tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post5812244122163722793..comments2024-01-25T15:49:41.150+09:00Comments on Famicomblog: Opinion: On the economics of retro game collectingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-73335496841588392172013-02-05T21:36:35.901+09:002013-02-05T21:36:35.901+09:00"Super-Famicom wasn't a revolutionary sys..."Super-Famicom wasn't a revolutionary system like the Famicom, it was basically just a Famicom with better graphics."<br /><br />I'm just doing some light internet trawl reading and came across your post - I do realise you made this post ages ago, but others may be reading. I just disagree completely.<br /><br />The NES was released in 1985, the same year as the Amiga 1000, so from that point of view it was far from revolutionary as the Amiga technology was FAR superior (and more expensive), but I digress - SNES was not just an upgraded Famicom. The NES was pretty pitiful really even for its time - 2KB+2KB of RAM and an 8-bit 6502, 48 colours? Hmmmm.... <br /><br />I'm more a Megadrive fan (which incidentally was ALSO a significant upgrade on the NES), but the SNES had a 16-bit CPU. In addition - Mode 7, a palette of 32768 colours - 256 at any one time, the custom SPC APU and not to mention the FX co-processor which was embedded in certain carts. In terms of games - Super Mario World 1 & 2 - BOTH revolutionary, Starwing -revolutionary, F-zero - revolutionary. Donkey Kong Country - revolutionary, plus many titles shared with other platforms like Flashback and many classics like Zelda 3, Chrono trigger, etc. The NES, which please don't mis-read me, definitely has its place in history (I do own one for that reason), could not even hope to scrape the boots of the above. Boulder Dash on the NES is pretty nice, especially in comparison to the Amstrad CPC version let's say, but Ikari Warriors is not comparable to the Amiga version. Mario 3 is pretty nice, but nothing like Super Mario World which brought in the Yoshi helper sprite, Mode 7 goodness and huge bright colourful sprites. <br /><br />I hope you might agree with me in the context - I know it rejuvenated the home console market at its time, but I really don't think the NES was that revolutionary as a machine.Traxxionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-18539205853293783812011-07-31T19:54:48.714+09:002011-07-31T19:54:48.714+09:00I do have Donkey Kong 3 for the SFC. Unfortunatel...I do have Donkey Kong 3 for the SFC. Unfortunately I don't have any SNES games and I'm pretty sure I don't have the other ones on that list. <br /><br />Send an email to:<br /><br />famicomblog (at mark) hotmail.com<br /><br />and I will email you a picture of the label on it.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681778110046124243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-69578674626327758642011-07-31T15:35:40.592+09:002011-07-31T15:35:40.592+09:00I truly appreciate such kindness and understanding...I truly appreciate such kindness and understanding. I miss having my games and being able to collect the art work is wonderful. I have a small list of cartridge labels that I am missing and I thought that I will post all of them so that you can see which one(s) that you have in your collection. I just need a large, clear photo of the label. I am very thankful for your time and effort. If there is something that I can do in return, please let me know.<br /><br />I am seeking either the Japanese, European or American labels of any of the following that you may have:<br /><br />Adventures of Yogi Bear<br />Boogerman A Pick and Flick Adventure<br />Brett Hull Hockey<br />Brett Hull Hockey '95<br />Barbie Super Model<br />** Donkey Kong Country 3 [JPN]<br />Hebereke's Popoon<br />Incantation<br />Jetsons - The Invasion of the Planet Pirates<br />Mario's Time Machine<br />Mario's Early Years - Pre-School<br />Mario's Early Years - Fun with Numbers<br />Mary Shelley's Frankenstein<br />Mohawk and Headphone Jack<br />Mr. Do!<br />NHL '98<br />Nickelodeon Aaahh!!! Real Monsters<br />Nickelodeon GUTS<br />Power Rangers Zeo - Battle Racers<br />Ren & Stimpy Show - Buckaroo$ 0<br />Ren & Stimpy Show - Time Warp<br />Ren & Stimpy Show Part II - Fire Dogs<br />Sailor Moon<br />Tom & Jerry<br />Yoshi's Safari<br />Yoshi's Cookie<br /><br />hebereke's popoon and DKC3 (Super Donkey Kong 3)is my most wanted. Thanks again and I will check back often to see if you are able to help. I hope that you have a pleasant day.Just Sayin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/15838115333657052347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-86212821520229729472011-07-31T04:25:26.322+09:002011-07-31T04:25:26.322+09:00This comment has been removed by the author.Just Sayin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/15838115333657052347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-83421404330242081362011-07-30T08:34:47.932+09:002011-07-30T08:34:47.932+09:00Good luck to you, Just Sayin, that sucks about you...Good luck to you, Just Sayin, that sucks about your games being stolen.