I need magical chase for Turbo Grafx

[videogames4trade.com]

Hey, I am really really looking for a turbo grafx game called Magical Chase, it is rare, it is the last game I need, and I am willing to trade a bunch or pay cash for it. I am located by Chicago. I found a few people willing to sell for $500, but that is a lot, maybe someone has one for cheaper or around that price?

Thanks!

[Oldskool]

Hey, I am really really looking for a turbo grafx game called Magical Chase, it is rare, it is the last game I need, and I am willing to trade a bunch or pay cash for it. I am located by Chicago. I found a few people willing to sell for $500, but that is a lot, maybe someone has one for cheaper or around that price?

Thanks!

$500 is not unheard of. Go for it.

Boxed and complete they can fetch $1500.

[Emperor Megas]

Not unheard of, no, but still pretty excessive, IMO. If someone is willing to pay that sort of price, I suppose that's cool, but he's not looking to spend that much, so it's probably not as simple as just "going for it".

In any event, good luck with your search. I'm in the market for that game as well, but I wouldn't pay fraction of what it goes for now-a-days. I have enough patience and too many other games to play in the meanwhile to put out that kind of money for one game.

[k8track]

Hey, I am really really looking for a turbo grafx game called Magical Chase, it is rare, it is the last game I need, and I am willing to trade a bunch or pay cash for it. I am located by Chicago. I found a few people willing to sell for $500, but that is a lot, maybe someone has one for cheaper or around that price?

Thanks!
You make absolutely no bones about the fact that you're a blatant reseller. Why would anyone sell their copy of Magical Chase to you for less than what they want, when you're obviously going to turn right around and try to sell it for a profit? Why wouldn't they sell it to those people directly and get the maximum value themselves?

This should have been posted in the Buying & Selling forum, by the way, which you probably can't view because you most likely have not been here ten days yet.

[Trebuken]

I'm personally thinking of settling for a PC-Engine version and playing it on my Super-Grafx...

[portnoyd]

You make absolutely no bones about the fact that you're a blatant reseller. Why would anyone sell their copy of Magical Chase to you for less than what they want, when you're obviously going to turn right around and try to sell it for a profit? Why wouldn't they sell it to those people directly and get the maximum value themselves?

This should have been posted in the Buying & Selling forum, by the way, which you probably can't view because you most likely have not been here ten days yet.

Hey, I have a copy of Stadium Events. I'll sell it to the OP for $300.

[TurboGenesis]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa231/Sonic__R/SANY0747.jpg

is this the game in question?

I don't desire to sell, BUT everything is for sale… for the right price…
make an offer I don't refuse and only then will I consideration to part with it…
it's one my my most favorite games and I have played it well to 1cc with a score breaking 2 million…

[atarikurt]

Its pretty much the last Turbo Grafx game everybody is looking for. The price it commands now is just out of the question for most people. I have a Sparky label sitting in my desk waiting to stick to the copy I will find at a thrift store in the future.

[pseudonym]

I bought the PCE version. I would like to buy the TG16 version eventually.

[Oldskool]

it's a waste of money

[Graham Mitchell]

Theres a copy on ebay right now that comes with a tg-16. It's already going for over $2200. Unbelievable.

[portnoyd]

So yeah, OP, good fucking luck getting it for that price.

[Superman]

I like my games cheap, so I understand where the OP could be coming from. But the name tells a totally different story.

[Red Robin Yum]

I don't get why this game is ridiculously expensive. It isn't that great of a game. Cotton is a better witch shmup.

[portnoyd]

I think what happened is this game had stretches of not popping up on eBay and when that happens, people with deep pockets froth at the mouth. Happen a couple times and voila, four figure game. As time went on, it also became the defacto "rarest" game so that didn't help things.

[Bojay1997]

I think what happened is this game had stretches of not popping up on eBay and when that happens, people with deep pockets froth at the mouth. Happen a couple times and voila, four figure game. As time went on, it also became the defacto "rarest" game so that didn't help things.

Well, it is also numerically rare and a SHMUP which means that it is in demand not just from traditional TG-16 collectors, but also SHMUP collectors. While I agree that $2K for a game that still probably had a good 10,000 unit or more print run is excessive, it's not like there is some hidden stash out there that is going to pop up at this point to throw off the economics of it all and frankly, as someone who started collecting TG back when it was still in stores, this was not easy to find even at release. Of course, the real culprit for all of these excessive prices recently lies in the fact that there is a small group of hard core collectors with a lot of disposable income even in this terrible economy. At some point, they may no longer have the same income or they may get into other interests or responsibilities like raising families, buying homes, etc..., so it's possible prices could fall sharply again if there is nobody willing to fork out $2K for something that was a $500 or under item just a few years ago.

