THE rarest Gamecube game?

[Mayhem]

DDGQ was one of the last games I needed for my Gamecube collection, which should indicate how hard it was for me to find a CIB copy.

As an aside, I had a look at the game and flicked through the manual...

MILKSHAKE - this is a power-up changing Donald's state from angry to happy. He's very keen on it!

There's a joke involving a certain song in there somewheres :p

[imanerd0011]

I'd have to think the rarest game would be one of the following:

Zelda WW/Metroid Prime
NCAA 2K3
Pokemon Box

[SparTonberry]

Wasn't Pokemon Box given away as a preorder bonus for one of the Pokemon games?
I thought that'd make it more common.

[joshnickerson]

Wasn't Pokemon Box given away as a preorder bonus for one of the Pokemon games?
I thought that'd make it more common.

That was the Jirachi Bonus Disc, the preorder bonus for Pokemon Collusieum.

[theclaw]

That was the Jirachi Bonus Disc, the preorder bonus for Pokemon Collusieum.

That's right. The pack with Pokemon Box and Pokemon Collusieum together, is fairly common yet a PAL only release.

[BetaWolf47]

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 remember back in 2006 or 2007, Best Buy was selling it for $10, and then one of my magazines came with a $5 off any Gamecube game at Best Buy coupon. Got it for $5. I've since seen it once or twice in the wild. It doesn't seem to be amazingly rare. It isn't a terribly good game, and Rave Master never caught on, so I doubt it'll ever be worth much.


(Some versions of Naruto 2 and one of the Zatch Bell's came with an exclusive trading card, keep your eyes peeled.)

For Naruto 2, you mean Successors? I thought that came in all of them. From personal experience though, when a card is released in a game, DVD, or manga volume, it usually gets rereleased and is much easier to find later on. The rerelease drastically reduces demand for limited release cards.
Completed listing on Successors. Apparently not worth the paper it's printed on. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Naruto-Holo-foil-Successors-/170658543501?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bc0ab78d)

[duffmanth]

what about the Metal Gear Solid - The Twin Snakes japanese bonus disk with the original NES Metal Gear on it? That in the DP guide?

The North American version of MGS: The Twin Snakes has become hard enough itself to find.

[slapdash]

Here's the cover of the Walmart Exclusive NASCAR 2005, assuming I can do this right...

http://russperryjr.info/pix/EA.NASCAR2005ChaseForTheCup(Wal-MartExclusive).jpg

Reminds me; I think there was a thread on here a while back (pre server move, I believe, as the URL -- http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=52137 -- 404s now) about insert and big box variations. This should be added, if that could be found.

[bcks007]

Thanks for uploading it for me. :)

Too bad about that old linky not working. @_@

[PapaStu]

If I remember correctly, there were a few games that got the 'Walmart' treatment at that time (I worked as a vendor at Walmart, in the electronics dept at the time), and the only difference between it being a normal copy and a Walmart copy was what you see on that manual. Too bad it's a sticker that was originally on the shrink wrap, that when peeled, gave you a code for a new track... under the sticker. The game was the standard copy of the game.

[Mayhem]

Here's the cover of the Walmart Exclusive NASCAR 2005, assuming I can do this right...
I'd love to know what's different as it looks completely identical to the copy I own. Bar the sticker on the manual starting "Walmart exclusive".

[Kitsune Sniper]

Stu already said what's different - the sticker with a code to unlock a new racetrack.

I've seen a lot of "Walmart exclusive" games where the only difference is a code to get an item... you can eventually unlock. :p

[Doonzmore]

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.

Well yeah, a lot of COMPLETE n64 games are harder to find than any Gamecube game. But I guess that starts to create a few loop holes in what I said earlier, so I'll retract my comment. DDGQ was actually among the first 100 complete n64 games I obtained. A lot of gamecube copies I've seen were missing the manual.



For Naruto 2, you mean Successors? I thought that came in all of them. From personal experience though, when a card is released in a game, DVD, or manga volume, it usually gets rereleased and is much easier to find later on. The rerelease drastically reduces demand for limited release cards.
Completed listing on Successors. Apparently not worth the paper it's printed on. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Naruto-Holo-foil-Successors-/170658543501?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bc0ab78d)

The card on top in the auction is the exact one I have with my copy. I know I've seen copies of Naruto 2 without the card offer on the insert. Not sure if all copies with Zatch Bell came with them though. Codename Kids Next Door came with a card as well, and one of the Megaman games too. I forget which, does anyone know?

