General and Gaming => General => Topic started by: Flashback2012 on January 01, 2016, 02:49:55 pm
Title: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 01, 2016, 02:49:55 pm
New Year...new Pickups! ;D ;D ;D
I got dragged out to breakfast/lunch this morning after only 4 hours of sleep ( :P ) and afterwards we hit up Target. Nothing decent clearance wise but I found a stray pack of Disney Infinity 2.0 Power Discs (Marvel) on a shelf and decided to scan them. They scanned at $1.50/pack. I moseyed over to the Infinity section and found 11 more packs and grabbed them all. I had 8 packs worth of unique discs and 4 packs worth of doubles. :P
Most places are closed today so that limits our ability to gallivant around (and the places that are open have Sunday hours :-\ ).
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: burningdoom on January 02, 2016, 05:45:46 pm
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/hsjsxs.jpg)
I have a bunch of games to add to this thread when they all arrive in the mail (thanks to some Christmas cash!).
But I had to share this guy, separately, just because it's such a cool little find.
Neat little promotional comic that's perfect for a retro-gamer and comic collector like myself. Lots of ads for other Nintendo-themed comics too like Captain N and Legend of Zelda.
It's well made. It feels like a Baxter edition from the 80s.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 02, 2016, 07:32:22 pm
That's a pretty swell find!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 02, 2016, 08:00:24 pm
I have a bunch of games to add to this thread when they all arrive in the mail (thanks to some Christmas cash!).
But I had to share this guy, separately, just because it's such a cool little find.
Neat little promotional comic that's perfect for a retro-gamer and comic collector like myself. Lots of ads for other Nintendo-themed comics too like Captain N and Legend of Zelda.
It's well made. It feels like a Baxter edition from the 80s.
Awesome find. So it's on that paper like the original jumbo G.I. JOE Treasury Editions? Sweet.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 02, 2016, 08:02:03 pm
Picked up a copy of Coolboarders for the PlayStation, complete. Also bought a PlayStation music CD, which is my second one. Also bought a ton of old Game Informers dirt cheap. Picked up a run of #104 through #140, just missing about six random issues scattered through that.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: spac316 on January 02, 2016, 08:23:38 pm
First pick up of the year. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes for 3DS and the Lottie Amiibo. (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/884590_10203986422339890_2899073387808820646_o.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: redblaze57 on January 02, 2016, 08:59:41 pm
Got a Turtle Beach Earforce NLa Wii U Stereo Gaming Headset pricematch for $15 at walmart
Also got a new TV stand
EDIT: Damnit should of Price matched Gamestop not Amazon. http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/nintendo-wii-u-ear-force-nla-gaming-headset/104720
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: kingrat101 on January 02, 2016, 09:42:42 pm
It's been my Nintendo month, a bunch of amiibos, splatoon, Mario Maker finally got Bayonetta 2 for my birthday, damn game has gone up so much going to a used game store tomorrow to find Super Luigi U, and Captain toad
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 03, 2016, 02:56:46 am
I decided to splurge a bit yesterday on some items I found at a Best Buy on the West end of town.
3DS Stella Glow - Launch Edition
PC Fallout 4 - Pip Boy Edition ;D
Vita Corpse Party: Blood Drive - EverAfter Edition
I need to put a moratorium on buying anything else gaming related this month. :P
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: metshael on January 03, 2016, 06:02:39 am
I've got a few games from a thrift shop :
Xbox 360 Halo Reach Halo 4 (it's the steelbook from the Limited Edition but sadly without any of the other stuff) Silent Hill Homecoming Driver San Francisco
Xbox Star Trek Shattered Universe
PS2 Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3 Hitman Trilogy
I have a bunch of games to add to this thread when they all arrive in the mail (thanks to some Christmas cash!).
But I had to share this guy, separately, just because it's such a cool little find.
Neat little promotional comic that's perfect for a retro-gamer and comic collector like myself. Lots of ads for other Nintendo-themed comics too like Captain N and Legend of Zelda.
It's well made. It feels like a Baxter edition from the 80s.
Awesome find. So it's on that paper like the original jumbo G.I. JOE Treasury Editions? Sweet.
No, not oversized (though it is slightly larger than your normal modern comic, more like a Silver Age issue). Baxter editions were an experiment comics did in the early 80s when Direct Edition was coming out. It was higher-quality paper-stock, higher-quality covers, and more vibrant colors and ink. It's a shame they didn't stick with it. But people liked their comics cheaper, rather than higher-quality, so it only really stuck around for a few years.
This is feels very similar to that, but was in the early 90s.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: badATchaos on January 04, 2016, 08:36:41 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/Qr49Ta8.jpg) My Game Boy Light came in.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: spac316 on January 04, 2016, 09:36:52 pm
Just got Trick Shooting for NES and Legends of Wrestling II for XBox. (https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12509041_10203995635770220_1199198681114849451_n.jpg?oh=19ce1cf0f5f5bfbebe0033257a8aede6&oe=56FB9DE5)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: telly on January 04, 2016, 10:56:24 pm
Hulk Hogan's dark green eyes are peering deep into my soul..
Also dashv sent me Super Mario World! Because he's very generous and awesome. :)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 04, 2016, 11:15:46 pm
I bought a sealed copy of Bayonetta 2 for the WiiU because I'm a moron. It was $35 worth of good trade bait, I hope.
Prices are rising on Bayonetta 2, especially if it's the two-disc version with the original Bayonetta.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: soera on January 05, 2016, 03:46:00 pm
I dont really go hunting anymore. But today I ended up in Goodwill rummaging through their CDs. Been trying to find all the 90's alternative/grunge music I like. Found a Bush CD then I saw it. Shenmue. I was like wtf ... really? I picked it up and it was all there. All 3 CDs, manual, CD insert, passport and passport CD. $2.65 later, I own it (And the Bush CD was only a $1). :)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 05, 2016, 03:58:20 pm
I dont really go hunting anymore. But today I ended up in Goodwill rummaging through their CDs. Been trying to find all the 90's alternative/grunge music I like. Found a Bush CD then I saw it. Shenmue. I was like wtf ... really? I picked it up and it was all there. All 3 CDs, manual, CD insert, passport and passport CD. $2.65 later, I own it (And the Bush CD was only a $1). :)
Sweet, sweet pickup for $2.65. I love those rare times when you come across a really good or sought after game and it's dirt cheap.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: turf on January 05, 2016, 04:22:01 pm
I dont really go hunting anymore. But today I ended up in Goodwill rummaging through their CDs. Been trying to find all the 90's alternative/grunge music I like. Found a Bush CD then I saw it. Shenmue. I was like wtf ... really? I picked it up and it was all there. All 3 CDs, manual, CD insert, passport and passport CD. $2.65 later, I own it (And the Bush CD was only a $1). :)
Well done! Finds are still out there. Keep digging!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: burningdoom on January 05, 2016, 04:43:50 pm
Goodwill seems to be one of the few places you really can "hunt" anymore. Everyone else just runs to eBay for pricing. And for the more well-known pricey items, so does Goodwill even.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: bikingjahuty on January 05, 2016, 05:05:46 pm
Goodwill seems to be one of the few places you really can "hunt" anymore. Everyone else just runs to eBay for pricing. And for the more well-known pricey items, so does Goodwill even.
I know there are a few decent Goodwill stores out there that will still price all their games low. Too bad none of them are near me; all the Goodwill stores have been completely pointless to go for probably the past 3-years in the Denver area. They either throw all their games on shopgoodwill.com or throw prices on them that rival all the local game stores. I decided a long time ago it wasn't worth my time to even look there anymore. Sure, I bet stuff slips through the cracks, but it doesn't make sense for me to go there several times a wee for months in order to catch them slipping. I have unofficially retired from hunting, which is sad because it used to be so much fun.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: fighterpilot562 on January 05, 2016, 06:50:24 pm
Finally got my Link Amiibo! Only took a week and a half!
Also ordered a new ps3 controller cable. My other 2 are junk...... I also need some new dualshock 3 controllers, but damn, they still pricey!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: GrooDWanderer on January 06, 2016, 05:49:01 pm
Had to get this since it seems it might not come out in the U.S. Good thing I bought it last week cause the price just went up by $14.
I know there are a few decent Goodwill stores out there that will still price all their games low. Too bad none of them are near me; all the Goodwill stores have been completely pointless to go for probably the past 3-years in the Denver area. They either throw all their games on shopgoodwill.com or throw prices on them that rival all the local game stores. I decided a long time ago it wasn't worth my time to even look there anymore. Sure, I bet stuff slips through the cracks, but it doesn't make sense for me to go there several times a wee for months in order to catch them slipping. I have unofficially retired from hunting, which is sad because it used to be so much fun.
Ah...you can't give up the hunt completely!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 07, 2016, 10:15:15 am
I've been on a kick, buying PlayStation demos. I managed to snag the Interactive Sampler Discs for the original PlayStation from 1-9 minus 3 which I already owned. Also picked up the purple cover "PlayStation Picks" demo disc. Also got a copy of 3Xtreme for the PS1 thrown in with the demos, complete. Ended my little spree with the Heavenly Sword Animated Blu-Ray.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 07, 2016, 07:34:43 pm
Never expected to find this little figure out in the wild, I've only ever known of it on Amazon at pretty high prices, but came across one along with a skyward sword one (Almost the same one you find in the little random egg toys you can get at Gamestop, but maybe slightly better looking). Another one for the growing Zelda collection.
(http://i.imgur.com/Dpagt4c.jpg)
Also I put a Shovel Knight Amiibo on hold at Gamestop to grab tomorrow. While Yacht Club said these shouldn't be hard to find, Gamestop only got 3, with the one inside the mall getting 4. Pretty small selection if you plan to just grab one tomorrow.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 07, 2016, 11:51:52 pm
I've been on a kick, buying PlayStation demos. I managed to snag the Interactive Sampler Discs for the original PlayStation from 1-9 minus 3 which I already owned. Also picked up the purple cover "PlayStation Picks" demo disc. Also got a copy of 3Xtreme for the PS1 thrown in with the demos, complete. Ended my little spree with the Heavenly Sword Animated Blu-Ray.
The ESPN demo on the PlayStation Picks sampler is a pretty decent diversion. So is Jumping Flash.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 08, 2016, 08:45:27 am
I've been on a kick, buying PlayStation demos. I managed to snag the Interactive Sampler Discs for the original PlayStation from 1-9 minus 3 which I already owned. Also picked up the purple cover "PlayStation Picks" demo disc. Also got a copy of 3Xtreme for the PS1 thrown in with the demos, complete. Ended my little spree with the Heavenly Sword Animated Blu-Ray.
