Alex H Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=8193364813 Insane I tell thee!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I make that the fourth to be resold since it was released. That's the highest price so far though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Max Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 It was just featured as a "Holy Grail" in Retro Gamer magazine. I'm sure that probably helped bump up the price a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Ah... my fault there then (I wrote the Retro Gamer article) Still, it deserved to be there as there are only 100 of them, they are in demand and they are very hard to come by (as I said, I believe only 4 have been resold). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Wow. What did you sell these for originally? Interesting to see a homebrew game fetching this much, since you could always choose to make another run of them. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
video game addict Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Wow. What did you sell these for originally? Interesting to see a homebrew game fetching this much, since you could always choose to make another run of them. ..Al 868805[/snapback] Maybe a 2nd print in a different color or something to tell them apart. I'm sure if more were made, he'd have no trouble finding new owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intvgene Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Thankfully, Mark from VectrexCarts.com has been making these for the average user (no overlay). But, it's such an awesome game that really every Vectrex owner needs to have. Obviously that hasn't done anything to hurt demand for the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Original selling price was 25 GBP (at the time about $40). Despite the fact you can get the game (with YASI) for a bargain price, it's the fact there's a deluxe version available that gets the collectors salivating. Glad I went in for one... and people have offered me very good money to sell (but I never will). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mitchell Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Thankfully, Mark from VectrexCarts.com has been making these for the average user (no overlay). But, it's such an awesome game that really every Vectrex owner needs to have. Obviously that hasn't done anything to hurt demand for the game.868947[/snapback] Well .. the limited edition features Alex's Spike Goes Down as a bonus game. The version that Mark sells has YASI on it as a bonus. Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 The version that Mark sells has YASI on it as a bonus. Yes, and on this version the invaders speak too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOK-dfa Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Ah... my fault there then (I wrote the Retro Gamer article) Still, it deserved to be there as there are only 100 of them, they are in demand and they are very hard to come by (as I said, I believe only 4 have been resold). 868543[/snapback] What about the other homebrews that saw a limited release? Like for example War Of The Robots? It too has only 100 copies made. See http://geovector.tripod.com/_sgg/m2_1.htm What's the difference between this and Protector? Or is Protector really that good? Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 In the 3 or 4 reviews that I have read about Protector, all have had perfect ratings! Alex has a video uploaded on his website that shows the game in action. Check it out; it certainly left me thirsting to play the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Wow. What did you sell these for originally? Interesting to see a homebrew game fetching this much, since you could always choose to make another run of them. ..Al 868805[/snapback] As Mayhem said, 25.00GBP. At the time that was just under US$50 incl. worldwide shipping. What about the other homebrews that saw a limited release? Like for example War Of The Robots? It too has only 100 copies made. See http://geovector.tripod.com/_sgg/m2_1.htm What's the difference between this and Protector? Or is Protector really that good? Raymond 871148[/snapback] It's Defender, init? The nice box and overlay help I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Two words: Killer Ap. Plenty of homebrews before it, but this was the first time I saw people going nuts over a Veccy homebrew. And the mad scramble to get a copy and the disappointment I found from plenty of people once they knew they'd missed out. And yes, the box and overlay help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOK-dfa Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Two words: Killer Ap. 871168[/snapback] /NIT-PICKING_MODE_ON Ok, i understand that, but 'holy grail' is an indicator of rarity, not interest. So that would make all the other homebrews (at least the ones released in limited quantity, like the aforementioned War Of The Robots) holy grails too... /NIT-PICKING_MODE_OFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Two words: Killer Ap. 871168[/snapback] /NIT-PICKING_MODE_ON Ok, i understand that, but 'holy grail' is an indicator of rarity, not interest. So that would make all the other homebrews (at least the ones released in limited quantity, like the aforementioned War Of The Robots) holy grails too... /NIT-PICKING_MODE_OFF 871197[/snapback] "Holy Grail" is an indicator of rarity, but it also suggests that something is being sought out vigorously. In this case, Protector is more valuable because it's not only rare, but because of it's high cosmetic appeal and replay value; Protector appeals both to the casual gamer as well as the hardcore collector. Now it's an issue of supply and demand. I think that this sort of thing should be considered when determining a rarity