New Acquisitions, Volume 2

I pickeed up Square Enix's latest opus tonight:

Final Fantasy XII, the Gamestop CE version, PS2, new/sealed, $59.99
LE strat guide to same (I can tell that it's cover 5 of 6, even though it's unopened), $23.99
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, PSP, n. mint but for a v. fine manual, complete, $31.49

The store forgot to apply the $5 from my pre-order, and I didn't notice until I was in the car, so I'll have to take care of it later.
gmsnpr

[QUOTE="gmsnpr"]I pickeed up Square Enix's latest opus tonight:

Final Fantasy XII, the Gamestop CE version, PS2, new/sealed, $59.99
LE strat guide to same (I can tell that it's cover 5 of 6, even though it's unopened), $23.99
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, PSP, n. mint but for a v. fine manual, complete, $31.49

The store forgot to apply the $5 from my pre-order, and I didn't notice until I was in the car, so I'll have to take care of it later.
GAMECAMILLER

[QUOTE="GAMECAMILLER"][QUOTE="gmsnpr"]I pickeed up Square Enix's latest opus tonight:

Final Fantasy XII, the Gamestop CE version, PS2, new/sealed, $59.99
LE strat guide to same (I can tell that it's cover 5 of 6, even though it's unopened), $23.99
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, PSP, n. mint but for a v. fine manual, complete, $31.49

The store forgot to apply the $5 from my pre-order, and I didn't notice until I was in the car, so I'll have to take care of it later.
gmsnpr

3. The King of Fighters 2002 (English version), AES, n. mint, complete
gmsnpr

I headed back to Gamestop tonight to retrieve my lost FF XII pre-order dollars, and it turns out that I had $10, rather than $5, since they didn't apply my pre-order for Xenosaga III, either, a few weeks ago. Then I noticed:

Breath of Fire II, GBA, n. mint, complete, $11.69

and used my store credit to buy it.
gmsnpr

I took delivery of:

Heir of Zendor, SAT, n. mint, complete, $10.99 shipped

gmsnpr

Try playing it.  I dare you.

Try playing it [Heir of Zendor]. I dare you.aspro73

[QUOTE="aspro73"]
Try playing it [Heir of Zendor]. I dare you.gmsnpr

... so I traded in:
...
DT Racers (PS2) (It was a great idea, looked good, but the gameplay was broken)
Suzuki TT Superbikes (PS2) (Boring!)
... GAMECAMILLER

What a cooincidence I just picked up those two games at WalMart last night.  In my defense: I only did it because it was part of a PS2 three-pack for thirteen dollars.  The third game was Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk.  I admit I knew nothing of these games before seeing them in the three-pack, but I could guess they must be pretty horrible for that price.  And I was right.  With the exception of Burnout, I really don't care for any racing games; they're just not my thing.  I only bought the three-pack for Rebel Raiders, which is a quasi-sci-fi jet fighter combat sim.  It's just not a good one.  Again, no shock there due to the price, but I was really hoping beyond hope that it would be even semi-good.  I really love sci-fi flight combat games.  It's a frustrating game too because when you play it, you can really tell that if the developers cared just a little bit more; if they spent just a little more time fleshing the game out and polishing it up, it could be within the "pretty good" to "great" calibur.  But what am I doing rambling on about this?  This isn't a review thread!

So in the past week I also aquired:

God Hand (PS2) 
Final Fantasy XII Collector's Edition (PS2)
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded (PSP)
MegaMan Powered Up (PSP)
Gunnm: Martian Memory (PS1) - From ebay.  (Battle Angel rawks!!!)
Planetarium Creator Ohira Takayuki Kanshuu: Home Star Portable (PSP) - Also from ebay; still in transit.

Now I need to import the PSP GPS unit when it comes out!

