Author Topic: Snatcher for Sega CD (Read 2796 times)

Gillianseed84 · « **on:** September 06, 2005, 05:46:23 PM »

Hey there,

Just wanted to let you know about an auction on ebay for my sealed copy of Snatcher for Sega CD. This game was created by Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid and it's next to impossible to find a sealed copy of this game. It's a once in a lifetime auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8217134773&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Seems like an awesome community here. Thought everyone might enjoy talking about this classic game in this thread or maybe some similar classic games. Ever play the game?

Thanks a bunch

rolins · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2005, 05:55:41 PM »

Snatcher, the greatest digital comic game in history. Expect the price to rise to $200.

Another good snatcher game is SD-Snatcher for the MSX2 computer. Its a great RPG and voted the best MSX2 game.
http://www.msx.org/SD-Snatcher-is-the-best-MSX2-game-ever.newspost1296.html

Ninja Spirit · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2005, 06:32:00 PM »

Wow, for a sealed copy....

Got my SCD Snatcher complete at a price that y'all will more likely say "nuh uh! stop bullshittin' yo! no way in hell you can get it that cheap!"

Only 2 bucks back in 2000 at a bulk closeout video store that took in the last remaining inventory of nationwide random video stores that closed whether it was part of a chain, or in the hole in the wall mom n' pop video store bracket. *sniff* I miss that place to death. Another one of my fondest memories of that place was buying 20 boxed NES games for 15 bucks, they had to find a empty cardboard box for me to carry all that in, and Breath of Fire II for 4 bucks.

I noticed the same thing was posted at Shoryuken.com and it got closed after 1 reply. I wonder why...

Keranu · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2005, 01:30:41 AM »

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Only 2 bucks back in 2000 at a bulk closeout video store that took in the last remaining inventory of nationwide random video stores that closed whether it was part of a chain, or in the hole in the wall mom n' pop video store bracket. *sniff* I miss that place to death. Another one of my fondest memories of that place was buying 20 boxed NES games for 15 bucks, they had to find a empty cardboard box for me to carry all that in, and Breath of Fire II for 4 bucks.

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esteban · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2005, 04:44:31 AM »

I second Keranu's sentiments. Seriously, Ninja, you are one lucky fellow.

Ninja Spirit · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2005, 05:05:32 AM »

Heh to me , hitting Goodwill is a hit and miss kind of thing. You'll see some rare games for 3.25 a piece since they have pure ignorance of a game's value. Try going like once a week.

esteban · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2005, 06:34:48 AM »

Quote from: "Ninja Spirit"

Heh to me , hitting Goodwill is a hit and miss kind of thing. You'll see some rare games for 3.25 a piece since they have pure ignorance of a game's value. Try going like once a week.

Oh, I go every week to all of the thrift stores in the area. And when I visit friends or go on vacation, I always check out the local spots as well. I have never found any really good video game stuff. And NEVER a TG-16 item (not even a loose HuCard).

Northern NJ in the early-mid 90's
Southern CA in the late 90's -- today

both SUCK it for me! Personally, I think other folks get the stuff before me,because I've run into a bunch of "regulars" over the years and they scour the place regularly.

On a more positive note: I have found tons of other great things at thrift shops (mostly computer stuff... tons of awesome hardware and software in excellent, working condition: Laserdisc movies, Apple ][, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Vic 20, Colecovision, 2600, 5200, etc.)

TRIVIA: the best thing about Palm Springs is..... the THRIFT STORE (Salvation Army). Tons of great clothes in pristine condition, plus I got two amazingly kool vintage radios from the 40's (they still work -- original parts!)

GUTS · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2005, 08:22:11 AM »

I need an old 70s record player, I should start scouring those thrift stores like you guys. I used to do that but I had the same experience as you Steve, I never found anything remotely cool video game wise, it sucked. I'd find a cool shirt once in a while, but it got to the point where it just wasn't worth my time to go look anymore.

On the same topic, any of you guys have any luck at garage sales? I haven't been to one in AGES, but I always hear people talk about stumbling onto boxes of games for SNES, NES, Genesis, etc for dirt ass cheap prices.

