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Post by pratty on Mar 28, 2023 9:46:22 GMT
Forgot to add The Mysterious Murasame Castle, total 100% FOMO buy.
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Post by megamixer on Mar 29, 2023 19:36:54 GMT
I had a big eshop splurge on the 3DS too, mostly RPGs as I was completely unaware that most of the SMT games cost around £200 apiece to buy physical from the likes of ebay. If you wanted to buy them all physically, you'd be looking at the best part of a grand which is insane. And I thought some of these had even had second print runs? Must have been tiny...
Anyway, I grabbed:
SMT Devil Survivor Overclocked
SMT Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker
SMT Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Persona Q
Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology
Stella Glow
Etrian Odyssey Untold
Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold
Etrian Odyssey IV
Pokemon Yellow
Pokemon Trading Card Game
Also nabbed the Sega Saturn theme which I had no idea existed and it is incredible. I absolutely love it.
Had to leave behind the likes of Etrian Odyssey V + Nexus, Persona Q2, SMT Strange Journey, and SMTIV + Apocalypse as the cost was just getting too high. I DID relent and decide to grab a few more but the store must have been overloaded or something on the last day as I couldn't add funds via Paypal due to a technical error (which wouldn't go away no matter how many tricks and tips I tried) and the fact that the Nintendo site told me that I "couldn't use" my debit card for whatever reason. I read that there was an invisible limit to how much credit you can add before you get frozen out for a time but I'm sure that I didn't get anywhere hitting this limit.
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Post by pratty on Mar 30, 2023 10:47:55 GMT
I had a big eshop splurge on the 3DS too, mostly RPGs as I was completely unaware that most of the SMT games cost around £200 apiece to buy physical from the likes of ebay. If you wanted to buy them all physically, you'd be looking at the best part of a grand which is insane. And I thought some of these had even had second print runs? Must have been tiny... Anyway, I grabbed: SMT Devil Survivor Overclocked SMT Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker SMT Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Persona Q Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology Stella Glow Etrian Odyssey Untold Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold Etrian Odyssey IV Pokemon Yellow Pokemon Trading Card Game Also nabbed the Sega Saturn theme which I had no idea existed and it is incredible. I absolutely love it. Had to leave behind the likes of Etrian Odyssey V + Nexus, Persona Q2, SMT Strange Journey, and SMTIV + Apocalypse as the cost was just getting too high. I DID relent and decide to grab a few more but the store must have been overloaded or something on the last day as I couldn't add funds via Paypal due to a technical error (which wouldn't go away no matter how many tricks and tips I tried) and the fact that the Nintendo site told me that I "couldn't use" my debit card for whatever reason. I read that there was an invisible limit to how much credit you can add before you get frozen out for a time but I'm sure that I didn't get anywhere hitting this limit. I just noticed a used copy of Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology on eBay with the bidding currently on £150. Even the Fire Emblem games are getting pretty pricey. I remember buying Fates Conquest and Echoes new for £15 from Argos and eBay a couple of years or so ago, just noticed an auction for a used Echoes currently over £50. The fact that you need to own these games to buy the DLC for them has probably added to the recent scramble. With the digital prices being around £35-£40 for a lot of these games that means most people will probably at least push the bidding for a physical copy up to that amount, before giving up and going digital to ensure they can get the DLC. I just hope those bidding now aren't expecting to get the DLC. |
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Post by megamixer on Mar 31, 2023 16:41:28 GMT
Even the Fire Emblem games are getting pretty pricey. I remember buying Fates Conquest and Echoes new for £15 from Argos and eBay a couple of years or so ago, just noticed an auction for a used Echoes currently over £50. Unless I missed something, the Fates games were already unavailable on the eshop. I don't know how recent their de-list was, but they weren't available to purchase during the final mad rush as I checked out of curiosity (not that I wanted them - wasn't a fan of them first time around as mentioned in a different thread). So I think they may have already been on the increase for physical copies.
I should have also grabbed FE Echoes but that was another one of those full-pricers that I couldn't justify.
I'm happy with my lot anyway - far more games that I have time to play so I can't complain. At least they are there on my 3DS' SD card, ready and waiting.
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Post by kerr9000 on Mar 31, 2023 23:32:48 GMT
I had a big eshop splurge on the 3DS too, mostly RPGs as I was completely unaware that most of the SMT games cost around £200 apiece to buy physical from the likes of ebay. If you wanted to buy them all physically, you'd be looking at the best part of a grand which is insane. And I thought some of these had even had second print runs? Must have been tiny... Anyway, I grabbed: SMT Devil Survivor Overclocked SMT Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker SMT Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Persona Q Radiant Historia Perfect Chronology Stella Glow Etrian Odyssey Untold Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold Etrian Odyssey IV Pokemon Yellow Pokemon Trading Card Game Also nabbed the Sega Saturn theme which I had no idea existed and it is incredible. I absolutely love it. Had to leave behind the likes of Etrian Odyssey V + Nexus, Persona Q2, SMT Strange Journey, and SMTIV + Apocalypse as the cost was just getting too high. I DID relent and decide to grab a few more but the store must have been overloaded or something on the last day as I couldn't add funds via Paypal due to a technical error (which wouldn't go away no matter how many tricks and tips I tried) and the fact that the Nintendo site told me that I "couldn't use" my debit card for whatever reason. I read that there was an invisible limit to how much credit you can add before you get frozen out for a time but I'm sure that I didn't get anywhere hitting this limit. I didn't realise Overclocked was worth so much until recently... I have 2 copies of it one of them is still sealed. I do have too many 3DS Games though, that and 4 out of my 5 3DS family consoles are hacked... www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGYVro0kPWx7Cy4W86cndcxVE3bP7Bsza |
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Post by pratty on Apr 2, 2023 11:10:31 GMT
Even the Fire Emblem games are getting pretty pricey. I remember buying Fates Conquest and Echoes new for £15 from Argos and eBay a couple of years or so ago, just noticed an auction for a used Echoes currently over £50. Unless I missed something, the Fates games were already unavailable on the eshop. I don't know how recent their de-list was, but they weren't available to purchase during the final mad rush as I checked out of curiosity (not that I wanted them - wasn't a fan of them first time around as mentioned in a different thread). So I think they may have already been on the increase for physical copies.
