Samurai Shodown Anthology PS2... WTF!

[portnoyd]

If it drives down the price to something more reasonable (like $25-30 for a minty used copy) then it's all good, though. I'm just going to enjoy laughing at all those morons that bought dozens of games and won't make back their cash.

At no more than $15 a copy, it's almost impossible not to make back your money.

[SamuraiSmurfette]

I "only" found 3 copies. I sold one on amazon for $100 already, I have the one on ebay for whatever it goes for, and I'm keeping one myself (to OPEN AND PLAY! GASP!)

SO, there's obviously some people out there willing to pay $100 for it yet...

But I always start ebay stuff low. I like to think I'm fair that way at least. If people want to pay more for it, that's their business. If I make my money back, it's been a good day ;)

[mobiusclimber]

Kinda bummed I didn't go the dirty dirty reseller route and buy some copies up when those sites still had them (mostly b/c I'll hopefully be moving into a condo next weekend and didn't want to chance having the package lost in the mail).

The nice thing is that if and when I DO find a copy or ten, I won't be bothering w/ Ebay. It's going right up on Amazon, a site that takes a lot longer for prices to go back down on. :D

[Mark III]

If any Canadian users here in Edmonton want one we have new copies in at NexWave Video Games where I work for $30. They are US version not Canadian as we use only US suppliers to avoid bilingual packaging.

[Kitsune Sniper]

At no more than $15 a copy, it's almost impossible not to make back your money.

Lemme rephrase that:

They won't make as much money as they'd hoped they would. :P

[Kitsune Sniper]

So I just got mine in the mail.

And I'm pissed off.

Because it's a Canadian Edition! The product code is SLUS-21629F, and it has French and English packaging! >_<

Augh. It has a different UPC than this one (http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/image/943395.html?box=96308)... I don't suppose anyone who got a spare one with English packaging would like to trade it with me? I hate French. :(

[Vectorman0]

I'm surprised they bothered to make two different packaging versions for this game.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I'm surprised they bothered to make two different packaging versions for this game.

I thought that anything that gets imported to Canada has to have French in it, because of Quebec.

Maybe all these "new copies" were just holdovers that were never sold, or store returns?

[megasdkirby]

Where did you get yours from, Kitsune?

[Kitsune Sniper]

Where did you get yours from, Kitsune?

Wal-Mart, purchased online.

[megasdkirby]

Ah ok.

I wonder if the one on QVC differs. Is there any difference in "rarity"?

[Kitsune Sniper]

I doubt it. This was possibly a reprint. Who knows.

[Bojay1997]

Ah ok.

I wonder if the one on QVC differs. Is there any difference in "rarity"?

Not sure, but I think a lot of collector's would not be happy to have the Canadian version. Also, it makes it impossible to trade-in at anyplace that uses UPC based trade values.

[portnoyd]

I just got ours from Walmart, same deal as Kitsune.

[youruglyclone]

aww man...I'm in for a rude awakening when I get my copies

[Vlcice]

Unfortunately, CDUniverse is now telling me they're waiting for a copy, and that it's been backordered since 10/25 (which is after I ordered mine). :/ I'm guessing I may not get it from them.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I just got ours from Walmart, same deal as Kitsune.

http://i41.tinypic.com/ejwidx.jpg

Well, at least I hope the disc is a standard US issue (no F on the SLUS code) so I can swap out the artwork and manual later on.

:P

[bcks007]

Kitsune Sniper, i might trade, my new copy should be here any day now, not a clue which 'version" i will get though. Did you keep yours sealed?

[megasdkirby]

Let's see what version I end up getting. I would like to have the US version, but if I end up with the Canadian version, it's ok.

I know I will have a sealed one for trade, in case mine is the canadian version.

[Vlcice]

Kitsune: 98UM's disc had the standard SLUS code instead of the -F code from the box, so I would expect Samurai Shodown to be the same way.

[understatement]

Well if that was a 2nd print run it wasn't vary big either, seems like all that had it are sold out again. Lucky for me my CDUniverse order has shipped, I hope its the us version.

[portnoyd]

I was thinking about it. Maybe somehow Playmore got wind of the demand and shifted copies from Canada to the US?

