Where to Sell Video Games, Chicago IL

Your looking to sell video games in Chicago, IL? There are many options to choose from to where you can sell video games. Yes, their are GameStops’ or EB Games in every shopping mail. Did you know GameStop won’t allow you to sell old video games to them? They don’t buy any old video games from the 80’s, or for that matter they don’t buy old video games from the 90’s either.

So where can you sell video games in Chicago, IL. The Old School Game Vault, will buy every game or video game console from Atari to Sony Playstation 3. The Old School Game Vault is located on the North Side of Chicago, IL. Its only available by appointment only, so make sure you call 312-423-6583 before stopping by. The Old School Game Vault has a very easy friendly website for you to use to sell video games to them. Get instant price quotes for all games and console you may have. If you can’t find a game price listed on their website send them an email @ wcauction@hotmail.com. They’ll be more than happy to help you out

 

How Compatible is the Nintendo DS

The Nintendo DS is backwards compatible with Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges. The smaller Nintendo DS game cards fit into Slot 1 on the top of the system, while Game Boy Advance games fit into Slot 2 on the bottom of the system. The Nintendo DS is not compatible with games for the Game Boy Color and the original Game Boy, due to a slightly different form factor, voltage requirements, and the absence of the compatibility mode. http://playstationclubpk.com/nds_features.html The Sharp Z80 compatible processor used in the older systems is still included, and indeed necessary for some GBA games that use the older sound hardware.

The handheld does not have a port for the Game Boy Advance Link Cable, so multiplayer or GameCube-Game Boy Advance link-up modes are not available in Game Boy Advance titles. Only single player mode is supported on the Nintendo DS.  Do you love your ds or do you want to sell it for something else?

The Nintendo DS only uses one screen when playing Game Boy Advance games. The user can configure the system to use either the top or bottom screen by default. The games are displayed within a black border on the screen, due to the slightly different screen resolution between the two systems (256 × 192 px (approx. 0.05 megapixels) for the Nintendo DS, and 240 × 160 px (approx. 0.04 megapixels) for the Game Boy Advance).

Nintendo DS games inserted into Slot 1 are able to detect the presence of specific Game Boy Advance games in Slot 2. In many such games, either stated in the game during gameplay or mostly explained in the games’ instruction manuals, extra content can be unlocked or added by starting the Nintendo DS game with the appropriate Game Boy Advance game inserted. Some of the content can stay permanently, even when the GBA game has been removed after content has been added.

Additionally, Slot 2 can be used to house expansion paks, such as the Rumble Pak, the Nintendo DS Memory Expansion Pak, and the Guitar Grip for the Guitar Hero: On Tour series. The DSi does not contain a GBA slot.

 

Giving Props to the Nintendo Wii – in a Quick Well Constructed Review

Are you on the hunt for a video game console to support your stress filled life as a stress-relieving activity and a healthy habit? Well, look no further than the Nintendo Wii. Released November 19, 2006, not only does the Nintendo Wii relieve stress, it also promotes social bonding, which research has shown again and again relieves stress (Mileham, 2007). It is advanced to the point of appealing to your everyday gamer; but, in addition it is capable of being easily learned and played by those who may not be so video game savvy. The Nintendo Wii is for those of all ages—beginners included . Personally, in my own humble opinion, I truly love the Nintendo Wii; not only as a gamer, myself, but for the stress relief possibilities it provides.

According to a review by Elizabeth Scott (2008), some pros of the Nintendo Wii and relieving stress, particularly include that it, “can be used to promote relaxation as well as fitness;” in addition the Nintendo Wii has the possibility of promoting social bonding as I have mentioned above, along with “togetherness among family and friends, parents and kids; [it includes] many family-friendly, non-violent games [that] are available, many of them educational in nature; [and] many games involve more physical activity in game play, which is great for stress relief and health” (Scott, 2008).

