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It has crossed my mind that I may sell some of my SNES carts after the release of the revolution(this is, of course, based on the contingency that I actually buy a revolution. I will have to weigh the pros and cons of owning such a system against others, in addition to intelligent introspection as to whether or not I will be biased if I purchase the console before the others). I was wondering if anyone else was considering doing the same? There are a few games I cannot bring myself to get rid of (because of this small fanboy-idiot-jerk part of me that I have not yet stamped out of existence), but since most of the "expensive/rare" games are going to be represented, do you think you'll be freeing up some space?

i did think about it but I want to see my selection and the prices, I doubt we will see some of the more obscure games. Plus a lot of games are prob in legal limbo over who owns the rights. Like I doubt I will get my Friday the 13th or Jaws on, on the revolution, though I doubt I would buy it anyway.

Yeah, I don't know how many of the games I already own I would buy again on the VC. And I still like having the physical copies of FFIII and BoF and whatnot. There are only a few in addition to those that would probably net me any real cash anyway.

Of course, my NES/SNES collection is relatively small (see my Collection link) so its not as if its really filling up a whole shelf.

Edit: Is that a Virtual Boy in your sig?

I'm not planning on selling my carts when the Revolution releases. A lot of the titles that I own are RPG's that are NOT Nintendo titles. It will be interesting to see what third party support we see for old games on the Revolution. Final Fantasy games for example. They have PS1 ports of some of them, GBA titles, so who knows what contractual rights there will be for these titles.

Then there is the whole thing about having to buy games again. Until a pricing structure is announced, (with a games list), it will be a wait and see type deal.

TBW

I don't think I'll sell any of my old games. I'd rather just keep what I have and not bother with paying to DL them on the Revolution. The virtual console is a great idea and I would definately consider using it if I didn't already own almost every SNES game and most of the NES games that will likely be available.

Well, you damned "Physical Copy Fanboys", what if the games are upgraded/changed (I seem to remember Nintendo saying they were going to add things to a lot of their big titles)? This, in addition to not knowing how long your batteries have left to live (and not having the time/means to change them in regards to the average Joe) could have a big impact.
Eh, I don't know, I guess I'm less of a collector than I used to be. On the upside, if people flood ebay with thier games, you could round out your own collections for cheap

Edit: Botticus, I know you're biased, but the Virtual Boy is a viable console and has the same amount of pros and cons as all other systems...

I don't know who you are anymore.

If they are changed, I will certainly look into rebuying them. Once we see how the VC will really pan out as far as price, selection, ownership, etc, I will make a more informed, objective opinion.

I figure I've kept my carts for the last 10-20 years through GBA remakes and all other sorts of recreations, so no need to give them up now unless some real money is to be made.

Originally Posted by botticus I don't know who you are anymore. If they are changed, I will certainly look into rebuying them. Once we see how the VC will really pan out as far as price, selection, ownership, etc, I will make a more informed, objective opinion.

Now you're getting it.

But it is a question Nintendo is going to have to find a way to answer. How are they going to get the collector's onboard?

I'm just scared that the Revolution crashes and not only are you out of a system but an entire library. Will Nintendo allow you to download this games again for free if your system crashes?

RF... you're scaring me... bring back Hot Mario... please.... you don't want to make me cry, do you?

Anyway, I'm likely to hold on to my carts. For as great as collection disc / VC is/will be, there's still nothing better than plugging Sonic into that giant Genesis and dlipping the switch, or sliding that grey Mario 3 into the slot and grabbing the as uncomfortable as hell grey rectangle and zoning out for a while

Originally Posted by Reality's Fringe Now you're getting it. But it is a question Nintendo is going to have to find a way to answer. How are they going to get the collector's onboard?

Here's the secret, Nintendo doesn't care about the collector's. In fact, they don't want the collector's on board.

If the collector's thought now is the time to sell out to get virtual copies, there will be lots of copies on the market of games that they want to sell as a download. They would be much happier if the prices are high for cartridges, so that regular people will be up for the download service.

Even if there was no VC, Nintendo probably doesn't give a rip about collector's. They see NO income from it at this point. They don't make the games or the hardware anymore, so they probably don't wouldn't care at all.

TBW

I don't really care the for "updating" approach. I like the original Metroid better than Zero Mission. If they enhance graphics or add some other levels, that MAY get me to buy the VC game. But if they make it easier or with different moves, probably not.

Most likely, most of us will keep our systems and just use the VC for what we don't have, like TG-16 games. This way we won't have to go buy another system.

And in a way, isn't Nintendo giving us 'the collectors', the TG-16 games? Who but us would care?

I dunno if I'd do that... it obviously depends on what games are available, but I'm also interested in being able to back up my games so that makes or breaks the VC concept for me.

Originally Posted by TheBlueWizard Here's the secret, Nintendo doesn't care about the collector's. In fact, they don't want the collector's on board. If the collector's thought now is the time to sell out to get virtual copies, there will be lots of copies on the market of games that they want to sell as a download. They would be much happier if the prices are high for cartridges, so that regular people will be up for the download service. Even if there was no VC, Nintendo probably doesn't give a rip about collector's. They see NO income from it at this point. They don't make the games or the hardware anymore, so they probably don't wouldn't care at all. TBW

DAMMIT PEOPLE. There is NO APOSTROPHE IN "Collectors".

No. You know you can play roms on your computer now?

Originally Posted by zewone No. You know you can play roms on your computer now?

exactly.

Sold them when I realized when most women find 600 carts around your living room a little lame. Never looked back. Sure theres the one or two emo girls who think playing bubble bobble is a good date... but I'm 25 now, and I like girls in clean panties. I download games on XBL, and I'm sure I'll love the rev...

hmm.. well.. i don't play the carts now.. but i mean.. it all depends on a lot of things.. if i'm able to get games i am not rich and famous to afford (read: Earthbound) then yeah i'll go for it.. but i will not pay a lot of money to play classic mario games ( SMB 1-3) as they are easily obtainable and paying more then 2 bucks for them (well i supposed 10 in SMB 2 & 3's case).. if they put like Super Bomberman and all the sequels Japan got, Capcom releases their library, Square Enix does that library.. then maybe.. and if they add online multiplayer for these games.. you bet i'm getting them.

Originally Posted by zewone No. You know you can play roms on your computer now?

Which is why I see little value in the VC idea unless there's something I'm missing. I already own the games so I'll do whatever I want with them rather than letting Nintendo whore them out to me via the Revo.

Originally Posted by Chacrana Which is why I see little value in the VC idea unless there's something I'm missing. I already own the games so I'll do whatever I want with them rather than letting Nintendo whore them out to me via the Revo.

There's always the possibility that the games may be enhanced (online multiplayer, maybe). Other than that... I'm sure there are millions of people who know nothing about emulation. Not to mention I hate playing Nintendo games on my computer.