[quote name='Saucy Jack']At this rate, I don't think I'll ever get around to buying a Splinter Cell game.[/QUOTE]Ha ha I know what you mean. When sequels get cranked out really fast, it can be hard for a CAG to keep up.
At least this is a somewhat story-driven game though. If any game has a strong single-player adventure to it, I don't look at it as ever getting truly "out-dated." But for a more purely multi-player title, I can get all antsy trying to maximize my value... gotta make sure I only put my money towards the most current, most updated, most feature-packed version there is! So for something like a fighting game or the occasional sports title, I can really stress out.
Heh, all I can say is I'm glad I didn't have an SNES until way after its peak... cranking out $70 a pop for a Street Fighter game was a VERY risky prospect considering all the newer editions they put out. Or splurging on Mortal Kombat 3, only for them to release Ultimate MK3 for $70 a few months later. Man I spared myself some trauma there...