[Damaramu]

Unfortunately, CDUniverse is now telling me they're waiting for a copy, and that it's been backordered since 10/25 (which is after I ordered mine). :/ I'm guessing I may not get it from them.

Yeah, same here. Ah well. I just wanted to play it. Guess I'll pick up the Wii and/or PSP copy. *_*

[Kitsune Sniper]

I was thinking about it. Maybe somehow Playmore got wind of the demand and shifted copies from Canada to the US?

That kinda makes sense, but why would they make more Canadian copies than US copies to begin with?

[Bojay1997]

That kinda makes sense, but why would they make more Canadian copies than US copies to begin with?

They probably actually made fewer Canadian copies, but for whatever reason, those didn't sell. The Canadian market is odd in that there are actually fewer retail and Internet outlets and obviously 10% of the population of the US. I am guessing a distributor in Canada just had overstock and sold it to Walmart.com and the other sites. This happens all the time, unfortunately, and some sites including New Egg regularly get restock as Canadian versions which they sell at low prices.

[Ryaan1234]

They probably actually made fewer Canadian copies, but for whatever reason, those didn't sell.
Oooh this reminds me of all of those brand new Canadian (French/English) copies of Kirby's Adventure that showed up on eBay a few years ago.

[wingzrow]

Wal-Mart, purchased online.

Oh god damn it...I'm hoping to god my copy isn't french when it comes in but if we both ordered from the same place then I don't know what to say. Worst case scenario I throw it on ebay and make some money.

[darkslime]

I'm hoping CDUniverse has US copies, good thing wal mart was OOS by the time I ordered.

[mobiusclimber]

That's the other reason I was leery about buying a copy from the Wal-Mart site: did anyone else notice that the picture of the game is not the correct artwork? I dunno if that was a mock-up or what, but it threw me off.

[Kitsune Sniper]

That's the other reason I was leery about buying a copy from the Wal-Mart site: did anyone else notice that the picture of the game is not the correct artwork? I dunno if that was a mock-up or what, but it threw me off.

No sites seem to have the correct artwork. And those that do have a Rating Pending sticker on it.

[ScourDX]

For some odd reason the copy I had was US version and not the French. I got it from Wal-mart. I assume the Canadian version came out 2 weeks - 1 month after the US release. When I got mine, it was released the same time as US and EB didn't stock it up till 1 month later.

[portnoyd]

Well, we posted one copy to eBay at a $30 starting price and we already have one bid. If you're looking to flip multiple copies, I wouldn't sweat it if Wally gives you Canada.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I decided to open the game. Screw the stupid packaging. I wanted to play this game, not resell it or whine about the French, after all.

So Samsho 1-5 are great, but 6 is kinda... iffy. Everything's unlocked from the start and the translation is godawfully horrible (par for the course for a Samsho game, of course). Oh, and everything's unlocked for some reason. I'm not sure why people were whining about the conversion, it looks fine to me, but I never played the original. And there's -some- censoring; You can't slice people in half in Samsho 1. :(

I'll probably post a review in the Modern forum in a while.

[Bojay1997]

Well, we posted one copy to eBay at a $30 starting price and we already have one bid. If you're looking to flip multiple copies, I wouldn't sweat it if Wally gives you Canada.

Did you disclose in the listing that it's the Canadian version? SNK collectors tend to be super picky and you might be setting yourself for a refund claim if you didn't disclose.

[portnoyd]

Did you disclose in the listing that it's the Canadian version? SNK collectors tend to be super picky and you might be setting yourself for a refund claim if you didn't disclose.

We did. My wife (Achika on these boards) leaves no stone unturned with her auctions (which is why I don't go anywhere near them; I'm that lazy).

What will likely happen is the winner will bid without reading and assuming they care, they will bitch and moan and we'll point to the description.

[Mark III]

Does it have an english manual? One of the big reasons we imported US copies was that the previous SNK/Playmore releases in Canada had ONLY french manuals. After shipping and currency conversion they were a lot more than what the Canadian suppliers were charging but we didn't want risk shafting our customers with french only copies.



