Retro Treasures

An excellently preserved Atari Jaguar

2012-01-26T08:56:00.005Z

If you live in the US and wouldn't mind paying above the console's average price, well, this impressive Atari Jaguar auction is definitely for you. It's a complete, boxed Jaguar in fantastic condition, that comes with everything the original box should include and a few extra cables. Even the box itself looks great.

Leander (Amiga)

2012-01-24T09:11:00.001Z

Leander has for some unfathomable reason faded into obscurity, despite being the very first game developed by Traveller's Tales and sporting some seriously impressive visuals. It was even published by Psygnosis and was a highly enjoyable fighting platformer, but, well, collective memory seems to work in mysterious ways. Anyway. You can apparently grab a complete, boxed copy of Leander (Amiga) via that auction I just linked to. Seller ships only within the US.

Mattel Aquarius Boxed & Complete

2012-01-23T08:15:00.001Z

He may be humble and giving, but you have to know that it was dear Retro Treasures reader Max who discovered this amazing Mattel Aquarius auction. Yes, that failed and rather rare Z80-based home micro that only managed to survive for a few months in 1983 can indeed be yours. Or to use Mattel's official lingo the Aquarius Computer & Game System can be yours. What's more, the computer comes complete in its huge box (including manuals, keyboard overlays, gamepads, expansion unit etc) and is accompanied by four games. Seller ships worldwide.

Oh, and should you feel the need to find out more about the Aquarius try visiting OldComputers, vdsteenoven.com or even Wikipedia.

Road Riot 4WD (Atari Lynx)

2012-01-21T08:24:00.000Z

The amazing Blake of the equally amazing ByteCellar has apparently done it again! He discovered a way for you (and me) to play the criminally unreleased Road Riot 4WD on the Atari Lynx. It's pretty simple too really, as all we have to do is visit the link to Road Riot 4WD on eBay and grab one of the available copies for a very reasonable $39.95. Following that, inserting the cart into the Lynx should be all that's required. Uhm, yes... Seller ships worldwide.

Oh, and if you have to know, the seller somehow found the unreleased and most probably complete code of the game after the closure of Atari and then transferred it onto an EPROM board. The game itself looks pretty brilliant and technically impressive and you can find out more about it over at The Atari Times.

Atari Lynx & Games

2012-01-20T12:07:00.002Z

Having already grabbed all the Atari Lynx consoles anyone could care to own, I thought I'd try and get you into the tasteful and at times expensive Lynx collecting hobby too. Yes, I can be nasty like that, but you'll have to admit that the Lynx is a fantastic console, that to this day sports some of the best handheld arcade ports ever. Anyway. This lovely Atari Lynx eBay auction should be a great place to start. The handheld (a Mark I Lynx) comes in fully working condition and is accompanied both by the official carrying case and four games including California Games and Turbo Sub. Seller ships worldwide.

Border Down Special Edition

2012-01-20T07:25:00.001Z

Border Down by G.rev was released in 2003 and was thus one of the latest and most difficult to grab Sega Dreamcast games. It is, after all, a pretty desirable and rather fantastic arcade, horizontal shoot-'em-up with amazing graphics. As for the Border Down Special Edition, the one that comes complete with an OST CD and different cover art, you can grab it (its Japanese version) over at Play Asia. It's even rarer this one...

Telegames Personal Arcade

2012-01-19T08:29:00.000Z

The Telegames Personal Arcade, the version of Bit Corporation's DINA 2-in-1 console that was released in the US, is a pretty rare and definitely unique gaming machine. It can play both ColecoVision and Sega SG-1000 (the Master System's daddy), was released back in 1986, sports two different cartridge ports and also looks quite nice. Happily, you can grab one via this Telegames Personal Arcade auction for a complete, boxed system. Seller ships worldwide.

Ultima II for your Apple II

2012-01-18T08:04:00.002Z

Richard Garriott's Ultima II: The Revenge of the Enchantress was published by Sierra in 1982 and caused enough dispute between the developer and the publisher to lead to the creation of Origin. Besides it's historical importance and the fact that it was a deeply (though unintentionally) surreal CRPG, the game is nowadays quite a rarity too. Especially when it comes complete in its sealed box as is the case with this copy of Ultima II (Apple II) you can bid on at eBay. Seller ships worldwide.

Silicon Dreams by Level 9

2012-01-17T11:53:00.001Z

Level 9 was a rather brilliant British text adventures developer that produced many an excellent game. Three of its creations, Snowball, Return to Eden and The Worm in Paradise, can be found in the Silicon Dreams compilation. You can grab the complete, boxed Commodore 64 version of said compilation via this Silicon Dreams (C64) auction. Seller ships worldwide.

The Nintendo Wide Boy

2012-01-17T08:37:00.000Z

The Nintendo Wide Boy, a piece of development hardware for the GameBoy, is both an interesting collector's curio and an incredibly handy bit of hardware that allows GameBoy games to be played on a TV screen. Though it wont be cheap, you can actually grab one in great condition via this Nintendo Wide Boy auction. The Wide Boy comes complete with a particularly interesting Famicom emulator console (the Famulator apparently) and a boxed copy of Ghostbusters 2 (Japanese version). Seller ships worldwide. Oh, and you can find out more about the Wide Boy here.

Turbo by Sega (Intellivision)

2012-01-16T12:48:00.001Z

Not the best background for a retro gaming photo-shoot, I know, but what you see above is one of the rarest and most difficult to find games ever released for the Intellivision: Turbo. It's a 1981 racing game that apparently remains in mint condition and comes in its original box. So, uhm, well, here's the Turbo (Sega) auction; expect to pay a lot. Seller ships worldwide.

Panzer Dragoon Saga

2012-01-16T07:06:00.000Z

Released exclusively for the Sega Saturn in 1998, Sega's Panzer Dragoon Saga is a truly fantastic RPG that has aged to both perfection and relative rarity. Every Saturn gamer should own a copy really, but this amazing shrink-wrapped and spankin' new Panzer Draggon Saga is definitely one for collectors; . Seller ships only within the US.

NES Cartridge Coaster - Duck Hunt

2012-01-15T10:20:00.000Z

Might seem sacrilegious, but it really isn't. It's a thing of beauty instead. It's the NES Cartridge Coaster (the Duck Hunt variation) and it's a handcrafted coaster for the retro-lover's desk. Seller ships worldwide, but I do believe you'd better hurry and grab it.

Fooblitzky by Infocom

2012-01-13T09:02:00.003Z

Facing severe problems with selling interactive fiction to the widening gaming masses, Infocom made the fatal mistake of not soldiering on and succumbing to the supposed market pressures of graphics. Hence the failed but interesting and nowadays rare Fooblitzky. It was lavishly boxed board/strategy game for 2-4 players, that used the computer as a cross between a referee and a rather impressive accessory. The game as you most probably know flopped, meaning it usually costs quite a bit to grab in our day and age.

You can still try your luck on this Fooblitzky (Atari XL/XE) auction and hope for a decent price. The game comes in its complete (lavish too) box, including everything from the original disk and manuals to boards and markers. Everything seems to be in fantastic condition. Seller ships to N. & S. America and Europe.

