Conference rusure::nintendo

    I have the Nintendo Entertainment System and can provide comparisons
    between that and the Sega Master System and the Commodore 128.  I got
    the gun and robot accessories, but sold the gun.  I've got 26 games
    now.  Rather than list them, I'll start a topic soon for rating the
    games, so we'll have that information in one place.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    Rob 'Galv' Galvin
    3rd shift Computer Operator at OGO in Stow, Mass.
    
    I just recently purchased the BASIC Nintendo system (just the game
    with none of the frills).
    
    The only 2 cartridges I have, or have played are:
    
    Super Mario Brothers - Still haven't made it past 8-3!
    
    Castlevania	- Only gotten as far as Frankenstein and Igor.

	My name is Michael O'Connor and I'm a Software Engineer in 
	Merrimack with the Image Processing Group.

	I have the "whole nine yards" system.  That is to say, the 
	gun and the robot.  Duck Hunt and Gyromite came with the
	system.  I have bought Super Mario, Kung Fu, Zelda, Ghosts
	n' Goblins, and Kid Icarus.  

	I enjoyed Zelda immensely, making it through twice.  Ghosts
	n' Goblins was a major disappointment, mainly because I couldn't
	make it past the second "world."  Kid Icarus is very well done 
	but I'm having problems making it through World 1-3.  Persistence
	will pay off.

	Mike

        My name is Steve Swartz and I take up space in the ICO facility.
        In reality, I am a consultant in the Field Manufacturing
        Information Center.
    
        I have the "basic" system figuring there is to much violence
        in the world today, so why buy a gun.  My kid has enough toys
        and since he is only 4, I figured he think it was a glorified
        transformer or gobot and promtly try to disassemble it.
    
        My accessories consist of the basic system and my trusty bottle
        of valium.
    
        My games are Super Mario (came with set), Zelda (third time
        from scratch), Golf and Metroid (yes Mike I did break down and
        buy it).  Have tried with little success Castlevania, Kid Icaris
        and Ghosts 'n Goblins.
    
        I can answer questions on Zelda as I was 3/4 of the way thru
        level 9 2nd pass before I kicked the system and popped the
        cartridge.
                      
        Enjoy 
    

    
    
    Oh you mean it's my turn......
    
    Well my name is Mark Pilotte and I reside at the Westford Facility.
    
    Thanks to Steve Swartz, I've developed this strange sickness to plop
    myself in front of a TV screen and move a silly guy all over the
    place trying to get to different worlds.  
    
    I scoffed my system from my sister-in-law.  She just had it collecting
    dust and I couldn't see letting it just rot.  I have the gun also,
    but the robot was destroyed (probably due to frustration)
    
    The games that I have are Metroid, Golf, Legend of Zelda, Excitebike,
    Gyromite, Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, & Hogans Alley.
    
    Being new to this System, I figured what better way to learn more
    about it than by having a Conference dedicated to Nintendo. Thus
    the reason why I started one.
    
    So pass the word along to all your friends and lets get this conference
    rolling.  If anything we can at least use it to comfort each other
    during our times of mental breakdowns.
    
    looks like its time to bring out the old fake bricks...
    
    mark  (moderator)

    
    Rich Bouchard, VAX/VMS Development in ZKO, Nashua NH
    
    I own both the Nintendo game (w/gun,robot) and the Atari 7800, and
    soon will pick up the Sega system as well.  I have finished Ghosts
    and Goblins, but didn't find Zelda too exciting...
    
    I'm really looking for the developer's kit to start writing my own
    cartridges!
    

    I'm Mike Scopa, writer up in MK, soon to be in ZK, and have had
    the whole Nintendo Game System since last Xmas. 
    
    Let me be the first to thank Mark for starting this conference because
    it will be much easier to get info this way.
    
    My whole family is hooked on Nintendo...although my wife will only
    watch but not play. And she loves watchin' us.
    
    I have the following for games:
    
    
    Duck Hunt    Mach Rider    Metroid    Ghosts 'N Goblins
    Kung Fu      Soccer        Gradius    Super Mario Bros.
    Zelda        Mario Bros.   Pinball    Wrecking Crew
    Gyromite     Ninja Kid     Stack-up   Clu Clu Land
    Baloon Fight Chubby Cherub Hogan's Alley
    
    
    Mike
    

    Hello there.People call me Jeff (among other things) and I would
    like to join in this  conference.I am working away from the UK at
    the moment and in the UK I have a BBC micro with a double disk drive
    and a club VDU.Is this set up all old stuff now??I have about 40
    games on disk ranging from a very difficult game of chess through
    to some excellent"flying"and "get past the monster games".
    
    Some of the games I have are.....
    FORTRESS
    MERLIN
    OTHELLO
    GRAN PRIX  (I have two different versions of this game)
    
    To name but a few.Since joining DEC I have lost touch with what
    is happening with these new games.Is someone willing to tell me
    about this Nintendo system and the games that go with it.?
    I would very much like to know so please treat me as a newcomer.
    Is it possible to purchase on of these system in the UK or Paris?
    
    If there is no where to reply in this conference then either use
    the above VAX mail address or you can mail me on EVOIS2::NAGLE
    
    I look forward to hearing from you.
    
    JMN.    
    

    My name is Jim Buchanan.  I have the Nintendo game system.  No access
    ories.  I have the following games:  Zelda,Metroid,SMB,Castlevania,
    Duck hunt,Gyromite,and Gradious.
    
    

    Hi, I'm Jeff Dickens and I'm a videoholic.
    
    8^}
    
    Anyway, our house has a Nintendo system, without the gun or robot,
    and we have Super Mario Bros., Excite-bike, Mach Rider, Golf, Slalom
    skiing, and of course Zelda.
    
    I am a veteran of level 8-1 in Mario Bros., and have been pounding
    away at level 8-2 off and on for about 6 months without luck.
    
    Currently everyone I know is stuck in level 7 in Zelda.  One person
    has even finished 8 but can't get 7.  Obviously some of you have
    figured this out, but I'm not looking for a giveaway, just a clever
    hint.  Yah, I know, the secret is in the tip of the nose, but I
    can't get there either !
    
    						-Jeff
    

    Hi-
    	I am placing a note in the system for my son, Shawn.  He has
    a Nintendo with the gun and robot altho I think the robot is a waste
    of money.  At present he has over 50 cartridges including Super
    Mario Brothers, Zelda, Kid Icarus,Metroid, Gradius,Castelevania
    and the new one (at least for Seattle) Sqooba(?)....it is the one
    that is a submarine.  Obviously, you can tell this kid is hooked
    and is the only stuff he really plays with.  If you don't mind,
    I will "monitor" the system and I will take information home for
    his use....I have been doing that on the Games note.
    	I don't play much but have enjoyed the "spoilers" since it give
  me an opportunity to look like I know something BEFORE Shawn.....he
    is 7!
    
    Judy
   

     Hi.  I'm Jason DeCarteret.  I'm not an employee at d|i|g|i|t|a|l
    but my mom is.  She lets me get on once in a while.  I have had
    Nintendo since Christmas.  The games I have are:
    Zelda - 3D Worldrunner - Kung Fu - Karate champ - Ninja Kid -
    Excitebike - 1942 - Donkey Kong 3.  
     I have the gun and the robot and the games to go with them but
    who cares.
    			-=*>Jason<*=-

    
          Hi,
                  I'm Dick Tucker and like some of you I got the 9 YDS
                for xmas from my wife.
    
                  I have Duck Hunt,Hogans Ally (sp?) and Gyromite.
                I play duck hunt alot and the best i've done so far
                is round 32 with 1.3M points,using the single duck game.
                My wife and I play gyromite without the robbot and find
                it a good game to play.I would like to get a lot more
                games than what i have. 
    
                                           I'm glad to see this note
      
                                                  DR. dick
    

    
    Hi!
    
    My name is Pat. I am also a Nintendo owner. I currently have two
    games, Super Mario Bros. (came with it) and Kid Icarus.
    
    I've been a fan of Super Mario Bros. since it came out in the arcade,
    and when I finnaly heard about the home version I just HAD to get
    it. I have won the game a million times using the "Unlimmited" guy
    technique (If you don't know about it I will tell you later).
    
    Kid Icarus is a great game! I haven't won yet, but I, just yesterday,
    made it to the Skyworld Fortress.

    Hello there...
    
    My name is Eric Eckstrom. I'm in Software Service (Chicago). I broke
    down this last weekend and bought the basic Nintendo system. Only
    game so far is Super Mario Bros. (it came with the system). Got
    interested from reading the notes on the system in the GAMES
    conference. Now I know what you guys are talking about!
    
    BTW: Do you guys get any complaints from your wives about being
    ignored?? :-)

	Carlos Lizarra - Support Eng. working for Caribbean Operations, that 
	is Puerto Rico. Relocated in BXB for the last year, soon to be back.

	Got the complete system: robot, gun etc. for the 'kids' for having 
	good grades, which have come down.
	Actually the oldest one (10 yrs) is the real expert in the house.

	We have the following games:

		-- Duck Hunt: came with the system
		-- Gyromite: came with the system
		-- Super Mario Bros.: first real good game we got
		-- Donkey Kong III:  just so-so
		-- Kung Fu: kid's choice
		-- Excite Bike: kid's choice
		-- Mach Rider: kid's choice
		-- Baseball: the only one where I can beat him, very good
		-- Track and field: I like this one, 10 different events.
		-- Double Dribble: Very Good. 5 on 5. Plays national anthem, 
		   half time show etc. 
		-- Legend of Zelda: excellent, latest acquisition.

	Saludos.

     Hi,

     My name is Daryll and I'm located at CSS in Nashua.

     I just got my Nintendo basic system and have 2 cartridges 
     right now, Super Mario Brothers and Baseball.

     I enjoy the sport series games and will probably be adding
     those to my collection first (soon).

     daryll

    After spending several months reading about all teh fun everyone
    was having, I did some impulse buying on Saturday and got the basic
    NES and three cartridges (well, gee, it's *almost* Xmas, isn't it?)
    
    Games so far:
    
       -Super Mario Bros. Looks like it could be fun, but I've only
    sampled it so far. I'm not generally that good at hard-core action
    games like this.  BTW, where do they get the ideas for the "scenarios"
    that accompany the games? I mean, enslaved mushroom people with
    a super-janitor as their rescuer?!? There must have some guy locked
    in a closet who's been fed intravenous LSD for the last 20 years;
    when they want a new game idea, they ask him what he dreamt the
    night before.
    
       -Legend of Zelda. Very addicting. Excelent adventure. So far
    I've only made it through Level 1, but I've found the entrance to
    Level 3. The save/restore feature is excellent.
    
       -Metroid. This is the game I've played the most. I started after
    taking a break from Zelda, and got into the "well, just one more
    try" syndrome. I'm very impressed with the complexity of the game.
    Lots to explore.
    
       -Ghost 'N' Goblins. I've only played this a little. Looks very
    good, though.
    
    
    I must say that all the reviews of games I've read here and in GAMES
    have been very accurate and useful in helping me choose cartridges.
    
    -Rich
    
    P.S. Oh, almost forgot: My name's Rich Simon. I'm a principal software
    engineer in Littleton, MA. I often make an appearance in the MOVIES
    notesfile, too.
    
    

    	Hi,
    
    	My name is Andy Simon. I live and work in Augusta, Maine. I
    bought the basic system but was given the Deluxe set by mistake.
    I am back to the basic system thanks to the advertisement section
    of this notes file. 
    
    	I started video games with "Pong" and have kept up ever since.
    I started playing adventure style games on a PDP-8, graduated to
    a DEC-10 system, and am now strictly Vax. I also had a Commadore
    64 until I ran out of games. Maine has very long winters...
    
    	So far I have completed Zelda and Metroid. I am half way through
    Kid Icaris and have Gradious, Castlevania, and Ghostes&Goblins waiting
    in the wings. You may hear from me now and then in this and other
    games notes files ( Larn, Hack, ZK, Moria, Games, Rogue, Dungeons,
    etc...). Let it snow, I'm ready !!!
    
    

    Hi; I'm Dave Clark ... I work at MKO in Merrimack NH.
    
    I don't have a Nintendo just yet, but I'm considering buying one.
    I'm also an ex-Atari owner (think I saw someone else say that) ...
    I had a 5200, but got frustrated by the lack of new games, as well
    as the quality of the joysticks supplied ....
    
    I've heard that Arkanoid is now available for the Nintendo.  OK,
    so it's a twist on "Breakout," but gad I love the game.  I am now
    thoroughly addicted to Arkanoid II, "the Revenge of Doh," which
    can be seen at your local video game parlor (what's THAT? :-).
    
    - Dave

    Guess it's my turn to join in he fun. My name is Mike Raspuzzi and
    I own the Nintendo Entertainment System. I have Soccer, Tennis,
    Super Mario (it comes with the game) and Kung Fu. I have no accessories
    (like the gun or the robot).
    
    Mike

    
    	Some of you might remember me from the games notes file. I have
    not entered a note since the creation of the Nintendo notes file,
    I haven't had the time. BUT, I'm back. I threw my wife out of the
    house, found where she hid my nintendo set and have started playing
    again. (just kidding) I think I went through a depression after
    completing ZELDA and didn't play for about a month. But I have bought
    4 new games and the NES advantage and I'm ready to play.
    
    	My name is Mark Pfoff and I work in the CSC in Colorado Springs.
    I don't know of anyone out here that even has a nintendo set. I
    am up to 16 games and have had a nintendo system for over 2 years.
    
    Some of the games I have are:
    
    	Baseball	Castlevania
    	Tennis          Rad Racer
    	Super mario 	Spy Hunter
    	Duck Hunt       Metroid
    	Zelda           Star Voyager
    	Wreaking Crew   Gradius
    	Golf		Trojan (which I gave away)
    	Top Gun		and two other games I can't remember
    
    
    	I hope to enter more notes in the future.
    
    
    	
    	
    

     Gary Kelly LTN1 VAX Options and Products
    
     Just purchased the basic system for a Christmas present.
     Haven't played yet. Purchased about 4 games that were
     recomended. Nintendo was on the wish list for each of 
     my three sons.
    
     Gk

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    My name is Robert Labrie my mom works at Digital and lets
    us log into the system at home at night.  She turned us on
    to this notes file and Ninetendo.  She does'nt play with it.
    
    The games and levels that I have are:
    
    Tag-Team Wrestling-european 6th
    Zelda level 9
    Super Mario Brothers - 8-4
    Trojan - down to knife guys
    Athena - did'nt like the graphics brought it back
    Rygar - at cross bow
    Ikari Warriors - 
    Tiger Heli - a little past the 4th landing pad
    
    I am 13 it is 9:30 and I have to go to bed.  my mom is yelling...
    if you want info on anything write back.
    

    STEVEN SWEENY                                         
    N.E.S.
    N.E.S. ADVANTAGE, LIGHT GUN, ROB
    COMMANDO, RUSSIAN ATTACK, SUPER MARIO, URBAN CHAMPION, RYGAR, 
    

    
    HI, MY NAME IS PAT KILDUFF. I WORK AT DEC IN TEMPE ARIZONA.
        I AM ALSO A NINTEDO NUT. I HAVE HAVE ALMOST EVERY GAME
        OUT ON THE MARKET AND HOPE TO GET THE N.E.S ADVANTAGE
        FOR CRISTMAS THIS YEAR. (GOD KNOWS I DROPED ENOUGH HINTS)
        WELL TALK TO YOU LATER ON IN THE NOTE'S. 
    
    

    MY NAME IS STEVEN SWEENYI AM 11 YEARS OLD MY MOTHER WORKS AT DIGITAL
    I HAVE GYROMITE,METROID,TRACK&FIELD,EXCITE BIKE, COMMANDO, CASTLE
    VANIA, SMB, DUCK HUNT, WRECKING CREW, HOGAN'S ALLEY, KUNG FU, KARATE
    CHAMP, PUNCH OUT, RYGAR, URBAN CHAMPION. . . AND MANY MORE TO COME.

    
    
    Hi,
    
    I'm Phil and since I saw my nephew's Christmas present of the basic
    system with Super Mario Brothers and Ku Foo, I decided to get one
    myself.  It took a dozen calls but I just found the basic system
    at the TOY R US in Manchester N.H. next to the Mall of N.H.
    They only had four systems left and little to no games.
    So all I have is Super Mario Brothers which I like and now I'm in
    the "What do I get next" mode.
    
    Having fun now!!
    
    Phil

    Okay! You guys sold me... I convinced my wife to buy me NES for
    Christmas.. After searching through all of the stores from Lowell
    to Westboro she was able to find one before Christmas.. Now that
    I have it, she wants to bring it back (someone else mentioned his
    wife was complaining about being ignored..). Whew, and she thought
    my watching football was bad!!!!
    My name is Brian Charron and I work in Marlboro, Mass. with the
    Standard Linear Products engineering group. I have the basic system
    with Super Mario Brothers. I also have Double Dribble and Section
    Z. I have opened a topic on Section Z, but have gotten no replies..
    Does anyone else have this game??? It's an excellent game and I
    could use some help with it! I also have an Atari 2600 but, after
    playing Nintendo, I think it is enroute to the circular file..
    
    Brian...who is tired from staying up until the wee hours of the
    morning playing Nintendo..

Hello Folks, My name is Keith Comeford. I work at Spitbrook Road on Graphics
products (GKS and PHIGS in Particular). My wife got me the NES for Christmas.
Its wonderful. I also have an Atari 5200 with about 1/2 a dozen cartridges
(Defender, Pacman, Missile Command, Star raiders and a couple others). The NES
only has Super Mario brothers (I got the base system), but I've already spent
several hours with it.  I can't wait to get either Top Gun or Legend of 
Zelda.

				Keith

    Hi,   my name is Don Watkins, I got the basic system for Christmas
    from my soon-to-be mother-in-law.  I have Zelda, Super Mario Brothers,
    Golf, and 1942.  I have only got to level 5 so far in Zelda but,
    I just have to keep trying.
    
    
    

I am Ron Miller and work in Stow at the CSSE Program Office.  Now in my
20th year with DEC.
 
