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[cantona222]

This idea came to me when I saw threads about recent games that became hard to find. here are few examples:

-Pikmin 3:
Released on August 4, 2013.
Price for new in Amazon is $95
Price for used in Ebay is $60

-Xenoblade Chronicles:
Released on April 2012
Price for new in Amazon is $90
Price for old in Ebay is $60

-Kirby's Return to Dream Land:
Released on October 24, 2011
Price for new in Amazon is $120
Price for used in Ebay is $50

One member also predicted that Bayonetta 2 will be hard to find in the future. What do you guys think? What are the games that will be hard to find/expensive in near the future?

 

[tcruz2994]

umvc3

 

[rajanp22]

The Last Guardian

 

[AntiFacebook]

I don't think such a thing can happen anymore,in the age of digital gaming.
Now that every game has a digital version,people will not be willing to pay ridiculous prices for rare physical copies.

 

[jimi_dini]

Wonderful 101

Super Luigi Bros U (the physical one)

Now that every game has a digital version,people will not be willing to pay ridiculous prices for rare physical copies.

Of course they do. Physical >>>> digital, especially old PC games with lots of physical goodies included. Some old NES/SNES cartridges fetch insane prices, although those games are available on Virtual Console.

 

[Zalman]

Certain Wii U games will hold their value for years to come.

 

[JaseC]

I don't think such a thing can happen anymore,in the age of digital gaming.
Now that every game has a digital version,people will not be willing to pay ridiculous prices for rare physical copies.

Well, there's the matter of licensed games. In digital marketplaces they're pulled more or less instantly once the licence expires whereas physical retailers have the advantage of being able to sell through remaining stock.

 

[Nightbird]

Kid Icarus Uprising is going to be though too.

 

[AntiFacebook]

Wonderful 101

Super Luigi Bros U (the physical one)



Of course they do. Physical >>>> digital, especially old PC games with lots of physical goodies included

I agree,but it's not enough to justify a huge price tag.

 

[Drilbit777]

Hatsune Miku Project Diva F (PS3)

Senran Kagura Physical Version

Class Of Heroes 2G



Xenoblade Chronicles X will most likely become rare too once its released along with Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem (Whenever that gets released)

Most of the games that become rare are usually ones that don't get that many copies printed.

 

[Kyonashi]

Short Peace: Ranko Tsukigime's Longest Day?

It's $25.99 now but I can't imagine there are too many copies.

 

[ShogunDarius]

I agree,but it's not enough to justify a huge price tag.

for you maybe, but collectors will be collectors

 

[EloKa]

This idea came to me when I saw threads about recent games that became hard to find. here are few examples:

-Pikmin 3:
Released on August 4, 2013.
Price for new in Amazon is $95
Price for used in Ebay is $60

on german amazon you can get it anytime for 35€, any reason why the US version has such an high price?

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

I agree,but it's not enough to justify a huge price tag.

That's not how the world works.

 

[Jb]

on german amazon you can get it anytime for 35€, any reason why the US version has such an high price?

Different market so different inventory? It maybe sold better in NA relative to how many copies they printed compared to what it did in PAL.

 

[Menome]

Murdered: Soul Suspect. Barely anybody bought it and with Airtight Games having folded straight after release, it's unlikely to have much in the way of stock replenishment. Won't be ludicrous prices, but certainly a higher than expected curioso.

 

[Mpl90]

Nothing, due to digital stores.

 

[mrmickfran]

I highly doubt that Nintendo is gonna continuously pack Bayonetta with its sequel.

I don't see Captain Toad physical staying around that long either.

I REALLY should start hunting for a copy of Pikmin 3.

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

Does Ground Zeroes in US and Japan still come with the reverse artwork? I'd dare say that will be a big deal in a few years.

 

[sphinx]

Certain Wii U games will hold their value for years to come.

I don't believe so. At least not during the console's life.

I've been following ebay/amazon WiiU games and at least in europe, nothing will be rare, even the examples in OP aren't rare.

the only exception so far is hyrule Warriors, limited edition with scarf.

 

[Persona7]

I wonder when The Wonderful 101 is going to run out. Every store around me tons of copies that just sit there.

 

[mrmickfran]

This might be the first time in history that a Fire Emblem game doesn't go out of print within the console's lifetime.

 

[cantona222]

Does Ground Zeroes in US and Japan still come with the reverse artwork? I'd dare say that will be a big deal in a few years.

Can you elaborate more please. What is the story behind the reverse artwork copy?

