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#1 shred
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Hey guys, I have an original copy of System Shock 2 that I am thinking of selling. Does anyone know if it is really a hard game to find as I am hearing?

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#2 Jinroh_basic
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it's rare, yea. iirc it's out of print and none of the major digital distributors are selling it. but i doubt it'll be easy to sell - most gamers who like it already have it, and those who don't most likely never heard of it and therefore don't care.

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#3 Bashers79
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I have a copy stashed away somewhere, think it's in a special edition box, or did every copy come like that? The first system shock is probably more desirable as a rare game.

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How much you looking to sell it for? wanted to play it for a while now.

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#6 deactivated-5ac102a4472fe
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Depends where you Live, It is more rare in the US then in the EU, altho even in the EU it is rare.

It was never a high profile game so there were not alot of copys made in the first place (they doubted it would sell at all).

And since then it has gone out of print, with EA not looking to re-release it. (kind of a shame really).

As someone else said, alot of abandonware sites does have it floating around, so if it is a worn copy it might not bring in a lot of money.

If it is a pristine, or never used copy you have, then it can be worth quite a bit, it is considered one of the better games ever made.

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#7 Jinroh_basic
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SS2 is neither an adandonware nor a freeware, and downloading it off internet is an act of piracy, which should not be discussed on this forum.

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it sucks it aint vista or win7 compatible, despite Deus Ex working fine.......anyone got tips or tricks to get it working? i still got it here along side Battlezone and Heroes of Might and Magic2 and 3 (i love my old school). XCOM Apoc is here somewhere to (sold Terror from the deep years back and regret it to this day)

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It is indeed not abandonware, but when asked about it s worth, you do have to consider the fact that it does show up on abandonware sites (and abandonware is not legal per definition).

It is still owned and trademarked by EA, meaning they still owe the rights for it.

The fact that it was never made in huge numbers, but everyone and his dog has playied it does warrent a worry about the worth of the games worth (as a seller)

It does work on vista tho, (and likely win7) You just have to disable all but one core for the game (well set the game to only be bound to one core), and get the community patch. Playied it a few months back ^^

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Awesome game pretty hard to find however,you cant run it in a new hardware, last time i checked i had to run on a single core and load very old nvidia drivers or the game kept on crashing!
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#11 shred
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I sent you a private message regarding the price

How much you looking to sell it for? wanted to play it for a while now.

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#12 Im_single
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Rare? Yes, super rare? No. Expensive? For a 10 year old used game, yes.
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#13 thusaha
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I have a copy stashed away somewhere, think it's in a special edition box, or did every copy come like that? The first system shock is probably more desirable as a rare game.

Bashers79
I have a copy of SS1. :)
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i also have ss1 next to my ss2, found 1 at my local flea market in a double pack with bioforge. though truthfully i have never played either.....

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I sold my copy of system shock 2 on ebay for £25 which is about $40 I think

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#16 PainoGamer
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I have a boxed copy of System Shock 1 with manual and even the game guide. The box is in very good condition too. How much would something like this be worth?
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I have a boxed copy of System Shock 1 with manual and even the game guide. The box is in very good condition too. How much would something like this be worth?PainoGamer

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[QUOTE="PainoGamer"]I have a boxed copy of System Shock 1 with manual and even the game guide. The box is in very good condition too. How much would something like this be worth?JackBurton

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Ummm, do you see a complete boxed copy anywhere on that link?
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[QUOTE="JackBurton"]

[QUOTE="PainoGamer"]I have a boxed copy of System Shock 1 with manual and even the game guide. The box is in very good condition too. How much would something like this be worth?PainoGamer

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Ummm, do you see a complete boxed copy anywhere on that link?

Several are listed on Ebay, but can be expensive.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/System-Shock-2-COMPLETE-BIG-BOX-genuine-US-vers-pc-xp-/120573584037?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c12bee2a5

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[QUOTE="PainoGamer"][QUOTE="JackBurton"]

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Ummm, do you see a complete boxed copy anywhere on that link?

Several are listed on Ebay, but can be expensive.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/System-Shock-2-COMPLETE-BIG-BOX-genuine-US-vers-pc-xp-/120573584037?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c12bee2a5

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*Sigh* I'm not talking about System Shock 2 durrrrrr, I said System Shock 1. My goodness.
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Check eBay. I recently wanted to buy the physical copy of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines and they were going for $50-60 starting bid!
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Check eBay. I recently wanted to buy the physical copy of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines and they were going for $50-60 starting bid!Elann2008
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[QUOTE="DieselCat18"]

[QUOTE="PainoGamer"] Ummm, do you see a complete boxed copy anywhere on that link? PainoGamer

Several are listed on Ebay, but can be expensive.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/System-Shock-2-COMPLETE-BIG-BOX-genuine-US-vers-pc-xp-/120573584037?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c12bee2a5

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*Sigh* I'm not talking about System Shock 2 durrrrrr, I said System Shock 1. My goodness.

Chill out Dude !...just trying to help you out...maybe if you realized that link was ebay and it listed all the SS games for sale, you could have figured it out for yourself what came with or with a box, be it SS1 or 2......Google's your friend ! ......:roll:

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[QUOTE="PainoGamer"][QUOTE="DieselCat18"]

Several are listed on Ebay, but can be expensive.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/System-Shock-2-COMPLETE-BIG-BOX-genuine-US-vers-pc-xp-/120573584037?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item1c12bee2a5

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DieselCat18

*Sigh* I'm not talking about System Shock 2 durrrrrr, I said System Shock 1. My goodness.

