The "Is This Game Rare?" Thread

[Nogib]

I've got a copy of Metroid Prime Trilogy collector's edition...not rare on its own, maybe, but mine seems to be a misprinted cover...the front cover's background picture, including the main title, but not the words "collector's edition," are upside-down, compared to the rest of the stuff on the box. I've looked around here and on various other sites, and I've never heard of any reference to anything like this. Has anyone heard of anything like this with this game, or can tell me where I should look for info?

Take game out of sleeve. Turn game back rightside up. Insert back into sleeve. :P

[True Hitoare]

Take game out of sleeve. Turn game back rightside up. Insert back into sleeve. :P
Not quite. XP
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintDark.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintBright.jpg

Camera's kinda junky, can try to take more pictures if you're looking for a specific angle or something. Still in the shrink wrap, of course.
(I suppose I was technically holding it upside-down for those pictures, the back cover lines up with the Wii bar, ESRB rating, etc.)

[phear3d]

So, assuming this is the EU version of the game, Digital Press rates it with a rarity of 8. Is the NGPC market active enough to make this worth anything?
im not familiar with the platform this game came out on but it does say that they only sold 5000 copies of this game and the other 5000 copies were recalled. id say itsa fairly rare game. theres a few of them right now

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=Faselei&_sacat=See-All-Categories

considering these came out awhile ago its probably a tough game to find in the uk but it doesn't mean that it will have much value though.

Neo Geo fan sites and eBay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EBay) sellers put the number of copies released into circulation at about 10,000 with only 5000 being sold due to the recall. This rarity, along with its technical superiority in terms of graphics and sound when compared to its peers on the same system, has made the game very sought after and has resulted in high prices on internet auction sites. However, when recalled NGPC systems were resold in game stores in 2004, the lost stock of the US version of Faselei! was included in one of the add-on game packages available, and helped to drive prices down.

[Nogib]

Not quite. XP
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintDark.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintBright.jpg

Camera's kinda junky, can try to take more pictures if you're looking for a specific angle or something. Still in the shrink wrap, of course.
(I suppose I was technically holding it upside-down for those pictures, the back cover lines up with the Wii bar, ESRB rating, etc.)

AGAIN: Take game out of sleeve. Turn game back rightside up. Insert back into sleeve.

EDIT: Maybe you aren't aware, but this is a steelbook case with a clear plasic oversleeve that has all the back art on it along with the Wii logo, orange text box, and collectors edition lettering on it. Not a misprint at all, just placed in that sleeve upsidedown prior to shrinkwrap. I can make my MPT look just like it.

[True Hitoare]

AGAIN: Take game out of sleeve. Turn game back rightside up. Insert back into sleeve. :P
I think I noticed what you're talking about, but unless the sleeve has strategically placed cuts to allow parts of the cover to show through that I can't seem to find, and the words "Collector's Edition" are just floating there, at least the sleeve is misprinted.

EDIT: Could you possibly demonstrate such? Without opening it, I can't tell for sure what parts of the cover belong to the sleeve, the game, or the plastic covering. Something to compare against would be nice.

[Nogib]

at least the sleeve is misprinted.

Not in the least. Here's a pic that illustrates this online: http://www.vgblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/Games/MetroidPrimeTrilogy/MetroidPrimeTrilogyUnpacked/MetroidPrimeTrilogyUnpacked%20002.jpg

[True Hitoare]

Not in the least. Here's a pic that illustrates this online: http://www.vgblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/Games/MetroidPrimeTrilogy/MetroidPrimeTrilogyUnpacked/MetroidPrimeTrilogyUnpacked%20002.jpg

Those are indeed some strategically placed cuts. Dang.
...well, it's not a "misprint," I guess, but it's still factory-sealed in an incorrect way? ^^;

[Friend of Sonic]

I've just recently picked up Faselei! for Neo Geo Pocket Color at Goodwill. I am very unfamiliar with NGPC games, but did a little poking around about this one in particular. Most of the copies on eBay are the Japanese version, which this definitely is not. The Japanese characters on the JP game are not present on my cart. I've also read (I think on neo-geo.com) that the US version of the game was never sold with a box/manual. My copy has both.

So, assuming this is the EU version of the game, Digital Press rates it with a rarity of 8. Is the NGPC market active enough to make this worth anything?
So, I assume yours does not have the ESRB rating on it? I was very lucky and found a US version with the rating. Not sure how much it's worth though.

[tc5984]

So, I assume yours does not have the ESRB rating on it? I was very lucky and found a US version with the rating. Not sure how much it's worth though.

Good idea, I hadn't thought about checking for ESRB rating to determine the region. It does not have an ESRB rating.

Thanks for the info, phear3d. The US version being relatively common probably drives the value of this one down. Nice to have the box and manual though :)

[phear3d]

Not quite. XP
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintDark.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintBright.jpg

Camera's kinda junky, can try to take more pictures if you're looking for a specific angle or something. Still in the shrink wrap, of course.
(I suppose I was technically holding it upside-down for those pictures, the back cover lines up with the Wii bar, ESRB rating, etc.)
very nice. thanks for the picture :applause:.

it might still go for more considering they just made a mistake. it is sealed right?

[True Hitoare]

very nice. thanks for the picture :applause:.

it might still go for more considering they just made a mistake. it is sealed right?
Yep, still in the shrink wrap, of course. I wasn't about to open something that may have been a misprint. XP

[phear3d]

Yep, still in the shrink wrap, of course. I wasn't about to open something that may have been a misprint. XP
well its still a variant. considering that a copy sold for $90 recently, you might be able to squeeze $10-$40 more for this if enough poeple knew about its existence. just keep it sealed.

[SteelSD]

Well, I posted a thread about this at the end of Feb., but maybe this thread will garner better responses:

While at a semi-local flea market, I found the following item:

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz307/steelsd/Video%20Games/cb1.jpg?t=1267318900

That's a Pelican Codebreaker D.J. for the PS1 and PS2 systems. What does it do? Well, apparently, it allows the user to load a CD player skin on the PS1 and/or PS2 and then adds animated backgrounds when the CD is played. So, in short, it doesn't do much that I know of. But what I know of it isn't much either. It does come with an additional CD soundtrack compilation that includes songs from the Final Fantasy, Virtual Fighter, and Resident Evil series of games. Here are pics of the discs:

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz307/steelsd/Video%20Games/cb3.jpg?t=1267319270

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz307/steelsd/Video%20Games/cb4.jpg?t=1267319359

What I'm looking for is some expert information as to rarity, additional uses, and potential value for the set. I can't find real info or value on it anywhere. The one place (not Amazon) I did show it formerly in stock had a price of $99.99 listed. I'm assuming that it's a very rare find and don't plan on selling it, but I'd sure like to know more about exactly what I have.

Thanks in advance to anyone who could provide an assist!

BTW, True Hitoare, I also have an identical upside-down steelbook copy of Metroid Prime Trilogy new/sealed. I can only assume that a partial run got that treatment prior to some quality control person waking up. Not sure of the value, but new copies of the non-variant version are really volatile right now (between $37 and $60 right now) on eBay. I think just about everyone is either dumping or hunting it right now due to the Sears clearance markdown on it ($19.99). Hold onto it for a while or until you see a copy actually sell for a major premium (@$100) before moving it.

[phear3d]

Well, I posted a thread about this at the end of Feb., but maybe this thread will garner better responses:

While at a semi-local flea market, I found the following item:

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz307/steelsd/Video%20Games/cb1.jpg?t=1267318900

That's a Pelican Codebreaker D.J. for the PS1 and PS2 systems. What does it do? Well, apparently, it allows the user to load a CD player skin on the PS1 and/or PS2 and then adds animated backgrounds when the CD is played. So, in short, it doesn't do much that I know of. But what I know of it isn't much either. It does come with an additional CD soundtrack compilation that includes songs from the Final Fantasy, Virtual Fighter, and Resident Evil series of games. Here are pics of the discs:

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz307/steelsd/Video%20Games/cb3.jpg?t=1267319270

http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz307/steelsd/Video%20Games/cb4.jpg?t=1267319359

What I'm looking for is some expert information as to rarity, additional uses, and potential value for the set. I can't find real info or value on it anywhere. The one place (not Amazon) I did show it formerly in stock had a price of $99.99 listed. I'm assuming that it's a very rare find and don't plan on selling it, but I'd sure like to know more about exactly what I have.

Thanks in advance to anyone who could provide an assist!

ive seen this before. they're probably rare considering the additional content included. but i wouldn't hold my breath in the water for it though because its a compilation. unless theres a rare track only available on this disc, then yeah the value of that would be even more.

as for the codebreaker itself, it is pretty valuable right now because they don't make these anymore. its not because they dont want to, its because retailers like target or bby or tru doesn't want to carry them anymore.

if its a codebreaker for the ps1, i'd say around $40-$50. for the ps2, it usually depends on the version. looks like yours is an older version since its like a transition item since it supports the ps1. probably $10-$20 or more.

the only cheat system being made right now is the action replay for the ds. those will probably be made for a while because kids use them to get extra pokemons for their pokemon games.

[True Hitoare]

Thanks for the advice, guys. Guess I'm gonna have to find a second copy to actually play, ha.
Since it's apparently not completely unique (I'd be amazed if it was), I guess I don't need to be actively spreading knowledge of its existence, then, at least (which is good, because I have no clue how I would do that).

[eastshore4]

I was curious about club nintendo stuff, do you think it'll increase in worth over time? I don't much care for swag, and was going to include my mario hat with that lot of stuff I posted about a page or two back, but I'm now wondering if I should keep it.

[phear3d]

I was curious about club nintendo stuff, do you think it'll increase in worth over time? I don't much care for swag, and was going to include my mario hat with that lot of stuff I posted about a page or two back, but I'm now wondering if I should keep it.
a few years later maybe. that stupid recycled hat from japan, the one they gave away last year, will probably not be worth anything. you can message me in 10 years and tell me you sold that for $100 though.. :bouncy:

[Unicorntard]

I have ET for Atari... Complete... Like New.

[phear3d]

I have ET for Atari... Complete... Like New.
good to know :)

[warmsignal]

NTSC Stadium Events sealed for the NES... is this rare? I have about 15 of these just sitting around.

[allyourblood]

NTSC Stadium Events sealed for the NES... is this rare? I have about 15 of these just sitting around.

You didn't even try.


Not even a little.

[salty tbone]

You didn't even try.


Not even a little.


It's such a shame ...

[INMATEofARKHAM]

NTSC Stadium Events sealed for the NES... is this rare? I have about 15 of these just sitting around.
Nope, their not worth the plastic there wrapped in...

[phear3d]

NTSC Stadium Events sealed for the NES... is this rare? I have about 15 of these just sitting around.
you like being called a dick? or is your name dick?

[RoadDogg]

This isn't a game, but does anyone know if this thing is rare or worth anything at all? I can't find any history of it online and there isn't any engraving on the back with a brand or something.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2uo28tj.jpg

[phear3d]

This isn't a game, but does anyone know if this thing is rare or worth anything at all? I can't find any history of it online and there isn't any engraving on the back with a brand or something.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2uo28tj.jpgis this a promotional item for a 007 game? goldeneye maybe? what does it say in the back.

[Vinny]

This isn't a game, but does anyone know if this thing is rare or worth anything at all? I can't find any history of it online and there isn't any engraving on the back with a brand or something.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2uo28tj.jpg

That's cool. It looks like some kind of a promo item usually given to retailers or maybe at E3 but I can't find anything on it... it looks too nice to be a bootleg.

[RoadDogg]

I know it is for Goldeneye, I just can't figure out where I got it from. The back is totally blank so I can't figure it out. It isn't extremely high quality, but its better then some cheap knock off would be. I just don't get why they don't have a Nintendo/Rare/MGM or something marking on it. I wouldn't have bought something like this so I would have had to of won it in some kind of contest or gotten it free some how.

The battery is dead so I was going to replace it, I will have to see if there are any markings inside it.

[warmsignal]

Nope, their not worth the plastic there wrapped in...

Didn't think so.

[zlatour]

I am 100% sure I saw that watch in a Sears catalog many years ago when they were also selling GoldenEye

[Vinny]

I am 100% sure I saw that watch in a Sears catalog many years ago when they were also selling GoldenEye

I was actually going to suggest if it may have been from one of those Nintendo Power catalogs... I know they used to sell lots of Zelda and Mario watches. I remember those since I always wanted to buy one.

[RoadDogg]

I am 100% sure I saw that watch in a Sears catalog many years ago when they were also selling GoldenEye

I guess someone bought it for me then. Still kind of weird that I can find no traces of it anywhere online.

