"Da Newly Renamed Homebrew/Repro/Translation/Unreleased Games that are Either Discontinued or Limited Edition Price Guide"

Hello there, traveller from the future! Welcome to my completely imperfect price guide!

Like the 3/5 screw rarity list, I feel that the Homebrew games need a consistant price guide. A lot of homebrews, mostly the discontinued and Limited Edition titles, are continuing to come up for auction with increasing prices. For those of you who are just finding out about homebrews and repros aftermarket games, knowing how to price an item can be tough. Luckily, there are some nerds out there, like me, who for some reason find enjoyment in watching what these games sell for.

Therefore, I will be doing my best to keep track of prices on this thread, continually updating the main post. In the end, it should look something like Price Charting, but for Homebrew Aftermarket titles, with links to the auctions I got the prices from. If I do a good enough job, maybe this shit'll get stickied. We'll see.

To start, I will be using a combination of two posts: udisi's thread of homebrew prices and beaglepuss' price check on a massive lot of repros/homeb... I also stole a bunch of information from udisi's post on the homebrew forums, as well as nesguy's ongoing thread keeping track or the rare homebrew's homes, Dr. Robbie's Guide, and nesworld's massive list of all games ever.

That, coupled with all the homebrews aftermarket games I've bought in the past couple years, should give the newbie a decent idea of what these things might be worth in this retro crazed market!

If the game is still available, I have added hyperlinks so you can buy it at retail price. No reason people should buy Battle Kid or Assimilate for double the price when they could just go to the source. Genius idea. Also, I will try and find sources for where these all came from, whether it was a thread, website, etc. I'm always searching for answers. Would be nice to have a guide that does it for me.

If you're looking for Repros, why don't you check out Gwyndion's ongoing list or reliable repros makers here before buying off ebay. Or if you're looking for Homebrews, why don't you check out SoleGoose's ongoing list of titles that are currently available here before making an overpriced deal not in your favor. You might save yourself a few simoleons...


DISCLAIMER: Prices are what last known copy sold for or an average of the last few sales.





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Ya spelled Grimalkin wrong buddy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grimalkin...
Also it sold for $106. There's only one you have to find yourself concerned with on this front. It'd be cool if you added publishers to your chart too

Great ideas! I'm very open to comments and will make changes. I would also love any help in case I miss something.

Glad that was the first thing you noticed, rhough. Shoot, I just thought of a couple titles I need to add after seeing you here!

I would suggest adding production numbers if they are readily known. Some of these titles are extremely volatile and somewhat dependent on whether it is a collector selling or a buyer trying to pry one out of a collection. You are awesome for taking on this challenge!

I believe Airwalk Games currently sells Assimilate for $37.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/...
Here's a list of all my titles so you don't have to scrounge.

What about limited repro run stuff? Like the "Pie in yo face" edition of DK and the version of New Ghostbusters II that Dream released?

You read my mind Dave. I came in just to ask about that. Others I would like to see are Splatterhouse, Super Maruo and Goonies by Johnnyphantom.

I could have sworn that this already exists.

Mind if I merge this into my NES list?

http://nintendoage.com/forum/mess...

Great list!

I have to admit, I like seeing my name on things. Call me vain buuuut

Super Bat Puncher always gets forgotten.

Also, no way that Smb 2j from retrozone can be had for 45

You might want to consider dropping the 1/1 games off, since you're only getting a 'value' whenever somebody decides to let one go.

I realize that's how everything works, but there's some stuff people are just never gonna let go of.

I wanted one with all the numbered or discontinued titles.


Do it.

I don't know if I have seen one sell since it was discontinued. I spent all night just updating the list and rounding it out with the makers and run numbers. I have about 25 ebay sales from the past month or so that will update the sale prices on a bunch of these games, it might be one of them. But yes, I agree, that stuff will probably increase soon.

Yeah, I agree with Ferris, some people like to leave stuff off. I prefer a complete list, allthough, I've seen others before also.

I'll see what I can dig up on SMB 2j

In the mean time, add Super Bat Puncher for $200 and 20 were produced.

http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/...
You forgot Project PAL NTSC.

I almost think that the only games that should be on here are ones that are limited in number. Certain reports can be had for cheaper then you have them listed, however it would be a different maker. For example Gradius 2, Gimmick or SMB2J can still be purchased.

Also you need to add the Escape from Atlantis CIB prototype reproduction. There were only 25 made and you had to supply your own color dreams donor cart to get it! One thread estimated $100-$150 but I'm not sure on that value.

That's why I included the publisher.

I know where this is going, so I guess I'll explain my reasoning now on why Retrozone is getting special treatment. First, they make great product. Their clear cases and new hardware make them stand out in the crowd. Second, we know that half their product has been discontinued. Like you're pointing out, others are still making repros, but Retrozone's repros are easy enough to pick out on an ebay listing. Third, we know the cost of the original product. With other repros, the prices varies by the maker. Want a Mr. Gimmick repro? Find someone who can make it and pay their price. Retrozone's game, though, were the same price every purchase. And now the only way to get them is to buy a copy from someone else.

Say another big time repro publisher quit making a certain game. Well, as long as the rom is available, and the sticker, someone else can make that game at any given time. It just doesn't stand out to me like a Retrozone game does.

I suppose someone could argue against my reasoning, but I know I'm right. So there you go.  


Is this for certain? I thought you could still send in donor carts and get these made? Which is why I didn't include.

Round One... Price!

Suduko		Don Doko Don #14		Happy Camper #123/250
60.99		51		69
PowerPak		8 Bit XMas 2011		Grimalkin Ice Hockey #1/1
142.5		50.99		106
Battle Kid		Vs. Super Mario Bros.		Don Doko Don #?
51.99		61		112.5
8-Bit Xmas 2012		Ultimate Frogger		Buzz & Waldog
83.63		71.09		66.99
Mike Ditka's Big Play Football		Splatterhouse		BAN Bust-A-Nut 1st Edition #28
99.99		71		110.28
Assimilate		Sneak 'N Peek Homebrew #88/100		8-Bit Xmas 2012
102.5		91		143.5
8 Bit XMas 2011		Hoppin' Mad		8-Bit Xmas 2011
39.99, didn't sell		106.5		151
Dragon Feet NintendoAge Edition		Homebrew World Championships 2012 #21		8-Bit Xmas 2010
139.99		162.61		161.38

Didn't realize one of these had already been resold

Yeah, but if you follow the links to the auctions, almost all of those were from one person. I don't think he said anything on here, but it looked like he sold the collection. It was a ton of homebrews, repros, and A-list games. Auctions were a little close together (most were one minute apart), but dude banked. Seems like when someone does that, it's usually because of life. You know?

I also think that having that many rares listed at one time brought him higher sales. Comparing what his stuff sold for to say, that random Don Doki Don cart that sold a week or so later, he got double on most of his items. If there is anything to be learned, do it all it once. Wish I had been paying attention and knew a little bit more when Etler sold his collection...

For reference:

http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&thr...

Most of them went to another NA member.  I believe he sold the repos and some of his duplicates to fund the pursuit of a complete set.

Thanks for the link, makes me smile that a NA member got it.