Topic: New here and thinking of starting a collection

Hello everyone,

My name is Eric and I'm interested in beginning a Nintendo collection. It would either be with a Gameboy color or Nintendo 64. I had a GB color when I was growing up so I'd like to re live those memories. Although I've never had a N64, it has greatly interested me. Which is more collectible?

If there is any tips you'd like to share, please do. Also if you don't mind, give me a run down on the price window for N64 is and Gameboy Color.

Thank you for reading and have a good day!

A week ago I started with nothing, now I've collected enough original Game Boy games to last me a while. I'm trying to recreate my childhood collection and it was pretty inexpensive.

All under $110 USD.

Doing a quick ebay search and found that the n64 games I'd like to own are pretty pricey to start with. That's the one thing that would deter me from starting a collection from scratch.

Right now many of the more desired N64 games are kind of expensive.
I don't think there's very many GBC games that are unreasonably priced, except for Shantae. (as long as we're only talking about color games and not monochrome, though even there there's only a handful of really expensive games, the worst being a few obscure Japanese imports few have heard of).

(we can kind of argue how "reasonable" Pokemon prices are for million-selling games, but that's not on the same level as the $100+ stuff)

Thanks for the quick replies.

So where's my best bet of acquiring a system and games? I'm assuming eBay, flea market, good will.

eBay for sure. Your postman will hate you for a week with the amount of padded envelopes you'll get.

At least with eBay you'll get to see what condition the console and games will be in.

If you are into N64 games than buy XB1 and Rare Replay.

I shudder at the thought of someone starting a collection now with the low supply of retro games and high $.

I agree with everyone else here, if it's a choice between those 2 start with a GB collection - your wallet will thank you for it. I am somewhat of an N64 fanboy and I have a pretty large collection, but I definitely wouldn't start one these days...it just seems like there are too many people collecting for it right now.

Aren't the prices only continuing to climb? I don't wanna wait later on and everything becomes scarce and crazy pricy.

Prices go up and down all text time you just have to keep an eye out and do some hunting for bargins. Right now N64 are high in demand mainly cause the people who had one as a kid have their own income now, live on their own and like you want to relive those fond memories. In a few years Gamecube prices will skyrocket then Wii etc. etc. It's just how things are.

The best bet for you if you are looking to get into collecting is check out garage sales, flea markets and thrift stores as well you never know what deals you'd get there. A few years ago I got a Black Dreamcast with controller and a few games for 10 dollars at a garage sale. Also I found a copy of Mega Man 6 for the NES for 5 dollars at a thrift awhile ago too.

Just be careful of ebay though especially with Gameboy games though as alot of conterfiets get passed off that way. Be wary on buying games from China and other southeast Asian countries.

Thanks for the reply!

Currently watching this:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-64-Ice-Blue-System-/2622561920...

@ER95: Not a problem also figure out why you are collecting. Are you collecting for value, looks or playability. If for example you are collecting for playability or just to play the games like I do, then go for loose or unboxed games they will go alot cheaper then C.I.B. copies. And that in the end will save you money.

I'm not really interested in boxed stuff. I like the look of the system and I wanna be able to play it every so often. Good condition and working properly is my main goal.

I'm not sure if you'd be interested in it, but Dreamcast Games/Systems are still super cheap and relatively easy to collect when compared to the N64.

After hours and hours of browsing eBay, what is NTSC? Japan and USA compatible?

This for example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331746182509?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l...

@ER95

NTSC is the video system or standard used in North America and most of South America. In NTSC, 30 frames are transmitted each second. Each frame is made up of 525 individual scan lines. PAL is the predominant video system or standard mostly used overseas.
Link: http://ihffilm.com/videostandard.html

Thank you!

Is that one over priced?

@ER95
Yeah. I don't know much about N64's and their pricing, but after a quick search, it looks like they can be bought for $70.
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/330850386108?ul_noapp=true&c...

@ER95
That N64 is somewhat overpriced, but that's because that version is not a standard release. Any "limited" or "special" versions or colors of consoles will have a higher/premium price on them.

Since you're just getting into the system, buy a standard model (the black/charcoal-ish colored one); you should be able to get one bundled with at least one controller and maybe a game or two for between $50-$75 (less if you hunt around and/or have a local retro shop).

Alright, I have ordered the N64 with all the cables and a controller.

Now it doesn't come with the expansion pack. Is this really worth the $20 dollars? Would it help in any way with Mario Kart?

Thanks

If memory serves, Mario Kart does not need (or use) the Expansion Pack.

That being said, you should get an expansion pack eventually (which you should be able to get for MUCH less than $20), since it is necessary (or enhances) some of the system's later, and best, games (Perfect Dark, Majora's Mask, DK64, etc)