NAVA Gamer's Meeting, March 28th: "Rare and Collectible" Edition (NOW WITH PHOTOS) [Archive]

digitalpress

03-11-2009, 10:11 AM

NAVA = North Atlantic Videogame Afficionados. It's FREE, and YOU are invited to attend.

Previously at NAVA...

- Our first ever Street Fighter IV tournament turned up some wicked competition.
- John Hardie discovered porn on his Atari 8-bit computer.
- Many games and systems traded hands between attendees.
- Pictures tell it best:

http://www.digitpress.com/images/store/

March will be the "Rare and Collectible" edition of NAVA. Two fairly under-appreciated but fan-beloved systems - the TurboDuo and Sega Saturn, both armed for playing imports - will take center stage. I will have a good selection of obscure titles and imports available for play. In addition, I'll be using the store's display cases to show a bit more than the store's mini-museum has and will dig up some interesting pieces to show-and-tell to attendees.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- If you have any show-and-tell items, you can share space behind glass, no worries that anything will get "lifted". We may ask you when you use the space to briefly describe what you're showing and we'll even create an impromptu museum card for your item.
- If you've got interesting Saturn or TurboDuo/PC Engine games, bring them along to play. Note that I will have extra "eyes" assigned to manning and monitoring these game systems as well.

Our 6pm tournament will involve one or more games from the Saturn/Duo library on hand. For certain this will be a SHMUP tournament so if you're a fan of these kinds of games, be sure to be around for sign-ups at 5pm.

See you on the 28th!

When: Saturday, March 28th, noon to midnight.
Where: Digital Press Videogames: http://tinyurl.com/yscakm
What happens: Gaming, trading, tournaments, big prizes! Attendance is FREE. Half price for kids!
What can I bring?: Snacks, soda and beer are always appreciated. Cakes have been very popular as well.

TonyTheTiger

03-11-2009, 01:18 PM

I'm totally bringing Rondo of Blood. Can't have a Turbo Duo without Rondo up and running. And X-Men vs. Street Fighter for the Saturn, of course.

LucidDefender

03-11-2009, 03:25 PM

Death Tank Zwei!

supergoldzero

03-12-2009, 12:36 AM

Great ideas for the upcoming NAVA!! I definitely will bring my copy of Magical Drop 3 for the Sega Saturn [even though you have it already on the Neo Geo cabinet] because it's perfect for some quick multiplayer action. Can someone bring Radiant Silvergun :-P?! I think I could have some potentially cool stuff to show and tell as follows:

-Pop'n Music controller and games

-Official Arcade Style Guitarfreaks controller [not all that impressive though I doubt many people one has seen one]

-Collector's Edition of Doki Doki Majo Shinpan 2 for the DS [the witch touching game made by SNK Playmore for anyone who does not know]-

-Deluxe copy of Seaman 2 for the Japanese PS2 with the microphone controller

-Street Fighter Eternal Challenge Artbook

-My copy of Rockman EXE 4.5: Real Operation that comes with the unusual card reader attachment for the Game Boy Advance

-My Famicom Gameboy Micro with the box

-My two Mr.Driller 1 Japanese Strategy guides and two Mr.Driller 2 Japanese strategy guides [I doubt anyone would give a crap looking about these but hey, I am big Mr.Driller nut]

-Negcon and Jogcon [everyone knows about these two Namco PS1 controllers, but they are fun to gawk at]

Someone can give me a yay or nay for any of these items. I can't wait to see what other people bring!

Hitman Tyler

03-12-2009, 08:00 PM

Coming like last time. :)
STILL looking for (Complete):
Omikron: The Nomad Soul (DC)
Any Duke Nukem (PS1)

DISK ONLY:
Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)

P.S. It looks like Chris is going to have his "OWN" display case.... LOL LOL LOL

supergoldzero

03-13-2009, 08:04 AM

P.S. It looks like Chris is going to have his "OWN" display case.... LOL LOL LOL

Nah, I was just throwing out suggestions. I probably don't have nearly as many display case worthy stuff as a lot of other members on this board, I am just so excited about the concept that I want to contribute anyway I can :-P!

OMF2097

03-13-2009, 09:54 AM

Rare and collectibles/SHMUP toruney/Turbo Duo/ Saturn..

This is !@#!'n awesome!

Please tell me Sapphire's going to be on hand! I think I have my PC Engine/CD setup available for the event if someone could supply a composite monitor (C64 monitor perhaps?).

digitalpress

03-13-2009, 09:59 AM

Please tell me Sapphire's going to be on hand! I think I have my PC Engine/CD setup available for the event if someone could supply a composite monitor (C64 monitor perhaps?).

