A Couple Questions...

[turtle]

1) Where can I find a list of all the NES games released in Canada?

2) I find DP's Game Lists very useful to use as a baseline for cart value. But is there a guideline for box/manual value? Such as a percentage of the cart value?

Thanks.

[Arqueologia_Digital]

1) Where can I find a list of all the NES games released in Canada?

2) I find DP's Game Lists very useful to use as a baseline for cart value. But is there a guideline for box/manual value? Such as a percentage of the cart value?

Thanks.

1) I don´t know...check some canadian VG pages
2) I don´t think so, the rarity is for the cart...if you have the box/manual or both...it´s better for your collection or your taste, for example, you can have a R9 cart without box/manual and if you have the same L9 cart complete or shrinkwrapped it won´t be a R10 only for that...i don´t know if you understanded me correctly...

Matías

[turtle]

1) Found a list with non-USA titles. Just weeded out the CAN. Not many (29) all released by Nintendo. I don't think the list is complete. I need to check my own collection to see if I have any not on the list. Then I'll go from there.

2) I believe I understand what you mean. Having the box and/or manual with the cart will only increases the value not the rarity. I have read somewhere that the value increases as follows: 25% with box or manual; 50% with box and manual; 200% sealed. Example:

$10.00 Contra (loose)
$12.50 Contra (w/box only)
$12.50 Contra (w/manual only)
$15.00 Contra (w/box & manual)
$20.00 Contra (sealed)

I guess what I'm really trying to do is estimate the value for the games in my collection in which I have the manuals or maps, etc.

I would also like to know if there is a standard value for loose boxes and manuals. The prices I've seen for manuals range from $2 - $4, and haven't seen anything for boxes outside eBay. I have only, up until recently, traded game carts but now I am looking to sell/trade some of my extra boxes and manuals and wish to be fair to others as well as myself.

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Arqueologia_Digital]

You´re right about point 2)...

I would also like to know if there is a standard value for loose boxes and manuals

No...by the moment...

[sniperCCJVQ]

@Turtle

Did you visit the CGCC ? (Classic Gaming Collector of Canada)

http://cgcc.ca/

Right now, no list of NES canadian release exist, probably because of the lacks of information.

[Mayhem]

On point 2, depends on the cart, its own rarity and the system. I've seen several carts for the C64 go up to 10x their loose value when complete because they turn up so rarely everyone goes for the grab. It really is hard to say... but in general I'd expect to pay roughly 2-3 times for a complete cart when the rarity is 5 and over...

[turtle]

sniperCCJVQ
Thanks so much for the link! The CAN releases for the NES was pretty much a curiousity thing, but if a list can be put together I think it would be a good thing (at least for us Canadian collectors).

Mayhem
Isn't that the truth! I know people who would pay alot to get their hands on Contra (loose) because they can't find one in their area; yet I'm tripping over them. Then add the box and/or manual. There are so many variables to what people will pay. The guideline for rarity/price is a great place to start though.

Thanks.

[Arqueologia_Digital]

but in general I'd expect to pay roughly 2-3 times for a complete cart when the rarity is 5 and over...

2-3 times???, mmm...i only pay that if i love the game...

[Dr. Morbis]

All first-party NES titles that were released in the US have a NES-xx-CAN equivelant. All third-party titles released in Canada are identical to their US counterparts, right down to the NES-xx-USA code. All Nintendo-published games released in the US were also released in Canada plus one extra (a French Kirby). A few third-party licensed games, and many unlicensed NTSC games were not released in Canada. Unfortunately, due to lack of information, compiling a proper list would be next to impossible.

One other difference: the NWC 1990 cart was never used in Canada. In place of the NWC tournament, Canada got the "Nintendo Challenge Championship" which used the Campus Challenge cart.

[turtle]

Thanks Doc! That's tons of information.

If the carts are exactly the same except the 'CAN' then I'm not going to concern myself with it then.

The NWC tidbit is VERY interesting! I didn't know that. Do you happen to have a scan of the cart?

[sniperCCJVQ]

Yup! Dr Morbis got really much of everything to be said about NES games in Canada.

The "canadian" version of the NWC 1900 was the Campus Challenge Cart and IIRC the games are Dr. Mario, Pinbot, and Super Mario Bros. 3

IF someone find it one day.......

[portnoyd]

Sadly, no one will ever see the Campus Challenge 92 cart. They exist, but they're all tucked away in Vancouver. You'd have to bribe a NOA employee if you ever wanted one, and if you got it, I wouldn't suggest saying you have it.

dave

[Balloon Fight]

Sadly, no one will ever see the Campus Challenge 92 cart. They exist, but they're all tucked away in Vancouver. You'd have to bribe a NOA employee if you ever wanted one, and if you got it, I wouldn't suggest saying you have it.

dave

Tis is the truth. I would definitely rather have the Campus Challenge cart before the NWC but sadly that will never happen. That cart would go so sky high on the price that it would insane. I would love to see pictures of the cart if there are any.

[vintagegamecrazy]

What's the story behind the contest cart? Did any contestants ever win one, or were they just used for the coompetition and alternative prizes given out? Any explanations would be greatly appreciated.