[DEAD] Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories $19.99 Amazon

[Bulrog]

http://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-Re-Memories-Playstation-2/dp/B001G3B0HC/ref=pd_ts_zbw_vg_404948_2?pf_rd_p=302828701&pf_rd_s=right-4&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=301712&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10GR9F705745GZQDPW0E

Must be competing with CC.

[razgriz417]

Ive noticed that Amazon has been doing that alot lately, mimicking B&M deals. Better for me since I use prime :D

[thepik241]

Does this version of Chain of Memories have both Kingdom Hearts 2 and Chain of Memories?

[Shady3011]

No. It's just Chain of Memories.

[Bulrog]

The game with both Chain of Memories and KH 2 is Final Mix, that has not been released in the U.S. yet.

[WhiteLens]

No, it doesn't contain Final Mix+ lousy Square Enix, hating their US audience.

[Panda]

I KNEW I should've waited. :(

[Nathan_Sama]

Have it for GBA.
no thanks

[jacknicklson]

Thanks! Glad I canceled my pre-order, the cards were useless anyway!

[talonthrawn]

This game any good? I enjoyed 1 + 2.

[prateeko]

Hmm, get it here or from BB for RZ points?

[wampa8jedi]

This game any good? I enjoyed 1 + 2.

It got an 8.4 from IGN:

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/934/934330p1.html

Looks pretty solid to me... I'm almost tempted to hold out for an even cheaper price, given the insane volatility of Amazon prices as of late.

[Master Shake]

I have the gba version but haven't even tried it yet. I think I'll pick this up but at a cheaper price (and possibly sell my gba copy).

[PrototypeM]

I never played this on GBA so I'm looking forward to it.
I'm out of money so I can't buy it now, but hopefully it will be down at $20 again.

[G33]

Might put an order in for this and Namco Museum Virtual Arcade. Passed on Namco at $16 for lack of desired filler, but with this, it's still a net -$2. I'll probably just monitor Namco this week for a redrop, as I'd assume KH at $20 should be good for the week.

[CoffeeEdge]

SWEET DEAL.


This game any good? I enjoyed 1 + 2.

Yes. If you haven't played CoM, you're missing some important plot.

[DarkSageRK]

Waiting for 14.99 or 9.99. But thanks for the update.

[n8rockerasu]

Man...Amazon is driving the nails into Circuit City's coffin all by themselves. It's like they don't even care :)

[bojay1997]

Man...Amazon is driving the nails into Circuit City's coffin all by themselves. It's like they don't even care :)

Not to pile on a company at death's door, but I visited two CC locations today and neither had Kingdom Hearts in stock. I'm very thankful for Amazon and I save the 8.5% tax.

[GTZ_NSR]

In for one. This saves me from giving CC any of my money.

[Vegan]

Have it for GBA.
no thanks

Not the same.

[Maromi]

Son of a bitch. I just bought this yesterday, and it shipped. Oh well.

[UberNinjaz]

Wish Square would just bring over both Final Mix games over here. Don't care for the people who don't feel like buying the same game only with an ASSLOAD of extras, sounds good to me even though I already have both. & besides, I haven't seen a PS2 game go above $40 lately so that would just sweeten the deal.

But whatever, waiting for price-drop since this isn't that high on my list.

[TheMaidenOfSorrow]

I hate card battling systems. >_>

[mxpowar]

I have no interest in Kingdom Hearts but I love card-battling. Will I like this game?

[UberNinjaz]

I have no interest in Kingdom Hearts but I love card-battling. Will I like this game?
Its not card-battling in the same way you would play Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon TCG etc., at least the GBA Chains of Memories wasn't like that.

You still move around at free will & you have a "hand" of cards which are basic attack cards & then summons or spell moves, which are activated by pressing B or A (can't remember). Basically, still the same Kingdom Hearts-gameplay limited by the cards you have in your hand instead of how much abuse your right thumb has taken from the button-mashing.

