I wasn't in a hurry to buy this since my local Gamestop has about 12 of them on display. I haven't liked a JRPG in awhile and I have a ridiculous backlog.

After seeing the reveal trailer for the sequel/spiritual successor/spin-off today I got pretty excited and decided it was time to pull the trigger. I called the local Gamestop up. They don't have it. They're just displaying a dozen empty boxes for some reason. Then I did my homework and found out how rare this thing is and how it's one of the best in the genre. Shit.

Luckily I've tracked down two new copies - one about 52 miles away and the other about 7 hours away - but ten minutes from my Dad.

I don't want to trust the online locator and I don't want to call ahead for fear an employee will snag it. Hopefully one of these will come through for me because I actually want to play this thing.

Originally Posted by Broseph I wasn't in a hurry to buy this since my local Gamestop has about 12 of them on display. I haven't liked a JRPG in awhile and I have a ridiculous backlog. After seeing the reveal trailer for the sequel/spiritual successor/spin-off today I got pretty excited and decided it was time to pull the trigger. I called the local Gamestop up. They don't have it. They're just displaying a dozen empty boxes for some reason. Then I did my homework and found out how rare this thing is and how it's one of the best in the genre. Shit. Luckily I've tracked down two new copies - one about 52 miles away and the other about 7 hours away - but ten minutes from my Dad. I don't want to trust the online locator and I don't want to call ahead for fear an employee will snag it. Hopefully one of these will come through for me because I actually want to play this thing.

I think you're better off calling ahead. I found one copy in the morning via online locator and called to have someone hold it for me. When I went to pick it up, he said like 10 people called after me calling to see if it was available.

GS will reprint this game b4 part 2 coming out on wii u. Possible drop down MSRP $29.99 to piss off Ebay pples

Found a mint complete copy on Half.com for $50! Yesssssss.

Originally Posted by SoulEdgeVII I think you're better off calling ahead. I found one copy in the morning via online locator and called to have someone hold it for me. When I went to pick it up, he said like 10 people called after me calling to see if it was available.

This. Most GS employees don't suck. It's just the jerk-offs that ruin the rep of the others.

Xenoblade 2.... just died and went to heaven.

The mech part of the video looks pretty cool.

Originally Posted by Masterkyo GS will reprint this game b4 part 2 coming out on wii u. Possible drop down MSRP $29.99 to piss off Ebay pples

Anything to piss off scalpers is a-ok in my book

Originally Posted by Teeheehee Anything to piss off scalpers is a-ok in my book

This is what I find stupid about this, how much time have you had to buy the game? Then all of a sudden it starts selling for more on fleabay and everybody wants one now. Don't blame anybody but yourself by not getting this fantastic game in a timely manner, didn't anyone else see this coming being a Gamestop exlcusive?

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Originally Posted by skiizim This is what I find stupid about this, how much time have you had to buy the game? Then all of a sudden it starts selling for more on fleabay and everybody wants one now. Don't blame anybody but yourself by not getting this fantastic game in a timely manner, didn't anyone else see this coming being a Gamestop exlcusive?

I wanted this game from the beginning, but I didn't buy it BECAUSE it was a GS exclusive. I'm hoping for a Wii U remake or DL before the new game comes out, which judging by Nintendo and JRPGs in general could be a couple of years wait, so no rush.

Originally Posted by skiizim This is what I find stupid about this, how much time have you had to buy the game? Then all of a sudden it starts selling for more on fleabay and everybody wants one now. Don't blame anybody but yourself by not getting this fantastic game in a timely manner, didn't anyone else see this coming being a Gamestop exlcusive?

I think lots of people (myself included) saw new copies just sitting around at GS for a while and assumed it would be available or cheaper down the line. I did happen to grab a copy for myself along the way but I was in no rush at the time.

I also wasn't aware of the Operation: Rainfall thing. I imagine other folks were in a similar spot.

Originally Posted by JCrichton I think lots of people (myself included) saw new copies just sitting around at GS for a while and assumed it would be available or cheaper down the line. I did happen to grab a copy for myself along the way but I was in no rush at the time. I also wasn't aware of the Operation: Rainfall thing. I imagine other folks were in a similar spot.

You win some you lose some. I pre-ordered and paid full price. If you want good games like this made in the future, they have to see its worth the time to release it. I want more of these type of games release, so i put aside being a cheapass. This the same way I treat Fire Emblem, and Tales of games

Originally Posted by tukai You win some you lose some. I pre-ordered and paid full price. If you want good games like this made in the future, they have to see its worth the time to release it. I want more of these type of games release, so i put aside being a cheapass. This the same way I treat Fire Emblem, and Tales of games

I have no problem paying full price for these types of games. I wasn't waiting for a price drop, I just have a backlog. That particular point was for others who've expressed that particular thought. Considering most games do fall in price over time it's sometimes hard to know which games need to be snatched up right away unless one is paying close attention.

I just got back into JRPGs recently so I'm getting back to speed on what stuff to get.

Originally Posted by Masterkyo GS will reprint this game b4 part 2 coming out on wii u. Possible drop down MSRP $29.99 to piss off Ebay pples

Knowing Gamestop they'd be the ones ebaying their stock.

Originally Posted by rawrker Knowing Gamestop they'd be the ones ebaying their stock.

Gamestop = Less evil than most people think.

I'd be ok with a reprint. This game is amazing and everyone needs to play it. Pay high, pay low, I don't really care.

This is one of the few games I paid retail on and if they want to reprint it to get it in more hands, by all means. It's an excellent game: I'm taking it slow and hitting pretty much all of the sidequests and am about halfway through at 50 hours.

SI

Originally Posted by sterlingice This is one of the few games I paid retail on and if they want to reprint it to get it in more hands, by all means. It's an excellent game: I'm taking it slow and hitting pretty much all of the sidequests and am about halfway through at 50 hours. SI

You have a ways left to go. I think I completed the game at either 120 or 130 hours.

Originally Posted by JCrichton I think lots of people (myself included) saw new copies just sitting around at GS for a while and assumed it would be available or cheaper down the line. I did happen to grab a copy for myself along the way but I was in no rush at the time. I also wasn't aware of the Operation: Rainfall thing. I imagine other folks were in a similar spot.

if you at all knew about this game and followed it even a little it would be next to impossible not hear about operation rainfall. also niche jrpgs tend to usually not go down from MSRP.

Originally Posted by skiizim This is what I find stupid about this, how much time have you had to buy the game? Then all of a sudden it starts selling for more on fleabay and everybody wants one now. Don't blame anybody but yourself by not getting this fantastic game in a timely manner, didn't anyone else see this coming being a Gamestop exlcusive?

exactly if you at all remotely followed this game you knew it was going to be a low print and a gamestop exclusive. how dense does one have to be not to know this could end up rare and pricey.

Originally Posted by rjejr I wanted this game from the beginning, but I didn't buy it BECAUSE it was a GS exclusive. I'm hoping for a Wii U remake or DL before the new game comes out, which judging by Nintendo and JRPGs in general could be a couple of years wait, so no rush.

your irrational hate for gamestop is the problem seriously can we all just stop riding the gamestop hate train???

Originally Posted by kayne2000 if you at all knew about this game and followed it even a little it would be next to impossible not hear about operation rainfall. also niche jrpgs tend to usually not go down from MSRP.

Then get ready for the impossible because I had no clue about O:R until months after I owned both XC & LS. None at all.