Jak II and R and C: GC now greatest hits (Socom II and Rise to Honor too)

[The_Continental]

This may be old news, but I swung by Target today and saw GH versions of said titles, with the ugly red band and everything. BB.com still lists them as 39.99, but I imagine a full-on price drop should be coming soon - that means $14.99 after GGC.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236410.asp
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236406.asp
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236267.asp
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236690.asp

[BigHow]

Nice. I'll have to jump on Jak II now.

[CaseyRyback]

thanks for the heads up. Been wanting R&C 2

[Wshakspear]

damnit...i wish i would stop reading that as Ratchet & Clank : Gamecube

Thanks for the heads up

[ww3676]

Yes, yes, yes!!! It's funny, i almost bought R&C2 the other day, glad I held out...

[Deku Tree]

Gamestop has used copies of R&C:GC for $35.
No new copies that I saw online.

EB has new copies for $40 online.

I hope I can get a $20 copy without the GH case.

[scsg75]

sweet. Finally Jak II.

[JunkyardGod]

bought R&C two weeks ago. beat three times already, and ready to sell it. perhaps tommorrow.

[rebenns]

Jak II? Hmmm, maybe. Ratchet and Clank II? Sure. Just as soon as I beat R & C 1.

[Trakan]

I hate those red bars they put on the GH version. I won't buy them unless I can find them without it.

[Gojtron]

I smell fodder for TRU B2G1.

[epobirs]

Now to see if they'll let me combine a Rewards Zone certificate with a GGC. The RZ rules don't disallow it and it isn't a coupon per se...

[The Mana Knight]

I already bought both games a while ago for $40. Very well worth it.

[Javery]

Nice - I'll be picking both up for $15 a piece...

[BigHow]

Now to see if they'll let me combine a Rewards Zone certificate with a GGC. The RZ rules don't disallow it and it isn't a coupon per se...

I haven't had a problem doing that.

[flybrione]

DEfinitely going to pick up Rachet and Clank going Commando now!
Thanks for the heads up!

[Ugamer_X]

Ha-
Everytime I passed by Jak 2 at the store I would tell myself, "price drop is coming, price drop is coming..."


Boy am I happy.

[epobirs]

I already got Jak II for under $20 almost a year ago thanks to set of odd circumstances I don't quite recall. All the insanity sales start to blur into each other after a while. Anyways, after enjoying Jak & Daxter quite a lot Jak II was a huge disappointment. They tried so hard to make it more sophisticated but only succeeded in making it annoying. I especially got sick of seein gthe same cut scene for the umpteenth time because
i was having difficulty with the section immediately after. I don't mind having to struggle with part of a game but not being able to get around the cut scene made it torturous. I gave up and gone back to it since. Someday, I suppose.

If you really liked Jak & Daxter and would like a clone of that then pick up Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. Blatantly similar game but with some vital differences to make it interesting in its own right.

[Drakken]

Thanks for the news. I beat Jak II, loved it, traded it after I was done, and now I might pick it up again.

[road3283]

Cool. I've been waiting to pick these up.

Thanks for the notice.

[The_Continental]

I've been saving my completed game save file from Ratchet and Clank 1 for like a year now - I can't wait to start up GC.

[Dare]

thanks for the heads up, i will have to pick it up now

[BigHow]

I've been saving my completed game save file from Ratchet and Clank 1 for like a year now - I can't wait to start up GC.

You're going to have a blast, man. The R&C series is my favorite (of all platformers) and GC is even better than the first.

[pimp tyranny]

i picked both up near release for $40, although my sister payed for half of both, since she likes watching me play them.

[ayolykewhoa]

Not sure if I want Jak II since I felt the 1st is overrated. R+C:GC is a great game though.

[Parathod]

I skipped out on the first R+C, I should probably pick this one up tomorrow.

[sausageman]

I saw this on IGN about a week ago. Socom II is going to become a GH title as well. I still haven't seen them around though.

[guerrila_gamer]

I smell fodder for TRU B2G1.

When will TRU be doing this again?

Now, if only Sony would make Everquest:CON a GH...

