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The Manimal
10-26-2003, 07:25 PM
I saw this today, complete for $25. The discs had a decent amount of scratching (probably would play fine), worse than what I normally want to buy. Bad idea skipping it over?
sisko
10-26-2003, 07:32 PM
Probably.

If it had everything (like the omake box, and instruction manual) it would have been worth it.

You could have gotten the discs resurfaced.
atomicthumbs
10-26-2003, 09:07 PM
I'd go and get it if I were you. Don't forget to let the end credits play since there are another couple of hours of gameplay afterwards (with a much better ending).
Rev. Link
10-26-2003, 09:33 PM
On this topic, how much is different between the original Sega CD versions of the Lunar games, and the PSX remakes?
Balloon Fight
10-26-2003, 09:40 PM
Definitely go for it if it is complete, and get the discs resurface. Complete copies of these (with box and docs) go for $60. I would definitely go pick it up.
zmweasel
10-26-2003, 10:07 PM
On this topic, how much is different between the original Sega CD versions of the Lunar games, and the PSX remakes?

A lot. Hardcore RPGers prefer the gameplay of the Sega CD versions, as the remakes were greatly simplified with easier dungeons, easier and non-random combat, and fewer spells. The PS1 editions, however, have much better and MUCH more storytelling and dialogue. I consider the story to be the most important aspect of an RPG, so I prefer the remakes. (I am, however, incredibly biased.)

-- Z.
Rev. Link
10-26-2003, 10:35 PM
Thanks. I, too, mainly care about the storylines, so I'd probably go for the PSX versions as well. But I wouldn't mind picking up the Sega CD games just for my collection.
The Manimal
10-26-2003, 11:43 PM
With the cost of resurfacing all, 4/5? discs, wouldn't it be around $60? It had a book, a case with a baggie with a bunch of game pieces, some other stuff. Very similar to the Arc The Lad Collection box set.
jonjandran
10-26-2003, 11:46 PM
With the cost of resurfacing all, 4/5? discs, wouldn't it be around $60? It had a book, a case with a baggie with a bunch of game pieces, some other stuff. Very similar to the Arc The Lad Collection box set.

Most re-surfacing is $4-5 a disc. But they can't all be scratched , can they ? Most of the time it's just disc 1 or 2.
Rev. Link
10-26-2003, 11:55 PM
Instead of resurfacing, could you just use a Disc Doctor?
atomicthumbs
10-27-2003, 01:37 AM
Dude... Why don't ya just play it instead of being all like trying to resurface them. Those PSone games can take one hell of a serious beating.

B'sides, if you do come across a problem you can do one of two things... Resurface the damn thing, or buy a cheap one on ebay without all the doo-dads and get a working disc that way.
sisko
10-27-2003, 07:53 AM
Instead of resurfacing, could you just use a Disc Doctor?

If you want the games to be worth something, skip these piles of crap and get them professionally done.
Raedon
10-27-2003, 08:53 AM
Remember that both silver star story and Eternal blue PSX came with a bunch of goodies. They are not worth $60 unless at least nice (ebay mint.)

What a difference a year makes! I remember seeing these box sets all over town for $20.00 in 2002. Glad I got them when I did.


One small shady fact about these PSX remakes is you can't just copy them like most PSX games and there is no patch to fix it. A lot of info is kept on subchannel data that only a program like CloneCD will get. Anyway, one of the reasons their price is higher on Ebay.

As for story they made Alex and Luna older.. I'd say they were 17-18 in the PSX version. They did this, obviously, to add more love into the story and character dev.
jonjandran
10-27-2003, 09:09 AM
One small shady fact about these PSX remakes is you can't just copy them like most PSX games and there is no patch to fix it. A lot of info is kept on subchannel data that only a program like CloneCD will get. Anyway, one of the reasons their price is higher on Ebay.
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I did not no that. Weird ,wacky stuff. :hmm: Have you actually tried. I had several boxed sets that I just sold and I never tried to copy them. I've never had a prob with any other PS1 disc though.
But CloneCd will do it ?
Hmmmmm you learn something new every day.
maxlords
10-27-2003, 09:23 AM
On this topic, how much is different between the original Sega CD versions of the Lunar games, and the PSX remakes?

A lot. Hardcore RPGers prefer the gameplay of the Sega CD versions, as the remakes were greatly simplified with easier dungeons, easier and non-random combat, and fewer spells. The PS1 editions, however, have much better and MUCH more storytelling and dialogue. I consider the story to be the most important aspect of an RPG, so I prefer the remakes. (I am, however, incredibly biased.)

-- Z.


YOU? Biased about Lunar games?!?! NAWWWWWWWWWWW :D hehehehe

I agree though....for most gamers, the newer versions are far superior....though Lunar EB had some really slow spots IMO!