Acorn BBC Micro B

2012-01-12T16:35:00.000Z

The BBC micro B is as iconic a British computer as one could hope for. The fact then that this lovely BBC micro B auction is available to worldwide buyers, should be of considerable interest to all 8-bit collectors; especially those with a thing for educational and/or gaming machines. The computer comes in its box and complete with user guide, welcome tape, welcome instructions and all necessary extras. Oh, and the auction was discovered by Retro Treasures reader Joel.

A lovely Atari 400

2012-01-11T08:06:00.001Z

The Atari 400, just like the Atari 800, appeared in 1979, but unlike its bigger and more powerful brother, it was actually designed as a child-friendly and child-resistant machine. It is thus one of the sturdiest 8-bit computers ever and you can bid on it via this Atari 400 auction. The computer seems to be in excellent condition and comes with its manual, a BASIC cartridge and the much needed power supply. Seller ships only within the US.

The humble Nintendo NES

2012-01-10T16:02:00.002Z

Everyone has to start from someplace and I can't see why you (yes, you!) prospective NES retro-gaming collector should be any different. Being me, I can't help but suggest you take it easy and start off simple. With this NES auction perhaps. It will be pretty cheap, the console comes with two controllers and you'll be getting two games, one of which is no other than the original Zelda. Seller ships only within the USA.

Life & Death II: The Brain (PC)

2012-01-10T08:20:00.000Z

I think I bought the original Life & Death mainly for its amazing box contents and then grabbed Life & Death II for being a unique and pretty great game. Then again, I was nothing but a kid. The wise readers of this blog will be willing to buy and play Life & Death II: The Brain (generously discounted by magisterrex) for pure educational reasons instead; the intricacies of brain surgery are, after all, only a few gaming hours away. The game comes complete in its original box and is the 5.25" disk MS-DOS version.

The Last Ninja 2 (Amiga)

2012-01-09T10:37:00.002Z

The Last Ninja 2 was an excellent and quite demanding isometric arcade adventure. It was released in 1990 for the Commodore Amiga and you can now easily grab it via this The Last Ninja 2 eBay auction. The game omes complete in its original packaging, thus including the original instruction manual and anti-piracy insert. Seller ships to Europe, United States, Australia, Canada.

The Amstrad PCW PCW9256

2012-01-09T08:21:00.000Z

The PCW computer series by Amstrad may not be as well known as the CPC one among retro gamers, but was incredibly popular with professionals in need of a cheap, word-processing dedicated machine. The PCW9256, in particular, a model released in 1991 and sporting a 3.5" drive instead of the more traditional (for Amstrad) 3", was more than competent when it came to writing and printing documents, and even sported a new, elegant, all-in-one design.

You can even grab a fully working one via this Amstrad PCW 9256 auction. The rather obscure micro comes complete with an appropriately vintage dot-matrix printer and the seller ships worldwide. Oh, and for those wondering, the machine could indeed run both CP/M and Locoscript.

Panasonic Q Console System

2012-01-05T09:08:00.001Z

When Nintendo and Matsushita decided to work together on the GameCube's unique drive and disks, they also agreed to allow Panasonic (a part of the Matsushita empire) to produce a GameCube, that would also play proper DVDs. Thus the Panasonic Q was born, but only released in Japan. Happily, you can now own one with the help of this Panasonic Q eBay auction. You'll be bidding on a complete, boxed system in great condition and a copy of The Tower of Druaga. Seller ships worldwide.

Horace & The Spiders (ZX Spectrum)

2012-01-04T10:53:00.000Z

Horace was the first character that attempted to play the role of the ZX Spectrum mascot and, via his varied and actually good (for the most part) games, has earned a place in gaming history. What's more, not all Horace games are cheap and easy to find. Not the ones released on cartridge for the Speccy's Interface II at least. Uhm, so, why don't you have a look at this Horace & The Spiders auction? It's the complete, boxed, cartridge version of the game and the seller ships only within the UK.

A shiny, boxed Commodore CDTV

2012-01-03T11:36:00.000Z

Let me start this post by wishing everyone a healthy and creative 2012 and by expressing the hope that mankind manages to pull its self-destructive self together. Oh, and please do excuse my recent lack of posting. Things were rather stressful for those past 10 or so days, but hopefully will soon get better. Anyway... on to them retro treasures.

What better way to start off with a pretty fantastic Commodore CDTV auction then? It's a rare chance to grab this failed yet incredibly interesting CD-based Amiga 500 variant, complete with manual, VHS tape, cables, CDs and everything in its box and in apparently excellent condition. You'll also be getting 7 extra CDTV discs mind. Seller ships worldwide.

Sega 3-D Glasses (Master System)

2011-12-22T13:51:00.004Z

The Sega Master System may have not been able to take on the NES in Japan and the US, but it was a powerful and innovative console that did great in both Europe and Brasil. What's more, it was the first popular console to bring decent stereoscopic 3D gaming home with its impressive Sega 3-D Glasses. Oh, and you could actually experience them by bidding on this Sega 3-D Glasses (boxed) auction. Seller ships worldwide.

The Golden Commodore 64

2011-12-22T08:32:00.003Z

After flooding Germany with 1,000,000 C64s, Commodore decided to celebrate 1986 by creating a very limited number of 200 golden edition Commodore 64s (screwed on a lovely commemorative plate) and giving them away to select partners. Rather obviously, these machines have now evolved into true collectors items. You can apparently try and grab one via this C64 Goldene Edition auction. Seller ships worldwide.

The Spectravideo CompuMate

2011-12-21T08:37:00.004Z

The CompuMate by Spectravideo was a rather unique add-on for the Atari 2600 console, that almost turned Atari's all conquering games machine into a home micro. It added a keyboard that attached itself to the 2600, some extra RAM, a version of BASIC, a simple music synthesizer program, a rudimentary drawing utility and even provided with the option to connect to a tape recorder.

As the accessory didn't fare all that well it is quite rare, but you can easily grab one for a reasonable price. This boxed CompuMate Spectravision on eBay seems like a pretty decent offer. It does after all come in its shiny original box. Seller ships only within the US.

Contra & Super Contra (NES)

2011-12-20T13:12:00.001Z

The best of classic games are not (well, not necessarily) the most expensive ones, which happily means that this Contra & Super Contra eBay auction for the Nintendo NES will end up being more than affordable. And of course brilliant. Both cartridges are in fine working condition and the seller ships only within the US.

Reconditioned Amstrad CPC 6128

2011-12-20T08:41:00.000Z

Ah, the lovely Amstrad CPC 6128. I've regularly sang its praises and will thus skip this part and point you to this CPC 6128 Buy It Now offer that recently appeared on eBay. Not only will you be getting said excellent 8-bit micro complete with its colour monitor at a decent price, but you'll also be getting your hands on a CPC that has been fully reconditioned, had its drive-belt changed and its innards thoroughly cleaned. Seller ships only within the UK.