We have a PC Engine Duo in the store as well as a modded Saturn. Sapphire will be available for play as well. The systems will be hooked up to the HD TV's.

See you in a few weeks!

MrRoboto19XX

03-14-2009, 01:50 AM

I'll be heading up from Baltimore again, I don't have much museum quality stuff, but all this Turboduo stuff has me tempted to buy one. Any word on if you guys have any PC-Engine Duo's (Or Ideally Duo-R's) in the store for sale?

Also I'll be bringing up some beer from Charm City itself if anyone would like to ingest a taste of good ol' Baltimore.

digitalpress

03-14-2009, 01:52 PM

I'll be heading up from Baltimore again, I don't have much museum quality stuff, but all this Turboduo stuff has me tempted to buy one. Any word on if you guys have any PC-Engine Duo's (Or Ideally Duo-R's) in the store for sale?

I very rarely get these traded in! None in stock at the moment.

LuffyDan

03-16-2009, 12:20 PM

I'll be escorting Mr. Roboto up to the Jersey area for laughs, gaming, and awesome conversations to have with everyone once again! Hopefully, as I posted in last April's NAVA posts, this will be the start of frequent NAVAing.

I'm tempted to bring my copy of Saturn Bomber-Man, in hopes of an 8 man Bomb Royale. I personally don't own a muli-tap for the console, but if anyone has one, I'll gladly bring the game, two controllers, and fierce tenacity in the form of epic competition. Not sure if I own any other gems on the system, maybe an import or two. Most of my games are sadly lacking their original jewel casings, but I'll find a way to bring them up.

digitalpress

03-16-2009, 02:42 PM

I'm tempted to bring my copy of Saturn Bomber-Man, in hopes of an 8 man Bomb Royale. I personally don't own a muli-tap for the console, but if anyone has one, I'll gladly bring the game, two controllers, and fierce tenacity in the form of epic competition.

I've got one at the store, but I believe you can use 2 for Saturn Bomberman, so someone else will have to step up, too!

CX2K

03-16-2009, 09:44 PM

I'll need an entire display case. :)

John

Goblin

03-19-2009, 09:53 PM

If I can make it on the 28th I'll be sure to bring along the limited edition "John Hardie" signature model Atari 130XE. This piece of gaming history was purchased from the king at an early Philly Classic.

Scrimble

03-19-2009, 10:14 PM

An original John Hardie sticker on it? You win...

If I can make it on the 28th I'll be sure to bring along the limited edition "John Hardie" signature model Atari 130XE. This piece of gaming history was purchased from the king at an early Philly Classic.

SystemFreak

03-19-2009, 10:59 PM

I have both the PCE and TG16 versions of Magical Chase (so you can see the differences) along with the TGCD Dynastic Hero if we're keeping the rare stuff to TG/Saturn.

Hitman Tyler

03-20-2009, 06:29 PM

Might be selling:
Logitech USB Webcam ( DOES NOT work on PS3).
USB Keyboard. (working with PS3)

PM if intrested.

Dastardly Dylan

03-22-2009, 09:18 PM

I'll be selling my NES lot. Maybe a few other things from last month as well.

I'm hoping to pick up MadWorld and some other Wii stuff.

digitalpress

03-23-2009, 09:58 PM

I have both the PCE and TG16 versions of Magical Chase (so you can see the differences) along with the TGCD Dynastic Hero if we're keeping the rare stuff to TG/Saturn.

The rare stuff is NOT dedicated to TG/Saturn... those are just the systems in play. The display cases are open to any and all interesting relics. Most of the stuff I'm bringing is way before the TG/Saturn era!

toraborakid

03-24-2009, 12:08 AM

I am new to the meetings but i have a few systems and some carts for sale..
i focus on atari and colecovision and all atari 8 bit computers.
the carts will mostly be for the 5200 but NOT the usual pacman and such.
also i will have a 2600 vader system for sale.

I'm always looking for some atari 8bit and 7800 cartsand if its a good colecovision cart then all the better.

Hitman Tyler

03-25-2009, 06:53 AM

Little but sort-of BIG update:

Sadly I will not be able to attend NAVA this time. Reason being (time for HAPPY) I am going to possibly BUY my 1st Car. :) :)
I have been around shopping, and I feel this is the right one. Saturday the day I talk/test drive the car,etc
Refuses to go into long story. So with that said......

