Hard to find? WarioWare: Smooth Moves

First off, I'm guilty of trading in my old games to GS/EB even though I know that the value they offer is borderline criminal.

This trade-in offer was recently posted on their website: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/specialty/tradeins/20off/

The only "qualifying" game that I would be willing to trade in for this offer is WW:SM, but then that got me thinking... "Why would a launch title be included in this offer and why does it seem to be the only launch title qualified?"

I searched through the Gamestop site to see what the rate was for a used copy, but it's not listed in their catalog. At their store last night, I checked the racks for a copy but didn't find one either used or new.

eBay has new copies going from $60-$70 and used copies in the $35 range, which is still pretty high for a launch title.

My question is... Is this game going to be or already one of those hard to find gems like MvC2 on DC, PS2, and XBOX? Should I just hang onto it and skip this offer?

First off, I'm guilty of trading in my old games to GS/EB even though I know that the value they offer is borderline criminal.

This trade-in offer was recently posted on their website: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/specialty/tradeins/20off/

The only "qualifying" game that I would be willing to trade in for this offer is WW:SM, but then that got me thinking... "Why would a launch title be included in this offer and why does it seem to be the only launch title qualified?"

I searched through the Gamestop site to see what the rate was for a used copy, but it's not listed in their catalog. At their store last night, I checked the racks for a copy but didn't find one either used or new.

eBay has new copies going from $60-$70 and used copies in the $35 range, which is still pretty high for a launch title.

My question is... Is this game going to be or already one of those hard to find gems like MvC2 on DC, PS2, and XBOX? Should I just hang onto it and skip this offer?

dude, are you saying my very first Wii game is a Rare game!?

dude, are you saying my very first Wii game is a Rare game!?

LegatoSkyheart

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

dude, are you saying my very first Wii game is a Rare game!?

InfinityMugen

OMG! $129.94!? for a NEW copy!? :shock:

My really good friend had it in 7th grade (Around launch), and I've never seen it again.

Too bad he just moved away one day and never told anyone where his family was going, or I could play it.

[QUOTE="InfinityMugen"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

dude, are you saying my very first Wii game is a Rare game!?

LegatoSkyheart

OMG! $129.94!? for a NEW copy!? :shock:

NICE! Looks like a keeper!

I never thought of this game as a rare one.

It's like my favourite Wii game :D

I never thought of this game as a rare one.

Pierst179

Same here!

I never thought of this game as a rare one.

Pierst179

I've known that for a while now. I've been trying to get my hands on a [hopefully] new copy for too long, and as that link to Amazon shows, you're not going to do that without paying a heavy price. The game really is a blast to play, and I envy those that had a Wii around the time this game came out and was able to pick this up when it was still at standard price. This is one of those games I'm hoping Nintendo uses to kickstart a "Player's Choice" lineup for Wii, but I can't say I like the chances of that happening. :P

People, don't get your hopes too high.

The game has sold almost 1 million copies in North America. It's not a rare game, it's just high in demand right now.

When the dust settles, and everybody who wants a copy gets one, it will be worth just as much as other titles. Maybe a little more.

It's not a "rare gem" by any means, though.

People, don't get your hopes too high.

The game has sold almost 1 million copies in North America. It's not a rare game, it's just high in demand right now.

When the dust settles, and everybody who wants a copy gets one, it will be worth just as much as other titles. Maybe a little more.

It's not a "rare gem" by any means, though.

bob_newman

it's rare in Retail.

don't know if it's actually "rare" but it has to be rare in Retail.

[QUOTE="bob_newman"]

People, don't get your hopes too high.

The game has sold almost 1 million copies in North America. It's not a rare game, it's just high in demand right now.

When the dust settles, and everybody who wants a copy gets one, it will be worth just as much as other titles. Maybe a little more.

It's not a "rare gem" by any means, though.

LegatoSkyheart

it's rare in Retail.

don't know if it's actually "rare" but it has to be rare in Retail.

No more heroes is in the same boat as well, most places have it listed as $70 or so. I wanted to try it recently and it seems hard to track down and what makes it worse is that I must have overlooked it a dozen times when it was really cheap in a double pack with red steel.

No more heroes is in the same boat as well, most places have it listed as $70 or so. I wanted to try it recently and it seems hard to track down and what makes it worse is that I must have overlooked it a dozen times when it was really cheap in a double pack with red steel.

