The e-readers place in history.

[Mianrtcv]

Is the e-reader (with the exception of POWER GLOVE) the single worse nintendo effort ever? or is it just close.

To me the e-reader does'nt even have good enough balance to be a paper weight or a decent projectile missile. That's just me though.

Edit: never added what was to be part of the post.

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 7:29 am Post subject:

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After forgetting about this post, I caught up with it.

I never got around to editing and listing my reasoning for the limited options. Yes, the poll is one sided. The options are limited as was the library released for the unit itself. As far as Mattel doing the PowerGlove it was merely a comparison not a anti-nintendo thing (that peripheral was horrible). Unlike the e-reader which I do (despite list ing the poll options) like.

I was so psyched for the e-reader and was able to get one cheap not too long after release. I picked up everything I could for it.

My main issue was that like so many add ons or peripherals, this just was left to die. I hate when a company releases a console or an add on and just saps money from the consumer and then forgets about the gamers investment. Yes Animal crossing had a cool relationship to the e-reader. That being said why the hell wasn't that formula reproduced in other top selling titles .The fact it had no competition as an add on hardware was not exploited. Nobody else had something to go up against it. They could have linked it to so many games. Did they? NO. More money spent on an underused, under supported item. They made good on the few titles they used.They did not reach its full potential! Nintendo has a game catalog that was not even superficially covered.
That is the undeniable fact. It was a unique idea during a period where it stood alone.

[Cauterize]

I totally disagree with you, think you poll is extremely biased and quite immature really...

I have my E-Reader and use it quite a bit, i find the idea original and fun to play around with...
The way Pokemon Cards now come standard with E-Reader barcodes is also great, as there are tonnes of hidden mini games, Animations and Pokedex entries

The Game and Watch card of Manhole is another awesome card for it, and the fact you could but the NES games on E-Reader was also great...

Also the Animal Crossing link up also looks good (i havent aqquired AC yet but i intend to!)

Why is it that you feel so strongly against it then? You give no good reasons (well any reasons at all) as to why it is as bad as you say...

[Lothars]

I think the poll is really bad, because I've been looking to get an e-reader for a while now mostly for the fact of getting it to add on to animal crossing but I cannot find the e-reader for the life of me and it's very strange.

but I would recommend changing the poll options

[Oobgarm]

The e-reader was a good idea, especially with the implementation of it in Animal Crossing. Even the NES games on the e-cards were cool. But when it comes down to it, it was just another one of those 'good ideas' that Nintendo gets, like the Virtual Boy, GBA Wireless adapters, and the aforementioned Power Glove. The item is hyped up, released, and quickly fades into obscurity for one reason or another. Lack of support from 3rd parties, general public disapproval, poor release timing, and cumbersome operation have each killed Nintendo products that could have been really big hits.

The poll options might seem a little childish, but the poll itself isn't a bad idea. I've been kinda curious about the e-reader's view amongst the gaming populace .

[Leroy]

Nintendo didn't make the Power Glove, that was Mattel.

[sharp]

We never saw an official release here in Europe. I think Australia maybe got it as the aussie import version of AC had E-Reader support and when it was released in Europe much later it as removed.

I liked the idea but never got one as buying an import one isn't worth it in my opinion.

[Oobgarm]

Nintendo didn't make the Power Glove, that was Mattel.

True, but Nintendo put a lot of backing behind it. Maybe it's not a great example but it does kinda fit in.

[§ Gideon §]

In the world of Nintendo peripherals, I liken the e-Reader to the Dreamcast in a lot of ways.

[DoubleJJ]

The e-reader...what to say about it? I have one and I love it! Nintendo should've capitalized, but they didn't produce enough of the games the people wanted, which made it fail. Overall, a goldmine of a idea, but bad marketing and games made it fail.

[Gemini-Phoenix]

The eReader has it's uses. Animal Crossing for instance. It's invaluable if you want to upload a load of exclusive items and stuff.

