People saying this devalues the game. I disagree, the value is in the disc and artwork, not the case.
@darthv725 жыл бұрын
Yes and no. It depends on if the case has any stickers specific to them. otherwise no issue with swapping to newer cases. There are a few (other than sports ones) that had specific stickers on them.
@Demokirby5 жыл бұрын
While to a lesser extent for long box cases, these disc cases don't offer anything unique to the product as long as the case is the same design and a very widely mass produced (shudders at gamecube games in normal DVD cases). Also cracked cases can be considered a potential risk to the game and manual itself in the long term. This Differs from the cardboard boxes where each box is its own completely unique art design.
@wales2k47475 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome! Most of my original cases are clean, but I have some which are really damaged, so I’m glad that these are available. Thanks for the video!
@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s5 жыл бұрын
Already started jumping on these but was the first run and put a little sealant on the inner knobs to close better. Soooo glad they started producing these again, gonna really show which resellers care to go above and beyond for the prices currently asked.
@thegamingphile5 жыл бұрын
Now all they need is replacement FOAM lol
@Clay36135 жыл бұрын
You can make those yourself, I have.
@lonesquiff65515 жыл бұрын
I've seen some sellers on eBay that sell packs of replacement foam so they are out there.
@wales2k47475 жыл бұрын
Replacement foam is available online in a lot of places, mostly eBay and Amazon. They’re really cheap too.
@dalton2k5385 жыл бұрын
Finally! I have been waiting for over a decade for proper replacement cases for my Sega Saturn collection! Thank you!
@bashcrash91485 жыл бұрын
I remember when my brothers and I got a Sega CD from my dad. It was pretty incredible at the time. We were a Sega household. I remember playing Eternal Champions on Sega CD for hours. Years later I’d see Sega CD consoles at used game stores and wish I still had it. Really cool they make replacement cases because those things have taken a beating throughout the years.
@n00btype5 жыл бұрын
I wish there is an option to just buy the case covers. I think most games have a good tray. Also, the lack of the embossed "disc" just make the tray look like knock-offs.
@egraham57185 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Just placed an order. This is exactly what I needed! My cases won't even stay together much less open and close properly. The hinges are so brittle. Great content as usual.
@jimboudreau61144 жыл бұрын
Thanks John. Recently saw these available again. I purchased enough for my current collection and some extras. Paired them with protective sleeves and new foam inserts. My US Saturn games looks amazing. Thanks for the info.
@CaLan875 жыл бұрын
Perfect review video for these. I was still skeptical about swapping old trays in with the new cases even after reviews from some of the other MJR members just because they didn't have much to swap. Im very grateful that you did this video since my main collection is Sega CD. I can now purchase these instead of waiting for Limited Run to finally say if they're actually going to do them. Again, thank you John for all the videos you do man. You're awesome!
@timothystevenhoward5 жыл бұрын
Dan is the bomb. He has helped me so much. Great products, great support!
@puckingrufus565 жыл бұрын
I close my eyes and pretend that John C. Reilly has a KZfaq gaming channel!
@crowningchristopher82735 жыл бұрын
For your health!
@Ironscimitar5 жыл бұрын
Finally my Saturn games can have a proper home instead of a cd spindle. Thanks!!
@jacobrajala83615 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much John for your review on this product.I bought a set for myself and replaced the cases on a few of my more expensive games. They work wonderful. Keep up the great job and wonderful content.
@lonesquiff65515 жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for this vid John. I'd stayed away from these after hearing the negative reviews regarding the first wave. I'll definitely be picking these and some protectors up for my SegaCD games. Keep up the great work!
@michaelbramstedt39475 жыл бұрын
But John, your price stickers will be lost! haha
@billythefxck5 жыл бұрын
I saw that and thought the same. If he wants to preserve them for any reason he could take them off with a blow dryer or heat gun, then apply a spray adhesive to the back and reapply. But I don't think he minds as much for unsealed Saturn/Sega CD 🤷
@johnhancockretro5 жыл бұрын
I am only using these sparingly in my collection so rest assured that stickers are not going anywhere.
