PORTLAND Retro gaming Expo 2009

[SystemFreak]

Okay, this is going to be unbelievably specific, but if you're headed to Retro Gaming Expo 2009 *AND* are thinking about selling an NWC, let me know. I'm in the market and would like to make an exchange in person.

Auction sounds like fun, guessing some of that stuff is from Gerald?

[recycledgamer]

Auction sounds like fun, guessing some of that stuff is from Gerald?

Yep. ;-)

[Qixmaster]

Hi guys! can't wait for the show. I have a mario 2 wall clock i will be auctioning off.... looks like a large wristwatch.

At the NintendoAge Booth we will be having a Hoppin' Mad High Score Tournment all day. 1st place receives the last Red Tinned Hoppin Mad Collector Edition with unique artwork, 2nd place receives a regular release (only 90 made).

We are also going to have some copies of Ultimate Fogger Championship as well from retrousb.com.

Zzap will have copies of Chunkout 2600 for sale and I believe Robin is going to run a NWC Tourny at our booth as well.

and I will be bringing my usually stuff (not near as much this year).
More things from our booth to be announced soon!

[recycledgamer]

I just posted a video interview I did with Matt Rau at Portland's Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade. Check it out:

RetroGamingExpo.com

Ground Kontrol will be at the Expo - less that a month away!

Chuck

[swlovinist]

I cant believe that our show is only three weeks away. This is going to be the year to attend! I cant wait!

[recycledgamer]

New info posted at RetroGamingExpo.com:

• Scott Boothby's R2-D2 will be present
• Early vendor setup available Saturday night before the show
• Presale tickets still available - get in 1 hour early!

Go to RetroGamingExpo.com >>

[coreys429]

I am so glad we have Saturday Night set up. I have too much stuff to set up for just that morning. I am going to be using those 4 hours or so at the most to get all of my stuff kinda set up. I just got so more boxed systems within a few days.

[DreamTR]

What kind of stuff is going to be auctioned? I need to know if I need to find some money before I go.

[swlovinist]

Although these items are suject to change, here is an early list of what we have so far:

* NANWC 2008: NintendoAge Nintendo World Championship 2008 Reproduction Cart
* Dreamcast Dev Kit
* Hello Kitty XBox
* Midway tabletop arcade console (new), with 12 built-in classic Midway games
* Boxed Mattel Aquarius with games
* Nintendo Gameboy lighted dealer display sign
* Sealed Final Fantasy VII for PS1 (Greatest Hits)
* More...

[ProgrammingAce]

* Hello Kitty XBox

This is of interest to me. Any more info on it?

[coreys429]

Hello Kitty Xbox :

http://kotaku.com/332246/hello-kitty...s-totally-real

[recycledgamer]

This is of interest to me. Any more info on it?

Gerald, the owner of that item, told me the story. I'm sure he can fill in the details, but my recollection is that it was a promotional item available only in Taiwan. I think you had to buy a bunch of Sanrio merch or something to get it.

It's a legit XBox, still in the package - not a casemod or replacement case. Apparently only a very small number were ever produced.

I'll see if I can get Gerald to provide some pics.

I'll be posting more info on the site about the auction items within the next day or two.

Chuck

[miaandjohnrule]

Gerald, the owner of that item, told me the story. I'm sure he can fill in the details, but my recollection is that it was a promotional item available only in Taiwan. I think you had to buy a bunch of Sanrio merch or something to get it.

It's a legit XBox, still in the package - not a casemod or replacement case. Apparently only a very small number were ever produced.

I'll see if I can get Gerald to provide some pics.

I'll be posting more info on the site about the auction items within the next day or two.

Chuck

It's legit and in nice shape, I've seen it before.

[ProgrammingAce]

Hello Kitty Xbox :

http://kotaku.com/332246/hello-kitty...s-totally-real

Gerald, the owner of that item, told me the story. I'm sure he can fill in the details, but my recollection is that it was a promotional item available only in Taiwan. I think you had to buy a bunch of Sanrio merch or something to get it.

It's a legit XBox, still in the package - not a casemod or replacement case. Apparently only a very small number were ever produced.

I'll see if I can get Gerald to provide some pics.

I'll be posting more info on the site about the auction items within the next day or two.

Chuck

The one in the article belongs to me, and as far as i was aware the only one ever to be found. That's why i was curious. I'd certainly like to talk to Gerald about it.

[swlovinist]

I thought that there was a small run of these made. The one that Gerald has it totally legit and is in great shape.

[ProgrammingAce]

I thought that there was a small run of these made. The one that Gerald has it totally legit and is in great shape.

That's the rumor, but no one has ever been able to confirm the number produced (if any were sold at all). Mine was found in the US, and i'm guessing this one was too.

The press release announcing the console came out on april 1st 2003, so a lot of people thought it was a joke. It took 5 years for even a photograph of the console to show up.

No one can find any evidence that the promotion ever took place, and no one in Microsoft can even confirm that the console was produced (even though i'm holding one). The serial number is asian, so they can't track it here.

[recycledgamer]

That's the rumor, but no one has ever been able to confirm the number produced (if any were sold at all). Mine was found in the US, and i'm guessing this one was too.

The press release announcing the console came out on april 1st 2003, so a lot of people thought it was a joke. It took 5 years for even a photograph of the console to show up.

No one can find any evidence that the promotion ever took place, and no one in Microsoft can even confirm that the console was produced (even though i'm holding one). The serial number is asian, so they can't track it here.

This is getting interesting...

*gets popcorn*

[SystemFreak]

After I saw Gerald's the last time I was up there I did some digging and talked to a friend in Singapore who definitely saw the promotion run. He was pretty sure that it was not technically bundled with a TV, just a purchase amount. Will try to provide more details... can you send some higher res pictures of the box? I can get the text translated.

[recycledgamer]

We just posted a list of items for sale in the PRGE live auction:

http://retrogamingexpo.com/auction.php

Chuck

[jahvybe]

Chuck, just wanted to clarify something on my Aquarius that is going to be in the auction. I only have one game for it. It is boxed, but the listing shows that it comes with multiple boxed games which it does not. I don't want anyone to be disappointed when it comes up with only one game.
Thanks