THE rarest Gamecube game?

[slapdash]

Thanks much for the pix guys! That's pretty cool; I didn't know about the different versions, though it turns out I have the limited edition.

[Don Komarechka]

I'd say Radio Allergy is one of the rarest, seeing as I have the only known copy.

Its on an NR disc as Nintendo never created a master copy for retail use. However, this game isn't a "beta", as the game is essentially complete and polished in every way.

http://komtron.electricpickleonline.com/public/images/games/vnn3cljuo13.jpg

Of course, this game was released in Japan, but the version I have is completely translated to English. :)

[TonyTheTiger]

I'm not sure though if unreleased games are really in the spirit of what the thread is talking about. But that is a pretty cool thing you got there.

[Don Komarechka]

This thread talks about demos as well, so I figured this would fit.

As far as generally available titles, I would point my finger at a cardboard-boxed version of Pokémon Box from the North American markets. The game (utility) was available as a pack-in or sold retail in other regions, but in North America was the only title to be sold exclusively through the web.

Demos, kiosk discs, even the service disc (I wrote an in-depth article on the service disc which you can find here (http://www.electricpickleonline.com/?p=38)) are equal candidates, but they were never "sold". Actually something worth mentioning, kiosk discs 17 and 25 have *never* been found complete with the case insert, only as loose discs. If someone finds these two discs complete, than you've got yourself a one-of-a-kind :)

[TurboGenesis]

Hello Don K.

I still drool over your copy of USA Radio Allergy!

If I recall correctly, weren't there some changes to the scoring? I remember when you had posted your scores and they were a bit different than from the japanese versions of the game… I was curious to what was changed in the calculations…

[Mayhem]

Actually something worth mentioning, kiosk discs 17 and 25 have *never* been found complete with the case insert, only as loose discs. If someone finds these two discs complete, than you've got yourself a one-of-a-kind :)

We've been discussing this in another thread recently somewhere abouts here if you go search ;)

On a comparative level, I have an NR of US Micro Machines which wasn't released either. Not sure if any other copies of it exist, not seen them.

[Don Komarechka]

Mayhem,
We've discussed the kiosk disc situation personally too :) I've tracked down both 17 and 25 myself for my own collection but both still do not have their respective sleeves. And your copy of Micro Machines does make me drool, however wasn't it released in the UK as well?

TurboGenesis,
The scoring for the US version was found to be identical in every way way one exception - it has a 10x multiplier over the Japanese score, basically just an extra zero on the end. This was intentionally put there by the developers as far as I can tell.

[Mayhem]

Yeah, Micro Machines was released in Europe but not in the US for whatever reason.

[TurboGenesis]

TurboGenesis,
The scoring for the US version was found to be identical in every way way one exception - it has a 10x multiplier over the Japanese score, basically just an extra zero on the end. This was intentionally put there by the developers as far as I can tell.

Thank You, Don K., for clearing that up. :)
Do you know if this has been carried over onto 'Ultimate Shooting Collection' which is coming out on the Wii? Though I have all three games for the Dreamcast, I purchase all USA released shooting games in an effort to pledge support.

Radirgy is my favorite game from Milestone of which I have played (I have not played Illvelo)

[Don Komarechka]

It should be in the compilation, Though who knows if it'll ever see the light of day.

Whatever the reasons for the delay, it is doubtful that it is the same reason that Radio Allergy was never released for the GameCube (though I can't go into details).

Its really hard to say now that the publisher has switched hands. UFO is now publishing, yet both Chaos Field and Radio Allergy were translated by O3 so I'm not sure if the two companies are working together, if UFO has full control of the project or what the story is. There are no assets available on O3's press site so I don't think they are involved at all, but that's just a guess..


Hope for the best :)

[DreamTR]

NR Reader games don't count towards the official release list since it's(Radirgy) technically a non published copy of the game. It's counted as unreleased. The rarity being discussed is about officially released games...

[Don Komarechka]

Was just trying to liven up a thread that hadn't been active for about six months :P

[TonyTheTiger]

No worries. Where did you get that thing anyway?