@ps-lover83805 жыл бұрын
@@johnhancockretro hello jaan I love you are collection I am 27 years old I started collecting games since 4 years I want to collect PS1 games and n e s games and some Atari 2600 games I want all the games with box and manuals but in ebay or Amazon the prices at Tu Hi so what is the best way to collect games with reasonable prices can you please tell me brother
@SumDumGy5 жыл бұрын
But, John, you’re all about the game’s history! Those cracks and yellowing are just as much apart of the history as the stickers.
@chackokhan5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Been waiting for good replacement cases for my long box games. Thanks John!
@RonkeyRong4 жыл бұрын
When will they do another run. I need cases 😭
@sbanner4284 жыл бұрын
Same :(
@crowningchristopher82735 жыл бұрын
This is awesome news! My Sega CD shelf has always looked a bit shabby and I'm thinking about collecting for Saturn again. Best news all year! :)
@codyb53275 жыл бұрын
Dude, thank you John I had no idea they made this, they just made a sale and it’s thanks to you! Love your channel by the way!
@GamerWhoLifts5 жыл бұрын
Thank you John for the video. I have been waiting for these for a long time. Finally they have been released.
@speedyink5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad someone is making these!
@JadenHybrid5 жыл бұрын
60$ for 10, not bad for the replacement value, good video.
@nimrodlevy5 жыл бұрын
Only you can do video like this! Your passion is inspiring! Always a delight!
@Clay36135 жыл бұрын
$60 for 10 cases is too much for me. :(
@johnhancockretro5 жыл бұрын
The price will mean that fewer will be purchased definitely.
@CaLan875 жыл бұрын
Well, in reality, its only $6 per case. Usually us as collectors will go buy a junk game just for the case. That alone would cost $6-$10. Yes you could turn around and sell/trade the junk game... But how long would that take for someone to actually want it? I've done this and just gave them away because nobody wanted it. Yes I do think the price is a little high (because you have to buy 10) but its not high per case. And the time it saves you trying to find someone that would want the junk game with a terrible case.
@retreauxnintendeaux16635 жыл бұрын
Needs to be more like 60 cases for $10
@SumDumGy5 жыл бұрын
I thought that, too. Then I thought that’s $6 per case and shipping is free, and we’ll packed, so I assigned a value of $3 per case, and that’s ain’t half bad.
@hacatan245 жыл бұрын
You don't need to buy all 50 cases lol... Just by 10 for this year then in six months by another 10 and then in six months by another 10...
@Retromicky825 жыл бұрын
Very nice massive improvement. Be nice if they can do pal ps1 boxes. I'm running out of football boxes :)
@joeygreathouse30295 жыл бұрын
OMG YASSSSS This was the only thing holding me back from collecting for these consoles! Now I can get the entire long box collection of PSX/SS classics!
@Colldan095 жыл бұрын
Good review! And good to know about these cases!
@videoporfavor5 жыл бұрын
Thanks John, awesome as always.
@spidermcgavenport87675 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Hancock, its greatly appreciated that you are taking this much time and effort in the preservation of your vintage media be it Sega CD, Saturn, and PS1. Outstanding Sir.
@KaijuLover855 жыл бұрын
Great video John! Gonna look up those cases i have snatcher with a scratched up case going to get it replaced thanks for the video!
@BryanTrustyChannel5 жыл бұрын
It looks amazing and I love the extra protection! Also I am weraing the same exact shirt right now! Another great video John!!! Thanks for the info!
@Bojanglez6675 жыл бұрын
Dan from retroprotection is a solid dude, that dude's always gonna get my business.
@xxnike0629xx5 жыл бұрын
Oh yea. I definitely remember when I was younger and was into PS1 gaming. I bought all of my games 100% brand new back then, but every now and then I bought games used on like eBay and they came cracked and whatnot. It's fine for the single disc games on PS1 sinc eyou can take any standard size CD case and swap out the contents. What's bad is the multi-disc cases which is not really a 'standard' case and more difficult to replace. I don't collect "retro" games anymore and as of now, I only have the PS4. I've sold off my PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP games and systems. I still have a few PS3 games on my eBay and I still have Vita and stuff on eBay as well. I just felt it wasn't something that I could afford to keep doing, they take up space, I don't have much free time as is, and I'm happy with the PS4. Heck, I have a massive PS4 backlog as is. I currently intend to keep the PS4 and then move on to PS5 later. I think another reason is because as much as I do enjoy nostalgia, I think that honestly I'd be playing newer games on modern TVs. Going back on topic, this is a great product. It's definitely a huge plus to buy replacement cases; especially for long box and multi-disc cases. Also, I'm sure you'll reach 80,000 subscribers soon! Thanks again for another interesting video.
