Samurai Shodown Anthology PS2... WTF! [Archive]

Kitsune Sniper

10-21-2009, 12:17 AM

So, usually, SNK's games get tossed into the bargain bin very quickly.

But has anyone looked at the eBay prices for Samurai Shodown Anthology? Used copies of the PS2 version are selling for around $50 on average. NEW versions go for over $120. Why the hell is this particular title SO EXPENSIVE? The Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury Anthologies got relatively large print runs, but man... You'd think SNK would want to print a second run of this game.

Maybe I'm just pissed that I couldn't buy this when it was new. Still. WTF? Over in Japan it's even gotten a budget release, so it's not even close to being rare.

Maybe I just wanted to vent... They've gotten several collections that we won't get (ADK, Sunsoft, Savage Reign). Stupid SNK. >_<

understatement

10-21-2009, 12:42 AM

Wow! That makes me sad I got it for the wii now.

Bojay1997

10-21-2009, 12:43 AM

Simply put, it was released in very limited quantities through very few retailers. I had to buy mine on Amazon at release as I couldn't find any brick and mortar retailers that stocked it.

So, usually, SNK's games get tossed into the bargain bin very quickly.

But has anyone looked at the eBay prices for Samurai Shodown Anthology? Used copies of the PS2 version are selling for around $50 on average. NEW versions go for over $120. Why the hell is this particular title SO EXPENSIVE? The Art of Fighting and Fatal Fury Anthologies got relatively large print runs, but man... You'd think SNK would want to print a second run of this game.

Maybe I'm just pissed that I couldn't buy this when it was new. Still. WTF? Over in Japan it's even gotten a budget release, so it's not even close to being rare.

Maybe I just wanted to vent... They've gotten several collections that we won't get (ADK, Sunsoft, Savage Reign). Stupid SNK. >_<

portnoyd

10-21-2009, 07:16 AM

Yeah, it didn't ship to any Gamestops as far as I can tell. Kmart/Sears had it online but it's sold out now and never made it to stores.

It's OMG rare right now. If you find any for retail, buy them all.

Xexyz

10-21-2009, 09:48 AM

This is one compilation I'm annoyed to have held off on. I mean, the PS2 version got such a stupid small print run, that I was SOL when trying to pick it up a mere couple months after release. I settled for the Wii version, but am still actively seeking out a PS2 copy. I've heard from some people that Wal-Mart carried it, might be a YMMV thing.

Kitsune Sniper

10-21-2009, 01:00 PM

bcks007

10-21-2009, 02:48 PM

I'm banging my head i didn't pick this up, i think it was only 10.99 on amazon.

hellfire

10-21-2009, 05:31 PM

Toys r us had a shitload of them last time I checked

Bojay1997

10-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Toys r us had a shitload of them last time I checked

On-line has been sold out for at least a month and I haven't seen it (PS2 version) in local stores at all, even at release. Are you sure this info is recent and not about the Wii or PSP versions which are very common?

megasdkirby

10-21-2009, 05:48 PM

Not fair. :(

I always passed on this thinking "later I will get it", and look. :(

Now I have to keep an eye out for it.

The 1 2 P

10-21-2009, 06:03 PM

Kitsune Sniper

10-21-2009, 06:06 PM

Walmart use to have these in stock but I unfortuantely never grabbed one. But I'm curious about everyone responding in this thread: are you mad you didn't pick one up to play or because you don't have one to sell on ebay? I already know Kitsune's answer:p

I'm in both camps. I WANT the game and didn't pick it up because I figured that it would go down in price and be readily available, just like the other SNK games I've bought in the past. I don't always resell pricey games, you know. :P

Also, my local TRU never stocked this, apparently. They don't seem to like violent games.

darkslime

10-21-2009, 07:49 PM

Apparently the dp store noticed this too, they had an auction for it that just ended.

bcks007

10-21-2009, 07:50 PM

I want to play it and keep it for my collection, not to sell, in fact if i got multiple copys of this game, i would sell them at a fair price, just to not be a price scalper. I'm not looking to make money on them, pissed i had the chance to buy it, and now its gone. I can almost get any other snk game for good price, even if there quite old, on the ps2. But this game.....grr Only 3 snk games i need for the ps2 now. :( and the newest might turn out to be the hardest/most expensive.

megasdkirby

10-21-2009, 08:04 PM

Walmart use to have these in stock but I unfortuantely never grabbed one.

