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RelentlessRolento

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #3

wow... the cheaper ones stand out... and shining soul II!!! must get... suda 51 love!

 

Tsukento

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Hell yeah. Store locator is telling me that I can actually find Astro Boy, Earthworm Jim 2 and Wario Ware at the nearest store.

Funny to see SIX Atlus titles actually DROPPING in price as opposed to rising.

 

Link927

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Some good titles in there, and yes, probably a bit hard to find. Another con, no box or manuals. Still, this wont stop me from hunting down some cheap GBA titles that dont exist at my GS even though it says 1-3 Thanks OP

 

topnotch97

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #6

so GS decided to drop on some GBA titles? that could only mean one thing, they got plenty.

 

Sir_Fragalot

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #7

Holy crap, wow those are some sick games. Usually when I think of the $4.99 games I think of the crap but most of them are awesome. Even though you don't get the manual it is still pretty cool to nab some great games for cheap.

 

Edge

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Huh, actually some decent games there. I might have to pick some up if I ever see them in stores (and maybe wait until a B2G1 Free as I don't honestly have much interest in GBA games anymore).

And wow did Scurge: Hive go down quick, wasn't that released less than a year ago?

 

anarchyburger

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• Aug 10, 2007

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nice finds!

 

Tsukento

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #10

Don't be surprised if the used price on Scurge for DS drops as well and the new copies suddenly vanish.

 

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FFBlitzace

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Amongst the ones I checked, my store has Gunstar Super Heroes and both Summon Nights.

Now, do I want to spend money on them...

 

Cao Cao

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #12

I figured something was up when I went to my local GameStop and saw Zoids: Legacy for $9.99.

Zoids: Legacy
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=914643

 

garfep

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #13

Banjo-Kazooie is definitely worth getting for $5 IMO. It's a nice little platformer.

 

thePhildown

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #14

I think I just may go score a copy of Phantasia. Was looking to pick it up at one time.

 

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slidecage

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #15

i want
bokait and soul 2


those who want soul 2 make sure its not a bootleg

 

Megaten

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #16

Awesome, between the three closest EBs around here, there are copies of Super Ghouls & Ghosts, Gunstar Super Heroes, Scurge: Hive, Tales of Phantasia, and Riviera. Definately picking em up later today. Wish one of em would've had a copy of Ninja Five O though.

 

nil

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #17

[quote name='FFBlitzace']Amongst the ones I checked, my store has Gunstar Super Heroes and both Summon Nights.

Now, do I want to spend money on them...[/quote]

All of these games are great. You can generally find Gunstar Super Heroes at Toys R Us for $10, new and complete, if that's important to you. The Summon Nights are both incredibly fun and I don't regret paying full price for them. Astroboy and Riviera are also great choices.

 

WesWarlord

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #18

Awesome, my GS totally has both Earthworm Jims and Mario Advance 3. Just in time for my trip next week. PWND!!1!!!

 

Caliburn

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• Aug 10, 2007

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D'oh, of course I just bought Ninja-Five O for $7.99 2 weeks ago.

I'm fairly certain Gamestop doesnt price adjust, right?

 

Nephilim

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='Caliburn']D'oh, of course I just bought Ninja-Five O for $7.99 2 weeks ago.

I'm fairly certain Gamestop doesnt price adjust, right?[/QUOTE]

I like how your Avatar suits you. You always seem to be worried about something.

 

ihavenolife123

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• Aug 10, 2007

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tagged

 

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slidecage

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• Aug 10, 2007

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picked up (got to check tonight to make sure everything works)


all after discount card

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder 4.49
if it sucks i probally can resell it on ebay for a few bucks

Rapala Pro Fishing 4.49 forgot i already had this so off to goozex or ebay it goes or back to store if it dont work

Gunstar Super Heroes 4.49 wanted to try this game

and

shining soul 2 8.99 main reason i went over to the store

total was like 23 something

 

ZerotypeX

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Gunstar Super Heroes, Ninja Five-O, and River City Ransom EX has my attention. Too bad Ninja Five-O is not available at any closest stores in the store locater

 

Gothic Walrus

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Just to remind you all, the GBA ports of the Earthworm Jim games are awful. The second one in particular is so broken that the password system doesn't work.

Even at $5, I'd stay away from those two...

 

blandstalker

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='Gothic Walrus']Just to remind you all, the GBA ports of the Earthworm Jim games are awful. The second one in particular is so broken that the password system doesn't work.

Even at $5, I'd stay away from those two...[/quote]

Thanks. I was actually going to ask, because I remember the first not having a save (which kept me from ever buying it).

I might look for some of these. Can't beat $5.

 

Gothic Walrus

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[quote name='blandstalker']Thanks. I was actually going to ask, because I remember the first not having a save (which kept me from ever buying it).

I might look for some of these. Can't beat $5.[/QUOTE]
Actually, you're right. The first one got decent reviews, looking at GameRankings, but doesn't have any kind of save points.

The second game is the one that's a buggy piece of trash. From the IGN review...

Jumping is definitely not as fluid as the original Earthworm Jim 2 on the consoles...his hyper jump/fall animation makes it difficult for players to pull off Jim's important "booger whip" move. Enemy sprites and objects seem to glitch all over the place in spots throughout the game. The action tends to slowdown in the most unlikely locations, killing the game's pace...and the gameplay's inconsistent, with some ledges that can be climbed upon, but others, identical in looks, that cannot. The GBA version of Earthworm Jim 2 even dishes out level passwords that either don't work at all, or load a game where you instantly die for no apparent reason. Beta-testing? What's that?

Click to expand...

I might go get a copy of Mega Man and Bass later on. Ninja Five-0 isn't available anywhere in Metro Detroit, unfortunately.