Over the past several years I have been reconditioning, enjoying and
accumulating real arcade games.  This started with one pinball but latest
count is 12 various machines (this from a high of around 16).
I also run/moderate the CSSE::COINOP conference (KP7) for "Commercial" games.

My wife and son think they live in an arcade. (Something about men and boys
and the size of toys????).

My wife and son got me the Nintendo unit for Xmas this year (I had strongly 
hinted that I "Really" wanted to get Super Mario Brothers and that the
NES would save room compared to the stand-up Arcade version).  Currently
have SMB, Araknoid, Donkey Kong 3, and Zelda.  I expect the NES to be
primarilly for "Arcade Classics".

Other game systems include a 48K Atari/Disk system, and a Vectrex (not to 
mention the DEC owned Rainbow..).

Always looking for "True" adaptations of Arcade games

Ron M.

    HELLO..........
    
    My name is Bob O'Hara (sales rep @ NYO) and I'm subbing for my
    12-year-old son Chris who's a NES fanatic.  
    
    Currently he has Hogan's Alley, Duck Hunt, Gyromite, Urban Champion,
    10-yd Fight, Soccer, ExciteBike, Kung Fu, Solomon's Key, Chubby
    Cherub, Super Mario Bros., Commando, Arkanoid, Spy Hunter, Punch
    Out, Rad Racer and Mach Rider.
    
    

    Hi, my name is Rick Blaisdell and work(??) in Chelmsford as a
    programmer. I asked Santa for Nin this Christmas, however, I must
    be a BAAAADDD boy because I didn't get one (Wahhhhhh!!!). I will
    however, continue to enviously read about all your exploits with
    the game.
    
    Jealously yours,
    
       Rick

    Hi, my name is Nestor Dutko, and I am a maintainability Enigineer
    in CSSE.  I have had the Nintendo system (gun and robot)  for a
    year, but just recently started to play actively.
    
    Games I currently have?  Lets see...  Rush'n Attack, Gyromite, 1942,
    Super Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, Section Z, Top Gun, Kung-Fu, Baseball,
    Hogan's Alley, and Gradius.
    

    My name is Matt Bachand I have Nintendo I also have Coleco Vision
    I want the advantage i have spy hunter Trojan mike tysons punch
    -out super mario brothers zelda slalom ikari warriors rad racer
    metroid rush n attack donkey kong 3 cammando rygar pro wrestling
    iwas wandering if R.O.B. is any good my friend thinks he sucks 
    dog doo.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

    Hi . I'm Gregory Hamilton I own the deluxe system(Including the
    robot and gun.). my opinion is that the robot is a waste of    
    money.                                                         
          I don't work at digatal my father does.                  
     the games I have are:
     ZELDA
     S M B
    ARKANOID
    DUCK HUNT
    GYROMITE
    MACH RIDER
    
    Greg***************************************************
    

    My name is Lorri Menard, I'm a software engineer in BOSE working
    on a MAIL product. 
    
    My husband and I have the full NES
    set.  I agree with most other's opinions about the robot, but what
    the h*ll -- the kids like it!  But, we use the light gun a lot for
    some of the games; it is worth getting anyway.
    
    We have Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong JR, Ice Climber, Hogan's Alley,
    Duck Hunt, Wild Gunmen (a very silly game -- good for the younger
    set), a dumb Robot game that came with the set, and new this Christmas,
    Zelda, Super Mario Brothers, and Arkanoid.
    
    My husband first got addicted to it last year while I was in school,
    and he got bored with TV.  It's only gotten worse since Zelda ....
    
    The next accessory will be the Advantage joystick -- the ol' thumbs
    just can't take these marathon sessions ....
    
    The next game will probably be Metroid -- it sounds pretty good!
    

    my name is bill aldrich, i work in TWO...

    i got the full system about 5 months ago, and it's been alot of fun...
    i've convinced a few(4) friends to buy them as well. made my own stick
    from an arcade stick and buttons and just bought the NES Advantage...
    as for games, i got...

    Alpha Mission, Arkanoid, Athena, Baseball, CastleVania, Commando, Donkey
    Kong 3, Double Dribble, Duck Hunt, Elevator Action, Excitebike, Golf,
    Gradius, Gyromite, Hogan's Alley, Ikari Warriors, Kid Kiki, Kung Fu, Lode
    Runner, Lunar Pool, Metroid, 1942, Punch-Out, Raid on Bungeling Bay, 
    Rush'n Attack, Rygar, Skykid, Soccer, Solomon's Key, Spelunker, Spy Hunter,
    Star Voyager, Super Mario Bros., Tennis, 3-D World Runner, Tiger-Heli, Top
    Gun, Track & Field, Urban Champion, Wild Gunman. Winter Games, and Zanac...

    but i'm always looking for a good deal on another... ;-)

    ...bill...

    ps. i like the arcade games the best... 
    

    Ed Moehlenpah, work in Western Area Technical Backup Unit.
    I have the basic NES, and about nine games.  My wife and I are
    somewhat addicted...
    
    Golf
    Super Mario Bros.
    Original Mario Bros.
    Gradius
    Stinger
    Popeye
    Spy Hunter
    Balloon Fight
    etc.

    
                              I'm on the NES team
    
    
    Patrick McCluskey, I work in the Tempe, Arizona facility Thin Film
    Media production. I bought the NES basic system for my 4 year old
    son for xmas (right). We have rad racer,punch out,mighty bomb-jack,
    smb,popeye,top gun. I am currently trying to keep up with the kids
    ...fun game.

    
    I'm Paul Gildemeyer, I'm a Support Engineer in Rochester, N.Y.
    I've got the basic system and seven games.  They are super mario,
    gradius, mach rider, 1942, top gun, tiger heli, and track and field.
    After about 3 years on a Atari 2600, I bought the NES, and there
    is no comparison.  Am I hooked?  YOU BET!!!!!

	Greetings from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Roanoke, VA!

	I am Tim Smith, a Software Spec at the ROV office, and
	at most have only had time to sample most of my 12-yr
	old son's games (mostly because I have to work all the
	time to support HIS habit).

	My son, Jeff, is the NES expert of our household and
	frequently enjoys kicking his `ol man's butt at these
	games (`cept for 10-yard fight... guess he can't cope
	with interactive head-to-head with another human on the
	other joystick).  We both enjoy this NOTES conference
	and he would be happy to offer his advice (and gloat  |;-o
	about his accomplishments) on the games listed below:

	Game			Level / Score Reached
	-----------------	-------------------------------
	Double Dribble		2 / 60 to 29
	SMB (of course)		8-4 (saved princess twice in 1 sitting)
	Punch Out		Mr. Sandman
	Ghosts & Gobs.		3
	Zelda			9
	Rad Racer		2
	Kung Fu			5 (saved girl twice in one sit)
	Comando			2-2
	Pro Wrestling		Only held Champion title once
	Pinball			79,850
	Tiger Heli		Working towards 5th Heliport
	Donkey Kong Jr		5
	Urban Champ		Round 30
	Karate Champ		All rounds twice in 1 sit
	Muscle			16th round
	Rygar			Just a rookie at it now
	Top Gun			Mission 3 / 40,200
	Ninja Kid		6
	10-Yard Fight		Super Bowl against the CPU... just
				a Bench-warmer against the `ol man.
	

	Nintendo Kid & the `ol man


	P.S. Santa provided the Advantage "Cheater-stick" this Xmas
	     and is quickly becoming known at our house as Dad's
	     best friend.

	P.S.S. Number Five agrees, "Yes, Yes, disassemble R.O.B.!"

    	My name is Dave Stone (a.k.a.Stony) and I work for P&CS in NRO
    (Do you like you fiscal calandrs?).
    
    	I have 3 step sons age 13,12 & 10 who received NES Basic from
    their father for Christmas. I am impressed. 
    
    	I had bought them Atari 2600 a few years ago, and graduated
    to the commodore 64 two years ago so they could get used to using
    (Copying) disks for school work.
    
    	We presently have SMB, Baseball, Mike Tyson Punch-out, Top-Gun
    and golf. The only one I don't get creamed in is baseball. (My wife
    says that she doesn't need another SON who plays video all night.)
    
    	I just found this notes file today and haven't got past the
    introductions #2. Talk to ya later.
    
    				Stony the 1 and only

    Hello,
    
    My name is Bob Bent and I work for ISWS in Northboro. I got the
    NES Deluxe set for Christmas of '86. I love it (the robot seems
    to just sit around and gather dust. It was fun at first but got
    stale fast).
    
    I have the following games:
    	SMB, Top Gun, Duck Hunt, Hogans Alley, Baseball, Track and Field
    	Donkey Kong, Legend of Zelda, Golf, Double Dribble, Rad Racer
    	Rush 'n' Attack and Gyromite.
    
    On order from California:
    	Punchout and the Advantage.

    Hi,
    
    My name is David Heroux and I am a Software Specialist with Internal
    Software Services in Marlboro, MA. My son received the basic system
    for Christmas (age 7) and once in a while he lets me play.
    
    I have the following games: SMB, Top Gun, Baseball, Soccer and Donkey
    Kong 3. The next 2 additions will probably be Punchout and Spy Hunter.

    Hi,
    
    My name is Dave Hood and I'm a Field Service ENgineer in Syracuse,
    New York. I've had the system for only about three weeks. It's
    the basic system.
    
    I have Top Gun, Metroid, Super Mario Brothers.
    
    Also I have it hooked up to a 6 foot Projection Screen and the
    graphics are great. Right now I'm playing Metroid.......
    
    Dave,
    

    Hi,
    
    
    My name is Rucker Spruill(no kidding)I,m a FSE in syracuse also
    and Dave is the one who found this notes file. To through in my
    two cents I love the game. Sofar I,ve only gotten fair on SMB
    my son enjoys beating the c**p out of me evry chance he gets.
    He evens brings over his friends(and their games)so they can
    take turns making me look bad on ALL the games. But I,m learning.
    
    
    
    Still hanging in there
    Ruck

                  -{The edge of night, or is it morning?}-
    
     Hi,
    
    Talk about addicting, my son recieved the deluxe system for Christmas,
    got the gun and ROB. We immediately went out and got ZELDA. What
    a mistake that was, all other games are now somewhat dissappointing
    in comparison. The TV set was off less than 6 hours/day during Xmas
    vaction. He (my son- he's 17) is on level 5 on the second time thru
    ZELDA, I'm at level 9 on the first time thru.  Obviously ZELDA is
    taking most of our time, althogh we have played a lot of TOP-GUN
    and 1942. I did manage to get to level 31 on DUCK HUNT, of course
    my son had to do one better and get to level 32.
     I've heard alot of bad press about ROB and GYROMITE but I must
    say I find them very entertaining. I believe a game should offer
    a challenge and waiting patiently for that stupid ROBOT is defineately
    that. If you sit there and really think about what is happening
    you will find that ROB is really quite remarkable. Enough for now,
    I need to move on to the note with ZELDA hints.
    By the way, my name is Rich Robillard and I'm a Reliability Eng
    in SPO Disk mfg.

   (i can barely type this as i have come down with another case of
    controller thumb)
   
    kelly and nicole
    type of system? nintendo of course
    we only have three games right now 
    super mario,donkey kong.and zelda
    
    my daughter(nicole) got this for xmas in 1986 and we have been playing
    non-stop since then.
    her favourite game is mario
    mine is zelda      

      My name is Joe Collins I work in DEC Westford. I am a Component
    Engineer in DSM. I guess it's time to put my two cents in (even
    though I have a lot more than that invested in my system). I have
    most of the basic games, but the games I enjoy the most are the
    ones that make me use my noggin, super mario brothers, Zelda ( I
    once had a cat named Zelda Gilroy), and rygar, even though I can't
    get very far with this one.
      I enjoy reading the notes file, and it is a great way to evoid
    frustration when I get stuck. I confess, I usually read the spoilers
    because by that time I already tried everything twice, execpt the
    correct move. 
                                     till NES time,
                                           Joe       
    

    re: .0 
    Oh well .. what heck ..  whats "one more intro ?" .... huh ?
    
    I'm Bob Early, and I work between Hudson NH and Merrimack NH doing
    stuff for CSS/NSG and helping customers as well.
    
    My son Chris (who now has the Nintendo Game) lets his mother and I on
    it occasionally and is full of suggestions on how to do it better.
    
    "We've" got the Basic System with Mario Brothers (Mario and Luigi),
    and Chris Kychler has used many suggestions to good advantage, and
    we'll be putting some "helps" in which he's found.
    
    Chris and his brother Stef are quite addicted to Mario, and I guess
    you'll be hearing more from him later (he's fascinated with "Notes"),
    and we'll be sending some 'Thank Yous' off later.
    
    (Actually, Merci beau coup)
    Bob+3
    
    
    

    Hi. I'm Alan Maistrosky (Salem/NIO), and I'm in M.E. supporting
    Calypso, Argo, etc. My seven year old son received the basic set
    for Xmas and has Super Mario, Ice Climber, and Duck Hunt. WE couldn't
    quite figure out what the robot does so we passed on that one. The
    whole family's addicted to Mario (yes, my boy gets through to the
    end). The zapper gun stuff is kinda boring. Ice climber is sort
    of ok. but can any of you pro's recommend another good piece of
    software we can get him?

    Steve Ferres
    NYD Software
    Well, I finally broke down and got it! OK, so I have no kids - maybe
    I'll let my nephew and niece come over once in a while to play too.
    Then again, maybe not for quite some time - until I master these
    games, I have the feeling that no one is going to pry me away (just
    spent about 98000000000 hours this weekend playing).  Have Legend
    of
     Zelda, Super Mario Brothers, and Golf so far - will probably go
    out tonight and get more already. What an addiction this is going
    to be!
    
    ..........steve
    

    Hal Mondrow
    NY Financial
    I recieved NES as a Chanukah present from my mother.  Thats right!
    Does she know her son or what?
    Next to skiing, it is the biggest hit at our ski house in Vt.
    We have even used the SMB music ( world 1-1) as background music
    for our phone answering machine.
    I currently own SMB, 1942 (a little dissapointing) and golf.
     SMB my absolute favorite, golf is great. I will be getting more
    cartridges as soon as christmas bills are payed off.

    I'm Ron Haynes, branch Field Service in Charlotte, NC.
    
    I'm not very good at most of the games *yet*, but I'm getting better.
    I have Legend of Zelda and TOPGUN.

    Hi,
    
    My name is Kathy.  I'm located at MRO1 in Marlboro, MA.
    
    I got my husband the basic Nintendo system for Christmas.  We got
    hooked on it at my brother's house.  He had gotten it before Christmas.
    My husband usually doesn't really get into video games but when
    he tried this at my brothers he could literally not put it down.
    We're just working on getting through Super Mario Bros.  When we
    get finished with that (we've only gotten to 6-3) we'll buy another
    cartridge.
    
    >Kathy

    Greetings from Germany
    ----------------------
    My name is Joerg and I am working in SW Licensing.
    Nintendo is almost not known here in Germany. They started off at
    christmas offering the basic system and about six different games.
    One comes with the system: Ice Climber. The other one I have bought
    is Soccer. Ice Climber is fun, Soccer I do not rate very high.
    Based on your comments here in the notes file I have ordered Super
    Mario Brothers and I am really looking forward to it.
    Most of the others you have mentioned here are not yet available
    in Germany.
    Prices are still very high:
    Basic system:  Deutschmark(DM) 298.00     (1 DM = 0.6$)
    1 game                     DM   69.00
    One reason for the high price might be that they have to provide
    special European versions (due to our different TV - color - system:
    PAL vs. NSTC(?) in USA) combined with low volume sales.
    Colleagues in Japan/USA: Any chance to get European versions directly
    from you - or is the only difference the translated user instructions??
    
    joerg
    

    Russ Laliberte
    
    Basic system
    NES Advantage
    Light gun 

    Games I have are, Zelda, Metroid, Castlevania, Super Mario Brothers,
    Elevator Action, Hogans Alley, Kid Iccarus and Pro Wrestling.
    I originally bought the game for my son, but after careful deliberation
    I decided not to relinquish ownership to him until he turns eighteen,
    I was a nice guy though and loaned him my Atari 2600.....:-)
    

    
    Your Name:  Charlie Clark
    Type of Game System you own: Nintendo
    Accessories: Gun, Robot
    Games you have: Gyromite, Pinball, Duck Hunt, Hogan's Alley
    
	Bought the full system for $50 just before Christmas.
	It's a year old hardly ever used.  The instructions for
	Gyromite were missing.  My son (7) and I figured it all 
	out in a day, he plays Gyromite without the robot. 
	It seems to be enough of a challenge for him.

	Hogan's ally is a blast my son tops out over 300k
	My brother held the record at 285k until my son
	topped it out, my brother gave up trying.
    
	I've been looking for Zelda and Top Gun since Christmas.

	I will be looking through here for a full listing 
	of available games.

    	Just got a game called ZANAC seems to be some tricks to it
    	I think I'll start a discussion on it.
    		cbc

    Name:	Marianne Anderson
    Game:	Nintendo
    Games owned: Zelda and Super Mario Brothers.
    
    Thanks to Hal in NJ (THANKS AGAIN HAL!!!!) my husband and I are
    now totally hooked on Zelda and Mario.  We plan on getting TOP GUN
    shortly.  (I think a video store in Marboro has it....)  
    
    Off to find another piece of the Triforce....
    
    marianne
    

    My name is Steve Dozois and I am 14 years old.  
    My stepfather works at Digital.  His name is Dave Stone (Stony).  I 
    have the Atari 2600, Commodore 64, and NINTENDO.  So far for the 
    NINTENDO I have PUNCH OUT, RYGAR, SUPER MARIO BRO., BASEBALL, 
    GOLF, and GHOSTS AND GOBLINS. My favorite ones are PUNCH OUT and RYGAR.
    
