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Haly · 28-09-2008, 11:34

Yeah trade in prices are really low now :/ I guess it's because games on the whole are much cheaper to buy pre-owned now. Definitely encourages me to ebay them as you still get a decent price for them there.

leowyatt · 28-09-2008, 11:36

Yeah I can imagine, it's also a reason I've started my game rental system again because I'm only going to buy games I'm going to keep and play for some time.

Psymonkee · 28-09-2008, 11:41

Ah yes rental....not tried that yet as I have too many unfinished games. And Novembers lineup isn't helping

Haly · 28-09-2008, 11:44

We've still got Lovefilm for another week or so, not sure if I'll try for another free trial or renew it though. Might not as I'm not playing my game rentals as much lately so we've mainly had DVDs although that is handy too.

leowyatt · 28-09-2008, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Psymonkee

Ah yes rental....not tried that yet as I have too many unfinished games. And Novembers lineup isn't helping

Well I was originally planning on buying the force unleashed but with fable 2 and gears 2 I decided to rent it instead.

Aboobie · 28-09-2008, 18:22

I don't know how you guys can keep so many games on the go (looking hard at Haly!).

I treat games like books; especially the story driven games I seem to prefer, I pick one I really want to consume and will play it almost without another game distracting me until I've not only finished it but these taken as many points from it as I'm happy with.

Then I'll sell it

I used to hoard games or rent but found I'd end with so many on the shelf I'd never even finish them nevermind explore any optional extras. I never felt satisfied I'd fully played the game.

If I look at my shelf now I've Rock Band, GHIII, Viva Pinata Party Animals, (all I only play with the bairn/mrs now) and BIA:HH and Too Human. UI went for £26 earlier today and the only reason I haven't sold Too Human is I think I'll finish BIA:HH in a week and will fancy another play through (for points) before Fable 2 comes out.

Haly · 28-09-2008, 18:31

I always hoard! I have about 100 DVDs and a good few bookshelves worth of books.

Lately, buying games has been a bit therapeutic too, had some particularly bad times this year so it's pure retail therapy really but of the £5 variety usually.

NokkonWud · 28-09-2008, 19:04

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

Well I was originally planning on buying the force unleashed but with fable 2 and gears 2 I decided to rent it instead.

What about Fallout 3 and FarCry 2?

NokkonWud · 28-09-2008, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Abooie

I don't know how you guys can keep so many games on the go (looking hard at Haly!).

I treat games like books; especially the story driven games I seem to prefer, I pick one I really want to consume and will play it almost without another game distracting me until I've not only finished it but these taken as many points from it as I'm happy with.

Wish I did. Not doing this is the reason I never finished Mass Effect or Oblivion and is also the reason I won't finish Fallout3.

leowyatt · 28-09-2008, 19:13

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

What about Fallout 3 and FarCry 2?

Fallout 3 isn't my cup of tea but FarCry 2 will be rental I think.

28-09-2008, 11:34	#3931
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Yeah trade in prices are really low now :/ I guess it's because games on the whole are much cheaper to buy pre-owned now. Definitely encourages me to ebay them as you still get a decent price for them there. __________________ Halycopter

28-09-2008, 11:36	#3932
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Yeah I can imagine, it's also a reason I've started my game rental system again because I'm only going to buy games I'm going to keep and play for some time. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

28-09-2008, 11:41	#3933
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Ah yes rental....not tried that yet as I have too many unfinished games. And Novembers lineup isn't helping __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

28-09-2008, 11:44	#3934
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	We've still got Lovefilm for another week or so, not sure if I'll try for another free trial or renew it though. Might not as I'm not playing my game rentals as much lately so we've mainly had DVDs although that is handy too. __________________ Halycopter

28-09-2008, 18:22	#3936
Aboobie Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverley Posts: 749	I don't know how you guys can keep so many games on the go (looking hard at Haly!). I treat games like books; especially the story driven games I seem to prefer, I pick one I really want to consume and will play it almost without another game distracting me until I've not only finished it but these taken as many points from it as I'm happy with. Then I'll sell it I used to hoard games or rent but found I'd end with so many on the shelf I'd never even finish them nevermind explore any optional extras. I never felt satisfied I'd fully played the game. If I look at my shelf now I've Rock Band, GHIII, Viva Pinata Party Animals, (all I only play with the bairn/mrs now) and BIA:HH and Too Human. UI went for £26 earlier today and the only reason I haven't sold Too Human is I think I'll finish BIA:HH in a week and will fancy another play through (for points) before Fable 2 comes out. __________________

28-09-2008, 18:31	#3937
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I always hoard! I have about 100 DVDs and a good few bookshelves worth of books. Lately, buying games has been a bit therapeutic too, had some particularly bad times this year so it's pure retail therapy really but of the £5 variety usually. __________________ Halycopter

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