Just spent $75 on a new game! Whats that make me?

[mr ryles]

I feel kind of weird just paying $75 to order a copy of MLB 2k6 for the xbox 360. That price tag is just ridiculous. Gaming prices are getting out of control and it is starting to piss me off. Getting to the point where I have to pay $75 to get a new 360 game when it launches.

Sure the price could have only been $65 if I use standard shipping, but I'm thhe kind of person who likes to get the new games ASAP so I use overnight shipping. And as you may or may not know I live hewe in winnemucca Nevada and my only gaming retailer is wal-mart. And the chances of them getting MLB this week are slim to none, and slim just left town. (A little quote I heard today) Hell my wal-mart hasn't even got in kingdom hearts 2 yet, which is also pissing me off.

Anyways back on point, $75 to get a new game is out fucking stupid!

[pimpinc333]

Time to Move :)

[Strell]

Don't order games online.

Otherwise you can't get an unsuspecting clerk to check you out.

[basketkase543]

I feel kind of weird just paying $75 to order a copy of MLB 2k6 for the xbox 360. That price tag is just ridiculous. Gaming prices are getting out of control and it is starting to piss me off. Getting to the point where I have to pay $75 to get a new 360 game when it launches.

Sure the price could have only been $65 if I use standard shipping, but I'm thhe kind of person who likes to get the new games ASAP so I use overnight shipping. And as you may or may not know I live hewe in winnemucca Nevada and my only gaming retailer is wal-mart. And the chances of them getting MLB this week are slim to none, and slim just left town. (A little quote I heard today) Hell my wal-mart hasn't even got in kingdom hearts 2 yet, which is also pissing me off.

Anyways back on point, $75 to get a new game is out fucking stupid!


Seriously, if you know and have acknowledged how ridiculous it is to spend that much on a new game....then why buy it?

[ananag112]

Shame on you mr ryles.

I agree though. The prices for games these days are out of control.

[Steggy]

Seriously, if you know and have acknowledged how ridiculous it is to spend that much on a new game....then why buy it?

ahhh its you again!!! To the OP, its your own fucking fault for getting overnight shipping... seriously, dont complain when its your own fucking fault its so expensive.

[Demolition Man]

Anyways back on point, $75 to get a new game is out fucking stupid!

So why the hell did you buy it? Did someone hold a gun to your head and tell you that you are to buy it or else your brains will be blown out? Was a hot chick offering you a "full meal deal with all the fixings and desert" just to buy it? Okay then I doubt either happened (especially the second one) so if anything you are the one who is fucking stupid since nobody but yourself made you buy it for $75. Yeesh there are far better priorities in life than a game - especially a baseball game that within a year will be in a discount bin.

[eshbums]

Seriously, if you know and have acknowledged how ridiculous it is to spend that much on a new game....then why buy it?

LOL.

Yes, that's a lot to dump into a game.

But what's even crazier, it's a sports title. It pains me to pay $7.50 for a sports title since they drop so fast, let alone $75.

To each his own though. As long as you're happy about the purchase, that's all that matters.

[Chacrana]

So not only did you buy MLB 2K6, but you paid $15 or so above retail to do it? That's the antithesis of being a cheapassgamer... it's just dumb.

[basketkase543]

But what's even crazier, it's a sports title. It pains me to pay $7.50 for a sports title since they drop so fast, let alone $75.

I was gonna mention that too but I didn't want to get all the sports game fanboys in a tizzy.

ahhh its you again!!!

Haha, you thought you could get rid of me?!?! :D

[Steggy]

I was gonna mention that too but I didn't want to get all the sports game fanboys in a tizzy.



Haha, you thought you could get rid of me?!?! :D


mrh, one can only wish... i remember I emailed cheapy a while ago wanting to change my name cuz of you, lol. Than I never had an idea for a new name so i just stuck with this.

[pimpinc333]

mrh, one can only wish... i remember I emailed cheapy a while ago wanting to change my name cuz of you, lol. Than I never had an idea for a new name so i just stuck with this.

I thought you two were the same person. I never knew there were two Basketcases. Good Stuff. :)

[basketkase543]

mrh, one can only wish... i remember I emailed cheapy a while ago wanting to change my name cuz of you, lol. Than I never had an idea for a new name so i just stuck with this.

Oh wow, you actually wanted to change your name? But the two names are COMPLETELY different....i have a "k" in mine and you have a "c". Totally different.

[Strell]

Oh wow, you actually wanted to change your name? But the two names are COMPLETELY different....i have a "k" in mine and you have a "c". Totally different.

HEY YOU. STOP TALKING TO YOURSELF.

[LaraCroftsLeftBoob]

you paid $75 for a sports game!?

you should be banned for a week to think about what you did and to meditate on the fact that this is called cheapassgamer.com

[Mr.Answer]

edit--- didn't read the op clearly.

[GuilewasNK]

Actually $75 games were quite common in the days of the SNES. I believe $75 is what my mother paid for Street Fighter II when it first came out. I think Chrono Trigger was $75 as well. The most I ever paid was $70 something for a new Tales of Destiny II from Defender's old site and $79.99 for Growlanser Deluxe. I don't make a habit of spending that much but as long as you enjoy the purchase that's all that matters.