The ESPN demo on the PlayStation Picks sampler is a pretty decent diversion. So is Jumping Flash.
Those "Xtreme" games (which started out as ESPN Extreme games and then became 1Xtreme after the ESPN license expired) are cheasy, but a lot of fun. The first one I bought was 2Xtreme and my first wife and I played that goofy $hit relentlessly!
I've always wanted to get the Jumping Flash games, but they are usually priced pretty high, especially the first one. I'm watching one on eBay right now that ends today so who knows. :P
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 08, 2016, 03:43:57 pm
Now I got a good reason to start playing the Wii U version of Shovel Knight. I think this amiibo might be one of the most useful in terms of content earned so far as you unlock so much.
(http://i.imgur.com/DxMKCZR.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 08, 2016, 03:46:18 pm
If I see one of those Amiibos out in the wild tonight, I might have to pick it up.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: metshael on January 08, 2016, 03:53:05 pm
I've made a few purchase that week : my first and probably not the last Amiibo (Zelda), Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival, Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer and my first pack of the Animal Crossing card and i guess i'm very lucky since i've already got the only card that i really wanted (Marie, or Isabelle as you call her in the english version, in her SP version).
I've also received from a purchase made on ebay one of the last Star Ocean i'm missing in my collection, the japanese Director's Cut Edition of Star Ocean Till the End of Time (i've already pre-order the japanese Ultimate Box for SO5 Integrity & Faithlessness so i'm only missing the PS3 version of SO4 and the Eternal Edition for SO1 on PSP, i'm almost there :D).
And the last thing i've found in a thrift shop is a limited edition cardboard box containing 3 books (manga) on Suikoden 5: Lorsque Point le jour (Yoake no Toki), Là où s'en vont les étoiles (Hoshi no Kaeru Tokoro) and La promesse d'un sourire (Egao no Yakusoku) for 3€ (all in french of course and it's like new 8)).
If I see one of those Amiibos out in the wild tonight, I might have to pick it up.
Might get lucky. Gamestop only had a couple, but I went there and saw that there were still a few hanging around on the back counter, which I would think means that people aren't really scrambling for this one.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: retroone on January 08, 2016, 08:37:30 pm
PS4 Fallout 4 Godzilla The Walking Dead/400 Days TRANSFORMERS: Devastation LittleBigPlanet 3 Shovel Knight (Physical)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: tuet0ne on January 09, 2016, 11:01:59 am
Picked up a couple of games this month... As well as a few Amiibo and some Disney Infinity that I promised myself I would not start collecting lol.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: redblaze57 on January 09, 2016, 03:29:13 pm
First actual game pickup of 2016 for me is... Guilty Gear 2 Overture for the 360 this is a cheap but hard to find Little Bastard
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: 90snostalga on January 09, 2016, 08:29:45 pm
Picked up a Saturn with all cords, Sega branded controller and Virtua Cop for 25. I'm happy about it
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 10, 2016, 01:13:01 am
I saw the Shovel Knight Amiibo and also could not resist picking up that and the game for 3DS.
I decided on the 3DS version because it feels like it's the only system where the games are expected to work out of the box without updates.
Funny thing is... It requires an update to recognize the amiibo. :)
GameStop was also kind enough to give me a bunch of their Tomb Raider promo stuff they were going to toss. It should make for a better Retro Reload backdrop.
Wii Rabbits Go Home
WiiU Lego City Under Cover Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze
Amiibo Shovel Knight Blue Yarn Yoshi
Misc Zelda Zahtzee
3DS Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Shovel Knight
Promo Lots of large empty Tomb Raider boxes
(http://i67.tinypic.com/x25me1.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: maximo310 on January 10, 2016, 01:47:43 am
Pretty decent week for pickups: Online: Solatorobo(DS)- Came with everything except for the cover art insert and manual ( big box+cd were included)-$50 Ikaruga (Gamecube) CIB- $25
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: 98dgreen on January 10, 2016, 09:09:52 am
Picked up a super gameboy with manual and guide for 12$ on ebay.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: spac316 on January 10, 2016, 04:26:43 pm
Got Daxter for PSP and Mortal Kombat for Game Gear as well as books for Kirby Air Ride and Super Off Road. (https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/12473660_10204023442225364_2567090327179359535_o.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 10, 2016, 06:32:18 pm
Got Daxter for PSP and Mortal Kombat for Game Gear as well as books for Kirby Air Ride and Super Off Road. (https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/12473660_10204023442225364_2567090327179359535_o.jpg)
I absolutely love Daxter. It has to be one of the best psp games.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 10, 2016, 11:02:06 pm
Stopped at one of my best local spots the other day and got these.
Picked up a super gameboy with manual and guide for 12$ on ebay.
That's a good price for that all together. :)
Spac nice Super Off Road manual pickup. Do you have the game?
Yes, I do.
This is gonna sound weird but I have the NES and SNES versions of Off Road and I like the NES version better. :) up to four players, the sfx work better for me, and the music is more like the arcade.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: turf on January 11, 2016, 09:31:44 am
Picked up a super gameboy with manual and guide for 12$ on ebay.
That's a good price for that all together. :)
Spac nice Super Off Road manual pickup. Do you have the game?
Yes, I do.
This is gonna sound weird but I have the NES and SNES versions of Off Road and I like the NES version better. :) up to four players, the sfx work better for me, and the music is more like the arcade.
The NES game is fantastic. If you like that, check out Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat. It's the same type of game. I love it.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 11, 2016, 12:43:30 pm
Picked up a super gameboy with manual and guide for 12$ on ebay.
That's a good price for that all together. :)
Spac nice Super Off Road manual pickup. Do you have the game?
Yes, I do.
This is gonna sound weird but I have the NES and SNES versions of Off Road and I like the NES version better. :) up to four players, the sfx work better for me, and the music is more like the arcade.
The NES game is fantastic. If you like that, check out Danny Sullivan's Indy Heat. It's the same type of game. I love it.
That's a game that I swear I've never seen in the wild, ever. Off Road for the NES. Super Off Road yes, I see it all the time. But the original it seems, is a rarity.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: scarface88fg on January 11, 2016, 04:55:07 pm
Today's finds, brought to you by CashAmerica and the Salvation Army... (http://i.imgur.com/O8CmaNu.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/8T5k1mP.jpg) Kashell, do you know anything about Dual Hearts, Phantom Brave, or Makai Kingdom? Some guy on /r/gamecollecting says Dual Hearts is terrible, but it is one of the rarest games on the PS2.
Oh, and, Telly, are you still looking for a copy of Ace Combat Zero?
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: maximo310 on January 11, 2016, 05:52:08 pm
This may be the best haul that I have found in a while: Carts N64 - LoZ: Ocarina of Time (Grey cart) -Wave Race 64 -Perfect Dark -Turok 2: Seeds of Evil -Diddy Kong Racing -Mortal Kombat Trilogy - Super Mario 64 CIB -Point Blank, GTA 1, Resident Evil ( Longbox), Twisted Metal 1, MGS (PS1) -Maken X, Toy Commander, Sonic Adventure, NHL 2K, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, SoulCalibur, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, NFL Blitz 2000, Sega Bass Fishing (Dreamcast) -Mario Kart 64, Killer Instinct Gold ( N64) - Dragon Force, Street Fighter Alpha 2,Virtua Fighter 2, Battle Arena Toshinden Remix (Saturn) -Skyrim (X360) - replacement for my regular copy which has a crappy disc All of the games seemed to be pretty pristine and they were $1 each.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: devancowan on January 12, 2016, 10:04:28 pm
Today's finds, brought to you by CashAmerica and the Salvation Army... (http://i.imgur.com/O8CmaNu.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/8T5k1mP.jpg) Kashell, do you know anything about Dual Hearts, Phantom Brave, or Makai Kingdom? Some guy on /r/gamecollecting says Dual Hearts is terrible, but it is one of the rarest games on the PS2.
Oh, and, Telly, are you still looking for a copy of Ace Combat Zero?
I played Dual Hearts for the Ps2 when I was younger and thought it was amazing! Looking for a copy locally and can't seem to track one down though.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 13, 2016, 02:22:56 am
Turf> i'llhave to find that other game you mentioned.
Scarface> Huge pickup! are you sure you aren't really theflea with a new username?
Maximo> excellent pickup. I am jealous as hell of that Resident Evil PS1 long box. I've been looking for that for a long time.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 13, 2016, 12:54:44 pm
Theflea has many alts. Don't be fooled. :P
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: koemo1 on January 13, 2016, 01:45:18 pm
GAME PICKUPS DECEMBER 2015!
Snes [SS gifts] Japanese Pachinko game Batman Forever Lucky Luke Street Racer The Smurfs The Mask
PS4 Shovel Knight [birthday gift] Destiny the Taken King - Vanguard edition [Sinterklaas present] Uncharted the Nathan Drake collection [Sinterklaas present]
Wii Link's crossbow training [1 euro]
Amiibo Falco [Sinterklaas present]
Wii U Eshop Fast Racing Neo [15 euro's]
PSN Gauntlet Slayer Edition [PS+ download]
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: doafan on January 13, 2016, 02:11:14 pm
The first one it's not precisely a purchase cause this past Saturday have renewed my Xbox Live subscription and they gave me the Dirt: Showdown (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirt:_Showdown) so today and because I totally forgot to add it to the list this past Monday am posting it today also have purchased the Legacy costume (https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-cy/games/addons/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-tina-legacy-costume/cid=EP4108-NPEB01786_00-TINA08DLCU000000) for Tina and the Sexy Tropical (https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-cy/games/addons/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-tropical-sexy-kasumi/cid=EP4108-NPEB01786_00-KASUMI09DLCU0000) costume for Kasumi, know it's harder to perform the combos cause of the two big distractions but I'll eventually manage it ;D
The first one it's not precisely a purchase cause this past Saturday have renewed my Xbox Live subscription and they gave me the Dirt: Showdown (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirt:_Showdown) so today and because I totally forgot to add it to the list this past Monday am posting it today also have purchased the Legacy costume (https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-cy/games/addons/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-tina-legacy-costume/cid=EP4108-NPEB01786_00-TINA08DLCU000000) for Tina and the Sexy Tropical (https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-cy/games/addons/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-tropical-sexy-kasumi/cid=EP4108-NPEB01786_00-KASUMI09DLCU0000) costume for Kasumi, know it's harder to perform the combos cause of the two big distractions but I'll eventually manage it ;D
The first one it's not precisely a purchase cause this past Saturday have renewed my Xbox Live subscription and they gave me the Dirt: Showdown (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirt:_Showdown) so today and because I totally forgot to add it to the list this past Monday am posting it today also have purchased the Legacy costume (https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-cy/games/addons/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-tina-legacy-costume/cid=EP4108-NPEB01786_00-TINA08DLCU000000) for Tina and the Sexy Tropical (https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-cy/games/addons/dead-or-alive-5-ultimate-tropical-sexy-kasumi/cid=EP4108-NPEB01786_00-KASUMI09DLCU0000) costume for Kasumi, know it's harder to perform the combos cause of the two big distractions but I'll eventually manage it ;D
holy cow Kasumi's breasts are huge in that costume.
