>go to local retro game store>they have like 100 PS2 games and 100 Xbox games total, and vast majority are just sports shit>go to Gamestop>their "retro" game section is just one small corner, and they have nothing older than PS3 and 360Genuinely how the fuck do I even buy retro games? Am I just forced to go onto ebay and buy dozens of games from different sellers?
>>12568514Not to mention that even basic shit like Persona 3 is $50, Armored Core For Answer is like $80, SH2 and SH3 are both $160+, King's Field 4 is $120+
Just emulate, bro
>>12568514They all got hoarded by trannies starting around 2019/2020. It's too late, bro
>>12568514Yes, on the internet. Unless you have a local retro store with a strong trade-in or purchase policy, most people near you are just going to sell anything good online, leaving only their bulk titles to sell to a local store.
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>>12568552how many have you beaten ?
>>12568661all the nintendo shit/ps2 shit
>>12568514buy?
>>12568552Look at all that unsightly garbageApart from yellow and silver all that is garbage
>>12568793Post yours.
>>12568514I buy them on ebay. I dont know why this is not mentioned enough but retro stores fuckin rip you off and charge more for what it's worth on ebay. I also go to retro game conventions cuz they will most likely have something I am interested in or want.
>>12568798This. Also retro stores have zero quality control ive found. Ive literally sold broken controllers/games to my local game x change for example. Ebay at least gives you a lot of helpful info on the seller and their feedback.
>>12568514I get cheap retro shit weekly, but if you think gamestop and ebay are your only options, you are too retarded to deserve them.
>>12568514Try Pawn Shops if you have any in your area. I just picked up all of these for $1 each over the weekend
learn japanese
>>12569532You're lying or just buying garbage. Everyone and their mother knows how much games are worth these days, you're not getting deals anywhere. Even at the shittiest of shit garage sales in the middle of bumfuck nowhere they'll have looked up all the games they have on ebay and price them accordingly. In the offchance they don't do that they'll still ask you for a million dollars because that's what they think they're worth.
Local "gaming cafe" ... I also buy Repro cartridges from AliExpress, because why not. They're cheap, and it's nice to have new stuff that hasn't been used for 20 or so years. The quality is just the same as a "real" cart anyway.
>>12569575Keep thinking that. It only keeps things easier to get for me. Yeah you cant be everywhere atbonce, but in the last 2 months alone i have gotten boxed n64 and snes games for 5 dollars each(including firstvparty and capcom titles), 2 obscure 80s computers, 60 dollarydoos for a pair of snes juniors and numerous ps1, nes and boxed amiga titles, plus a jr. Pacman arcade machine. Plus 6 free crts, including 2 Trinitrons. I aint out here finding copies of magical chase every week, but getting plenty of shit. And as far as game stores are concerned, you just gotta know the right people andvplaces. Im buying a game&watch and multiple snes, gba and ps1 games at my local store this week and i know i wont even break 100 because they want to move inventory and cut me bundle deals way under ebay value. You just gotta be experienced in doing this shit and have some rng.
>>12569596>The quality is just the same as a "real" cart anyway.Are they using mask roms?
>>12569609>implying that there's a qualitative difference
>>12569575I got my SNES from a yard sale with cables and a few games for $15 in 2024. I got my CRT from a literal fucking ditch on the side of the road. You just arent looking in the right places.
>>12569620There is.
>>12568514Kek based dog
>>12568514>literallypost discardedcommunicate like an adult next time
>>12568514>just sports shitI'm going to get into buying old sports games. They're basically the only thing that's still cheap and they're actually fun to mess with. Someday I bet they'd make me rich too, when collectors finally decide to take an interest in them.
>>12568514https://pinkgorillagames.com/they sell tons of retro-gamesbeware, not for poorfags
>>12569596>I also buy Repro cartridges from AliExpress, because why not.
>>12568514have you checked Trivago?