There are some people who prefer other consoles to the Nintendo Wii. Perhaps their PlayStation 3 is perfect for them. Or their Xbox, extraordinary! Well, not for me and my Nintendo Wii! I will admit, however, there are some aspects that could fair to perhaps do a little better in terms of quality—aspects of the game console that perhaps Nintendo will think of enhancing when they come out with their next generation of gaming console. For example, I absolutely agree with Scott (2008) in that “the sound and graphics appear less advanced than some other game consoles.” However, in a way I sort of like this, as when playing ‘classic’ games from back in the day. You know, the old school games whose graphics weren’t that great, but you just could not wait to get out of detention hall so you could race home, blow on that cartridge (ha ha), and shoot at some spacecrafts? Another downside is that it cannot be used as a CD player, a DVD player, or a Blu-ray Disc player, as some consoles can. However, don’t we all already own one of these for its own stated purpose, anyhow? Even if I didn’t, I bought the video game console just for that—playing video games. Anything extra (such as stress relief) is just a great big bonus in my eyes.

The following is a short description of the Nintendo Wii by Scott’s (2008) article/ review: “The Nintendo Wii’s controller senses movement, and can be used to register real moves made by players as part of the game.” Its networking function allows for you to send a message to a friend, receive a message from a friend, share avatars, and even more! “Wii Sports, which is included, lets you play games like bowling, tennis or boxing solo or with others (Scott, 2008).” In addition, the Nintendo Wii, particular in comparison to the other gaming consoles at this time/ generation, is relatively affordable.

The Nintendo Wii has been a hot item for gamers and non-gamers alike for quite some time now. It appears Nintendo came up with the idea to market themselves to people who may not particularly be into videogames, or may even never thought they would ever want to be—moms, dads, young professionals, and families with children—as well as the everyday experienced gamer. It would seem that Nintendo had a great idea up their sleeve. For this idea has worked!

I cannot emphasize enough how much I just *LOVE* my Nintendo Wii. And for numerous reasons, but of course, for the stress relief it gives me at the end of a hard working day, in a way bringing me back to my childhood days—having fun without a care in the world—something more of us need: “me time.”

As mentioned above, one can create avatars that look like themselves, a family member, or anyone, really. With the networking feature of this console, you can take polls, send and receive messages with friends, and many other good, clean fun things. It is really just that easy. It is a great distraction from the stress of life, “and you are not numbing your mind (Scott, 2008).”

My family and I got purchased our Wii at about the end of the school year, so we had lots of time to play not only on the weekends, but anytime, and we all often used it as a stress reliever in the evenings. For the first time in quite awhile, we were all gathered around our new television set, along with our new gaming console (Odom, 2007). Over the years we had played a few board games here and there, maybe attempted to start a card game—only to have something come up or find that a card was missing and funny how those games never came to an end. Nope, there is absolutely nothing like playing video games together as a family, just like providing moral support during a difficult, draining, perhaps defeating campaign. But with each victory, a celebration is sure to ensue—each of us cheering together with love and laughter, and every defeat never alone. “With the Wii, we’re all having fun together. It provides a bonding experience, as well as a bit of an escape. That can relieve stress for the whole family (Scott, 2008).”

Not getting enough exercise as of late? Belly a bit big from this past holiday season… Okay, way past holiday season? “The game that comes with the console, Wii Sports, gives you an opportunity to feel like you’re really playing various sports as a family. It gives fun exercise opportunities (my 8-year-old works up a sweat with the boxing program), but also levels the playing field for younger family members; their version of tennis allows us all to play without tears of frustration fits from my five-year-old, because it’s a bit easier than real-life tennis (Scott, 2008).” Sold separately, other games can help one learn yoga (you mean me? Yoga!); Pilates and other relaxation exercises; set weight loss goals, while following a fitness regime; and even track all of this progress as you go.

Yep, this gaming console is definitely for me. When it comes to stress relief and relaxation, nothing can out beat my Nintendo Wii.

Scott, E. (2008, November 24). Nintendo Wii: What’s all the Buzz About? Retrieved June 8, 2009 from About.com at http://stress.about.com/od/products/gr/wii.htm

Odom, M. (2007, June 11). Nintendo Wii Redefines Family Game Night. Retrieved June 8, 2009 from http://blogcritics.org/gaming/article/nintendo-wii-redefines-family-game-night/

 

