What you're saying about Nintendo and different game versions is very plausible. After all, arcade machines are mainly for older people, and the SNES is universal. They say it's not true because no one except some overly interested hobbyists or lunatics will test it.

Well, it's always $200, $300 of easy money. Spend a little extra and you can buy something better :D. I see you have the same problems in the US as we do (the part about them buying for "everlasting tomorrow"). And I agree with that last maxim everywhere.