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Post by teddykongcountry on Mar 27, 2016 6:24:28 GMT
I've got a variety of sources for games and first and foremost is likely: 1. 3DS eshop Granted, every physical collector would crucify me for supporting digital but limiting oneself to physical releases shies avid players of new games from half the market and there are a lot of gems and steals out there waiting to be downloaded. Plus, it feels like I might be supporting the developers, but no guarantees. 2. GameStop Sure, they're corporate, but what else do we have in this area: Savers? Goodwill? Both their stock always gets plucked to the bare bone and at least with Game Stop, I can search to see if they have the item I want in stock or give me a preorder for a game I want without the potential of being sheisted (note: I did not want the new Fire Emblem to begin with thus not inviting shiest to the equation). I'm going to let you retro/semi-current enthusiasts in on a little hidden gem with this here number 3 but it's for a good cause and that is: 3. McFly's 8-Bit Ave.Besides the fact that dude's my friend, he also has steals for many games spanning different console generations and prices them very fairly when compared to Ebay prices. He also provides detailed pictures and descriptions for each item shipping nigh-instantaneously while also taking trade-ins at decent rates. Trust that his (online) shop is worth the visit. Now I would shamelessly plug a video series I've been doing on steals I procure but I advertise my presence enough out here. What lengths do you go to to acquire games new or old?
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Dan E. Kool
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Mar 27, 2016 8:08:16 GMT
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stratogustav
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Post by stratogustav on Mar 27, 2016 9:56:28 GMT
Most of my stuff is digital, so I guess that would mean PSN, Wii U Shop, Wii Shop, and Steam. For physical I mostly use Amazon, but I had buy stuff before on Target, Game Stop, and even Best Buy.
Game Stop is probably my least favorite because the stickers they put on the boxes. I bought my Onechanbara II copy there but it was sealed, so it was OK, I also got many Amiibos from them. Then there is Walmart too, there is where I pre-ordered Mega Man Gold and they gave it to me a day before its release, so it was good.
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Post by fsfsxii on Mar 27, 2016 9:57:01 GMT
Sometimes Amazon, sometimes the used market.
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Mar 27, 2016 11:41:30 GMT
Mostly the Norwegian version of Craislist and a Facebook videogame buy and sell group. Also use eBay if there's a game I really want. Sometimes I use AtariAge Marketplace and Reddit/r/retrogameswap too.
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licensedgames
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Post by licensedgames on Mar 27, 2016 11:49:03 GMT
Great.
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Cervantes
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Post by Cervantes on Mar 27, 2016 16:15:57 GMT
The brazilian version of Ebay, Ebay itself and Steam. There are no physical game stores where I live, sadly.
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Post by spidershinobi on Mar 27, 2016 16:40:48 GMT
The brazilian version of Ebay, Ebay itself and Steam. There are no physical game stores where I live, sadly. That's sad. And a little expensive too. Not a lot more but still a little more.
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centipede
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Post by centipede on Mar 28, 2016 2:11:04 GMT
Op shops. It's game of low stakes. If I buy a game that I don't like, I can always take it back, even though I can't get a refund. At least that money goes to a good cause. My most recent stinker is The Bard's Tale (Xbox0), but I like MechAssault2.
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Post by Armored Core Raven on Mar 28, 2016 7:44:57 GMT
GameStop (only dedicated game store around these parts), normal stores where they also sell videogames, second hand shops and internet stores. I don't do ebay, facebook groups or similar where people sell stuff privately and I don't do digital.
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Mar 28, 2016 11:24:19 GMT
GameStop (only dedicated game store around these parts), normal stores where they also sell videogames, second hand shops and internet stores. I don't do ebay, facebook groups or similar where people sell stuff privately and I don't do digital. Why not Facebook groups? It's the place where I've done some of my best scores, like the Steel Battalion controller.
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Armored Core Raven
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Post by Armored Core Raven on Mar 28, 2016 13:44:05 GMT
GameStop (only dedicated game store around these parts), normal stores where they also sell videogames, second hand shops and internet stores. I don't do ebay, facebook groups or similar where people sell stuff privately and I don't do digital. Why not Facebook groups? It's the place where I've done some of my best scores, like the Steel Battalion controller. I don't trust strangers and I don't like facebook.
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Post by thefurox on Mar 28, 2016 14:20:28 GMT
Gumtree, Ebay, Ebgames, JJgames and Opshops. I've bought a couple things through some facebook groups but that isn't a usual occurrence. I sometimes buy games on steam but only at sale times.
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Post by Pimpjira on Mar 28, 2016 14:22:36 GMT
Ebay, estarland when they have sales(normal prices are a bit high), Disc Replay(don't save any $$ as they are priced about the same as ebay/amazon/etc but decent local store)
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Balder
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Post by Balder on Mar 29, 2016 4:36:37 GMT
Why not Facebook groups? It's the place where I've done some of my best scores, like the Steel Battalion controller. I don't trust strangers and I don't like facebook. Haha, I've done around 50 pruchases from random strangers, and not once been screwed over. It's a small risk you gotto take.
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