There was an old thread where a guy in Wisconsin (not me) found a warehouse lot of this stuff back in 2011. Most of the pictures are gone from the NA thread, but the youtube videos are still up. NA Member ampplays
WOW! Thank-you so much for finding this! That is stunning to see them in action. The only YouTube video I saw was very blurry and poorly shot. I can't believe he got so lucky. That's a collector's dream. I wonder how many SNES cartridges he found, and which ones...
i dig a search and realised that odin posted this in the auction spot light and no one responded. it was a 200 BIN or starting bid of 150. it was up for a day and i thought about buying it as well but diecided against it. Cool item though just not for me.
edit: sorry just realised this was addressed above. ... sorry and again nice score op
Great read thanks for sharing! For those interested here's a video I have that shows a bunch of kiosks in action, including the power previews one as well. It appears to have the 5.0 cartridge in the kiosk. The video was included in the Nintendo 1992 NMI Training binder.
Great read thanks for sharing! For those interested here's a video I have that shows a bunch of kiosks in action, including the power previews one as well. It appears to have the 5.0 cartridge in the kiosk. The video was included in the Nintendo 1992 NMI Training binder.
I think it's a really cool piece, but if it doesn't work in an SNES, why do you consider it to be an SNES cart?
Because it is a cartridge. Not sure how you wouldn't call a cartridge a cartridge?
It's not a game, correct. A cartridge? Yep. It is a SNES shell with a board inside that plugs into the kiosk.
So then by that logic, the plastic casing is the rarest SNES cartridge of all time, and the board could just be detatched from the argumet, as it is irrelevant.
I think it's a really cool piece, but if it doesn't work in an SNES, why do you consider it to be an SNES cart?
Because it is a cartridge. Not sure how you wouldn't call a cartridge a cartridge?
It's not a game, correct. A cartridge? Yep. It is a SNES shell with a board inside that plugs into the kiosk.
So then by that logic, the plastic casing is the rarest SNES cartridge of all time, and the board could just be detatched from the argumet, as it is irrelevant.
I have added this to the OP:
"This is a cartridge. Not a game.
Definition of a cartridge:
"a container holding a spool of photographic film, a quantity of ink, or other item or substance, designed for insertion into a mechanism."
This is a SNES shell that houses a board designed to link into a system in order to assist the system in a specific function. It is a cartridge, there is no doubt."
The cartridge is comprised of the shell and the contents. The shell houses the contents that aid in the function of the kiosk.
Also, I spent a ton of time researching and writing this article so the fact that the one takeaway you are focused on is whether or not this is a cartridge is a little frustrating. That said, however, I have provided the definition and information above, so I hoep this dispells the confusion.
There is no confusion, I simply disagree with the semantics you are using in order to make the claim that this is the rarest SNES cart of all time, even though it was never intended for use with an SNES. Is it technically in an SNES shell? Sure. But what do you think would happen if you went and took a copy of mario world, and went over to the FS forum and said "mario world cart for sale!" not mentioning that there wasn't actually a board in this plastic cart? Someone would buy it, realize there is no board in there, and you would have to deal with some trouble. Because you're using the word cart in a different context here to suit your wild claim doesn't mean that most people here think of a cart as cartridge and board included. So, I respect your find, and I think it's really awesome, and I wish I had one for myself. I am simply saying that I completely disagree with your claim.
There is no confusion, I simply disagree with the semantics you are using in order to make the claim that this is the rarest SNES cart of all time, even though it was never intended for use with an SNES. Is it technically in an SNES shell? Sure. But what do you think would happen if you went and took a copy of mario world, and went over to the FS forum and said "mario world cart for sale!" not mentioning that there wasn't actually a board in this plastic cart? Someone would buy it, realize there is no board in there, and you would have to deal with some trouble. Because you're using the word cart in a different context here to suit your wild claim doesn't mean that most people here think of a cart as cartridge and board included. So, I respect your find, and I think it's really awesome, and I wish I had one for myself. I am simply saying that I completely disagree with your claim.
Would you find it satisfactory if I changed the title? I care more if someone reads the whole article than if someone thinks this is a rarity or not. I'm not trying to hype up something simply because I own it, I was just surprised in my research at how few seemed to turn up over the years.
But if you think changing the title will help, I would certainly do so.
