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June 14, 2015, 09:16:09 PM
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First major pickup of the month and one of my personal "Holy Grails" of Thrift Store hunting....$15 for the system with 6 games (mostly typical cheap stuff, although there was a copy of Mario 3)



Now there are lots of things I'd rather find for pennies in the wild, but this is one of the few that I would never actually buy at market price.  I have so many different systems that can play NES games, I couldn't justify $100 for a system I will just look at (as opposed to, say a Jaguar, that will actually get played).  So despite seeing these in game sores, I vowed to never buy one unless it was dirt cheap.  Glad to have finally reached my goal.   :D

Now on to the TG-16!  lol

June 14, 2015, 11:15:43 PM
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I ordered this around 4 months ago, but it just arrived yesterday.  It's called a "Blinking Light Win", and it replaces the snap-down 72 pin connection in an original NES.

It's basically a top-loader connection inside an original NES. The original 72 pin connector and cartridge tray have been removed and replaced with a solid connector (that's always connected), as well as a new cartridge tray.  The game slides in, snaps into the new connector, and that's it - no more pressing down to make a connection.  The new parts are the same size as the old ones, so everything fits back just like it was before.  It took me less than 10 minutes to hook up.  I believe it also disables the region protection, but I don't have any non-U.S. games to check.

(I should have taken some photos as I was installing it, but a quick google search will show pictures and videos of this product)

So far, it's worked for every game I've tried, even some that I could not make work before.  Since there's no more connection that has to be made, there will never be another blinking light error.  The connection is a little tighter than an original 72 pin, but not nearly as tight as an official Nintendo top loader or the death grip of some clone systems.  Now I get the beautiful picture of an A/V connection with the reliability of a top loader.

This was a campaign on Kickstarter, and the company that makes it is called Arcade Works.  I didn't get in on the Kickstarter campaign, but I was able to order one from the Arcade Works website for $20 + $5 shipping.

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June 15, 2015, 12:11:37 AM
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I ordered this around 4 months ago, but it just arrived yesterday.  It's called a "Blinking Light Win", and it replaces the snap-down 72 pin connection in an original NES.

It's basically a top-loader connection inside an original NES. The original 72 pin connector and cartridge tray have been removed and replaced with a solid connector (that's always connected), as well as a new cartridge tray.  The game slides in, snaps into the new connector, and that's it - no more pressing down to make a connection.  The new parts are the same size as the old ones, so everything fits back just like it was before.  It took me less than 10 minutes to hook up.  I believe it also disables the region protection, but I don't have any non-U.S. games to check.

(I should have taken some photos as I was installing it, but a quick google search will show pictures and videos of this product)

So far, it's worked for every game I've tried, even some that I could not make work before.  Since there's no more connection that has to be made, there will never be another blinking light error.  The connection is a little tighter than an original 72 pin, but not nearly as tight as an official Nintendo top loader or the death grip of some clone systems.  Now I get the beautiful picture of an A/V connection with the reliability of a top loader.

This was a campaign on Kickstarter, and the company that makes it is called Arcade Works.  I didn't get in on the Kickstarter campaign, but I was able to order one from the Arcade Works website for $20 + $5 shipping.



I backed this project sometime last last year, and I read in an email that I should be receiving mine soon.  I'm glad to see that someone has received theirs and that it's working out well for them.  Although, I'm not very happy that someone who didn't back the program, and just ordered it online got theirs before someone who backed the company from the start.  No offense to you, it's the seller that I have a bone to pick with.
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June 15, 2015, 12:12:46 AM
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First major pickup of the month and one of my personal "Holy Grails" of Thrift Store hunting....$15 for the system with 6 games (mostly typical cheap stuff, although there was a copy of Mario 3)



Now there are lots of things I'd rather find for pennies in the wild, but this is one of the few that I would never actually buy at market price.  I have so many different systems that can play NES games, I couldn't justify $100 for a system I will just look at (as opposed to, say a Jaguar, that will actually get played).  So despite seeing these in game sores, I vowed to never buy one unless it was dirt cheap.  Glad to have finally reached my goal.   :D

Now on to the TG-16!  lol



I'm the exact same way.  I"ll never use a top loader for my system setup, so it would be a big waste of money to pay $100 for a system I won't ever use.  However, I would pickup one in a heart beat if I could get it cheap like that.  Nice grab.
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June 15, 2015, 12:14:04 AM
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June 15, 2015, 01:09:39 AM
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I ordered this around 4 months ago, but it just arrived yesterday.  It's called a "Blinking Light Win", and it replaces the snap-down 72 pin connection in an original NES.

It's basically a top-loader connection inside an original NES. The original 72 pin connector and cartridge tray have been removed and replaced with a solid connector (that's always connected), as well as a new cartridge tray.  The game slides in, snaps into the new connector, and that's it - no more pressing down to make a connection.  The new parts are the same size as the old ones, so everything fits back just like it was before.  It took me less than 10 minutes to hook up.  I believe it also disables the region protection, but I don't have any non-U.S. games to check.

(I should have taken some photos as I was installing it, but a quick google search will show pictures and videos of this product)

So far, it's worked for every game I've tried, even some that I could not make work before.  Since there's no more connection that has to be made, there will never be another blinking light error.  The connection is a little tighter than an original 72 pin, but not nearly as tight as an official Nintendo top loader or the death grip of some clone systems.  Now I get the beautiful picture of an A/V connection with the reliability of a top loader.

This was a campaign on Kickstarter, and the company that makes it is called Arcade Works.  I didn't get in on the Kickstarter campaign, but I was able to order one from the Arcade Works website for $20 + $5 shipping.



