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[ge-man]

I do once in awhile. Like some have said, most stuff in a manual is explained in the game, making the format almost obsolete. The last few manuals I really read were for the Wario games because they're entertaining in themselves.

 

[Blackace]

I do. Often when I take a shit.

 

[Teddman]

I used to read them cover-to-cover, but I stopped. Today's emphasis on plot in many games can lead to a manual full of spoilers. I don't always want to know what characters will join my party, what cool weapons and gameplay awaits, what levels are ahead, and what enemies/bosses I'm going to face.

 

[human5892]

I used to read them cover-to-cover, but I stopped. Today's emphasis on plot in many games can lead to a manual full of spoilers. I don't always want to know what characters will join my party, what cool weapons and gameplay awaits, what levels are ahead, and what enemies/bosses I'm going to face.

This is true, and it's something I wish developers would be more careful of. I really like reading manuals, and I don't want to have to stop because too many games are getting spoiled for me.

 

[Apharmd Battler]

I always read the whole thing, part of my ritual, that and watching all the startup/intro screens.

Yup, me too...part of the new game ritual. Especiallyl if it's a hot anticipated release!

 

[NotMSRP]

I just skim them once. You'll basically figure out the controls anyway while playing.

Color/B&W manuals just reflect the company's attitude toward the product and toward the consumer. B&W manuals leave the impression that they just don't give a damn, and, in turn, I don't give a damn about the company. So either no money for them or very little money for them. Cheapass for cheapass.

 

[Comfort_Eagle]

I usually just thumb through it then start up the game. I've never had any interest in reading all of it.

 

[Red Dolphin]

I used to. Nowadays I rarely do - games pretty much all have tutorial modes and such built in so it's no longer necessary. I'll generally read through the manual if it's a game I'm anticipating though.

almost never - in-game tutorials have made them redundant. i'll usually flip through them to look at the art, though. when i was a kid, i'd read manuals on the car ride home. in anticipation of the game. that was nice.

IAWTPs

I usually insist on reading the whole manual before even playing the game.

I used to be that way but not anymore. I do make sure I watch all intro/startup screens though!