Anyone here collect for Master System?

SivakSivak
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Just thought I'd ask.  In my childhood, I had seriously never heard of the SMS at all.  Nobody in my town owned one.  When Genesis (Mega Drive for foreigners) came out, I thought it was this new original system by a company named Sega.  I don't think it was until like maybe a few years ago when I heard of SMS and found out just what the heck this thing was.

I do like some Genesis games and have been looking at Master System, though I don't know.  Anyone here collect for it or enjoy it?

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  • jaredkkjaredkk
    I too thoought Genesis was the first system for Sega until recently.  About 7 years ago my friend told me of an 8-bit Sega system.  I said yeah right.  I had never seen or heard of it as a child.  All my friends had Genesis' or NES.  Then about 3 years ago, I was going through a burned out house, for work.  There, in the burned out rubble, was this wierd looking game system.  I picked it up, and it was the mythical 8-bit Sega system!  It was actually in perfect shape, with the zapper, 2 spoerts "ball" controllers, and about 9 CIB games.  I took it all and did some research online.  I showed my friend, and of course he said "I told you so"!
  • flyingduckyflyingducky
    I collect Sega Master games, I find the games for the system are for the most part pretty fun. its the same as NES theres some great games and some bad games for it. Also there are not as many games made for it so getting the whole set isn't too difficult to complete.
  • mb7241mb7241
    Originally posted by: flyingducky

    I collect Sega Master games, I find the games for the system are for the most part pretty fun. its the same as NES theres some great games and some bad games for it. Also there are not as many games made for it so getting the whole set isn't too difficult to complete.




    That is, until you start looking for Buster Douglas Boxing and a US version Sonic... Believe it or not, I actually had a Buster Douglas Boxing, with case (no manual)...ended up trading it for a Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak loose cart. And American copies of Sonic...the last one CIB on eBay went for a fluke price of about $35, if I remember right...the previous few CIBs went upwards of $150 (I think one actually ended just a little over or a little under $300).



    As for whether a Master System collection exists here...I have a few Master System games in my collection, mostly shmups. I have a small stash of other Master System games up for trade, as well...
  • DaronMalakian17DaronMalakian17

    You people know about the Sega Pico learning system?

  • mb7241mb7241
    At least a few of us do, myself included image . Never came across one of those around here at the flea markets, yard sales, etc., though.
  • the_wizard_666the_wizard_666
    I actually have a CIB Pico. Scored it about a year or so ago from Ebaydot on GameTZ. He's since been banned for being a troll on the forums...it's too bad, I kinda liked the guy. Anyway, I knew about the SMS when I was a kid because my cousin had one. Safari Hunt > Duck Hunt any day of the week. Also, most people don't really care about the US Sonic...the only difference between the US and European releases was simply a sticker on the back. That's why the price kinda dropped - most SMS collectors seem to not really give a shit about a little sticker that can be (relatively) easily faked.
  • the_wizard_666the_wizard_666
    PS - I want those ball controllers image
  • burnambill333burnambill333
    Originally posted by: mb7241

    That is, until you start looking for Buster Douglas Boxing and a US version Sonic... Believe it or not, I actually had a Buster Douglas Boxing, with case (no manual)...ended up trading it for a Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak loose cart. And American copies of Sonic...the last one CIB on eBay went for a fluke price of about $35, if I remember right...the previous few CIBs went upwards of $150 (I think one actually ended just a little over or a little under $300).<BR><BR>




    Interesting.............are there any other hard to find Master System or Genesis games out there?
  • the_wizard_666the_wizard_666
    Yes.
  • jaredkkjaredkk
    Originally posted by: the_wizard_666

    PS - I want those ball controllers image


    I ended up selling all my SMS stuff.image
  • Jumpman Jr.Jumpman Jr.
    I have a complete Sega Master System collection. All my games are boxed... I need about 30 manuals or something for it to be 100% CIB, but I don't really care. I was never actively collecting for it, I just ended up with a complete boxed collection somehow, lol. All of my games are US, except for the Sonic, which is European, which most people have. For those of you who don't know, the only difference between a US and a Euro PAL Sonic is a UPC code sticker on the back of the box. You can play NTSC Master System games on a PAL console, and vice-versa.
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    Thats most of them. There's about 30 more that don't fit on that awkwardly placed shelf that I have them in.
  • ParpunkParpunk
    i just started collecting SMS games, mainly because i went to my local flea market and scored this beautiful SMS System with hooks ups controllers gun, and everything for $25.00............. none of the plastic film was even removed from the console or controllers, so when i peeled it off it looked brand new!!! i was thrilled!