And Mario Party E was out a long time before they even considered Mario Party Advance.


I have had my eReader for ages, and use it every now and again for nostalgia's sake (Some great NES games, even though they only released about 13). I also use it for the Animal Crossing codes.


I bought mine mainly because they never got released here in the UK. It's yet another American import thing I can add to my collection, and I really love collecting the Animal Crossing cards!


I also believe the Australian version of AC had the eReader support in it mainly because the did intend to release it in Europe, but then backed out of the idea. Hence why we also had to wait for ages for AC to come out over here.


I also agree with everyone else - The poll is very one sided, and there are not enough options to even warrant the discussion, let alone actually voting. Add some more eReader friendly options to the poll.

[Roi]

Nintendo Netherland did say it was going to be released in Europe but it never did :(

[SuperNES]

how about an option that says "i do'nt own an e reader, but I want one", or "it's okay" i don't really fit into any of the poll options there. i know what an e-reader is, but i don't have one, or care about it for that matter. but i dont think it sucks.

[Slimedog]

Yeah, really stilted poll. How about an entry for "Good idea, but never fully utilized." I got the most use out of it on Animal Crossing and I think it really could have done well with similar games on the same model.

A good use of this would be a good way to import Yu Gi Oh cards or add content to RPGs. My favorite use was definitely adding levels to Super Mario 4 Advance, but the interface was pretty rough due to the reader requiring the cartridge slot. It they added this functionality as standard to a handheld, I think we would really see the ideas flow. Imagine cheap games on a card as cereal premiums or promotional give aways. Minigames or sample versions of puzzle games as pre-order incentives for the full game. Basically the thought of printing games on paper really opens up the door for cheap distribution. Think of the potential.

[den68]

So the Pokemon cards are still utilizing the E-Reader? If so that must me the only support the peripheral is still getting. I did purchase some Pokemon cards when the E-reader first came out but none since as I don't collect them.

I have used mine in Animal Crossing. I really was a neat idea that could have been further utilized. I was most dissapointed that they didn't release the Game and Watch series. The Manhole game was great.

[NE146]

All I know is I got a sealed E-Reader and most every single card pack sealed as well. Good enough for me :D

[Captain Wrong]

I think the poll is really bad

I do too, but for a different reason. Where's the option for "never bought one, never wanted one, always thought it was going to end up a paper weight."

[Cmosfm]

Way to make a dumb poll and not even include a "I thought it was pretty decent" option. :roll:

[pixelsnpolygons]

The e-reader isn't so much a piece of junk as it is a completely unrealized product and a waste of potential. It could have been so much more. What it ended up to me was nothing worth going crazy over. I used mine briefly for animal crossing. It would have been great if Nintendo had supported it more.

[RetroYoungen]

I haven't used my e-Reader much lately, but I really do enjoy playing the thing. It's not the greatest peripheral in the world, but it serves its' function well I think: play some older games on your portable for really cheap. I have thoroughly enjoyed mine.

Though I might have to pull it out now and see what game I have saved in it... it's been a little while... LOL

[Slimedog]

Think how much cooler this could have been if it had more ram. Enough room for multiple applications. If you could scan in and carry 5 old NES games or maybe 20 little manhole or air hockey type apps, it would have been pretty neat. Having to rescan 10 barcodes every time you wanted to switch games was a bit of a chore and this really could have helped with that problem. Also, more ram would have enabled you to scan in larger, better games. Like maybe, Metroid, Zelda, you get the idea. Of course, that means more cards to scan, but I would swipe all day to play Kid Icarus or Contra again. At any rate, it doesn't take a huge amount of imagination to see how this concept could be pretty cool.

[emumuumuucowgomoo]

In the world of Nintendo peripherals, I liken the e-Reader to the Dreamcast in a lot of ways.

