Should I "splurge" on a NWC 1990 repro?

[Flam]

I'm really looking for a rational reason to fork out $55 for a reproduction of NWC 1990. All rational though says I shouldn't 1) I already own 2/3 of the games on the cart 2) with the $55 I could buy at least 6 other NES games. I really can't justify buying a copy of it other than the fact that part of me just really wants to own it.

Thoughts? I guess I'm really just looking for someone to talk me into it and make me feel better about it?

[Guyra]

I, personally, don't think it's worth it. Go for the other six NES games instead.

I'm not too big on repros. :P

[IHatedSega]

Not on a reproduction. Wither you play it or not, its not worth it. Did you watch the episode on this the Nerd did? I think its one youd like actually.

[Greg2600]

There is no rational reason. The reason to have the original is the rarity/history value of it. The repro?

[Jack_Burton_BYOAC]

If you want it, buy it. It's as simple as that. The rational reason is that it will make you feel warm and fuzzy when you hold it in your hands.

[Flam]

Thanks Jack! That's the response I was looking for, none the less I'm going to pass right now as I don't have the disposable income to "waste". I need to be more economical with my money.

[treismac]

If you want it, buy it. It's as simple as that. The rational reason is that it will make you feel warm and fuzzy when you hold it in your hands.

Just looking at the dip switches on my freshly opened copy that my wife gave me for Christmas this year makes me feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy.

I love NWC, and I have gone through phases of playing it on emulation, trying to reach a higher and higher score. Would I have preferred that my wife grabbed it for me for $10? Of course, but there is no other recourse if I want to play the game on my NES unless I buy a Power Pak, which I fear would be the death of my collecting, so I'm staying clear of it. I say if you love playing NWC, get it. Otherwise, pass. I know I'll get my (or, rather, my wife's) money's worth.

[wiggyx]

If you want it, buy it. It's as simple as that. The rational reason is that it will make you feel warm and fuzzy when you hold it in your hands.

This.

Let's be realistic here. A LOT of what us game collectors do, purchase, etc isn't what normal folks would call rational. I own games that I purchased more than 15 years ago which have never touched their corresponding consoles. If you want it and can afford it, then buy it.