I decided to open the game. Screw the stupid packaging. I wanted to play this game, not resell it or whine about the French, after all.

So Samsho 1-5 are great, but 6 is kinda... iffy. Everything's unlocked from the start and the translation is godawfully horrible (par for the course for a Samsho game, of course). Oh, and everything's unlocked for some reason. I'm not sure why people were whining about the conversion, it looks fine to me, but I never played the original. And there's -some- censoring; You can't slice people in half in Samsho 1. :(

I'll probably post a review in the Modern forum in a while.

[megasdkirby]

Just received my copies....canadian version also. :(

Oh well, at least I have the game, which is awesome. :)

Just opened it...there were two manuals (one in english and one in french) and the disc is all in english...it says SLUS21629.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Yes, I forgot to mention that earlier. I have two manuals as well.

The manuals don't really mention anything important other than the credits. All move lists are available within the games themselves. :) (Strangely though, G1M2 is not mentioned in the manual, but the Samsho 1-5 emulation is definitely theirs.)

[megasdkirby]

I scanned through the english manual...at least there is no indication (as far as I could tell) that this is a canadian release.

So if it's just the outer slip cover art, it's ok with me.

Plus I don't see a US version fetching $600 for a measely barcode...err...cover art. :D

[wingzrow]

Does it really matter as far as resale goes? I mean yeah, it's a bummer that it's multi language on the back but I don't care THAT much. It's not like it's a PAL release that plays at 50HZ or something. If anything it's kinda cool to have the canadian version since it might be the rarer release of the game.

[Kitsune Sniper]

You mean like Sengoku Anthology, which has only been released in Europe? Not even Japan has gotten that game yet!

/me bitches at SNK P

[darkslime]

Shit, my order from cd universe was backordered.

[Bojay1997]

Does it really matter as far as resale goes? I mean yeah, it's a bummer that it's multi language on the back but I don't care THAT much. It's not like it's a PAL release that plays at 50HZ or something. If anything it's kinda cool to have the canadian version since it might be the rarer release of the game.

For collectors, it does matter. I know I won't accept a Canadian version of a game if there is an American version available. As far as I know, nobody is collecting Canadian versions, so while they might be technically rarer, there is also no demand.

[ScourDX]

For collectors, it does matter. I know I won't accept a Canadian version of a game if there is an American version available. As far as I know, nobody is collecting Canadian versions, so while they might be technically rarer, there is also no demand.

It is kinda funny you said that because the game disc is the same as US disc except the manual & the cover are printed in French and English. I'm not sure why people really care. It isn't like the game is in French. :confused:

[Kitsune Sniper]

It is kinda funny you said that because the game disc is the same as US disc except the manual & the cover are printed in French and English. I'm not sure why people really care. It isn't like the game is in French. :confused:

Hell the game doesn't even have language options. :(

Well... Samsho 6 does. You can get an American dude saying "Samurai Showdown!" and stuff...

[staxx]

Hey can someone scan the back cover or tell me if the sku for the Canadian version the same as the North American release?

[Gameguy]

For collectors, it does matter. I know I won't accept a Canadian version of a game if there is an American version available. As far as I know, nobody is collecting Canadian versions, so while they might be technically rarer, there is also no demand.
I kind of do, since I'm in Canada I like having games that were made for sale in my region. Obviously I get US games too as plenty were sold that way here, overall I really just want them to be in good shape. Heck, with DS and Advance games plenty of Canadian versions just had an extra bilingual printed cover or french manual shrink wrapped over the existing shrink wrap, it's basically the same as a US version but with some extra stuff.

[wingzrow]

Hey can someone scan the back cover or tell me if the sku for the Canadian version the same as the North American release?

Not a scan but here's a picture of the back of my copy from wall mart.

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/7349/p1030613r.th.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/p1030613r.jpg/)

[SamuraiSmurfette]

UPC on canadian version is 828862200396

[Kitsune Sniper]

I kind of do, since I'm in Canada I like having games that were made for sale in my region. Obviously I get US games too as plenty were sold that way here, overall I really just want them to be in good shape. Heck, with DS and Advance games plenty of Canadian versions just had an extra bilingual printed cover or french manual shrink wrapped over the existing shrink wrap, it's basically the same as a US version but with some extra stuff.