I think it would be a great idea to make a list of games that came packaged with movie tickets and cards.

Mayhem: What were some of the final Cube games you obtained for your complete set? Same question for anyone else here who has a complete Cube set.

[Doonzmore]

Here's a tentative list of Gamecube games that came packaged with a movie ticket or a trading card:

Movie Tickets:
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
The Haunted Mansion
Happy Feet
Ratatouillie
X2: Wolverine's Revenge
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Ant Bully
Chicken Little
Monster House
Robots


Trading Cards:
Naruto Clash of Ninja 2
Codename Kids Next Door
Mega Man X Collection
Teen Titans
Yu-Gi-Oh: Falsebound Kingdom
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
One Piece Grand Battle

[Mayhem]

Mayhem: What were some of the final Cube games you obtained for your complete set? Same question for anyone else here who has a complete Cube set.
*woooo* now you're asking, it's been a fair while since I finished my set. Okay... here's a few that I can drag back into my mind that were last on the list...

Both Wind Waker combos (Metroid Prime, Master Quest)
Mystic Heroes
Hulk Ultimate Destruction
TMNT 3
Madden 08 (obvious reasons, it was the last Cube game released)
Donald Duck Going Quackers
Shrek Super Party
Ratatouille
MLB 2K6 (this was THE last normal title I needed)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

[GameNinja]

Interesting that Ratatouille was one of the last ones gotten, Mayhem. Was it just late in the console's lifetime? I always thought that games based off popular/expensive movies got a fairly heft print one, especially one geared towards children.

[Mayhem]

Yeah, Ratatouille was near the end as well, and didn't come down in price until a little while later. I think it was the last PAL Gamecube game also.

[DigitalSpace]

Trading Cards:
Naruto Clash of Ninja 2
Codename Kids Next Door
Teen Titans
Yu-Gi-Oh: Falsebound Kingdom
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
One Piece Grand Battle

Street Racing Syndicate came packaged with trading cards as well.

[Mayhem]

Really? No mention on the packaging, and there weren't any cards in my copy.

[bcks007]

Street Racing Syndicate came packaged with trading cards as well.

I have those cards, and a new/sealed copy on the ps2 I should open soon, just to check if your right.
I was told the trading cards where pre-order items, and came outside of the box. I think it would be the same for all consoles...

[Cobra Commander]

Jesus, some asshole is trying to sell NCAA 2K3 for $2,500! Really?! I know it's teh rarez!1 and all but, I've seen 1 of a kind protos cheaper than that.

[joshnickerson]

Jesus, some asshole is trying to sell NCAA 2K3 for $2,500! Really?! I know it's teh rarez!1 and all but, I've seen 1 of a kind protos cheaper than that.

Well, like you said, he's an asshole.

[dap9984]

I saw there was another one listed today selling for $100 OBO. Except it doesn't have the manual from the looks of the pics. I think complete and in really nice condition, it's worth about $75. Not sure what a sealed copy would be worth?? Maybe a couple hundred at most right now?? $2500 is laughable if anyone DOES buy it.

[slapdash]

Here's a tentative list of Gamecube games that came packaged with a movie ticket or a trading card:

Movie Tickets:
X-Men (sic; should be "X2"): Wolverine's Revenge


How odd, but I noticed that my copy has a note about a free Baskin Robbins treat, but on the BACK cover... Do they ALL have this? Do OTHER games have back cover freebie notices??



Trading Cards:
Naruto Clash of Ninja 2
Codename Kids Next Door
Teen Titans
Yu-Gi-Oh: Falsebound Kingdom
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
One Piece Grand Battle

How many of these have variations WITHOUT the cards? I can confirm that Naruto, TT, SW, and One Piece have covers not indicating any cards...