Original 128k boxed Macintosh

2011-12-19T14:02:00.000Z

The original Macintosh was much more than an innovative personal computer. It was a thing of beauty. An excellently designed and incredibly elegant machine that, despite being very expensive indeed, managed to appeal to every creative and digitally oriented person. Impressively the machine, its excellent GUI and that compact, crisp black and white screen have aged to perfection.

Anyway. Time to get to this post's point and share with you an amazing Macintosh 128k eBay auction that is so very tempting. The seller is actually offering a complete, boxed, original Macinstosh that even comes with its styrofoams. You will among other stuff be getting the properly original keyboard, mouse, 128k power cord, owner's manual, Tour of Macintosh tape & diskette, MacPaint, MacWrite, Alice Through The Looking Glass, some Apple stickers and quite a few more disks. Seller ships worldwide!

Choplifter! for the Atari XE

2011-12-19T08:03:00.001Z

The XE version of Choplifter! is a great 8-bit conversion of the classic game, sporting some detailed graphics, responsive controls and impressive parallax scrolling. You can buy a happily boxed Choplifter! cartridge via this aptly titled Choplifter! XE auction. The game comes complete with its manual, though the seller ships only within the US.

The Texas Instruments TI-99/4

2011-12-18T10:38:00.000Z

We are all so comfortable with the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A micro, that we apparently keep forgetting its humbler and much rarer predecessor: the TI-99/4. Released in 1979 and sporting a calculator-esque keyboard while also lacking in graphics abilities, the computer was very soon surpassed by the 4A only to end up being the more collectible model.

To own one, do have a look at this pretty impressive Texas Instuments TI-99/4 auction. Not only will you be getting a working micro complete with everything you'll need to get it running, but also a great selection of manuals, guides, programs and games. Seller ships only within the US.

Slime World Prototype (Atari Lynx)

2011-12-16T12:50:00.002Z

Todd's Adventures in Slime World is a truly fantastic game. One of the very best to ever appear on the Atari Lynx. It is huge, smart, unique and visually stunning. Interestingly though, this post is not about the game itself, but its much rarer prototype which seems to have just surfaced on eBay. You can bid on it via this Slime World Prototype auction. Seller ships worldwide.

The prototype, an employees-only demo apparently, is a cartridge that wasn't supposed to be sold and sports quite a few interesting differences when compared to the final product. The game, among other stuff, keeps dropping four players in each level, allows you to, uhm, try again and restore, has certain graphical differences and a totally different title screen.

Zork II Dungeon Guide Map

2011-12-15T13:28:00.000Z

Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz might not be as maddeningly difficult as its prequel, but it most definitely remains a very taxing game indeed. The map you see above, the 1982 Zork II Dungeon Guide Map by the Zork Users Group, will not only help you with the adventure itself, but also make for a beautiful and rare collectible. Bid on it via this Zork II Map auction. Seller ships worldwide.

Boxed ZX Spectrum 128

2011-12-15T08:42:00.003Z

If you live in the UK and want a boxed and well-preserved Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128 with a lovely heat-sink to keep your coffee warm, you should definitely have a look at this Speccy 128 auction. It's such a lovely machine...

Nintendo's Top Loading Famicom

2011-12-14T15:04:00.000Z

Today is apparently (and according to at least two of my friends) the day of interesting Japanese versions of Nintendo consoles and that's why I'm now linking to this Top Loading Famicom auction. The console is allegedly unused and comes in its original box. Also, it's almost rare and a passably obscure Nintendo 8-bit offering. Also also, seller ships only within the US.

Nintendo Super Famicom

2011-12-14T10:59:00.000Z

The Super Famicom, the original, Japanese version of the SNES, is a truly classic 16-bit console as all of us very well know. Besides, it will also let you enjoy tons of brilliant Japan only releases. And it's quite collectible too. You can grab a boxed one via this Super Famicom auction. Seller ships worldwide.

10 lovely C64 Games

2011-12-13T13:36:00.001Z

I somehow restrained myself from making some sort of FOR i=1 TO 10 NEXT C64 GAME joke for this post's title, but, apparently, nobody is perfect. Still, you should really have a look at this auction for 10 Commodore 64 games. The seller is shipping worldwide and is offering 10 boxed games, among which you'll find Kick Off 2, Out Run, Double Dragon, Crazy Kong and Quasimodo.

Commodore Amiga 500 NiB

2011-12-13T08:16:00.000Z

The Commodore Amiga 500 is much more than the ultimate 16-bit gaming machine: it's usually cheap to grab and collect for. Apparently though it can also turn out to be a pretty pricey investment (yeah, right) too, as this fantastic Amiga 500 auction should emphatically prove. It is after all the original Amiga 500; unopened, unused, practically new in its complete box. Everything seems to be in brilliant condition and the seller ships only within the US.

N64 Hello Mac Controller

2011-12-12T14:59:00.000Z

You most probably shouldn't care for this post -unless of course you'd care to see an unboxed Nintendo 64 controller that's bound to sell for more than $1000- but if you actually do care, well, this N64 Hello Mac controller auction is definitely one for you. Seller ships worldwide.

Bury the Monsters

2011-12-12T08:07:00.001Z

Bury the Monsters by Romtec is a rather obscure and relatively rare (I think) LCD handheld, that was released back in 1982 and isn't wholly dissimilar to a Game & Watch. I suppose you could discover more about it if you grabbed this Bury the Monsters handheld that recently appeared on eBay. The machine is in decent working condition and the seller ships worldwide.

Ultima Escape From Mt. Drash (VIC-20)

2011-12-08T08:32:00.001Z

Ultima: Escape From Mt. Drash is one of the rarest games a collector can own and most probably the rarest thing you can buy for your Commodore VIC-20. Despite being a Sierra release and carrying the Ultima name, you see, it was never really properly marketed and was released incredibly late in the VIC-20's life. Besides, and as Richard Garriott did not create the game, Sierra only produced a few thousand copies of the game (estimated at around 3000) many of which seem to have been lost, making sure that the few copies that surface sell for quite a bot more than $1000.

As you may have already guessed another copy of Ultima: Escape From Mt. Drash has resurfaced on eBay and is already gathering the bidders' attention. Actually, it has even managed to attract Richard Garriott himself, who has finally made it clear that he did approve of the game's Ultima name. Anyway, back to the auction; it's a US only affair and you'll be getting the game on a tape and its manual. Mind you, just reading through the auction's text is worth your time. It's an amazingly detailed entry this one...

Commodore 64 Game System & games

2011-12-07T13:23:00.001Z

Ah, yes, a favourite failed console: the Commodore 64 Games System (a.k.a. C64gs). A full Commodore 64 in an ugly box without the keyboard. Gotta love it I suppose and possibly bid on this C64 GS auction too. The console is fully working and comes with a joystick, the manual and quite a few games, among which you'll be happy to find Klax, International Soccer and the brilliant and quite rare Shadow of the Beast. Seller ships worldwide.

Wireless Remote Video Controllers

2011-12-07T09:05:00.001Z

The evolution of the wireless controller was rather slow and painful as those two, otherwise lovely and most definitely boxed, Wireless Remote Video Controllers should easily demonstrate. They drain batteries fast and their range is quite limited, but, hey they are retro, lovely and compatible with everything from an Atari 2600 to Commodore 64. Seller ships worldwide.