Everyone have fun without Me. :) :)

Jisho23

03-25-2009, 11:31 PM

Man, I wish I could actually go this NAVA. I'd could actually contribute.

PK ButtMan

03-26-2009, 12:55 AM

I hope there is a Marvel vs Capcom for the Dreamcast in the store...I've been looking for a copy for a while now.

Tetsu

03-26-2009, 12:32 PM

Can someone bring Saturn Bomberman? I have one multitap and about 4 controllers...if we can get one more 'tap and 6 more pads, we can try the 10 player stage.

PingvinBlueJeans

03-26-2009, 01:07 PM

I'm going to try to bring a decent amount of stuff for sale/trade this month (I haven't brought anything for several months). I'll have a random assortment of things for all different systems.

I will have a complete Famicom set-up for sale if anyone is interested. The Famicom itself is working, but the Disk System is not (needs a drive belt and/or possible head alignment). Both are unboxed, but complete.

I was going to try to bring some ColecoVision homebrews for sampling, including the newly released Pac-Man Collection, but due to extremely slow shipping from Canada, it looks like it might not arrive in time. We'll see what happens.

I may also bring my Sega Mark III along with a selection of SG-1000 and Japanese SMS games. Would this be of interest to anyone? I don't know how much room I'm going to have and it sounds like people are bringing a lot of stuff this month...this may not be the month to do this.

Greg2600

03-26-2009, 07:20 PM

I'd definitely like to check out any CV homebrews and the Japan-SMS/SG1000. Never seen it in first person in action. But don't go crazy on my account.

PingvinBlueJeans

03-26-2009, 10:39 PM

I'd definitely like to check out any CV homebrews and the Japan-SMS/SG1000. Never seen it in first person in action. But don't go crazy on my account.
It's not much trouble to bring it, I just wonder if there'll be room to hook it up.

I did receive my copy of Pac-Man Collection today, so no worries there. I will bring that along with some other CV homebrews.

Vectorman0

03-27-2009, 10:32 AM

I don't have too many rare or unique goodies to bring, but I will try to scrounge up a few.

I will have a complete in box 80GB PS3 for sale. It's in mint condition, and all the accessories are still new in their baggies. It looks brand new. I will also include HDMI, optical audio and network cables. I would consider a partial trade for a 120GB 360 Hard drive, and possibly other things.

I am looking to buy an inexpensive copy of Virtual On for Dreamcast (loose is okay), and a DC link cable (third party is fine). Also any cheap Atari 2600, 5200, 7800 or 8-bit games I don't have.

toraborakid

03-27-2009, 06:41 PM

Dastardly Dylan

03-27-2009, 07:48 PM

Ok I'll be selling a NES console with games including Dr. Mario, Super Mario Bros., yatta yatta yatta.

A Gamecube and a couple other things. Let me know if interested.

PingvinBlueJeans

03-28-2009, 11:37 AM

Unfortunately, something's come up and I'm not going to be able to make it.

Maybe next month.

LimeiBook86

03-28-2009, 02:59 PM

Hi guys :)

I should be able to stop by today, I'm an old friend of supergoldzero. I have about a dozen or so N64 cartridges I'd like to sell. Is there anything I have to arrange previously or should I just bring them in? This is my first time coming to NAVA (besides previously happening to walk in on the day of the event last year) but I'm sure it's going to be a lot of fun. :D

Thanks,
-Steve

NoahsMyBro

03-28-2009, 03:07 PM

Walking out soon to stop by. Is John H there, with an 8-bit and Miner 2049er?

Videogamerdaryll

03-28-2009, 04:43 PM

Digital Press NAVA/a few Pics I took Early Today.

Actually my first NAVA at Joes store..
I didn't stay long as the baby had my wife chasing him but I met a lot of nice people.. I'm in the state of a move right now so I'm running around like a chicken without a head.

I hope the FREE items get good homes....

Thank You Mariah for taking care of my trade ins so quick..

SLIDESHOW.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Chris1/MISC%20PICTURES%202/th_4698bafa.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v21/Chris1/MISC%20PICTURES%202/?action=view&current=4c47f6c3.pbw)

Dastardly Dylan

03-28-2009, 09:43 PM

I'm not going to lie- this was one of the greatest NAVA meetings I've been too since I started coming to them, here's why

- We got to see people's rare stuff that I never knew was even around (Jet Grind Radio prototype for N64?) Amazing

- I had many friends of mine new and old come to this one for the first time and they had a blast, and seeing them have a good time makes me feel happy

- Meeting up with everyone again like always

- Life in a Game premiered it's own special episode for April filmed in Digital Press that was awesome and hilarious.

