I have a Tristar64 adapter. It allows you to play SNES/Super Famicom games and NES(with adapter)/Famicom games on N64. It comes with the box. Requires AC adapter (included, but not pictured)
PIC HERE:
(http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/9886/tristar64.th.jpg) (http://img511.imageshack.us/i/tristar64.jpg/)
Price: $150 + $5 shipping
moved
Back then when the N64 was new I wanted one of those.
Now I have multiple units of each console, so I don't need one any more.
Nice stuff, though.
I've wanted one of these for a few years since i've heard of it.
I couldn't afford this though.
It seems odd at that price, considering you could get a NES/famicom and SNES both inside 150 bucks? Why is it so much if you don't mind me asking?
Sure you could get a SNES and NES for cheaper, but this adapter isn't all that common. It's like asking, "why get real games/systems when you could just emulate them for free?" I got it for more than I am asking and taking a loss, but it's definitely a collector's item.
pricey but kewl.
I do have a CIB Gamars for Super NES. But mine comes with a few rare pirate floppy copies. Might worth more since it is more rare than yours. ;D
(http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8676/gamars.jpg)
(http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/1115/img0001k.jpg)
Try contacting Otmandy. ;) He is looking for this kinda stuff.
FamicomFreak,
The Gamars unit you have isn't all that rare. I have it and several units like it and theý were substantially less than what the Tristar64 is worth. The Gamars unit you have is a game copier and the Tristar64 plays actual carts, so it's like comparing apples to oranges - they do 2 separate functions.
It's clear that this site caters more towards people that want to pick up games, systems, and peripherals cheap, and this isn't cheap. Prob is, ebay won't allow this to be sold, so I tried here.
Jeez, i thought yours was a copier. My bad ;D I should have take a closer look at the small picture. Too much porn makes my eyes blurr. :D :D :D
May as well keep it on here and see if someone picks it up. I just meant I don't see the value in this (considering it's alot) other than for N64 collectors and those types who like to pick up every accessory. Please don't take offence, It just means the market for it may be smaller but if it is as rare as you say then someone will notice it for sure.
I'm surprised ebay disallowed it, could you relist it and adjust the anme perhaps? there's nothing illegal or unlicensed about this as far as I can tell.
The lack of AC adaptor could be a problem though..
I have listed this twice on ebay and they took it down both times. Funny thing is, I bought it on on ebay, so go figure. I edited the ad to include an AC adapter. This is one of those items that caters more toward the collector as opposed to a casual gamer. It's like a sealed, rare NES/Famicom game - the alternatives are cheaper, but to a collector it's a jem.
I remember in the past when listing things like this on Ebay sometimes they'd get pulled, then conveniently someone would contact me on Ebay and ask to buy the item directly...
Good luck with your sale.
Quote from: RGB_Gamer on September 02, 2009, 01:27:24 pm
FamicomFreak,
The Gamars unit you have isn't all that rare. I have it and several units like it and theý were substantially less than what the Tristar64 is worth. The Gamars unit you have is a game copier and the Tristar64 plays actual carts, so it's like comparing apples to oranges - they do 2 separate functions.
It's clear that this site caters more towards people that want to pick up games, systems, and peripherals cheap, and this isn't cheap. Prob is, ebay won't allow this to be sold, so I tried here.
AWA?
I think he was talking to Dante Vale. It would seem that Dante's Gamars thing is more rare than the TriStar, seeing as I've never heard of it before. :D
yes sir. I never heard of that one as well.
Quote from: nintendodork on September 05, 2009, 11:10:44 am
I think he was talking to Dante Vale. It would seem that Dante's Gamars thing is more rare than the TriStar, seeing as I've never heard of it before. :D
The Gamars unit isn't rare. I have one of those, and I got it for $45 off craigslist. I have seen them before and they are not sold for not much more than that.
Well ;) opinion could be different since i bought it from Hong Kong. The damn thing kinda costly getting it from there. You're lucky to get it in US i guess already minus off the shipping.
I think this stuff is pretty rare, regardless of what certain individuals may have payed for theirs. Let's not forget also that if you may see numerous copies of something for sale overseas, it doesn't mean it's suddenly a common item for buyers over here, let alone something that should come cheap just because others say they've seen it all over.
And Dante has a point too. I just got something from Hong Kong and shipping was a pain in the ass. Very expensive :/
lol. I just made the SPC set for Gamars!
http://snesmusic.org/v2/profile.php?profile=set&selected=966
I would like to know how the Tri-star handles the Super Game Boy on the N64.
Very nice.
So, is this Tri-Star the American version or Japanese?....I have the Japanese, but I know a source of where to find the American model brand new for the same price....
It is an ok item but has it flaws...To begin with, the SNES side has an old video encoder and encoded incorrectly too.So, while playing the SNES, there is this shitty video noise going through the screen at all times....I myself tried to fix the encoding, but in the end I completely romoved the stock encoder and installed a superior CxA1645m....For the N64 Side, the audio is quite low...And surprisingly, the Fc side is good, but with a shitty cartridge connector....Another overrated, overpriced Chinese clone really....
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