Xbox 360 Anyone look at discounted games shelf?

[crazyduck]

Does anyone look at the discounted/pre-owned game shelf in the game shop? I sure do and I pick up some great deals. I mean you can pick up a very good game that you have never heard of or wouldn't think of for very cheap. I love some of the games I have got off the discount shelf at the shop. Has anyone else picked up some gems from the discount section at the shop?

 

[incredibleone]

I do sometimes. I used to always do this when I was poor. However, I have had some bad experiences with used games where they didn't work on my console but would work on the store's console and I got into heated arguments with the store staff a few times as they did not want to refund my money. Nowadays I tend to avoid used games for the most part.

 

[Shana]

I sure do! I'm a super bargain shopper when I can be and that is a great way to get a bargain! I love when they drop the price of games I thought about playing but never bought since they weren't worth the money, that's when I buy and play them! I especially love them for games for my daughter seeing as how she doesn't always like everything she thinks she will like, so if they are used I can return them or if new I wasted less money.

 

[Landshark]

I do. I can't think of anything specific, but of my 85 total games (about 65 are on-disc games), a good 65% of them were bought used, under $25 at a retail store.

 

[JackBracken]

I always buy soccer games from the shelf. I remember when Fifa 10 was coming out and it cost €60. Now i can pick it up at some shops for 60c.

 

[GetFresh]

Heck yea! There's so many games out there that I haven't played or even heard of. It's great getting them at greatly discounted prices. If i'm in the mood for a new game, i'll just look at any discounted/pre-owned shelf. I get the deals of my life a lot of times.

 

[BlackSolaris]

Even if i don't end up buying anything, it's one of my guilty pleasures just checking out what is out there, maybe see some prices and compare it to some online places. I still never found a better price in retail stores, but someday i will.

 

[xlzqwerty1]

I bought Splinter Cell Conviction on sale for 9.99$ plus tax here in Canada (really high tax rates). Even with the tax rates, it was an amazingly fun game with a compelling singleplayer experience and fun 2 player co-op. It was totally worth the 10 bucks. Nowadays I rarely buy games for the full price of 60$ (and with tax, that would be almost 70). After that experience, I almost always wait for a game to go on discount for at least 40% off, even if I'm not one of the first to play the game anymore (well, with the exception of my favourite game series, Halo, haha).

 

[Murray]

Splinter Cell Conviction is definitely worth the $10! In fact its a great time when you can get something on discount, play it and then take it back and get a good trade in. I did this with the original Mass Effect. I got it onsale for 5 bucks. Was able to get quite a bit more for it. Can't wait to see what some nintendo games are marked at it in the future ...

 

[sillylucy]

I do all the time. I love the used games. They are in pretty good condition at my store and I haven't had a problem with playback. I also like buying used games on Amazon. You can get some games for like $8 and I think that's a steal vs. the $60 price it had when it game out.

 

[Robert Harp]

I currently own 63 XBOX 360 games, and while I usually stay away from GameStop, I am willing to bet that out of 63, at least 40-45 of them I got for under $10. I feel like a hoarder because I'll pick up new (for me new) games when they're cheap as hell when I don't have time to play the games I have... Most from Amazon...

Someone help me.

 

[Shana]

I currently own 63 XBOX 360 games, and while I usually stay away from GameStop, I am willing to bet that out of 63, at least 40-45 of them I got for under $10. I feel like a hoarder because I'll pick up new (for me new) games when they're cheap as hell when I don't have time to play the games I have... Most from Amazon...

Someone help me.

LOL, having a lot of games does not make you a hoarder! I have more games then you do, trust me, and I'm not a hoarder! I have them neatly organized on a book shelf, mine are actually in alphabetical order so I can find what I'm looking for quick fast and in a hurry!

I feel like I'm picking on you today Robert Harp, aren't you also the one who has the dog that pees on everything vertical?

 

[mareebaybay]

I too, look at the discounted games section. I am not a hardcore gamer, so I am not always up to date on game releases. Sometimes I happen to see a game on the discounted shelf that I never knew existed. My first reaction is to buy. While my second reaction is a thought on how big of a steal I got for these games. There is absolutely nothing wrong with buying games from the discounted section on a store.

 

[Dame6089]

I do. You never know what little gem you might find there. You could always find a game that you wanted back in the day, but never got around to buying.

 

[BioLee]

Most of the times it's the first place I look for games, it's cheaper and I get the same product I would if I got it new. If there is any problem the stores usually take care of it so it's okay, there's no reason to buy new games if there's a good used version.

 

[dresdor]

I get most of my games from the discount bin. Why pay full price when I won't have time to enjoy it in the time that it takes the price to drop. I've picked up some amazing titles very cheap.

 

[jasonresno]

Does anyone look at the discounted/pre-owned game shelf in the game shop? I sure do and I pick up some great deals. I mean you can pick up a very good game that you have never heard of or wouldn't think of for very cheap. I love some of the games I have got off the discount shelf at the shop. Has anyone else picked up some gems from the discount section at the shop?

This is the only way that I shop, to be quite honest. I don't have that urge to buy games as they are released. I can deal with waiting and getting them for 2/3 of the price when they've been played a few times and then returned. For me as long as the game works when I get it I don't really care if it is new or not. I can't recall the last XBOX game I bought NEW outside of Skyrim. Let's be honest, Skyrim is a totally different animal. That was something I HAD to have on launch day.

 

[TheMartinG]

always. As a matter of fact i got bioshock used and didnt regret it one bit.