Question, about Genesis boxes

[64Bits]

I'm a Genesis newb, and was curious as to whether someone could answer a question about Genesis boxes for me. Did genesis games come in either a cardboard box, or a hard plastic one, or were some games packaged in both? Any help is appreciated.

[Xexyz]

You're right on all counts. From 89, to somewhere in 94, all Genesis games came in plastic boxes. Towards the end there (mainly 95 and up releases, excluding EA, who continued to produce plastic boxes), Sega of America cut down production costs by switching to cardboard.

Also, in 1998, when Majesco released the Genesis Model 3, they also re-released some Genesis games along with it. I don't know of many, but most were games that originally came out in plastic boxes. However, the Majesco re-releases all came in cardboard boxes.

A good example is Castlevania: Bloodlines. If you see a copy and its box is plastic, then it's an original 1994 release version. If you come across the same game in a cardboard box, then it's a Majesco re-release version.

[Kitsune Sniper]

You're right on all counts. From 89, to somewhere in 94, all Genesis games came in plastic boxes. Towards the end there (mainly 95 and up releases, excluding EA, who continued to produce plastic boxes), Sega of America cut down production costs by switching to cardboard.

Also, in 1998, when Majesco released the Genesis Model 3, they also re-released some Genesis games along with it. I don't know of many, but most were games that originally came out in plastic boxes. However, the Majesco re-releases all came in cardboard boxes.

A good example is Castlevania: Bloodlines. If you see a copy and its box is plastic, then it's an original 1994 release version. If you come across the same game in a cardboard box, then it's a Majesco re-release version.

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnope.

Electronic Arts packaged SOME of their early games in cardboard boxes. Battle Squadron, the first sports games, and one of the James Pond games came like that.

Edit: Also, The Lost Vikings was rereleased in a plastic case.

[savageone]

Like Xexyz said Castlevania Bloodlines is the best example. I know of a couple others that had both case and box types: Hard Drivin' and Desert Strike. Not sure if the cardboard types were re-releases or what, seems like they probably are not as they'd be odd picks for re-releases in 1998.. Also, I think some 32X games may have had a cardboard and case type release as well.

It would be interesting to see a full list of games that had both types. Most people are going to want the case type games since the cardboard the boxes used is way too thin making the boxes easily crushed or just plain tattered.

[orangest]

did all of the accolade games (e.g. double dragon, winter challenge, hardball) come in cardboard boxes?

[cessnaace]

You're right on all counts. From 89, to somewhere in 94, all Genesis games came in plastic boxes. Towards the end there (mainly 95 and up releases, excluding EA, who continued to produce plastic boxes), Sega of America cut down production costs by switching to cardboard.

Actually, I read somewhere that the switch was made because Sega was being pressured by environmental groups. The cardboard boxes actually cost more to produce, but were made from recycled paper. The plastic cases, which I prefer, were a holdover from the Master System days. The Master System used the same plastic cases.

I have many non-U.S. Master System games, and all of them are in the plastic cases as well. I don't know if they ever switched to cardboard cases for the Megadrive.


Mark

[thetoxicone]

did all of the accolade games (e.g. double dragon, winter challenge, hardball) come in cardboard boxes?

The later titles were in plastic cases (Hardball 95 for example)

[Spartacus]

I'm a Genesis newb, and was curious as to whether someone could answer a question about Genesis boxes for me. Did genesis games come in either a cardboard box, or a hard plastic one, or were some games packaged in both? Any help is appreciated.

I was a complete Genesis newb a few years ago myself. I also asked for some help in understanding the cardboard/plastic case situation. You might find this thread as useful as I did.

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42906

I always try to find the hard case versions for my own collection because they are so darn durable, but as somebody noted, if you get a chance to pick up a cardboard version in good condition you might want to do that because over time these may become less available simply due to thier flimsyness.

[64Bits]

Thanks for all the help guys, all of this information helps greatly.

My last question, and hopefully someone will answer it:

How much will a copy of Castelvania: Bloodlines run me, boxed?

[Nebagram]

I have many non-U.S. Master System games, and all of them are in the plastic cases as well. I don't know if they ever switched to cardboard cases for the Megadrive.

As an MDR nut, allow me to say that with the exception of Sonic & Knuckles I haven't seen a single Mega Drive game with a cardboard case. Curiously, though, all the PAL 32X games were cardboard-encased.

[ckendal]

Thanks for all the help guys, all of this information helps greatly.

My last question, and hopefully someone will answer it:

How much will a copy of Castelvania: Bloodlines run me, boxed?

My complete copy (plastic case) ran me about $12 + shipping a little over a year ago. I don't know if this is a good or bad price, but I figured it was fair at the time especially since it was near mint.

[Kitsune Sniper]

As an MDR nut, allow me to say that with the exception of Sonic & Knuckles I haven't seen a single Mega Drive game with a cardboard case. Curiously, though, all the PAL 32X games were cardboard-encased.

