SBK: Snowboard Kids DS $19.99 new at ebgames.com and gamestop.com

[Jack]

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/257589.asp

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=180094

[norkusa]

Thanks for the tip! I've been waiting for it to drop down to $20 for a while. Picking this up today.

[OiBoy]

Also a pricedrop at Gamestop, in case EB runs out.

[Roufuss]

This game must have bombed like no other.

I'm glad I only paid $19.99 for my copy, though, when it first came out.

[YoshiFan1]

It probably didn't sell that well because the N64 games while fun, were released so long ago and didn't have that huge of a following. If someone didn't know what the games are really like, they probably thought it was either a kids game, or a game that was simple/lame and didn't even give it a 2nd glance.

I'm tempted to pick it up because I really liked both games on N64 but I have a feeling it might drop in price again soon so I'm going to wait.

[Roufuss]

It probably didn't sell that well because the N64 games while fun, were released so long ago and didn't have that huge of a following. If someone didn't know what the games are really like, they probably thought it was either a kids game, or a game that was simple/lame and didn't even give it a 2nd glance.

Or that it came out the same week as Mario Kart DS and most people didn't give it a second look.

But it's pretty cool, definately worth $19.99, and OMG ITS ATLUS IT COULD BE RAREZ.

[62t]

I hope this put an end to the theory that atlus games are rare (portable, at least)

[499deal]

FYI everyone, the daily deal for gamestop is 10% off all ds and gba games. Code is DS10GBA

[Dead of Knight]

So is it as good as the N64 titles? If so, or if it's at least close to their quality, this is worth a purchase for $18.

[b3b0p]

I bought it full price (preordered) and it is fun and worth $20.

It has really nice controls and almost seems like Mario Kart on Snowboards.

[dratsacras]

FYI everyone, the daily deal for gamestop is 10% off all ds and gba games. Code is DS10GBA

Does that stack with FREESHIPALL?

[soulwish2003]

Does that stack with FREESHIPALL?

Only 1 coupon per order.

[uberzone]

Only 1 coupon per order.

I hate gamestop.

[soulwish2003]

I hate gamestop.


Ditto...

[abhinav]

Buyer Beware: This game is not very good ... no where as good as the N64 version and the game feels like a crappy downhill mario kart.

[Masterkyo]

I'll buy it if BB have this game for $20. So i can use $5 off $19.95 coupon to knock it down $15 :)

[j.elles]

Jumped to $50. Damn. I've heard enough about it that i'll get it eventually. Basically a mario Kart style game that could have done well had it not been released next to mario kart is the consensus.

[eldad9]

The reviews are on the low side... I'd rather sit this one out and buy the original on the revolution.

[nnthomas]

Is this the same at B&M as well?

[Friend of Sonic]

According to NPD, as of December...
84. Snow Board Kids | 5,954
85. Texas Hold 'Em Poker | 5,606
86. Bust-A-Move | 5,389
87. Sega Casino | 4,162
88. Space Invaders Revolution | 2,819
89. Dragon Booster | 1,196

[djkunai]

This deal is also going on at all GameCrazy stores.

[chargeup45]

According to NPD, as of December...
84. Snow Board Kids | 5,954
85. Texas Hold 'Em Poker | 5,606
86. Bust-A-Move | 5,389
87. Sega Casino | 4,162
88. Space Invaders Revolution | 2,819
89. Dragon Booster | 1,196

Poor Bust-a-Move. I bet half of those came from the 2 for 30 TRU deal too.

[botticus]

Poor Bust-a-Move. I bet half of those came from the 2 for 30 TRU deal too.
It wasn't released till the middle of December though... SBK was released around Thanksgiving.

[mcgavin27]

I may have to pick this up now.

[Rocko]

Hmm. Liked the 64 versions. Might consider this. Thanks OP.

[CouRageouS]

Hmm this is very tempting. Thanks OP.

[norkusa]

Buyer Beware: This game is not very good ... no where as good as the N64 version and the game feels like a crappy downhill mario kart.

I just got it today and thought it was good. Was thinking it'd be kind of like SSX but it's really more of a racer. You're right though, it plays A LOT like Mario Kart but I don't see anything crappy about it. Definitely worth $20 IMO.

[GizmoGC]

Anyone confirm instore prices?

[misterbowtie]

I was at Gamestop B&M and can confirm $19.99.

[norkusa]

Anyone confirm instore prices?

Yup. I saw SBK at both EB and Game Stop today for $19.99.

[Garfield]

According to NPD, as of December...
84. Snow Board Kids | 5,954
85. Texas Hold 'Em Poker | 5,606
86. Bust-A-Move | 5,389
87. Sega Casino | 4,162
88. Space Invaders Revolution | 2,819
89. Dragon Booster | 1,196

Where did you find the NPD figures? I have been looking all over the web, and can't find it anywhere. Perhaps you know someone in the industry or you have some sort of subscription with NPD?

[R1V3R5]

Thanks OP! I am going to Gamestop this week to get Sonic Rush and I can pick up SBK too. Yay!

[62t]

Where did you find the NPD figures? I have been looking all over the web, and can't find it anywhere. Perhaps you know someone in the industry or you have some sort of subscription with NPD?
um you proably didnt look hard enough. They are on GAF.

[sabin23]

i will have to consider gettting this.

[norkusa]

um you proably didnt look hard enough. They are on GAF.

What's GAF?

[Garfield]

What's GAF?

Doh, I visit www.GamesAreFun.com almost everyday, yet didn't know they have the NPD numbers there.

Off Topic:
Is it me, or does anyone feel that GAF is pro-Nintendo and bias against Microsoft?

[Dead of Knight]

Doh, I visit www.GamesAreFun.com almost everyday, yet didn't know they have the NPD numbers there.

Off Topic:
Is it me, or does anyone feel that GAF is pro-Nintendo and bias against Microsoft?

They are, but that's because they are more of a hardcore gamer's site that tends to lean with Japanese tastes, IMO; this fits me perfectly, so I love them.

[encendido5]

Looks like EB raised their price to $49.99 with an estimated release date of 11/15/05

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/521006.asp

[soulwish2003]

I picked one up this morning... thanks for the info OP.

[hiccupleftovers]

Awesome. Gonna get this as soon as I get out to a Gamecrazy or EB.

[hiccupleftovers]

Doh, I visit www.GamesAreFun.com (http://www.GamesAreFun.com) almost everyday, yet didn't know they have the NPD numbers there.

Off Topic:
Is it me, or does anyone feel that GAF is pro-Nintendo and bias against Microsoft?

OT:

I know, but I have to ask this. Has GAF been down for anyone else for the past few days? I can't even get to the site.

[R1V3R5]

OT:

I know, but I have to ask this. Has GAF been down for anyone else for the past few days? I can't even get to the site.


I can't get there. Maybe server issues?