@nimrodlevy5 жыл бұрын
I love this opening!!!
@RetroMikey785 жыл бұрын
"Warning about this Product" I bought 2 orders of the first run in the past. Both times multiple cases were broken and the company does nothing about it. Read the reviews on Amazon a lot of people complaining about this!
@jedirun5 жыл бұрын
yeah I'm definitely going to buy some of these :)
@battleonfan15 жыл бұрын
Oh wow 6 dollars a pop. I think i've seen these on ebay for 10 dollars. Great find!
@MegaNerdX5 жыл бұрын
.....I’m totally buying these!
@D33GS4 жыл бұрын
I bought a box of the second run and while they fit perfectly for 99% of games I did not have luck with most of my Working Designs games. The back art is just fractionally thicker and doesn't just slide in like the rest. They'll fit with some patience but I noticed additional spine bowing because of how tight they are. I couldn't live with that and swapped back to the scuffed originals. Hopefully there's a third run that accounts for this because they worked great for everything else I tried.
@victorolano28435 жыл бұрын
Immortal jhon hancock i love u bro lol still getting use to the new intro but its awesome
@darthv725 жыл бұрын
VGC should offer a trade in program. you know there will be lots of older more weathered cases that could be melted down and repurposed into these injection molds to make new ones again. Would be nice to send them to VGC and get like... a free case or two for every 10 you send in. there are also some tray inserts that were not the standard ones. some Acclaim games come to mind in that their tray insert it totally different.
@con-fu36775 жыл бұрын
Interesting product. Definitely will look into that for my more expensive games that are in need of an upgrade. I do like how you can use the original CD holders as I prefer the original center sprockets as there are variations.
@bgzdarrell Жыл бұрын
Great video! do you mind telling me what types of shelves youre using in this video? They seem to perfectly fit cases and look great together. Ive been trying to find shelving for my game cases and cant find something as simple as yours,
@acdc095 жыл бұрын
Great tag line; "For extra protection I use retro protection". Now in Magnum size, lol.
@LonSeidman5 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@TopSpot1235 жыл бұрын
Collectors can be a particularly persnickety lot. Do you think it's possible, especially in the long term, that there could be some blow back in certain collector circles over replacement cases being 'inauthentic'? Just curious about your perspective.
@johnhancockretro5 жыл бұрын
TopSpot123 maybe a small group, but most wont care.
@jonyoungmusic5 жыл бұрын
I’m a very small time collector but I would want to at least know that I’m buying a game with a replacement. The shell should’ve been branded to differentiate original from replacement. But at the same time if you buy a standard cd or game in a normal jewel case you have no way of knowing if it’s original or not. It’s definitely tougher when you’re not dealing with cardboard box games. It’s easy to transfer an insert from one case to another.
@DreamcastQ5 жыл бұрын
I think we could all use these cases! I really love longbox cases but they're so darn fragile, I need to order a dozen of these new ones
@GreatHealer.5 жыл бұрын
Great Video, many thanks
@krazykriz98085 жыл бұрын
Let them produce dreamcast cases. Pal collectors would party all day long to get some new cases for their games 😁
@GreyFox20005 жыл бұрын
Aren't Dreamcast cases just clear CD jewel cases.
@pkw8er5 жыл бұрын
some collectors prefer the original stuff instead of replacements
@veniteo4 жыл бұрын
These look great! Sounds like a new shipment should be coming in during September 2020, so I'm planning to pick them up then. Question for @John Hancock or others who use these. Do you throw away your old, cracked cases? What are your thoughts about losing authenticity by using these?
@Cosanplayprops5 жыл бұрын
Now we have these cases the PS1,Sega CD and Sega Saturn long box games will go up in price, because resellers will think they can get more now.
@xxkomebackkidxx5 жыл бұрын
Although it is just a case, I wish there was some distinguishing mark to let you know it isn’t authentic. Even if it was just In the inside so it wouldn’t detract on the shelf. You can look at it in the same light as repro games not having identifying marks and trying to pass them off as originals.
