Earthbound SNES: Think it will drop like a rock when it's Re-released later this year?

[greedostick]

Just curious what you all think. I am going to save up and wait for the day it releases in hopes the game drops in price considerably on SNES.

[o.pwuaioc]

I hope so, just so I can laugh at all those who stocked up on the game at ridiculous prices to try to resell them.

[badinsults]

Earthbound fans are a different breed. I wouldn't expect any price drop, because the people buying these carts aren't doing it just to play the game.

[greedostick]

I sure hope it does. I can't imagine spending what it's selling for now. I should have just kept it when I had it. Judging from the amount of the daily ebay auctions it doesn't appear to be rare. But then again what officially released expensive SNES game is actually rare.

[Tanooki]

Game took a hit when the announcement came a little bit. I think it will at the worst flatline the ignorant price that thing unjustly gets since it's not rare in the least bit, but odds are it will chop it some. People made the same argument a game wouldn't take a pounding going digital about FF7 when it was announced for PSN. It took a ding like EB did, and then when it dropped that game which used to get a lot of cash crapped down into the $15 area. I'm not saying EB will fall horrifically but I could see it take a notable dent.

[treismac]

Someone shoot me a pm when the game hits under the $20 mark.

[Aussie2B]

"Like a rock"? Probably not. Drop to some degree, yes, I suspect that will be the case.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

It'll fall from the current prices, but it will probably never be under the $100 level for a cart only copy. It's EarthBound. This is a game that will hold its a good deal of it's value forever.

[Buyatari]

Everytime I think this game can't get anymore expensive it seems to double.

[The 1 2 P]

You also need to consider where it's being rereleased. The Wii U isn't exactly the mecha of DLC games at the moment. And on that note, I really hope Nintendo shares sales numbers for this game after the first 3-6 months. But still, I think it will affect the Snes version to a degree. But it's not likely going to drop down all the way to sub $50 price points.

[Tron 2.0]

I doubt it mostly it will stay up in price even after hit's the Wii U VC.For that matter,it could have the opposite effect once it hit's the virutal console and drive up the demand even more so.

[Sailorneorune]

Considering Secret of Mana, Pulseman, Alien Soldier, and Super Metroid haven't dropped in price since hitting the Virtual Console, I'd have to say no as well. Chrono Trigger on the SNES hasn't really gone down in price even though it was re-released 3 times (PS1, DS, and Virtual Console).

The secondary market on physical releases targets collectors who want the game just to have it. The Virtual Console targets people who just want to play the damn game. EB will likely drop some, but not a LOT. 16-bit seems to be a special case.

People asking $200 for a game that doesn't come with either a console or cabinet is :bullshit:anyway. If you've got or plan to get a Wii U in the next 6 months, support the re-release of Earthbound. Actually, just support the games you love that come out on the Virtual Console (or WiiWare/PSN/XBLA) anyway. It's nice to have options, and that's what the digital re-releases are: options.

[CoteRangers]

I hope so. That way, I'd be able to gain that game complete in box without having to pay way too much.

[Tanooki]

If you want the box, ask the guys in the VGA thread, someone claims they can make perfect copies. ;)

Seriously though, I said my piece. CT has going back always remained relatively flat for that cart as I recall it being in that $40-50 range.

I own the earthbound game, but I think I'd get the download on the misguided hope I help it sell like crack so maybe those lazy assholes will translate and release to the 3DS VC mother 1+2 or better yet #3.

[o.pwuaioc]

If you want the box, ask the guys in the VGA thread, someone claims they can make perfect copies. ;)

Seriously though, I said my piece. CT has going back always remained relatively flat for that cart as I recall it being in that $40-50 range.

I own the earthbound game, but I think I'd get the download on the misguided hope I help it sell like crack so maybe those lazy assholes will translate and release to the 3DS VC mother 1+2 or better yet #3.

Chrono Trigger was up, then it was down, now it's way back up. Recent auctions on ebay place it at $70.

[wiggyx]

Considering Secret of Mana, Pulseman, Alien Soldier, and Super Metroid haven't dropped in price since hitting the Virtual Console, I'd have to say no as well. Chrono Trigger on the SNES hasn't really gone down in price even though it was re-released 3 times (PS1, DS, and Virtual Console).

The secondary market on physical releases targets collectors who want the game just to have it. The Virtual Console targets people who just want to play the damn game. EB will likely drop some, but not a LOT. 16-bit seems to be a special case.