[WolfPac_Ite]

If you lived in the old days you wouldn't be complaining... And why are you complaining on CheapAssGamer of all places. This is a place to find cheap stuff, not buy things at full retail price when they can be had for lower.

And the game is $59.99, the extra for shipping is due to your own impatience.

http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=B200153A

[masterchief066]

I spent $97/w tax for Killer Instinct Gold back in 96 at Software Etc...I gained my senses and returned it shortly...

[mr ryles]

I new the hate on sporting titles would come, theres nothingnon sport fan gamers love to rip on more than spending money on a sports title. It's an Addiction I have loved sports all my life, basketball, football, baseball, I love them all dearly. I have other opinions on gamers who hate on sports, but thats not what this thread is for.

And to answer another user about it being my fault for spending $75 I am fully aware of that. It is an addiction to buy all the new video games, and I think by spending $75 on one game I realized my addiction and just how sad it is that developers keep jacking up prices and I keep paying them.

[Demolition Man]

Actually $75 games were quite common in the days of the SNES. I believe $75 is what my mother paid for Street Fighter II when it first came out. I think Chrono Trigger was $75 as well. The most I ever paid was $70 something for a new Tales of Destiny II from Defender's old site and $79.99 for Growlanser Deluxe. I don't make a habit of spending that much but as long as you enjoy the purchase that's all that matters.

There is a major difference between "Chrono Trigger" and "MLB 2K6." The former is still worth its price since its a great classic game. The other one... well.... consider yourself lucky if its worth $5 in three years.

[Jeoff]

Lol $75 for a sports game. But it's his money he's free to do whatever he wants with it.

I haven't seen any reviews yet so I'm going to assume it's garbage like most sports games. Hopefully it's a good game though. Enjoy!

[GuilewasNK]

There is a major difference between "Chrono Trigger" and "MLB 2K6." The former is still worth its price since its a great classic game. The other one... well.... consider yourself lucky if its worth $5 in three years.

True, it's just that $75 for a game isn't unheard of.

[mr ryles]

actually the most I ever spent was $90 on zelda MM for the 64 cuz I had to buy an expansion pack as well.

[basketkase543]

HEY YOU. STOP TALKING TO YOURSELF.

:rofl::rofl:


I new the hate on sporting titles would come, theres nothingnon sport fan gamers love to rip on more than spending money on a sports title. It's an Addiction I have loved sports all my life, basketball, football, baseball, I love them all dearly. I have other opinions on gamers who hate on sports, but thats not what this thread is for.

And to answer another user about it being my fault for spending $75 I am fully aware of that. It is an addiction to buy all the new video games, and I think by spending $75 on one game I realized my addiction and just how sad it is that developers keep jacking up prices and I keep paying them.


Well, admitting that you have a problem is the first step towards rehabilitation. C'mon everybody, I think it's time for a Cheapass Intervention!

[BiLo]

I spent 60$ on a new Disgaea.. and that was about it.

[pimpinc333]

I spent 125.00 on a USED Disc only Shining Force 3 for Saturn. That was when I was a stupidassgamer.

[Sk8erlink7]

Don't order games online.

Otherwise you can't get an unsuspecting clerk to check you out. :lol: I suddenly had the urge to go eat cookies.

[Demolition Man]

True, it's just that $75 for a game isn't unheard of.

Would you spend $75 on out of anything a freakin sports game..... and a common one at that?

[GuilewasNK]

Would you spend $75 on out of anything a freakin sports game..... and a common one at that?

Well, the way sports games are now there are exclusive licensing agreements so prices are going to be higher for a long time. A sports game fan is no less a video game fan than someone who spends $150 on Suikoden II. I wouldn't actively look to spend that much if I could help it though.

Man pimpinc333, I got mine complete for $74.99 used. I guess I got lucky.

[Sejad]

ahhh its you again!!! To the OP, its your own fucking fault for getting overnight shipping... seriously, dont complain when its your own fucking fault its so expensive.


HAHAHAH you said it man, it's every like that even in Canada that's why I pay for cheapest shipping and I got patience.(yes I whine but wow not Online....)

[Sejad]

So not only did you buy MLB 2K6, but you paid $15 or so above retail to do it? That's the antithesis of being a cheapassgamer... it's just dumb.


Also good point no point of being on this forum if you are gonna spend the most of your paycheck on a crapy game, heck I rather buy booz for that money you spent on that game.

[Sejad]

I spent 125.00 on a USED Disc only Shining Force 3 for Saturn. That was when I was a stupidassgamer.


HAhAhAHAhA aww man I haven't pulled one of those in a while.

[mr ryles]

Well, admitting that you have a problem is the first step towards rehabilitation. C'mon everybody, I think it's time for a Cheapass Intervention!

It's not really a problem I like to spend my money, I have alot of money then spend it all on games or clothes or something and then am broke for a week until I get paid again. Rinse and repeat.

It's just the purpose of the thing. Having to spend $75 is a little much. I remember I could get a brand new game overnight shipped for only $60. god damn were those the days.

And to all that said don't order online you must not of read my OP as I live in a hick town and my only gaming outlet is a wal-mart who's selection is lackiluster at best.

