The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread

[NecroPhile]

Before I had the System Card 1.0 and 2.0 - as far as I know these two never had an original boxed release.

Didn't someone on here (probably a frenchy) show one of those (maybe even both) as a cased, retail version?


Yesterday's mail brought me a sealed copy of Manhattan Requiem. 

[xcrement5x]

Yeah!  LaserActive goodies!

Free that thang from its poly prison.

[VenomMacbeth]

Today I ponied up & bought a loose copy of Skeleton Krew, as well as Mario Kart 64, as compensation for the broken laserdisc player I received in the mail. -_-

[tggodfrey]

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[HailingTheThings]

Today I ponied up & bought a loose copy of Skeleton Krew, as well as Mario Kart 64, as compensation for the broken laserdisc player I received in the mail. -_-

Isometric ftw! That game is pretty fun.

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What, no loose ?

[Opethian]

dat rgb

[xcrement5x]

You bastards with Atlantean!  I'm still waiting for mine. 
In other news, I just got these the other day:



From the Thrift:
Lotus II [Genesis]
Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 [PS1]

From GameStop:
Tales of Xillia 2 Collectors Edition [PS3]
PS2 Network Adapters x2
Link's Crossbow Training x2


I picked up my preorder of Xillia 2 from GameStop and this box is ridiculously huge.  Bigger than the first one.  I'm not exactly sure where I will put it, probably next to the other ones and hope nothing falls over!  PS2 stuff still seems to be on uber clearance so I got the network adapters for 44c each, and the Crossbow Training for the same price. 

I also swung my my local thrift last night and picked up the copy of Lotus II for the Genesis and the non-crap PS1 game for a couple bucks.  I already have Arcade Collection on Saturn so I may just get rid of the PS1 copy since I can't imagine there is much of a difference between the two.

[InfraMan]

I definitely want Tales of Xillia 2, but I'm waiting to see what the Collector's Edition does. It seems like they may have over-estimated demand this time, so I'm hoping there will be a price drop eventually.

[munchiaz]

No games for me for awhile. just bought this new couch

[esteban]

No games for me for awhile. just bought this new couch

Awesome. I don't think anyone has listed a couch before. Necro?

 

[NecroPhile]

I've not bought a couch ever.  The one I have is likely older than half the guys here.

[jeffhlewis]

[munchiaz]

^ LMAO

[esteban]

Since we are sharing couch stories...

I bought this couch 8 years ago and the cats/kids still love it.

 

FOREGROUND: Mr. Missy
BACKGROUND: Loungenie

[Mathius]

Aww LOOK AT TEH KITTIES!

[ToyMachine78]

I've seen that cat before.... Look at my balls meme?  lol

[xcrement5x]

^^ Cool... I definitely want Tales of Xillia 2, but I'm waiting to see what the Collector's Edition does. It seems like they may have over-estimated demand this time, so I'm hoping there will be a price drop eventually.

It really was stupidly priced at $130.  Luckily, they did a sale with 15% off all items on the NamcoBandai store so that took some of the price off, but I am wondering if it's going to drop in price even more over time as well.

[TheClash603]

^^ Cool... I definitely want Tales of Xillia 2, but I'm waiting to see what the Collector's Edition does. It seems like they may have over-estimated demand this time, so I'm hoping there will be a price drop eventually.

It really was stupidly priced at $130.  Luckily, they did a sale with 15% off all items on the NamcoBandai store so that took some of the price off, but I am wondering if it's going to drop in price even more over time as well.

Collector's editions are really a pain in the ass.  I only buy the collector's editions if there is something I like inside the box, but I often feel strong-armed into pre-ordering these editions to ensure I get my copy.

Sometimes this is good, for example the WWE 2K15 Hulkamania Edition sold out right after I pre-ordered it.  Hogan has always been my favorite wrestler, so to me a special Hogan edition with his autograph, a piece of the ring from his return, and some other crap was well worth the $40 additional price.  Had I not preordered, then I would've been bummed I missed out.

Then there is other stuff like South Park Stick of Truth.  I liked the Cartman figure so I pre-ordered even though it was a bit pricey.  Shortly after the game was released, I saw the collector's edition for about $30 less than I paid.

I think what I might start doing is pre-ordering all collector's editions I am even on the fence for.  The only good thing about Gamestop is they are pretty good at letting you move your pre-order money from one item to another.  So if they end up having 50 extra copies on the shelf, you can just get a gift card instead and wait until it is on sale.  If the collector's edition sells out, then you have one pre-ordered.

