I know that probably sounds silly to a good number of you, especially considering we're talking about an educational title, but here's the thing: I really want to complete my collection of the 14 "Pulse Line" carts Nintendo released for its maiden console in 1983 and 1984. (Some of my previous purchases in this vein can be seen here and here. Oh, and here.)
Seems like an easy enough task, right? Actually, it would be pretty easy to accomplish if it weren't for one thing--complete copies of Donkey Kong Jr. no Sansuu Asobi (as well as Popai no Eigo Asobi, or Popeye's English) can be pretty darn pricey, especially on this side of the pond.
As a result of all of the above, I all but gave up on the idea of owning anything other than a loose cartridge of Donkey Kong Jr. no Sansuu Asobi some time ago.
That is, until the copy seen in the photos published throughout this post popped up on eBay a number of months ago. Although I can't remember what this particular auction's starting bid was, I have no such problems recalling its selling price: $30. Or was it $35? OK, so maybe my memory isn't the best in the world.
Regardless, I got it for a whole lot less than the $100 to $200 price tags I've regularly come across over the last few years.
14 comments:
He looks so happy to be doing sums!
Ha! He does, doesn't he? I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing, though. (As in, should we feel happy for him, as a result, or bad for him?)
Looks like victory to me!!
Oh, weird. I have a WAY older version of your Mii, methinks. Pink knit cap and all.
Thanks, Justin :) Have you ever played this game, BTW? The English version, I mean? I have to admit I avoided it like the plague as a kid. First time I played it was a few years ago when I nabbed a loose copy of the Famicom version...
Ah, yes, I think that's from my OG 3DS, Justin. This one's from my XL. Also, I think I tinkered with it after I imported it into Tomodachi Life. Speaking of Miis, I don't think I have yours!
Very nice!! If I recall, this is one of the harder pulse carts to get especially with the box intact!! (I think the Popeye English teaching game is the other hard one right?)
I love the pulse cart design and color scheme I kind of want to get a set and just shadowbox them or something! lol
Yep, basically, this game and Popeye's English are the hardest to find--and the most expensive--of the Pulse Line carts. Loose copies are cheap enough, but complete ones can be pretty pricey (as in, up to $200, in my experience).
As for putting these games and their boxes in a shadowbox, I'd love to do that, but I'd be a bit worried about them becoming sun-faded, etc. :|
I'm gonna have to send it to you when I get a minute.
Yes, please do! I'd love to add you to my island :)
That is one accurate Madonna, I gotta say.
Ha! Thanks, Jess :) And of course I made her a shrimp, as she's supposed to be TINY in real life.
I simply love the shade of blue used for the box and cart!
Great purchase Bryan. :)
Me, too, Adam! I also really like the illustration of Donkey Kong Jr. used here :)
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