Is it worth it anymore?

[Roufuss]

It's worth it if the game won't drop price for awhile. Halo 2, GTA: SA, any game EA puts out, anything Square brings out, usually this shit won't drop price for a good long while.

If you're that interested in the game, made as well pony up the extra cash instead of making yourself wait 6 months.

Also, if it's a small release, worth it to get it early instead of having to search for it all over the place.

But everything else drops price quickly. Games you're usually not sure about, just wait a month or two, and it'll drop.

[Fe 26]

buying new big release games is retarded. You are basically wasting 30 bucks right there. The same goes for movies.

Pawn shops are full of big title games and movies. Right now I can go to any pawn shop and get any big release movie for about 6 bucks on dvd. I can also get any big release game for 20 on the ps2 and xbox, 10 to 12 if it is the gamecube. Just go once a week, and eventually the big title game/movie you want will be there.

Niche stuff however is another story. Gay fan boys stock pile niche games. So if you want something weird, or an RPG, you are better off getting it as soon as you can. You rarely see either of those on the cheap, anywhere. A house has to be robbed before you see those titles.

[James]

Yeah, I'm a total fag for not selling my copy of Katamary Damacy now that I'm done playing it, or Road Trip, Cubivore, Doshin the Giant, or any number of PS1/Saturn RPGs, shooters, or obscure action titles. Just like I am for not selling books that I've read and enjoyed, or the odd DVD or two that I own.

I've nothing against getting rid of crap but over the years I've stopped buying it, so I now keep about 95% of everything. Why would I buy it in the first place if I didn't want it enough to keep?

James

[Fe 26]

Yeah, I'm a total fag for not selling my copy of Katamary Damacy now that I'm done playing it, or Road Trip, Cubivore, Doshin the Giant, or any number of PS1/Saturn RPGs, shooters, or obscure action titles. Just like I am for not selling books that I've read and enjoyed, or the odd DVD or two that I own.

I've nothing against getting rid of crap but over the years I've stopped buying it, so I now keep about 95% of everything. Why would I buy it in the first place if I didn't want it enough to keep?

James

T_T don't be sad. I said stock piled games. Do you stock pile niche games? No, you don't so you are most likely not gay.

[James]

Sorry, guess I'm feeling a bit reactionary tonight. So hitting on you is right out, then?

James

[Diff-chan]

T_T don't be sad. I said stock piled games. Do you stock pile niche games? No, you don't so you are most likely not gay.

If you bought and played Katamari Damacy, yes, yes you are.

[Opaque]

If you bought and played Katamari Damacy, yes, yes you are.

You are really missing out by not playing the game Diff.

Most jap quirk games are utter shit, Katamari Damacy is the exception of a life time, and you should fucking try it.

[Ragnarok the Red]

Whenever I've wanted a game, I've often bought it on or close to day 1, regardless if I could live without it or not. But seeing that Syphon Filter: Omega Strain just dropped to $19.99 this past week and I got it back in May for $39.99 ($49.99 actually but it came with free $10 CC gift card) and it's STILL sitting on my pile of shame 5 months later, I'm beginning to question it.

So I'm gonna try and curb this to games I only really want at their release and have to play, or games with really swank deals going on (like the Shadowhearts: Covenant deal mentioned earlier). Of course, the TRU deal coming next week will likely make me renege on this yet again *sigh*

[dog$]

Well speak of the devil -
10 things you shouldn't buy new

Software and console games
Buy used, and you’ll pay half or less what the software cost new. Cartridge games like those for the Xbox and Sony PS2 that list for $50 new, for instance, can often be purchased used for $20 or less a year after release.

But it’s more than just a matter of economy. Letting someone else be the early adopter also allows you to benefit from their experience. You’ll find more reviews and information on software that’s been out a year or more (and you won’t be that far behind the leading edge). The bugs will have been identified along with any workarounds, although you may have to live with some problems that are fixed in later versions.

Exception: If you do a lot of work with graphics, multimedia or image editing and you have a newer, more powerful computer, you’ll probably want the state-of-the-art version. Finally, some software restricts the number of computers on which it can be installed, which can make it difficult (but not impossible) to transfer the product license to a new owner.

So, there you go.

Just don't buy those PS2 or XB cartridges new and you'll save money the MSN Money way.

[Fe 26]

Cartridge games like those for the Xbox and Sony PS2 that list for $50

wtf?