The "Is This Game Rare?" Thread

yes! shadow of destiny. a search on eBay and Amazon yield very cheap used copies. a pretty great game of its time.
 
[quote name='ducksoda7']Common, unfortunately.[/QUOTE]

He was asking if Shadow of the Colossus was the game hand 21 was thinking of, from the previous page.
 
What about MUSHA for the Genesis? I picked up a complete copy for $13 today and I'm not sure if I should try to flip or keep it for the collection. Do you think I'll run into another copy in the wild?
 
[quote name='drtomoe123']What about MUSHA for the Genesis? I picked up a complete copy for $13 today and I'm not sure if I should try to flip or keep it for the collection. Do you think I'll run into another copy in the wild?[/QUOTE]

Flip it. The price has been going down since it got a VC release, but it's still one of the most rare Gen games around. You'll likely never find another copy in the wild, especially not complete and for $13!
 
Hey, not getting too much luck in my trading thread, but what about a Like New original Guild Wars Collector's Edition. Amazon has some ludicrous prices for it, but not sure how accurate they are.

Completely forgot I had this, was able to log back into the account and everything.

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:bomb: As usual, I picked up the wrong PS1 titles out of a shitload I saw at the one Salvation Army the other day.

I missed out on picking up Silent Bomber for $5. It was complete, but from what I remember it was in deplorable shape. I also missed picking up MK Trilogy for PS1 too.

I didn't even know either game was sought after.:roll:

So, how badly did I fuck myself over by not picking up MK Trilogy and Silent Bomber?

I've already compared completed auctions and the prices at both Digit Press' rarity guide and Video Game Price Charts.
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']:bomb: As usual, I picked up the wrong PS1 titles out of a shitload I saw at the one Salvation Army the other day.

I missed out on picking up Silent Bomber for $5. It was complete, but from what I remember it was in deplorable shape. I also missed picking up MK Trilogy for PS1 too.

I didn't even know either game was sought after.:roll:

So, how badly did I fuck myself over by not picking up MK Trilogy and Silent Bomber?

I've already compared completed auctions and the prices at both Digit Press' rarity guide and Video Game Price Charts.[/QUOTE]

If you compared prices I don't think you messed up too bad. Silent Bomber goes for around 20 and MK Trilogy 15. 35 -10 = 25. $25 minus Ebay fees if sold there is how bad you did.
 
[quote name='Scorch']people.. use the completed auctions tool on ebay to crosscheck values!

Guild Wars CE usually ends at $20-$30.[/QUOTE]

If you do that on Ebay it's just picking up the more recent Collector's Editions. If you actually try to search for individual auctions, you can't find any of them up... I know how to do some basic research and always thought this thread seemed a little pointless until I know find myself in a position where there is very little data on a product.

Really the only instance of this thing ever selling is the two prices on amazon I found, and then this old CAG thread where it sold for $465 back in 2006.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110846
 
[quote name='RoadDogg']I think the CAG link you posted was actually for a WoW CE. Once that auction ended (for $465) he changed the thread over to Guild Wars, but never posted the end results.[/QUOTE]

"I actually had it in a closet for 2 years. Which is crazy. I totally forgot about it. I love Collector's Editions and Blizzards are one of the best."

Yeap looks like you're right.

It's really amazing though how little information I can find on this Guild Wars one though /sigh.
 
[quote name='Ash Burton']If you compared prices I don't think you messed up too bad. Silent Bomber goes for around 20 and MK Trilogy 15. 35 -10 = 25. $25 minus Ebay fees if sold there is how bad you did.[/QUOTE]

That's still not bad for a game I would've only paid $5 and change for.:bomb::cry:

Ah well....yet another example of how not only not having a cell phone but also not being all that educated when I find games to buy in the wild has fucked me over again.

Hopefully the local shop will buy these PS1 games for at least a break even price from me.:cry:
 
Battletech for Genesis? It's in the box and the last time I tried the cart it worked just fine (though I couldn't get past the first level) no manual but I don't know how Genesis games work. I just assume that it's the same as SNES games.
 