Trust me when I say that you definitely need to see them in action and just for this one have unlocked the OMG Breast Motion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOtngBT48c0) ;D
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: argyle on January 14, 2016, 12:32:27 pm
Found a complete / mint copy of Super Mario All-Stars LE for the Wii last night at a local GS. I pounced on it. :) Also, I'm good friends w/ the manager of my nearest GS & he got a store about 150 miles away to transfer their complete / mint copy of Bayonetta 2 down. It's going to be a b-day gift for a friend who missed out on it. Was the only copy showing in their inventory system in a 100 mile radius.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 14, 2016, 02:23:40 pm
Found a complete / mint copy of Super Mario All-Stars LE for the Wii last night at a local GS. I pounced on it. :) Also, I'm good friends w/ the manager of my nearest GS & he got a store about 150 miles away to transfer their complete / mint copy of Bayonetta 2 down. It's going to be a b-day gift for a friend who missed out on it. Was the only copy showing in their inventory system in a 100 mile radius.
I remember the scramble to get those All-Stars LEs when they first came out. I was going to get it as a Xmas present that year. I pointed it out in the store to my family and then they secretly grabbed the wrong Mario game, I found out right away but the store sold out before we could go back and trade it. :P Luckily, Best Buy still had them online so I managed one from there. Evidently people still covet them. It's a cool LE and I like the soundtrack, but will always prefer the originals over the All-Stars versions.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 14, 2016, 02:31:10 pm
Found a complete / mint copy of Super Mario All-Stars LE for the Wii last night at a local GS. I pounced on it. :) Also, I'm good friends w/ the manager of my nearest GS & he got a store about 150 miles away to transfer their complete / mint copy of Bayonetta 2 down. It's going to be a b-day gift for a friend who missed out on it. Was the only copy showing in their inventory system in a 100 mile radius.
I remember the scramble to get those All-Stars LEs when they first came out. I was going to get it as a Xmas present that year. I pointed it out in the store to my family and then they secretly grabbed the wrong Mario game, I found out right away but the store sold out before we could go back and trade it. :P Luckily, Best Buy still had them online so I managed one from there. Evidently people still covet them. It's a cool LE and I like the soundtrack, but will always prefer the originals over the All-Stars versions.
Don't get me wrong, I bought that game day one, probably because my wife made me... but I was super disappointed with this game. The original All-Stars updated the visuals of all of the games from 8-bit to 16-bit, and when they re-released All-stars with Super Mario World, they even updated the sprites in SMW for Luigi to further differentiate the characters. I loved that, they weren't lazy one bit and it turned out fantastic. This Wii release... it's literally an emulation of the original SNES ROM.
Also, my personal copy of All-stars was received through that deal where you sent Nintendo your proof of purchase of a SNES and $3.50 for S/H and they sent you a copy in the mail. Which, as a child, I thought was ridiculously awesome.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: maximo310 on January 14, 2016, 02:36:16 pm
Found a complete / mint copy of Super Mario All-Stars LE for the Wii last night at a local GS. I pounced on it. :) Also, I'm good friends w/ the manager of my nearest GS & he got a store about 150 miles away to transfer their complete / mint copy of Bayonetta 2 down. It's going to be a b-day gift for a friend who missed out on it. Was the only copy showing in their inventory system in a 100 mile radius.
I remember the scramble to get those All-Stars LEs when they first came out. I was going to get it as a Xmas present that year. I pointed it out in the store to my family and then they secretly grabbed the wrong Mario game, I found out right away but the store sold out before we could go back and trade it. :P Luckily, Best Buy still had them online so I managed one from there. Evidently people still covet them. It's a cool LE and I like the soundtrack, but will always prefer the originals over the All-Stars versions.
Don't get me wrong, I bought that game day one, probably because my wife made me... but I was super disappointed with this game. The original All-Stars updated the visuals of all of the games from 8-bit to 16-bit, and when they re-released All-stars with Super Mario World, they even updated the sprites in SMW for Luigi to further differentiate the characters. I loved that, they weren't lazy one bit and it turned out fantastic. This Wii release... it's literally an emulation of the original SNES ROM.
Also, my personal copy of All-stars was received through that deal where you sent Nintendo your proof of purchase of a SNES and $3.50 for S/H and they sent you a copy in the mail. Which, as a child, I thought was ridiculously awesome.
Same for me; it's the only LE for Wii that I'm not actively seeking since I already have the SNES cart; it's just the roms slapped onto a DVD with no extras unliked all of the collections I have for the Wii. I'd only get it for the LE extras if it were offered at a very low price.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: fazerco on January 14, 2016, 02:56:40 pm
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gitaroo on January 14, 2016, 03:55:10 pm
Hey everyone! I haven't posted in a while, so I'm gonna include some Christmas pickups too.
PS4: - Bloodborne - Dragon Quest Heroes - Final Fantasy Type-0 HD - Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
PS3: - The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Lionheart Edition
Wii U: - Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition
Gamecube: - Puyo Pop Fever
Vita: - Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart
3DS: - Dragonball Z: Extreme Butoden
NDS: - Pokémon: SoulSilver Version w/ Pokewalker - Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits
GBA: - Mr. Driller 2
PS1 Japanese Imports: - Hoshi de Hakken!! Tamagotchi
amiibo: - Lottie - Bowser (Super Mario series)
Pre-Orders for this month:
PS4: - Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel
3DS: - Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam - Final Fantasy Explorers
PS4 Japanese Imports: - Skullgirls 2nd Encore -Skull Heart Box-
amiibo: - Animal Crossing Wave 2 - Lucas
Not too busy of a month. Most pickups were from the last week of December. February is going to be kind of packed, though.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2016, 10:12:14 pm
Starting my way into the realm of the PS4 with Killzone that I grabbed cheap at my retro game store and I got Bloodborne for 30 bucks with the gamers club thing at Best Buy. Mostly just waiting to see if a new bundle shows up soon, maybe for Street Fighter 5 or something else since I'm not interested in the Uncharted or Call of Duty Bundles out now. Mildly tempted by the Star Wars one, but I'm not really interested in multiplayer shooters on console.
(http://i.imgur.com/krwJUTg.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: burningdoom on January 15, 2016, 12:21:09 pm
Alright, here's my haul for the last couple of weeks. This is from Christmas cash, from 99Gamers.com trades, and a couple eBay sales.
There's A LOT of 360 stuff because I recently got an HD-TV and 360 games are getting quite cheap, so perfect timing! Been getting into Koei's "Warriors" series, a lot, too.
Oh, and it's a separate pic of Brain Lord because I forget to fit it in the original pic.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 16, 2016, 12:27:35 am
Got a lot of things this past week, a combo of VGCollectors, eBay, and the local thrift store.
See if you can guess what came from where!
PSP Little Big Planet
3DS Zelda: Majora's Mask (sealed)
A cool turntable made to look like an ole timey radio. A dual disk Frankie Yankovic Album.
(http://i67.tinypic.com/b6sp6o.jpg)
WiiU Bayonetta 2
DS Zelda: Minish Cap - with manual
NES Mega Man 1 - with custom case Mega Man 2 - with custom case Mega Man 3 - with custom case Mega Man 4 - with custom case Mega Man 5 - with custom case Mega Man 6 - with custom case
(http://i64.tinypic.com/33f55dh.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 16, 2016, 01:09:34 am
Finally, fiiiinnnaalllyy Trauma Center New Blood decided to turn up. Game has been hiding from me. I also never even knew Soul Caliber Legends existed. Apparently it's an action/adventure.
Got a lot of things this past week, a combo of VGCollectors, eBay, and the local thrift store.
See if you can guess what came from where!
PSP Little Big Planet
3DS Zelda: Majora's Mask (sealed)
A cool turntable made to look like an ole timey radio. A dual disk Frankie Yankovic Album.
(http://i67.tinypic.com/b6sp6o.jpg)
WiiU Bayonetta 2
DS Zelda: Minish Cap - with manual
NES Mega Man 1 - with custom case Mega Man 2 - with custom case Mega Man 3 - with custom case Mega Man 4 - with custom case Mega Man 5 - with custom case Mega Man 6 - with custom case
(http://i64.tinypic.com/33f55dh.jpg)
Nice pickups on the Mega Mans (Mega Men?). That Bayonetta 2 looks familiar. 8)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 16, 2016, 04:21:03 am
Thanks.
Those ones broke the bank for sure.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 16, 2016, 11:39:23 am
Hard to believe the price of even the first game. I think there was always a misperception that Mega Man was a common game, when it was fairly uncommon. I think 3 was the most widely produced, but even that one doesn't quite match up to the production numbers of say, Ghosts n' Goblins, or I dunno Section Z or something like that. Either people hold on to them, or they're some of the least common Capcom games on the NES.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 16, 2016, 05:08:56 pm
Today was a coupon day, so I got Infamous Second 5 bucks cheaper, the Xenoblade strategy guide was half off, and then I got my red 8-bit Link in the mail today. Screw getting the blue 8-bit link. Walgreens exclusive bullcrap and after looking at about 6 or 7 Walgreens, I'm done hunting lol
(http://i.imgur.com/quFxjcS.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: davifus on January 16, 2016, 05:13:06 pm
Finally got some Wii games
I found Mario Galaxy (Nintendo Select) & Mario Galaxy 2 & Mario Super Slugger in the $19.96 bin at Walmart. None of them had their original manual :(.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 16, 2016, 08:30:52 pm
The Mario Galaxy games are really fun.