I'm telling you... boy oh boy was I disappointed when I got my Dreamcast. I remember plugging it into my Nintendo eagerly, chortling as I thought to myself "Finally! I'll be able to reach the Chocolate Factory in SMB, and get the nude Samus code!". So much better than that unlicensed Game Genie piece of shit. I was a little bit confused by the flat round spinny-things, but it's cool - leave it to Nintendo to let me customize my peripheral!

Unfortunately, I must have plugged it in wrong or something, because it just sat there. I tried plugging SMB/DH into the port on the side, but it wouldn't fit. Oh well. Still, it's a pretty cool Nintendo peripheral, and looks a lot more boss than the U*Force.

Your post is very insightful and you're obviously one of the great comparitive thinkers of our times. Hey, I have an idea, a rough draft for a statement that I'd like to run by you - "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. I liken this to alphabet soup in many ways". Do you think this works, or would it be better likened to limited edition Chapstick?




SIDE NOTE: I'm really excited about the E*Reader! I can hardly wait for Grand Theft Auto III to come out - sure, some wussies who've obviously spent their lives playing games on a Palm would probably gripe and moan about having to scan in 73,214 cards every time they crossed islands, but they're the losers who kept Final Mana Sidequest Mahjong Macross IV - Zero Densetsu from coming out in America.

[shaggy]

I like the e-reader. I mean they came out with old NES games that you could play on your GBA and they were on cards!! Wooo!! Plus you could get extra stuff in Animal Crossing. They had some neat-o stuff!!!!

[fergojisan]

I like the E-Reader, mine came bundled with my GBA. I use it only for the classic NES games though. I would much rather swipe 10 times than pay an extra 15 bucks for the convenience of playing Excitebike on the go. I'm going by what I think are the original price points (4.99 vs. 19.99?). I love my Virtual Boy too, so :P . Don't have a Power Glove though. Someday. :-P

[Videogamerdaryll]

have it,never used it....That's due to not having the time to do so.
Still haven't opened the reader..

[Scissorman]

I think the e-reader is a great device just not put to much use. I have always been behind Nintendo 100% since they began and I still am. They have always made some of the more interesting, even if they didn't work, devices for their system. Even the estranged R.O.B. and the Power Glove. I really get tired of kids downing Nintendo, most of them are Microshaft flunkies, at least all the ones I see who like to diss the big N.

[Push Upstairs]

I think the poll is really bad

I do too, but for a different reason. Where's the option for "never bought one, never wanted one, always thought it was going to end up a paper weight."

Yup. I wouldn't consider it "wasted potential", but more like an idea that was better on paper than in pratice.

[Nature Boy]

The e-reader was a good idea, especially with the implementation of it in Animal Crossing.

Agreed. I liked adding levels in SMB3 too. And would've liked the retro games more had they been cheaper, and had there been more of them released.

It was used a few times, then forgotten, then used a bit more and then vanished. Not as bad as Virtual Boy IMO, but enough to ensure Nintendo doesn't get my $$$ come Revolution launch. I'll wait to see what they've got and what they're gonna do with it before forking over dough.

[ersgameboy]

The eReader definately had wasted potential. Nintendo could have released exclusive cards in Nintendo Power every month, packed a card (or pack) into every game they publish with demos, mini-games, promos, etc. It could have snowballed into something huge. But, like all the rest of Nintendo's accessories, it was quickly hyped and quickly forgotten.

I wish the had done more with it, as it could still be interesting today if they handled it properly. I still mourn that they never released that Game and Watch series they announced.

[MegaManFan]

I actually enjoy the eReader quite a bit. I'd like to complete my collection of NES games ported to the cards - I think I'm only missing a couple. I don't believe in keeping them in the sealed pack - I open 'em and swipe 'em baby, then put 'em in protective sheets (like you'd use for sports cards) when I'm done. The only bad thing about the eReader is that they really didn't support it - the only games that made use of it were Animal Crossing and SMB4 (and the method to load stuff using the card reader was admittedly wonky and complicated).

