New NES cases (work in progress)

[TDIRunner]

8-Tacks also fit. I'm sure that is very useful information.

Thank you.  This had been keeping me up at night, but I didn't want to ask because I thought everyone would make fun of me.

[tomm1313]

@larryinc64 - I see what you mean about the SNES carts being slightly wider than an NES game is tall, causing slight bending of the NES frame. I think it could be fixed by moving the top frame slightly without affecting NES games too much. In fact that might help with the tight grip on NES games currently.

The only downside I see for potentially making these cases also SNES cases is that currently nothing holds the SNES carts in place. But maybe with a little tweaking to the NES frame and clips it's possible?

you can also use the clips on the right to clip SNES games in.Ill take a picture tonight of what i mean

[larryinc64]

As for my clip suggestions. I only have normal NES sized games. Not sure how that would affect the special games the case was made for. I leave that to someone with a bigger collection then me.

All NES games are about the same size, they have to fit within the system, so they cant be much taller. I think there is one game that is randomly taller, Red Ridding Hood or something. But they all have to fit within the space where you push down.

[tomm1313]

damnit cant get the images to come through with image tag.  So here at the links
Fixed it - Shenske 

ok i finally got some photos to show some of things i meant.


Here is the game/booklet in it.  Fits great. A little tight up top where it can scratch label/case


Here is a closeup to see the tabs better:


Here is the same label side by side on UGC and NES Case. This is why we "might" need to adjust the labels.  I think it will depend on the person.


SNES game fitting into the NES Case


couple close ups



Then here is setting the SNES without the tabs.  Fits right in

[Spoonman]

So I sent my notes in a PM to shadowbox, but thought I'd throw my 2 cents in here since everyone is discussing.

For the most part I found the same issues everyone else did.  Particularly concerning to me is the clip over the label that could scratch.  Originally I thought that clip could be moved over a bit, but now I'm thinking you could remove it all together to make taking the cart out easier, or move the clip so that it graps the cart the other way - on the side rather than the top.  Of course this might get in the way of the manual clip, but that brings me to my next point...

I think the manual clips should each be moved toward the center.  If this were done there are 2 benefits: 1) the empty space moves away from where you naturally press the case to close it, so less likely to crease the outer sheet. 2) the top clip would be low enough that regular (small) NES manuals could rest on the bottom edge, rather than be suspended in the middle of the case.  As it is now if you drop or lightly bang the case down on a table or something, the manual might slip out of the top clip.  I think having the staple side resting on that bottom edge is the more natural place to put it.

Finally I agree about the seam where the case closes.  Everybody seems to have caught that.  Moving it more center would definitely be helpful.  And as far as closing the case goes, shadowfox have you given any thought to making the opening where the tabs go in nice and big like the UGCs?

That's all for now, but btw the SNES fitting in these too is kind of brilliant.  I have lots of SNES with manuals that are super annoying to store in a UGC right now  

[Shadowfox]

Okay! Hi all 

So today is the last day for anymore of you dropping in your 2-cents! So please DO! The factory is really wanting my "approval" so I told them this morning I will be compiling and e-mail tonight/tomorrow morning with all the issues that need addressed.

(I'll say more in a min.... I have to get to work ATM  )

[TyrannicalFascist]

My final thoughts after a few days with the case - if many of the common issues can be addressed, this will be a fantastic case. Any tweaking of existing UGC covers (if even necessary) will be minor, so it should be a very smooth transition for anyone ready to switch.

If you can make it an NES-SNES case in one with some minor tweaks, you could potentially sell a whole lot more cases AND save yourself a new mold investment at the same time. 

[banisher]

I think if we remove the TCP on the spine, then it should be good to go because I just remove that logo and it looks perfect.

[Arseen]

I think if we remove the TCP on the spine, then it should be good to go because I just remove that logo and it looks perfect.

Dear Banisher, that comment has nothing to do with the case.

And the covers are NES customs WITH the logo.

[Shadowfox]

Update:

So it's 1:30AM here and I just sent off the e-mail to the factory.... so we will see what they say and what can or cannot happen.

Bottom line is: This case is going to be made, and going to be perfect the first time around.  For all you wondering out there a good friend was kind enough to spend some time with me going over everyone's reviews and we (he) came up with this!


"DISCLAIMER"
Making sure this IS possible. (Just because I say "I WANT" doesn't mean the factory can build it.... but C'MON!  )

[sheep2001]

will that still hold SNES games in place?  as that was quite a bonus with the other design.  I know you are planning a SNES case down the line anyway, but it would have been a nice to have now. lol

[Shadowfox]

OH! ALSO! I had a pretty cool meeting with a FedEx Sales Rep today, and according to them they have an international shipping rate that BEATS USPS for items 1-5LBS and they have a few round-about ways to ship "bulk" international  cheap with a phantom freight price! So say I need to ship a total of 3000 cases to AU and they are all going to 1000 different people, as long as I do all the orders within the same 24 hours FedEx will treat it as ONE SHIPMENT and divide the shipping among the shipments! Not that this will really help with guys buying 100-300 cases at a time here and there but I WILL help with the preorder stuff!   So they are suppose to meet with me again to give me more detail on the rates so we will see!

[Shadowfox]

will that still hold SNES games in place?  as that was quite a bonus with the other design.  I know you are planning a SNES case down the line anyway, but it would have been a nice to have now. lol

Yes! it will still allow the SNES carts to rest in between 

[larryinc64]

Looking good, when do you think you will have ay prototypes in hand?

[Polygon]

Very cool reading all the info about the prototypes and seeing a final design. Here's to hoping the manufacture says it's good to go. I can't wait to get these. It looks like it need to buy twice as many since we can use them for SNES games too. Awesome!