[quote name='dkreegz515']Knights in the Nightmare DS?[/QUOTE]
its oop. it does hold a pretty good value for the time being until atlus decides to reprint them. dont hold your breath underwater for too long on this one unless you really want to keep it. once they reprint the game, the value will never be the same.
 
[quote name='phear3d']its oop. it does hold a pretty good value for the time being until atlus decides to reprint them. dont hold your breath underwater for too long on this one unless you really want to keep it. once they reprint the game, the value will never be the same.[/QUOTE]

Even reprinted, they probably won't have the outer box and CD. I'm glad I have it, but it's Gamestop new (got it for my birthday last June).
 
Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D
 
[quote name='ZxT Vendetta']Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D[/QUOTE]

I've never played that game or expressed too much interest in it, but that set looks frigin awesome... Is it NTSC or some other format?
 
[quote name='elessar123']Even reprinted, they probably won't have the outer box and CD. I'm glad I have it, but it's Gamestop new (got it for my birthday last June).[/QUOTE]
it would still affect its value though not alot. i remember when ar tonelico was reprinted, the boxset limited editions were affected at least by $30-$50.
 
I just got kings Field the Ancient city complete for the ps2, not many people know this but before demon souls the makers made the kings field series. Very much like Oblivian (awesome soundtrack). Hard to find. Some one could easily charge 30 or 40 even though I got mine for a mere 12 shipped.
 
[quote name='phantasyx']I just got kings Field the Ancient city complete for the ps2, not many people know this but before demon souls the makers made the kings field series. Very much like Oblivian (awesome soundtrack). Hard to find. Some one could easily charge 30 or 40 even though I got mine for a mere 12 shipped.[/QUOTE]

eBay disagrees highly

If you want a game like King's Field, look up Eternal Ring. One of the near-launch titles for the PS2
 
[quote name='GUNNM']It's like the I on masterpiece on the back of the FF7 cover.[/QUOTE]

wait is that actually worth something or is it just a meh thing?
 
[quote name='exRounder']wait is that actually worth something or is it just a meh thing?[/QUOTE]

It was for a period of time. Prices for those versions went for more on ebay. Now it actually isn't really worth as much or at least the last few I have seen listed that way.
 
[quote name='ZxT Vendetta']Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D[/QUOTE]
thats very cool. not aware of its release but i am intrigued by it. perhaps if you were to sell it please post the auction link here or pm me. i'd love to feature it on gamesniped.

as far as rarity, you really need to figure out if magna carta 2 was a big hit in korea. there are alot of things that were released in limited numbers lately but if gamers couldnt care less about it, then that could really affect its value. im sure some of you remember the DJ Max limited edition that was limited to just 125 thats basically worthless.

when your parents bought it, did they say how many copies they had of the same kind? if theres more then its probably an easy find. but even if it is an easy find in korea that doesn't stop it from becoming a sought after item worldwide which would potentially raise the value up.

good luck.
 
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[quote name='ZxT Vendetta']Ok guys. Some of you might remember me posting a thread bragging about getting this:

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7036757&postcount=75

I dont even know what kind of dollar value to place on it. I am going to Korea & Japan next month and probably will be looking for another one (haven't decided if it is to keep or to sell). It is a shot in the dark to try and track one more down but figure might as well try :D[/QUOTE]

Hmmm that looks really cool. Makes me wonder if the deathsmiles LE will look similar, if it did it would be worth getting even if its value didnt jump.
 
[quote name='RoadDogg']I think the CAG link you posted was actually for a WoW CE. Once that auction ended (for $465) he changed the thread over to Guild Wars, but never posted the end results.[/QUOTE]

Someone said Mini Diablo. That was definitely wow
 
Are there any actual "rare" games form the 360, PS3, or Wii yet? Down the road I think Afrika will be extremley hard to find. But as far as rare right now, is there anything for this console generation?
 