[bvaldez]

Not sure if I want Jak II since I felt the 1st is overrated. R+C:GC is a great game though.

You're gonna have a blast w/ Jak II -- it's hella hard, but very satisfying. I have a couple more hours to go to finish, and it's been more a struggle of finding time to play than actually wanting to -- it's a lot of fun.

I'll be pick up R&C once I actually do finish Jak II. Can't wait.

[Jaket]

maybe i will but RandC GC again.... i accidently saved over my file with a new game one day :( :( :( i actually did the same thing with the original too! the menu starts on new game and i have the habit of jamming on the X button during openings LMAO! i was soooo pissed!

[dtcarson]

Didn't like Jak, but waiting for the R&C drop.
Good news!

A BB RZ cert is like a gift card, it's 'cash'. If they didn't let you use it with a coupon, I'd contest that.

Those of you who don't like GH--Assuming you can't find the non-GH version for 20 bucks, you'd rather pay 40 bucks for the current version, than the 'red stripe' GH version for 20?

[Masterkyo]

So, Ratchet & Clank: Going comando is the same w/ Upcoming Ratchet & clank game. Only add with 4 players, online, and extra mini games right ??

That what i heard maybe i am wrong !!!

[jmcc]

I've been saving my completed game save file from Ratchet and Clank 1 for like a year now - I can't wait to start up GC.

Just a warning: the weapons you get to transfer over are totally enwussened and in most cases have superior versions in the GC arsenal.

[rebthor]

I smell fodder for TRU B2G1.

When will TRU be doing this again?

Now, if only Sony would make Everquest:CON a GH...
You do know that the price for Everquest:CON has dropped to $19.99 everywhere, right? I got it for $15 after GGC at BB. I have also seen in for $20 at EB and Gamestop.

[dtcarson]

I've been saving my completed game save file from Ratchet and Clank 1 for like a year now - I can't wait to start up GC.

Hm...I hope I saved mine : )

[Danimal]

I've been waiting for this news since both games were originally released. Now I'm glad I had the restraint to wait. Both at once is sweet!

[Squirms]

I've been waiting for both of these to drop in price, just hope I can get the original R&C case.

[The_Continental]

That sucks! - It toatally negates the reason for keeping a save file. whatever - I'm sure the game is still fun.

I've been saving my completed game save file from Ratchet and Clank 1 for like a year now - I can't wait to start up GC.

Just a warning: the weapons you get to transfer over are totally enwussened and in most cases have superior versions in the GC arsenal.

[Magician]

Thanks for the heads-up. I've been waiting for them to go GH. About time, too. The sequels come out this fall.

Any thoughts on Jak II? I'm worried about the supposedly insane difficulty. I get frustrated and discouraged easily when I replay the same part for more than 10 times.

[jmcc]

That sucks! - It toatally negates the reason for keeping a save file. whatever - I'm sure the game is still fun.

I've been saving my completed game save file from Ratchet and Clank 1 for like a year now - I can't wait to start up GC.

Just a warning: the weapons you get to transfer over are totally enwussened and in most cases have superior versions in the GC arsenal.

Well, it is good for a skill point, I think, so you can't get 100% without it, but yeah, it's a letdown.

[Edge]

Any thoughts on Jak II? I'm worried about the supposedly insane difficulty. I get frustrated and discouraged easily when I replay the same part for more than 10 times.

Err, insane difficulty? I played most of the way through the game, and there was only 1 area that I would call insanely difficult. Otherwise I never died more than a few times in any area. I guess it's not easy, but certainly nothing like Ninja Gaiden or anything :)

[Ribkage]

Has anyone else confirmed this?

[The_Continental]

yup, http://ps2.ign.com/articles/541/541536p1.html

Has anyone else confirmed this?

[Smell]

yay for ratchet and clank

i may get it

[Ribkage]

Thats old. I mean the fact that they are actually showing up in stores now. Which would mean its finally official. Ill rephrase. :)

Has anyone besides the poster seen them in stores as GH or just 19.99 yet?

[The_Continental]

I see. Apologies. I saw them at my local Target. I'm sure they'll start popping up all over soon enough.