More stuff came in today.
Manuals Battletoads Double Dragon III Kirby's Adventure Star Fox
Game Cube (these were $3 each at a thrift store so why not?) Spyro: Tales of the Dragon - CIB Sonic Mega Collection - CB
DS Kirby Superstar Ultra - CIB Thanks to you VGCollectors for pointing out the DS version and the fact that it can currently be had for less than $20 on eBay. Compared to the SNES version which is currently $40 or more!
(http://i67.tinypic.com/257m36b.jpg)
SEGA Saturn Console CIB Memory Card Plus Game Shark Arcade Stick Light Gun Extra Controller
Saturn Games (all CIB) Fighting Vipers Independence Day Daytona USA Bust A Move 2 Robotica Grid Runner Ghen War Battlestations High Velocity
(http://i68.tinypic.com/10zoc5k.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 16, 2016, 09:16:14 pm
You have achieved The Ultimate Gaming System dash. With great power comes great responsibility. :P
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: retrogemcollector on January 16, 2016, 11:23:46 pm
Holy crap, that's awesome! I'm still hoping that one pops up someday with me having to pay those $200+ ebay prices.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 17, 2016, 02:12:46 am
Maximo> If you want to play your GC game in progressive scan just play them on an original wii hooked up via component. :)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: maximo310 on January 17, 2016, 03:14:29 am
DashV, I actually use that setup for most of my prog scan gamecube games. I just wanna have gc component cables because the image looks quite a bit sharper than the wii one; but realisticly I'm gonna wait for that duplication GC component cable to get made since it will be a more cost effective option.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: theflea on January 17, 2016, 12:11:09 pm
Here's my pick ups from the last few weeks, my first pick ups of 2016.
Amiibo - Shovel Knight
Skylanders Giants - Hex (was on a clearance table for .97c) :P
Wii Bomberman Land
Stopped at a local used book store and they where having a blowout sale where everything in the store was $1. So I raided their video games and pretty much bought everything I was missing. :P XB - Spartan: Total Warrior - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Ford Racing 2 - Amped 2 - Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007 - Torino 2006 - FIFA Soccer 07 - Links 2004 PS2 - Sphinx - Monster 4x4: Masters of Metal - Airblade - The Fairly Odd Parents! Breakin' Da Rules - Bode Miller Alpine Skiing - Hard Rock Casino - Get On Da Mic! - Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Channel Edition - Winter Sports 2008
Also picked these up at another game store PS2 - Innocent Life - RPG Maker 3
GEN A homebrew game I pre-ordered almost a year ago finally came. - Magic Girl
Atari Computer A friend of mine game me a deal on a boxed Atari 800XL and threw in one game I was missing. - Joust
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: bikingjahuty on January 17, 2016, 04:40:12 pm
Making good on narowing down my 360 and Wii want list by the end of the year, I've been searching Gamestop's while they still sell games for each of these consoles. Found one that has eluded me for some time; Konami Classics Vol. 2. For the record I have about 13 games left in each respective library to get, and I'm trying to find these uncommon titles before they become even more difficult to find.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: retrogemcollector on January 17, 2016, 04:40:41 pm
Holy crap, that's awesome! I'm still hoping that one pops up someday with me having to pay those $200+ ebay prices.
Dude I just could not pass on that deal (with store credit just under 80$) plus I was tired of waiting (almost two years). But yeah that is the ''ABSOLUTE'' best way to play GC, ''IF'' you are a hardware collector. I can't stand not playing games on their original hardware, that is why I have more than 20 different console connected at once. However if you want to enjoy just the games, then as mentioned above go with the Wii.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 18, 2016, 11:15:50 pm
Wasn't about to let another Devil's Third happen with this game, this is one I would have cared about missing.
Huh, I had never heard about this until now. Gameplay looks amazing! Just bought it off of Amazon. Definitely has the look for a $100+ game in a few years.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 19, 2016, 02:15:33 am
I've been slacking on posting pickups for the month. Here's stuff from the last couple of weeks. :P
3DS Stella Glow - Launch Edition
DS Carnival Games Personal Trainer: Walking
Interactive Figures Burn-Cycle (SuperChargers) Hurricane Jet-Vac (SuperChargers) LEGO Dimensions Chima Fun Pack (Cragger) LEGO Dimensions Chima Fun Pack (Eris) LEGO Dimensions Chima Fun Pack (Laval) LEGO Dimensions DC Fun Pack (Cyborg) LEGO Dimensions Lord of the Rings Fun Pack (Gimli) LEGO Dimensions Lord of the Rings Fun Pack (Gollum) LEGO Dimensions Lord of the Rings Fun Pack (Legolas) LEGO Dimensions Ninjago Fun Pack (Nya) LEGO Dimensions Ninjago Fun Pack (Zane) LEGO Dimensions The LEGO Movie Fun Pack (Bad Cop) LEGO Dimensions The LEGO Movie Fun Pack (Benny) LEGO Dimensions The LEGO Movie Fun Pack (Emmet) LEGO Dimensions The Simpsons Fun Pack (Bart) LEGO Dimensions The Simpsons Fun Pack (Krusty) LEGO Dimensions The Wizard of Oz Fun Pack (Wicked Witch) Shark Tank Vehicle (SuperChargers) Shovel Knight (Amiibo) Sky Slicer (SuperChargers)
PC DQ Tycoon Fallout 4 - Pip Boy Edition ;D Schizm: Mysterious Journey
PS1 Action Bass
PS3 Deception IV: Blood Ties South Park: The Stick of Truth - Grand Wizard Edition Ultra Street Fighter IV
Vita Corpse Party: Blood Drive - Everafter Edition Deception IV: Blood Ties Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Lionheart Edition Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Wii Medieval Games
XBOX One Sunset Overdrive - Day One Edition
So much for scaling back... :o :P
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 19, 2016, 02:21:01 am
Huh, I had never heard about this until now. Gameplay looks amazing! Just bought it off of Amazon. Definitely has the look for a $100+ game in a few years.
I saw this in the case at my local Toys R Us over the holidays. I can't imagine it growing legs like Devil's Third did but you never know. :P
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 19, 2016, 03:05:30 am
Holy crap Flashback. The Lego stuff must have cost a small fortune! :)
My son is jealous. :)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 19, 2016, 03:23:43 am
Holy crap Flashback. The Lego stuff must have cost a small fortune! :)
My son is jealous. :)
If I did my math right, it ran me about $113 (not including sales tax) for all of the Fun Packs or just under the equivalent value of buying two brand new PS4/XBONE games. Both GameStop and Best Buy have the Fun Packs at 50% off or $7.50/each. GameStop's sale ends today (Tuesday) but Best Buy's sale is good till Saturday. There are 3 additional Fun Packs releasing on 1/19 (Today) in the form of Doctor Who's Cyberman, Ninjago's Sensei Wu and BttF's Doc Brown. I'm planning to pick them up this weekend from Best Buy and I'm hoping the GCU stacks with the 50% pricing (it should). ;) The GhostBusters Level Pack and DC Team Pack (Joker/Harley) should also be out today.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: 90snostalga on January 19, 2016, 11:06:15 am
Huh, I had never heard about this until now. Gameplay looks amazing! Just bought it off of Amazon. Definitely has the look for a $100+ game in a few years.
I saw this in the case at my local Toys R Us over the holidays. I can't imagine it growing legs like Devil's Third did but you never know. :P
I never heard of this game until I seen here in the forums. I looked it up on youtube and it looks Awesome!!!! Another classic going to my wishlist :)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 19, 2016, 09:48:08 pm
Further proof that I'm not serious collector! Earthbound, a reproduction copy. DUN DUN DUN... Blasphemyyyyyy!
Meh, imo as long as you just gather something that interests you, that's collecting. If you just want to play games, repros are a cheaper alternative. An ex-coworker once told me that "you can't call yourself a collector unless you have at least 1000 items", and that's one of the bullshitiest bullshit that he's told me ::)
I've kinda been re-deciding my collection criteria recently. I started accepting to buy digital games if their physical counterpart has an insane price (like Legend of Mana or Demon's Crest). My original goal was: "I want to own the games that I like so that I can play them whenever I feel like it". I'm trying to go back to this original idea now, and will most likely thin out a lot of things soon.
Anyway, back on subject... nice find ;)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 19, 2016, 10:43:29 pm
I've also decided to go the repro route. Prices on the stuff I have left has just gotten too crazy!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: soera on January 20, 2016, 12:19:28 am
That is one thing I like the most about this site is that you dont get judged for repros, regardless of what it is. If I had the option, I would get a repro of Magic Knight Rayearth in a split second.
I personally think that the majority of the people that dont like repros of already released games are the ones that have too much money invested in the game already.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 20, 2016, 12:50:17 am
Meh, imo as long as you just gather something that interests you, that's collecting. If you just want to play games, repros are a cheaper alternative. An ex-coworker once told me that "you can't call yourself a collector unless you have at least 1000 items", and that's one of the bullshitiest bullshit that he's told me ::)
I've kinda been re-deciding my collection criteria recently. I started accepting to buy digital games if their physical counterpart has an insane price (like Legend of Mana or Demon's Crest). My original goal was: "I want to own the games that I like so that I can play them whenever I feel like it". I'm trying to go back to this original idea now, and will most likely thin out a lot of things soon.
Anyway, back on subject... nice find ;)
Thanks, and I agree. At some point you have to say that it's just too much, and do the more reasonable thing if the option is there.
Has anyone else noticed that the Starmen in Earthbound look a lot like the Solway "Spaceman"? I wonder if that was the inspiration for them. Also the fact that a lot of superstitious people believed this spaceman was from the future. Coincidence?
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: maximo310 on January 20, 2016, 01:15:24 am
I've been thinking about getting an everdrive for the snes/genesis just because of the prices for those games in general. Especially since they support patched roms for Japanese/European games as well.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 20, 2016, 02:51:37 am
I've been thinking about getting an everdrive for the snes/genesis just because of the prices for those games in general. Especially since they support patched roms for Japanese/European games as well.
I have both of those everdrives. They are indeed fantastic on the original consoles. But the Mega Ever Drive does not work on many clone consoles.
