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I do the EXACT thing every time I go to an EB Games. Always looking for the diamond in the rough.
I'm a little more picky, since if I'm buying a used game, I'm more or less putting it in my collection. If it's a disc, then it can't have a single blemish on it. The entire package has to be perfectly mint.
Here's a tip:
The GameStop site is your friend for searching for rare games
- Make sure when browsing you turn on the hidden games (games out of stock online, but available in stores)
- Once you find a game you want, enter you zip code in the box on the side and it'll tell you which GSes near you have em. It's the only way I found Ikaruga.
CheapAssGamer is also a good place to find the best deals across the board.
Haha yeah I noticed I've been doing the same thing with GameCube games as of late. All looking through them but they are the exact same games every week. And really, they got to drop the price on many of those games.
I haven't actually bought a used game for my PS3 yet though.
Nice tips, Sonic9jct! I'm going to go game hunting right now! Also good to know I'm not the only one who wastes time hoping for that ONE good game.
@ Diverse - I'm okay with the game being a little scratched, but it's really important to me that I have the case. I've even gone so far as to buy a green 360 case for my copy of Tales of Vesperia, because it came with a black case. I also printed out the box art for it.
@Electrium
Haha, I used to be a "hoper" as well, but as soon as I found out I could find out how close a game was to me, I stopped browsing in Gamestops and only went in when I knew what I wanted to buy. Also, I would begin to stock up on rarer/popular GCN games and cheaper PS2 games... newer Gamestops have stopped accepting GCN games and rumors are flying around of them clearing their PS2 stock soon...
Every time. It's why I have XIII, Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits, Parasite Eve, Resident Evil 2, 3, the Legend of Dragoon, Kingdom Hearts II, Baten Kaitos, Skies of Arcadia, Psychonauts, Chrono Cross, and Vandal Hearts (and I just got Mass Effect from Goozex). and that's just my modern/ps2/ps1 games. I have a few snes/nes games that I want to replay too.
Used games to me is an opportunity to find the games I was semiinterested in for bargain bin prices. Like these are some recent finds in my quests.
Front Mission 4, $4.99
Downhill Domination $7.99
Shantae $1.99
Get the point? Rare gems are nice, but uber cheap "might be good for a giggle" are consistant performers.
If you are willing to spend a few more bucks, Katamari Damacy can be had for $10 new via Amazon.
Every time I go into a used game store I have to check all of the bins and shelves very carefully, hoping that I'll spot a rare game that I don't have yet. I feel sort of like a fool while sifting through the bins that, like you said, mainly contain sports and licenses movie games for ten minutes but that's how I find stuff like Zone of the Enders, ICO, Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence and other rare games. I'm a bit picky about the condition of the games I buy, though. They have be in a case and the box art has to be in good condition.
I think I annoy my boyfriend 'cause I spend more time than is really reasonable doing stuff like this. But I've ended up with stuff like Cubivore, Makai Kingdom and some other nifty things on the cheap.
I pretty much do the same thing. It's not really about trying to find something cheap for me, though. It's more about hoping there's something out there I either haven't heard of yet that will catch my eye, or maybe something I wanted to check out but forgot about and need to be reminded of.
I can't imagine anyone buying half of the games they have on display for second hand deals. Once though I did find my rare treasure, Psychonauts for PS2. One of the most interesting games I've ever played AND at a bargain price.
Just picked up Mirror's edge for like $10 and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistance for $15. I just love looking through the used section looking for little treasures. The other day I even managed to come across a copy of The Red Star.
Exact smae feeling. I am currently looking for a copy of ICO that I'm sure I will never find. Whenever I go to a gamestop and have them search there database to see if they have a copy they just tell me to get it online. I don't know what it is but I dont like getting used games online. I prefer the hunt! It's more rewarding when you find that needle in a haystack.
I always go price hunting. Its like women and clothes shopping. I swarm in and find the best deal or leave for another store.
Big tip is to got to Ebgames.com or gamestop.com and look at the price they have online. That is usually the price in store. Then go and find which local store has it and swoop in for the deal. I got Steambot Chronicles new for $10 like that.
Yup same here, When I was back in the UK over the summer I couldn't find a single game I was after, best solution - Amazon
As an avid thrift store shopper, I've come to realize its the thrill of the hunt that can often be more rewarding then finding the item itself. I love browsing the shelves to see what there could possibly be. I might look like an obsessive jackass but in my searches, Ive found Ico, Xenosaga Ep. III, Wild Arms 3, 4, and 5, and Gitaroo Man just to name a few.
Ive also found that if you are in a small town that has a gamestop they are much more likely to have rare stuff, especially rpg's. Maybe next time when you are on a trip or vacation and passing through some small to mid-sized town, check the strip malls to see if there is a gameblah cause you could be in for a nice suprise.
@ Occams electric toothbrush - I live in a small town, with another small town less than 20 minutes away. Both have Gamestops and a few "mom & pop" used game stores. It's like rare game heaven. That kind of adds to my desperation sometimes, though. >_>
@ Tha Meat - Same here! I've came really close to ordering it online a few times, but I feel like as soon as I do that I'll see a used copy somewhere. I realize the longer I wait the more expensive it gets, but man, a guy can hope.
@ Shoop - lol, same with me and my girlfriend. Sometimes will be running errands and I'll be like "Oh, can I check Gamestop real quick?" So we stop there, and as always, I spend like 20 minutes looking through used games. She just laughs it off and supports my hobby, which is awesome. Hopefully your man is the same!
@ ThunderHeartXI - ZoE!! I bought both ZoE and ZoE 2 for $7 at GameStop this past summer, it was freakin' incredible.
@ Everyone else - Glad to hear you guys have had success "treasure hunting!" Next time you find something cool, you should write a quick blog about it and I'll make sure I come check it out. =D!