Breath of Fire III PSP Region 2 (EU ver.) - $15 plus shipping. All Gone!

[KingofGames]

I noticed an Ebay seller with over 100 copies of Region 2 Breath of Fire III for $15. In the past month, nearly 10 Ebay'ers have picked up copies. The earlier purchasers have already left feedback, making the deal seem legit. I'll post pictures and more information as soon as I receive my copy. Check out the auction here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260062325940&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=016

[wbc1228]

ahhh...
Is the seller stupid or did I missed something?
PSP games are suppose to be region free.
Why does the seller explicitly states that "THIS WILL NOT WORK ON USA PSP".
Ahhh, does this seller expect that many European PSPs in the US? (he is trying to sell over 130 copies of this game in the US).

[guinaevere]

**THIS WILL NOT WORK ON USA PSP**
**CHECK FOR COMPATIBILITY BEFORE BUYING**
FOR REGION 2 ONLY




Ummm... what? That's not possible.

[KingofGames]

I believe the seller previously sold region 2 UMD's, which will not work on a PSP. However, as stated, PSP games are not region protected.

[psychoxfoo]

Yea soo, damn, im hoping that guy is only saying that cuz he was thinking these work like movies, but we can all confirm that GAMES are region free right? and damn shipping it $9.22 to nyc.

[KingofGames]

PSP games are definitely region-free (Or not region-protected, at least). You'll be hard pressed to find a Region 2 sealed copy for under $30 before shipping. I'll be sure to post as soon as I receive my copy.

[crewj]

$8.76 shipping for me. yea... not too bad for under 30

[SubjectNameHere]

Makes sense to me. Their store says they only sell freight recoveries which are shipments that never make it to distributors or are refused or repossessed. This could have easily got misrouted en route to a Fry's or something and they're clearing them out of their warehouse. They did a half assed search seeing that the average price for "Breath of Fire III" on eBay is around $15 and there ya go.

I bit. I'm a little concerned as they say many items have come from crushed lots so I'm hoping this isn't one of them.

[whoknows]

Good price, but is it a good game?

[CaoPi]

I remember playing this back then on PS1 ahh the good o rpg days...

[wannabepunktony]

I had to bite too. I hope this pans out - thanks OP!

[fairtrade]

On the subject of PSP games that will never come out in the USA, does anyone know if Ridge Racer 2 ever coming out here or not?

[Negronometry]

I just bought it too. Hope this guy comes through and the package arives fine.

[MugenNoKaze]

From what I heard, the game was a good port but there was issues with the loading times as such.

[jhaymond1]

what's new with the psp?

[zegota]

Wow, great deal! I'm going to order one, and hope (pray?) that it works on a U.S. PSP and the seller doesn't know what he's talking about.

[KingofGames]

Ha, I didn't figure my topic would make this big of an impact. Today's purchases nearly match the sales over the previous month. Most feedback was posted four to five days after the item was purchased, so I'd expect a quick turnaround.

As for the game, it's a well-made traditional RPG. While no particular aspect of the game stands out, there aren't any glaring issues. The main adventure is interesting enough (featuring some of my all-time favorite characters), and there are plenty of side-quests and mini-games that add to the game. The two that come to my mind are fishing and maintaining a fairy village. I also seem to remember a pretty neat "master" system, where you'd meet expert fighters that you could pay to train your character. Every level up, you'd earn bonus stats or moves that you couldn't get on your own. Overall, one of the better traditional RPG's on the PS1.

[Chacrana]

I thought the game was pretty mediocre, personally, but for $15, I suppose it couldn't hurt to try it. Tales of Eternia is an infinitely better choice if you haven't imported that though.

[62t]

Just a warning the loading time is pretty long.

[zegota]

I really loved the game, but I've never beaten it. If anything, I'll play it for nostalgia.

[panasonic]

Do you guys thing the new tales games will come to US?

Tales of The World and Tales of Phantasia

[reibeatall]

If I had a PSP I'd be all over this game.

(look at my name)

[Inf^Shini]

I'll wait and see if the other CAGers get theirs fine and if it works. I have never seen this game below $49.99 =O.

[Inf^Shini]

I'll wait and see if the other CAGers get theirs fine and if it works. I have never seen this game below $49.99 =O.

[KingofGames]

Tales of Eternia is an infinitely better choice if you haven't imported that though.

Yeah, I also bumped the topic for CD Wow, where you can pick up the game for $30. Another deal I plan to jump on ASAP.

[KingofGames]

Tales of Eternia is an infinitely better choice if you haven't imported that though.

Yeah, I also bumped the topic for CD Wow, where you can pick up the game for $30. Another deal I plan to jump on ASAP.

[neonglow]

Thanks OP. I just bought a copy for $24. I remember playing this on PSX, but never did manage to finish it.

[Wolfpup]

This game wasn't very good to begin with when it was released a decade ago. No way is it worth over $20 from some random shady eBay vendor.

[SubjectNameHere]

I dunno.. just my opinion but..