    	I also have two brothers, Jim (10) and Mike (12) who think they
    are pretty good at Nintendo too.(HA, HA, HA)
    

    My name is Pat Cole and I am a college student working part time
    with Digital.
    I own the complete system with light gun, robot, 2 Epyx controllers,
    1 NES Advantage joystick, and the regular controllers.  The games
    I have are:  ZELDA, TOPGUN, METROID, 3D WORLDRUNNER, ZANAC, IKARA
    WARRIORS, 1942, SPY HUNTER, RAD RACER, TIGER-HELI, GRADIUS, STAR
    FORCE, WINTER GAMES, GOTCHA!, STAR VOYAGER, COMMANDO, RAID ON BUNGELING
    BAY, JAWS, HOGAN'S ALLEY, GYROMITE, WIZARD'S AND WARRIOR'S, DUCK
    HUNT, DOUBLE DRIBBLE, PUNCH-OUT, KARATE KID, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER,
    10-YARD FIGHT, BASEBALL, PRO WRESTLING, TAG TEAM, SUPER MARIO BRO.,
    and a couple more but I can not think of there names.  My favorite
    game is Zelda, and I can't wait to get the sequel.
    
    						UNCC - King of Sunbelt
    						Pat

                      ---<HI>---
    
    
      Yeah, hi. I'm Dave, and I don't work at digital (I might, but
    who's going to hire a twelve-year-old?!?)Wy father, Gene Dittmer,
    has a pro 350 with Color moniter, LA50 printer, modem,etc. Well,
    it's pretty nice, anyway, I login alot, and I love the notes files.
    I saw this one and I got right away. 
    
    	I have a basic Nin setup, and I've played alot of games. Among
    them are Rygar, Zelda, Solomon's Key, SMB, breakthru, Mike Tyson's
    Punch-Out!!!, Top Gun, Ninja Kid, Soccer, Athena, Rad Racer, Metroid,
    Urban Champion, Elevator Action, Kid Icarus, WorldRunner, Kung Fu,
    Commando, and it goes on and on. One second, here. I don't OWN all
    these games, but I trade mine with my friends temporarily (a week
    or two, long enough to beat it.) 
    
    	I have this great magazine I get from Nintendo, the Nintendo
    Fun Club magazine. It is filled with tons of game reviews, Ads for
    ONLY Nintendo games, Tips and Tricks section, mail bag, and new
    products section-I bet you didn't know that you can buy a new
    controller with a 360 degree cyloid control button and turbos!
    To get it, (It's free!) send a request to:
    
         Nintendo Corp.
    P.O. Box 97033
    Redmond, WA 98073-933
    
                    Bye, now!
                      Dave
    

    			-< Craig Schultz >-
    
    I have long enjoyed playing video games.  I currently own the Nintendo
    Entertainment System, the old and discontinued Atari 5200, and a
    Commodore 64.  I used to own an Atari 800 (anyone remember those?).
    I currently own about 10 NES games including Golf, 1942, Zelda,
    Tiger-Heli, Ikari Warriors, Super Mario Bros., Top Gun, Section
    Z, and Super Pitfall.  I do not know their nationwide policy but
    the local (Atlanta, GA) Toys R' Us has a 90 day return policy on
    computer software.  It is a great place to buy and try NES cartidges
    with little risk.  I have browsed the notes in this file and have
    found it a valuable resource for NES information.  I look forward
    to contributing my 2 or 3 cents worth.
    
    Craig

    I think its about time I stuck my oar in. I have owed an NES for
    about two months now and am addicted. I own two games, SMB and Mach
    Rider (don't buy it, it's trash!). I'm currently waiting for the
    games mentioned in this notes file to cross the pond to England
    so I can join in. Roll on Top Gun and Zelda!!
    
    Cheers
    
    Richard

    About time for me to sign in. I have been playing video games since
    PONG came out ages ago and now I have finally found a home system
    that is decent enough! I'd buy the arcade type but I think my wife
    would have something to say about that, like, time to buy a house,
    this condo is too small for 2 adults, a 7 year old and 2 BIG dogs
    and now you want a WHAT!!!!
    
    So I back in mid-January I went out and got the NES that
    included Super Mario Brothers. As time went on I had the itch to
    get more! After reading about Zelda I got that and tonight I "scored"
    TOP GUN! I also got the NES Advantage joy stick, BIG difference
    over the the default ones you get with the system. Next it looks
    like METROID and CASTLEVANIA.
    
    Opps, forgot, my name is Chuck Bessant and I work in Colorado Springs
    in NETSupport. Even my wife Deb is now starting to think she may
    want join in! We have play GAUNTLET and have a blast together so
    I think she may become a Zelda fan.
    
    Chuck
    
    P.S. Wife just saw ALL the things I bought over the last two months
         and said, "AND YOU COULDN'T AFFORD TO BUY ME THE PERFUME I'VE
         BEEN LUSTING OVER FOR 2 MONTHS!!!"...	Moral, never let your
    	 wife read notes....she works here too!

	I'm Susan Sanders from where the snow doesn't fall... PHOENIX AZ.
	I do not have Zelda or the Nintendo game but after reading all 
	the notes on this game I will soon be getting one. 
	
	Someone I know has the game and wants to know some tips on level 
	(9)..hes stuck..or should I say he gets killed... He is so hooked on
	this game his wife made him buy another TV just for ZELDA, pretty
	soon I don't think he'll have a wife.

	The notes on Zelda are the best...someone should write a book, reading
	the notes file has taken me into another world the world of ZELDA and
	LINK..

	I tried ZELDA twice but I do not like the hand control...can you use
	another kind of control??

	Please don't forget the tips on level 9.... 

	Address:: PNO::SANDERS

    MY NAME IS HARRY (BUSTER) WALKER
    I HAVE THE ATARI 2600,INTELLIVISION, AND THE NINTENDO...
    I HAVE JUST ABOUT ALL 2600 AND INTELLIVISION GAMES CARTRIDGES...
    AS FAR AS NINTENDO I HAVE: LEGEN OF ZELDA,RYGAR,COMMANDO,BOMBJACK,
    WIZARDS AND WARRIORS,STINGER,SUPER MARIO BROTHERS,SOLOMON'S KEY,
    KUNG FU...

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    KEN KNIGHT
    
    MERRIMACK, MKO  US CIC DSS
    
    Zelda (my favorite), Super Mario Bros(Excellent), TOP GUN(greatfun),
    
    			my other ones (Want to trade ?)
    
    Castlevania - fun but you always have to start over
    Kid Icarus  - Just doesn't do it for me (must be the lousy pop-up
                  menu that shows your status - Where's the color?)
    Athena      - Is it hard or is it me.  I hate timer that run out.
    IKARI warr  - Shot em up. (Boring after a while)
    Donkey Kong - This one is only worth a nickle (It Stinks)
    

Hi, my name is John Stapleton.  I just got the Nintendo "Action Set"
last night.  I had bought the Atari 7800 about two weeks earlier, and
it had a defect.  There was a short in the right hand plug on the
system.  I came to my senses, and returned it for a credit, not
exchange, and that's when I decided on the Nintendo.  I'm glad I did.
I think the Nintendo is by far the better system.

"Action Set" means it comes with the gun, and one cartridge which
contains Super Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt.  I really like Super
Mario Brothers - Duck Hunt is sort of OK.  I also bought the Baseball
cartridge mostly for my wife's interests.  She likes baseball, and I
don't, but I can take it if it's a video game.  From what I've read
and heard, I am looking forward to getting The Legend of Zelda.

	JTS/hs

    Hi, my name is Kendall Kistler, wastewater treatment tech in Tempe.
    I have the basic system with these games, SMB, Golf, 10 Yard Fight
    Punchout Pro Wrestling, And Solomns key, and have played the
    Baseball and Tennis.  I got my set for my birthday in January and
    both the wife and I suffer from vidio withdrawl if we don't get
    daily fix. I use to have an Atri 5200 but got real upset with them
    when they discontinued the system.
    

    
    Oh, it's my turn.
                    Well my name is Scott Forten and I work at the Bedford
    and Burlington Educational Centers (BUO & FPO). I purchased the
    Basic NES about two years ago, but have just really started playing
    it six months ago (around the time ZELDA came out). I have the
    following games:
    
    Super Mario Brothers (doesn't everybody?)
    Legend of Zelda        Spelunker
    Duck Hunt              Pitfall Harry II
    Trojan                 Castlevania
    Rygar                  Deadly Towers
    Ghost n' Goblins       Kid Icarus
    Wizards & Warriors       
    Gyromite
    
    I'm glad someone finally put a notes out for NES. Be talking to
    ya.
    
    J.S.F.

Hi, I'm Dave Orin, a software engineer in Marlboro at 100 Nickerson. I have
had the Nintendo for a long time, since it first came out. I bought the only
games available then...

Popeye            Donkey Kong     Gradius
Mario Bros        Donkey Kong 3
Super Mario Bros  Ice Climber

I just purchase Zelda and am looking forward to new fun.

    Re .77:
    
    > I have had the Nintendo for a long time, since it first came out.
    
    You have serial number 1?  Come on, when did you really buy it?  I was
    hoping I was first here.
    
    
    				-- edp 

    HI YA'LL:
    
    Just found this notes file and glad to know there are other addicts
    out there. I'm Harry Crawford. I earn my living with DEC as a Project
    Manager in the Atlanta Customer Support Center. I bought the basic
    Nintendo system last Christmas for my son Chris who was 7 at the
    time. It came with Super Mario Bros. I now know what it feels like
    to be humbled by youth. He quickly became the resident expert and
    gleefully show off his prowess by thrashing his dad in any of the
    games we have. However I've had my share of success these past few
    months. We have purchased ZELDA and have made it all the way through
    both quests. We made it through world 8-4 on both quests with SMB.
    My young warrior son is trying to become the world champ on MIKE
    TYSON PUNCH out having beat all the other opponents. Other games
    in our startup collection are Metroid, Wizards and Warriors and
    Wrecking Crew. Naturally my spouse complains of being a Nintendo
    widow and I have spent my time in the dog house for keeping my son
    up late on a school nite as we pursued the next level.
    
    I haven't read past these intro's and plan know I'll find some
    interesting reading ahead.
    
    Maybe its just me but I tried the Advantage Joystick and didn't
    like it. I found it to lack the quick responsiveness I was looking
    for. I ended up back with my basic controllers. If anyone has any
    suggestions on a better joystick lets hear from you.
    
    Cheers
    

    Hey there ! Im Jan-Erik Isacsson from Sweden and i'll bought a nintendo
    a few months ago and have very much fun out of it.
    The only games i've played that seems to be reel fun is Super Mario
    bros, Kid Icarus and Zelda. The problem in sweden is that we are
    a little after U.S. with the games because we are running the european
    version, but after reading some of the notes i'll think i'm not
    as bad as i thought.
    If any of you have good tips or maps of the above games, please
    send them to me on this mailadress  STKSWS::ISACSSON
    
    Many thanks in advance  /ISAK

    
    	Hi !  I'm Matt Bagdy and a proud owner of a Nintendo `Action
    Set' Entertainment System.  I bought it last Thursday (12-May-1988)
    after having seen a friend of mine's.  I was really very impressed
    and just couldn't keep my bank balance above `broke'. :^)  I 
    received the `Super Mario Brothers / Duck Hunt' oak with the set,
    and have since bought `R C Pro Am' (7/8), `Contra' (8/9), `Rambo'
    (Hard to say, cause there's something I'm missing), `1942' (7),
    and `Excitebike' (7).  Next on the list of pak's to buy would have
    to be `Zelda', `Metroid', `World Runner 3-D' or `Gradius'.  I really
    enjoy the game and have since retired my Atatri to its original
    box and a nice dark spot in the closet.  
    
    	I work in the Burlington, VT plant as a Hardware Technician
    installing System Environments for IM&T - formerly `IS'.  Been with
    DEC for seven years this October 5th and have been insane/paranoid
    and scitzophrenic(sp) seven years this October 6th.  If any of you
    have questions on any of the games that I own, please let me know.
    
    Matt :^)

    My name is DUDE.I own a Nintendo home entertainment unit.I have
    ZELDA,CLU-CLU LAND,MOTOR BIKES,AND CASTLEVANIA.My favorite is ZELDA.

    
    
    I'm Mario DiMare.  I have the NES action set and the following:
    
    	SMB/Duck Hunt cartridge and light gun (with system)
    	SPYHUNTER
    	Legend of Zelda (completed all, but 7 of phase I on just 12 lives)
    	PUNCHOUT
    	Track & Field (very difficult w/o Advantage joystick)
    	IKARI warriors
    	Star Voyager 
    	
    	NES Advantage joystick
    

    
    
        My name is Brad White and I'm a co-op student here at the Tempe
     plant(TFO).  I own the basic system ,no ROB or gun, and a ton
     of games.  I was able to get thru both levels of Zelda in two 
     weeks, Metroid in three days and am somewhere around the 4 million
     point level in Kid Icarus.  My toughest challenge so far has been
     CastleVania, only been able to get to the Grim Reaper.
    
     I am among the many people who are waiting for "The Adventures
     of Link" and am a little upset at Nintendo for delaying the
     release date time and time again.  

    I'm Jeff budzinski.
      I have 9 games, the zaper gun and 
    a stinkey joystic.
     I completed metroid in a month (from scratch)
    and zelda in 2 months.(both quests)

    
    I'm Chris Elsbree.
    I have the deluxe game set and 17 games.
    I also have the Epyx 500XJ joystick (a little difficult to get used
    to at first, but a real 'advantage' now).
    I regret to say that I don't have Zelda and I'm not waiting for
    Link.  Oh, well.  What I'd like to know is what all the millions
    of people who have Zelda will do when the batteries in their Zelda
    games run out in five years.  I suppose by then most people would
    be so good at the game that they would not need to save (or else they
    would be totally sick of the game).  Maybe some day I'll get Zelda.
    I just need some incentive... and thirty bucks.
    
                                 I hope to reply again soon.
                        
                                              CE
    
    

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    HI MY NAME IS DOUG AND I OWN THE FOLLOWING GAMES
    BASEBALL
    DUCK HUNT
    METROID
    CITY CONNECTION
    DOUBLE DRAGON
    AND A COUPLE OF OTHERS
    

    I work in LTN2 as a CAD/CAM Operator.  I own 17 games and 2 NES
    Advantage Controllers.  I have games such as:
    					Super Mario Brothers
    					Mario Brothers
    					Deadly Towers
    					Alpha Mission
    					Legend of Zelda
    					Hockey
    					Double Dribble
    					Metroid
    					Commando
    					Ikari Warriors
    					1942
    					Lode Runner
    I have enjoyed reading your comments on all topics and hope to add
    to some of the topics.

    Hi
    
    My name is Dick Greenaway, I work at PK01 and just get NES for my
    son who is 10 and I find myself using it just as much as him. As
    for the system we got the action set (with gun) and the game Super
    Mario Brothers and I also got Ice Hockey. I enjoy reading all the
    notes and a friend of mine also has one but I use the hints in this
    notes file to beat him... and he always want to know where i get
    my info but I won't tell. 
    
    Thanks to all for all the info on all the games.
    
    
    Dick
    

    <Hello!>
    
      My name is Hiroyuki Sakai. F/S Osaka Japan
     I'm NES owner. I found this note yesterday. May I join?
     NES is called "Family Computer" in Japan.
     
    My system : FamiCom + Disk System + Joystick + Basic + Gun
    My Games  :       Donkey Cong 1,2,3   
                      Popeye
                      Mahjang (2type)
                      Baseball (3type)
                      Soccer
                      Volleyball
                      Wrecking Crew
                      Tennis
                      Lode Runner
                      Bungeling Bay
                      Golf (2type)
                      Zanac
                      Winter Games
                      Pro Wrestling
                      Gradius
                      Salamander
                      Super Mario Brs. 1,2
                      Excite Bike
                      Legend of Zelda 1,2
                      Mach Rider
                      Red Racer
                      Green beret
                      Metroid
                      Dragon Quest 1,2,3 (Very Popular in Japan)
                      Bowling
                      Karate (4type)
                      Othello
                      F-1 Race (2type)
                                other (over 50) Games. I don't remember...
    
    I am absorbed in Dragon Quest3 now!  I love it!! My level is 37.
    In Japan, so meny meny games are on sale. I don't know the number.
    
     Hiro.
    

     Hiro - Welcome aboard!
    
    I'm curious about the disk system you mention.  It is not available
    here in the US.  How does it connect to your 'family computer'?
    Does it plug into the the bottom of the game unit?  Is it floppies
    (or some other kind of removable media) or a hard disk?
    
    How do you put games on the disk, or do you buy the disk with games
    on it?
    
    You have quite a collection of games - could you tell us what
    a typical game costs in Japan?
    
    I have heard that in Japan there are cartridges that contain
    4 or more (6?) games on a single cartridge and that you select
    between games by using the reset button.
    
    I'd be glad to hear any info you wish to offer.
    
    		Joe Krantz - Colorado Springs, Colorado

    Greetings from the Valley of the Sun!
    
    I'm a Software Engineer in the New Products group here.
    I just bought the NES Action set 2 weeks ago for my son so I could
    play with it :-).
    
    Games I have are Super Mario Bros. & Duck Hunt (both came with it).
    Looking forward to learning some new tricks/secrets.
    
    Mike

    Valley of the Sun online.
    
     My wife Bought me an NES system for Christmas this year , and I
    just found this note.
    
    I have the advantage joy stick and I really love it :-)
    
    Game that I have are
    Zelda, Breakthrough, Super Mario Brothers, Top Gun , Baseball(old),
    Buger Time.
    
    				link watch on.
    
    					Richard
    

    Jim "JoJ" Wardle
    
    I have the basic system with two controllers...
    
    Games to date: Zelda, RBI Baseball, Golf, Double Dribble
    
    Love the game...so far.
    
    I work in Colorado Springs in the DECnet VAX group
    
    Now, I'm heading for the Zelda notes.

    HI, I'm Jerry Witman.
    
    My son, daughter and I are enjoying this note.
    
    We/they have Gyromite - more fun when played as a team than with
    			    the robot
                            
    		 Duck Hunt,Kid Icarus,Zelda,Metroid,Excite Bike,Worldrunner
    		 Dragon Quest,Top Gun,Wizzards & Warriors (this one
    really disappointed my son as he solved it in about 3 hours.  The
    others didn't take him that much longer. Not too many years ago
    I would frustrate him by beating him all the time, though maybe
    I CHALLENGED him to beat me and now he does it soundly.  He's 14.
     My daughter (12) comes a close second, you know who's at the bottom
    of the totom pole.
                                     
