GS/EB Games - Cheap Ass USED GBA Games

Tsukento · Aug 10, 2007

As much as I hate GS, these are probably the best prices they've given for some of these GBA games. It wouldn't surprise me that they're trying to lower the quantity of GBA games they have, either. Even if the DS is backwards compatible. Though I gotta say...good luck actually finding some of these in stock.

$1.99

e-Reader
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=900570

$2.99

GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable (Nintendo brand)
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=900513

Pinball of the Dead, The
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914269

Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914182

$3.99

ChuChu Rocket!
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914059

FirePro Wrestling
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914056

Lady Sia
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914016

Sabre Wulf
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914596

Ultimate Muscle: The Path of the Superhero
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914447

Xevious
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914610

$4.99

$5.99

F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914067

Klonoa: Empire of Dreams
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914087

Robotech: The Macross Saga
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914347

Sega Arcade Gallery
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914440

$6.99

FirePro Wrestling 2
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914331

Mega Man Battle Network 2
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914266

Super Monkey Ball Jr.
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914396

Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914430

$7.99

$8.99

Sonic Pinball Party
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914455

$9.99

$12.99

$14.99

Bubble Bobble: Old & New
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914678

Donkey Kong: King of Swing
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914817

Mega Man Zero 4
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914832

Metal Slug Advance
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914638

Summon Knight: Swordcraft Story
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914955

Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914962

Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914323

$16.99

Castlevania Double Pack (Harmony of Dissonance + Aria of Sorrow)
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=914901

RollingSkull · Aug 10, 2007

Astro Boy, Shining Soul 2, Warioware. Buy them or die.

blandstalker · Aug 10, 2007

[quote name='dracula']at these prices i really dont care if it is a bootleg, at least for the $5 games. Before you jump on my nuts, its not like buying a bootleg is costing the manufacturers any money, these games are out of print.

I guess it would be a problem for the RPGs where the bootlegs wont save.
[/quote]

That's the biggest reason to care. I found Tactics Ogre in a store about a month ago for $11.99. I couldn't tell if it was a bootleg in the store -- the lighting wasn't great and I was hoping past the point of delusion that there was a "Nintendo" etched in there somewhere.

Of course there wasn't. There were some other telltale signs, but they were pretty subtle. The game appeared to work, too.

Except save didn't work at all. I took it back.

autche · Aug 10, 2007

Made my near closing run to eb/gs and picked up:

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Gunstar Super Heroes
Astro Boy
Riviera
Wario Ware, Inc.

Good value, especially with the edge card combined in; I'm a bummed that I couldn't find ninja five-O - I watched a video of that game and it looked pretty good. I'll have to give these I just purchased a go.

Total cost (pre-tax/after edge card) - $31.50. Seems like a good price, though a bit more than I'm usually OK with spending on older system type games (though they look darn fun!)
Edit: Spelling; Bunstar ---> Gunstar

fatherofcaitlyn · Aug 10, 2007

This is the best deal I've seen on GBA stuff since GC had a b2g1f sale last ... December.

Hitze · Aug 10, 2007

It says Gunstar Super Heroes is in stock at my local GS. This has to be a joke. Every time I go there, all they have is Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon, and Capcom Classic Mini-Mix. I don't even remember seeing used GBA games there. I guess it's worth a 10-minute round-trip to go see.

On a side note, Warioware is in the GBA slot of my DS 99% of the time(no exaggeration). It is my favorite handheld game ever.

sleepydumbdude · Aug 11, 2007

Thanks I got Banjo and Tales of Phantasia. At first I almost didn't get them because the price was not brought down yet. When they rang up thought they were cheaper.

The thing online that says things is in stock sucks. My friend works there and tells me its usually not right and to call first to see if somethings in.

dracula · Aug 11, 2007

my GS had tales of phantasia and gunstar heroes, but no ghouls n ghosts so nothing for me, i guess i will just check back, maybe get it online or instore if lucky.

slidecage · Aug 11, 2007

if anyone finds extras i have some to trade

Dungons and dragons eye of beholder
gunstar heroes----
some fishing game ----

all 3 of them are going to ebay very shortly --- going to check a local trade place to see what they are worth today

. i would rather trade for other games though so if anyone finds others they want to toss off let me know

might just end up dumping eye on ebay and trading Gunstar and fishing to game trader locally.

i can trade gunstar for FF tactics for 2 bucks might be a interesting trade

Nephilim · Aug 11, 2007

Great post OP! Thanks

Strangely, all of the carts I bought were in LIKE NEW condition. Normally they are beat to hell.

Picked up the following, all for $19 after Edge card:

Astro Boy
Super Ghouls and Ghosts
Final Fight One
Jet Grind Radio

Chronis · Aug 11, 2007

Luckily, all the games I'm interested in are local.