[calthaer]

The e-Reader was a great idea that I personally favor quite a bit. I've collected a good amount of the cards, and am only missing some of the Pokemon ones with the scan-codes (note: current Pokemon cards do NOT have the scan-dots on them!).

The problem was that it was too expensive. $40 was way too much to spend on the thing, and you didn't get a whole lot for it. I'm not sure how they could have made it less expensive, but they really should have.

I would have loved to see a card in every Nintendo Power, but it would never have happened - again, because of the expense. Blow-ins like that for magazines cost a fair amount, and printing the cards couldn't have been cheap, either...which is probably another reason that third-party support for the device never caught on.

Too bad the thing never really took off.

[Mianrtcv]

After forgetting about this post, I caught up with it.

I never got around to editing and listing my reasoning for the limited options. Yes, the poll is one sided. The options are limited as was the library released for the unit itself. As far as Mattel doing the PowerGlove it was merely a comparison not a anti-nintendo thing (that peripheral was horrible). Unlike the e-reader which I do (despite list ing the poll options) like.

I was so psyched for the e-reader and was able to get one cheap not too long after release. I picked up everything I could for it.

My main issue was that like so many add ons or peripherals, this just was left to die. I hate when a company releases a console or an add on and just saps money from the consumer and then forgets about the gamers investment. Yes Animal crossing had a cool relationship to the e-reader. That being said why the hell wasn't that formula reproduced in other top selling titles :angry: .The fact it had no competition as an add on hardware was not exploited. Nobody else had something to go up against it. They could have linked it to so many games. Did they? NO. More money spent on an underused, under supported item. They made good on the few titles they used.They did not reach its full potential! Nintendo has a game catalog that was not even superficially covered.
That is the undeniable fact. It was a unique idea during a period where it stood alone. As far as the "immature" comments and the like. -_-

[snes_collector]

I haven't used my e-reader much, but not because I don't like it. I would used it more if I could find a used GC-GBA link thingy. Also does anyone know where I could get Animal Crossing e-reader cards? Like boxes with a buch of packs in them. Also has anyone done a list of all released e-reader cards?


And about people saying that NP should have put a card in there every month, well they did it twice. One with the Kirby Slice and another one for AC with a Zelda pattern.

[rbudrick]

Nintendo didn't make the Power Glove, that was Mattel.

No, it's made with NASA technology!! LOL :roll:

-Rob

[Dji]

The e-Reader was a worthless gimmick when it was all said and done. When it was released, I picked one up along with every single NES game for it, as well as Mario Party-e (best thing going for it). While this was quite fun, it was so short-lived that it amounted to next to nothing. I've always liked collecting cards and video games, so this was a great opportunity... I've never cared about the Pokémon or Animal Crossing stuff, though. The expected Game & Watch cards never saw the light of day, and this annoyed me greatly. I expected to see a lot more NES games, and a lot more interesting stuff, but alas, it was not to be. Adding levels in Super Mario Bros. 3 was great, but just like everything else, it was only a tease of what could have been. All in all, a good idea which was very poorly executed.

[studvicious]

horrible poll.. where's the option for people that like it?? I do.

[bargora]

So will the E-Reader be hacked and homebrewed anytime soon?


All I know is I got a sealed E-Reader and most every single card pack sealed as well. Good enough for me :D
Ha! Once again NE146 is exposed as a dirty collector. So much for all that "aw shucks, I'm no collector--I just buys the games when they comes out to play 'em". LOL

[importaku]

The e-reader is a fantastic bit of kit.

Sadly it was hardly supported in america, but on the other side japan had tons of e-cards.

I got a japanese one & i havent been dissappointed yet. It's still been supported over in japan the last set of e-cards for it were pokemon emerald card-e.

