Thursday, September 18, 2014

Nintendo 64 End Labels!



Nintendo 64 End Label Project 
Video by SeeJayAre
Written by Nate

As most loose cartridge retro game collectors know, the Nintendo 64 (N64) has always been the disgraceful child tucked away because of their inability to look good on a shelf. Their lack of end labels have left us aimlessly searching to find a particular game to the point of frustration! But just like an informercial to solve all your issues,  SeeJayAre's latest video has the solution! Video game end labels...



Look at all those non end label games! Consider this the "Before" picture!
There are various solutions to this dreadful issue, some better than others. SeeJayAre's latest video can be considered the most premium solution - ordering online an entire set of high quality vinyl end labels for the N64. These have a polished finished and can be reapplied multiple times. Considering the price of $75 plus shipping, is this the best solution? Consider the alternatives...

There's got to be a better way....
1) Permanent Marker - Yes, some people have resorted to writing with permanent marker on the ends of these cartridges to help sort N64 games better, You'll mostly find these from Pawn Shops but is considered the low budget solution to this problem. We can not condone this activity at RCX! F+

"Not a bad solution! C+"
2) Label Maker - A significant step up from the "permanent marker" solution, these do help organize games, but the end product looks rather cheap and uninspiring. These is also issues with the stickers not lasting very long and peeling off. At best, this solution receives a C+ grade in our books!


3) Universal Game Cases - Now this to us is the Cadillac of organizing your N64 games. You can order these in bulk online at various places and it usually equals $1 - $1.50 a piece with shipping. Despite the fact you have to download covers and get them printed, these look very pretty on the shelf, a real touch of class! Our friend 64BitMatthew recently did a video on his N64 collection featuring this exact solution! In our opinion, well worth the investment - A+

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