[phear3d]

they use to sell these oddball items back then not to promote the game, but just to cash in on a popular game. they had disposable cameras for the n64, pens and other things i cant remember.

but usually those things are made cheap. most of these items didnt really survived and/or have gotten lost somewhere they think they can sell these. i used to go to these salvage stores back in the day and often see these items.

check out the old sears circulars.. most likely if these were from sears then youll see them advertised there. there was a site that had alot of scans of older sears circulars dating back to the NES and gameboy days. very cool to look at.

it makes you wish you bought a castlevania legends sealed and saved it for 20 years so that you can sell it for $700-$800.

[RoadDogg]

If you ever come across that site with old sears circulars I would love to dig through it. I can't seem to find any sites similar to that though, every I find only has really old ads (1930's) or a sears boxer add where you can see a guys wang...

[time2play]

i wonder if there's a full uncensored version thrill kill box copy somewhere. now that was a one of a kind game. i was lucky to play that version years back, some guy had it on a burned cd on his modded ps1. damn ea. wish they would release it someday.

[RoadDogg]

Did they turn Thrill Kill into some Wu Tang game instead?

[Nogib]

Did they turn Thrill Kill into some Wu Tang game instead?

No. They went on to use the engine they developed for Thrill Kill in a subsequent Wu Tang game, but the Thrill Kill game itself was shelved entirely.

[GUNNM]

Not quite. XP
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintDark.jpg
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa44/True_Hitoare/MPTMisprintBright.jpg

Camera's kinda junky, can try to take more pictures if you're looking for a specific angle or something. Still in the shrink wrap, of course.
(I suppose I was technically holding it upside-down for those pictures, the back cover lines up with the Wii bar, ESRB rating, etc.)
It's like the I on masterpiece on the back of the FF7 cover.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

i wonder if there's a full uncensored version thrill kill box copy somewhere. now that was a one of a kind game. i was lucky to play that version years back, some guy had it on a burned cd on his modded ps1. damn ea. wish they would release it someday.

:applause::applause:Someone else with a Thrill Kill avatar, FINALLY!! But yeah, the game was shelved by EA for being 'too violent' and I think it happened about 2 weeks prior to it's scheduled release.

Damn you Richard Branson for selling Virgin Interactive to fuckin' EA at that time.:bomb:

I actually still have an issue of Tips & Tricks magazine from 1998 with a full moves/combo list inside for the game.

However, from everyone I've spoken to who played the game it supposedly really sucked, so maybe it was for the best that it was cancelled.

I DID play(and currently own a disc only copy of)the Wu Tang game they made using the engine from TK and it's so-so. If you're a fan of the WTC though, it's decent since it has their music all throughout I believe.

[time2play]

lol, thanks. when i played it, i loved it, especially the female characters! i know about the wu tang game but don't care for it lol.

[KillerRamen]

My local Target had a copy of the Purple SE Mario DSi. It was MSRP, but I can't help but say I'm tempted. Did I make the right decision in letting it go or should I go back and pick it up? (I already have a giant Purple DS, Zelda DS Lite and I'm planning on getting a DSi XL when it comes in some colors that don't suck)

I also saw the Assassin's Creed 2: Master Assassin's Edition at Gamestop. I already played/beat it, but is it worth picking up?

[phear3d]

I also saw the Assassin's Creed 2: Master Assassin's Edition at Gamestop. I already played/beat it, but is it worth picking up?
is it for the 360? if not then dont pick it up.

[rainking187]

is it for the 360? if not then dont pick it up.


Why do you say that? Is the 360 version a lot rarer or something?

[Feeding the Abscess]

It seems to be the reverse of the first Assassin's Creed limited edition, which is more valuable on PS3.

[phear3d]

Why do you say that? Is the 360 version a lot rarer or something?
its worth more. it is also harder to find.. but at $80 i believe they are still out there.

[melon-juice]

is there an actual list of rare import games? theres this one game thats at the tip of my tongue and i can't remember... all i remember was it was in a HUGE box.. ps2 i believe.. japanese import . i'm thinking it was released around 1999

[phear3d]

one that comes to mind is Ibara for the Ps2. its a shmup and it goes for insane amounts of money. last year i saw one at around $600 for a sealed copy. theres one right now on ebay at $188.. hes one of the guys from Sealed game heaven.

here are used copies
http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.html?MA2ShowItems&_ipg=50&_sadis=200&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_in_kw=1&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_samihi=&_samilow=&_fpos=Zip+code&_oexkw=&_udhi=&_udlo=&_rdc=1&_sop=12&_ex_kw=&_nkw=ibara+ps2&_dmd=1&_okw=ibara+ps2&LH_Complete=1&_fsct=&guest=1

if youre in nyc and if you want to see one in person, head down to videogamesnewyork down at 6th st in nyc. someone traded one of these (maybe the guy needs some crack money).

[True Hitoare]

It's like the I on masterpiece on the back of the FF7 cover.
Not sure what you mean...
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/197341_88285_back.jpg
What about it?

[allyourblood]

Not sure what you mean...
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/197341_88285_back.jpg
What about it?


There is a misprint version that exhibits an error in the word "masterpiece":

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x131/jasquarefan/ffviimisprint.jpg

[SteelSD]

Not sure what you mean...
http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/1/197341_88285_back.jpg
What about it?

For one of the black label print runs of the game, the "i" in masterpiece is offset above the word itself (see allyourblood's post above). Because of the error, a copy with the offset "i" used to be worth a fairly significant premium versus the regular copy. From my own experience, I've run across nearly as many of the variant than the other (correct) black label version. However, variant collectors want it and FFVII is a high-value, it not actually rare, game. Many people don't even know the variant exists, so they price each black label version equally. Because of that an astute observer used to be able to grab one for the price of the "correct" version and flip it to a variant collector for nearly twice what they paid.

IMHO, the FFVII Greatest Hits copy variant with the double Sephiroth interior cover art is far cooler and far FAR more difficult to find.

[darkslime]

For one of the black label print runs of the game, the "i" in masterpiece is offset above the word itself (see allyourblood's post above). Because of the error, a copy with the offset "i" used to be worth a fairly significant premium versus the regular copy. From my own experience, I've run across nearly as many of the variant than the other (correct) black label version. However, variant collectors want it and FFVII is a high-value, it not actually rare, game. Many people don't even know the variant exists, so they price each black label version equally. Because of that an astute observer used to be able to grab one for the price of the "correct" version and flip it to a variant collector for nearly twice what they paid.

IMHO, the FFVII Greatest Hits copy variant with the double Sephiroth interior cover art is far cooler and far FAR more difficult to find.you can still get $10 or so more if you advertise its the misprint.

[SteelSD]

you can still get $10 or so more if you advertise its the misprint.

Yep, but the good old days of selling the normal version for $70 and clearing $100 for the "masterp ece" misprint are long gone. I used to gobble up any copies at @$50 or less, but I won't even touch them at the $35 price point right now, and I run across them pretty frequently.

And I'm still surprised that the GH double-Sephiroth misprint doesn't fetch a huge premium, but we collectors are a fickle bunch and don't much like green labels on our PS1 games I guess...

[phear3d]

thanks to psn rereleasing ffvii for $10, its much cheaper than a used copy of the original version which fetched around $80-$120 for a used copy before. its lingering around $70 if you do it really good. the 2 recent FF games for the playstation platforms, dissidia and ffxiii did no spike in the value. it did raise some value for some of the older ps2 games though.

[romeogbs19]

Yep, but the good old days of selling the normal version for $70 and clearing $100 for the "masterp ece" misprint are long gone. I used to gobble up any copies at @$50 or less, but I won't even touch them at the $35 price point right now, and I run across them pretty frequently.

And I'm still surprised that the GH double-Sephiroth misprint doesn't fetch a huge premium, but we collectors are a fickle bunch and don't much like green labels on our PS1 games I guess...

Indeed, we are :-) I have my copy of FFVII (barely played it though it was one of two games I bought brand new when I *finally* picked up a PSOne). I recall seeing MGS and thinking I had to own this console someday.

Anyways, my FFVII is a GH copy but it seems even Sony thought at some point that the GH green was simply ugly looking. The exterior of mine is nearly all original black release -- the only indication that it is a GH is along the spine of the case; there's a small part of the spine that says Greatest Hits. My guess is that this release was in between the black release and Sony trying to figure out how to design the Greatest Hits labeled titles. :-)

I've not seen any other GH games that look like this. I suppose eventually Sony decided to go ahead and label the front with the GH green, too -- much to most collectors' dismay.

[SteelSD]

Indeed, we are :-) I have my copy of FFVII (barely played it though it was one of two games I bought brand new when I *finally* picked up a PSOne). I recall seeing MGS and thinking I had to own this console someday.

Anyways, my FFVII is a GH copy but it seems even Sony thought at some point that the GH green was simply ugly looking. The exterior of mine is nearly all original black release -- the only indication that it is a GH is along the spine of the case; there's a small part of the spine that says Greatest Hits. My guess is that this release was in between the black release and Sony trying to figure out how to design the Greatest Hits labeled titles. :-)

I've not seen any other GH games that look like this. I suppose eventually Sony decided to go ahead and label the front with the GH green, too -- much to most collectors' dismay.

Y'know, that's interesting because I've run across a couple copies like that at used game stores. I just assumed that the copy the store took in had a cracked case and, in the process of replacing them, mixed the GH and BL front and back artwork up. Weird.

[romeogbs19]

Y'know, that's interesting because I've run across a couple copies like that at used game stores. I just assumed that the copy the store took in had a cracked case and, in the process of replacing them, mixed the GH and BL front and back artwork up. Weird.

Yeah -- I can see why some people would think that. I bought mine brand new from BB a looong time ago, and it would seem like that could be true but then the side of the case isn't a typical GH design. Only the first part of the spine has a small GH indication at the top, the rest of the spine is black (like a normal release).

Again, my guess is that these were the titles Sony releases right in between the black releases and the traditional GH titles. I wish Sony just kept him this way -- the total green on the front and the side in regular GH releases was horrible :-P

That said, at least the GH editions for PS3 look rather nice.

[SteelSD]

thanks to psn rereleasing ffvii for $10, its much cheaper than a used copy of the original version which fetched around $80-$120 for a used copy before. its lingering around $70 if you do it really good. the 2 recent FF games for the playstation platforms, dissidia and ffxiii did no spike in the value. it did raise some value for some of the older ps2 games though.

Yeah, as a collector, I wasn't at all happy about the digital releases via the PSN. I mean, it's cool to be able to play FFVII via the PSP system, but Sony gimped a few secondary market values with their digital releases. Suikoden plummeted, but has somewhat recovered. A physical copy of Castlevania Chronicles is a pretty tough get, but dropped about 20 bucks in the secondary market when put on the PSN digitally. Ditto Silent Hill and a more extreme drop for Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 (although the PS3 physical case w/card version is likely the most rare "normal" PS3 US release).

To Sony's credit, they haven't released most of the more rare valuable games (Valkyrie Profile, Suikoden II, Tactics Ogre, Brigandine) digitally. If they do, games like that will still likely carry a decent premium due to actual rarity rather than simple demand (like FFVII), but I won't be a happy camper.

On the flip side, I wouldn't mind if Sony would produce English-language digital ports of some of the more rare non-English release games. I'd like to play me some Harmful Park!

[SteelSD]

Yeah -- I can see why some people would think that. I bought mine brand new from BB a looong time ago, and it would seem like that could be true but then the side of the case isn't a typical GH design. Only the first part of the spine has a small GH indication at the top, the rest of the spine is black (like a normal release).

Again, my guess is that these were the titles Sony releases right in between the black releases and the traditional GH titles. I wish Sony just kept him this way -- the total green on the front and the side in regular GH releases was horrible :-P

That said, at least the GH editions for PS3 look rather nice.

Hmn. I'll have to check out some cases. Not sure if I've noticed that variance in spine art. Good info.

I dunno about the PS3 GH releases. The new ones are decent-enough looking with the PS3 logo re-design, but the initial GH versions' cover art looked horrible and, IMHO, just kind of thrown together from a design perspective. I actually like finding alternate cover art for games online, but it's hard to match some of the cooler stuff up with the red cases. Oh well.

[hand 21]

what was the name of that game that was an early release for the ps2...might have had "shadow" in the name? while i was playing heavy rain, i was reminded of it, as they have similar gameplay. anyway, all i distinctly remember was the villain homunculus in the game. i haven't seen the game in years, so i'm assuming it's somewhat rare.

[watcher0]

one of the shadow hearts games?

[phear3d]

shadow of the colossus?