[mr ryles]

Also good point no point of being on this forum if you are gonna spend the most of your paycheck on a crapy game, heck I rather buy booz for that money you spent on that game.

Spend most my check!!! what the fuck you think I work at mcdonalds or some shit like that!. Fuck I make enough to cover this spending in one days work, and still have money left over to buy cookies.

[XboxHardcore.com]

Wow. I'm speechless.

[Blustrk98]

I feel kind of weird just paying $75 to order a copy of MLB 2k6 for the xbox 360. That price tag is just ridiculous. Gaming prices are getting out of control and it is starting to piss me off. Getting to the point where I have to pay $75 to get a new 360 game when it launches.

Sure the price could have only been $65 if I use standard shipping, but I'm thhe kind of person who likes to get the new games ASAP so I use overnight shipping. And as you may or may not know I live hewe in winnemucca Nevada and my only gaming retailer is wal-mart. And the chances of them getting MLB this week are slim to none, and slim just left town. (A little quote I heard today) Hell my wal-mart hasn't even got in kingdom hearts 2 yet, which is also pissing me off.

Anyways back on point, $75 to get a new game is out fucking stupid!


I think it makes you an EAG (Expensive Ass Gamer).

[PenguinMaster]

You should not be on CAG if you're spending $75 on a game!

[mr ryles]

You should not be on CAG if you're spending $75 on a game!

I get this from people, not directly to you penguin, who will willingly spend $100+ on old classic games, Which I think is a waste of money. But I don't go around telling people that.

If this thread would have been that I just spent this amount on suikoden II Everybody would say good job, nice work. But I bought a sports game, so that just changes everything now doesn't it.

[Mr.Answer]

Sorry but the grammar made me grumpy.Please, help a CAGer out and type so we can read what you are thinking. The following edit of your last post is simply from a readibility point of you and does not take into account your grammar.



I new the hate on sporting titles would come, theres nothingnon sport fan gamers love to rip on more than spending money on a sports title.

OR I KNEW the hate on sporting titles would come, there's nothing non-sport fan gamers love to rip on more than spending money on a sports title.


It's an Addiction I have loved sports all my life, basketball, football, baseball, I love them all dearly. I have other opinions on gamers who hate on sports, but thats not what this thread is for.

It's an addiction. I have loved sports all my life such as basketball, football, baseball, to name a few. I love them all dearly. I have other opinions on gamers who hate Sport genre video games but I digress.

And to answer another user about it being my fault for spending $75 I am fully aware of that. It is an addiction to buy all the new video games, and I think by spending $75 on one game I realized my addiction and just how sad it is that developers keep jacking up prices and I keep paying them.

I can' t figure out what you are actually saying with this paragraph. I think you are trying to say that you are trying to justify your expenditure by showing that you are an 'addict'.


My brain hurts reading this.

[jeffreyjrose]

I think it makes you an EAG (Expensive Ass Gamer).

I've actually always been a fan of RAG (Rich Ass Gamer). :lol:

[Chacrana]

I get this from people, not directly to you penguin, who will willingly spend $100+ on old classic games, Which I think is a waste of money. But I don't go around telling people that.

If this thread would have been that I just spent this amount on suikoden II Everybody would say good job, nice work. But I bought a sports game, so that just changes everything now doesn't it.


The problem is that the game costs $60... and you probably could have used a $5 off coupon at Best Buy to get it for $55... instead, you paid $20 more than you had to. It's not about what kind of game it is -- it's the fact that it's easily obtainable for far less.

[Venkman]

Do what I did- I got an Xbox after the price drop, and played the hell out of it. Last week I just got a PS2. There are a kajillion games out there cheap. I got Ace Combat 5, God of War, and MGS3 subsistence for $18. I am set for months.

When ther Xbox 360 is cheaper, I will buy one then.

[shrike4242]

$75 on a sports game?

Quit CAG right now. Hang your head in shame for admitting to such foolishness.

[Mospeada_21]

Well, if Mr Ryles makes six figures, that's great for him. Developers and publishers need folks like Mr Ryles to support those budgets. Ying and Yang; Mr Ryles is RAG, so we can be CAGs. Thank you Mr Ryles!

;) Today, I got me a X-Men Legends II: ROA strategy guide at BB for a penny! woooo-whoo!

[beguile]

Damn. You should be disowned from CAG. You just outcasted yourself. Paying that much for a sport title is ridiculous.

[Aleryn]

Yup yup reminds me of the SNES days as well. Worse I ever did was spent $75 plus tax on a preordered Final Fantasy VI. Worth every damn penny though.

Last week I blew $70 on Oblivion Collectors Edition. And dammit, that was worth it too.

Overall though... I'm conflicted. I don't blame the developers for charging $60, NO MORE THEN THAT, for new 360/PS3 games. Since... looking at these games, they just GOTTA cost more to develop, yeesh. As a cheapass, it annoys me to no end. But usually... I just wait til the prices come down and never pay full retail.

It's gonna suck when $30 is the new Greatest Hits price though. THAT will piss me off if it comes to pass.

[mr ryles]

$75 on a sports game?

Quit CAG right now. Hang your head in shame for admitting to such foolishness.

I also paid $65 for NCAA hoops 2k6 a few weeks ago too!

