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Danemoth t1_jdtacg9 wrote

Reply to comment by Niquill in i roleplay an urgent man by [deleted]

So you'll never understand how someone can like something you don't, a feature that exists but doesn't affect you? Difficulty settings have existed for a long time. No one was batting an eye at Goldeneye or Doom or Duke Nukem having difficulty choices back in the 90s...

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Skware1 t1_jdt7zex wrote

Reply to comment by FunkyPigeonFlock in Ordered 1 Used Copy, Got 2 new, sealed copies by c_binghamton

The difference is no one foresaw them ever being worth that much back when those games came out. Nowadays people are stockpiling sealed sealed games thinking they will be guaranteed profit. That combined with the fact that the next generation of gamers raised on fortnite will have little to no interest in physical media will ensure games from this era never reach the same value. I wouldn't be surprised if 10 years from now we see ebay listings like "100 copies of prime remasted for $2000".

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Manoreded t1_jdt4ufr wrote

Reply to What's up with spoiler culture?? by LoCaL_dRuNkArD

People want to discuss things and make references, though. That would be very difficult if people were always wary of bringing anything up from a game/movie no matter how old the thing was.

I think observing a "grace period" before spoilers are allowed is the best compromise, although its not as if we all agree on what that period should be.

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BloodyMess t1_jdt3ft7 wrote

Reply to comment by CactuarKing in Ordered 1 Used Copy, Got 2 new, sealed copies by c_binghamton

Ah, I see your point - you're saying that having more digital copies will reduce scarcity.

But I'd argue the "collector's item" value of a physical object is actually the primary driver of inflated prices. I mean, we can all emulate the games instantly if we want - scarcity is a non-issue even with those GC games.

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CactuarKing t1_jdt31rf wrote

Reply to comment by FunkyPigeonFlock in Ordered 1 Used Copy, Got 2 new, sealed copies by c_binghamton

True, but I think it's value as a collectors item decreases based on its general feeling as a rarity. The GameCube was an underselling console, and the physical copy of Metroid Prime was the only way to play the game. With this in mind, and as copies get lost, damaged, etc, it's value as a collectors item goes up, even if technically it's sealed and not for playing. Its value also competes with players that do buy the copy and unseal it to play, which most players up until now did since that was the only way you'd experience the game (I don't think emulation has much of an effect.)

Plus, Metroid Prime for GameCube is already a valuable collectors item, so I don't see the remastered version with a digital release matching it's value.

Rarity is just one aspect of its value as a collectible. People have to WANT it, too.

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Nubras t1_jdt2a9u wrote

Reply to comment by justxkyle in i roleplay an urgent man by [deleted]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people in here, likely dudes aged 16-30, who are arguing with you about your preferences. Jesus Christ the internet was a mistake. You enjoy your game any way you please man.

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