Remebering the Original Nintendo Game Boy and all Those Accessories

Game Boy Camera – This is basically a GB cartridge with a black and white digital camera on top. It stores up to 30 pictures, and comes with photo/image editing functions like zooming, painting, cropping, etc. Animation can be done with Pictrip, a simple animation processing software built into Pocket Camera. It was released in Japan at the same time as the Pocket Printer, 2/21/98.  It also comes with built-in games including “Ball” (a juggling game) and “Space Fever II” (a shooter). In addition, it also comes with a music mixing/editing program. Best of all, it can share data with another GB with Game Boy/Pocket Camera. You can print your photos with the Game Boy/Pocket Printer. http://webspace.webring.com/people/ld/djslacker/game_boy_accessories.html

Game Boy Printer – This is a printer for use with Game Boy/Pocket Camera. It uses Print Seal thermal paper, which comes in yellow, blue, and white rolls, available for $9.95 US/500 yen a roll. This was released in Japan in 2/21/98.  This device plugs into the serial port (Game Link) on the Game Boy, and I do not believe is compatible with the old Game Boy model, since Game Boy Pocket and Game Boy Color use the new design serial port. http://webspace.webring.com/people/ld/djslacker/game_boy_accessories.html

FM Radio – This uses the Game Boy’s power supply, but is otherwise a self-contained radio. There is a jack on the side for earphones. The red LED blinks when it is tuned to a stereo FM broadcast. There is also a model for the Game Boy Color as well. http://webspace.webring.com/people/ld/djslacker/game_boy_accessories.html

Game Boy Amplifier – Manufactured by Nuby rather than Nintendo, this device attaches to the bottom of the Game Boy; the 3.5mm phone jack plugs into the phone jack of the GB. I hypothesize that playing GB with this device attached must be cumbersome, as the extra 1.5″ or so of length it adds to the Game Boy makes holding it and comfortably positioning your hands over the button. http://webspace.webring.com/people/ld/djslacker/game_boy_accessories.html

Game Link Cable – This allows you to link two Game Boy units to play games head-to-head, as well as share data. There are two models of Game Link; the original has connectors at both ends, to match the type of interface on the original Game Boy, and the newer model, which has a connector to fit the interface on the Pocket and Color Game Boys, as well as the Super Game Boy 2. Shown above is a set of cable which is sold separately from the Game Boy units. What is interesting about this set, is that it comes with an adaptor, tied onto one end of the cable, so it can be used with an original Game Boy unit (guess if you own 2 original Game Boy units, you have to buy another set of cables just for the adaptor). I don’t think Game Link cables. http://webspace.webring.com/people/ld/djslacker/game_boy_accessories.html

Four Player Adaptor – For use with the original Game Boy model, this had(s) the old style serial port jack on the side. You needed this to play, duh, games which have more than two players. The first game to use this was F1 Race, which the adaptor was bundled with when it was first sold. Later on, Nintendo released the adaptor separately. The device plugged into Player One’s Game Boy, and then the other players would use their Game Link cable to plug into their respective jacks on the adaptor. My question: Was/is there a four player adaptor released for the Game Boy Pocket and Color models, which use a new type of serial port jack?

http://webspace.webring.com/people/ld/djslacker/game_boy_accessories.html

The Game Boy was a great system for its time. Thanks to places like eBay you still can buy many rare Game Boy Game Consoles, games and accessories. Or if you want to sell a Game Boy there are many Places like The Old School Game Vault offers very competitve pricing on vintage video games.
Not only do we pay cash for your old video games, but we pay cash for your old systems/ consoles, such as the Game Boy as well! We even buy handheld, broken consoles, and more! It is as easy as sending us an email of what you have, us giving you a return email with a quote for your goods, and you simply ship your item(s) to us! You will be notified within 24 hours once we receive your package. You will have your money in 24 hours or less, guaranteed! If the total amount quoted is above the $40 mark, we will even refund you the cost of your shipping fee!

 

The Rise and Fall of the Atari 5200

Although the 5200 enjoyed moderate success during its heyday, the gaming public never completely warmed to the SuperSystem, and the “Great Videogame Crash of 1983” helped to seal its fate along with the rest of the home videogame consoles. It should be noted, however, that the 5200 was outselling the Colecovision when Atari decided to pull the plug on its advanced video game system in 1984. The 5200 is a great system to collect for, not only because there are many excellent games for it, but also because it is one of the systems where all the released games can be obtained. Additionally, there also seem to be many prototype carts floating around, probably due to the large number of titles under development when the market crashed (AtariAge, 2009).