The problem is that the game costs $60... and you probably could have used a $5 off coupon at Best Buy to get it for $55...

ya for the 3rd time I ONLY HAVE A WAL MART HERE WHERE I LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm gonna go take a bath in my money now.

[pimpinc333]

I also paid $65 for NCAA hoops 2k6 a few weeks ago too!



ya for the 3rd time I ONLY HAVE A WAL MART HERE WHERE I LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm gonna go take a bath in my money now.

I'll stick up for Ryles here. He's a gamer, gamers have needs that only new release games will satisfy. :) He Needs that shit ASAP.

[mr ryles]

Ryles: No beer and no new games make ryles go something, something, something.

Marge: No beer and no new games make ryles go crazy?

Ryles: Don't mind if I do!!!!!!!

[pimpinc333]

Ryles: No beer and no new games make ryles go something, something, something.

Marge: No beer and no new games make ryles go crazy?

Ryles: Don't mind if I do!!!!!!!

Exactely! Good Stuff.

[Demolition Man]

Well, the way sports games are now there are exclusive licensing agreements so prices are going to be higher for a long time. A sports game fan is no less a video game fan than someone who spends $150 on Suikoden II. I wouldn't actively look to spend that much if I could help it though.

It is unfair to compare a common regular average sports game that will decrease in value within six months (MLB 2K6) to a much harder to find RPG that will only further increase in value due to a limited run (Suikoden II).

[Dkellar]

Who cares if he paid $75 for a sports game? People are paying $50 for KH2 when it will more than likely go GH and one could get it at $15 after GCC at BestBuy.

[Demolition Man]

Who cares if he paid $75 for a sports game? People are paying $50 for KH2 when it will more than likely go GH and one could get it at $15 after GCC at BestBuy.

At least it didn't come out of my wallet so I shouldn't be bitching... but this idiot deserves to be mocked.

[paz9x]

so thats like saying, "wtf? console prices are ridiculous! i had to pay $900 to get a 360 because i couldnt wait" you paid, for the game, to each his own, but dont go complaining because youre impatient, your post says the extra was because you just have to have it right when it hits the shelves.

[Scorch]

Ban him!

[Sporadic]

It's not really a problem I like to spend my money, I have alot of money then spend it all on games or clothes or something and then am broke for a week until I get paid again. Rinse and repeat.

It's just the purpose of the thing. Having to spend $75 is a little much. I remember I could get a brand new game overnight shipped for only $60. god damn were those the days.

And to all that said don't order online you must not of read my OP as I live in a hick town and my only gaming outlet is a wal-mart who's selection is lackiluster at best.

Honestly, you have no right to complain.

It was your choice to get the $15 overnight shipping instead of waiting the extra 3-5 days for normal shipping or till Tuesday when Wal Mart would have probably gotten it in stock.

It isn't like you were trying to get some game that is exclusive to Japan or some game with a 10,000 print run; it's MLB 2K6. It is guaranteed to be at every place that sells 360 games within a few days of being released and drop at least 50%+ in value within 6 months.

[doubledown]

Why didn't you go to WalMart to get the game if that is the ONLY store you have around you in BFE?

[einhan]

i'd only pay over 70 if the game comes with a guitar controller!

[jer7583]

blah sports. Its your own damn fault for supporting the phenomenon by buying it.

most 360 owners are such impulse buyers/traders that you can find used versions of any 360 game a week or two later.. i've seen it with ghost recon, fight night, oblivion, call of duty, condemned, far cry... etc.

I vow not to buy any more brand new 360 games cause idiots tend to buy them and trade them the next week.

well at least people like you who pay premium keep retailers/publishers in business so we can buy all the cheapass stuff and not completely bankrupt them ;)

[pimpinc333]

At least it didn't come out of my wallet so I shouldn't be bitching... but this idiot deserves to be mocked.

How is Mr. Ryles an idiot for buying a game he wants to play as soon as it comes out? Sure it's a sports game and it's gonna drop faster then a RAREZ RPG Game but he wants to play it. He's not buying it for collecting purposes. Just because "You" wouldn't pay that much for a sports game doesn't make anyone an idiot for buying it.

[pimpinc333]

Why didn't you go to WalMart to get the game if that is the ONLY store you have around you in BFE?

I also see no one has read the OP. He only has a Wal-Mart where he lives. They still haven't got in Kingdom Hearts 2 yet when it was released 2 weeks ago. From track record his Wal-Mart has never got a game in on time. Thus thats the reason he ordered online. Hope that helps. :)

[GuilewasNK]

At least it didn't come out of my wallet so I shouldn't be bitching... but this idiot deserves to be mocked.

That's just a bit harsh isn't it?

[Number83]

An XBOX 360 owner?

[DrHogie]

i'd only pay over 70 if the game comes with a guitar controller!

Precisely :)

However, when I was young and had lots of disposable income, I did get sucked into paying $72.99 for a copy of Street Fighter II Turbo on the SNES. Scarily, I'd say I got my money's worth out of it -- had a few SF2 junkie friends and we spent many a weekend playing it.

[schultzed]

i'd only pay over 70 if the game comes with a guitar controller!

Some of us CAGs got Guitar Hero PO for $30 shipped from EB (when mine didn't work, I was able to exchange it for a brand-new one).