[Gameguy]

It's only worth big bucks if it's complete, since most people threw out the boxes for Turbografx games the pricing isn't that insane. Turbografx games are usually more expensive than games for other consoles to start with, and Magical Chase isn't that bad for a game that's as rare as it is. The Turbografx version is slightly different compared to the cheaper PC Engine version, and shooters do seem to have higher values compared to more common platformers or sports games. I can completely understand why this is so desirable. What I don't get is the high value of Stadium Events as that was released with a different title screen and is dirt common, plus it's a sports game so there's nothing really special about it.

The copy of Magical Chase that's on ebay with a buy it now of $2200 and a starting bid of $1999.99(with no bids) also includes a brand new Turbografx system, two boxed TurboExpress systems(one still sealed inside), two TurboExpress AC adapters(one still sealed), one boxed TurboExpress car adapter(new in box), one Turbobooster for the Turbografx, and 5 other games with some of them sealed(sealed Splatterhouse, sealed Power Golf, Power Golf, Bonk's Adventure, TV Sports Football).

There's still no bids on that with less than a day to go, unless I've missed another copy that's going for over $2200.

[TurboGenesis]

I regret that Magical Chase is not held in high regard in the shmup community… it's a console shooter and it isn't very difficult, doesn't feature complex scoring mechanics as those in the shmup community favor arcade games with deep scoring systems…

I personally favor it over Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams as Magical Chase is more forgiving, Cotton can be quite challenging and can be very punishing as well as the juggling can bring upon frustrations!

Magical Chase also has the lore of being developed by a company who is famous for tactical RPG - Ogre Battle Franchise…

the only real difference between PC Engine and Turbo Grafx version are sprite differences in character, several enemies, the first stage, and the shop…

[mrhaboobi]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa231/Sonic__R/SANY0747.jpg

is this the game in question?

I don't desire to sell, BUT everything is for sale… for the right price…
make an offer I don't refuse and only then will I consideration to part with it…
it's one my my most favorite games and I have played it well to 1cc with a score breaking 2 million…

Can i buy your manual :).. you keep the case and the hu, i'll take the manual :)

[Jisho23]

I regret that Magical Chase is not held in high regard in the shmup community… it's a console shooter and it isn't very difficult, doesn't feature complex scoring mechanics as those in the shmup community favor arcade games with deep scoring systems…

I personally favor it over Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams as Magical Chase is more forgiving, Cotton can be quite challenging and can be very punishing as well as the juggling can bring upon frustrations!

Magical Chase also has the lore of being developed by a company who is famous for tactical RPG - Ogre Battle Franchise…

the only real difference between PC Engine and Turbo Grafx version are sprite differences in character, several enemies, the first stage, and the shop…

Magical Chase is really not held in high regard by the shmup community? Thats a damn shame; its not the most complicated game but it certainly has its plenty of charm and charisma.

[Smashed Brother]

I think what happened is this game had stretches of not popping up on eBay and when that happens, people with deep pockets froth at the mouth....

I think the only way someone could buy this subpar (IMO, relax) game and not feel incredible remorse is to have some very deep pockets. A fraction of that price netted me my whole PCE collection, including a boxed RGB-modded Duo-R, extra pad, boxed multi-tap, an ACD and 20+ very playable CIB games with some real sought-after shit (Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari, Double Dragon II, Air Zonk, etc). Hell, I could still buy the PCE Magical Chase and not even break a grand yet! Obviously we're all collectors and are all very familiar with situations like this, but when I really break it down like that to myself, I would definitely be second-guessing my purchase.

[Lasermouse]

Several years ago, I made a huge mistake and went big on Turbografx collecting including the infamous Magical Chase. Like SmashedBrother says, I quickly got out and sold the vastly overpriced US releases and was able to finance a much larger collection of PCE and Saturn games for a fraction of the price. Magical Chase is a cool game, but one doesn't really need to spend the money to enjoy it on actual hardware, though I see even the PCE version is now commanding $150+ on ebay auctions.

[duo_r]

Let me know if you are ever going to sell the PCE version.
I bought the PCE version. I would like to buy the TG16 version eventually.

[Graham Mitchell]

I've paid big bucks for some games, but I was really passionate about them, and they're of rather high quality. Specifically, I think I paid over $200 for Snatcher (came with a Justifier), $100 for Shining Force III (Saturn) and About $170 for Panzer Dragoon Saga. I think that, given the quality and depth of the experiences these games provide, they were worth the money. But Magical Chase? I could see paying $40 just because of the rarity, and that's about it.