[Don Komarechka]

Directly from O3, I was extremely helpful on their forums and had an ongoing communication with their marketing director. Seeing as I offered to write a preview of the title and had access to an NR reader, they sent a copy to me. I wrote and published the preview and waited for the official release, but it never came. O3 also was extremely generous and provided me a new sealed copy of the Japanese release of the game. Good folks at O3, I must say.

The only other places that published previews of the game were Nintendo Power (now under new ownership) and IGN.

[DreamTR]

I'm sure there's more copies randomly floating around, just no one "publicly" is talking about it....still nice to have. Shocked they did not release that game...

[ProgrammingAce]

There are a ton of really cool NR reader discs out there. It's just that they don't command much on the black market and most owners are sitting on them until the price goes up.

Probably the coolest one i've seen is a "final" copy of PN03 where the lead character still has guns unstead of using her hands.

[The 1 2 P]

Are the NR reader Gamecube disc the equivalent to the white label disc only CD-I games?

[ProgrammingAce]

Not really, they're discs burned using a special burner using a different format then any standard reader can use. It is not possible in any manner to play an NR disc on a retail gamecube.

They're burned by the production companies and given to testers and reviewers, so i guess in that manner they're similar.

Fun fact: "someone" has made a freeloader disc from NR readers and you can use it to dump NR discs and reburn them on standard media which can be used on modded gamecubes. If you're interested in such a service, i can put you in contact, but i can't personally vouch for the person who does it. We've had our "differences" in the past.

[The 1 2 P]

Not really, they're discs burned using a special burner using a different format then any standard reader can use. It is not possible in any manner to play an NR disc on a retail gamecube.

They're burned by the production companies and given to testers and reviewers, so i guess in that manner they're similar.

Cool. I also have PS2 demo disc(from trade shows) that won't play on retail PS2 systems so it looks like the same deal there. I was just weighing rather I wanted to start collecting the NR disc or not.

[ProgrammingAce]

Cool. I also have PS2 demo disc(from trade shows) that won't play on retail PS2 systems so it looks like the same deal there. I was just weighing rather I wanted to start collecting the NR disc or not.

The difference here is that a ps2 "Gold" disc (which is what you have) can play on a modded system. An NR disc cannot play on a gamecube in any way shape or form, modded or otherwise.

[Tupin]

Nintendo actually published a review of Radio Allergy, and it's in a game called Ultimate Shooting Collection. So the canceled translation will basically become the new California Raisins in like fifteen years.

That said, I heard that NCAA College Basketball 2K3 is hard to find for some reason.

[bcks007]

The 1 2 P, what ps2 demo, do you have like that?

[Don Komarechka]

Nintendo actually published a review of Radio Allergy, and it's in a game called Ultimate Shooting Collection. So the canceled translation will basically become the new California Raisins in like fifteen years.

That said, I heard that NCAA College Basketball 2K3 is hard to find for some reason.

True, but the new compilation is for Wii, not GameCube. A minor distinction even among collectors I'm sure, but still worth noting.

[Bojay1997]

True, but the new compilation is for Wii, not GameCube. A minor distinction even among collectors I'm sure, but still worth noting.

Sure, but my understanding is that they are just reusing the GC code and localization for the Wii version assuming it ever comes out. Of course, most SHMUP collectors probably have the Dreamcast version which is virtually identical to the arcade release.

[Doonzmore]

Someone mentioned earlier in the thread that Geist will become the Perfect Dark of this generation, with spare copies lying around long after everything else in its library has been sold. Here are the titles that i still come across while visiting local walmart, k-mart and best buys:

Teen Titans
Dragonball z Sagas
Naruto: Clash of Ninja
Viewtiful Joe

None are rare but just an observation

[BetaWolf47]

I didn't know about any of these "NR" disks people have brought up in this thread. I personally haven't seen anything that rare. As for standard US releases, here's what I've found to be the rarest (note that some aren't really that valuable)

-Bust-A-Move 3000
-Cubivore
-Evolution Worlds
-NCAA Football 2k3
-Phantasy Star Online games (I was lucky enough to get a CIB copy of PSO 1&2 Plus in pretty good condition for $5 a while back :D)
-Pokemon Box (only sold at Pokemon Center in New York)
-Top Angler
-Virtua Quest

A bunch of people at other forums will tell you that titles like Skies of Arcadia: Legends and Ikaruga are "rare", but I see them all the time. Uncommon, but not rare.