I won't even pay $50 for a game . . . I waited 10 months to get a really, really great game like God of War for $15.

[FOnewearl]

Actually $75 games were quite common in the days of the SNES. I believe $75 is what my mother paid for Street Fighter II when it first came out. I think Chrono Trigger was $75 as well. The most I ever paid was $70 something for a new Tales of Destiny II from Defender's old site and $79.99 for Growlanser Deluxe. I don't make a habit of spending that much but as long as you enjoy the purchase that's all that matters.

I paid $80 for Street Fighter II & Final Fantasy III the day they came out. I remember all or most of the SNES RPGs being $70 when they came out and alot of other SNES games being $60-70. And how cheap getting Suikoden seemed when I got it for $43 at Circuit City when it came out after being used to how expensive RPGs were on the SNES.

Precisely :)

However, when I was young and had lots of disposable income, I did get sucked into paying $72.99 for a copy of Street Fighter II Turbo on the SNES. Scarily, I'd say I got my money's worth out of it -- had a few SF2 junkie friends and we spent many a weekend playing it.

That's how I felt about Street Fighter II also. Even though I paid $80 for it I played it almost everyday for about a year so I figured I got my money's worth. I probably spent plently more then that playing it at the arcade.

[Demolition Man]

That's just a bit harsh isn't it?

True that was a bit harsh. At least he should be laughed at for spending far too much for MLB 2K6. Oh well... to each their own right?

[schuerm26]

sports games are the best ones. If he is an idiot for doing this then what does that make people who bought Rhapsody and Persona 2 for $75.00 only to have them reprinted. Yes i know they didn't know that would happen at the time but oh well. Same with people who spend $90+ on suikoden ii and valk. profile. DO you consider them idiots? I would much rather pay $75.00 for a baseball game i can play over and over to no limit, than pay $50.00 for a game that has an ending and then your done.

Personally i consider paying $420 for a 360 stupid. I don't consider people idiots for doing it but to each his own i guess

[Strell]

That's not a fair comparison because rarity for Suikoden II doesn't compare to a sports game.

Plus, some RPGs have multiple endings and side quests, so you could have lots of replay time too.

And if someone had bought Suikoden II or Rhapsody when they were first released, they would have paid 45-55 dollars or so.

[pimpinc333]

That's not a fair comparison because rarity for Suikoden II doesn't compare to a sports game.

Plus, some RPGs have multiple endings and side quests, so you could have lots of replay time too.

Your comparison isn't really fair.

Most people who buy a suikoden 2 or a Final Fantasy 3 probably let them sit around collecting dust and say " Hey I got RAREZ RPG and spent $100.00 on it, am I cool now"?

Yea the comparsion wasn't really fair since a sports game has way way way more replay. :)

[GuilewasNK]

That's not a fair comparison because rarity for Suikoden II doesn't compare to a sports game.



Unless that sports game is Stadium Events. Obscure, I know. :lol:

[Roufuss]

I feel kind of weird just paying $75 to order a copy of MLB 2k6 for the xbox 360. That price tag is just ridiculous. Gaming prices are getting out of control and it is starting to piss me off. Getting to the point where I have to pay $75 to get a new 360 game when it launches.

Sure the price could have only been $65 if I use standard shipping, but I'm thhe kind of person who likes to get the new games ASAP so I use overnight shipping. And as you may or may not know I live hewe in winnemucca Nevada and my only gaming retailer is wal-mart. And the chances of them getting MLB this week are slim to none, and slim just left town. (A little quote I heard today) Hell my wal-mart hasn't even got in kingdom hearts 2 yet, which is also pissing me off.

Anyways back on point, $75 to get a new game is out fucking stupid!

Here's what I don't get... you say gaming prices are out of control, yet the game's MSRP is only $60... you paid $15 for overnight shipping, so maybe it's shipping prices that are out of control?

Maybe the problem isn't that game prices are expensive, it's that you live in the middle of nowhere, and pay out the ass for the conveinence of overnight shipping?

You say $75 to get a new game is fucking stupid, yet you yourself pay that extra $15 for a conveinence... you're acting like everyone has to pay $75.

[mr ryles]

Here's what I don't get... you say gaming prices are out of control, yet the game's MSRP is only $60... you paid $15 for overnight shipping, so maybe it's shipping prices that are out of control?

Maybe the problem isn't that game prices are expensive, it's that you live in the middle of nowhere, and pay out the ass for the conveinence of overnight shipping?

You say $75 to get a new game is fucking stupid, yet you yourself pay that extra $15 for a conveinence... you're acting like everyone has to pay $75.

Well overnight shipping is only $10 the other $5 was taxes, the average person pays about $65 for a 360 game so I only payed $10 over retail. And for the services of Shipping a game to my house overnight half way across the counrty, $10 ain't bad.

And for the record I never really complained about any of this. Just trying to make an overall statement that gaming prices are getting out of hand. I just had to defend myself because all these other peeps start calling me an idiot and hating on sports games.

[schultzed]

Well overnight shipping is only $10 the other $5 was taxes, the average person pays about $65 for a 360 game so I only payed $10 over retail. And for the services of Shipping a game to my house overnight half way across the counrty, $10 ain't bad.

