Technology Buying Pre-Ownd Games

[Prize Gotti]

Am I cheap because most of my console games are pre-ownd? I all ways buy pre-ownd games, there are a few exception when it comes to legendary games (MGS, GTA, etc), but 9/10 games I buy are pre-ownd. Its a great way to build up a collection, normally I get 2 for £20/£30 every week.

Do you buy only brand new copies?

Discuss.

 

[Jeremy]

I only buy brand new games if I can't wait to play it which is rare. I buy most of my games used on EBAY. Used games is where it's at.

 

[PuffnScruff]

i have had nothing but bad luck with used games. they are scratched up to hell and don't work most of the time. one game i wanted so bad, after buying a used version and come to find out it didnt work i had to buy it new.

 

[S O F I]

^lol, you got hustled!

 

[Prize Gotti]

i have had nothing but bad luck with used games. they are scratched up to hell and don't work most of the time. one game i wanted so bad, after buying a used version and come to find out it didnt work i had to buy it new.

I only buy pre-owned from stores (GAME/Game Station) in the local shopping centres, this way, if the game is fucked, I can take it back. I have had a couple of games that were too scratched to play and they've either replaced it with another pre-owned copy or gave me a refund.

 

[PuffnScruff]

thats just it, i purchased mine from a store. it's a major new/used game store here in the states

 

[Prize Gotti]

thats just it, i purchased mine from a store. it's a major new/used game store here in the states

EB? If so, they should replace them. EB = GAME.

 

[PuffnScruff]

yea it was eb games

 

[Jeremy]

Gamestop is alot better than EB here in the states. Every time I have purchased a used game on EBAY it has been brand new quality. All my games are from there.

 

[eXceL(FAM)]

I'mma cheap ass too...i get used games most of the time unless it is an exclusive title or if i have enough cash for it

 

[Rahim]

whe n64 first came out...i bought it when i was in grade 5 for like 175.....the name of the place was called microplay..they sold alot of used video games..new stuff as well...but i was always into the nintendo games..cause they only cost about 5 bux a game...

 

[_carmi]

i rent my games. if i like i buy. pre owned if they have, if not brand new. but only if i really like the game i'll buy.

 

[Preach]

we don't have pre-owned games stores that i know of, i'd have to order from the net.

i prefer them brand new anyway. i'm the type of sucker that could pay twice the price for something that's only marginally better.

 

[_carmi]

whe n64 first came out...i bought it when i was in grade 5 for like 175.....the name of the place was called microplay..they sold alot of used video games..new stuff as well...but i was always into the nintendo games..cause they only cost about 5 bux a game...

you're talking about old games from previous nintendo game systems uh?

 

[Rahim]

you're talking about old games from previous nintendo game systems uh?

yeah thats right

 

[_carmi]

yeah thats right

the old old old nintendo was the shiznit. snes came and it was the shiznit. then the n64 came and it was the shiznit. then gamecube came and i didnt buy it. now the wii came and its the shiznit.

 

[Rahim]

the old old old nintendo was the shiznit. snes came and it was the shiznit. then the n64 came and it was the shiznit.

yeah it still is the "shiznit" haha..

but i dont knwo about the new nintendo..looks kinda cheaply made..i dont like the way that controlor looks..not underestimating the graphics tho...but they couldve done a better job on the rectangular loooking controlors atleast u know..

 

[_carmi]

yeah it still is the "shiznit" haha..

but i dont knwo about the new nintendo..looks kinda cheaply made..i dont like the way that controlor looks..not underestimating the graphics tho...but they couldve done a better job on the rectangular loooking controlors atleast u know..

nah the controllers are cool. if you haven't tried it, you can't comment it. honestly i own one, and the controller is made that you can play with only one hand. the graphics are aight. at first when they said they werent focusing on the graphics before releasing it i thought they would be shit. but they are better than i thought. of course its doesnt compete with the 360 or the ps3. but whats really amazing about the wii is the gameplay.

 

[DarkPhantom13]

nah the controllers are cool. if you haven't tried it, you can't comment it. honestly i own one, and the controller is made that you can play with only one hand. the graphics are aight. at first when they said they werent focusing on the graphics before releasing it i thought they would be shit. but they are better than i thought. of course its doesnt compete with the 360 or the ps3. but whats really amazing about the wii is the gameplay.

I got a Wii when it first came out and it got some play at first........and now it's just sitting there collecting dust! Honestly theres no game out right now that really makes me wanna go play the damn thing. So until Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles comes out, it's gonna continue just sitting there. I've noticed that the Wii is enjoyed a whole lot more by little kids and the female gamers.

 

[Tha_Wood]

i imagine it would be like the eye toy, fun for a while but with no real replay value.