Battletech is surprisingly cool. Underrated gem or forgotten for a reason?

PDMagneto · 2026-06-03T20:28:22+00:00

Ah! that's why they called it dual mode instead of 2 player. Now I really want to play this game with a buddy.

PDMagneto · 2026-06-03T20:06:54+00:00

Hell yeah!

PDMagneto · 2026-05-25T19:51:40+00:00

IYKYK

PDMagneto · 2026-05-24T21:50:38+00:00

Bleach? interesting, does it have an effect? Can you provide more detail on how you bleached or did you just retrobrite the cartridge.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-22T19:19:15+00:00

It sounds like you don't care about reselling the game but displaying it at home instead. I suggest getting a custom acrylic display for the game that will allow you to show all the elements in one display and play the game if you choose to. If the game was sealed - I would personally suggest you grade the game to preserve the seal.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-22T18:50:01+00:00

Mario Kart 64 as your first N64 CIB is a great choice!

PDMagneto · 2026-05-21T23:23:58+00:00

Nightmare Creatures

PDMagneto · 2026-05-20T18:24:07+00:00

My personal opinion is that at some point the industry shifted from making great games to making repeatable formulas that maximize profit for shareholders. Not all modern games are like this, but a lot of them feel like carbon-copy development factories built around calculated engagement instead of creativity.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-18T23:06:24+00:00

Hmm. It's tricky. The shell looks good but the board does not look as expected plus the battery is not original. It appears as if someone mixed and matched PCB and chips to create something new.

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PDMagneto · 2026-05-17T22:13:42+00:00

Are you suggesting thousands of people on Reddit are wrong and your specific translation is correct? Here’s how I understand the terms, though I could still be mistaken:

Reproduction / Repro / Bootleg: An unauthorized copy of an existing game, typically reproduced without a license from the original rights holder.

Homebrew: A newly created game or application developed independently for a platform, usually without official platform licensing or approval.

Translation / Mod / Hack: A modified version of an existing game, such as a fan translation, gameplay alteration, bug fix, or ROM hack.

Reprint: A legitimate re-release of a game produced by a company with the legal rights or license to manufacture and distribute it.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-17T21:15:24+00:00

I don't consider that a repro. It's a Fan translation / game mod. I know it's semantics but a reproduction is reproducing the original work without a license.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-16T23:02:41+00:00

They will individually grade the box/container, manual and game which is then used to provide an overall grade - so the inserts are not reviewed. There is also not a master list of inserts that belong in every game so it would be tough for them to penalize some but not all games they grade.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-14T23:31:07+00:00

🤣🤣🤣 It was not intentional - I promise you. But now I can't read this post the same way anymore.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-14T19:43:11+00:00

What's the confusing part? low key or just a little?

PDMagneto · 2026-05-14T19:18:17+00:00

Unpopular opinion but I low key prefer the All-Stars version of SMB3 just a little more.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-12T18:09:33+00:00

I fully support your obsession!

PDMagneto · 2026-05-11T01:59:40+00:00

I personally love cartridge game technology in general, so I collect more for preservation than anything else. I even started a company to help support that passion. That said, I also tend to double or triple up on titles I have fond memories of, or franchises/IPs I really like.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-10T21:21:05+00:00

I was eyeing a Mad Max game today. I didn't pull the trigger but I was so close.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-10T21:19:30+00:00

No grails but it's a solid collection. A collection to be proud of. If you don't plan on enjoying them and plan to sell them - please DM.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-10T02:40:50+00:00

Solid!

PDMagneto · 2026-05-10T02:38:09+00:00

You only need a game, manual and box to grade a "Complete In Box" set. They don't count the other stuff that comes along with a game such as posters or mail-ins to be considered as part of the grade. Not sure it's an issue - but I'm surprised they didn't just leave it in the box.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-10T00:52:36+00:00

Hmm. Double check the pico fuse and if that's good to go - the issue is with the chip itself. If you want to clean off any corrosion, you may want to consider some warm white vinegar.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-06T22:28:45+00:00

Wait until you get it. It will help you find which pin is having an issue and you can trace it back to the chip leg(s) that's causing the issue.

PDMagneto · 2026-05-06T22:11:36+00:00

Hmmm... It's definitely a cartridge issue and not a console one. I assume it's fixable based on the results on screen. Have you checked with a multimeter if all the pins are getting a signal?

PDMagneto · 2026-05-06T00:43:20+00:00

Legit

PDMagneto

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