    Then about 2 weeks ago i went to my local flea market dealer and saw he got some CIB SMS games in. Well dug through his box of SMS games and blam a pristine Mint CIB James buster douglas boxing CIB and mint caught my eye. Anyways ended up walking away with wonderboy 3, spiderman, and Buster douglas boxing all three mint and CIB for $5.00 each. So add that to my other like 15 SMS games and it got me hooked lol. I figured i got one of the toughest ones to get outta the way so why not collect for it. LOL plus its really a neat system. Check out their version of rampage, just like the NES's but with a new character!



    Nice collection jumpman :-)
  • GamefreakGamefreak
    I'm about half way to a complete set. Still need Buster and sonic tho. Nice pick up on the Buster, Parpunk. Something bout SMS I really like, not sure why.

    Nice collection Jumpman!
  • Jumpman Jr.Jumpman Jr.
    I actually "officially" got all the games today. I've been saying that I have a complete boxed collection, when really I still needed one game (Michael Jackson's Moonwalker). It's not even that hard of a game to find, its just I was so focused on NES and N64. Here's a pic. image
  • BrontyBronty
    Nice. I started collecting sealed ones for a little while and got about 1/3 of the library, but I'm not going after the rest. I have too much stuff taking up room already.
  • burnambill333burnambill333
    Wow Will, that looks really nice! Would you mind sending me a list real fast of all the US master system games?
  • BrontyBronty
    It's right on dp...



    Action Fighter

    Aerial Assault

    After Burner

    Alex Kidd in Miracle World

    Alex Kidd in Shinobi World

    Alex Kidd: High-Tech World

    Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars

    Alf

    Alien Syndrome

    Altered Beast

    Astro Warrior

    Aztec Adventure

    Black Belt

    Blade Eagle 3-D

    Bomber Raid

    California Games

    Captain Silver

    Casino Games

    Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse

    Choplifter

    Cloud Master

    Columns

    Cyborg Hunter

    Dead Angle

    Dick Tracy

    Double Dragon

    E-SWAT

    Enduro Racer

    F-16 Fighting Falcon

    Fantasy Zone

    Fantasy Zone II

    Fantasy Zone: The Maze

    Galaxy Force

    Gangster Town

    Ghost House

    Ghostbusters

    Ghouls 'n Ghosts

    Global Defense

    Golden Axe

    Golden Axe Warrior

    Golvellius: Valley of Doom

    Great Baseball

    Great Basketball

    Great Football

    Great Golf

    Great Ice Hockey

    Great Soccer

    Great Volleyball

    Hang On / Astro Warrior

    Hang On / Safari Hunt

    James "Buster" Douglas Knockout Boxing

    Joe Montana Football

    Kenseiden

    King's Quest

    Kung Fu Kid

    Lord of the Sword

    Marksman Shooting / Trap Shooting

    Maze Hunter 3-D

    Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

    Miracle Warriors

    Missile Defense 3-D

    Monopoly

    Montezuma's Revenge

    My Hero

    Ninja, The

    OutRun

    Paperboy

    Parlour Games

    Penguin Land

    Phantasy Star

    Poseidon Wars 3-D

    Power Strike

    Pro Wrestling

    Psycho Fox

    Quartet

    R-Type

    R.C. Grand Prix

    Rambo III

    Rambo: First Blood Part II

    Rampage

    Rastan

    Reggie Jackson Baseball

    Rescue Mission

    Rocky

    Shanghai

    Shinobi

    Shooting Gallery

    Slap Shot

    Sonic the Hedgehog

    Space Harrier

    Space Harrier 3-D

    Spell Caster

    Spider-Man

    Sports Pad Football

    Spy Vs. Spy

    Strider

    Super Monaco GP

    Super Tennis

    Teddy Boy

    Thunder Blade

    Time Soldiers

    Transbot

    Vigilante

    Walter Payton Football

    Wanted

    Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

    Wonder Boy

    Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap

    Wonder Boy in Monster Land

    World Grand Prix

    Ys: The Vanished Omens

    Zaxxon 3-D

    Zillion

    Zillion II: The Tri-Formation
  • VBForeverVBForever
    There must be a hell of a lot more European releases for the SMS, I'm up to about 130 and I think there are ~280 out there.
    Heres how my sms collection looked about 5 mins ago:
  • bradley2679bradley2679
    I have some games for the master that are for sale.  I'll give someone a real good deal on the.  let me know...Nothing rare.
  • NickyPNickyP
    I always felt that SMS games looked nicer than NES games. Like Rocky and Space harrier. You can't go wrong with Adventure Island and Altered beast.
  • King NeptuneKing Neptune
    Congrats jumpman on the full collection! I've often been tempted to collect for this system and a few others but so afraid my focus will get off the NES image
  • Jumpman Jr.Jumpman Jr.
    I actually did it WHILE collecting for the NES. I got most of the library in one shot a few years ago for pretty cheap, and I've just been picking up the final 40 or so copies that I needed here and there.
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