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GameStop: $90 Xenoblade Is 'Based On Current Market Value'

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Why is GameStop charging $90 for Xenoblade? Because that's in line with the marketplace, they say.

yewles13906d ago

.............BWAHAHAHAHA!!! XD

Godmars2903906d ago

But they've been claiming that they've been selling used copies when they have new ones which have been printed up by a third party vender.

rainslacker3906d ago (Edited 3906d ago )

There's actually been no proof that it's a reprint. Seems the consensus is mixed on GAF, and many are saying that these may be refurbished copies from their big push on buying back the game the last couple months. Same with Metroid Prime Trilogy.

It's not to say though that they didn't open new copies and sell them as used.

I got one and it was in pristine condition, with all the signs people are pointing to that it is reprinted.

Otherwise, if they really are going to start refurbishing REAL vintage games and selling them in their stores from stock they've had sitting around in their warehouse for the past 25 years, I think that's a good thing. Particularly if they kept all those cases and manuals...probably too much to hope there.

GameStop first talked about their "Vintage" program in August of last year. Will see if I can find a link.

http://www.ign.com/articles...

worldwidegaming3906d ago

They making money on amazon/ebay? Oh noes! We gotta jump on board that gravy train!

Kurylo3d3905d ago

I never heard of this game. Who in their right mind would pay 90 dollars for a video game.

jagstatboy3905d ago

the guy I sold mine to on ebay.

gamer423905d ago

It's in demand and it's rare, so it can be valuable, besides lot's of people say it's a really good and game one of the best rpgs this gen.

rainslacker3905d ago

Game isn't even really that rare. It had a limited distribution in the US being GameStop exclusive, but it's pretty easy to find. Demand and scalpers have pushed the price up, but for the most part the value of any product is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.

Got mine last week at GS using promo's and a PUR certificate for $46, and the game is amazing.

Kurylo3d3904d ago

same way the collectible industry works. Like the price of tickle me elmo lol... That was before they knew the voice of elmo liked you know what lol.

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Xenoblade composer shares a message, says "it's time for a fresh start"

Xenoblade Chronicles composer Kenji Hiramatsu reflects on his work and feels that it's "time for a fresh start."

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autobotdan212d ago

Best JRPG series of the last 5 years imo

repsahj212d ago

I agree 100%. My top JRPG so far, together with Baldurs Gate 3 and FF16.

autobotdan212d ago (Edited 212d ago )

There is no together at the top. There is only one top jrpg series. Xenoblade Chronicles series is alone at the top

raWfodog212d ago (Edited 212d ago )

I like the Xenoblades series but my ‘top’ series would be either the Trails series or Persona series. Just too many good games for me to just pick one series though, so I say play them all lol.

autobotdan212d ago

You are hereby excommunicated the church of Xenoblade Chronocology

CappyBlack212d ago

I'm not huge into JRPGs, but my favorite is easily the Persona series. It's all opinion though. Xenoblade is a great series.

repsahj212d ago

XC4 for Switch 2 for the win!! So excited!

phoenixwing212d ago

Also they might port over xenoblade x to the switch 2

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GameStop Boss Says Disc Drives Should Be Required On Game Consoles

"It would be great if people had to buy more of the thing," says guy who makes money selling the thing.

XiNatsuDragnel230d ago

Absolutely consoles needs disc drives.

wesnytsfs230d ago

Nah should be optional. Not a PS fan but I like their strategy of selling an optional external optical drive. Its all about Options and this will let everyone get their way. Cheaper for digital only and then you can chose to pay more for the optical drive if that is important to you.

Profchaos230d ago

That's not official yet it's only a rumour

Eonjay230d ago

@Profchaos

But what he describes already exists in the 2 base models. If it is a rumor you can blame Microsoft for really backing it in court but if we are honest we all know it's true.

Profchaos230d ago

@Eonjay I'm not denying the appeal of it I can see it being a useful mechanism for allowing gamers to upgrade as needed however until there's concrete proof and not speculation and remember ms still bases that court submitted document off of the same leaks we see on Reddit, 4chan etc I just can't believe it.

The system would be further opened to exploitation and they would need to release an overpriced drive for consumers to buy for it and sure as they do we will hear complaints over the cost of it

ChasterMies229d ago

Absolutely consoles don’t need disc drives. My house has 2 PS5 digital editions, one since launch. Zero issues with the lack of disc drives. In fact, the digital purchasing lets us all share each other’s games, usually mine, and play the same game at the same time on-line.

shadowT230d ago

Optional drives would be best strategy.

-Foxtrot230d ago

If they did then collectors wouldn’t be getting f***** over with discless collectors editions

jeromeface229d ago

yea they would, discs cost extra... even when you're already paying a premium

-Foxtrot229d ago (Edited 229d ago )

Lmao

We are paying roughly the same now without the discs. There’s literally collectors editions which are roughly in the same price range that have a disc.

I’d rather pay a little more for something physical anyway

RupeeHoarder230d ago

No shock, GameStop is alive because of trading. If they don't have used games on their shelves they are absolutely donezo.

darthv72230d ago

Well of course the GS boss thinks this... that's their bread and butter business. That and funco pops and clothing, though those two were added as a means to supplement the decline in people buying used games or even new games. GS just sucks overall when it comes to gaming. I buy my physical stuff on Amazon or Best Buy.

As for "requiring" disc drives... nah. Not anymore, but i like having them as an option. They had a means back when games actually ran off the discs and were more/less complete. Now they are incomplete and the disc is really an installer with a license to play. If you want to change games you have to take out the disc and put in another. Its more convenient to just use digital. I have been into digital for years now and when the PSPortal comes along i wont even have to go into my game room. I will just play my PS5 from my couch downstairs. I have a bunch of digital installed games to my 5... I'm all set.

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Tetsuya Takahashi Wants The Next Xenoblade To Be Vastly Different From Previous Games

Tetsuya Takahashi has revealed his plan to make the next Xenoblade vastly different from previous games.

GotGame818243d ago (Edited 243d ago )

I liked the Xenoblade X formula. It takes awhile, but opening up Mechs was amazing. Especially once you can fly them, and use them in battle. You have to put some time into the game to do it, but it's worth it!

Also, the graphics were more realistic than the other games. Still looks good today, just a lot more pop-in than is acceptable today, hell even too much for back then. It wasn't game breaking though.

gleepot212d ago

Xenoblade 1-3 and X are so great. That said, I'm ready for them to do a big change up.