Sega GG Cases (Time to Create)

[Ektophase]

Not sure if its possible but it may also be nice to fit the GG official clam shell in somewhere/how, probably not a big deal though. (I have 8 games and most of them have the shells)


I wouldn't go out of your way for the TG16 Hucard, we already have two cases for these that are also larger than the original TG16 jewel case(the DVD and 8dp which can also hold TG16CD/Duo games plus manuals, and the smaller Hucard only minidvd/card case). I think we only really need a standard jewel case size case for these now and there have been talks of just remaking the official tray already.
Also the TG16 manual is 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" so it wont fit the width of the GG box.
Not trying to be negative here, If you can get the Hucard in this case nicely without compromising the GameGear objective then that would be a nice bonus.

[Shadowfox]

OK! So today I went by and stopped at my local "Retro" Game Store and picked up: TG-16 HuCARD, a Game Gear cart, and boxed FF WonderSwan and an Atari Lynx game.



I think I have come up with a way to house all 4 of these types of games within 1 case!

So taking the original GG box sizes I cut a peice of paper to the proper size and started to play around and have come up with the following...

The yellow highlighted area is where the GG cart will go. The 2 lines on either side represent where the clips will be to secure the game in place. Both bottom clips will have a small tongue to allow the games bottom to "rest" while held in place.



It just so happens that the WonderSwan game will be able to also use the GG clips to keep it securely in the case as well!


Next item is the TG-16. What I was thinking would be to place above where the gg games top hits and right below the bottom of where the gg/swan game rests to place DS clip-like clips to secure the TG-16 card in place.




If I make the gg bottom clips right, the HuCARD will pass right between the gg clips and fit snugly on the DS like clips intended for it.

Then lastly the Atari Lynx game cart.... This took a few mins to figure out.... but then I realized we have SPACE if we make the case spine 1 inch! So I came up with this!


What I will to is closer to the top of the game, on either side, will be two clips (Like the gg clips) And I will add a plastic bar closer to the top of the case that will catch the two lips on the back of the game cart, keeping it from sliding down the case. and the cases top will prevent it from sliding off that way.



So a 4 game cart case in one.... Comments?

[sheep2001]

I like the idea of being able to house tg16/sega card games - but looks like they won't fit whilst in their protective sleeve?  Also  the 1 inch  spine for these cards would be a little overkill, as it's a far cry from their retail case size.  I don't know what size a lynx box is.

I know the idea here is to make a case that covers as many possibilities in 1 hit to make them easier to shift, but if it takes the dimensions too far away from the games retail size it could be a wasted effort.

For me a decent GG case is reason enough to buy, and the fact that swan games are the same width is a bonus.  Perhaps clips for the neo geo pocket would be a better fit?

[Ektophase]

I have to agree with sheep the more I think about it, I don’t think many people are going to want to put these small games in such a thick case except for GG because of the box. That's a clever layout concept though.

I still think it may be better to go with the 1 inch thickness still but instead go up to 5"x7"ish
and you could try and fit these.
GameGear the only box that gets ramped up a bit but then matches other sega cartridges
Master System
Genesis
32X

Edit: deleted other systems I mentioned (probably wouldn't work)

[shenske]

Well if you had to go for combo cart slots to move more I would do it a different way.  GameGear , Lynx and Swan all have similar dimensions so pair those. TG16 and NeoGeo are both squarish so pair those.

As a consumer,  in a perfect world, I'd like to see the GG in a separate case.

[quickfingers818]

Terrific and very clever concept to house these games. But I think I am with sheep on this one. I'd rather not sacrifice the thickness of the case just to accommodate lynx games. Game gear is really all I would want and anything else would be a bonus. If you do remove atari lynx out of the equation and maybe compensate for the hu cards with the sleeves then that would be awesome.

[Shadowfox]

Honestly, I agree with you all about the combo set-up, I love the idea of making a few dozen types of cases for each of these game carts and have them very well made for there one/two/three intended cart type. (Like the GB/GBC/GBA cart case) I haven't asked for a quote yet on this GG style mould yet, but I'm guessing it will be around $10k-ish for the mould. So I'll have to sell something around 15k-20k pieces to break even.  Again, I don't mind breaking even and then having these available for anyone who wants to attain them, my main concern is how long it will take to move say 20k pieces. (Also, once I have the other case up and running and it's mould paid off I can use it's profits and help payoff this mould)

So, what I have to do it look at all the moulds I want to make, deem what ones will move the fastest, then with those moulds product's profits swing back around and scoop up the lower quantity cases. (Like the Virtual Boy)

Thoughts?

[palmer6strings]

I still feel that the size of a PSP case would be perfect.

(Not quite sure I this is what has been talked about haven't head enough time to read the whole thread yet.

[sheep2001]

GG manual wont fit in a PSP case.

I am happy with a combo case, just think the choice of games that go in it need a little more thought for it to be successful.  I'm just not sure how many people would use a case of this size for tg16, when they fit fine in a number of other cases.  I think going for carts that there are currently no other decent options for will help shift them.

IMHO, sticking with portables is the way to go. things like neo geo pocket, game.com, lynx, etc.    Even sticking an SD card slot in would work for neo geo x and other emulator handhelds.

[romevi]

I agree with everybody about the unnecessary TG16 and Lynx slots. Game Gear and Wonderswan seem to work perfectly.

I think the size of the box would be perfect at the original GG cart package size. Black or purple or clear in my opinion, with blue last as it was the first "official" color for Game Gear. Though for the little Game Gear artwork there is purple seems to be the dominant color as it was the official color for the latter years.

I'm so stoked about these. I've already pledged for the GB/GBC/GBA cases, but I've been desiring proper GG cases for years. The Game Gear was my first portable, and the first gaming system to my name. I had a hand-me-down NES, but it rarely worked.
The Game Gear was a huge part of my life, and, even though I have only 9 games, I have a strong nostalgic attachment to my Sega handheld.

I've modded DS boxes for the games I have, but unfortunately there's not much artwork out there since the Game Gear obviously wasn't as big as the Game Boy.
Hopefully your cases rectify that!

I'm excited!!!

[BensJammin]

Very excited about this. I have about 50 GG games and not one is boxed, nor has any artwork so I would be very interested in a DS style case specifically for GG carts, although I do think that being able to house the Wonderswan and NGP carts would be beneficial

[Ozzy_98]

I like all my portables in the same case, so they look uniform. But I have a lot more shelving than most.

[BensJammin]

OK! So today I went by and stopped at my local "Retro" Game Store and picked up: TG-16 HuCARD, a Game Gear cart, and boxed FF WonderSwan and an Atari Lynx game.

Just out of interest, how many of these retro game stores are there near you? I dont think theres a single shop (except CEX or cash converters) that sells retro games within 20 miles of me, let alone one that would know what a wonderswan is!!

[Shadowfox]

There really is only one, and they are STILL moving their location.

[Dr.Agon]

Just out of interest, how many of these retro game stores are there near you? I dont think theres a single shop (except CEX or cash converters) that sells retro games within 20 miles of me, let alone one that would know what a wonderswan is!!

he's American, they are lucky S.O.B's when it comes to retro/imports!