Old EBGames thread 5/14-6/30

dafoomie · May 14, 2005

Staraang21 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='onikage']It works w/ any used item.[/QUOTE]

hmm ok for some reason i thought it was only on orders greater than $10.. guess i was wrong.

CoffeeEdge · Jun 30, 2005

NOOOOOOOOOOO!
I just got to check again (damn late update) and Saga Frontier II was just snatched. DAMN.

Maklershed · Jun 30, 2005

I dont know how the game is but this doesnt seem too shabby for $3.39 (even less w/ Edge) ..

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/232130.asp

Strider Turbulence · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='escapekey']You know, I just said that it would be a while before I went on a buying spree again.
So, two days is a while, right?

Managed to find Alisia Dragoon this morning, which I've been trying to find for a while. Also, a strange thing with Broken Sword. I had it in my cart, had it snagged, and then when I was browsing through the games, I saw it listed. I clicked on the page details, and got a screen showing it was out of stock, but I was able to add it to my cart anyway and check out. Weird. Don't know if I'll actually get it, but it was worth a shot.[/QUOTE]

That happened to me with Contra Force, MUSHA, and a few others. I ordered them anyway but I doubt I'll get them.

hinkbert · Jun 30, 2005

Finally snagged Ring of Red, and Yoshi's Island was a pleasant surprise.

Strider Turbulence · Jun 30, 2005

Probablly already posted but they shouldn't still be in stock anyway.

Mega Man 2
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/194648.asp

Mega Man 3
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/194649.asp

hinkbert · Jun 30, 2005

I was about to post those so I would actually contribute for once, oh well.

Staraang21 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='hinkbert']I was about to post those so I would actually contribute for once, oh well.[/QUOTE]

leave it to the pros. ;-) j/k.

InuFaye · Jun 30, 2005

disgaea is back in stock guys just got a copy of it

tayaf69 · Jun 30, 2005

Picked up Arc the Lad: Collection. Finally!

simpsonps121 · Jun 30, 2005

Argh Got Arc the Lad pulled from my cart. (Typed my Edge card wrong 3 times in a row...) Boooo

hehe
Matthew

civx · Jun 30, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236675.asp

1 left!!

InuFaye · Jun 30, 2005

i hate it when that happens

Ruined · Jun 30, 2005

I don't get why these are such great deals. Most of these games you can pick up from Amazon, half.com. or eBay complete and in very good condition for the same price EB is charging, and EB doesn't even guarantee that the game is complete.

evanft · Jun 30, 2005

How are the used games from ebgames.com?? Is everything usually in good condition?

soulwish2003 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Ruined']I don't get why these are such great deals. Most of these games you can pick up from Amazon, half.com. or eBay complete and in very good condition for the same price EB is charging, and EB doesn't even guarantee that the game is complete.[/QUOTE]

prove it?

onikage · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Ruined']I don't get why these are such great deals. Most of these games you can pick up from Amazon, half.com. or eBay complete and in very good condition for the same price EB is charging, and EB doesn't even guarantee that the game is complete.[/QUOTE]

All current generation games are guaranteed complete and I doubt many of the rarer old games can be found cheap on those sites(ex. Musha, Pirates Gold!, Herzog Zwei, etc).

tayaf69 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='evanft']How are the used games from ebgames.com?? Is everything usually in good condition?[/QUOTE]

I picked up several titles two weeks ago and was surprised that EVERY disk was near MINT condition. I am very pleased with their service. They must disk doctor their disks.

yakkotank · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Ruined']I don't get why these are such great deals. Most of these games you can pick up from Amazon, half.com. or eBay complete and in very good condition for the same price EB is charging, and EB doesn't even guarantee that the game is complete.[/QUOTE]

1) Hard to find games for reasonable prices.
2) Free shipping.
3) 15-25% off.
4) The thrill of the hunt, and the agony of defeat.

Also, EB guarantees complete games for GC, XB, PS2, and NDS, which doesn't hurt...

simpsonps121 · Jun 30, 2005

Gallop Racer 2001 is available. 1 left.