Neither work with the Retron 5. :(
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 20, 2016, 09:03:28 am
Repros of official carts bother me because you are paying some dude quite a bit of money for a knock off. I don't quite know how to explain it other than that. Buying second hand copies doesn't benefit the original developer or publisher, but buying repros of official games puts money into the pockets of folks who imo are scum. Same goes to folks who sell repro labels and boxes and try to pass it off as authentic.
Plus, by creating repros of official games, it gives folks who actually are scum the opportunity to attempt to sell the game as official to make money off of the fact that an official goes for so much higher than a repro.
I personally would much rather emulate than by a repro. I'd consider an everdrive, but they are expensive, and generally I find OG controllers suck. All of my NES controllers suck or the controllers suck in general. I find that a Wii classic controller is much more comfortable and responsive than a SNES controller. ETC.
As much as I'm against piracy, I'd rather see folks pirating software before paying good money to a counterfeiter.
Repros of hacked, homebrew, or translated games are completely different.
I've been thinking about getting an everdrive for the snes/genesis just because of the prices for those games in general. Especially since they support patched roms for Japanese/European games as well.
I have both of those everdrives. They are indeed fantastic on the original consoles. But the Mega Ever Drive does not work on many clone consoles.
Neither work with the Retron 5. :(
There is a trick you can do with the Retron5, and I've done it, where using ANY SNES cart, you can patch the game so that you are playing ANY SNES game you want.
I popped in my test cart (a copy of Super Mario World with a damaged casing and no label, that I use to test systems and controllers), patched the ROM, and it loaded up Fire Emblem translated into English.
I believe the method also works for Genesis and NES games.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: rayne315 on January 20, 2016, 01:33:07 pm
I personally would much rather emulate than by a repro. I'd consider an everdrive, but they are expensive, and generally I find OG controllers suck. All of my NES controllers suck or the controllers suck in general. I find that a Wii classic controller is much more comfortable and responsive than a SNES controller. ETC.
As much as I'm against piracy, I'd rather see folks pirating software before paying good money to a counterfeiter.
Repros of hacked, homebrew, or translated games are completely different.
I found a halfway point that I like. a while ago I bought an original copy of conker's bad fur day got it home and tried to play it but it did not work because the board was cracked and corroded to an unplayable/unfixable condition. so I took it back to the store I bought it from, got my money back. long story short I ended up buying the un-fixable cart for like a buck or so and have since emulated it whenever I want to play it.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: davifus on January 20, 2016, 07:09:31 pm
Yes, I found a copy of Bayonetta 2!
Thank you Gamestop.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 20, 2016, 07:36:04 pm
Still preparing my PS4 collection for when I get a system, so I grabbed the Resident Evil Origins Collection, which has both the RE 1 and 0 HD releases. Never really played either cause I didn't like the old control setup, but these are looking pretty snazzy and the alternate control methods interest me.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: GrooDWanderer on January 20, 2016, 09:08:44 pm
Just picked up the physical copy of Life Is Strange. Can't wait to watch my wife play through this. Should be very interesting.
Also picked up a second PS Vita.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 21, 2016, 08:14:58 am
I forgot to cancel my physical limited edition of Life is Strange... just came in the mail... 2 or 3 days ago.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 21, 2016, 11:38:26 am
I've also decided to go the repro route. Prices on the stuff I have left has just gotten too crazy!
I do not get why people buy repro carts of already released games.
I do get it saves allot of money but why buy 1 repro cart while you could buy an everdrive orso and be done in one shot for every game for that console (all imports exclusives included). Since you could just dowload all games to the cart of your liking. I do not get this, if your all about playing the game and don't give a damm about the original anyways you should go for the cheapest option.
You could even emulate it for free and play it on original hardware if you know what to do.
I do get it why they do this with antiques etc but if most people just buy a repro to play a game they should go for a cart in wich you can download all games.
If your going for the repro route just emulate your stuff, reproductions are really a piece of work for collectors since people can fake the original and abuse this aside it being a waste of money since there are so many other alternatives to save way more money than buying one repro cart after another for the expensive games.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 22, 2016, 12:29:20 am
I've also decided to go the repro route. Prices on the stuff I have left has just gotten too crazy!
I do not get why people buy repro carts of already released games.
I do get it saves allot of money but why buy 1 repro cart while you could buy an everdrive orso and be done in one shot for every game for that console (all imports exclusives included). Since you could just dowload all games to the cart of your liking. I do not get this, if your all about playing the game and don't give a damm about the original anyways you should go for the cheapest option.
You could even emulate it for free and play it on original hardware if you know what to do.
I do get it why they do this with antiques etc but if most people just buy a repro to play a game they should go for a cart in wich you can download all games.
If your going for the repro route just emulate your stuff, reproductions are really a piece of work for collectors since people can fake the original and abuse this aside it being a waste of money since there are so many other alternatives to save way more money than buying one repro cart after another for the expensive games.
Repros will usually work in clone systems. Everdrives are hit and miss with clones.
As a collector I like having a physical copy of the game. It's becoming less important to me where that physical copy comes from.
Also most repro makers know it's bad karma to try to pass a repro off as legit. So they clearly mark their repros as such.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: sworddude on January 22, 2016, 02:50:33 am
I've also decided to go the repro route. Prices on the stuff I have left has just gotten too crazy!
I do not get why people buy repro carts of already released games.
I do get it saves allot of money but why buy 1 repro cart while you could buy an everdrive orso and be done in one shot for every game for that console (all imports exclusives included). Since you could just dowload all games to the cart of your liking. I do not get this, if your all about playing the game and don't give a damm about the original anyways you should go for the cheapest option.
You could even emulate it for free and play it on original hardware if you know what to do.
I do get it why they do this with antiques etc but if most people just buy a repro to play a game they should go for a cart in wich you can download all games.
If your going for the repro route just emulate your stuff, reproductions are really a piece of work for collectors since people can fake the original and abuse this aside it being a waste of money since there are so many other alternatives to save way more money than buying one repro cart after another for the expensive games.
Repros will usually work in clone systems. Everdrives are hit and miss with clones.
As a collector I like having a physical copy of the game. It's becoming less important to me where that physical copy comes from.
Also most repro makers know it's bad karma to try to pass a repro off as legit. So they clearly mark their repros as such.
Why would you want to play your snes games on a clone system?
Also I do know there are repro's that can be easily checked since they left some things on purpose but there are plenty of people who still abuse this.
And what about people who just want to play the game? A repro is not the way to go if that's the case in my opinion and many people buy a repro because of this reason.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 22, 2016, 03:35:09 am
The Retro Duo Portable is a great way to play SNES games from the carts on the go.
The Super Retro Trio does a decent job of being an all in one and conserving space.
not everyone likes the same stuff the same way. :)
Back on topic though.
I grabbed Resident Evil Origins for $2 from Best Buy today.
I apparently racked up $30 in reward certificates from my Christmas purchases and REO was on sale for $32. So $2 bucks outta pocket!
Woo hoooo!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: jeff4433 on January 22, 2016, 07:55:16 am
I picked up Doom 64, Quake 2 on the 64, Star Wars Shadow of the Empire, and Wolfenstein 3d on the Jaguar.
Busy Busy....
Trying to finalize a copy of Turok 3 and Crusin' World today
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 22, 2016, 08:56:40 am
The Retro Duo Portable is a great way to play SNES games from the carts on the go.
The Super Retro Trio does a decent job of being an all in one and conserving space.
not everyone likes the same stuff the same way. :)
Back on topic though.
I grabbed Resident Evil Origins for $2 from Best Buy today.
I apparently racked up $30 in reward certificates from my Christmas purchases and REO was on sale for $32. So $2 bucks outta pocket!
Woo hoooo!
Thanks Dash.
I didn't really wanna get into the whole thing here, but the short of it is - A) I'm eeevil and B) I like my hard copies of games. This is why I don't care for compilations, official or not. There's no satisfaction in ownership that way. I'd rather have each of the individual copies. As for as everdrives, I have no interest in having every game ever made. There's only a limited number of games I actually want.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: 98dgreen on January 22, 2016, 03:59:38 pm
Picked up these from an indoor flea market Kirby Canvas Curse cib ds 5$ Pokemon Trozei cib ds 5$ Wario Ware Touched cib ds 5$
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: retrogemcollector on January 22, 2016, 04:22:24 pm
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: scarface88fg on January 22, 2016, 05:59:05 pm
Got myself a PS4, BF4 (for PS4), Dukes of Hazzard Racing for Home, and a copy of Duke Nukem 3D for the PC.
Apparently I got a box variant because I got it at Costco... (http://i.imgur.com/XGgCZ2q.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: spac316 on January 22, 2016, 09:22:21 pm
Today I bought GTA2 for Dreamcast, Sonic 3D Blast for Saturn, Zaxxon's Mother Base 2000(box and game no book) for 32X, Zack & Wiki for Wii and Ninja Gaiden 3 for NES. (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12592313_10204082609784516_2218778745274384829_n.jpg?oh=40140a294ba0f8c4f02986d8ca159c97&oe=572E3783)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: burningdoom on January 22, 2016, 10:21:05 pm
I rarely come across SNES games anymore, at least ones that are good. But today, I got all 3 of these for only $26 at a local shop! Very happy!
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/jj2wyd.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 23, 2016, 01:41:24 am
Magic Sword?! That game is on my top ten hit list.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: theflea on January 23, 2016, 07:51:43 am
I've also decided to go the repro route. Prices on the stuff I have left has just gotten too crazy!
I do not get why people buy repro carts of already released games.
I do get it saves allot of money but why buy 1 repro cart while you could buy an everdrive orso and be done in one shot for every game for that console (all imports exclusives included). Since you could just dowload all games to the cart of your liking. I do not get this, if your all about playing the game and don't give a damm about the original anyways you should go for the cheapest option.
You could even emulate it for free and play it on original hardware if you know what to do.
I do get it why they do this with antiques etc but if most people just buy a repro to play a game they should go for a cart in wich you can download all games.
If your going for the repro route just emulate your stuff, reproductions are really a piece of work for collectors since people can fake the original and abuse this aside it being a waste of money since there are so many other alternatives to save way more money than buying one repro cart after another for the expensive games.
Repros will usually work in clone systems. Everdrives are hit and miss with clones.
As a collector I like having a physical copy of the game. It's becoming less important to me where that physical copy comes from.
Also most repro makers know it's bad karma to try to pass a repro off as legit. So they clearly mark their repros as such.
Why would you want to play your snes games on a clone system?
Also I do know there are repro's that can be easily checked since they left some things on purpose but there are plenty of people who still abuse this.
