectors are scorning them.  To be fair, they're designed for kids to play with though and that's why I'm buying them.  Going to get the Boo house too.

5 hours ago, Reed Rothchild said:

Sometimes I brag to strangers on the street that I own MVP Football and Street Hockey 95, just to see them writhe in jealousy.

I'm a sucker for a good writhe!

Lower Decks is out?  I hadn't even heard.  I love both the Orville and both current Trek series.

I only collect the stuff I like.  I don't even understand completists.  It simply feels like bragging rights to me. 

In fact, I buy more than I can play, and if I try something I don't like, I purge it from my collection. 

Just now, ookii_risu said:

@maxlords love your avatar! One of my favorite games

Thanks!  One of mine too, of course!   I'm a huge fan of the original quadrilogy! 

I LOVE Metroid Prime.  Fantastic game!  Echoes wasn't as good but it was playable. It got pretty weak towards the end though.  Unfortunately, Prime 3 was completely unplayable for me as I'm left-handed and the forced Wii motion controls were simply untenable. 
I was thoroughly disappointed that they didn't offer standard GC controls as an option in 3. 

On 7/19/2020 at 10:27 PM, phart010 said:

Amazon better give us people who preordered Metroid Prime 4 back in 2016 some super special preorder exclusives... Been waiting WAAAY too long!

They cancelled mine.  Lost out on those sweet E3 prices.

Currently playing:

Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies (3DS)

Doom (2016, PC)

Quantum Break (Xbox One)

The Witcher 3 (Xbox One)

Detroit (PS4)

Rainswept (Switch)

Stein's; Gate Zero (Vita)

Phantasy Star 2 (SNES Mini)

1 hour ago, Nintegageo said:

The cabinets I own are cartridge-based ones - Neo Geo and Sega Titan. I own an Atomiswave board and some games however the cabinet is a real bitch to locate.

Nice!  I have a region free ST-V and a 1-slot for my cab as well as a huge stack of carts.  No Atomiswave though. There weren't many games I wanted to play on it.  All great units!

Here are the only photos I have left from the arcade I used to have...

I'm personally against drug use in general as well as the approach that has been taken by governments to drug regulation, criminalization, and other issues.

Pharmaceutical drugs for legitimate use - fine. 

Recreational use of pharmaceutical drugs - dangerous and irresponsible. 

Use of natural drugs such as mushrooms and marijuana - should be up to you but should have responsible use laws, as alcohol

Use of chemically synthesized recreational drugs - VERY dangerous, should be a ban, but criminalization only for production and major distribution.

Chemically synthesized recreational drugs are a huge danger and causing many of our mental illnesses these days.  MDMA for example does PERMANENT damage to the way your body uses and produces serotonin.  Extended use is virtually guaranteed to cause depression and other mental illnesses, and even light use is dangerous.  People simply don't understand what they're taking and what it does.  In addition, these drugs are usually synthesized in a non-laboratory setting and there's no way to know what they're cut with or if they are produced safely, so in addition to the risk of the drug itself, you have no idea what you are taking.  It's bad enough we barely know what's in our food, but to take stuff made in someone's garage lab is simply irresponsible. 

Should you even qualify for health care if you're taking illicit substances?  There's an inflammatory question for you.   Should your insurance company be able to cut you off since you were doing something illegal that legitimately jeopardizes your health?

Hmmmm...my favorite?  THAT is a tough question.  Probably X-Com: UFO Defense.  I've put more hours into that game than every other strategy game combined.  However, it's not really an SRPG, more of a strategy/management sim, so if that doesn't count, I'd have to go with Warsong as well.  Easily my favorite vintage console SRPG.