[General Discussion] Do you buy used games/consoles?

It varies for me. Sometimes I feel like a cheapskate, and buy stuff that's a few months/years old. The main reason is because in the past (particularly with N64 games), I felt burned after buying a game brand new for like $40-70.

An example is Shadows of the Empire on N64, which was was $70 when I bought it (think back in 1997). Then they lowered the price like 30 bucks about a month after I bought it. To make things worse, only the first level was really worth playing (the snowspeeder level), the rest of the game kind of sucked in comparison (not saying they weren't worth playing, just they didn't seem as "fun" as the first stage).

Luckily Lucasarts redeemed themselves with Rogue Squadron (which was the first level of Shadows of the Empire expanded into an entire game). But in general, I hated spending $50 on a game, only to play it for like a week/month, and then never ever touch it again. And as a result of that, I usually won't touch a new game if it costs more than $50 (particularly if it has low replay value).

That's not to say I won't ever buy a brand new game. Just that I try to be really careful about getting a game unless it seems like I'll like playing it for a long time.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

It really depends on what I'm purchasing...if it's a good deal or a novelty item......I bought a used nintendo 64 a few months ago with 4 controllers for 30 bucks ( I would definitely count this as a good deal)....and I purchased Legend of Mana for a cool 25 dollars (definitely a novelty item)...the only problem...the game stopped working after I left house lol so I returned it (it was sad really because I don't think I'll be able to find it again at a local game shop or mall)....

So it really depends....good deals and novelty (limited edition or items not in print anymore) would probably dictate my used games or console purchases.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

It really doesn't bother me, especially if its discontinued. I would rather new games/consoles if given the option, however.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Definitely depends for me too. I always try to get a game/console new, but if it's a(n) discontinued game/older console and I can only find it used... well I'll get it used.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I never get any used, well never is a big word... I try to not get anything used, because... I just don't like it XD I don't know I doN,t feel like it's my game, I feel like I have borrowed the game from someone else XD

the only game I have used and still it in perfect condition is Valkyrie Profile on ps1 only because it's a rare game (well was) and that was the only way to get it...I should have wait a little because I bought the psp version too XD

FELIPE NO

I have bought a lot of games and a couple of systems used and I havent had any problem with them. I got an xbox for less than half the original price and it works fine. I just make sure that I know the person that I am buying the game or system from. Otherwise you can really get screwed over.

How ya doing, buddy?

I buy new 360 and some PS1 games, mainly because i'm anal about everything being included. I hate getting a game without the manual or back cover, especially if it's a new (or new and unpopular) game, such as the copy of Panzer Dragoon Orta I got from EB that only had the disk. I'd like to buy more used games to increase my collection and decrease the hole in my wallet, though.

But if it's discontinued, I really don't care about everything else BUT the game.

How ya doing, buddy?

Generally, I buy everything new. A few times I've bought used games, namely because they're discontinued. And once or twice because the price of the used game versus the new was substantial, heh. I've never bought a used system though.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

My copies of SH2, 3, Drag-on Dragoon, and Unlimited Saga are used.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I just bought a new SNES. I really regretted giving my old one to my cousin. SNES is one of the best consoles ever. Have to get all the games now. ff6, secret of mana, dk series, unirally, ssf2, chrono trigger... already looking forward to play all those again

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Most of the games I buy are second-hand, even for the current generation. Everything from previous generations is second-hand (or third, or fourth, or ...). I've never bought a handheld second-hand though, but I've also never lost the older-generation units, so I've had no need to really explore that avenue.

I havn't had much problems with used equipment, especially through ebay where sellers actually value their ratings. Only bad used console I bought was an N64 from a local EB|Games. Apparently they buy back consoles on the customer's word because the first unit they gave me wouldn't even boot. I did have the satisfaction of making them haul out the 20 foot stepladder to test the thing on a ceiling-mounted television when I brought it back, though.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I've only bought a couple of used games. I try to stay away from used games or consoles. I like buying them new and they have the "new" smell to them as well. ^-^

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Definitely. However, to a certain extent. If the game that I -really- like comes out, I would not wait for its price to drop. To those that I have missed/only got recommendation after the game has long been released/got my interest after reading some sort of premise then I buy it used.

FELIPE NO

I pretty much always trade for games or buy at insanely low prices. I still regret wasting so much money on new games (even ones that weren't terribly important) all those years. Now the only titles I'll buy new are ones like Zelda or an awesome rhythm game.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I bought a used PSP on a whim, and it works fine and everything, but now I'm paying for it with a slightly wonky dpad with a down button that acts up 10% of the time. L and R buttons are sort of clicky too, but it works fine on the whole.

Other than, I stay away from used consoles. One of my friends' PS2s is rather unresponsive and reads games if you're lucky (as in twice within 12 hours of trying). As well, stores don't seem to even check the consoles traded in. I luckily got a modded PS1 back then, and traded it in when I fried it by accident. No one's complained to me yet. Same for my GBA SP where I busted the L and R buttons. :3

I buy used games quite a lot. The yellow sticker deal thinigie for EB's used games is a gigantic incentive, as well as cheaper prices on the whole. I don't care how busted up the box is, or if there's no manual. The games usually work fine, and don't come with tons of scratches or anything. Most people usually take better care of their discs nowadays.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

The used games I buy are mostly rare games, such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (bought in 2002) and Devil May Cry 1 & 2 (bought a few months ago)

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I always buy used games. main reason being for rarity, or just because my luck has brought me a used game that only came out 2 weeks ago. i found a real gem there about 2 months ago, I found for 12.99 a mint condition copy of Playstation 1 Breath of Fire 4. and when I say mint, I mean mint. case was perfect, instructions never had a nick or dent in them, and the CD was flawless

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.