Why is n64 stuff so cheap compared to nes/snes?
N64 prices are down across the board. I know that cheap reproductions have messed with pricing somewhat, but n64 games have almost always been a cheaper option then say nes or snes.
What gives? Rare n64 games are like 1/10th the price of a rare nes game.. just seems odd, I want to hear your opinions, thanks.
What gives? Rare n64 games are like 1/10th the price of a rare nes game.. just seems odd, I want to hear your opinions, thanks.
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FWIW, the internet also took off in the late 90's, and it took the attention of some portion of gamers too, thus less N64 love.
Doom 64 and rampage world tour are my favorite games to play these days. I've bought and sold my n64 stuff more then I would like to admit. I always find killer deals on a funtastic system and games so "just when I'm out, they pull me back in" like Al Pacino would say.
*ducks*
N64 prices are down across the board. I know that cheap reproductions have messed with pricing somewhat, but n64 games have almost always been a cheaper option then say nes or snes.
What gives? Rare n64 games are like 1/10th the price of a rare nes game.. just seems odd, I want to hear your opinions, thanks.
I think part of the reason is that rare N64 games are less scarce than rare NES/SNES games. Yes, Sculptor's Cut will set you back a few of c-notes, but the N64 doesn't have those few keystone games everyone wants to make a full set, unless you're after NFR, which most collector's aren't.
And for many of the reasons mentioned above, the primary market seems to be those who were kids when the N64 originally dropped. It doesn't seem to recruit younger players in droves like the NES and SNES does. Probably because 3D games are common today and the N64 (and others from that generation) just seems like a more primitive version, while well-executed 2D games are more novel to younger players.
The people that are nostalgic for 64 hasn't come around yet. My cousin tells me all the time he would like to collect 64 stuff but he just got out of school. The gen that would be nostalgic for it just hasn't been collecting long enough.
I dunno, PS1 prices have started to skyricket and it was basically same time as N64.
N64’s library of good games is relatively small, though its good games are amazing.
N64 prices are down across the board. I know that cheap reproductions have messed with pricing somewhat, but n64 games have almost always been a cheaper option then say nes or snes.
What gives? Rare n64 games are like 1/10th the price of a rare nes game.. just seems odd, I want to hear your opinions, thanks.
I think part of the reason is that rare N64 games are less scarce than rare NES/SNES games. Yes, Sculptor's Cut will set you back a few of c-notes, but the N64 doesn't have those few keystone games everyone wants to make a full set, unless you're after NFR, which most collector's aren't.
And for many of the reasons mentioned above, the primary market seems to be those who were kids when the N64 originally dropped. It doesn't seem to recruit younger players in droves like the NES and SNES does. Probably because 3D games are common today and the N64 (and others from that generation) just seems like a more primitive version, while well-executed 2D games are more novel to younger players.
Bravo. Well said.
The people that are nostalgic for 64 hasn't come around yet. My cousin tells me all the time he would like to collect 64 stuff but he just got out of school. The gen that would be nostalgic for it just hasn't been collecting long enough.
I'm nostalgic for it. I'm right here bro.
Complete first party titles are way up from what I can see though.
64 games are down? I was looking at CIB stuff the other day for the first time in a while and couldn't believe how expensive they were. Won't ever be as much as NES/SNES due to later release, generally worse games and a higher production rate.
Complete first party titles are way up from what I can see though.
I was mainly speaking about cartridges. Mario kart 64 is at $28 bucks, super smash bros is at $35 so yeah most carts are down a few bucks nothing major.
I was born in 91 I have friends who are nostalgic about the n64. Not enough to track one down tho.
The people that are nostalgic for 64 hasn't come around yet. My cousin tells me all the time he would like to collect 64 stuff but he just got out of school. The gen that would be nostalgic for it just hasn't been collecting long enough.
I dunno, PS1 prices have started to skyricket and it was basically same time as N64.
N64’s library of good games is relatively small, though its good games are amazing.
