Not that I want to spend the coin on it but this looks intriguing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...%3D4%26ps%3D41

Ive got two words for you: Garage Sales

Guess i'm not sure how it isn't the same. Do you have a classic controller?

They have always been a rip-off.

There are a few used CD shops in my town that carry old systems and games. Do you have one of those?

Otherwise.. try a pawn shop maybe. Teach your boy some haggling skills.

nope don'have one as we have not purchased any VC games. Don't like how they didn't include that controller with the system. $20 is a little high IMO

Well - my experience is the classic controller does a great job, feels quite a bit like the SNES controller.

It's the exact same layout, but they've added joysticks. If I were you, Guru, I'd spend the $20 on the controller and $5 on the game. That's probably going to cost you a lot less than getting a used SNES system and the game.

Part of me wants to go that route. I just wish I could only buy the points I actually need. The game costs 800 points but I have to buy at least a 1000 point card.

Anybody willing to gift me the game and I can pay for just the points I needed? I really have no interest in VC games at all.

It's like buying antiques. All of us geeks have grown up now, and a working console from our childhood is valuable.

Ever tried to buy an old RPG game? Damned things hold their value. Because the fans are willing to pay it. Chrono Trigger, Dragon Warrior, old FF games, etc. Always way more expensive than say... shooters and sports games.

The VC games are currently the best part of the Wii.

For some I'm sure it is. Just not for me. I dont' even play the Wii.

Yeah no kidding. I checked ebay about a week ago for Final Fantasy 7 just for the hell of it and was kind of surprised they were all going for $80+.

Perfect.

http://cgi.ebay.com/SUPER-NINTENDO-C...QQcmdZViewItem

I'll keep my eye on it. Pretty sure this will go higher than I want to spend though. heh