NEW or USED and why?

[Werewolf]

Something that I have a habbit of doing when it comes to games, I prefer new games when I can but only because I know for certain that it is in mint condition (minus cracked cases sometimes)... but then I look at some of the auctions on eBay and wonder what they buy them for the game or the fact that it is sealed

For example the factory sealed (although could have been rewrapped) Zelda Super Nintendo game that just sold for $300 on eBay, aparrently that game will never be opened... what is your take on this and do you do this with some games where they are sealed never to be opened/played?

Also how is one to tell if a mint game was rewrapped, I have had some experience with shrink wrapping and I could duplicate the seams on a Super Nintendo package with little effort if I wanted to (not something I would do)... so if the game is never opened how would they know?

[Despair]

Well, I pretty much dont care if its new or used. The price it the factor here. If I see the game used, but in great condition but for $10 less than new, I will get it(Got my FFX this way a 2 weeks ago ).

I dont care if the box/case has scratches or other things like that. If the game disk is fine, I'm all set. Its all about games for me anyway.

Plus, If I save money buying used over new, I can use saved money to buy more games

Ebay is my best friend, when I looking for good deals

[dj]

I voted that I "buy used games but in mint and complete condition", but I have no problem buying new games (I do open them). I really don't have many unopened games, if I do, I just haven't got around to playing them...

So for me it would be either 2 or 3 for me, and 4 with very few games. I'd rather play the games

[Korian]

New only cause I'm super obsessive but then again If it's not an option to buy new I'll buy it used and complete after a inspection by my eyes,fingers.

As for rewrapping well I do have some concerns but don't some older PSX games have that elastic wrap without the folded corners such as Squaresoft and Spaz/Working Designs games? If not well I paid full price for rewrapped games.

[Zerodash]

Well, most older games are very difficult and expensive to obtain brand new. Hence, used is the only viable way to get to play these games (don't even tell me about emulation).

I have started to buy used recent games as well, mainly to cut costs. However, if it is a 'niche' game, I will tend to buy new so as to help increase said game's sales #'s (more sales= more niche games). For instance, I bought the domestic PS2 GGX (why no Justice, why? ) even though I had it for DC and there was a used copy for $10 less- just to send a message to publishers.

The big drawback to used: some people treat their games (and assumingly their other possessions) so poorly, its pathetic. I have had to return a few used games over the years due to irrepirable scratching.

I just returned a used copy of MK Trilogy because it was perviously owned by Freddy Kruger!

[Johnny]

If you buy used to save a few bucks you might as well burn your games and save even more.

[Werewolf]

I buy new when ever I can too, price is definately a factor and if a new game is way too much more then a used one I can get in mint condition I will go for the used one. I do have a few unopened games, mostly because I haven't got to them or I don't have anyway to play them or a few that are doubles that I got cheap. I have some unopened games for collecting but most of mine are opened so I can play them

[Kidnemo]

Originally posted by Johnny
If you buy used to save a few bucks you might as well burn your games and save even more.

Except for the fact that you don't have the box, manual, official disk, extras, etc.

Oh yea, it's also stealing.


On topic:

I will only buy used if it's in near mint condition with everything included.

If it's a publisher that I really want to support, I'll buy the new game even if it's a couple bucks more expensive.

[Captain Vegetable]

I only buy used if it's in mint condition, and only if I cannot get it new.

I don't have a problem with used cartriges, they're virtually indestructable. But CDs and DVDs are different.

[Nash]

i always try to buy games new. however, if a game is used but in emaculate condition, i'll buy it. also, if a game is a good price, i'll buy it used or new. rare games that i can't find new, i'll also buy used.