They might be retro games now but for those of us who grew up during the 80s, those were the games we grew up playing when they were new and groundbreaking.

I still play those games because they are the type of games I like to play, as for some reason this current generation of gaming just doesn't appeal to me in the same way the previous generations did.

Panzer_Zwei

You took the words right out of my mouth. I really hate the "retro" label.

Most of those are pretty common so you probably won't get a whole lot out of them, i.e., maybe >$1-$5 each. However, that Star Trek game can bring $20-$30 and the He Man Game might get you $10. Prices are are based on a lot of things though: completeness of the game (box, manual, etc. as well as the condition they are in), what shape the game cartridge itself is in, and with Atari 2600 games, what LABEL the game has can influence the price, too. For example, an ordinary Superman cart isn't worth much, but if it has the Sears Tele-Games label it can fetch a high price. Like this one. You might just want to check out Ebay and some collector forums to give you an idea about how much your stuff is going for. Good luck!

EDIT:

By the way, Raiders of the Lost Ark is NOT WORTH THIS MUCH!

If you dont mind the blatant Native American stereotypes, Whomp Em is pretty good.

RossRichard

Ha! That's one you don't hear a whole lot about! And yes, it is pretty good. It's game play is kind of like Mega Man: Pick the stages in the order you want to complete them and get a weapon from the boss to use in other levels.

I recommend:

• Powerblade
• Journey to Silius
• Solar Jetman
• Cobra Triangle
• RC Pro Am
• Magic of Scheherazade
• Little Ninja Brothers

I never had this problem with the Genesis version or with the version included on Sega Genesis Collection for the PS2.

Have you tried a different controller?

Cleaning the pins in the Control Deck might work, but you may end up having to replace the 72-pin connector in the system. It's not that hard to do. There are plenty of shops that offer them online and have step-by-step tutorials on how to do it.

As far as top loaders go, they are harder to find than the original and fetch quite a higher price. You may get off cheaper by just replacing the connector in the one you've got.

It's Tennessee's fault for hiring him in the first place! Everybody wants to string Kiffin up when it's the NCAA rules and school that allow him to do this! So many coaches burn teams to get to the next level it's ridiculous! Maybe they should make coaches sit out a year like players and you would see a lot less of this stuff happening! Read the articles by Jemele Hill and Pat Forde on espn.com because they talk about this stuff and it's very insightful (names are links to articles).

nickdastick

Kiffin represents everything that is wrong with college football. College athletes are bound by so many ridiculously vague, overlapping NCAA rules that a kid's eligibility could be called into question if somebody gives them $5 to buy a McDonald's value meal because they forgot their wallet. I agree that college players shouldn't be reimbursed for their play (other than the opportunity to receive a free education), however it's all about the money when it comes to coaches. Sadly, there's no system of checks and balances to keep this from getting out of hand.

Coaches like Kiffin do not have the best interest of their athletes or their school in mind. It's all about adding zeroes to the paycheck and/or notches in the ego's bed post. When they jump ship like he did it might shock and anger the fans, but it is devastating to players. Imagine if he came to your house and sat down with your parents to try and recruit you. He promises stability and dedication to his position. He's not going anywhere, this is where he wants to be. Now, imagine that you graduate from high school early so you can enroll at the university for the spring semester. Imagine if your family relocates across the country like Tyler Bray's (UT's new QB) did. Then comes the betrayal and broken promises. After investing so much upfront into the program, you're stuck without the coach that spun such a web of BS to get you there. If you wanted to transfer to another school, you lose a precious year of eligibility. What do you do?

Coaches can make or break not just a program, but the lives of all the players who buy into their system. However they are allowed and to pull up stake and leave like a thief in the night. That's not right. Maybe they shouldn't have to sit out a year like players, but it shouldn't be so easy to abandon a program. Personally, I like the idea of required minimum pledges, i.e., if you sign a 5 year contract you must stay with the program for at least 3 of those years with no option of a buyout clause.

Jerk jerk jerk jerk jerk jerk jerk. What a great big jerk...

And people are seriously misinformed about the Vol Hostess thing. Not that it matters right now.

MAILER_DAEMON

My thoughts exactly, only in nicer words. The man is a liar and a fraud and I am ashamed that I supported him. He has effectively killed the Vols for at least the next 4 years. The most disgusting thing is that him and Orgeron are telling the new rectruits not to go to class today (first day of spring semester) that they already have scholarships waiting for them at USC. Please God tell me there is some major violation there that the NCAA can smack them with.

The scene on campus last night was amazing...so much anger and disgust. All the messages painted on "The Rock" pretty much sum it up...I might just go grab a can of spray paint and add my own two cents if there is enough room left between all of the FU's.

I'm just getting a kick of people calling systems like PS2,XBOX and GC...retro?

Come on people.


Get educated , there is more to life then the "big 3" companies.


Go pick up a Neo Geo and get the Metal Slug games dude and thank me later.

eastcoasteric

I agree whole-heartedly with that!

I would also suggest hunting down a TurboGrafx-16 and playing the Bonk Series, Legendary Axe, Blazing Lazers (or any of the other amazing Turbo shooters from that era), the Neutopia Series, and Military Madness. THAT to me is "retro" (eventhough I really hate that word). Being one generation removed might qualify a system for legacy status but it certainly does not make it retro, IMHO.

If you have a Goodwill in your area you should check it out. It's amazing what people donate. Plus, everything is half-price the last weekend of the month at Goodwill. I have driven away with literally a (pick up) TRUCKLOAD of old games, consoles, and vintage computers before for about $250.

However, I have one caveat if you are going to be buying and collecting old games and systems: learn how to properly clean and repair them. Don't let that curb your enthusiasm though. There are plenty of tutorials and specialty shops online that will help you with that.