Cartridge identity?

[Mayhem]

Someone didn't get the memo... we shall see as usual

[Floopy]

Hopefully it will go to a person who will know what to do with it and share it with the rest.

[Kakemoms]

Eeeph! Thats expensive for a cart that probably contains a known clone of Astroids. I mean, it may not even have the original contents..

I am also sceptical that the seller was able to remove 38 year old ink from a "prototype" paper sticker. And why didn't he want a forum member to verify the contents?

Well, someone likes to gamble.

[Kweepa]

Interesting.
I missed this the first time around.
Satoru Iwata is the same Iwata that was president of Nintendo a couple of years ago, so I'm not surprised that an unknown, unreleased game is fetching a decent price.
Clifford Ramshaw who wrote the other Space Rocks also wrote several other VIC games and books, and went on to work for Rare.

[Mayhem]

eBay, for better or for worse, are fairly strict on sellers, so if it doesn't work or similar, then saying "untested" gets you nowhere, and I can return it for a refund. Assuming I win hey, I got Type Sniper to work eventually heh...

[Kakemoms]

We all know who Satoru Iwata was. Point being, its easy enough to print out a sticker and put it on something else. And whats that about not being able to open the cart? Its a single screw on the back. It doesn't require more than a screwdriver.

[orion70]

Ended at 421 pounds

[Mayhem]

Wasn't me sadly, I was ill Thursday evening and didn't actually bid, but I am not sure I would have bid as high as that anyhow!

[orion70]

Will the winner just keep it in a safe, try and dump it, or sell it on auction at Christie's to some oil tycoon?

[Kakemoms]

This thing just became a bottle of wine. You may buy one from 1981, but you never know what to expect once you open it.

[ka20]

I was the winner of this eBay auction. I probably overpaid, but I’m really curious to see what’s there. I’ll share any info I discover, including a dump of the cartridge, in this forum.

I am a little concerned, however, since it’s been a week since I paid and the seller has yet to ship the item and isn’t responding to my communications. I guess I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and wait a little longer…

[orion70]

Ka20, thanks so much for sharing. I really hope the money spent will be worth the historical value. You should send him a mail every day and threaten him with a PayPal complaint.

[norm8332]

Don't leave feedback until you receive the item and are satisfied. Also if the deal falls through use ebay to file a not received complaint not paypal. Ebay automatically favors the buyer. Paypal is second fallback, and the CC company is third.

[ka20]

Thanks for the advice. The seller responded to me over the weekend and said he would be sending it "soon".

[softensive]

Any update about this cartridge? I am curious what it is...