Thinking about buying a Power Pak

VGS_foochie776VGS_foochie776
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So I have decided to take the plunge, sell my actual nes cartridges and peruse a new power pak. Just a few questions about it, I really don't know much at all.

What exactly does it do? My understanding is your able to play games you download onto the card on original hardware.

How hard is it to go about finding/downloading these games onto the card?

Do all the games work well? I know there are a few mappers for ones that don't

Overall opinions of it. I'm looking for input from anyone who already has one.

Thanks any and all feedback is appreciated!

Comments

  • VGS_captmorgandrinkerVGS_captmorgandrinker
    I wouldn't necessarily sell all your NES games when you buy the Powerpak. Main reason I got mine was for the ROM hack/repro stuff.
  • retrofixesretrofixes
    While I do not own a powerpak I do own Everdrives for nearly every console.

    I still collect physical games but using the everdrive is fun.



    Legal Roms are easy to find PM me for more info.

    Most roms work 100%



    Other benifits:

    You can play many Homebrew games.

    You can run NES test carts, demos and weird music tracks.



    Folders are fun.

    While most only use A-Z roms setups.

    I like using extra folders for organization.

    i.e.

    Top 100 Games

    AVGN review list.

    Co-Op games

    Homebrew

    Hacks

    Famicom!

    Unlicensed

    etc.
  • JustinParksJustinParks
    I have a Power Pak and I think it's great! So far every game I have tried on it worked flawlessly. It is very easy to get the games so you wont have any issue there. And yes, what it does is run ROM files on original hardware and allows you to have every NES game on one cart.
  • NESHomebrewNESHomebrew
    There is also a new powerpak that has been in the works for a long time. No ETA on when/if it will arrive. That being said, I highly recommend the powerpak, mainly for homebrew/oddball stuff you can't find elsewhere.
  • NESferatuNESferatu

    Originally posted by: Foochie776



    So I have decided to take the plunge, sell my actual nes cartridges and peruse a new power pak. Just a few questions about it, I really don't know much at all. What exactly does it do? My understanding is your able to play games you download onto the card on original hardware. How hard is it to go about finding/downloading these games onto the card? Do all the games work well? I know there are a few mappers for ones that don't Overall opinions of it. I'm looking for input from anyone who already has one. Thanks any and all feedback is appreciated!

    I personally prefer the Everdrive, but whatever floats your boat.




  • bunnyboybunnyboy
    You should buy at least 2! Then write Limited Edition 1/1 on them both!
  • MrWunderfulMrWunderful

    Originally posted by: Foochie776



    So I have decided to take the plunge, sell my actual nes cartridges and peruse a new power pak. Just a few questions about it, I really don't know much at all. What exactly does it do? My understanding is your able to play games you download onto the card on original hardware. How hard is it to go about finding/downloading these games onto the card? Do all the games work well? I know there are a few mappers for ones that don't Overall opinions of it. I'm looking for input from anyone who already has one. Thanks any and all feedback is appreciated!



    Let me get first crack at your NES carts if you decide to sell them bro!
  • eric.of.troyeric.of.troy

    Originally posted by: retrofixes



    While I do not own a powerpak I do own Everdrives for nearly every console.

    I still collect physical games but using the everdrive is fun.



    Other benifits:

    You can play many Homebrew games.

    You can run NES test carts, demos and weird music tracks.



    Folders are fun.

    While most only use A-Z roms setups.

    I like using extra folders for organization.

    i.e.

    Top 100 Games

    AVGN review list.

    Co-Op games

    Homebrew

    Hacks

    Famicom!

    Unlicensed

    etc.



    This. 



    I can't think of anyone ever whos even remotely into the nes even slightly regretted buying either a powerpak or everdrive.



    Keep your collection as well.  Powerpaks are not expensive considering how powerful they are for gaming.



    For 1,000$ you can get a healthy, full nice looking collection of NES games, both good and bad with some rarish titles in there.



    For 135$ + shipping, you can have the above ten fold.



    Just do it lol.  Give them money so they can develop more awesome stuff!



    This message was in no way, shape or form endorsed or paid for by bunnyboy or krikzz. 
  • Nes FreakNes Freak
    i dont have a powerpak but i plan to get one one day. i do have a ds flash card with nesds and every nes rom in existence on it so i play nes on the go i would say go for it. you can find most roms and coolroms.com i wouldnt reccomend selling your game though
  • MogMog
    Don't forget about being able to play Famicom, Famicom Disk System, and even PAL NES games on the PowerPak.





    This thread has lots of good info in the first post:

    http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=31&threadid=28507
  • VGS_foochie776VGS_foochie776
    Originally posted by: bunnyboy

    You should buy at least 2! Then write Limited Edition 1/1 on them both!





    That's a perfect idea!

    Thank you all for the advice! Looks like I will be keeping my cartridges and investing in a power pak
  • dav3ybdav3yb
    I'll second the Everdrive over power pack. While I would most definitely buy a new power pack when it comes out, the Everdrive is just a bit more developed from what I can tell. SD cards and readers are much easier and cheaper to get than compact flash cards.



    I'd also still keep some of your games. I'd probably sell the ones that don't hold any nostalgic value for you, and keep those you actually enjoy.
  • ZombieGuyGeezusZombieGuyGeezus
    I'd say go for it. Before the powerpak, I would just buy games I wanted to play but since getting it, there's no rush to get games. It makes holding off for a good price a lot easier. And it makes it easier to sell games I'll never play after again or just don't care for.



    I think the only way its not worth it is if your not interested in the entire NES library w all its rarities and oddballs.
  • scaryicescaryice

    Originally posted by: eric.of.troy



    For 1,000$ you can get a healthy, full nice looking collection of NES games, both good and bad with some rarish titles in there.



    For 135$ + shipping, you can have the above ten fold.



    For $0 you can have all of the same roms on your computer.


  • arch_8ngelarch_8ngel

    Originally posted by: scaryice




    Originally posted by: eric.of.troy



    For 1,000$ you can get a healthy, full nice looking collection of NES games, both good and bad with some rarish titles in there.



    For 135$ + shipping, you can have the above ten fold.



    For $0 you can have all of the same roms on your computer.

     



    The $135 is a small premium to pay in order to play the games on the real hardware, IMO.


  • retrofixesretrofixes
    And I will add this. I have an MP3 player but collecting and finding records/vinyl is so much fun.

    The convenience will not replace the satisfaction of collecting and "the hunt"
  • eric.of.troyeric.of.troy
    In reference to the fella above me here, thats why most of us told him to keep his collection =0)
  • eric.of.troyeric.of.troy

    Originally posted by: scaryice




    Originally posted by: eric.of.troy



    For 1,000$ you can get a healthy, full nice looking collection of NES games, both good and bad with some rarish titles in there.



    For 135$ + shipping, you can have the above ten fold.



    For $0 you can have all of the same roms on your computer.

     

    True.



    But emulation is not the same, no matter how close the programmer gets it.



    Ask any vinyl enthusiast.  Thats pretty much the same arguement for music.


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