Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for PS2 available at GS NOW! $79.99

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[quote name='Lord Alfred']Just to clear up some things about the different versions from someone with firsthand experience:

1. DC version is indeed the closest to the arcade because the arcade was basically running on DC hardware. If you need it to be arcade perfect, DC is the only way.

2. Xbox and PS2 versions are both excellent ports but they do have differences from the arcade/DC. However, if you are not a fighting game nerd that cares about "hit boxes" and split-second timing you will probably never know the difference.

3. As someone mentioned, the PS2 version looks a tiny bit more pixelated and is missing a few frames of animation. Again, unless you're a purist who cares.

4. The Xbox version looks better and plays more smoothly but there are a few high-level combos that don't connect quite right with certain characters. Again, only high-level players would care. BTW, the reason the Xbox version gets such a bad score on IGN and other sites is that everyone was expecting online LIVE play and when the game showed up without it people were pissed off and docked the game for it punitively. Bad reviewing ethics, IMO but that's the reason.

5. BC: If you don't want to drag your DC, PS2, or Xbox out to play these games then the PS2 version is the one to get because the PS3 (at least the BC capable ones) will play this game. The Xbox version is ostensibly supported on the 360 but it is unplayable. Slowdown and graphical glitches galore. Don't bother. This is why I think the price and rarity for the PS2 build is only going to increase over time. As people move further into this generation and their old systems break or are sold/thrown out, the PS2 version may be the only one that plays on current hardware.[/quote]

Thank you so much, perfect post to help me out. I guess i'll order the PS2 version.
 
The topic has quickly changed to my morals. To everyone who thinks I did something wrong, I will consider your thoughts and feelings on the subject should I find myself in a similar situation in the future. I assume if those of you who are critical of my actions were in the same situation you would have told the guy "Oh no sir, this game is worth $70 to a small community of video game fans, even though your ad asks for $5 per game, here's $70", in which case I applaud you for being a much better person than I.

[quote name='depascal22']... why are you letting kids play Hitman Contracts?[/QUOTE]

We have a system set up where M rated games are only allowed out on certain days of the week when the middle and high school kids are there and parental consent forms are filed. Not an issue of late since unless it's called Rock Band or Guitar Hero it hasn't been touched.

I've said my piece and apologize for wasting people's time by taking this thread off topic.
 
Bit off topic.

This brings back old memories of the time I scored a copy of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 for 35 at Gamestop long, long ago. And then one day I was debating whether or not to trade it in a year or two later.

So I decided to bring MVC 2, Star Wars KOTOR, and Burnout 3 and an old copy of Strider 2 to a gamestop to see what their trade in prices would be. I get there, and realize that I had left the games on the roof of my car and they had blown away on my way down there. I wanted to cry. Without a doubt one of my stupidest moments.

If I ever have a kid I'll try not to make the same mistake. Maybe. I did manage to find the cover to Strider 2 a few feet from my driveway. The game was still inside. I wonder what became of those other games. Anyone from Connecticut happen to find those lying in the road?

On another sidenote, I still happen to have a copy of Marvel vs. Capcom 1 for the PS1 if anyone was looking for one. That is, until I lose that too.
 
Great game that I still enjoy to this day on my Dreamcast.:D
If anyone has a Dreamcast definitely look into a "Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Plus" file. It has different music (nothing else changed), from past games which you may or may not like more.
 
[quote name='poopdogjr']Bit off topic.

This brings back old memories of the time I scored a copy of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 for 35 at Gamestop long, long ago. And then one day I was debating whether or not to trade it in a year or two later.

So I decided to bring MVC 2, Star Wars KOTOR, and Burnout 3 and an old copy of Strider 2 to a gamestop to see what their trade in prices would be. I get there, and realize that I had left the games on the roof of my car and they had blown away on my way down there. I wanted to cry. Without a doubt one of my stupidest moments.

