Hi folks @ nesworld,

A couple of months ago, i bought a PAL NES M82 system, it works perfect, but something is missing i think.
The numbers and text at the front window (the marquee) are missing, now is my question: are there more m82's without the numbers, and is it possible to get a new window (marquee) with the numbers?
here a picture of my m82.

thx in advance

I can't see the picture :-?

But i think i now what where talking about here.
Because im a proud owner of a m82 myself.

First question are you Dutch/nederlands? And where did you got it?
Why i ask this?

Because a m82 without marquee was sold on marktplaats(dutch ebay )for 300 euro i believe  ::)about 2 years ago.
And was resold some time ago by a member of the dutch nes site www.palrocks.nl

Im pretty sure where talking about the same system here,or its a real accidental ;Dcase

The old buyer knew the marquee was missing from the system/broken :'( sadly

So no,this is not normal.
And the seller didn't told you :-?

dont be sad though its still a real rare and cool thing to own! Some of the big collectors dont even have 1.

Maybe you can have a replica made by a glass company ,some internet sites make custum glass lamps and stuff ,try your luck there

Dutch nes gamer ;)

thx for the fast reply,

yes i am nederlands (had niet verwacht dat hier nederlanders zouden zijn:p)

i think its probably the same m82 your talking about, so the original marquee is made of glass, didnt know that, the replacement marquee i got is made of plastic, it crossed my mind also to replicate the marquee, but i dont know the correct measurements and the lettertype  of the marquee, is it possible for u to scan your original marquee, so that i can take the scan to a company to replicate it?
thanks ;)


here the picture of my M82 http://i25.tinypic.com/e6yw6o.jpg

Wow that's weird... never seen an M82 without numbers I think...

;D I knew it ,that had to be that dutch m82

I have no scanner :'( so i can't scan it,but i can give you some real good pictures if that helps??

ps. if you google m82 gamers graveyard you can get alot of info and manuals for the m82.

also check demo and arcade units on www.nesworld.com ;) main site page

It's still a nice unit! You can look on the internet for a donor but it will be hard to find and expensive. If i where you i would make a new one your self. It cant be hard if you have some good pictures .

There is a pal m82 on ebay right now :)

im searching online quite some time now for a replacement marquee, but i think its near impossible, so i just have to upgrade my photoshop skills ;)
(or would it be easier to use a other paint like tool? ).

nice find on the ebay M82, lol ;D., looks like new

this is my m82 btw ;)

under the games,you can see the marquee

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/5987/zzz034jp5.jpg

Dutch nes gamer wrote on 08. Jul 2008 at 17:45:

There is a pal m82 on ebay right now :)

Yeah, that was probably mine. : )

I'm looking for an NTSC unit instead now. If anyone knows of someone getting rid of one, please point me in their direction.  ;)

The ntsc m82's is a lot more $$$

They go for 1500+ so keep that in mind,and shipping is a killer too.

But,no i don't know anybody selling it.

keep your eyes open on ebay ;)

Dutch nes gamer wrote on 23. Jul 2008 at 11:05:

The ntsc m82's is a lot more $$$ They go for 1500+ so keep that in mind,and shipping is a killer too. But,no i don't know anybody selling it. keep your eyes open on ebay ;)

I will, although I've never seen one go for over 900. I lost out on one that went for about 470 a couple months back, because I wasn't home and was outbid at the last minute. :(

Pat the NES Punk wrote on 03. Aug 2008 at 02:41:

Dutch nes gamer wrote on 23. Jul 2008 at 11:05: The ntsc m82's is a lot more $$$ They go for 1500+ so keep that in mind,and shipping is a killer too. But,no i don't know anybody selling it. keep your eyes open on ebay ;) I will, although I've never seen one go for over 900. I lost out on one that went for about 470 a couple months back, because I wasn't home and was outbid at the last minute. :(

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