[Jack]

what was the name of that game that was an early release for the ps2...might have had "shadow" in the name? while i was playing heavy rain, i was reminded of it, as they have similar gameplay. anyway, all i distinctly remember was the villain homunculus in the game. i haven't seen the game in years, so i'm assuming it's somewhat rare.

I think you're thinking of Shadow of Destiny. It's not the most common game, but I wouldn't call it rare, and it's certainly not valuable.

[Scorch]

shadow of destiny

[hand 21]

yes! shadow of destiny. a search on eBay and Amazon yield very cheap used copies. a pretty great game of its time.

[trezzi]

is the original Mass Effect for the 360 rare? (not platinum)

[ducksoda7]

is the original Mass Effect for the 360 rare? (not platinum)
Really common, actually.

[ducksoda7]

shadow of the colossus?
Common, unfortunately.

[allyourblood]

Common, unfortunately.

He was asking if Shadow of the Colossus was the game hand 21 was thinking of, from the previous page.

[drtomoe123]

What about MUSHA for the Genesis? I picked up a complete copy for $13 today and I'm not sure if I should try to flip or keep it for the collection. Do you think I'll run into another copy in the wild?

[RoadDogg]

Looks like M.U.S.H.A is worth quite a bit...

http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=sega+genesis+MUSHA&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12

[Chairman_LMAO]

What about MUSHA for the Genesis? I picked up a complete copy for $13 today and I'm not sure if I should try to flip or keep it for the collection. Do you think I'll run into another copy in the wild?

Flip it. The price has been going down since it got a VC release, but it's still one of the most rare Gen games around. You'll likely never find another copy in the wild, especially not complete and for $13!

[tooshorty6432168]

Hey, not getting too much luck in my trading thread, but what about a Like New original Guild Wars Collector's Edition. Amazon has some ludicrous prices for it, but not sure how accurate they are.

Completely forgot I had this, was able to log back into the account and everything.

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2645/0401002126.jpg

[Scorch]

people.. use the completed auctions tool on ebay to crosscheck values!

Guild Wars CE usually ends at $20-$30.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

:bomb: As usual, I picked up the wrong PS1 titles out of a shitload I saw at the one Salvation Army the other day.

I missed out on picking up Silent Bomber for $5. It was complete, but from what I remember it was in deplorable shape. I also missed picking up MK Trilogy for PS1 too.

I didn't even know either game was sought after.:roll:

So, how badly did I fuck myself over by not picking up MK Trilogy and Silent Bomber?

I've already compared completed auctions and the prices at both Digit Press' rarity guide and Video Game Price Charts.

[Dr. Venkman]

My friend has a copy of Daredevil for PS2. I can't even find a value for it because it was never released to the buying public.

[Ash Burton]

:bomb: As usual, I picked up the wrong PS1 titles out of a shitload I saw at the one Salvation Army the other day.

I missed out on picking up Silent Bomber for $5. It was complete, but from what I remember it was in deplorable shape. I also missed picking up MK Trilogy for PS1 too.

I didn't even know either game was sought after.:roll:

So, how badly did I fuck myself over by not picking up MK Trilogy and Silent Bomber?

I've already compared completed auctions and the prices at both Digit Press' rarity guide and Video Game Price Charts.

If you compared prices I don't think you messed up too bad. Silent Bomber goes for around 20 and MK Trilogy 15. 35 -10 = 25. $25 minus Ebay fees if sold there is how bad you did.

[tooshorty6432168]

people.. use the completed auctions tool on ebay to crosscheck values!

Guild Wars CE usually ends at $20-$30.

If you do that on Ebay it's just picking up the more recent Collector's Editions. If you actually try to search for individual auctions, you can't find any of them up... I know how to do some basic research and always thought this thread seemed a little pointless until I know find myself in a position where there is very little data on a product.

Really the only instance of this thing ever selling is the two prices on amazon I found, and then this old CAG thread where it sold for $465 back in 2006.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110846

[RoadDogg]

Really the only instance of this thing ever selling is the two prices on amazon I found, and then this old CAG thread where it sold for $465 back in 2006.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110846

I think the CAG link you posted was actually for a WoW CE. Once that auction ended (for $465) he changed the thread over to Guild Wars, but never posted the end results.

[tooshorty6432168]

I think the CAG link you posted was actually for a WoW CE. Once that auction ended (for $465) he changed the thread over to Guild Wars, but never posted the end results.

"I actually had it in a closet for 2 years. Which is crazy. I totally forgot about it. I love Collector's Editions and Blizzards are one of the best."

Yeap looks like you're right.

It's really amazing though how little information I can find on this Guild Wars one though /sigh.

[dkreegz515]

Knights in the Nightmare DS?

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

If you compared prices I don't think you messed up too bad. Silent Bomber goes for around 20 and MK Trilogy 15. 35 -10 = 25. $25 minus Ebay fees if sold there is how bad you did.

That's still not bad for a game I would've only paid $5 and change for.:bomb::cry:

Ah well....yet another example of how not only not having a cell phone but also not being all that educated when I find games to buy in the wild has fucked me over again.

Hopefully the local shop will buy these PS1 games for at least a break even price from me.:cry:

[TheOtherBarber]

Battletech for Genesis? It's in the box and the last time I tried the cart it worked just fine (though I couldn't get past the first level) no manual but I don't know how Genesis games work. I just assume that it's the same as SNES games.

[phear3d]

Knights in the Nightmare DS?
its oop. it does hold a pretty good value for the time being until atlus decides to reprint them. dont hold your breath underwater for too long on this one unless you really want to keep it. once they reprint the game, the value will never be the same.

[elessar123]

its oop. it does hold a pretty good value for the time being until atlus decides to reprint them. dont hold your breath underwater for too long on this one unless you really want to keep it. once they reprint the game, the value will never be the same.

Even reprinted, they probably won't have the outer box and CD. I'm glad I have it, but it's Gamestop new (got it for my birthday last June).

[Ash Burton]

http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr65/gustafsonsk1/356132998_o.jpg

Anyone know anything about this? Picked this up with 30 other NES games off CL.

[momouchi]

Maybe it is a bootleg or something.

[ZxT Vendetta]

Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D

[tooshorty6432168]

Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D

I've never played that game or expressed too much interest in it, but that set looks frigin awesome... Is it NTSC or some other format?

[phear3d]

Even reprinted, they probably won't have the outer box and CD. I'm glad I have it, but it's Gamestop new (got it for my birthday last June).
it would still affect its value though not alot. i remember when ar tonelico was reprinted, the boxset limited editions were affected at least by $30-$50.

[phantasyx]

I just got kings Field the Ancient city complete for the ps2, not many people know this but before demon souls the makers made the kings field series. Very much like Oblivian (awesome soundtrack). Hard to find. Some one could easily charge 30 or 40 even though I got mine for a mere 12 shipped.

[nnthomas]

I just got kings Field the Ancient city complete for the ps2, not many people know this but before demon souls the makers made the kings field series. Very much like Oblivian (awesome soundtrack). Hard to find. Some one could easily charge 30 or 40 even though I got mine for a mere 12 shipped.

eBay disagrees highly

If you want a game like King's Field, look up Eternal Ring. One of the near-launch titles for the PS2

[MSI Magus]

Tag

[exRounder]

It's like the I on masterpiece on the back of the FF7 cover.

wait is that actually worth something or is it just a meh thing?

[ZxT Vendetta]

wait is that actually worth something or is it just a meh thing?

It was for a period of time. Prices for those versions went for more on ebay. Now it actually isn't really worth as much or at least the last few I have seen listed that way.

[MSI Magus]

Hmmm there isnt a single copy of knights in nightmares listed on ebay.....

[phear3d]

Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D
thats very cool. not aware of its release but i am intrigued by it. perhaps if you were to sell it please post the auction link here or pm me. i'd love to feature it on gamesniped.

as far as rarity, you really need to figure out if magna carta 2 was a big hit in korea. there are alot of things that were released in limited numbers lately but if gamers couldnt care less about it, then that could really affect its value. im sure some of you remember the DJ Max limited edition that was limited to just 125 thats basically worthless (http://cgi.ebay.com/DJ-Max-Fever-CREW-EDITION-PSP-New-Sealed_W0QQitemZ190381821733QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVid eo_Games_Games?hash=item2c53a40f25).

when your parents bought it, did they say how many copies they had of the same kind? if theres more then its probably an easy find. but even if it is an easy find in korea that doesn't stop it from becoming a sought after item worldwide which would potentially raise the value up.

good luck.

[MSI Magus]

Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D

Hmmm that looks really cool. Makes me wonder if the deathsmiles LE will look similar, if it did it would be worth getting even if its value didnt jump.

[dmdragon]

I think the CAG link you posted was actually for a WoW CE. Once that auction ended (for $465) he changed the thread over to Guild Wars, but never posted the end results.

Someone said Mini Diablo. That was definitely wow

[Drclaw411]

Are there any actual "rare" games form the 360, PS3, or Wii yet? Down the road I think Afrika will be extremley hard to find. But as far as rare right now, is there anything for this console generation?

[Dr Mario Kart]

Kororinpa: Marble Mania (Wii) was pretty rare and still is, but isnt nearly as valuable as it used to be now that the sequel is out.

Bladestorm (PS3/360) used to be pretty rare/valuable also, but it seems that GQD or someone reprinted it so now its not.

The original Endless Ocean was both rare and valuable but the sequel killed it.

Beautiful Katamari (360) is somewhat uncommon and occasionally will spike randomly and trade pretty high relative to used store price. That might be a good candidate down the road.

Thats all I got.

[GuardianE]

Are there any actual "rare" games form the 360, PS3, or Wii yet? Down the road I think Afrika will be extremley hard to find. But as far as rare right now, is there anything for this console generation?

Not really. Demon's Souls Deluxe could be since it's sold out, but I don't know if anyone has official sale numbers for that. I remember in the NPD thread a long time ago had Tales of Vesperia Special Edition cited as having sold around 6,000 units once it was out of print... so that was likely its entire run.

I'm wondering if Sakura Wars Premium Edition for PS2 will be one of the more valuable titles down the line. I remember reading somewhere (probably videogamepricecharts.com) that titles later in the lifespan of a console are generally ones that tend to retain their value/go up in price. People keep saying it's one of the last PS2 titles to be released.

Add in the fact that it's a niche title, a premium package, not available in most brick&mortars, and favorably reviewed. Any thoughts?

[MSI Magus]

Not really. Demon's Souls Deluxe could be since it's sold out, but I don't know if anyone has official sale numbers for that. I remember in the NPD thread a long time ago had Tales of Vesperia Special Edition cited as having sold around 6,000 units once it was out of print... so that was likely its entire run.

I'm wondering if Sakura Wars Premium Edition for PS2 will be one of the more valuable titles down the line. I remember reading somewhere (probably videogamepricecharts.com) that titles later in the lifespan of a console are generally ones that tend to retain their value/go up in price. People keep saying it's one of the last PS2 titles to be released.

Add in the fact that it's a niche title, a premium package, not available in most brick&mortars, and favorably reviewed. Any thoughts?

Most comments iv seen seem to be that people think that the Prem edition from retailers will hold its value, but that the Prem edition from Rosenqueen with a hardback instead of the paper will jump.

[dramasetter929]

maybe a little too early for this question. Seeming how RPG's always been rare since the NES days, which RPG's in this generation will be rare? Will eternal Sonata be one of them, if so will the Xbox 360 be more rare then the ps3 version or vice versa?

[GuardianE]

Most comments iv seen seem to be that people think that the Prem edition from retailers will hold its value, but that the Prem edition from Rosenqueen with a hardback instead of the paper will jump.

Too bad Rosenqueen kinda sucks as a retailer and their shipping is balls.

[MSI Magus]

Too bad Rosenqueen kinda sucks as a retailer and their shipping is balls.

Thats why I didnt bother going with them....im tempted to incase the art book does make it one of those games with extras that doubles or triples in price....but I just cant justify spending like $20 over what it cost me to get it at gamestop with the 25% off code.

[phear3d]

i wouldnt bet on any of NISA's releases to become rare since they continue to print them.

Are there any actual "rare" games form the 360
for 360:

- Dead Space Ultra Limited 360
- Tales of Vesperia: Collector's Edition
- Mass Effect Limited Collector's Edition
- Bioshock Collector's Edition
- call of duty 4 modern warfare collector's edition (sealed)

fairly rare: Bladestorm (maybe just sought after), Dead Rising (non-ph sealed)

[phear3d]

Beautiful Katamari (360) is somewhat uncommon and occasionally will spike randomly and trade pretty high relative to used store price. That might be a good candidate down the road.

its becoming really hard to find.

