WANTED: Thick Genesis EA sports game cases [Archive]

ClubNinja

01-04-2006, 02:15 PM

You know, the cases for some of the EA Genesis sports games that are exceptionally wide? Tony Larussa baseball is an example of one, and I believe the first Madden game is as well. I really just need the cases (ideally in nice shape), but I could be convinced to take the game carts too if I absolutely had to. I'm admittedly not looking to spend much on these, so I don't want more expensive stuff like Madden Championship (which also has the wide case).

Let me know if you've got any and want to help out. Thanks.

Captain Wrong

01-04-2006, 03:23 PM

Are these the same cases EA used on all their games? If so, I've got a couple on my trade list I *think* are in good shape.

ClubNinja

01-04-2006, 04:23 PM

Are these the same cases EA used on all their games?

Unfortunately, they aren't. They are thicker than the usual EA cases. If I had to guess, not having any in front of me, then I'd say they're about 1/2 inch thicker from front to back. If you line them all up and look at the spines, and any stick out as being particularly "fat", then you've found 'em. So far, I know that Tony La Russa Baseball, Bill Walsh College Football, Bulls Versus Blazers, and John Madden '93 are of the correct size.

heyricochet

01-04-2006, 04:37 PM

I think I just saw one in That's E today if you happened to be driving by the woo. Don't know the price though.

Captain Wrong

01-04-2006, 04:54 PM

Are these the same cases EA used on all their games?

Unfortunately, they aren't. They are thicker than the usual EA cases. If I had to guess, not having any in front of me, then I'd say they're about 1/2 inch thicker from front to back. If you line them all up and look at the spines, and any stick out as being particularly "fat", then you've found 'em. So far, I know that Tony La Russa Baseball, Bill Walsh College Football, Bulls Versus Blazers, and John Madden '93 are of the correct size.

Crap. I was so looking forward to getting rid of my F22 and Thunder Hawk, or whatever it is. ;)

tynstar

01-05-2006, 10:34 AM

I think I have an extra PGA Tour 2 at the house. You can have it if I still have it. I will check tonight.

tynstar

01-09-2006, 12:20 AM

I finally found the PGA Tour Golf 2 box if you still need it.

ClubNinja

01-13-2006, 08:41 AM

Anyone else with these? You know you have them AND don't want them.

tynstar

01-13-2006, 10:25 AM

Did you get mine?

ClubNinja

01-13-2006, 11:16 AM

Did you get mine?

Not yet - but it may have arrived today. I'll know tonight!

mindlesspunk77

01-13-2006, 01:37 PM

curiosity ...why the need for that certain case? building a house? hehe

ClubNinja

01-13-2006, 02:15 PM

curiosity ...why the need for that certain case? building a house? hehe

Already have the house - just building an addition. The thicker boxes provide better insulation during cold New England nights.

mindlesspunk77

01-13-2006, 03:14 PM

ah i understand half family is from quincy ma area and gf's family is from killingly ct so i totally hear ya!

drewbrim

01-13-2006, 07:52 PM

I could probably rustle up 5 of these. PM if interested.

ClubNinja

01-24-2006, 11:27 AM

Still looking!

James

01-25-2006, 11:40 PM

Are these the same cases EA used on all their games?

Unfortunately, they aren't. They are thicker than the usual EA cases. If I had to guess, not having any in front of me, then I'd say they're about 1/2 inch thicker from front to back. If you line them all up and look at the spines, and any stick out as being particularly "fat", then you've found 'em. So far, I know that Tony La Russa Baseball, Bill Walsh College Football, Bulls Versus Blazers, and John Madden '93 are of the correct size.

Just for general information I believe I saw some site selling replacment game cases, I'm not sure if they were official or not, probably not though. As for the size comparison between regular ones and these, regular Genesis cases are 1 1/16" thick and these fat EA Sports titles cases are 1 5/16" thick. And to be honest the Tony La Russa Baseball Case isn't big enough for all those stat charts and cards not to mention the huge manual it has, suffers from Dragon Warrior Syndrome. By the way do all copies of that game have a sticker attached to the cover insert that advertises 26 team stat cards?

I'm also looking for replacement regular sized Genesis and Master System cases, I wish could find that site again. Well if anyone has any of these I'd like some.