I need to check my local Walmart and Sams, just in case. I recall seeing them quite a few times in one of those stores (surely Sams), so if they still have a copy, I will pick one up.

Kitsune Sniper

10-21-2009, 08:11 PM

I'm going to visit my local stores during the week. I remember the local TRU had a ton of games in storage... Maybe the guys in charge put something in the back, as usual. (Hell, back when I was working there, they kept dozens of copies of Art of Fighting Anthology to sell on XMas... and they didn't sell a single one. :P)

hellfire

10-21-2009, 08:25 PM

On-line has been sold out for at least a month and I haven't seen it (PS2 version) in local stores at all, even at release. Are you sure this info is recent and not about the Wii or PSP versions which are very common?

im sure

wingzrow

10-21-2009, 11:56 PM

FFFFFFFFFFFFF

Should have bought one when I had the chance. Guess it's ebay for me, I need to get a copy before it skyrockets any further.

ScourDX

10-22-2009, 02:35 AM

I didn't realized it when up so high. I rented this game to a friend in sealed condition. He haven't play it yet. May I can ask him to give it back to me. I saw this copy at Wal-mart for $14.83. It was on bargain bin for a while.

RCM

10-22-2009, 10:59 AM

Is the series perfectly emulated on PS2? I heard it wasn't, which was the reason I held off. I believe I can grab a copy or two...

megasdkirby

10-22-2009, 11:24 AM

Could it be that perhaps the prices are going so high our ot sheer desperation?

Perhaps it's because a certain group of buyers kept getting outbid, and finally won by throwing whatever price, thus hiking the price.

Maybe in a few weeks or months the price may go down again.

Hawksmoor

10-22-2009, 11:37 AM

I totally forgot about this release after picking up all the other SNK Anthology releases! Doh! Well, I did a little looking around and found that HSN.com (Home Shopping Network) has some in stock. Ordered one for $21.90 shipped.

megasdkirby

10-22-2009, 12:17 PM

Just ordered THREE! LOL

Thanks Hawksmoor!

Damaramu

10-22-2009, 01:11 PM

Yes, thanks Hawksmoor! Just placed my order! :wink 2:

GrandAmChandler

10-22-2009, 01:33 PM

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10802759

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7787678

no?

MarioMania

10-22-2009, 01:45 PM

don't trust ebay. everyone should know this, I got mined at Gamecrazy

megasdkirby

10-22-2009, 01:46 PM

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10802759

At least yesterday it said it was not available (out of stock).

Glad to see they found more, though.

don't trust ebay. everyone should know this, I got mined at Gamecrazy

Agreed.

I still feel this was due to silly desperate buyers, but who knows, right?

I'll save a sealed one for a rainy day. :)

eskobar

10-22-2009, 01:51 PM

Damn it .... i need a US credit card :(

EDIT

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10802759

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7787678

no?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!!!!!!

Cd Universe ships to Mexico :D

MarioMania

10-22-2009, 02:01 PM

Even amazon is playing the price high game

portnoyd

10-22-2009, 02:22 PM

In for 3. Let's see if they are still worth anything by the time they get here next week. :P

megasdkirby

10-22-2009, 02:30 PM

In for 3. Let's see if they are still worth anything by the time they get here next week. :P

I hope so!

Only got one extra for myself, as one of them is for my brother. But I hope that in a couple of years it's worth more than the retail price! :)

MarioMania

10-22-2009, 03:14 PM

If I see one at Gamecrazy cheap..I pick one up

Kitsune Sniper

10-22-2009, 03:15 PM

MarioMania

10-22-2009, 03:21 PM

I prolly would have found you a cheap copy.I could ask around Gamecrazy

Um, guys? These prices are going to CRASH, HARD.

I went to the Walmart across the border to go look for some supplies and to see if they had any in stock. They didn't, so I used one of their internet booths to look for the game just for shits and giggles. And they had copies in stock. I bought one right then and there for $19 shipped ($15 + shipping + taxes). It should get to me in a week.

These eBay prices are not going to remain so high for very much longer. Maybe SNK ordered a second run, considering CDUniverse got some extra copies as well. (Dammit, I should've waited to get home to get mine from CD Universe, but I didn't want to risk having to deal with scalpers. *glares*)

megasdkirby

10-22-2009, 04:00 PM

Um, guys? These prices are going to CRASH, HARD.