 

tangytangerine

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Chances they're legit copies and not bootlegs, 50%. Seriously, check the cart out before. Cause GS does not train their employees to spot bootlegs.

 

mkernan

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Damn, I just bought Ninja Five-O, but it was like 9 days ago.... just barely outside the window for return/rebuy to save a few bucks.

 

Wolfkin

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• Aug 10, 2007

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I /do/ need a new Boktai. since i have the box and everything still.. i guess i /could/ buy it used...

 

PyroGamer

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #30

mmm, these are some good titles, too.

 

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #31

Dammit, I was out of town and a Gamestop there had a complete Metal Slug Advance for $20. Now when I'm GONE they drop it to a reasonable price...

 

Jesus_S_Preston

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Sex.

 

CyberTrick

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Thanks for the heads up Tsukento. I was able to pick up Riviera, I just wished it came with the manual/box, but for $10 you can't beat it. The funny thing was that one of the saved games on the cartridge was right at the scene where several of the female characters are bathing in the springs... ha, ha

 

CyberTrick

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='tangytangerine']Chances they're legit copies and not bootlegs, 50%. Seriously, check the cart out before. Cause GS does not train their employees to spot bootlegs.[/quote]

How do you check if the game is original and not a bootleg?????

 

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falcon815

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Awesome, I'm going to try for Ninja Five-O and Astro Boy (which I recently saw new at a local GS for $18 and passed up) tonight. Hopefully the store inventory at least goes 1 for 2. Thanks OP.

 

expane

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• Aug 10, 2007

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please add YMMV B&M only to thread title

 

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bsschorr

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #37

I just got Summon Night 1 from TRU; it is a good old school rpg, I am definitely going to look for 2. I have always wanted to try Riviera as well, can not resist at this price.

 

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Killbreed

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #38

man i'd love to get some of these games but am a bit worried about bootlegs. what do you suppose the percentage of bootlegs at gamestop for GBA games is?

 

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[quote name='bsschorr']I just got Summon Night 1 from TRU; it is a good old school rpg, I am definitely going to look for 2. I have always wanted to try Riviera as well, can not resist at this price.[/QUOTE]

remember you cant delete the saves from rivera once something is unlock you cant lock it again

 

dracula

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='Killbreed']man i'd love to get some of these games but am a bit worried about bootlegs. what do you suppose the percentage of bootlegs at gamestop for GBA games is?[/QUOTE]

at these prices i really dont care if it is a bootleg, at least for the $5 games. Before you jump on my nuts, its not like buying a bootleg is costing the manufacturers any money, these games are out of print.

I guess it would be a problem for the RPGs where the bootlegs wont save.

Most of the ones i would want are all oos in my area, and that is a bit disappointing- i am in los angele, lots of stores, but no ghouls and ghosts. go figure.

 

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slidecage

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[quote name='dracula']at these prices i really dont care if it is a bootleg, at least for the $5 games. Before you jump on my nuts, its not like buying a bootleg is costing the manufacturers any money, these games are out of print.

I guess it would be a problem for the RPGs where the bootlegs wont save.

Most of the ones i would want are all oos in my area, and that is a bit disappointing- i am in los angele, lots of stores, but no ghouls and ghosts. go figure.[/QUOTE]


i got a bootleg shinning soul 2 years ago LOL

it saved and everything. the only way you knew it was a bootleg on the back

NINTENDO Was NINTUNDO LOL

 

Tsukento

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='CyberTrick']Thanks for the heads up Tsukento. I was able to pick up Riviera, I just wished it came with the manual/box, but for $10 you can't beat it. The funny thing was that one of the saved games on the cartridge was right at the scene where several of the female characters are bathing in the springs... ha, ha [/quote]
You might want to wash your copy. For all you know, someone might've been spanking it.

[quote name='expane']please add YMMV B&M only to thread title[/quote]
Uh, why? It's not YMMV considering these prices are at EVERY GameStop. It's no B&M only either considering these games do sometimes pop up online. It's not only in-store, so I'm not adding that.

 

dracula

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='topnotch97']so GS decided to drop on some GBA titles? that could only mean one thing, they got plenty. [/QUOTE]

i am just waiting for them to drop the price on the GBA console

 

Link927

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='slidecage']remember you cant delete the saves from rivera once something is unlock you cant lock it again[/QUOTE]

Wasnt there some sort of universal code that would delete all saves on a game? Or was it only for specific games......

 

Tsukento

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Think you might be thinking of DS games there, Link927.

 

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='CyberTrick']How do you check if the game is original and not a bootleg?????[/QUOTE]
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums...faq_bootleg_pirated_gba_gameboy_advance_games

 

ReaperZER0

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• Aug 10, 2007

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Does anyone know if I can use my Edge card online? I tried putting in the 12 digit number but it didn't work.

 

xmrblondex

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• Aug 10, 2007

• #48

Picked up Boktai 1 and 2, Shining soul 2 and riviera.
Thanks tsukento!

 

Link927

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• Aug 10, 2007

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[quote name='Tsukento']Think you might be thinking of DS games there, Link927.[/QUOTE]

Actually, with a little googling, I remember it was only for the Advance Wars games, possibly more games. I didnt know you could do it with the DS games.

 

ozzymandd

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I really doubt Gamestop cares about training employees to spot bootlegs. They make a killing off GBA games, especially to unsuspecting parents who buy games like That's So Raven 2: Electric Boogaloo for their little brats.

As for Earthworm Jim, I concur with the CAG groupthink: A death of a thousand cuts is preferable to playing the GBA ports. I got a copy of EJ1 years ago on clearance at CompUSA while I was on a road trip, hoping to squeeze some entertainment out of the 12 hour ride. A fifteen minutes after starting it, I was back to staring out the window.