Is this a decent find? (ref. Sega 32X)

[MatthewH168]

I am new to the boards here and just started collecting games again. I found a brand spankin new Sega 32X today. The box is in mint condition and the system is still sealed in the plastic. The seller is asking $40.00 firm. Tell me what you think. Is it a good buy? Thanks.

[QBert]

I just passed one up for $40 (cad) with a box but not perfect condition.
If its worth $40 to you, or you feel like you'll be pissed off later, then grab it.



my 2 pennies.


Qbert

[omnedon]

If it's got the necessary cables (especially the very hard to find cable that goes from the genny video to the 32X) I'd get it.

Without that cable a 32X is useless, and many 32X's are missing that cable.

[VACRMH]

Unless you have some insane desire to buy older systems new, I'd say no.

Seems like used 32X's go for very cheap.

[jonjandran]

They go for between $25 and $35 New on Ebay + shipping.

So $40 is a fair price but not a great deal.

If you're looking for one to actually use it, then you can find complete ones for under $20 shipped.

[Crush Crawfish]

Personally, If I found a sealed 32X for $40, I'd be all over that like a hobo on a ham sandwich! LOL But maybe that's because I would kill to be able to play knuckles chaotix.

[MatthewH168]

Thanks for the quick replys. I am seriously considering picking it up. The guy selling it also has several 32X games loose for $3.00 a piece.
Also, are there any websites that list the values of the different consoles. That might help me out as well. Thanks.

[KirbyStar27]

Me... Nah. THey go cheaper on ebay! :)

[ManekiNeko]

Personally, If I found a sealed 32X for $40, I'd be all over that like a hobo on a ham sandwich! LOL But maybe that's because I would kill to be able to play knuckles chaotix.

Do yourself a favor and play the game on Gens instead. You don't need a top-of-the-line computer to run 32X games on this emulator... a 1.0G system is good enough. Best of all, you won't have to struggle with the finicky 32X unit or its aggravating electro pop-a-matic plates to get the games to run. You just set up the emulator, choose the game from a menu, and you're ready to go.

JR

[jonjandran]

Do yourself a favor and play the game on Gens instead. You don't need a top-of-the-line computer to run 32X games on this emulator... a 1.0G system is good enough. Best of all, you won't have to struggle with the finicky 32X unit or its aggravating electro pop-a-matic plates to get the games to run. You just set up the emulator, choose the game from a menu, and you're ready to go.

JR

Hey, hey, Don't discourage someone from buying classic consoles and collecting. :o

Let's keep this hobby alive .. :D

[ManekiNeko]

Hey, hey, Don't discourage someone from buying classic consoles and collecting. :o

Let's keep this hobby alive .. :D

I don't think this hobby is in any danger of dying, Jon. If he wants to buy a 32X, that's his decision to make, but I personally feel that he'd be better off emulating the system. The 32X is much tougher to set up than it needs to be... the unit I tried was a nightmare of convoluted wires, off-colored screens (green oceans and skies in Virtua Fighter? What the...?), and system crashes. I honestly feel that emulation is the best way to play the system's games.

JR

[jonjandran]

I don't think this hobby is in any danger of dying, Jon. If he wants to buy a 32X, that's his decision to make, but I personally feel that he'd be better off emulating the system. The 32X is much tougher to set up than it needs to be... the unit I tried was a nightmare of convoluted wires, off-colored screens (green oceans and skies in Virtua Fighter? What the...?), and system crashes. I honestly feel that emulation is the best way to play the system's games.

JR

I was just being over-dramatic.

*pauses for Oscar Nomination*

:P

[dreamcaster]

If it's got the necessary cables (especially the very hard to find cable that goes from the genny video to the 32X) I'd get it.

Without that cable a 32X is useless, and many 32X's are missing that cable.

*dreamcaster sheds tears for his un-playable 32X* :(

[jerkov]

I've never had a problem with either of the two 32x's that I own. I have one hooked into a Genesis 1 and one hooked into a Genesis 2 with an attached Sega CD. I never bothered using those metal plate things either - just plug the thing in and play, no problems.

$40 does seem a bit high. Does it have to be new? Like others have said, you can get complete ones cheaper than that.

[jgenotte]

$40 seems a bit high, especially when I know someone that is selling one with box and instructions for $22 + shipping. Who would offer shuch a great deal, you ask. Well the answer is: ME! Check out my buying/selling thread here (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33791). :D

Sorry for the shamless plug... :embarrassed: ,
-james

[Querjek]

I've had 2 in my lifetime so far... 1 brand new for $10 from a pawn shop, and one used without the connector cable (I didn't know about it then) from eBay for like $25. I say pass.

[MatthewH168]

thanks for all the replys. I guess I will pass on it for now and look for a used one sometime.

[MatthewH168]

thanks for all the replys. I guess I will pass on it for now and look for a used one sometime.

[Ed Oscuro]

$40 seems a bit high, especially when I know someone that is selling one with box and instructions for $22 + shipping. Who would offer shuch a great deal, you ask. Well the answer is: ME! Check out my buying/selling thread here (http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33791). :D
Adding to the shameless plugging ;)

I say you're doing the guy a favor! :D