And as gorgeous as Radiant Silvergun looks, I can't bring myself to spend $200 on it (which is the cheapest I've seen it for). Especially now that I hear it may show up on XBLA.

[Smashed Brother]

I've paid pretty high for some of my games too, like PDS and such. But like you said, they pay for themselves with their quality and the depth that they provide. But something like Magical Chase? No way, man.

[TurboGenesis]

Can i buy your manual :).. you keep the case and the hu, i'll take the manual :)

I really don't wish to part it out or even sell on a whole… I actually like the game! an offer that I can't refuse would have to come upon me to even consider to part with it…


Magical Chase is really not held in high regard by the shmup community? Thats a damn shame; its not the most complicated game but it certainly has its plenty of charm and charisma.

I feel the same… then I am kind of off the norm from the shmup community…

I paid very low many years ago for my Magical Chase, and I could see my self paying more because I really actually enjoy the game - and have found the challenge with it as playing for score… huge bonuses can be realized with the amount of money and use of health items upon completion of the game - then there is a harder difficulty to further the challenge…

I did pay $200 for Recca and have got every bit of value from that purchase too… shooters can offer depth if the player is disciplined…

[JerseyDevil65]

a game that still probably had a good 10,000 unit or more print run

Where did you get that figure? I have heard the print run was closer to 3000 total.

[Bojay1997]

Where did you get that figure? I have heard the print run was closer to 3000 total.

A phone conversation I had a decade or more ago with the guy that used to run TZD. I ordered a bunch of stuff and was trying to get him to sell me a copy of the game he had in his personal stash.

[alexxx]

You make absolutely no bones about the fact that you're a blatant reseller. Why would anyone sell their copy of Magical Chase to you for less than what they want, when you're obviously going to turn right around and try to sell it for a profit? Why wouldn't they sell it to those people directly and get the maximum value themselves?

This should have been posted in the Buying & Selling forum, by the way, which you probably can't view because you most likely have not been here ten days yet.

So, videogames4trade is my other account, I cannot seem to be able to get into it, and I totally forgot I had this account until just now.

I wanted to reiterate that I am looking for the loose cart, $500 is reasonable, especially when it is cash, and ebay you are paying fees. Obviously, I am not asking for a boxed game or mint or anything...

I would love to know where I have made any allusion to the fact that "I am a blatant reseller", because of my name? Not just a reseller, but a blatant one?

I am trying to find "people who want" $500 for a playable copy of the game. It has been offered to me recently for $500 or less. I think someone could sell on ebay, get somewhat more, but pay fees, but in the end people do not always do things to get more money. Sometimes people just don't care about collecting anymore, and want a rare item to be in good hands, or just want to make someone's year.

I think they say a picture is worth a certain amount of words?

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ky-S_G48FIs/TTFp7NIh8pI/AAAAAAAAAj0/vgB_qYozPdg/s512/DSC_1308.JPG

[wingzrow]

i'm located in Chicago

So YOU"RE the one who's been spamming craig's list every day with this.

[maxlords]

I've played Magical Chase and to be honest, it's a quaint but lackluster shooter. It's just not that good. Dynastic Hero, which is equally as rare, is far more fun IMO...and has been released on the Virtual Console. I wish they'd release Magical Chase too and crush the value a bit cause it's just not nearly as good as the price. There are multi hundred dollar games out there that are worth the price the command in scarcity AND quality....but I don't think there's a single game that sells for over 1K (excluding PCBs) that is worth the money in terms of gameplay. Not one.

[Damaramu]

I'm gonna jump on the "played it, wasn't that great" bandwagon. I prefer the Cotton series over Magical Chase. IMO, this game is not worth the prices I've seen it go for.

[Flashback2012]

I posted in another thread about game purchasing regrets how I had Magical Chase in my hand brand new along with Neutopia II and opted to get the Neutopia II instead. When I went back for Magical Chase, it had sold :(. I've been on the hunt for it ever since.

I have the PCE version of the game but I still pine for the day when I have the US version CIB as well as a complete US CIB TG-16 collection. Financially I imagine it'd be close to impossible to accomplish and I haven't really tried much at all in the last few years so I imagine it's only harder and more expensive now. :drinking:

[Bojay1997]

So, videogames4trade is my other account, I cannot seem to be able to get into it, and I totally forgot I had this account until just now.