The software selection at launch consisted mostly of proven but tired classics that failed to utilize the 5200’s audio/visual talents. Titles such as Super Breakout, Galaxian and Space Invaders were unsuccessful in generating excitement among gamers who were looking for the “next wave” in console gaming. Once the system passed through its introductory period, however, Atari began to liberally salt the 5200 library with glittering new gems like Qix, Vanguard, Robotron:2084, Space Dungeon, Pengo, Joust and Ms. Pac-Man. Atari also had first call on games marketed by its coin-op arm, which brought arcade hits such as Dig Dug, Pole Position and Centipede home. By the time the 5200 was settled in with a respectable library of quality titles, however, it was too late. The Great Crash of 1983 was well under way, and the 5200 joined the likes of Colecovision, Vectrex, Intellivision and others as the home console market came crumbling down. As a result, there are an inordinately high number of prototypes which exist for the 5200 http://serialkiller.org/articles/videogames_history/videogames_history.txt.

Upon hindsight, the reasons as to why the 5200 never became the sales success that Atari had hoped are quite apparent (Hardie & Iida, 2009). Despite being a large company for its time, not even a behemoth like Atari had the means to support four product lines with quality games for each (2600, 5200, 400/800 and coin-op). Resources which should have been allocated for 5200 game development went instead to the 2600, a system which was on its last legs and already saturated with software from Atari and its third party publishers http://www.atarimuseum.com/faqs/5200faq.html. In addition, the fact that the 5200 was not compatible with the 2600 put off many 2600 owners who had accumulated a substantial library of games for the system (a VCS adapter which allowed 2600 games to be played on the 5200 was later released) (AtariAge, 2009). Furthermore, although the 5200 was a quantum leap beyond the 2600 in terms of technology, the SuperSystem was not that much better than Colecovision and Vectrex. But perhaps the main factor that led to the doom of the 5200 — and, for that matter, the entire home gaming industry — was the result of the rapid price drop of affordable game-oriented computers like the Atari 800XL and Commodore 64, both of which were sub-$300 gaming machines that also doubled as computing and productivity devices (Hardie & Iida, 2001).

Today, the Atari 5200 is a favorite among retrogamers, nostalgists and collectors. While many of the coin-op translations have subsequently been improved upon by modern systems, there are an abundance of compelling games that no gamer should be without. Space Dungeon, Rescue on Fractalus, Qix, Beamrider, Gremlins, Bounty Bob Strikes Back (the spectacular sequel to Miner 2049er), Pengo, Wizard of Wor, Berzerk, Missile Command and Centipede are some of the shining stars among the impressive repertoire of 5200 cartridges. The latter two are especially enjoyable when played with the optional Trak-ball controller. For those who are more gamer than collector and have $125 to burn, he or she can purchase a 5200 multicart from Sean Kelly. Not only does the multicart contain every released game in the 5200 library, but virtually every prototype game known to exist is included as well http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/a5200/file/916366/2633! And that is a good thing when you consider that the SuperSystem has an outrageously large amount of prototypes, some of which are fantastic. (Jr. Pac-Man, Xari Arena, Meebzork, Millipede and Track and Field come to mind). https://isohunt.com/torrent_details/15957195/atari+2600+emulator+pac+man+asteroids+space+invaders?tab=summary

Despite its relative small library of games and being a lukewarm seller in the early 1980s (compared to the 2600), the Atari 5200 has a significant following of die-hard enthusiasts and collectors who recognize its excellence as a gaming machine. And that folks speaks volumes about a home videogame system that rode off into the sunset over a decade ago! (Hardie & Iida, 2001).

It has been said atari is more households across america, than any other classic video game system.  Like most American’s your atari is collecting dust, so turn that dust into cash now.  The Old School Game Vault, will buy your old Atari and send you cash.

 

What can the Sony PSP Video Game Console really Do?

The PSP originally came with a 32MB Memory Stick Duo card, but you’ll need a much larger one for music and movies.