This happens down here in Mexico too. I've seen XBox games with shrinkwrapped Spanish manuals attached; there's been a few games with Spanish-only packaging and manuals released, as well.

[staxx]

Thanks to wingzrow and SamuraiSmurfette for the info. Needless to say you should check out this link. I just ordered one, my walmart order hasn't arrived yet but this has the North American UPC. They have it in stock though shipping is by Fed Ex and is a little high.

http://theestore.net/product_info.php?products_id=1460249

[wingzrow]

$10.00 for shipping? I apreciate it but that's too much for me. Any other sites you know of that are selling it? I wouldn' mind getting another copy with the right SLUS number.

[staxx]

http://www.fatgamer.com/p-9694-samurai-showdown-anthology-game.aspx?sid=jellyfish

Right cover on webpage though no upc though.

[wingzrow]

Just ordered one from each site, fatgamer's order and the other one are both pending. It's going to be interesting to see how this turns out.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I'm tempted to buy ten copies, but I better not. :P

[megasdkirby]

Damn it...Fatgammer won't ship to PR. :(

And the other sites are excessive regarding shipping. :(

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Kirby,
You could probably have someone pick it up for you and send it to PR once it arrives, though that might be approaching the excessive shipping costs.

Interesting note:
fatgamer.com - Quantity available: 55

Are we sure there hasn't been a re-print and that the value won't drop in the next two weeks, guys? :)

[Kitsune Sniper]

Damn it...Fatgammer won't ship to PR. :(

Something tells me they ship media mail. And you know that sending anything via Media Mail to PR is dumb.

Shadow: It's possible, but the amount of sites that have gotten them, and the short time it took for them to go out of stock, makes me think otherwise.

[staxx]

I emailed them and will find out which version they have based on the UPC #. I'll let you guys know.

[FOnewearl]

You could probably have someone pick it up for you and send it to PR once it arrives, though that might be approaching the excessive shipping costs.

IIRC the rates to send USPS to PR from the US are all the same as sending within the US.

[Kitsune Sniper]

IIRC the rates to send USPS to PR from the US are all the same as sending within the US.

... Only for 1st class. If you're sending things Priority or Parcel, you're screwed. The standard one pound rate applies to both, but send anything that weighs even an ounce over that, and it skyrockets because it's not within the mainland. (Alaska has this same problem.)

[Hawksmoor]

Damn it...Fatgammer won't ship to PR. :(

And the other sites are excessive regarding shipping. :(

I have a few on the way from Fatgamer. I'll be glad to sell you one for cost, shipping, and maybe a tad bit extra for the trouble. Just let me know if you're interested.

[wingzrow]

Theestore.net just cancelled my order guys. They said it's a discontinued item :(

Still hoping fat gamer ships my copy. Ile keep you posted.

[darkslime]

Anyone else having a problem checking out with paypal on fatgamer. I keep getting this error message:

This page will only accept forms submitted from the Fatgamer secure website.

[staxx]

Hmmm, still no reply from them. If anyone picks more than one up and it is the North American version, I am interested.

[megasdkirby]

... Only for 1st class. If you're sending things Priority or Parcel, you're screwed. The standard one pound rate applies to both, but send anything that weighs even an ounce over that, and it skyrockets because it's not within the mainland. (Alaska has this same problem.)

Yes and no, Kitsune. :)

It all depends on postal zones. In fact, this also applies to someone receiving something from New York and they live in California. The USPS divides the continental US (and it's territories) by zones. The farther away you are to a certain destination, the higher it's going to cost to ship it there. For instance, someone in Florida might send something (over two pounds) to New York at one price, but sending the same item to someone in Washington will see that the price will increase, sometimes double the amount! Same thing applies to PR and territories: it's cheaper to send something to Florida (from PR) and slightly more expensive to send the same item to someone in California. I remember when this was never a factor (many years ago). I miss those times... :(

Another quick example: The seller lives in New York, and according to the USPS, they see someone in California as Postal Zone 8 (the highest), but perhaps PR is considered Postal Zone 2 from New York. This is because PR is closer to NY than CA is to NY.

