N64 Game Case Project - We Need Your Box Art Scans! [Archive]

nate1749

06-07-2005, 09:34 PM

Over at cheapassgamer.com an N64 box cover project was started and I was hoping there would be some people from here who would be willing to help out. The project's home is now at http://www.thecoverproject.net/

The objective is to create affordable cases that display original box art for N64 games. There are "official" n64 cases by Nintendo that can be found on eBay or amazon, but these cases often sell for more than the N64 games themselves. Here's the amazon link to see the official ones, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004YV84/qid=1118193295/sr=8-6/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i6_xgl63/104-5725316-7739924?v=glance&s=videogames&n=507846

Also, with the official cases (and other storing units) you cannot easily see what game is in the case without pulling it off the shelf or out of the unit. With the cases that we're using from mediashelving.com, you can once you add the box art.

So how are we making afforadble cases with original box art....
1 - We're buying the full sleeve cases from here http://www.mediashelving.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=USCG&Category_Code=VHS. They sell in 100 packs, so people who buy them are selling them off to others who only need a few. The cases (after s/h) cost about .55-.60 a piece. NOTE: The instruction booklet fits in this case as well, although it is a tight squeeze.

2 - http://www.thecoverproject.net/

We only need the Front, Back, and Top Spine - all at 300DPI

3 - Then someone will fix the raw scan and re-post it for it to be printed on legal paper. After it's cut it will fit perfectly into the sleeve and the end result should look something like this. http://img103.echo.cx/img103/1981/covers28rq.jpg

I really hope some more people will jump on this project, there seems to be quite a bit of interest in it over there, but we're just lacking people with boxes and scanners (and who are willing to help). Status can be checked at the forums on http://www.thecoverproject.net/

Here is the link for the ongoing post on cheapassgamer, http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50941&page=1&pp=20 There is a slight modification to the spine art (to prevent duplicate logos), but you don't need to worry about that. If you scan in the images someone else will fix them (if you're savy enough you can read the OP and fix it yourself though).

Nate

Damion

06-07-2005, 09:52 PM

Very cool :)

Looks Like I have another Case project to get started on. you can look forward to a few scans from me.

legov8

06-07-2005, 11:24 PM

Looks like an interesting project.

nildem

06-07-2005, 11:32 PM

Those are freaking cool. I really need to get a descent scanner so I can help out with projects such as these.

nate1749

06-08-2005, 12:58 AM

Thanks Damion! For those not wanting to follow all the links or read it all the text, here's some more pictures of the end result.

http://img103.echo.cx/img103/2724/spines0fm.jpg

http://img103.echo.cx/img103/4713/insidec2fh.jpg

Daria

06-08-2005, 01:01 AM

Heh my boyfriend uses those cases for his snes games. I never thought of putting inserts in them.

Mayhem

06-08-2005, 05:49 AM

Well if I figure I've got anything hard to find in my N64 collection that needs doing, I might get around to it :)

hydr0x

06-08-2005, 06:22 AM

mhhhh i have to agree they look quite good, but i'm wondering what's the use of them?? why not just use the boxes that come with the games??

Quintracker

06-08-2005, 06:57 AM

THATinkjar

06-08-2005, 07:20 AM

nate1749

06-08-2005, 08:35 AM

mhhhh i have to agree they look quite good, but i'm wondering what's the use of them?? why not just use the boxes that come with the games??

My guess would be they don't have the box to the game? I guess you could go on a hunt for a complete copy of the game or try and buy the original box off somebody... but I think this route might be cheaper for those who aren't hardcore collectors. It looks like these would protect the game alot better too.

Yep, that's why. I would assume most hardcore gamers would want to keep their boxes in pristine condition - so this would also be an alternative for them (and just keep the real boxes in storage or something).

Any scan will help though, even if you aren't going to buy a case and print one up for yourself.

Nate

nate1749

06-17-2005, 10:57 AM

Those are freaking cool. I really need to get a descent scanner so I can help out with projects such as these.

We are only scanning them at 300dpi, so basically any scanner made in the last 10 years should have this capability.

We're kind of drying up on box scans so we could use some more help. Thanks,

Nate

Ed Oscuro

06-17-2005, 11:06 AM

Those are freaking cool. I really need to get a descent scanner so I can help out with projects such as these.

We are only scanning them at 300dpi, so basically any scanner made in the last 10 years should have this capability.
Oh, that'd be pretty easy to spot, so I don't think this is a problem for collectors.

