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Is it too early to start snatching up those more "rare" PS2 games that are out of print? Is it too early to talk about PS2 "collector's items"?
I picked up Gundam: Federation vs Zion and Skygunner last week just because they're games I always wanted to try and was afraid would become harder to find in the future.
The longer you wait on Klonoa 2, the more insane it will be to locate and the more copies will run you on eBay.
Rez is another good candidate.
Can't think of anything else off the top of my head, tho...
You'd be taking a chance, but quite possible Suikoden III.
Road Trip, Metropolismania, Gitaroo Man.
Mobile Light Force 2
Rez and Ico
I picked up Klonoa 2 off of ebay for around 25 bucks. It should be here within a week or so.
Road Trip and Metropolismania? Are you kidding me? Theres about 20 copies of each where I work all going for about 15 bucks. I doubt it's hard to find. What kind of game is Road Trip anyways?Quote:
Originally posted by Jeremy
Road Trip, Metropolismania, Gitaroo Man.
As for Gitaroo Man, it's not hard to find. It's just that no retailer I've seen has had it for less than 49.99 (Which I won't pay that much for). I just saw a bunch of copies of it last night at Frys when I went to go get Amplitude.
Road Trip is an RPG/Racing hybrid game. There are a ton of copies near me as well, but folks say it's rare, so what the hell. I've got a review up of Road Trip on the boards somewhere if you'd like to read it for more info on the game.
Same here. I picked up my copy in December. They seemed much more plentiful than I anticipated.Quote:
Originally posted by Sl1p
I picked up Klonoa 2 off of ebay for around 25 bucks.
It's a wonderful game. :)
The original Zone of the Enders is somewhat of a bitch to find.
ouch i have seen numerous copies of all those games at my local EB.. but then.. Yanya Cabillistic Street Skater.. That is a HARD mofo to find :evil: I dont know what th game play is like, you can t rent it anywhere near me..:(
Vice City
We got like a couple copies of that game where I work and had like 4 copies all togother for like 5 months. Nobody seems to even touch this game. Dunno why? Looks like an alright game from what I can tell from the box. I havent seen the likes of Klonoa 2 or Rez since I started working at Futureshop for like 6 months.Quote:
ouch i have seen numerous copies of all those games at my local EB.. but then.. Yanya Cabillistic Street Skater.. That is a HARD mofo to find I dont know what th game play is like, you can t rent it anywhere near me..
OMFG YOU'RE SO CLEVER!!!111Quote:
Originally posted by Green
Vice City
I WAS BEING SARCASTIC
You say some real stupid shit sometimes.
Indeed... he certainly does. Fantavision can be a hard game to find as well.
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Originally posted by OmniGear
You say some real stupid shit sometimes.
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Originally posted by OmniGear mere minutes before the above pearl of wisdom
OH THE HORROR!!!11
I was just trying to help :( *runs away*Quote:
Originally posted by Tyler_Durden
OMFG YOU'RE SO CLEVER!!!111
I WAS BEING SARCASTIC
It was apt.Quote:
Originally posted by Tyler_Durden
Gradius 3 & 4
Sl1p: How is Amplitude compared to Frequency? Didn't you say you didn't like Frequency or am I getting you confused with someone else? I've played Amplitude and it's pretty fun. Never played Frequency though.
I don't know if it is hard to find, but don't forget to pick up Shadow Hearts. I still think its one of the best games I bought last year...after playing it I was almost ashamed of myself for not buying it when it first came out.
This is what I'm doing lately too, trying to get the little known, quirky PS2 games that will probably become hard to find soon. I really suggest Okage: Shadow King, for one. Wonderful game. Shadow of Destiny is also quite good. Other games that I haven't picked up yet, but should quickly fall under this catagory (well, ones not mentioned yet): Dual Hearts, Jade Cocoon 2, Ring of Red, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 7, Sky Oddysee, Lethal Skies, Dynasty Tactics.
Legaia 2 is another one that might be hard to come by in time.
Yes, Shadow Hearts make a great pic. Its a very underrated game, and its fairly cheap, if you can find it, and totally worth the money.Quote:
Originally posted by magnifiedplaid
I don't know if it is hard to find, but don't forget to pick up Shadow Hearts. I still think its one of the best games I bought last year...after playing it I was almost ashamed of myself for not buying it when it first came out.
