Top Loader NES-101

[Mockery]

Been trying to track down a top loader Nintendo Entertainment System (NES-101), but they're pricier on eBay than I'm willing to spend. Anybody have one they're looking to get rid of? I have an extra Sega Dreamcast console that I can sweeten the proverbial pot with if you're interested.

[Nick]

I checked around, and they are hella expensive. The starting price for one used is almost always right at $100.

We used to have one long ago, but I'm fairly sure my grandma threw it in the trash or gave it away to someone. I haven't seen it in ages.

If you're looking for something just to play NES games on I'd suggest this SNES/NES FC Twin console. (http://www.amazon.com/SNES-Video-System-Not-Machine-Specific/dp/B000SC1MUM/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1354043911&sr=1-5&keywords=Nintendo+NES+System+%28Top+Loading%29) I picked one up for when I was streaming video games, and it's a great console.

[Mockery]

Yeah, I already have a regular NES, but I want the NES-101 in particular rather than the FC Twin or any of the other ones. Just gonna have to keep hunting until I find one at a decent price. Best I'm seeing is 60-70 bux.

[Nick]

That's probably the best you're going to find, unless you come across one at a flea market or yard sale or something. The people selling them online really know what they got. I checked out a few auctions, and these eBay prices are ridiculous.

Here's one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-NES-101-Top-loader-1993-IN-BOX-V-G-condition-W-Mario-1-2-3-Galaga-/190758713134?pt=Video_Games&hash=item2c6a1af72e)with the box included for a whopping $230 clams.

[Mockery]

Yeah, anything in the box always costs more, so I avoid that stuff these days. But man, if I could go back in time and tell myself to buy extra copies of some games and to keep them sealed in the original packages... I'd be a rich man I tells ya.

[Nick]

I've always wanted to play a copy of Earthbound, and I hate using emulators for RPGs. It looks like they're never going to re-release the games either, so I'm pretty shit out of luck on that front. Same thing happened with Tomba 1. No way in hell I'm paying $60.00 for loose CD.

[kahljorn]

y do u hate using emulators for rpgs?
makes them better if you ask me.

[Nick]

I don't really know how to explain it. I don't really like playing classic games on my pc in the first place, but most of them I can deal with. RPGs though, just doesn't feel right to me.

[kahljorn]

i like that you can use the skip/speed up function

its great when u got some rpg where it takes like 30 hours for a guy to attack. sorta like earthbound

[Mike Tobacco]

I do like the convenience of an emulator for save states and speed control; but, if I have a choice between console or emulator, I'm playing the console. If for no other reason than being obstinate and stuck in my ways.

[Nick]

It's neat that you can do that, but if I'm playing a game for the first time I want to PLAY the game. If you get me.

[Mike Tobacco]

I totally get what you're saying. Essentially it's playing the game it was meant to be played. I agree in heart, but in practice there are a lot of games I wouldn't be able to play if it weren't for emulation. It's a necessary compromise in those cases, but I really do prefer playing the real deal. Especially for SNES. That controller's so damn ergonomic it's probably bad for you to put it down.

[darkvare]

you can buy one of thosse nes controllers with rca cables and loaded with games

[Nick]

Oh really? Got a link to one?

[darkvare]

not right now i saw them on a giantbomb video but you can buy one of this
http://img1.mlstatic.com/paquete-control-2x-nes-usb-y-2x-snes-usb-controles-para-pc_MLM-O-3450652614_112012.jpg

[Aaarg]

y do u hate using emulators for rpgs?
makes them better if you ask me.

definitely.

also tomba! is a must-play and everything psx emulates perfectly so just download it

[kahljorn]

earthbound is like the worst thing to have to play without speed control

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