Super Nintendo Counter Tester?

[tentencanidae]

I've had a Super Nintendo Counter Tester for years.

I don't even remember how much I paid for it back in the very early 2000's (maybe 2002).

I've shown people pictures of it before, and nobody I've come across has seen one. It isn't the add-on attachment for the old off-white (pc colored) NES tester units. It is it's own fully functional console. It's BIG. It's mainly black, with the typical grey and red Nintendo accents.

Ultimately, It's a giant metal cased SNES. Except each component (audio, video, controller ports, cart insert port, etc..) is separated from the rest. There are red buttons to check each aspect of what could possibly go wrong with a controller, game cart, or cables.

I have to unpack it before I can take any great pictures, so I plan to upload some nice detailed shots later today or tomorrow.

Has anyone seen one of these lately?

I got it in a big brown box filled with packing peanuts, and it was factory wrapped in a bubblewrap sleeve. Never used. It has the Nintendo Repair Hotline label with Mario holding a screwdriver, and it is serial numbered.

I've been curious about possibly selling it for the past year or two.. but I don't want to let it go prematurely. Any comments?

I'll post those pics ASAP.

Jeremy

PS: Like I said... This is NOT the flimsy little add-on for an NES counter test unit. It's like a giant consolized arcade-like SNES. And it's spotless. The ONLY imperfection, is the slight oxidation of the controller ports. The black metal housing has two rectangular slots that hold standard SNES controller sections. And those being the same grey controller ports you know for all these years, have slightly yellowed from the air. It's not bad.. and I can certainly swap em with an unyellowed unit... but I'd like to keep it all original. This thing was never used besides me putting Final Fantasy II in to see if it started up. It works flawlessly.

Please help me out if you know anything about this things history, value, etc...

The only thing I remember is being told that it came from a store called Consumers that had a Nintendo Certified Repair Center.. however the unit was never used, because the store closed down after receiving it.

[wingzrow]

Could we get some pictures?

[portnoyd]

Sounds like this:

http://www.gamesniped.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/zsnestester11.jpg

Like most test station stuff, it can go from anywhere from $100-$200 to $800-$1000, depending on the positioning of the moon and what kind of idiot, er, I mean buyer you get.

And the side add-on for the NES test staion was anything but flimsy. You could whack someone's head clean off with the right swing with that monstrous thing.

[maxlords]

I saw one of those in the wild once about 6 or 7 years ago. The guy wouldn't sell it (even though he had it in his store, just sitting there). I'd have to say portnoyd is pretty dead on on the estimates there. If I had to come up with a number, I'd say $400-500 if eBay bidding doesn't go crazy or anything.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I'd keep it until Tax Return time.

A lot of people will have "disposable" income then. ;)

[MachineGex]

Sounds like this:

http://www.gamesniped.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/zsnestester11.jpg

Like most test station stuff, it can go from anywhere from $100-$200 ....

Sold! OP, I'll take it. Lets jsut split it down the middle, $150?

[tentencanidae]

Hey portnoyd. That IS the exact item I own. I couldn't find pics online... and still haven't taken any of mine. It is however in nicer shape than that one. No nicks or anything. But thanks for the estimated price ranges. I've been offered $1200. Now I wish I would have taken it. Ha.

I wouldn't sell it for less than $500. Not to try to get more than it's worth... but because I personally like it that much, that if it's only worth a 100-200 bux, I'd rather just keep it around.

[tentencanidae]

I'd keep it until Tax Return time.

A lot of people will have "disposable" income then. ;)

I wholeheartedly agree. That's my best plan, haha. I recently turned 30, and it also just happens to be the first time I've ever been able to save money. So now that I see it building up... I feel like it's time to sell of some collectibles, and childhood items that I've had trouble letting go of.

I've pretty much decided to keep my NES and all it's games... but I'm gonna sell off every other system and game that I own prior to the current generation.

I used to fear that I'd regret the sales... but I have so little time now to play, I think virtual console will be good enough for me.

I should post a "have" list on here.

Thanks for the reply Kitsune Sniper. You've helped me out in the past, and you seem to always be willing and able to provide us with good knowledge or pointers. It's appreciated. have a Happy New Year.

Jeremy

[tentencanidae]

Sold! OP, I'll take it. Lets jsut split it down the middle, $150?

I feel cheated somehow. haha.

[maxlords]

Yeah if you can get a G or more for it and you want to part with it...TAKE IT :)

[portnoyd]

Yeah seriously. Don't doubt that you may get an offer in that range too. It's definitely possible if you're patient.

[tentencanidae]

Yeah seriously. Don't doubt that you may get an offer in that range too. It's definitely possible if you're patient.

I'm am a very patient person. I've been keeping this thing in a box for almost ten years.. I can go another ten if need be.

Thanks.

[tentencanidae]

I am actually considering selling this thing now. I started sifting through my stuff, and decided to thin the heard a bit. I love this machine, but I really don't plan to ever have a videogame hardware museum or anything.

PM me if you wanna make an offer. I can't set a particular price. But if you make an offer i feel is worth it for me tho part with this for, I'll most likely bite.

jeremy
jeremycomitas@gmail.com