
When Australians think of old video game commercials from TV, this Game Boy one is usually among those that are brought up, just due to its sheer absurdity. It’s actually one in a series of similar ads which we’ll post over time.
Auction Watch – 18/05/2013
This week’s Auction Watch is a mix of Nintendo stuff and Mega Drive peripherals. Quite a healthy week on eBay compared to recent times.
“The Tank” controller for Mega Drive – This is an Australian made 6 button joystick for the Mega Drive. It was available in one and two player variants – lives up to its name because it’s built like a brick shithouse. It’s arguably the best arcade style joystick on the system.
Lethal Enforcers w/ Justifier (Mega Drive)
Player 2 Justifier (Mega Drive) – The pink Justifier is much rarer than the blue one since it was only available by mail order through the original distributor.
AC Adaptor for Game Boy Pocket (Australian 240V)
NES Classics: The Legend of Zelda (Game Boy Advance)
NES Classics: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Game Boy Advance)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords (Game Boy Advance)
Donkey Kong 64 (Nintendo 64) – Complete with Expansion Pak
Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 64)
Alien vs. Predator (SNES) – Australian PAL exclusive, expect this to get bloody
“New” releases and discounts – week ending 18/05/2013

Headlining this week’s new retro releases is Super Metroid, which is available on the Wii U Virtual Console for only 30 cents for the next month.
Nintendo eShop (Australia, Europe)
WiiU Virtual Console
Super Metroid (SNES) – $AU0.30
Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (SNES) – $AU10.40
Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES) – $AU6.50
3DS Virtual Console
Mega Man 5 (NES) – $AU6.50
Nintendo eShop (North America)
WiiU Virtual Console
Super Metroid (SNES) – $US0.30
Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (SNES) – $US7.99
Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES) – $US4.99 ($US2.49 if you own Super Mario World)
3DS Virtual Console
Mega Man 5 (NES) – $US4.99
Harvest Moon (Game Boy Color) – $US4.99
Wii Virtual Console
King of Fighters 99 (Neo Geo) – 900 points
PlayStation Store (Australia, Europe)
New Releases
Manhunt (PS2 Classics) – Not available in Australia, but £7.99 from the UK store.
PlayStation Store (North America)
New Releases
Manhunt (PS2 Classics) – $US9.99
Good Old Games
New Releases
Raiden Legacy (Compilation of Raiden, Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2 and Raiden Fighters Jet) – $US8.99
Discounts
Ubisoft Sale – 50% off Ubisoft catalogue titles
Steam
Duke Nukem 3D Megaton Edition – $US4.99 (50% off, today only)
Dragon’s Lair – $US8.99 ($1.00 off)
Postal 2 Complete – $US3.74 (75% off)
Postal – $US3.49 (50% off)
Retro City Rampage – $US7.49 (50% off)
Auction Watch – 11/05/2013
Not a particularly busy week on eBay this week.
Harvest Moon (SNES) – The price on that clearance sticker will break your heart
Mega Drive Double Pack: The Incredible Hulk & Shadow Dancer
Mega Drive Double Pack: Ecco the Dolphin & The Little Mermaid