I have a lot of japanese e-cards but theres still tons more that id love to collect. Just so you can see how little america got heres all the e-card series that were released in japan. (well all the ones i can remember)

Pokemon card-e
Pokemon battle card-e
Pokemon emerald card-e
Pokemon collosseum card-e
F-Zero falcon densetsu card-e
Super mario advance 4 card e-series 1
Super mario advance 4 card e-series 2
Pikmin puzzle card-e (red pack 1)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (red pack 2)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (red pack 3)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (red pack 4)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (blue pack 1)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (blue pack 2)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (blue pack 3)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (blue pack 4)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (yellow pack 1)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (yellow pack 2)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (yellow pack 3)
Pikmin puzzle card-e (yellow pack 4)
Domokun card-e winter pack
Mario vs donkey kong card-e
Doubutsu no mori card-e series 1
Doubutsu no mori card-e series 2
Doubutsu no mori card-e series 3
Doubutsu no mori card-e series 4
Doubutsu no mori card-e+ series 1
Doubutsu no mori card-e+ series 2
Doubutsu no mori card-e+ series 3
Doubutsu no mori card-e+ series 4
Hamtaro card-e
Hamtaro card-e cinema pack
Rockman EXE 4 series 1
Rockman EXE 4 series 2
Rockman EXE 4 series 3
Rockman EXE 4 series 4

As the months go by japanese e-cards are getting harder & harder to find. In a few years the price is going to go up & up.

[importaku]

Here some pics of the mario advance 4 japanese cards.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/importaku/cards3.JPG

[importaku]

Grr stupid triple post, oh well heres some more japanese e-reader pics.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jasonmuir/group1.JPG
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jasonmuir/group2.JPG
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jasonmuir/group3.JPG

[Mianrtcv]

horrible poll.. where's the option for people that like it?? I do.

The poll was stilted as someone pointed out. Mainly its limited options reflect the limited support Nintendo gave it (so they didn't support it, I didn't feel it needs poll support).

Also, please read through the posts. I LIKE IT. By purchasing it I supported it. However it did not give back what it should have to the gamers that invested in it.

Also Dji's post rings true.

Dji Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 11:26 am Post subject:
The e-Reader was a worthless gimmick when it was all said and done. When it was released, I picked one up along with every single NES game for it, as well as Mario Party-e (best thing going for it). While this was quite fun, it was so short-lived that it amounted to next to nothing. I've always liked collecting cards and video games, so this was a great opportunity... I've never cared about the Pokémon or Animal Crossing stuff, though. The expected Game & Watch cards never saw the light of day, and this annoyed me greatly. I expected to see a lot more NES games, and a lot more interesting stuff, but alas, it was not to be. Adding levels in Super Mario Bros. 3 was great, but just like everything else, it was only a tease of what could have been. All in all, a good idea which was very poorly executed.

[Jorpho]

I find it thoroughly senseless that there are cases in which, to take full advantage of the E-reader, you actually need to have more than one GBA. Nintendo finally made multiplayer GB games that do not require multiple copies of the same cart, and then they go do something like this.

I find it hard to get behind a peripheral with such a ridiculous limitation.

[Slimedog]

The way it was constructed, there were only one or two other NES games that were small enough to be stored in the E-Readers internal memory. Notice that the games that were released were all only a few KB each. I'm sure somebody at Nintendo said customers were unwilling to scan more than 10 stripes for a given game, so don't bother making the memory more than that. Ever wonder why there is no Super Mario Bros. nes game on cards? Because it wouldn't fit in the memory and would probably take 10 - 20 cards even if it did.

I'm telling you, this thing could work if they:

1) Made MUCH more internal storage.
2) Allowed for multiple apps to be stored simultaneously.
3) Built it into the system instead of making it a bulky add on.

Simple software printed on paper. That was the premise of the E-Reader and I still believe in that potential.

[Mianrtcv]

horrible poll.. where's the option for people that like it?? I do.

That would be the "Never speak ill of the E" option. :eek 2:

[sisko]

The options are limited as was the library released for the unit itself.

There are well over 1000 unique cards for the ereader. I enjoy mine, and am quite close to completing the US collection.

[Mianrtcv]

The options are limited as was the library released for the unit itself.