And what about people who just want to play the game? A repro is not the way to go if that's the case in my opinion and many people buy a repro because of this reason.
I don't care that someone wants to buy a reproduction game, the one issue I have with this game is it looks like the original. While you might not ever try and pass it off as an original who's to say one day you sell it and the next guy. I personally hate people who sell reproduction games and they look exactly like the original. I also agree if your going the repro route to save money and just play the game you might as well emulate.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: kamikazekeeg on January 23, 2016, 02:39:36 pm
It's a PS4 kind of day!
(http://i.imgur.com/vSRmQne.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: fazerco on January 23, 2016, 03:16:34 pm
Got me a few beta and demonstration cdi's. The nicest one is Link faces of Evil.
(http://vgcollect.com/images/cart-art/96086.jpg)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 23, 2016, 06:04:24 pm
I don't care that someone wants to buy a reproduction game, the one issue I have with this game is it looks like the original. While you might not ever try and pass it off as an original who's to say one day you sell it and the next guy. I personally hate people who sell reproduction games and they look exactly like the original. I also agree if your going the repro route to save money and just play the game you might as well emulate.
The inside of a repro cart looks like a mad scientist's work. There is no mistaking it. I think all expensive carts need to be verified as original, it's just the smart thing to do, and people already do it regularly. Normally I would buy one that says reproduction, but I didn't see one with that label. If I sold it, I might reprint another label for it. But even so, a scammer can change the label of any cartridge and say it's something that it is not. One could easily swap out a Shaq-Fu label for an Earthbound label and if buyers aren't willing to have it examined, they could scam someone.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 23, 2016, 06:33:08 pm
Picked up these next games on clearance for under $5. PS3 - Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 XB360 - Fable the Journey NDS - Gogos Crazy Bones - 50 More Classic Games
PS3 Saw this for $6 at a used game store. - Sega Classics Collection
NES And last got a decent deal on a rare EU exclusive NES game I've been wanting, while not cheap I got it for about $100 less then it usually goes for. - Rodland
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: maximo310 on January 23, 2016, 08:52:44 pm
Pickups of the last week DS GS pickups: 999 CIB- $18 Star Fox Command loose-$4.50 Brain Age1,BA 2,Polarium, Underground Pool CIB- $1-2 each ( spare cases for my other loose games)
Thirft/Online Star Wars: Shadow of the Empire N64 cart- $1 Shovel Knight Wii U CIB- $20 SMT Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Launch Edition 3DS CIB- $15 ( after gift card) Knights of the Nightmare DS Launch Edition CIB-$30
Also picked up Rodea the Sky Solider Wii U Launch Edition CIB- $3( bought at Walmart for $30, traded the Wii U disc at BB for $27) Etrian Odyssey Untold 2 3DS Launch Edition CIB- $3 ( after gift card)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 24, 2016, 02:51:41 am
Still waiting for my "Life is Strange limited edition" to arrive.
But my Super Mario Maker Pin set arrived today!
(http://i63.tinypic.com/21226f.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/bf2ekg.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/e8k7xx.jpg)
Joy!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: romanticore on January 24, 2016, 03:43:44 am
This may be the best haul that I have found in a while: Carts N64 - LoZ: Ocarina of Time (Grey cart) -Wave Race 64 -Perfect Dark -Turok 2: Seeds of Evil -Diddy Kong Racing -Mortal Kombat Trilogy - Super Mario 64 CIB -Point Blank, GTA 1, Resident Evil ( Longbox), Twisted Metal 1, MGS (PS1) -Maken X, Toy Commander, Sonic Adventure, NHL 2K, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, SoulCalibur, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, NFL Blitz 2000, Sega Bass Fishing (Dreamcast) -Mario Kart 64, Killer Instinct Gold ( N64) - Dragon Force, Street Fighter Alpha 2,Virtua Fighter 2, Battle Arena Toshinden Remix (Saturn) -Skyrim (X360) - replacement for my regular copy which has a crappy disc All of the games seemed to be pretty pristine and they were $1 each.
Whaaaaaaaat!?! A dollar each? Where do you live?! That's the craziest deal of a deal I have heard of. Awesome finds!!!!!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 24, 2016, 08:49:27 pm
Maximo has Jedi mind powers.
He just waves his hand and says.
You will sell me all your games for $1.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: spac316 on January 24, 2016, 09:13:55 pm
Got DoA XBV for XBox and WipeOut Pure for PSP today as well as a Super Mario Hotwheels. (https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12439216_10204092693516603_9210081528734515314_n.jpg?oh=7c8c1bd3c8849f71a8c4048befa2129f&oe=573A237D)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 24, 2016, 10:04:54 pm
Here's the finds/pick ups for this week...
DS River City Super Sports Challenge (Cousin picked this up for me off of Amazon)
Interactive Figures Anakin Skywalker (LightFX) (Infinity 3.0) Birthday Bash Big Bubble Pop Fizz (SuperChargers) Blathers (Amiibo) Celeste (Amiibo) Kicks (Amiibo) Lava Lance Eruptor (SuperChargers) Legendary Bone Bash Roller Brawl (SuperChargers) Legendary Hurricane Jet-Vac (SuperChargers) LEGO Dimensions Back to the Future Fun Pack (Doc Brown) LEGO Dimensions Doctor Who Fun Pack (Cyberman) LEGO Dimensions Ninjago Fun Puck (Jay) LEGO Dimensions Ninjago Fun Pack (Sensei Wu) Lucas (Amiibo) Resetti (Amiibo)
Between new Amiibos releasing this weekend, LEGO Dimensions Fun Packs being 50% off and Toys R Us having a One-Day sale on Skylanders where they were B1G1F; there was not any room to go hunting for anything else besides Interactive Figures this weekend. I did manage to put in a pre-order for Bravely Second and the Roy Amiibo though. :P
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: redblaze57 on January 25, 2016, 05:53:32 pm
Got the high-capacity battery for the Wii U controller from Nintendo.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: maximo310 on January 25, 2016, 07:24:28 pm
This may be the best haul that I have found in a while: Carts N64 - LoZ: Ocarina of Time (Grey cart) -Wave Race 64 -Perfect Dark -Turok 2: Seeds of Evil -Diddy Kong Racing -Mortal Kombat Trilogy - Super Mario 64 CIB -Point Blank, GTA 1, Resident Evil ( Longbox), Twisted Metal 1, MGS (PS1) -Maken X, Toy Commander, Sonic Adventure, NHL 2K, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, SoulCalibur, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, NFL Blitz 2000, Sega Bass Fishing (Dreamcast) -Mario Kart 64, Killer Instinct Gold ( N64) - Dragon Force, Street Fighter Alpha 2,Virtua Fighter 2, Battle Arena Toshinden Remix (Saturn) -Skyrim (X360) - replacement for my regular copy which has a crappy disc All of the games seemed to be pretty pristine and they were $1 each.
Whaaaaaaaat!?! A dollar each? Where do you live?! That's the craziest deal of a deal I have heard of. Awesome finds!!!!!
As DashV says, I've got the goods they want for the sweet deals. But I live in LA, where deals are pretty hard to find at thrifts nowadays, as well as local gaming stores charging over fmv for games. But this thirft, a Goodwill bookstore, from time to time seems to get some ridicuolously good stuff during summer and winter break. They price anything older than 6th gen at $1 each, DVD's and handheld games at $2 each, and Blu-rays at $3 which applies to games. I think there is a post from the August 2015 finds where I found some DS/3DS stuff and a LE. It was pretty sweet, especially since the Goodwill near my house has bumped up their game prices and have a bad selection of stuff to choose from.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: spac316 on January 25, 2016, 10:59:08 pm
Got The Punisher and VooDoo Vince for XBox and The Halo Companion DVD set. (https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/12631506_10204097502996837_7014677441997364168_n.jpg?oh=dcb1f93637fbe2b4d942eba123025b6f&oe=56FC8C5D)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 26, 2016, 04:15:40 am
I was shocked to discover this weekend my PS4 500gb drive is already full... From all the content my physical games installed!
That's why I put a 2TB hard drive in mine
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 27, 2016, 08:22:01 am
I bought a stack of 1TB External HDDs on clearance at Target last year, I think at this point I have 1 hard drive left. 1 for my Xbone, 1 for my PS4, 1 for my 360, 1 for my Wii U, 1 for movies and work and such, and I was setting one up for my hacked Wii because my previous external was acting up, but it wouldn't play my gamecube backups... and my old drive stopped acting up, so now it's just sitting there for me to figure out what to do with. I ripped one open and put the 1 TB drive into my BC PS3 shortly before it went YLOD. I still need to try to repair it or pay someone to do it.
Spent about $20 a drive... but they should suffice all around.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: karyann on January 27, 2016, 11:22:16 am
I was shocked to discover this weekend my PS4 500gb drive is already full... From all the content my physical games installed!
Darn, do you know how many games you played? I guess it adds up quickly with the updates, DLC and everything. :-\ At least storage keeps getting cheaper too, so it's not too hard to follow the increase.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 27, 2016, 11:45:40 am
I was shocked to discover this weekend my PS4 500gb drive is already full... From all the content my physical games installed!
Darn, do you know how many games you played? I guess it adds up quickly with the updates, DLC and everything. :-\ At least storage keeps getting cheaper too, so it's not too hard to follow the increase.
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Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 27, 2016, 12:19:31 pm
Woo-Hoo! I actually picked some games up this month...FINALLY!
Final Fantasy Explorers for 3DS new/sealed Star Wars X-Wing Collector's Edition for PC complete in box Star Wars Tie Fighter Collector's Edition for PC complete in box Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic for PC complete in box Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords for PC complete in box Star Wars The Old Republic Collector's Edition for PC complete in box Star Wars Dark Forces for PC in jewel case with front and rear inserts Star Wars Dark Forces II - Jedi Knight for PC in jewel case with manual and rear insert Star Wars Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast for PC in jewel case with manual and rear insert Star Wars Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy for PC in jewel case with manual and rear insert Star Wars Rebel Assault for PC complete in box Star Wars Rebel Assault II for PC complete in box Star Wars Rogue Squadron 3D for PC in jewel case with manual and rear insert Star Wars Empire at War for PC complete in box Star Wars Empire at War - Forces of Corruption for PC complete in box Star Wars Force Commander for PC in jewel case with manual and rear insert Star Wars Starfighter for PC in jewel case with manual and rear insert Star Wars X-Wing Alliance for PC in jewel case with manual and rear insert Star Wars X-Wing vs Tie Fighter for PC complete in box Star Wars Racer for PC in jewel case with front and rear inserts
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: fazerco on January 27, 2016, 01:53:29 pm
Did you by mistake bought FF? ;D
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 27, 2016, 02:11:01 pm
Lol...nah. I had it preordered since it was announced last year. Even though I have unceremoniously canceled the bulk of games I had preordered, FF Explorers, PVZ Garden Warfare 2 and Uncharted 4 avoided the chopping block.
