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Digital Press Video Game Collector's Guide

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This book is the ultimate resource for video game collectors. You need this book if you collect classic games.
Ever wanted to know how many games where made for the Atari 2600?
It's in there.
Ever want to know how many games were never produced for the 2600?
It's in there.
Ever heard of the AdventureVision?
They have an it's in there.
Get this book now!!

An excellent guide to practically every home video game system from the 70s and 80s. I've been collecting games for over 10 years (playing them for over 25) and thought I knew a lot about games...but reading through the DP Guide I find an interesting fact or piece of trivia about a game or system on every one of it's over 500 pages. Reviews, rarity, prices, check boxes for collectors and many (B&W) photos of games and screen shots from games you're likely never to find in the wild.

If you collect games, or are just interested in the history of home videogaming, I can't recommend this book strongly enough. A steal at [a really good price.]

I use this guide on a daily basis to support my video game collecting and playing addiction. If you love classic video games here are 8 reasons you can't afford not to buy this guide now. It's AWESOME!

8. Excellent nostaligic stories about games and gamers gone by.
7. Most accurate and complete of anything else on the market.
6. Put together by gamers for gamers. These guys love games and their dedication and attention to detail really shows.
5. Joe and his team have insight and wisdom about gaming unmatched by any other source.
4. Information on rarity, price, programmers, Easter eggs, cheats, tips and more!
3. Background information on each console system.
2. More information than you'll ever use or need on the games you love.
1. There's nothing else like it out there. Buy It Now! You will not be disappointed!!

I recently bought this & it is so cool, I had to buy a second one. I did that so I could keep one in the trunk of my car for when I go hunting for retro videogames @ thrift stores & garage sales...and the second copy stays in my house for reading on the pot & things. :P

This is the only book I've bought two copies of for myself so that says a lot about it.

Got a machine that came out pre 1988? Then this is the guide book for you! Every major system (and plenty of minor ones) from the start of computing is detailed, along with guides to their software catalogs. Rarities and prices listed to give an indication on how much you should spend and to gauge value for a collectors view, not dealers or eBay.

Plain and simple. If you need a listing, description, rarity guide, or just reading material for ANY Classic videogames, this is it. There isn't ANYTHING else even comparable. Even if you just want to reminisce about the classics, this will take you back! The Electric Quarter

Quite simply the BEST book on the hobby of retrogaming available. Incredibly comprehensive, insightful, and useful - We use it constantly and we're videogame professionals. This book is so good that even though we have the 6th edition, we went ahead and ordered the new 7th edition and are eagerly awaiting it's arrival.

If you like old video games this is a most have. It is a great way to keep a inventory on all your old games. I never go video game shopping with out this book. The section of pictures is great.

This is a fantastic piece of work that took a whole fleet of people endless hours to put together. There's a mess of information contained within that ought to keep even the speediest of readers busy for at least a week. Even if you don't like video games, this book will make you lust for an Atari system of your very own! If you do enjoy your share of video games, then this fine read will overwhelm you with all sorts of goodness that you never knew, but were anxiously waiting to learn. Really, you should have this book already. Otherwise, slap yourself on the wrist, and get a copy. Not only is it a great book, but it's also thick enough to squish even the crunchiest of household pests. Get your copy today!

If you're a collector of vintage video games, you owe it to yourself to get a copy of this book. It is the most thorough guide for 8-bit gaming platforms you're going to find. Inside you'll find various systems, from Atari through Nintendo, with complete U.S. & foreign cartridge & rarity listings. Many of the games are given a short review, and for the more discerning gamer, + or - signs are provided for games which are garnered either the best or the worst for each system.

Also included are system specs, hardware/non-cartridge listings, a cartridge/box/screenshot section, & gaming "lore" written by hardcore fans of the hobby. A must-buy!