Agreed. I am pretty sure this was because of desperate Ebay buyers, and nothing more. But who knows, it might remain at that price. So I ordered an extra just in case. :)

But it does remind me of Drago Ball Final Bout for PSOne. LOL

eskobar

10-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Um, guys? These prices are going to CRASH, HARD.

I went to the Walmart across the border to go look for some supplies and to see if they had any in stock. They didn't, so I used one of their internet booths to look for the game just for shits and giggles. And they had copies in stock. I bought one right then and there for $19 shipped ($15 + shipping + taxes). It should get to me in a week.

These eBay prices are not going to remain so high for very much longer. Maybe SNK ordered a second run, considering CDUniverse got some extra copies as well. (Dammit, I should've waited to get home to get mine from CD Universe, but I didn't want to risk having to deal with scalpers. *glares*)

Fortunately you opened this thread because i was about to pay 70 for a copy on Amazon :D

I don't know how soon prices start to come down but take in mind that many gamers that pay so high for the game are people that don't have many more options that eBay.

CD Universe was awesome, i have never purchased in that online store :rocker:

Kitsune Sniper

10-22-2009, 05:28 PM

Just wait until CheapAssGamer and other sites get wind of the game being back in stock. They'll all be gone within a day.

portnoyd

10-22-2009, 06:04 PM

Yeah, you're right that they're going to crash, but we may be able to squeak in with some quick sales. Worse comes to worse, we'll just return the other 2 copies to Walmart. :P

Oh, and FYE has copies now. Must be a reprint?

Frankie_Says_Relax

10-22-2009, 06:12 PM

Wow, just checked the Digital Press eBay Store Auction that we listed last week and it ended at $89!

Good for Joe!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350265268574

Not sure what the frenzy is over it in recent months ...

I suppose it's a testament to what a decent compilation it is compared to some of the others that SNK Playmore have released.

Metal Slug Anthology on PS2 went through a similar brief period of high value, I'm sure SNK Playmore will do another printing of Samurai Shodown to meet the sales demand.

Kitsune Sniper

10-22-2009, 07:02 PM

I suppose it's a testament to what a decent compilation it is compared to some of the others that SNK Playmore have released.

Well, it appears that the game is based off the Japanese version of Samurai Spirits Tenkaichi Kenkauden, so Samsho 1 through 5 will be perfect. But 6 was tacked on by Terminal Reality, so...

wingzrow

10-22-2009, 07:07 PM

Aside from 6 being compressed to all hell and there being no progressive scan it's basically perfect.

Sailorneorune

10-22-2009, 08:06 PM

Glad to hear everyone is able to get theirs reasonably. Beating scalpers is SO MUCH FUN. I still need to open mine... my PS3 arcade stick is going to waste over here!

Frankie_Says_Relax

10-22-2009, 09:36 PM

Aside from 6 being compressed to all hell and there being no progressive scan it's basically perfect.

I thought it was good too. Didn't notice anything that impeded gameplay ... though I'm notoriously not a NEO-GEO arcade vs. port expert or fighting game frame counter or anything like that.

Kitsune Sniper

10-22-2009, 10:39 PM

I thought it was good too. Didn't notice anything that impeded gameplay ... though I'm notoriously not a NEO-GEO arcade vs. port expert or fighting game frame counter or anything like that.

Two companies have made NeoGeo compilations for the PS2.

The first one, G1M2, handled the entire NeoGeo Online Collection set: Art of Fighting (1-3), Fatal Fury (1, 2, Special +3; RB, RBS, RB2), King of Fighters Orochi (95-97), King of Fighters Nests (99-2001), Kizuna Encounter, Samurai Shodown (original with SS1-5), Sunsoft Collection (Waku Waku 7 + Agressors of Dark Kombat), and ADK Soul (Ninja Commando, Ninja Combat, Ninja Master's, Twinkle Star Sprites). These compilations are -almost flawless-. No slowdowns other than the ones that appeared on the original hardware, virtually no loading times, original and arrange music on most games, and there's practice modes on the newer compilations. But they don't include any bonus materials. There's some issues with music being out of sync (as in, it starts an instant too late) and some instances of graphic glitches, but nothing overly distracting.

