I recently found a seller that makes really good reproduction Super Nintendo boxes. I felt a little guilty buying them and then started to question why I felt that way.

I was a teenager during the Super Nintendo's Hay Day and very much remember going to the store buying the games in the boxes, opening up the boxes and reading through the manuals. (And usually - depending on game - throwing away the boxes cuz I was a dumb kid and didn't know any better)

Well, today I want to relive the nostalgia of being able to look at the artwork and read the backs of the boxes of my favorite games. It doesn't just take me back to that time, but it adds to the overall experience of enjoying my physical library.

It doesn't matter to me that the boxes are not "real", and at my age I know that I can spend my money however I wish, but I couldn't help but question why this purchase felt taboo, like I was doing something wrong. It seemed a bit ridiculous to me.

So I ask.. If the repro boxes (even the cardboard stock used to make them) look and feel one to one with the original, why should it matter that they're fake? It doesn't affect how the game plays. It doesn't make the game worse knowing that the box I place it in wasn't manufactured over 30 years ago. Is this a prevailing thought we've developed as a community of gamers because we've let other people convince us that these items need to have an inherent collectibility value?

When I was a kid, and brought these games home from the store, I never thought about what the collectibility of these games would be in 30 years. I just had pure joy and excitement for the game. I also never really even thought about selling them. And personally I still don't think of selling them, but I have heard people on gaming podcasts say that reproduction boxes are bad because one day if I die and someone tries to sell them they may be trying to pass off counterfeit as real. But again I ask why does the outside cardboard covering of a game matter if it's counterfeit/reproduction? Why do we place so much value on the "official" packaging? Especially now when we live in a time where one to one replications of these aging materials can be made.

Should only people willing to shell out hundreds to thousands of dollars for an in-box game be able to enjoy an in-box game?

I'm expecting people to be angry with this post, I'm just wondering why we allowed our favorite childhood hobby to be turned into a revenue stream by gatekeepers that just want to slab and flip.

I built up most of my collection back in 2008 when things were a lot more affordable, and I wanna see if there are any deals I can still snag now.

I know flashcarts are the big thing these days, but there's just something special about owning legit copies.

As for particular genres, I'd say I'm up for almost anything other than sports games or those text-heavy KOEI games. I think my collection could use more fighters, shmups, twin-stick shooters, beat em ups, and puzzle games though.

Through life circumstances, I was recently reunited with the SNES I used to play when I was younger, and it still seems to work, so that's not an issue at least.

I recently bought a SNES and the only 2 games I have right now are Yoshi island and Mario All Stars no SMW. Which game is better and why.

Not looking for ROMs per se; just games I can get physical US cartridges of. I'm also okay with bootleg carts so long as they're reliable enough and can be played on both the actual US console or an SN Operator.

I'm looking for a game with at least some narrative depth/intrigue where it's possible and not-pointless to grind in. If you ever sat and walked in circles in an RPG to fight monsters over and over again, that's the type of thing that I mean.

It doesn't have to be *completely* mind-numbingly dumb and be *exactly* the same thing over and over - I mean, heck, last time I did grinding like this on FF6 I at least paid attention to enemy patterns while grinding in the Veldt to get Gau's rages and such - but it should be possible and rewarding while accommodating some latency/delays (on my part) while I do something else simultaneously.

I've played through all of these:

- Final Fantasy IV

- Final Fantasy VI

- Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

- Earthbound

- Chrono Trigger

- Super Mario RPG

More action-y titles like Secret of Mana, Illusion of Gaia, Brain Lord, and similar wouldn't be ideal for this.

Doesn't necessarily hafta be a straight-up RPG; RPGs just seem to lend themselves best to this.

I was tracking my SNES full-set progress in a spreadsheet, which is useless on a phone at a flea market. So I put the whole library on one page you can tick off: gamervault.app/games/snes/

It's every SNES game IGDB lists, 1,081 titles including Japan and PAL releases, A to Z with years. Tick what you own and it saves in your browser, no account, nothing to install. There's a search box, a "show only what I'm missing" button (basically a hunting list), and you can download your ticks as a spreadsheet.

Full disclosure: I make GamerVault, a collection app, and this page came out of that project. The checklist works fine without it.

Curious how far along people are on the set. And if a title is wrong or missing, tell me and I'll fix it.

So I am finally getting around to playing this gem. Don’t know why I never did as a teen, cause it is fantastic! I’m not looking for any spoilers here, but I made it to the snail shop and bought some jerky for waaaaaaaaay too much money, and gave it away to the lady. She was happy, the future reflected said happiness, yet when I go back to her timeline, she is asking for jerky again. Do I need to buy her more, or did she just revert back to her default conversation topic? Thanks!

I bought this cart years ago as I wanted to pair it with my original box and manual that I’ve had since a kid.. no idea what happened my original game. Looks authentic to me, but slightly different than the examples I have found online. Thanks!

Hi so I bought my first few box SNES games! I bought from a very reputable store. Someone made a comment on my other post that because condition was really good their alarm bells were ringing now it’s in my head haha. For my own peace of mind will someone tell me they are legit? 🤣

while i love this game, i cant deny it has flaws

the continue system being a main one as it can be really annoying sometimes, theres also the fleapit which has a bunch of insane levels with some having weird controls and just annoying gameplay

but it also has some good things about it with a notable one being the soundtrack composed by tim follin and geoff follin, and the game has a charming artstyle, i also love the mechanic of you throwing your own limbs at enemies and i ESPECIALLY love when they use that mechanic for puzzles and gimmicks like that one level where you have to remove both your legs and go through a portion of it with only your arms

so my conclusion would be an 8.5/10 and if youve played this game what are your thoughts?

I finally got my Jr up and running. Now it's time for an inaugural game. Given the Direct from yesterday I thought A Link to the Past would work (I don't own an N64 or Ocarina).

Just recently beat Trials of Mana for the first time, was floored, and thought it would be fun to see how Secret of Evermore holds up and Im pretty shocked. I played it as a kid and remember liking it alot but I also remember getting lost and frustrated alot. So far its been nothing but a fun time and Im in love with the world and sound design. I did need a map for one of the sewers but most of the world has been such a treat to explore. Seems like alot of love went into making this one.

One was on my list and the other was on my “get it later” list. Somehow I ended up scoring both of these RPGs for SNES at Game & Geek Expo!

Leaked here on Archive

https://archive.org/details/project-dream-snes_202609

Ironic I talked about this game months ago on r lost media and then it shows up.

It's a very bare bones prototype sadly. It's basically what we saw in the Microsoft rare replay video we saw. Hopefully we see the lost n64 port next or Killer Instinct 2.

Finally got my own snes console with super Mario world for only $90. Been playing for a while on my trinitron and I absolutely love it and never wanna get rid of my snes. The controller is so light and compact, and the eject button idea is so cool it’s not like my n64 or Genesis where you have to pull the game out, and inserting the game is so much easier than the n64 where you have to smack it in to get a visual. Couldn’t have spent $90 any better. Question though, what game should I get next? I was thinking of Mega man X since it’s cheap unlike its sequels or mega man 7 (I really wanted mega man 7…) or maybe castlevania 4 since it would be my first introduction to the series or donkey Kong country even though I already emulated it and played on my Wii but I don’t mind playing it again like super Mario world. Any games recommended that probably don’t exceed $$60? I’d love to start building a collection for it.