    I am a unit manager in Daytona, Florida. (Tough job, but somebody
    has to do it).  I've been with DEC for over 20 years. (4 digit badge).
    
    I would sure be interested in that disk system that's been talked
    about.  I can be reached on ODIXIE with mail.
    

    Dont' want to start a rumor about a new game.  I believe the name
    of the game is Double Dragon, not Dragon Quest (sounded good though)
    

    Hello,

         My name is Kostas Gavrielidis and I am in MRO1-1 Pole MP-21 working
    for the ASDS Group. My son George, age 6, and I have spend lots of time
    with the games on the NES. 

    As of now we have the following:
                   NES Advantage Controller
    and for games:
                   Super Mario Brothers/Duck Hunt
                   Legend of Zelda
                   Rygar
                   Metroid
                   Wizards & Warriors
                   R.C. Pro-Am

    will get soon:
                   Super Mario Brothers II
                   Zelda II
                   Ghosts and Goblins
                   Gauntlet
                   Kit Icarus
                   Mike Tyson's Punch-Out

    I have enjoyed reading your comments and suggestions, and when I can 
    not figure anything out the first place I look for help is here.

    Enjoy,

    Kostas

    Hi,
    
    Who:   	Elin Vaeth  
    		CSC Colorado Springs 
    		Language Support Team
    
    We got the 'whole ball of wax' for the kids (ha, ha) two years ago.
    Needless to say, Jack and I are hooked and if the kids want to
    play, they have to wait!!
    
    We have:
    
    Duck Hunt  - ok
    Mach Rider - ok
    Gradius -  neat game once we figured out how get full power at startup
    Zelda   -  The best, I was the first in the family to get Gannon
    twice!!
    Mario Brothers - lots of fun
    Super Mario Br - Even more fun, we've conquered it a few times.
    Ghosts n Goblins - blahh
    Metroid    -  conquered one time, mother brain is dead!
    Gyromite  - so so
    Excite bike - Kids like it better than we do
    Donkey Kong - ok
    Donkey Kong Jr - better than Sr
     
    I look forward to participating in this notes file.    

    Well, I guess it's time for me to put in my introduction.  
    
    My name is Holly Taylor and as of next week, I will be working for
    the Desktop Systems group in PKO3.  I have only had my Nintendo
    game for a little less than a year now.  Here are the games I have.
                                                                 
    ZELDA - I've completed both worlds twice.                    
    Gauntlet - Not as good as ZEDLA, but it is pretty good.
    Hockey - eh?  not bad.
    Super Mario Brothers - lots of fun.
    Duck Hunt - I LOVE the little dog that comes up and laughs at you!
    Goonies II - This one is kind of fun.
    RadRacer - pretty good.
    
    
    I can't remember the rest.
    
    Looking forward to finding "The Adventures of Link".  This one should
    be GREAT!  
    
    Well, looking forward to finding hints in this file and helping
    out when I can.
                   
    Holly          
                   
    

    Hi!           
                                           
    I'm on co-op with Northeastern University until December.
    
    I don't have the Nintendo, but I really like to read this notesfile.
    And, with the thought that lotsa fun is only a couple hundred away,
    I might just get one in a couple weeks.  The only thing that's holding
    me back is the fact that I hafta save the few bux I make this summer
    for school.  But, I can quickly feel my willpower slip, slip, slippin'
    away...
    
    -- Jim DeSelms

    Michel Landron
    Nintendo
    none
    Kid Icarus
    Rush and Attack
    Legend of Zelda
    Wizards and Warriors
    Metroid
    Iron Tank
    Super Mario Bros.
    Spychaser
    Star Voyager
    Solomon's Key
    Lode Runner
    Mega Man
    

    Hi,
    My name is Wolfgang Schaedle. I'm work in the Plant KBO,Kaufbeuren.
    I' have a N.E.S (European-Version) ,Sega-Mastersystem and a
    PC-ENGINE (see note 117).
    I have following Games: Super Mario Brother, Soccer and Zelda
    
    O.K, thats was all !
    
    Regards
    Wolfgang
    

    My name is Roger Goswell and I purchased my NES about a 2 weeks
    ago and I recon its great.  I have the following :-
    
    
    Accessories :-
    
    		Light Gun
    
    Games :-
    
    		Super mario Brothers
    		Kung Fu
    		Golf
    		Wrecking Crew
    		Popeye
                                                       
    
    Roger

    Name: Paul Lau
    Nintendo Action with gun, 2 controls
    games: duck hunt and Mario Brothers
    
    Still trying to get pass world 1-4, 2-4, etc...

    
    
     Hi all,
    
     Tim Theo here.
    
     Haven't mastered Mario Bros. yet, but well under way. I was fooled
     when I reached the first warp chamber at the end of 1-2. Made it
     to the end of 4-4, no princess...bummer. A few 1-ups got me as
     far as 5-3 Score is now second to higher worlds.
    
     Any help/hints would be much appreciated
    
     Vmail to DONVAN::T_THEO
              CHEZIT::T_THEO
              DTN 381-0224
    
    
               
     

    ALOHA....
    
    I guess its time to add my name to this distinguished list. I'm
    Harry Crawford. I'm a Project Manager in the Atlanta Customer Support
    Center. I'm known as a great lover of Hawaii and go there as often
    as possible. I'm also known as a rabid deep sea sport fisherman
    which is one reason why I go to Hawaii (for the blue marlin fishing
    off the Kona coast of the big island). 
    
    Anyway, I go the basic system for the family last Christmas. My
    son Chris, 8 years old, is the real expert on it. He took to it
    like a duck to water. We currently have 12 games with RYGAR on the
    way. They are:
    
    Adventures of Link        Hogans Alley
    Kid Icarus                Megal Gear
    Metroid                   Mike Tysons Punch Out
    Rad Racer                 Super Mario Bros.
    Super Mario Bros. II      Wizards and Warriors
    Wrecking Crew             Zelda
    
    My son got the zapper gun as a present, hence Hogans Alley. Have
    made it through all the games and anxiously awaiting for Zelda III
    and SMB III and IV.
    
    Aloha
    
    Hawaii_Harry
    

    Hello.  I'm Jon Patt, and I'm a writer at Spit Brook.  I bought
    the Ninendo system some months back. (But also bought a house a few
    months ago, thus my game collection is limited to Super Mario Bros.,
    Zelda, and Top Gun.)
    
    So far, I like Top Gun the best, although I have yet to sink the
    carrier at the end of the 2nd phase.  
    
    I'm usually able to go about life fairly competently, except when
    it comes to video games.  I guess I am missing several brain cells,
    but I am totally unable to get anywhere with Zelda.  I cannot
    figure out what it is I am missing; the game has so far not
    caught on in the least, and I don't understand what all the Zelda
    hoopla is about.
    
    Super Mario Bros.:  I was extremely embarrassed when I read how
    people have made it to levels 4-8...  I can't get beyond 2.  I guess
    it's the brain cell factor.  I mean, I made it beyond level 4 in
    college.  I can walk and chew gum ok, too. But these games really
    stump me.  Did I start too late in life?  What's this warp-tunnel
    at the end of 1-2?  I have found it, but I haven't been able to
    do anything with it except time-out.
    
    I would love to correspond with someone who's willing to share their
    skill at these games with a totally feeble-brained (or
    feeble-fingered?) and frustrated would-be Nintendo enthusiast.

    Thanks!
    Jon

    Jon 
    
    I have only had Nintendo for a few weeks so I'm anything but an
    expert....  You probably haven't found out about the planters yet
    ( those green things the flowers come out of every now and then)
    Try jumping up on top of them and ducking ( down arrow )
    
    BTW my 5 year old found them first. 
    
    Dean

    Hi.  I'm Ruth LeBlanc, a new Nintendo addict.  My husband and his
    best friend would play Zelda at his friend's house 'til strange
    hours in the morning and I always thought they were a bit off their
    rockers.  But, now, since my husband bought his own Nintendo game
    for our house, guess who stays up 'til strange hours in the morning??!!
   
    So far, we've been playing only Metroid.  Well, we did play with
    the duck shoot for a while, but my husband, the former Marine with
    a sharpshooter metal, got a little miffed when his gun-hating wife
    beat him by about 100,00 points!  So, we play Metroid. 
    
    Needless-to-say, the other Nintendo games are on our Christmas list!
    
    

    My Name is Jay Hendrickson
    I own the basic nintendo system with turbo controls
    I have the laser gun and am looking into the footpad
    games I own are (mario bros,track&field,slalom,gotcha,tyson's,pro
    wrestling,ikari warrior,rush'n'attack,ninja kid,footbal,baseball
    that's about all I can remember off the top of my head...
    

         Hi my name is Steve Marzulla and I work at the CSC in Colorado
    Springs. I own the basic unit with the folowing games. Zelda, Metroid,
    Commando, Golf, Bases Loaded (just sold RBI since I haven't played
    it since getting Bases Loaded), Super Mario 2 and just got Cobra
    Command..
    
    Steve
    

    My name is John Williams. I just recently got a nintendo system
    and am very pleased with it. 
    							John.

    Hi!!
    
    I'm a new Nintendo owner (I've had it 4 days). I was introduced
    to Nintendo on Memorial Day, I was housesitting and they had a set.
    During the 4 day weekend I played over 50 hours of Mario Brothers.
    I couldn't sleep at night becuase I kept seeing Mario in my mind
    and singing it in my head.
    
    I just bought the set that has the gun and comes with MArio brothers.
    The gun is pretty useless it seems.
    
    I bought the set for my husband, I knew he couldn't live without
    it, but I could (yeah fat chance of that!).
    
    
    Barbara Walker
    

    re: NEXUS::MARZULLA
    
    Steve, you forgot to tell them about "SPY .vs. SPY"...oh, I forgot,
    you haven't opened that one...
    
    Joj

	Hi,
	  Great to see this note file.
	My Name is Bob Dumais,
	Have had an NES system for about a year now (My sons birthday present
	but he needs to schedule the time he wants !!!).
	Games are as follows;

	SMB         Solomans Key   Golf
	Zelda       Rad Racer      Section Z
	Metroid     Baseball       Jackal
	Punch Out   Top Gun        Iron Tank
	Rygar       Commando       Ice Hockey

	  Have also purchased two Spectravideo Quickshot Joysticks.

    
    Hi,
    
    		Recently bought Nintendo for my son for his birhtday.
    I enjoy playing it also and hes a complete addict. He presently
    has Super Mario Brothers/Duck Hunt and RYGAR with ZELDA, PUNCH-OUT,
    and Freedom Fighter on the way for Cristmas.  Have read various
    topics and I think this conference is great.  I look forward to
    adding input on topics when I can.
    
    		Barry
    
    
    	

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MDVAX1::FORDD                                        16 lines   6-DEC-1988 14:29
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    HELLO,
    
    I AM NEW TO VAXNOTES AS WELL AS DIGITAL.  I AM CURRENTLY IN
    THE MARKET FOR A GAME SYSTEM.  NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE A VERY
    CLOSE FRIEND THAT LIVES 2 MINUTES FROM ME THAT HAS A GAME 
    SYSTEM (THE LATEST).  ACCESSORIES ARE THE BASICS (I.E. STANDARD
    JOYSTICKS, VIDEO GUN).  THE GAMES THAT WE OWN ARE AS FOLLOWS:
    1.  MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
    2.  STANDARD BASEBALL
    3.  SUPER MARIO BROS.
    4.  DUCK HUNT
    5.  PUNCHOUT
    6.  RAD RACER
    7.  SLAM DUNK
    
    I LOOK FORWARD TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THESE NOTES.

    My name is Mike D'Auteuil and I picked up the basic control
    deck a couple of weeks ago.I only have 2 carts so far,Xevius
    and Metroid.Two days after getting Metroid I bought the
    Advantage controller.Much better.Havent played Xevius much,
    I'm hooked on Metroid.Finally killed both bosses and am
    ready for the Mother Brain.Dont think I could have gotten
    this far without the map in the Official Nintendo Players
    Guide.(came with the unit)This thing is addicting!
     
                                                          Mike

    This is really for my son.  He is the NES fanatic.  I just watch
    and occassionally join in the fun.  He has the following games,
    and is currently looking for Double Dragon.  After Christmas he'll
    have to update this list.
    
    Commando			Punchout		Kid Icraus
    Deadly Towers		Goonies II		Castelvania	
    Super Mario Bros		Duck Hunt		Excitebike
    Gotcha			Contra			Metroid	

    Hi,
    
    I have one of everything. I am Madison Avenue's dream buyer. If
    you put it before my eyes, I will want one. Nintendo is only the
    latest in a long list of games. Is there a Games Anonymous anywhere
    around here? 
    
    I only use my children as an excuse to buy these rotten things.
    I really wanted to stop, but...  maybe there's hope. Maybe if we
    all support each other, we can kick this thing..., but in the meantime
    I just found a copy of SMBII and we just got Gauntlet and RBI
    annnnnd.....
    
    <o> <O>
       o
     \___/
    
    
   George 
    
   

    My name is Hy Braverman, my son and myself are avid NINTENDO fans,
    my son Jon is a great player of almost all the games, he has Mario
    Bros. Top Gun, PunchOut, Castlevania.....and many more, he likes
    challenging and exciting games. What is the latest and greatest
    in the NINTENDO world? 
    
    hy

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HI, MY NAME IS RALPH LANCIOTTI AND I WORK IN FIELD SERVICE IN THE WESTFORD
    AREA (MARK P. PROBABLY KNOWS ME) ANYWAY...MY WIFE AND I DECIDED
    TO RENT THE NES SYS. FROM THE VIDEO STORE W/RAMBO AND GUESS WHAT...
    I'M HOOKED!!!! WE WENT OUT A COUPLE OF WKS. AGO AND BOUGHT OURSELVES
    A XMAS PRESENT (NES)!! I HAVE'NT HEARD TOO MUCH ABOUT RAMBO HERE...
    TOO GOOD FOR YA! WELL I GOT 3000 FOR EXPEREINCE, NOT BAD FOR A ROOKIE.
    WHAT I'M GOING TO DO IN THE FUTURE IS RENT THE GAMES OUT BEFORE
    BUYING (LOTS CHEAPER). ONCE YOU BUY THEM CAN'T RETURN THEM AT LEAST
    NOT TO THE PLACES I WENT TO!! $5 A WK. TO RENT VERSUS 25 AND UP
    TO BUY!!
    
    
    
                  HAVE A NES XMAS!!!!!
    
        

    Hi, My name is Christine Stirrup and I work in Sales Support in
    Sydney Australia.
    I have a Nintendo/Mattel with Super Mario, Duck Hunt, Gyromite,
    Kid Icarus, Zelda and Metroid - the last three this year's
    Christmas present.
    Thank you to all those participating in this conference it makes
    great reading for the novice, and its nice to know that other people
    spend hours/days figuring out how to remove weird objects, get through
    impossible places and collect odd items like magic mushrooms, gold
    arrows etc.
    
    I find the games we play the least with are the ones requiring the
    gun or the robot. The gun because it is not challenging enough and
    the robot because of the set up time.
    
    Look forward to future communication, Happy New Year, regards Chris
    

    Hi,
    
    Among the many terrific gifts I got for Christmas was a Nintendo
    Entertainment System. 
    
    By chance a friend told me about this conference: a lot of information!
    
    Of course I have SMB and Duck Hunt, but I'm looking for suggestions
    on some great games. 
    
    
    Wes

 Thanx to Santa I'm now a member of a very large club of Nintendo owners 
(evidenced last night when I went to buy TOP GUN - and I thought fighting 
crowds was over)

 Name: Chuck Gillis
 Loc:  DAS - Andover MA
 Duties: Keep up with Nintendo Conference (P/A when I get the chance)

 System: Nintendo Power Set (and I have the tired bones to prove it)

 Games: SMB/Duck Hunt/Track & Field
        TOP GUN

 Accesories: NES Advantage Joystick (thanx again Santa)

P.S. I'm grateful for the info in this conference it's kept me from getting too
frustrated with SMB

P.P.S. I also have the SEGA System (double the fun - double the game "cartridge"
budget)

    Fred, Emily, Dan and Andrew Mudgett
    Nintendo, Sega, Apple and Commadore 64
    nothing special
    all the usual games

    
    Donald Hayes
    Software Engineer in the Image Systems Group in Merrimack, NH.

    Just got the basic Nintendo system for Christmas.  My parents also have
    one, so I've played some of the games before.

    So far, I have the following cartridges:

	Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt
	Millipede
	Defender II
	Donkey Kong Classics

    As you can probably see, I am more into the arcade-style games, as
    opposed to the adventure-Zelda types.  I guess its all that practice
    I had in the arcades when I was younger.

Let me introduce myself to the audience of the NINTENDO notes file:
    
    My Name: 			Frank Waldner (Toronto)
    Type of Game System own: 	Nintendo Action Set
    Accessories: 		just what came with the NES
					- Super Marios Bros.
					- Duck Hunt
    Games I have:			- 1943
    					- Soloman's Key
    
  I bought the game for my 9 year old son at Lechmere's in Nashua last summer
and I must say that it saved me a lot of money compared to the prices in Canada.
Let's face it, I was a soft touch since I wanted the game as much as my son did,
but I couldn't admit that could I?  I picked up the other games a Kay Bee's at
the same mall just before Christmas.

  I mastered SMB in two months and doubt that anyone can get from 1-1 to the
end of 8-4 in less than twelve minutes.  I am having a lot of fun with Soloman's
Key right now.  My son likes 1943 (shoot 'em up) better.  I sure is a time-
waster though.

Frank
    
    

       My name is Mike and I've had my nintendo since summer '88.  I have
    
    Bases Loaded (just got it for Christmas)
    Double Dribble
    Golf
    Rad Racer
    Spy Hunter
    Top Gun
    Zelda
       This is my favorite conference.  Lots of great tips, reviews,
    and opinions.
    
    							Mike
    

    
    Hi all,
       
       My name is Steve Avis, and I recently purchased the Nintendo
    system for my kids for a Christmas present but have found that it
    really was more of a present for myself.
    