[JohnnyBlaze]

Couldn't Ikaruga be in that category or is it just hard to find because of demand? Same for Capcom vs SNK 2 EO.

[Swamperon]

PAL wise, I'd say Pokemon Box was rare, yet to see it in the wild.

PSO I & II are in demand rather than rare, so the price always seems to stick around £20. PSO III is neither, I don't think it sold particularly well and it isn't popular. Around here it goes for around £5 online. I know of one copy thats been sat at a independent game store near me for £10 for the past year.

Tales of Symphonia has maintained high prices, so it must be uncommon and in demand.

Metal Gear: Twin snakes (?) seems to be the rarest and highest priced.

Give it ten years, who knows? Maybe we'll see odd rarities emerge.

[BetaWolf47]

Couldn't Ikaruga be in that category or is it just hard to find because of demand? Same for Capcom vs SNK 2 EO.

Those two almost could, but searching around, the titles I mentioned are a heck of a lot harder to find. In my area, about 14 Gamestops have Ikaruga while 4 have Top Angler.

[Mayhem]

Add Jedi Knight 2 and Disney Sports Basketball in for the US games.

[The 1 2 P]

I think Gamecube rarity is highly dependant on location. Although uncommon, I have come across multiple copies in the wild for Jedi Knight 2, Disney Sports Basketball, Cubivore, Phantasy Star Online and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, all during the last year at either Gamestop, Gamecrazy or other local game stores. And yet I could probably still get a decent amount selling any of them online(I got $50 for a used copy of MGS: Twin Snakes a few months ago).

You just need to know which games are in demand and what they go for. If their average return is worthwhile for what you can find it for(if you intend to sell it), then you should pick it up. But just picking up something because you heard it was rare may not be a very good idea unless you find it for a buck or less.

[Doonzmore]

I was in GS today looking to take advantage of the 25% off coupon and saw a complete mint copy of Disney Sports Skateboarding. I passed in favor of NHL Hitz 2002 and FF: Crystal Chronicles. I've heard nothing but negative criticism about the game (i own Football and don't like it) and although it may be uncommon i just felt like purchasing a game that i would actually invest some quality time in.

Sorry to derail but what is the official tally on US Gamecube releases?

[hellfire]

I didn't know about any of these "NR" disks people have brought up in this thread. I personally haven't seen anything that rare. As for standard US releases, here's what I've found to be the rarest (note that some aren't really that valuable)

-Bust-A-Move 3000
-Cubivore
-Evolution Worlds
-NCAA Football 2k3
-Phantasy Star Online games (I was lucky enough to get a CIB copy of PSO 1&2 Plus in pretty good condition for $5 a while back :D)
-Pokemon Box (only sold at Pokemon Center in New York)
-Top Angler
-Virtua Quest

A bunch of people at other forums will tell you that titles like Skies of Arcadia: Legends and Ikaruga are "rare", but I see them all the time. Uncommon, but not rare.

Virtua quest is rare? I paid 10 dollars for my cib copy

[JohnnyBlaze]

I KNOW Pokemon Box is rare. I see that on eBay going for anywhere between $70-100 and that's without the special memory card. That goes for $175-200!

See? This is the cheapest I've seen the US version for recently:

http://cgi.ebay.com/POKEMON-BOX-RUBY-SAPPHIRE-Gamecube-Wii-L-NEW-LQQK_W0QQitemZ200370683958QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo _Games_Games?hash=item2ea7060036&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Ro-J]

I wouldn't count Cubivore as rare. GameQuestDirect reprinted it years ago when the demand (and prices) was exceptionally high. I bought Cubivore new from them and I believe they charged either $30 or $40 at the time. I also believe there is no way to distinguish between an original print and a reprint.