@wales2k47475 жыл бұрын
Well it’s good that there’s no mark. I don’t want a stupid watermark hindering my game cases.
@karkashan5 жыл бұрын
yep, definitely ordering some of these. Especially for my Myst case. That thing has actual freaking mud stains on it.
@Luigitime20155 жыл бұрын
Nice video👍
@NerdCrave5 жыл бұрын
John, how do you think these cases will affect collector value, in terms of keeping everything original? to me, if all the artwork is original, there is no difference, but would certain collectors prefer the broken case because it is original? should you disclose that the case is repro when selling? or is this just kind of a restoration rather than a repro?
@superbroly64DS5 жыл бұрын
I've recently started collecting for the Sega saturn I got 10 games for it now
@TVsMrNeil5 жыл бұрын
John, Sega CD and Saturn cases were notorious for discs coming loose. How are the new black inserts at keeping the discs in place?
@UliMuliko5 жыл бұрын
Probably scratches are easy to polish away if case is in good condition otherwise.
@SuperTiso5 жыл бұрын
Man I never knew how bad the elitism was for retro collecting, but looking at the comments I'm starting to see. These are great products for collector's to protect their "investments" of gaming history and all I see is "but yeah their value is decreased because this dirty, yellow, original cracked case Panzer Dragoon Saga was in is gone." The assumption of selling and the fact they would leave his collection or any collector's absurd, but I guess if people are too diehard for that "authentic" vintage look sure let your games get disc rot faster then from being "authentic."
@CaptSpeirsB7445 жыл бұрын
Good video, keep up the good work. Dude, I have to turn down the sound with this intro music.
@bananonymouslastname56935 жыл бұрын
For those asking, 3DO cases are significantly different, and these would not work at all as replacements in size or function. I sure wish someone would do these for European CD-i cases and PAL Dreamcast as others have mentioned. Those just have no counterpart, and the hinges on those CD-i cases are just crap.
@CortinasAndClassics5 жыл бұрын
Looks good. I presume that they will also fit Panasonic 3do games as well.
@ch0jin5 жыл бұрын
Doesn't that lessen the value? It's not original material, it's after marker no?
@wales2k47475 жыл бұрын
Think of it this way: Would you rather have the original case, but it’s scratched, cracked, and dirty? Or... would you rather have this after-market clean case? It may be after-market, but it’s clean and fresh.
@Red_Panduh5 жыл бұрын
No? As long as the stuff is the same spec as the original, it shouldn’t matter.
@JustinCherriman5 жыл бұрын
The PAL Sega Saturn cases are also problematic, the cardboard always gets ripped/dented with imprinted marks, alas the covers and back are glued together and so can not be replaced.
@NerdorDieNews5 жыл бұрын
This video caused my ocd to have a cigarette afterwards
@NINJA4RL5 жыл бұрын
i researched this quite a while back and if memory serves the guy that started limited run games was in process of making these, even trying to get the original molds from sony, although a different company made them, sony owned the company i think, but they said no. he was trying to get them perfect and wanted to avoid chinese mold builders due to the counterfeit risk there, when another guy did exactly that and produced these. not sure where the other ones stand today. sure hope some better ones come out.
@darrentg65 жыл бұрын
I feel like for $6 each they should include some foam so the manuals don't get warped over time.
@josepartida17115 жыл бұрын
I only own two longbox ps1 games and they’re the cardboard ones. SF Alpha and Darkstalkers, and they both are different longbox styles. It’s maddening lol
@elcheapouno5 жыл бұрын
i picked up the first run for $30 and thought they were great. sucks the jumped to 60 just so the cases close a little tighter.
@alexiparis32445 жыл бұрын
That looks really good
@idahofur5 жыл бұрын
This is old news. I'm being lazy and flipped through the video. Did you get the first release issues or did they start making the 2nd version? One of the 2 places that are making them did a first one and was/is selling them dirt cheap until they sell out and they can get the 2nd (improved batch.) done. Also I'm to lazy to post a link of a game of love article that talks about the whole story of the two individuals who decided to make replacement cases.
@tyst59273 жыл бұрын
i would personally rather have an old beat up case than a knock off new one but to each there own
@sideburn5 жыл бұрын
I need a box protector for a game and watch Crab Grab. Cannot find one anywhere.