That was a rant no one wanted to read...  except maybe the goverrats.

[xcrement5x]

^^ Cool... I definitely want Tales of Xillia 2, but I'm waiting to see what the Collector's Edition does. It seems like they may have over-estimated demand this time, so I'm hoping there will be a price drop eventually.

It really was stupidly priced at $130.  Luckily, they did a sale with 15% off all items on the NamcoBandai store so that took some of the price off, but I am wondering if it's going to drop in price even more over time as well.

Collector's editions are really a pain in the ass.  I only buy the collector's editions if there is something I like inside the box, but I often feel strong-armed into pre-ordering these editions to ensure I get my copy.

Sometimes this is good, for example the WWE 2K15 Hulkamania Edition sold out right after I pre-ordered it.  Hogan has always been my favorite wrestler, so to me a special Hogan edition with his autograph, a piece of the ring from his return, and some other crap was well worth the $40 additional price.  Had I not preordered, then I would've been bummed I missed out.

Then there is other stuff like South Park Stick of Truth.  I liked the Cartman figure so I pre-ordered even though it was a bit pricey.  Shortly after the game was released, I saw the collector's edition for about $30 less than I paid.

I think what I might start doing is pre-ordering all collector's editions I am even on the fence for.  The only good thing about Gamestop is they are pretty good at letting you move your pre-order money from one item to another.  So if they end up having 50 extra copies on the shelf, you can just get a gift card instead and wait until it is on sale.  If the collector's edition sells out, then you have one pre-ordered.

That was a rant no one wanted to read...  except maybe the goverrats.

Heh, I already kind of do that sometimes.  I've got Persona Q, Ultimax P4 Arena, and Tales of Hearts on preorder at GS and I'm not sure I will actually buy them.

[SmaMan]

A tad bit late, but I got a sweet Fix It Felix repro a while back. Vid of it in action:
https://vine.co/v/MQ3tJZtzI22

[bob]

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[VenomMacbeth]

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Damn, is that a repro cart?  I didn't think that game made it stateside

[HailingTheThings]

Damn, is that a repro cart?  I didn't think that game made it stateside

It's real, I picked it up ages ago, it sucks hard. Better off playing the arcade ver. on an emulator or buying it on PSN.

[esteban]

Damn, is that a repro cart?  I didn't think that game made it stateside

It's real, I picked it up ages ago, it sucks hard. Better off playing the arcade ver. on an emulator or buying it on PSN.

Athena is so tough. I actually had it back in the day and could make it pretty far (never beat it, doubt I ever could).

Anyway, the game had so much potential, it's so sad that it was flawed beyond reproach.

[bob]

I think we all have a list of random commons that we look out for. Granted this cart can be had on the bay for like $5, that was still too much. I got it for $1.50.

[HailingTheThings]

I think we all have a list of random commons that we look out for. Granted this cart can be had on the bay for like $5, that was still too much. I got it for $1.50.

Got me beat, friend buttface, I paid $2. G'jobbes!

[Flare65]

Ahh.... Athena.  I'm still waiting for the AVGN to review this one.  This was the very first NES game that I bought since I couldn't afford Kid Icarus or Metroid at the time as they were 10 dollars more than what Athena was going for. 

I was impatient and sick to death of Mario and Duck Hunt so rather than wait another week and cut a few more lawns, I broke down and bought Athena.     Boy did I feel robbed!  It took me cutting another six lawns before I could afford to buy a decent game back then......and I hated pushing that damn lawn mower.

[ToyMachine78]

Ahh.... Athena.  I'm still waiting for the AVGN to review this one.  This was the very first NES game that I bought since I couldn't afford Kid Icarus or Metroid at the time as they were 10 dollars more than what Athena was going for. 

I was impatient and sick to death of Mario and Duck Hunt so rather than wait another week and cut a few more lawns, I broke down and bought Athena.     Boy did I feel robbed!  It took me cutting another six lawns before I could afford to buy a decent game back then......and I hated pushing that damn lawn mower.

Ha Ha... I know the feeling. Same thing happened to me with City Connection. It really was hard to choose good games back then. Especially if the game wasnt picked for review by one of the big game mags. Kids don't know how spoiled they are with the internet.

[esteban]

Ahh.... Athena.  I'm still waiting for the AVGN to review this one.  This was the very first NES game that I bought since I couldn't afford Kid Icarus or Metroid at the time as they were 10 dollars more than what Athena was going for. 

