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×FR3DD×
08-12-2006, 04:45 AM
What is the difference between the 3 and 5 screws cartridges? I realized that most of the 5 screws I have are original Nintendo release, ex: Hogan's Alley. :/
jajaja
08-12-2006, 07:19 AM
Nothing different really, except it got 5 screws. The cartridge is also flat on top. Its only a variation. I Scandinavia there was released 7 variations of Super Mario Bros 1 :) Only the early games had 5 screws. I think the latest 5 screw game that was released is Castlevania.
×FR3DD×
08-12-2006, 07:24 AM
No change in the rarity or the value then?
Well the extra screws might make it heavier for shipping costs. And since I'm obviously not serious with that comment I don't think the extra screws would make a difference in the value of the game whatsoever.
Though I wasn't aware of the 3 and 5 screw games so now I have to rifle through my games to see what 5 screw..ers I have.
dangevin
08-13-2006, 03:09 AM
This thread exists here
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=50614&highlight=5screw
and more recently, here
http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47825&highlight=5screw
Some 5-screws are more scarce than their 3-screw counterparts, and vice versa. It all has to do with the date they were manufactured. Use Digital Press's online rarity guide to check if you want to get a better idea, or just poke around the forum.
I keep every variant I come across (code/no code, TM/R on oval seal,revision/bugfix stamps (A/no A) on back label)anything that's different) but that will probably change as space permits. I don't actively seek them out but it's neat to see the same game in different forms.
×FR3DD×
08-13-2006, 06:19 AM
This thread exists here and more recently, here
Thanx for the info! I did a quick search but they don't really talk about pricing - just listing; now I know that the 5s are harder to find..
JerseyDevil65
08-13-2006, 10:21 AM
What is the difference between the 3 and 5 screws cartridges?
2 screws
tubeway
08-13-2006, 08:11 PM
What is the difference between the 3 and 5 screws cartridges?
2 screws
Zing!
Hahahaa
×FR3DD×
08-14-2006, 02:15 AM
What is the difference between the 3 and 5 screws cartridges?
2 screws
Zing!
Hahahaa
[Insert short drum fill played after a joke's punchline here]
rbudrick
08-14-2006, 04:37 PM
Well the extra screws might make it heavier for shipping costs. ROFL
JerseyDevil65 said:
×FR3DD× said:
What is the difference between the 3 and 5 screws cartridges?
2 screws
Zing!
Hahahaa
Ahem, and 2 clips.
-Rob
Qixmaster
08-15-2006, 11:40 AM
This thread exists here and more recently, here
Thanx for the info! I did a quick search but they don't really talk about pricing - just listing; now I know that the 5s are harder to find..
There is no real price difference, unless a game is complete (5 screw games *typically* came in hangtag boxes).