I should have also grabbed FE Echoes but that was another one of those full-pricers that I couldn't justify.
I'm happy with my lot anyway - far more games that I have time to play so I can't complain. At least they are there on my 3DS' SD card, ready and waiting.
The Fates games were removed a month early. The reason was you had to play the first 6 chapters before you could buy the DLC, and Nintendo probably expected complaints from people who might buy the game last minute. |
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Post by shadowman on Apr 6, 2023 17:23:00 GMT
Went off on a spree to get some Taito ports:
Chase HQ (Saturn, PC Engine) ports.
Taito Memories II Upper/Lower versions - again because Chase HQ is included, as well as Rainbow Islands, Operation Wolf and tons more.
Also, for the wider Capcom collection - Ghosts n Goblins for the Amiga. Finally tracked down a boxed copy. Still need a few more for my Amiga collection but Im getting there slowly.
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Post by kerr9000 on Apr 6, 2023 18:08:34 GMT
My Most recent Retro Purchases I am putting up as opening type shorts on YouTube, here is one, if you want more there are a few on there now... just seemed like something fun to do
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Post by megamixer on Apr 6, 2023 19:43:29 GMT
Went off on a spree to get some Taito ports: Chase HQ (Saturn, PC Engine) ports. Taito Memories II Upper/Lower versions - again because Chase HQ is included, as well as Rainbow Islands, Operation Wolf and tons more. Also, for the wider Capcom collection - Ghosts n Goblins for the Amiga. Finally tracked down a boxed copy. Still need a few more for my Amiga collection but Im getting there slowly. I seem to remember RG magazine really liking the Saturn port of Chase HQ. Possibly the best version? |
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Post by megamixer on Apr 6, 2023 19:46:35 GMT
My Most recent Retro Purchases I am putting up as opening type shorts on YouTube, here is one, if you want more there are a few on there now... just seemed like something fun to do That's one I've never had. I think Shake Dimension reviewed fairly well and LOOKS fun, but nobody seems to mention it anymore these days. It's almost a forgotten first-party game for the Wii imo.
Also: not really selling the CEX experience there lol (although you are dead right with the "filth and crap" part).
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Post by kerr9000 on Apr 6, 2023 19:55:42 GMT
My Most recent Retro Purchases I am putting up as opening type shorts on YouTube, here is one, if you want more there are a few on there now... just seemed like something fun to do That's one I've never had. I think Shake Dimension reviewed fairly well and LOOKS fun, but nobody seems to mention it anymore these days. It's almost a forgotten first-party game for the Wii imo.
Also: not really selling the CEX experience there lol (although you are dead right with the "filth and crap" part).
There are two CEX shops in my local town one in a shopping center and although the shop itself seems clean some of the games are awfully dog eared and smelly.... but there is one down an alley deeper into town and it really really stinks in that alley of piss and weed and the shop kind of does as well lol |
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Post by shadowman on Apr 12, 2023 1:04:04 GMT
Went off on a spree to get some Taito ports: Chase HQ (Saturn, PC Engine) ports. Taito Memories II Upper/Lower versions - again because Chase HQ is included, as well as Rainbow Islands, Operation Wolf and tons more. Also, for the wider Capcom collection - Ghosts n Goblins for the Amiga. Finally tracked down a boxed copy. Still need a few more for my Amiga collection but Im getting there slowly. I seem to remember RG magazine really liking the Saturn port of Chase HQ. Possibly the best version? Yeah, mostly people seemed to agree that its one of the better ports out there for the time (as youd hope considering the Saturn should be able to run it pretty much perfectly Id hope). I still need to get round to trying it... been so preoccupied with MH Rise and Ishin lately that I've just not had a minute to set my Saturn up. |
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Post by kerr9000 on Apr 12, 2023 17:54:57 GMT
Here are a few more of my recent purchases from CEX
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Post by shadowman on Apr 13, 2023 18:53:17 GMT
Maximo is an awesome game, well worth the purchase (pity FF Streetwise and lukewarm sales of the second Maximo game sank the finale of that series...) Speaking of Final Fight, in a moment of weakness, I grabbed this:  FF Guy USA. It was only released in Blockbuster, never got a proper retail release. I really wanted to get my hands on one for my Capcom collection, am very pleased with the condition. I'll give it a proper playthrough this weekend! |
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Post by kerr9000 on Apr 13, 2023 19:39:12 GMT
Maximo is an awesome game, well worth the purchase (pity FF Streetwise and lukewarm sales of the second Maximo game sank the finale of that series...) Speaking of Final Fight, in a moment of weakness, I grabbed this: FF Guy USA. It was only released in Blockbuster, never got a proper retail release. I really wanted to get my hands on one for my Capcom collection, am very pleased with the condition. I'll give it a proper playthrough this weekend! Wowsers thats a beauty, I imagine that cost you a pretty penny. Yeah I will keep my eyes out for the second Maximo |
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