Treasure-Hunters Treasure Maps!

[disgaeniac]

Okay.

Just by reading all of the enthusiastic posts most all of us make in the "recently added to collection" topic...it's obvious that many of us enjoy/spend time going to garage-sales, pawn shops, flea-markets, and the like 

I know that I'm always thrilled when I find the odd old, rare, and valuable gem w/ a $1 or $2 price-tag on it 

However, I also know how much I *really* *DISLIKE* the feeling that I get when I see a bunch of games (for a system that I'm unfamiliar with)...and, for all I know, I could be walking away from a box full of valuable treasures -and- just not know it  :'(

So, the creation of this topic!

I'd like to have people list, say, the top games to be on the look-out for for all of the different platforms out there...

I'd know a great PS1 or PS2 deal anyday...but...when it comes to many other platforms...I'm just clueless.

So, I'll start it off w/ listing a few for the PS1 & 2:

PS(1):

Suikoden 2, Valkyrie Profile, Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen, Tactics: Ogre, Tomba

PS(2):

Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 2 (*not* the 1st one, though), Wizardry: Tale of the Forsaken Land

[jcalder8]

PS(1):
Tomba

I thought Tomba 2 was even more sought after.

I normally pull out my phone when I know nothing about the game or if it's cheap enough I'll just take the chance.

[pceslayer]

Turbografx-16 - Soldier Blade, Magical Chase, Somer Assault, Darkwing Duck, Bonk 3, Neutopia II, Shockman, Air Zonk, Samurai Ghost, New Adventure Island, Legend of Hero Tonma, Bomberman 93

Turbografx-CD - Godzilla, Bonk 3, , Exile II, Shadowgate, Dynastic Hero, Super Air Zonk, Might and Magic III, Dungeon Explorer II, Syd Mead’s Terraforming

Sega Master System - ALF, Power Strike, Sonic the Hedgehog, Buster Douglas KO Boxing, Michael Jackson's MoonWalker, Strider, Spiderman, Alex Kid in Shinobi World, Golden Axe Warrior.

NES - Dragon Warrior III, Dragon Warrior IV, Bonk's Adventure, Little Samson, Rescue Rangers 2, Duck Tales 2, Stadium Events, Flinstones suprise at Dinosaur Peak, Bubble Bobble 2, Snow Brothers, Contra Force.

[disgaeniac]

PS(1):
Tomba

I thought Tomba 2 was even more sought after.

Both of the Tomba games are relatively rare & valuable.
If I remember correctly, they were pretty close (C.I.B.) while the 1st one was considerably higher-priced (in *sealed* conditions).

I normally pull out my phone when I know nothing about the game or if it's cheap enough I'll just take the chance.

Yeah...I would also do that if I had a cell-phone w/ that capability (mine's an old one; pretty much only good for making/receiving calls (which I happen to *LIKE*, btw)...and, YES, I also enjoyed my video game consoles *MUCH*, *MUCH* more when they were just that = just for playing games on 

Anyhow, since I can't do that...I thought that I always *could*, at least, print-out a copy of this to take w/ me when I go out looking for some games to buy.

Huh.
Thinking about it now...I think that I would *personally* find that more enjoyable than just looking shit up on a phone 

[tpugmire]

A few that come to mind:

(NES) Fire & Ice, Bomberman, Bomberman 2

(SNES) Earthbound

[desocietas]

PS2 (CIB) - Odin Sphere, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Radiata Stories, Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII & IX, Romancing Saga, Unlimited Saga, Mobile Light Force 2, Document of Metal Gear Solid 2.

Getting a bit off-topic:

I didn't think Odin Sphere was that difficult to find (I got it new maybe a year or two after it was out - cheap), but still haven't gotten around to playing it.  Radiata Stories is quite good, and I'm sad I never picked it up before it went up in price a bit more.

Unlimited Saga, however, is a dreadful game.  I love RPGs, especially on the PS2, but for some reason, that game was completely unplayable for me.  I had absolutely no idea what was going on and had to return it to the rental shop.

[scott]

PS2 (CIB) - Odin Sphere, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Radiata Stories, Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII & IX, Romancing Saga, Unlimited Saga, Mobile Light Force 2, Document of Metal Gear Solid 2.

Getting a bit off-topic:

I didn't think Odin Sphere was that difficult to find (I got it new maybe a year or two after it was out - cheap), but still haven't gotten around to playing it.  Radiata Stories is quite good, and I'm sad I never picked it up before it went up in price a bit more.

Unlimited Saga, however, is a dreadful game.  I love RPGs, especially on the PS2, but for some reason, that game was completely unplayable for me.  I had absolutely no idea what was going on and had to return it to the rental shop.

Ha ya I misread (skimmed) the topic and then made my list. Thinking it was a list of games we are looking for, for others to keep an eye out for. ha

[desocietas]

PS2 (CIB) - Odin Sphere, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Radiata Stories, Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII & IX, Romancing Saga, Unlimited Saga, Mobile Light Force 2, Document of Metal Gear Solid 2.

Getting a bit off-topic:

I didn't think Odin Sphere was that difficult to find (I got it new maybe a year or two after it was out - cheap), but still haven't gotten around to playing it.  Radiata Stories is quite good, and I'm sad I never picked it up before it went up in price a bit more.

