What Famicom stuff do you own?

[k_chan42]

I agree with everything you said. About your point of FDS disks demagnetizing, I am wondering if brand new, unopened ones demagnetize as well. I think probably not. But I am not going to open them anyway so it doesn't matter. It sucks that these FDS disks tend to demagnetize after years. I think proper treatment of the disks will make them last (such as not storing them in areas of strong electrical activity or temperature fluctuations).

I don't see the point in buying games that I don't like to play either. That's why I only get the best games and I can afford to get new ones since there aren't really that many AAA games for any system. Many games are in the A or B range, but few reach true classic status. I also have the issue of whether to buy games just for playing or to store them new. That's why like you, I have some duplicates for my other video game collections. One that's opened and one that's brand new sealed. But not for the Famicom disks since none of them will be opened.

Speaking of Famicom disks, I did a lot of searching and asking to be able to find every one of those classic titles brand new. I almost thought I can't possibly get all the FDS titles I mentioned before. Games such as The Legend of Zelda 2: Link no Bouken, Shin Onigashima (Zenpen + Kouhen), Famicom Tanei Kurabu II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shoujo (Zenpen + Kouhen), and SD Gundam World: Scramble Wars are absolutely impossible to find without asking for someone's help. But eventually I found someone who could order those for me and I am thrilled to say the least. Originally back in the summer of this year, I only intended to get Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. 2 (Japan). But I thought I had to expand on the collection since I am sure there are much more than 2 classic titles for the FDS. I thought I should get the other classics like The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Kid Icarus. And then I read that Nazo no Murasamejou was very, very good. So eventually I got interested in getting many more titles. If you haven't noticed yet, I base my FDS collection on disk games that were re-released by Nintendo back in 2004 for the 3rd Famicom Mini series adding The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros to the mix. The Legend of Zelda because it was the first and greatest FDS game and Super Mario Bros. for having a special minus world. After doing some research, I eventually realized that the 3rd Famicom Mini series were indeed the AAA titles for the FDS. But it would be next to impossible to find all of them in brand new condition. After months of searching, I am able to have a complete collection for the FDS with everything brand new, previously thought impossible due to the age of the games.

[Doc]

Yeah, I worry about things as de-magnetizing too, but that's what you come to expect to happen after collecting for a certain long amount of time. JC, I think you should go on ahead and go after FDS games aswell. I never really think of the FDS as a seperate system as much as many would...I think of it as an extra accessory/attachment. Actually, I know of people who ONLY collect FDS games...

[Profeta Yoshitake]

Man,,, this de-magnetizing issue just forces me to want more
disks... the sooner, the better!

[madman]

I haven't seen a collection pictures thread, but here's a little pic of the stuff I've been working with lately.  I've been doing a lot of work learning about writing/dumping FDS disks.  Here's what's on my desk currently, with my newest arrival--an almost new Famicom A/V in box!  Do a "view image" to see a larger pic.



Here's a pic of my floor in front of my TV, with an FDS drive I'm repairing.

[nes_pwnerer]

  Dude, you ARE a madman! That's a pile of heaven right there!

[JC]

Oh my...that's so awesome. I need to get me one of those Disk Systems.

[Doc]

I'm pretty much 100% envious..

[k_chan42]

Wow, pretty much a Famicom nut here.

[Rockard]

Hello!

I'm new here, cool to find a dedicated famicom/famicom disk forum!! =)

I have collected for about a year and a half, only buying directly from yahoo japan. I ask the sellers myself using combinations of translationsoftware,
and if sending internationally is possible, I use a middleman that transfer the money for me for a small fee.

Here is my collection of complete famicom carts and discs:


Lots of loose carts:


Boxed stuff:


And.. uuhh, they are all broken.. got them cheap on yahoo japan auctions. I'm going to fix these and sell them locally, I hope =/



Anyone who can help me buy a game doctor? I desperatly need one so I can adjust the driver head speed.. these belts I have are not the exact correct size.

[JC]

Welcome! and dang awesome collection, man! You've got so many disks! -- I think you've got it right...Yahoo! Japan is the place to go to get stuff for cheap. I've been buying from there for a couple of months.

[vealchop]

yeah man awesome collection! You should post some more photos in the "show your stash" thread! I see a 3D Glasses box in your stash as well! And is that a Miracle keyboard?

[Rockard]

vealchop:

Yep, 3d glasses there. =) I have nearly all compatible games for it.
But when I finally plugged the 3dglasses in I was a bit dissapointed. The technology is crap! 
When sprites are too far away they split in two.

Nope, its not a miracle keyboard. This version is a keyboard that Konami produced. =)

[Doc]

*Is jealous of Rockard's collection*

[Nickv]

That is a sweet collection. *very jealous**

[k_chan42]

Wow, I am amazed with the quality and quantity of Rockard's collection. I can see that a lot of the games are new and for collection display. I am jealous. So, Rockard, do you play any of the loose carts or are they just sitting there?