Dark_Sol

06-17-2005, 11:17 AM

I can scan and send you :

Castlevania
Zelda Majora's Mask
Ogre Battle and Aidyn Chronicles (almost have it from ebay)

although castlevania and zelda are not in super-duper condiition. is it ok?

nate1749

06-17-2005, 11:26 AM

I can scan and send you :

Castlevania
Zelda Majora's Mask
Ogre Battle and Aidyn Chronicles (almost have it from ebay)

although castlevania and zelda are not in super-duper condiition. is it ok?

Don't worry about it, most boxes aren't. Anything is welcome, some of the guys working on this are really good with photoshop and can fix scuffs, cuts, and scratches.

Nate

Dark_Sol

06-17-2005, 11:32 AM

Great. i'll scan right now then.
;)

joshnickerson

06-17-2005, 11:44 AM

Ah, this is cool! It's also something I could definately use, since most of my N64 and SNES boxes were lost in The Great Move of '01.

Probably wouldn't put ALL of my N64 games in such cases, but ones that are special to me (such as Mario 64 and Star Fox)

This will require a bit more research... but I'm stoked. :D

TeddyRuxpin

06-17-2005, 11:46 AM

Ahhh, game case ART project. ^^;

Dark_Sol

06-17-2005, 12:44 PM

Ok, upped those two! :eek 2:

nate1749

06-17-2005, 12:49 PM

Awesome, thank you!

Nate

Vectorman0

06-17-2005, 02:47 PM

nate1749

06-17-2005, 07:35 PM

Finals are half over. Once I get them over with, I will start to contribute to the project. One thing I wanted to know was, is there something that secures the manual inside the box, or does it just loosely sit there?

It just sits there loosely so when you open the case the booklet is just laying on the cart. I wonder if there is somet type of non-harmful adhesive that we could put on the back of the book and the plastic case that we could remove anytime (to view book or pemanently) w/o hurting the paper or anything, hmmm.

The game also isn't "clipped" in. It just has the corners surrounded by plastic so that it sits perfectly in place. There is probably about 1mm of space between the top of the cart and the plastic so when the case is closed if you shake the case you can hear something is in there (similar to a vhs case).

Good luck on your finals!

Nate

shoes23

06-18-2005, 03:39 AM

Another option for finding those game cases is rental stores. Many rental stores used those exact cases to store SNES and N64 games. I found a lot of 20 for $3. Might be worth a try since SNES and 64 rentals probably aren't flying off the shelf.

doubledownon11

06-18-2005, 10:15 AM

Uploaded pics for GT64 - Championship Edition. My Mario Golf was apparently a rental at one time and has some stickers on the back so I didn't bother with that one.

SuperNES

06-19-2005, 07:57 PM

mhhhh i have to agree they look quite good, but i'm wondering what's the use of them?? why not just use the boxes that come with the games??

I could not agree more. I think they look fantastic, but the hardcore collector within me would not allow such an unofficial boxing of games. :(

O_O i would love to have some of these, so my original boxes could be in storage and my unboxed games could be boxed! i have the following that i will get scans of as soon as i can:

hey you pikachu
south park: chefs luv shack
Armorines project swarm

i can get them to ya either tonight or tomorrow.

Edit: okay, i just finished scanning them. i'm gonna touch them up and then send e'm (i'm not gonna try to crop them or change the logo, i'll leave that to you guys, i would prob. mess it up) i don't have a clue how we could fit the giant hey you pikachu box scans onto the spine of one o' those cases, though. :/

Edit2: i just uploaded the front, back, and top for those three games. those are all my boxes, good luck finding the rest!

nate1749

06-20-2005, 01:11 AM

Thanks SuperNES. I'm glad to see that my guess that some hardcore collectors (ones who want to keep boxes in pristine condition) is true.

If anyone is scared about the scanning time, you should know that at 300dpi it finishes scanning really quick. Uploading does take some time, but you can do anything when you're doing that. Thank you again to everyone that's helped so far =)

Nate

Arcturius

06-20-2005, 05:17 AM

I'm scanning some for you right now:

Lylat Wars (PAL Large box AKA StarFox 64)
1080 Snowbording (PAL)
F-Zero X (PAL)
Mario Kart 64 (PAL)
Space Station Silicon Valley (PAL)
Rampage World Tour (PAL)
Rampage 2 Universal Tour (PAL)
WWF War Zone (PAL)

Mayhem

06-20-2005, 06:29 AM

Btw which "side" of the box do you want? You get front and back, but which side part gets scanned? If you are looking at the front of the box... is it the top or the bottom?