[DigitalSpace]

-Evolution Worlds
-NCAA Football 2k3

I see those pretty often. Maybe it's a regional thing.

I see Ikaruga every now and then, mostly at GameStops. At $39.99, it's going to sit on the shelf for a while, especially if it's disc only, scratched up, or missing a manual. I'm glad I was able to get a copy back when GS was only charging $19.99 (and I got it when a B2G1 sale was going on).

[retrocollectorguy]

There is a Zelda multi pak (I forgot what its called) that is probably the rarest Gamecube game.

Ikaruga is not very rare. I bought my copy 2 years ago new at Kmart.

Ive never heard of the other titles listed but agree that Pokemon Box (if it includes the big cardboard box) is probably 2nd rarest Gamecube game.

[PapaStu]

-Pokemon Box (only sold at Pokemon Center in New York)


Not True. It was sold online through the Pokemon Store as well. Thats where I (and many others) got a copy.

[JohnnyBlaze]

There is a Zelda multi pak (I forgot what its called) that is probably the rarest Gamecube game.

If you're thinking of the Collector's Edition with Zelda, Zelda II, Ocarina of Time, and Majora's Mask, it's not really that rare. A local GameStop has 4 over here last I checked for $30 a pop. Not sure if many of you know this, but GameStop for a while carried a strategy guide for the CE. I've seen quite a few copies of the disc, but only one of the guide(the one I used to have before it got lost in the move).

[The 1 2 P]

There is a Zelda multi pak (I forgot what its called) that is probably the rarest Gamecube game.

In the US, none of the Gamecube Zelda compilations(Collectors edition, Ocarina of Time/Master Quest, Wind Waker/OoT hybrid and Wind Waker/Metroid Prime hybrid) are rare. However, those last two are fairly uncommon.

[Mayhem]

I think NCAA Football 2K3 should be Basketball instead perchance?


all during the last year

I've quoted the important part here. Roll back the clock to when the Cube was still current gen and I was putting my collection together. I never saw Disney Basketball and found one copy of JK2 (minus manual) in all the shops I went to, and that was a lot of shops. I'll agree I've seen a few more copies of the latter since the Cube was replaced by the Wii, but not many. And still no sign of the Disney game.

[snes_collector]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if F1 2002 ends up being one of the rarest. I still have NEVER seen a copy in the wild, and my copy came from a member here.

And those PSO games are such a pain to find, I've been looking for ages for those.

And all the Disney Sports games are hard to find too, although I've managed to find all but Skateboarding.

[Icarus Moonsight]

PSO 1&2 must be regional. I've found many used copies locally. Plus, on the other hand, that took me both a lot of time and luck to finally check off. I love hitting up a store with a fresh pile of trade-ins. :D

While I was looking through the strat guide shelves at Half Price Books, I found the Zelda CE Official Guide. First time seen and heard of for me, and my Gamecube was the Zelda CE bundle. It's hard to find information online about it... Haven't done an eBay search or anything 'cause I'm not interested in selling it. I was more curious about where they were available from originally. Thanks for the info. :)

[BetaWolf47]

Virtua quest is rare? I paid 10 dollars for my cib copy

Read my post again. Rarity =/= value.

I played a demo of it in Gamestop a few years ago. I enjoyed the game quite a bit and thought it was pretty good, despite the bad reception for it when the full game was released. I looked for it at the place I played the demo and didn't see it there... or anywhere else. In fact, I thought the Gamecube version had been canceled until I saw a used copy one or two years ago, it's so uncommon around here. I've only seen one copy of it in my life, and it didn't have a manual ;_;


There is a Zelda multi pak (I forgot what its called) that is probably the rarest Gamecube game.
Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition. That's far from the rarest game. I can go into a single Gamestop and see 3 or 4 copies on the shelf.

[Ro-J]

My son, who is really into superheros, really wanted the Aquaman game for the Gamecube. I know the game is supposed to suck, but the idea of unlocking Black Manta and playing as him intrigued me. Anyhow, of the 5 Gamestops and 1 Gamecrazy in my area not one had a single copy of the Aquaman game. Does that make Aquaman rare?