Thats old. I mean the fact that they are actually showing up in stores now. Which would mean its finally official. Ill rephrase. :)

Has anyone besides the poster seen them in stores as GH or just 19.99 yet?

[ViolentLee]

maybe i will but RandC GC again.... i accidently saved over my file with a new game one day :( :( :( i actually did the same thing with the original too! the menu starts on new game and i have the habit of jamming on the X button during openings LMAO! i was soooo pissed!

:shock: That's pretty sad, Seal, especially since Going Commando makes it so that you don't even have to worry about saving.

I played through Going Commando a while back, though I never touched Ratchet 1. I love how the weapons give you so many choices on how to play. It's also tweaked so, if you're struggling at a certain point, it usually makes it easier for you. Dying doesn't have much of a penalty, either. Some may think this makes it too easy, but I see what they're doing. They want it to be easy for people to get into and keep playing. It did get a little less user-friendly near the end, and some weapons were just too weak further in, but that's to be expected.

I find Insomniac's games (Spyro 1-3, Ratchet) better than Naughty Dog's (Crash 1-3, Jak). Never played much of the Crash games, played about 8 hours of Jak/Daxter, and haven't touched the copy of Jak II I got when it was released.

[FaintDeftone]

Looks like I found a game to pick up when I buy a PS2 friday. Ratchet & Clank: GC is mine.

[moe11888]

Looks like I found a game to pick up when I buy a PS2 friday. Ratchet & Clank: GC is mine.

You should get the first one first. But it isnt that important that you do.

[FaintDeftone]

Looks like I found a game to pick up when I buy a PS2 friday. Ratchet & Clank: GC is mine.

You should get the first one first. But it isnt that important that you do.

I played the original. If you mean play the first for the extra weapons, then meh I don't really care. I hear they are not that special anyways.

[Ericnmel99]

Looks like I found a game to pick up when I buy a PS2 friday. Ratchet & Clank: GC is mine.

You should get the first one first. But it isnt that important that you do.

I'd definatly reccomend playing the first game first, then the next game. Thats what im doing.

[silvahalo]

shit! thats 2 more games I have to get i'm already up to 4 this week

[Magician]

Any thoughts on Jak II? I'm worried about the supposedly insane difficulty. I get frustrated and discouraged easily when I replay the same part for more than 10 times.

Err, insane difficulty? I played most of the way through the game, and there was only 1 area that I would call insanely difficult. Otherwise I never died more than a few times in any area. I guess it's not easy, but certainly nothing like Ninja Gaiden or anything :)

Hence the "supposedly". Thanks. I'll definitely give the game a whirl. Just worried about how far I'll get before I give up. :wink:

[rapsodist]

Any thoughts on Jak II? I'm worried about the supposedly insane difficulty. I get frustrated and discouraged easily when I replay the same part for more than 10 times.

Err, insane difficulty? I played most of the way through the game, and there was only 1 area that I would call insanely difficult. Otherwise I never died more than a few times in any area. I guess it's not easy, but certainly nothing like Ninja Gaiden or anything :)

Hence the "supposedly". Thanks. I'll definitely give the game a whirl. Just worried about how far I'll get before I give up. :wink:

I would actually say that the game can be very difficult at several points. If it helps give you some perspective, I would say I'm just above average when it comes to gaming skill, no more, no less. However, the game does have a built-in tracker that follows your progress and adjusts accordingly. So if you really can't get past a certain part, the game may restart you with more health, less enemies, etc. It's a pretty good system that keeps you going at a nice pace.

[Edge]

I would actually say that the game can be very difficult at several points. If it helps give you some perspective, I would say I'm just above average when it comes to gaming skill, no more, no less. However, the game does have a built-in tracker that follows your progress and adjusts accordingly. So if you really can't get past a certain part, the game may restart you with more health, less enemies, etc. It's a pretty good system that keeps you going at a nice pace.

Really? Huh, didn't know that...maybe that's why that damn hoverbike race seemed easier the dozenth time I did it. Now that I think about it a few parts were a bit challenging, but once you figure out the best way to do something you can usually finish it pretty quick. I actually like the difficulty in Jak 2, most action/platformers seem to have really low difficulty for some reason.

