Irish Nerd LifeFrogger was an unreleased Game Gear prototype that has been ported over to the Master System. Perfect candidate for a reproduction and a decent enough game too!
There seems to be a lot of consternation over reproductions at the moment due to the fakes appearing on eBay. I ended up discussing the issue somewhat during this video, but really what I wanted to say was that reproductions of released games are by and large a bad thing. My reproductions are all unreleased games, ports or translated games that you couldn't ordinarily buy so I believe they do not fall into the same category as the aforementioned fakes.
Sega Master System Reproduction Update #5 - FroggerIrish Nerd Life2012-05-29 | Frogger was an unreleased Game Gear prototype that has been ported over to the Master System. Perfect candidate for a reproduction and a decent enough game too!
There seems to be a lot of consternation over reproductions at the moment due to the fakes appearing on eBay. I ended up discussing the issue somewhat during this video, but really what I wanted to say was that reproductions of released games are by and large a bad thing. My reproductions are all unreleased games, ports or translated games that you couldn't ordinarily buy so I believe they do not fall into the same category as the aforementioned fakes.Gamestop Fire Sale π₯ β¬1100 in SavingsIrish Nerd Life2023-06-24 | Gamestop Ireland are are closing down today (June 24th 2023) and I managed to pick up a new system and quite a lot of games. Total saving over β¬1100!
It is sad that this means there is really only one game retailer left in Ireland though. the days of the physical media seem to be numbered.Packages & Pickups #122 - Zelda TotK Collector Edition Game and SystemIrish Nerd Life2023-05-11 | Some more Zelda goodies!Packages & Pickups #121 - Wonder Boy Collectors SetIrish Nerd Life2023-04-01 | Unboxing the Wonder Boy collector's set from Strictly Limited Games.VR - Master System Challenge MemoriesIrish Nerd Life2023-03-25 | A quick video response to @8BitBoyUK to say thank you for running the #mastersystemchallenge over the part two years!Packages & Pickups #120 - Mega Drive ReunionIrish Nerd Life2023-03-18 | Only one game, but it does complete a game that has been missing from my collection for 25 years!Packages & Pickups #119 - Mini Collection CompleteIrish Nerd Life2023-02-04 | A small little collection of Sonic books, but one that I've been working on for years. Finally got around to finishing it up recently thanks to a blind buy on Amazon France (often on sale forβ¬70, but this was β¬9)Packages & Pickups #118 - Switch Games & ControllersIrish Nerd Life2023-01-14 | A few small additions to my Nintendo Switch collection including a Sega Saturn cameo.Packages & Pickups #117 - Christmas 2022Irish Nerd Life2022-12-31 | The video game gifts I received over the holiday period. Featuring some Lego, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and even some Master System stuff!Game UK 2003 Christmas CatalogueIrish Nerd Life2022-12-23 | A look through the GAME UK 2003 Christmas catalogue.Packages & Pickups #116 - Gift from PSP CollectorIrish Nerd Life2022-12-10 | A nice little gift of Sega and Nintendo goodies from PSP Collector on Twitter.My Life in Gaming 2002-2006: GamecubeIrish Nerd Life2022-12-03 | This is a new series of videos taking a look through my original video game collection. This is part 4 of the series and details my belated move to the Nintendo Gamecube.
For me the N64 was a revolutionary system that ushered in the 3D era and prompted my defection from Sega. The Gamecube didn't connect with me in that way, but it is a great system in its own right with a strong library of games.My Life in Gaming 1997-2001: N64Irish Nerd Life2022-11-26 | This is a new series of videos taking a look through my original video game collection. This is part 3 of the series and details my transition to the dark, or gray, side.
For me the N64 was a revolutionary experience. it ushered in real 3D gaming and control, emphasised local multiplayer and was home to some all time classics like Mario 64, Zelda and Goldeneye. The nostalgia is strong with this one!Package & Pickups #115 - Trade with @feedmechickenIrish Nerd Life2022-11-19 | Trade with @feedmechickenMy Life in Gaming 1995-1997: Sega Mega DriveIrish Nerd Life2022-11-12 | This is a new series of videos taking a look through my original video game collection. This is part 2 of the series and picks up when I upgraded from the Sega Master System to the Sega Mega Drive.
Compared to the SMS the SMD had a relatively short time as my primary system. That didn't stop me picking up some cracking games in that time though. As the system was getting towards the end of its life there were more bargains to be had and some good compilations too.My Life in Gaming 1991-1995: Sega Master SystemIrish Nerd Life2022-11-05 | This is a new series of videos taking a look through my original video game collection. Part 1 focuses on the Sega Master System, which was my first real game platform and would remain that way until 1995.