[smork]

I wouldn't be surprised at all if F1 2002 ends up being one of the rarest. I still have NEVER seen a copy in the wild, and my copy came from a member here.

Hmm, I found mine at a Game Crazy for $7 or so a few years ago.

[Bojay1997]

Read my post again. Rarity =/= value.

I played a demo of it in Gamestop a few years ago. I enjoyed the game quite a bit and thought it was pretty good, despite the bad reception for it when the full game was released. I looked for it at the place I played the demo and didn't see it there... or anywhere else. In fact, I thought the Gamecube version had been canceled until I saw a used copy one or two years ago, it's so uncommon around here. I've only seen one copy of it in my life, and it didn't have a manual ;_;


Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition. That's far from the rarest game. I can go into a single Gamestop and see 3 or 4 copies on the shelf.

Sorry, but Virtua Quest for the Gamecube is not rare. It was carried at every Toys R Us location, Fry's, GS/EB and several other national retailers. To be a rare game, it really does have to have very limited distribution or a minimal print run.

[kupomogli]

While I was looking through the strat guide shelves at Half Price Books, I found the Zelda CE Official Guide. First time seen and heard of for me, and my Gamecube was the Zelda CE bundle. It's hard to find information online about it... Haven't done an eBay search or anything 'cause I'm not interested in selling it. I was more curious about where they were available from originally. Thanks for the info. :)

There was a Zelda Collector's Edition Bundle? I remember the game was originally given away for free to people who signed up for Nintendo Power. I have a mint condition copy except the inside cover somehow has a small tear in it.

[Mayhem]

There are a few games I've only seen once and I've bought them at the time: Freaky Flyers, F1 2002, Bust-a-Move 3000 (a complete copy at least), NCAA Basketball 2k3... I think Disney Sports Football too. I got my Disney Basketball off a private seller on Amazon of all places, still shrinked for $25.


And all the Disney Sports games are hard to find too, although I've managed to find all but Skateboarding.

Which is odd because I consider the skateboarding game to be the easiest of the four to find. Then football, soccer and basketball being the hardest by far.

[BetaWolf47]

There was a Zelda Collector's Edition Bundle? I remember the game was originally given away for free to people who signed up for Nintendo Power. I have a mint condition copy except the inside cover somehow has a small tear in it.

There were several ways to get Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition

-Subscribing to Nintendo Power
-Registering a certain amount of a select few games on your MyNintendo account (the titles were IIRC Donkey Kong Jungle beat, 1080 Avalanche, Custom Robo, and Mario Party 6... this is how I got mine)
-Buying the platinum Gamecube bundle which included the game

Despite the limited ways of getting it, the game is extremely common.


Sorry, but Virtua Quest for the Gamecube is not rare. It was carried at every Toys R Us location, Fry's, GS/EB and several other national retailers. To be a rare game, it really does have to have very limited distribution or a minimal print run.

It must be a regional thing then. It's legitimately difficult to find where I'm at.

[snes_collector]

There are a few games I've only seen once and I've bought them at the time: Freaky Flyers, F1 2002, Bust-a-Move 3000 (a complete copy at least), NCAA Basketball 2k3... I think Disney Sports Football too. I got my Disney Basketball off a private seller on Amazon of all places, still shrinked for $25.



Which is odd because I consider the skateboarding game to be the easiest of the four to find. Then football, soccer and basketball being the hardest by far.


Well I stupidly passed on a copy for $5 at the flea market last year. Not sure what I was thinking on that one. Haven't saw one since.

I found Soccer and Football together. Then found Basketball awhile later I think. Mine doesn't have a manual(if anyone has one let me know) but I just couldn't pass on it.

Personally, I've only saw a few copies of Virtua Quest aswell, and I don't think any has been complete.

[The 1 2 P]

Anyhow, of the 5 Gamestops and 1 Gamecrazy in my area not one had a single copy of the Aquaman game. Does that make Aquaman rare?

No, it just means there are thousands of copies buried in a landmine somewhere in a New Mexico desert.