Chill out Dude !...just trying to help you out...maybe if you realized that link was ebay and it listed all the SS games for sale, you could have figured it out for yourself what came with or with a box, be it SS1 or 2......Google's your friend ! ......:roll:

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What? Ok, I ask what System Shock 1 would be worth with the box and manuals. Then you post a link to an ebay auction (which I have already seen) to SYSTEM SHOCK 2. And from that link, you say that I could have figured out if the game came with or without a box? Are you saying that I could figure out the price from the price of a different game???? I already googled it, nothing came up. If you actually took the time and looked at all the ebay listings and CAREFULLY read my post, you would know what I am looking for. My god.....
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[QUOTE="DieselCat18"]

[QUOTE="PainoGamer"] *Sigh* I'm not talking about System Shock 2 durrrrrr, I said System Shock 1. My goodness.PainoGamer

Chill out Dude !...just trying to help you out...maybe if you realized that link was ebay and it listed all the SS games for sale, you could have figured it out for yourself what came with or with a box, be it SS1 or 2......Google's your friend ! ......:roll:

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What? Ok, I ask what System Shock 1 would be worth with the box and manuals. Then you post a link to an ebay auction (which I have already seen) to SYSTEM SHOCK 2. And from that link, you say that I could have figured out if the game came with or without a box? Are you saying that I could figure out the price from the price of a different game???? I already googled it, nothing came up. If you actually took the time and looked at all the ebay listings and CAREFULLY read my post, you would know what I am looking for. My god.....

Somebody took the effort to help you. Even if they did misread your post, is it really worth throwing a tantrum over? I'd be surprised if anyone bothered to extend that kind of courtesy again after your last two posts.
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#26 PainoGamer
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Firstly, no, they didn't put any effort in helping me, they took me as an idiot and thought I just asked here without even trying to figure it out myself at first. The second person tried a little more, I thank him for that, but he also took me for an idiot.
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[QUOTE="DieselCat18"]

[QUOTE="PainoGamer"] *Sigh* I'm not talking about System Shock 2 durrrrrr, I said System Shock 1. My goodness.PainoGamer

Chill out Dude !...just trying to help you out...maybe if you realized that link was ebay and it listed all the SS games for sale, you could have figured it out for yourself what came with or with a box, be it SS1 or 2......Google's your friend ! ......:roll:

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What? Ok, I ask what System Shock 1 would be worth with the box and manuals. Then you post a link to an ebay auction (which I have already seen) to SYSTEM SHOCK 2. And from that link, you say that I could have figured out if the game came with or without a box? Are you saying that I could figure out the price from the price of a different game???? I already googled it, nothing came up. If you actually took the time and looked at all the ebay listings and CAREFULLY read my post, you would know what I am looking for. My god.....

I see your a new member...I think you need to curb the attitude and start over again coming in here. Like I said..was just trying to help you out...I don't really need to do anything for you, but I did make an attempt and got a smart response back. The OT pertains to SS2..... Besides, it's just a game, don't make it a big deal because it's not. I suggest next time someone doesn't have the answer your looking for, just say so without being rude or indignant about it !

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Firstly, no, they didn't put any effort in helping me, they took me as an idiot and thought I just asked here without even trying to figure it out myself at first. The second person tried a little more, I thank him for that, but he also took me for an idiot.PainoGamer

Sorry I was not more helpful - I was watching football at the time -and posted only a link to ebay without checking ea listing for the inclusion of box & manual.

System Shock 1 (game only w/ mods) is FREE. Your item is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for a complete set.

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#29 PainoGamer
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[QUOTE="PainoGamer"][QUOTE="DieselCat18"]

Chill out Dude !...just trying to help you out...maybe if you realized that link was ebay and it listed all the SS games for sale, you could have figured it out for yourself what came with or with a box, be it SS1 or 2......Google's your friend ! ......:roll:

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What? Ok, I ask what System Shock 1 would be worth with the box and manuals. Then you post a link to an ebay auction (which I have already seen) to SYSTEM SHOCK 2. And from that link, you say that I could have figured out if the game came with or without a box? Are you saying that I could figure out the price from the price of a different game???? I already googled it, nothing came up. If you actually took the time and looked at all the ebay listings and CAREFULLY read my post, you would know what I am looking for. My god.....

I see your a new member...I think you need to curb the attitude and start over again coming in here. Like I said..was just trying to help you out...I don't really need to do anything for you, but I did make an attempt and got a smart response back. The OT pertains to SS2..... Besides, it's just a game, don't make it a big deal because it's not. I suggest next time someone doesn't have the answer your looking for, just say so without being rude or indignant about it !

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I'm a new member to GameSpot, but not on Gamefaqs. Been there forever, I just logged in with that account and asked here because there are more people talking about System Shock.
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[QUOTE="PainoGamer"]Firstly, no, they didn't put any effort in helping me, they took me as an idiot and thought I just asked here without even trying to figure it out myself at first. The second person tried a little more, I thank him for that, but he also took me for an idiot.JackBurton

Sorry I was not more helpful - I was watching football at the time -and posted only a link to ebay without checking ea listing for the inclusion of box & manual.

System Shock 1 (game only w/ mods) is FREE. Your item is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for a complete set.

Yeah, NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, and pretty much every retro game out there is free too, but people still pay good money to own those. I'm trying to figure out the worth of the current game that I have, I guess its so rare that there isn't even a set price on the game.
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Awesome game pretty hard to find however,you cant run it in a new hardware, last time i checked i had to run on a single core and load very old nvidia drivers or the game kept on crashing!dakan45

What? I downloaded this fan patch (SSTool) and I could play through the whole game without issues, plus, I found a copy for 10 dollars in mint and complete shape. I'm a lucky bastard :P