All the NTSC/USA 32X games I've seen came in cardboard boxes, except for WWF Raw.

(Note that I have not seen all USA games. I was surprised to find WWF Raw with a plastic case.)

[xtremegamer]

All the NTSC/USA 32X games I've seen came in cardboard boxes, except for WWF Raw.

(Note that I have not seen all USA games. I was surprised to find WWF Raw with a plastic case.)

I think Raw and Wrestlemania the Arcade game are the only two games in hard cases for 32X.

[E Nice]

NBA JAM T.E. and NFL Quarterback Club for 32X also come in plastic cases.

[Kitsune Sniper]

So basically, Acclaim was the only one that sold games in clamshells. Huh.

[nebrazca78]

You're right on all counts. From 89, to somewhere in 94, all Genesis games came in plastic boxes.

Except early Electronic Arts, most Accolade and all Wisdom Tree games.

Also, in 1998, when Majesco released the Genesis Model 3, they also re-released some Genesis games along with it. I don't know of many, but most were games that originally came out in plastic boxes. However, the Majesco re-releases all came in cardboard boxes.

Except the Jeopardy! Majesco rerelease which had a plastic case (maybe others).

Like Xexyz said Castlevania Bloodlines is the best example. I know of a couple others that had both case and box types: Hard Drivin' and Desert Strike.

Here are the cardboard rerelease games I have:

Aladdin (Cardboard box) - C
Animaniacs (Cardboard box) - C
Barkley: Shut Up And Jam! (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Caesar's Palace (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Castlevania: Bloodlines (Cardboard box) - C
Championship Pro-Am (Cardboard box) -
Clay Fighter (Cardboard box) - B
Contra: Hard Corps. (Cardboard box) - C
Desert Strike (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Earthworm Jim (Cardboard box) - C
F-22 Interceptor (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Gauntlet IV (Cardboard box) - C
Genesis 6-Pak (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Hard Drivin' (Cardboard box) - C
Jungle Strike (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Jurassic Park (Cardboard box) - C
Monopoly (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Paperboy (Cardboard box) - C
Pebble Beach Golf Links (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (Cardboard box) - C
Risk (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Cardboard box) - C
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Cardboard box)(Mega hit series)(Factory sealed) - C
Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball (Cardboard box)(Retail) - C
Street Fighter II: Special Champion Edition (Cardboard box) - C
Super Battleship (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
T2: The Arcade Game (Cardboard box) - C
Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Teasure (Cardboard box) - C
Urban Strike (Cardboard box)(Factory sealed) - C
World Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck (Cardboard box) - C

Actually, I read somewhere that the switch was made because Sega was being pressured by environmental groups. The cardboard boxes actually cost more to produce, but were made from recycled paper. The plastic cases, which I prefer, were a holdover from the Master System days. The Master System used the same plastic cases.

Too bad the retarded tree huggers forgot that the plastic case protects the game and most people don't throw them away...

Master System cases are very similar but they aren't the same. SMS cases are set up for the smaller SMS manuals and Genesis for larger manuals. Also, the cartridge retainers are slightly different because the carts are shaped differently.

[cessnaace]

As an MDR nut, allow me to say that with the exception of Sonic & Knuckles I haven't seen a single Mega Drive game with a cardboard case. Curiously, though, all the PAL 32X games were cardboard-encased.

All of my NTSC 32X games are in the cardboard cases, so they may never have released those in the plastic cases.

Thanks for the Megadrive info. I don't have a Megadrive, but DO buy non-U.S. SMS games, as most play perfectly on my Model 1 SMS. A few have graphic clitches (probably due to playing a PAL game displayed on an NTSC TV), but most play fine.


Mark

[cessnaace]

Too bad the retarded tree huggers forgot that the plastic case protects the game and most people don't throw them away...

Master System cases are very similar but they aren't the same. SMS cases are set up for the smaller SMS manuals and Genesis for larger manuals. Also, the cartridge retainers are slightly different because the carts are shaped differently.

Don't forget the little clip that stuck out at the top of SMS cases. They allowed the games to be hung from the standard rod thingy retailers use. Sadly, I cut all of mine off so that I could stack multiple rows of games on my bookselves. I'm still kicking myself over THAT one! At least I kept my cases and manuals. I hate going to a used games store and seeing all those loose carts!!! I'm anal. !


Mark

[nebrazca78]

I just got a cardboard boxed version of Klax today so add that one to the list...

[cessnaace]

I just got a cardboard boxed version of Klax today so add that one to the list...

I loved Klax in the arcades, but none of the console ports that I've tried recaptures that feeling of joy I had playing it in the arcades. Usually it's because I can't make out the colors, although the GameCube version (Midway Arcade Treasures) doesn't suffer from this problem, the game just feels weak to me now. My wife got me hooked on Bejewed 2 on the PC, and then Zuma. Both are better puzzle games than Klax. Columns has aged better.

Sorry. You didn't ask for my opinion I know.


Mark