@johnSton715 жыл бұрын
you should of had before/after pictures for comparison Great vid too
@calamaty99635 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of Classic Game Rooms review of a longbox game. “So what do you do? I insert those little sponges into Playstation games.”
@hacatan245 жыл бұрын
With that new case you be able to sell that game a lot more expensive and with the old scratched up scuff mark one....
@SpectrumReviews5 жыл бұрын
Would you go ahead and swap out all your acrylic shell and keep the compact disc retainer? I like the compact disc logo over the majesco like generic look. Do you feel taking the old original acrylic out of the equation it will change values. Will there be a resurgance of ideals and people will want that old patina look?
@RacerX-5 жыл бұрын
Very nice cases, But I don't need 10 of them I only need 2 or 3. I wish they would sell them in 2 packs. $15 for a 2-pack and I think they would sell a lot of them.
@TTBurgerThePlayStationGamer5 жыл бұрын
i am in need of those becaus i own a lot of long box ps1 games
@mmmelvinmm5 жыл бұрын
the new cases...is it as fragile as the old cases? are they made from stronger plastic or the same as the old?
@robotactics66354 жыл бұрын
Hey John, I bought a set of 10 of these a few years back, recently been buying some more Sega CD and Saturn games off ebay and went to buy another 10 or so spare cases to replace these cracked ones. Amazon is showing VGC online product no longer available :( Hear anything on if they no longer offer these moving forward, or just currently out of stock? Been looking now for the past month for more... Thanks for any help on finding more
@johnhancockretro4 жыл бұрын
I have not had any contact.
@40belowful5 жыл бұрын
I still have 2 paper case for original ps1 doom with every thing? not plastic
@Christopher-N3 жыл бұрын
I hate buying an unwanted game just so I can get the case, and then having to resell the unwanted game, stipulating the damaged case I swapped, for a penny. It can significantly bump up the overall price I paid for the Saturn game that I did want. My only concern is that I have 8 NA long case Saturn games (plus 3 JA and 1 EU using different cases), and I'm not looking to buy another, so I wouldn't need a big box of cases. EDIT: Do they make tray replacements for multi-disc Saturn games, like _Command & Conquer_ ? By the way, I have _C&C_ for the Saturn because while I had the 5 disc _C&C WWW_ for PC, I had given it away years ago when I could no longer slow the game down enough for it to be playable, unaware at the time that solutions to play old software on new hardware was being developed. RTS games like _C&C_ don't play well without a mouse.
@topchief15 жыл бұрын
If they ever come down in price, I'll consider. But that's at least $20 too high
@erickavery15 жыл бұрын
As a collector do you feel like swapping out original cases for new ones devalues the game?
@ConstantlyKenny5 жыл бұрын
Y'all are crazy complaining that they arent original. They were using generic cases when the games were first produced and packaged. I bet none of you would notice if I sold you my panzer dragoon in a sega cd case.
@ctg85635 жыл бұрын
They need regular CD cases with custom art inserts because those cases are to big. Yes it's not the og look and all but CD cases are smaller and store so much better than the long box. In my opinion, PS1 had it right the first time. All games should took that as the standard. Not the DVD case.
@00huntr005 жыл бұрын
how well do the new lids fit onto the old backs ?
@lunaclown4 жыл бұрын
I’ve recently gotten into collecting Sega cd...can you recommend a place that’s currently selling replacement long boxes?
@pacario96255 жыл бұрын
Problem is, what does one do with the original cases once they're replaced with these (let's be honest) fakes? Just throw them away?
@stephenkayes89815 жыл бұрын
Great new intro😁
@ajsmotolife56415 жыл бұрын
Those cases are one of the main reasons most of my Saturn collection was Japanese
@jessejones17833 жыл бұрын
Hi would you recommend I do this if I get some Ps1 games say they come loose
@zombee385 жыл бұрын
Are these cases stronger than the original ones?
@thatssomegoodpie5 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video about spindle cracks and label scratches on optical media? I've been dealing with that a lot lately and it sucks... I just want to know how much it actually affects games.
@ZachAttackIsBack5 жыл бұрын
Are these cases more scratch resistant than the old ones?
@13kevinthomas4 жыл бұрын
John, I tried the link and it looks as if they are not currently being sold. I am in need of at least 15 Sega Saturn long box cases...any help? Great video! Thanks!