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DF is Doomsday Forte. That's me!

So, it looks like I play video games. But according to my backlog, I've a long long ways to go until I'm done with what all I have.



That said, I seem to cater more toward the handheld spectrum of the generations. I mean, I have a DS and a PSP (and an iPod Touch but that doesn't count), but all I have in terms of console is a Wii and a PS2 for this gen. And really, I'm fine with that. I have quite a few games as it is, and like I have the income to support getting a new system, accessories, and games on top of those I've yet to finish. =P I play handhelds more mainly because of the portability, and sleep mode is a godsend. No more "oh hell gotta go but there's no save point" woes like on consoles. That and there's always an opportunity to game somewhere.

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Did I mention I've been writing a book? I've been at it for over a year, and it's slow going. Games and all, you know? The first draft's done, so at least that's a significant milestone completed. Maybe I'll post a link sometime so you all can read a bit of what I've done.

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Did anyone else go Goodwill hunting today?
DF | 7:31 PM on 09.19.2009 14 comments


Pardon the groan-inducing pun, but I found a few things while I was out, and purchased a couple said finds. This is VGR, if you can believe it.

I'm not sure if this applied nationwide or what, but the Goodwill stores in this state (Indiana) all had half-off deals for the entire store. Usually, only select-color tags for the day are half-off but today was some nice exception, so my family decided to hit three nearby ones to see if we could find any great deals.

At the first one here in my hometown, I didn't find too much. There were nice shirts, and that wasn't too bad. Dad found this one and I had to get it:

Soulcalibur IV t-shirt, in my size no less! What you see is the back, and the SC4 logo is over the left breast part in the front. Hey, as if I don't have enough gaming shirts, right?

At the third, I found this:

Gunstar Heroes for the Genesis, with the original case, manual, and cartridge. All for $5.99 (or $3.00 today only). This was quite surprising. I also found Sonic Spinball but I didn't open it up to see what all was inside. Oh yeah, and there's a reason why I went out of order on my finds/visits. Because at the second one we visited, I found...


Holy shit. I made the stack myself, but I don't need to tell you what's in this picture. Apart from gems of Sega's console legacy (there was a PS1 nearby but I didn't want to insult the beauty of the shot).

Now, while that's all fine and good, there's a problem with all of these, mainly in that requisite cords were absent. What good is getting a system of antiquity when you can't really use it? And even for collection's sake, it's subpar because they're in varying stages of use/abuse.

But I still got a Dreamcast. For $3, no less! Though all it has is a power cord. I could've had all three for $9 today, but there wouldn't really be a reason to outside of bragging rights/trading. I can't do anything at all with my DC but turn it on (which I'm surprised it even did so), and I've have to hunt down cables and controllers and VMUs and games...yeah...

But I've got a Dreamcast. Shame this didn't come a whole eleven days ago.



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KINGof210's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 20:14
KINGof210
Enjoy the Dreamcast, man! Man,I gotta hit up some of my local Goodwills...
Big Z's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 20:45
Big Z
If there's a Play N' Trade in your area, check it out for Dreamcast related goodies. I found a copy of Jet Grind Radio in very respectable shape for six bucks at mine, and they had plenty of remotes and VMUs. Failing that, give Amazon a look. I do a lot of shopping there as well.
Joanna Mueller's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 20:51
Joanna Mueller
I've got to check into this goodwill thing. I don't want to be the only kid on my block not getting awesome cheap stuff.
ChillyBilly's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 20:58
ChillyBilly
Nice finds, I love Goodwill hunting although lately the few that I shop at have been lacking in the goods.
DF's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 21:48
DF
@Big Z: Play 'n Trade, huh? I haven't heard of it (that I know of) but there may be one in a nearby city I have to go see now. Whatever it is. But yeah, if I have to use Amazon, I will. Just right now, I have no money, and it'll be rather hilarious to pay more for each singular item to use the DC than the cost of the actual system itself. =P

@Zodiac Eclipse: Want to travel? Rushville, Indiana's store is where I found the Sega consoles (though one guy eyed the three DCs when I was going to buy them all, so I can't say if they'll still be there). They'll be $6 a pop now, sadly. I've heard people actually get DCs there, but I thought most got it all in-box and everything. As you can see, they were all setting out, and that's...well, not really so helpful. =P
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 21:49
Chris Carter
Um. Fuck. I have a launch Dreamcast, but I would have totally paid you for another one!

Dude, this is an awesome find!
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/19/2009 22:53
Elsa
Nice finds!!
Andrew Kauz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/20/2009 00:33
Andrew Kauz
My Goodwill never has any gaming-related stuff. Damn!
Krow's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/20/2009 05:53
Krow
Awesome pun.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/20/2009 08:46
RonBurgandy2010
Try getting the wires from ebay.
Faith's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/20/2009 10:17
Faith
I never find all good deals that the goodwills. They always know to grab the game consoles and stick them in the glass case up front for like $25 or more.

Better to head to flea markets.
DF's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/20/2009 10:43
DF
@Magnalon: Sorry! I know that I'd have sold the extra consoles if I had gotten them, but seeing how until I get all the necessary cables, I'd have no way of knowing if they'd all work...I'd love to make money off of my finds, but not at the expense of another.

@Elsa, Krow: Thanks. :3

@kauza, Faith: Truth be told, the only gaming stuff I find in the glass cases are games, or stuff like...Singstar boxset, or LCD games, etc etc. Stuff that hasn't been opened. Oddly enough, I see only game consoles/controllers out in the open. And they're usually beat up, missing controllers, etc. I've found plenty of old PS1s this way. So it's a good and bad thing. Good in that you can get it really cheap, but bad in that it's not in pristine condition, and like this situation, you're not gonna be able to do much with just a box and power cord.

@RonBurgandy2010: I've looked on Amazon, and the shipping is rather painful, but there's a flea market in town I need to try, and there's actually a Play 'n Trade in a nearby city. I'll try those before going online.
THREExPENNYco's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/20/2009 11:33
THREExPENNYco
nice deal for dreamcast i bought one from bookmans for 20 bucks i thought that was a steal.
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