Arcturius

06-20-2005, 06:52 AM

nate1749

06-20-2005, 12:09 PM

Btw which "side" of the box do you want? You get front and back, but which side part gets scanned? If you are looking at the front of the box... is it the top or the bottom?

The top side with the Name of the game on it.

He's correct. We are trying to be consistent and always scan the top spine (if box is facing right side up). The bottom spine and top spine can have different background colors, but we just opted to always do the top =)

Nate

SuperNES

06-20-2005, 01:14 PM

i found it kinda weird that if you're looking at the front of the plastic case, then the "top" scan ends up on the bottom.

nate1749

06-20-2005, 01:26 PM

i found it kinda weird that if you're looking at the front of the plastic case, then the "top" scan ends up on the bottom.

I'm a little confused by what you're saying. The top of the original n64 box (long spine part on top) is the spine (on the side) on the mediashelving case. The bottom of the mediashelving case is just plastic, so is the top, and so is the right side - it's basically just like a vhs case.

I believe our logic followed that of the gba case project. It works out quite well I think =)

Nate

nate1749

06-20-2005, 01:31 PM

i found it kinda weird that if you're looking at the front of the plastic case, then the "top" scan ends up on the bottom.

OK I looked back at everything and now I see what you're saying - ok, sorry about that. Well if the mediashelving case is laying on it's side (so that the cover art is right side up in landscape view), then yes the would be top spine of the box is now on the bottom.

However, I believe just about everyone keeps their cases on a shelf like vhs cases, so the part showing is the spine.

Again, I believe the logic of this followed that of the gba project which seems very successful (over 600 covers scanned in). From my boxes the top spine is the same as the bottom, except the background color is different. Perhaps some boxes don't have the game title written on bottom or contain upc codes or something, that's just a guess.

Or perhaps some gba boxes have different stuff on the bottom and since we're following their logic it just carried over. Either way, I still agree with the top. We want to make this as painless as possible for people helping out & since a lot of the scans are from people who do the gba stuff too - we don't want to confuse them with different guidelines.

Nate

Arcturius

06-20-2005, 02:30 PM

Thing is the top side does make sense moreso on the PAL games as the bottom side normally doesn't have the name of the game of it at all.

nate1749

06-20-2005, 02:35 PM

Thing is the top side does make sense moreso on the PAL games as the bottom side normally doesn't have the name of the game of it at all.

Good to know, and yes we'd like to keep everything consistent (not have different rules for PAL vs NTSC).

Nate

Arcturius

06-22-2005, 02:17 PM

no worries.

If you need me to re-scan any of the ones I subbmitted for any reason just drop me a PM too and I'll get on it :)

studvicious

06-24-2005, 09:08 PM

Again, I believe the logic of this followed that of the gba project which seems very successful (over 600 covers scanned in).

Anyone care to point me in the direction of this project? I've never heard of it until now, I also did a search and came up with nothing.

nate1749

06-24-2005, 09:53 PM

studvicious

06-24-2005, 09:57 PM

Ahh! much thanks :) I don't frequent the CAG forums much.

nate1749

06-29-2005, 10:34 PM

Looking for some more help on scanning. I know a lot of you guys have tons of boxes! Just a few will help =)

The current list of what we need is at
http://n64.ukbeats.com/n64list.htm

Again, we only need front cover, top spine, and back cover at 300 dpi.

Nate

Jumpman Jr.

06-30-2005, 09:13 AM

When I get time, I'm going to do a bunch.. I've been really busy lately. :D

nate1749

07-12-2005, 04:17 PM

We're now 20% done, but the scans have been slow the past 2 weeks. See the status at

http://n64.ukbeats.com/n64list.htm

see all the covers that we have at
http://n64.ukbeats.com

If you got tons of boxes you don't need to scan them all in, just 1 or 2 will help. Thanks to everyone that's helped so far.