[QUOTE="GAMECAMILLER"] ... so I traded in:
...
DT Racers (PS2) (It was a great idea, looked good, but the gameplay was broken)
Suzuki TT Superbikes (PS2) (Boring!)
... inkwolf

What a cooincidence I just picked up those two games at WalMart last night. In my defense: I only did it because it was part of a PS2 three-pack for thirteen dollars. The third game was Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk. I admit I knew nothing of these games before seeing them in the three-pack, but I could guess they must be pretty horrible for that price. And I was right. With the exception of Burnout, I really don't care for any racing games; they're just not my thing. I only bought the three-pack for Rebel Raiders, which is a quasi-sci-fi jet fighter combat sim. It's just not a good one. Again, no shock there due to the price, but I was really hoping beyond hope that it would be even semi-good. I really love sci-fi flight combat games. It's a frustrating game too because when you play it, you can really tell that if the developers cared just a little bit more; if they spent just a little more time fleshing the game out and polishing it up, it could be within the "pretty good" to "great" calibur. But what am I doing rambling on about this? This isn't a review thread!

So in the past week I also aquired:

God Hand (PS2)
Final Fantasy XII Collector's Edition (PS2)
Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded (PSP)
MegaMan Powered Up (PSP)
Gunnm: Martian Memory (PS1) - From ebay. (Battle Angel rawks!!!)
Planetarium Creator Ohira Takayuki Kanshuu: Home Star Portable (PSP) - Also from ebay; still in transit.

Now I need to import the PSP GPS unit when it comes out!

Because this thread does not specify that your "new acquisitions" have to be video games per se, I'll post my recent video-game-related aquisitions: GameSpot emblems!  In particular, "Serious Collector" and "Hella Old-School".

Because this thread does not specify that your "new acquisitions" have to be video games per se, I'll post my recent video-game-related aquisitions: GameSpot emblems! In particular, "Serious Collector" and "Hella Old-School".

inkwolf

At my Wal-Mart (my job), the deals on games keep coming, and this time it's on some Gamecube games. I didn't intend to buy games till after Christmas, but I couldn't pass this up. I just had to pick these up and by just reading what I got, you 'll know why.

Chibi-Robo (GCN), for $14.88
Battalion Wars (GCN), for $14.88
Geist (GCN), for $14.88

Wow. Sweet deals to say the least. The first two are major, major cut backs on price.GAMECAMILLER

Battalion Wars (GCN), for $14.88

major, major cut backs on price.GAMECAMILLER

Since I enjoyed Project Snowblind (review) so much, I picked up: Deus Ex Invisible War, new for $4.30.  Also got (I guess it is the regular version, since there is a CE) Final Fantasy XII new for $37.99.  Both were at Fry's Electronics.

This ended an eleven day game buying hiatus, the longest one I can remember for about 7 months.

[QUOTE="inkwolf"]

Because this thread does not specify that your "new acquisitions" have to be video games per se, I'll post my recent video-game-related aquisitions: GameSpot emblems! In particular, "Serious Collector" and "Hella Old-School".

waflerevolution

At my Wal-Mart (my job), the deals on games keep coming, and this time it's on some Gamecube games. I didn't intend to buy games till after Christmas, but I couldn't pass this up. I just had to pick these up and by just reading what I got, you 'll know why.

Chibi-Robo (GCN), for $14.88
Battalion Wars (GCN), for $14.88
Geist (GCN), for $14.88

Wow. Sweet deals to say the least. The first two are major, major cut backs on price.GAMECAMILLER

[QUOTE="waflerevolution"][QUOTE="inkwolf"]

Because this thread does not specify that your "new acquisitions" have to be video games per se, I'll post my recent video-game-related aquisitions: GameSpot emblems! In particular, "Serious Collector" and "Hella Old-School".

GAMECAMILLER

At my Wal-Mart (my job), the deals on games keep coming, and this time it's on some Gamecube games. I didn't intend to buy games till after Christmas, but I couldn't pass this up. I just had to pick these up and by just reading what I got, you 'll know why.

Chibi-Robo (GCN), for $14.88
Battalion Wars (GCN), for $14.88
Geist (GCN), for $14.88

Wow. Sweet deals to say the least. The first two are major, major cut backs on price.GAMECAMILLER

After 3 weeks, I can now officially add Dragonview to my collection :DApathetic_Prick

At my Wal-Mart (my job), the deals on games keep coming...GAMECAMILLER

My Wal*Marts are still stuck at the $19.82 for many games and full-price for anything worth getting that I have not already gotten. :(  I keep checking though, they'll have to crack some time.