And for the record I never really complained about any of this. Just trying to make an overall statement that gaming prices are getting out of hand. I just had to defend myself because all these other peeps start calling me an idiot and hating on sports games.

I'm confused about this whole thread. Actually, I think CAGers were pretty restrained in their insults considering that the title of this thread invites insults.

If you wanted to complain about the price of games you should have just kept the thread limited to a discussion of $60 price tags for 360 games.

Personally I figure I'll be paying $15 for most of the 360 games that I buy (if I ever get a 360).

I don't think the OP is an idiot . . . actually, I'm glad there are people like him out there. We need plenty of big spenders to help grease the wheels of the industry. I'm content to cheapass my way through this hobby but if games only sold for $5-15 nothing would get made.

[dude2003]

i think paying 14.99 for a game is too expensive already let alone 60.00 or 75.00
the last game i bought full price was dynasty warriors 4 for xbox when it first came out. even that, i had a 10.00 coupon which made it 39.99

[mr ryles]

Personally I figure I'll be paying $15 for most of the 360 games that I buy (if I ever get a 360)

So you are planning on buying disk only bootleg copies?

[jah2004]

There are some games you just have to get as quickly as you can. I had to have Kingdom Hearts 2 so I payed $50 for it. I found a mint complete copy of Valkyrie Profile for $58 so I had to have it. Maybe It was stupid but I am glad I own these 2 great games. However, besides NCAA 2006, I have never paid near this much for a game. There are just certain games like the Final Fantasy series that I would pay this kind of money for. I don't think anybody is truly an idiot based on their game purchases but it is amazing at what we will drop on these things.

[schultzed]

So you are planning on buying disk only bootleg copies?

What will be the price of Kameo in, say, 2 years? Most likely $20.

If BB still has the GGC that makes it $15. Or, taking advantage of a sale (or some other kind of coupon) will bring it down to $15. Maybe a used copy.

I'm certainly not that hot to play any of the 360 games that I've seen to buy them for full price right now.

[pimpinc333]

What will be the price of Kameo in, say, 2 years? Most likely $20.

If BB still has the GGC that makes it $15. Or, taking advantage of a sale (or some other kind of coupon) will bring it down to $15. Maybe a used copy.

I'm certainly not that hot to play any of the 360 games that I've seen to buy them for full price right now.

See I can't wait that long. 2 years means the game will be way outdated.

[depascal22]

So you will pay for your impatience. I don't need to impress anyone so I wait like most of the other people on this site. Thanks for paying full price for the games though. I agree that you have helped make some of the games I play great by paying 3 times more on a game than most of us will pay. David Jaffe just got spinny rims on his Lambo thanks to you homey. I hope you look in the mirror with pride on being the first guy on your block to play MLB 2K6 or whatever the new ish is. I salute you.

[Limegreen]

That makes you rich

[mr ryles]

That makes you rich

HA! someone finally just answered the question!

[schultzed]

See I can't wait that long. 2 years means the game will be way outdated.

Outdated? If a game is worth playing, it will still be worth playing 2 years from now. Is it only the flash of graphics that is making people spend $60 for a game?

This attitude makes me all the more convinced that I'm better off waiting with this new generation of systems. Let the dust settle and the prices come down and then I will join in.

I'm still happy with the current games and I have a backlog of $5-$15 games to play.

[mtxbass1]

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Can your sig be just a little bit bigger?

[doubledown]

So, how's the game...you should have it RIGHT now, right? I mean, it shipped yesterday.

[Number83]

I'm certainly not that hot to play any of the 360 games that I've seen to buy them for full price right now.

You haven't played Oblivion...

[ZForce]

I don't mind spending $75 on a game if I know it's a game I'm going to get a lot of fun/use out of. I paid $70 for Oblivion CE, and I've gotten over 50 hours of enjoyment out of it and I'm nowhere near being done. I spent like $75 for the import of the last Fire PRo Wrestling game and have gotten a lot of enjoyment from that too. It's all in the eye of the player.

[Freshwillis]

He should have bought MLB 06 The Show instead, even if he doesn't have a PS2. :|

[RacinReaver]

Does anyone else remember when SNES games used to be $80 new? Personally, I'm surprised prices have stayed as low as they are for as long as they have.

[docvinh]

I bought strider for genesis for 80 bux when it first came out.

[mr ryles]

So, how's the game...you should have it RIGHT now, right? I mean, it shipped yesterday.

Ya I actually have it, but I'm home for lunch right now. Will play when I get home from work tonight.

[schultzed]

You haven't played Oblivion...

And it will be much sweeter (for me) when I pick it up for $15 :-)

[mr ryles]

So, how's the game...you should have it RIGHT now, right? I mean, it shipped yesterday.

It's pretty sweet. The hitting takes some time to get used to as well as the pitching. The controls ar pretty standard. I figure it was a good purchase as Me an my friend will be playing a bunch of epic matches. I like the replay feature. Liek If a good play happened in the 4th inning, when that guy is up to bat in the 9th it will show the replay from back in the fourth. It adds realism.

[Daywalker]

Good stuff, if you have been anticipating this game for awhile, then I don't think anything should stop you from buying the game(even at 75$). But... the fact that it's a sports game that will go down to 20 bucks in a month or two...