If I ever have a kid I'll try not to make the same mistake. Maybe. I did manage to find the cover to Strider 2 a few feet from my driveway. The game was still inside. I wonder what became of those other games. Anyone from Connecticut happen to find those lying in the road?

On another sidenote, I still happen to have a copy of Marvel vs. Capcom 1 for the PS1 if anyone was looking for one. That is, until I lose that too.[/quote]

LOL My mom did that once when I was younger with her purse. Luckily, some woman and her kids picked it up and followed my mom and kept honking the horn for her to pull over till she finally did. She left it on the back of her car and took off. Mind you, I double and triple check anymore when I'm taking stuff either A)to the post office to mail or B) someplace to trade as I've left games or items either at home or in my car and had to run back to the PO to see if I could re-open my package and stuff them in.

People do have slip ups at times, but if it's something of value, I'd rather not lose it so I'll keep it in my hand so I don't forget it.
 
completely useless thread, why morons pay for this inferior version is beyond me.

theres way more problems than just "hitboxes" only scrubs wouldnt notice the other imperfections

lawl @ people thinking this or xbox version has ANY sort of advantage over dc when it has none at all
 
[quote name='renique45']completely useless thread, why morons pay for this inferior version is beyond me.

theres way more problems than just "hitboxes" only scrubs wouldnt notice the other imperfections

lawl @ people thinking this or xbox version has ANY sort of advantage over dc when it has none at all[/quote]lawl @ this being your sole post in over a month
 
pawn shops are the easiest place to get this game. My PS2 cost $10, and my XBX ones cost $10, $7, and $5. I find one every few months or so.
 
[quote name='renique45']completely useless thread, why morons pay for this inferior version is beyond me.

theres way more problems than just "hitboxes" only scrubs wouldnt notice the other imperfections

lawl @ people thinking this or xbox version has ANY sort of advantage over dc when it has none at all[/quote]

Thanks for adding nothing.
 
If you bought this and traded it in at EB it would 35 bucks in store credit. They flip it for 80 bucks. Hot damn. I would never play this game myself but am always on the look out for it as it's quite rare.
 
[quote name='NAmato']The topic has quickly changed to my morals. To everyone who thinks I did something wrong, I will consider your thoughts and feelings on the subject should I find myself in a similar situation in the future. I assume if those of you who are critical of my actions were in the same situation you would have told the guy "Oh no sir, this game is worth $70 to a small community of video game fans, even though your ad asks for $5 per game, here's $70", in which case I applaud you for being a much better person than I.
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Who ever said that? If that was a reply to my comment, you apparently can't take a joke.
 
What'd be really awesome is if it showed up on the wacky "Xbox originals" thing on Live or whatever they call it. Got it on Dreamcast and it's a fun fighter, buuuut that and Typing of the Dead are about all Dreamcast's got left that I'm interested in. I'd cough up $10-15 for MvC2 on the 360 pretty easily.
 
If you're lucky enough, you can win on eBay a used DC system, MvsC2 and the Green Goblin - the Agetec Arcade Joystick for the DC (one of the best ever made) for the cost of this inferior PS2 version.
 
To end cap everything here.

DC > PS2 > Xbox

PS2 version is more expensive than a used DC, joystick (only way to really enjoy fighting games unless you got a really sweet Saturn pad), and MvC2. That being said, I don't think it's ridiculous to go after the PS2 for the convenience of playing on a current system. That's especially true if you're never going to enter a tournament.

DC version is the tournament accepted version. If you want to become the best in the world, you need to use the DC version. But I don't think that's the case here.

Xbox version for $3 and some other games for kids in the Youth Center = pretty sweet deal.

Many people have managed to find this game at various clearances and pawn shops. They feel the need to tell people everytime they make a MvC2 thread. They're just part of the normal tapestry of CAG. You'll also find a couple people that found Suikoden II for fify cents at a garage sale along with the people that have found all the black label PS Final Fantasies in a dumpster in Siberia. Take the stories with a grain of salt and enjoy your find. Congrats again.
 