I backed this project sometime last last year, and I read in an email that I should be receiving mine soon.  I'm glad to see that someone has received theirs and that it's working out well for them.  Although, I'm not very happy that someone who didn't back the program, and just ordered it online got theirs before someone who backed the company from the start.  No offense to you, it's the seller that I have a bone to pick with.
I backed this on Kickstarter and received it a few days ago but I haven't had time to hook it up to see how it works yet, maybe tomorrow...

June 15, 2015, 03:45:23 AM
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i had to  ;D

Me too.  Honestly, Fallout does little for me and I was iffy about the game...but this is damn cool and now I am sold.  Plus, I figured if I didn't get it now, I won't be able to later.

June 15, 2015, 03:49:16 AM
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i had to  ;D

Me too.  Honestly, Fallout does little for me and I was iffy about the game...but this is damn cool and now I am sold.  Plus, I figured if I didn't get it now, I won't be able to later.

I got it for Xbone, PS4 was sold out. I have nether but I plan on getting PS4 due to Rock Band 4. FO4 and RB4 are the 3 games that finally got me relay exited fro the new systems (PS4 and Xbone)

June 15, 2015, 03:58:47 AM
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i had to  ;D

Me too.  Honestly, Fallout does little for me and I was iffy about the game...but this is damn cool and now I am sold.  Plus, I figured if I didn't get it now, I won't be able to later.

I got it for Xbone, PS4 was sold out. I have nether but I plan on getting PS4 due to Rock Band 4. FO4 and RB4 are the 3 games that finally got me relay exited fro the new systems (PS4 and Xbone)
as of right now amazon still has PS4 copys

http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-4-Pip-Boy-PC/dp/B00ZOFPNTY/ref=sr_1_6?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1434358674&sr=1-6&keywords=fallout+4+collectors+edition
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June 15, 2015, 04:22:28 AM
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The store ordered Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker game contacted me and asked if I want to cancel my order and instead order Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker + Toad Amiibo combo.

I did (third Toad Amiibo so if someone needs Euro version I have one extra soon...) and ordered also Mario Party 10 + Mario Amiibo combo and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U + Mario Amiibo combo.

I earlier ordered and recieved Splatoon + Squid Amiibo combo from them and soon my Yoshi's Woolly World + Green Yarn Yoshi Amiibo combo should arrive from them as well.

Then there is Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash + Chibi Robo Amiibo combo coming hopefully at fall.

Did Kirby and the Rainbow Curse have one?
Any others in sight?

June 15, 2015, 04:55:00 AM
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i had to  ;D

Me too.  Honestly, Fallout does little for me and I was iffy about the game...but this is damn cool and now I am sold.  Plus, I figured if I didn't get it now, I won't be able to later.

I got it for Xbone, PS4 was sold out. I have nether but I plan on getting PS4 due to Rock Band 4. FO4 and RB4 are the 3 games that finally got me relay exited fro the new systems (PS4 and Xbone)
as of right now amazon still has PS4 copys

http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-4-Pip-Boy-PC/dp/B00ZOFPNTY/ref=sr_1_6?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1434358674&sr=1-6&keywords=fallout+4+collectors+edition

I have the BB discount, saved 20, and I have a friend with a Xbone,


I don't think there are other Amiibo bundles, except Smash and Mario

June 15, 2015, 11:47:08 AM
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Finally got into the MSX business. 25 takes the lot.



Wasn't the original Metal Gear and MSX only game?

Yes, as long as you don't count the NES version, which Hideo Kojima doesn't. 
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June 15, 2015, 02:43:09 PM
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I pickup Shining Soul for the Gameboy advance and Crash Mind Over Mutant.

June 15, 2015, 08:41:26 PM
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i had to  ;D

Me too.  Honestly, Fallout does little for me and I was iffy about the game...but this is damn cool and now I am sold.  Plus, I figured if I didn't get it now, I won't be able to later.

I got it for Xbone, PS4 was sold out. I have nether but I plan on getting PS4 due to Rock Band 4. FO4 and RB4 are the 3 games that finally got me relay exited fro the new systems (PS4 and Xbone)
as of right now amazon still has PS4 copys

http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-4-Pip-Boy-PC/dp/B00ZOFPNTY/ref=sr_1_6?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1434358674&sr=1-6&keywords=fallout+4+collectors+edition

I have the BB discount, saved 20, and I have a friend with a Xbone,


I don't think there are other Amiibo bundles, except Smash and Mario

PS4 version went in stock, so I canceled my Xbone version for a PS4 version.

June 15, 2015, 08:44:28 PM
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i had to  ;D

Me too.  Honestly, Fallout does little for me and I was iffy about the game...but this is damn cool and now I am sold.  Plus, I figured if I didn't get it now, I won't be able to later.

I got it for Xbone, PS4 was sold out. I have nether but I plan on getting PS4 due to Rock Band 4. FO4 and RB4 are the 3 games that finally got me relay exited fro the new systems (PS4 and Xbone)
as of right now amazon still has PS4 copys

http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-4-Pip-Boy-PC/dp/B00ZOFPNTY/ref=sr_1_6?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1434358674&sr=1-6&keywords=fallout+4+collectors+edition

I have the BB discount, saved 20, and I have a friend with a Xbone,


I don't think there are other Amiibo bundles, except Smash and Mario

PS4 version went in stock, so I canceled my Xbone version for a PS4 version.
i notice that but i was unsure as it went in and out
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