[wbc1228]

.............

Anyways back on point, $75 to get a new game is out fucking stupid!

As long as you're happy with the game, that is all that matters.

[mr ryles]

It's a very fun game. Using the right stick to swing is alot funner than just pressing the A button. I have a had a couple feilding and base running problems in teh first 3 games I played against my Bro, but I'm sure those will work themselves out as I play some more and get used to it all.

I think I am off to do a home run derby to practice my hitting. Then Probably start a franchise, ar as they call it here a GM mode with my beloved Cubs!

[jer7583]

this guy PMed me because he felt offended by my post.. lol

[mr ryles]

this guy PMed me because he felt offended by my post.. lol

Are you talking about me?!

[Deadpool]

Just get a friend like me in Vegas and i'll buy the game and ship it to you. Shouldn't take more than a day, and i can get instore deals.

Oh well.

[mr ryles]

Just get a friend like me in Vegas and i'll buy the game and ship it to you. Shouldn't take more than a day, and i can get instore deals.

Oh well.

Well thanx for the offer. Thats pretty cool. I'll keep you in mind next time I don't feel like spending an extra $15 on a game.

[eau]

How much did you pay the most for a game?

For me, it's MSRP or $39.99 so far :)

[mr ryles]

well I am now pissed as this game has a major freezing problem! The last 2 games I played both ended up freezing!! And so far the only solution seems to be to take your hard drive off, which then you can't save! Or reformat your harddrive and well fuck that!!!

I am debating right now if I can somehow email gamestop.com and see if I can get my money back, (which is like a 5% chance max) or wait it out and hopefully there wil be a patch to download.

[Deadpool]

Well if you do need to format your HDD which it does sound like, try to borrow a memorycard from someone and transfer the stuff so you can reformat now. It will only get worse with time.

[zman73]

geez, I havent paid that much for a game since Phantasy Star series for genesis, and at least they held up in value more than a fairly common sports title you can find anywhere on release day

[mr ryles]

Well if you do need to format your HDD which it does sound like, try to borrow a memorycard from someone and transfer the stuff so you can reformat now. It will only get worse with time.

I have a mem card, but I have a bunch of stuff and I don't think they will all fit on the mem card. I have 7 different gamer profiles on my 360 and all the downloaded stuff I would have to download again, and some data can't be transfered such as DOA4. And I have all characters and all outfits unlocked. I would hate to lose that. I'm going to see how much I can fit on my card though then decide if it is worth it or not.

[jer7583]

Are you talking about me?!

no the op

[jer7583]

no the op
wait you are the op, yeah then you.

[Demolition Man]

*grabs a comfy chair, a pop, and some popcorn*

This could get very very very interesting muwawahahahahah... 8-)

[shrike4242]

well I am now pissed as this game has a major freezing problem! The last 2 games I played both ended up freezing!! And so far the only solution seems to be to take your hard drive off, which then you can't save! Or reformat your harddrive and well fuck that!!!

I am debating right now if I can somehow email gamestop.com and see if I can get my money back, (which is like a 5% chance max) or wait it out and hopefully there wil be a patch to download.
Why not just go buy a new hard drive plus overnight shipping? Takes care of the problem.

You've had some experience with overnight shipping, so I've been told.

[doraemonkerpal]

ahhh its you again!!!

:rofl:please do not change your avatar! if it wasn't for your avatars, i would always confuse one basketc/kase for another!

ps. this reminds me of the thread with the two "james". remember that fiasco?

[uli2000]

Mr. Riles, I feel your pain. I live in Ely. At least you have a walmart. I have to drive 200 miles to Elko to get to a walmart. Why dont you try places that have free/cheap shipping? Deepdiscountdvd allways has free shipping, but they dont have many games. Overstocks free/cheap shipping isnt too bad for me because they ship from SLC. I get most stuff in a couple of days.

edit: I know amazon has a shipping depot in either Fallon or Fernley. Regular ground shipping would be free and get to you in a day or two. But you will still be stuck with tax.

[Deadpool]

Why not just go buy a new hard drive plus overnight shipping? Takes care of the problem.

You've had some experience with overnight shipping, so I've been told.

:lol: now that's mean!

[rabidmonkeys]

ahhh its you again!!! To the OP, its your own fucking fault for getting overnight shipping... seriously, dont complain when its your own fucking fault its so expensive.

Exactly! On top of that old gamers know of a day in the 16-bit era when $69 carts were the norm. Basically any Square game was at least $69, if you got it at Babbage's you were looking at $74.99 minimum. Same thing for Ogre Battle and tons of other RPGS.

[kaw]

I new the hate on sporting titles would come, theres nothingnon sport fan gamers love to rip on more than spending money on a sports title. It's an Addiction I have loved sports all my life, basketball, football, baseball, I love them all dearly. I have other opinions on gamers who hate on sports, but thats not what this thread is for.

And to answer another user about it being my fault for spending $75 I am fully aware of that. It is an addiction to buy all the new video games, and I think by spending $75 on one game I realized my addiction and just how sad it is that developers keep jacking up prices and I keep paying them.