People asking $200 for a game that doesn't come with either a console or cabinet is :bullshit:anyway. If you've got or plan to get a Wii U in the next 6 months, support the re-release of Earthbound. Actually, just support the games you love that come out on the Virtual Console (or WiiWare/PSN/XBLA) anyway. It's nice to have options, and that's what the digital re-releases are: options.

On the flip side, original copies of games like Castlevania SotN, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Final Fantasy 3/6, etc. all saw significant price reduction when the were re-released. They've all fluctuated since, but there was a significant drop at one point.

It's a crap-shoot. We won't really know until it happens. I'm hoping for sub-100 prices, and based on the drop that happened right after the announcement that it was coming to the VC (many sold for ~150, down from ~250-300 just weeks before), I'd say that sub-100 loose carts aren't out of the realm of possibility. I don't expect CIB examples to plummet, but that's a slightly different market IMO.

[Buyatari]

Chrono Trigger was up, then it was down, now it's way back up. Recent auctions on ebay place it at $70.

CT took a hit when it was released on PS1. It took some time but it has since recovered and is now moving with the flow of other SNES games in the same price range.

[Buyatari]

On the flip side, original copies of games like Castlevania SotN, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Final Fantasy 3/6, etc. all saw significant price reduction when the were re-released. They've all fluctuated since, but there was a significant drop at one point.

It's a crap-shoot. We won't really know until it happens. I'm hoping for sub-100 prices, and based on the drop that happened right after the announcement that it was coming to the VC (many sold for ~150, down from ~250-300 just weeks before), I'd say that sub-100 loose carts aren't out of the realm of possibility. I don't expect CIB examples to plummet, but that's a slightly different market IMO.

PS1 DBZ and FF Tactics took the bigest hits.

[Gameguy]

If you want the box, ask the guys in the VGA thread, someone claims they can make perfect copies. ;)
From Uncle Tusk.

http://uncletusk.com/node/123

[Buyatari]

From Uncle Tusk.

http://uncletusk.com/node/123

Earthbound came in a huge oversized box. He might sell reproductions of the cardboard tray insert though.

[jperryss]

Earthbound came in a huge oversized box. He might sell reproductions of the cardboard tray insert though.

It looks like he's got a normal-sized manual "repro" there. Anyone have the source that he printed from? I'd be interested in seeing the contents and possibly printing a simple one up for my loose copy.

[Aussie2B]

We're not talking about the long-term stretching off into eternity. Who knows what any game will do many years down the road. Chrono Trigger may have climbed again eventually, but it did take a hit from the re-releases, as has been pointed out, and I would argue that all the re-releases have helped keep it (the loose carts, at least) moderately reasonable for most the years since its original SNES release (now it's getting a little crazy, but so is SNES in general). Who's to say that Chrono Trigger wouldn't have gone the way of Earthbound without all those re-releases? It certainly has the reputation.

In nearly every instance of a game in a similar position as Earthbound now, the original release lost value, at least for some time. For the most part, the only ones that don't are the really rare games that are truly the realm of collectors only, like Dynastic Hero for Turbo CD. Earthbound isn't notably rare, and despite its market value, it's not solely bought by collectors. Anyone who assumes the latter is underestimating the role of non/casual-collectors who simply want a legit way to play Earthbound. Trust me, they do exist. Not everybody wants to resort to illegal practices like emulation.

The point is, if you still want to buy Earthbound on SNES and if it does get a nice drop in price, don't be stupid and put off buying it for another 10 years, hoping that it'll continue to drop and drop or that it'll hold steady. It could very well start climbing again, so take advantage of lower prices while you can, if they do come to fruition.

[Buyatari]

It looks like he's got a normal-sized manual "repro" there. Anyone have the source that he printed from? I'd be interested in seeing the contents and possibly printing a simple one up for my loose copy.

Did earthbound have a manual? I thought it just had the strategy guide.

[Buyatari]

We're not talking about the long-term stretching off into eternity. Who knows what any game will do many years down the road. Chrono Trigger may have climbed again eventually, but it did take a hit from the re-releases, as has been pointed out, and I would argue that all the re-releases have helped keep it (the loose carts, at least) moderately reasonable for most the years since its original SNES release (now it's getting a little crazy, but so is SNES in general). Who's to say that Chrono Trigger wouldn't have gone the way of Earthbound without all those re-releases? It certainly has the reputation.