36000+ Feedback X 99.5% Positive != Shady eBayer

They just don't know what they're selling because they get random stuff from lost shipments.

[dcswirl]

One of my favs back in the day! I'm all over this! Thanks for the heads up!

[Ace-Of-War]

I don't have a PSP, but I can tell ya'll this Breath of Fire is one of the greatest and most underrated RPG series' of all time. Even through every installment has been stellar, BoF III is a great traditional RPG to give any gamer that old school feeling while keeping them interested in a damn fine story.

I would recommend this game to anyone who likes RPGs, this is a solid pick up, especially for that price. I mean, I know the PSX version was awesome, I can't really vouch for the way the PSP version plays. I just wanted to let everyone know that this outstanding game, along with all of its brothers and sisters, and a great one to have in the library.

[roymustang]

I bought this game during my last trip to europe and can confirm it works just fine on a US PSP.

[CaoPi]

the load times are that bad? I don't remember when playing the ps1 version yrs back then. Is there anything else new besides this just being a port?

[Strider2K99]

As far as I know, there is nothing new with this version of BoFIII. It's pretty much a direct port of the PS1 version.

EDIT:
you can access the fishing game any time now.

Ah, didn't know that. Thanks.

[shipwreck]

Thanks OP, I'm in for one.

With shipping it was a little less than $24 for me, which is perfectly acceptable when that's about what a $20 game would cost after tax.

[whoknows]

the load times are that bad? I don't remember when playing the ps1 version yrs back then. Is there anything else new besides this just being a port?
I want to know about the loading times as well. I'm interested in getting it, but not if the loading times are really as bad as people are making them out to be.

[KingofGames]

I'm assuming it's not much worse than any typical PSP game. They all seem to have rather shitty loadtimes. :-(

[62t]

As far as I know, there is nothing new with this version of BoFIII. It's pretty much a direct port of the PS1 version.
you can access the fishing game any time now.

[omegaweapon7]

whoo i loved this game, one of the best BoFs.

[Orion_of_Chaos]

just grabbed myself a copy, thanks for the heads up OP

[Animeguy]

Thx for the deal. Got it for about $24.12. Glad I did not grab it at Bestbuy.

[Animeguy]

Thanks for the deal op. Glad I did not grab it from BB.

[Animeguy]

3 posted ?

[laserdogg]

Grabbed 1 - thanks OP!

[whoknows]

Damn, only 50 left after the 100+ he had yesterday....I still can't decide if I want it or not though...

[ndcurtis]

The amount left would be closer to 75+ if one ebayer hadn't bought 30 copies for resale in his eBay store.

Damn, only 50 left after the 100+ he had yesterday....I still can't decide if I want it or not though...

[Wolfpup]

Damn, only 50 left after the 100+ he had yesterday....I still can't decide if I want it or not though...

You're not missing anything if you've played...virtually any good RPG in the last 15 years before. Nothing special about the gameplay or story. The graphics were dated, but mildly appealing kind of blocky 3D 10 years ago.

And there was load time in the original. I doubt the PSP's pretend load time could be much worse.

It was decent, but nothing special a decade ago. Yeah, I'd rather have a portable version of a game all things being equal, but still, I'd rather play something new. I don't want people to risk this thinking they're getting some kind of magical lost gem.

[whoknows]

You're not missing anything if you've played...virtually any good RPG in the last 15 years before. Nothing special about the gameplay or story. The graphics were dated, but mildly appealing kind of blocky 3D 10 years ago.

And there was load time in the original. I doubt the PSP's pretend load time could be much worse.

It was decent, but nothing special a decade ago. Yeah, I'd rather have a portable version of a game all things being equal, but still, I'd rather play something new. I don't want people to risk this thinking they're getting some kind of magical lost gem.
Well when you put it that way I think I can pass on it. I'm sure there's some other game I would rather have instead of buying this on impulse.

[KingofGames]

In the worst case, resell for a small profit.

[doomlv20]

I just checked the auction, NPS is a local store here in SLC as well as an ebay seller. Yes they do basically get what other stores don't sell, they aren't any kind of shady company, just a place that sells things for a great discount. They're usually a really good place to get cheap DVD's. I don't think any of you should feel scared about this being a legimate deal.

[briansraregames]

The amount left would be closer to 75+ if one ebayer hadn't bought 30 copies for resale in his eBay store.

He, he, he...

But, they're not going to my ebay store, I have a bunch of local guys that would love this game. I couldn't pass it up.

[Purkeynator]

Hah! Salt Lake City with local pick up! $16 = A winner is me.

[KingofGames]

Didja already pick it up¿

[onacouch]

I've been looking for a reason to replay this game. Awesome deal. Thanks!

[tammolives]

Ordered!
Thanks!:D

[neonglow]

They're going to sell out soon. Only 10 left at this time.

[KingofGames]

Bump. Only 7 left in stock.

[CaoPi]

7 left? wow, I saw this game at my Fry's indeed it says this was the European version it was priecd 49.99 with other PSP imports though...

