The numbers speak for themselves. I think there's some up to about 200 and some, I wish somebody had all the numbers found in a comprehensive list. Is there such a thing?
I think NintendoAge would take authority over nes.wikia for two simple reasons: (1) Everything on NA can be confirmed by PMing the alleged owner, and the items can be confirmed to be authentic and not fakes. (2) Even though this seems to be the typical thing to say, anyone can edit a wiki page. I'm not saying someone has done anything malicious, but anyone can just put rumors or speculations into the page; thereby distorting the accuracy. (3) It seems very inconclusive. For instance, it doesn't mention Pat (the NES Punk) on the page. (4) If the pictures are real, then that would most definitely be the best source for seeing how many exist; however, some could very well be fake. I'm no expert, but from what I understand, some very accurate fakes have surfaced over the years.
But in the end, I'd take them both for what they're worth. They both have support and evidence, but at the end of the day, it really doesn't give any real solid information as to how many exist in the world; but rather, how many that may have been uncovered.
Unfortunately it has been confirmed that sellers will make creative changes to wiki to suit their needs when selling an NWC.
They gave away 90 to the champions, that much is easy. Before they crowned champions they did a rather large competition, using NWC carts which are honestly rather hastily put together. It stands to reason they used a cart or two in the process. It's also speculated that sponsors were given some of the competition used carts.
They are all numbered, they number quite higher than 90, how many survived is all speculation.
I think NintendoAge would take authority over nes.wikia for two simple reasons: (1) Everything on NA can be confirmed by PMing the alleged owner, and the items can be confirmed to be authentic and not fakes. (2) Even though this seems to be the typical thing to say, anyone can edit a wiki page. I'm not saying someone has done anything malicious, but anyone can just put rumors or speculations into the page; thereby distorting the accuracy. (3) It seems very inconclusive. For instance, it doesn't mention Pat (the NES Punk) on the page. (4) If the pictures are real, then that would most definitely be the best source for seeing how many exist; however, some could very well be fake. I'm no expert, but from what I understand, some very accurate fakes have surfaced over the years.
But in the end, I'd take them both for what they're worth. They both have support and evidence, but at the end of the day, it really doesn't give any real solid information as to how many exist in the world; but rather, how many that may have been uncovered.
Are you saying I too could be an official owner of a NWC if I just edit that list?
I think NintendoAge would take authority over nes.wikia for two simple reasons: (1) Everything on NA can be confirmed by PMing the alleged owner, and the items can be confirmed to be authentic and not fakes. (2) Even though this seems to be the typical thing to say, anyone can edit a wiki page. I'm not saying someone has done anything malicious, but anyone can just put rumors or speculations into the page; thereby distorting the accuracy. (3) It seems very inconclusive. For instance, it doesn't mention Pat (the NES Punk) on the page. (4) If the pictures are real, then that would most definitely be the best source for seeing how many exist; however, some could very well be fake. I'm no expert, but from what I understand, some very accurate fakes have surfaced over the years.
But in the end, I'd take them both for what they're worth. They both have support and evidence, but at the end of the day, it really doesn't give any real solid information as to how many exist in the world; but rather, how many that may have been uncovered.
Are you saying I too could be an official owner of a NWC if I just edit that list?
Well, you could edit it to make you appear to be an owner of a NWC cart, yes.
I always assumed the high numbers on the carts were due to the amount made to supply a nationwide competition, maybe Robin or someone in attendance could confirm the number of games in play at an event, but I would imagine Nintendo had more than 90.
The 90 number was the amount of finalist who were awarded a cart (random numbered). Surely an amount above that existed and a number were kept either officially or unofficially, outside of the 90 finalist prizes.
I always assumed the high numbers on the carts were due to the amount made to supply a nationwide competition, maybe Robin or someone in attendance could confirm the number of games in play at an event, but I would imagine Nintendo had more than 90.
The 90 number was the amount of finalist who were awarded a cart (random numbered). Surely an amount above that existed and a number were kept either officially or unofficially, outside of the 90 finalist prizes.