In nearly every instance of a game in a similar position as Earthbound now, the original release lost value, at least for some time. For the most part, the only ones that don't are the really rare games that are truly the realm of collectors only, like Dynastic Hero for Turbo CD. Earthbound isn't notably rare, and despite its market value, it's not solely bought by collectors. Anyone who assumes the latter is underestimating the role of non/casual-collectors who simply want a legit way to play Earthbound. Trust me, they do exist. Not everybody wants to resort to illegal practices like emulation.

The point is, if you still want to buy Earthbound on SNES and if it does get a nice drop in price, don't be stupid and put off buying it for another 10 years, hoping that it'll continue to drop and drop or that it'll hold steady. It could very well start climbing again, so take advantage of lower prices while you can, if they do come to fruition.

I'm sure if Earthbound does take it dip that it will recover. The PS1 titles seemed to take a lot longer to recover (if ever) than the SNES titles.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Has Nintendo said if EarthBound will be coming to the original Wii's virtual console? I don't own a WiiU, but I think I might buy it for the original Wii if they're going to allow that.

[Aussie2B]

I'm sure if Earthbound does take it dip that it will recover. The PS1 titles seemed to take a lot longer to recover (if ever) than the SNES titles.

I think that's more a matter of what's hot right now. PlayStation will have its crazy nostalgia phase someday too. In due time, all of SNES will dip back down some, besides the really rare games. Even if this digital re-release of Earthbound never happened, I wouldn't be surprised if prices cooled off slightly years down the road when SNES becomes passe in the same way pre-crash collecting has. NES is due for a downturn real soon here too, if it hasn't already begun.

[wiggyx]

Has Nintendo said if EarthBound will be coming to the original Wii's virtual console? I don't own a WiiU, but I think I might buy it for the original Wii if they're going to allow that.

I'd put a hundred bucks on no. Wii VC is pretty much toast.

[Buyatari]

I think that's more a matter of what's hot right now. PlayStation will have its crazy nostalgia phase someday too. In due time, all of SNES will dip back down some, besides the really rare games. Even if this digital re-release of Earthbound never happened, I wouldn't be surprised if prices cooled off slightly years down the road when SNES becomes passe in the same way pre-crash collecting has. NES is due for a downturn real soon here too, if it hasn't already begun.

I've almost always preferred another system to the Nintendo counterpart so I'm far from a Nintendo fan boy. Still Nintendo always seems to increase faster than anything else. Even N64 and Gamecube both seem poised for huge run ups and I had a hell of time selling either one while they were active systems. Something about Nintendo.

I hear what you are saying about PS1 but I heard the same from Genesis guys.

[Tanooki]

Wii VC not a chance for earthbound, but I could totally see after awhile it popping up in the 3DS if they'd give the option as there's no reason why that hardware couldn't hack running snes games.

[Aussie2B]

I've almost always preferred another system to the Nintendo counterpart so I'm far from a Nintendo fan boy. Still Nintendo always seems to increase faster than anything else. Even N64 and Gamecube both seem poised for huge run ups and I had a hell of time selling either one while they were active systems. Something about Nintendo.

I hear what you are saying about PS1 but I heard the same from Genesis guys.

No denying that Nintendo fanboys are nutty. The nostalgia phases for Nintendo systems will probably be worse than those for the average non-Nintendo system. Although I think part of what keeps Genesis low is that a lot of what made the Genesis a success back in its time were sports games and arcade-style action games in franchises that have long been forgotten by time, so people just don't care about that stuff as much these days. It's easy to be nostalgic for Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Earthbound, etc. when you're constantly being reminded of the old games by Nintendo's newer games.

That said, the market for TG-16/Turbo CD and Neo Geo games (especially the Neo Geo) is every bit as insane as for any Nintendo system, if not worse yet, so the fervor behind Nintendo has a run for its money.

[The 1 2 P]

Has Nintendo said if EarthBound will be coming to the original Wii's virtual console? I don't own a WiiU, but I think I might buy it for the original Wii if they're going to allow that.

Very doubtful. Doing so would be the exact opposite of what Nintendo hopes this rerelease does--create more Wii U sales.

[Bojay1997]

No denying that Nintendo fanboys are nutty. The nostalgia phases for Nintendo systems will probably be worse than those for the average non-Nintendo system. Although I think part of what keeps Genesis low is that a lot of what made the Genesis a success back in its time were sports games and arcade-style action games in franchises that have long been forgotten by time, so people just don't care about that stuff as much these days. It's easy to be nostalgic for Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Earthbound, etc. when you're constantly being reminded of the old games by Nintendo's newer games.

