I am a proud dad that has started his daughters gaming experience
I gave my daughter Grace (8) her first system. I gave her a cheap Yobo, but did give her 2 real NES controllers. I gave her the only 3 extras i had. I told her that if she wants games, she will have to get them herself, trade, save and buy them, or get them as bday/X-Mas gifts. She almost didn't get Super Mario Bros. but did find one for $10 at the local shop. Yea she overpaid, but at 8 she can only do so much. She might come here (with me) to see if she can pick up some titles. She likes platformers and beat-em-ups. I am so proud. Now my son wants in. He wants TMNT II.......... What have I done???
*****EDIT****
We started a reward system at the house, where I give dollar coins for extra chores and odd-jobs around the house. I pre-purchased some games that they said they wanted from watching NES reviews on YouTube. I will post a picture of thier "store" here soon. They arn't permitted to play them until they buy them. They only get them once they earn the money that I paid for it (round down to nearest dollar). The "store" is open 1 day week and has about 14ish games in there to select. Most games are popular good games. Although, it does have a Time Lord in there for $3, so its not all perfect.
Her games so far
Super Mario/ Duck Hunt
Super Spike VBall / World Cup
Double Dribble (Given from Me)
Blades of Steel (Given from Me)
Thrillas Safari ( Given from Me)
Rescue Rangers
Superman
Rampage
Rad Racer
Mario 3
RC Pro-Am
Pinball
TMNT 2
Kirby Adventure
Soccer
Marble Madness
Baseball
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*****EDIT****
We started a reward system at the house, where I give dollar coins for extra chores and odd-jobs around the house. I pre-purchased some games that they said they wanted from watching NES reviews on YouTube. I will post a picture of thier "store" here soon. They arn't permitted to play them until they buy them. They only get them once they earn the money that I paid for it (round down to nearest dollar). The "store" is open 1 day week and has about 14ish games in there to select. Most games are popular good games. Although, it does have a Time Lord in there for $3, so its not all perfect.
Her games so far
Super Mario/ Duck Hunt
Super Spike VBall / World Cup
Double Dribble (Given from Me)
Blades of Steel (Given from Me)
Thrillas Safari ( Given from Me)
Rescue Rangers
Superman
Rampage
Rad Racer
Mario 3
RC Pro-Am
Pinball
TMNT 2
Kirby Adventure
Soccer
Marble Madness
Baseball
Comments
Hey, hit me up with your address. I have a couple carts Grace might like (to play or trade in for credit)
That is really kind of you. I am so taken back. I will shoot a PM over right away. I will also take a picture of them with her once she gets your surprise so you can see her face and her gaming set up.
Hey, hit me up with your address. I have a couple carts Grace might like (to play or trade in for credit)
That is really kind of you. I am so taken back. I will shoot a PM over right away. I will also take a picture of them with her once she gets your surprise so you can see her face and her gaming set up.
Well that's the thing about commons, they make awful trade bait but great gifts!
Thats awesome. One of the things that keeps me collecting games and keeping some of my stuff over the years is the thought of sharing with future kids.
My boy will be six in September and we beat Hyperstone Hiest together last week. Such a great feeling sharing my old memories with him.
I got some commons for Grace so PM me. I remember being her age and only having 5 games lol.
Thats awesome. One of the things that keeps me collecting games and keeping some of my stuff over the years is the thought of sharing with future kids.
My boy will be six in September and we beat Hyperstone Hiest together last week. Such a great feeling sharing my old memories with him.
I got some commons for Grace so PM me. I remember being her age and only having 5 games lol.
Wow this is awfully kind of you as well. I love support from the community. I will PM you right now
Since I have had a few people offer to send some titles, If its ok, I might list the ones that people are offering her. Not say who they are from (unless they want that out there). I had somebody ask that way they don't gift her something somebody else was going to send to avoid doubles. Also she doesn't care about condition too much. Her thing is she likes to be able to read the top of the cart so no need to give her collector quality carts.. I gave her the same cart holder that I had as a little boy. It made her smile knowing she had something of my past in her new game collection.
1) SMB 3
2) Marble Madness
3)RC Pro-Am
4) Superman
5) Baseball
Originally posted by: MasonSushi
Ok well I cant seem to Edit the original post. Here is the list of games that people want to gift Gracie. I will move it to the main post when it starts working for me. Also, everybody is too kind. Grace will love every game, I am sure of it. Thank you.
1) SMB 3
2) Marble Madness
3)RC Pro-Am
4) Superman
5) Baseball
Try Vintage.nintendoage.com
you might have luck editing OP there.
Originally posted by: Benihana
Originally posted by: MasonSushi
Ok well I cant seem to Edit the original post. Here is the list of games that people want to gift Gracie. I will move it to the main post when it starts working for me. Also, everybody is too kind. Grace will love every game, I am sure of it. Thank you.
1) SMB 3
2) Marble Madness
3)RC Pro-Am
4) Superman
5) Baseball
Try Vintage.nintendoage.com
you might have luck editing OP there.
Thanks Vintage is way better. I like it alot. I know where everything is.
Ok well I cant seem to Edit the original post. Here is the list of games that people want to gift Gracie. I will move it to the main post when it starts working for me. Also, everybody is too kind. Grace will love every game, I am sure of it. Thank you.
1) SMB 3
2) Marble Madness
3)RC Pro-Am
4) Superman
5) Baseball
I find irony in the bolded.
In all seriousness, that's pretty awesome Mason.
Man I want a kid now, I have nephews but I am sure it is nothing close to the same joy you get from your own...I wonder what my girlfriend would say if I just went up and said hey let's have a baby!.....no I mean like right now.
Kids are great. Especially when they're old enough to do all the household work you are tired of doing every day.
But seriously, wouldn't trade mine for the world of Nintendo.
Reminds me of my nephew playing Megaman X SNES games and Zelda 3.
I taught him how to hack his own cheats in Megaman X games with the ZSNES emulator.
Man I want a kid now, I have nephews but I am sure it is nothing close to the same joy you get from your own...I wonder what my girlfriend would say if I just went up and said hey let's have a baby!.....no I mean like right now.
"Screw collecting games! Imma start me a kid collection!"
If I hear a news story about Ontario kids going missing, I'm pointing the authorities your way.
I love the reward system you got going on there, reminds me of one my parents set up for me for school: "Get an 'A', we will buy you a game. Get a 'B' you can only rent one at the rental store. Get a 'C' or lower, and you ain't getting jack diddly squat and I'm taking your Nintendo away!" lol
This is the best thread ever, I grew up with my power adapter always being taken away when I got in trouble with my brother, so this is like the complete opposite and I love it
Why didn't you order a replacement?
This is the best thread ever, I grew up with my power adapter always being taken away when I got in trouble with my brother, so this is like the complete opposite and I love it
Why didn't you order a replacement?
Hahaha this was before the internet and I had any money, like mid 90s
This is the best thread ever, I grew up with my power adapter always being taken away when I got in trouble with my brother, so this is like the complete opposite and I love it
Why didn't you order a replacement?
Hahaha this was before the internet and I had any money, like mid 90s
Then you just order by phone.