       I bought the kit with the Power Pad (System, Gun, and Pad), but
    have yet had the opportunity to use the pad (correctly anyways),
    but soon.
    
       I have yet to purchase any additional games, so my current inventory
    consists of Mario Bro., Duckhunt, and Track Meet.
    
       and I have LOTS of beginner questions....hopefully they won't
    be too redundant for you experts to answer...
    
       I look forward to enjoying this conference as much as the rest
    of you obviously do....
    
    
        Steve
    

   Paul Lucier from Colorado...A Massachusetts transplant...

   Got a NES with Power Pad for Christmas...Needless to say the families
 hooked. It's a good thing I took time off over the holidays I'm not sure
 playing Zelda for 19 hours did my thumb any good but it did get me through
 level-4...Boy was the ladder hard to find. I cheated I used this conference!

  The Power Pad is great, it gives your thumb a break!
	Paul

    Name: Jose M. Olivencia
    Loc:  AGO (Aguadilla, Puerto Rico)
    M/S:  AGO/33
    Enet: PUERTO::OLIVENCIA, RICO::OLIVENCIA
    Dtn:  722-2428
    Occ:  CAE/CAD SYSTEMS Software Support Eng (w. DEC 16 yrs)
    
    My son just got one NES for Christmas, and We're all playin'...
    Will keep in touch...
    
    Regards from beautiful & Sunny Aguadilla Puerto Rico !!!
    (Home of the CALYPSO (VAX 6200 series) systems !!!
    
    Jose'
    
                                     

And he left me the basic Nintendo set under the tree!  I'm a software engineer 
in Mid-Range Systems Engineering and I'm having a blast so far with my set.
I thought I was doing good with my games until I read other notes in this 
conference that I just found the other day!

So far I have:

Mario Brothers:    reached 4-3
Duck Hunt	   into the 20s on Single Duck when I got bored
Tyson's Punch Out  My favorite, but have only made it to the gorilla like
		   person with the bad waist band on his shorts!
Top Gun		   Is there really a Carrier in the second level?  I haven't
		   seen it yet!

Rented Jackal and Major League Baseball.  Wasn't impressed with either.  Glad
to have rented rather than have bought.

See ya in the notes!  

    My name is Joe Kuras, and I work in the Intelligent Systems Technology
    Group in Marlboro.
    
    After 3 Christmas' of asking for a video game, Santa FINALLY brought
    my 8 year old a Nintendo for Christmas.  It is the basic set, I
    guess, which includes the gun.  It came with one cartridge - Super
    Mario Brothers & Duck Hunt.  So far my son & I have made it into
    the 4th level of the 1st world, as well as into the 1st levels of
    the Warped Zone - worlds 2, 3, & 4.
    
    Santa also put Major League Baseball into my son's stocking.  He's
    not too thrilled by it, and never plays it unless I challenge him
    to a game.  So, I've been playing against the computer.  So far,
    in less than 2 weeks, I've managed to beat the computer twice!.
    I'm hoping that the hand eye coordination that is required for batting
    will help my own batting average when I return to the softball diamonds
    this spring.

    I'm Mark Henderson, Software Services in Baton Rouge, LA. Santa
    brought a Power Set (gun+power pad) for my six year old daughter
    (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). I only have the cartridge that came
    with the system (Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, and World Class Track),
    but we're really excited about all the games that are available.
    
    The video rental stores around here rent the games and cartridges,
    so we'll be previewing a lot of the games before I buy anything.
    
    I am really surprised by how well my 6-year-old can play Mario
    Brothers. She has made it through worlds 1-3 and (through the Warp
    Zone) 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3. I'm hooked.

My son and I got together and asked Santa for a Nintendo.  We now have
the system with the light gun AND the NES Advantage.  We have Super Mario
Bros., Duck Hunt and Top Gun.  We are renting a some games to see what
might be good for expansion and I have found this conference to be a
useful source of information.

Who am I?  I'm an engineer at the LKG (Littleton MA) facility.  My son
is a 7-year-old "Top Gun".  My wife, a manager in the Mill, scoffed a
bit at the idea of the Nintendo being a "family" gift but guess who I
have to arm wrestle for the darn thing?  :-)  Who says this stuff is
for 8-16 yr old boys?

			       Mike

    Ah yes, but another to join the Nintendo-itis ranks.
    
    my name is Ray Pelkey.  I'm an ops consultant working in an I.S.
    group supporting the Channels Marketing department in MKO and UPO.
    
    My son and daughter are the reasons we bought the game for Christmas
    but I've since become hooked.
    
    We only own a few games, of which our (shawn and myselfs) favorite
    so far is Ice Hockey.  We have some battle royales !  We also have
    super mario bros/Duck hunt and Top-Gun
    
    
    		It's not just for kids anymore !

    

     Hi my name is Richie Jancsy. I'm 11 years old my dad is allowing me to
    access this program,well anyway lets talk NINTENDO.I have the ACTION
    SYSTEM,and 7 games consisting of 1943,ICE HOCKEY,S.M.B.,DUCK HUNT,RAD
    RACER,WIZARDS  @ WARRIORS,AND GOTCHA.I have the gun wich came with the
    game system.  The game I want next is BLADES OF STEEL.     

    Ok, like most of you Santa brought this electronic addiction device
    (has the sturgeon general listed the Nintendo as a physically addictive
    subtance yet? he should!) for the kids (4.5 & 8).  Anybody who believes
    that I got land in Florida for yah!
    
    I'm Steve Gemmel in the Rochester NY office (RCO).  I work in the
    PSS group out here.  My wife, son, and I have been attached to the
    tube for a while now doing SMB and Zelda.  My son's birthday is
    comming up and SMB II is going to be wrapped up for him (we haven't
    opened it (yet).
    
    So far :	Top Gun		- blown the land base, killed in fourth
    					round by those pesky choppers
    		Bump'n Jump	- second level - third screen
    		Hogan's Alley	- round 8 of the street scenes
    		Zelda		- level five (all of us!)
    		SMB II		- still in the box (?)
    
    We do Zelda as a group effort but each person has to do the work
    for his own Link. As a group I think we racked up about 24 hours
    over the weekend (and just got the game Sat. afternoon!)
    
    My four 1/2 year old loves Bump'n Jump, Hogan's Alley and Duck Hunt
    since the shooting can be done at a range of .00001 inches from
    the screen (she's pretty good at it too!)
    
    Well, time to get off of here, finish up work, and head out to home
    and Zelda...oops...wife and family (just kidding).

    
       Well I finally got it!! After asking for a long time I have MY
    very own Nintendo. It was a wedding presant from my future wife
    I got it a little early though. She got me the power set with the
    power pad, so far we have compleated the Legend of Zelda and have
    rented numerous cartriges. I love Top Gun, Punchout, Contra,and
    baseball.
    
    
    Steve Trotto
    

         Chris Purnell from Augusta, Maine.  System mysteriously appeared
    under the Christmas tree....Musta' been a good boy last year!
    
    Have mastered SMB, looking forward to trying SMBII!!  Have made
    it to MISSION 4 but haven't reach the end yet in DOUBLE DRAGON's.
    
    Have rented a few other games.....It's better then going to the
    arcades where the little ones look at ya and snicker....
    
                   "Look at the ol' fart playing games!!"

    

	Hi!  My name is Pat and I just bought my Nintendo about three
	months ago.  I only just heard about this conference and hope
	it meets my expectations.

	I own a Nintendo Entertainment System with everything that 
	typically comes with it, and an Advantage joystick (which
	I absolutely love).

	I have the following games:

	Super Mario Brothers	- which I love
	Duck Hunt		- which I hate
	Tiger Heli		- which is alright
	PacMan			- which I thoroughly enjoy
	Super Mario Brothers 2  - which is the most challenging game
					I have ever played.

    Hi there folks,
         My name is Harold Felipe.  I work in Low End System production
    line in ABO.  Yesterday was my little boys' first birthday, and
    guess what he got.  Okay so he doesn't know what the little gray box
    with wires coming out of it is, yet.  Just wanted to get my playing
    time in first.  The system came with SMB and Duckhunt.
    I'm no expert but I'm getting better everyday with all the pointers
    in this note.  Hope to get some other games soon.  Thanks.
    
    harold
    

    
    
    
    	Hi everyone,
    
    	My name is Wayne Bernier and I work for an operations support
    	group. I rec' the Nintendo basic system for a christmas gift
    	this past xmas and I love it.  Can't seem to put it down for
    	very long.  I love Zelda and I'am 1/2 way threw the 2nd phase.
    	I can't wait to finish and start Zelda II
    
    	I also have Word Runner and Jaws,Wizards and Warriors,and one
        called Bubble Babble or something to that effect.
    
    	Its nice to have a Nintendo notes file like this one.
    	Its gives a chance to see what other games are out there
        and if thier any good, also the hints/spoilers are great too!
    
    
    	Keep up all the good work you Nintendo-ites!!!!!!!
    
    
    
    
    	Wayne Bernier

    I have recently acquired these additional games.  As noted before,
    this is for my son.  He is as fascinated with the NOTES conference
    as he is Nintendo.
    
    Kid Nicki	Rad Racer	Super Mario Bros II	Ice Hockey
    Iron Tank	Metalgear
    
    He had SPY VS SPY but found it to be very unchallenging.

    My brother gave me Nintendo for Xmas.  I had an Atari 2600 collecting
    dust for 5 years & I had the audacity to tell my brother, "I'll
    never play this, you shouldn't have spent the money!"  To tell you
    the truth, I never heard of Nintendo until Xmas morning.  Now my
    thumbs are calloused & sore, I'm at the video store renting games
    & I've found out that all my friends are into Nintendo.  We have
    a Winter Golf League & a Nintendo Ice Hockey League at different
    friends who all got Nintendo for Xmas.  What a riot!
    
    My roomate is hooked on Zelda, I am hooked on Super Mario & Wizards
    & Warriors.  I also bought MLB Baseball (I want Bases Loaded) &
    Golf (I want Lee Trevino Golf).
    
    My first love is skiing & am planning a vacation in Colorado.  Last
    week my buddy & I were calling different places for accomodations.
    My original prerequisite was a jacuzzi, now we want a TV to hook
    up Nintendo!
    
    My wish list is like everyone else... I want Link II, Super Mario
    II,  Rad Racer, Metroid, & Ghosts n Goblins.  I'd also like one
    hundred thousand shares of Nintendo Stock!
    
    Now I'm playing with pinkies (power)!!!
    
    Russ_the_thumbless_addict!
   

    Hi, my name's Angela.  I've entered a few reply's and
    figure it's time I sign in.
    
    I just got the Nintendo system with Super Mario Brothers
    and the Gun (duck Hunt) about a week ago.  I had gone to
    a friens for super bowl sunday and never did see the game,
    we played Mario for 6 hours and I said, I've got to get one
    of these. 
    
    I had an Atari some years ago and bought several games for it
    but thay were all variations of the same thing and the whole
    system got sold (real cheap).
    
    

    
     Finally decided to register after a year of playing. I currently
    own the NES Action Set, and am going out tonight to get the Advantage
    controller. Games include -
                                o SMB I / Duck Hunt
                                o SMB II
                                o Wheel Of Fortune
                                o Rad Racer
                                o Donkey Kong Classics
    
     I'm an avid reader of this conference, and hope to contribute more
    in the future.
    
    George

    My name is Barbara Kendrick, I work in the Mill and I love Nintendo.
    My husband and I bought it as a Christmas gift to ourselves but
    it never got wrapped.
    
    We got the Power Set with gun and power pad.  The games we now have
    are SMB, Duck Hunt, Track Meet, Millipede, Contra, Ice Hockey, Double
    Dribble, Baseball, and Zelda.
    
    My husband likes all the sports oriented ones and Contra.  The only
    one I really play is SMB.  We haven't figured Zelda out yet.
    
    Looking forward to reading further into this conference to learn
    some things.
    
    Barbara
    

My name is Yves DEBACKER and I am a CSSE engineer in ANNECY FRANCE. 
I am the responsible of the games section of our social club. We own an Atari 
deck, a CBS a NINTENDO, and an AMSTRAD 6128.

The ATARI is now completely out of date and the CBS is a bit tired. It's sad 
because it was really great. For the NINTENDO we have the robot, the gun and a 
few cartridges: SLALOM, PUNCH-OUT, ZELDA, METROID, GYROMITE, DUCK HUNT, GOLF,
SUPER MARIO, DONKEY KONG.

The best ones to me are ZELDA, SUPER MARIO, PUNCH-OUT, GOLF and METROID, in 
descending order of interest.

It is more and more difficult to find Nintendo cartridges in France, I'd like 
to know if the situation is the same in other countries ?

    re.152> for those who don't know what a CBS game machine is, in
    the states we called it "colecovision"...
    
    ...bill...

    Dennis McKinnon work at DDD in Nashua.
    
    I bought the power set with the nes advantage for my kids at xmas.
    I guess for me too! :^{)
    
    I have SMB 1
           Duck Hunt
           Track Meet
           Top Gun
    
    I cannot make it past 8-1 yet but time will tell

    NANCE HEMOND
    NINTENDO
    STANDARD SET W/GUN, POWER PAD, & NES CONTROLLER
    DUCK HUNT/MARIO BROTHERS/TRACK MEET (CAME WITH SET)
    GUNSMOKE
    HOGAN'S ALLEY
    AND OF COURSE "ZELDA"
    
    PLAN TO GET THE REMOTE CONTROL HAND HELD CONTROLLER NEXT ALONG WITH
    "LINK" IF WE CAN EVER FIND IT!

    Hi,
    	My name is Gary Miller and I purchased the Nintendo/power pad
        set for my kids this past Christmas.  I think this machine is
    	AWSOME!!  I play it more then my kids.  I only own the cartridge
    	that came with it "Super-Mario bros/Duck hunt/World Class track
        meet, but I have rented over 30 different games.  Ones that
    	I have found to be good are: Double dribble,ice hockey, supermario
    	contra,radracer,Golf,castlevania,RBI Basball and many others.
    	I would like to know if anyone has ever rescued the Princess
        Toadstool ???  We have not yet figured this out.  I am new at
    	this "NOTES FILE" and am very impressed of the subjects that
    	are contained.
    
    	Talk to you later, keep that Ninitendo Thumb healthy.
    
    
    	Gary.
    

My name is Bob Flynn and I work in NYC. I have just purchased the Nintendo
    system and have only one cartridge (Super Mario Bros).

    Hi,

        My name is Galen Brackley and I am Third shift security supervisor
here at DOO Contoocook, N.H.

         I first purchased the basic system 2 years ago and have been adding
new catridges when I am able. I currently have the following games.

         Listed in order of preference of play:

         Mike Tyson's Punchout
         Kung - fu
         Super Mario Brothers
         Rambo
         RC Pro Am
         Spy hunter
         Major League Baseball
         Nintendo Baseball
         Bump and Jump
         Track and Field
         Excitebike
         Goonies II
         Mach Rider

         I also have the NES Max, and Advantadge. 
         I hope to add some new games soon such as Super Mario Brothers II.

Hi! My name is John Barbuto and I love Nintendo!! I got my Nintendo eight
months ago and am allready SUPER at it.I own 11 games including Zelda II,
Bases Loaded,Legend of Zelda,Contra,and Punch Out. I don't like to brag,
but I have solved 20 games,which is why friends call me "Nintendo Hot".
I own several pets, and like to hang out with friends most of the time.
Well, see you soon!(Believe me, you will.)    
      
                                                    *John*
    
       

    re -1
    
    and most of all, I'm humble.

    Hi,
    
    My name is Dave Langston. I just bought the Ninetendo Action Set.
    All the Chicago stores seem to have been out of stock since XMAS.
    The set now comes bundled with the Zapper pistol and Super Mario/Duck
    Hunt on a single cartridge. Cost was $119.99 at a SILO store.
    
    I am particularly interested in using the NES with my son who is
    4 years old. The benefits in hand-eye coordination, active play
    over passive TV watching and plain old fun should be enormous.

          <<< MOMAX1::SYS$SYSDEVICE:[NOTES$LIBRARY]NINTENDO.NOTE;1 >>>
                       -< Nintendo Entertainment System >-
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Note 220.0                        Danton Stuart                          1 reply
MDCRAB::STUART "Scott Stuart - SWS Maryland/VA Dist" 10 lines   2-MAR-1989 18:32
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    My name is Danton Stuart, 10.  My dad works for SWS in Landover, MD.
    
    I have Super Mario Bros., Duck Hunt, Contra, & Double Dribble.
    
    I have beaten Contra.  It is an easy game. All you have to do is save
    the universe.  I love Zelda, and can get up to level 9.  My dad isn't
    very good at double dribble, I can always beat him.
    
    
    			DS

    Stephen Gilmartin
    Nintendo Plus with the Power pad
    Nes Advantage, Power Pad
    Mario brothers, Duck Hunt, World Class Track Meet
    Gunsmoke, TopGun                   
    

    
    	My father has been letting me read the notes file for a while,
    and I finallyided to write my name in.
    
    My name is Adam Holt [Ad]
    favorite game: Double Dragon
    have: top gun, secti z, sutiger heli, super mario bros.
    had: metroid, wizards and warriors
    
    Ad

    I'm Jim Wiechmann.  I recently had a birthday, at which time I became
    very old.  So I made my wife get me Nintendo to make me feel young
    again.  Instead, I stay up late playing, and feel much older.

    I've got the action set ($99.99 at Highland Superstore in Nashua),
    Super Mario Brothers, Duck Hunt, and Limited Funds.  Once I beat
    the third game on the list, I'm planning on buying one of the
    baseball games.

    I've been playing for about a week, and made it to 3-4 without
    warping or the "turtle trick."  There's a lot of competition
    for TV time (my wife tapes soaps) so it could be a long haul.

	Hello! 
      
   My name is Rob Dumais (I'm not a Junior Bob Dumais).  I have had my Nintendo
for over a year.  We've got  24 games. I have personally purchased
only 2 of the 24.  Here's a list.