[Howie6925]

What makes bust-a-move so rare? is it just demand? I found it at a local pawnshop for $7.50 . Al

[Swamperon]

Damn, evolution worlds is going for over £40 on amazon. I saw it for £10 about a year ago, wish I'd picked it up now!

[snes_collector]

What makes bust-a-move so rare? is it just demand? I found it at a local pawnshop for $7.50 . Al

It was a Toys 'R Us exclusive.

[Mayhem]

Really? Didn't know that. Explains something then.

[snes_collector]

I'm pretty sure it was. The Power Puff Girls game may have been too.

[The 1 2 P]

It was a Toys 'R Us exclusive.

The Xbox had a Toys R Us exclusive mouse game that you can't give away no matter how cheap you sell it for. I wonder how many copies of Bust-a-Move are known to exist.

[Bojay1997]

It was a Toys 'R Us exclusive.

Pretty sure that's not right. I picked mine up when it came out at Fry's in San Diego. It's still sealed with the price tag. I recall seeing it at Gamestop as well.

[xmbri]

The Xbox had a Toys R Us exclusive mouse game that you can't give away no matter how cheap you sell it for. I wonder how many copies of Bust-a-Move are known to exist.
Yes, it was called Sneakers. Pretty rare along with Bust a Move 3000.

[Doonzmore]

Figured I'd revive this thread to see if there's any new insight on rare Gamecube games. I've been going for a complete set for almost 3 years now and I'm currently at 261. I've only purchased 2 games online, not because they were rare but because at the time the prices were much lower than Gamestop. Here have been some of my observations.

Titles that I literally never see:

NCAA Basketball 2k3-No surprise there
Pokemon Box-Obviously
Hide and Sneak-I actually enjoyed Magical Mirror so I would have interest in playing this one if I found it
Evolution Snowboarding-Probably that last Gamecube game that I found out existed
Road Kill-Nothing really unique about this one, except I don't recall having seen it yet and it's a 3 dollar title at Gamestop so I'm sure I would have noticed.
Trigger Man-Reviews for the game sucked
Groove Rider Slot Car Thunder
Tube Slider-Probably saw it at release, but now have yet to see it in my travels
City Racer-Only found one copy-disc only. Go figure.
Muppets Party Cruise

Then there are those games you aren't very interested in playing so you don't keep an eye out for them initially, normally sports games. Then as the hunting starts to wind down you notice that some are actually quite elusive:

Zoo Cube
WTA Tour Tennis
Serious Sam
Summoner: Goddess Reborn
Puyo Pop Fever

Other just flat out rare or uncommon:

Freaky Flyers-Seen one copy, naturally in awful condition. Boo.
Darkened Skye-I've actually seen the combo version with Outlaw Golf, but never the stand alone version.
Future Tactics: The Uprising-every copy I've come across has been disc only.
Legacy of Kain:Blood Omen 2
Road Trip: Arcade Edition-Once found a mint copy at GS but they couldn't find the disc. Should have asked to keep the contents since every copy I've come across thereafter has been disc only.
Auto Modellista-Should have bought this one back when it was 5.99 because it's 2.99 now and I haven't scene it since.
Dinotopia
SX Superstar-Maybe it's just me but I just don't see this one that much.
Kao Round 2-Would people stop losing their manual to this game please?
Hunter: The Reckoning
Dr. Muto
Freedom Fighters-A lot rarer than the Xbox version
Goblin Commander
Virtua Quest
Disney Sports Basketball-Seen this about 3 times in the wild, never at a decent price though. I remember back in 2003 thinking it never came out until seeing an auction on Ebay.
Top Angler-Rarer than the Mark Davis game.
Monster 4x4: Masters of Metal
Shrek Super Party

Rarest games in my collection so far:

Intellivision Lives!
Disney Sports Football-Bought brand new back in 03 for 10 dollars at EB.
Disney Sports Stakeboarding-payed 4.50 and that was enough. Appalling.
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death-Got lucky on this one.
Beach Spikers-Finally picked this one up today for 2 bucks. Actually pretty good
Bloodrayne
F1 2002: Found this and Pro Rally at the same GS. Badda-Bing.
Pro Rally
Rally Championship-Easily one of the rarest Gamecube games
XIII-Kinda one of those games you don't realize is rare until you really start to look for it
Frogger Beyond
Powerpuff Girls
Phantasy Star Card Revolution
Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge
EVO 2
Dakar 2
Donald Duck Goin Quackers-Rarest version of the game. Even rarer than the N64 version.
Puyo Pop Fever

OTHER NOTES

The Frogger games aren't easy to find either, at least in good condition. I finally found a copy of Frogger's Adventures that was not faded and had a manual and guess what? The game doesn't work.

Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex- hard to track down a non player's choice copy after it dropped from 9.99 to 4.99 back in december. Happy to finally have it, it's a pretty decent title.

Dragon's Lair 3D-Very hard to find. Anyone know anything about this yellow blurp shown on the box art here? http://www.gamestop.com/gc/games/dragons-lair-3d/21404

That's all for now, kinda burned myself out.

[bcks007]

I betcha not many gamecube owners know this exists, but it does.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup (wal-mart version)

I ran across a copy on ebay and bought it, the seller used a photo from the past for selling this game, so I didn't get the wal-mart version I wanted. Just got the normal version, but I did save the picture of it, showing the unique manual for it. A sealed version might have a sticker on the case, or could possibly have a different artwork.
If anybody wants the picture of it, just let me know, it might make it easier to find with a visual.
NASCAR 2006-2008 got walmart editions for the ps2, so I'm also hunting for it on the ps2.

[DavidDayton]

Titles that I literally never see:
What's funny about this is that I have -everything- on your list other than NCAA Basketball, Hide & Sneak, Evolution Snowboarding (I thought it was Skateboarding - which I have, I believe), City Racer, Muppets Party Cruise, WTA Tour Tennis, Auto Modellista, Dinotopia, Disney Sports Basketball, Top Angler, Monster 4x4, and Shrek.

I even have most of your "I own it but rare" titles.

Dragon's Lair 3D is hard to find?

[jonebone]

@Doonzmore

What about Zelda / Metroid combo pack-in? You seem to know your Gamecube, how does that one stack up IMO. I only see it on eBay a few times a year.

[Vectorman0]

It was a Toys 'R Us exclusive.

This definitely isn't true. I bought at least three (quite used and worn) copies from Blockbuster. It's just a game that didn't have many copies printed.

[theclaw]

How's Rave Master these days? I saw mention of it in this topic years ago. Still not worth good $, but doesn't seem to have gotten any easier to find in the wild.

[Doonzmore]

How's Rave Master these days? I saw mention of it in this topic years ago. Still not worth good $, but doesn't seem to have gotten any easier to find in the wild.

I still have my factory sealed copy that I purchased from Best Buy in 2007. So that rules out that it was a Toys R Us exclusive as previously thought. You're correct it really hasn't maintained any value whatsoever and there's no demand to speak of. It hasn't shown up in my travels as much as other anime fighters like Naruto and Zatch Bell (Some versions of Naruto 2 and one of the Zatch Bell's came with an exclusive trading card, keep your eyes peeled.)


@Doonzmore

What about Zelda / Metroid combo pack-in? You seem to know your Gamecube, how does that one stack up IMO. I only see it on eBay a few times a year.

It's been a while since I've come across that one, but I know for sure I've seen it at least twice, never at Gamestop though. When you say "pack-in" does that mean that it came bundled with the Gamecube at one point? Definitely rare and one of the more expensive titles on the system.


What's funny about this is that I have -everything- on your list other than NCAA Basketball, Hide & Sneak, Evolution Snowboarding (I thought it was Skateboarding - which I have, I believe), City Racer, Muppets Party Cruise, WTA Tour Tennis, Auto Modellista, Dinotopia, Disney Sports Basketball, Top Angler, Monster 4x4, and Shrek.

I even have most of your "I own it but rare" titles.

Dragon's Lair 3D is hard to find?