[MSI Magus]

i wouldnt bet on any of NISA's releases to become rare since they continue to print them.


for 360:

- Dead Space Ultra Limited 360
- Tales of Vesperia: Collector's Edition
- Mass Effect Limited Collector's Edition
- Bioshock Collector's Edition
- call of duty 4 modern warfare collector's edition (sealed)

fairly rare: Bladestorm (maybe just sought after), Dead Rising (non-ph sealed)

Thing is that they dont reprint the extras that come with it. They have already said that if the game sells out they will print more, but not with the artbook and other extras. Same thing has happened to a lot of games in the past like Persona 4, Luminous Arc or Knights in Nightmares all of which can be found at a reasonable price but sky rocket if they come with their extras.

[MSI Magus]

its becoming really hard to find.

I am wondering if Katamari Forever is going to follow suit. Its price has simply refused to drop! Me and my Katamari also has been stubborn and largly stayed in the $20ish area which is a fair amount for an old PSP game, makes me wonder if it could be a contender down the line.

[rainking187]

Thing is that they dont reprint the extras that come with it. They have already said that if the game sells out they will print more, but not with the artbook and other extras. Same thing has happened to a lot of games in the past like Persona 4, Luminous Arc or Knights in Nightmares all of which can be found at a reasonable price but sky rocket if they come with their extras.


I guess it depends how you look at it. If you're talking about the artbooks that came as preorder bonuses those aren't packaged with the game, really no reason you couldn't buy those seperately on eBay. If you're talking about the bonus CDs then all those games should still come with them, as long as they aren't used copies. And Knights in the Nightmare isn't really easy to find at a reasonable price anymore. The artbook from Rosenqueen isn't packaged with Sakura Wars either, the copy of the game you would get is identical to the game you would get anywhere else. They would sell for more as a package deal, but I don't really think that makes the games themselves any more rare, it makes the extras rare.

[Doomstink]

maybe a little too early for this question. Seeming how RPG's always been rare since the NES days, which RPG's in this generation will be rare? Will eternal Sonata be one of them, if so will the Xbox 360 be more rare then the ps3 version or vice versa?

Honestly, I think within the next five years we will see that RPGs are no longer the go to genre for valuable games. Too many people are buying them with the expectation that they will become valuable. Also, since RPGs were primarily popular among those who grew up during the PS1 generation (who are now old enough to have disposable income), RPGs are "in vogue" with collectors at the moment. I think we'll see a change in the valuable genre in five years when the next generation of gamers has disposable income.

To support my claim, look at the Atari generation and notice that most of the valuable games are arcade ports. Those were the "it" genre when the Atari was available.

This will probably sound retarded to 90% of video game collectors, but I think the next valuable genre is going to be shooters. RPG games, while they will still hold a value, will not be the most valuable games from this generation.

[GuardianE]

Honestly, I think within the next five years we will see that RPGs are no longer the go to genre for valuable games. Too many people are buying them with the expectation that they will become valuable. Also, since RPGs were primarily popular among those who grew up during the PS1 generation (who are now old enough to have disposable income), RPGs are "in vogue" with collectors at the moment. I think we'll see a change in the valuable genre in five years when the next generation of gamers has disposable income.

To support my claim, look at the Atari generation and notice that most of the valuable games are arcade ports. Those were the "it" genre when the Atari was available.

This will probably sound retarded to 90% of video game collectors, but I think the next valuable genre is going to be shooters. RPG games, while they will still hold a value, will not be the most valuable games from this generation.

I think that something you have to take into account is print run vs. quality. The reason why RPGs have a penchant, and have always had a penchant, for being harder to find/highly sought after since the SNES days is because an excellent RPG will not always have a high print run, the exception being Square JRPGs late PS1-PS2 era.

A quality shooter will always have an enormous print run. Part of this, I can speculate is beacuse the things that make an excellent shooter revolves around high budget, huge production values-> high print run, huge sales frontloaded sales. Quality shooters are always showcase titles. RPGs never are.

[myka22]

I just got a sealed GTAIV Special Edition, is this actually worth anything?

[MSI Magus]

Honestly, I think within the next five years we will see that RPGs are no longer the go to genre for valuable games. Too many people are buying them with the expectation that they will become valuable. Also, since RPGs were primarily popular among those who grew up during the PS1 generation (who are now old enough to have disposable income), RPGs are "in vogue" with collectors at the moment. I think we'll see a change in the valuable genre in five years when the next generation of gamers has disposable income.

To support my claim, look at the Atari generation and notice that most of the valuable games are arcade ports. Those were the "it" genre when the Atari was available.

This will probably sound retarded to 90% of video game collectors, but I think the next valuable genre is going to be shooters. RPG games, while they will still hold a value, will not be the most valuable games from this generation.

Problem as someone else said is print run. RPGs generally receive small to moderate print runs. FPSers have HUGE print runs because they usually sell pretty well(even the meh ones). Maybe there will be a few FPSers that spring up thanks to the popularity over the last 10 years and become rare...but for the most part their print runs simply wont allow that to happen.

[Doomstink]

I guess I'm really considering sealed games over opened ones (as that is what I collect) and I think people will be completely overlooking shooters when it comes to keeping sealed copies primarily due to the logic that "these are overprinted and will never be worth money."

One RPG that stands out from the print run argument is FFVII. Arguably one of the highest printed and best selling games in history but yet it still has a relatively high value. I think some of the popular triple A shooters of today will fall into this category... then again I could be completely wrong.

I do still think that sealed copies of shooter games will maintain a high value because no one will bother keeping them, rather they will focus on RPGs.

[elessar123]

I guess I'm really considering sealed games over opened ones (as that is what I collect) and I think people will be completely overlooking shooters when it comes to keeping sealed copies primarily due to the logic that "these are overprinted and will never be worth money."

One RPG that stands out from the print run argument is FFVII. Arguably one of the highest printed and best selling games in history but yet it still has a relatively high value. I think some of the popular triple A shooters of today will fall into this category... then again I could be completely wrong.

I do still think that sealed copies of shooter games will maintain a high value because no one will bother keeping them, rather they will focus on RPGs.

I think part of the problem is that shooters evolve so much that the old ones are never as good in the future. For example. Golden Eye on N64 had such a great following and rave reviews, but people go back now and think it's the worst shooter ever. RPGs however, doesn't really evolve and is more story based, so it manages to maintain it's quality after 10 years.

Basically, I'm saying shooters most likely won't maintain value =P

[Doomstink]

I think part of the problem is that shooters evolve so much that the old ones are never as good in the future. For example. Golden Eye on N64 had such a great following and rave reviews, but people go back now and think it's the worst shooter ever. RPGs however, doesn't really evolve and is more story based, so it manages to maintain it's quality after 10 years.

Basically, I'm saying shooters most likely won't maintain value =P

But what about shooters that tell stories, like Bioshock or Uncharted 2? Older shooters like Goldeneye didn't feel it necessary to tell compelling stories, but current gen shooters tell stories that rival Hollywood blockbusters.

I do understand that some shooters are constantly made irrelevant by their sequels, but some (like Bioshock) will always remain classic.

Also, I kind of think people going back to play the original Final Fantasy games (or many other old school RPGs) feel the same way as a person going back to play Goldeneye. Both genre's predecessors feel horribly dated.

I honestly think that one of the major factors in game value is what was popular for each respective generation of gamers. For most of the 90s and early 00s, Japan dominated the game industry. On top of that during the late 90s, anime had an explosion of popularity in America. As much as everyone is saying that RPGs were underground in the late 90s and early 00s, they weren't. Everyone I knew back then played RPGs. Everything Japanese was cool with my generation (I'm 23 now, no idea what my generation is called). With kids nowadays, I'm not sure if it is still that way. Japan has taken a backseat to America when it comes to game development and Anime has virtually disappeared from TV. RPGs are no longer the "in vogue" genre with younger gamers. When they get older they will not be looking for RPGs, they will be looking for other genres and it is my belief that it will be shooters purely because the Shooter today is the RPG of the late 90s... if that makes any sense.

I'm really bad at describing my thoughts.

[elessar123]

I see what you mean, but also look at it this way. I thought Unreal (the first one) told a great story, and many people at the time thought the same. It's still not really a collector's item.

However, there are some rare shooters that become more sought after. For example, I managed to find American McGee's Alice in a Good Will for like $3 when it was maybe $20 on ebay. Now it's like $50 on ebay.

[myl0r]

I think the thing that will seperate current gen from previous gens is that devs feel the need to beef up online while making the actual SP story secondary, like COD4 and MW2. Both had great stories, but clocked in at maybe 4-7 hours. If the 360 follows the same path that the OG Xbox did, with Live support being cut 10 years from now, what is the motivation for buying a game that was built with Live in mind?

[62t]

Actually doomstick has a great point. If you look at the price of SNES RPGs to PS1 RPGs to PS2 RPsG, the price is going downward. would it be really surprising in 5 years to see a sealed Modern Warfare worth more than a sealed Disgaea 3?

[Rozz]

Actually doomstick has a great point. If you look at the price of SNES RPGs to PS1 RPGs to PS2 RPsG, the price is going downward. would it be really surprising in 5 years to see a sealed Modern Warfare worth more than a sealed Disgaea 3?

The reason there were such valuable and rare games in the past was because developers and publishers could take more risks due to game development costs being lower. Nowadays, it costs so much to produce a title for the current systems that they can't really take a risk on something they know may not sell well. Thus, more of the games now are mass produced. Something like Call of Duty Modern Warfare will never be rare or worth money; maybe if they released a limited special version, but as it stands, no. It's basically the Grand Theft Auto PS2 series of this generation, that so many copies are produced that even years later sealed copies aren't worth squat.

[MSI Magus]

Ok here is a weird one for you guys and one im not sure on myself. Is the Zelda a Link to the Past Gold cart version rare at all? Iv not seen many of them...but something tells me they are not rare.

@Doomstink elbarating that you think sealed copies could be rare I can see more. Basic copies of modern warefare I highly highly doubt it...but a sealed copy...that could POSSIBLY be something.

[GuardianE]

Actually doomstick has a great point. If you look at the price of SNES RPGs to PS1 RPGs to PS2 RPsG, the price is going downward. would it be really surprising in 5 years to see a sealed Modern Warfare worth more than a sealed Disgaea 3?

The problem with that analysis is that if you look at SNES to PS1 to PS2 to PS3, you're not making a clear argument for a downward trend of popularity among RPGs (even though I think there's some validity to the postulate). The further back you go, the older the title is and the longer out of print it's been. You can't just chalk it up to popularity because there's not enough data to make that assumption.

What I'm saying is, of course PS2 RPGs are going down in price. They're still available in stores. Years ago, I could've bought Xenogears and Final Fantasy VII for $10 a piece everywhere. Now they're not available in stores, and as such, have risen in value because they're demanded titles.

[62t]

The reason there were such valuable and rare games in the past was because developers and publishers could take more risks due to game development costs being lower. Nowadays, it costs so much to produce a title for the current systems that they can't really take a risk on something they know may not sell well. Thus, more of the games now are mass produced. Something like Call of Duty Modern Warfare will never be rare or worth money; maybe if they released a limited special version, but as it stands, no. It's basically the Grand Theft Auto PS2 series of this generation, that so many copies are produced that even years later sealed copies aren't worth squat.

It is because the user base of the system gotten a lot bigger.

A sealed Grand Theft Auto: San Andrea Special Edition sold for $90. Thats the version they released after it being a AO game.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-San-Andreas-Special-Edition-PS2_W0QQitemZ140387775469QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_ Games_Games?hash=item20afc373ed

[62t]

The problem with that analysis is that if you look at SNES to PS1 to PS2 to PS3, you're not making a clear argument for a downward trend of popularity among RPGs (even though I think there's some validity to the postulate). The further back you go, the older the title is and the longer out of print it's been. You can't just chalk it up to popularity because there's not enough data to make that assumption.

What I'm saying is, of course PS2 RPGs are going down in price. They're still available in stores. Years ago, I could've bought Xenogears and Final Fantasy VII for $10 a piece everywhere. Now they're not available in stores, and as such, have risen in value because they're demanded titles.

Aside from a few games many RPG has stay around the same price. 10 years ago a used FFVIII cost about $15. Today it cost about $15.

[Rozz]

It is because the user base of the system gotten a lot bigger.

A sealed Grand Theft Auto: San Andrea Special Edition sold for $90. Thats the version they released after it being a AO game.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-San-Andreas-Special-Edition-PS2_W0QQitemZ140387775469QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_ Games_Games?hash=item20afc373ed

That is because, like I said, it's a SPECIAL EDITION that received a low print run. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas received a normal edition "M" reprint. In fact, the Greatest Hits version of San Andreas is still in print for the PS2. A sealed San Andreas for PS2 right now goes for a whopping $15-$20 on average.