Sometimes they have some good stuff at wally world, but I'm not paying more than $10 for Pariah after what I heard about it.  The bundle with Ghost Recon and Snowblind is by far the best of them.  Deus Ex: Invisible War and From Russia with Love not quite so good, although DE:IW is more than worth the price tag.

Anywhosits, I'll have the review up for Dragonview when I finishes it.  Don't hold your breath :P

Wow gmsnpr, that's awesome!

Free from salegmsnpr

Those words are the best.  Tell me, what sale was this, and where!?

Wow gmsnpr, that's awesome!

[QUOTE="gmsnpr"]Free from saleinkwolf

Those words are the best. Tell me, what sale was this, and where!?

The Genesis games were all from Rhino Games, and they have a standing Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on any games older than PS2.  However, the free game can only be $14.99 or less, which to me is stupid.  If I buy 2 $15 games and get a third $15 game free or I buy 2 $30 games and get 1 $30 game free, what's the difference?  The difference is, that's how they made their stupid policy, and I haven't succeeded in convincing them to change it.

• Towering Inferno
• Infiltrate
• California Games
• Space Invaders (x2)
• Eggomania
• ET
• Word Zapper
• Kangaroo
• Cosmic Ark
• Star Wars - Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle (With Instructions!)
• Dodge'Em
• Space Jockey
• Atlantis
• Pac Man
• Super Breakout
• Amidar
• Grand Prix
• Jr. PacMan (With Box and Instructions!)
• Frogs and Flies
• Entombed
• Stampede
• Star Raiders
• Air Sea Battle
• Video Pinball
• Berzerk
• Commando Raid
• Name this Game
• Defender
• Plaque Attack

[QUOTE="GAMECAMILLER"]
At my Wal-Mart (my job), the deals on games keep coming...aspro73

My Wal*Marts are still stuck at the $19.82 for many games and full-price for anything worth getting that I have not already gotten. :( I keep checking though, they'll have to crack some time.

I was quite fortunate this weekend, and found the following:

1. BattleMaster, GEN, n. mint cart and box, v. fine manual, no poster, Free from sale
2. Beyond Oasis, GEN, n. mint, complete, Free from sale (upgrade copy)
3. Centurion: Defender of Rome, GEN, n. mint, complete, $13.99 (upgrade copy)
4. Columns (Sega Classics packaging), GEN, n. mint, complete, Free from sale (upgrade copy)
5. Light Crusader, GEN, n. mint, complete, $3.99 (trading double)
6. Romance of the 3 Kingdoms: Dragon of Destiny (a.k.a. 3), GEN, n. mint cart, box, and manual, fine map, $19.99
7. Shining Force, GEN, n. mint cart and box, v. fine manual, $35.99 (upgrade copy)
8. Shining Force II, GEN, n. mint cart and manual, v. fine box, $44.99
9. Warrior of Rome II, GEN, n. mint, complete w/ reg. card, $29.99
10. Virtua Fighter 3tb, DC, n. mint, complete, $5.98 (upgrade copy)
11. Disney's PK: Out of the Shadows, PS2, new/sealed, $14.99 (disc is off the spindle)
12. S.L.A.I.: Steel Lancer Arena International, PS2, new/sealed, $9.99 (upgrade copy)
13. Suikoden Tactics, PS2, new/sealed, $9.99 (upgrade copy)

My Genesis want list just got shortened nicely.
gmsnpr

Gave lady at work $10 for a working 2600 without cords, 8 games, a bunch of controllers, one works good, others all half assed. Of course I'm not sure how the Gemini ones are supposed to work, maybe they take time getting used to. Games are Atlantis (w/box), Super Breakout, Mouse Trap, Combat, Donkey Kong, Missile Command, Space Attack, Phoenix.

