--- product_id: 4715406 title: "Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide" brand: "bill kunkel" price: "R1025" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4715406-classic-home-video-games-1985-1988-a-complete-reference-guide store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide **Brand:** bill kunkel **Price:** R1025 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide by bill kunkel - **How much does it cost?** R1025 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4715406-classic-home-video-games-1985-1988-a-complete-reference-guide) ## Best For - bill kunkel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bill kunkel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide ## Images ![Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5127A4JQWtL.jpg) ![Classic Home Video Games, 1985-1988: A Complete Reference Guide - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nPRc1Xy9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A good starting point but not definitive *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on August 25, 2012* Ten or fifteen years ago, before everything went online, this would have been a 4 or 5 star book. Sadly, it just doesn't stand up to the vast wealth of information on the internet, which for free, is infinitely cheaper.The author lays out the book in three sections, the Atari 7200, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and the Sega Master system. He gives a brief history of the system, highlights the peripherals, and lists all the games in alphabetical order to include year released, publisher, etc. That's great. That's where the positives stop. All pictures are in black and white which would have been OK for a book from when the games were released but seems dated in a book released in 2012. The summary of the games is usally less informative than the Wikipedia entries. Most games get one paragraph. A few games are referred to as "rare" which no context to just how rare, and many games that I would easily classify as rare make no mention of limited press runs.I don't want to make it sound like the book is worthless though. First of all, if you are reading the book, you obviously enjoy retro games, so you probably don't want everything all digital and online any way. Second, it is a handy reference for the basics, and some of you probably have the first volume of the series ([...]) so might as well go all Pokemon and collect them all.Still, there is plenty of room for improvements. First, a screenshot from most, if not all of the games. Come on! Also, the cover art, or at least, cartridge art is a good start. Second, this book is aimed at collectors, so give them what they are looking for. The entry for the NES' Action 51 just says it's a crappy game. With that knowledge, you would not pick up a copy for $2 at a yard sale, and then you'd be a complete idiot as the game frequently sells for ~$100 in good condition. Third, a full-page article on some of the pinnacle games that defined the system and discuss their lasting legacies would be good.A decent book, but the simple ways it could have been better make it a tad frustrating for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Reference Book *by C***8 on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on May 19, 2011* I just purchased this on the kindle. I was very pleased with the savings over the hardcover copy. I wish the hardcover copy was a little cheaper. With that being said, I found this book to be a great reference book for entire video game library of the NES, SMS, and Atari 7800. The descriptions were very informative and I liked the feature of listing the number of players and where else the game was released. The only thing I wished it had was if the author rated each title on a 1-10 scale. You can sort of tell the titles he really likes, but I would love to see how he would actually rate them. Also, as another reviewer noted screenshots would have been a big plus if possible. With that being said, I am looking forward to the author's next book and I might have to pick up the first one to hold me over until then. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read, seems like this should really be a digital title doesn't it? *by G***M on Reviewed in the United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ on June 29, 2015* This is a wonderful resource. The author spent an ungodly amount of time in research. The authors seem like he had a good time writing this and it seems to be. It is a great reference guide to individual games and is as close a complete guide in print form that I have seen. I like to read through this and revisit games I played as a kid. It also has a few systems in there that I did not know about. If you are a collector, or just an oddball that likes to read about video games this is one of the 3 books you should own. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4715406-classic-home-video-games-1985-1988-a-complete-reference-guide](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4715406-classic-home-video-games-1985-1988-a-complete-reference-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*