Bubble Bobble, Metal Slug, Tales, and Scurge.

defmonkey05 · Aug 12, 2007

Finally got Gunstar Super Heroes. And at a awesome price.

Thanks OP!

Noodle Pirate! · Aug 12, 2007

You can add Mega Man Battle Network 3 to the 4.99 list.
It doesn't show up on the website, but that's what I paid in store yesterday for it used.

eldergamer · Aug 12, 2007

I'm thinking of getting earthworm jim, megaman & bass and tales of phantasia. are they worth the price?

Jesus_S_Preston · Aug 12, 2007

[quote name='Noodle Pirate!']You can add Mega Man Battle Network 3 to the 4.99 list.
It doesn't show up on the website, but that's what I paid in store yesterday for it used.[/quote]

If 3 is five bucks, I have to wonder how much 1 and 2 are...

Tsukento · Aug 12, 2007

[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']If 3 is five bucks, I have to wonder how much 1 and 2 are...[/quote]
MMBN: $9.99
MMBN 2: $6.99
MMBN 4 (Red & Blue): $7.99

jimijumper · Aug 13, 2007

Thanks for this post OP. Picked up Boktai; Riviera; Tales Of Phantasia and Gunstar Super Heroes this weekend. All were showing backordered online but was able to get the last copy of each at local GS.

cranguy · Aug 13, 2007

Got Riviera for $8.99 after Edge, thanks OP. I almost bought Super Ghouls and Ghosts, but I figured that would be another backlogged game I don't play.

It took awhile to find in the unorganized GBA case. I told the employee that it showed in stock online....

Employee: "Zero to three?"
Me: "Sorry?"
E: "Did it say zero to three in stock?"
Me: "Oh, it said 1-3."
E: "Well it ought to say 0 to 3"
(meaning of course they can't find a lot of games they're "supposed" to have in stock.... I laughed)

Another nearby store has Shining Soul II, so that'll be next. No other cheap games that I want in stock here

loxthefox · Aug 13, 2007

Nada at my GS, but I did find Advanced Guardian Heroes for $5.

Rocko · Aug 13, 2007

Stopped at two Gamestops and got Ghouls N Ghosts (shitty cart, but for $5 the label doesn't matter), Gunstar Superheroes, Tales of Phantasia, and Megaman & Bass. Saw a complete copy of Scurge Hive as well as Grunty's Revenge, but passed both of them up in favor of Tales of Phantasia.

Also saw a copy of Jet Gridn Radio for $6, but passed it up since I wasn't sure if it was a decent game on the GBA.

Thanks ofr the heads up, OP. I got every game wanted from this list that was in my area, with the exception of Scurge and Banjo/KAzooie, but those two I was meh on anyway.

blandstalker · Aug 13, 2007

Thanks, Tsukento.

Picked up the only River City Ransom in my area.

Wow. Within a month, I've gotten two Gameboy games (Ninja Five-O being the other) that I thought I'd never see for about $10 total.

4tygames · Aug 14, 2007

[quote name='Rocko']Also saw a copy of Jet Gridn Radio for $6, but passed it up since I wasn't sure if it was a decent game on the GBA.[/quote]

It is a very decent game and definitely worth picking up, especially for $6. It was made by Vicarious Visions and plays like the Tony Hawk GBA games.

radjago · Aug 14, 2007

I picked up Klonoa 2, Ninja 5-0, Super Dodge Ball Advance, and Scurge for DS all at one store. Total cost: $21 after EDGE.
Thanks for the heads up on the deal.

ratzombie · Aug 14, 2007

Nice games there, I'll have to look out for these.

Lan_Zer0 · Aug 14, 2007

Picked up Riviera and Mega Man & Bass. Great games.

Leek · Aug 14, 2007

No offense, but most of them are ify =/ Astroboy lol

Sgt Grumbles · Aug 14, 2007

Found a copy of Ninja Five-O at GS. Thanks, OP.

Sirmackerel · Aug 14, 2007

Snagged a copy of Boktai. Thanks OP!

ratzombie · Aug 14, 2007

[quote name='Leek']No offense, but most of them are ify =/ Astroboy lol

[/quote]

No offense, but you don't know what you're talking about.

Sgt Grumbles · Aug 14, 2007

[quote name='Leek']No offense, but most of them are ify =/ Astroboy lol

[/QUOTE]

Astroboy: Omega Factor is the finest game Treasure has made in years. It was worth a buy at full retail price, and it's damn sure worth it at $5.

Tsukento · Aug 15, 2007

[quote name='Leek']No offense, but most of them are ify =/ Astroboy lol

[/quote] You've probably not even played them to make that judgement. Especially if you're likely confusing Astro Boy: Omega Factor with Astro Boy for the PS2. The PS2 game was ass. The GBA game was superior.

On another note, I've updated the list to mainly compose of stuff that's $15 and under that's worth checking out or nabbing for the GBA.