What about music? Well, the good news is the PSP plays many types of audio files without your having to convert them to Sony’s proprietary ATRAC format first–a common problem with the company’s earlier MP3 devices. You simply drag your audio files into the music folder on your Memory Stick Duo card, and they’ll show up on the PSP. Firmware-updated PSPs can play MP3s, ATRACs, WMAs, WAVs, and AAC-encoded song files, though not the copy-protected versions from Apple’s iTunes Music Store. The device supports M3U playlists, but if you have your playlists in another format, you’ll need to find and download a converter. http://reviews.cnet.com/consoles/sony-psp/4505-10109_7-30895581.html However, as basic as the PSP’s music player is (read: iPod Shuffle with a screen and no autosyncing capabilities), it will be adequate for many people.

Those interested in replacing their iPod with the PSP will have to deal with the lack of on-the-go playlist functionality and, most important, the DIY storage. You can get a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card for about $50, while double the capacity will cost you about three times as much. Sony announced 4GB and 8GB Memory Sticks at E3 2006 but no pricing. Player controls can be initially tricky—the in-line remote is handy—but we like the speedy precision of the fast-forward/rewind functions as well as the undulating background graphics. The PSP can also display album art when it’s available. http://p2p-online.com/content/blogsection/0/9/10/10/

The image viewer is also basic, with simple slide-show functionality. But again, it’s easy to drag JPEG files—or TIFFs, PNGs, GIFs, and BMPs, if you have version 2.0—onto a memory card, rotate them (if needed), and show off your shots to anybody who might want to see them. In addition, you can set a photo as your PSP’s background wallpaper, replacing the colorful splash screen behind the home menu. Unfortunately, you cannot view photos and listen to music simultaneously.

Last but not least, the PSP has built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Getting our handheld up and running on even a WEP-encrypted home wireless network was a breeze, and the PSP lets you save multiple wireless configurations so that you can connect from multiple locations without repeating the setup procedure each time. Though PSPs purchased before September 2005 were previously limited to WEP encryption, upgrading to v2.0 firmware adds support for the more secure WPA-PSK standard.  http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP Once you’re Wi-Fi enabled—and you’ve installed the latest firmware—you can access the Web using the PSP’s onboard browser. This slick, nearly full-featured app supports tabbed browsing, Javascript, and CSS, though Flash support is still lacking (read more about the PSP’s Web browser).

The browser looks great, displaying crisp images and reproducing colors very accurately. Typing isn’t quite the pain it could have been; Sony has augmented its standard cell phone-style input system with a few shortcuts, giving common strings such as http:// and .com their own keys on the virtual keyboard. Furthermore, the PSP remembers every address you type, so you’ll never have to tap in a long, complicated URL more than once.

You’re given the option to reshape the browser’s display window, in much the same way that you can resize video clips during playback. This helps avoid the dreaded left-to-right scroll-back while reading articles, though it usually garbles the page’s layout in the process. You can easily save images from the Web to your Memory Stick Duo and subsequently use them as wallpaper on the PSP’s main menu; customizable wallpaper is another perk of the 2.0 firmware.  http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP

JavaScript works like a charm, cooperating with several JavaScript toolkit utilities, but the Flash player included in the latest update is version 6—the current standard is 8—which makes viewable content hit or miss.  http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP

The PSP’s strong slate of features—as well as the many bells and whistles that Sony has added via its first major firmware update—proves that the handheld is still under development and hints at even greater things to come. Some of those future upgrades are more fully developed than others. Sony highlighted a few of the more noteworthy forthcoming PSP features in the pipeline at a business conference in March 2006. In terms of gaming, an emulator is being developed that will allow the PSP to play digitally distributed (that is, pay-per-download) PlayStation 1 titles.  http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP

Later in the year, Sony is pledging to add Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) support to the PSP, with an EyeToy-styled Webcam peripheral to complement it. A GPS-locator accessory is also in the works, with compatible games slated to support it. Finally, Sony is said to be preparing a major upgrade to its Connect online service that will create a more iTunes-like music and movie download service, but details remain scarce. http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP In fact, since these new features were announced, Sony’s been mum about new details–the camera was shown off at E3 2006, but no new information has been revealed about any of the other new PSP concepts. It’s more than likely that Sony is waiting until the November release of the PlayStation 3 nears to comment on most of them, as it’s likely that numerous features of the next console—accessories and downloads, among them—will be shared between the two.  http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP

The Sony PSP runs on a proprietary 333MHz processor and comes with 32MB of built-in memory, some of it reserved for the PSP’s operating system and applications, and 4MB of embedded DRAM. While we would have preferred more built-in memory, game developers we spoke to were happy it has what it has, given that early rumors suggested Sony would include only 16MB of RAM.  http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP

With all the advancements in video games, and companies always trying to top the other guy.  Your latest version of the PSPe may not be sony’s most current version released.  We can help, selling your old psp to The Old School Game Vault, then we pay you cash so you can have money to buy the latest version of the PSP.

