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Salvor.Hardin · (08-19-2012, 05:19 PM)

Price isn't much of a problem, however I just want to know I'm not being swindled.

So I've been prowling online and I've noticed that the SNES versions of Chrono Trigger are far more expensive than the Japanese Super Famicom versions. Is there any good reason for that? Was the SFC version some kind of reissue or something?

What would you guys say is a fair price for the original game? It doesn't matter if it's in Japanese or English, because my friend has already finished it, knows Japanese, and anyway, this is more of a sentimental gift than anything else.

Thanks.

keeblerdrow · (08-19-2012, 05:22 PM)

There are more copies of the Super Famicom game available. The US version is more rare and also more valued. A game is only worth what people are willing to pay for it and the crazies here are willing to pay out the ass for the game.

DonMigs85 · (08-19-2012, 05:24 PM)

I'll sell my cart for $1000

G0523 · (08-19-2012, 05:25 PM)

If you want to go the cheapest route and your friend owns a Wii or DS, CT is available on either of those systems.

21st century cowboy · (08-19-2012, 05:31 PM)

So out of the DS and PSN versions of the game, which is better?

MarkusRJR · (08-19-2012, 05:32 PM)

Originally Posted by 21st century cowboy:

So out of the DS and PSN versions of the game, which is better?

DS version.

Alrus · (08-19-2012, 05:32 PM)

Originally Posted by 21st century cowboy:

So out of the DS and PSN versions of the game, which is better?

DS version. The PSN version is the PS1 port and it was awful like most Square Snes to PS1 ports.

Gilgamesh · (08-19-2012, 05:34 PM)

Looks like $50 is standard pricing for the cart on eBay.

I wouldn't sell mine for a measly $50. It's got ten times that in sentimental value.

Karsticles · (08-19-2012, 05:56 PM)

Originally Posted by 21st century cowboy:

So out of the DS and PSN versions of the game, which is better?

You do not want the PSN version. Horrible load times.

LiK · (08-19-2012, 05:58 PM)

buy the DS version and forget the SNES one. also avoid the PSN/PSOne version.

SonicMegaDrive · (08-19-2012, 05:59 PM)

Don't pay more than 40-50 for the cart.

Complete with the box will get tricky, as CIB copies go north of the $120 range consistently.

Personally, if you're buying it to play, I'd grab the SFC cart.

plc268 · (08-19-2012, 06:00 PM)

Originally Posted by Gilgamesh:

Looks like $50 is standard pricing for the cart on eBay.

I wouldn't sell mine for a measly $50. It's got ten times that in sentimental value.

Looking at completed listings, it's closer to $75-$100.

You might get lucky and snatch one for $50 if someone puts it up at that price as a buy it now, but unlikely.

FWIW, you're better off getting the DS version anyway, unless you REALLY want the SNES version for some reason.

Scavenger · (08-19-2012, 06:06 PM)

Boxed SFC version because your friend understands Japanese and because it is cheap on Ebay.

XxSlasherMcGirkxX · (08-19-2012, 07:18 PM)

Chrono Trigger isn't really that rare it's just really in demand.

BiggNife · (08-19-2012, 07:22 PM)

The DS version has a better translation/localization and bonus dungeons, as well as an extra ending. But I guess if you still want to get the SNES version as a sentimental gift, it makes more sense to get the Japanese version since it's cheaper.

bjork · (08-19-2012, 07:56 PM)

Originally Posted by XxSlasherMcGirkxX:

Chrono Trigger isn't really that rare it's just really in demand.

^ this 1000%.

To the OP: buy both!

encephalon · 12:01 AM

The load times on the PSN ver. are not really that bad.

Originally Posted by keeblerdrow:

There are more copies of the Super Famicom game available. The US version is more rare and also more valued. A game is only worth what people are willing to pay for it and the crazies here are willing to pay out the ass for the game.

For all of the "rare' expensive western games on ebay and the like, they never seem to be in short supply.

urfe · (08-20-2012, 12:01 AM)

The Japanese DS version allows you to switch between Japanese and English on the fly. Great fun if your friend has not mastered Japanese.