<br /><br />If you just have a couple you need then I could probably take some photos sometime for you.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681778110046124243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-42557022362305008292011-07-30T00:37:02.916+09:002011-07-30T00:37:02.916+09:00Hi Sean, it's okay. I understand. You have a l...Hi Sean, it's okay. I understand. You have a large collection and you are busy. However, even 2000 pixel hi-res photos will be nice. I clean the labels to make them look new. I collect game art. All of my games were stolen and I would like to have the art again. I will check back throughout the year. Maybe you will reconsider and photograph labels for me. I especially need some of those Japanese sfc and N64 labels that are in some of your pics. I will stop bothering you now but I will check back over the next few months to see if you add larger more hi quality pics. May you have a pleasant day and thanks for responding. Happy gaming! :-DJust Sayin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/15838115333657052347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-34958483868941015662011-07-29T19:38:56.691+09:002011-07-29T19:38:56.691+09:00Sorry, Just Sayin, unfortunately I can't do th...Sorry, Just Sayin, unfortunately I can't do that. Partially because my scanner is broken, but also because I unfortunately don't have much spare time these days.<br /><br />Good luck to you though! :)Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681778110046124243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-36741126907244943942011-07-29T15:12:22.381+09:002011-07-29T15:12:22.381+09:00will you please scan your super famicom / super ne...will you please scan your super famicom / super nes cartridge labels at 600 dpi or 2000 pixels, zip them then send the zip file to me? I collect game art and I am in dire need of your contributions. I am tired of searching for raw scans. Please help me finish my collection. Have a pleasant day.Just Sayin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/15838115333657052347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-12240702355128763632010-11-21T18:05:03.113+09:002010-11-21T18:05:03.113+09:00Sorry, I didn't mean to insult the Super Famic...Sorry, I didn't mean to insult the Super Famicom! You are correct, it is a great console and it does have a lot of good games for it!<br /><br />That said, I stand by my post. The Super Famicom is a great console, but I think the Famicom has a much stronger claim to being "revolutionary". <br /><br />I don't like the boxing or cartidges at all though. Well, the boxes are OK, but I prefer the much smaller Famicom boxes. That is just my taste though, I acknowledge that others may have different opinions.<br /><br />The carts themselves though? I think the Famicom ones are way better. The Super Famicom labels look good and have some nice art on them, but the over-all carts do not look good. They are big, clunky and grey. And they are a pain in the ass to store because they aren't flat on the surface.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681778110046124243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-37393975019670896972010-11-20T16:32:53.322+09:002010-11-20T16:32:53.322+09:00No offence, but.... If it was technologicaly much ...No offence, but.... If it was technologicaly much an upgrade first to Famicom, it had however a few new stuff like the Mode 7. Also, the visual difference was stnning for m at least, when i got the SNES.<br /><br />It was also a revolution too, as genres came out of this consoles as well, and classics where branded; it is one of the highest classed consoles ever.<br /><br />And it have also some real awesome arts for it. Boxing and cartridges.<br /><br /><br />You sire, is a bit baised and didnt see some details. Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892786114932769023.post-89042185494326527772010-05-26T11:44:23.913+09:002010-05-26T11:44:23.913+09:00Mister, your website is incredible!
Honestly, the...Mister, your website is incredible!<br /><br />Honestly, the words are missing for me to describe it...<br />Interesting, <br />Informative,<br />Genuine,<br />and everything else that bonds it together!<br /><br />I find it hard to believe that your are the only person behind this... are you?<br /><br />Either way, keep up the great work!<br /><br />-NicolasUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106023299620895512noreply@blogger.com