I wanted to reiterate that I am looking for the loose cart, $500 is reasonable, especially when it is cash, and ebay you are paying fees. Obviously, I am not asking for a boxed game or mint or anything...

I would love to know where I have made any allusion to the fact that "I am a blatant reseller", because of my name? Not just a reseller, but a blatant one?

I am trying to find "people who want" $500 for a playable copy of the game. It has been offered to me recently for $500 or less. I think someone could sell on ebay, get somewhat more, but pay fees, but in the end people do not always do things to get more money. Sometimes people just don't care about collecting anymore, and want a rare item to be in good hands, or just want to make someone's year.

I think they say a picture is worth a certain amount of words?

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Ky-S_G48FIs/TTFp7NIh8pI/AAAAAAAAAj0/vgB_qYozPdg/s512/DSC_1308.JPG

So if someone has already offered the game for the price you are willing to pay, why are you posting here? Sadly, the days of this game going for a reasonable price are long gone. Arguing about Ebay fees, etc...is a waste of time. People who are selling are going to look for the most they can get. Ebay and Paypal fees are 13%, so it's not like it's a huge amount of the sales price compared to the benefit you get with a huge marketplace. Many, many people are looking for this game. I would venture that you aren't going to find many people who would offer it to you first given your somewhat aggressive approach and your demand that it has to be sold to you for $500 because of Ebay fees.

[tubeway]

I always find it amusing when collectors try to bullshit other collectors into selling something at less than the fair market value. I remember selling Final Fight Guy complete on ebay a couple years back, and getting a couple obvious collectors trying to bs me, telling me things like, "C'mon, just sell it to me directly. It's an old super nintendo game, it's not going to go for much!" and then looking at their previous buys on ebay and they were all collectible or rare titles.

[portnoyd]

I would love to know where I have made any allusion to the fact that "I am a blatant reseller", because of my name? Not just a reseller, but a blatant one?

Maybe the reason you couldn't log into your other account is because you forgot what the username was. Take another look and tell me you don't come off as a blatant reseller.

[Gameguy]

I would love to know where I have made any allusion to the fact that "I am a blatant reseller", because of my name? Not just a reseller, but a blatant one?
Your username was a web address to your business, I think that's what makes it blatant. Several other members here own game stores, only their usernames don't make it obvious.

Your website is down, but I found your Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/wwwvideogames4tradecom/380926591616


Website: http://www.videogames4trade.com
Company Overview: A vintage video game store, dedicated to fans
of "the retro"

Your first post here was looking to buy a super rare and valuable game while advertising your business at the same time, how do you think that would come across?

[PapaStu]

Since this is a WTB thread, so away it goes to Buy/Sell.

**shimmy**

[Sailorneorune]

Not to derail the thread here, but it appears that we're all in agreement that this game needs a Virtual Console release. Is Quest part of Square Enix now?

[cheesystick]

Speaking of grails, anyone want to sell me a SNES Donkey Kong Competition cart for around $400.00, depending on condition?


Good luck in your "magical chase" for this game. I can relate to the fear of always having one small piece of history forever missing from your collection.

[alexxx]

@ wingzrow; nice to meet you bro!

@Bojay1997; because they did not want to ship it, which I understand, and I didn't want to drive 5 hours each way, I want someone more local or someone who is willing to ship...And when I contacted him again it already sold...

What? I am not demanding anything, I am simply asking if someone is willing to sell a loose copy for $500. I recently got outbid at about $545, a few months ago, by a friend of mine. Maybe asking for MC for $500 is a stretch, but it is not unreasonable (and way more realistic than a lot of the shit on craigslist/internets) I mean people are trying to offer $100 or less, and steal it.. One sold on cl for $80 with a system, and cd player and 3 other good games not too long ago in Florida somewhere...


@portnoyd : yeah, I know what the account name is, videogames4trade.... I think it would make me a blatant trader, if anything.......I did forget the username!!

@Gameguy; yes, I have a website, which is more of a hobby than anything else... I really enjoy collecting, and playing games, and I try to clear out some of my stuff and have some interesting chats with the forum members. Some cool stuff has gone through samurai showdown iv, panzer dragoon saga, etc.. I don't think I make a profit from it really, but I do have fun....

@cheesystick, thanks broseph, I will keep a lookout!!

[alexxx]

The reason I posted that link in the first place was to show what I had to trade for a copy of that particular game. I wasn't trying to advertise, I just wanted to show the things I had. I was and am interested in getting a copy, and trading a bunch of stuff....

I could see how it looked bad, my bad..

peace

[alexxx]

I tried to get a copy(dk competition), but it fell through. That is a cool find...