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Francis



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:35 pm   Reply with quote

This site compares what it would cost to buy all VC games compared to going out and buying all the original cartridges (used).
http://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/416

Final tally is:
System : Used Price : VC Price
NES : $273.53 : $288.00
SNES : $354.38 : $216.00
N64 : $169.42 : $102.00
Genesis : $406.59 : $353.00
NeoGeo : $135.00 : $72.00
TG16 : $1,177.67 : $294.00

Totals:
Used originals: $2516.59
VC games : $1325.00

So, of course it is cheaper to buy the VC games than buying the oldcartridges. But, thats not taking into account these points:
  • You can resell the original games, and they may increase in value.
  • Original games take up lots of real-space.
  • VC is easier and cheaper to actually obtain the game.
  • VC looks better on HD televisions.
  • Original games require you to own and hook up a other consoles and accessories.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:36 pm   Reply with quote

Still doesn't beat playing with a real classic controller.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:37 pm   Reply with quote

So, it looks like VC is a very good thing! Except for the fact that my Wii doesn't have Internet.
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