With the advanced graphics, shading, 3D rendering and complicated gameplay involved in today’s console games, it would be strange not to be attracted to them. But, the problem with these games is that they are expensive, requiring the purchase of the console and the game software. And if you’re going to play then on the PC, there are software and hardware requirements to consider. And most of the times, you have to upgrade your current system just to play the game that you want. Then you would also have to face installation and game issues after installation. For the avid gamer, he or she would say that it was all worth it. Yet as cool as console games are, you don’t need one to enjoy games. You don’t need to go out of your way and spend a lot just to experience the fin of gaming. One easy and economical alternative for people with limited budgets are online games.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 201010 Rare and Expensive Playstation 1 Games
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The original Playstation system was one of the best selling consoles of all time but there are many games for the system that are hard to find. Some of these PS1 games are extremely rare and expensive. Below is a list of the rarest and most expensive Playstation 1 games and why they are so expensive. 1. Suikoden II – $250 Critically acclaimed and rated one of the best RPG’s on the system. Suikoden 2 sold poorly when initially released though so there are not many copies available relative to the demand. The high demand and low supply make this the most expensive game on the PS1. 2. Tactics Ogre – $150 Originally released in Japan on the Super Famicom, Tactics Ogre is considered a “masterpiece” according to RPGamer. The publisher Atlus never printed many copies and the few that were made are now in high demand. 3. Valkyrie Profile – $130 An action RPG, Valkyrie Profile is a hard to find on the Playstation 1. It has been rereleased on read more..
10 Rare and Expensive Nintendo 64 Games
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The Nintendo 64 doesn’t have a ton of rare games but has quite a few games that are extremely popular so fetch a pretty high price even though millions of copies sold. Below is a list of the rarest and most expensive N64 games and why they are so pricey.1. Worms Armageddon – $60A strategy game on the Nintendo 64, which were not common on the system. The game didn’t sell well when released but is very fun and many gamers want to play it. The low supply and high demand make this the most expensive game on the N64.2. Clay Fighter 63 1/3 Scultpor’s Cut – $50A follow-up to the first 63 1/3 game, Sculptor’s Cut was a Blockbuster Video exclusive. Because of the exclusive release it did not sell very well and is considered the rarest Nintendo 64 in terms of the number of copies produced. Boxed copies are extremely hard to find because Blockbuster stores don’t usually keep the boxes for games they rented.3. Ogre Battle 64 – $45Ogre read more..
10 Rare and Expensive Super Nitnendo Games
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The Super Nintendo is a very popular game system with hundreds of great games. Many of the games for the SNES have become rare since their initial release. And a few have even become very valuable collectibles. Here is a list of the ten most expensive and rare games for the Super NES.1. Donkey Kong Country Competition – $400The game was part of a promotional tournament at Blockbuster Video locations and was never released for public sale. Some Blockbuster stores gave the games away after the promotion or sold them in their bargain bins. Because it was a limited edition item, it fetchs a hefty premium compared to other Super Nintendo games.2. Starfox Super Weekend – $220Another limited edition game used in a Blockbuster promotion. Starfox Super Weekend was sold to some rental customers and Nintendo Power even sold a few extra copies to their subscribers. The game is as hard to find as the Donkey Kong cartridge listed at #1, but doesn’t read more..
10 Rare and Expensive Nintendo Nes Games
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The Nintendo NES was the first video game system for many gamers and is dear to their hearts because of the great gaming memories it provided. A few of those NES games are also rare and sell for quite a bit of money today. Below is a list of the ten most rare Nintendo games and why they are so expensive.1. Nintendo World Championsip Gold – $10,000 – Gray – $4,000Nintendo World Championship is the most expensive video game of all time. It was made as part of a nationwide video game contest Nintendo ran in 1990. The winners of the content received the Gold cartridge, so there are only 26 in existence. The gray cartridge was used to run the contest and there are 90 of those available. Both games are sought after collectibles and fetch a huge premium on the resale market.2. Bubble Bath Babes – $1,000An unlicensed game made for the Nintendo system. The game was published by Panesian and for adults only. Nintendo didn’t approve them for read more..