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[dirtmonkey37]

Some of us don't get games for Christmas.

Why not? If you have a family (assuming you're married etc.) and you tell those people who are close to you about your interests, I'd be surprised if one of them, say your nephew, didn't purchase a videogame for you.



Of course, if you hide the fact that you play them, because your whole family thinks videogames are a child's play toy, then......that's probably my future when I get married.......


"Umm...sweetheart, MGS6 subsistenancistish looks to be an amazing experience. Comes out a week before Christmas....."

"Yeah, that's nice, what about that JCPenny brand-name Calvin Klein shirt. I found an excellent deal at Mervyn's....."



meh....My highschool days seem to be drawing to a close...........somewhat.....

 

[Zombie James]

Nothing. I already have enough money set aside for the PS3, but i want to have my home theater setup finalized before i make the plunge.

 

[dirtmonkey37]

I want to buy a Wii for SMG and the Zelda game.....but the Zelda game has gotten a lot of negative hype.



Which is why I'm reconsidering....

 

[Mrbob]

I want to buy a Wii for SMG and the Zelda game.....but the Zelda game has gotten a lot of negative hype.



Which is why I'm reconsidering....

Negative hype for Zelda? What?

 

[Vargas]

I am getting everything I really want before Christmas but I will make a list anyway:

PS3-$599.99
PS3 Memory Card adapter-$14.99
Sonic the Hedgehog-$59.99
Resistance-$59.99
Fight Night Round 3-$59.99
Ridge Racer 7-$59.99

Wii-$249.99
Wiimote-$39.99
Nunchuck-$19.99
Classic Controller-$19.99
The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess-$49.99
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz-$49.99
Trauma Center Second Opinion-$49.99

Then there are games but I consider everything above to be the holiday stuff.

 

[Musashi Wins!]

I'll probably buy Gears day one and maybe Rainbow Six (pending reviews) for online play.

I'm tempted to pick up PowerStone on psp on weds.

I'll rent everything else. Looking at what I spent on games the last few years convinced me that maybe spending that much on this sort of hobby....isn't for me.

Still about $150.

 

[EktorPR]

A 26 or 32-inch Sharp Aquos is on the map with a Wii connected to it. That's nearly $2,000 bucks, so yes, a very expensive Christmas for me.

 

[echoshifting]

Why not? If you have a family (assuming you're married etc.) and you tell those people who are close to you about your interests, I'd be surprised if one of them, say your nephew, didn't purchase a videogame for you.

Of course, if you hide the fact that you play them, because your whole family thinks videogames are a child's play toy, then......that's probably my future when I get married.......

I can't speak for everyone who doesn't receive games as gifts - there are plenty of valid reasons not to. I just don't like it. My wife is pretty much the only person who would spend that much money on me for my birthday or Christmas at this point in my life, and she did buy games for me when we first moved in together but it wasn't fun for either of us. She doesn't know much about games, so she would just go to the store and buy games that looked cool...so I'd end up with a stack of games I didn't want to play to either suffer through or take back (which I did) for games I really wanted. So I started giving her lists of games...but I have poor impulse control so I typically bought about half the games on the list by the time Christmas rolled around, which got me in trouble. Then I stopped doing that and just giving her a short list of games to buy...but then I would know exactly what I was getting for Christmas, and she'd know I knew, which isn't very fun and in my opinion really spoils the spirit of gift-giving. I'd rather get something she came up with herself.

Short version: I don't think it's fun to get games as gifts. I'd rather just buy what I want when I want it and not put pressure on my game-illiterate wife to get me the games I want to play.

I certainly don't hide the fact that I game. I used to, I confess, whenever we had non-gamer friends over or my parents dropped by. Pretty normal, I think, to go through a bit of a "omg I'm an adult gamer" shame spiral so don't worry if it happens to you. You'll get over it. And hey, having a few nongamer friendly titles on hand to "wow" people with doesn't hurt, either.

 

[Rat Salad]

No more than $400.00 for me this year. Gears of War is a no brainer and I might pick up a Wii along with Zelda(not sure yet.)

I still need to pick up other 360 games yet but not until a price drop is in order.

