Recent eBay haul.

Ever since I scaled down my video game collection by three consoles, I've decided to dabble in the waters of my past. I recently bought a used, but in good condition, Super Nintendo, plus four games: Super Metroid, Zelda: A Link to the Past, Tetris Attack, and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars.

I allotted money for my next console purchase when one of my bank CDs matured earlier this year. I intended to buy a PS3slim, but since I already blew my wad on Super Nintendo stuff, I don't think I can afford to buy a PS3slim until sometime next year. Of course...the Super Nintendo has more fun games than PS3slim, so I guess I made a good investment in my entertainment value: I would rather have a cheap system with four fun (but slightly pricey) games instead of one very pricey system with one fun, but inexpensive, game.

During my acquisitions I also expanded my NES collection by two games. I bought the two Contra games, both in very good condition for a total of $65. I've seen similar copies go for $60 each in stores and on the internet. I think that was a pretty good score.

I also started playing Super Metroid. Holy shit, that game is atmospheric. Yes, I played that game incessantly when I owned it all those years ago, but I don't think I really understood the mood of that game. The game is lonely and spooky. I mean, I can can believe how Samas Aran is really lost on Zebeth trying to destroy a galactic menace. That game is truly a spectacle of awesome game design, music, and game play. I understand why it is in the "Top Whatever" lists just about every game site and magazine.

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