I really did start of my gaming experiences with a bang. Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Sonic 1, Out Run and Wonder Boy 3 just to name a few. It wasn't all plain sailing though as I had to deal with broken control pads, Cheetah character joysticks and Klax!Potential Sega Master System Mini Line-up Part 2Irish Nerd Life2022-10-22 | Part 2 of my theoretical #Sega Master System Mini line-up. In case you missed it you can view part 1 here:
youtu.be/ZMIDDciPh5EPotential Sega Master System Mini Line-up Part 1Irish Nerd Life2022-10-15 | Something of a thought exercise. What might be included is Sega decided to make a Master System Mini?Official Nintendo Magazine N64 Mini Guides Look ThroughIrish Nerd Life2022-10-08 | Quick look through some more guides. This time featuring the official #Nintendo magazine mini guides for Goldeneye, Diddy Kong Racing, Ocarina of Time, F-Zero X and 1080 Snowboarding.Package & Pickups #114 - Trade with @electricadventures and Zelda GoodiesIrish Nerd Life2022-10-01 | A few new bits to the collection including a trade with @electricadventures (unfortunately including some crazy postage) as well as some Zelda goodies from IWOOT.
youtube.com/c/electricadventuresSega Pro Master Guide Vol. 2 Look ThroughIrish Nerd Life2022-09-24 | A quick look through the Official #Sega Pro Master Vol.2 guide from 1992. Covers Quacksot, Lucky Dime Caper, Monaco GPII, Shinobi and GG Shinobi on the Mega Drive, Master System and Game Gear.Nintendo Direct Sep 2022 ReactionIrish Nerd Life2022-09-14 | Some thoughts on the latest #nintendodirect. Mainly #Goldeneye π VR @rodgyretro - Three QuestionsIrish Nerd Life2022-09-10 | Recently @rodgyretro tagged me in a video asking three surprisingly tough questions; what was the first game you bought, what would your desert island pick be and what bad game do you like?
Passing this forward I tagged @8BitBoyUK, @steve36207 and @Zenbloke in the video though some have already answered the questions since I recorded the video!Package & Pickups #113 - Trades and Gifts π!Irish Nerd Life2022-09-03 | A mixed set of Sega, Nintendo and Sony goodies. Special thanks to 8BitBoyUK and BaldTrooper!Package & Pickups #112 - Club Nintendo & Other Mixed StuffIrish Nerd Life2022-08-27 | A mixture of pickups from a while back. Mainly focused on some club Nintendo items.Games That Changed Your MindIrish Nerd Life2022-08-20 | Last time around I spoke about three games that, while good, I just found disappointing. This video can be considered a counter balance as I discuss three games that I initially didn't like, but later came to really enjoy.Disappointing Games & SeriesIrish Nerd Life2022-08-13 | Have you ever played a game or series of games that everyone raves about, but you don't really get the hype? Here are three of my picks for games and series that might be good, but didn't really live up to the hype.Spares for Trading (Aug 2022)Irish Nerd Life2022-08-06 | Some spares I have available for trading. If you are interested please feel free to contact me via comments, Twitter or at Irishnerdlifeyt@gmail.com.Master System Collection FinaleIrish Nerd Life2022-07-29 | It may have taken just over 30 years, but I've finally completed my primary retro collection goal - own a copy of each unique game that received a release in Europe or the US!
Major thank you to @8BitBoyUK for helping me track down the final game. Please check out his video detailing how he came into possession of Buggy Run.