Kororinpa: Marble Mania (Wii) was pretty rare and still is, but isnt nearly as valuable as it used to be now that the sequel is out.

Bladestorm (PS3/360) used to be pretty rare/valuable also, but it seems that GQD or someone reprinted it so now its not.

The original Endless Ocean was both rare and valuable but the sequel killed it.

Beautiful Katamari (360) is somewhat uncommon and occasionally will spike randomly and trade pretty high relative to used store price. That might be a good candidate down the road.

Thats all I got.
 
[quote name='Drclaw411']Are there any actual "rare" games form the 360, PS3, or Wii yet? Down the road I think Afrika will be extremley hard to find. But as far as rare right now, is there anything for this console generation?[/QUOTE]

Not really. Demon's Souls Deluxe could be since it's sold out, but I don't know if anyone has official sale numbers for that. I remember in the NPD thread a long time ago had Tales of Vesperia Special Edition cited as having sold around 6,000 units once it was out of print... so that was likely its entire run.

I'm wondering if Sakura Wars Premium Edition for PS2 will be one of the more valuable titles down the line. I remember reading somewhere (probably videogamepricecharts.com) that titles later in the lifespan of a console are generally ones that tend to retain their value/go up in price. People keep saying it's one of the last PS2 titles to be released.

Add in the fact that it's a niche title, a premium package, not available in most brick&mortars, and favorably reviewed. Any thoughts?
 
[quote name='GuardianE']Not really. Demon's Souls Deluxe could be since it's sold out, but I don't know if anyone has official sale numbers for that. I remember in the NPD thread a long time ago had Tales of Vesperia Special Edition cited as having sold around 6,000 units once it was out of print... so that was likely its entire run.

I'm wondering if Sakura Wars Premium Edition for PS2 will be one of the more valuable titles down the line. I remember reading somewhere (probably videogamepricecharts.com) that titles later in the lifespan of a console are generally ones that tend to retain their value/go up in price. People keep saying it's one of the last PS2 titles to be released.

Add in the fact that it's a niche title, a premium package, not available in most brick&mortars, and favorably reviewed. Any thoughts?[/QUOTE]

Most comments iv seen seem to be that people think that the Prem edition from retailers will hold its value, but that the Prem edition from Rosenqueen with a hardback instead of the paper will jump.
 
maybe a little too early for this question. Seeming how RPG's always been rare since the NES days, which RPG's in this generation will be rare? Will eternal Sonata be one of them, if so will the Xbox 360 be more rare then the ps3 version or vice versa?
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']Most comments iv seen seem to be that people think that the Prem edition from retailers will hold its value, but that the Prem edition from Rosenqueen with a hardback instead of the paper will jump.[/QUOTE]

Too bad Rosenqueen kinda sucks as a retailer and their shipping is balls.
 
[quote name='GuardianE']Too bad Rosenqueen kinda sucks as a retailer and their shipping is balls.[/QUOTE]

Thats why I didnt bother going with them....im tempted to incase the art book does make it one of those games with extras that doubles or triples in price....but I just cant justify spending like $20 over what it cost me to get it at gamestop with the 25% off code.
 
i wouldnt bet on any of NISA's releases to become rare since they continue to print them.

[quote name='Drclaw411']Are there any actual "rare" games form the 360[/QUOTE]
for 360:

- Dead Space Ultra Limited 360
- Tales of Vesperia: Collector's Edition
- Mass Effect Limited Collector's Edition
- Bioshock Collector's Edition
- call of duty 4 modern warfare collector's edition (sealed)

fairly rare: Bladestorm (maybe just sought after), Dead Rising (non-ph sealed)
 
[quote name='Dr Mario Kart']
Beautiful Katamari (360) is somewhat uncommon and occasionally will spike randomly and trade pretty high relative to used store price. That might be a good candidate down the road.
[/QUOTE]
its becoming really hard to find.
 
