How Is Your SNES Gaming Going?

[Ziggy]

And while I was at it, I got myself a MAD-1 copy of Sim City finally. Not the greatest hits version that was made in Mexico. Yes, I'm very particular about my Sim City cart.

MAD-1? Was that the earlier revision you or someone mentioned here? I'm guessing that's the one I have.

No, MAD-1 came latter. Earlier SNES carts that don't use the MAD-1 can more easily lose saves.

[SNESdrunk]

I think by this point it's not a fad anymore, it's the new normal.

Damn you AVGN and all other youtube reviewers promoting the shit out of the SNES's library.

It's more than that, it's the fact that the generation that grew up with those games are now working adults with lots of disposable income. So those prices are going to stay ridiculous for a longass time.

[Wispmage]

Well, I was really enjoying ActRaiser until I accidentally erased my file. I decided to show it a friend and chose to start a new game so that I could show him the first platforming level. Didn't think it would overwrite my previous file, because I never actually went through the saving process. Apparently I was mistaken haha.

I had cleared and civilized four areas, and ending up getting stuck on the level with the large bird-like symbol on the ground in the upper left corner. Had no idea what I was supposed to do after I fully expanding the town there. I'll definitely get back to it at some point, but losing that progress is a bit of a downer.

It's more than that, it's the fact that the generation that grew up with those games are now working adults with lots of disposable income. So those prices are going to stay ridiculous for a longass time.

As one of these working adults with disposable income and a passion for reclaiming lost SNES titles, I'd definitely agree with this.

[BoneSnapDeez]

As an adult with no income these prices are driving me crazy!!!

[Ack]

As an adult with no income these prices are driving me crazy!!!

Hence why prices during the recession were so low:

http://videogames.pricecharting.com/con ... rt-by=name

Notice that chart in the upper right hand corner tracking SNES prices online since 2008. The average price declined over a period of 7 months from around $10 to around $8 and generally stayed under $9 for the next couple of years.

Now the interesting thing to me is how it appears the average has plateaued in the last year. It looks like prices are where they will stay until there's another economic crisis, in which case prices will likely descend again as some people stop purchasing while others sell off their games for needed income.

[fastbilly1]

My wife recently started playing Fzero and we have been tag teaming it. I love the series, even if I am fairly bad at it. Sadly we are playing it on the Wiiu, but later this month I get to bring up my SNES stuff.

[Wispmage]

Yeah, rising prices are definitely a collector's worst nightmare. But the silver living is that when you do manage to find a hidden gem on the cheap, it's all the more rewarding knowing you didn't have to stoop to paying the big bucks on eBay.

[Ack]

Yeah, rising prices are definitely a collector's worst nightmare. But the silver living is that when you do manage to find a hidden gem on the cheap, it's all the more rewarding knowing you didn't have to stoop to paying the big bucks on eBay.

I agree. I just picked up Air Strike Patrol for under $10, while at its high point it sold for over $20. I also picked up Tecmo Secret of the Stars for $20, which while not great is still better for the $30+ I usually see it go for.

[SNESdrunk]

As an adult with no income these prices are driving me crazy!!!

Hence why prices during the recession were so low:

http://videogames.pricecharting.com/con ... rt-by=name

Notice that chart in the upper right hand corner tracking SNES prices online since 2008. The average price declined over a period of 7 months from around $10 to around $8 and generally stayed under $9 for the next couple of years.

Now the interesting thing to me is how it appears the average has plateaued in the last year. It looks like prices are where they will stay until there's another economic crisis, in which case prices will likely descend again as some people stop purchasing while others sell off their games for needed income.

That's a great resource. Mega Man X2 loose = $74.22??? That's the most ridiculous one to me.

[Ack]

I agree, Mega Man X2's price is ridiculous. But that ridiculous level of increase isn't present across the board. In some cases, prices have actually fallen and stayed low over the years. I mentioned Air Strike Patrol earlier and want to take a second to point out its graph:

http://videogames.pricecharting.com/gam ... ike-patrol

As an addendum, I would argue that MMX2 is so ridiculous because of hype surrounding the name. Demand increases partly due to availability, but also partly due to interest. In this case, it's a famous series on a popular console. In some cases, it's the genre that has made it popular, not the quality of the game itself: hence why a game like Tecmo Secret of the Stars can go for over $20 despite the general poor views held of its gameplay.

And somelike like Skyblazer, which has received more attention over the years, sees a steady increase. So has Cybernator, though it is not as hyped.