Matthew

hiccupleftovers · Jun 30, 2005

These three are in stock. Don't know if they have already been posted or not as I haven't followed this thread for a few days now (need to get back into the swing of things). haven't seen Azure Dreams in in a looooooonnnngggg time.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/138229.asp

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/158671.asp

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/147665.asp

hiccupleftovers · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='simpsonps121']Gallop Racer 2001 is available. 1 left.

Matthew[/QUOTE]

It'd help if you could post a link please.

hiccupleftovers · Jun 30, 2005

Tomba's in stock.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/149321.asp

I know this one doesn't come in that often (only came back in recently) and when it does it tends to be gobbled up (well at least the last couple of times.)

D. Monic · Jun 30, 2005

All prices B/C.

BMX XXX (GC): $2.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/225454.asp

Gremlins Stripe vs. Gizmo (GBA): $7.99 (kinda rare)
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/233207.asp

Magic Pengel (PS2): $9.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234034.asp

Tron Killer App (XB): $12.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243136.asp

BTW, has anyone else noticed getting used GBA games complete lately. I ordered Hot Potato and Stripe vs. Gizmo last week, and both arrived complete yesterday. These were the first GBA games I've ordered in months, but back in the day I rarely got complete copies of used GBA games. Not only that, but the cartridges were still in their little baggies inside their boxes, which suggests they were actually new, or at least unplayed. So did I just get supremely lucky, or has this been typical of EB lately?

-DM

SnakeEater · Jun 30, 2005

damn, another great morning

missed La Pucelle

mykevermin · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='soulwish2003']prove it?[/QUOTE]

:rofl:

Backlash · Jun 30, 2005

! The one time I've ever been awake and online for the update, and I missed it b/c of a company meeting. And I've only been interested in Contra and Yoshi's Island and I missed Yoshi's Island. Doh doh doh doh

Red Hedgehog · Jun 30, 2005

So I finally get to check these boards from work and find that there was, of course, a late update that I missed.

I was surprised Warriors of the Eternal Sun was still in stock (I grabbed the last copy!) I also managed to grab the last copies of Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu (for the NES - his first video game!) and NES Wario's Woods. All the other good stuff I saw has already been posted.

tayaf69 · Jun 30, 2005

I ordered Arc the Lad: Collection (as stated earlier). PS1 games are not gaurunteed complete, but I was wondering what is the rate that I may get a complete version? I am a collector and want this game complete. For the price, it was worth a shot, but if it isn't complete, can I just return it to a store or do I have to ship it back?

schultzed · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Ruined']I don't get why these are such great deals. Most of these games you can pick up from Amazon, half.com. or eBay complete and in very good condition for the same price EB is charging, and EB doesn't even guarantee that the game is complete.[/QUOTE]

For many of us (at least me) purchases are being made with EB credit. My credit comes from at least a 100% gain from what I paid (a $5 game that gets $10) sometimes more.

So, when I bought Ghosthunter last week . . . the site says $17.99 (not a deal) but use the coupons and it is $14.18 shipped (with tax) . . . it came today complete and in very good shape.

But with EB credit my true cost was under $7 probably more like $5.

Plus if you're unhappy with an old-school games condition . . . you can return it instore.

geepgal · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='D. Monic']

BTW, has anyone else noticed getting used GBA games complete lately. I ordered Hot Potato and Stripe vs. Gizmo last week, and both arrived complete yesterday. These were the first GBA games I've ordered in months, but back in the day I rarely got complete copies of used GBA games. Not only that, but the cartridges were still in their little baggies inside their boxes, which suggests they were actually new, or at least unplayed. So did I just get supremely lucky, or has this been typical of EB lately?

-DM[/QUOTE]

I've gotten several gba games complete-down-to-the-baggie in the past month or so, including stripe vs. gizmo (must have some bizarrely complete stock for that one!). Lufia had a box, cardboard insert, baggie, misc. internal paperwork, but no instructions. Who loses just the instructions??