[quote name='phear3d']i wouldnt bet on any of NISA's releases to become rare since they continue to print them.


for 360:

- Dead Space Ultra Limited 360
- Tales of Vesperia: Collector's Edition
- Mass Effect Limited Collector's Edition
- Bioshock Collector's Edition
- call of duty 4 modern warfare collector's edition (sealed)

fairly rare: Bladestorm (maybe just sought after), Dead Rising (non-ph sealed)[/QUOTE]

Thing is that they dont reprint the extras that come with it. They have already said that if the game sells out they will print more, but not with the artbook and other extras. Same thing has happened to a lot of games in the past like Persona 4, Luminous Arc or Knights in Nightmares all of which can be found at a reasonable price but sky rocket if they come with their extras.
 
[quote name='phear3d']its becoming really hard to find.[/QUOTE]

I am wondering if Katamari Forever is going to follow suit. Its price has simply refused to drop! Me and my Katamari also has been stubborn and largly stayed in the $20ish area which is a fair amount for an old PSP game, makes me wonder if it could be a contender down the line.
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']Thing is that they dont reprint the extras that come with it. They have already said that if the game sells out they will print more, but not with the artbook and other extras. Same thing has happened to a lot of games in the past like Persona 4, Luminous Arc or Knights in Nightmares all of which can be found at a reasonable price but sky rocket if they come with their extras.[/QUOTE]


I guess it depends how you look at it. If you're talking about the artbooks that came as preorder bonuses those aren't packaged with the game, really no reason you couldn't buy those seperately on eBay. If you're talking about the bonus CDs then all those games should still come with them, as long as they aren't used copies. And Knights in the Nightmare isn't really easy to find at a reasonable price anymore. The artbook from Rosenqueen isn't packaged with Sakura Wars either, the copy of the game you would get is identical to the game you would get anywhere else. They would sell for more as a package deal, but I don't really think that makes the games themselves any more rare, it makes the extras rare.
 
[quote name='dramasetter929']maybe a little too early for this question. Seeming how RPG's always been rare since the NES days, which RPG's in this generation will be rare? Will eternal Sonata be one of them, if so will the Xbox 360 be more rare then the ps3 version or vice versa?[/QUOTE]

Honestly, I think within the next five years we will see that RPGs are no longer the go to genre for valuable games. Too many people are buying them with the expectation that they will become valuable. Also, since RPGs were primarily popular among those who grew up during the PS1 generation (who are now old enough to have disposable income), RPGs are "in vogue" with collectors at the moment. I think we'll see a change in the valuable genre in five years when the next generation of gamers has disposable income.

To support my claim, look at the Atari generation and notice that most of the valuable games are arcade ports. Those were the "it" genre when the Atari was available.

This will probably sound retarded to 90% of video game collectors, but I think the next valuable genre is going to be shooters. RPG games, while they will still hold a value, will not be the most valuable games from this generation.
 
[quote name='Doomstink']Honestly, I think within the next five years we will see that RPGs are no longer the go to genre for valuable games. Too many people are buying them with the expectation that they will become valuable. Also, since RPGs were primarily popular among those who grew up during the PS1 generation (who are now old enough to have disposable income), RPGs are "in vogue" with collectors at the moment. I think we'll see a change in the valuable genre in five years when the next generation of gamers has disposable income.

To support my claim, look at the Atari generation and notice that most of the valuable games are arcade ports. Those were the "it" genre when the Atari was available.

This will probably sound retarded to 90% of video game collectors, but I think the next valuable genre is going to be shooters. RPG games, while they will still hold a value, will not be the most valuable games from this generation.[/QUOTE]

I think that something you have to take into account is print run vs. quality. The reason why RPGs have a penchant, and have always had a penchant, for being harder to find/highly sought after since the SNES days is because an excellent RPG will not always have a high print run, the exception being Square JRPGs late PS1-PS2 era.

A quality shooter will always have an enormous print run. Part of this, I can speculate is beacuse the things that make an excellent shooter revolves around high budget, huge production values-> high print run, huge sales frontloaded sales. Quality shooters are always showcase titles. RPGs never are.
 
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