[62t]

That is because, like I said, it's a SPECIAL EDITION that received a low print run. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas received a normal edition "M" reprint. In fact, the Greatest Hits version of San Andreas is still in print for the PS2. A sealed San Andreas for PS2 right now goes for a whopping $15 on average.

That the version they printed tons of copies after the recall. The regular SA got AO rated after the hot coffee thing. There is nothing special or limited about it.

[GuardianE]

Aside from a few games many RPG has stay around the same price. 10 years ago a used FFVIII cost about $15. Today it cost about $15.

Isn't Final Fantasy VIII still in print? I'm pretty sure IX is, but I wasn't sure about VIII.

EDIT: Yup. It's still in print. That's why it's the same price. Again, you're comparing two different things. The game is still readily available sealed.

[Rozz]

That the version they printed tons of copies after the recall. The regular SA got M rated after the hot coffee thing. There is nothing special or limited about it.

You originally quoted me in my response as to why Call of Duty: Modern Warefare 2 won't command a high sealed price one day like many of the rare games of yesteryear. I compared it to Grand Theft Auto, where I said it will be worth as much as those sealed unless it was a Special Edition. You pointed me to an auction where a sealed Special Edition San Andreas went for a lot, and I responded by saying that it sold well because it's a Special Edition. However, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 on itself wouldn't sell like that as millions of copies have already been produced and there has been no recall and there is nothing special about the normal edition that would make it rare or collectible.

Another example is the original Bioshock. That game on its own probably won't command much years down the road, but the Limited Edition, which had a short run, will if sealed.

[Kush]

How rare is the Tales of Vesperia LE for X360 actually? I own a copy and it is in pretty much perfect condition. I also own two copies [each] of Vol. 2 & 3 of the Tales 10th Anniversary Soundtrack ...why they sent me two copies; I will never know.

[62t]

You originally quoted me in my response as to why Call of Duty: Modern Warefare 2 won't command a high sealed price one day like many of the rare games of yesteryear. I compared it to Grand Theft Auto, where I said it will be worth as much as those sealed unless it was a Special Edition. You pointed me to an auction where a sealed Special Edition San Andreas went for a lot, and I responded by saying that it sold well because it's a Special Edition. However, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 on itself wouldn't sell like that as millions of copies have already been produced and there has been no recall and there is nothing special about the normal edition that would make it rare or collectible.

Another example is the original Bioshock. That game on its own probably won't command much years down the road, but the Limited Edition, which had a short run, will if sealed.

I am referring to something like sealed Modern Warfare 1 (non GOTY). Even though there are tons of used and GOTY version, there are very few sealed of the original and in the long run I think it will worth more than many current generation RPG.

And the san Andreas Special Edition is just a way for them to separate the recalled AO version. There is nothing special or limited about it.

[Rozz]

I am referring to something like sealed Modern Warfare 1 (non GOTY). Even though there are tons of used and GOTY version, there are very few sealed of the original and in the long run it will worth more than many current generation RPG.

And the san Andreas Special Edition is just a way for them to separate the recall AO version. There is nothing special or limited about it.

Well, the Special Edition of San Andreas did receive a lower print run, had some minor in-game fixes, and a bonus DVD and box.

[62t]

Well, the Special Edition of San Andreas did receive a lower print run, had some minor in-game fixes, and a bonus DVD and box.

That is true. Anyway my point is that it is not nothing like Bioshock or Mass Effecr LE that were gone in a week. It was in print for a solid 4 months during the holidays.

Anyway this is good discussion for people to think outside the box on what could be rare.

[Doomstink]

Another example is the original Bioshock. That game on its own probably won't command much years down the road, but the Limited Edition, which had a short run, will if sealed.

Actually, I think "white label" sealed copies of the standard edition of Bioshock are already worth a decent markup.

I just think there has been a serious decline in the popularity of RPGs/Anime/Japanese games, and in a few years the RPG market will be the same size because of that decline. Older games will still be worth money because when they were released, the people who want them now were too young to afford them. Current gen RPG games will not be in such demand because RPG gamers have grown (and so has their wallet), most RPG fans nowadays buy what they want immediately when it releases.

Young gamers now are playing shooters and other western genres, when they get older they will go out and search for the titles they missed when they were young. Those titles will wind up going up in value because of an increase in demand.

I'm not saying RPG games will be worthless, but I don't think the next holy grail rarity will be an RPG. It will be something absolutely no one expects from a completely different genre. As I said, gamers are expecting RPGs to be rare and are hoarding them while ignoring other titles. Due to this, there will be too many RPGs on the market in the future and supply will probably meet demand. The other games that we overlooked now will be in short-supply.

Print-run does play a huge role in the price of a game, but nostalgia and word of mouth plays a factor as well. As FFVII has proven, a huge print run does not always satisfy the demand as long as word of mouth is strong. Surely when these young gamers get older, Bioshock will be spoken of with the highest of reverence, and thus, demand will increase.

There's other games that fit this bill, but I think Bioshock is the best example. As of now it has sold millions of copies, but there's TONS of 12 and under gamers who did not yet experience this game (and rightfully so), when they grow up they will want to play it and have it in their collection. By this logic, demand could easily outstrip supply in five to ten years.

[GuardianE]

Actually, I think "white label" sealed copies of the standard edition of Bioshock are already worth a decent markup.

Young gamers now are playing shooters and other western genres, when they get older they will go out and search for the titles they missed when they were young. Those titles will wind up going up in value because of an increase in demand.

I'm not saying RPG games will be worthless, but I don't think the next holy grail rarity will be an RPG. It will be something absolutely no one expects from a completely different genre. As I said, gamers are expecting RPGs to be rare and are hoarding them while ignoring other titles. Due to this, there will be too many RPGs on the market in the future and supply will probably meet demand. The other games that we overlooked now will be in short-supply.

Print-run does play a huge role in the price of a game, but nostalgia and word of mouth plays a factor as well. As FFVII has proven, a huge print run does not always satisfy the demand as long as word of mouth is strong. Surely when these young gamers get older, Bioshock will be spoken of with the highest of reverence, and thus, demand will increase.

There's other games that fit this bill, but I think Bioshock is the best example. As of now it has sold millions of copies, but there's TONS of 12 and under gamers who did not yet experience this game (and rightfully so), when they grow up they will want to play it and have it in their collection. By this logic, demand could easily outstrip supply in five years.

I just don't think it's genre specific. It's not as black and white as you're making it (one genre dominates a generation and thereby those games boost in value). If we assumed as much, Mario and Sonic games should be incredibly high in value because that generation's popularity was mostly dominated by platformers and sidescrollers, but they aren't.

We often cite older JRPGs because they fit a certain criteria. They have a strong following, invoke nostaligia, are generally story centric and thereby timeless (debatable, but I'm willing to bet age doesn't bother most fans), and have a relatively low print run (obvious exceptions to this, but rare). It's not because they're JRPGs that they're inherently valuable, rather it just so happens that most older JRPGs tend to fit this criteria. As the JRPG market is oversaturated right now (mostly with Square titles) people have become wary of most JRPGs and what they offer.

Older (Capcom) fighting games tend to fit this criteria. You can see that Capcom vs. SNK 2 is already $30 used on the PS2, and older PS1 Capcom fighting games have gone up in price too.

Out of the examples given thus far, Bioshock is likely the best contender but, if you think there are really tons of 12 year olds who haven't had the opportunity to play this game, I think you're underestimating the complete disregard the majority of parents have for the ESRB system.

[62t]

I think the line of thinking is the 12 years old can't afford every single game or keep a sealed copy. When he turns 22, he is going to have money to spend. He might be overpaying for a sealed copy of a game he didnt own as a kid or a game he had a great time and want a sealed copy for his collection.

[GuardianE]

How rare is the Tales of Vesperia LE for X360 actually? I own a copy and it is in pretty much perfect condition. I also own two copies [each] of Vol. 2 & 3 of the Tales 10th Anniversary Soundtrack ...why they sent me two copies; I will never know.

Around 6,000-7,000 was the last cited number I read. Which makes sense, since around there is the lowest print run you can order from Steelbook.


I think the line of thinking is the 12 years old can't afford every single game or keep a sealed copy. When he turns 22, he is going to have money to spend. He might be overpaying for a sealed copy of a game he didnt own as a kid or a game he had a great time and want a sealed copy for his collection.

I suppose that makes more sense.

I still think that the value of these games is not so much dependent on the genre as it is on the quality. JRPGs have seen a perceived decline of quality. The majority of them are ill received nowadays or print in ridiculously huge quantities.

Those that are well received among fans are the ones that will go up in price, regardless of the genre.

[phear3d]

I am wondering if Katamari Forever is going to follow suit. Its price has simply refused to drop! Me and my Katamari also has been stubborn and largly stayed in the $20ish area which is a fair amount for an old PSP game, makes me wonder if it could be a contender down the line.for katamari forever, i dont think so for now. beautiful katamari was a great game and like all the other katamari titles, sold probably close to 100k-200k. its really sad to see how the PS3 just turned 4 and there are only a handful of titles you can consider as collectible. the ninja gaiden sigma collectors edition should be worth a pretty penny within a few years time unless they decide not to release any new NG games soon.

I think part of the problem is that shooters evolve so much that the old ones are never as good in the future. For example. Golden Eye on N64 had such a great following and rave reviews, but people go back now and think it's the worst shooter ever. RPGs however, doesn't really evolve and is more story based, so it manages to maintain it's quality after 10 years.

Basically, I'm saying shooters most likely won't maintain value =Pits still a little early to say that these days. shooters is here to stay so the more games they release, a few of those will sure be collectible in the near future. while goldeneye didnt really stand through time, you may still find that a sealed copy could fetch over $100 or maybe more. RPG's are more collectible because its such a niche genre that not everyone (stores) are willing to take a risk and stack up on them.

How rare is the Tales of Vesperia LE for X360 actually? I own a copy and it is in pretty much perfect condition. I also own two copies [each] of Vol. 2 & 3 of the Tales 10th Anniversary Soundtrack ...why they sent me two copies; I will never know. its pretty rare. it wasnt in stock on amazon for too long and the only place to find them after that were game crazy stores. then amazon briefly had some and then went oos again.

im just afraid that if vesperia ps3 makes it to the U.S. that the value of the 360 CE will get destroyed. unless they decide to release it as a regular version then i think it would be ok.

the reason why you have extra copies is because not everyone sent in for their free soundtrack, which makes it even more rare cause theres less of it out there (though not entirely considered valuable). alot of people that didnt send it in kept the game sealed.

The reason there were such valuable and rare games in the past was because developers and publishers could take more risks due to game development costs being lower. Nowadays, it costs so much to produce a title for the current systems that they can't really take a risk on something they know may not sell well. Thus, more of the games now are mass produced. Something like Call of Duty Modern Warfare will never be rare or worth money; maybe if they released a limited special version, but as it stands, no. It's basically the Grand Theft Auto PS2 series of this generation, that so many copies are produced that even years later sealed copies aren't worth squat.
it all just comes down to which games will generate the most money. publishers likes to publish hits. a new IP is a risk they usually dont like to take unless the initial response is positive.

im not sure if anyone remembers this, but Afrika received a great deal of buzz when it was first announced but when it was finally brought to the states, it was distributed by natsume and not sony themselves (although sony was the one that published it). they probably already took alot of loss in the japanese market. http://www.vgchartz.com/game/game.php?id=13634&region=All

i think they did the same thing for Brave Story for the PSP.

[MSI Magus]

Anyone hear anything about the print run for Might and Magic Clash of Heroes?

[lude21]

im curious about G1 Jockey 3 (PS2) , i picked it up from GS yesterday (mint cib) for $5.99. I was pleasantly surprised it has a R4 rating on Digitalpress. Did i find a treasure?

[thunder_gamer]

Are there any actual "rare" games form the 360, PS3, or Wii yet? Down the road I think Afrika will be extremley hard to find. But as far as rare right now, is there anything for this console generation?

Well, some early release PS3 games like Ridge Racer 7 is somewhat hard to find, a new one that is. And then there are some Special Editions or Limited Editions that are hard to find, depends on the conditions that you are looking for though. I did find a copy of Devil May Cry 4 Collector Edition for 360 at Wal-Mart last month, so not all those "editions" might be that hard to find. Couple ones that are rare comes to mind for PS3 are:

Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Collector's Edition
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Collector's Edition
Resistance 2 Collector's Edition

Just some off the top of my head at the moment. Oh and there is one that is basically impossible to get unless you got wads of cash or extremely lucky and that is the Uncharted 2: Fortune Hunter Edition. But they designed that way to make it rare, so...


It is because the user base of the system gotten a lot bigger.