Nate

Funk Buddy

07-12-2005, 06:00 PM

I have some of the ones you need, but my scanner only does 150 dpi (as far as I know). Here is a sample of what they look like untouched.

http://combobento.com/photos/Wonder%20Swan/SWJ-BANC24F.jpg

And since it's CAG! :D

http://combobento.com/photos/US%20Game%20Gear/T-50038F.jpg

This looks a little off since it's got the wrap intact. Let me know if they'll work and I'll get to it.

nate1749

07-13-2005, 11:29 AM

Funk Buddy

07-13-2005, 03:11 PM

We're only interested in N64 titles (front cover, top spine, back cover), but if you scan them in, then yes we'd love your help. Are you sure your scanner can't do more than 150dpi? What's the make/model, I'll go look it up. Thanks,

Nate

I know, I was just showning what the ones I've done look like.

I'll look up the model, but I'm pretty sure that's all it does. It's a pretty old hand me down. I was supposed to get a new one for last years birthday, but I guess they forgot.

gamenthusiast

07-20-2005, 05:43 PM

does anyone have 11 of these brand cases to sell to me?

snes_collector

07-30-2005, 12:07 PM

Also, I'm going to order me some of those cases 8-) . And have/are you guys going to do SNES and Genny cases too? Because thats what I'm mainly getting the cases for.

nate1749

07-31-2005, 01:27 PM

Also, I'm going to order me some of those cases 8-) . And have/are you guys going to do SNES and Genny cases too? Because thats what I'm mainly getting the cases for.

There are 2 new projects for those game cases yes, look under the CAG forums. I don't have any snes/genesis games so I personally won't be involved.

Nate

Xizer

12-27-2005, 03:53 PM

Do you accept scans of sealed games? I have a sealed one that isn't on the list, but I was wondering if the plastic might be a problem.

Teknik_SE-R

01-30-2006, 11:01 PM

I'm in on this. I have a few boxs (not very uncommon) but they are in great condition. once the n64 ukbeat site comes up I'll check to see if you guys already have them.

I als have some of the black plastic cases with insert pockets. do you suppose these would work? sleeve measurements are 7 1/8 X 5 X 1 inch. the box is slightly larger than that of course. anyway, I'm in. Keep me posted. let us know when the site is up again

nate1749

03-31-2006, 11:01 PM

Do you accept scans of sealed games? I have a sealed one that isn't on the list, but I was wondering if the plastic might be a problem.

I'm back on this project again (reason theres a few month delayed response).... Yes we accept any scan of anything, there are photoshop guys who can clean anything odd up. Thanks!

Nate

Xizer

03-31-2006, 11:17 PM

Anyone want to sell me some of those mediashelving.com Universal Slim Combo Game cases? I need some, and I don't want to order from their site...unless they accept PayPal.

Teknik_SE-R

03-31-2006, 11:54 PM

my local shop gives me their spare display inserts that they print off (not the greatest resolution, but ok). AFAIK they put them in the same back cases you guys suggest. Are you interested in any if they aren't on the list yet?

christhegamer

04-01-2006, 04:24 PM

Yeah, those are pretty cool, but it's kinda one of those been-there-done-that-about-a-thousand-times things. To tell ya'll the truth, I really much prefer the original boxes.

...or, as I like to say...

"Me AnD mY hOmIeS lIkE tA kIcK-iT oLd SkOoL; wE dOn'T nEeD nO pLaStIc MoFoS! wE bE rEpReSeNtIn' Da WeSt SiDe! FlO sHrO bLoW mY lAtTo!!!"

:eek 2:

(uh... yeah... right... (no offense to anyone; just trying to be funny, here :/))

SNKFan75

04-01-2006, 05:56 PM

Very nice project! So this can also be done for SNES games then? I wonder if this type of project can be done for most any system/game.

Very good work here!

SNKFan75

nate1749

04-01-2006, 07:59 PM

Yes it can be done for SNES, on cheapassgamer forum there's a thread for snes and snackbar also has a catagory for them.

I'm not sure what the inserts are you're talking about, if you don't mind go ahead and scan one in and maybe someone would like it. Some people do custom covers too, which although I don't have any I think is a neat idea. Regardless I know there's gamers out there who collect artwork so if for nothing else...

And yes this project isn't for everyone since I think some of the authenticity is lost (although someone earlier in this thread I remember stating they liked it because they kept all their boxes hidden and safe and could use these). Regardless, even if you're not going to have any of the plastic cases, your scans would be greatly appreciated.

Nate

mills

09-26-2006, 04:57 PM

If anybody has any extra cases I need 18 of them, thanks!

Dark_Sol

02-20-2007, 12:43 PM

I wonder if it's still alive?

nate1749

03-14-2007, 03:02 AM

I wonder if it's still alive?