I was impatient and sick to death of Mario and Duck Hunt so rather than wait another week and cut a few more lawns, I broke down and bought Athena.     Boy did I feel robbed!  It took me cutting another six lawns before I could afford to buy a decent game back then......and I hated pushing that damn lawn mower.

Ha Ha... I know the feeling. Same thing happened to me with City Connection. It really was hard to choose good games back then. Especially if the game wasnt picked for review by one of the big game mags. Kids don't know how spoiled they are with the internet.

I liked City Connection a lot more than Athena!!!!

[MrFulci]

Ahh.... Athena.  I'm still waiting for the AVGN to review this one.  This was the very first NES game that I bought since I couldn't afford Kid Icarus or Metroid at the time as they were 10 dollars more than what Athena was going for. 

I was impatient and sick to death of Mario and Duck Hunt so rather than wait another week and cut a few more lawns, I broke down and bought Athena.     Boy did I feel robbed!  It took me cutting another six lawns before I could afford to buy a decent game back then......and I hated pushing that damn lawn mower.

Ha Ha... I know the feeling. Same thing happened to me with City Connection. It really was hard to choose good games back then. Especially if the game wasnt picked for review by one of the big game mags. Kids don't know how spoiled they are with the internet.

I liked City Connection a lot more than Athena!!!!

I never played Athena.

However, my story with City Connection. Someone gave me the game, during NES days. Either that or I paid something non-memorable for it, like $5. I traded it for Shadowgate. Shadowgate I enjoyed more.

However, City Connection I later reacquired. It's a good arcade type game. Though, years ago, Shadowgate, without a guide, I put more hours into!

[SuperDeadite]

Back when I was a kid my rich friend just got the shiny new Genesis and didn't care about his old NES anymore, I traded him a set of magnetic marbles for his Castlevania III.

[esteban]

Back when I was a kid my rich friend just got the shiny new Genesis and didn't care about his old NES anymore, I traded him a set of magnetic marbles for his Castlevania III.

Castlevania III provided more depth and hours of enjoyment than most Genny/TG-16 titles.

Trü storie.

[HailingTheThings]

Back when I was a kid my rich friend just got the shiny new Genesis and didn't care about his old NES anymore, I traded him a set of magnetic marbles for his Castlevania III.

Castlevania III provided more depth and hours of enjoyment than most Genny/TG-16 titles.

Trü storie.

Grant ftw

[Joe Redifer]

Castlevania III provided more depth and hours of enjoyment than many titles for the NES or any other system.

Fixed.

[PunkCryborg]

Castlevania III provided more depth and hours of frustration than many titles for any system ever.

fixed again

[DeshDildo]

I was pretty lucky to nab this Genesis title today.

[bob]

I was pretty lucky to nab this Genesis title today.

never heard of this. pic of the back of the box? whats the gameplay?

[Medic_wheat]

I was pretty lucky to nab this Genesis title today.

never heard of this. pic of the back of the box? whats the gameplay?

Ohhh I have heard of this one...I want to say it was in a gamesack video or maybe a retro video.....


But it is kinda pricy. Sighh

[esteban]

I was pretty lucky to nab this Genesis title today.

never heard of this. pic of the back of the box? whats the gameplay?

Dude! Trust me, you will like Crusader of Centy. It is a good game. 

[HailingTheThings]

I was pretty lucky to nab this Genesis title today.

I hate you/eat poop/be dead. jaykayellohelle

Good score, unless you paid out the bootox.

Did you flip, beej do things a bunch to affords it? hehe

[DeshDildo]

never heard of this. pic of the back of the box? whats the gameplay?

Your wish is my command



It plays like Zelda... sort of the "Link to the Past" of the Genesis.  So far I really like it but, was surprised at some of the difficulty so early in the game (I actually like that).

Ohhh I have heard of this one...I want to say it was in a gamesack video or maybe a retro video.....


But it is kinda pricy. Sighh

I know Game sack had it in an ep.  I knew of the game before but, that footage lead me to really want it.  I never actually pursued it because of the price of admission.

I hate you/eat poop/be dead. jaykayellohelle

Good score, unless you paid out the bootox.

Did you flip, beej do things a bunch to affords it? hehe

I used my scumbag, detriment to the gaming community powers to strike a deal.  A local game shop I frequent just got the most amazing trade in I've ever seen.  Picture every single high dollar/rare SNES, Genesis and N64 title CIB.  Even doubles in some cases.  The quality of the games in this trade-in, are like new.  Words can't even describe.