I suppose I should ask about the movie ticket ones too... But for now, I found the list of game packaging variations from the old thread that I mentioned earlier in a file I had. See below; it's not complete, and possibly has errors, but I'm including it as-is (for instance, (1) it doesn't mention the Star Wars: Bounty Hunter trading card version, (2) there seems to be a third TimeSplitters 2 cover (there are two with two different quotes, and a third without, judging by some Googling), and (3) is there really a combined "Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike - with Bonus Disc" package? I've seen the bonus/preview disc in its own package only). I don't know how many are (a) printed on the insert, (b) stickers on the insert or (c) stickers on the shrinkwrap, offhand. Might be worth following up on eventually, if there's interest? I don't know if this is the best thread for it though...

Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing - K-Mart with Guide

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- with movie pass
- without movie pass

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - GBA to GC Link Cable Included - Walmart Bundle

The Haunted Mansion
- with movie pass
- without movie pass

Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - Player's Choice
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - Player's Choice with Best Seller Logo
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - "For Rental Use Only"
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - with Collector's Disc [Canadian]

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
- with movie pass
- without movie pass

Lost Kingdoms 2
- regular version
- with Memory Card 59 (Best Buy exclusive, marked by a sticker on the wrapping)

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - Target Bullseye Edition
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour - Best Buy Edition

Mario Kart: Double Dash!
Mario Kart: Double Dash! - with Bonus Disc
Mario Kart: Double Dash! - Not For Resale (from Gamecube Bundle)

Mario Party 4
Mario Party 4 - K-Mart with Wavebird

Mario Tennis
Mario Tennis - Best Seller

Mega Man Anniversary Collection - with Dr. Wily
Mega Man Anniversary Collection - without Dr. Wily

Metroid Prime - K-mart with Wavebird
Metroid Prime - K-mart with Strategy Guide
Metroid Prime - Target Logo
Metroid Prime - Player's Choice

Midway Arcade Treasures
- original cover
- new style cover to match parts 2 and 3

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door - Best Seller

Pikmin 2 - Canadian (without Lobster)
Pikmin 2 - US (with Lobster)

Robots - Free Movie Ticket
Robots - w/o Free Movie Ticket offer

Shrek Extra Large
Shrek Extra Large - with Free Watch (red starburst on upper right of box)

Spyro: A Hero's Tale - Free EGM subscription
Spyro: A Hero's Tale - w/o Free EGM subscription offer

Star Wars Bounty Hunter
Star Wars Bounty Hunter - Limited Edition

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike - with Bonus Disc

Star Fox Adventures - K-Mart with Guide

Super Mario Sunshine - black spine with white lettering (reverse of usual) [EB/GameStop copy?]

Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Melee - Players Choice
Super Smash Bros. Melee - Best Seller

TimeSplitters 2
- regular cover
- reprint cover (new quote, modified coloring)

Top Gun: Combat Zones
- Titus release
- Mastiff release

The Urbz
The Urbz - with Black Eyed Peas Song Download

Viewtiful Joe - Player's Choice
Viewtiful Joe - Player's Choice with Game of the Year Marking

X2: Wolverine's Revenge
- with movie pass
- without movie pass

[theclaw]

It's a little intriguing how Nintendo decided to "remove" Super Smash Bros. Melee from Player's Choice like that. Is it the only Gamecube title they did so with?

[dap9984]

Oh wow, very nice list! Thank you so much :)

Also, what's the going price of a Pokemon Box that is complete? I'm thinking $150 but that might still be a bit too cheap??

[Doonzmore]

How odd, but I noticed that my copy has a note about a free Baskin Robbins treat, but on the BACK cover... Do they ALL have this? Do OTHER games have back cover freebie notices??

My copy of X2 has the Baskin Robbins note inside. The only other one I know of is Shrek 2.


How many of these have variations WITHOUT the cards? I can confirm that Naruto, TT, SW, and One Piece have covers not indicating any cards...


Does the Players Choice version of Yu-Gi-Oh not include cards?

Some of the games on the list may have not received standard releases but it's useful to know which ones included them since not all copies will contain them anymore and there's only a small mention on the back...

[theclaw]

Oh wow, very nice list! Thank you so much :)

Also, what's the going price of a Pokemon Box that is complete? I'm thinking $150 but that might still be a bit too cheap??

If minty enough possibly. English language deluxe copies complete with ALL contents (even the memory card and outer box) appear for sale too infrequent to give much of an estimate.

