I bought a copy of Earthbound for the SNES for $180. It's the jewel of my collection and I'm so proud of it.
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Your game collection holy grail.
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I was recently able to get my hands on my two ultimate dream items. I'd post pics but I'm at work.
- Majora's Mask Adventure Set
- A copy of ET for the 2600 recovered from the infamous Alamogordo landfill
I have some other stuff I'd like to get my hands on (20th anniversary PS4, CIB copy of Chrono Trigger just to name a few) but nothing comes close to those two tbh
- Majora's Mask Adventure Set
- A copy of ET for the 2600 recovered from the infamous Alamogordo landfill
I have some other stuff I'd like to get my hands on (20th anniversary PS4, CIB copy of Chrono Trigger just to name a few) but nothing comes close to those two tbh
All my Dreamcast games. Have like 100 games. Some absolute gems that go for good money as well.
I do have a modded Multi Mega (European version of the Sega CDX) that plays carts and CDs from all regions, OP :)
I also just got the Super SD System 3 for the PC engine - super sweet to put CD rips on that thing without having to take them off the shelf!
I always wanted to get a Net Yaroze, but never found one in good condition for a good price. Would also love to get my hands on one of the blue debug PS1s :)
I also just got the Super SD System 3 for the PC engine - super sweet to put CD rips on that thing without having to take them off the shelf!
I always wanted to get a Net Yaroze, but never found one in good condition for a good price. Would also love to get my hands on one of the blue debug PS1s :)
A neogeo mvs 4slot with metal slug, samurai showdown, strikers 1945 and aerofighters2. Although that's also on the fun size. Also have a few of the rarer Dreamcast games, powerstone 2(got a great deal due to missing manual), tech romancer cic, and 2 complete in case copies of skies of Arcadia... I still need to beat it though, would probably restart since I put it down 2 years ago now
Please excuse my lack of knowledge, what makes this Controller special?By far my most favorite piece :)
For me, it's a copy of Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II Plus on GameCube. I mean, I still have a bunch of games backlogged on GC (including Eternal Darkness, MGS: Twin Snakes, and PSO Episode III), but I just want that game and I truly feel that would complete my GameCube collection in my mind. But every time I see it on eBay, I always see it for no less than $90 for just the disc. I can't see myself justifying any used game for more than $60, especially if there's no extraordinary collectible attached to it
I would love to own any of the PC98 Touhou games, but especially Mystic Square. It's my favorite gameplay-wise and has my favorite character. I saw one up for auction a couple of years ago... for $1,000. Went up to $2,500 in the end.
I almost wish I got it, because I haven't seen any more listings for it in quite a while. Though I guess I could always pick up the whole set for $25,000, haha.
As for anything I actually own, does Haunting Ground count? I picked it up for $20 at a thrift shop with everything included. It's not that rare, but I'm still glad I own a copy.
I almost wish I got it, because I haven't seen any more listings for it in quite a while. Though I guess I could always pick up the whole set for $25,000, haha.
As for anything I actually own, does Haunting Ground count? I picked it up for $20 at a thrift shop with everything included. It's not that rare, but I'm still glad I own a copy.
By far my most favorite piece :)
(Prototype PS4 controller)
How's the dpad? Looks more Vita like than the current PS4.
I go through phases of caring and then not caring (having a baby this past year is helping the latter stick around longer this time) but any random or obscure old Sega stuff I would love, I am missing a very small amount for a complete Master System physical library, and any obscure Phantasy Star related items I don't have I could see blowing money on. But for right now, I'm safe. I do have a mint Panzer Dragoon Saga with some other rare RPGs stuck in a safe that I keep forgetting about. Should probably just keep forgetting about them too.
I grew up with a Saturn, so my collection is pretty nice. All the Working Design games, all Panzer Dragoons, Grandia, Radiant Silvergun, Elevator Action Returns, lots of stuff.
I probably paid most for Snatcher on Sega CD, but given what it goes for nowadays, I guess it was a steal.
My current holy grail would be Metal Warriors on SNES. Always meant to buy it as my friend had it and we used to play versus aaaalllll the time. It was wonderful. Had no clue it was so pricy until recently. Always assumed it'd be easy to pick up. Whoops.
I probably paid most for Snatcher on Sega CD, but given what it goes for nowadays, I guess it was a steal.
My current holy grail would be Metal Warriors on SNES. Always meant to buy it as my friend had it and we used to play versus aaaalllll the time. It was wonderful. Had no clue it was so pricy until recently. Always assumed it'd be easy to pick up. Whoops.