[CoffeeEdge]

I hate card battling systems. >_>

As stated, this isn't like Yugioh or Pokemon. It's more like Baten Kaitos.

They're not so much "cards," as collectible attacks that you organize into decks.

[ruibing]

Ok, I grabbed this and Chrono Cross, the last PS1 game Amazon had that I was missing. For the sake of my sanity, this better not drop to $15 tomorrow.

[BIG5]

I love this series but I could never get into the GBA game (and I even have the guide). Even so, I would probably get it at this price if I still had a PS2.

[koji126]

Should I just stop preordering from amazon all together now and just a week after the release for a $10 price drop? I just received this yesterday...

[dohmai]

thanks op! was debating getting it at CC but this solves evreything

[TheMaidenOfSorrow]

As stated, this isn't like Yugioh or Pokemon. It's more like Baten Kaitos.

They're not so much "cards," as collectible attacks that you organize into decks.
Yeah, I know. I played the gba one a long time ago and wasnt really too crazy about it.

[jackdoe]

For twenty dollars, this is a no brainer.

[misbitski]

I'm holding out for the $10 deal

[Josef]

Should I just stop preordering from amazon all together now and just a week after the release for a $10 price drop? I just received this yesterday...

I think that's an extremely smart move with what they've been doing lately, since they no longer have their price adjustment policy. I'm not preordering from them anymore unless it's a price mistake.

[ChaoticClimax]

I love Kingdom Hearts. It is my second favorite game of all time next to FFVII.

I honestly couldn't stomach the GBA version of this game. I got near the end and the difficulty just ramped up. I ended up just quitting and I rarely do that.

Unless they changed quite a bit, I would urge everyone to rent this before taking the plunge.

*Not trying to threadcrap, just giving a heads up to other people who also really loved Kingdom Hearts.

[romeogbs19]

Ok, I grabbed this and Chrono Cross, the last PS1 game Amazon had that I was missing. For the sake of my sanity, this better not drop to $15 tomorrow.

Yeah, debating on whether to get this for my sis (she's a big fan).

Anyways, none of by business, but if you bought Chrono Cross from Amazon.com I would be careful. I've heard the GH versions Amazon sells have a glitch in them; allegedly somewhere on the 2nd disc (I think) the game freezes up and you cannot advance.

I'm pretty sure Square still replaces those discs for you but just thought you should know. I picked mine up used from half.com

[SSJMies]

Ugh. Preordered it, and it drops $10.

Sent an email - I still haven't opened it, and now I'm almost tempted to return and rebuy it.

[United_Korea]

PS2 game; will wait for $10 price

[yukine]

Any word on how well this plays on a software BC PS3?

[hordak]

Any word on how well this plays on a software BC PS3?

60gb, no issues. This is what I have.

80gb, some issues with getting past the training. You'll have to use a PS2 save.

Otherwise, very good game. I bought for $25, but would have paid $30.

[prateeko]

Damn, and here I am only with an 80GB now...

Where can one find one of these post-training saves?

[62t]

Damn, and here I am only with an 80GB now...

Where can one find one of these post-training saves?

http://rapidshare.com/files/169733217/Kingdom_Hearts_RE_CoM.rar

[Taboner]

Wow. When did this come out on the PS2? Is it as good as the GBA version?

[hordak]

Wow. When did this come out on the PS2? Is it as good as the GBA version?

Earlier this week. It's slightly harder than the GBA version, but because it's in 3D, much better experience.

[oasisboy]

From ign.com:

Re: Chain of Memories is really, really hard. I'm sure leveling up Sora makes a difference, but managing a full 3D battlefield while trying to keep track of your deck in real-time can be a real test of your prowess as a gamer. While most fights with normal Heartless and large monsters are manageable, facing off against an Organization member is bordering on insanity. You need to be on the freakin' ball in order to best your cloaked opponents in battle and some later boss fights might actually discourage casual fans from continuing on. Trust me: Re: Chain of Memories is not for the faint of heart. If you're expecting the "button-mashing" of Kingdom Hearts I and II, think again. This game is all about being aware of a real-time battlefield while simultaneously organizing and arranging your cards, tracking numerical values, managing HP and even compensating for cards lost during Sleight use. Be prepared, my friend.