There is no confusion, I simply disagree with the semantics you are using in order to make the claim that this is the rarest SNES cart of all time, even though it was never intended for use with an SNES. Is it technically in an SNES shell? Sure. But what do you think would happen if you went and took a copy of mario world, and went over to the FS forum and said "mario world cart for sale!" not mentioning that there wasn't actually a board in this plastic cart? Someone would buy it, realize there is no board in there, and you would have to deal with some trouble. Because you're using the word cart in a different context here to suit your wild claim doesn't mean that most people here think of a cart as cartridge and board included. So, I respect your find, and I think it's really awesome, and I wish I had one for myself. I am simply saying that I completely disagree with your claim.
Would you find it satisfactory if I changed the title? I care more if someone reads the whole article than if someone thinks this is a rarity or not. I'm not trying to hype up something simply because I own it, I was just surprised in my research at how few seemed to turn up over the years.
But if you think changing the title will help, I would certainly do so.
I'm not trying to hijack your thread, I just wanted to discuss the claim.
There is no confusion, I simply disagree with the semantics you are using in order to make the claim that this is the rarest SNES cart of all time, even though it was never intended for use with an SNES. Is it technically in an SNES shell? Sure. But what do you think would happen if you went and took a copy of mario world, and went over to the FS forum and said "mario world cart for sale!" not mentioning that there wasn't actually a board in this plastic cart? Someone would buy it, realize there is no board in there, and you would have to deal with some trouble. Because you're using the word cart in a different context here to suit your wild claim doesn't mean that most people here think of a cart as cartridge and board included. So, I respect your find, and I think it's really awesome, and I wish I had one for myself. I am simply saying that I completely disagree with your claim.
Would you find it satisfactory if I changed the title? I care more if someone reads the whole article than if someone thinks this is a rarity or not. I'm not trying to hype up something simply because I own it, I was just surprised in my research at how few seemed to turn up over the years.
But if you think changing the title will help, I would certainly do so.
I'm not trying to hijack your thread, I just wanted to discuss the claim.
Just like the warning label reads, it is not an SNES game. If you look at the pin connector it is shaved differently. It was never meant to do anything in an SNES system. It's cool, none-the-less!
Quite an interesting story, cool read. The fact that they put it in a SNES shell just strikes me as odd since you can't even put it in a SNES. I wonder why they bothered, it doesn't look (from the kiosk pictures) like the cart would even be visible to the customer.
Just like the warning label reads, it is not an SNES game. If you look at the pin connector it is shaved differently. It was never meant to do anything in an SNES system. It's cool, none-the-less!
Quite an interesting story, cool read. The fact that they put it in a SNES shell just strikes me as odd since you can't even put it in a SNES. I wonder why they bothered, it doesn't look (from the kiosk pictures) like the cart would even be visible to the customer.
The creator actually explains that in the article.
"a container holding a spool of photographic film, a quantity of ink, or other item or substance, designed for insertion into a mechanism."
This is a SNES shell that houses a board designed to link into a system in order to assist the system in a specific function. It is a cartridge.
I read that as pornographic film the first time, and then the second time. And then again the third time when I was halfway through the article because what followed pornographic never made any sense.
These are the kinds of things I love the most, weird little things that pop up and confuse anyone who gets them for a bit.
I know. I had fun looking this up and digging up the obscure history. It's been a while and I have decided that I don't want to keep it, however. I have never been a SNES collector!
I stumbled across this website while researching a rare cartridge I own, and this is the same one I have!
I acquired it from my uncle (along with his old SNES) in the early 2000's. He doesn't remember the details of how he got it, but he worked at Toys R Us during the mid/late 90's and somehow wound up with the cartridge from the Power Previews Kiosk they had at the store.
I might be willing to sell it if anyone is interested. At least it is one more confirmed copy of this cartridge.
Comments
(Clicks to eBay)
(Searches Nintendo Power Preview)
(Selects End Date: recent first)
And...found you! Where you planning on bidding more in case someone outbid you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-POWER-PREVIEWS-PROGRAM-CARTRIDGE-VERSION-5-1-VIDEOCD-SUPER-SNES-/291058792469?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c474b815&nma=true&si=w%2Fk5pChn007lBHWpeM%2BVKDYFE8I%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Originally posted by: Everharm
I saw that on the bay ! Awesome pick up.
There was an old thread where a guy in Wisconsin (not me) found a warehouse lot of this stuff back in 2011. Most of the pictures are gone from the NA thread, but the youtube videos are still up. NA Member ampplays
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/...
Kiosk unpacking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9...
Kiosk plugged in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-...
Including a 6' tall gameboy display
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d...
WOW! Thank-you so much for finding this! That is stunning to see them in action. The only YouTube video I saw was very blurry and poorly shot. I can't believe he got so lucky. That's a collector's dream. I wonder how many SNES cartridges he found, and which ones...
