Do you play your games? Are you afraid of insertion marks?

[turboswimbz]

I was mostly curious if some people who own Turbografx high dollar games, play them

I indeed play my games, including the high end games. but for what it's worth, I never got into the system for it's price, rarity, praise or otherwise.  IT was my first system and I love the games, the styling, the history. 

and here is a shocker to most people...although new and minty are cool, I actually prefer in some cases used and worn games that show that someone played and enjoyed the item.  like my duo with the TZD sticker on it.   

[Green Beret]

I only buy games to play them even if I am not a hardcore gamer. I don't have much time to play as I had some years ago but when I find some time, whatever I pick is playable. I never buy games that I don't like or are unplayable (Japanese RPGs which I can't read) just because they are rare or other reason. I had a few of those games in some systems but sold them.

Insertion marks never prevented me to play AES Slug games (I have sold them). Anyway I have replaced those games with MVS version. Many collectors don't play their games as I am aware from other forums.

[SignOfZeta]

The only games I've never played are the pieces of shit people sneak into my trades, like Beyblade for GC or my second copy of Stuntman (GBA). I stopped buying US NEC stuff when it stopped coming out (back when US stuff was cheaper than JP stuff) so there are no $1000 Turbo baubles to worry about. I play games worth a couple hundred max, probably. I don't even know. Collections are for morons. I have a library. 

Btw, this is a troll thread if there ever was one. Why do we get so many of these now? "Insertion marks" was a Neo Geo AES thing, at least that's the only game related context I remember hearing that in before.

[TheClash603]

If you have insertion marks, you're going in the wrong slot.

[Punch]

Bury me with my immaculate unplayed hucards (careful not to leave insertion marks on my coffin though).

[bob]

the term "insertion marks" when related to video games makes me want to sell everything and never admit i played video games.  Caring about this is just so over the top, it's surreal.  These are the traits that give "gamers" a bad reputation for being so finicky.

[Gypsy]

Yes. No/don't give a shit.

[kitkit.com]

At first, I thought the OP was talking about Neo Geo.  Back on topic- Games are meant to be played!  So yes, I play my games (Hucard and Neo Geo homecarts) and I am not worried about insertion mark. 

[MisterCrash]

I do play my games, even multi-hundred dollar games. I have noticed some marks on some of my games, but I don't worry about it.

[Medic_wheat]

Your logic is contradictory.


You shy away from games due to imperfections from being played.

However you give zero f*cks when causing imperfections in the games you play.
Then by that logic you should relish the cheaper game due to imperfections cause by used of said game.

Not under value it.

[gex]

Fukkkk my life

[esteban]

I am glad everybody is playing his games  I think PC Engine will become the new NEO though and prices will rise up much more... In my opinion PC Engine games are above the other 2 16bit systems in terms of graphics and framerates and I can compare PC Engine to arcade pcbs.

I was mostly curious if some people who own Turbografx high dollar games, play them

http://www.collectard.com

now, that said, I will try not to judge you, but I thought you were joking with this post. I would love all my games to be in excellent condition, but that's beyond my budget.

I play all my games, some of which must be very valuable, since its hard not to hear about some titles and/or eBay shenanigans (I tend to ignore some threads, but I see enough).... I have all the boxes and stuff from when I was a kid.

But now, my kids (twins, just turned 6 + 13 year old) are playing all my old consoles.

I am sure that bad stuff can/will happen, but I love sharing this stuff with my kids.

PLUS, all of my stuff "goes on adventures" to interesting places.... (more on that in the future...)

[ClodBuster]

I usually only get insertion marks when I go in dry...

Is your pokin' bit getting the insertion marks, or is it the pokin' bit receptical?

[Keith Courage]

I've been more worried about accidentally dropping a mint condition CD disc more than worrying about card scratches. Especially since a good chunk of the CD games for the Turbo cost more than most Hu cards. This is why I actually sold some of my games a year ago or so. The value had gone up to the point where I was too afraid to take said games off of my shelf. I only like to own what I will use so I decided it was time for those few CD games to go.

[Green Beret]

I am glad everybody is playing his games  I think PC Engine will become the new NEO though and prices will rise up much more... In my opinion PC Engine games are above the other 2 16bit systems in terms of graphics and framerates and I can compare PC Engine to arcade pcbs.

I was mostly curious if some people who own Turbografx high dollar games, play them

http://www.collectard.com

now, that said, I will try not to judge you, but I thought you were joking with this post. I would love all my games to be in excellent condition, but that's beyond my budget.

I play all my games, some of which must be very valuable, since its hard not to hear about some titles and/or eBay shenanigans (I tend to ignore some threads, but I see enough).... I have all the boxes and stuff from when I was a kid.

But now, my kids (twins, just turned 6 + 13 year old) are playing all my old consoles.

I am sure that bad stuff can/will happen, but I love sharing this stuff with my kids.

PLUS, all of my stuff "goes on adventures" to interesting places.... (more on that in the future...)

Very nice to have all your games from kid. I only have first hand a few GBA games from 2001 even though I wasn't a kid then. My current library is second hand or new (present consoles) and is taken well care away from dust and humidity.

It is great to play your retro stuff with your kids. Most gamers want their kids to like and play video games together and they are sad if their kids have different hobbies. Accidents may happen but fun with the kids team play can make up to it.

I've been more worried about accidentally dropping a mint condition CD disc more than worrying about card scratches. Especially since a good chunk of the CD games for the Turbo cost more than most Hu cards. This is why I actually sold some of my games a year ago or so. The value had gone up to the point where I was too afraid to take said games off of my shelf. I only like to own what I will use so I decided it was time for those few CD games to go.

You are right. CDs are more prone to damage than Hucards. I remember first generation Xbox 360 consoles used to mark a circle under DVDs
After having this great discussion in the thread about insertion marks on the back and their very low importance, I think it is more importand to keep game artwork in the front of the Hucard in exellent shape. Artwork printed on plastic on Hucards is shiny and colorful. It is the highest quality artwork on a video game cart and better than all retro console game carts. That said, Neo Geo Aes has the worst sticker quality with blurry images.

Like you I only buy and keep games I play in my free time. After some time if I realise a game isn't having playtime, I sell it