Me = I will pass.

[UberNinjaz]

^^^ Difficulty? In this generation of gaming? About time someone broke the trend of easy games.

[G33]

If the difficulty is like the GBA version, it isn't too bad, once you get enough high-level cards. My standard deck in the GBA version was a 100% offense deck featuring Strike Raid, and that carried me through most of the game. I did get stuck near the end on one of the bosses, where blind attacking no longer worked, and I actually had to use strategy (cancel cards and the 0/27 keyblade ability).

One thing to note is that you should always keep a couple cards of each color and number on hand. That'll save you a lot of frustration when you reach the end.

[Veronica Mars]

Can't find it at ANY CC or online.

:/

[Master Shake]

Can't find it at ANY CC or online.

:/Huh? Amazon? Maybe I'm confused.

[Veronica Mars]

Opps, Sorry. I'm gonna get it off Amazon, since no local CC has it.

[mxpowar]

Its not card-battling in the same way you would play Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon TCG etc., at least the GBA Chains of Memories wasn't like that.

You still move around at free will & you have a "hand" of cards which are basic attack cards & then summons or spell moves, which are activated by pressing B or A (can't remember). Basically, still the same Kingdom Hearts-gameplay limited by the cards you have in your hand instead of how much abuse your right thumb has taken from the button-mashing.
Thanks for the reply. You just saved me $20. And believe me I need it with Amazon's relentless pursuit of my cash these past couple of weeks.

[hordak]

From ign.com:

Re: Chain of Memories is really, really hard. I'm sure leveling up Sora makes a difference, but managing a full 3D battlefield while trying to keep track of your deck in real-time can be a real test of your prowess as a gamer. While most fights with normal Heartless and large monsters are manageable, facing off against an Organization member is bordering on insanity. You need to be on the freakin' ball in order to best your cloaked opponents in battle and some later boss fights might actually discourage casual fans from continuing on. Trust me: Re: Chain of Memories is not for the faint of heart. If you're expecting the "button-mashing" of Kingdom Hearts I and II, think again. This game is all about being aware of a real-time battlefield while simultaneously organizing and arranging your cards, tracking numerical values, managing HP and even compensating for cards lost during Sleight use. Be prepared, my friend.

Me = I will pass.

That view of difficulty is a HUGE exaggeration by IGN. Ninja Gaiden Sigma = F*** hard at the beginning and the end. KH:CoM = as hard as Phoenix Wright. Basically, you just need to do a little more thinking... nothing different than the previous KH games where you strategize how you distribute attributes to Sora... only this time you are doing with cards.

[jeremywoods]

I KNEW I should've waited. :(

awww boo, same here

oh well :bomb:

[*Kay*]

This is a nice price but I think I'm gonna wait for another price drop. I have other games that i need to finish first...

Kay

[JCAll]

I played about half the original. I just could NOT get the card I needed to continue :(
If it's as good as that one I'm looking forward to it, but if it's as frustrating as that I won't spend 20 on it.

[Josef]

yeah, got it from amazon a few days ago and i hope to receive tomorrow !

Then you paid $29.99 for it...the price just dropped Sunday ;)

[krazyazn01]

Then you paid $29.99 for it...the price just dropped Sunday ;)

I pre-ordered this along with The Orange Box (360)...I have lost a total of $15 because Amazon no longer does price adjustment on their own items. I'm writing them an email right now basically telling them that I won't be pre-ordering from them anymore. I'm sure it won't mean much to them unless everyone else here are like me and stop doing pre-orders.

Does anyone know which "reason" I can choose so that I don't have to pay for the return postage?