[Random]

- Mickey sold a brand spankin' new PS3 for only $275. Dude.... That's a steal, and it was a 80gb one too. If I had the money I would of picked it up, but my good friend's uncle got it

- There is a new employee there (forgot your name, I think Birdie?) who was extremely talkative and nice to me and my friends

- and that Virtual Boy was cool

- I picked up MadWorld and Pikmin for Wii

- I sold some good stuff for good prices.

I can't wait to see the pictures and video of this month's event, it was amazing. See everyone next month! I had a blast. Next month we should watch Gay Men on a Boat starring Adam Sandler and Mel Gibson!

digitalpress

03-29-2009, 02:57 PM

What a great time! Thanks to everyone who attended. I didn't even get to TALK to everyone yesterday. There must have been 50 people who came specifically for this month's event. I know Greg2600 and Rob2600 were around all day but all I got in was a quick farewell later in the night. One of my high school buddies dropped by with her kids and I only got to chat with her in the 2 minute intervals when someone was being timed for the tournament! I either need some kind of cloning device or I have to schedule my time better.

The store added a Virtual Boy kiosk, thanks to Videogamerdaryll. It needs some work but should be all hooked up by the next NAVA.

Nick (Apollo) won the SHMUPS tournament.

I saw my first-ever episode of "Life In A Game", one which debuted in the store just after the tournament. I have to catch up with the story now.

Nicole takes great pictures.

See for yourself!
http://www.digitpress.com/images/store

There's also a video bonus in that link: the final round from that SHMUPS tournament.

LimeiBook86

03-29-2009, 06:45 PM

Greg2600

03-29-2009, 09:36 PM

Yes, had a fun time also. Rob and I brought our friend Dennis, originally from NJ but visiting from CA. We left, dropped him home, got dinner, came back. Then we had to check out in order to record a new podcast.

The new "rare" items in the showcase were a great idea, and that was the first time I've toiled on a Virtual Boy since around 1996. Always preferable to me to see a classic system hooked up than one of the guitar games. I never seem to make the ones that do. And had a nice "Lost" discussion.

I also wanted to thank whoever brought a box of "Free" stuff, as I needed an AC Adapter for a GBC, and they had some charger/adapter doodad in the box.

Kudos again to Joe and crew.

PK ButtMan

03-29-2009, 11:49 PM

Good Nava meeting. Bought a Sega Genesis for five dollars...thanks to the guy that sold it!

Sadly, still didn't get Marvel vs Capcom. -.-

Maybe next time!

digitalpress

03-30-2009, 12:46 AM

Here are some photos I snapped from my iPhone, you can view them on the link below. It was great seeing a bunch of people and having a great time. I was the one in the red (yet poorly made) Mario hat, haha.

Nava Photos 3/28/09 (http://picasaweb.google.com/PowerBook86/NavaMarch28th2009#)

-Steve

Good Nava meeting. Bought a Sega Genesis for five dollars...thanks to the guy that sold it!

Sadly, still didn't get Marvel vs Capcom. -.-

Maybe next time!

You guys seriously need to introduce yourselves next time you come. I find that "new" forum members get a little lost in the crowd, whereas if you introduce yourself at least I can help bond you to the regulars. Try it!

Glad you had a good time and I may borrow some of the "Rare and Collectible" cabinet photos from you if you don't mind, LimeiBook86.

GrandAmChandler

03-30-2009, 08:46 AM

Will the "Rare Case" be a regular thing? If so, I'd be willing to display some rare Game Boy stuffs next meet. Hell, I will even do a huge one day whole case Game Boy Display if you are curious.....

LimeiBook86

03-30-2009, 01:49 PM

You guys seriously need to introduce yourselves next time you come. I find that "new" forum members get a little lost in the crowd, whereas if you introduce yourself at least I can help bond you to the regulars. Try it!

Glad you had a good time and I may borrow some of the "Rare and Collectible" cabinet photos from you if you don't mind, LimeiBook86.

I'll be sure to introduce myself next time, although now you'll remember me as the one with the wacky Nintendo branded PC joystick, haha. :) Feel free to use the photos I posted, I should have brought in my digital camera from the car to take some better shots, I'll remember to bring that in next time.