A sealed Grand Theft Auto: San Andrea Special Edition sold for $90. Thats the version they released after it being a AO game.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-San-Andreas-Special-Edition-PS2_W0QQitemZ140387775469QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_ Games_Games?hash=item20afc373ed

Wow, I got a copy of that. Sealed too, was not too interested in opening it after borrow it from a friend and hear it was long.

[62t]

im curious about G1 Jockey 3 (PS2) , i picked it up from GS yesterday (mint cib) for $5.99. I was pleasantly surprised it has a R4 rating on Digitalpress. Did i find a treasure?

you can sell it for $20

[lude21]

you can sell it for $20

well, im not planning on selling it, just got it for the collection. Im more concerned how rare it is.

[phear3d]

well, im not planning on selling it, just got it for the collection. Im more concerned how rare it is.
its probably hard to find but its not even close to being rare. fwiw, gallop racer 2006 was sought after until it was reprinted. still fetches a good amount but theres too many of it out there now.

[N3UROP0D]

Ok, here's an interesting one. Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! - they said this game would get a UMD release if it got 1000 preorders, which I don't think ever happened. Then there was the whole thing with the name having to be changed.

But, I think it was released in Europe and/or Australia on UMD so...might that be rare or valuable some day? I don't even know if the title was (or will be) changed in those regions. And on top of that the sequel might come out on UMD and is supposed to include the first game in full. This is starting to give me a headache.

Anyway, I was just thinking it might be kind of cool to have a physical copy with the original title, any thoughts?

[MSI Magus]

Ok, here's an interesting one. Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! - they said this game would get a UMD release if it got 1000 preorders, which I don't think ever happened. Then there was the whole thing with the name having to be changed.

But, I think it was released in Europe and/or Australia on UMD so...might that be rare or valuable some day? I don't even know if the title was (or will be) changed in those regions. And on top of that the sequel might come out on UMD and is supposed to include the first game in full. This is starting to give me a headache.

Anyway, I was just thinking it might be kind of cool to have a physical copy with the original title, any thoughts?

I have actually been wondering about this myself and looking for a copy on the cheap for this exact reason. I am wondering if the name change could make it rare....but at the same time I realize that the game probably had a limited print run anyways so the name change should not effect it that much.

[62t]

Ok, here's an interesting one. Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! - they said this game would get a UMD release if it got 1000 preorders, which I don't think ever happened. Then there was the whole thing with the name having to be changed.

But, I think it was released in Europe and/or Australia on UMD so...might that be rare or valuable some day? I don't even know if the title was (or will be) changed in those regions. And on top of that the sequel might come out on UMD and is supposed to include the first game in full. This is starting to give me a headache.

Anyway, I was just thinking it might be kind of cool to have a physical copy with the original title, any thoughts?

Well there are a number of PSP games that got Japan and Europe release, but not really rare.

[phear3d]

Ok, here's an interesting one. Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! - they said this game would get a UMD release if it got 1000 preorders, which I don't think ever happened. Then there was the whole thing with the name having to be changed.

But, I think it was released in Europe and/or Australia on UMD so...might that be rare or valuable some day? I don't even know if the title was (or will be) changed in those regions. And on top of that the sequel might come out on UMD and is supposed to include the first game in full. This is starting to give me a headache.

Anyway, I was just thinking it might be kind of cool to have a physical copy with the original title, any thoughts?if for any reason there is an actual physical copy of the game, or even a case for that matter, then yeah it could have some potential..

[dragoon99]

I have an Okami traditional teacup from Japan that has Amaterasu running with plants growing under foot on one side and the blue wolf on the other. It has red Japanese calligraphy writing on the bottom. All I can read is "2006 Winter". I'm guessing it's some kind of promotional item when it was released. Anyone know the details of it's origins or how much it might be worth? It's pretty big too, not some dinky miniature.

[MSI Magus]

I have an Okami traditional teacup from Japan that has Amaterasu running with plants growing under foot on one side and the blue wolf on the other. It has red Japanese calligraphy writing on the bottom. All I can read is "2006 Winter". I'm guessing it's some kind of promotional item when it was released. Anyone know the details of it's origins or how much it might be worth? It's pretty big too, not some dinky miniature.

No clue what its worth, but im a big Okami fan so if you ever do find out its worth let me know what you would want to trade it(if your willing).

[dragoon99]

No clue what its worth, but im a big Okami fan so if you ever do find out its worth let me know what you would want to trade it(if your willing).

I might be willing to trade/sell it in the future. It really is unique, I never seen one before. I'll be taking pics of it to help with the identification. If someone could read the rest of the text on the bottom that might tell us more about the origin.

[Pavel6969]

I have no idea about anything related to atari, what do you guys think this package is worth?
http://fredericton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-older-generation-Atari-2600-console-with-33-games-W0QQAdIdZ198162714

[INMATEofARKHAM]

I have no idea about anything related to Atari, what do you guys think this package is worth?Honestly? I've never seen an Atari 2600 like that before in person (seen allot of wood ones) and the ones I saw from a Google search that looked mostly like that... Well, I said it right there. They only look mostly like that.

I'm guessing the one for sale there has cosmetic damage. Granted, that's cosmetic and it might work just fine but...

The game labels I can read and/or recognize all look to be fairly common but there's allot I cannot make out and/or completely obscured...

So for 150 bucks I think you could do allot better.

[donssword]

That is an Atari 2600 Jr. It is the last model of the 2600 that Atari made, after the NES came out. The whole bundle is worth $40-50 at the most. The games are likely worth no more than $1-4 each. Those joysticks tend to trend up into the $teens.

Those joysticks are Tac-2s and very desirable. Rather than using metal dimple buttons on a circuit board to create electrical contacts like the orig Atari Joysticks, they have a metal ball at the bottom of the stick that presses against metal contact plates--it is very accurate, though some think the Wico Stick which uses similar tech has a better form factor. I had Tac-2s growing up and remember them fondly--they are very durable. If the Tac-2s break, they are not repairable. New Atari sticks can be bought on ebay, and repair parts are still made.

That is a nice, though very average selection of games. Summer Games and Ghostbusters tend to be hard to find. The Activision carts will likely give you problems--Activision circuit boards are notoriously thinner than other manufacturer's boards, and it can be hard to get a good connection in the 2600 cartridge slot--they are very fiddly. If u must have Activision games, you should buy the Activision Anthology for the GBA or the PS2 as a back-up--for what its worth, the GBA cart has more games on it than the PS2 disc. Keep in mind also that Activision labels "age" horribly--the labels were attached with the worst glue, and even "new, in unopened box" cartridges come out of the box splotchy due to the glue/paper/age/acid interactions. The black carts with the angled fronts with blue type on black (along with the ones with white labels) are M Network games, made by Mattel--they are essentially Intellivision games.

The console is worth about $35ish. I like the smaller form factor of the 2600 Jr. Its essentially a small four switch, with the difficulty switches on the back. It does have a faint power-on light on the power button on the left front.

I just replaced my soon to be broken 4 switch with a Jr that I bought off of Craigslist. The Jrs do develop an issue with the mylar in their sliding switches breaking, but I have no idea how common the problem is.

I strongly recommend any Atari owner buy a set of extension cables--they use the same cable as the Sega Genesis. The part on any 2600 that wears out first is the controller port--from swapping out paddles and sticks. The ports are welded directly to the mother board and the welds crack through wear from repeated plugging and unplugging (like Firewire ports on 1st Gen iPods)--they are easy to fix if you know how to weld, but avoidable if you use extension cables.

Learn more about the 2600 and the rarity of the cartridges in the picture here:
http://www.atariage.com/

[MasterSun1]

The original Endless Ocean was both rare and valuable but the sequel killed it.

Beautiful Katamari (360) is somewhat uncommon and occasionally will spike randomly and trade pretty high relative to used store price. That might be a good candidate down the road.

Some Wal-Marts will still have Endless Ocean for $19.96 if they haven't been bought up already. I bought the last 2 copies they had when I was browsing one day.

Beatiful Katamari I imagine dropping because of being released on Xbox Live. I found 2 copies last summer for $9.99 each at a K-Mart. Sold one to my cousin for cost while I traded another one for a sealed Katamari Forever here.

[lude21]

ok, i need help with this one. i found a cart only Obelix (atari 2600) today at a flea market for $1, from what i read the US version is very rare unlike the PAL version. How do i know which one i have? It has the model # 26117. i heard the PAL version has a "P" on the end label, mine doesnt. Can anyone help me out with this one?

[RoadDogg]

ok, i need help with this one. i found a cart only Obelix (atari 2600) today at a flea market for $1, from what i read the US version is very rare unlike the PAL version. How do i know which one i have? It has the model # 26117. i heard the PAL version has a "P" on the end label, mine doesnt. Can anyone help me out with this one?

US - http://www.atariage.com/cart_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=1021

PAL - http://www.atariage.com/cart_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=329

Sounds like you go the US, but both appear to have the same rarity.

[lude21]

US - http://www.atariage.com/cart_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=1021

PAL - http://www.atariage.com/cart_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=329

Sounds like you go the US, but both appear to have the same rarity.


NICE! thx man, i couldn't find a pic. Ya i got the US version, but from what ive read its much rarer than the PAL version. Im just glad its one of the 3 i cherry picked from a big box of them. Then i saw a local reseller have the box in his hands 5 min. later. Haaaa

DigitalPress gave it a R7-
http://www.digitpress.com/DP/cmf/game.cmf?gameid=24149

[RoadDogg]

That site I linked to has both the US and PAL at a 7 rarity level. Either way, sounds like a good deal. I never understood why Asterix games end up fairly rare, i guess the comic just wasn't popular enough over here to justify high run rates.

[controlcommerce]

What's a good selling price for a copy of Vagrant Story GH mint condition?

[Drclaw411]

What's a good selling price for a copy of Vagrant Story GH mint condition?
Greatest Hits = $0.01

[Drclaw411]

One I have in my personal collection that i'm noticing is becoming hard to come by is Futurama for the Xbox.

[Segasonic01]

I found sealed copy of Rolan's Curse at a closing blockbuster the other day for $20. Its factory sealed, not a reseal. Any ideas?

[eastshore4]

One I have in my personal collection that i'm noticing is becoming hard to come by is Futurama for the Xbox.
Yeah that one seems to waver between $20-30. If you're interested in selling you might be able to capitalize this summer, I read that the show is returning to TV then.

Couldn't find any ebay listings for this, but does anyone have a good idea of the worth of a boxed Intellivision 2 system in very good condition? I've arranged to buy one for $35 this week, is it worth that price?

[donssword]

i heard the PAL version has a "P" on the end label, mine doesnt. Can anyone help me out with this one?

Stick it in your Atari. It is an Atari brand cart, so it should play without too much fiddling (again, Activision carts are the ones with the most probs). If it plays, its NTSC.

[minwage]

Front page sports football for PC in the original box Any value?
This was long before madden

[salty tbone]

Couldn't find any ebay listings for this, but does anyone have a good idea of the worth of a boxed Intellivision 2 system in very good condition? I've arranged to buy one for $35 this week, is it worth that price?

I would say so.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mattel-Intellivision-II-Master-Comp-w-box-8-Games-/120553468607?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Vintage_Video_Games&hash=item1c118bf2bf

[phear3d]

What's a good selling price for a copy of Vagrant Story GH mint condition?$25

I found sealed copy of Rolan's Curse at a closing blockbuster the other day for $20. Its factory sealed, not a reseal. Any ideas?
you should pick that up then if its not a reseal.

[Segasonic01]

$25


you should pick that up then if its not a reseal.
I did

[Ash Burton]

I found sealed copy of Rolan's Curse at a closing blockbuster the other day for $20. Its factory sealed, not a reseal. Any ideas?

Found one too, also picked up TMNT Fall of the foot clan. I sold Rolan's Curse for 89 on ebay.

[Segasonic01]

found one too, also picked up tmnt fall of the foot clan. I sold rolan's curse for 89 on ebay.
@ bb?

[VideoGamesIzFun]

I posted about a million pages ago asking about a Sega Saturn ST Key (to play import games) and no one really knew without pics. Anyway I finally dug it out and got a pic
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy346/VideoGamesIzFun/006.jpg
Any idea what it's worth ?

[ninja dog]

what the hell? rolan's curse and TMNT fall of the footclan...you guys are finding sealed original gameboy games at blockbuster stores :lol:

[Scorch]

^^for real.. are you guys serious? Fall of the Foot Clan was one of the very first games I played on the Game Boy. I played it when I was like 6.

[62t]

Fall of the Foot Clan was one of the very first games I played on the Game Boy. I played it when I was like 6.

same here. I played that game to death as a kid

[dabamus]

Anyone know what a black label copy of Metriod Prime for GC would be worth? I found two black label copies this evening at a store for $1 and $2.50 respectively.