I have the SNES and SFC versions, but the SFC version isn't nostalgic for me, as I didn't have it as a kid.

Important thing about the DS version is anything added to the game was complete crap. It's the best version because you can easily ignore what was added, and the original game is there in all its glory.

Ysiadmihi · (08-20-2012, 12:07 AM)

I haven't played the DS version in awhile, but isn't the music slightly worse than in the SNES version?

DidntKnowJack · (08-20-2012, 12:13 AM)

I could never bring myself to sell these, but GOD...I wonder how much I could get for these. They're all mint condition, btw.

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Arc · (08-20-2012, 12:21 AM)

Originally Posted by DidntKnowJack:

I could never bring myself to sell these, but GOD...I wonder how much I could get for these. They're all mint condition, btw.

Hah, seeing the old "K-A" rating on game boxes kills me.

Chinner · (08-20-2012, 12:23 AM)

how's the iOS version?

Gentleman Jack · (08-20-2012, 12:23 AM)

Originally Posted by DidntKnowJack:

I could never bring myself to sell these, but GOD...I wonder how much I could get for these. They're all mint condition, btw.

Mine have a fair bit of wear on them because I played the shit out of the games. Still have stuff like the spoilerriffic map for FFIII, too.

Jrmint · (08-20-2012, 12:24 AM)

Originally Posted by DidntKnowJack:

I could never bring myself to sell these, but GOD...I wonder how much I could get for these. They're all mint condition, btw.

Missing FFII bro :)

urfe · (08-20-2012, 12:25 AM)

Originally Posted by DidntKnowJack:

I could never bring myself to sell these, but GOD...I wonder how much I could get for these. They're all mint condition, btw.

I have them all (the SoM poster was on my wall for a while as a teenager), but I bet when I'm in my 40's I would pay ridiculous money for them in mint condition.

DidntKnowJack · (08-20-2012, 12:38 AM)

Originally Posted by Jrmint:

Missing FFII bro :)

I actually have that, but sadly no box or manual.

Jotamide · (08-20-2012, 12:40 AM)

Get the DS version!

bjork · (08-20-2012, 12:45 AM)

Originally Posted by DidntKnowJack:

I could never bring myself to sell these, but GOD...I wonder how much I could get for these. They're all mint condition, btw.

Doesn't mint imply sealed?

Alcoholikaust · (08-20-2012, 12:49 AM)

I'll sell you a cart for 79.00$

Serious.

DidntKnowJack · (08-20-2012, 12:50 AM)

Originally Posted by bjork:

Doesn't mint imply sealed?

Not that I'm aware of. I used to collect other things awhile ago (stamps, coins) and mint never meant sealed. Unless it's just a video game thing.

bjork · (08-20-2012, 12:54 AM)

Originally Posted by DidntKnowJack:

Not that I'm aware of. I used to collect other things awhile ago (stamps, coins) and mint never meant sealed. Unless it's just a video game thing.

Toys do too, but it can go a step further in any collecting with the rise of grading.

But then, grading makes pricing ridiculous. Not a fan of it myself, since it defeats the purpose of actually playing the game.

BasilZero · (08-20-2012, 12:55 AM)

DS version has better translation and an extra ending/boss, might as well get that.

chris.trejo · (08-20-2012, 01:26 AM)

I have a US copy, JP copy, DS copy, PS1 disk version and on PSN (Crap btw), all I need is a Wii so I can have it on the Wii :p. Anyways I'd say try to get a boxed JP ver. since it's a gift as a huge fan of CT that would be the best version to get as a gift.

Zeeman · (08-20-2012, 01:28 AM)

Which is better, DS or Virtual Console?

Lost Fragment · (08-20-2012, 01:32 AM)

Originally Posted by CLOUDsea:

The load times on the PSN ver. are not really that bad.

It takes twice as long as the SNES version. It's fucking horrible.

Also, it takes like 10 seconds just to load the menu IIRC.

KaYotiX · (08-20-2012, 01:34 AM)

Just buy the DS version. Cheap and its the best one.