Post by Ebs on Apr 26, 2005 11:45:52 GMT -5
...well, for anyone who's interested here's an update...
Went for the 'viewing' of the AES today, first thing that hit me was the size of the bleedin carts. I knew these things were well known for being big but bloody hell. (I bet all the newbies say that though
The guy set it all up and talked me through the connections and stuff, he had quite a few of the KOF games, 94,96,97,98 and 2000...unfortunately they weren't for sale.
He whacked KOF2000 on and gave me a quick game. After that he plugged the games in that he was selling to me to show they all worked fine. AOF2, Samsho2 and Fatal Fury Special. I had a good look at the console and both joysticks and I was amazed to see that there isn't a bloody mark on them...no cracks on the joystick ball, no scratches on the console, it's all in brilliant condition. the owner said it's had a 'lot of love'...I wasn't quite sure what he meant by that 
The box is in great condition too but its showing some wear around the edges, handles still in perfect condition and there's no holes in the box at all, just the odd dent here and there...all the polystyrene packaging is in there together with the manual and 2 SNK certificate's...I was quite surprised to see that actually.
I didn't know the serial number until I actually saw the console, but I was quite impressed to find out the serial number is actually 056058...one of the earlier models right? and according to Harv (via PM) he assures me that all the models pre-70000 have superior RGB output (I've just ordered an RGB lead from ravengames.)
The carts are in their original boxes and come with instruction manuals. they're in the 'fold over' plastic boxes, not the clamshells.
Overall I'm really happy. all this for £200. (I did try to get him to take £190 but he wouldn't budge...)
so, hopefully I'll be spending a bit more time on these forums now, thanks to Kazuya and Harv for all the help and also to everyone on IRC. I really appreciate it.
Ebs
(Neo-Geo AES owner....FINALLY!!)
Went for the 'viewing' of the AES today, first thing that hit me was the size of the bleedin carts. I knew these things were well known for being big but bloody hell. (I bet all the newbies say that though
The guy set it all up and talked me through the connections and stuff, he had quite a few of the KOF games, 94,96,97,98 and 2000...unfortunately they weren't for sale.
He whacked KOF2000 on and gave me a quick game. After that he plugged the games in that he was selling to me to show they all worked fine. AOF2, Samsho2 and Fatal Fury Special. I had a good look at the console and both joysticks and I was amazed to see that there isn't a bloody mark on them...no cracks on the joystick ball, no scratches on the console, it's all in brilliant condition. the owner said it's had a 'lot of love'...I wasn't quite sure what he meant by that The box is in great condition too but its showing some wear around the edges, handles still in perfect condition and there's no holes in the box at all, just the odd dent here and there...all the polystyrene packaging is in there together with the manual and 2 SNK certificate's...I was quite surprised to see that actually.
I didn't know the serial number until I actually saw the console, but I was quite impressed to find out the serial number is actually 056058...one of the earlier models right? and according to Harv (via PM) he assures me that all the models pre-70000 have superior RGB output (I've just ordered an RGB lead from ravengames.)
The carts are in their original boxes and come with instruction manuals. they're in the 'fold over' plastic boxes, not the clamshells.
Overall I'm really happy. all this for £200. (I did try to get him to take £190 but he wouldn't budge...)
so, hopefully I'll be spending a bit more time on these forums now, thanks to Kazuya and Harv for all the help and also to everyone on IRC. I really appreciate it.
Ebs
(Neo-Geo AES owner....FINALLY!!)