Anyways, I am kind of buddy buddy with the shop owner so he let's me know when stuff like this happens before it makes it to his display case.  He wanted close to the current price charting average for it.  He also usually hooks me up with 20% off (I buy a lot from him) and I traded in a few better SNES and N64 titles I no longer cared about.  I also traded in some extra hardware and every extra game/ double I had.  I ended up only having pay $50.00 out of pocket plus about 10 minutes worth of time on my knees.  I also traded my average condition boxed Sunset Riders and cash (Genesis) for a mint example and purchased a Minty CIB copy of Mega Turrican on Genesis.

My cartridge crusading friends scored CIB Mega man X2, Castlevania 4 and Sparkster (SNES).  One of them is trying to work out a deal for Wild Guns CIB (I believe the asking price on that one was like $500.00)

[HailingTheThings]

I used my scumbag, detriment to the gaming community powers to strike a deal.  A local game shop I frequent just got the most amazing trade in I've ever seen.  Picture every single high dollar/rare SNES, Genesis and N64 title CIB.  Even doubles in some cases.  The quality of the games in this trade-in, are like new.  Words can't even describe.

Anyways, I am kind of buddy buddy with the shop owner so he let's me know when stuff like this happens before it makes it to his display case.  He wanted close to the current price charting average for it.  He also usually hooks me up with 20% off (I buy a lot from him) and I traded in a few better SNES and N64 titles I no longer cared about.  I also traded in some extra hardware and every extra game/ double I had.  I ended up only having pay $50.00 out of pocket plus about 10 minutes worth of time on my knees.  I also traded my average condition boxed Sunset Riders and cash (Genesis) for a mint example and purchased a Minty CIB copy of Mega Turrican on Genesis.

My cartridge crusading friends scored CIB Mega man X2, Castlevania 4 and Sparkster (SNES).  One of them is trying to work out a deal for Wild Guns CIB (I believe the asking price on that one was like $500.00)

I kinda hate trading stuff in to shops, always feel like I'm getting effed. Glad that, at least sounds like, you didn't completely get the shaft. Well, aside from working it a little bit, perhaps.

Totally jealous about the Mega Turrican, wish I could at least score a loose copy for cheapo.

Weeow.

Wild Guns = $500 cib, that is just dumb.

[esteban]

I hate you/eat poop/be dead. jaykayellohelle

Good score, unless you paid out the bootox.

Did you flip, beej do things a bunch to affords it? hehe

...

...I ended up only having pay $50.00 out of pocket plus about 10 minutes worth of time on my knees.

...

I figured out the math and, damn, a blow job surely is with more than $10-15?

[DeshDildo]

I hate you/eat poop/be dead. jaykayellohelle

Good score, unless you paid out the bootox.

Did you flip, beej do things a bunch to affords it? hehe

...

...I ended up only having pay $50.00 out of pocket plus about 10 minutes worth of time on my knees.

...

I figured out the math and, damn, a blow job surely is with more than $10-15?

Hahahaha.... desperate times call for desperate measures.

[esteban]

I hate you/eat poop/be dead. jaykayellohelle

Good score, unless you paid out the bootox.

Did you flip, beej do things a bunch to affords it? hehe

...

...I ended up only having pay $50.00 out of pocket plus about 10 minutes worth of time on my knees.

...

I figured out the math and, damn, a blow job surely is with more than $10-15?

Hahahaha.... desperate times call for desperate measures.

Trüth. 

[VenomMacbeth]

Just got a Pioneer CLD-V5000 laserdisc player along with:

The Abyss
Ren & Stimpy Show Classics
Wizards
Twice Upon a Time
Plymptoons

[Medic_wheat]

Found some cheap hardbound books from my favorit writer.

[Medic_wheat]

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Something tells me Tommyknockers isnt really signed by King.

[ToyMachine78]

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Something tells me Tommyknockers isnt really signed by King.

LOL that may be the worst forged signature I've ever seen! Look how many times it was traced over lol

[Medic_wheat]

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Something tells me Tommyknockers isnt really signed by King.

LOL that may be the worst forged signature I've ever seen! Look how many times it was traced over lol

Yeah lol. But at $3 for a hard bound first edition seemed kind of hard to pass up.

Next month I plan to return as they have book 5, 6, 7 in the dark tower series all first edition for $14 a book hard cover.

That means id the. Obses over not having books 1-4 first edition lol.