The second one is Terminal Reality. They completely botched the PS2 SNK Arcade Classics (half-speed gameplay on most games, but it seems the Wii version works fine), Metal Slug Anthology had very slight, but still noticeable, input lag, and KOF Collection: The Orochi Saga (US version) had slight audio bugs in all games, but they're very noticeable in KOF '98. On the other hand, their games include bonus materials, SNK Arcade Classics had achievements of a sort, and The Orochi Saga has a challenge mode that lets you unlock a lot of official artwork and the game's original and arrange soundtracks (though you can't play with the arranged soundtracks.)

The former puts gameplay over extras. The latter puts extras over gameplay and bug testing.

I'll give Terminal Reality a few points for the bonus materials and overall presentation, but they really need to get some proper game testers.

*stops ranting*

Vlcice

10-22-2009, 11:44 PM

Kitsune Sniper

10-23-2009, 12:09 AM

Are you sure that the Japanese version didn't have Tenka? Judging from Play-Asia's page (http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-40-77-2-49-en-15-samurai+rokuban-70-2qn0.html) for it, the original Japanese run included Tenka as well as 1-5.

No, I'm not. I do recall people making a big deal outta Tenka being in the US version, though. I could be mistaken for all I know. (If anyone knows, feel free to correct me.)

bcks007

10-23-2009, 03:17 AM

I found a copy at gamestop today, according to there computer, it was the only copy in gamestops hands in all of oregon, it took a good hour to reach this po-dunk store. Then i get home to find people found new copy's, so i ordered 1 from walmart. I most likely will be selling the used one eventually if there is any interest left, or not. Either way im covered.
I've never had 2 copys of the same exact game before, besides a normal and a greatest hits version, or a variant.
Only 2 more snk ps2 games to get. :) The King of Fighters 02/03 and Metal Slug 4 & 5.

The 1 2 P

10-23-2009, 07:26 AM

So this game is now available for mass consumption at a few different online retailers huh. That certainly didn't take long.

megasdkirby

10-23-2009, 08:07 AM

So this game is now available for mass consumption at a few different online retailers huh. That certainly didn't take long.

Aye, but I wonder if it's for a short time?

portnoyd

10-23-2009, 08:59 AM

FYE, Wally, HSN and CD Universe all still have it in stock. Take that as you will.

megasdkirby

10-23-2009, 09:08 AM

FYE, Wally, HSN and CD Universe all still have it in stock. Take that as you will.

Never thought about FYE...I know other locations have in stock, though.

What's Wally? No relations to Wally and the No! Gang, right? :)

Damaramu

10-23-2009, 09:30 AM

Never thought about FYE...I know other locations have in stock, though.

What's Wally? No relations to Wally and the No! Gang, right? :)

I believe that's Walmart, man.

Aside from the Digital Press store, there's another DP member that has jumped onto the Ebay Gravy Train. Last I saw, her copy had 2 bids @ $26 with about 5 or 6 days to go.

:rocker:

Kitsune Sniper

10-23-2009, 10:45 AM

I have a confession to make.

I actually work for SNK Playmore. I was hired to stir up controversy and get people to buy the games at online stores.

:P

This is one helluva coincidence. I'm scared.

The 1 2 P

10-23-2009, 11:48 AM

This is one helluva coincidence. I'm scared.

Thats what I said, kind of...

So this game is now available for mass consumption at a few different online retailers huh. That certainly didn't take long.

Maybe you should complain about other games that are skyrocking in price on ebay. We might be able to all of a sudden find them online for cheap as well;)

darkslime

10-23-2009, 12:48 PM

I ordered 4, hopefully I'll be able to flip 3 and keep one for myself.

Guys, don't tell cag/sd etc about this please.

Damaramu

10-23-2009, 01:33 PM

I'm sure they already know. Guys, order your cases while you can! :wink 2:

darkslime

10-23-2009, 07:10 PM

I'm sure they already know. Guys, order your cases while you can! :wink 2:no, they actually don't. i don't see threads about it on either site.

Kitsune Sniper

10-23-2009, 08:34 PM

I'm not going to risk it. :P

Damaramu

10-24-2009, 11:52 AM

Update:

One on Ebay; 4 bids @ $30 with 5 days to go: Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Samurai-Shodown-Anthology-PlayStation-2-SEALED_W0QQitemZ200397529151QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVid eo_Games_Games?hash=item2ea89fa03f).

3 others with some ridiculous BIN prices.

