View Full Version : FS/FT: Galaxian NES unreleased prototype
Nicola
12-07-2004, 01:10 PM
Galaxian in USA version, obviously unreleased.
It's the first proto that I've bought, for a lot of USD btw, and now I've understood that since I can't dump it (soldered EPROMs), it's better if i sell it. I've bought if from a very well known proto collector and DP member.
It should be exactly the one described on DP guide (check the online rarity guide for the correct description) and I don't know about other copies.
I am interested in money or trades.
My ebay nick is "parafang". I live in Italy. You can PM me offers and if you want pics, just give me your email, anyway if you want a description you can check the online rarity guide :)
Thanks!
Nicola
May I have some pictures for my website? You would receive credit for them. drta04[at]yahoo.com Thanks in advance...
Nicola
12-08-2004, 04:20 AM
Pics sent!
long_shawn_silver
12-08-2004, 07:13 AM
Galaxian in USA version, obviously unreleased.
It's the first proto that I've bought, for a lot of USD btw, and now I've understood that since I can't dump it (soldered EPROMs), it's better if i sell it. I've bought if from a very well known proto collector and DP member.
It should be exactly the one described on DP guide (check the online rarity guide for the correct description) and I don't know about other copies.
I am interested in money (paypal) or trades (other protos or very interesting stuff like Metal Slug 2 AES usa).
My ebay nick is "parafang". I live in Italy. You can PM me offers and if you want pics, just give me your email, anyway if you want a description you can check the online rarity guide :)
Thanks!
Nicola
If you want and your good at desoildering you can unsoilder it and dump it.
Also it was pirated and releasd in brazil btw ;)
Nicola
12-08-2004, 08:19 AM
And released in japan. But I am completely unable to solder-desolder...
leonk
12-08-2004, 12:32 PM
TRM, can you post a link here to the pics once you got them posted?
Thanks.
Kamino
12-08-2004, 12:51 PM
And released in japan. But I am completely unable to solder-desolder...
If you're that interested in having it dumped, i'm willing to wager one of this board's soldering iron maniacs would be willing to assist in that, to prevent the loss of the ROM...
I just received the email a few minutes ago. Here are the pictures:
http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/galaxian/1.jpg
http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/galaxian/2.jpg
http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/galaxian/3.jpg
http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/galaxian/4.jpg
http://www.planetnintendo.com/thewarpzone/galaxian/5.jpg
Thanks Nicola for sending them to me. Enjoy folks :)
Nicola
12-08-2004, 01:34 PM
If you're that interested in having it dumped, i'm willing to wager one of this board's soldering iron maniacs would be willing to assist in that, to prevent the loss of the ROM...
Thanks, but at the moment I prefere to sell or trade it.
Thanks for the pics!
leonk
12-08-2004, 03:32 PM
Have you noticed any difference in the game between this version and the J version? The J version seems to be all in english.
I'm just wondering if the authenticity of this cart was ever confirmed in the first place.
The reason I say this, is because in the rarity guide, it says:
Based on the 1979 Namco coin-op. Found during the last days of SunSoft's existence in the USA, this game is 100% identical to the Japanese release, and even says “NAMCOT Galaxian” on the white label, and even contains EPROMS! Was this to be released by Namco in the USA? And why was it found at SunSoft of all places? Hmm.
Just wondering if this is nothing more than a reproductions created by a galaxian game lover over at sunsoft. (with access to the right hardware, all is possible)
DreamTR
12-08-2004, 05:00 PM
I can assure you 100% that this game was possibly going to be picked up by Sunsoft back in the early days of the company. The labeling is consistent to the other Sunsoft labeling and protos of the time over there. It would not make sense for a "fan" working there to make that game back in the day. They did have Famicoms and converters, but this game was truly thought of as a bonafide release. I obtained the Sunsoft closing out lot (much like Acclaim had an auction, I obtained the remnants of whatever Sunsoft had when they close their US offices in Costa Mesa, CA) So I can verify its' authenticity 100%. I have seen more prototypes (cart and disk related) than the majority of people on this board, so I would hope my word means something to Nicola's sale.
Nicola
12-08-2004, 06:56 PM
I can assure you 100% that this game was possibly going to be picked up by Sunsoft back in the early days of the company. The labeling is consistent to the other Sunsoft labeling and protos of the time over there. It would not make sense for a "fan" working there to make that game back in the day. They did have Famicoms and converters, but this game was truly thought of as a bonafide release. I obtained the Sunsoft closing out lot (much like Acclaim had an auction, I obtained the remnants of whatever Sunsoft had when they close their US offices in Costa Mesa, CA) So I can verify its' authenticity 100%. I have seen more prototypes (cart and disk related) than the majority of people on this board, so I would hope my word means something to Nicola's sale.
:embarrassed: Thanks!!!
Chronodriftersx
12-09-2004, 01:37 AM
Hey Nicola, is parafang a monster name from a RPG? I keep thinking I know it but don't want to ruin it by doing a search.
Nicola
12-09-2004, 04:05 AM
Hey Nicola, is parafang a monster name from a RPG? I keep thinking I know it but don't want to ruin it by doing a search.
LOL
No, it's not vg related: in italian parafango=mudguard. It's a long story to tell...
Nicola
12-10-2004, 08:45 AM
Any offer is appreciated
Nicola
12-19-2004, 06:21 PM
last bump
wberdan
12-19-2004, 11:48 PM
is there a price on this?
or only taking offers?
willie
JJNova
12-19-2004, 11:51 PM
I like when they put them on Spy Hunter carts.
Nicola
12-20-2004, 04:43 AM
is there a price on this?
or only taking offers?
willie
Takin offers. Actually $250 (but I've paid MUCH more)
long_shawn_silver
12-20-2004, 12:11 PM
Not to be rude but I think you might have a hard time getting 250 for that game. I would think about 125 - 150 would be a price that would sell that cart for you. Too bad you paid "Much More" as the loss I can understand would far to great to sell at such a price. Best of luck with your sale. :)
leonk
12-20-2004, 12:37 PM
Has anyone else noticed how the prices of protos has collapsed in the last year??
Before you start blaming people like me, I'd like to point out that the prices drop has started long before I sold my first reproductions.
As far as this proto goes, put it up on eBay. Lots more exposure there. What's the worst that can happen, it getting yanked? Search for how others have been posted and duplicate it. (Like this you'll go under the ebay-nazi radar).
Gamemaster_ca_2003
12-20-2004, 01:11 PM
Is the Galaxian Proto just like the released version in japan or have the title screen been modified for an us Release.
Nicola
12-20-2004, 06:04 PM
Is the Galaxian Proto just like the released version in japan or have the title screen been modified for an us Release.
Well, I've never seen it in japanese version...but there is something strange:
when you move the ship, all the lower enemy ships move with you, while the upper ones move left-right together with the score, lives...