[romeogbs19]

I pre-ordered this along with The Orange Box (360)...I have lost a total of $15 because Amazon no longer does price adjustment on their own items. I'm writing them an email right now basically telling them that I won't be pre-ordering from them anymore. I'm sure it won't mean much to them unless everyone else here are like me and stop doing pre-orders.

Does anyone know which "reason" I can choose so that I don't have to pay for the return postage?

The only way you don't pay for shipping on a return is if they sent you the wrong item or the item is damaged. Otherwise, they'll bill you the shipping cost. Given you place the order and it says what should have come on the invoice, you're going to lose about $5 on the return.

I admit, price changes have happened to me, too (mostly on books) but I love Amazon :-) Time I save is easily worth the little extra they may get from me.

[bvaldez]

Thank goodness my $15 Orange Box order didn't ship. Cancelled and re-ordered along w/ this one.

[Slim Gatsby]

I got in on this when I saw it for $18.99 in my Gold Box (Season 2 of Justice Leaugue Unlmited @ $15 for filler, woot). However, this dropping $10 right after launch and Eternal Poison going for half price - along with my preorder of the Persona 4 guide not shipping till frickin' January for some reason - means that I'm cancelling my P4 order right now.

[MSI Magus]

GAH I wish they could have done this the same day as Makai Kingdom could have gotten them together no problem. As it stands without the pre order cards this was originally coming with I think I will pass. I bet this will be like $13 used pretty fast.

[zaxour]

I bit on this deal; I used the $10 coupon I got when I bought Prince of Persia from them and added an $8 USB Hub (for the gf) to make free shipping. $18 shipped for this and a usb hub, not bad! :D

[pete5883]

That view of difficulty is a HUGE exaggeration by IGN. Ninja Gaiden Sigma = F*** hard at the beginning and the end. KH:CoM = as hard as Phoenix Wright.
Bullshit, CoM on GBA was tough.

[MSI Magus]

Bullshit, CoM on GBA was tough.

Agreed, it was definitely a difficult ass game at times.

[crunchewy]

How about the GBA version. Is it worth picking up? I haven't played any of the KH games. I actually have more time to play RPGs on my DS then on my PS2, so the GBA version is more appealing to me. I just don't get a lot of time to play console games. I have much more time to play portable games due to train/bus ride to/from work.

[Pojo]

CoM is absurdly easy if you fill your deck with attack cards/cloud cards. Throw in a few healing cards for good measure. It's a button masher all the way through, and I love it.

The IGN review is laughable, but not for that reason. I can see how someone would have trouble if they relied on the wrong cards.

I wonder if this comes with the free postcards...

Yes, I care.

[MSI Magus]

I wonder if this comes with the free postcards...

Yes, I care.

I thought that was Gamestop only or something? Never saw amazon mention them.....if ti comes with them id buy this in a heart beat.

[Reira]

I thought that was Gamestop only or something? Never saw amazon mention them.....if ti comes with them id buy this in a heart beat.

Amazon was advertising them too.

I'm soooo tempted to pick this up. With my $5 CT preorder bonus, it would only be $15. Hmmmm....

[Wolfpup]

This game any good? I enjoyed 1 + 2.

Personally it's my favorite in the series in terms of gameplay (story in 2 was better)...but I played the original, which leads to:

From the comments and that IGN review that was posted-it sounds like this version wouldn't be as good as the original. Changing it to 3D is a big mistake. The combat system in the original is a LOT stronger than KH 2 IMO, let alone 1.

Earlier this week. It's slightly harder than the GBA version, but because it's in 3D, much better experience.

That doesn't follow at all. Being 3D doesn't make something better, and in this case I'd be shocked if it's not significantly worse.

How about the GBA version. Is it worth picking up? I haven't played any of the KH games. I actually have more time to play RPGs on my DS then on my PS2, so the GBA version is more appealing to me. I just don't get a lot of time to play console games. I have much more time to play portable games due to train/bus ride to/from work.

