I was very impressed with the PCE CD Raiden back in the day. Somehow I didn't expect it to be as intense as the arcade version. It didn't disappoint.
I still remember the day I bought it. My friend and I rode to the game store that day like we usually do. Not sure if I was riding out there to buy Raiden specifically but that's the game I left the store with.
When I got back on my bike to ride home, somehow the game slipped out of my hand/jacket pocket (don't quite remember) and fell smack onto the concrete. I'm sure you can imagine my shock.
It was clear that something was broken because when I picked it back up, I could hear something rattling around inside. When I got home and inspected everything, luckily the CD was just fine. The case however had a large crack on the front and the rattling noise was one of the CD holding "tabs" in the center that had broken off.
Other than that, it was a great gaming day!