However, like Kitsune states, this does not apply to packages weighing a pound or less. Or if items are being shipped via those "USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate" boxes, as shipping is always the same, no matter what.


Kirby,
You could probably have someone pick it up for you and send it to PR once it arrives, though that might be approaching the excessive shipping costs.

I was thinking that too! Shipping isn't that much of an issue, since it will be around $3 or less to ship the game via First Class Mail (how I love my new Ultraship scale! LOL)


Something tells me they ship media mail. And you know that sending anything via Media Mail to PR is dumb.

Tell me about it! LOL Although it's more about distance than anything else...and luck. I've had packages arrived from Nevada arrive in around 5 days via Media Mail...but a package sent from New Jersey arrive in 30+ days!? I never understood that. Overall, I see Media Mail as the worst service imaginable and should be avoided at all costs. I will never use that horrid service on the items I ship. :)


I have a few on the way from Fatgamer. I'll be glad to sell you one for cost, shipping, and maybe a tad bit extra for the trouble. Just let me know if you're interested.

Thanks, Hawksmoor! Right now I am interested in the US release, though it's not something I desperately need. I'm happy with my existing copy, but if I have a shot at getting the US version, that would be neat. :)

So any help will be appreciated, guys! :)

[Xexyz]

Are we sure there hasn't been a re-print and that the value won't drop in the next two weeks, guys? :)

I hope it did and I hope its value drops. I'm not a fan of game scalpers, of which this site seems to harbor in droves.

[Sailorneorune]

megasdkirby - I don't use media mail for games, period. Any packages I send to Puerto Rico, Alaska, or Hawaii either go First Class or Priority.
I like to get my packages in a timely manner just as much as the next guy, and I don't like to make other people wait either.

Xexyz - I agree. I have to spend my money wisely, and any potentially useful information doesn't travel nearly as quickly as gossip around here. As a result, by the time I hear about a really great game, it's usually already overpriced through the roof.

I really don't feel like working an 80-hour week for an abused cart-only Shantae.

[understatement]

Xexyz, Sailorneorune-Hey, it the American dream: fast money, cheap women, and good liquor.
At least most of the people on here sell for a reasonable price and if reasonable is $100 more than they spent so be it cause if I don't pay someone will.


and now for something completely different!
Has anyone got there shipment from CDuniverse and is it the US or Canada release? Mine should be here some time between today and the 5th of November :bawling: they seem a bit slow on shipping.

[wingzrow]

Fatgamer hasn't even SHIPPED my game yet. I want to buy more but it looks like they're ging to run out by the time my single copy arives so I can verify that they're legit.

[Bojay1997]

Fatgamer hasn't even SHIPPED my game yet. I want to buy more but it looks like they're ging to run out by the time my single copy arives so I can verify that they're legit.

Fatgamer is generally considered by most people to be a site to avoid. Lots of negative feedback around the usual message boards and sites.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Kirby,
Send me a PM if you decide to order. I live in FL and shipping to PR should only be $5 for 3-day, if I remember correctly. I haven't ordered one at all yet, so let me know if anyone's order ships.

EDIT: 16 left from FatGamer, so I decided to order 2 - one for myself, one for a friend who loves SNK games. On an alternate note, I can't find it via the searchbar on FatGamer.

[wingzrow]

Yeah i noticed that too. Very odd.

[ryborg]

So has anyone heard ANYTHING from fatgamer? The price is too good not to take a chance. I bought one and I upgraded to Priority Mail but haven't heard a thing. PM should only take 2-3 days, assuming they actually ship these things. If worse comes to worse I can always do a credit card chargeback.

[FOnewearl]

... Only for 1st class. If you're sending things Priority or Parcel, you're screwed. The standard one pound rate applies to both, but send anything that weighs even an ounce over that, and it skyrockets because it's not within the mainland. (Alaska has this same problem.)

I never even thought about that, I've only ever shipped to PR 1st class but could see how the cost of shipping priority or parcel could really get out of hand with the zone difference.