Then I paid $28 CDN for another 2600 with a bigger joystick and 30 games, missing an rf unit. Also included are 3 issues of 2600 connection, whatever that is. I wanted 5 of the games and individually on Ebay, they'd set me back probably $15 at least, and $5 shipped for a joystick is nothing to sneeze at so I figured what the hell. Games are

• Towering Inferno
• Infiltrate
• California Games
• Space Invaders (x2)
• Eggomania
• ET
• Word Zapper
• Kangaroo
• Cosmic Ark
• Star Wars - Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle (With Instructions!)
• Dodge'Em
• Space Jockey
• Atlantis
• Pac Man
• Super Breakout
• Amidar
• Grand Prix
• Jr. PacMan (With Box and Instructions!)
• Frogs and Flies
• Entombed
• Stampede
• Star Raiders
• Air Sea Battle
• Video Pinball
• Berzerk
• Commando Raid
• Name this Game
• Defender
• Plaque Attack

Essentially, I've been buying Atari for about a month and already own 3 consoles...
bretthorror

The Genesis games were all from Rhino Games, and they have a standing Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on any games older than PS2.  However, the free game can only be $14.99 or less, which to me is stupid.  If I buy 2 $15 games and get a third $15 game free or I buy 2 $30 games and get 1 $30 game free, what's the difference?  The difference is, that's how they made their stupid policy, and I haven't succeeded in convincing them to change it.gmsnpr

I'll bet their logic goes something like this: a $30 game may be able to sell on it's own merits, so why give it away for free? A game priced below $15 won't sell as well, so it may be better to use it as an incentive to get customers to buy one more game than they would have otherwise in order to get a "freebee". 

As, I keep saying - stores have to make room for the new systems and games sometime. :P They will crack. :PGAMECAMILLER

Just a little tip/reminder: it never hurts to ask managers (even at big retail chain stores) if they will lower the price on an item for you.  While this may not have a high success rate, it does work sometimes and you have nothing to lose if they say no.  A few years back I asked a manager at BestBuy if I could buy their last copy of Morrowind GOTY (in the big box) for $20 even though the price was still at $30.  It worked; and at the register I used a $5 coupon to end up paying $15 for it.  Again, this may rarely result in a price drop, but it never hurts to ask!

[QUOTE="gmsnpr"]The Genesis games were all from Rhino Games, and they have a standing Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on any games older than PS2. However, the free game can only be $14.99 or less, which to me is stupid. If I buy 2 $15 games and get a third $15 game free or I buy 2 $30 games and get 1 $30 game free, what's the difference? The difference is, that's how they made their stupid policy, and I haven't succeeded in convincing them to change it.inkwolf

I'll bet their logic goes something like this: a $30 game may be able to sell on it's own merits, so why give it away for free? A game priced below $15 won't sell as well, so it may be better to use it as an incentive to get customers to buy one more game than they would have otherwise in order to get a "freebee".

I know that this is why they do it, but I'd rather call it a stupid policy every time I go in to keep pressure on them to change it.
gmsnpr

I sense an impending organized march on Rhino corporate HQ. 

all in great shape with boxes and manuals
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
DrakenGard 2
Grandia III
Samurai Western
all for $20amorphe

all in great shape with boxes and manuals
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
DrakenGard 2
Grandia III
Samurai Western
all for $20amorphe

I took delivery of a couple of things today:

1. P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations, SAT, n. mint, complete but for the foam block
gmsnpr

all in great shape with boxes and manuals
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
DrakenGard 2
Grandia III
Samurai Western
all for $20amorphe

[QUOTE="amorphe"]all in great shape with boxes and manuals
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
DrakenGard 2
Grandia III
Samurai Western
all for $20aspro73

Cool finds gmsnpr! I'm especially fond of PaRappa since it was the original music game and it got me into the genre. I picked up today: Guitar Hero II, PS2, new, $49.99 Dark Cloud 2, PS2, complete, mint, $14.99 ----- I also wanted to pick up Dark Cloud and The Bouncer, but neither of them had their manuals, but I might go back and get them anyway. EB had two used copies of Resident Evil: DS on the shelf, but claimed they didn't actually have either of the game carts! Don't know how they managed that.usagi704

For GHII, did you get the bundle or just the game?  If you got the bundle, which guitar did it come with?

[QUOTE="gmsnpr"]I took delivery of a couple of things today:

1. P.T.O. II: Pacific Theater of Operations, SAT, n. mint, complete but for the foam block
aspro73

[QUOTE="amorphe"]all in great shape with boxes and manuals
Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
DrakenGard 2
Grandia III
Samurai Western
all for $20aspro73