Beat 'em & Eat 'em (Atari 2600)

2011-12-06T13:42:00.001Z

Mystique, the notorious publisher of faux-porn for the Atari 2600, had quite a few gaming atrocities released under its Swedish Erotica label. Beat 'em & Eat 'em is easily one of the worse yet more lavishly packaged offenders and thus a game lustfully sought after by collectors, who will be happy to bid on this CiB Beat 'em & Eat 'em cartridge. Seller ships worldwide. And no, this is as far from NSFW as humanly possible.

The Milton Bradley Simon Game

2011-12-06T08:05:00.001Z

Invented by the so-called father of video games Ralph Baer and Howard Morrison (with a little software help by Lenny Cope) MB's Simon game was released in 1978. Impressively and despite its simplicity it turned out to be a huge success, survived well into the 80s and got itself countless re-imaginings and sequels. Weird, I know, especially considering Simon's gameplay consisted of replicating tunes played by the machine in a way that has plagued too many an adventure game.

Anyway. Simon was an interesting and successful digital novelty/game thingy that's definitely worth owning, if only for nostalgia reasons. This boxed Simon auction on eBay sounds particularly interesting too, as the seller ships worldwide and is giving away the complete boxed game.

Fantastic ZX Spectrum Collection

2011-12-05T15:44:00.001Z

The Sinclair ZX Spectrum, the 8-bit micro of the people, doesn't usually make itself available for retro collectors outside Europe. The fact then that the seller of this pretty fantastic ZX Spectrum collection ships worldwide should be reason enough for a Retro Treasures post. Impressively though there's much more to this auction than that. This particular 48k Speccy comes complete in an oh-so-tidy computer case and with all its expansions, namely Interface 1, Interface 2, the Microdrive and the Sinclair printer.

What's more, you'll also be getting an unused roll of printer paper (!), quite a few Microdrive cartridges, an interesting selection of related books and some pretty fantastic games. Among said games do expect to find Jetpac, Ant Attack, Galaxians and Hungry Horace.

Frogger Mini Arcade

2011-12-05T11:59:00.001Z

Back in 1982 when it was released, the Coleco / Sega take on Frogger must have been most impressive. Then again, it still is. It does after all resemble Nintendo's arcade-like Game & Watch series, sports a multi-color display, two difficulty settings and two game modes. Oh, yes, and it does indeed look like a lovely, miniature arcade cabinet too. To own it complete in its original box, you could try this Frogger Tabletop Arcade auction. Seller ships worldwide. It's quite the rarity, mind.

Boxed Sega Master System

2011-12-04T08:46:00.001Z

If you've been looking for a boxed, complete and fully working Mark I Sega Master System in excellent condition, well, this Sega Master System auction is definitely one for you. The console is almost new and in a complete and impressively preserved boxed, that includes everything from the manual and the lightgun to the two-games cartridge and some retro advertising material. Seller ships worldwide.

Star Wars: Tie Fighter (PC)

2011-12-03T09:34:00.001Z

We all loved Wing Commander, but when Lucasarts released X-Wing we instantly found out how a truly great space-fighting sim should feel. Then Star Wars: Tie Fighter was unleashed and everything else since and before paled into comparison, for this was the absolutely best flight-sim ever. It was tactical, fast, deep, exciting, looked brilliant, felt epic and even sported an excellent plot. Ah, yes, a true gem indeed and one of the most important PC classics.

Mind you, you can (and most probably should) grab the complete, boxed Star Wars: Tie Fighter over at magisterrex. The game includes the original game box, all five 3.5" game disks, the Starfighter Pilot Manual, the reference card, and the troubleshooting guide.

Exile for the BBC Micro

2011-12-02T14:24:00.001Z

If there is one game that absolutely defined the BBC Micro and showed off what it could actually pull off, it has to be Exile. Well, yes, and Elite too obviously, but Retro Treasures reader Joel did discover an excellent Exile auction, not an Elite one. See? I knew you would. Besides, deep, sci-fi arcade-adventures with such physics are still impressing gamers around the globe and this particular copy is in excellent condition.

It comes complete in its excellently preserved packaging with the manual, the novella and the key control guide that originally accompanied it. Seller ships worldwide. Oh, and we are indeed talking about the Acornsoft / Superior Software release for the BBC micro.

A lovely Apple II GS

2011-12-01T13:58:00.001Z

I always believed that Apple's game and creativity focused 16-bit micro should have done better, but, well, it didn't. Seems like the Amiga and the Atari ST were too powerful for it, though this really shouldn't stop you from bidding on this lovely Apple II GS. It's got everything (besides one key) -including some software and what you see on the picture above- and comes with some extremely decent shipping. Then again, the seller ships only within the US.

eBay Rampage: Sierra On-Line

2011-12-01T08:30:00.001Z

Started by husband and wife team Ken and Roberta Williams, Sierra On-Line (formerly On-Line Systems) went on to revolutionize the adventure genre and become a truly powerful graphic adventure developer and publisher. It produced countless classics such as the King's Quest, Leisure Suit Larry and Gabriel Knight series before fading away into the bowels of the corporate world. Here are some of the most interesting Sierra offerings currently available on eBay:

The original King's Quest (PC). US, ends 4 Dec. 2011.

Laura Bow II: The Dagger of Amon Ra (PC). Worldwide, ends 6 Dec. 2011.

Jones in the Fast Lane (PC). Worldwide, ends 5 Dec. 2011.

Code-Name: Iceman (PC). Worldwide, ends 4 Dec. 2011.

Freddy Pharkas: Frontier Pharmacist (PC) . UK, ends 4 Dec. 2011.

Leisure Suit Larry Collection (PC). Worldwide, Buy It Now.

Gabriel Knight II: The Beast Within (PC). Worldwide, Buy It Now.

The excellent Sierra Award Winners (Mac). Worldwide, Buy It Now.

Phantasmagoria (PC). Worldwide, ends 6 Dec. 2011.

Conquests of Camelot (PC). Worldwide, Buy It Now.

Red Baron (Amiga). Worldwide, Buy it Now.

King's Quest III: To Heir is Human; the budget Kixx XL version (Atari ST). Worldwide, Buy It Now.

One Enterprise Computer

2011-11-30T11:46:00.001Z

Intelligent Systems, mostly a developer of chess computers and programs, released the incredibly ambitious Enterprise 8-bit computer back in 1985. And though its 256-colours, 672x512 graphics were indeed impressive, as were the machine's Spectrum compatibility, cartridge port and built-in joystick, the micro flopped. It was after all facing both them established 8-bits and the shiny new 16-bit computers. It is thus nowadays quite a rarity. You can find out more about the Enterprise over at Wikipedia, Alive, Enterprise Forever and binary dinosaurs.

You can grab one of 128k versions of these unique 8-bit micros via this Enterprise 128 auction. The computer is in full working order, seems to be in great aesthetic condition and comes with a BASIC cartridge and everything you'll need to get it running. Seller ships only within the UK, though pleading could indeed do wonders. Or, well, so I hope.