Are you a Gamecube collector yourself? Some of the games I mentioned may purely be a regional thing. I've been to about 12 Gamestops in the state (some of which are closed now) and 11 other game stores (including PlaynTrade, Game Crazy and Disc Traders) between my house and where I attend college. It'll get tougher once GS stops carrying Gamecube stuff once the Wii U comes out but right now game collecting is as good as it ever was for me. Like I said I've only purchased 2 Gamecube games online, those being Bionicle Heroes and The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. Nothing rare, but at the time they were half the price of what GS wanted for them. So my observations are based on what I've noticed in the wild.

As for Dragon's Lair 3D, I know I haven't seen that one very much since it was released 9 years ago. I've owned the X-box version for some time and that one is much easier to find it seems.

Also, don't forget the 2nd cover variation for Midway Arcade Treasures.

[theclaw]

I still have my factory sealed copy that I purchased from Best Buy in 2007. So that rules out that it was a Toys R Us exclusive as previously thought. You're correct it really hasn't maintained any value whatsoever and there's no demand to speak of. It hasn't shown up in my travels as much as other anime fighters like Naruto and Zatch Bell (Some versions of Naruto 2 and one of the Zatch Bell's came with an exclusive trading card, keep your eyes peeled.)

It's probably one of those games that got flaky regional distribution then. A quick ebay look, shows no copies for sale within over 750 miles of my location.

[The 1 2 P]

It's been a while since I've come across that one, but I know for sure I've seen it at least twice, never at Gamestop though. When you say "pack-in" does that mean that it came bundled with the Gamecube at one point? Definitely rare and one of the more expensive titles on the system.

I'm pretty sure it came bundled with Gamecube and that may have been the only way to find new copies initially. Ironically enough I found mine at Gamestop but they actually charged me for both games seperately(it had a price for MP and one for WW on it, probably since it was the first time they ever got one of those in and couldn't exactly figure out how to price it).

[slapdash]

I betcha not many gamecube owners know this exists, but it does.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup (wal-mart version)

If anybody wants the picture of it, just let me know, it might make it easier to find with a visual.

Uh, yeah, would like to see images. Don't think I've heard of that one.

[Richie]

I betcha not many gamecube owners know this exists, but it does.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup (wal-mart version)

I ran across a copy on ebay and bought it, the seller used a photo from the past for selling this game, so I didn't get the wal-mart version I wanted. Just got the normal version, but I did save the picture of it, showing the unique manual for it. A sealed version might have a sticker on the case, or could possibly have a different artwork.
If anybody wants the picture of it, just let me know, it might make it easier to find with a visual.
NASCAR 2006-2008 got walmart editions for the ps2, so I'm also hunting for it on the ps2.

There's also Best Buy editions of some of the PS2 Nascar games.

[bcks007]

There's also Best Buy editions of some of the PS2 Nascar games.

The only Best Buy version game I know of, is for NASCAR 09, the ps3 version as well. Do you know of any others?

[Baloo]

Donald Duck Goin Quackers-Rarest version of the game. Even rarer than the N64 version.

The N64 version of Donald Duck Goin' Quackers is rare? I've had this game for years.

I know for a fact Pokemon Box was a Pokemon Center NY exclusive, no surprise that it's not easy to find in the wild seeing as there was only one place regionally to get it (Minus online.)

[PapaStu]

I know for a fact Pokemon Box was a Pokemon Center NY exclusive, no surprise that it's not easy to find in the wild seeing as there was only one place regionally to get it (Minus online.)


Yet the 'minus online' was it's primary sales location. Don't discount online channels. The Pokemon Center store had it up for quite a while, and I bet sold more copies than the PokeStore did. I'm not discounting it's rarity, but it's harder to find complete w/ outer cardboard box than anything.

[jonebone]

The N64 version of Donald Duck Goin' Quackers is rare? I've had this game for years.

I know for a fact Pokemon Box was a Pokemon Center NY exclusive, no surprise that it's not easy to find in the wild seeing as there was only one place regionally to get it (Minus online.)

Complete in Box it's pretty uncommon. Coincidentally, it was the very last game I needed to finish my CIB N64 set and I picked it up two weeks ago. I'd beg to differ though... it is far rarer complete on N64 than it is on Gamecube. Do a simple eBay search right now and look at the results.