Ever stop in a game store for the heck of it and end up with something cool?

**Cravdraa** · 09-08-2007, 04:49 PM

I drove out to a Best Buy somewhat near me because I was bored. Occationally I like to check if there are any new games that slipped under my radar. Nothing.

So I was on my way home when I saw a Gamestop that I'd never realized was there before. I stopped in and looked around. As I walked in I grabbed a used GCN/GBA cable so because I'd been wanting to force my friends to play Zelda: FourSwords Adventure with me. Plus it was only two bucks.

They had a nice selection, but what really caught my eye was the rack of original GB games. I pick up Kirby's Dream Land and Metriod 2. Both games I've played before, but they belonged to AI, and they kinda moved to Australia with him last year.

Finally, my eyes settled on a copy of Donkey Kong Land 2. A friend of mine owned DKL, but it was pretty bad. On the other hand, Donkey Kong Country 2 is one of my favorite platformers of all time. I vaguely remembered an article from an old NP that said DKL2 played more like a stripped down version of DKC2, with different levels. I decided to give it a chance.

As I got home, I realized that in the time frame it was released, DKL2 was probably a Super Gameboy game. I dusted off the old super gameboy and slipped it into the SNES. The custom banana frame that loaded confirmed my suspicions. The first thing that hit me was how absolutely, hilariously bad the music was as it screeched what sounded like somebody trying to play the DKC2 title screen music on the keypad of a touchtone phone. After turning down the volume a few notches, I started a file and began playing. Over all, I'm impressed. It plays almost exactly like DKC2 (minus the team attack.) The physics are near perfect. Definately worth the money, and I'll definately be playing it all of the way through.

Three good games and a cable, and all for under $20. Awesome.

So, anybody else have a good shopping experiance? Ever get lucky and find something you've been looking for?

***Marilink*** · 09-08-2007, 09:49 PM

Ah, I love the Super Game Boy. Great memories of playing Link's Awakening on there.

Well, my one unexpected shopping experience was actually at a Gamestop in Texas. We went in to kill time and ended up coming out with some sweet keychains and the awesomeness that is Earthworm Jim 2.

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-09-2007, 06:36 AM

I have a sharp eye for used games or just games in general that I need a copy of, so I'm always on the lookout for unexpected buys. I think just last week, I found the multi-pack of Neverwinter Nights (PC Game similar to Diablo or Baldur's Gate: DA) plus its two expansions. People don't collect used PC games like they do console games, so I seem to have more luck with them - they're also usually much cheaper than console games around here.

***Ace Mercury*** · 09-09-2007, 12:27 PM

I usually stop in and get something not cool.

One time, though, I found a copy of Ocarina of Time. Which was weird, because it was an Office Max/Staples. =/

***The Doctor*** · 09-09-2007, 02:10 PM

An old games shop, use to sell some cool, and rare games.

I have Pokemon Diamond, yes I know it's doesn't sound like a rare game. However I've had this version of Diamond for three years now. It's actually I cheap rip off of a game called Telefang (something like that), it's pretty good, however you can't save.

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-09-2007, 11:42 PM

So you've got a pirate version of Diamond that's not even really Diamond?

Totally Kennerson · 09-09-2007, 11:45 PM

You mean this?

WaLuigi1774 · 09-10-2007, 03:54 PM

I would say my most recent find would be a Commodore 64 system at a thrift store for three bucks. Still need to find a monitor somewhere though...

Videogame wise...I would say when I went to Gamestop and they were having their gamer days with big discounts, so I got a couple ps2 and GC games for cheap and a air coolent system for the GC for 10 bucks, glows too.

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-11-2007, 02:44 AM

I used to have 2 C64 monitors, but they've since died. You don't need any special monitor, though - it can hook up to basically any television through the standard A/V jacks.

Robotazy · 09-11-2007, 03:24 PM

I went to a local Gametrader and found Mischief Makers.

I also found Jet Force Gemini at a Gamestop.

The Mega Charizard · 09-11-2007, 07:02 PM

When I found a fighting game at gamestop used for $12.00 instead of a new one for $50.00

Typhlame · 09-11-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Kenny

You mean this?

I heard about that.
I think that's what he means.

Sim Kid · 09-11-2007, 08:57 PM

I found Tactics Ogre in a game store one. It cost $50 and had a "No trade" Sticker on it, but it was worth every penny.

***The Doctor*** · 09-12-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by We Have to Amputate Your Face

So you've got a pirate version of Diamond that's not even really Diamond?

Yeah, it's not a bad game. Pity I can't save on it.

And yes, Lord Kenny, that's the one. Although, it's not the right picture in the corner.

I am nobody · 09-12-2007, 04:38 PM

I went in EB Games for a GC game and came out with the Wii I'm using right now.

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-12-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Doctor

Yeah, it's not a bad game. Pity I can't save on it.

And yes, Lord Kenny, that's the one. Although, it's not the right picture in the corner.

Just a little tricky to understand your language... I've heard of lots of pirated games being packaged to look like popular ones, so it's none too surprising.

Panfan · 09-12-2007, 09:15 PM

X-Men Legends for five bucks.

**Loot** · 10-02-2007, 09:19 PM

If I had the money, I would have walked out of a Software Etc. with Devil May Cry 1 and 2.

I did end up getting Pokemon Pearl without knowing what to buy when it came out. Same with Megaman Battle Chip Challenge.

