Great classic PC games under $5 at shop.com

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I apologize in advance if this isn't the right place to post this(I'm new here)

In a desperate attempt to find a decent copy of Freespace 2, I stumbled upon NothingButSoftware.com via shop.com, and found a bunch of amazing stuff circa late 90's at incredibly cheap prices floating in a sea of "edutainment" garbage. The interesting thing is, the prices dropped even further after I made my purchase so I don't know how long these will be around. My shipment came today, they're all in brand new condition, most of them were jewel cases, some were just plastic sealed pack-ins:

Fallout 1 & 2 Bundle - $3.06
Cheap ass link

Giants - Citizen Kabuto - $1.74
Cheap ass link

Planescape: Torment - $2.90
Cheap ass link

Neverwinter Nights - $4.50
Cheap ass link

Aliens vs. Predator 2 GOLD - $3.89
Cheap ass link

Homeworld - $2.83
Cheap ass link

Diablo - $1.74
Cheap ass link

Descent: Freespace / Silent Threat Bundle - $0.94
Cheap ass link

These are just some of the games I found, more of them can be found here if you're up for some digging:

http://www.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/vid/226532/act/d,616236/ccsyn/260

http://www.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/vid/205495/ccsyn/260

Still can't find Freespace 2, though. :cry:
 
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Nice find, a lot of great PC classics in that list.

Edit-Make sure to buy a lot at once, though, shipping is an absolute killer.
 
[quote name='Zman310']Nice find, a lot of great PC classics in that list.

Edit-Make sure to buy a lot at once, though, shipping is an absolute killer.[/quote]

I did. I bought the equivalent of 14 games for about $23, shipping was almost $10. However, I ordered this Monday, and it arrived today, which I found shockingly sweet, so I'm happy.
 
http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/pcd/10680767/ccsyn/260/_x_/Softwareoutlet-com-Chaos-Legion

That seems like a pretty good deal, Chaos Legion for a dollar.. Creatures 2 is $9.99..

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/c...twareoutlet-com-Full-Throttle-Limited-Edition

OMG!! 99 CENTS!

ah hell it's the Mac version..

Half-Life 2 is 37.99..
http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/pcd/10841703/ccsyn/260/_x_/Softwareoutlet-com-Halflife-2

Leisure Suit Larry 5 is 1.99..
Sims Online is 7.99!

//edit

Alien vs. Predator 2 gold edition for $3.89!! It's $19.99 on EBWorld.com and is on backorder!

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/c...are-com-Aliens-Versus-Predator-2-Gold-Edition

Fallout is $7.45
Fallout 2 is $6.60
But the Fallout/Fallout 2 bundle is $3.06!!

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/c..._x_/NothingButSoftware-com-Fallout-1-2-Bundle
 
Everyone here needs to pick up Plancescape:Torment for that price.
In the top ten of my best games ever and many other's too I'm sure.

Actually, you should just get everything in the OP's list to be safe :)
 
The higher shipping is also due to multiple stores (in my case) this indeed deserves a bump, so here is what i got:

Aliens Versus Predator 2 Gold Edition $3.89
Sacrifice & Messiah $2.98
Unreal Gold -The Ultimate Unreal Collection $2.19
Sin $1.89
Giants - Citizen Kabuto $1.74
Shipping:    $8.71
Sales Tax:    $0.00
Store Total:    $21.40

Softwareoutlet.com
Myth III $2.99
Chaos Legion $0.99
Baldur's Gate $1.99
Heavy Metal FAKK 2 $0.99
Oni$ 0.99
Shipping:    $6.95
Sales Tax:    $0.00
Store Total:    $14.90
Grand Total:    $36.30
 
OddWorld - Abe's Oddysee
$2.89

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/pcd/4496344/ccsyn/260/_x_/NothingButSoftware-com-OddWorld---Abe's-Oddysee
 
Man, those are some good deals. Picked up 4 classics, which I've been wanting for quite a while now, for 20 bucks. Sweet.
 
Don't forget, if you buy something from them, search for a CareCode and enter it. It looks like they give back a percentage of the purchase price to causes. Every bit helps. That's a pretty neat feature.
[Look below the 'Add to Cart' button, click CareCode Donation, then search for a CareCode.] I personally donate to North Shore Animal League, 'the largest no-kill animal adoption and rescue organization in the world." Their code is Sixpence.
 
[quote name='rebthor']Everyone here needs to pick up Plancescape:Torment for that price.
In the top ten of my best games ever and many other's too I'm sure.

Actually, you should just get everything in the OP's list to be safe :)[/quote]

Definitely one of mine. Actually, I purchased this as an extra copy to give away as a present. I spent almost all of last year looking for it, I finally found it on an amazon marketplace for just over $20. Looking back I don't regret that buy, its well worth more than $20.
 
All right - Freedom: First Resistance for $2.06! Finally, I can blow up my monitor, just like OMM, and dirt-cheap!