Originally posted by: FightingVipers
I love stuff like this, greatest part of being a collector finding rare items.
I know. I look at collecting as a treasure hunt.
Even smaller things like finding a NFR Majora's Mask in a lot of games from a friend can make all those days where you find nothing totally worth it.
Originally posted by: Thunderblaze16
Hmmm eBay and a few days ago you say?
(Clicks to eBay)
(Searches Nintendo Power Preview)
(Selects End Date: recent first)
And...found you! Where you planning on bidding more in case someone outbid you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-...
It was a buy it now, actually. Not sure why it's listing this as an auction? :S
Originally posted by: Rooster
I think it's a really cool piece, but if it doesn't work in an SNES, why do you consider it to be an SNES cart?
Because it is a cartridge. Not sure how you wouldn't call a cartridge a cartridge?
It's not a game, correct. A cartridge? Yep. It is a SNES shell with a board inside that plugs into the kiosk.
Originally posted by: Thunderblaze16
Hmmm eBay and a few days ago you say?
(Clicks to eBay)
(Searches Nintendo Power Preview)
(Selects End Date: recent first)
And...found you! Where you planning on bidding more in case someone outbid you?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-...
i dig a search and realised that odin posted this in the auction spot light and no one responded. it was a 200 BIN or starting bid of 150. it was up for a day and i thought about buying it as well but diecided against it. Cool item though just not for me.
edit: sorry just realised this was addressed above. ... sorry and again nice score op
Originally posted by: Penguin
Great read thanks for sharing! For those interested here's a video I have that shows a bunch of kiosks in action, including the power previews one as well. It appears to have the 5.0 cartridge in the kiosk. The video was included in the Nintendo 1992 NMI Training binder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C...
Awesome! I will add this link to the OP so that people can see a video
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
Originally posted by: Rooster
I think it's a really cool piece, but if it doesn't work in an SNES, why do you consider it to be an SNES cart?
Because it is a cartridge. Not sure how you wouldn't call a cartridge a cartridge?
It's not a game, correct. A cartridge? Yep. It is a SNES shell with a board inside that plugs into the kiosk.
So then by that logic, the plastic casing is the rarest SNES cartridge of all time, and the board could just be detatched from the argumet, as it is irrelevant.
Originally posted by: Rooster
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
Originally posted by: Rooster
I think it's a really cool piece, but if it doesn't work in an SNES, why do you consider it to be an SNES cart?
Because it is a cartridge. Not sure how you wouldn't call a cartridge a cartridge?
It's not a game, correct. A cartridge? Yep. It is a SNES shell with a board inside that plugs into the kiosk.
So then by that logic, the plastic casing is the rarest SNES cartridge of all time, and the board could just be detatched from the argumet, as it is irrelevant.
I have added this to the OP:
"This is a cartridge. Not a game.
Definition of a cartridge:
"a container holding a spool of photographic film, a quantity of ink, or other item or substance, designed for insertion into a mechanism."
This is a SNES shell that houses a board designed to link into a system in order to assist the system in a specific function. It is a cartridge, there is no doubt."
The cartridge is comprised of the shell and the contents. The shell houses the contents that aid in the function of the kiosk.
Also, I spent a ton of time researching and writing this article so the fact that the one takeaway you are focused on is whether or not this is a cartridge is a little frustrating. That said, however, I have provided the definition and information above, so I hoep this dispells the confusion.
Originally posted by: Rooster
There is no confusion, I simply disagree with the semantics you are using in order to make the claim that this is the rarest SNES cart of all time, even though it was never intended for use with an SNES. Is it technically in an SNES shell? Sure. But what do you think would happen if you went and took a copy of mario world, and went over to the FS forum and said "mario world cart for sale!" not mentioning that there wasn't actually a board in this plastic cart? Someone would buy it, realize there is no board in there, and you would have to deal with some trouble. Because you're using the word cart in a different context here to suit your wild claim doesn't mean that most people here think of a cart as cartridge and board included. So, I respect your find, and I think it's really awesome, and I wish I had one for myself. I am simply saying that I completely disagree with your claim.
Would you find it satisfactory if I changed the title? I care more if someone reads the whole article than if someone thinks this is a rarity or not. I'm not trying to hype up something simply because I own it, I was just surprised in my research at how few seemed to turn up over the years.
But if you think changing the title will help, I would certainly do so.