 

[Trakdown]

PS3- $345 (Serious trade in credit)
Resistance: Fall of Man- $60.00
FFXII: $60.00
Ridge Racer 7: $60.00
Guitar Hero II: $50.00

$575 before taxes. Not bad!

 

[.dmc]

Negative hype for Zelda? What?

Didn't you hear? You can't lower your shield, which means you're invincible. Zelda for kiddies confirmed

Spoiler

the only negative hype I've heard has been for stupid shit like the above

 

[.dmc]

On topic :

Wii + extra wiimote/chuck :: $AU500
Zelda + Rayman + Red Steel + Monkey Ball :: $AU400 * (not all at launch, I'll probably save some til xmas)

That's not even considering what DS games I'll pick up over the summer. Luckily I'm not an accessory whore so I don't need to pick up component cables, an SD card that I wouldn't fill for a year, extra controllers for gaming parties that I don't have. Still, it's a decent chunk of change.

 

[BobTheFork]

well i suppose its about time i put it all up together so
499.99 for core ysstem
2 games - 199.98
controller - 49.99
GS warranty - 50
ps2 memotry adapter - 14.99
colorado tax - 8.1%
880.96 USD
DAMN it looks much worse when you put it in one pile like that. I got a second job, worked overtime, and enters 3 separate pumpkin carving contests to earn that money, and I did it in about 6 weeks. I earned that oversized Foreman grill, and as long as it NEVER breaks EVER, I should be ok.

 

[Stabby McSter]

Gears of War CE (even with lack of 360 :lol ) - $70 (I think?)
Guitar Hero II - $50

My cousin is getting me FFXII for a late (LATE) birthday present.

And then there's Contact, Bully, and a PSP, but that might have to wait. Winter is coming up and I'm ****ing cold. Clothes ftl.

 

[Shard]

I have no idea at this point, god damned holiday season.

 

[PantherLotus]

I can't speak for everyone who doesn't receive games as gifts - there are plenty of valid reasons not to. I just don't like it. My wife is pretty much the only person who would spend that much money on me for my birthday or Christmas at this point in my life, and she did buy games for me when we first moved in together but it wasn't fun for either of us. She doesn't know much about games, so she would just go to the store and buy games that looked cool...so I'd end up with a stack of games I didn't want to play to either suffer through or take back (which I did) for games I really wanted. So I started giving her lists of games...but I have poor impulse control so I typically bought about half the games on the list by the time Christmas rolled around, which got me in trouble. Then I stopped doing that and just giving her a short list of games to buy...but then I would know exactly what I was getting for Christmas, and she'd know I knew, which isn't very fun and in my opinion really spoils the spirit of gift-giving. I'd rather get something she came up with herself.

Short version: I don't think it's fun to get games as gifts. I'd rather just buy what I want when I want it and not put pressure on my game-illiterate wife to get me the games I want to play.

I certainly don't hide the fact that I game. I used to, I confess, whenever we had non-gamer friends over or my parents dropped by. Pretty normal, I think, to go through a bit of a "omg I'm an adult gamer" shame spiral so don't worry if it happens to you. You'll get over it. And hey, having a few nongamer friendly titles on hand to "wow" people with doesn't hurt, either.

*CRAAAAAAAAAAWLING IN MY SKIN
THESE WOUNDS THEY ARE NOT REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL*

 

[ghst]

Suddenly, I hate my life.

 

[Shard]

Suddenly, I hate my life.

Linkin Park has that effect on people.

 

[bumpkin]

Too damn much.

Wii launch alone:

Console: $250
Extra Wiimote/Nunchuck: $60
Excite Truck: $50
Metal Slug Anthology: $40
Zelda: $50
Monkey Ball: $50
Trauma Center: $50

 

[Troidal]

$0 hopefully if I turn profit on PS3s
But hey I might just keep it.

Anyhow games, FEAR, Blue Dragon, Lost Planet are definites for the rest of the year. Not sure about GoW or DOAX2, which are like the most talked about 360 games, but hype dont do jack for me.

Hardware-wise, 360 HD-DVD, PS3, and maybe Wii if I can get preorder. We'll see.

