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Shenmue I & II Suddenly Skyrocketed in Price
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Have you played Yakuza?
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Still have the first one on Dreamcast
Never even heard of that title. I was primarily a nintendo guy until the wii hit, although I did play a fair bit of xbox and playstation games (usually multiplayer stuff) at friends houses way back when.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Got these about 2-3 years ago and haven't touched them yet, but I guess I should start playing sometime soon.
VeryGooster
Banned
I have my US Xbox and PAL Dreamcast copies of Shenmue 2 and I saw them very recently. I don't have an Xbox or a working 360 but might be able to get the DC copy going.
Vinegar Joe
Member
Huh...this thread reminds me I have a DC copy of 2 gathering dust. Started but never completed.
My DC is still hooked up to my monitor no less, ready to go. So there's only one thing to be done...
My DC is still hooked up to my monitor no less, ready to go. So there's only one thing to be done...
eBay the shit out of it.
GDI there was a copy of DC Shenmue 2 on Amazon and now its gone. D: Eff, I don't want to have to whale for this on Ebay
If anyone one GAF wants to sell their copy of DC Shenmue 2, I am absolutely game, but please don't ask for something super insane. I'm willing to pay high, but not that high.
If anyone one GAF wants to sell their copy of DC Shenmue 2, I am absolutely game, but please don't ask for something super insane. I'm willing to pay high, but not that high.
Jawmuncher
Member
I'm sure the downloads of Roma have probably sky rocketed to. That's usually how these things go. Then if there's a HD version everything kind of crashes.
Elfforkusu
Member
Sega needs to get these up on PSN and Steam. No excuses!
DidntKnowJack
Member
Damn it I'm gonna have to dig out my DC again, aren't I?
The Outsider
Member
Interesting. I have the first on Dreamcast, and was looking for a PAL copy of 2 for a while, but never found a good enough deal to jump on one.
Hopefully we get an HD remaster in time for Shenmue 3, or I'll have to go back and grab Shenmue 2 for DC or Xbox at inflated prices!
Hopefully we get an HD remaster in time for Shenmue 3, or I'll have to go back and grab Shenmue 2 for DC or Xbox at inflated prices!
Hours Left
Member
Sega would be pretty silly not to capitalize on this hype and re-release the first two.
But then again, it's Sega so... :/
But then again, it's Sega so... :/
Mattakuevan
Member
Hell yeah, just found a copy of Shenmue 2 at a local bookstore for $20.
Xbox version works on 360
Got these about 2-3 years ago and haven't touched them yet, but I guess I should start playing sometime soon.
they haven't aged well but you'll see how damn ambitious and influential they were.
DidntKnowJack
Member
Pulled out my copies from storage and very happy to see both are in mint condition. They literally look like they both just came out of their shrink wrap.
cj_iwakura
Member
My friend was lamenting how much he wanted my DC Shenmue II before this happened. It wasn't exactly cheap back then either.
Valkerionseven
Member
My dreamcast version is still pristine, if I get strapped for cash I might have to sell it... nah. Same with the guide, wow this stuff held up well in my closet.
dark_inferno
Member
I hope we get Shenmue 1 & 2 HD As a stretch goal for the Kickstarter.
Augemitbutter
Member
bought I+II japanese on their respective launches.
same when the western versions were released, all still in perfect condition.
i will never part with them!
same when the western versions were released, all still in perfect condition.
i will never part with them!
It looks pretty good too running in 720p
Alex_Mexico
Member
PSN? Shenmue 1 and 2 have never been available in any digital platform ever.
All the more reason for Sega to make a port to PSN/Steam before Shenmue 3 comes out. A simple digital port. It doesn't even have to be an HD Remaster. But if Sonic Adventure, Nights and Jet Set Radio got that treatment I don't see why Shenmue couldn't.
I really think we will see at least Shenmue II in some form of re-release. It's been so long since the games came out, and with all of this positive PR and momentum it would be the right timing to create a remaster or at least a cheap port as others have said.