rating. Say for instance, both of the NES cartridges Super Mario Bros 3 and Rampart had a limited release of 100 copies each. Both are good games, but because Super Mario Bros 3 appeals to more gamers, it will probably be the more highly sought after cartridge and in turn it is labeled a "Holy Grail". At least that is how I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Btw "Holy Grail" has nothing to do with the article I wrote whatsoever for Retro Gamer. The word is never mentioned, and the article wasn't about "holy grails". It was about some of the most valuable and collectable retro games out there. Admitedly a lot of them were very hard to find, but I picked one title from each format I could think of to describe. And Protector happens to be the most collectable and desired (in general) release seen for the Vectrex. And the most valuable outside of any protos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uosipa llamxew Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I would love to see the article... I don't think any of the store shelves around here carry Retro Gamer or any other "classic" game magazine. Although, I catch what I can of the online magazines - when I remember to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 I would love to see the article... 871499[/snapback] Me too! @Mayhem: What issue was it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 It was issue #13 (or #2.1 as it is currently notated). Thankfully being at the front of the binder it is housed in, it was easy to remove and scan for you http://62.168.142.47/~mayhem/images/retro.zip (warning: 1.5MB big - I tried to keep the file size down but it isn't easy without sacrificing quality and legibility) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 It was issue #13 (or #2.1 as it is currently notated). Thankfully being at the front of the binder it is housed in, it was easy to remove and scan for you http://62.168.142.47/~mayhem/images/retro.zip (warning: 1.5MB big - I tried to keep the file size down but it isn't easy without sacrificing quality and legibility) 872264[/snapback] Ta very much! Just bought the latest issue - not a bad mag at all. I think I might have to subscribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Two words: Killer Ap. Plenty of homebrews before it, but this was the first time I saw people going nuts over a Veccy homebrew. And the mad scramble to get a copy and the disappointment I found from plenty of people once they knew they'd missed out. And yes, the box and overlay help 871168[/snapback] Missed out? Nah! Those of us who passed on the limited edition got YASI and Protector together in one cart, and for less than fifteen dollars! I call that a bargain... the best I ever haaaaad... JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 There WAS rather a large gap between the limited edition coming out (which was over 2 years ago now) and the combo 2-pack appearing How long Alex...? If I recall, about a year or so... (and yes I did buy the combo, as I wanted YASI and it saves my limited edition Protector from wear of use!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FURY Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 What about the other homebrews that saw a limited release? Like for example War Of The Robots? It too has only 100 copies made. See http://geovector.tripod.com/_sgg/m2_1.htm What's the difference between this and Protector? Or is Protector really that good? Raymond I'm the author of WAR OF THE ROBOTS, and can sum it up like this... PACKAGING I originally released WOTR in plastic bags. I've since offered a replacement box for those interested. PROTECTOR originally came with foil-imprinted box packages. OVERLAY A very professional quality overlay is packed with the original PROTECTOR release. No overlay came with WOTR. HI-SCORE SAVE The only Vectrex game with this feature is PROTECTOR. In fairness, WOTR does not utilize a point-scoring system. FREEWARE I released a Freeware Edition of WOTR just about 6 months after the original release of the game (a couple months after selling out all of the WOTR carts including the Special Editions). This download is still available from my site. There is no freeware PROTECTOR download available, which means you get yourself a cartridge, or you don't play! GAME PLAY I've been told many times that WOTR is too difficult (which is what led to the freeware release that includes a cheat mode). I also think that a clone of DEFENDER is something that a lot of people are interested in. That said, they are very different types of games, and it really depends on what you like. Keep in mind that WOTR sold for a very fair $25. PROTECTOR went for a very fair $40, considering the included overlay and box. My second Vectrex game ranks much higher for most people. I've seen the top 3 Vectrex homebrews appear listed like this- PROTECTOR GRAVITREX I, CYBORG or, like this- GRAVITEX PROTECTOR I, CYBORG I very much appreciate I, CYBORG's unofficial "3rd place status" where I've seen this. I'm not saying that everyone ranks these 3 games as the top 3, but I have seen this type of ranking more than once. At this point, I would rate my 2 Vectrex games like this (out of 10)- I, CYBORG-10 WOTR-8 Here's my top-5 list of Vectrex homebrews from other authors- GRAVITREX (10) PROTECTOR (10) PATRIOTS REMIX (10) REPULSE (9) MOON LANDER (9) By the way... I, CYBORG will never be released as freeware. New Vectrex game from FURY scheduled for a year-end release!!! No further details available at this time. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 New Vectrex game from FURY scheduled for a year-end release!!! No further details available at this time I'm looking forward very much to playing it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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