Unlimited Saga, however, is a dreadful game.  I love RPGs, especially on the PS2, but for some reason, that game was completely unplayable for me.  I had absolutely no idea what was going on and had to return it to the rental shop.

Ha ya I misread (skimmed) the topic and then made my list. Thinking it was a list of games we are looking for, for others to keep an eye out for. ha

I think that's a good thread topic, too, actually.  Sometimes I see stuff in the store that I think someone might want (and I already own) but am not sure.  I guess that's what the wishlists are for... 

[soera]

I can list a few of the ones I know.

NES : Flintstones Surprise at Dino Park, Jetsons, Snow Bros, Bonks, Little Samson, Panic Restuarant
PS1 : Valkyrie Profile, Misadventures of Tron Bonne, Suikoden II, Tales of Destiny 1&2
PS2 : Baldur's gate 2
SNES : Chrono Trigger, Breath of Fire 1&2, Final Fantasy 2&3, Earthbound
N64 : Clayfighter's Scultors cut, Conker's Bad fur day
SMS : Ultima IV, Golden Axe Warrior, James Buster boxing
Saturn : Magic Knight Rayearth, Albert Odyssey
CD : Vay, Lunar 1&2, Popful Mail

[disgaeniac]

I didn't think Odin Sphere was that difficult to find (I got it new maybe a year or two after it was out - cheap), but still haven't gotten around to playing it.  Radiata Stories is quite good, and I'm sad I never picked it up before it went up in price a bit more.

Yeah, I really liked Radiata Stories a lot...enough to play through both sides, and get 100% recruitment of both humans and non-humans 
I also wasn't aware that Odin Sphere and/or Radiata were considered hard to find at all - I guess it all depends on where you live & what's available in your local stores...but...I often see both of those games used (but C.I.B.) at most of my local Gamestop stores.

Unlimited Saga, however, is a dreadful game.  I love RPGs, especially on the PS2, but for some reason, that game was completely unplayable for me.

I've heard that about Unlimited SaGa...
However, from being friends w/ many people on many varied "RPG" boards & sites - I've actually found the game to be very much one of those *Extremely* divisive (read: "Love/Hate") games...
To be fair & honest, though...I must point-out that it seems to be about a 70% to a 30% split (w/ the 30% being on the "Love It" side 
Those that I know who love it...well...they're *completely* in love with it/enamored by the game; while, on the flip-side...those who hate it...well...they do so...*vehemently*.
As a closing thought/line on this game - I've seen it said (*Often*) that, something as simple as, for example,  *opening up a treasure chest*...has taken many people *HOURS* (AND A GUIDE/FAQ) to learn how to do these kinds of things in this game  :'(

Ha ya I misread (skimmed) the topic and then made my list. Thinking it was a list of games we are looking for, for others to keep an eye out for. ha

No problem...see below   

I think that's a good thread topic, too, actually.  Sometimes I see stuff in the store that I think someone might want (and I already own) but am not sure.  I guess that's what the wishlists are for... 

I'm *totally*/100% in agreement with this.
I know that we have designated "wishlists" here, but, I'd have absolutely no problem at all if you all want to *"Merge"* this topic to include both sorts of lists...

By this, I simply mean:

A). Writing/"Designating" *one* of your lists as "the most valuable/rare games for each system"; in general, and

B). Writing/"Designating" your 2nd/other list as games that you'd like to pick-up...and if any of our fellow VGCollect community members 'happens' to come across it in our travels...we could then, pick it up - and let whoever it was that was interested in it know that we obtained a copy for them & arrange shipping for it -
...in fact, it could kinda' even work as an "extension" of the "Pay it Forward" thread 

[jcalder8]

Xbox: Marvel Vs Capcom 2, Star Wars Knights of the old Republic 1 and 2

Xbox 360: Asterix  at the Olympic games, Bioshock LE, Any Assassin's Creed LE, Tales of Vesperia SE - bonus if it has the extra sound tracks, Mass Effect 1, 2 and 3 LE

[scott]

B). Writing/"Designating" your 2nd/other list as games that you'd like to pick-up...and if any of our fellow VGCollect community members 'happens' to come across it in our travels...we could then, pick it up - and let whoever it was that was interested in it know that we obtained a copy for them & arrange shipping for it -
...in fact, it could kinda' even work as an "extension" of the "Pay it Forward" thread 

I like that idea, in fact, I'll start it as a new thread using my post.

[pacpix]

Atari 2600: Not all of them, but what I usually look for. (Atariage.com has a great complete rarity guide):
Air Raid, Quadrun, Pepsi Invaders, Magicard, and Atlantis II (Looks like a normal Atlantis cart with the night scene, but has an Atlantis II sticker on it.)
Definitely not a complete list so make sure to check Atariage if your interested.

[amauriel]

I'm going to put more as I think of them, but off the top of my head:

SNES: E.V.O.: Search for Eden, Harvest Moon

N64:  Harvest Moon 64

GBA: Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town (the regular one, not MORE, is worth very little. It needs to have the title in pink and have a girl on the front to be the good one.)

GBC: Shantae

Virtual Boy: Jack Bros.

[kingrat101]

Gamecube-CIB- Fire Emblem, Metal Gear Solid the Twin Snakes, Cubivore, Zelda Collector's Edition and Ocarina of time master quest package, Phantasy Star Online episode I & II Plus, and the PSO original release too