Natsume Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Despite nearly being 50. I’ve never owned a Colecovision. Over the last 5 years or so I’ve been watching episodes of starcade, in some of the shows, the name the game bit, the special prize was a colecovision. The more I read and watched about Coleco and Colecovision. The more I just had to have one. and finally, my mother bought me a boxed unit two weeks ago. A cbs colecovision as I’m in the uk. I had already picked up a few games in anticipation of this. it’s my Xmas present and I am so excited, I was given grace to test it for 4 hours. Wow, I’ve been daydreaming of playing it again ever since. these are the games I have. also I’m waiting on one NOS game, the blackjack poker game, which leads to my only question, did overlays come with games, or separate. I’ve seen the repros on eBay, just wondering as my NOS game is one I want a overlay for and not sure if any come with new games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65Gamerguy Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 The overlays come with the game. There is a place on the back of the cartridge that is made to store them in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, 65Gamerguy said: The overlays come with the game. There is a place on the back of the cartridge that is made to store them in. thank you. got this coming as new old stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesIves Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) Are you referring to Ken Uston blackjack/poker? If so, I believe it came with overlays. I share your enthusiasm for the Colecovision. Back in the early 80s (1982/83), just about everyone we knew -- to include my own family -- had an Atari 2600 (or VCS as it was referred to at the time) or the rebranded Sears version. One or two had an Intellivision, which we viewed as a slight upgrade, but it offered a fairly limited library (not many arcade game ports, which was most kids' primary interest at the time). And then one day, one of our neighbors invited us over to play their new Colecovision, which was viewed as the premiere state-of-the-art system at the time (and quite expensive as I recall -- close to $200, which was a small fortune in the 80s). Our minds were completely blown! I can't explain how amazing an experience it was -- it was the first time we saw a system that actually came close to arcade-quality graphics. I recall Donkey Kong was the "pack in" game, and it was far superior to any other version on the market. They also had a copy of Donkey Kong Jr. (my absolute favorite at the time). Of course, we all immediately wanted a Colecovision; but back then, you would be hard pressed to convince your parents to buy a new system when the one they already forked out over $100 for (a LOT of money back then) was still working perfectly fine. So I made a lot of excuses to visit that neighbor over the next year or so! To this day, I have never owned a Colecovision, but I still have very fond memories of the system. Hope you enjoy it! Jim Edited November 21, 2023 by JamesIves 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 22 minutes ago, JamesIves said: Are you referring to Ken Uston blackjack/poker? If so, I believe it came with overlays. I share your enthusiasm for the Colecovision. Back in the early 80s (1982/83), just about everyone we knew -- to include my own family -- had an Atari 2600 (or VCS as it was referred to at the time) or the rebranded Sears version. One or two had an Intellivision, which we viewed as a slight upgrade, but it offered a fairly limited library (not many arcade game ports, which was most kids' primary interest at the time). And then one day, one of our neighbors invited us over to play their new Colecovision, which was viewed as the premiere state-of-the-art system at the time (and quite expensive as I recall -- close to $200, which was a small fortune in the 80s). Our minds were completely blown! I can't explain how amazing an experience it was -- it was the first time we saw a system that actually came close to arcade-quality graphics. I recall Donkey Kong was the "pack in" game, and it was far superior to any other version on the market. They also had a copy of Donkey Kong Jr. (my absolute favorite at the time). Of course, we all immediately wanted a Colecovision; but back then, you would be hard pressed to convince your parents to buy a new system when the one they already forked out over $100 for (a LOT of money back then) was still working perfectly fine. So I made a lot of excuses to visit that neighbor over the next year or so! To this day, I have never owned a Colecovision, but I still have very fond memories of the system. Hope you enjoy it! Jim I Love this, Jim. thank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGDiRocco Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 https://www.diroccovision.com/Coleco/ColecoVision/Overlays.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Counting the days down until Xmas to play Colecovision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcon Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Natsume said: Counting the days down until Xmas to play Colecovision! well then you just have to make Christmas early! Like Dec 8 !!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youki Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 On 12/6/2023 at 11:56 PM, adamcon said: well then you just have to make Christmas early! Like Dec 8 !!!!!! In certain region in Europe It is "Saint Nicolas" who brings git to children not Santa claus , it is the 6h december! You are late! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dhe Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Wishing so so many people hadn't thrown out the boxes, overlays, instructions, etc... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 Not long now. Super excited for this system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwest Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 (edited) You’re never too old to be a kid on Christmas morning! Enjoy your new toy. Edited December 23, 2023 by rwest 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 (edited) My wife let me buy myself the Chameleon cart for Christmas. I was able to sneak in an hour of game play before she got home; then had to slip it back into the mailbox Its wrapped and under the tree waiting for me Edited December 24, 2023 by rietveld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyzzle Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 9 hours ago, rietveld said: My wife let me buy myself the Chameleon cart for Christmas. I was able to sneak in an hour of game play before she got home; then had to slip it back into the mailbox Its wrapped and under the tree waiting for me You sly devil, you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1 hour ago, zyzzle said: You sly devil, you! had to make sure it worked 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 Happy Christmas guys 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 25, 2023 Author Share Posted December 25, 2023 Mr Do is amazing on colecovision! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) I’m getting better with the systems controller. this really is bringing the arcade experience in the home. if I’m this amazed 40 years later, I probably would of died with this as child my first Christmas console was a nes and before nes I had a Tandy trs-80. i wanted a acorn but the computer was bought from a friend of the family. Edited December 26, 2023 by Natsume 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) It just gets better. im a big Famicom fan. I wasn’t sure I’d like colecovision dk jr. I tested this game a month back and it felt different to famicom (which I have played lots of) just gave it more of a chance and I freakin’ love it. I try take my mind back to the 80s as there was a pub which had this on table top. (10p insert coin) Colecovision for its time is nothing short of amazing. still working on getting grips with the controller. Edited December 26, 2023 by Natsume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 I will always be fond of this game and the Colecovision conversion is stunning. The music too. What a system! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 Hi guys. would like to add Frogger ii threeesdeep to my collection. please could you let me know how much it should cost me approx. thank you. im looking for a CIB version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 This on eBay in America, I’m in the uk. it’s over a £100. as you know, I’m new to colecovision! is this a good price? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rietveld Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Natsume said: This on eBay in America, I’m in the uk. it’s over a £100. as you know, I’m new to colecovision! is this a good price? Thank you I will be honest with you. If you really want to experience a lot of games you should just take that $100 and buy an Atarimax SD multi cart. $130 used is about 100 Euro https://www.atarimax.com/colecosd/documentation/ Edited December 29, 2023 by rietveld 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natsume Posted December 29, 2023 Author Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, rietveld said: I will be honest with you. If you really want to experience a lot of games you should just take that $100 and buy an Atarimax SD multi cart. thank you. I don’t know how I didn’t know about colecovision as a child. I was 8 in 83 but I knew Atari was before that age. I’ll learn more as I read here. very grateful for your input and everyone’s to be honest. just had a friend over for Ken ustons bj. we were playing the dealer but our real bet for cash was, start with 1000 and first to 3000. the sound effects in the game are awesome! Edited December 29, 2023 by Natsume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 Stay away from Frogger II, it's one of the rare duds Parker Brothers released on the ColecoVision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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