The Guild of Thieves (Atari ST)

2011-11-29T13:24:00.001Z

Magnetic Scrolls was the European equivalent of Infocom and also a fantastic text adventure developer that was more than eager to incorporate graphics and handy interfaces to its interactive fiction. What's more, its games were consistently brilliant, well-written, challenging and quite lavishly boxed, as this lovely copy of The Guild of Thieves (Atari ST) will no doubt demonstrate. It is also very well priced indeed, and as you can see above comes complete with all them lovable feelies. Seller ships to N. and S. America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Pocketsize Donkey Kong Game & Watch

2011-11-29T09:02:00.001Z

Not only is the Pocketsize Donkey Kong one of the rarest Game & Watch handhelds around, but actually finding one in excellent condition and complete in its box is even rarer, and that's why financially independent collectors should definitely have a look at this Donkey Kong G&W auction. It will not be cheap, but it will earn you a virtually new Donkey Kong in its very own mint box, complete with manuals, batteries and all those leaflets Nintendo used to stuff things with. Seller ships worldwide.

Acorn BBC Master

2011-11-28T12:21:00.001Z

The Acorn BBC Master, besides sporting a pretty cool name, was a lovely and rather powerful 8-bit micro, that was built as the successor to the popular BBC B micro, with which it was (mostly) compatible. The Master came with 128k RAM of RAM, a slightly faster processor and, well, you can discover everything there is to it by actually grabbing one.

This Acorn BBC Master auction should come in handy then. The computer comes in its original box and polys, is accompanied by a disk-drive and even has a selection of lovely games available for it. Among them you will find such classics as Elite, Frak Barbarian II, Repton Through Time, Qwak and Mr Wiz. Seller ships only to UK addresses, but asking for overseas shipments might actually work.

Sega MegaDrive (boxed)

2011-11-28T09:26:00.001Z

The US called it the Sega Genesis, the rest of the world did indeed call Sega's 16-bit powerhouse the Sega MegaDrive and everyone agrees that it was indeed a pretty brilliant and historically important console. Now, to own a fully boxed specimen you could bid on this Sega Mega Drive auction. It's the European PAL version, comes complete in its box with manual, cables and TV adapter, and is accompanied by two control-pads and eight quality games (including Sonic 2, Toe Jam & Earl and Castle of Illusion). Seller ships worldwide.

Super Mario Bros. (Famicom)

2011-11-25T07:48:00.001Z

We all know that the Nintendo Famicom was better than the NES in every conceivable way and that it even bordered on being stylish. Are we though sure that Super Mario Bros. on the Famicom is better than its western counterpart? Hmmm... You could find out by grabbing this well-priced (it's on sale apparently) Super Mario Bros. cartridge from Play Asia you know.

Complete Apple IIc System

2011-11-24T14:00:00.001Z

Running your very own vintage office couldn't be easier than with this complete Apple IIc system. Throw away your modern computer, bid on this Apple micro, win it and you'll be the proud owned of an Apple IIc with color monitor, disk drive, mouse, manuals, software and the lovely Imagewriter II printer. Set everything up and work without the distractions of the internet. Seller ships only within the US.

Tapper for the Commodore 64

2011-11-24T10:14:00.001Z

Tapper is a hectic arcade game that I played to death as a kid and, admittedly, to this very day regularly enjoy. What's more, it got itself a rather excellent Commodore 64 port courtesy of Sega that you can enjoy on your very own C64 with a little help from magisterrex. Simply follow the link and grab a complete, boxed copy of the game on tape.

Complete Amstrad CPC 6128

2011-11-23T14:20:00.001Z

Not many know this (but we are about to fix this, aren't we?), but I really do love the Amstrad CPC 6128. And that's besides the sweet, sweet memories of playing with the thing over at a friends place... I do, you see, love its tiny 3" diskettes, the compact design, the proper keyboard and of course the fact that it was quite a powerful 8-bit computer that could really do multi-load stuff properly. Oh, and you can easily have a taste of quality CPC gaming on your modern computer with a little help from the excellently freeware WinAPE emulator.

Better yet, and provided you live somewhere in Britain (though there is an option for worldwide shipping apparently), you can grab this pretty amazing Amstrad CPC 6128 over at eBay. Not only will you be getting a complete CPC 6128 with a colour monitor, but also a CPC 464, a joystick and a ton of games both on tape and disk.

Happy Sega Saturn Bundle

2011-11-23T10:52:00.001Z

Sega's penultimate console, the 3D enabled 2D powerhouse that was the 32-bit Sega Saturn, remains a sleek and incredibly interesting CD-based games machine, which you can grab one via this Sega Saturn auction. The fully working console comes with a joypad, the brilliant analog controller and 13 boxed games. Among them you'll find Myst, Need for Speed, Tomb Raider, Creature Shock and Sega Touring Car Championship. Seller ships only within the US.

The Lucasarts Archives vol.2 Star Wars

2011-11-22T11:51:00.000Z

The Star Wars Collection, the second volume of the excellent Lucasarts Archive, came in a hefty box that was packed with 6 CDs including Rebel Assault, Rebel Assault 2, Tie Fighter, Dark Forces (demo) and Making Magic. Happily, you can still buy a boxed copy of the Lucasarts Archives vol.2 Star Wars complete with manual, quick start guide and troubleshooting guide via eBay. Seller ships worldwide.

Atari Asteroids Paperweight

2011-11-22T07:41:00.001Z

Aww, an Atari Asteroids paperweight with a vintage chip in it... Lovely, isn't it? It was apparently given to Atari's employees back in 1981 and might be collectible enough to be worth taking the trouble to bid on it. Seller ships worldwide.

Nintendo 64DD & N64 with Games

2011-11-21T14:00:00.001Z

As far as N64 auctions go this amazing Nintendo 64DD bundle is one of the best I've recently seen and one of the few of its sort available worldwide. You will be bidding on a N64 console, its 64DD add-on that was only released in Japan, eight 64DD games (!), a mouse and a controller. The thing works fine and apparently so does its software. Lovely really.

Gold Cliff Game & Watch

2011-11-21T08:42:00.001Z

Released in 1988 Gold Cliff was one of the last and thus more advanced Game & Watch handhelds Nintendo released. It even sported a continue feature and I'm pretty sure this was the first time a G&W console managed to pull off such an arcade-inspired trick. The game itself is a pretty simple platform-vanishing, dual-screen, treasure-collecting affair that is definitely enjoyable and quite elaborate for a G&W offering too.

What's more Gold Cliff is quite a rarity in our day and time and you can grab one via this Gold Cliff eBay auction. The console is (obviously) complete in its shrink-wrapped box and will definitely not come in cheap. Seller ships worldwide.

Sega Nomad & Genesis Games

2011-11-19T09:07:00.001Z

Shiny as it may still look, the Sega Nomad wasn't a particularly brilliant concept for a console. It might be able to play proper Genesis cartridges, you see, but it was thus too bulky and too power hungry to ever hope to compete with the rest of them handhelds. Still, it's a truly portable version of the Genesis that, due to it flopping, is quite a collector's item too.