 

[Agent Gibbs]

Tales of the Abyss 3DS was already a limited run so i suspect that will eventually become expensive/hard to find

 

[Saladinoo]

That £80 collector's edition Kingdom Hearts 1.5 & 2.5, same with the £80 Type-0 HD coming out soon. Sorry, I know it's just the limited edition's, but I expect them to be worth $$$$

 

[Balb]

Wii Sports Club is pretty rare I think.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

Cubic Ninja.

 

[Persona7]

Tales of the Abyss 3DS was already a limited run so i suspect that will eventually become expensive/hard to find

I think that one went out of stock on amazon for a short period but came back. I remember hysteria about that game at launch but I think they just undershipped it? Tales games typically go in and out of print. Even Vesperia on 360 is easily available and has definitely been reprinted a few times.

 

[KyleCross]

This is just par for the course on a lot of Nintendo published games. They almost never price-drop and they hold back on new printings. I always say if you're interested in a Nintendo game you're best off buying it day 1 because unlike other publishers you're probably not going to be grabbing it at a cheaper price a few months later, and you usually feel discontent dropping $60 on a game that's been out awhile.

I wonder when The Wonderful 101 is going to run out. Every store around me tons of copies that just sit there.

Ironically I saw someone on GAF a few weeks back lamenting about not being able to find a copy anywhere and wondering if it has gone rare. Definitely not the case around here.

 

[Donthizz#]

Persona 4 Golden: Solid Gold Premium Edition. $180

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

Can you elaborate more please. What is the story behind the reverse artwork copy?

The initial run of Japanese and US versions had this:

As a reversible cover. I thought it was for the initial run, so I'm thinking they may be hard to come by in the future. EU didn't get the reversible cover so I did what any sane person would do and imported a Japanese copy as well.

 

[Seik]

The retail version of Retro City Rampage DX on PS4 I just bought during the very limited 2K release.

Can't unseal it, I rather re-buy it online than unseal it.

 

[Rolf NB]

Everything published by Nintendo that isn't called Mario Kart.

 

[prateeko]

Cave Story 3D.
Tales of Hearts R possibly.

Anything more niche with critical acclaim and a smaller run basically.

 

[Sparrowhawk]

The Wonderful 101?
Maybe Captain Toad.

 

[cantona222]

The retail version of Retro City Rampage DX on PS4 I just bought during the very limited 2K release.

Can't unseal it, I rather re-buy it online than unseal it.

Lucky you

 

[cantona222]

Maybe Captain Toad.

Yeah. It is already out of stock in Amazon.

 

[Here For The Free Feed]

need for speed most wanted u

 

[dhlt25]

Bayonetta 2

 

[Sparrowhawk]

Yeah. It is already out of stock in Amazon.

What?! Did not expect that at all.
Glad I've got my copy already.

 

[SmokedMeat]

The Bayonetta disc that came with Bayonetta 2.

 

[Sparrowhawk]

The retail version of Retro City Rampage DX on PS4 I just bought during the very limited 2K release.

Can't unseal it, I rather re-buy it online than unseal it.

Pretty jealous of this. I really considered buying a copy on eBay, but I've already blown enough money and need to start saving. So badass, though.

 

[Orniletter]

I don't believe so. At least not during the console's life.

I've been following ebay/amazon WiiU games and at least in europe, nothing will be rare, even the examples in OP aren't rare.

the only exception so far is hyrule Warriors, limited edition with scarf.

Xenoblade for the Wii was super common at one point too. It's now in the 50 € range...and rising.

Give it time, certain GameCube and DS games are starting to get rare too.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Yeah. It is already out of stock in Amazon.

It's Christmas. Out of stock doesn't mean "rare".

 

[SmokedMeat]

The retail version of Retro City Rampage DX on PS4 I just bought during the very limited 2K release.

Can't unseal it, I rather re-buy it online than unseal it.

I like that the disc art resembles the Sega Master system packaging

 

[fushi]

High WiiU game prices are actively dissuading me from even getting the console.

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

I always thought Zack and Wiki would for some reason but nope.

Now I'd guess Bayonetta 2 and Hyrule Warriors.

It's different now with digital games though. I don't think much of any will be really really sought after like some used to be.

 

[Bowl0l]

All Nintendo games because their digital download games price rarely drops...
DS games can't be bought in 3DS eshop... I don't know about WiiU eshop...
Now I am buying PC download games instead. Go PC XD

 

[Akiller]

Wait For Path of Radiance HD

umvc3

Yesterday I saw a used copy at the GS i always go,still 34€ :/

 

[BigDes]

The non Xenoblade Wii rpgs will probably go up in price at some point

The Last Story and such