Unfortunately, my orders now frequently arrive in so-so padded envelopes, instead of the nifty side-folding boxes, which means the gba game boxes get beat up even more. but hey, boxes!

hiccupleftovers · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='mykevermin'] :rofl:

[/QUOTE]

I'm with ya myke :rofl:

Staraang21 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='schultzed']For many of us (at least me) purchases are being made with EB credit. My credit comes from at least a 100% gain from what I paid (a $5 game that gets $10) sometimes more.
[/QUOTE]

how did you pull this off?

hiccupleftovers · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Staraang21']how did you pull this off?[/QUOTE]

He does it as many of us do it, CC sale games, Target clearance games, he might've flipped some, TRU clearance games, etc. and then putting them into their occossional 2 for $10, etc. deals.

fivecardstud · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='simpsonps121']Argh Got Arc the Lad pulled from my cart. (Typed my Edge card wrong 3 times in a row...) Boooo

hehe
Matthew[/QUOTE]

make a text file will your edge card number and gift card number and pin (if you are using credit) and have it handy. Then its just a quick cut and paste and you're off the races.

Staraang21 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='hiccupleftovers']He does it as many of us do it, CC sale games, Target clearance games, he might've flipped some, TRU clearance games, etc. and then putting them into their occossional 2 for $10, etc. deals.[/QUOTE]

ah, the obvious, of course.. thanks.

Zon27 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='tayaf69']I ordered Arc the Lad: Collection (as stated earlier). PS1 games are not gaurunteed complete, but I was wondering what is the rate that I may get a complete version? I am a collector and want this game complete. For the price, it was worth a shot, but if it isn't complete, can I just return it to a store or do I have to ship it back?[/QUOTE]

You should be able to take it back to B&M...most people here do it all the time.

I've never tried and I know that back of the reciept you recieve in the package says you can't. But it's wrong I guess.

ZanaOyakata · Jun 30, 2005

I was wondering if anyone put up a list of what games work with a trade in deal at EB. I plan on getting NCAA Football 06 by using a few of the Best Buy coupons.

mykevermin · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Zon27']You should be able to take it back to B&M...most people here do it all the time.

I've never tried and I know that back of the reciept you recieve in the package says you can't. But it's wrong I guess.[/QUOTE]

I had no problem returning a box of damaged/rental/incomplete PSOne titles to an EB B&M. I'm pretty OCD, so I feel your pain. Luckily, this EB didn't have a pack of schmucks masquerading as employees, but I think that such a case is rare.

Good luck, you're able to do it. It's simply a matter of getting your lazy EB clerks to do it for you.

Staraang21 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Zon27']You should be able to take it back to B&M...most people here do it all the time.

I've never tried and I know that back of the reciept you recieve in the package says you can't. But it's wrong I guess.[/QUOTE]

it says on the ebgames site that you can return it to b&m now.

yoursisterspretty · Jun 30, 2005

Man I got lucky this morning. I'm never here for the update...but since it was late I just happened to be on the website while they were doing it! Didn't score anything "rare" just a bunch of cheap NES games to add to my growing collection (at 99 now--and really needed Mach Rider for my "black box" collection), a NEW N64 game (#5) and another PS1 game (going for the first 100 PS1 releases):

120054 1 $0.99 $0.99 PS Total Eclipse Turbo - Pre-Played
213959 1 $0.99 $0.99 N64 MONACO GRAND PRIX N64
194566 1 $0.99 $0.99 PO Journey To Silius - Pre-Played (all NES here down)
194601 1 $0.99 $0.99 PO Legacy Of The Wizard - Pre-Played
194624 1 $0.99 $0.99 PO Mach Rider - Pre-Played
194854 1 $0.99 $0.99 PO Solar Jetman - Pre-Played
195358 1 $0.99 $0.99 PO World Class Track - Pre-Played
195363 1 $0.99 $0.99 PO Wrath Black Manta - Pre-Played

Super lucky--I guess.

schultzed · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Staraang21']
Originally Posted by schultzed
For many of us (at least me) purchases are being made with EB credit. My credit comes from at least a 100% gain from what I paid (a $5 game that gets $10) sometimes more.

how did you pull this off?[/QUOTE]

Yes, it takes some doing but I keep an eye on $5 (or less) games especially Target but also Best Buy, CC, a few from GS and Blockbuster.