Anyway, I'm considering picking this game up again. As I said before, I got most of the way through it, but I traded it in to take advantage of a trade-in special since I knew it would drop well below the credit I got for it (and now it has :P). I wasn't impressed by J&D1 at all, but Jak 2 definatly was a different type of game. Not to mention I might as well finish it so that I can get ready for Jak 3, I hear it's going to be the last game in the series (for now, anyways).

[mgsvr]

anyone know what date that Circuit City or any game store will drop price officially?

[guerrila_gamer]

I smell fodder for TRU B2G1.

When will TRU be doing this again?

Now, if only Sony would make Everquest:CON a GH...
You do know that the price for Everquest:CON has dropped to $19.99 everywhere, right? I got it for $15 after GGC at BB. I have also seen in for $20 at EB and Gamestop.

Really? I did not know that.

But I hope TRU will be bringing out the b2g1 deal soon so I could pick up all three titles for $40. That's what I did the last three times, when they had that deal, I got 9 GHs.

[MetroidFan1164]

About fucking time! :D

[The Successful Dropout]

heres a list of greatest hits in the new cc ad (some new, others not):

jet li rise to honor
socom 2
atv offroad fury 2
jak 2
ratchet & clank 2
gta vice city
spider-man
midnight club 2

[epobirs]

heres a list of greatest hits in the new cc ad (some new, others not):

jet li rise to honor
socom 2
atv offroad fury 2
jak 2
ratchet & clank 2
gta vice city
spider-man
midnight club 2

It's worth noting that GTA:Vice City is a green tag item at TRU that rings for $15. If you've been wanting this in a non-GH package the time is now.

[DigitalSpace]

Awesome! Time to pick up Jak II.

[epobirs]

Any thoughts on Jak II? I'm worried about the supposedly insane difficulty. I get frustrated and discouraged easily when I replay the same part for more than 10 times.

Err, insane difficulty? I played most of the way through the game, and there was only 1 area that I would call insanely difficult. Otherwise I never died more than a few times in any area. I guess it's not easy, but certainly nothing like Ninja Gaiden or anything :)

I didn't find it insanely difficult. My complaint was the way it yanks control away from the player for cutscenes is done is such a way as too maximize frustration. There was a severe lack of checkpoints in appropriate places that made those areas that required repitition to master more annoying than I could tolerate.

[Magician]

Thanks everyone. So Jak II doesn't allow cutscene skipping then?

That would be great if Toys'R'Us had a B2G1 sale, but its unlikely.

[Nirvanaguy777]

maybe ill pick up rise too honor

[epobirs]

Thanks everyone. So Jak II doesn't allow cutscene skipping then?

That would be great if Toys'R'Us had a B2G1 sale, but its unlikely.

For example, in a early mission there is this building you go inside. There you can grab some items but nothing really happens until you try to go through a doorway. At that point you have to relinquish control for a while until the burglar alarm gets done announcing its intention to have the robot tank you just passed by hunt you down and kill you. You then proceed through a platform obstacle course with the tank on your heels. Because this is done from an odd perspective it's almost impossible to figure out how you need to manuever without dying several times. Each time you have to sit through that tedious burglar alarm sequence.

Similar situation come up later in the game. I realy wanted to like this game but I'm left with the impression that the playtesters were told to only report bugs and keep their mouths shut about gameplay issues.

[MeGaWC27]

As soon as Rise To Honor (GH) gets to BB, ima GGC it.

[The_Continental]

I've heard mixed reviews on this one, and after playing Grabbed by the Ghoulies, I don't think I'd like the control scheme.

What do y'all think of RTH?

As soon as Rise To Honor (GH) gets to BB, ima GGC it.

[Togepy]

Awesome, I'm getting Jak II and finally getting Socom II.

[Mishimaryu]

rise to honor is alright at that price I found a rental to be good enough since the game itself has horrible control and really lacks replay.

[Edge]

Thanks everyone. So Jak II doesn't allow cutscene skipping then?

Actually, I'm pretty sure you can, though I can't remember if that's only after you've seen them once or not. I know I've skipped cutscenes before though, so at the worst you'd only need to see them once.