I got nothing too special, but I'm really fond of my Dreamcast collection. I have 2 consoles (one PAL modded, one PAL unmodded) and currently 43 games. Here are some of my favorites:
And also my Master System games, simply because it was my first console and my late grandfather bought most of the games. Here are the ones I have in box, but I also have several cartridges without the box (Shinobi is pretty cool).
So yeah, I was mostly a SEGA child and unfortunately NES and SNES is too costly for me at the moment to start building up a collection. So I make do with the Classic Minis and stick to buying some more SEGA games. I also rescue Atari 2600 games because nobody wants those poor cartridges (a local eBayer told me he would've thrown them out if I hadn't finally bought them for 1€ each..)
/edit I just realized I misunderstood the thread. This is about holy grails we don't own yet?! :) Well, for Dreamcast I would like to own Sega Bass Fishing and Samba de Amigo (which I used to have back then but sold after a short while, it was just so expensive).
And also my Master System games, simply because it was my first console and my late grandfather bought most of the games. Here are the ones I have in box, but I also have several cartridges without the box (Shinobi is pretty cool).
So yeah, I was mostly a SEGA child and unfortunately NES and SNES is too costly for me at the moment to start building up a collection. So I make do with the Classic Minis and stick to buying some more SEGA games. I also rescue Atari 2600 games because nobody wants those poor cartridges (a local eBayer told me he would've thrown them out if I hadn't finally bought them for 1€ each..)
/edit I just realized I misunderstood the thread. This is about holy grails we don't own yet?! :) Well, for Dreamcast I would like to own Sega Bass Fishing and Samba de Amigo (which I used to have back then but sold after a short while, it was just so expensive).
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These weirdos are definitely in my top!
Yes, I bought a CDI for like 20$ some time ago, it came with a bunch of games and works till this day!
Oh, I also got one of these:
Was a present from Microsoft. I'll probably sign it at some point and give it away for some good cause :)
Was a present from Microsoft. I'll probably sign it at some point and give it away for some good cause :)
I have a bunch , but nothing too rare like some hardcore collectors.
I believe it will be Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Valkyrie profile for PSX and Mars Matrix for DC.
Maybe i have games which are currently more pricey but haven't investigated that much.
I believe it will be Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete, Valkyrie profile for PSX and Mars Matrix for DC.
Maybe i have games which are currently more pricey but haven't investigated that much.
I used to have a near complete Dreamcast collection. My 15 year old nephew broke every game I had.
I wound up grabbing mine in box for $400 CAD last year.
Yeah that's a good one too.
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My Phantasy Star Online collection, without a doubt. This photo is missing my PSO Episode III Trial Edition, original PC version, and a few other promo videos. Oh, and the VMU.
There is a homebrewed HDMI adapter out there but I would prefer those HDMI cables myself.
I found one at a flea market in Etobicoke last year and busted out laughing when the guy said 900. It was pretty beat up too.
That's absolutely ludicrous.
Mine wasn't mint but everything was in original packaging/working fine/no scuffs.
I wish I had Panzer Dragoon Saga because the Saturn was my first console and what got me into gaming, and to have what most people think of when you say "rare/valuable game", would be an awesome addition to the original console I've had since I was <2 years old
EarthBound would have to be it for me. I've sold off some gems when I was younger and didn't have much money. I think the only other expensive thing I have is Fire Emblem Path of Radiance in mint condition and the official strategy guide for it.
So many people in this thread listing their most prized item in their collection.
A "Holy Grail" isn't something you have in your collection, that's not the definition. It's the ultimate end goal, something essentially unattainable.
For me, it would be a Beatmania iidx arcade machine in my garage.
A "Holy Grail" isn't something you have in your collection, that's not the definition. It's the ultimate end goal, something essentially unattainable.
For me, it would be a Beatmania iidx arcade machine in my garage.
Not my favorites but likely most valuable and rare, Miyamoto signed pikmin2 marquee (poor crab guy lost his face mandibles) the Mac game Through the looking glass, and the japanese version of Ufouria. I have chase the chuck wagon as well, but need to find it in the closet
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Some of my favorite collection pieces:
I always wanted to own a prototype of an NES game. They're one of those cool pieces of video game history. I also wanted a prototype of game I had fond memories of playing as a child. Last year when I attended Retroworld Expo 2017 in CT, I took some advice and brought a box of trade bait in the hopes of trading for uncommon/rare NES carts. While I was looking around, I came across a vendor with about a dozen NES prototypes for sale. One that stood out for me personally was a prototype for Little Nemo.