If you get a feel for the exclusion list you can get good at it. Then there were the JamPaks that qualified (even just the extra $5 deal in Feb brought in $80 on .50 JPs) The penny copies of Midway Arcade Treasures were cool.

Rarely, I've flipped games from EB but that feels wrong.

Also, I've traded in a ton of the CC $5 stuff from last year that I was through with.

It becomes a part-time job in the end . . . but I enjoy it.

Strider Turbulence · Jun 30, 2005

Ignition Factor $1.99

I don't remember seeing this during the update.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/118672.asp

Castlevania 4
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/119480.asp

Crazy, this one was $3.99 and just went up to $4.99!
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/130604.asp

A new copy of MK Special Forces $5
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/166287.asp

Fear Effect Retro Helix $5
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/196465.asp

Hulk on psx dropped to $12.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/129717.asp

Soul Cali $7.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/164832.asp

simpsonps121 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='schultzed']Yes, it takes some doing but I keep an eye on $5 (or less) games especially Target but also Best Buy, CC, a few from GS and Blockbuster.

If you get a feel for the exclusion list you can get good at it. Then there were the JamPaks that qualified (even just the extra $5 deal in Feb brought in $80 on .50 JPs) The penny copies of Midway Arcade Treasures were cool.

Rarely, I've flipped games from EB but that feels wrong.

Also, I've traded in a ton of the CC $5 stuff from last year that I was through with.

It becomes a part-time job in the end . . . but I enjoy it.[/QUOTE]

Bingo. That is the key. Enjoyment. The hunt to me is better than the capture.

Flipping I don't feel comfortable with either, but you can find deals if you look hard enough.

Take Care,
Matthew

simpsonps121 · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='fivecardstud']make a text file will your edge card number and gift card number and pin (if you are using credit) and have it handy. Then its just a quick cut and paste and you're off the races.[/QUOTE]

Yea, I know I should. Thanks for the advice. At least my wife will be happy that I did not spend more money. hehe

Matthew

Red Hedgehog · Jun 30, 2005

Has anyone ordered a used Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne from EB? Did it come with the soundtrack?

Backlash · Jun 30, 2005

100 beautiful pages. At what point do we need a new page? Or does the new forum software work better than the old stuff so that's no longer necessary?

dtcarson · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Red Hedgehog']Has anyone ordered a used Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne from EB? Did it come with the soundtrack?[/QUOTE]

I haven't, but if it doesn't, you can order the OST directly from Atlus for 2 bucks. [go to www.atlus.com, scroll down, click "Store", and
"Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Soundtrack 2.00"

Looks like that even includes shipping in the CONUS, but it's not totally clear.

hiccupleftovers · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Backlash']100 beautiful pages. At what point do we need a new page? Or does the new forum software work better than the old stuff so that's no longer necessary?[/QUOTE]

I'm only at 40 pages now since I changed my settings to show 50 posts per page

. It makes it a lot easier to read topics and they really go a lot faster.

It's probably better if you go by posts than by pages.

Also, I think since Cheapy changed the forums, everything is supposed to be working better, but that he needs some new servers due to the strain of the amount of users at one time. Especially when he opened up the forums for browsing without logging in/being a guest they used to really slow to a crawl due to the influx of lurkers/guests.

I think this thread could keep going.

schultzed · Jun 30, 2005

[quote name='Staraang21']
Originally Posted by schultzed
For many of us (at least me) purchases are being made with EB credit. My credit comes from at least a 100% gain from what I paid (a $5 game that gets $10) sometimes more.

how did you pull this off?[/QUOTE]

Yes, it takes some doing but I keep an eye on $5 (or less) games especially Target but also Best Buy, CC, a few from GS and Blockbuster.

If you get a feel for the exclusion list you can get good at it. Then there were the JamPaks that qualified (even just the extra $5 deal in Feb brought in $80 on .50 JPs) The penny copies of Midway Arcade Treasures were cool.

Rarely, I've flipped games from EB but that feels wrong.

Also, I've traded in a ton of the CC $5 stuff from last year that I was through with.

It becomes a part-time job in the end . . . but I enjoy it.

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