Hell, they could even add on the ports as upper level Kickstarter stretch goals. I don't think that cinematic recaps will cut it.
Hell, they could even add on the ports as upper level Kickstarter stretch goals. I don't think that cinematic recaps will cut it.
Wildschwein
Member
I checked ebay the night of the announcement and passed up a number of copies around $40. Since then I busted out my Dreamcast, ordered a VGA adapter, got everything hooked up, and when I looked to buy the game it had doubled. I'll give it a month or so to calm down I guess.
In the meantime, turns out I have access to Skies of Arcadia so I'll be getting some use out of the setup after all.
I'm going to a convention soon so I'll be on the lookout for Shenmue for sure. Luckily I've got II sitting here and ready to go. I was very happy to learn that II works on the 360, since I really do not want to figure out how to hook up an original xbox to a monitor.
In the meantime, turns out I have access to Skies of Arcadia so I'll be getting some use out of the setup after all.
I'm going to a convention soon so I'll be on the lookout for Shenmue for sure. Luckily I've got II sitting here and ready to go. I was very happy to learn that II works on the 360, since I really do not want to figure out how to hook up an original xbox to a monitor.
Yeah, kind of don't want Xbox version on grounds of content removal + also JP audio.
content removal?
Looks like I'll have to wait to finally play Shenmue 2. No way am I paying £100+ for a copy now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a HD remake so all the scalping scumbags are left with egg on their faces.
The sad thing is I had a copy in my amazon basket around a month ago for £35 and held off due to a nagging wife. I think the lesson learned here is a) don't hesitate when buying games and b) kill my wife.
I also live in a part of the UK where sourcing retro games is almost impossible. We have something like 10 charity (thrift) stores in the entire city (with 0 DC games) and only 1 decent retro games store in the region (and he doesn't have Shenmue). Oh how I'd love to live in the states right now where huge thrift stores seem to be on every street corner.
The sad thing is I had a copy in my amazon basket around a month ago for £35 and held off due to a nagging wife. I think the lesson learned here is a) don't hesitate when buying games and b) kill my wife.
I also live in a part of the UK where sourcing retro games is almost impossible. We have something like 10 charity (thrift) stores in the entire city (with 0 DC games) and only 1 decent retro games store in the region (and he doesn't have Shenmue). Oh how I'd love to live in the states right now where huge thrift stores seem to be on every street corner.
aygomyownroad
Member
I have a near mind condition Shenmue for dreamcast. All discs manuals and the cases are perfect. The cardboard box has wear and tear.
Its UK pal.
Was going to eBay it but meh...
Its UK pal.
Was going to eBay it but meh...
Doczu
Gold Member
Are they going for around 100 punds each? Wow, that's a rise in the price. I bought them years ago from someone in the US and payed maybe a 100 bucks for both. Back then with my exchange rate that was pocket change compared to now. And even then i found it a bit pricey (and i still haven't finished Shenmue II...). Games are in great condition, but those crappy EU cases...
I'm sure they are looking into it and if they do make a HD version it will be coming out in 2 years time when Shenmue 3 is due to be out. That is how you capitalize on sales.
PapaJustify
Member
I also still have my copy of Shenmue II on the OG Xbox. No way I am gonna sell it though.
cereal_killerxx
Junior Member
As soon as I saw this thread, I hurried straight to my local game store. Picked up a copy of Shenmue 2 (Xbox) for 20 bucks. Thanks GAF 
Dr. Black Jack
Member
Was waiting to post this until I confirmed that they were reliable
: BRE Software is selling Xbox Shenmue II inserts and manuals for $2 a pop plus shipping. In my experience "Used" items are actually in great condition. They also have a back insert for the US Dreamcast version of Shenmue.
and to secure my copies first hyuck hyuck
SinCityAssassin
Member
Heh. Kind of wished my store hoarded our copies to sell at these prices. Shenmue used to be only 30 bucks at most.
Can't predict these things man.
Can't predict these things man.