09-08-2007, 04:49 PM	#1
Cravdraa VGF RPG Mod Join Date: May 2001 Location: It's Round on the sides and high in the middle. Gender: Posts: 8,470 Thanks: 171 Thanked 662 Times in 404 Posts	Ever stop in a game store for the heck of it and end up with something cool? I drove out to a Best Buy somewhat near me because I was bored. Occationally I like to check if there are any new games that slipped under my radar. Nothing. So I was on my way home when I saw a Gamestop that I'd never realized was there before. I stopped in and looked around. As I walked in I grabbed a used GCN/GBA cable so because I'd been wanting to force my friends to play Zelda: FourSwords Adventure with me. Plus it was only two bucks. They had a nice selection, but what really caught my eye was the rack of original GB games. I pick up Kirby's Dream Land and Metriod 2. Both games I've played before, but they belonged to AI, and they kinda moved to Australia with him last year. Finally, my eyes settled on a copy of Donkey Kong Land 2. A friend of mine owned DKL, but it was pretty bad. On the other hand, Donkey Kong Country 2 is one of my favorite platformers of all time. I vaguely remembered an article from an old NP that said DKL2 played more like a stripped down version of DKC2, with different levels. I decided to give it a chance. As I got home, I realized that in the time frame it was released, DKL2 was probably a Super Gameboy game. I dusted off the old super gameboy and slipped it into the SNES. The custom banana frame that loaded confirmed my suspicions. The first thing that hit me was how absolutely, hilariously bad the music was as it screeched what sounded like somebody trying to play the DKC2 title screen music on the keypad of a touchtone phone. After turning down the volume a few notches, I started a file and began playing. Over all, I'm impressed. It plays almost exactly like DKC2 (minus the team attack.) The physics are near perfect. Definately worth the money, and I'll definately be playing it all of the way through. Three good games and a cable, and all for under $20. Awesome. So, anybody else have a good shopping experiance? Ever get lucky and find something you've been looking for?

09-08-2007, 09:49 PM	#2
*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	Ah, I love the Super Game Boy. Great memories of playing Link's Awakening on there. Well, my one unexpected shopping experience was actually at a Gamestop in Texas. We went in to kill time and ended up coming out with some sweet keychains and the awesomeness that is Earthworm Jim 2.

09-09-2007, 06:36 AM	#3
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,156 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I have a sharp eye for used games or just games in general that I need a copy of, so I'm always on the lookout for unexpected buys. I think just last week, I found the multi-pack of Neverwinter Nights (PC Game similar to Diablo or Baldur's Gate: DA) plus its two expansions. People don't collect used PC games like they do console games, so I seem to have more luck with them - they're also usually much cheaper than console games around here.

09-09-2007, 12:27 PM	#4
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 23,275 Thanks: 568 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,582 Posts Blog Entries: 1	I usually stop in and get something not cool. One time, though, I found a copy of Ocarina of Time. Which was weird, because it was an Office Max/Staples. =/

09-09-2007, 02:10 PM	#5
*The Doctor* The Last Timelord. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In the TARDIS Gender: Posts: 13,880 Thanks: 915 Thanked 656 Times in 426 Posts Blog Entries: 1	An old games shop, use to sell some cool, and rare games. I have Pokemon Diamond, yes I know it's doesn't sound like a rare game. However I've had this version of Diamond for three years now. It's actually I cheap rip off of a game called Telefang (something like that), it's pretty good, however you can't save.

09-09-2007, 11:42 PM	#6
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,156 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	So you've got a pirate version of Diamond that's not even really Diamond?

09-09-2007, 11:45 PM	#7
Totally Kennerson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Falling down all these stairs Gender: Posts: 2,116 Thanks: 340 Thanked 406 Times in 136 Posts Blog Entries: 1	You mean this?

09-10-2007, 03:54 PM	#8
WaLuigi1774 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 5,730 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would say my most recent find would be a Commodore 64 system at a thrift store for three bucks. Still need to find a monitor somewhere though... Videogame wise...I would say when I went to Gamestop and they were having their gamer days with big discounts, so I got a couple ps2 and GC games for cheap and a air coolent system for the GC for 10 bucks, glows too.

09-11-2007, 02:44 AM	#9
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,156 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I used to have 2 C64 monitors, but they've since died. You don't need any special monitor, though - it can hook up to basically any television through the standard A/V jacks.

09-11-2007, 03:24 PM	#10
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I went to a local Gametrader and found Mischief Makers. I also found Jet Force Gemini at a Gamestop.

09-11-2007, 07:02 PM	#11
The Mega Charizard Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stuck in the Doberman Convention....again. Gender: Posts: 983 Thanks: 198 Thanked 37 Times in 31 Posts	When I found a fighting game at gamestop used for $12.00 instead of a new one for $50.00

09-11-2007, 08:57 PM	#13
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,884 Thanks: 80 Thanked 198 Times in 122 Posts	I found Tactics Ogre in a game store one. It cost $50 and had a "No trade" Sticker on it, but it was worth every penny.

09-12-2007, 04:38 PM	#15
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	I went in EB Games for a GC game and came out with the Wii I'm using right now.

09-12-2007, 09:15 PM	#17
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,251 Times in 1,339 Posts Blog Entries: 15	X-Men Legends for five bucks.

10-02-2007, 09:19 PM	#18
Loot Apparently I'm a mod? Join Date: May 2001 Location: LEGITIMATE BUSINESS Gender: Posts: 13,208 Thanks: 236 Thanked 1,237 Times in 659 Posts	If I had the money, I would have walked out of a Software Etc. with Devil May Cry 1 and 2. I did end up getting Pokemon Pearl without knowing what to buy when it came out. Same with Megaman Battle Chip Challenge.