  #Athena            Adventure Island      Baseball           Bungeling Bay
 #*Commando          Golf                  Ice Hockey       #*Iron Tank        
  #Jackal          #*Kid Icarus          #*Life Force       #*Metroid
 #*Milon's Castle   *Punch Out             R.C. Pro Am      #*Rad Racer
 #*Rambo            #RoboWarrior         #*Rygar             #Section Z
  *SMB               Solomons Key         *Top Gun          #*Zelda I

*= personal  defeats.   #= total defeats w/father-in-company.

   I have also defeated Castlevania,  Goonies 2,  Wizards & Warriors,  Contra,
Gyromite,  Jaws,  Metal Gear,  Ikari Warriors,  Mickey Mousecapade,  Karnov, 
SMB 2.  I feel that's quite a list.  After I saw the actual notes in this file
I became really interested.  I have all but one instruction booklet and box, 
which belongs to Kid Icarus (A kid at school let me keep it!).  If anyone wants
a trade I might be able to help you (Depends on which game it is),  or if you
want to purchase.  Has anyone noticed that after you buy a game and beat it
you rarely play it again?  Many of these games I barely play anymore,  just
because they bore me.
    I noticed the Power Players section in Nintendo Power,  but never thought
about writing to them.  Speaking about Nintendo Power I only have three issues 
July/August 88,  January/February 89,  and March/April 89 and I think I missed
out on a couple issues?!  Anyway,  I have been memorizing the maps and tips on
Zelda II(which I'm still waiting to get `way up here in Maine').  I hear that
you guys order your games from TYRSOFT.  The last time I checked SEARS had a
pretty big line of games?.  
    Most of the new games I haven't gotten around to see.  There's so many
games I want to try,  but they're never in.  To me it's worth a little wait
whereas,  the games come to Augusta and Waterville (not far from me),  but this
is getting ridiculous `way up here in Maine'!  Therefore,  I may try some 
ordering.  I tried Service Merchandise three weekends in a row,  although I 
knew they wouldn't have any orders in.
    So,  this is me,  glad to meet you.    
 


         rob....

    
         Hi! My name is Jim Lockhart and I work in KANATA (Canada).
         We just bought our NES and have the following games:
    
                             Duck Hunt/SMB
                             Donkey Kong/Donkey Kong Jr
    
         We also have the gun. I'm not very good yet as I have to take
         my turn at using the NES and the kids have it most of the time.
    

    
    
    hi, my name is angelina gutierrez i work for dec in california
    in the silicon valley (cupertino) and i don't even know how to play
    the games. i would like to learn.
    angelina

    I am Tom Barry working at OFO. I live in Nashua N.H. I just bought
    Nintendo from an ad in the paper for $70. and 3 games Rush 'n' attack,
    Mike Tyson and another for $20 eaCH.

    I am Joel Jaffe working in Merrimack NH. Purchased the NES basic
    set with gun and SMB/Duck 2 months ago after a $150.00 win during
    a business meeting in AC. Paid $109 through a local toy store.
    

    TROY B
    NINTENDO
    
    ZELDA,BASKETBALL,ICE HOCKY,TENNIS,TRACK+FIELD,WINTER GAMES,CONTRA
    DEADLY TOWERS,M.RIDER
    
    

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
       Neme:             John Mondalto
       Type of System:   Nintendo  (NES).
       Accessories:      Power Pad,Gun,and Joy Stisk.           
       Games I have:     Super Mario,and Duck Hunt,S.M.B's 2,Contra, 
                         Zelda,Donkey Kong Jr.,Star Force,Milons Castle,
                         Rad Racer,Karate Kid, and Pro Am.
                                               
    
    
    

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                               -< Introduction >-

    Please use this note to introduce yourself.  Tell us things like
    
    Your Name: THOMAS MONTOWSKI
    Type of Game System you own: NINTENDO
    Accessories: Just bought the basic system
    Games you have:Mario, Duck Hunt, Contra
    
    and anything else you want to share.
    

    

Hello!

My name is Hiroaki Yokote.  (F/S OSAKA JAPAN)

I have been played FAMICOM for 5years.

I have FAMICOM ,TOO.

I like FAMILY STUDIUM very much , it is very famous in JAPAN.

I have completed FAMILY STUDIUM by TIGERS.

I playded day and night everyday , and I couldn't sleep well.

Fantastic FAMICOM (NES) world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I and my brother have as follows;

	FAMICOM + DISK SYSTEM (SOFT OVER 50,ASCII STICK,JOY BALL,TURBO FILE)
	MEGA DRIVE (MEGA ADAPTER, SOFT=ALTERD BEAST,THUDERBLADE,SPACE HARRIER
		    FANTASY STAR II,I,BASE BALL)

		I love ACTION & RPG !!!!!!!!!



PLEASE SEND ME ON VAX MAIL!   						Aki
	

    
    I am Kopel Sandler. My daughter (11 years) finally convinced us
    to get a Nintendo. I am just as hooked on it as she is. We are
    still conquering Super Mario, not too far from the real dragon.

Name: Marleen Grant
Loc : PKO2 (Maynard, MA)

Just got Nintendo a month or so ago. We only have two cartridges so 
far: Duck Hunt/Super Mario Brothers, and Jackal.

I LOVE NINTENDO!

Marleen

    Name: Rick Angelone
    Loc:  NKS2 (Nickerson Rd in Marlboro)
    
    Also got our Power system about a month ago.
    The kids (Dan almost 6, and Jenny 2 1/2), the wife
    (around 30, for her sake), and myself (closing on 40)
    all play. We have the dual game cartridge that came
    with the system (DUCK HUNT and SUPER MARIO BROS I),
    TOPGUN (will to trade), WHEEL OF FORTUNE, RUSH-N-ATTACK,
    anf recently SUPER MARIO BROS II (thanks to a fellow
    employee). Looking to get RAD RACER (for my son).
    
    LOVE IT, can not live without. Great for killing rainy days.
    
    Rick A

    Sorry that I forgot to introduce myself previous to this ...too
    wrapped in my games.
    
    My name is Wayne Sheehan and live in Colorado Springs (transplanted
    from Mass.). I bought my system around XMAS time and have the following
    games:
    
    	Super Mario Bros/Duck Hunt
    	Rad Racer
    	Metal Gear
    	Super Mario Bros. II
    	Gyruss
    	Hogan's Alley
    	Tennis
    	Pro Wrestling
    	ExciteBike
    
      Other than that I am probably an insane NES user like everyone
    else.
    
    Look forward to corresponding with you all
    
    	WES
    

    Add another name to the list. Does Nintendo sell stock?
    
    Joel Jaffe  Merrimack N.H.
    Purchased basic system with SMB II/Duck 3 months ago
    New game added for my 6 yr old son/ Pinball (he loves it - less
    intense than SMB)
    
    Have read the SMB file - thanks for the extra lives

    Hey Joel, life must be easier in N.H. if ya got time to read notes
    now....8^)
    
    Say hi to George for me.
    
    Jim

    Hi, my name is Andy Cervenka and I'm 11 years old.  I have the basic 
    game system with the gun, a Max, and Epyx controllers.  I've got 
    about 26 games.  The games I really enjoy playing (best to least)
    are: Track and Field II, Super Mario Brothers II, Double Dragon,
    Life Force, Zelda, Contra, Sky Kid, Kid Icarus, Top Gun, Renagade,
    Karnov, Milton's Secret Castle, Goonies II, Kid Niki, Super Mario
    Brothers, Castlevania, Excite Bike, Ninja Kid, Mach Rider, Slalom,
    Rad Racer, Ice Climber, Urban Champion, Gotcha, and Spy VS Spy.
    
    I just passed my latest game, Track and Field II which has really
    excellent graphics and sound.
    
    

    	My name is Paul Trotta, Software Specialist at NYO (Mid-town 
    Manhattan).
    	I bought the NES Action Set a couple of weeks ago (w/gun and
    SMB/DH).  My wife has already threatened to hide it.  I haven't sprung
    for any accessories yet.  Besides the game that came with it, I have
    PACMAN (need a joystick), Milon's Secret Castle (pretty good), Wheel of
    Fortune (so-so), TEMCO Baseball (my wife won't play with me), ICE
    HOCKEY (ditto), and ZELDA (still addicted).

    
    >HI
    
    My name is Jeff Belanger.  My son was given a Nintendo system for
    Chraistmas by his grandparents and now the whole family is addicted.
    We currently have Metoid, SMB, Excitebike, Castlevania II, Blades
    of Steel, Joust, Renegade, Mag Max, Zelda and Nintendo Baseball.
    
    I work at the Mill in Low End Diagnostic Engineering.
    

    HI I,AM BOB G. WE HAVE NINTENDO . WE HAVE 25 GAMES 
  THE TWO BOYS AT HOME 13 & 16 LOVE PLAYING THE GAMES.
  WITH ONE GAME IT IS HARD WE ALL WANT TO PLAY. THE KIDS 
  GET THE GAMES FRIST. MY BEST RIGHT NOW IS MILON SECRET CASTLE,RYGAR 
                              BY FOR NOW
                              BOB.G.

    Hi! My name is Dan Bryant and I am a co-op student at Northeastern.  I
    started working at dec a month ago and love the notes file.  I own the
    basic game with gun. The games I own include:
    		Mike Tyson's Punchout (can't quite seem to beat him)
    		Gunsmoke (tough to finish but possible)
    		Zelda (who doesn't)
    		Link (even improves on Zelda!!)
    		Track and Field (punishment for the fingers)
    		Super Mario (so many surprises it's always fun)
    		Duck hunt (the dog's cute)
    		Deadly Towers (my brother likes, I never got interested)
    		Contra (have mastered, have finished losing four guys)
    		
    Well, that's most of them.  Now let's see, I could use some spoilers
    for .....

    SEAN,HEATHER,RENEE AND LINDA ROWLEY
    NINTENDO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
    GUN AND CONTROLLERS
    SUPER MARIO AND DUCK HUNT

	I got my nintendo at christmas 1988 and have enjoyed it
since. I have almost beaten zelda II and can't beat bowser on
Super Mario Bros. I basicly have trouble with end enemies on
most games. I think Super Mario Bros.2 is preety easy. Most 
sports games aren't that much of a challenge. 
     	
	My name is Mark Hustvedt I am 9 years old. I have liked
video games for a long time. I think nintendo is the best video
system I have known. I think Super Mario Bros.2 is the best nintendo
game so far! 

    
    re: .187
    
    	Gee, I didn't know DEC was hiring (9 yrs. old) so young!!  A
    9 year old getting access to the E-NET??
    
    
    							bill
    

    re: last
    
    Isn't that the latest in tactics from IBM?  Young spies. 

    jr

    
    My name is Ron Minezzi.
    
    I have owned the basic set for awhile and gone through a ton of
    games, my girlfriend loves the game also.
    
    List of games:
    
    SMB 			(I have won this)
    SMB II 			(I won that game with 29 lives left)
    Zelda 			(level 4, the second quest)
    Rygar 			(I have beaten this)
    Wizards and Warriors 	(I've gotten to the castle)
    Castlevania 		(I've gotten to the Grim Reaper)
    Kid Icarus                  (won this)
    Karnov                      (Level 7)
    Adventure Island            (Level 4)
    Friday the 13th             (Killed Jason 3 times...AHHHHHH!!!!)
    LINK                        (Watched my friend play..ha ha)
    Section Z                   (Who cares)
    Renegade                    (I get beat up by a lady "KIM")
    Deadly Towers               (Level 1)        
    Gauntlet                    (could have kept running with the elf)
    Plus Ice Climber, Karate Champ, etc....
    
    Next games:
    
    Adventures of LINK
    ULTIMA
    LEGACY OF THE WIZARD
    RC PRO AM
    

    
    
    	Just stopped by to say Hi!!
    
    	Dick Harvey
    	Just got the NES-nice....Zelda/Link=SUPER!!
    	Really got the game for my wife, she LOVES Q-bert
    	and Pac-Man and SEGA(bad word here)doesnt have them. 

    Patrick Sweeney
    SDSVAX::SWEENEY
    
    I purchased the Nintendo Entertainment System ACTION SET for my son
    Timothy for his 7th birthday.  I also have a 3 year old daughter.

    HI
    
    
      I'm dave and i work as a maintenance mechanic at nio in salem
    n.h.  I just have a basic nintendo system no guns, pads or anything.
    I think the system is great and i'm awaiting the arrival of tghe
    (the) new  nintendo to come out. As far as games i have super mario
    bros. , major league baseball, rbi baseball, (yes i like those baseball
    games baseball been betty betty good to me) side pocket, mike tyson's
    punchout, had commando lent, and lost it, and i borrowed zelda,
    and it's my newest headache. Oh well so much for the introduction.
    
                                 DAVE

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   HI, JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I ENJOY THESE NOTES.
     
    

    Hi I am Steve MacAulay.. and I will be looking to purchase
    my own Nintendo set very soon.. I will be lookng in the notes
    to see where people have made good purchases and to watch for
    ripoffs etc..  I wok in MLO as an OPS Analyst and currently
    the president of the Maynard DEC Softball League.
    
    			Steve

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    HELLO!  My name is Sharon Becraft and I work at the Digital facility
    in Irvine, California (IVO).
    
    We recently bought a Nintendo system, which came with Super Mario
    Brothers and Duck Hunt.  SMB is fantastic.  When we finally concurred
    that we bought Super Mario Brothers 2.  O MY GOD!  This may put
    me complete over the edge.

    Hi!  
    
    Some of you have already heard from me as I have become an avid
    watcher of the For Sale items.  A couple of weeks ago I bought a set
    listed in the Classified_Ads notes file.  It will be my son's Christmas
    present.  It came with several games.  I have "tried" them out several
    times to make sure (ahem) they still work.  I can see that WE will have
    lots of fun this Christmas...if I can wait that long.
    
    This notes files has really helped me feel confident about which games
    to buy...now if I could only find TETRIS from Nengen.
    
    I'm sure we'll be talking a lot from now on!!
    
    Kent  (KCBBQ::HALL)
    

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    HELLO,
       MY NAME IS TONY. I'M  A F.S. ENGINEER AT THE WHO (TARRYTOWN, NY)
    OFFICE. I AM A NINTENDO ADDICT. UNFORTUNATELY I DON'T GET TO PLAY
    WITH IT MUCH BECAUSE MY WIFE DOESN'T PLAY, AND SHE DOESN'T LIKE THE
    WAY IT BREAKS THE STREAM OF OUR RELATIONSHIP, WHEN I PLAY. 
   
       WHO CAN BLAME ME? I DON'T KNOW ANYONE WHO CAN PLAY SUPER MARIO
    BROTHERS II AND CARRY A CONVERSATION AT THE SAME TIME. THOSE WHO
    CAN SHOULD OPEN A NOTES FILE TO HELP THOSE WHO CAN'T.
    
       WHEN I DO PLAY, MY FAVORITE GAMES THAT I OWN ARE "BASES LOADED",
    "BLADES OF STEEL", "NFL", AND OF COURSE "SUPER MARIO BRO. II".
    AS YOU PROBABLY FIGURED OUT I'M A SPORTS NUT. I LIKE SPORTS GAME
    THE MOST BECAUSE EVERY GAME YOU PLAY IS DIFFERENT. EXCEPT FOR MARIO
    WHICH I ENJOY (STILL IN WORLD 3, BUT THEN AGAIN HAVEN'T PLAYED IT
    IN SIX WEEKS), I DON'T REALLY LIKE GAMES YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW A PATTERN
    TO REACH THE END, I GET BORED QUICKLY. THOUGH I'M STILL LOOKING
    FOR ANOTHER MARIO AT THE SAME TIME TRYING NOT TO SPEND TOO MUCH.
    MY WIFE KEEPS TRACK OF HOME FINANCES.                
    
       I ALSO OWN "PLATOON", "SUPER PITFALL (DISAPPOINTMENT)", 
    "QUATERBACK (DISAPPOINTMENT, I'D LIKE 42DOLLARBACK)",
    "SPY VS. SPY (ONLY GAME WIFE CAN PLAY)", AND I THINK THATS IT.
    
       FRIENDS AND I RUN NINTENDO HOCKEY (BLADES OF STEEL), BASEBALL
    (BASES LOADED), AND FOOTBALL (NFL) LEAGUES. THE CHAMPION AT THE
    END OF THE SEASON WINS A TRIP TO JAMAICA.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
                       *** JUST KIDDING ***    
    
    WINNER GETS A PIE FROM DOMINOES PIZZA (BUT WE ALL EAT IT ANYWAY).
    
      I THINK ITS TIME TO CLOSE THIS ENTRY. I WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD
    TO LOOKING INTO NINTENDO NOTES AND ANSWERS ABOUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT
    MY WIFE (ACCEPT DIVORCE, I DO LOVE HER) I'LL LOOK FOR IT UNDER
    NOTEFILE QUARK::HUMAN_RELATIONS.
    
                                          NINTENDO JOCK
                             
                                          
    

    My name is Mike Curry and when I'm not busy at my nintendo,I'm at
    the com in NRO.
    
    My favorite NES game is Dragon Warrior. I've completed Zelda,
    Link, Super Mario 1 & 2, Simon's Quest,Wizard's & Warriors,and
    Rambo.
    
    If anybody has a question about any of the above, or a hint
    about Dragon Warrior,please keep in touch! (I sure need the
    

    Hello, 
    
        My name is Jim Stout and I have been a big Nintendo fan since
    I have first owned mine. You'll have to forgive any mistakes
    because I'm new to the notes file. I currently have about 30 games,
    and my favorites are Zelda, Metroid, SMB, R.C.Pro Am, and Link. 
    
       Jim
    

    My name is Lionel Levine. I am 9 years old and in the fourth grade. I
    have the games: Zelda 1, Zelda 2, Super Mario Brothers 1, Life Force,
    Duck Hunt, and World Class Track Meet. I got the Nintendo System about
    a year ago. My favorite game is Zelda 2.

    My name is Joey Andres, and I live in Medford, Oregon. I am nine
    years old. I got my NES for my eighth birthday. I have the light
    gun, the power pad, and the Advantage joy stick. The games I have
    are Super Marios/Duck Hunt/World Class Track Meet, Super Marios
    2, Ghost Busters, Spy vs Spy, Rush 'n Attack, Karate Champ, Kung-Fu,
    Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom, Bubble Bobble, and Pac-Man.
    So far, my favorite game is Bubble Bobble. But I am learning to
    love Teen-age Mutant Ninja Turtles. My friend has it, and I am hoping
    to get it for Christmas. Of course, there are others I like too.