But as if it weren't obvious enough lately, I'm on a Star Wars kick. Video games, books, movies, toys, statues, etc. I have a pretty imposing looking 4-foot Darth Vader standing in the corner of my living room. ;D
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: doafan on January 27, 2016, 06:17:33 pm
Am adding today Deus Ex: Human Revolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deus_Ex:_Human_Revolution) to my collection, downloaded this one this past Saturday guess that I was more excited watching the Royal rumble event that playing this one cause guess that I totally forgot about this one also have purchased another two costumes for Kasumi and Tina and it will be the last o them, at least for a while, am not freaking rich and really don't want to have all of them (this isn't Pokemon) just want to have those that I enjoy to see ;D
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 27, 2016, 06:20:44 pm
Another two crossed off the list. Got the two for $15. This one local place I keep talking about, it's amazing how much stuff they have. Been hitting it regularly for the past couple years and they probably still have 100 more games I wanna get, lol. They have just an absolutely massive stock of hoarded stuff that they've had in storage since the early 2000s. Selling them all for flat prices, regardless of the game. On top of that, I get a little bit of a discount for buying there so often. :D
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: doafan on January 27, 2016, 06:23:04 pm
Kickle Cubicle is a good one, if you like puzzles like Adventures of Lolo not as hard as Ninja Gaiden 2, this last one is gonna give you a headache if you are trying to finish the game, have tried this a lot of times but those stupid birds are my worst enemies but that's beside the point, anyway it's a nice addition to your collection.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: turf on January 27, 2016, 09:18:24 pm
Another two crossed off the list. Got the two for $15. This one local place I keep talking about, it's amazing how much stuff they have. Been hitting it regularly for the past couple years and they probably still have 100 more games I wanna get, lol. They have just an absolutely massive stock of hoarded stuff that they've had in storage since the early 2000s. Selling them all for flat prices, regardless of the game. On top of that, I get a little bit of a discount for buying there so often. :D
Another two crossed off the list. Got the two for $15. This one local place I keep talking about, it's amazing how much stuff they have. Been hitting it regularly for the past couple years and they probably still have 100 more games I wanna get, lol. They have just an absolutely massive stock of hoarded stuff that they've had in storage since the early 2000s. Selling them all for flat prices, regardless of the game. On top of that, I get a little bit of a discount for buying there so often. :D
Kickle Cubicle is one of my favorite NES games. I love it. Like doafan said, it's a lot like Adventures of Lolo.
If they have loads of games there, keep an eye out for my last 15?
You got a list of which 15 they are? I know right off they don't have Samson, or Stadium Events. Probably did at one point, but not anymore. This place has probably double of what Theflea owns in terms of quantity. A lot of duplicates yes, but sometimes it's surprising which games they have dupes of. Sometimes it'll be a pretty uncommon game and they've got like 5, or 10 copies of it.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: turf on January 27, 2016, 09:38:36 pm
You got a list of which 15 they are? I know right off they don't have Samson, or Stadium Events. Probably did at one point, but not anymore.
Here you go. I don't expect you'll find Flintstones or Stadium Events in there, but the others could be. Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak Gun Nac Isolated Warrior Kick Master Krion Conquest Overlord Race America Stadium Events Star Trek: The Next Generation Swamp Thing Sword Master Tecmo Cup Soccer Times of Lore Ultima: Quest of the Avatar Ultima: Warriors of Destiny
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: spac316 on January 27, 2016, 09:39:00 pm
Got All Japan Pro Wrestling Ft. Virtua for Saturn, import today. (https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12642522_10204106061210787_5119789402364705941_n.jpg?oh=668fdde39e8d5a124f389a049c71f314&oe=573B747D)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 27, 2016, 09:49:05 pm
You got a list of which 15 they are? I know right off they don't have Samson, or Stadium Events. Probably did at one point, but not anymore.
Here you go. I don't expect you'll find Flintstones or Stadium Events in there, but the others could be. Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak Gun Nac Isolated Warrior Kick Master Krion Conquest Overlord Race America Stadium Events Star Trek: The Next Generation Swamp Thing Sword Master Tecmo Cup Soccer Times of Lore Ultima: Quest of the Avatar Ultima: Warriors of Destiny
Hmm, my brother already bought what I think was their only copy of Gun Nac, and it was CIB too! I already checked once for Krion Conquest myself.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 27, 2016, 10:09:42 pm
You got a list of which 15 they are? I know right off they don't have Samson, or Stadium Events. Probably did at one point, but not anymore.
Here you go. I don't expect you'll find Flintstones or Stadium Events in there, but the others could be. Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak Gun Nac Isolated Warrior Kick Master Krion Conquest Overlord Race America Stadium Events Star Trek: The Next Generation Swamp Thing Sword Master Tecmo Cup Soccer Times of Lore Ultima: Quest of the Avatar Ultima: Warriors of Destiny
Oh, snap! I didn't know you were looking for Stadium Events! I have like 3 copies of that I found at various yard sales for $1 each!
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 27, 2016, 10:10:19 pm
Full disclosure: I don't have a single copy I just want people to like me.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: pacpix on January 27, 2016, 10:48:29 pm
Why would you lie to us Dashv?! :'(
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 27, 2016, 10:54:24 pm
Mistakes were made.
Maybe it's a cry for help?
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 28, 2016, 11:14:00 am
Picked up a stack of MGSV standard strategy guides, 2 Tales of Zestiria strategy guides, the witcher 3 expansion pack, and a couple of steam game cards.
And Izuna 2 CIB
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 28, 2016, 11:24:25 am
Lucked into complete copies of Star Wars Rogue Leader and Rebel Strike, got the pair for under $20.
Now I'm deciding something and taking opinions. I am more than likely (that's a yes) going to purchase Rouge Squadron and Shadows of the Empire for the N64. I usually want complete games, but those hard cases with the custom printed cover look friggin' snazzy. So, should I buy complete copies? Carts and the custom cases? Or both? :-\
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 28, 2016, 11:47:17 am
Lucked into complete copies of Star Wars Rogue Leader and Rebel Strike, got the pair for under $20.
Now I'm deciding something and taking opinions. I am more than likely (that's a yes) going to purchase Rouge Squadron and Shadows of the Empire for the N64. I usually want complete games, but those hard cases with the custom printed cover look friggin' snazzy. So, should I buy complete copies? Carts and the custom cases? Or both? :-\
I use the UGC cases because it's cheaper than going complete... and it's easier to get the game out to play.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 28, 2016, 11:58:53 am
Lucked into complete copies of Star Wars Rogue Leader and Rebel Strike, got the pair for under $20.
Now I'm deciding something and taking opinions. I am more than likely (that's a yes) going to purchase Rouge Squadron and Shadows of the Empire for the N64. I usually want complete games, but those hard cases with the custom printed cover look friggin' snazzy. So, should I buy complete copies? Carts and the custom cases? Or both? :-\
I use the UGC cases because it's cheaper than going complete... and it's easier to get the game out to play.
I'm leaning that way, even if I buy complete copies. I would just store the boxes flat & standing on my bookshelf. Those cases with the custom inserts are snazzy looking.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 28, 2016, 12:49:53 pm
Lucked into complete copies of Star Wars Rogue Leader and Rebel Strike, got the pair for under $20.
Now I'm deciding something and taking opinions. I am more than likely (that's a yes) going to purchase Rouge Squadron and Shadows of the Empire for the N64. I usually want complete games, but those hard cases with the custom printed cover look friggin' snazzy. So, should I buy complete copies? Carts and the custom cases? Or both? :-\
I use the UGC cases because it's cheaper than going complete... and it's easier to get the game out to play.
I'm leaning that way, even if I buy complete copies. I would just store the boxes flat & standing on my bookshelf. Those cases with the custom inserts are snazzy looking.
If you find my post in the gameroom thread, almost all of my cart games (NES are loose still) are in those UGC cases. I bought like 500 empty cases from a distributor and I've been printing out art on my own. I think I probably have a little under 100 cases left at this point. I need to invest in CGC cases for the NES games, but I don't have the shelf space at the moment for them, so I'm not bothering quite yet.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 28, 2016, 01:52:56 pm
If you find my post in the gameroom thread, almost all of my cart games (NES are loose still) are in those UGC cases. I bought like 500 empty cases from a distributor and I've been printing out art on my own. I think I probably have a little under 100 cases left at this point. I need to invest in CGC cases for the NES games, but I don't have the shelf space at the moment for them, so I'm not bothering quite yet.
I think the cases with custom inserts look much more uniform & cool than the old cardboard boxes.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 28, 2016, 02:16:32 pm
If you find my post in the gameroom thread, almost all of my cart games (NES are loose still) are in those UGC cases. I bought like 500 empty cases from a distributor and I've been printing out art on my own. I think I probably have a little under 100 cases left at this point. I need to invest in CGC cases for the NES games, but I don't have the shelf space at the moment for them, so I'm not bothering quite yet.
I think the cases with custom inserts look much more uniform & cool than the old cardboard boxes.
That makes me a sad panda. I've spent a lot of time making repro game boxes myself, because I don't like the looks of those plastic cases. :P I like the retail look over the rental store look.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 28, 2016, 02:19:58 pm
If you find my post in the gameroom thread, almost all of my cart games (NES are loose still) are in those UGC cases. I bought like 500 empty cases from a distributor and I've been printing out art on my own. I think I probably have a little under 100 cases left at this point. I need to invest in CGC cases for the NES games, but I don't have the shelf space at the moment for them, so I'm not bothering quite yet.
I think the cases with custom inserts look much more uniform & cool than the old cardboard boxes.
That makes me a sad panda. I've spent a lot of time making repro game boxes myself, because I don't like the looks of those plastic cases. :P I like the retail look over the rental store look.
