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I'm curious what the deal is with the 'collector' who had all these rare games. Was he just hoarding them? How did he come across them? It sounds like he did

I'm curious what the deal is with the 'collector' who had all these rare games. Was he just hoarding them? How did he come across them? It sounds like he didn't like having his collection spread to a wider base.

matheusmoreira 8y ago
>It sounds like he didn't like having his collection spread to a wider base. He probably didn't http://unmamed.mameworld.info/non_atari.html http://unmamed.mameworld.info/non_atari.html > NOTE ON PROTOTYPES: > As many of you know, some of these 'most wanted' prototypes are in existance but haven't been made public. > The owner acquired these rare prototypes through contacts at Atari that let him use parts to REPAIR his machines only. > He's kind enough put his machines on display at the California Extreme show every summer. > He's put a lot of time and money into assembling these machines, the ROMs are indeed safely backed up, and his wishes should be respected. > At the very least, angry/begging e-mails to him will make sure that these ROMs will never be released to the public. > So calm down and enjoy the Atari prototypes that ARE in MAME such as Sparkz and BeatHead!
- draw_down 8y ago
  Good grief.
emodendroket 8y ago
Other people having it makes your collectible less valuable.
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teamhappy 8y ago
According to the YouTube video embedded in the article he wanted to sell the game and he was afraid that the price would drop when the rip were available outside of the private torrent site.