    
    
              Hi, all I am Mike Conlon I got the nes for my kids,but
    I spend more time on it than they do. I have the Zommer controller,
    ultimate joystick, powerpad and zapper gun.I have about 15 games
    the ones I like the best are quests. Just bought Faxanadu and am
    getting Dragon Warrior for Xmas. It seems like these games are like
    oxygen. Happy gaming one and all.
                                                                   
                                                                   
    

    
     Boy, this is a hard decision to make. I didn't want to enter this note
    into my notebook because I'm hooked on nintendo!! 
    
    Bill Lee  glad to be apart of it
    

      HI, MY NAME IS BEN MONTGOMERY. I HAVE THE GAMES KID-ICARUS,
    METROID, METALGEAR, TOPGUN, XENEPHOBE, AND GAUNTLET. I LOVE MY NINTENDO
    AND WOULDN'T TRADE IT FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD!
      I AM 15 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS ANY OTHER KID MY
    AGE WOULD HAVE, THE WORST PROBLEM I HAVE IS NO MONEY TO BUY NINTENDO
    GAMES AND IT DRIVES ME NUTS. BUT SOME HOW I SEEM TO GET THE MONEY.
      I AM IN THIS FILE THROUGH MY MOTHER'S ACCOUNT, AND I HOPE I'LL
    BE ABLE TO ENTER THIS FILE VERY SOON!  

    I'm Lisa Noack.
    Just bought a Nintendo system for my husband for Christmas.
    We have Super Mario, Duck Hunt, Track and Field and Joust. 
    I'm already addicted to Super Mario.

Hi, I guess I'll introduce myself since I've been using these notes for a 
few months now.

My name is Linda Brouillet
work (?) in ICO - Chelmsford
Site Support Person so-to-speak

I first bought the NES - basic for my "grandson" for XMAS in 1988, I got 
him LINK II to go with it....  he was grounded from using the system the 
following January - wouldn't stay off it.   Soooooo, I "borrowed" the 
system and LINK.... several months later, he asked for it back.... well, I 
bought him another one to take its place and have been hooked ever since.

I bought ZELDA 1 thru these notes and it was the BEST investment I've made.

It has taken me awhile to go thru PHASE 1 as I only got on it once or twice 
during the week in the Summer.  Had a hard time with LEVEL 5, but once I 
got my 12 hearts went on to 6, 7, 8 and 9.   Only went into LEVEL 9 3 times 
before defeating Gannon - but the notes file was a great help...

Also have LINK 2 - stuck trying to "kill" the dragon in Castle 6 - once 
ZELDA is saved I'll go back to that one.

Also have MB 1 / duckhunt - came with set - I did great on Duckhunt but MB 
has me stumped..... I gave up on that one... I like adventure....

Also have Milton's Secret Castle - gone in it a couple of times looks like 
it might be a fun game..... but I have to save ZELDA first....

Anyway, I'm hooked, my boyfriend thinks I'm "nuts", he's probably right, 
but I'm having fun....

Linda

    Hello Nintendoers,
    	My name is Raymond Beliveau and I work in Kanata.  I just bought a
    	Power Pak Nintendo game for my 2 daughters.  I am looking to get
    	more games. But the only problem is that I am in Kanata.  Any of
    	you coming up to KAO soon???  I am in MLO twice a month for my New 
    	Products.  I can meet some of you there...
    
    	Anyway, if you still have some games for SALE, let me know at
    	POLAR::BELIVEAU and we ca make arrangements...
    
    	Thanks,
    	Ray
    

    Hi there Ya NESaddicts,
    
    Just Say Yo! to Nintendo....I did just last night. Bought the basic
    game with gun at the Burlington Nintendo shop at the Mall. Went home,
    set it up, then spent 6 straight hours in front of the set playing 
    Super Mario Bro's, and *boo-hoo* my thumb hurts me now...;-) 
    
    Really addicting...Unbelievable!
    
    So this weekend I am going to rent a few games first at Videosmith and
    see what I like...and than I'll have the impetus to buy every game
    I ever wanted...The hell with the Mortgage and Visa bills and the phone
    bill...just give more games,more stimulation, more fun,more
    accessories, more more more more..... ;-)  ;-) ;-)
    
    I am glad I have a place to share my new nintendo addiction, now to
    find some cortizone for my thumb...anybody have any?
    
    Have Fun!
    -Arthur
    

    Ken Upton.....wife and 3 kids.
    
   Have the base system w/gun.    
   
    Games:
    	Mario/Duckhunt
    	Gauntlet
    	Punchout
    	Tiger -Heli
    
    

Me and Mine have just gotten the basic system w/ zapper and a friend exchanged
the original Mario Bros/Duckhunt with the one supporting the Power Pad...

To date, we have...

	SMB/Duckhunt/Track_Field
	Ducktales
	Sesame Street ABCs
	Sesame Street 123
	Othello
	Shadowgate (new arrival)

Personally, I don't care for the SMB/Ducktales types of games. Repitition of game
is boring for me. Prefer the adventure type (aka Shadowgate).

Kids love the Sesame Street set and wife enjoys the Othello cartridge.

    Hello another NINTENDO nut!! My name is Michael Adzija with Software
    Servies in Albuquerque, new to DEC since just before Xmas. I have the
    NINTENDO system with Super Mario Bros/ Duck Hunt
    I also have Blades of Steel - execllent game and Rad Racer - good but
    would be much easier with the steering wheel..
    
    Look at 12.239 for interesting clues to -1
    
    thankls Michael
    

         
    
            Jim Cooper
            Customer service rep (10 yrs)
            Livermore, California
    
            Nintendo game deck
    
              Lee Trevino's Fighing Golf
              Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom
              Mario Bros. - Duckhunt
    
            Have only been playing since Christmas of '89
    so I am a relative newcomer to all of this. Looking
    forward to taking on JASON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    
            Norris Shook
            DSG, Westford, Mass.
    
            I brought the Nintendo system last week, and have been really 
    enjoying it. So far I have SMB1, Duck Hunt and Silent Service.
    
    

    
    
    Hello to all!!!
    
    My name is C.J. Mouton here at the Bedford, Mass facility working with
    customer training.  Been here for 5+ years.   Anyway, got a NES for 
    Xmas and enjoying the (*&$%##%^) out of it!!   I have:
    
    Super Marios/Duck hunt
    Taboo
    Pac Man
    Star Soldier
    Donkey Kong Classics
    Zelda
    I want to get Link, Marble Madness, Super Marios II, etc.....
    
    Really Looking forward to other gamers here in the area....
    Am single and spend most of my free time hacking circuits and trying to 
    beat Zelda!!!!
    Have a Ball!!!!1
    
    C.J. 

You may have seen me here before.  I'm justin seger.
        
        I have:
        * SMB1
        * Duckhunt
        * The Battle of Olympus
        * Milons Secret Castle
        * Winter Games

-justin

    HELLO FOLKS,
            MY NAME IS JOE KITT AND I WORK IN SPRINGFIELD,MA..I HAVE
    THE BASIC NINTENDO SET UP,WITH SUPER MARIO BROS./DUCK HUNT"BORING
    HUH?BUT WAIT!! THERE IS HOPE!"I JUST BOUGHT THE NEWEST GAME OUT.
    SUPER MARIO BROTHERS....THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!IF YOU ARE BORED WITH
    SMB 1+2 GET THREE.THIS ONE IS GOING TO FRUSTRATE ME FOR A LONG TIME.
    AND IF TOU HAVE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO PLAY FOREVER BEFORE ITS
    YOUR TURN,BE IMPACIENT NO LONGER!WHEN A PLAYER COMPLETES A LEVEL,HIS
    TURN IS SURRENDERED.(NOBODY GETS BORED)SPEAKING OF LEVELS..
    IT TAKES 9 LEVELS TO GET OUT OF THE FIRST WORLD AND THERE ARE SEVEN
    WORLDS!IN ADDITION TO ALL THESE FANTASTIC,COLORFUL,DANGEROUS,EXCITING
    FRUSTRATING,(CAN YOU TELL I'M EXITED),WORLDS,MARIO AND LUIGI HAVE
    SOME GREAT NEW MOVES AND NEW POWERS!BEFORE I GO TO FAR IN THIS INTRO,
    I ADDED A TOPIC TO THIS CONFERENCE"MARIO BROS.3 IS OUT AND HOT"SO
    WHEN YOU GET THE GAME,ALL CAN TRADE HINTS.IT'S OPEN TO ANYTHING
    ABOUT THE GAME.
          WHERE TO GET IT??
                 IF YOU ARE IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA,LEACHMERES IN THE
    SPRINGDALE MALL HAS IT ON SALE.30%OFF FROM $50.00 WHAT A BAAGIN!
    THAT'S ALL FOLKS!
               JOE

    Hi everyone,
              HOWare you,I,am mother off two boy,s who just brought,them
     the basic NINTENDO SYSTEM.Only two games,don,t know  much about
    the games but will learn. BYE for now from SPO PLANT.
        ARMORY::Waltersc
                

    
    Hiya Guys and Gals,
    
    My name is Jason Marshall and I just started with Digital a week ago.
    I have the NES basic system. I also have the Advantage for my system.
    
    List of Current Games I Have:
    1.Batman
    2.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    3.Super Mario Bros.
    4.Gun.Smoke
    5.Metal Gear
    6.Jaws
    7.Marbel Madness
    8.M.T.'s Punch Out
    
    Favorite Game(s):
    1.Batman 
    2.TMNT
    
    WHY? I'm a avid comic book collector. I've been collecting for 14 years
    with 5,000+ books in my collection.
    
    I'm looking forward to `Amazing Spider-Man' for the Game Boy.
    Looks like I'm going to have to buy myself a Game Boy when that comes
    out.
    
                              Thanks for your time,
                                                   Jase                          
     

    Hi ,
    
    I just joined the ranks of Nintendo Owners last night.  I have a large
    collection of Atari and Coleco Cartidges as well as several units, but
    the kids finally wore me down ans saved half the cost of the NES($50).
    My wife and I decided to buy the system and have the kids put their
    money in the bank.
    
    I shopped around and found the best local prices At Bradles and
    KAybee,($80 basic, $100 with Gun and cart, and 150 with power pad). I
    planned on haveing my father use his 10% senior discount tonight, but
    stopped at Highland in Nashua last night, and bought the Powerpad set
    for $135 with  no tax.  I just asked there price and told them they
    were higher than I could get it at Bradlees.
    
    	I have read a lot in here in the last couple of days and want to
    thank everybody for their help. I am sure that what I read here will
    make the games(smb/duck hunt/track and field) more enjoyable and help
    me to decide what game to get next.
    
    Doug

    My name is Bill Rapien
    I work in AGO (that's down in Puerto Rico in case you didn't know.)
    I've had my system (well.... my son's system) for a good while now.
    We have Link, Faxanadu, Xevious, Fester's Quest, Super Mario Bro./Duck
    Hunt, Dragon Warrior, Legacy of the Wizard, Pinball, Simon's Quest,
    Duck Tales and Mickey Mouscapades.  I've beat Link, Faxanadu, Dragon
    Warrior, Simon's Quest and some other borrowed games.
    
    I've just started brousing in this notes file and expect to get
    some good pointers and hopefully be able to give someone a hint
    or two.  See you guys around......

    My name is Steve Bouffard
    I own a Nintendo Entertainment System and Turbo Grafix 16
    games:Bases Loaded I + II, Track & Field II, Spyhunter, Excitebike,
          Golf, Super Mario Brothers II, Metal Gear and a lot more

    
    
    Tom Gallo
    Nintendo Basic Set
    Games: Hoops
    	   SMB I
    	   Bases Loaded 
    	   TMNT
    
    I prefer the sports games, but the kids prefer the other types of games.

    I enjoy nintendo games but I was wondering if anyone knows if there's
    a notes file about computer games? I seem to have alot better luck
    figuring out these nintendo games than the computer games and any
    help at all would be appreciated!!!!

    Re .228:
    
    There used to be a conference for home computer games, but it no longer
    exists.  However, the Games conference at PICA::GAMES covers all sorts
    of games, and computer game questions are often asked there.
    
    In general, you can find announced conferences by looking in
    TURRIS::EASYNET_CONFERENCES.  Read all of topic 1 before writing in
    that conference, and look in topic 2 for conference lists.
    
    
    				-- edp

    
    Your Name: 					Patrick M. Miller
    Type of Game System you own:		None yet, but looking
    Accessories:                                ditto
    Games you have:                             ditto
    
    and anything else you want to share.
    
    I am looking to buy a used system (see note 3. whatever) and have
    become hooked on Tetris.  I borrowed a friend's system over a long
    weekend and didn't get much sleep that weekend.  I am also interested
    in getting different, non-violent games as they tend to be more
    challenging to the mind without having to kill something.
    
    All for now.
    
    Patrick 
    

	Ron Markey
	Software Services - Govt. Solutions
	Colo. Spgs., CO

	Just got the Entertainment system for my kids (yeah, right) a couple of
	weeks ago.  Still just have SMB1/Duck Hunt, but have rented a few others
	to try.

Hi all

Roger Goswell
E.I.S. Telecoms 
Dec Park I ,  U.K.

I bought a unit about 3 weeks ago and have very few games.

	SMB
	SMB II
	Wizards and Warriors
	Section Z

	I also have GAUNTLET (U.S. format)
		Need to get either the cartridge converted or preferably get
		the switch idea in note 74 to work.

	

    
    Steven Carvalho
    Financial Consultant
    Pennsylvania Dist.
    Blue Bell Pa.
    
    We (my two boys and I), have had the basic system for two years. We
    have about 20 games. My favorites are Top Gun and Contra. My kids are
    hooked on The Mario Bros, Super, Two and Three. I expect it will be
    the new Dr. Mario for Christmas.
    
    I also enjoy playing games on my DECstation 316. 
    
    

    Warren Fisher
    Nintendo
    Game Adventures of Link

    KEN KALDENHOVEN  EDMONTON, ALBERTA
    
    NINTENDO ACTION SET
    
    GAMES:
    SMB/DH
    DR. MARIO
    SKY SHARK
    

    
    DEEBS
    
    Connecticut U.S.A.
    
    Games:
    
    SMB/DH
    The Immortal
    
    
    
                                     DEEBS

    Hi,
    
    Paul Mulgrew from WGC U.K. I bought a NES system with gun and basic
    games, SMB Duck Hunt, for my little cousin.... I mean nephew...mm
    brother????..OK OK it was for me. So far it has saved myself a bit of
    money as neither myself or my girlfriend want to do anything other than
    play with the games. I have aslo just purchased Castelvania. Would like
    any comments to note 580. 
    
    
    PM.

I don't play Nintento games or any games for that matter.  I'm just
checking into this conference bacause my partner is a consumer service
rep for Nintendo.  So send me email if you would like me to find out
about any rumors, etc.  I'll even tell you about the Nitendo employees
holiday party, if you ask.  (Can you imagine Ken Olson and some of
our VPs dressing up like Santa and his elves and making a music video
singing Jingle Bell Rock?)

The most frequent service problem with the NES--dirt.
The biggest cause of dirt--rented games.

Mac

    Hello, fellow Nintendo junkies.  I finally broke down about three weeks
    ago and bought myself a system.  It's just as addicting as I thought it
    might be.  Anyway, here's my required personal data:
    
    My name is David Ferchak.  I work in one of Digital's many Los Angeles
    offices in the Revenue unit.  The Nintendo system that I bought is the
    basic entertainment system.  Not being thrilled with the provided
    controllers, at first, I purchased the Advantage controller.  I figured
    that the game slow down feature would probably help me a lot.  However,
    when it had a nervous breakdown two days later, I returned it and used
    the money for another game.  The games that I have at this time are:
    
            1)  SMB/DH
            2)  Silver Surfer
            3)  Godzilla
            4)  Donkey Kong Classics
            5)  Tetris
            6)  Ghosts & Goblins
    
    I have a few more games targeted for future purchase (unless I see bad
    reviews in the file on them).
    
    That's the lowdown that's fit to print.  See you all around in the
    various topics.
    
    
    >> David <<

    Geoff Keller
    MKO2-2/A6
    Communications Specialist
    U.S. Sales Communications
    
    There's the basics. I also brokedown just after christmas and used some
    christmas money to purchase my new addiction.
    
    I bought the action set and one other game Faxanadu which is alot of
    fun but is taking some time to learn. We also are borrowing Golf,
    Blades Of Steel, and Donkey Kong Classics from my brother in law.
    
    See you around the notesfiles,
    
    Geoff

    Allen Stanfield
    Mgr-Customer Operation
    Toronto, Canada
    
    Well..we joined the other millions who need Nintendo to survive.
    Originally bought it for my 5 year old. Yah Right! Mom and Dad are now
    hooked. Just got the games that came with it--Super Mario and Duck
    Hunt, but our local video store rents games, so we'll head there before
    buying. I'm afraid we'll be hooked forever.

    Richard Walker
    Product Safety Engineer
    ML6-1
    LESREG::WALKER
    
    If it wasn't for my son, we wouldn't be "Enjoying" Nintendo. (And my
    wife wouldn't be complaining that we spend too much time on it!) Last
    spring near the end of the school year, his class was selling items
    from a catalog.  Those who sold 95 items were rewarded with a Nintendo. 
    He was so determined to get one that he made all 95 sales!!!!  BTW he
    is only 8 years old!!
    
    We have SM/Duck Hunt, SMIII, Rescue Rangers, Marble Madness, and Dragon
    Warrior (courteous of Nintendo Power MAgazine)  Dragon Warrior just
    came in last week and it is the first one I have enjoyed thouroughly
    enough to almost beat.  (almost did it last night,  Maybe tonight....)
    
    I have rented and enjoyed others though.  I hope to someday afford
    Tetris, Link, one of the Pinball ones and maybe some other
    adventure/role playing ones.  
    
    I really appreciate this notesfile, but I have rambled enough.
    