That said, the market for TG-16/Turbo CD and Neo Geo games (especially the Neo Geo) is every bit as insane as for any Nintendo system, if not worse yet, so the fervor behind Nintendo has a run for its money.

I would argue that at least in the case of Neo Geo and to a lesser extent, TG-16/Duo, the market is somewhat tied to actual supply and demand. SNK only printed so many copies of the most valuable AES games and while supply has been set since release for the most part, the demand has only increased as more collectors have jumped in. On the Nintendo side, there does seem to be a lot more hype and speculation and value that isn't necessarily tied very closely to the supply side of things.

[Aussie2B]

Yeah, definitely, and they seem less motivated by nostalgia too. I imagine the average NEC or SNK collector would still be passionate about buying and playing games whether it's before, after, or smack in the middle of whenever those markets are at their highest. Nintendo attracts a lot of temporary retro collectors/players who latch onto the scene like it's some sort of fad until the nostalgia high fizzles out.

At the end of the day, every system has its own unique factors that skew the market in weird ways, but there's a definite ebb and flow to it all that's worth noting for anyone who wants to slow down on collecting when the madness is at its worst. And that time is definitely right now for SNES.

[jperryss]

Did earthbound have a manual? I thought it just had the strategy guide.

I've never seen a normal sized manual, just the large strategy guide, which is why I am curious about the manual he's selling. It's obviously homemade, but I'd be curious to see the contents.

[Gameguy]

Earthbound came in a huge oversized box. He might sell reproductions of the cardboard tray insert though.
It's not the full size box, this guy doesn't seem to make reproductions of actual existing items. He mostly offers boxes and manuals for homebrew or fan translation type games. The tray inserts he offers are for the regular sized boxes.

At least it looks nice enough to keep on a shelf, I'm assuming that's the main reason why anyone would want these. If you want a real looking one just stick with real boxes.

[Buyatari]

It's not the full size box, this guy doesn't seem to make reproductions of actual existing items. He mostly offers boxes and manuals for homebrew or fan translation type games. The tray inserts he offers are for the regular sized boxes.

At least it looks nice enough to keep on a shelf, I'm assuming that's the main reason why anyone would want these. If you want a real looking one just stick with real boxes.

There was past thread where the earthbound tray reproductions were discussed. He may be selling them.

[greedostick]

We're not talking about the long-term stretching off into eternity. Who knows what any game will do many years down the road. Chrono Trigger may have climbed again eventually, but it did take a hit from the re-releases, as has been pointed out, and I would argue that all the re-releases have helped keep it (the loose carts, at least) moderately reasonable for most the years since its original SNES release (now it's getting a little crazy, but so is SNES in general). Who's to say that Chrono Trigger wouldn't have gone the way of Earthbound without all those re-releases? It certainly has the reputation.

In nearly every instance of a game in a similar position as Earthbound now, the original release lost value, at least for some time. For the most part, the only ones that don't are the really rare games that are truly the realm of collectors only, like Dynastic Hero for Turbo CD. Earthbound isn't notably rare, and despite its market value, it's not solely bought by collectors. Anyone who assumes the latter is underestimating the role of non/casual-collectors who simply want a legit way to play Earthbound. Trust me, they do exist. Not everybody wants to resort to illegal practices like emulation.

The point is, if you still want to buy Earthbound on SNES and if it does get a nice drop in price, don't be stupid and put off buying it for another 10 years, hoping that it'll continue to drop and drop or that it'll hold steady. It could very well start climbing again, so take advantage of lower prices while you can, if they do come to fruition.

Tell me about it... Dynastic hero which I have owned 2 copies of was one of the games I sold when my engine exploded in my car. I originally bought it for $200.00 shipped. I thought I made a killing selling it for $625.00 on ebay. Which I suppose I did. But i'm still kicking myself in the arse now that I see it's still climbing. Last one I saw sold for over $800.00. I don't even want to get into Magical Chase with the manual that I originally picked up for less than $100 back in the day. I'm scared to even see what Beyond Shadowgate is going for. I sold mine for $150.00 and now it doesn't even appear on ebay. It's like those Hawaiian Island games in terms of rarity. As far as actual rare games go I think the Turbo and the Neo Geo AES is one of the few consoles with actual rare commercially released games. I really can't think of but a handfull of game sin the 8 and 16 bit era that command high prices and you can't find at least 10 of on ebay at once. I think the Game Boy has much rarer titles than the snes, and you can still pick those up very cheap if loose with exception of like Trip World. Hell, I think Cat Trap is one of the rarer Gameboy games even though in the digitpress database it's only a 4. It's not even on ebay right now and I got one for 6 bucks a few weeks ago.