You can grab one via this Sega Nomad auction, which accompanies the console with a few extras and games (incl: Aladdin and Jungle Strike). Seller ships worldwide.

Lemmings CDTV

2011-11-18T09:16:00.001Z

If you own a Commodore Amiga CDTV, you really owe it to yourself to play Lemmings on it, if only to see what such a game felt like on a CD-based console and the TV screen. Look, I've even found a Lemmings CDTV auction for you. I comes complete in its jewel case with instructions and the seller ships to Europe, Asia, United States, Australia, Canada.

10 Quintessential Commodore 64 Games

2011-11-17T08:37:00.001Z

Welcome to the newest series of Retro Treasures features: the quintessential games. We start off with the Commodore 64 and ten of its most important (and better; and subjectively chosen among the dozens of true classics) games; ten games that actually helped define this micro as a quality games machine. Here goes:

Creatures

It might look like another cutesy platformer, but a) this was a puzzle/platformer, b) it sported amazing graphics, and c) it did feature cartoon torture. Oh, yes. At the end of each level you had to save one of your fellow creatures from a puzzle screen of death or see him brutally and hilariously murdered.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

Maniac Mansion

Ron Gilbert's first point-and-click adventure for Lucasfilm, that also happened to become the most influential adventure game ever. Its (evolved) UI is still being widely used, but Maniac Mansion is much more than an influential genre offering. It remains an excellent adventure by itself, what with its multiple endings, choice of player-characters, excellent b-movie setting, smart puzzles and quality humour.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

Paradroid

A masterpiece with simple graphics that deceivingly looks like a mere shoot-'em-up? Yes, it is, but Paradroid also is one of the best puzzle/action/tactics hybrid ever designed and the game that Retro Gamer's readers voted as the best C64 offering ever. A definite must-play.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

Impossible Mission

Entering the (stylish) shoes of a James Bond-esque character, you infiltrate the lair of evil scientist Elvin Atombender in a frantic race against time. Amazing animation, a digitized taunt and the combination of platforming and puzzle-solving make this an undeniable and fondly remembered classic.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

Mayhem in Monsterland

Possibly the last truly great release for the C64 and a game that dared compare itself to both Sonic and Mario, Mayhem is a technical, multi-scrolling, sprite-infested and brilliantly colourful marvel. It also is a really great and impressively fast offering, that has happily been re-released.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

Elite

Not a C64 exclusive, not by far, but it did get a decent port and I really can't imagine a C64 (or any other 8-bit micro) without a copy of Elite. It is after all an amazing space exploration game with thousands of planets, that lets you fight, trade and even try some special missions in the distant future. The game has yet to be bested.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

The Sentinel

One of the weirdest games I've ever encountered and a true psychedelic masterpiece. Playing as an incorporeal entity, you have to navigate a 3D world, absorb trees, teleport yourself, avoid the Sentinel's energy-draining gaze and finally absorb said Sentinel to oblivion. A masterpiece by Geoff Crammond featuring 10,000 levels.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

Wizball

Think I could forget Sensible Software? Of course not and this weird shmup staring a wizard and his cat encased in magical balls, is a prime example of the team's creativity. Fight and restore colour to the game's worlds in a truly unique and thankfully best-selling way.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

Project Firestart

A relatively obscure Commodore 64 exclusive that managed to push away the one text adventure I had decided to include on this very list? Yes, indeed, for Project Firestart is quite possibly the first survival horror game ever and a truly excellent romp through a nasty spaceship.

Find it over at eBay.com.

Turrican

Turrican, though bested by its sequel, is a fantastic run and gun game set in a visually stunning world filled with enemies and lovely power-ups. It was also an incredibly popular showcase of what the Commodore 64 could do with visuals. And fluid gameplay.

Find it over at eBay.com and eBay.co.uk.

A ZX Spectrum 48k in a box!

2011-11-16T18:24:00.001Z

A boxed Sinclair ZX Spectrum that can be shipped worldwide at more than decent prices is always worth mentioning. So, uhm, off to this Spectrum 48k auction then. The micro -the original rubber keys version of it too- is in good working condition and comes complete with its box, manual, poly inserts, necessary leads and four games. Not too bad, eh?

Factory Sealed Metroid (NES)

2011-11-16T10:30:00.001Z

No, no, you can't actually seal a Metroid. They, happily, do not exist. You can of course seal a Metroid cartridge, provided that is you are a factory operating back in the 80s. You can also ignore this incredibly silly bit of text and bid instead on this factory sealed Metroid (NES) by Nintendo. It is of course a true rarity, as the vast majority of gamers has been sensible enough to actually enjoy their copy. Seller ships worldwide and don't expect to pay much less than $200.

Ralph Baer signed Magnavox Odyssey

2011-11-15T09:48:00.001Z

Released back in 1972 the Magnavox Odyssey is, quite obviously, the first video games console ever. Of course this visionary piece of design by Ralph Baer couldn't really do much when it came to games, but remains a pretty impressive and highly collectible piece of technology. And it sports something not wholly dissimilar to modern-day cartridges; and plays the very first Pong-style game ever (yes, before Pong). You can find out more about the Odyssey over at Wikipedia, the Odyssey Museum or Pong Story, but also try the idiosyncratic OdyEmu emulator.

If you are interested in owning a Magnavox Odyssey and are ready to spend quite a bit, I can't help but suggest you have a look at this Ralph Baer signed Odyssey auction. It's a gloriously boxed specimen in great condition, that has been signed by Ralph Bear and comes complete with the tons of bits the original box included (cartridges, cards, tokens, controllers, overlays, the console and more). Seller ships only in the United States.

Sega Master Gear Converter 2

2011-11-14T14:13:00.001Z

Well, if you have a Sega Game Gear, you'll most probably be interested in this lovely Master Gear Converter 2 auction. It will after all land you a handy retro contraption that will allow you to enjoy Master System games on your Game Gear. Seller ships worldwide and I wouldn't expect you to spend more than $10-$15.

The Bard's Tale II (Amiga)

2011-11-14T10:03:00.001Z

The Bard's Tale II remains, to this very day, one of my favourite CRPGs, though I can see why some people might find its slightly repetitive dungeon crawling, well, repetitive. Anyway, you can now joyfully grab a fantastic copy of Bard's Tale II for the Commodore Amiga over at eBay and find out who's right. The auction is a US only affair, and you'll be getting a gloriously sealed copy for what will hopefully end up being a very good price indeed.

Shadow of the Beast (Atari Lynx)

2011-11-12T07:43:00.001Z

If you own an Atari Lynx and are willing to spend $5 for your retro gaming enjoyment, you should really take a look at this boxed and sealed copy of Shadow of the Beast. It is after all an impressive conversion of the Psygnosis jaw-dropper for Atari's handheld, that does show what the Lynx could do when it came to graphics, huge sprites and parallax scrolling. Seller ships worldwide.