 

Which Xbox 360 Video Game Console is The Best For Me

Xbox 360 Core

The Xbox 360 Core system is a bare bones system for people that just want to get in and start playing games without too much fuss. It is a remarkably poor value, though, and it is recommended that you pick up a Premium system instead. The Core costs $279.99 and includes the following:

* Xbox 360 System

* Composite (Red+White+Yellow) AV cable

* Wired controller

As you can see, the Core does not include a hard drive or memory unit to save games on or the right cable to hook your Xbox 360 up to a HDTV. Once you add up all of the stuff you will likely end up buying anyway (either a hard drive or memory unit, additional controllers, Xbox Live headset, remote) the cost comes out to well above the $349.99 price of the Premium system. The Core system was eventually replaced by the Xbox Arcade (Bergfeld, 2007).

Xbox 360 Arcade

Xbox 360 Arcade console is everything you need to begin playing right out of the box, including Family Settings that allow parents to restrict game access for younger players. It comes with a wireless controller, five arcade games, and 256MB of memory.  This console includes an HDMI output, so you can experience your games in the highest definition possible, up to 1080p (HDMI cable sold separately). The Xbox 360 Arcade retails currently around $199.99.

Xbox 360 Arcade console is the first Xbox 360 console to include five family-friendly games, a wireless controller, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection to enable high-definition output if desired and 256 MB of memory useful for storing games and entertainment content. At $279.99 when first released, the Xbox 360 Arcade console included five best-selling games: “PAC-MAN Championship Edition” (NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.), “Uno” (Carbonated Games), “Luxor 2” (MumboJumbo), “Boom Boom Rocket” (Electronic Arts Inc.) and “Feeding Frenzy” (Sprout Games).

“As families gather together this holiday, it’s the perfect time to launch a new low-priced, high-value Xbox 360 that plays games, TV shows and music for everyone to enjoy,” said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “In addition to offering an incredible all-in-one package for families to get right into the fun, the Xbox 360 Arcade system features the industry-leading Family Settings, which allow parents to control what their kids are watching and playing — and we know how important that control is to families around the world.”

Karen Dodge, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer at Toys “R” Us, added, “We are excited to offer this new gaming experience to our customers — children and families — who can now enjoy the fun of Xbox 360 together. Many of this holiday season’s hottest items provide Internet connectivity, and with the online entertainment options available through Xbox LIVE^®, Xbox 360 Arcade offers families a great mix of online content and traditional gaming in one console.”

The news of Xbox 360 Arcade comes as part of a broader initiative by Microsoft to bring the Xbox 360 experience to families everywhere. Microsoft also announced today that it is significantly expanding its catalog of high- and standard-definition family fun content that is available on demand direct to the consumer’s living room. This includes the addition of everyone’s favorite characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck from Warner Bros., which will be delivering the first ever “Looney Tunes” cartoons for download on Xbox 360, starting today. In addition, Nickelodeon is adding three new shows to its already large library of more than 300 episodes of TV shows on Xbox LIVE, Microsoft’s premier online gaming and entertainment service, with the inclusion of “Blue’s Clues,” “The Backyardigans” and “iCarly.” “SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam™” (THQ Inc.) and “SHREK-N-ROLL™” (Activision) games will also be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade, the place to download games for Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE, adding more fun for everyone in the family.