Keranu · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2005, 09:41:34 AM »

I'm a thrift store junkie (or should I say "JUNKER" for this thread?

) and I'm always checking them out, but I usually never see much video game stuff, though I got some complete Atari 2600 games from one before years ago for very cheap. Besides video games though, thrift stores are awesome. Nearly 100% of my t-shirts are from the thrift store and I have tons of hilarious ones I find. My most recent is a shirt for "Sega Channel" and it's pretty rad.

esteban · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:33:43 PM »

Quote from: "GUTS"

On the same topic, any of you guys have any luck at garage sales? I haven't been to one in AGES, but I always hear people talk about stumbling onto boxes of games for SNES, NES, Genesis, etc for dirt ass cheap prices.

Garage sales are better with the "luck" factor -- Video game stuff is in much nicer condition, usually, though I've never really found anything amazing.

The problem with garage sales is that you have to plan ahead and go to them (or be willing to pull over when you see one in progress). If I have time (i.e. weekends) I'll pull over to check out a garage sale, but it's not too frequent. My parents would always plan ahead and go early -- that's great for finding stuff, but folks are more willing to negotiate the price later in the day... so it's a toss-up.

Keranu · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2005, 01:48:05 PM »

I tried going to to many garage sales last summer with my brother and cousin when my town was having one. Unforunately I just wasted a lot of time (we planned ahead too) because there wasn't anything special at them.

neokellyzero · « **Reply #11 on:** September 07, 2005, 03:51:58 PM »

I'm a cheap ass so I do it all- thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets- I can usually find good buys on atari, nes, snes, early sega stuff, but never seen any NEC items- On a side note if anyone collects for the Genesis, try a Gameswap/Gamerush. They are in Blockbuster Video- I hit the 5 or 6 in my area about once a month and actually find good stuff from time to time. On my last visit I found Zombies Ate my Neighbors, Sword of Vermillion, Thunder force II all with boxs and manuals. A few months ago I found a loose Phantasy Star III and Herzog Zwei. Best of all they're only $.99 and usually buy 1 get 1 50% off, or buy 2 get 1 free. One of the clerks told me they still take trade-ins on older games- that's why you see new stock from time to time.

Black Tiger · « **Reply #12 on:** September 07, 2005, 05:57:49 PM »

The guy who ran the local anime shop/fan club had a bunch of cool PC Engine & Megadrive games that he pulled out of the garbage at Electronic Arts.

Somebody tipped him off and sure enough he found a bunch of mint complete games left after they had to clean house for some reason.

He let me pick any I wanted(they were like $5 each) except that he pulled Snatcher aside saying something about how he had to hang on to it, but that was the one game I didn't care about because I bought it shortly after it came out.

The cool thing is that the MD carts were like Shining Force, Shining In The Darkness and Land Stalker. I'm pretty sure thats where I got the copies of those games that I have to this day.

I once found a guy selling some PCE game on the sidewalk outside a local fleamarket. It was four discs in two Emerald Dragon cases. I think that I paid $15 for the lot.

This was back when PCE games were at their peak for collector's prices. Now I love RPG's, especially PCE RPG's, even though I can't read japanese. The games were Tengai Makyo II, Dragon Slayer II, Ys III & some chinese war sim.

This is how I picked up my first copy of TMII and back then it went for no less than $100.

Ninja Spirit · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2005, 11:51:20 AM »

Hey I just realized, did we ACTUALLY score a point against Japan on Sega CD Snatcher?

THERE IS NO MEGA CD VERSION

Black Tiger · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2005, 12:17:51 PM »

Quote from: "Ninja Spirit"

Hey I just realized, did we ACTUALLY score a point against Japan on Sega CD Snatcher?

THERE IS NO MEGA CD VERSION

Same with Lords Of Thunder Sega CD and probably Dungeon Explorer & Cobra II/The Space Adv -an awesome game, at least equal to Snatcher.

There's only an "asian" version of Lords.

Don't forget, we also have Order Of The Griffon which is one of the best Hu Cards around.

But when it comes to Snatcher Sega CD, I'd call it a draw and not a point for us. Afterall, they still got Snatcher CD ROMantic.

Author Topic: Snatcher for Sega CD (Read 2796 times)

Gillianseed84

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