The tournament scene for this game is insane, and still running strong to this day. At every tournament event I've ever been to, MvC2 has had the biggest (and loudest) crowds. I've never played the game anywhere close to a high level (just me and my friends messing around on the DC version), but it's hella fun to watch the masters go at it and hear the crowd flip out!

Oh and this was basically posted as a sarcastic "deal" to begin with, so why are people wasting energy trying to "prove" that it's a ripoff?
 
[quote name='BustaUppa']The tournament scene for this game is insane, and still running strong to this day. At every tournament event I've ever been to, MvC2 has had the biggest (and loudest) crowds. I've never played the game anywhere close to a high level (just me and my friends messing around on the DC version), but it's hella fun to watch the masters go at it and hear the crowd flip out!

Oh and this was basically posted as a sarcastic "deal" to begin with, so why are people wasting energy trying to "prove" that it's a ripoff?[/quote]

Man those tournaments are hell. This is the only game I can beat in the arcades with one credit so I thought "Man, I can win this easy." I entered one once and did pretty good for a couple of rounds, then someone went with a Blackheart/Cable/Charlie (yeah, friggin Charlie) and beat the living piss out of my Spider-man/Gambit/Cable team. Of course, not before I hit him with a monster combo. He won the tournament, so I didn't feel too bad about losing to him.

More on topic. If you really need a copy of this game I would also give a nod to the pawnshops as they have great deals. Of course it's totally hit or miss, and the ones around me at least have a pretty dismal atmosphere when you're in there.
 
[quote name='bryenfury']I have it for Xbox if anyone wants to trade me Resistance or Assasins Creed?[/quote]

Just sent a PM....
 
Guys, you should all know better than to go on in this thread the way you have. You've gone amazingly off-topic in a lot of different directions. The port talk comparing systems is absolutely fine, it helps folks make buying decisions. But the ethics issues, the useless "lol @ spending $ on that port" type posts and setting up personal sales/trades in here don't belong (use our Trading Forum for that!).

Go off topic again and the thread is closed.
 
I picked up MvC and MvC at a gargae sale for $1 lst fall so im good to go...I also found a PS2 version of MvC2...It sold for $95 on E-Bay muhahaha

Buying at EB is only a last resort for most people due to the high price, I would recomend pawn shops like the poster a few posts up.
 
My friend gave me his copy bein a complete idiot:) The case, boxart, and manual were mutilated though:( I just payed $30 for the case, boxart, and manual on eBay shipped. I am very happy today:) It took two days in the mail!
 
[quote name='Mr.Bojangles']My friend gave me his copy bein a complete idiot:) The case, boxart, and manual were mutilated though:( I just payed $30 for the case, boxart, and manual on eBay shipped. I am very happy today:) It took two days in the mail![/quote]
The fuck?
case: a couple bucks (includes shitty old sports game :p)
boxart: free (plus print cost)
manual: ?

$30 minus the $5 on case+boxart (most likely more than what you'd pay) equals $25 for a manual. Jeez, what were you thinking?
 
i assume he is joking. If yours comes without manual, capcom sells the manuals for $5 from their website.

A few of them are in B&M near me, i used to own the game, it was OK but there is no way any sane person pay $80 for a disc only game, i dont care how rare.

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on topic, apparently the xbox version is in stock, and ONLY $69.99

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=950290
 
A few of them are in B&M near me, i used to own the game, it was OK but there is no way any sane person pay $80 for a disc only game, i dont care how rare.
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To clarify once again for interested parties (it's no longer in stock, though), you wouldn't be paying $80 for it. With the 25% coupon, after shipping and taxes, it would be about $65. Also, if you get stuck with a disc only copy, you can return it to any GS B&M store.
 
