I have two, both state Episode 1 Shareware. You are right Hobie, one I think is an earlier version that has a sticker stating CompUSA's Quake Unlock Center. Even though it has a Shareware Sticker, the full game is buried in the disc. Both discs have a bifold cover, 24 page manual and additional CD music tracks.retrosportsgamer wrote:I remember this disc fondly. May have it somewhere. Quake was greatHobie-wan wrote:That wasn't a bug. The disc had the full game and others on it so you can call to buy and put in an unlock code. That was a hack to get all of the games for free.CRTGAMER wrote:Reminded me of the Quake demo disc which also has an unlock to full version bug.
The best part of the Quake CD "PAK" is the manual states what I like about older games, the full CD archived installation; "You must install Quake before you play it. It will not run off the CD Rom." I guess in this instance Dial up was a blessing, to prevent having buy a 50mb download game.
Quake CD Info
http://www.bluesnews.com/guide/quake.htm
http://forums.ngemu.com/showthread.php?t=78257
Great Finds! Gamestop at this point should just sell each game at half off or something, the pickings are getting slim. The multiple suikodens can be justified as one for the console, one backup and one to give to CRT? Hey, I gotta try.flojocabron wrote:Took advantage of gamestop's buy one get one 1/2 off on ps2 games
Tales of legendia $17.99
DotHack Infection $4.49-1/2 off
The suffering ties that bind $8.09
Grim grimoire $3.59- 1/2 off
Suikoden IV $8.99
Full metal alchemist 2 curse of the crimson elixir $4.49-1/2 off
I tried to get some PSP games as well, but it looks like you can't mix and match for the deal. All of the games I got came with boxes, sadly the FMA game and grim grimoire had no manuals. I kinda did bug the worker to let me have a peek at their stuff behind the counter. Sometimes they have generic cases on the floor and boxed in the counter.
I am happy, I now have all three ps2 suikodens!
Nice Finds! The Atari PlugnPlay worth fixing, it has a good mix of games including Yars Revenge. Good idea on the cassette drawers, I need to check how box units will work with NES carts.J_Wil wrote:Not sure why I keep buying Gamecubes but I picked up a silver one with 2 controllers and all the hook-ups for $20. It works perfectly and the controller sticks are tight. Gamecubes are so ridiculously common in the thrift stores in my area. They usually run around $20 for the system alone so when I see one in great shape with controllers and hook-ups the hoarder in me can't resist. I joke with friends that I am going to build a coffee table out of them but I really could if I wanted to.
Also picked up two 1st party NES controllers and an RF adapter for $10.
I ventured into the more affluent area a few miles north and was floored to find a Sega Saturn w/controller & hook-ups for $35 and at another thrift store a Sega Nomad for $10.
The only thing that was new to me was an Atari plug & play for $3. The stick is wonky and unresponsive and the games seem buggy.
The only game I got was Resident Evil 5 for PS3 at a pawn shop for $12.
I also found some very cool old cassette drawers for $1 each (bought 3 and one double-decker). My loose Genesis carts fit perfectly.
Loved the story on the Gamecube Console collection, I was waiting for a punch line of finding one with a Component Cable, GB Player or Ethernet Adapter underneath. Still, a great price at only twenty bucks! In my stupidity I passed on a used Gamecube with a Wavebird and Receiver a couple years ago, simply because it did not have the second digital out port. If I had only known.
Great price! The stick just wears out from use. You can put a little lubrication inside the stem of the stick such as 3in1 or sewing machine oil to prevent further wear. The whole base can be swapped out inside and even upgraded to a Gamecube stick as well, just would cost more then what you invested.storino03 wrote:Ice Blue N64 Controller:
$2.00
The controller was dirty as hell, but managed to clean up 95% of it after opening it up. The stick is a little loose, but works just fine. Any way to replace the stick? I noticed when I opened it up, that it's attached to a an internal box that probably has to have the whole bit replaced. Maybe not. What causes the stick to become loose anyway?
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NES Arkanoid Game and Vaus Paddle - $25.00 Swap Meet
Not a great price but I finally got one with the elusive NES Taito Vause paddle! Also came with the original game manual and Nintendo labeled game cart sleeve. Bought due to frustration of the one below not working, that is until I took it apart.
NES Arkanoid Vaus Controller - $5.00 Swap Meet
Found in a dog pile of five dollar game controllers, this was very sweet at first. Turned out to not work with Arkanoid in a multi game bootleg cart, but I did manage to repair it. Strange thing is the bootleg still would not work with the paddle, but the original Arkanoid mentioned above does.
I now have TWO working NES Vause Spinners!
NES Arkanoid Spinner Review and Repair - viewtopic.php?f=52&p=722412#p722412