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
Originally posted by: Rooster
There is no confusion, I simply disagree with the semantics you are using in order to make the claim that this is the rarest SNES cart of all time, even though it was never intended for use with an SNES. Is it technically in an SNES shell? Sure. But what do you think would happen if you went and took a copy of mario world, and went over to the FS forum and said "mario world cart for sale!" not mentioning that there wasn't actually a board in this plastic cart? Someone would buy it, realize there is no board in there, and you would have to deal with some trouble. Because you're using the word cart in a different context here to suit your wild claim doesn't mean that most people here think of a cart as cartridge and board included. So, I respect your find, and I think it's really awesome, and I wish I had one for myself. I am simply saying that I completely disagree with your claim.
Would you find it satisfactory if I changed the title? I care more if someone reads the whole article than if someone thinks this is a rarity or not. I'm not trying to hype up something simply because I own it, I was just surprised in my research at how few seemed to turn up over the years.
But if you think changing the title will help, I would certainly do so.
I'm not trying to hijack your thread, I just wanted to discuss the claim.
Originally posted by: Rooster
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
Originally posted by: Rooster
There is no confusion, I simply disagree with the semantics you are using in order to make the claim that this is the rarest SNES cart of all time, even though it was never intended for use with an SNES. Is it technically in an SNES shell? Sure. But what do you think would happen if you went and took a copy of mario world, and went over to the FS forum and said "mario world cart for sale!" not mentioning that there wasn't actually a board in this plastic cart? Someone would buy it, realize there is no board in there, and you would have to deal with some trouble. Because you're using the word cart in a different context here to suit your wild claim doesn't mean that most people here think of a cart as cartridge and board included. So, I respect your find, and I think it's really awesome, and I wish I had one for myself. I am simply saying that I completely disagree with your claim.
Would you find it satisfactory if I changed the title? I care more if someone reads the whole article than if someone thinks this is a rarity or not. I'm not trying to hype up something simply because I own it, I was just surprised in my research at how few seemed to turn up over the years.
But if you think changing the title will help, I would certainly do so.
I'm not trying to hijack your thread, I just wanted to discuss the claim.
I'll add yah on Skype to discuss this further.
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
Just like the warning label reads, it is not an SNES game. If you look at the pin connector it is shaved differently. It was never meant to do anything in an SNES system. It's cool, none-the-less!
Quite an interesting story, cool read. The fact that they put it in a SNES shell just strikes me as odd since you can't even put it in a SNES. I wonder why they bothered, it doesn't look (from the kiosk pictures) like the cart would even be visible to the customer.
Originally posted by: BenPlusPlus
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
Just like the warning label reads, it is not an SNES game. If you look at the pin connector it is shaved differently. It was never meant to do anything in an SNES system. It's cool, none-the-less!
Quite an interesting story, cool read. The fact that they put it in a SNES shell just strikes me as odd since you can't even put it in a SNES. I wonder why they bothered, it doesn't look (from the kiosk pictures) like the cart would even be visible to the customer.
The creator actually explains that in the article.
Originally posted by: Jig
Great article. Here is the eBay auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINTENDO-...
I think this has been linked five times on the thread now, yes.
Oddly enough, it was a Buy It Now, not an auction, though.
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
The creator actually explains that in the article.
Ah, crap, I see that now. Somehow missed it on the first read. OK, so it makes newer revisions easier to install. Makes sense.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNES-Super-Nintendo-Power-Previews-Cartridge-Ver-5-1-TechnoVision-Kiosk-RARE-/181402510694?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item2a3c6ea566
Originally posted by: OdinWolf
Definition of a cartridge:
"a container holding a spool of photographic film, a quantity of ink, or other item or substance, designed for insertion into a mechanism."
This is a SNES shell that houses a board designed to link into a system in order to assist the system in a specific function. It is a cartridge.
I read that as pornographic film the first time, and then the second time. And then again the third time when I was halfway through the article because what followed pornographic never made any sense.
I thought I stumbled upon some inside joke.
I'll continue reading the article now.
Originally posted by: Laseki
These are the kinds of things I love the most, weird little things that pop up and confuse anyone who gets them for a bit.
I know. I had fun looking this up and digging up the obscure history. It's been a while and I have decided that I don't want to keep it, however. I have never been a SNES collector!
I stumbled across this website while researching a rare cartridge I own, and this is the same one I have!
I acquired it from my uncle (along with his old SNES) in the early 2000's. He doesn't remember the details of how he got it, but he worked at Toys R Us during the mid/late 90's and somehow wound up with the cartridge from the Power Previews Kiosk they had at the store.
I might be willing to sell it if anyone is interested. At least it is one more confirmed copy of this cartridge.