American McGee's Alice

[monkeychemist]

After seeing the new Alice movie yesterday, I was reminded of American McGee's Alice. I played the demo back when it came out and really liked it. I figured that by now (10 years later) it would be practically free. I was shocked to see that it goes for around $80!

Is this a rare game?

[exit]

The price probably went up because the release of the movie sparked a sudden demand. I played the game again recently and I didn't find it as enjoyable as I remembered it to be, in fact I found it to be rather annoying most of the time.

[phreakindee]

I have seen insane prices for it in the past 2 years, mainly since the new movies have been in development (Tim Burton, rumored Marylin Manson one). But 80 seems a bit high. Around $50 seems to be an average price for a CIB copy.

[vintagegamecrazy]

I actually have a disc only copy of this game. Does anyone know if there's any controllers that will work with this game? I don't have the manual hence never being able to calibrate a controller with it. I hate using the game's wonky keyboard controls.

[scooterb23]

I got my copy for $1.99 from a Gamestop not a terribly long time ago. This game was fairly popular if I remember correctly, so there's got to be lots of copies out there. If you have local stores that carry PC games, I bet you can find it for much cheaper. I can't see spending $50 on any 10 year old PC game.

[ScourDX]

I see this game at Bestbuy bargain bin section. I doubt it will worth more than $20. $80 is overkill.

[Ryaan1234]

I see this game at Bestbuy bargain bin section. I doubt it will worth more than $20. $80 is overkill.

WTF Best Buy are you going to where they have 10 year old PC games in the bargain bin?

errr...

You realize we're talking about American McGee's Alice, right?

[Cornelius]

This game was largely over looked when it came out, so I don't think it got a particularly large print, at least not in the small-box. Also, the more expensive one that the OP mentioned might be the 'butcher knife' box cover, which was pulled from shelves and replaced, so it is harder to find now. There also was apparently a budget jewel case release at some point, too. Even that sells for a bit.

People seemed to realize what a gem this game is about 5 years ago, and that's when prices started going up. There probably is a little bump right now because of the movie release, but it was high before the movie, too.

[ScourDX]

WTF Best Buy are you going to where they have 10 year old PC games in the bargain bin?

errr...

You realize we're talking about American McGee's Alice, right?

Come to Canada & you'll see.

[Emperor Megas]

WTF Best Buy are you going to where they have 10 year old PC games in the bargain bin?

errr...

You realize we're talking about American McGee's Alice, right?

Dude, I still see Diablo, Never Winter Nights and Star Craft in Best Buy.