Project Zero 2: Wii Edition has arrived!

Hi gamers!

It was my sister's birthday 2 months ago, so I pre-ordered Project Zero 2: Wii Edition then. Today it finally arrived, but quite ironic my sister has gone away for a few days... :< this gives me time for some gift wrapping :P
As far as the game goes I can't say much, I've seen the screen shots on the back and watched a little game play. It seems very close to what it was on the Playstation 2, apart from the 2 player mode. Anyhow, I can't open it or give my opinion on the game until my sister opens it.

Collecting Tips for Various Platforms -- Completeness

Hi gamers!

Here is just a quick little guide on collecting, these tips will help you build your collection properly and help with the total value if you ever need to sell them in the future. Remember! You never know when you'll have money troubles if you're collecting for investment these tips are very important.


When buying retro games majority of them are loose meaning no box and manual or anything else they came with, just the game it's self. The NES, SNES and Nintendo 64 are known for this, many people I knew threw the boxes away and kept the manual of course not in the best conditions they got damaged.
Not only cart based systems suffered from this, believe it or not CD/DVD based game media also can be found loose. Some people buy those CD folders and store the games in there and throw the cases away.

Without getting to far into why games become incomplete, let's focus on how complete some platforms must be.
Believe it or not, if you buy limited edition version of games, sometimes they might come with a controller or postcards, a mug etc the wrapping those things came in also add to the value. I know that sounds stupid but it's the truth. So keep everything after opening your games, this means ties, bags etc!!

Now let's get into the completeness of the platforms. Of course I can't mention them ALL as I don't own all platforms nor complete games for that platform, so some online databases such as satakore.com will come in handy. Of course sometimes completeness varies from game to game, so make sure you do your research before buying!!

Nintendo 64 - Box, Inner Tray, Poster, Baggie, Cart, Safety Notice, Manual

Playstation - Original "Playstation" case (with Playstation  written on the spine), Manual, CD.

Playstation 2 - Playstation 2 marked case (blue/black/white/red/silver with playstation logo), Manual, DVD

XBOX - Green case, Warranty Card, Manual, DVD, Seal Stickers

XBOX 360 - Light Green Case, Warranty Card, Manual, DVD, Seal Stickers

SEGA Saturn (JAPAN) - Jewel case, back inlay, spine card, registration card, manual, CD

SEGA Saturn (PAL) - Black long box case, Manual, CD

Nintendo Gameboy Color - Box, Safety Slip, Cart, Manual

Nintendo DS - Case, Manual, Safety Booklet, Cart

Nintendo 3DS - Case, Manual*, Cart, Quick Start Slip*, Club Nintendo Card*

Nintendo Wii - Case, Manual, DVD, Safety Slip, Club Nintendo Card*

* = Varies from game to game

A video about this and other collecting tips will be coming in the next few weeks on my YouTube channel, be sure to check it out. This should include all online databases, and what to look out for.

Happy gaming and collecting!!

Collecting for October & November

Hi gamers!

Today I made a new video of my recent collecting for the last two months. This videos will get better I promise :<

Riiiiiiidge Racerrrr V + Metroid Other M arrived

Hi gamers,

Finally my other games from the UK arrived! I'm still waiting on Wreckless how ever, and starting to get really worried that it will never arrive it's nearly been a whole month! :(

Well, the good news is Ridge Racer V and Metroid Other M got here safely.

Ridge Racer V is in extremely good condition not a scratch in sight. Other M is factory sealed and staying that way :).
Still have 3 games to come, if they do. That is.

The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword has been leaked!!

Hi gamers!

Not sure whether this is sad or good news but Skyward Sword has been leaked by some release team called Sushi. Not sure if this works or not I haven't tried it, it's 6 days early for Europe/Japan/Australia and North America it was released in Switzerland 2 days ago.

This leak is apparently the PAL version so that means it comes in many languages, yes including English.
Below you'll find the team's release info:

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Some people will be able to play it early, anyone that's softmodded will be able to... well that's nearly all of us. I choose not to even touch the release as I actually want to play my copy when I finally get it, on the 24th.