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I am *really* enjoying Ys Seven, so much so that I'm wanting to upgrade my PSP because of it (...still running an old PSP-1001).

But with the Vita coming out soon, price drops! So I'm waiting.

That said, I read how The Oath in Felghana plays different; still good, maybe?

Originally Posted by ForeStorm I am *really* enjoying Ys Seven, so much so that I'm wanting to upgrade my PSP because of it (...still running an old PSP-1001). But with the Vita coming out soon, price drops! So I'm waiting. That said, I read how The Oath in Felghana plays different; still good, maybe?

It basically plays the same; but there are some noticeable differences:

You don't carry around healing items, instead you have to rely on auto pickup healing items to drop from enemies. You only play as Adol and it is a little bit harder. Like old school RPG hard.

I'm sure there are a few others that I am forgetting but it is definitely worth checking out.

I've been waiting for Ys I & II for the PSP to drop for a while now, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen anytime soon. Might just go and bite the bullet since I have just about enough credit to get it at GS. (Of course it'll drop after I buy it and open it).

Originally Posted by kndy Steal Princess for $4.96 (not inc. S&H) on Amazon (third party - GoHastings): http://www.amazon.com/Steal-Princess...7996469&sr=8-3

It's also $4.96 directly on gohastings.com -- the difference is that, ordering direct from them, the charge for standard shipping is $2.28, rather than the $3.99 shipping charge through Amazon (so it's $1.71 cheaper). You lose whatever extra buyer protection you get by ordering through Amazon, of course, but Hastings is a pretty reputable company themselves, so I wouldn't be too worried about that in this case. Here's the link:

http://www.gohastings.com/product/GA.../278615359.uts

Originally Posted by ZerotypeX Any thoughts on Steal Princess?

I've seen some pretty mixed reviews on it, but it sounds interesting and I've wanted to try it. For this price, why not?

A small deal, but Radiant Historia is $29.99 at both Amazon and Gamestop. Gamestop also has it $ 26.99 used, but not available online.

Gamestop

Amazon

Originally Posted by arcane93 It's also $4.96 directly on gohastings.com -- the difference is that, ordering direct from them, the charge for standard shipping is $2.28, rather than the $3.99 shipping charge through Amazon (so it's $1.71 cheaper). You lose whatever extra buyer protection you get by ordering through Amazon, of course, but Hastings is a pretty reputable company themselves, so I wouldn't be too worried about that in this case. Here's the link: http://www.gohastings.com/product/GA.../278615359.uts I've seen some pretty mixed reviews on it, but it sounds interesting and I've wanted to try it. For this price, why not?

Thanks alot. You made my Day. I was kind of waiting for that one to drop, and it's now at my price point. Ordered. I've been building up my DS collection slowly and love the niche games.

Picked up last copy Y's Seven at local Bestbuy for $10.75 after taxes

Originally Posted by arcane93 It's also $4.96 directly on gohastings.com -- the difference is that, ordering direct from them, the charge for standard shipping is $2.28, rather than the $3.99 shipping charge through Amazon (so it's $1.71 cheaper). You lose whatever extra buyer protection you get by ordering through Amazon, of course, but Hastings is a pretty reputable company themselves, so I wouldn't be too worried about that in this case. Here's the link: http://www.gohastings.com/product/GA.../278615359.uts I've seen some pretty mixed reviews on it, but it sounds interesting and I've wanted to try it. For this price, why not?

thats actually not what i heard at all, ive seen many threads with people bitching about getting orders canceled, changed, wrong items, ect from gohastings.

Id actually like to get a sealed copy of steal princess, but am leery i may get a reseal or something. Anyone order from them? does it have the y-folds?

Originally Posted by arcane93 It's also $4.96 directly on gohastings.com -- the difference is that, ordering direct from them, the charge for standard shipping is $2.28, rather than the $3.99 shipping charge through Amazon (so it's $1.71 cheaper). You lose whatever extra buyer protection you get by ordering through Amazon, of course, but Hastings is a pretty reputable company themselves, so I wouldn't be too worried about that in this case. Here's the link: http://www.gohastings.com/product/GA.../278615359.uts I've seen some pretty mixed reviews on it, but it sounds interesting and I've wanted to try it. For this price, why not?

Does Amazon allow you to use credit on purchases like this? I would be in for Steel Princess if Amazon were to allow me to use the $10 credit I got coming my way.

Originally Posted by Kenshindono thats actually not what i heard at all, ive seen many threads with people bitching about getting orders canceled, changed, wrong items, ect from gohastings. Id actually like to get a sealed copy of steal princess, but am leery i may get a reseal or something. Anyone order from them? does it have the y-folds?

My experiences with them have all been good. *shrug* If anything, I would think that selling the item on both Amazon and their own website would potentially be a problem, as I don't know how they'd keep their inventory updated in real time. The problems that you name are just as likely to happen when the order is placed through Amazon. Anyway, I'm not worried -- even if they do screw up and I have difficulty getting them to make it right, I just have to call my credit card company -- no harder than calling Amazon really.