Microsoft’s commitment to family entertainment is complemented by the largest next-generation library of “E”- and “T”-rated games, more than 200 in all, available at retailers nationwide this holiday, including “BEE MOVIE™ GAME” (Activision), “Guitar Hero III^®: Legends of Rock” (Activision), “Naruto: Rise of a Ninja” (UbiSoft Entertainment), “Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action” and “Viva Piñata^®: Party Animals.” http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-22ArcadeConsolePR.mspx

 

 

Xbox 360 Pro

 

The Xbox 360 Pro System is definitely the one you need to get. Xbox 360 Pro System Gaming from Microsoft puts you at the center of the most exciting games and entertainment experiences on earth. It is a powerful next-generation gaming system featuring high-definition (HD) graphics and multichannel digital sound http://xbox360prosystem.com/.

As the centerpiece of your entertainment experience, Xbox 360 allows you to integrate music, movies, photos and TV choices into game scenarios through a Windows-based PC or any Universal Serial Bus (USB) peripheral. The new Xbox experience allows users with Xbox LIVE service to personalize their entertainment with avatars, challenge and talk to friends, stream 15,000 Netflix movies and TV shows, and download new content including demos and games. Add to that a host of impressive digital media features, including an add-on HD DVD movie player and a decent online selection of downloadable pay-per-view HD movies and TV shows http://xbox360prosystem.com/. Watch progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. Rip music to the Xbox 360 hard drive and share your latest digital pictures with friends.

Thanks to places like eBay you still can buy tons of Xbox 360 Video Games and accessories. Or if you want to sell a Xbox 360 there are many Places like The Old School Game Vault offers very competitve pricing on vintage video games. Not only do we pay cash for your old video games, but we pay cash for your old systems/ consoles, such as the Xbox 360, as well! We even buy handheld, broken consoles, and more! It is as easy as sending us an email of what you have, us giving you a return email with a quote for your goods, and you simply ship your item(s) to us! You will be notified within 24 hours once we receive your package. You will have your money in 24 hours or less, guaranteed! If the total amount quoted is above the $40 mark, we will even refund you the cost of your shipping fee!

 

Where can I sell my old video games, and actually get paid

I know there are lots of online web-sites were you can sell your old video games. I just want to know that I’m going to get paid. What Should I do:

• Ask for references of satisfied customer who sold a particular website their old video games • Check site content, a site with little to now content, should draw a flag. • Contact Them, They should at least provide you with a phone number to actually talk to someone.
• Look around the internet, and see what others have said about a particular company. You’ll be surprised to see what you actually can find out
• Then I would, definitely call or e-mail some of the references, that any particular company provides you. Then definitely search the company name in google to see if there are any horror stories out their. Make sure to compare prices on a few sites that you fell are legit, some sites will buy old video games for next to nothing, and some sites suggest you send them old used video games to recycle, because they have no value. Beware of this, because I’m sure you’ll find a site willing to buy and Atari from you rather, than have you ship it to them to recycle it.

Then with a lot of sites, check their shipping reimbursement policy. Many sites won’t reimburse you for Priority Mail, so double check which shipping method is right to get shipping reimburse for. Then make sure you are above the correct value to qualify for shipping reimbursement. Many companies will not reimburse you for shipping if the total of the games they are buying from you is less than say $60.

Do note that most of these companies won’t reimburse you for and additional shipping supplies you may buy, so don’t go nuts and buy this box from UPS, because chances are you won’t get that money back. The best thing I would recommend is delivery confirmation, for your own records or shipping insurance, some sites will pay you back for insurance, but I would buy this just for peace of mind.

 

Where to Sell Used Video Games

Do people buy Old Video Games

I have an Atari pong, and Atari games from the 70’s are this items I should sell or throw away. Many of the classic game systems have a huge following in the retro game culture.  Almost all those old video games from the 70’s and early 80’s still have value today..

Don’t think you are going to make a fortune selling your Atari.  Due in large part Atari has the largest fan base of the classic video games, there are more Atari’s across America than any other video game system.

Like many of the games for these classic consoles, some are worth more than other.  Many of the games are so common that you can’t give them away, but some of the games are collectible.  Then certain vintage systems are more received than others, the colecovsion is more collected and wanted than say the Magnavox Odyssey or Odyssey 2..

I guess mainly do to the test of time of these particular units.

Many people even want the boxes the video games came in, years ago.  So don’t just throw everything away or sell it at a yard sale for next to nothing.

For example, I bet most people didn’t know Atari 2600 had 3 X-rated video games that adults could buy behind the counters or at adult book stores.  These particular games, even though they are rather disgusting – fetch a better value on the used video game market than say Yars Revenge would for Atari..