The nationwide competition was on tour, meaning it was the same set-up hitting 29 cities (they did L.A. twice). I want to say there were 100 machines for practice/qualifying on the ground level, plus the 7 up on stage, plus several confirmed stories about a "cast and crew copy" that was shared by the workers, until it was stolen and given to a GF's son to practice (gasp!)
So I'd say 108 confirmed copies by that tally. I also don't think there were "spare copies" laying around for the obvious reason of theft and I'm 90% sure there were "out of order" machines a lot, which leads me to believe they couldn't just swap them out at will. Some people have said if the NWC needed another one, they had to write NOA in Japan or something that would take days/weeks to get a replacement. That sounds reasonable. I know the guy who won the adult category has one with a number in the 300s, but IMHO I honestly don't see the number that high... even if there were spares.
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Most complete list anywhere on the web is right here on NA!
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I think NintendoAge would take authority over nes.wikia for two simple reasons: (1) Everything on NA can be confirmed by PMing the alleged owner, and the items can be confirmed to be authentic and not fakes. (2) Even though this seems to be the typical thing to say, anyone can edit a wiki page. I'm not saying someone has done anything malicious, but anyone can just put rumors or speculations into the page; thereby distorting the accuracy. (3) It seems very inconclusive. For instance, it doesn't mention Pat (the NES Punk) on the page. (4) If the pictures are real, then that would most definitely be the best source for seeing how many exist; however, some could very well be fake. I'm no expert, but from what I understand, some very accurate fakes have surfaced over the years.
They gave away 90 to the champions, that much is easy. Before they crowned champions they did a rather large competition, using NWC carts which are honestly rather hastily put together. It stands to reason they used a cart or two in the process. It's also speculated that sponsors were given some of the competition used carts.
They are all numbered, they number quite higher than 90, how many survived is all speculation.
Most complete list anywhere on the web is right here on NA!
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&thr...
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I think NintendoAge would take authority over nes.wikia for two simple reasons: (1) Everything on NA can be confirmed by PMing the alleged owner, and the items can be confirmed to be authentic and not fakes. (2) Even though this seems to be the typical thing to say, anyone can edit a wiki page. I'm not saying someone has done anything malicious, but anyone can just put rumors or speculations into the page; thereby distorting the accuracy. (3) It seems very inconclusive. For instance, it doesn't mention Pat (the NES Punk) on the page. (4) If the pictures are real, then that would most definitely be the best source for seeing how many exist; however, some could very well be fake. I'm no expert, but from what I understand, some very accurate fakes have surfaced over the years.
Are you saying I too could be an official owner of a NWC if I just edit that list?
Most complete list anywhere on the web is right here on NA!
http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&thr...
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I think NintendoAge would take authority over nes.wikia for two simple reasons: (1) Everything on NA can be confirmed by PMing the alleged owner, and the items can be confirmed to be authentic and not fakes. (2) Even though this seems to be the typical thing to say, anyone can edit a wiki page. I'm not saying someone has done anything malicious, but anyone can just put rumors or speculations into the page; thereby distorting the accuracy. (3) It seems very inconclusive. For instance, it doesn't mention Pat (the NES Punk) on the page. (4) If the pictures are real, then that would most definitely be the best source for seeing how many exist; however, some could very well be fake. I'm no expert, but from what I understand, some very accurate fakes have surfaced over the years.
Are you saying I too could be an official owner of a NWC if I just edit that list?
Well, you could edit it to make you appear to be an owner of a NWC cart, yes.
The 90 number was the amount of finalist who were awarded a cart (random numbered). Surely an amount above that existed and a number were kept either officially or unofficially, outside of the 90 finalist prizes.
I always assumed the high numbers on the carts were due to the amount made to supply a nationwide competition, maybe Robin or someone in attendance could confirm the number of games in play at an event, but I would imagine Nintendo had more than 90.
The 90 number was the amount of finalist who were awarded a cart (random numbered). Surely an amount above that existed and a number were kept either officially or unofficially, outside of the 90 finalist prizes.
The nationwide competition was on tour, meaning it was the same set-up hitting 29 cities (they did L.A. twice). I want to say there were 100 machines for practice/qualifying on the ground level, plus the 7 up on stage, plus several confirmed stories about a "cast and crew copy" that was shared by the workers, until it was stolen and given to a GF's son to practice (gasp!)