The "How is this game still cheap?" Thread

[CRTGAMER]

PC versions vs Console games
I picked up Beyond Good and Evil, Rune and Flight Deck 6 for the PC, all for a dollar at the Swap Meet. PC games especially vintage games are always cheaper then the console versions. This is really ironic considering how some older console games are very pricey and the PC versions usually having better graphics and sometimes additional levels and addons. Some retro PC games are costly, but overall most are very inexpensive averaging a dollar at the Thrift stores.

I thought at least a new sealed PC disc version Beyond Good Evil would be pricey on line, but it can be bought NEW for only five bucks. Compare the check blocks at the Amazon site of the PS2, PS3 Download and Steam versions.

http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Good-Evil- ... B00009ZVHW

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REASONS WHY OLDER PC VERSION CHEAPER

1. Convenient mouse click digital download GOG and Steam versions available making the older disc version less desirable by many consumers. For example, many will buy a download PS3 or PS4 version of a PS2 game.

2. Older PC games are not compatible with newer PCs. Many consumers not aware of making the older games work thru patches, DOSBox or Virtual PC. The older disc version offers more permanence as a backup once it can be run. Many of the older PC games can be updated with a "No CD" patch for a convenient hard drive run. PS2 and Xbox game discs can be installed on the older console hard drive as well for the convenience disc free game play.

[LensOfTruth]

Bubble Bobble is $20 may seem like that its pretty high but its been around $20 for quite a long time before the boom or whatever you call it we are in right now.

Whoa, hold on. There's a Bubble Bobble Boom? I used to play the NES version with my college buddys, back in the day. In fact, we met up last weekend and loaded it up again. (Super Mode, all levels.)

What are people looking for in the Bubble Bobble space?

[BoneSnapDeez]

ATARI GAMES

[wclem]

ATARI GAMES

Over production, and always had hardware that was behind what was already available.

[Fragems]

Yeah Atari carts are dirt cheap there is just no demand for them. The games were so basic that most people aren't really attracted to them and those people who are looking for a nostalgia trip usually settle for a flashback system or one of the dozens of compilations that have come out over the years. Really any knowledgeable seller who stocks them will be pricing them in the $1-3 range usually aside from the occasional rarity, but most people don't bother. I have 184 Atari 2600 games and I'd say 90+% of them cost me under $0.50.

[Snatch1414]

Yeah Atari carts are dirt cheap there is just no demand for them. The games were so basic that most people aren't really attracted to them and those people who are looking for a nostalgia trip usually settle for a flashback system or one of the dozens of compilations that have come out over the years. Really any knowledgeable seller who stocks them will be pricing them in the $1-3 range usually aside from the occasional rarity, but most people don't bother. I have 184 Atari 2600 games and I'd say 90+% of them cost me under $0.50.

Yeah I have 30-40 Atari carts myself and I don't think I've ever paid more than a buck for any of them. Now I just have to get one of my three Ataris to work.........

Anyone want to buy a heavy sixer?

[Soldier Blue]

I always wonder how Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicles never goes up in price. I used to play the game all day long with my friend. I'd definitely say it's a good game if a bit basic. I guess people don't really care about it.

[marlowe221]

PC versions vs Console games
I picked up Beyond Good and Evil, Rune and Flight Deck 6 for the PC, all for a dollar at the Swap Meet. PC games especially vintage games are always cheaper then the console versions. This is really ironic considering how some older console games are very pricey and the PC versions usually having better graphics and sometimes additional levels and addons. Some retro PC games are costly, but overall most are very inexpensive averaging a dollar at the Thrift stores.

I thought at least a new sealed PC disc version Beyond Good Evil would be pricey on line, but it can be bought NEW for only five bucks. Compare the check blocks at the Amazon site of the PS2, PS3 Download and Steam versions.

http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Good-Evil- ... B00009ZVHW

=========================================================================

REASONS WHY OLDER PC VERSION CHEAPER

1. Convenient mouse click digital download GOG and Steam versions available making the older disc version less desirable by many consumers. For example, many will buy a download PS3 or PS4 version of a PS2 game.

2. Older PC games are not compatible with newer PCs. Many consumers not aware of making the older games work thru patches, DOSBox or Virtual PC. The older disc version offers more permanence as a backup once it can be run. Many of the older PC games can be updated with a "No CD" patch for a convenient hard drive run. PS2 and Xbox game discs can be installed on the older console hard drive as well for the convenience disc free game play.

I wish I had a Windows XP disc w/license just for this kind of thing...

[Gunstar Green]

ATARI GAMES

Even fucking sealed ones for under ten dollars in a lot of cases.

I remember there was a little blip in Atari collecting in the early 2000's but it died away quickly. That suits me just fine!

[BoneSnapDeez]

Also,

INTELLIVISION GAMES