People hate on sports games because game studios repackage the same crap from the year before with pretty new menus, an updated roster, and a few added baubles. Major portions of the underlying code is essentially the same as the previous umpteen incarnations. It bothers me that publishers charge full price even though most of the game is reused, and the only way to change this and promote creativity is not to buy it. Knowing this, I would rather give my money to a completely new game in a totally different genre.

In your case, since it is the first year of a baseball title on the 360 I can understand why you'd buy it since that is what you love. However, just knowing how fast sports games drop in price, I could never bring myself to even spend 19.99 on one, let alone 75 dollars.

[rabidmonkeys]

well I am now pissed as this game has a major freezing problem! The last 2 games I played both ended up freezing!! And so far the only solution seems to be to take your hard drive off, which then you can't save! Or reformat your harddrive and well fuck that!!!

I am debating right now if I can somehow email gamestop.com and see if I can get my money back, (which is like a 5% chance max) or wait it out and hopefully there wil be a patch to download.

Or you could search around and find that slow harddrives and freezing are usually caused by two things, poor air circulation for both the system and the power brick . Or a fragmented drive, which can be fixed by holding in the A button during boot. Back on topic? Why the fuck did you buy overnight shipping? I find it hard to believe that no stores near you carry this game. Wal-mart, kmart, best buy, circuit city, c'mon man, there had to have been a better solution.

[mr ryles]

wait you are the op, yeah then you.

So what exactly did I say to you in that PM that offended me so much? I guess I'm going senile at the young age of 19 cuz I never sent you a PM, and i'm a white guy so not much offends me.

[mr ryles]

Or you could search around and find that slow harddrives and freezing are usually caused by two things, poor air circulation for both the system and the power brick . Or a fragmented drive, which can be fixed by holding in the A button during boot. Back on topic? Why the fuck did you buy overnight shipping? I find it hard to believe that no stores near you carry this game. Wal-mart, kmart, best buy, circuit city, c'mon man, there had to have been a better solution.

for the 4th maybe 5th time I have had to post this, I ONLY HAVE A WALMART WHERE I LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! AND THERE SELECTION IS TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[depascal22]

What's so important in Winnemucca that's keeping you there? There's always Reno to the west and Salt Lake to the East.

[Steggy]

wow... i just played mlb 2k6 today and i gotta tell ya, its fucking terrible. I have never played such an awful baseball game. Even the nes baseball games were better. Id seriously cancel your preorder and rent this first...

[spankmenow420]

I would suggest you buy amazon.com prime and maybe i'm wrong, you can get overnight shipping for only like $4.00 bucks. That would save lots or money or the fact that many things ship from nevada especially for eb, since they have a distribution center there, buy 2 or ground, that would be cheaper, still would get same time.

[mr ryles]

wow... i just played mlb 2k6 today and i gotta tell ya, its fucking terrible. I have never played such an awful baseball game. Even the nes baseball games were better. Id seriously cancel your preorder and rent this first...

A little late for that, but I love it now. After I fixed my freezing problem and can actually play my franchise mode it is great! It took about 5 games to finally get passed the learning curve but once I got over that hill i love it. A worthy purchase now and will probably be playing it until all ends of the night for the next few days.

Hopefully a patch comes out soon though so I don't have to keep taking my HDD out every time I want to play this game. Supposedly 2kgames is already working on it though so that's a good sign.

[basketkase543]

A little late for that, but I love it now. After I fixed my freezing problem and can actually play my franchise mode it is great! It took about 5 games to finally get passed the learning curve but once I got over that hill i love it. A worthy purchase now and will probably be playing it until all ends of the night for the next few days.

Hopefully a patch comes out soon though so I don't have to keep taking my HDD out every time I want to play this game. Supposedly 2kgames is already working on it though so that's a good sign.

Here's the 1up.com article for what's happening with MLB 2k6

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3149557

When I read it today I immediately remembered your thread. I thought "man that sucks. This guy just forked over damn near $80 for a buggy game." Hopefully they do something for you soon.

[mr ryles]

Here's the 1up.com article for what's happening with MLB 2k6

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3149557

When I read it today I immediately remembered your thread. I thought "man that sucks. This guy just forked over damn near $80 for a buggy game." Hopefully they do something for you soon.

well it's fine now as I just take my HDD off and save to my memory card and then there is no more freezing.

[uli2000]

What's so important in Winnemucca that's keeping you there? There's always Reno to the west and Salt Lake to the East.

Although I cant speak personally for the OP, I am in about the same situation in a very rural Northern Nevada town. In these areas, some of the top employers are the government and mines. Right now, prices for precious and commodity metals are at all time highs. The mines pay alot of money, and the cost of living in these smaller towns is much less than in a bigger city. Although I havent looked at Winnemucca in a year, last year you could get a 3br house for about 70-75k. That is ridiculously cheap. And couple that with entry level mine jobs paying 50k/yr or more, you learn to live with some of the incoveniences. I work in healthcare and can work anywhere in the US, if not most of the entire deveoloped world. I make about 2.5x working in the country than I did in a big city. Plus my housing costs are super low. I bought a house recently for 125k. Where Im from originally, that wouldnt hardly get you a lot within 50 miles of town.

[AYATOLA]

To answer the OP's question:

All it makes you is a person willing to pay $75 for a game that you want. Nothing more Nothing less.

good luck and enjoy your game