ConsoleCollector88

Is there a documentation of historical ESRB ratings and the years they applied to? Looking for NA/USA ratings of course. I am trying to find the first edition printing of Smash Bros Brawl and have seen numerous different ratings.

? Meaning Wifi was first then no wifi? And do you know which esrb rating box looked like on first print by chance? ‘Teen’ or ‘teen adolescents’

I have seen a ton of different variants. Which is the true black/white original label version of this game for USA/NA version? Thanks!

Honestly I see none. The seal on the bottom is what gets me… everything else looks clean as heck.

https://imgur.com/a/cXwdDsM

Thank you, I agree it’s very hard to tell. I’ve looked at tons of games for sale on eBay too. Does the overlapping seal on these games run towards the front or back?

C'mon someone has to know the answer to this

Yup, aware of this already but thanks!

I posted this on collecting questions, maybe its better off here? Remove whatever one if this is an issue, sorry. Anyways, I am looking at a sealed version locally of first print Animal Crossing this week and I have been trying to do some research on what to look for before I drop some good money on it. I came across a few postings that say there was actually glue used in the sealing of these games along the top and bottom seals, which can be slightly noticeable when inspecting closely - Is this correct?

Seriously? PS1 games manufactured and distributed in '16-'17? seems wrong, but I'm only a novice.

I am looking at a sealed version locally of first print Animal Crossing this week and I have been trying to do some research on what to look for before I drop some good money on it. I came across a few postings that say there was actually glue used in the sealing of these games along the top and bottom seals, which can be slightly noticeable when inspecting closely - Is this correct?

Could you give us a link for the gaming specific ones? I am a newer collector as well and am curious about shelves as well! Thanks

Interesting, the left one I assume has y seal but the right one also looks shrink wrap? Is that also common for the larger sealed games as pictured on the left?

1. Did ALL ps1 games that were new and sealed have the sticker along the top? 2. Same as first question but in regards to all Xbox platforms and the label being along the side? 3. Did ALL ps2 games come with some sort of security label? 4. Are DS and 3DS case/box dimensions the same exact size or are they slightly different? thanks for the help!

I have mostly been collecting PS1/PS2 games thus far as it’s the consoles I grew up on. PS1, PS2 and XB360 seem easy to identify with the game barcodes on the edges (although it seems some PS2 don’t have barcode stickers), but DS, 3DS, Switch, Wii, Wii U, PS3, PS4 games all have just a general cello seals all around on the edges with no barcodes. What I am looking for, is someone(s) to share what the factory sealed edges look like for these platforms. I know the y-seal to look for, however I am unfamiliar with the top, bottom and side edges of other platforms as I am just expanding into them. I had a Wii game that I just flipped that I am assuming is/was authentic but truly I am not 100% sure. Please someone share if you know 100% how the factory seals are supposed to be on these games - pictures would be best! Thanks in advance!

I know exactly who you’re talking about. I refuse to buy from him I had a very questionable interaction with him - Queller is is username I believe

Bought this a few days ago, just arrived. It looks factory to me - my little concern is how next to/below the barcode on back got dirty?

Duh

Green label? I’m new here, inform me don’t roast me :)

I’m actually let investor party collector. I grew up with SNES, NES & PlayStation so I’ve been collecting them slowly. However Nintendo stuff seems to be gold at times so I’m actually debating purchasing some newer sealed stuff and holding for the future.

Obviously the current market is good to get ROI on sale of games, but as prices are high now does this mean it is necessarily a bad time? I think the opportunity presents to get games maybe not previously as widely available. And at that, even if they are more expensive, will that just mean less of them available in the future? What’s everyone’s thoughts on the current buy market?

Correct, sorry if that wasn’t clear. I am just dipping into Nintendo basically this weekend for the first time. Trying to get educated.

I know many of you out there are big Nintendo guys! I am just getting into collecting some of the newer generation stuff and admittedly most of my collection is PlayStation so I am not nearly as informed as many of you - but I don’t know what the original prints. So if you are 100% and know the first print I would appreciate it. I am currently looking at Wii, Wii U & Switch games. Any Mario/Zelda/Pokémon games (including brand new Mario Odyssey, NEW super Mario’s deluxe, etc) are welcomed and appreciated and thanks in advance!

Yeah, I’ve seen quite a few of the “not for resale” selling for that though. This was just one example. There’s plenty on eBay if you search... THAT was my concern or question. The OG true black label I understand. But legit if you search there are NUMEROUS of the “not for resale” being sold for decent money

Bueller...? Nobody?