[misfits859]

Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - Player's Choice
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - Player's Choice with Best Seller Logo
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - "For Rental Use Only"
Legend of Zelda, The: The Wind Waker - with Collector's Disc [Canadian]



I have a Wind Waker with "Kmart Exclusive!" on the cover which included the guide with purchase. Are covers like this considered variations?

[jonebone]

Oh wow, very nice list! Thank you so much :)

Also, what's the going price of a Pokemon Box that is complete? I'm thinking $150 but that might still be a bit too cheap??

Probably, last one on eBay that was fully complete was about $140 shipped. Two or three weeks ago.

[BetaWolf47]

TimeSplitters 2
- regular cover
- reprint cover (new quote, modified coloring)


TimeSplitters 2 also came Player's Choice. It was a variation of the reprint cover methinks.

I've got Pokemon Box with case and manual. No outer box or memory card, unfortunately :(

[dap9984]

Well, I PM'd someone earlier but decided it best to just share with everyone :) Here's my list of variants:

http://www.mediafire.com/?h1j82yjug8n2d86

I'm sure I'm missing some. And of course, not all of those variants are sure to exist (they have question marks). I wasn't real sure on the whole movie tickets and trading cards so I just put both versions on there. Let me know what I'm missing (or need to take off) so I can update this! Thanks!

EDIT: Also, this is only NTSC.

[Mayhem]

As from the list on the previous page, it was also missing the version of Metroid Prime that had a demo of Metroid Prime 2 included.

[dap9984]

As from the list on the previous page, it was also missing the version of Metroid Prime that had a demo of Metroid Prime 2 included.
Wow, surprised I missed that one. It's everywhere too. Thanks :)

[slapdash]

I have a Wind Waker with "Kmart Exclusive!" on the cover which included the guide with purchase. Are covers like this considered variations?

Oh yeah, especially if the "Kmart Exclusive!" is printed on the cover, not just a sticker. Got scan?


TimeSplitters 2 also came Player's Choice. It was a variation of the reprint cover methinks.

The list I posted mostly ignores Player's Choice, and to some extent, I'm fine with that. I'd love to know if there were maybe even MORE quote variations on the covers...


Well, I PM'd someone earlier but decided it best to just share with everyone :) Here's my list of variants:

http://www.mediafire.com/?h1j82yjug8n2d86

That was me; I'll try to take a look later, though it probably won't happen tonight.

[misfits859]

Oh yeah, especially if the "Kmart Exclusive!" is printed on the cover, not just a sticker. Got scan?

It is printed on the cover and not a sticker. I'll try and get a scan up this evening.

[dap9984]

It is printed on the cover and not a sticker. I'll try and get a scan up this evening.
That's how the Target exclusive Mario Golf is too. Kind of looks like a sticker but it's actually printed on the cover:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqF,!jUE1I0)mELzBNc9hoC3uw~~_35.JPG

And I assume your's looks something like this?

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pBki2nykS_o/Sou2SLS23NI/AAAAAAAAArA/Pxzl2o_X1mc/s400/wwkmart0.jpg

[misfits859]

Yep, that's it.

[dap9984]

WHOA. I just downloaded my own file and opened it up and realized that is NOT the file I meant to upload at all. I have an excel file that lists over 280 variants and I continue to add to it just about every day. I'll upload that one to mediafire for you guys and edit this post with the link. So sorry about that!

EDIT: Try this link. This is a much more satisfying list :)

http://www.mediafire.com/?vea712udg6ryd0j

[Queen Of The Felines]

I think Mayhem's head just exploded.

[PapaStu]

I think Mayhem's head just exploded.

So that's the real reason behind the London riots.... I knew something was up!

[Mayhem]

Variants R Not Us :p

That does include Players' Choice, which I was specifically avoiding. The movie tickets, eh, not so fussed about. As for the ones with cards, probably missing a couple. I might not have the card to Codename Kids Next Door for example.

Although I think you've got Midway Arcade Treasures screwed up there. Part 1 comes in original artwork and a redesign in red that matches the green design for part 2, and the blue design for part 3. They are all separate games, not variations of the same release.

And no mention of the Gamestop version of RE4?

[dap9984]

Oops, I forgot to take Midway out of there. Thanks.

And thanks for reminding me about the RE4. While scanning ebay the other day I realized I didn't have that on the list and then just forgot to add it. Of course, I'm sure there are several more variants out there, just a matter of finding them :D