I too have some "rare" (if they are) items to bring next time. A plastic jar of Sonic & Knuckles keychains that use to sit on a counter - and a Pac-Man doll that has a little shirt saying "Hungry for you", I may have some other things, just have to remember. I do have a Sega DS-16 cabinet with a six-cartridge changer... but that's a bit too huge to bring in, haha.

-Steve

Dastardly Dylan

03-30-2009, 03:35 PM

PK ButtMan

03-30-2009, 04:07 PM

I'm a shy guy (no pun intended). I've been there a couple of times...I'm the guy that wore a brown and pink shirt to NAVA. Don't forget the matching BRIGHT pink shoes laces. :P

Rob2600

03-30-2009, 04:55 PM

What a great time! Thanks to everyone who attended. I didn't even get to TALK to everyone yesterday. There must have been 50 people who came specifically for this month's event. I know Greg2600 and Rob2600 were around all day but all I got in was a quick farewell later in the night.

No worries Joe, I know how busy you are during NAVA. I had fun talking to Mike, Frankie, Dylan, and others. And thanks to NAVA, I saw an N64 development cartridge and a T-Mobile G1 (Google Android) phone for the first time, checked out an old handheld version of Crazy Climber, made fun of bad 3DO box art, and played Toilet Kids for the PC Engine!

I posted my pictures. Enjoy:

Flickr - Digital Press, Clifton, NJ 3/28/09 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/goodrob13/sets/72157616136143362/)

supergoldzero

03-31-2009, 05:16 AM

Here are the Game Boy Camera pictures [Thank you Michael P and Frank for helping me take photos!]:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2125652&id=26107746&l=d9642c7156

digitalpress

03-31-2009, 04:32 PM

I posted my pictures. Enjoy:

Flickr - Digital Press, Clifton, NJ 3/28/09 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/goodrob13/sets/72157616136143362/)

Great pictures! I always enjoy seeing the store through someone else's eyes. Thanks for getting some good shots of the "rare and collectible" cabinet, too!

BleachigoZX

03-31-2009, 08:12 PM

I'm a shy guy (no pun intended). I've been there a couple of times...I'm the guy that wore a brown and pink shirt to NAVA. Don't forget the matching BRIGHT pink shoes laces. :P

I'm the dude that hung out with him, gerry, and kevin (Friends)

I'm the guy who kept asking to change all the games into fighters (MvC2)
I played with Chris some robot game (Saturn, The game where Jin [from MvC2] came from)

I had a great time, next time I'll contribute in a small way. (Crave Case, Winning Tournaments, Selling Stuff)

Videogamerdaryll

03-31-2009, 11:51 PM

:rocker:

I had a great time ..for the short time I was there..
My wife got tired of chasing the baby around..:-D

LuffyDan

04-01-2009, 01:29 AM

Dan, here! I always feel like a sore thumb when I go to NAVA, but beer induced challenges on Wizard of Wor for the sake of loving make up for it, I suppose. I really wish I took the time to meet and greet more people at these shindigs, but it is always awesome having an adventure with Matt, Carson, and Earl Gray the Third. Joe, it's always a pleasure and an honor to hang out and take in everything the store has to offer, be it crowd, games, and ridiculous stories from Mike. Hopefully we weren't too much of a bother, as I kinda' feel like we are sometimes, but yes, thank you once more for bein' cool with us taking over the store for a day. Here's hopin' to see you again next month!

supergoldzero

04-01-2009, 04:50 AM

It has to be said that this most recent NAVA has been the best one I have been to yet. I really liked how everyone got together to show off some really nifty collectibles throughout the day. I also enjoyed burning my brain cells on the Virtual Boy kiosk because I have never played on it before and I always wanted one. It also just so happens that the game that I am most interested in playing on the Virtual Boy, Virtual Wario Land, was in it so that made it all the better [It just so happens that I am working my way through the Super Mario Land and Wario Land series at the moment. Wario Land 3 for the GBC is a classic!]. If my friend Steven [LimeiBook86] comes to another NAVA meeting a little earlier [he did not get there until after 8:00 P.M] I will be sure to introduce him to both Joe and Dylan ;). I will enjoy my New Kids on the Block trading cards that I bought from the store for the rest of time ["Will you be my VALENTINE GIRRRRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLL!?!?!"].

digitalpress

04-02-2009, 01:19 PM

Hopefully we weren't too much of a bother, as I kinda' feel like we are sometimes, but yes, thank you once more for bein' cool with us taking over the store for a day. Here's hopin' to see you again next month!

It's never a bother! I like having everyone around and the rowdy challenges are one of those things that make every event unique.

See ya next time!