NEC PC-FX

2011-11-11T11:01:00.001Z

The 1998 NEC PC-FX was the catastrophically delayed successor to the PC Engine, that was supposed to be a 3D powerhouse (as a prototype), but ended up being one of the most powerful 2D consoles ever instead. It was a console that was geared towards FMV games and Japanese adventures, what with its built-in CD and all, and a console that never really stood a chance. It did still manage to get a few dozen games released for it though (some of them good too) and, well, it's definitely worth owning, if not for anything else, for its unique looks.

To grab a PC-FX for a truly modest price, do follow this NEC PC-FX link. You'll be getting the console, a controller, the AC adaptor and an AV cable. Seller ships worldwide.

Atari 2600 Heavy Sixer System

2011-11-10T12:27:00.001Z

This is a fantastic, US only, Atari VCS / 2600 console and you can grab via this handily linked Atari 2600 auction. The seller is offering a complete, boxed 1977 Atari VCS in apparently great condition, that comes with joysticks, paddles, manuals, registration and other cards, power supply and a copy of Combat. Oh, and should you win the thing and feel like making Retro Treasures a happier place do not hesitate to mail it over. No, really, I'll put the thing on a pedestal.

Deja Vu (NES)

2011-11-10T07:31:00.001Z

The NES was never a console suited, let alone built, for point-and-click adventures, but this little triviality most definitely didn't stop it from hosting some excellent adventure conversions like Maniac Mansion and Deja Vu. What's more, Deja Vu, one of the earliest point-and-click affairs, an atmospheric detective story and a rare classic that started its life on the Macintosh, can easily be grabbed for cheap over at magisterrex. So, uhm, what are you waiting for?

Boxed Atari 520 STfm

2011-11-09T18:01:00.003Z

Ah the lovely Atari ST; the first affordable 16-bit micro and an excellent all-around retro computer. And if you, just like me, care to own one you could do much worse than this Atari 520 STfm auction, you know. It's the boxed Discovery Pack - Atari ST and though not complete, it does come with the original Atari mouse, a joystick, manual, all leads & cables and an interesting selection of boxed and for the most part complete games. Said games include Nightbreed, Bonanza Bros and Bubble Bobble. Seller ships only within the UK.

Neo Geo AES (NTSC) w/ games

2011-11-09T07:21:00.001Z

The Neo Geo AES remains, to this very day, the most beautiful and luxuriant console ever designed. It was never, after all, designed for the price-savvy consumer and that's why I never owned one. It was also the first machine that was really on par with them arcades. Interested? Excellent, for this Neo Geo auction is a lovely way to start your collection. You'll be getting a fully working console, two joysticks, a memory card and four games. Seller ships only within the US.

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Interface 1 & Microdrive

2011-11-08T12:56:00.000Z

The notoriously unreliable ZX Microdrive by Sinclair was an interesting, cheap, innovative, but deeply flawed alternative to disk drives, that will nowadays make sure your Spectrum collection is complete. It does look beautiful, you see, it's quite collectible and -for a brief period- was all the rage. So, uhm, why not bid on this excellent Interface 1 & Microdrive auction? Besides the boxed Microdrive itself, you will also be getting the necessary ZX Interface 1, 4 Sinclair Microdrive cartridges, 2 Ablex Microdrive cartridges and Romantic Robot's Express Tape to Microdrive utility. Seller ships only within the UK.

Nintendo Gameboy Light

2011-11-08T09:18:00.001Z

One of the rarest versions of the GameBoy, also happens to be its very best. What am I talking about? Why the Game Boy Light of course. The 1998 back-lit Game Boy, that runs on two AA batteries and produces a stunningly crisp image. As it's highly collectible, you should be ready to spend around $200 when bidding on it via this Game Boy Light auction. The seller ships worldwide and is selling a complete, boxed console in great condition.

PC Engine CoreGrafx

2011-11-07T11:49:00.003Z

The PC Engine might have typically been an 8-bit console, but, in reality, it was on par with the best the 16-bit era had to offer and its excellent arcade ports are all the proof you'll ever need. The 1989 PC Engine CoreGrafx is the very same essentially 16-bit console, only re-released in a shiny new case and with a modified controller. Oh, and you can buy one via this PC Engine CoreFX auction. Seller ships worldwide. The console seems to be in pretty great shape too.

Scapeghost (BBC Micro)

2011-11-06T08:30:00.000Z

Scapeghost was released in 1989 and was the last text adventure by the legendary Level 9. It also happens to be one of the company's best games and a rare offering that lets you enter the ethereal shoes of a ghostly detective who will have to solve his final case and avenge his very own death. To grab its lavish, disk-based version for the BBC micro do give this Scapeghost auction a try. You'll be bidding on the complete boxed game. Seller ships worldwide.

The Bell & Howell Black Apple II

2011-11-05T08:40:00.000Z

The 1979 black Bell & Howell computer you see above is essentially a disguised Apple II Plus with slight modifications, that was produced by Apple for Bell & Howell in an attempt to breach the educational computer market. The micro was after all only sold to educational institutions, which Apple had up to this point failed to penetrate. As for the computer itself, it's quite the beauty, it's one of the rarest Apple II models and it's widely known both as the Black Apple II and as Darth Vader Apple.

You can bid on such a machine via this Bell & Howell Black Apple II auction, that includes the micro and two Bell & Howell/Apple disk drives. Just make sure you carefully read the description before bidding. Seller ships worldwide.

Panzer Dragoon Limited Edition Xbox

2011-11-04T14:16:00.003Z

This does feel a bit awkward as the Xbox is still not retro enough for this blog, but the Panzer Dragoon Limited Edition Xbox that kind reader Steve discovered is quite the collectible. This particular console is number 122 out of 999 and comes complete and factory sealed in its original box, meaning you'll be getting the Panzer Dragoon pendant, Panzer Dragoon Orta, a soundtrack CD, a white Xbox, a controller, the required cables and more. The console an exclusive for Japan, but -happily- the seller ships worldwide.

Stellar 7 (PC CD-ROM)

2011-11-04T09:28:00.001Z

There I was browsing through the pretty amazing Dollar Madness section of Magisterrex.com (where everything costs less than a dollar), when I run into a lovely little bit of treasure: the PC-CD vesrion of Stellar 7. Oh, yes, the 1995 Sierra-published Dynamix remake of the Dynamix action classic that was an impressive re-imagining of Battlezone and one of the first sci-fi/FPS/driving/tank-sim games I truly enjoyed was there in all its CD, VGA glory. Complete with a manual in its jewel case for less than $1. Lucky for you I still own my original copy and am thus letting you know...

bargain.bin: Trashman (ZX Spectrum)

2011-11-03T09:20:00.000Z

Developed by Malcom Evans and published by New Generation Software in 1984, Trashman is one of those great games that helped define the ZX Spectrum. And yes, I'm pretty aware of the fact that it got pretty good Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64 conversions too; it's still a quintessentially Speccy game. One of those games that emphasized the working class character of the machine to be precise.

