Please help decide about SGM and Donkey Kong box(es)

[opcode]

I need to decide what I am going to do in terms of packaging for both the SGM and Donkey Kong.

The 3 options we have are:

1) Have separate boxes for both. DK will follow the new Opcode template (book style), while SGM will follow the Coleco template for hardware. However you would pay a bit more for this option, especifically for the SGM.

2) Have a single box, using the SGM as the base product and DK as it's pack-in game. Coleco hardware style box. We may not be able to ship both in the same box though due to legal issues, but the slot for the DK cartridge would be already there nonetheless.

3) Have a single box, using DK as the base product and the SGM as the pack-in hardware. Opcode bookstyle box. Easy access for both module and game due to the bookstyle layout.

 

Feel free to post questions and comments.

Edited February 27, 2012 by opcode

[+cmart604]

Option 1 for me, I think they each deserve their own box and I wouldn't mind paying more for separate boxes.

[retroillucid]

Option 1 for me, I think they each deserve their own box and I wouldn't mind paying more for separate boxes.

 

Same here

[coleco_master]

Option 1 for me, I think they each deserve their own box and I wouldn't mind paying more for separate boxes.

 

 

I do agree, 2 separate boxes!

Edited February 27, 2012 by coleco_master

[Pixelboy]

Yep, two separate boxes is the proper course of action, IMHO.

[AtariBrian]

Well considering I want the sgm but I dont want Donkey Kong...

[opcode]

Those voting for a single box, could you please tell the reason? Is that a price concern or simply an aesthetic preference?

Edited February 28, 2012 by opcode

[misspent_youth]

I voted single box with the pack-in space because it feels like the way Coleco released its original hardware (that came with games, anyway).

[ColecoDan]

I voted for the coleco history of one box but either way is not overly important to me, I just want to start playing the end product

[NIAD]

I voted for Option #1 - Separate Boxes

 

While it is true that the additional controllers came with a pack-in game without a box, the Expansion Module #1: Atari VCS Adapter did not come with a game... you had to provide your own, which when bought came in a box. I feel that the Super Game Module should follow this same precedent that was set for the Exp. Mod. #1, especially since it is an Expansion Interface and not a controller.

 

Plus, and a very big plus, look at all the stress Coleco caused us by not making boxes for Turbo, Slither and Super Action Baseball. Thankfully, Phattyboombatty has taken care or Turbo and hopefully the others will be addressed soon enough.

 

Now if we are talking about CollectorVision's Arcade Quality Controller, I have no problem with the pack-in pinball game being supplied loose like the games supplied with the special Coleco controllers... especially if a box is eventually made available for it.

[retroillucid]

Now if we are talking about CollectorVision's Arcade Quality Controller, I have no problem with the pack-in pinball game being supplied loose like the games supplied with the special Coleco controllers... especially if a box is eventually made available for it.

 

 

 

Yep! THE way to go!

 

Pack-in game ..... THEN... later, offer to buy a box

[opcode]

My biggest concern was price, but if it isn't a concern with you guys, sounds good to me.Two boxes then.

[+5-11under]

Just ship mine in a brown paper bag.

[Pixelboy]

Just ship mine in a brown paper bag.

 

LOL! And don't forget the Oreo cookies!

[AtariBrian]

mmm but not the new birthday cake oreos, they suck in my opinion