:D

Any idea if these are retail boxed games or jewel case only or what? Can't seem to tell. Regardless, thanks OP for the pointer. Ahhh, nostalgia gaming...
 
[quote name='unbongwah']All right - Freedom: First Resistance for $2.06! Finally, I can blow up my monitor, just like OMM, and dirt-cheap!

:D

Any idea if these are retail boxed games or jewel case only or what? Can't seem to tell. Regardless, thanks OP for the pointer. Ahhh, nostalgia gaming...[/quote]

Probably jewel case only. I ordered Planescape from GoGamer.com and it was JCO.
 
[quote name='unbongwah']


Any idea if these are retail boxed games or jewel case only or what? Can't seem to tell. Regardless, thanks OP for the pointer. Ahhh, nostalgia gaming...[/quote]

It varies. Some are boxed, some are jewel cases, some are just sealed envelopes w/ manuals, but all of them are new. In fact alot of them come bundled with stuff not advertised. My copy of Giants came bundled with a game called Evolva, Planescape: Torment came bundled with something called Soulbringer. I've never heard of these games, but I suppose the more the merrier.....
 
Street Fighter Alpha 3 for PS1- $6.97

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/pcd/8430217/ccsyn/260/_x_/SmartBargains-com-SONY-PLAYSTATION:whistle2:Street-Fighter-Alpha-3-(PSX)
 
Sacrifice & Messiah, Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo (my 4 year old loves Putt Putt), Planescape: Torment and Giants - Citizen Kabuto for $17.13 with shipping....

NICE!
:D :D :D

Be sure to use the Care Code!
 
http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/pcd/10548271/ccsyn/260/_x_/Softwareoutlet-com-Quake-En-Espanol-(Spanish-Version)
(Quake en espanol $1.99)

Damn, wish I was still taking spanish, would have been great to start playing this in the middle of class!
 
[quote name='sevdustflyer']I can vouch for giants that game is great.[/quote]

I second this: it's one of the few games I can call funny
 
The Thing - $3.82
http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/4335555/ccsyn/260

Awesome deals here. I've practically filled up my PC backlog in one hit!

Sacrifice & Messiah $2.98

The Thing $3.82

Homeworld Game of the Year Edition $2.83

Giants - Citizen Kabuto $1.74

Unreal Gold -The Ultimate Unreal Collection $2.19

Aliens Versus Predator 2 Gold Edition $5.30

Planescape: Torment $2.82

Fallout 1 & 2 Bundle $2.97



Shipping: $10.78
Sales Tax: $0.00
Store Total: $35.43
 
Which games would you guys consider as being REALLY good deals? I don't know much about some of these games, but the prices seem pretty cheap. I'm just not sure which ones are worth it.
 
No One Live Forever 2 -$5.14
http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/main/catalog/pcd/4497506/ccsyn/260/_x_/NothingButSoftware-com-No-One-Lives-Forever-2:whistle2:A-Spy-In-H-A-R-M-'s-Way
 
Heh I went all out on this one:

Star Wars Episode I: Insider's Guide $1.49

The Thing $3.79

State of Emergency $2.25

Sin $1.90

Republic: The Revolution $3.55

RC Daredevil $1.54

OddWorld - Abe's Oddysee $2.89

Muscle Car 3 $4.27

HULK $3.92

Icewind Dale II $5.83

Majesty: Gold Edition $2.04

No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy In H.A.R.M.'s Way $3.93

Casanova: The Duel of the Black Rose $3.93

Sacrifice & Messiah $2.96

Homeworld Game of the Year Edition $2.83

Descent: Freespace / Silent Threat Bundle $3.96

Aliens Versus Predator 2 Gold Edition $5.24

Giants - Citizen Kabuto $1.74

Planescape: Torment $2.67

Neverwinter Nights $4.48

Fallout 1 & 2 Bundle $2.74



Shipping: $19.75
Sales Tax: $0.00
Store Total: $87.70



War Gods $0.99

Virtual Reality Studio 2.0 $0.50

Student Resource Advantage (6 CD Set) $1.99

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Calendar (MAC) $0.99

Magix Music Studio V 2000 $0.99

Heavy Metal FAKK 2 - Macintosh $0.99

Gearheads $0.50

Full Throttle Limited Edition $0.99

Flashback $0.50

Don't Quit Your Day Job $0.50

Heavy Metal FAKK 2 $0.99

Baldur's Gate $1.99

Oni $0.99

Chaos Legion x10 $9.90



Shipping: $6.95
Sales Tax: $0.00
Store Total: $29.76


Grand Total: $117.46

I know Ill never get around to trying all of em, but I figure I can trade/sell them pretty easy.
 