Anyway, Socom 2 for $20 doesn't sound like a bad deal, either...wasn't a huge fan of Socom 1, but for the price I might just try it out.

[cheapskategamer]

rise to honor is alright at that price I found a rental to be good enough since the game itself has horrible control and really lacks replay.

I actually liked the control on Rise to Honor! It was different than the usual button mashing, and I thought it felt pretty fluid - kinda like Mark of Kri... for what it's worth. I'd say it takes a while to get used to though - especially the shooting sections - but after you get the knack, it's a hell of a good time! :D

I bought and sold my copy already, but may pick it up again in the future because it was such a fun game - especially for fans of Hong Kong cinema...

[Magician]

Thanks everyone. So Jak II doesn't allow cutscene skipping then?

That would be great if Toys'R'Us had a B2G1 sale, but its unlikely.

For example, in a early mission there is this building you go inside. There you can grab some items but nothing really happens until you try to go through a doorway. At that point you have to relinquish control for a while until the burglar alarm gets done announcing its intention to have the robot tank you just passed by hunt you down and kill you. You then proceed through a platform obstacle course with the tank on your heels. Because this is done from an odd perspective it's almost impossible to figure out how you need to manuever without dying several times. Each time you have to sit through that tedious burglar alarm sequence.

Similar situation come up later in the game. I realy wanted to like this game but I'm left with the impression that the playtesters were told to only report bugs and keep their mouths shut about gameplay issues.

That would actually make sense. I really don't get the complaints of Haven City being too big, though. If they made it any smaller, there would be even more complaints about there being no room to move. :roll:

The robot tank mission actually sounds fun, though. It reminds me of the part in Jak and Daxter where you run from the rising dark eco. Wish there were more of that...

[Pancake Rabbit]

i was just up at gamestop they had this triangular pillar thing with greatest hits titles listed on it

on it were:

jak II
RC: GC
socom II
ATV OFFROAD FURY II
and some other older games

so i went up to the counter to ask for it and the employee said its 39.99 and i said "what happend to the 19.99 over there?" and he asked his manager why it was still ringing up so high and the manager bitch slapped him and typed 19.99 into the computer and i was on my way.

[gameguy22006]

thanks for the info, I've been wanting these games(but especially RC: GC) for a while, now I'll finially get them.

[MeGaWC27]

I've heard mixed reviews on this one, and after playing Grabbed by the Ghoulies, I don't think I'd like the control scheme.

What do y'all think of RTH?

The control is pretty weird, but once you get used to it, it isn't that bad. I only played the demo in stores before and thought it's probably not worth the 40 bucks, but for 15 bucks, its a pretty good deal.

[epobirs]

Thanks everyone. So Jak II doesn't allow cutscene skipping then?

That would be great if Toys'R'Us had a B2G1 sale, but its unlikely.

For example, in a early mission there is this building you go inside. There you can grab some items but nothing really happens until you try to go through a doorway. At that point you have to relinquish control for a while until the burglar alarm gets done announcing its intention to have the robot tank you just passed by hunt you down and kill you. You then proceed through a platform obstacle course with the tank on your heels. Because this is done from an odd perspective it's almost impossible to figure out how you need to manuever without dying several times. Each time you have to sit through that tedious burglar alarm sequence.

Similar situation come up later in the game. I realy wanted to like this game but I'm left with the impression that the playtesters were told to only report bugs and keep their mouths shut about gameplay issues.

That would actually make sense. I really don't get the complaints of Haven City being too big, though. If they made it any smaller, there would be even more complaints about there being no room to move. :roll:

The robot tank mission actually sounds fun, though. It reminds me of the part in Jak and Daxter where you run from the rising dark eco. Wish there were more of that...

The complaint about the size of the city is due to the amount of time you spend just getting to your next stop. It begins to feel more like commuting to work in a really bad neighborhood than playing a game.

The rising eco is a very good contrast. After the initial attempt, if you didn't succeed, it didn't make you sit through an intro every friggin' time. This difference between the two is what made it so disappointing. I'm hoping the second Ty the Tasmanian Tiger game doesn't suffer from the same defects since I recommend the first to J&K fans.