Finding Places to Sell My Used Video Games

There are lots of resources at our fingertips each and everyday, and its no difference when it comes to selling something whether it be selling used video games or to my couch.  There are thousands of reputable places to looks

• Dex Knows – Yes the idea of the phone books, might be outdated, but dex knows has a great search engine and can help you find just about anything
• Backpage – Very Similar to Craigslist, but in more small cities aross America.  Bakcpage is similar to craigslist meaning there are lots of online ads from people selling used video games to people buy coats, lawnmowers etc.
• Craigslist – Craigslist does to have a powerful search, and have 1000’s of ads posted each and everyday, so if your buying or selling used video games there is someone for you.
• Kiiji – Very similar to the two prior post

Search locally – yes there are losts of used video game websites, to ship your games to, but sometimes you can find a store in your neighborhood or a few miles away.  Support the little guy and not the Big Chains that give you a penny for your dollar

 

Condo Board, Over View

Condo Board

If you are not on the board you have little rights if you are not on the Board. The developer is required to share information concerning to the procedures for the election. Since we have not received that info, I will explain

Voting-

• If a unit is owned by more than one person, the voting rights will not be divided – A non-owning spouse can’t vote
• Each member shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to his percentage of ownership interest in the Common Elements
• Voting will take place at the Annual Meeting of members which shall be held on such date fixed by the developer. Or by laws state meeting should be held at 8pm.
• Notice of Meeting – As describe in Article III Section IV of the By Laws
• The election – the annual meeting of the members, the members shall be entitled to vote on a cumulative basis and the candidates receiving the highest number of votes per officer, shall deemed to be elected.
  • A Candidate for election shall have the right to be present at the counting of the ballots

The Board – The affairs of the Association shall be managed by its board of managers.

• The Number of Board Members Initially is three (Ask Attorney). The Board shall be elected solely by, from and among, them members for a term of two years, and until their respective successors shall have been elected and qualified. (Vice-Presidents can be elected by the board, & the number of Vice Presidents is to be determined by the Board, I will run for President, but would vote to have at least one Vice-President Elected on the Board holds office.
• Each member of the Board shall hold office without compensation.
• The Powers and duties of the board shall include, but not be limited to, the operation and care, upkeep, maintence, replacement and improvement of the Common Elements.
• Further information can be read in Section IV of the By laws

The Board & What the Officers do:

• The officers of the Association shall be elected annually by the board at the regularly meeting of the Board
• Removal – any officer elected by the board may be removed by a majority vote.
• Vacancies – due to death, resignation, may be filled by the board
• President – shall be the principle executive officer of the Association and shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Association
• Vice President – In the absence of the President or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, the Vice President ( or if there is more than one) shall perform the duties of the president. Any Vice Presidents shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or Board
• Treasurer – shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Association, receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable from the Association from any source whatsoever.
• Secretary – Shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the members of the board, in one or more books provided for that purpose.
• More information in Section V of the By Laws

Powers of the Board Review Section VI Page – 38

The board shall exercise for the Association all powers, duties, and authority vested in the Association by the Acto and the Condominium Instruments, including but not limited too – refer Section VI

The Board also has the Power

• Hire the services of a manager or managing agent – Charlene Will Discuss More
• To engage the service that are deemed necessary for operation, repair, maintence etc.
• To establish or maintain one or more bank accounts.
• To invest any funds of the Association, certificates deposits

In Conclusion the Board is the Governing Body in Charge of our Community

• The Board handles all Operations Budgeting – Should be done April 1^st of each calendar year.
• Chances are Pretty Good our Monthly Assessments will increase once the board is formed; mainly due to marketing tactics the developer used to get use to buy units with low assessments.
• The Developer of our building can use assessments for work that is part of the construction specifications or plans for the building that also states the developer can’t pay themselves for work, this is violation of the law. (ex He can’t charge us for his crew doing work)
• Unit Owners can attend Board Meetings – the will not have input on the meetings or the agenda as outlined by Roberts Rules of order.
• Please refer to the bylaws Section 6 will talk about the reserves and what Paul can and can not due with our Assessments…Thanks