[quote name='guinaevere']Guys, you should all know better than to go on in this thread the way you have. You've gone amazingly off-topic in a lot of different directions. The port talk comparing systems is absolutely fine, it helps folks make buying decisions. But the ethics issues, the useless "lol @ spending $ on that port" type posts and setting up personal sales/trades in here don't belong (use our Trading Forum for that!).

Go off topic again and the thread is closed.[/quote]
Apparently people are incapable of reading, given the last several responses. Given that this is out of stock anyway, this is long overdue for closing.
 
First off... this is one of the BEST ARCADE GAMES ever. Unlike what SOME people are saying.

Second, I'm thinking of selling my PS2 copy. You'd think it'd be a matter of time before they release this on LIVE or something. Which will suck, if I still have a copy when it is re-released.

I bet they re-release it or announce it soon. It always happens right after someone spent a boatload to find it off eBay or wherever!

Oh, and GS is Out of Stock again! HA! Man... I can't believe the trade-value is only like $30-40 when they sell it for $80!!!
 
I played it like crazy on the DC when it launched...now that I have my mint PS2 copy, I've played it like twice. Good thing I only paid a trade equivalent of $30 for it 2 years ago (never was lucky enough at CC, dammit).

Still, a good port if you've never played the DC version. Its easy to point out the glitches/graphic tears, etc. on the PS2 port once you've played other versions, but if you haven't then you really don't have much to lose on nabbing a disc-only copy for a lot of money.
 
i remember walking into toysrus with my grandpa to pick out the daily new game, (yep, he loves me that much) and picking it up and then placing it down because i would rather purchase warioworld.

if only i got it. i was like 7 years old.
 
[quote name='iceblast21']First off... this is one of the BEST ARCADE GAMES ever. Unlike what SOME people are saying.

Second, I'm thinking of selling my PS2 copy. You'd think it'd be a matter of time before they release this on LIVE or something. Which will suck, if I still have a copy when it is re-released.

I bet they re-release it or announce it soon. It always happens right after someone spent a boatload to find it off eBay or wherever!

Oh, and GS is Out of Stock again! HA! Man... I can't believe the trade-value is only like $30-40 when they sell it for $80!!![/quote]

Won't rerelease because of the fallout of licensing between Marvel and Capcom.
 
[quote name='dallow']lawl @ this being your sole post in over a month[/quote]



lawl @ the part where i was supposed to give a shit
 
[quote name='LilPaintballer']i remember walking into toysrus with my grandpa to pick out the daily new game, (yep, he loves me that much) and picking it up and then placing it down because i would rather purchase warioworld.

if only i got it. i was like 7 years old.[/quote]


Jeez, you were just a seven-year-old in 2002? That is just bizarre, to me, as someone older. Now I know how people in their thirties feel about us in our twenties.
 
[quote name='chasemurata']Jeez, you were just a seven-year-old in 2002? That is just bizarre, to me, as someone older. Now I know how people in their thirties feel about us in our twenties.[/quote]
I was gonna say something but I thought most wouldn't give a shit. There was even a CAGCast with a 12-year old asking a question about Gamecube games. Never mind that the rules say 13+.
 
[quote name='ticalmc2k2']Won't rerelease because of the fallout of licensing between Marvel and Capcom.[/QUOTE]Unfortunate. But ya never know... Konami and Ubisoft kinda surprised everyone when they collaborated and released TMNT Arcade.
 
$80, not really much of a deal IMO, it's quite good but not that good.

For $80 you'll get a disc only version, frankly I'd rather play it on MAME with my 360 controller.
 
[quote name='ticalmc2k2']The PS2 and XBOX versions are not that bad. It's not like The Orange Box on PS3 port.[/quote]


What do you mean by not that bad?

The competitive community for this game will not touch any version of the game except dc/arcade. And for good reason.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Can we just let this topic die? Half of it was senseless bickering.[/quote]

We need someone to lock this. :)
 
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