Everyone's mentioned my picks, so I guess it's just a recap of what others have said-
Dynasty Tactics
Gitaroo Man ($20 at Circuit City)
Shadow Hearts
Okage
Rez
Suikoden 3
Dual Hearts
Keep in mind the difference between rare and anyone actually caring. If you're looking to make a buck on them it doesn't matter how rare they are, I can't imagine Dual Hearts ever being a sought-after game. Hell, try finding a copy of Aqua-Aqua, for another example.
James
Man we cleared like 15 copies of that game at my work for like 5 bux canadian.Quote:
Indeed... he certainly does. Fantavision can be a hard game to find as well.
Mad Meistro, while still readily available, will be one of those hard to find titles and for $12 at Target, it can't be a bad buy.
As someone else has already mentioned, Ring of Red. I've been meaning to pick up this title, but I've spent my money elsewhere.
Shadows of Destiny is a really enjoyable adventure game with a really well though out time travel story--also I've been playing a lot of Robot Alchemic Drive lately and that's bound to dissapear off the face of the earth.
I'm sorry, but Tyler_Durden that post was hilarious.
Gah! I was just looking for Gradius III & IV a few days ago :(Quote:
Originally posted by SXA
Gradius 3 & 4
Sl1p: How is Amplitude compared to Frequency? Didn't you say you didn't like Frequency or am I getting you confused with someone else? I've played Amplitude and it's pretty fun. Never played Frequency though.
Amplitude is a blast online. It gets really competitive with the power ups and all. Although if I didn't have a network adapter, I wouldn't have bothered. The offline mode gets boring and it's just IIDX on tracks with horrible controls (I still don't like the shoulder button deal). But the stuff that gets thrown into multiplayer really makes it shine.
And yes, I hated Frequency :) I just spend all day playing Amplitude though.....No sign of Chux =\
I just bought Sky Gunner today, and there was Mobile Light Force 2 at gamestop for 9.99 new, so I'm gonna go back tommorow and get it...
Amplitude is like Frequency 1.5. I think the multiplayer game is worlds better, and once you get people at near the sam skill level, you can have some awesome games. There is a ton of strategy hidden in this game. Hmmm...is there a record thread for this one?
As for awesome game that may become rare: Mark of Kri. Fantastic game that didn't sell.
I have bought and sold Klonoa 2, I got Ring of Red randomly in a trade, and recently found Sky Oddysey for $14.99 at EB. Guess it all depends on the area too, because most other games you all mention are everywhere for $20 or less.
everytime i see this mentioned i think its an add-on device for the gameboy....Quote:
Originally posted by Mr_Furious
Mobile Light Force 2
Victorious Boxers
What game is Mobile Light Force 2? I saw the pictures in the back of the case, it looked like a shooter, but could not recognize it...
very well could be...but it's a sport title so probably not...Quote:
Originally posted by emocore
Victorious Boxers
i agree with ICO, Rez & dynasty tactics...
other than that it seem the game market has become too popular (see: so many game released in huge quanities) for a title to sky-rocket in value like some of the saturn and snes titles...
i could see xenosaga going this path since it didn't get the draw many expected, even tough it is probably the best RPG of this generation...
It's Shikigami No ShiroQuote:
Originally posted by Gutsman
What game is Mobile Light Force 2? I saw the pictures in the back of the case, it looked like a shooter, but could not recognize it...
I'll give a mention to Mad Maestro and Mr. Misquito. Both are quirky fun and were printed in really small numbers. That and Fresh Games looks to be defuncted.
game is garbage...not very hard to find around here...trust me you wouldn't want this for $5...Quote:
Originally posted by Chemist
Yanya Cabillistic Street Skater.. That is a HARD mofo to find :evil: I dont know what th game play is like, you can t rent it anywhere near me..:(
Mostly what everyone here has already mentioned. Also, Grandia Extreme has completely disappeared from any location within a hundred+ miles of me. Take of that what you will.
But the story seems so cool! A gang of skaters battle ghosts/aliens to save san-fransico!.. Each enemy is defeated only by cool combos, and hi-scores! ... wow.. that is pretty lame.Quote:
Originally posted by Videodrone
game is garbage...not very hard to find around here...trust me you wouldn't want this for $5...
Silpheed
GunGrave
Klonoa 2
Stretch Panic
Ace Combat 4
Thats a few that might be rare that havent been mentioned... I dunno have different it is in the US though.