But back to the Earthbound talk... I personally think it will drop a good deal, then level out just a bit lower than it is now. Especially if it is on Wii. People who have had that game forver are going to sell it since they know it's worth cash and now they have it legal on Wii-U. I am also praying for $100 copies. I think it may already be dropping. There were over $200.00 loose copies selling, and now we are hitting the $150.00 mark. The sold ebay search results are showing quite a significant drop already from I assume people anticipating a Wii-U price drop.

[Aussie2B]

That's a good point. It's not just the people that don't have Earthbound who will affect whether it goes down or not. There's all the people who already have Earthbound, and I imagine some percentage of those are going to rush to dump their copies, either out of fear that the value will drop or simply because there's cash to be made and they can just as well replace it with the digital re-release while still being able to claim that they own an official copy. And with extra copies on the market compared to usual, prices are bound to drop some.

[Nesmaster]

I think it might drop or stagnate the price on loose copies for a while, but I don't see boxed/complete values going anywhere negative.

[Gameguy]

There was past thread where the earthbound tray reproductions were discussed. He may be selling them.
I checked his site and couldn't see one listed for sale, I looked through all of his SNES reproduction items.


Hell, I think Cat Trap is one of the rarer Gameboy games even though in the digitpress database it's only a 4. It's not even on ebay right now and I got one for 6 bucks a few weeks ago.
It's not that rare, you have the title spelled wrong. It's "Catrap", notice it's only one word and there's only one "T" in the name. A lot of people make that mistake though. There are 7 active listings for this game right now. I should check if I have a copy, I know I've come across several over the years, I can't remember if I actually bought a copy in the first place or if I sold it off after buying it.

http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=catrap+game+boy&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=catrap+game+boy&rt=nc


As low as any games get with going rates, I'm still going to hope to find it cheap at some thrift store or yard sale. I've found several actual rare games over the years for cheap prices, more common games like Earthbound shouldn't be that hard to find. Heck, I know someone who found a copy of Earthbound at a thrift near me for around $2.99 a few years ago. I just have to keep looking.

[wiggyx]

^^^ That's why I still hunt. There are deals to be found. A buddy just grabbed a copy of Demon's Crest for $5 (which was quickly traded to me for something that cost me significantly more, but still less than current going prices). For me, that's at least half the fun when retro game collecting.

[Tanooki]

That really is the key, deals. I just snagged an earthbound guide in stunning shape, only one card in back removed for the mail away air freshener for just $60 which is about half the going rate on ebay. So far I'm a box away from the entire package and I'm $62 bucks into it.

Patience, luck, and timing will do it.

[Haoie]

Don't you think anyone who wanted to play this and isn't a collector emulated it years ago?

[Tanooki]

No. Some people don't like emulators for many reasons such as it being not real, piracy(stolen goods), inaccurate emulation, playing on a keyboard or non-accurate gamepad (if they don't get some usb plug/adapter thing.) Some people just want it real. Some don't much like playing games with batteries that take awhile being stuck on a computer. Over all the years SNES emulation has been rolling around I've only once completed an RPG on an emulator as it's not my thing and it was a translated title.

[bb_hood]

Patience, luck, and timing will do it.

Thats the key to collecting games, for sure. If you gotta have an Earthbound cart now then get ready to pay alot for it online.
Patience is key.

[Collector_Gaming]

If any drop it will be by a smidgen.

Most collectors which is why the price is so high right now (Its collectors not just people just plain just wanna play the game and be done with it) wanna have a complete collection and this is how you do it.

If you just plain jane wanted to play the game (I made a rhyme!) you most likely know how to emulate it for free if you wanted to play it so bad.

[mailman187666]

I hear that Earthbound was released on the wii u eshop today. I'd say now would be the time to start watching completed auctions to see if it is going to have any affect on the original's value.

[greedostick]

I bought one a few days ago for $160 shipped. They were going for between 160 and 210 for a loose copy then. Looks like now they are going for between 140-200 now. That is from the last 3 or so days. There was one that sold well under $130.00 but it was in pretty bad shape. I think they might hit the $100.00 mark... maybe. But will then go up a bit. I wouldn't be surprised if $125.00-$150.00 was the standard value for a loose copy a few months from now.