Yes it is still alive, the project has pretty much narrowed down to about 2-4 main guys and then help from a random occasional person. The project is pretty much completely maintained and tracked at the cover project, which is at...

http://www.thecoverproject.net

That site is great for all types of covers too, not just n64. It also expanded to PAL releases and the scan of the actual cartridge.

Nate

cyberfluxor

03-14-2007, 12:40 PM

Yes it is still alive, the project has pretty much narrowed down to about 2-4 main guys and then help from a random occasional person. The project is pretty much completely maintained and tracked at the cover project, which is at...

http://www.thecoverproject.net

That site is great for all types of covers too, not just n64. It also expanded to PAL releases and the scan of the actual cartridge.

Nate
Hey, thanks a lot for the insight. A lot has been added since I last looked at it and forgot about it. I really wanted to box my N64 games since I'm no longer worried about complete games on that system. Is there a prefered printer paper or suggestions? Also I currently have 76 loose N64 games, is there a way to buy those plastic cases in bulk?

I looked back at the first post and missed the link:
http://www.mediashelving.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=USCG&Category_Code=VHS
So that $42 pack is what you posted in the first shots and that's with shipping?

nate1749

03-14-2007, 11:49 PM

Hey, thanks a lot for the insight. A lot has been added since I last looked at it and forgot about it. I really wanted to box my N64 games since I'm no longer worried about complete games on that system. Is there a prefered printer paper or suggestions? Also I currently have 76 loose N64 games, is there a way to buy those plastic cases in bulk?

I looked back at the first post and missed the link:
http://www.mediashelving.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=W&Product_Code=USCG&Category_Code=VHS
So that $42 pack is what you posted in the first shots and that's with shipping?

That is not with shipping, but they charge freight (and not some crazy handling fee with it - at least it wasn't when i ordered over a year ago) so it should only be a little more. As for paper, I tried numerous types 25% cotton 75% cotton 100% cotton and a few other types that I had ordered at my old job, all looked worse than just regular plain paper. You need legal paper and I highly recommend a laser printer (ink jet will use so much ink, the paper will be soggy, and the quality lower).

Also, there are always people who only want a handful of cases so if you'd like you can sell off your remaining blank cases.

Hope that helps,
Nate

nate1749

08-23-2007, 06:59 PM

These are the titles left that we need for anyone with these boxes the scans would be greatly appreciated! You can upload them at thecoverproject.net

All-Star Baseball 2001
All-Star Tennis '99
Big Mountain 2000
Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling
Buck Bumble
Bust-a-Move '99
Bust-a-Move 3DX
Chameleon Twist
Chameleon Twist 2
ClayFighter 63 1/3 Sculptor's Cut
Destruction Derby 64
Elmo's Letter Adventure
Excitebike 64
FIFA '99
FIFA 64
Flying Dragon
Fox Sports College Hoops '99
G.A.S.P!! Fighters NEXTream
Golden Nugget 64
Indy Racing League 2000
Jeopardy!
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000
Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest
Michael Owens WLS 2000
Milo's Astro Lanes
Monaco Grand Prix
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
NBA Hang Time
NBA In the Zone '99
NBA In the Zone 2000
NBA Jam '99
NBA Jam 2000
NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC
NFL Quarterback Club 2001
NHL Blades of Steel 2000
Olympic Hockey Nagano '98
Polaris SnoCross 2001
Power Puff Girls : Chemical X-Traction
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
Ridge Racer 64
Rocket: Robot on Wheels
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
S.C.A.R.S
Scooby Doo: Classic Creep Capers
Stunt Racer 64
Super Bowling
Superman
Taz Express
Tigger's Honey Hunt
V-Rally Edition '99
Waialae Country Club: True Golf Classics
WinBack: Covert Operations
Worms Armageddon

nate1749

08-29-2007, 03:08 AM

gamescanner.org

11-19-2013, 04:29 AM

If I offered $2 a scan (for the full scan of front, back, top side, bottom side), would that make people help the project? I know it's not much, but someone could easily do 5-7 an hour an that would be 10-14 bucks in an hour. Anyone who is interested let me know and I'll paypal you the cash after they're uploaded. Thanks!

Nate

Dear Nate,

I know this post is very old, but I'd be willing to pay for a scan of Lufia Fortress of Doom in unretouched condition. 300dpi minimum, 600dpi pref.
Lemme know if this is something you could look into?