They say some things are better left sealed... but I disagree. ✂️📦

I’m cracking open a pristine, sealed copy of Defender for the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A. It’s been sitting in this yellow Atarisoft box since 1983, complete with the original "4 for $10" blowout sticker.

The "clunk" of a fresh cartridge in the TI-99 side slot is a core memory unlocked.

The Debate: Are you "Team Sealed" (keep it for value) or "Team Play" (games are meant to be used)? Let me know below! 👇

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