There are well over 1000 unique cards for the ereader. I enjoy mine, and am quite close to completing the US collection.

While 1,000 cards sounds like a lot, with all the games and game & watch possibilities and other titles at Nintendos disposal that number should have been more like 5,000. Another aspect of the number 1,000 cards... Unfortunately whether through marketing or business arrangements, a great many gamers did not even have ample opportunity to make these purchases. I bought whatever cards were available. I did not acquire any where 1,000. Only with outside aid did I acquire as much as I did.

Also Nintendo makes excellent mini games. This was their opportunity to take advantage of the e-reader. Yes the unit couldn't support games that would require memory or too much storage for the game itself. That doesn't mean their pokemon and animal crossing style applications could not have run into a whole host of other titles. All they had to do was introduce mini game series over several franchises. It wouldn't even have mattered if it was tie like animal crossing. It would have definitely increased recognition and product viability.

All that said, I do enjoy what I have. I only wish it was comparable to their NES and SNES game librararies.

[sisko]

Unfortunately whether through marketing or business arrangements, a great many gamers did not even have ample opportunity to make these purchases.

Can you elaborate on this? I'm not sure if I am understanding you correctly

E-reader cards of all varieties were available at every venue that sold Nintendo games, whether it be Gamestop, Target, Best Buy, or your local supermarket.

There were also 6 (maybe more) different series of Pokemon cards that sported dot codes (these are where the mini games shine). And we all know Pokemon cards are available EVERYWHERE.

[retroman]

i have one...but hardly ever use it

[Mianrtcv]

Can you elaborate on this? I'm not sure if I am understanding you correctly

E-reader cards of all varieties were available at every venue that sold Nintendo games, whether it be Gamestop, Target, Best Buy, or your local supermarket.

There were also 6 (maybe more) different series of Pokemon cards that sported dot codes (these are where the mini games shine). And we all know Pokemon cards are available EVERYWHERE.

I am not alone on this. Many gamers that did buy the e-reader did not have much luck finding variety in the wild and had to resort to ebay and the like.

Unfortunately every venue near me (and many venues not near me) that had Nintendo games did not stock e-reader cards beyond the most common packs. BestBuy near me was like Target's in College Point, NY and Carle Place, NY had about a dozen different packs. Gamestop was a little better, but mostly if you were Pokemon driven. As far as Pokemon, those I tripped over. Unfortunately for me, not my bag. Supermarkets, same deal. Pokemon.

[GameSlaveGaz]

I agree with everyone else, the e-Reader just fizzled out too soon due to Nintendo's lack of back-up. Dude, even 3rd-party software companies could've jumped on the e-Reader bandwagon, but no...no support for the little swiper! I absolutely LOVED the idea of playing NES games on the GBA, and that's the main reason I got it. But then, the Classic NES Series came out...but I still use the e-Reader amply for Animal Crossing. I wish they were still printing Animal Crossing e-cards, cuz that game is still IMMENSELY POPULAR and people are still buying it, and people who only recently bought the game and happen to have an e-Reader or come across a used one is gonna be like "WHERE THE F*CK ARE THE ANIMAL CROSSING CARDs?!!!"
The fact that Pokémon cards still come with dot codes is great, but not everyone collects Pokémon cards. The only ones I have were the ones that came with the e-Reader, and some free promos I got from work.
Like 95% of everyone replying to this poll, I believe that the e-Reader had so much potential that was never brought to light. Someone posted earlier that it still has ample support in Japan. Do Japanese e-Readers scan on an American e-Reader or are they region encoded? Cuz I saw the list, F-Zero cards, Pikmin cards, ooh!

Honestly, Nintendo, you always come up with the best ideas, but you don't always know what to do with them :)

[NE146]

So will the E-Reader be hacked and homebrewed anytime soon?