[epobirs]

Thanks everyone. So Jak II doesn't allow cutscene skipping then?

Actually, I'm pretty sure you can, though I can't remember if that's only after you've seen them once or not. I know I've skipped cutscenes before though, so at the worst you'd only need to see them once.

Anyway, Socom 2 for $20 doesn't sound like a bad deal, either...wasn't a huge fan of Socom 1, but for the price I might just try it out.

The big multi-minute scenes can be avoided or shortened but the short ones that interrupt gameplay cannot. Itried, I really did.

[Graystone]

I will be picking up R&C 2. that game is one of the best platformers. Jak 2 was and is disapointing I personaly think.

[tubtub]

GTA: VC is only $20 at TRU now. I don't remember it being a green tag item, but if it was it isn't anymore.

[mgsvr]

so is the Greatest Hits effect now or next week?

[epobirs]

GTA: VC is only $20 at TRU now. I don't remember it being a green tag item, but if it was it isn't anymore.

It was as of Wednesday at my local store. Specifically, it had a green tag marked $29.95, meaning it would ring at $15.

[rarebucky]

Can someone PLEASE confirm if R&G:GC is $19.99 right now at Best Buy or is it still $39.99?

[The_Continental]

So far only at Target. I think the price drop will be universal by this weekend.

Can someone PLEASE confirm if R&G:GC is $19.99 right now at Best Buy or is it still $39.99?

[Moray]

The greatest hits for RC:GC and Jak II are supposed to go into effect on 9/7 at GameStop

[ValkyrieVF-1S]

Thanks The_Continental and Trustcompany,

I think I am going to buy Rise to Honor at CC today so I can have the non-gh, and then just price match later on. :wink:

By the way, the product number would be the same for both the non-gh and gh right? Just wondering...

[The_Continental]

Yeah - the product number should be the same.

Thanks The_Continental and Trustcompany,

I think I am going to buy Rise to Honor at CC today so I can have the non-gh, and then just price match later on. :wink:

By the way, the product number would be the same for both the non-gh and gh right? Just wondering...

[CheapyD]

Added EB links to the OP.

[lordopus99]

they changed in EB stores yesterday.

got to pick up Socom 2 finally; might even get R&C:GC while I am at it.

[jmcc]

Well, I guess I can leave a 2 or 3 week grace period, but anyone not owning R&C: GC after that is going to have to schedule an appointment for me to saw their head off.

[The_Continental]

Thank you, sir.

Added EB links to the OP.

[Togepy]

Picked up Socom 2 with GH label at Best Buy yesterday for $20. I didn't see the others.

[CaseyRyback]

Picked up Socom 2 with GH label at Best Buy yesterday for $20. I didn't see the others.

they pulled non GH on Wed. I got mine on Tues. at BB through a PM and got the non GH versions. The guy from the game section said Wed. was when they were getting in their GH shipment and pulling the regular versions.

[flybrione]

I picked up Rachet and Clank Going Commando today at Best Buy with the GGC. They had two copies left without the Red Greatest Hit on the game plus a whole bunch of greatest hits copies.

They also had Rise to Honor (GH version) and Socom 2 with a greatest hits sticker placed on the orginal version.

They didn't have GH versions of Jak II only the original and I didn't ask for a price check on that one.

[dtcarson]

If they pull the non-GH versions, what do they do with them/ I would assume selling them for 20 bucks would be better than not selling them at all. And I would also think it's incredibly wasteful to send them back and repackage them in GH covers....

[lordopus99]

I picked up R&C:GC non-GH and Socom 2 non-GH today for 15 a piece at BB today (20-GGC=15). Good Stuff!

[FuzTurtle]

Got R&C Going Commando w/o GH logo for $15 after coupon. Anyone live in New York, Brooklyn can pick one up at the Bay Pkwy location.

[help1]

now that battlefronts is commign out i dont think socom 2 is worth the pick up... and respawn is now filled with cheaters

[coolbrys]

Got a Jak 2 non-GH at BB today for $15 after GGC... good game!