Don't get me wrong, the boxes-when in great condition-look quite nice too. Unfortunately, boxed games in immaculate condition look pretty raunchy anymore unless you come across a hidden treasure or pay through the nose for it.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Warmsignal on January 28, 2016, 02:24:44 pm
If you find my post in the gameroom thread, almost all of my cart games (NES are loose still) are in those UGC cases. I bought like 500 empty cases from a distributor and I've been printing out art on my own. I think I probably have a little under 100 cases left at this point. I need to invest in CGC cases for the NES games, but I don't have the shelf space at the moment for them, so I'm not bothering quite yet.
I think the cases with custom inserts look much more uniform & cool than the old cardboard boxes.
That makes me a sad panda. I've spent a lot of time making repro game boxes myself, because I don't like the looks of those plastic cases. :P I like the retail look over the rental store look.
Don't get me wrong, the boxes-when in great condition-look quite nice too. Unfortunately, boxed games in immaculate condition look pretty raunchy anymore unless you come across a hidden treasure or pay through the nose for it.
It's getting much harder nowdays to find even carts that are in great shape. I notice many of them are pretty rough, or are ex-rentals. Not as many mint games around now.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: rayne315 on January 28, 2016, 05:04:07 pm
If you find my post in the gameroom thread, almost all of my cart games (NES are loose still) are in those UGC cases. I bought like 500 empty cases from a distributor and I've been printing out art on my own. I think I probably have a little under 100 cases left at this point. I need to invest in CGC cases for the NES games, but I don't have the shelf space at the moment for them, so I'm not bothering quite yet.
I think the cases with custom inserts look much more uniform & cool than the old cardboard boxes.
That makes me a sad panda. I've spent a lot of time making repro game boxes myself, because I don't like the looks of those plastic cases. :P I like the retail look over the rental store look.
Don't get me wrong, the boxes-when in great condition-look quite nice too. Unfortunately, boxed games in immaculate condition look pretty raunchy anymore unless you come across a hidden treasure or pay through the nose for it.
It's getting much harder nowdays to find even carts that are in great shape. I notice many of them are pretty rough, or are ex-rentals. Not as many mint games around now.
just gotta go and find those packrat garage sales man. thats where I find all my mint cartridges from (unfortunately not boxed)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on January 28, 2016, 05:09:00 pm
I have some boxed games, and they are in those plastic protectors, but I like the uniformity of the rental cases... Mind you, Genesis games are the worst. Half the official games are Red stripe, the other half are that black SMS like case. Then you have the Third party EA, Accolade, Codemasters cases. It drives me nuts, but the official cases were basically rental cases anyway.
I managed to find the Rise of the Tomb Raider CE guide today and I picked up Driver Parallel lines for Wii and Naughty Bear Gold Edition which has the code for Trouble in Paradise... which hopefully works.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: fighterpilot562 on January 28, 2016, 05:51:48 pm
Just in (and for free!)
1 black gamecube 2 gamecube controllers, black and purple 1 gamecube mic Cel Damage - gamecube The Simpsons hit and run - gamecube x2 (not sure why he had 2 copies) 2 wii nunchuks
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: dashv on January 29, 2016, 09:55:58 am
1 black gamecube 2 gamecube controllers, black and purple 1 gamecube mic Cel Damage - gamecube The Simpsons hit and run - gamecube x2 (not sure why he had 2 copies) 2 wii nunchuks
Simpsons Hit and Run is a great game.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gamercomposer on January 29, 2016, 12:54:27 pm
So, my finds this year are these
Pickachu Pokemon N64 (I got for $35.00)
Devil's Third T-Shirt (The game is outrageously expensive maybe the T-shirt will be a classic to have too? lol)
Brand NEW PS Vita Carrying Cases NOTE: If anyone needs one I can get some more. I'll sell the for $4.00
Castlevania: The Dracula Chronicles ($11.99)
Infamous: This game was given to me because the store didn't sell video games anymore. (If you're in San Fernando Valley,CA the place is called "Orphaned Cd's" I found some gems there for decent prices.
Die Hard Trilogy 2 ( I got it for $2.00) CIB
Call of Duty 3 (Got it for $4.99) CIB
Rampage Total Destruction ( Got it for free from Orphaned Cd's) CIB
Jam Pack Vol. 11 ($2.99) CIB
Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One CIB
Modnation Racers CIB
Orphen: Scion of Sorcery (Got it for $4.99) CIB
Dynasty Warriors 3 (Got it for $4.99) CIB
Dynasty 4 -Empires (Got it for $4.99) CIB
Killzone
Area 51 (Got it $1.99) CIB
Spec Ops: Stealth and Patrol (Got it for $1.99) CIB
GameBoy Advance $15.00
World of Warcraft Behind the Scenes DVD
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: gf78 on January 29, 2016, 12:58:05 pm
Picked up two more for my Star Wars Collection!
Star Wars Battlefront for PC like-new & complete in box Star Wars Battlefront II for PC DVD version complete in box with light shelf wear
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: doafan on January 29, 2016, 01:32:13 pm
Had the idea that you already had Isolated Warrior because is not that expensive even when it's a little rare (at least for me) indeed it is a fun game, purchased this one after I saw this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHMj5rA7kao) and totally felt in love with it even when never knew about its existence also don't need to say that Kick Master is fucking epic but since when did became so expensive ?, paid less than 40 bucks and now is around the 100 bucks, damn bastards but you really need to add it at your priorities ;)
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: burningdoom on January 29, 2016, 08:35:10 pm
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: redblaze57 on January 30, 2016, 02:47:14 pm
PS3 GTA IV complete edition X-blaze code embryo (heard it's got something to do with BlazBlue)
360 Zone of the Elders I'D
amiibo Dr Mario
3DS Pokemon Omega Ruby
PS4 Sleeping Dogs Pure Pool
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: theflea on January 30, 2016, 07:58:18 pm
Decided to go out on a mini game hunt around town and hit local game stores and thrift stores and found some deals.
Best Buy had a sale for some games for only $11. PS4 - Saints Row 4 - Batman Arkham Knight XBone - Saints Row 4
PSP Found these at a Goodwill for $3 each. - Resistance: Retribution - Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play - Tekken 6
NDS Found these at a Salvation Army for cheap. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 ($2) - Tomb Raider Underworld ($3)
GB My best find was at a local used game store. They had a bunch of CIB gameboy games for $5 a piece. The clerk also gave me a bunch of Game Boy Manuals for free. :) - Navy Seals (oooo Navy Seals) :P - Adventure Island II - Killer Instinct - Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Final Fantasy Legend - Final Fantasy Adventure
Decided to go out on a mini game hunt around town and hit local game stores and thrift stores and found some deals.
Best Buy had a sale for some games for only $11. PS4 - Saints Row 4 - Batman Arkham Knight XBone - Saints Row 4
PSP Found these at a Goodwill for $3 each. - Resistance: Retribution - Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play - Tekken 6
NDS Found these at a Salvation Army for cheap. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 ($2) - Tomb Raider Underworld ($3)
GB My best find was at a local used game store. They had a bunch of CIB gameboy games for $5 a piece. The clerk also gave me a bunch of Game Boy Manuals for free. :) - Navy Seals (oooo Navy Seals) :P - Adventure Island II - Killer Instinct - Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Final Fantasy Legend - Final Fantasy Adventure
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: romanticore on January 31, 2016, 06:55:40 am
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2u5uyar.jpg)
I've been waiting for some more purchases, but it seem like they'll arrive next month so... only one purchase this month. Here is my new Metroid: Zero Mission (NTSC-J) next to my old PAL version of the same game. The artwork on the japanese box is like 7000 times more desirable than that of the EU version.
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: Flashback2012 on February 01, 2016, 12:54:15 am
Last pick ups of the month!
3DS LEGO Marvel's Avengers
PS3 Street Fighter X Tekken - Special Edition (Found a used one with the over sized box and all the goodies inside ;D)
PS4 Onechanbara ZII: Chaos - Banana Split Limited Edition (Finally marked down to $29.99 @ GS)
PSP Coded Arms: Contagion
Wii Arcade Shooting Gallery Big League Sports Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire
WiiU Snoopy's Grand Adventure
Guides Sunset Overdrive Official Guide
Title: Re: January 2016 Pickups and Finds
Post by: ignition365 on February 01, 2016, 08:39:54 am
I went to PAX South over the weekend with my wife, brother, and a friend.
I got the limited edition meowing box Exploding Kittens card game, Portal the board game (which comes with a steam key for Portal 2, so now I can finally play Mel Stories), the Dead Rising 2 Sledgehammer-Buzzsaw combo weapon pen, 2 Mega Man arm sleeves, tons of buttons and stickers, a shit ton of flyers and business cards, some portal knee high socks, 2 Protomen Vinyls, will update as I remember.
Towards the end of the expo, I went to go see a game I really liked one more time. I noticed a sign that said TVs for Sale, so my wife told me to ask about the big tv. Guy tells me one of the volunteers already called dibs on it, but the smaller 40" TVs were for sale, said he would sell me one for $100. They were also selling games and exclusive PAX pins. They had a deal with 4 games, but they were out of steam keys for one of the games. A little haggling later, I got the TV, the 3 steam keys for the remaining games of the deal, a 4th steam key for their new game that wasn't a part of the 4 game deal, a cowboy hat, an orange top hat, a steam punk hat, an inflatable cactus, and a PAX exclusive Ninja pin... for $115. Considering how much those 4 games and the PAX pin would've cost me, I got that TV dirrrrrrrrrrrrrrty cheap.
I also received my Wearable Mega Man Helmet over the weekend.
Decided to go out on a mini game hunt around town and hit local game stores and thrift stores and found some deals.
Best Buy had a sale for some games for only $11. PS4 - Saints Row 4 - Batman Arkham Knight XBone - Saints Row 4
PSP Found these at a Goodwill for $3 each. - Resistance: Retribution - Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play - Tekken 6
NDS Found these at a Salvation Army for cheap. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1 ($2) - Tomb Raider Underworld ($3)
GB My best find was at a local used game store. They had a bunch of CIB gameboy games for $5 a piece. The clerk also gave me a bunch of Game Boy Manuals for free. :) - Navy Seals (oooo Navy Seals) :P - Adventure Island II - Killer Instinct - Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Final Fantasy Legend - Final Fantasy Adventure
I CAN'T BELIEVE you got those GameBoy Games CIB for $5.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn that goes up there with find of the year!!! What state and city do you live in? If you don't mind me asking?