In Trashman, you see, you get to actually play as a trashman. You know, as one of those vastly under-appreciated and underpaid workers that make sure (on a daily basis) we don't die from the plague. As a normal, everyday, working person, which is more than refreshing in our age of brown space marine types and scantily clad violent ladies. And you even get to ironically play as a garbage collector servicing certain pretty posh suburbs. Talk about class consciousness...

The game has you collecting and emptying garbage bins over seven multi-screen levels; each themed after a street and each progressively more difficult to beat than the previous one. All you have to do is grab the bin or beans from every house and empty it. Sounds easy, eh? Well, it isn't, as you'll have to avoid everything from speeding cars to deadly dogs and operate under a strict time limit. It's brilliant, taxing fun, that has impressively aged to perfection and is really cheap to physically own.

As for Trashman's graphics, well, they are definitely above the Spectrum average, especially when considering how early in the computer's life the game appeared. They are isometric, colourful, sharp and pretty evocative of that suburban feel. The sound, uhm, well, it's definitely audible, it is.

Where to get it:
Trashman (ZXS): eBay.co.uk, eBay.com, Preservation Team Shop
Download: World of Spectrum
Remakes: Trashman Anniversary
Play online: right here

More info on Trashman:

More bargain.bin retro reviews:
Sensible Soccer
TI Invaders
Target; Renegade
King's Quest I

Something simple: a Commodore 64

2011-11-02T13:15:00.001Z

You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy those classic games you know and this handy Commodore 64 auction should make a fine example of this happy reality. The brilliant Commodore micro that is on offer is fully working, comes with two cartridge games, a manual and everything you need to get playing. It is also bound to sell for a very modest price indeed. Seller ships only within the US.

Final Fantasy Tactics (PlayStation)

2011-11-02T09:37:00.001Z

Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the few truly great strategic offerings that didn't originate on computers, and for this reason alone it will always have my respect. Besides, it's a beautiful, deep, addictive and excellently balanced game that has aged gracefully, and one of the most important PlayStation releases I can think of. Then again, why should care about such thoughts? You most probably already know whether you care about it and should be happy to find out that Play Asia is offering an impressive discount to anyone looking for a copy of Final Fantasy Tactics for the Japanese PSOne.

Robotron for the Atari 8-bit

2011-11-01T10:52:00.000Z

There is one version of Robotron: 2084 for the Atari 8-bit micros that impressively comes with a dual joystick holder and apparently eBay seller myatari has three of them waiting to be purchased at what can only be described as a decent price. You can grab them right here and play this historic arena shooter the way it was meant to. Seller ships worldwide and you'll be getting a complete, unopened box of the game.

Hagane (Super Famicom)

2011-11-01T07:42:00.002Z

Boxed copies of the SNES version of Hagane can easily sell for more than $2000, but -as reader Gary recently discovered- there are cheaper ways to enjoy this rather obscure game on your 16-bit Nintendo console. You could for example grab this unboxed Hagane cartridge for the Super Famicom for a much more reasonable $35. Seller ships only within the US.

Sega Dreamcast RX-78

2011-10-31T08:31:00.000Z

Retro Treasures reader Steve has discovered something truly amazing: one of the seventy-eight and thus extremely rare RX-78 Sega Dreamcast consoles. Oh, yes, all you have to do is be relatively rich and/or a Sega maniac and follow a certain link to said Dreamcast RX-78. This is console number 71 and it comes brand new in its complete box. Yes, it's that collectible. Seller ships to N. and S. America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Head Over Heels (CPC 6128)

2011-10-25T11:05:00.000Z

There are maddeningly expensive rarities that no one bought in the first place, and there are are rare games that are hard to find only because nobody is willing to part with them. Such games are usually -and rather obviously- much better than them collectible holy grails and Head Over Heels for the Amstrad CPC 6128 is such a case. It's a fantastic isometric arcade-adventure classic with excellent graphics and innovative mechanics you can grab via this Head Over Heels auction. You'll be bidding on a complete boxed copy. Seller ships worldwide.

Air Raid (Atari 2600)

2011-10-24T10:59:00.000Z

The last time I mentioned an auction for Air Raid for the Atari 2600, it was for a boxed game and it reached stratospheric levels. Hopefully this copy of Air Raid that just appeared on eBay will sell for slightly less. It is after all lacking its box and you'll only be bidding on the cartridge. Then again it has already reach $1000 and that boxed copy I mentioned did sell for a bit over $30000. Shocking eh? Seller ships worldwide, though you're probably better off grabbing a ROM and enjoying it via emulation.

Manhunter 2: San Francisco (Atari ST)

2011-10-22T10:12:00.001Z

With only a few hours left till the auction is over and the current bid being under $5.00 it does seem that this copy of Manhunter 2: San Francisco will end up being quite the bargain. Impressively it's an auction on a sealed (!) copy of one of Sierra's most unique offerings for the Atari ST and the seller is willing to ship worldwide. You can find out more about Manhunter 2 over at Adventure Classic Gaming.

Boxed Vectrex and Games

2011-10-21T09:07:00.001Z

Still haven't grabbed my very own Vectrex, but if this Vectrex w/ games auctions wasn't an US only thing, I'd probably be all over it. The seller, you see, is offering a boxed Vectrex, eight games complete with their box, manual and overlays, and two boxed games without manuals. Said games are: Webwars, Spike, Bedlam, Ripoff, Berzerk, Star Castle, Cosmic Chasm, Starhawk, Scramble and Hyperchase.

Pikachu Nintendo 64 Set

2011-10-18T07:24:00.003Z

I always felt there was something deeply disturbing about Pikachu, but I'm pretty sure you wouldn't really care. Still, collectible as it might be, I would never really bid on this otherwise lovely, boxed, apparently complete and new Pikachu N64 Set; it is after all a US only auction and I've just discovered that I have always been far too old to care for Pokemon...

Boxed Sinclair ZX Interface 2

2011-10-17T15:56:00.001Z

I do believe we are all comfortable in the presence of Interface 2, aren't we? Oh, I see. Well, it was a smart add-on Sinclair released for the ZX Spectrum in 1983 and offered two joystick ports and a cartridge slot, effectively turning the Speccy into a proper console. Or, at least, that was the plan, but the joystick ports weren't Kempston compatible and the cartridges were both very expensive and able to only hold up to 16k worth of ROM, meaning that this upgrade didn't really make a lot of sense. Still, the Interface 2 remains a lovely and absolutely beautiful collectible that did have a few excellent games released for it.

You can grab a complete, boxed one with manual via this Sinclair ZX Interface 2 eBay auction. The thing seems to be in great condition and the seller ships to the United States, the European Union, Australia and Canada.

Forgotten Realms Limited Collector's Edition

2011-10-17T09:17:00.001Z

It seems that there is one Gold Box SSI release I had never heard of: the Advanced Dungeon's and Dragons: Forgotten Realms Limited Collector's Edition. It's a lovely, hefty box containing Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure Bonds and Secret of the Silver Blades, complete with their proper manuals, disks and extras. The compilation was released in 1990 and as far as I know must be pretty rare, though very cheap. You can own it via this Forgotten Realms Limited Collector's Edition eBay auction. Seller ships worldwide.