Zeus Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I just bought a BMX Airmaster (TNT) that is sealed in the box. I heard this is a really fun game. I want to open it to play, but then again, maybe I shouldn't. At rarity 6 it is the rarest NIB game that I have, but damn I've heard so many good things about it. So, what should I do? Have any of you ever opened a 6 before? Is this game good enough to break the seal? Sealed boxes are neat and all, but I really like the gaming aspect of this hobby. I am at a loss. Any advice/anecdotes/stories are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'll trade you for my open one. Don't open it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Listen to CPU, don't listen to me. I'd open it. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dykesr Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Trade CPU! RD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameistom22000 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I almost had that predicament once...with a sealed Virtual Baseball for the Virtual Boy...but in my case, I talked the seller down and got 2 of them so i could open one. But now I face another ordeal with a sealed POW for NES...I want to open it up to see the instructions and have that nice, new cart, and have everything nice...it's sitting on my shelf tempting me...but I do have another copy now... In your situation, I would wait out for another copy...or, if you really want, open it. If I ever come across a game that I would love to play, but it was factory sealed, knowing me, I would flip a coin..but that's not the best way. If you feel as though you'll come across another one, go for it! If not...think about it, and in if you were me, I probably would open it eventually.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'd throw in something else if you really would consider trading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARIPITBULL Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I would not open it! The only time i have removed the shrink-wrap from some of my Atari 2600 games is because the shrinkwrap was starting to crush my boxes. I would trade with CPUWIZ if you want to play it so badly. I bought a sealed copy of BMX Airmaster from TNT, but I removed had to remove the wrap also, but does that make my game any less valuable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I have this dilemma on a daily basis when I look at the few sealed games in my collection.. I think if the gameplay premits I'd open. I'd definitely open that one if I had bought it... But Math Gran Prix, the Mythicon titles, sports titles, things like that I leave sealed. I'm itching to crack the seal on my Double Dunk though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keir Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'd trade it to CPUWIZ without a second thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 I think I'll keep it sealed. Regarding CPUWIZ, I need to think about it for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I just thought of this. If the box is sealed, how can you be sure if you have a white or a red cart anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Thataway to trick 'em into it SS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Thataway to trick 'em into it SS! Errm, the red label one is PAL. Maybe I don't want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Errm, the red label one is PAL. Maybe I don't want it. http://www.atariage.com/software_page.html...areLabelID=1926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Errm, the red label one is PAL. Maybe I don't want it. http://www.atariage.com/software_page.html...areLabelID=1926 Every single one I have gotten over the years was PAL and got destroyed because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindfield Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Definitely don't open it. I don't even open my sealed commons unless I have a few of 'em -- and I certainly don't have any sealed rares. I'd put that thing in a velvet display case or something. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Keep it boxed and play the game on your pc with an emulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dykesr Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 okay i just playd it on my emulator today holy hell that is probably on eof the funnest games i have ever played. If you do not have this one definatley get it. I have it sealed also but i do not open my sealed games, and Sorry CPU i am not wiiling to trade it i like it sealed. RD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 LIBERATE THE GAMES! FREE THEM FROM THEIR CELLOPHANE PRISON! GIVE THEM THE LOVE THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviticus Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I would open/trade it..... Unless you're planning to sell it sometime in the future - why not? It's no fun sitting there sealed - and a LOT of fun to play - moreso than on your PC (in my opinion). I love to get a sealed game (tho I won't pay a LOT extra to get one) so I have a pristene label/instructions/box etc. .. but I always open them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakpack Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Thataway to trick 'em into it SS! Errm, the red label one is PAL. Maybe I don't want it. Is that some sort of reverse pschycology...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggger2 Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 The AtariAge Atari 2600 Rarity Guide lists a red NTSC BMX Airmaster as a 6 and a white NTSC BMX Airmaster as a 4. Is there any way to tell a boxed red NTSC BMX Airmaster from a boxed red PAL BMX Airmaster without opening the cellophane?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 I was told it was NTSC, and I bought it from an American seller, so I don't think it would be pal. It was the Huffy mountain bike contest as well. As I said before, it shall remain a virgin, as I cannot possibly break the seal. If anyone has any juicy trades I am all ears, but it has to be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saikyo Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 Errm, the red label one is PAL. Maybe I don't want it. http://www.atariage.com/software_page.html...areLabelID=1926 Every single one I have gotten over the years was PAL and got destroyed because of it. Sacrileige! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolt Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 I'll probably get flamed, but you have the TNT version not the Atari version, so I don't think there's a Red/White label issue. I opened mine, but I got it boxed for about $12 a year or so ago. Bottom line, if you're willing to shell out for an additional loose copy, then go for it--it's a great game. If you don't want to shell out for another one, then bust 'er open. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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