Jesus_S_Preston · Aug 15, 2007

Is Golden Sun 2 a direct continution of 1? If not, which one is the better game?

Rocko · Aug 15, 2007

[quote name='4tygames']It is a very decent game and definitely worth picking up, especially for $6. It was made by Vicarious Visions and plays like the Tony Hawk GBA games.[/quote]

I thought that for $6 I should try it, but since I decided to bite on Tales of Phantasia (hope I like it, I just know it's an RPG and I've never played a Tales game, but heard good things :x) and figured I'd hold off.

I'll grab it if I happen to go back and see it at that location.

chakan · Aug 15, 2007

Astro Boy GBA rocks your ass.

Thanks OP, I've now gotten Riveria, Klonoa 2, and Scourge:Hive. They all seem well worth it.

Rocko · Aug 15, 2007

Drat, Jet Grind Radio was 5 bucks? Ah well. Hopefully it'll still be there when I go back. Gotta preorder Dewy's Adventure sometime anyway.

Sgt Grumbles · Aug 15, 2007

[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']Is Golden Sun 2 a direct continution of 1? If not, which one is the better game?[/QUOTE]

Golden Sun 2 is a direct continuation of the first game. In fact, it allows for you to transfer your save data from the first game to the second so that you can keep all of your items, experience, and abilities. To do so, you either have to have 2 GBAs and a link cable or type in an obscenely long password.

LilPaintballer · Aug 15, 2007

i plan on picking up Scurge:Hive and Shining Soul or 2 and golden age, what else should i pick up and trade over here. Zelda the minish cap is in stock too. i plan on trading these on this site, atm i have Metroid Zero Mission. pm or post here for requests and we can work out a deal

Chronis · Aug 15, 2007

Woo-hoo! Thanks for adding more to the list, Tsukento! Your my hero!

4tygames · Aug 15, 2007

Saw some other good GBA deals:

Lady Sia - $3.99

Sega Smash Pack - $4.99

cranguy · Aug 15, 2007

[quote name='Rocko']Gotta preorder Dewy's Adventure sometime anyway.[/quote]No, no you don't. Stop giving them interest-free loans.

Foo228 · Aug 15, 2007

thanks for the list tsukento - im surprised my local gs has advance wars: bhr

techstar25 · Aug 15, 2007

$9.99 is a good price for Castlevania: COTM, isn't it?
My local store has "1-3" in stock.

SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy · Aug 15, 2007

These might be deals if I didn't keep getting pirated carts from them.

Blade · Aug 15, 2007

Sometimes, I'd just like to steal games from GS. Luckily for them, Tsukento posts their deals. Thanks for steering me away from a life of crime and deviance.

jousley · Aug 15, 2007

Snagged a Ninja Five 0 for less than $5 after Edge Card!! Thanks so much, OP!!

SaraAB · Aug 15, 2007

I managed to find a copy of Banjo Kazooie Grunty's Revenge but the cart is dead even after extensive cleaning, I think it had something spilled in it.

I might get lunar when I return this one as it is showing up on the store locator at the same store.

Chronis · Aug 15, 2007

[quote name='SmellsLikeRandyMossGuy']These might be deals if I didn't keep getting pirated carts from them.[/quote]

How come everyone is complaining about pirated games from GS? I NEVER got a pirated game. I thought Tetris GB was but apparantly it doesn't have a battery...

Tsukento · Aug 15, 2007

[quote name='4tygames']Sega Smash Pack - $4.99[/quote]
That's really no deal considering the game's just Golden Axe/Ecco the Dolphin/Sonic Spinball. Three games that most people can't tollerate.

blandstalker · Aug 15, 2007

[quote name='Tsukento']That's really no deal considering the game's just Golden Axe/Ecco the Dolphin/Sonic Spinball. Three games that most people can't tollerate.

[/quote]

Ecco is good, but the criminal thing is there's no battery save. Password only.

[quote name='Chronis']

How come everyone is complaining about pirated games from GS? I NEVER got a pirated game. I thought Tetris GB was but apparantly it doesn't have a battery...[/quote]

I've gotten two in the past month. Tactics Ogre and Summon Night. The save didn't work on Tactics Ogre. Summon Night -- it looked like someone had an original case and label and replaced the original board with a bootleg.

Jedah Doma · Aug 15, 2007

Picked up Gekido today. Not too bad of a beat 'em up. It's not great, but fun for $5. I've already mapped out a little gaming bonanza trip planned for Friday. I'll snag me up Megaman & Bass, Final Fight One, and Wario Land 4. Woot for cheap games!

Carlos34774 · Aug 15, 2007

picked up mega man zero 2, wario land 4 and Klonoa 2: Dream Championship Tournament + %10 coupon came up to almost $25. thanks OP!

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