If the activity on this ebay auction is any indication, someone's going to spend that much money on a copy of Shigesato Itoi's SNES classic within the next few days.
Granted, the copy in question is unopened and appears to be in pristine condition, but even then I can't imagine spending that much money on it.
I don't suppose any of you are planning to jump in on this particular auction before it ends on Thursday morning?
(Via retro-treasures.blogspot.com)
Yes. Because I just won the lottery.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! So, $3,500 shouldn't be too much of a stretch for you, right? ;)
ReplyDeleteBTW, Justin, did you kill Games with Boys???
Well, maybe if I had the money, but why I would have a game that I would not open to play it? but I want it anyway! hahaha What I'm saying, i even do not have the money to buy a used copy and I'm thinking of getting this hahaha.
ReplyDeleteUgh, seeing this reminds me that I need to track down a copy of the game. I owned it; still have the box and the strat guide, but I lent the cart to a friend of mine who moved away years ago :(
ReplyDeleteStill pains me to this day *sniff, sniff*
As for this auction... that's coo-coo! O.o
I might think about it - if you opened it immediately upon receiving it ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine ever spending this kind of dough on a game, Alan--even if I were filthy rich. I'd certainly take it if someone gave it to me, though :)
ReplyDeleteAh, you definitely should pick up a loose cart sometime, Mineeva--especially if you already have the box and strategy guide!
ReplyDeleteHa! Actually, Simon, I'm also not a fan of leaving games unopened. What's the point? I'd totally love to buy an opened/used copy of this game--complete with box and strategy guide--someday, though.
ReplyDeleteYeah, people who hoard factory-sealed games make me furious (>.<) I'd like to break into their house one night and rip open all their games, then leave without taking anything. Grrr!
ReplyDeleteI actually don't care that some people want to buy or own them. That's OK with me. I just have no interest in buying or owning them myself, as it seems pointless. Games are made to be played!
ReplyDeleteYes, you're very correct, and these idiotic fools prevent us normal gamers from being able to play them. Oh well :(
ReplyDeleteWell, not entirely, Simon. It's not like unopened games are the only ones available! Just look for used/opened games via ebay like I do :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd be willing to plop something like $300 on the SNES cart and guide (and hopefully box) someday, MH2882, but not anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteThat said, buying a Wii U and the digital version of the game is a good option, too, IMO.
I also hope Mother 3 is released here at some point, although I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for it!
Yeah, the price of this auction is nuts. I'm surprised anyone's willing to spend over $1000 on such an item.
ReplyDeleteAs for that Amazon UK listing: I sure hope it's for some sort of physical re-release of EarthBound--or even some unannounced, upcoming remake. I'll believe it when I see it, though...
It sucks how expensive this game has got. Wish I had money when it was still going for peanuts on ebay. About a year ago you could get it for 80-100 euros. Now it's well over 200. You should start a kickstarter, see if people will spot you the cash :)
ReplyDeleteOh, no, retr0gamer, I was just kidding. I'll get a copy of the game on my own someday, no question. I agree, though, that it's too bad it's become so expensive as of late.
ReplyDeleteI was sooooo pleased when a friend sent me a mint copy of Mother 2 from Japan a few years ago. Only cost me £12 and as far as I'm concerned that entitles me to play the translated version :) It is a fantastic game, even if it is just a game built on top of Dragon Quest. But it doesn't ask for too much level grinding and is packed full of charm, which counts for a lot.
ReplyDeleteI think it entitles you to play the translated version, too, Tinpot :) Also, I eventually want a copy of Mother 2 just for the wonderful manual. Of course, that's why I want a copy of the NA version (EarthBound), too :P
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