Adding to this why would i play the n64 version of a game when the ps1/dream would just be a better option.
The people that are nostalgic for 64 hasn't come around yet. My cousin tells me all the time he would like to collect 64 stuff but he just got out of school. The gen that would be nostalgic for it just hasn't been collecting long enough.
I dunno, PS1 prices have started to skyricket and it was basically same time as N64.
N64’s library of good games is relatively small, though its good games are amazing.
Adding to this why would i play the n64 version of a game when the ps1/dream would just be a better option.
The superior controller, obviously.
SNES games are expensive because they have a perfect blend of that classic 2D 16-bit gameplay while being more accessible to most people. They are not nearly as hard as NES games.
Let's face it, beside the first party games, what else does N64 have?
The NES had very little competition
The SNES had the Genesis and PC was starting to take steam, but SNES was still the leader
The N64 was outperformed by the PS1 off the bat and almost every home had a computer by '97 which outperformed the PS1. I had Road Rash on PC during that time and rented Road Rash 64....PC was twice the game as the 64 version.
With all that being said, I have the most nostalgia for the N64 and own the loose set. I put my set together between 2014-2016 and paid $30 for Stunt Racer; $210 for SC; and $80ish each for Super Bowling, Second Attack, and Worms. Prices have clearly risen and will continue to climb. I'm just not holding my breath on them hitting NES/SNES prices...
The people that are nostalgic for 64 hasn't come around yet. My cousin tells me all the time he would like to collect 64 stuff but he just got out of school. The gen that would be nostalgic for it just hasn't been collecting long enough.
I dunno, PS1 prices have started to skyricket and it was basically same time as N64.
N64’s library of good games is relatively small, though its good games are amazing.
Adding to this why would i play the n64 version of a game when the ps1/dream would just be a better option.
The superior controller, obviously.
Please dont tell me you are saying the N64 controller is superior to the PS1! If so, mod priveleges revoked!
NES games are expensive because the demand is still there and there were a lot less made. If a NES game sold 500,000 copies, that was considered a landmark achievement. Now 500,000 is considered a failure by most of the big gaming companies today.
SNES games are expensive because they have a perfect blend of that classic 2D 16-bit gameplay while being more accessible to most people. They are not nearly as hard as NES games.
Let's face it, beside the first party games, what else does N64 have?
Micro Machines. That is my group go to game if we don't feel like playing Mario Party. But yeah I agree there's not a lot of quality options for the N64.
The people that are nostalgic for 64 hasn't come around yet. My cousin tells me all the time he would like to collect 64 stuff but he just got out of school. The gen that would be nostalgic for it just hasn't been collecting long enough.
I dunno, PS1 prices have started to skyricket and it was basically same time as N64.
N64’s library of good games is relatively small, though its good games are amazing.
Adding to this why would i play the n64 version of a game when the ps1/dream would just be a better option.
The superior controller, obviously.
Please dont tell me you are saying the N64 controller is superior to the PS1! If so, mod priveleges revoked!
I forgot the /s
NES games are expensive because the demand is still there and there were a lot less made. If a NES game sold 500,000 copies, that was considered a landmark achievement. Now 500,000 is considered a failure by most of the big gaming companies today.
SNES games are expensive because they have a perfect blend of that classic 2D 16-bit gameplay while being more accessible to most people. They are not nearly as hard as NES games.
Let's face it, beside the first party games, what else does N64 have?
Micro Machines. That is my group go to game if we don't feel like playing Mario Party. But yeah I agree there's not a lot of quality options for the N64.
I assume you mean the NES version. Yeah, that game still holds up. By far Camerica's best game even though I have a soft spot for Bee 52.
Fun fact, Super Bowling loose is now a 250-$300 game
Man I remember getting those carts for $10-15 and spilling them out to eBay when they were $50
I am more than willing to offer suggestions to anyone who is genuinely interested in playing past the Nintendo and Rareware classics. I've got a lot of N64 game time under my belt, and more than happy to share!