gaming GameStop to sell classic games (e.g. N64, PS1, Dreamcast)

[Discordian 6,015]

Gamestop has terrible trade-in values anyway. They sell a game for 15-25 and could very well give you less than a dollar for it. I got screwed out of a lot of money because of it. I will never trade in to Gamestop ever again.

 

Hell, I don't even trade games in unless I'm absolutely desperate for new ones and don't have a job. Most of the time I keep everything because I ALWAYS wanna go back and play it at a later date.

[Vaporeon 1,168]

This is cool but the oldest console I have is a Gamecube [My PS1 broke] Still though my PS3 can play PS1 games so maybe I can find Spyro or something as back then I never owned Crash or Spyro games. Well ok I played a demo for one of the Spyro games buts that's it.

Edited September 11, 2012 by N-Harmonia

[Sepia-chan 495]

HOLD IT, HOLD IT, HOLD IT!

Everyone's rejoicing, but remember; it's gamestop.

You know, those guys who give you 2 dollars for a game, and turn around and sell it for twenty dollars? Only someone who is out of their minds would trade in their classic games at GameStop.

[Twiliscael 3,960]

My question is where will they get them from? (To my knowledge) They don't produce them anymore, so where will they get 'em? Sure, it's possible that people would sell them but there is definitely not enough to go around if you ask me.

[Dasher 119]

This would be wonderful I would no longer have to go to slackers for old games at outragous prices for the Nintendo 64 and nes.

[DashPony 359]

I have mixed feelings about this. I'm glad to see that they want to sell older games again, but I'm worried they will be sold for ridiculous prices I also wonder how far back they plan on going with the games. NES? SNES? Or just N64, PS1, ect.

[Thunderstorm 120]

So.. classic games will be available?! YESSS! I hope I'm not the only classic Spyro fan here! I also need to get some more NES and SNES games.. will they sell those? :3

[Crispy 5,563]

Good thing I still have most of my old systems/games.

 

Not to mention emulators, which are far more convenient than having six systems hooked to one TV.

[SrFrog 927]

It's a nice option I suppose but knowing Gamestop, they'll probably inflate the prices. Plus, if I ever get the itch to buy classic games in store I already got somewhere to go.

 

 

[ScottishUnicorn 284]

This is actually quite nice, usually I only buy games from Steam and whatnot. But this could mean I have a chance of snagging a copy of Klonoa for a decent price.

[KakeiTheWolf 652]

Sadly, I'm enough of an geezer that I actually own most of the games I would want. The rest, I can get on emulator (I have the cartridges, I'm sure... somewhere).

[Jon the VGNerd 886]

Sadly, I'm enough of an geezer that I actually own most of the games I would want. The rest, I can get on emulator (I have the cartridges, I'm sure... somewhere).

 

I know what you mean. I myself, however, would rather buy games for the consoles instead of emulating games on the PC, becasue I fear that it's an illegal thing to do and that it'll run horribly whenever I play emulated games.

[KakeiTheWolf 652]

I know what you mean. I myself, however, would rather buy games for the consoles instead of emulating games on the PC, becasue I fear that it's an illegal thing to do and that it'll run horribly whenever I play emulated games.

 

1. Not illegal if you own a copy (working or not) of both the system in question and the games in question. It's often used when discs break or get lost.

2. Every system from Atari 2600 to Dreamcast will run just fine.

 

It's not illegal, the FPS on systems up to PS1 is untouched (The only thing on PS1 that made me lag was casting Ultima in FFVIII, but that is incredibly CPU intensive for its time). Once you start dipping into PS2 territory, you'd need a powerful as hell comp. I can't even play We Love Katamari on it past 5m without unbelievable lag.

 

Besides, ROM hacks are pretty much emulator exclusive. Stuff like Ponymon or Pony Fantasy VI.

[Fire_Fly 499]

....I'm on the fence about this one.

For one thing, I'm a long-time gamer, and I love revisiting old titles on old consoles. This move is definitely bound to be popular for those of us looking for a few blast-from-the-past nostalgic games. On the other hand, no one knows how to ruin a good thing quite like GameStop, and I don't doubt that they'll find a way to disenfranchise me with the idea before too long. Most likely, that'll come in a "necessary" change in policy regarding all their classic titles. http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/default/dry.png

[Radiance64 7,053]

 

... I hate my local Gamestop now. I look online and I see a few titles up for grabs, but hardly any of the ones that I want, really. Like Pikmin 1 and 2 are both out, I think...

 

The Wii versions of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 should be pretty easy to find, they're still in print unlike the originals. I have that version of 2 and love it.

[Shiki 5,855]

The Wii versions of Pikmin and Pikmin 2 should be pretty easy to find, they're still in print unlike the originals. I have that version of 2 and love it.

 

I don't have a Wii. I sold it because I didn't like enough Wii games that were out at the time (I still really don't like many) and got a PS3 for it with the money between the system and games added up. Now I don't even play that.

[Radiance64 7,053]

 

I don't have a Wii. I sold it because I didn't like enough Wii games that were out at the time (I still really don't like many) and got a PS3 for it with the money between the system and games added up. Now I don't even play that.

 

Oh, well it's definitely the best way to currently obtain the two Pikmin games, and I'd say the improved controls(you can zoom the camera out farther and throw your Pikmin much longer distances than before, and much more precisely once you're used to it) are worth the investment if you can get another Wii and the games, they are really good.

[~Sugar Sprinkles~ 638]

I prefer the classics honestly. Some new games are good, like on the wii and other systems. But, I 've always loved the 64, gamecube, SEGA, and the original Nintendos :3 i HOPE they all come back, ill be spending and spending on the old games I never had the chance to get

[Spectre2343 78]

Yes! Finally a place to buy old gamecube games. I've been trying to find my classic favorites like Super Smash Bros, Tales of Symphonia, Kirby Air Rider, all the best gc classics. I can't wait till this starts

[Mephala 2,633]

Omigosh...

You mean...

I can get myself a real, beautiful, DISC copy of Grim Fandango?

...

I...I am seriously having a minor heart attack...

*HEARTSPLODE*

<3 <3 <3 <3

[Commander Bubbles 1,343]

Give me a Sega Dreamcast + Airforce Delta + Daytona USA = Me happy. I'll have to go and check out my local Gamestop to see if they have anything of interest.

[Bronyponyfanatic 41]

I love retro gaming! I just recently purchased a N64 and a few games, Zelda included obviously... Been going back in time with PS1 titles also! It's funny when you get old to a point where the PS2 is considered old school...

[Silver Boulder 123]

Sounds like a good idea to me seeing how I'm a collector of old vintage games. Already have Super Nintendo, N64, PS1, PS2, Gamecube, Xbox, PS3, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance SP, and etc so I'll definitly like this new idea

[XUNUSEDXXX 3,459]

YESSSSSSS

 

That means I can buy games that I can't buy for a normal price anymore! I hope they also sell some early 2000's games like LoZ: Wind Waker and Pikmin.

[Discordian 6,015]

I just talked to the guys at my local Gamestop and they said the manager came back from a conference and said that was NOT happening. I'm thinking the rumor was started to hype people up and bring them down.

 

They said that for one thing: No Gamestop would have the room for it, they have to have room for all the games they already DO have.