[whoknows]

Bump. Only 7 left in stock.
Now only 3 left

[sasukekun]

Bought the last one :)

[crewj]

Bought the last one :)
wow... this must have been great for nps!

their auction sold out!

[blandstalker]

And I bought the next-to-last-one.

[ndcurtis]

wow... this must have been great for nps!

their auction sold out!

If you look at the auction history as soon as this was put on CAG the sales increased 10 fold. It went from 16 copies in a month to 116 copies in 3 days!

[whoknows]

If you look at the auction history as soon as this was put on CAG the sales increased 10 fold. It went from 16 copies in a month to 116 copies in 3 days!
That's pretty insane, even I bought one after saying I wouldn't :lol:

[KingofGames]

Helped NPS and fellow gamers in the process. Win-win, if you ask me!

[KingofGames]

Received my copy of Breath of Fire III today. Works flawlessly. The game was factory sealed in perfect shape.

[CaoPi]

nice to hear such a cheap price for this game...

[Jibbajaba]

I got mine today. Minty mint and the shipping was super-fast. Glad I decided to snatch it up!

Chris

[whoknows]

Got mine today as well. Very quick shipping. Makes me think of how the games I bought off Gamefly aren't here yet. I am seriously NEVER going to pay for Gamefly's service ever after an Ebay seller ships faster than they do even though Gamefly's thing is supposed to be quick shipping.

Overall I am very pleased with the ebay seller and if they have any good deals in the future I'll order from them again without hesitation.

[ndcurtis]

I got mine today as well and am super impressed with their speed of shipping. I haven't opened it yet because I want to beat :ds: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow before I start another RPG game. But believe me this is definitely the next game that I want to play.

[Hirokun]

Just got my copy in today, though for a PSP game the box was HUGE, about 10x its size, great deal for agreat game that i ALMOST purchased at Fry's for $50 =)

[sasukekun]

Got mine today as well. Great seller.

[onacouch]

What day did you guys buy the game? I paid on the 9th, and they shipped it the next day, but UPS tracking says it won't get here 'til Monday the 15th (MLK day, will they even be delivering in this day?). I can't stand UPS, it costs more than Priority USPS and is slower.

What really pisses me off is that my package got to Jacksonville (about 110 miles away from me) at 4pm on friday, and I was hoping that they'd put it on a truck and maybe get it to Orlando during the night so it'd be out for delivery today. NO, it's still sitting in Jacksonville almost 24 hours later and I doubt I'll get it monday.

[sasukekun]

What day did you guys buy the game? I paid on the 9th, and they shipped it the next day, but UPS tracking says it won't get here 'til Monday the 15th (MLK day, will they even be delivering in this day?). I can't stand UPS, it costs more than Priority USPS and is slower.

What really pisses me off is that my package got to Jacksonville (about 110 miles away from me) at 4pm on friday, and I was hoping that they'd put it on a truck and maybe get it to Orlando during the night so it'd be out for delivery today. NO, it's still sitting in Jacksonville almost 24 hours later and I doubt I'll get it monday.
Ordered: 1/9/2007 5:09:36 PM
Shipped: 1/10/2007
Received: 01/12/2007 9:03 A.M.

[Strider2K99]

I guess UPS depends on where you live. Mine shipped about 3 days ago and I haven't received it yet.

Ah well, I can wait. I've got a backlog as it is.

[ndcurtis]

I just got around to opening it, yeah I know, and the entire instruction book is in English but the back of the case does not have one word in English on it. I was a bit worried when I received it thinking that I got a version that had no English translation.

[62t]

I just got around to opening it, yeah I know, and the entire instruction book is in English but the back of the case does not have one word in English on it. I was a bit worried when I received it thinking that I got a version that had no English translation.
some asian version has english menu too.

[whoknows]

The loading times aren't nearly as bad as people are making them out to be. I'm pleasantly surprised myself.

[onacouch]

Hey guys, I just finally got mine and opened it, it was shrink wrapped and looked legit, but I opened it and this is what I found:

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6480/cimg0158gi8.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0158gi8.jpg)

I've never seen this before, have any of you?

[sasukekun]

Probably just fell out, my UMD wasnt snapped in all the way, but it's fine.

[Wolfpup]

I've never gotten a PSP game that's not snapped in it's case right, for what that's worth.

[KingofGames]

Hey guys, I just finally got mine and opened it, it was shrink wrapped and looked legit, but I opened it and this is what I found:

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/6480/cimg0158gi8.th.jpg (http://img176.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0158gi8.jpg)

I've never seen this before, have any of you?

Is the game playable?

[briansraregames]

If anyone wants one of these, I have a few of my 30 copies left over. $22 shipped paypal (or if anyone has dot hack 4 w/dvd, trade?), PM me if interested. Thanks!

-brian

[ZForce]

Brian, do you still have any of these besides the ones you have on Ebay? I'd love to get a copy of this game