[Ash Burton]

what the hell? rolan's curse and TMNT fall of the footclan...you guys are finding sealed original gameboy games at blockbuster stores :lol:

Lol, I was shocked too. Here is my listing from Ebay, TMNT is currently at VGA getting graded. I would suggest checking every Blockbuster you see closing as they seem to not clear out their old stuff unless they have too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270552758466&ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT

[Scorch]

sealed? or used?

[dabamus]

Scorch, is that @me or @Ash?

[ninja dog]

Lol, I was shocked too. Here is my listing from Ebay, TMNT is currently at VGA getting graded. I would suggest checking every Blockbuster you see closing as they seem to not clear out their old stuff unless they have too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270552758466&ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT


those must have been some old BBs. I can't imagine that stuff sitting back there in boxes for years without anyone doing anything about them.

[eastshore4]

Anyone know what a black label copy of Metriod Prime for GC would be worth? I found two black label copies this evening at a store for $1 and $2.50 respectively.
Not sealed? It's worth about $5 my friend.

those must have been some old BBs. I can't imagine that stuff sitting back there in boxes for years without anyone doing anything about them
It certainly doesn't hurt to, if possible, cozy up with the employees and ask if they got anything lingering about in the back room. The big-time blockbusters are probably cleared-out, but if you come across one of those independent hole-in-the-wall BBs that never sell off any of their product (the only one left closest to me is about 700 square feet of space and only has a handful of release-date Xbox 1 games for sale) you might have some success

[myl0r]

dabamus-
as stated, game is worth about $5 in money, but in gameplay value much more. Game is so good, if you've not played it do so

[eastshore4]

Has the Dreamcast version of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 always been the least valuable one? Word of mouth always posed it as the best of the ports, and you figured it was harder to come across when compared to the PS2/Xbox version, but it only fetches like $15-20 now wheras the others still go for $40. What gives? This seems backwards... obviously they all went down in price due to the XBLA/PSN versions but it just seems like the DC one would be the most coveted.

[donssword]

Has the Dreamcast version of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 always been the least valuable one? Word of mouth always posed it as the best of the ports, and you figured it was harder to come across when compared to the PS2/Xbox version, but it only fetches like $15-20 now wheras the others still go for $40. What gives? This seems backwards... obviously they all went down in price due to the XBLA/PSN versions but it just seems like the DC one would be the most coveted.

Supply and demand. With the PS2 being one of the best selling consoles, and early PS3s offering compatibility, there is more demand for the PS2 version. The PS2's DVD player is still a killer app, and make's it welcome as a dual device for play rooms.

With most Dreamcasts collecting dust these days, there is just no demand for Dreamcast games. Tragic really.

[Rig]

So, I got Persona 3 for PS2 brand new for $20. I don't know much about it, since I didn't keep up with PS2 stuff once I got my PS3. It's got an art book with it.

Worth the $20? Should I sell/trade it? Did FES make this one worthless?

[mickeyu422]

I got Beautiful Katamari (360) and Indigo Prophecy (PS2) for $15 total. The only problem is they came in Hollywood Video rental cases (the ones with the cover art, but the back has an abbreviated manual). BK had no manual but IP did. Did I make out good on this because I will probably go back tomorrow.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

I got Beautiful Katamari (360) and Indigo Prophecy (PS2) for $15 total. The only problem is they came in Hollywood Video rental cases (the ones with the cover art, but the back has an abbreviated manual). BK had no manual but IP did. Did I make out good on this because I will probably go back tomorrow.

In all honesty, if the game has any part of the original coverart, the manual or the disc/cart is seriously screwed up or missing, then it's a bad deal and you shouldn't take it.

Anything that may have a potential to go up in value should be either sealed or mint/complete.

But if you just bought them to play and you can overlook the incomplete coverart and missing manual for BK, then keep them.

[phear3d]

Did FES make this one worthless?
yeah it did. it did go back up briefly but it went down again. right now just be lucky you picked it up for $20. some sealed listings before ended at $15..

if you can find the amazon exclusive bundle of FES that should be worth something.

[darkslime]

In all honesty, if the game has any part of the original coverart, the manual or the disc/cart is seriously screwed up or missing, then it's a bad deal and you shouldn't take it.

Anything that may have a potential to go up in value should be either sealed or mint/complete.

But if you just bought them to play and you can overlook the incomplete coverart and missing manual for BK, then keep them.What are you talking about? You can get at least triple for disc only copies of beautiful katamari and indigo prophecy.

[Scorch]

Scorch, is that @me or @Ash?

you. Metroid Prime black label new or used?

[MSI Magus]

So, I got Persona 3 for PS2 brand new for $20. I don't know much about it, since I didn't keep up with PS2 stuff once I got my PS3. It's got an art book with it.

Worth the $20? Should I sell/trade it? Did FES make this one worthless?

$20 is pretty standard for the game, $30ish+ for a sealed. So not a bad buy for $20 but not great either. At one point in time it was very valuable but as you guessed FES did drop it hard.

[MSI Magus]

Heres one that currently isnt rare but I am wondering if its going to be very shortly. Eternal Sonata. It seemed like the price bottomed out at about $20 but recently its creeping up a buck or two every month or so. I am wondering if the market on its bottomed out and we might see it become rare or at least semi rare.

[elessar123]

$20 is pretty standard for the game, $30ish+ for a sealed. So not a bad buy for $20 but not great either. At one point in time it was very valuable but as you guessed FES did drop it hard.

The reprint before FES came out didn't help either.

[skiizim]

I got Beautiful Katamari (360) and Indigo Prophecy (PS2) for $15 total. The only problem is they came in Hollywood Video rental cases (the ones with the cover art, but the back has an abbreviated manual). BK had no manual but IP did. Did I make out good on this because I will probably go back tomorrow.

I purchased Beautiful Katamari for $15 new at Wal-Mart. I'm pretty sure I read about it in the Wal-Mart thread but it's been this price for quite some time. I found about 8-13 copies at one of my local ones.

[Indigo_Streetlight]

What do you guys think about a Growlanser Generations Deluxe complete with all the extras and in Like New condition? Judging from Amazon I thought $34 since my main competition is the ever-lovely pieceofmindmedia, but it's hard to tell since the other listings don't describe all the components.

[elessar123]

I'd buy it from you if the price is right =P

It's rare-ish but not in great demand.

[phear3d]

Has the Dreamcast version of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 always been the least valuable one? Word of mouth always posed it as the best of the ports, and you figured it was harder to come across when compared to the PS2/Xbox version, but it only fetches like $15-20 now wheras the others still go for $40. What gives? This seems backwards... obviously they all went down in price due to the XBLA/PSN versions but it just seems like the DC one would be the most coveted.
it lost alot of value when marvel vs. capcom 2 for xbl and psn came out. i made a comment about it here if you dig further. all of the versions did actually but the ps2 and xbox version is slowly going up in value again. i think mvc3 might be responsible for that.

[eastshore4]

it lost alot of value when marvel vs. capcom 2 for xbl and psn came out. i made a comment about it here if you dig further. all of the versions did actually but the ps2 and xbox version is slowly going up in value again. i think mvc3 might be responsible for that.

I understand that the XBLA/PSN release caused the prices to drop, but I think what I'm finding so confusing is that it seems to be working against every sort of trend you expect for rare game values. Why would people with backwards compatible 360s and PS3s buy the game when they can download the updated version? At least from my experience there was a nearly-unanimous opinion that the DC version was the best one out there as well. I guess I just don't see why the DC version has been flailing while the others haven't. The PS2 version is still available at Gamestop as well, so it's not like it's impossible to find out on the streets, esp. when compared to the DC version.

But yeah I can def. see the prices in general springing up due to MVC 3. Might want to stake out one of those fight sticks!

[MSI Magus]

I understand that the XBLA/PSN release caused the prices to drop, but I think what I'm finding so confusing is that it seems to be working against every sort of trend you expect for rare game values. Why would people with backwards compatible 360s and PS3s buy the game when they can download the updated version? At least from my experience there was a nearly-unanimous opinion that the DC version was the best one out there as well. I guess I just don't see why the DC version has been flailing while the others haven't. The PS2 version is still available at Gamestop as well, so it's not like it's impossible to find out on the streets, esp. when compared to the DC version.

But yeah I can def. see the prices in general springing up due to MVC 3. Might want to stake out one of those fight sticks!

Because the DC is a system that only has a few crazy supporters. For most people the DC was either just an ok system or its a no name no point in owning system. Meanwhile the Xbox lasted the generation and the PS2 reigned as some kind of God.

[62t]

1. Not everyone use XBL or PSN
2. A lot of people are still using original PS2/Xbox
3. There are a lot fewer DC owner compare to PS2/Xbox owner

[Sph1nx]

Exactly. Most people who want this on the DC already have it.

[eastshore4]

I think these are overlooking my point, but perhaps I'm not explaining correctly. Let me ask a question: before the XBLA/PSN ports, were ALL the MvC2s fetching around the same price, or has the DC version ALWAYS had a lower value compared to the other two?

[GuardianE]

DC pretty much always had a lower value. Something people haven't mentioned is that the Xbox and PS2 versions of the game had very low print runs, since the game was rushed out before Capcom lost the Marvel fighting license.

[LXL_Guy]

Anyone else think that 'Record of Argarest Naughty Edition' is going to be a rare game in the future?!

[Segasonic01]

Anyone else think that 'Record of Argarest Naughty Edition' is going to be a rare game in the future?!
yes, if it really IS limited

[muzras]

Anyone else think that 'Record of Argarest Naughty Edition' is going to be a rare game in the future?!

yes, if it really IS limited

lol it wuz mah amazon quick picks gold box item a few dayz ago. Passed on it should I of bought?

what about Deathsmiles LTD ed will that be rare? I enjoyed playing a friend's import 360 version.

[phear3d]

who knows really. all i know right now is that when blazblue le came out, there were 2 SKU's for the same game meaning they intended to release a Game Only version of the game. which was a smart thing to do. sellout of the LE first, then re-release it without the bundle.

but, with collector's editions coming out left and right, you should always keep in mind that its rarity or however you want to put it is based on how good a game or port, etc. this is. nobody wants a CE of a game that sucks ass. if deathsmiles does gain good reviews, they it could sell out quick.

[salty tbone]

but, with collector's editions coming out left and right, you should always keep in mind that its rarity or however you want to put it is based on how good a game or port, etc. this is. nobody wants a CE of a game that sucks ass.

i saw a used CE of Turning Point Fall of Liberty at Gamestop the other day. I almost bought it with store credit just for the absurdity that they released a CE for that game.

[LordFlux]

Was cleaning out my closet and came across the following games. All of these are sealed, original US releases.

Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon (GBA)
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA)
Golden Sun (GBA)
Golden Sun: The Lost Age (GBA)

I remember buying these with plans to play through them, but my school studies took precedence. A quick glance at eBay showed some ridiculous BIN prices with no one biting. Anyone happen to know the real value of these?

[darkslime]

Anyone else think that 'Record of Argarest Naughty Edition' is going to be a rare game in the future?!No, because all of us like minded individuals on video game forums are stocking up on it thinking it is going to be rare and expensive. The only rare and expensive LEs are ones people don't expect, like Mass Effect and Bioshock. I don't think any RPG LE sets are going to be rare this gen because so many people are expecting them to be rare.

[INMATEofARKHAM]

No, because all of us like minded individuals on video game forums are stocking up on it thinking it is going to be rare and expensive. The only rare and expensive LEs are ones people don't expect, like Mass Effect and Bioshock. I don't think any RPG LE sets are going to be rare this gen because so many people are expecting them to be rare.
It also didn't sale out of its allocations on amazon or gamestop.com... Something that both ME and Bioshock did.

Granted, you never know till its way too late. I brought Tales of Vesperia Special Edition from Amazon sometime after it shipped. (In fact the only reason I do have it was because it was cheaper than the normal edition was on amazon... and I thought it was something the wife might like.)

[Doomstink]

Was cleaning out my closet and came across the following games. All of these are sealed, original US releases.

Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon (GBA)
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (GBA)
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA)
Golden Sun (GBA)
Golden Sun: The Lost Age (GBA)

I remember buying these with plans to play through them, but my school studies took precedence. A quick glance at eBay showed some ridiculous BIN prices with no one biting. Anyone happen to know the real value of these?

They're all worth a good amount more than you paid for them, I'm not sure on the actual value, but you can check Amazon for the going new price.

[N3UROP0D]

i saw a used CE of Turning Point Fall of Liberty at Gamestop the other day. I almost bought it with store credit just for the absurdity that they released a CE for that game.

