R-Type (ZX Spectrum)

R-Type for the ZX Spectrum might have sounded like an overtly ambitious arcade conversion, but it -shockingly- turned out quite fantastic. The graphics are some of the best the Speccy had seen, the gameplay is pacey and faithful to the original and it even comes in a lovely, relatively rare big box. It's lovely and you can grab it here. Seller ships only within Europe.

Felix Dev System (Atari Jaguar)

I absolutely love discovering true rarities and this Felix Development System definitely qualifies as one. The Felix is a development system for the Atari Jaguar, and is incredibly rare as it was one of the first dev kits released for the console. Seller ships worldwide.

Automata's PIMANIA (ZX Spectrum)

This my dear retro-heads is one of the most unique pieces of software ever unleashed, and was quite obviously something that could only appear on the Speccy. Automata's Pimania (1982) is a surreal and downright obscure puzzle game masquerading as a text-adventure form that will really tax your brain. Grab it via this Pimania auction. Seller ships worldwide.

You can grab the game for use with an emulator and play it online thanks to the World of Spectrum, but you should first have a look here.

Commodore Amiga CD32

I'm this close to bidding on this rather brilliant Amiga CD32 bundle for it, err, is quite brilliant and can conveniently be shipped to N. and S. America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It contains a boxed CD32 console, eight games, some CDTV discs, demo discs and one -ahem- backup disc filled with games. 

PocketStation Crystal

The PocketStation, just like the Dreamcast VMU, was a very interesting idea on paper, that more or less flopped and thus never made it outside Japan. Shockingly though it does work with US and European versions of the console. The machine is a glorified memory card that -sporting a LCD screen and facebuttons- can play a variety of mini-games. Happily, there is one PocketStation Crystal still available over at Play-Asia.

Shockwave (Unreleased - C64/C128)

Unreleased games for the C64/C128 and most other 80s micros are always intriguing and Shockwave, the 1987 Commodore 64 unreleased game by The Edge, seems one of the most interesting specimens. This Shockwave auction will get you a disk apparently sporting the unreleased code of the game complete with a developer's note with instructions. Seller ships to N. and S. America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Atari Lynx II Lot

Most readers of this blog should be aware of the rather disturbing fact that I absolutely love the Atari Lynx (and it doesn't even know I exist). I actually own three of the things and almost 30 games and really feel it still is a great though not particularly portable console. This Atari Lynx II  auction seems like a great place to start. The console comes with four games, the multiplayer allowing ComLynx Cable, the External Battery Pack, the official Screen Visor, a car charger, a carrying case and the -essential- power adapter. Seller ships worldwide. 

A boxed GameBoy collection

Well, this GameBoy auction is rarer than you'd think. Then again, besides the new and factory sealed original GameBoy, you'll also be getting the equally factory sealed Game Boy 4 Player Adapter, the Game Boy Rechargeable Batter Pack, Game Boy Printer, a Game Boy Color and the Game Boy Cleaning Kit. Seller ships only within the US.

Shiny Acorn A3000

The Archimedes A3000 is a beautiful 16-bit machine and one of the most powerful home micros of its time. What's more you can actually bid on a lovely A3000 on eBay. Seller ships only to UK addresses, but I guess that does make sense, as the computer comes complete with a 14" monitor, a mouse and an excellent selection of boxed and rather classic games that includes Flashback, Lemmings and Chuck Rock.

A Famicom with a Keyboard

What you see above and can grab via eBay is a proper Japanese Famicom with a lovely Famicom Keyboard and two joypads. Apparently the thing has never been tested, but as the seller allows for returns this shouldn't be a problem. Oh, and the bundle can be shipped worldwide too.

Monkey Island Bounty Pack(s)

The Monkey Island Bounty Pack, the excellent compilation of the first three Monkey Island games in a huge and rich box, might be relatively rare, but it does seem that Amazon.co.uk has a few copies of the thing left. I suggest you all have a look.

Impressive Infocom Collection

A starting bid of 2,500$ is rather steep but the jaw dropping Infocom Collection that has appeared on eBay might just be worth it. It is after all huge, sports over a dozen rare games, 50 or so Infocom titles in a variety of version, a copy of Starship Titanic, the relatively recent Zork games by Activision, a selection of Invisiclues, 10 sealed copies of the C64 version of Zork I, more games, more rarities and those hard to find choose-your-own-adventure books Infocom published. Oh, and the auction page is filled with beautiful photos of everything on offer. Seller ships worldwide.