I liked the GBA version quite a bit...and honestly would be shocked if the gameplay isn't better.

^^^ Difficulty? In this generation of gaming? About time someone broke the trend of easy games.

Huh? 1) Why would we want hard games? And 2) We already HAVE tons of hard games. Most games are probably too hard, or at least have difficulty settings and can be made way too hard if that's what you want.

I personally didn't find the original too bad.

[muzras]

Anyone play this one yet. I loved all teh ones before.

No mobnies :cry:.

All teh dealz are out nowz. Why me haf 2 bee so poorz.:bomb:

[hordak]

That doesn't follow at all. Being 3D doesn't make something better, and in this case I'd be shocked if it's not significantly worse.

Fine. I'll elaborate! :) The cutscenes, voice acting, quality of music and the third dimension adds greater depth to the game. I feel the overall storyline is better executed (and feels "less lonely") than the GBA version because they have more to work with than they did in 2D.

[mkelehan]

Fine. I'll elaborate! :) The cutscenes, voice acting, quality of music and the third dimension adds greater depth to the game. I feel the overall storyline is better executed (and feels "less lonely") than the GBA version because they have more to work with than they did in 2D.

How dare you imply that, all other things being equal, graphics and sound make a game more enjoyable. How dare you!

[Wolfpup]

Fine. I'll elaborate! :) The cutscenes, voice acting, quality of music and the third dimension adds greater depth to the game. I feel the overall storyline is better executed (and feels "less lonely") than the GBA version because they have more to work with than they did in 2D.

The presentation stuff sounds good, but the gameplay I expect I'd like a lot less, given that the GBA game was the most fun to me in terms of gameplay.

How dare you imply that, all other things being equal, graphics and sound make a game more enjoyable. How dare you!

Of course they do, but that's not what I was getting at. 2D does not imply "worse graphics and sound", nor "worse gameplay".

[masterage]

AUGH, so the ones that preordered were screwed pricewise? I managed to gold box this originally, but still...

And they already shipped Persona 4 for me T_T

Should've waited >_<

EDIT: Just noticed that I finally put my avi on so...

I'M IN DESPAIR! Amazon mucking with prices a week after release has left me in despair!

[ticalmc2k2]

I prefer easier games these days as opposed to ridiculously hard old school games with countless cheap deaths. I have work and school to worry about and don't wanna spend all day playing the same thing. I just want to have fun, I don't need the huge sense of achievement that I beat a difficult game many can't beat.

This is getting off topic guys.

I didn't even know they made a PS2 remake of CoM until like 2 days ago. Since I saw it at Amazon yesterday for $20, I caved and will try it. I'm skeptical about card games though. I didn't like Metal Gear Acid for this reason.

[hordak]

Also, I've only gotten as far as the second world in the game, but apparently, a bunch of stuff was added in this version that was not in the GBA version. To quote tommylink, a very helpful member of the playstation forum:

"A lot of new things in this game, next to the plants, like angel statues will attack you in Hercules. And then there are things like clocks that can be hit that cast stop on the heartless before you enter battle with them. It's not in the GBA game. 3d [has] lots of new stuff."

[buckythekat]

well right now the deal appears to be dead :| Amazon already raised the price back up to $29.99

what's the point of matching a sale if they don't match it the whole time?

[Wolfpup]

Maybe it was a deal of the day/15 days deal thingee?

[G33]

Actually, it's out of stock. Figures, since it's now apparently in my gold box. Now we see if they raise the price back up, or put it back on sale.

Edit: Yep, up to $29.

[luminus]

Funny.....I ordered 2 copies of Armored Core 4 Answer and ended with 2 copies of Kingdom Heart Re:Chains of Mem from gamestop on thanksgiving @.@ And here ppl are saying it's OOS, etc.

Now I hope CSR doesn't give me too much trouble about it.