CIB vs. cart/disc only

Well, for the most part I only buy Japanese games. And I think it must be in their culture to take care of their stuff, because all of the things I've brought have always been in top condition. Even really, really old arcade or PC stuff from the 80s. Quite impressive actually.

Oh and to answer your question, it really depends. For arcade boards I go for the cheapest price possible, as I don't want to pay extra for instruction cards and the like if I can help it.

For console games, though I haven't bought new stuff in quite a while, I always go for the total package. Same with PC games.

For disc games I prefer complete in box. For cartridge games it doesn't really matter to me.

For disc based games if it's not totally complete it's a deal breaker for me. There really is no need for anyone to throw away those cases as you would need to store them in a protective case regardless.

For cartridge based games It doesn't really matter to me. Most people just threw them away especially the cases that were made of cardboard. So there rarer to find in box and I can't justify spending a lot more for a beat up cardboard box. I just figure if one day I decide I want the artwork I could just print them out and buy some kind of clam shell cases.

I sometimes go out of my way, like going to a different store that has the game in stock to get the case for the game as well. Don't really care about the manual or the other inserts. If I have to get a generic case, I just take out the insert and print out a semi good one from my computer.

For disc games I prefer complete in box. For cartridge games it doesn't really matter to me.

kittensRjerks

Well, for the most part I only buy Japanese games. And I think it must be in their culture to take care of their stuff, because all of the things I've brought have always been in top condition. Even really, really old arcade or PC stuff from the 80s. Quite impressive actually.

Oh and to answer your question, it really depends. For arcade boards I go for the cheapest price possible, as I don't want to pay extra for instruction cards and the like if I can help it.

For console games, though I haven't bought new stuff in quite a while, I always go for the total package. Same with PC games.

Panzer_Zwei

That used to be my experience but more and more I've been finding things in less than perfect condition. I think it's more of a matter of what they choose to put online. Less than perfect/disc only copies are more than likely sold domestically. In fact, you'll find plenty of games like this on Yahoo auctions Japan.

[QUOTE="Panzer_Zwei"]

Well, for the most part I only buy Japanese games. And I think it must be in their culture to take care of their stuff, because all of the things I've brought have always been in top condition. Even really, really old arcade or PC stuff from the 80s. Quite impressive actually.

Oh and to answer your question, it really depends. For arcade boards I go for the cheapest price possible, as I don't want to pay extra for instruction cards and the like if I can help it.

For console games, though I haven't bought new stuff in quite a while, I always go for the total package. Same with PC games.

hakanakumono

That used to be my experience but more and more I've been finding things in less than perfect condition. I think it's more of a matter of what they choose to put online. Less than perfect/disc only copies are more than likely sold domestically. In fact, you'll find plenty of games like this on Yahoo auctions Japan.

And the stuff I'm often looking for is not the kind of stuff that pops up often, so I don't have a lot of options. Still, so far I have not been dissatisfied with anything I've purchased.

Also from my experience, incomplete or less than in mint condition products do tend cost a whole lot less.

Some years ago I bought a cartridge only copy of Battle Mania : Daiginjou (mint condition) for like US$40, while the complete version on most shops would cost around $120 and in auctions around $90.

I would prefer CIB where possible. Mostly because I like to have the manuals for each game I have and CIB will always have manuals.

complete or gtfo

I HATE buying Genesis, Ps1, ps2, xbox, xbox360, or psp games without a case. N64, NES, and GBA games rarely have a box, so it's not a big deal. The extra $$ people want for N64 or NES games in a box is a joke usually, the games play just fine either way.