 

[C4Lukins]

Lets see

Xbox 360

HD-DVD- 200
4 Movies- 90
Gears of War Collectors- 70
Viva Pinata- 50
Rainbow Six- 60
PSU- 60
Fuzion Frenzy 2- 50
Call of Duty 3- 60

Wii

Wii Console-250
Wiimote- 40
Zelda- 50
Rayman- 50

PS2
Final Fantasy 12- 50

Amazon says Frame City Killer is coming out on December 31st, and if that actually happens, I promis to buy that as well.

So that is 1080 dollars right there, if my quick math is right. Hopefully half of that stuff will be in the form of christmas gifts.


Things I forgot but remembered after reading other peoples lists.

DOAX 2- Definite
Trauma Center and Monkeyball depending on Reviews.

 

[aparisi2274]

1 Milllllllion Dollars...

And I am not even kidding..

Gears of Wars
Zelda TP
Wii
PS3
extra controllers
memory cards
Resistance
HD-DVD addon
Wireless headset
FFIII
CV: Portrait of Ruin

and I am sure a bunch of other shit I am missing

 

[BatiGOOOOOOL]

Wii - 250
Nunchuck + remote - 60
Classic controller - 20
Points card - ?
Zelda - 50
Super Monkey Ball - 50
Rayman - 50
Metal Slug - 40
Excite Truck - 50

~$570

FVCK!!!

Games are subject to change though.

 

[Ranger X]

FREAKIN' TOO MUCH.

Please someone steal my wallet or get me laid

 

[Shard]

Geez, I hope some of these lists include presents for other people.

 

[mikeGFG]

oh boy.

Gears -$60
Rainbow Six -$50 (assuming Fry's comes through with a deal)
Wireless X360 Headset -$60

Refund for DAH!2 and PSU +$60 (in profit)

Total: $110. Cheapskatery for the win.

 

[Odysseus]

FREAKIN' TOO MUCH.

Please someone steal my wallet or get me laid

You can kill two birds with one stone by getting a hooker.

 

[BatiGOOOOOOL]

Geez, I hope some of these lists include presents for other people.

**** everyone else, it's new consoles season!!!

 

[Weapon201]

Gears of War - 60
NHL 2k7 - 60
THPS8 - 60
COD3 - 60
Rainbow Six: Vegas - 60
PES6 - 60
SC: DA - 60
Quick Charge Kit - 30
Microsoft Arcade Points - 40


I can only afford

Gears of War: 60
Microsoft Arcade Points - 20

 

[Ranger X]

You can kill two birds with one stone by getting a hooker.

:lol

 

[PantherLotus]

Geez, I hope some of these lists include presents for other people.

You want me to list out what I'm buying my wife, my mom, my stepdad, my dad, my stepmom, my sister, my stepbrother, one secret santa at work, and one secret santa for my inlaws, not to mention what i'm going to buy my dog and my cat?

Or should I just stick with what my wife will be spending on me for Christmas as it relates to videogames, you know, this being GAF and all?


Well?

 

[PantherLotus]

You can kill two birds with one stone by getting a hooker.

This reminds me of a dead hooker joke that I made today here in GAF that I'm almost certain nobody got. Props if you can find it.

 

[Mr Toast]

Wii - $399
Zelda - $85
Rayman - $85
MonkeyBall - $85
nunchuk, classic control, Wii Play - $130
Gears of War - $85
R6 Vegas - $85
Contact - $40

Total - $1140 AUD (approx) (equivalent to about $880 USD - but all my prices include tax)

Total paid off so far - $1050 AUD

Ive been expecting this and have planned well

 

[Thespis721]

Hm...

Wii + Zelda + Secondary Game + Random Budget Game + Wii Points Card =

$250 + $50 + $50 + $20 + $20 = $390

-$250 for Holiday (gift is THE WII!!)

$140

Holiday gifts for other people, but not anything console related. Yay for cheap HOLIDAYS!:lol

 

[Jive Turkey]

FREAKIN' TOO MUCH.

Please someone steal my wallet or get me laid

Spending too much on hookers?

 

[Andokuky]

Next gen doesn't begin until Motorstorm on PS3 for me so not much gaming wise this holiday. I guess $20 for 2 months of a PSU subscription, SOCOM is out in a week but I won a free copy in a Madden tourney. I might buy a GCN and a copy of TP if it's any good. That will run me under $100.

Anyone know if Nintendo is planning on lowering the GCN price once Wii launches?