You ordered the following items:

Item Name: Majesty: Gold Edition
Item Number: 29437
Qty: 1
Total: $2.21

Item Name: Lords Of Magic: Special Edition
Item Number: 32077
Qty: 1
Total: $2.73

Item Name: Homeworld Game of the Year Edition
Item Number: 31851
Qty: 1
Total: $2.83

Item Name: Gamefest - Forgotten Realms Classics
Item Number: 32107
Qty: 1
Total: $1.79

Item Name: Descent: Freespace / Silent Threat Bundle
Item Number: 32101
Qty: 1
Total: $0.94

Item Name: Aliens Versus Predator 2 Gold Edition
Item Number: 32071
Qty: 1
Total: $3.89
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From NothingButSoftware.com

Shipping: $9.40
Sales Tax: $0.00
Merchant Total: $23.79
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Just FYI, NothingButSoftware has a store on Amazon that has several titles for cheaper than they are on Shop.com.

I got Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete for a paltry $12.63 as compared to the ~$30 they want for it through Shop.com.
 
[quote name='snowconehead']

Still can't find Freespace 2, though. :cry:[/quote]

I saw posted on another deals site the following webpage for liberated (i.e. free games).

It looks legit, but you can check for yourself. Bottom line is they have FreeSpace 2 listed as one of the downloads.

Thought that would help ya out.

http://liberatedgames.com/gamelisting.php

BTW, I did not check this out but after closer scrutiny is says it has the source file available for download as well as a demo. Does this help?
 
[quote name='mathrandir']For the OP, just came accross this site today:
http://liberatedgames.com/gamelisting.php
It's a bunch of classic PC games that have been open sourced. Freespace 2 is on the list. I didn't look into any of the details, whether they have binary build that you can just download & play but might be worth looking into.[/quote]

Thx, I do already know this though. The problem is they've only released the source code and I'm too lazy/inept to actually find out how to make that downloadable source code work as a playable game.

Until I can work on my programming skills, I'm stuck looking for an actual hard copy retail version of the game. Before Interplay shutdown their website, which was shortly before the company was shut down, they were selling anniversary editions of Freespace 2 for $50.00. Been kickin myself in the head for not picking it up then.

I do appreciate the help, however.
 
I could spend entirely too much money buying a bunch of those.

And anyone who doesn't have Majesty really should get it. It's one of my favorite games of all time. Really unique and a blast to play. Sort of imagine Dungeon Keeper except for the good guys.
 
OP, you should try downloading Freespace 2 at Home of the Underdogs:
http://www.the-underdogs.org/game.php?id=4150
It should be in a playable form, everything I've downloaded from them in the past has been.

Oh, and just as a little side note, I bought a used copy of Giants today, so I now have every game that was in the OP's original list of deals. :D
 
Anyone who doesn't buy Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Complete for $13 is utterly insane. That's quite possibly the best $13 you'll ever spend on a computer game.
 
Picked up Baldur's Gate and Giants. I held off on Homeworld and others, because the shipping costs are ridiculous for this place. Probably gonna browse the selection once I finish those games and Fallout/Fallout 2. So I've got a few solid months of games to play, it looks like :D
 
Was that $13 after shipping on Amazon, Ebonstone? It might be kinda tempting since I've never bought a HoMM game, but I've also got Age of Wonders Shadow Magic, Rome Total War, and Dawn of War. Each excellent strategy games. I'm just not sure if HoMM 3 would be able to compete.
 
[quote name='SqueeMK2']Was that $13 after shipping on Amazon, Ebonstone? It might be kinda tempting since I've never bought a HoMM game, but I've also got Age of Wonders Shadow Magic, Rome Total War, and Dawn of War. Each excellent strategy games. I'm just not sure if HoMM 3 would be able to compete.[/quote]No, it's before. Shipping's bad from the place ($5 starting, I think) but the blow can be weakened somewhat if you order more than one thing at once.

Still, $18 is hard to scoff at for HOMM3 Complete. I quite frankly think HOMM3 is better than Shadow Magic, and honestly I can't compare it to Rome Total War or Dawn of War because they're both RTSes and HOMM3 is a turn-based game.

If you've never played a Heroes game, you owe it to yourself to pick this up. Sure, the graphics are getting a little long in tooth, but damn, what a game.
 
Got my games yesterday (see previous post). Fast turn around for having placed the order late Fri. p.m.

Also, even though I ordered the single version of Planescape and the single version of Sacrifice, got the dual jewel editions of both!

Nothingbutsoftware gets a big thumbs up!
 
Has anyone orderd the single copies of fallout 1 or 2, not the dual pack? I just want to know if they're the original, large boxed ones that comes with the manual. Kind of doubt it though. I might pick up planescape and a few others though, excellent deals!
 
Agreed. At the very least it's the best CRPG ever.

[quote name='raskol']Okay, I'll be the first to just come right out and say it:

Planescape Torment

Best. Game. Ever.[/quote]
 
I was very please to find that Giants Citizen Kabuto came complete in the original large box. It made the purchase a lot more worthwhile. Baldur's gate was case only, but for 2 bucks, it's all good.
 
Wow. I don't think I've ever purchased so many games for so little money. I also don't think I've ever had a shipping charge that is greater than my item charge.

Excellent find, my friend.
 
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