Gohansephiroth

darn I knew that was going to happen. now it looks like I'm going to HAVE to get the PS3 version of the first game....

keep it, its a blast to play, had a hard time getting it last year, every new or used copy at my local blockbuster seemed to be bought As soon as it entered the shelves, had to get it used @15 usd from a friend who sold his console along with his games

No more heroes is in the same boat as well, most places have it listed as $70 or so. I wanted to try it recently and it seems hard to track down and what makes it worse is that I must have overlooked it a dozen times when it was really cheap in a double pack with red steel.

Gohansephiroth

Ok, this we have to nip in the bud. See the pretty chart here? See how it never got above $50? Ever?

No game has stayed above MSRP used for more than nine months, which is sketchy since that was Wii Fit. Kororinpa and Mario Kart Wii did that for three months and very very few games have done it for more than one.

[QUOTE="Gohansephiroth"]

No more heroes is in the same boat as well, most places have it listed as $70 or so. I wanted to try it recently and it seems hard to track down and what makes it worse is that I must have overlooked it a dozen times when it was really cheap in a double pack with red steel.

SirSpudly

Ok, this we have to nip in the bud. See the pretty chart here? See how it never got above $50? Ever?

No game has stayed above MSRP used for more than nine months, which is sketchy since that was Wii Fit. Kororinpa and Mario Kart Wii did that for three months and very very few games have done it for more than one.

yes i know at those stores it wont go up higher than that, but when you cant find them at those stores many online retail places have it for outrageous prices and thats what i was referring to.

I was at our local Gamestop today and seen two copies of WWSM and I think they were like $35 (used of course). As for the No More Heroes comment, I went to four stores today and every store had it. Gamestop had multiple copies (3 or 4).

i dont like those game

I still have WarioWare Smooth Moves luckily it sells for 50 at Gamestop here another rare Wii game is Zak & Wiki which I'm searching for now in stores since I don't want to order it online.

[QUOTE="Gohansephiroth"]

No more heroes is in the same boat as well, most places have it listed as $70 or so. I wanted to try it recently and it seems hard to track down and what makes it worse is that I must have overlooked it a dozen times when it was really cheap in a double pack with red steel.

LegatoSkyheart

darn I knew that was going to happen. now it looks like I'm going to HAVE to get the PS3 version of the first game....

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

[QUOTE="Gohansephiroth"]

No more heroes is in the same boat as well, most places have it listed as $70 or so. I wanted to try it recently and it seems hard to track down and what makes it worse is that I must have overlooked it a dozen times when it was really cheap in a double pack with red steel.

travisstaggs

darn I knew that was going to happen. now it looks like I'm going to HAVE to get the PS3 version of the first game....

its probably dependent on the area, but im sure theres plenty of used copies. I dont really see any new ones though

[QUOTE="travisstaggs"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

darn I knew that was going to happen. now it looks like I'm going to HAVE to get the PS3 version of the first game....

Gohansephiroth

its probably dependent on the area, but im sure theres plenty of used copies. I dont really see any new ones though

Maybe it's just me but it isn't that 'rare' where I live. I went to a local game store, Microplay, and they had a couple new ones and a couple used. Same with EB Games. and the new ones were 19.99 at Microplay. But if it's that much on Amazon, I guess it's rare.

Gamestop here has it packed with Red Steel new still.travisstaggs

ALRIGHT!

I can get both games!

although I rather get NMH and NMH2 and Red Steel 2.

You're freaking out about not finding a Wii game fresh after the Holiday season. Give it a month or so, when every store is stocked up again.

I've seen about 6 copies of that game at EB's here in San Francisco/Bay Area. If its really that rare I may pick up a copy or two >_> lol

I've seen about 6 copies of that game at EB's here in San Francisco/Bay Area. If its really that rare I may pick up a copy or two >_> lol

DJSAV_101

I don't really believe that it's rare, but you know how GS/EB is with their trade-ins... a game this old should fetch no more than $7 (store credit) from them. What made me 2nd guess was the fact that they list this title as one of the "qualifying" trade-in titles for that "$20 off anything" offer. Look at the other titles on the list. 98% of them are new, popular releases.

I'm from the Bay Area also (Daly City) and when I didn't even find the game listed on the GS/EB website, curiosity kicked in and, while at the mall (Serramonte), I tried to see what a used copy was going for. It was only 1 store that I checked, but they had no used or new copy.

My daughter used to love this game but hasn't really played it much since school started. If it's going to be one of those hard to find titles (regardless of price), it's better off if I hang onto it.

BTW... Tanforan in San Bruno had a couple used copies of Zack & Wiki for $12.99. I picked one up.