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Zelda: OOT proto? how can i be 100% sure?

Jun 2, 2008 at 5:56:45 AM
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Hey,

i noticed a game of which i suspect it to be a proto, but i want to be sure before spending any money on it.
The seller hasnt send me pictures yet, but here is the info i got so far:
- Zelda: OOT game
- has no back label
- has no front label
- has a sticker with the games name (dont know the exact words atm) written in waterproof marker on it

how can i verify if its a prototype? any pointers?

thanks

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Jun 2, 2008 at 11:19:47 AM
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I don't know if it is the same for N64, but check out the article in the eZine on the homepage! DreamTR did a great job on it.

Jun 2, 2008 at 11:23:24 AM
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thanks but i guess i can never be sure untill i've opened up the cart (dont even have a fitting screwdriver i think)

whats the chance it turns out to be a proto? and is it worth risking 12.50 euro for?

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Jun 2, 2008 at 11:35:28 AM
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Why not. It's not like you're shelling out hundreds here. I'd take the chance.

Jun 2, 2008 at 11:44:42 AM
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yeah well thats true it aint hunderds, but i aint rich either (not yet atleast;0)

but the chance? how many proto's are there of a game etc?

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Jun 2, 2008 at 2:57:40 PM
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prob not many. And this is probably a promo copy stil buy it!

Jun 2, 2008 at 3:07:40 PM
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Werent many of the N64 protos in really tall carts?

Like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-Sha...

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Jun 2, 2008 at 3:31:27 PM
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its a normal sized cart.. so unlikely proto?

whats the price for a promo, but how can you recognise that? if its just removing labels i can make all my games promo

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Jun 2, 2008 at 4:01:36 PM
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i would take that change

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Jun 2, 2008 at 4:35:02 PM
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yeah i ordered it

i'll post pictures when i get it.. dont have a fitting screwdriver to open it tho :s any tips?

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Jun 2, 2008 at 4:37:31 PM
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got a hammer?

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Jun 2, 2008 at 4:39:44 PM
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hehe.. wont that hurt the value a "bit"?

nah i'll go get me one of those sets.. any dutchies know a good set you can get at gamma or Fixit or something?

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Jun 2, 2008 at 4:55:01 PM
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get a gamebit? YOu dutch to! Me to. Nope can't get these at gamma g2g to the internet usually. (I suggest ebay or play-asia carries them I think)

Jun 2, 2008 at 5:20:21 PM
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Originally posted by: jero32

get a gamebit? YOu dutch to! Me to. Nope can't get these at gamma g2g to the internet usually. (I suggest ebay or play-asia carries them I think)


damn another dutch man...

check out palrocks.nl

thats where al the ducth guys hang out..



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Jun 2, 2008 at 7:48:07 PM
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If it is in an ordinary sized cartridge, then it probably not a prototype.

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