 

[Kusagari]

Wii - 250
TP - 50
Another Wii Game - 50
Extra Wiimote/Nunchuck - 60
Gears of War - 60

 

[Father_Mike]

Im hopeing under $800.

 

[leehom]

PS3 premium = $640
250 gig HD = $85
Wii + extra controller (xmas gift for brother) = $335
Computer for sister (wedding gift) = $900
NDS + SC + 1 gig miniSD (gift for other brother) = $215
X1900XT (gift for myself) = $270
Boxing set up (for me again) $225

Yup...Im spending ALOT next month. $2,670 to be precise.
I might also purchase an HDTV so I can enjoy my PS3 to the fullest.

 

[Ranger X]

Spending too much on hookers?

I didn't think about that one. (someone made the joke up there already)
When i re-read my post i can't help it but start laughing :lol

 

[Big Shirtless Ron]

forty-five bucks on a 3 month rfonline sub... and whatever a used copy of star ocean 3 costs. no next gen for me for at least another year... or two.

 

[echoshifting]

*CRAAAAAAAAAAWLING IN MY SKIN
THESE WOUNDS THEY ARE NOT REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL*

How is that emo? I dun get it

 

[squarepants]

$60 - GoW
$60 - CoD3
$60 - 360 wireless headset
$200 - HD-DVD (360)
$250 - Wii
$50 - Zelda:TP
$50 - Excite Truck
$50 - Red Steel
$50 - Rayman RR
$60 - xtra Wii-Remote & Nunchuk
$30 - Wii Component cables
$60 - 2x Classic controller
$50 - Wii Points

Total: $1030 + tax

Also considering a 46" LCD - Samsung or Sony - to place my HD Sony tube. Roughly $2500-$3000.

 

[fabs115]

Wii : $250
Zelda: $50
Capcom Classics II for Super Street Fighter II: $20
Yoshi's Island DS: $30

Around $350

 

[RumFore]

Already pre-orderd.
-GOW $50
-COD3 $55
-RB6: Vegas $60
-Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin $37


Already bought.
NFS: Most Wanted, Kirby Canvas, Tomb Raider Legends for $65 at TRU 2 for 1 sale.
Phoenix Wright 2 $32



Not getting a Wii until Mario comes out or Zelda proves to be better on it. Will get a PS3 if I can find one so thats another $650.

 

[dirtmonkey37]

Negative hype for Zelda? What?

I guess I should say negative "press."



Be it 1up, Gamespot, IGN, whatever, people have been complaining about the controls.....Luke......hahaha, when he speaks of Zelda, it's just flat-out hilarious.


Just the controls and how, at least all the journalists that post impressions, are going to "wait and buy it for the gamecube instead."


I'll just wait for some solid forum impressions and reviews and if those are great, then I'll probably buy a Wii just to play this game.

 

[unifin]

I guess I should say negative "press."



Be it 1up, Gamespot, IGN, whatever, people have been complaining about the controls.....Luke......hahaha, when he speaks of Zelda, it's just flat-out hilarious.


Just the controls and how, at least all the journalists that post impressions, are going to "wait and buy it for the gamecube instead."


I'll just wait for some solid forum impressions and reviews and if those are great, then I'll probably buy a Wii just to play this game.

Eh? Did you read the EDGE quotes? Besides those, there have been a ton of positive impressions, Luke aside.

 

[gutter_trash]

about 1k

[PS3]
PS3 60GB
Sonic The Hedgehog
Ridge Racer 7
Genji II

[PSP]
Every Extend Extra
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops
*GTA VCS (low priority, this title could wait if I get too busy with the other games)

[PS2]
Capcom Classics Collection Vol.II (SSF2T)

 

[Defcon]

Roughly $85.

Zelda:TP for GC & CastlevaniaoR.

 

[dyls]

2 things I've been surprised by in this thread.

1) A lot of people buying Zelda for the GC rather than Wii

2) Lots of people buying 360 games, no one buying a 360. Does everybody just already have one?

For me:

Definite

Wii-$250
Zelda Wii-$50
COR-$40 (preorder bonus)
Elite Beat Agents-$30


Depending on reviews, GAF impressions

Trauma Centre Wii-$50
Excite Truck-$50
YI DS-$35

So somewhere between $400-500 most likely.