But isn't it only on wii-u? It could take awhile since a lot of people don't even own Wii-U's yet. Around Christmas might be the right time to pick one up. Because then people will be dumping games to buy Christmas presents, and people will be receiving Wii-U's as presents and buying earthbound.

[JakeM]

Really great trailer.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGOEMCG2Ll4

Ive played it on an emulator since theres no way Ill pay over $100 for a game and it worked great.

[bb_hood]

I bought one a few days ago for $160 shipped. They were going for between 160 and 210 for a loose copy then. Looks like now they are going for between 140-200 now. That is from the last 3 or so days. There was one that sold well under $130.00 but it was in pretty bad shape. I think they might hit the $100.00 mark... maybe. But will then go up a bit. I wouldn't be surprised if $125.00-$150.00 was the standard value for a loose copy a few months from now.

But isn't it only on wii-u? It could take awhile since a lot of people don't even own Wii-U's yet. Around Christmas might be the right time to pick one up. Because then people will be dumping games to buy Christmas presents, and people will be receiving Wii-U's as presents and buying earthbound.

The price has dropped a bit, but I dont think its dropped as much as people expected. 140-200 is still alot considering many people have put their copy up for sale. Right now there are sooo many copies of earthbound up for sale on ebay.

I would say now is the time to snag a copy if this is a game you really want a physical copy of it. It might go down a little more, but Im guessing it will go back up during x-mas time. Who knows, if the Wii-U version is any different than the SNES cart, it might cause many collectors/games to want to seek out the original cart. Then the people who jumped on the bandwagon to ditch their copy will shit there pants IF it becomes a 300-400$ game. Plus it is the middle of summer, when online prices tend to be lower.


Also, if it hits the 100$ or less mark I think people will start buying up & hoarding carts. Just a prediction..

[Zing]

The VC version is identical to the original.

Yes, I agree that many people have a "buy price", so the eBay price won't go very low. People buy the cart to own the cart, not just to play it.

[Tanooki]

I keep thinking of this thread now that it's out and I have been watching the price out of curiosity. I have no idea if it's a blip or something long needed, but the price has fallen. I'm seeing more stuff at open auction (non-BIN) clear near $160 than $200 now and somehow a CIB one claiming to be basically unused went for just $300 though it was a BIN so who knows. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EarthBound-for-Super-Nintendo-SNES-/190873126721 I am seeing complete copies not selling at $500 though in open or bin setup since the release too.

Not sure what to make of it, but it's interesting seeing back further how the price has been in general sliding since it was noted to be coming out 'soon' from that original Nintendo Direct and now this should shake more data out over the week and more to come.

[Aussie2B]

Historically, in similar cases, it takes a good deal more time for prices to bottom out wherever they're going to end up after a formerly high value game gets re-released digitally, so I wouldn't put much weight on what Earthbound is doing immediately after the VC release. After all, I imagine any drop is going to be relatively mitigated right now because a lot of collectors who believe now is the best time to buy are rushing to do so, and sellers are rushing to sell and make as much as they possibly can because they're worried about it dropping further. Let's see what happens when the VC release is old news and people aren't nearly as abuzz with Earthbound talk.

I'm not sure if I've already posted this link in this topic, but these charts are pretty interesting: http://www.racketboy.com/retro/how-digital-downloads-affect-values-of-collectable-games

[greedostick]

That was a interesting racketboy post. Earthbound is still jumping all over the place. $150.00 to $230.00 for loose copies. Basically if you just wat and bid on the game instead of using BIN you will get it for $160.00-$170.00 with patience. BIN is going to be the $180.00 - $230.00 range. I just got a copy for $160.00 ish the other day I think i'm going to change the battery and try and get $250.00 for it. On ebay that is. I wouldn't do that on the forums where people would come to my house and drag me out of my bed in the middle of the night and beat me with my own arm.

* CONCLUSION

You can still pick up Pieces which is much more rare for under $15.00 and still have fun with a Super Nintendo.

Also people are idiots.

[TheRetroVideoGameAddict]

I personally don't see prices for it dropping like a rock because most of the people looking for Earthbound right now are COLLECTORS who don't want to play the game digitally or through any other means than owning it for their SNES console. I don't see the casual SNES gamer wanting Earthbound at all, never mind playing a huge price for it, so I see the collectors who are hard core about owning it paying big bucks for the game as per usual.