Do you like buying used games?

I only buy used games when it's obvious that buying a game brand new will be stupid expensive or impossible to find like GBA games or Gamecube games. If it's a game from PS3 onwards, I much prefer getting them brand new.

I only have one used game in my entire gaming collection from the N64 onwards; Crackdown for the 360.

Yes because they're often cheaper. :D Though I'm only buying games these days that are a bit older (GB-DS) so I can't get them new. If it were possible, though, I would: buying a new game fresh from the factory feels very satisfying.

I periodically buy used, but I prefer new. Mainly it depends on what game.

I almost always buy used, with Pok?mon and Legend of Zelda(and more recently Fie Emblem) being my only exceptions. They're usually much cheaper, so as a result my library is a lot bigger than if I had bought everything brand new.

My only caveat is that I prefer to buy used games in the original casing(opened of course, but still present). I refused to buy several copies of Super Mario Bros. Wii because they only came in a generic game case, but I eventually found the one I was looking for, and it was just $30. ^_^

Alakazam17 said:

My only caveat is that I prefer to buy used games in the original casing(opened of course, but still present). I refused to buy several copies of Super Mario Bros. Wii because they only came in a generic game case, but I eventually found the one I was looking for, and it was just $30. ^_^

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Do you want just the casing or do you prefer CIB?

BlazingCobaltX said:

Do you want just the casing or do you prefer CIB?

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I had to google that acronym, but from the list of options it seems "Complete in Box" makes the most sense. :P

And to answer that question, no. The manuals etc. are nice to have, but I mostly like the cases for their aesthetic value on my video game shelf. Having a bunch of unlabeled cases wouldn't look as good. Plus it would be harder to find the game I'm looking to play. xD

Unless it's a Pokemon game I buy most of my games used, mainly cause it's cheap
I go to Disc Replay (like GameStop but way better) for my GameCube, GBA, and DS games
I prefer going to an actual store if I can instead of getting it from eBay because the shipping is usually stupidly expensive and more than the game itself

I don't mind used games as long as I get the actual box and it's in relatively good condition. There's something about having a box in good condition that's really appealing to me, so if I can get that requirement met then I'm totally ok with used games. I don't particularly mind if download codes/pamphlets are missing, but it's always nice to have them.

Alakazam17 said:

I had to google that acronym, but from the list of options it seems "Complete in Box" makes the most sense. :P

And to answer that question, no. The manuals etc. are nice to have, but I mostly like the cases for their aesthetic value on my video game shelf. Having a bunch of unlabeled cases wouldn't look as good. Plus it would be harder to find the game I'm looking to play. xD

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Oh sorry, should've written out the acronym myself. ;a; I agree though; cases are kinda a must but manuals are very redundant. I am glad to have my DS Pok?mon games complete though, except Diamond which I threw out when I was younger. I am considering buying the case for that game so that all my DS games are cased.

When you're into collecting old games like I am, there's really no choice unless you got money to spare. Current stuff is mostly new as I tend to pick up the games I want on release day.

thedestinedblade said:

When you're into collecting old games like I am, there's really no choice unless you got money to spare. Current stuff is mostly new as I tend to pick up the games I want on release day.

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I'm sure you have to pay a pretty penny for those games, especially if you're into collecting old school SNES games /:

El H?roe Oscuro said:

I'm sure you have to pay a pretty penny for those games, especially if you're into collecting old school SNES games /:

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The prices for old games are really schizophrenic and can range from $1 to well over $200.

For instance I own all three of the original Megaman X games on SNES and all of them are $50 and up (2 and 3 actually being over $100,) yet you can get Super Mario Bros for around $5.

I collect N64 stuff, so yeah I love buying used :P
Newer releases are mostly new though.

If the used game is much cheaper than I'd buy it without hesitation. Most of my games are new though as the price difference isn't much.

Yukari said:

The prices for old games are really schizophrenic and can range from $1 to well over $200.

For instance I own all three of the original Megaman X games on SNES and all of them are $50 and up (2 and 3 actually being over $100,) yet you can get Super Mario Bros for around $5.

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So what's your opinion on the SNES Classic? Would that still scratch that itch in collecting old school games, or would you only be satisfied if you had the separate physical cartridges?

Graine said:

I collect N64 stuff, so yeah I love buying used :P
Newer releases are mostly new though.

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How is collecting Mario Party games for the Nintendo 64? Those always cost a bit of money :P

i don't mind buying used games as long as they're in good condition and go for a lot cheaper than the original price. i have a lot of used games in my collection haha

Speaking of video game conditions, don't you hate it when you buy a game brand new and you see a slight dent or cut in the case? If only the plastic wrapping provided sturdy protection lol

El H?roe Oscuro said:

How is collecting Mario Party games for the Nintendo 64? Those always cost a bit of money :P

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While fairly expensive, Mario games are pretty much everywhere. They're not expensive due to their rarity, but because people love them and because it's Mario. So, with a bit of patience and research, you're bound to find the right deal! That's why I love flea markets and garage sales.

Usually, the most expensive games aren't the ones you'd expect.. :P

I hate buying used. I only do it if I really have to. especially disc games, as there's probably a few scratches or fingerprints or whatever. luckily I was able to find a new copy of Xenoblade chronicles :D