Bounty Bob 5200

[Griking]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3528&item=3013443350&rd=1


Christ, I paid less for my first car. Then again, that wasn't boxed.

[wberdan]

that was a ridiculous price... i saw one sell for $ 250 complete mint a little over a year ago

willie

[portnoyd]

that was a ridiculous price... i saw one sell for $ 250 complete mint a little over a year ago

willie

I second that. Good for Marco, bad for everyone else.

dave

[retrogmr]

This is the last boxed game I need for the 5200... at that price, I wonder what a loose one would fetch?

[video_game_addict]

Yeah this is a bit extreme. The sealed copy that Bill Hogue himself, auctioned off last year, only went for around $350.

And I can remember seeing this game complete on 4-Jays website about two years ago for $250 IIRC.
But lately it's been on the rise. The last couple auctions for it loose topped the $350 mark, one was $393 The other was a bit less.

[DREW]

Does seem extreme, I sold my loose copy last year for 300.00 then turned around and bought that sealed copy from Jeff Konyu, but if I thought I could get that price I would sell it in a second

[zektor]

If you look at the bid history, the bid right before it was for $350, then a bid for the final $750. Something strikes me as odd with that.

[video_game_addict]

@DREW, Have you opened it yet? Just curious, That's a hard decision to make. I open ALL my games, besides for some of the newer PSX, DC, etc, that I just haven't had time to try out yet. But it's such a rare game, having one sealed would be much harder to find.

@zektor, The reason for the huge jump in price is because landsmarra meet the reserve. The bid that CPUWIZ had put in was a resonable price, but far less than the reserve price of the auction. If you proxy bid and bid well above the current price the auction will jump to the reserve if you meet it.

[DREW]

@DREW, Have you opened it yet? Just curious, That's a hard decision to make. I open ALL my games, besides for some of the newer PSX, DC, etc, that I just haven't had time to try out yet. But it's such a rare game, having one sealed would be much harder to find.


Although I have been tempted to open the box, as of yet I have not. Also I need to add the person that sold the game was not Bill Hogue but was Jeff Konyu I had to find my paper work to remind me. He sent along a very nice letter to help establish the history of this item

Letter from Jeff follows


Congratulations on acquiring this truly one-of-a-kind collectors item. My name is Jeff Konyu, and I worked at Big Five Software from day one until the end. On Bounty Bob Strikes Back!, I created some of the graphics that were used as prizes as will as general ideas on game play and special equipment that can be found in many of the levels. I also did extensive testing of the game for bugs and correct operation of all features and scoring. I also worked on co-development for the layout of the game levels. Listed below are codes and instructions for moving through levels at will as will as viewing the secret messages.

I know this is going into good hands with you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Sincerely, Jeff Konyu

Hidden Messages
Enter one of the following special codes at the "Game Adjustment Screen" and press *.
5
6
49
69
100
213
666
782
818
2049
6861

Level Select
Successfully complete the game. A message with level select instructions will appear. Set special codes 1 through 25 at the "Game Adjustment Screen" and press Start to play on the corresponding level.

Level Warps
Use the following directions to jump to various levels in the game.
Level 4 - Collect the flowerpot on level 1, Bob's Morning Calisthenics. Then hold 1 and press Start to jump to level 4.
Level 22 - Collect the aliens and paint roller on level 2, Utility Hoist. Then hold 3 and press Start to jump to level 22.
Level 15 - Collect the goblet on level 3, The Suction Tubes. Then hold 4 and press Start to jump to 15.
Level 18 - Collect the coffee pot on level 5, Jumping 101. Then hold 8 and press Start to jump to level 18
Level 14 - Collect the pitchfork on level 10, The Gravity Lift. Then hold 5 and press Start to jump to level 14
Level 19 - Collect the pie and tube 1 to the left on level 16, Advanced Suction Tubes. Then hold 9 and press Start to jump to level 19.

Cheat Code
Press F3 to enter the option screen. Use the down arrow to move to the "Special Code" line. Use left/right arrow to select 61800. Holding ESC will cause the numbers to advance more quickly. Hold the "F" key on the keyboard and press F3. Now when you're playing the game you can type any two numbers to jump directly to that level; for example type "05" for level five.

Letter from Jeff above

Last the price was 361.00