Additional thanks to everyone that has helped me achieve this goal! I've tried to name check a few people in the video, like @tootyuk and @electricadventures, but I'm sure I missed loads of people given how long this has taken.Top Ten Sonic GamesIrish Nerd Life2022-07-16 | My current top ten Sonic games. Inspired by the conversation arising from this week's #MasterSystemChallenge by @8BitBoyUKPackages & Pickups #110 - Big Sega Master System Update (1 to go)Irish Nerd Life2022-03-12 | Pretty exciting #SegaSaturday video as I've added another game to my Sega Master System collection. This brings me down to one game to go in order to have a version of each game released in either the US or Europe!Master System Monday- After BurnerIrish Nerd Life2022-03-07 | Back to the video format for this week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday. I think a lot of people are a fan of After Burner, but I'm not really one of them. It was the first 4Meg cart, but even so it really struggles to capture the essence of the arcade original.Packages & Pickups #109 - 2021 RoundupIrish Nerd Life2022-01-08 | #Nintendo #Switch #PS4 #Lego #Legendofzelda #n64VR: Beginners Sega Master System CollectionIrish Nerd Life2021-12-21 | This is a video response to 8BitBoyUK's video on getting started collecting for the Sega Master System. In particular, he asked people to pick five starter games that can be picked up for under Β£10.Packages & Pickups #108 - A Sega Master System Game (2 to go)Irish Nerd Life2021-12-19 | It's been about seven years since my last #Sega #MasterSystem collection update, but that doesn't mean I've given up. Patience can pay off and I'm happy to bring the wanted list down to two.Packages & Pickups #107 - Switch, PS4 and Gaming MerchandiseIrish Nerd Life2021-12-04 | A mixture of stuff for the #Nintendo #Switch and #Sony #PlayStation4. As usual with Gamestop there were problems with this order so there's an obligatory rant too!Master System Monday - Back to the FutureIrish Nerd Life2021-10-11 | It's been a while since I've done a Sega Master System Monday entry. To change things up I'm going with a bad game. I really wanted to like the Back to the Future games on SMS, but your far better off watching the movie again instead of playing this.Master System Monday - Alex Kidd High Tech WorldIrish Nerd Life2021-09-06 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday entry is an odd entry in the Alex Kidd series. High Tech world was a retooling of a Japanese manga game and played nothing like the other Alex Kidd games. Most people don't like it, but I think it has some charm.Master System Monday - Golden Axe WarriorIrish Nerd Life2021-08-30 | Bit of a break, but back with another #Sega #MasterSystemMonday. This week I'm taking a quick look at what many consider to be Sega's answer to Zelda.Packages & Pickups #106 - Skyward Sword SwitchIrish Nerd Life2021-07-25 | A few #LegendofZelda things to accompany the release of #SkywardSwordHD on the #Nintendo #SwitchMaster System Monday - James Pond 2: RobocodIrish Nerd Life2021-07-12 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday pick is James Pond 2: Robocod. Another somewhat late release from US Gold where they decided to do their own thing with the packaging! I was pleased this got ported to the SMS at the time. Little did I know it would be ported to everything forever.Packages & Pickups #105 - More Switch, PS4 and MerchandiseIrish Nerd Life2021-07-09 | Mixed set of Switch, PS4, gaming merch and even an Xbox One title. Plus a bit of a Gasmestop rant!Master System Monday - Out Run EuropaIrish Nerd Life2021-07-05 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday pick is Out Run Europa. This is a pseudo sequel to Out Run, but it's by US Gold/Probe rather than Sega and if anything is inspired by Chase HQ. It's also brutally tough. Despite all this I think it's well worth giving a go and can still be picked up relatively cheaply.Packages & Pickups #104 - Alex Kidd in Miracle World Signature EditionIrish Nerd Life2021-07-02 | Unboxing the signature edition of Merge Games Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX remake.Master System Monday - RampageIrish Nerd Life2021-06-28 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday is another one of those odd Activision releases. Rampage is a really good conversion for the time and blows the NES port out of the water. I've never been a fan though so my favourite aspect is the red cover.Master System Monday - Desert StrikeIrish Nerd Life2021-06-21 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday pick is Desert Strike. This is another one I had from back in the day and I really enjoyed even though I'm rubbish at it. It's also another great Mega Drive port that showed you could still get good experiences on the platform well into the 16bit era.Master System Monday - Miracle WarriorsIrish Nerd Life2021-06-14 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday pick is another RPG, but this time something more along the lines of what you'd expect from an 8 bit console. Not sure if it's still worth playing today, but it does have some nice collectables!Package & Pickups #103 - More Switch & PS4 GamesIrish Nerd Life2021-06-11 | I was given some vouchers recently, which translated to quite a few game pickups π€£
#Nintendo #Sony #PlayStation #SwitchMaster System Monday - Dragon CrystalIrish Nerd Life2021-06-07 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystemMonday pick is Dragon Crystal. This isn't something I really like to play, but it is pretty unique being a rogue like game on an 8bit console.Packages & Pickups #102 - Switch, PS4 and Wii 2020 Catch-UpIrish Nerd Life2021-06-04 | It's been a while since I've been in front of camera and what better way to resolve that than with a good old fashioned package and pickups video. I haven't really picked up anything retro, unless you count the Wii as retro, so this focuses on the Switch and PS4 games I've picked up over the last year.
#Nintendo #Switch #PlayStation #GamingMaster System Challenge #9 - Double Dragon EndingIrish Nerd Life2021-06-01 | This week's #Sega #MasterSystem challenge is to complete Double Dragon. This is actually a pretty good 8 bit version of the arcade game and included a proper two player mode, which makes it very different to the NES release.