Vlcice

10-24-2009, 12:40 PM

All of the stores that had it in stock a few days ago are back to "backordered" status. I hope my order at CD Universe (when it was in stoc) was soon enough that I'll get one.

megasdkirby

10-24-2009, 12:53 PM

All of the stores that had it in stock a few days ago are back to "backordered" status.

Could it be that resellers are purchasing the games to resell them on Ebay, or anywhere else, at a higher price?

I got en email that mine where shipped yesterday...something UPS Blue or something like that. :)

Kitsune Sniper

10-24-2009, 02:54 PM

Could it be that resellers are purchasing the games to resell them on Ebay, or anywhere else, at a higher price?

Isn't that what MOST PEOPLE HERE ARE DOING?! :P

*bitch bitch bitch*

Aussie2B

10-24-2009, 03:39 PM

Dang, looks like I missed out. Darn you guys, I only wanted to buy one. :P Oh well, prices will probably be low across the board soon, and I'm pretty content having 1-4 on MVS anyway.

Shadow Kisuragi

10-24-2009, 03:41 PM

Yeah, I stopped by my local TRU and they didn't have any, and the stores listed were sold out when I went to check :( Good luck to you guys with the auctions, and I hope you bring the price down by oversaturating the market.

darkslime

10-24-2009, 03:51 PM

sold out

Shadow Kisuragi

10-24-2009, 04:15 PM

Indeed. I may pick that up. Thanks.

megasdkirby

10-24-2009, 06:37 PM

Dang, looks like I missed out. Darn you guys, I only wanted to buy one. :P Oh well, prices will probably be low across the board soon, and I'm pretty content having 1-4 on MVS anyway.

Egad, I just noticed that they got purchased on every site I went to that had them! Even QVC!

O_o

I'll search around and see if I can find any other stores. If I find a used copy at GameStop, how much would it go for?

Isn't that what MOST PEOPLE HERE ARE DOING?! :P

*bitch bitch bitch*

LOL

I only have one to resell when it arrives. :( Should have purchased more. Oh well...but at least I will have my copy, which is good! :)

The 1 2 P

10-24-2009, 10:24 PM

I hope you bring the price down by oversaturating the market.

This is exactly whats going to happen, just like Gripshift for the Psp.

Kitsune Sniper

10-24-2009, 10:48 PM

This is exactly whats going to happen, just like Gripshift for the Psp.

I think there's still about 25000 more copies of Gripshift than SamSho out there. :P

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.

megasdkirby

10-24-2009, 10:57 PM

I think there's still about 25000 more copies of Gripshift than SamSho out there. :P

What was the issue with that game anyway?

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.

Yup, and even after months or years of trying to sell at a high price, they might NEVER lower it in price, thinking that one day, some fool will purchase it at their asking price.

And it just might eventually happen, unfortunately.

BetaWolf47

10-24-2009, 11:31 PM

Yup, and even after months or years of trying to sell at a high price, they might NEVER lower it in price, thinking that one day, some fool will purchase it at their asking price.

And it just might eventually happen, unfortunately.

I've seen people get away with that. It's funny sometimes. I know someone who put a copy of FF7 green label for $50 BIN and it sold rather quickly.

Kitsune Sniper

10-24-2009, 11:48 PM

What was the issue with that game anyway?

It could be used as a softmod to hack a PSP's firmware or something.

I've seen people get away with that. It's funny sometimes. I know someone who put a copy of FF7 green label for $50 BIN and it sold rather quickly.

Hey, you all know someone who gets away with selling FF7 for $50.

And that someone would be ME.

:D

wingzrow

10-25-2009, 04:04 AM

Glad I was able to order ONE copy. Makes me wish I had gotten more. A single copy hasn't sold on ebay since the 21st though so I think it might crash like kitsune sniper says.

Damaramu

10-25-2009, 07:07 AM

Well, those copies that aren't selling have BIN prices of $80 - $150. Ain't gonna happen; I don't know who they think they're fooling.

megasdkirby

10-25-2009, 09:24 AM

I'm pretty sure the $30 auction copy will go a bit higher, perhaps between $45-$50. But in no way will it reach $100 like the other BIN's are at now. Otherwise, people would have purchased the BIN's right away.

We will all see thos BIN's for many months, maybe years to come. Those resellers who purchased all those copies will refuse to lower the price. Perhaps a copy of two will sell, but most will not.

Unless a plethora of people decide they desperately want the game...