I have that game from Sears clearance, haven't played it yet but it can't be worse than Two Worlds, which also got a CE.

And if Record of Agarest really did become super valuable, it'd just be another reason to give up on humanity.

[Indigo_Streetlight]

Waterworld for Virtual Boy. It popped up while I was looking up my Russian DOS game. $48 dollars? Who played this game anyway?

[controlcommerce]

What the worth on the English version Faselei! for the NGPC? Ebay, Amazon, Playaisa only have Jap copies for sale. So I can't get a sense of the worth. Some people I've talked to say it isn't that rare but I can't find any online retailer that sells a US copy. That labeled rare in my book.

[Doomstink]

What the worth on the English version Faselei! for the NGPC? Ebay, Amazon, Playaisa only have Jap copies for sale. So I can't get a sense of the worth. Some people I've talked to say it isn't that rare but I can't find any online retailer that sells a US copy. That labeled rare in my book.

It's certainly the rarest US NGPC game released. Anyone that tells you it isn't rare probably doesn't realize that the US version is not the version that comes in all of those multi-game NGPC packs.

If it's complete in box, I'm pretty sure it is worth over $100, as I've only ever seen cart-only copies on eBay. Most of those end around $35 - $50.

[skiizim]

Waterworld for Virtual Boy. It popped up while I was looking up my Russian DOS game. $48 dollars? Who played this game anyway?

I recently picked that game up and played it, the game is pretty lame. Only reason its valuable is because it was one of the last two games made for the Virtual Boy with a limited print. The other being Jack Bros which I still do not have. ='( The only other virtual boy games that are worth even more money are some of the JP games that were unreleased over here.

I would love to have space invaders for the Virtual Boy but it runs too damn much!!!!

[Indigo_Streetlight]

I recently picked that game up and played it, the game is pretty lame. Only reason its valuable is because it was one of the last two games made for the Virtual Boy with a limited print. The other being Jack Bros which I still do not have. ='( The only other virtual boy games that are worth even more money are some of the JP games that were unreleased over here.

I would love to have space invaders for the Virtual Boy but it runs too damn much!!!!

I totally forgot about Jack Bros! I haven't seen that since it was in Nintendo Power way back when.

I'm sure the Virtual Boy will one day become a curiosity--what generation of gamers would subject themselves to neck strain and the hellish red glow? I remember my nephew bought one for some strange reason, and we'd set up its alien-like tripod in the living room.

[controlcommerce]

It's certainly the rarest US NGPC game released. Anyone that tells you it isn't rare probably doesn't realize that the US version is not the version that comes in all of those multi-game NGPC packs.

If it's complete in box, I'm pretty sure it is worth over $100, as I've only ever seen cart-only copies on eBay. Most of those end around $35 - $50.

That's the thing. They are listed at $35-50 on ebay but no one is buying. So that's not the right price for the demand. The main reason why a completed copy goes for so much is because the box and manual never came out in America (only the UK). The game did come out here but just cart only inside one of those 4 games bundles (link below). Which is where I got mine. Posted right here on the front page of CAG. Like 6 years ago, lol.

http://images.kenyonhill.com/tz/ItemImages/Games/Neo%20Geo%20Pocket%20Color/4%20Pack%20Expansion%20Game%20Set%20--%20Pack%20C.jpg

[MSI Magus]

I totally forgot about Jack Bros! I haven't seen that since it was in Nintendo Power way back when.

I'm sure the Virtual Boy will one day become a curiosity--what generation of gamers would subject themselves to neck strain and the hellish red glow? I remember my nephew bought one for some strange reason, and we'd set up its alien-like tripod in the living room.

Its price is already raising a bit. I was seeing used complete ones go for about $60...which became $80...and now it pretty much always finishes anywhere between $100 low and $150 high. Wish I would have gotten one for my collection while it was still $60.

[INMATEofARKHAM]

Its price is already raising a bit. I was seeing used complete ones go for about $60...which became $80...and now it pretty much always finishes anywhere between $100 low and $150 high. Wish I would have gotten one for my collection while it was still $60.

I almost wonder if the AVGN is to blame for that... Seems like most of the stuff he reviews goes up in value and/or is expensive to begin with.

[Doomstink]

That's the thing. They are listed at $35-50 on ebay but no one is buying. So that's not the right price for the demand. The main reason why a completed copy goes for so much is because the box and manual never came out in America (only the UK). The game did come out here but just cart only inside one of those 4 games bundles (link below). Which is where I got mine. Posted right here on the front page of CAG. Like 6 years ago, lol.

http://images.kenyonhill.com/tz/ItemImages/Games/Neo%20Geo%20Pocket%20Color/4%20Pack%20Expansion%20Game%20Set%20--%20Pack%20C.jpg

Hm, I was under the impression that it did get released here outside of those packs. Suppose I was wrong... I got my copy of the game through one of those multi-packs and it was the Japanese version. No idea that they ever included the US version in those.

For some reason I could have sworn this game made it to the shelves just before SNK US went under. I actually bought my NGPC for full price at GS back in the Spring of 2000... sigh... I wish I could go back and tell myself to have waited.

[controlcommerce]

I have a GBA Zelda Minish Cap Demo with glossy display photo. What's the demand for this? I know how fans of this franchise are, I'm one of them.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab318/controlcommerce/IMG_0167.jpg
http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab318/controlcommerce/IMG_0168.jpg

Youtube video of the game in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Tb2Yg-cOU

[phear3d]

not for resale (NFR) carts are always good to have for a collector and especially if that cart is uncommon. i have seen the minish cap nfr cart come up on ebay but i cant recall its asking price. if youre looking to sell this, wait until the release of the new zelda game before you sell it though i wouldn't be surprised if it sells less than $70-$100.

[Occam]

Got a demo version of X-MEN Mutant Academy (GBC), only one that I know of in existence. Well, I'm sure there were others, but they're all buried in a landfill somewhere. There is no box, and it didn't come with a manual, either. I threw out the Ziploc bag it came in, lol. What do you guys think?

[Chairman_LMAO]

I totally forgot about Jack Bros! I haven't seen that since it was in Nintendo Power way back when.

I'm sure the Virtual Boy will one day become a curiosity--what generation of gamers would subject themselves to neck strain and the hellish red glow? I remember my nephew bought one for some strange reason, and we'd set up its alien-like tripod in the living room.

I keep mine on display as a curiosity. Anyone who comes over sees it and tells me they must play it, but I've got no games for it.

[phear3d]

Got a demo version of X-MEN Mutant Academy (GBC), only one that I know of in existence. Well, I'm sure there were others, but they're all buried in a landfill somewhere. There is no box, and it didn't come with a manual, either. I threw out the Ziploc bag it came in, lol. What do you guys think?
you can try to sell it around the time marvel vs. capcom 3 comes out.. all the marvel vs. games and possibly the xmen games should might increase its value. right now you might get below $50 for it. you probably would have to advertise it just to gain enough interest (here on cag, etc)

[Fatso2027]

What do you guys think the deal is with Sakura Wars So Long My Love Premium? Is it going to go up in value or is it going to drop soon?

[phear3d]

What do you guys think the deal is with Sakura Wars So Long My Love Premium? Is it going to go up in value or is it going to drop soon?its a nis america title. take it with a grain of salt.

[ZxT Vendetta]

What do you guys think the deal is with Sakura Wars So Long My Love Premium? Is it going to go up in value or is it going to drop soon?

The only thing it has going for it is being the last good game for the :ps2:.

I dont even know if the artbook from RQ will be worth anything in the future either. Just like stated... it is an NIS title so who knows.

I certainly hope it does as I own 2 copies of it on :ps2: and got one on the :wii: as well.

[Fatso2027]

Well I picked up a sealed copy from a fellow CAG in a trade, mainly to flip, I have too many RPGs as is, and was just wondering if it will stay at the price it is now or go down.

[Segasonic01]

The only thing it has going for it is being the last good game for the :ps2:.


Lord Of The Rings: Aragorn's Quest comes out this year to. All LOTR games are awesome.

*holds up flame shield*

[Doomstink]

If Sakura Wars is ever going to be worth money, it won't be for another 5 - 10 years. Too many people are hanging on to sealed copies of it expecting it to be rare (because it is the last good PS2 game and it's an RPG). I'm hanging on to a copy myself, but I don't expect it to be worth anything any time soon.

I personally think that the mediocre non-RPG PS2 games that are being released right now will be worth more than the RPGs, if not only because no one is bothering to hang on to them. In terms of long-term rarities, I see things like Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier and Silent Hill Shattered Memories being worth something in the near future. Even though they are widely available on other platforms, I bet the PS2 versions had small print runs.

[PhrostByte]

I care about music more than games.. check this out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aerosmith-ROCKS-rare-SACD-audiophile-NO-RESERVE-AUCTION_W0QQitemZ260555911199QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMu sic_CDs?hash=item3caa57b01f

[Sinnbox]

I jsut found a box of old Turbo cases with manuals and a box of gameboy cases. best thing was a GBC box with all manuals for Shantae....what should i put it on Ebay for?

[phear3d]

I jsut found a box of old Turbo cases with manuals and a box of gameboy cases. best thing was a GBC box with all manuals for Shantae....what should i put it on Ebay for?
if theyre just manuals, sell it separately then. the cases and manuals is probably going to take awhile to sell though.

i'd imagine the shantae manual alone could probably go for about $50-$60. $100-120 for a loose cart, $200-$280 for a complete copy.

[MSI Magus]

I got four new ones for you guys

Retro Game Challenge, Nervous Brickdown, Magnetica and Big Bang Mini for the DS. I have been trying to get a copy of all these games for under $10 for awhile, but it seems like they have bottomed out and are slowly rising. They are finishing for around $15 more often then not now and keep slowly rising. Wondering if maybe I should be be buying in as cheap as possible now anticipating they just hover in the $15-$30 range long term.

[myl0r]

I care about music more than games.. check this out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aerosmith-ROCKS-rare-SACD-audiophile-NO-RESERVE-AUCTION_W0QQitemZ260555911199QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMu sic_CDs?hash=item3caa57b01f
I care about PEZ more than music. check this out

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pez-Dispenser-Vintage-Bride-No-Feet-/360258137986?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e10eef82

10-12 yrs ago that would have gone for twice as much. Market has died a lot.

[ducksoda7]

Anyone know if a sealed Izuna the Unemployed Ninja is worth anything? Videogamepricechartz has it listed as $50 new and I was wondering if it was a mistake.

[jousley]

Anyone know if a sealed Izuna the Unemployed Ninja is worth anything? Videogamepricechartz has it listed as $50 new and I was wondering if it was a mistake.

That isn't a mistake. Not sure if it was a short print run game or not, but I found one sealed at Game Crazy a few months ago for $19, listed it on Amazon for $55 and it sold within a week or so. I know they are kind of rare...the sequel isn't though.

[MSI Magus]

Anyone know if a sealed Izuna the Unemployed Ninja is worth anything? Videogamepricechartz has it listed as $50 new and I was wondering if it was a mistake.

Could be accurate, the game is pretty uncommon and I am pretty sure unsealed copies go for around $20-$30 regularly.

[ducksoda7]

That isn't a mistake. Not sure if it was a short print run game or not, but I found one sealed at Game Crazy a few months ago for $19, listed it on Amazon for $55 and it sold within a week or so. I know they are kind of rare...the sequel isn't though.
Thanks! I think I saw, like, three sealed copies of it at a store for $15 each. The thing is that I don't remember if it's the first or second one. Guess I'll have to go back and find out.

[62t]

Thanks! I think I saw, like, three sealed copies of it at a store for $15 each. The thing is that I don't remember if it's the first or second one. Guess I'll have to go back and find out.

The second game is worth like $10

[phear3d]

dp

[phear3d]

not really valuable. maybe someone did pay $50 for a sealed copy but theres really no interest on this game right now. and yeah the second game's value is a joke atm.

[elessar123]

Izuna 2 had a bigger print run than Izuna 1, afaik, and is cheaper both used and new. I had no idea the sealed copy went for as much as $55+ though.

[Unit01]

Is a copy of Harvest Moon Back to Nature for PS1 complete rare?

[ducksoda7]

Looks like they were copies of Izuna 2. A giant price sticker was covering all the 2s on the cover. :/

[MSI Magus]

Looks like they were copies of Izuna 2. A giant price sticker was covering all the 2s on the cover. :/

Yeah, Izuna 2 aint worth squat.

[Rozz]

I found a "new" copy of the first Izuna at Gamestop, but it was gutted and the cover was faded (the insert was all washed out from being displayed right near the sun).

It looks like Izuna 2 was overprinted with little demand.