18th August 2015, 8:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 18th August 2015, 8:42 PM by A Black Falcon.)
Okay, so I know I got a system two weeks ago, but I got games for the 3DS last month, so I really had to get the system too... and I finally did it. It's my first new modern console since I got the X360 a bit over two years ago. I created a Nintendo Network ID now.
Nintendo New 3DS XL - hardware. I got it from ebay, $190 for the system. a red NN3DS complete in box with a thin plastic case to protect the outside, a Gamestop charger (since the system doesn't come with one), and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (complete). That's less than a new New 3DS, and it came with a game, case, and charger too, and all the stuff a new one would have -- the box, AR cards, manual, etc. The system works great and it's awesome I finally have one. I've got 16 games now including the 13 I got last month and the three below.
Nintendo 3DS
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - complete, included with system bundle. I wouldn't have bought the game otherwise, as I didn't find MH3 for Wii very interesting, but I'll give the series another chance.
Etrian Odyssey IV - complete, $25, also from ebay. I looked for this game locally but couldn't find it, so I finally got it on ebay. It arrived today. I love the three DS EO games, so I really wanted to play this one too... it's the last game in the main series so far, since all they've done are two 3DS remakes of the first two DS EO games that I somewhat dislike conceptually from what I've heard about them.
Nintendo 3DS Digital Download (eShop)
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Mighty Gunvolt - I had a code for this that I got as a bonus from backing Mighty No. 9. I couldn't use the code until now because I didn't have the system, but fortunately it worked and got me a copy of this okay but not great-looking game. Mighty No. 9 in general may not have been worth backing, we'll see, but it's nice to get something out of it here beyond just the main game. This is a 2d, 'NES-graphics-style' platformer. The first level has fairly bland level design, but I like the visuals.
Also, and also from ebay, I got a composite AV cable for the TI-99/4A computer. I haven't gotten anything for this system this year, until now, but even now it's only a few things; I thought about getting a bunch of TI99 stuff, but got the Atari 5200 first instead. Still, this is a nice addition that improves the TI99/4A's video quality over the RFU I had before. I also got one game for it, below, also from ebay.
TI-99/4A
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Protector II - cartridge and manual, $12 including shipping. This is a somewhat rare game from Atarisoft (there isn't even one gameplay video of it on Youtube!), but TI99 stuff isn't valuable, so it didn't cost much. It looks good, but I think you need a joystick to play it properly, so playing it well will need to wait until I get around to buying a pair of joysticks or an adapter; that's one of the things I put off getting when I got the 5200 instead. The game looks a bit like Defender, but not the same, it's not just a clone. It's good to have the manual, it's thin as usual for games this old but is helpful for a game this obscure.
Xbox 360 Digital Download - free from Games with Gold
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Metro: Last Light - and for the second half of the month they give you the second Metro game. Huh.
Nintendo New 3DS XL - hardware. I got it from ebay, $190 for the system. a red NN3DS complete in box with a thin plastic case to protect the outside, a Gamestop charger (since the system doesn't come with one), and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (complete). That's less than a new New 3DS, and it came with a game, case, and charger too, and all the stuff a new one would have -- the box, AR cards, manual, etc. The system works great and it's awesome I finally have one. I've got 16 games now including the 13 I got last month and the three below.
Nintendo 3DS
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - complete, included with system bundle. I wouldn't have bought the game otherwise, as I didn't find MH3 for Wii very interesting, but I'll give the series another chance.
Etrian Odyssey IV - complete, $25, also from ebay. I looked for this game locally but couldn't find it, so I finally got it on ebay. It arrived today. I love the three DS EO games, so I really wanted to play this one too... it's the last game in the main series so far, since all they've done are two 3DS remakes of the first two DS EO games that I somewhat dislike conceptually from what I've heard about them.
Nintendo 3DS Digital Download (eShop)
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Mighty Gunvolt - I had a code for this that I got as a bonus from backing Mighty No. 9. I couldn't use the code until now because I didn't have the system, but fortunately it worked and got me a copy of this okay but not great-looking game. Mighty No. 9 in general may not have been worth backing, we'll see, but it's nice to get something out of it here beyond just the main game. This is a 2d, 'NES-graphics-style' platformer. The first level has fairly bland level design, but I like the visuals.
Also, and also from ebay, I got a composite AV cable for the TI-99/4A computer. I haven't gotten anything for this system this year, until now, but even now it's only a few things; I thought about getting a bunch of TI99 stuff, but got the Atari 5200 first instead. Still, this is a nice addition that improves the TI99/4A's video quality over the RFU I had before. I also got one game for it, below, also from ebay.
TI-99/4A
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Protector II - cartridge and manual, $12 including shipping. This is a somewhat rare game from Atarisoft (there isn't even one gameplay video of it on Youtube!), but TI99 stuff isn't valuable, so it didn't cost much. It looks good, but I think you need a joystick to play it properly, so playing it well will need to wait until I get around to buying a pair of joysticks or an adapter; that's one of the things I put off getting when I got the 5200 instead. The game looks a bit like Defender, but not the same, it's not just a clone. It's good to have the manual, it's thin as usual for games this old but is helpful for a game this obscure.
Xbox 360 Digital Download - free from Games with Gold
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Metro: Last Light - and for the second half of the month they give you the second Metro game. Huh.