I traded him a pair of rare games I brought with me for the prototype. This game used to be a favorite rental of mine when I was a kid, so I love owning this piece. In case anyone is wondering, the prototype contains the final build rom, no long lost early build or anything. According to the vendor, he bought the dozen set of NES prototypes from an estate clean-out guy from NYC. The home they came from previously belonged to a magazine journalist, so I presume the prototypes were sent to him as review copies.
My copy of Toxic Crusaders signed by Lloyd Kaufman. The picture below is a couple of years old, I have since added the signatures of James Rolfe (AVGN) and Kyle Justin (AVGN's guitar guy) to the front cover art.
A cart of Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat signed by Youtuber Pat the NES Punk.
My complete copy of Street Fighter Zero 3 for the Sega Saturn. I started building up a collection of Street Fighter games a couple of years ago, and I passed multiple opportunities to buy this game complete at $100 because I was foolishly waiting for a better price. Shortly after 2013 I think, the price for the game spiked up to about $200 and I was kicking myself for waiting. I wound up having to monitor eBay and other sellers for two years before I could get a complete copy for close to that old $100 price.
I always wanted to own a prototype of an NES game. They're one of those cool pieces of video game history. I also wanted a prototype of game I had fond memories of playing as a child. Last year when I attended Retroworld Expo 2017 in CT, I took some advice and brought a box of trade bait in the hopes of trading for uncommon/rare NES carts. While I was looking around, I came across a vendor with about a dozen NES prototypes for sale. One that stood out for me personally was a prototype for Little Nemo.
I traded him a pair of rare games I brought with me for the prototype. This game used to be a favorite rental of mine when I was a kid, so I love owning this piece. In case anyone is wondering, the prototype contains the final build rom, no long lost early build or anything. According to the vendor, he bought the dozen set of NES prototypes from an estate clean-out guy from NYC. The home they came from previously belonged to a magazine journalist, so I presume the prototypes were sent to him as review copies.
My copy of Toxic Crusaders signed by Lloyd Kaufman. The picture below is a couple of years old, I have since added the signatures of James Rolfe (AVGN) and Kyle Justin (AVGN's guitar guy) to the front cover art.
A cart of Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat signed by Youtuber Pat the NES Punk.
My complete copy of Street Fighter Zero 3 for the Sega Saturn. I started building up a collection of Street Fighter games a couple of years ago, and I passed multiple opportunities to buy this game complete at $100 because I was foolishly waiting for a better price. Shortly after 2013 I think, the price for the game spiked up to about $200 and I was kicking myself for waiting. I wound up having to monitor eBay and other sellers for two years before I could get a complete copy for close to that old $100 price.
I'm up to about 150 games for my Dreamcast, I'm getting into the territory of expense now trying to track down the last 90 or so games.
Hmm...
Probably either my Strider arcade cabinet [original - not a conversion] or my ridiculously expansive, near-complete Metal Gear collection.
Probably either my Strider arcade cabinet [original - not a conversion] or my ridiculously expansive, near-complete Metal Gear collection.
Ooh then. This is good.
My prized possessions would be all the advertising and inter-company Nintendo/Sega videos.
Theres at least 2 hours of new E3 content in there, plus a bunch of rare gaming OVA's (Fire Emblem, Goemon) and oodles of uncommon promotional video material. Even stuff like NoA tours and factory tours of kiosk setup plants.
My intellivsion and collection of ~50 games. I love that console and even at 38 years old it works flawlessly.
Ooh then. This is good.
My prized possessions would be all the advertising and inter-company Nintendo/Sega videos.
Theres at least 2 hours of new E3 content in there, plus a bunch of rare gaming OVA's (Fire Emblem, Goemon) and oodles of uncommon promotional video material. Even stuff like NoA tours and factory tours of kiosk setup plants.
Is this content available on youtube at all? This is pretty damn cool.
I bought my CDX at a Goodwill back in the early 2000's...I wanna say 2002? I think I grabbed it for like $30 lol. No AC adapter, but I picked one up later and it's still working to this day. I guess apparently that's a "holy grail" item I own, but not what I would've thought of first.
My Saturn game collection is probably my holy grail. Out of the super pricey Saturn games out there I have: Burning Rangers, Shining Force 3, Sega Ages.
Really wish I could get Panzer Dragoon Saga some day. To me that's the ultimate holy grail of video games.
My Saturn game collection is probably my holy grail. Out of the super pricey Saturn games out there I have: Burning Rangers, Shining Force 3, Sega Ages.
Really wish I could get Panzer Dragoon Saga some day. To me that's the ultimate holy grail of video games.
I only have one signed game, Soul Bubbles for DS, signed to me by Omar Cornut. It's pretty neat. Great game, too.
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