All I know is I got a sealed E-Reader and most every single card pack sealed as well. Good enough for me :D
Ha! Once again NE146 is exposed as a dirty collector. So much for all that "aw shucks, I'm no collector--I just buys the games when they comes out to play 'em". LOL

Hah! LOL My defense is I bought all this stuff in their time boyeee! LOL So I didn't open it, but it still stands it's not 10 years later and I'm going around thrifts or ebay (or whatever it is at the time) looking for sealed copies of second-hand E-Reader software and accessories :P

[Jorpho]

So will the E-Reader be hacked and homebrewed anytime soon?

It's been done. You need a fancy hi-res printer to actually print the cards, though.
http://users.skynet.be/firefly/gba/e-reader/

[snes_collector]

Noone answerd my question so I'll ask it again: Is there a checklist somewhere of every US released e-reader card? And is there anyplaces online where I can buy Animal Crossing cards in the box(with like 18 packs in them)?

[sisko]

Noone answerd my question so I'll ask it again: Is there a checklist somewhere of every US released e-reader card? And is there anyplaces online where I can buy Animal Crossing cards in the box(with like 18 packs in them)?

Not yet...but its pretty easy to compile your own minus promotional cards.

Not anymore....except for luck and ebay. but those are Japanese cards. American cards came individually packaged with cardboard backings.

[Captain J]

Grr stupid triple post, oh well heres some more japanese e-reader pics.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jasonmuir/group1.JPG
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jasonmuir/group2.JPG
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jasonmuir/group3.JPG

dude are all those from your personal collection? very cool indeed! what do the f-zero cards do?

[snes_collector]

Noone answerd my question so I'll ask it again: Is there a checklist somewhere of every US released e-reader card? And is there anyplaces online where I can buy Animal Crossing cards in the box(with like 18 packs in them)?

Not yet...but its pretty easy to compile your own minus promotional cards.

Not anymore....except for luck and ebay. but those are Japanese cards. American cards came individually packaged with cardboard backings.

Dang it, now I'll never be able to get all the AC e-reader cards. :(

[davidbrit2]

Ah, the e-reader. Yet another hype-driven hardware cash grab from Nintendo that loses support after they've gotten the money from installing the user base. Let's see how many I can name for fun...

ROB
Power Pad (Yeah, I know, Bandai)
Super Scope
Virtual Boy
Gameboy Printer
GBC IR port (Not really an accessory, but you get the idea)
N64 microphone
N64/GB Transfer Pak
GBA Wireless Adapter
Gamecube modem/ethernet adapter
Gamecube Mario Party microphone
Gamecube bongos (Where's my Odama, huh???)
e-reader
GBA/GC link cable (Remember the Four Swords & Crystal Chronicles blitz?)

I'm almost ready to add the DS to that list, since all of its killer apps have been "COMING SOON!" pretty much since launch. Come on Nintendo, you're a software vendor, not a potential vendor. We don't buy shit on account of "WOULDN'T IT BE COOL IF...???"

And for the record, I loved the e-reader while it lasted.

[studvicious]

I'm almost ready to add the DS to that list, since all of its killer apps have been "COMING SOON!" pretty much since launch.

Don't worry - they're just around the corner.

[davidbrit2]

I'm almost ready to add the DS to that list, since all of its killer apps have been "COMING SOON!" pretty much since launch.

Don't worry - they're just around the corner.

OOH! I'd better buy all the hardware then! He he.

[importaku]

dude are all those from your personal collection? very cool indeed! what do the f-zero cards do?

Yeah they are all my e-reader cards from my collecion its taken months trying to track down full boxes, even my friend in japan had a really hard time finding them as they no longer seem to be in the shops over there you really have to get lucky finding them nowdays.

The F-Zero falcon densetsu cards add new tracks/machines & challenges to the gba game.

[Nature Boy]

GBA/GC link cable.

I don't disagree that it's a terrible peripheral in general but it *does* work fantastic for Pac-Man vs (one of my favourite party games of all time). At least I use it anyway...

[vintagegamecrazy]

I think the e reader is cool, even if it was short lived it had good games and a variety too.