As far as your questions about the condition of the item goes -- I placed my order last night, so when (if? ) I get it, I'll let you know. Of course, hard to say if they'll have any stock left by then.

Originally Posted by Sir_Fragalot Does Amazon allow you to use credit on purchases like this? I would be in for Steel Princess if Amazon were to allow me to use the $10 credit I got coming my way.

You can always try it, but my understanding is that you can use gift cards for thrid-party sellers, but the promotional credits that you get for preordering games and such only work with Amazon items.

Went ahead and ordered Steal Princess from GoHastings. I shopped at Hastings for a long time while living in Texas. Never had any problems with them.

This is pretty YMMV, but I saw Arc Rise Fantasia at a local Best Buy today on clearance for $19.99. Seems to be a decent deal, considering the lowest price on Amazon is $30 ($24.92 + $4.98 shipping).

Originally Posted by Panther Cat This is pretty YMMV, but I saw Arc Rise Fantasia at a local Best Buy today on clearance for $19.99. Seems to be a decent deal, considering the lowest price on Amazon is $30 ($24.92 + $4.98 shipping).

Went to two different Best Buys in the last 2 days and both had it for that price, so maybe happening at all of them. Picked up a copy myself, as it seemed like this was taking forever to drop below $35.

I once ordered Dragon Quest IV new for $19.99 from Hastings and received Ninja Gaiden. Apparently the SKU on the site for DQ IV translated to that in their inventory. I was told I could re-order it at 29.99 and they would try and give me it for 19.99 but considering they couldn't just do that over the phone I decided against it just in case.

Originally Posted by GreenSpark Went to two different Best Buys in the last 2 days and both had it for that price, so maybe happening at all of them. Picked up a copy myself, as it seemed like this was taking forever to drop below $35.

No dice at my two local Best Buys. But DC metro area doesn't usually have any deals.

Originally Posted by Kenshindono thats actually not what i heard at all, ive seen many threads with people bitching about getting orders canceled, changed, wrong items, ect from gohastings. Id actually like to get a sealed copy of steal princess, but am leery i may get a reseal or something. Anyone order from them? does it have the y-folds?

I've ordered from goHastings a couple times (both through their own site and through Amazon). When I've ordered used stuff from them they have typically come in pretty good shape. Every time I've ordered a "New" game from them through Amazon, I've gotten a used copy. They are more than willing to send you a return label and issue a refund, but I've never done it simply because the prices I've paid on them have been reasonable for like-new used stuff.

Bottom line though, if you're ordering a "new" one from them through Amazon and are specifically looking for a new one, don't hold your breath.

Do you guys think it is worth waiting for a GS price drop on the Hyperdimension Neptunia and Ar Tonelico 3 LEs ? Both of them seem to have a smaller printing than the LE of Aterlier Rorona so I'm afraid they could be sold out or hard to find before $40.

That's because Rorona had a reprint a few months later. I'm sure the same will happen to the other two.

Well, as some here predicted, Hastings did up my order, though in my favor, it seems. Last week, when I placed the order, I got one order confirmation. But then the next day I proceeded to receive two shipping confirmations, both with different order numbers (one the one on the order confirmation, the other a different one). I tried to contact Hastings about the issue via email, but they told me that one of the order numbers didn't even exist in their system, so I just figured I'd wait it out and see what happened.

Well, I received two copies of Steal Princess in the mail today, shipped in two separate envelopes, one for each order number, just as I suspected would probably happen. I checked with my credit card company, and it appears that they only actually billed me for one copy. Also, when I log into my account on the Hastings website and look at my order history, only one order (the one I received the order confirmation for) shows up.

So bonus copy, I guess? Since I tried to contact them about it before and basically got blown off, I'm not about to make a whole lot of effort to send one back if they didn't charge me for it. I'm going to hold onto the "extra" one unopened for a while just to be safe, though, so that if they do bill me for it later I can return it.

I guess if they're going to screw up, that's the preferable way for them to do it.

For those asking about condition -- Yes, these are new, factory-sealed copies, in Y-fold plastic. However, it looks like the cover inserts were put into the cases a bit improperly in both (sticking out the bottom of the plastic), and there is a little bit of damage on the edges (one is worse than the other, but both have the issue). That's not Hastings' fault, though. Maybe they're being sold cheap because of that? Hard to say. Anyway, it's not a game that I feel a great need to have a mint collector's copy of, so for the price I'm not complaining.

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga has dropped to $11.99 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Valhalla-Knigh...8668780&sr=1-4

Victorious Boxer (Hajime no Ippo) has dropped to $9.96 on Amazon (note: Third Party via Hastings)
http://www.amazon.com/Victorious-Box...668863&sr=1-26

Just put in an order for Steal Princess $4.98 + $0.96 shipping (JUNEBUG promo code).