homerwannabee Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 My rarest cart is Galaxian. It's only an R2 on AtariAge, but there's a special reason my Galaxian cart is much, much rarer than that.... It's rarer because as you can see, it was signed by the current Galaxian World Record Holder, Mr. Galaxian/Homer himself. One-of-a-kind! yes, but is it the galaxian cart he broke the record with? now THAT cart would be a one of a kind Although I did not break a record on the cart, I did play a game on it that lasted over an hour. So I did more than just autograph the cart. By the way I sold the original record breaking Galaxian cart to Wonder for $10. I really needed the money at the time so the $10 was a valuable $10 to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Selling carts we break records with...hmmm, there's an interesting idea. In that case, would anyone like a No Escape cart? (I know you are reading this, Cebus... Perhaps it is time for a grudge match?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Selling carts we break records with...hmmm, there's an interesting idea. In that case, would anyone like a No Escape cart? (I know you are reading this, Cebus... Perhaps it is time for a grudge match?) Oh God no, I had enough of that game that week. I think my brain fried by Monday afternoon! No more Gorgons, NOOOOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisu Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Well, for one, I would still love to get my CIB international edition of Galaxian signed by homer. For two, since autographed carts got brought up, I have that super challenge football cart signed by the creator, Ken Smith (as always, thanks to Jason ). Not like too many of those are floating around: not one of a kind but really, how many people have carts of any type signed by the software author? This, of course, is all subjective rarity: it is only rare if someone considers the signature a "part" of the item, in which case, it makes each item unique in and of itself, even if multiple signed copies exist, each one is still very unique in that aspect of it compared to the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimsterAA Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Actually the rarest cart I own is my original text label Space Invaders. Why is it rare, you say? It's not even a rarity 3!.... Well, I would never sell it, trade it, or even give it away. Why? Because that was the first video game I ever played with my dad. I was 5-6 and I remember playing it for hours with him. Rarity doesn't just come from monetary value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfoMan Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 The rarest game I currently own is probably Chase the Chuckwagon. (Although I would have sold it by now if the going price hadn't already been on its way down when I bought it.) But if you're counting carts in general, and not just games, I also have a Cuttlecart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Ks Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 My rarest cart actually isn't 2600, but I figured it fit in. Anyway, here's Tempest for the 7800! It's pretty much identical to the ST version, and appears to be complete (but I don't have another version of Tempest to compare with, so it might not be.). If you were actually fooled by this, you clearly don't know anything about the 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a proto of a game called "Greatest American Hero" that I am not ready to tell anyone about yet. I also have a proto of game called "That's Incredible" with some woman called Sarah Purcell on the label. Whoever that is. I don't know if that's rare or not though. Also, my Dad worked at Disney and his friend gave him a working copy of this 2600 game they were working on called The Black Hole after some old movie or something. Other than those three I don't have anything too nuts. Some Charlie Brown Kite game, a game with a Birthday Cake that says my name that my parents got for me for my 8th birthday and some game with Moses in it. Sarah Purcell was the Host of the TV show "That's incredible" I used to watch it every Sunday night. I would love to check out that game, I never heard of anything about it even being in development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have a proto of a game called "Greatest American Hero" that I am not ready to tell anyone about yet. I also have a proto of game called "That's Incredible" with some woman called Sarah Purcell on the label. Whoever that is. I don't know if that's rare or not though. Also, my Dad worked at Disney and his friend gave him a working copy of this 2600 game they were working on called The Black Hole after some old movie or something. Other than those three I don't have anything too nuts. Some Charlie Brown Kite game, a game with a Birthday Cake that says my name that my parents got for me for my 8th birthday and some game with Moses in it. Sarah Purcell was the Host of the TV show "That's incredible" I used to watch it every Sunday night. I would love to check out that game, I never heard of anything about it even being in development. LOL, good luck with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer4x4 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 By the rarity guide these are the only 2 7s I have. Miner 2049'er Vol. II (pretty whooped label) Stargunner And my 6s are all Starpath/Arcadia tapes (Yes I said tapes!) Frogger, The Official Party Mix Rabbit Transit I've had all the Supercharger games since new, and the two at the top were in the lot I just got last week for $50. Miner II seems pretty interesting, and I haven't tried Stargunner, it looks so-so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Here are my best carts R9 Waterworld Q berts Qubes Bumper Bash R8 Crazy Climber Chase the Chuckwagon Gas Hog Master Builder R7 Obelix Xenophobe(Sealed) Wall ball Stargunner Motocross Racer Video cube R6 Road Runner dice puzzle Pengo James Bond 007 Ghost manor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knb023 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I need to go through all my games again, its been years, and never really looks for rarity as im just getting back into it. i have many, but off the top of my head, i know i have some 4's.. TAZ is one just to name one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'm missing some of the more common "rare" games. Things that usually sell in the $15-40 range. I'm just not ready to part with real money. As for what I own that's rare. I have all Mystique and Playaround games. Malagai is my prized possession along with Music Machine. I have Glib, Halloween, Texas CM, and sealed copies of Kid Vid and Berenstain Bears. I've completed all PB, Coleco, and Imagic games, and only missing Cannon Man from Sears. Still ticking me off. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwheel Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I think my rarest at the moment is a 4. Though, I always keep a eye out for for them treasures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceInvaders Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 ;)the rarist i have is probably sword quest water world super rare and got it at a yard sale for only like 10$ a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I've got 3 R9's now - Bumper Bash, Vulture Attack, and Spider Maze and one R8 - Gas Hog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I would think a home brew like Racer or Defender Arcade would be rare since they are released in limited quantities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philflound Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I would think a home brew like Racer or Defender Arcade would be rare since they are released in limited quantities Many collectors don't do homebrews. I myself have a few, but won't go out of my way to buy too many unless it peaks my interest. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectorGamer Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I would think a home brew like Racer or Defender Arcade would be rare since they are released in limited quantities Many collectors don't do homebrews. I myself have a few, but won't go out of my way to buy too many unless it peaks my interest. Phil Why is that? I don't buy every home brew that hits the market but there are a lot of home brews that have been released that are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I've got a couple "prototypes" that I had made up into functional cartridges. Xevious and Sinistar. As they were never released they're technically quite rare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDS Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 H.E.R.O. Pigs In Space Taz Fast Eddie ...I suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss 2600 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) Guardian by Apollo, rarity 8. Found it within a bag of games at a thrift store. Apollo games are usually appalling as far as game play and graphics, so I wasn't that excited when I found it until I looked up the rarity rating, then I was pretty happy. The rarest item in my collection is a manual (not the game, unfortunately, though it is probably tougher to find than the manual) I found at a thrift store while visiting Fort Bragg CA for a family reunion. It was on the floor! I was going through a bunch of manuals and looked down and was standing on it! (no mud on my shoes, thank goodness). I saw the name "Swordquest" and thought it was probably Earthworld. Nope, it was Waterworld! I could not believe it. Edited February 28, 2010 by Miss 2600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 H.E.R.O. Pigs In Space Taz Fast Eddie ...I suck You don't suck. Those are all good games (well, I don't know about Pigs in Space). You don't need the rarity 9's and 10's to get a lot out of this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss 2600 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 H.E.R.O. Pigs In Space Taz Fast Eddie ...I suck You don't suck. Those are all good games (well, I don't know about Pigs in Space). You don't need the rarity 9's and 10's to get a lot out of this hobby. Yeah, from that list I only have H.E.R.O. (one of my favorites). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDW Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 All I have is H.E.R.O. and Mr. Do!...... I feel so insignificant compared to CPUWIZ's unholy rarity 11.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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