    Rich

    I have NES...I generally like/play sports games. I do have super
    pitfall, spelunker, galaga, donkey kong. I have 24 games in all. 
    My fav's are
    Baseball stars
    Techmo Bowl
    Blades of Steel
    Super Pitfal
    
    
    Jeff

	Greetings all;

	My alter ego's name is Don LaBombard, but really, I am "DONLAR"
	friend of Link, protector of Zelda, dweller of Hyrule.

	When not trying to rid the world of the diabolical evil wrought
	by the demon Gannon, I am a Software Specialist in the New York
	Financial District.

	As you may be able to tell, I have Legend of Zelda.  A greater game
	I have not seen.  10+++.  Looking forward to getting The Adventures
	Of Link, (of course), Metriod (highly praised herein).

	Listed in Order of "Play-Time" (an excellent way of determining
	how good a game is, in my humble opinion)

	Legend of Zelda - A mind is a terrible thing... but not wasted
	on this fascinating, frustrating game.

	Super Mario is great, but I think I'm too old to "win".  My 3 1/2 
	year old nephew makes it to world 8 all the time, I suppose I 
	should watch him to see how he does it. (i.e. never too old to learn ?) 

	John Elway QB is good, but I've found out how to beat the machine
	EVERY Time.  I need a Human opponent. (my wife scoffs at the idea).

	NES Golf is good too, but, I sometimes wish I could take on another
	course once in a while (without having to spend 40-50 bucks for 
	another game. Yeah - I'm a cheepscate.)

	Tetris - BORRRRRRRING.  Sorry, I can't see the thrill.  This is the 
	only one my wife will play - Go Figure.

	Rad Racer.  Can't get past the fourth Circuit.  Those damned cars 
        ATTACK you.  Besides, my thumb starts to shred after getting this far. 
        Do I need a Joystick?  Do I need my head examined ?
	(Don't answer that, it's a rhetorical question) 

	"DONLAR"

    Bill Starkgraf
    Software Specialist - LA Gov't District

    Family received a system from my parents this past Christmas

    The games we have:

    Super Mario Bros/ Duck Hunt  (came with system)
    Bubble Bobble
    The Legend of Zelda
    Wheel of Fortune
    R. C. Pro-AM
    California Games

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I play tetris on a workstation in the office.

Gee I just realized I never entered a reply here..

	   Name:  Charlie Whittall
	Systems:  Basic Nintendo

	  Games:  Mario Bros/Duck Hunt/Track&Field (?)
			--> Cartridge that came with set (includes power pad)
		  SMB II		SMB III (Will arrive 2/15/91)
		  California Games	Zelda
		  Ninja Turtles		Wheel of Fortune
		  Jepordy		Pictionary
		  Bowling		Sesame Street (ABC)
		  Robo Cop

	Other Systems... Intellivision.. Sent it to my in-laws summer cottage
			 (still need something during vacations  :-) ).

	   Name:  Jose Flores
	Systems:  Nintendo w/power pad

	  Games:  Mario Bros/Duck Hunt/Track&Field
                  Leyend of Zelda
		  Ninja Turtles
                  Deamon Clash
                  Battle of Olimpus
                  Mickey Mouse Adventure
                  and another Mikey Mouse something ...
    

    	Name:	    Anthony (Awesome Ant) Adams
    	Systems:    Nintendo w/gun
    	Games:      SMB/Duck Hunt
    		    Narc
    		    Dig Dug II
    		    Rocket Ranger
    
    	Great tips and spoilers, thanks!

    
    
        Name:       Nick Bartoo
        
        Games:      Tetris
                    RC Pro Am              (I can't be beat at this)
                    Super M Bros           (Saved the princess)
                    Mike Tyson Punchout    (I can't get far)
                    Dr. M Bros             
                    Q*bert
    

    Name: Joe Duklewski
    Type of Game: NES and DECstation 316
    Accessories: Joystick, NES Advantage.
    Games you have: +30 various titles

    Name: Andrew Croswell
    Type of Game System: N.E.S. 
    Accessories: Joystick 
    Games you have: 8 Titles

    JUST A KID AT HEART
    RICHARD MICHAUD
    BASIC NINTENDO
    MARIO AND O.P. WOLF
    

    Hello, My name is Lynne Sigel and I have a Nintendo, the games I have
    so far are "Bases Loaded" and "Operation Wolf".  My husband and I love
    it!
    
    
    Lynne

    
    	I can't believe all of these grown-ups hooked on a kids game.
    
    	Ed LeCompte
    	Software Specialist 
    	Customer Support Center Colorado
    
    	NES w/ gun & action pad?
    	games: quickly approching 20+
    	favorites: (mine not the kids)
    
    	RBI (EASY if you only play one game but gets tough stringing
    	     together wins)
    	Tetris (Can't get past 160k/level 13 What happens after the
    		building  takes off?)
    	Jeopardy (My wife has all of the answer memorized, I always get
    		  creamed)
    	Paper Boy (When I get bored of Tetris & RBI)
    
    	Is there a NESA society yet?
    
    	
    
    
    	NESA: Nintendo Entertainment System Anonomous
    
    	or is it NESUA?

    
    Hi.
    
    Francine
    MSO1
    
    I just bought Nintendo last week!!  And am going to be very careful
    that it doesn't take up too much weekend time.. 8*)
    
    
    F.

    Dave Wahl
    NAS Information Management (used to be Database Systems) Research
    CXN1/2 (Colorado Springs)
    
    Just bought one and letting my kids teach me about it.
    
    Dave W.

        Hello, I'm Adam Cerling, a 13-year-old Mario nut.  I've been using
    this conference for about a year, but Inever got around to introducing
    myself until now.  My dad, Tim, is a Digital employee, and he taught me
    how to hook up to notes using our modem.
        I own the basic Nintendo set and the NES Max controller.  The games
    I own are Duck Hunt and Super Mario Brothers I, II, and III.  My sister
    has Hudson's Adventure Island, but I think it's too repetetive and
    don't play much.
        I have beat all my Mario Bros. games.  I rent or borrow games every
    so often, so I have also beat Duck Tales, Maniac Mansion, Shadowgate,
    Legend of Zelda, and some others (I can't remember the rest right now). 
    I have almost beat Ninja Gaiden and Megaman 3.
        The SMB series is my favorite.  I await anxiously the arrival of
    SMB VI.  However, I found out that it is a 16-bit game that needs a
    whole new control deck!  I think it's awfully cruel to do that to the
    children of the video-gaming world!  It's going to take me years,
    literally, to save up enough money to buy these things!  (If any of you
    reading this note feel compelled to help this poor, deprived child,
    please send a check or money order to... 8^] )
        I also really like games like Maniac Mansion and Shadowgate.  I
    have some great ideas for making games like those.  I probably wouldn't
    even want to be paid if a company asked me for my ideas, just so long
    as my name was in the credits and I got a free copy!  If anybody
    reading could tell me how a lowly 13-year-old might achieve this dream,
    maybe you could send mail to my dad or something...
        Ah well, that's me.  I'll be reading you!
    
                                                    Adam Cerling
     

    My name is Jeremy Martinez, I live in Salt Lake City, Utah.  I have a
    Game boy that I got for my birthday last year.  I am 10, and I will be
    11 tomorrow.  
    
    I have seven games, Tetris, Super Mario Land, Fall of the North Star,
    Qix, Tennis, Ninja Turtles, Baseball.   
    
    I'm excited to read and write in this notes file and learn some new
    moves.
    
    PEACE, DUDES and DUDETTES!!! :*}
    

    
    Hi, I'm Walt Bing and just bought a Nintendo for my wife and myself.
    I have only the SMB/Duck hunt that came with it and really enjoy SMB.
    I have played others and will eventually get some more, hopefully
    Tetris, Track and field and maybe a wrestling. 
    
                                       WB

    
    Hi, I'm Paula, I've had a Nintendo System for a couple of years
    and am interested in other games etc. etc.  I'm sure I will get
    some help and info in this conference.
    
    							Good Day,
    								Paula

    Just browsing, thanks.
    
    -sandy
    
    
    
    
    We have the NES and a handful of cartridges.  My husband, and two sons
    (ages 6 and 4) are the real NESNUTS.  It's a "guy thing" in our house!
    
    

    Norm Soley @ TRO
    Software Specialist/PSS
    Age: Cronologially 29 Mentally ??
    System: Game Boy
    
    I prefer puzzle oriented games to hack & slashers, have had a serious
    Dr. Mario jag for the past coule months.
    

    Hi my name is Brian Bileau. My wife works at Digital.She showed me how
    to access the notesfile.
    I'd like to say thank you to all of you who helped me get through
    Zelda II.Without you I would have gone insane.
    I like playing alot of different games,such as:
              
        Supermario  I,II,III
        Days of thunder
        Superspike v'ball
        Loopz
        Pipe dream
        Tecmo baseball
        Thunder & lightning
        Kiwi craze
        Solar jetman
      Many more.
    
              I enjoy reading the notesfile and hope I can be of some help
    in the future.
    
                                                            Brian  
                                                            -----
      
        
       

    MY NAME PRISCILLA PENTON
    TUPE OF GAME SYSTEM YOU OWN:  NINTENDO ACTION SET
    ACCESSORIES:  HAND GUN
    GAMES YOU HAVE:  SUPER MARIO BROTHERS/DUCK
    

    
    Steve Loat from the UK CSC.
    
    I've just got a Gameboy, and the following games.
    
    Super Mario Land
    T.M.N.T. (Fall of the Foot Clan)
    Robocop
    Gremlins II
    Tetris
    Double Dragon
    The Final Fantasy Legend (Brilliant RPG!)
    
    Steve.
    

    Kath Shaw from the North UK CSC in Warrington.
    
    I first got interested in Nintendo about 3 years ago when a flatmate
    had one..we spent many an hour tackling Super Mario Brothers.
    I finally got round to buying my own system a couple of months ago and
    I haven't regretted it one bit!
    
    I currently have Super Marios, Duck Hunt, Rad Gravity and Super Marios
    2 (which we bought yesterday and were up till 1am playing!), and we've
    also got the "zapper" gun (move over Clint Eastwood...  :-) )
    
    I'll be plodding through this conference in the hope of finding the
    best games to spend my pennies on in the future.
    

    
    	Well, I came in here looking to buy a used Nintendo deck, but I
    	ended getting one from my video store for $30 ... included a set
    	of controllers and "Super Mario Brothers".
    
    	So now I'll peek through and see what I can find.
    
    							GTI
    

    NAME: Ellen Merrick TFO/PNO
    SYSTEM: NES
    GAMES: Mario/Duck, Barbie, Solar Jetman, Where in Time is Carmen
    Sandiego.
    
    Got it for my daughter, but I have to go through and help her to get
    past the obstacles.  But she's farther along in all of them than I am.
    
    Why is it that she can concentrate on her game and still tell me that
    I'm trying to stick the wrong piece in that part of my puzzle?  My goal
    is to be as good at some of these games as she is!
    
    I'm going to get a Game Genie, too, because I get frustrated going over
    the same thing all the time and getting nowhere!  

Name: Dave Burden
Age: 30
System: NES with Zapper
Games: SMB & Duck Hunt

We bought the system for Christmas for the 'family' (us two, 3 year old son
and 9 month old daughter.....) - had to have some excuse! :-)

I like SMB but the wife and son like Duck Hunt better.  Will have to get the
neighbors 6 year old son to show me the tricks of SMB this weekend....

    
    Name: Tony Dallison
    Age: 21
    System NES
    Games: Turtles, GauntletII, SMB3
    
    Bought it to cheer myself up when I had the flu and I'm totally
    hooked!!

    Hi fellow Nintendo-holics!  
    
    I just found this note while viciously looking for answers to
    Final Fantasy!  I am going to have a good time reading!
    
    Sue Hilligrass
    Midnight Shift resident Customer Service Engineer for Colorado CSC.
    Love games, especially Nintendo, just got a Game Boy from Santa.
    Favorite games are Adventure role playing, mazes, logical puzzles,
    and anything with my hero Mario!
    
    

    Hi people! My name is Lara Koch,and my dad works for Digital.I'm 10
    years old and I'm crazy about nintendo.
    
    
    I have these games:
    
    Super Mario Bro.s 1-3
    Zelda 1+2
    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom [DUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
    Castlevania
    Spy vs.Spy [stupid]
    Milons Secret Castle
    Hudsons Adventure Island
    Marble Madness
    And a Few more
    
    Another thing my mom won't get away from the sysstem!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll
    never get into that........
    
    
    		LK
    
    
    

    Hi fellow Nintendo junkies. At long last the people of Decdirect in
    Nashua N.H. just got approval for All In One  accounts. I will have a
    blast In this conference.
    Name:  David Lemire
    Age:  25
    Work:  Customer Service Rep, Decdirect @ DDD
    
    I have the regular NES, and I am currently hooked on StarWars. I also
    have Batman
         Zelda
         Silversurfer (not bad, but not great)
         X-Men ( boo hisssss )
         Wheel of Fortune (good for the first few times)
         and Track & Field II  
    
    See ya in the notes 
    Dave L.
    	
        

    Hi
    
    I'm Daniel Laukaitis, a technical writer at ZKO in Nashua.
    
    I have an 8-bit nintendo system and am really just a beginner
    at this. I find that since I got my set I am doing less of 
    more tedious things... like working out and studying for night
    classes. But, life can't be all work, now can it?
    
    	I have the following games:
    		Fester's Quest - (stuck at 3rd boss)
    		Castlevania III - (too difficult for me)
    		Mario I 
    		Air Fortress
    
    	Plus, I just bought a few from people in this conference.
    	I'm psyched!
    
    See you in notes!
    
    Dan

    Hi
    
    I'm James Keats, Kelly temp working in CAS at HXO in Nova Scotia.
    
    I don't have an NES but both my little brother and nephew do and they
    usually leave it at my house for weeks on end.
    
    I enjoy Zelda style games and the arcade style (Mario Bro's, Treasure
    Island, Capt. America etc.) games.
    
    One thing I am wondering.  Is there a note where people tell about the
    'cheat' codes?  You know, up-down-left-righ-A-B-Stand_on_head-etc.  I
    know they have some in the magazines, and some of the notes for the
    games have spoilers.  But I thought there may be one note specifically
    for that.

    
    
      Hi,
        I,m Richard Young I,m a customer engineer working from the WELWYN
    GARDEN CITY office in england. I,m new to NOTES and NES, I recently
    purchased a NES.
        The games I have are:-
    
               SUPER MARIO BROS. (CAME WITH SYSTEM)
               DUCK HUNT         (CAME WITH SYSTEM)
               GOLF
       I thought the kids would like super mario and duck hunt, and the
    golf was for me..... I have since become hooked on super mario
    bros.Totally addicted.(so's the wife!)
    

    Hi!
    
    My anme is Annie Velez-Soto
    Have the NES (my son's)
    Have many games:  SMB 1, 2, 3, Dr. Mario, Zelda, Link, Nemo
    Dreammaster, Blaster Master, Dragon Wariior, Crystalis, Wizards and
    Warriors too name a few.
    
    Of all the games played, I must say that I agree with most that the
    SMB's, Zelda/Link and Startropics are among my favorites.  I read this
    notesfile frequently and decided it was time to join.
    

Doug MacIntyre, hardware engineer and part-time vidiot reporting in
from MRO.  Whenever I buy one of these cartridges, I always feel
compelled to explain that it's really for my yet-to-be-conceived
child sometime in the future.  Just planning ahead, ya' see.

I have the regular NES which I rarely use, and a Game Boy.  I
spend more time playing games on PCs than Nintendo, and peek into
the Games conference more frequently as well.  For the NES,
I have Punchout, SMB I and III, Zelda, Ghosts & Goblins (tough!),
Star Voyager (barf!), Xenophobe (pointless!), Paperboy and a
few others.

My wife gave me the Game Boy as sort of a "husband tranquilizer" for
those interminably long trips to the mall for clothes shopping and
the like.  I now have PacMan (controls are not done well), Ultra
Golf (very good), Monopoly (very good), Elevator Action (very good),
SML (good), and of course that obligatory classic Tetris (still trying
for lev 9 high 5).


D

    
    Kerry "KC" Calkins, Sr. Project Manager signing in from CXO2.  I have
    the standard NES system.  My son and I share the adventure.
    
    We have Zelda, Super Mario Bros., Dragon Warrior, Ikari Warriors, Ikari
    III, Destiny Of An Emperor, Final Fantasy, Hogan's Alley, Wild Gunman,
    Punch Out, & Maniac Mansion (on loan).  We have rented and enjoyed Silent
    Service, Race 5000, Rad Racer, Rampart, Battle Chess, Chess Master,
    Black Bass, Ninga Turtles, and many many more.
    
    Just found this note and have enjoyed some of the tips and comments.
    
    KC
    

    ONLY JOKING ABOUT THOSE THINGS
            O.K. SSSSSOOOORRRRRRRRYYYYYYY
    

    ...But they are not humorous, and not appropriate.  Please hide or 
    delete your responses.
    
    =Chris

    Greetings and Salutations,
    	I am Bill Hallene, with the SHR Advanced group...
    I have the basic system with Mario, Zelda (which is driving me nuts
    right now...) Mike Tyson, Metriod, Castlevainia, and a few more that
    I don't play much (am concentraiting on Zelda) The only game I can say
    I have sucessfully completed (with out help or cheating) is Maniac
    Mansion...It takes some thinking,,,
    
    Bye for now...
    Bill 

    
    
    Hello,
    	 I have recently started working at the SQF site as a Man Tech and
    have found this conference to be interesting and informative.
    	I own a Gameboy with the 'standard' Tetris game and Burai Fighter
    Deluxe where I can get to the 9th level out of 15.
    	For my Christmas, my mother very kindly bought me the T2 gamepak -
    but I can't get very far on this one (up to reprogramming the T2), so I
    am going to try and start a notesfile on it for any pointers you may be
    able to offer.

    Hello,
    	I work in Cincinnati and have a 16 year old son who is great at
    Nintendo and Super Nintendo.  He has 40+ Nintendo games and about 10
    Super NES games.  Everything I will write here is going to be thru my
    son Steve.
    
    Thanks,
    Kathy and Steve