How often do you buy something "because" of the DP

[howdoin]

OK, I consider myself a pretty down to earth guy who does not spend more than I can afford. However it sometimes happen that I see something being posted by someone on this forum - usually a news or upcoming game - and end up wanting/buying the thing which I "know" I won't need or discard a few days after it arrives.

Exemple - someone posting a news on SNK releasing a Neo Geo stick for the PS2... well I do not need it but I'll end up buying it.
Or someone posting a thread about the NEC PC-FX (*wink* *wink*) and I'll be all around looking for a PC-FX system.

So how often do YOU end up buying something you do not need just because someone else posted a thread about it?

[shoes23]

I've picked up a couple of titles because of praise that it recieved here on DP. Just off the top of my head, I picked up Road Trip for the PS2 after reading the sleeper of the week thread. DP is a good place to hear comments on rather obsure or low print games.

[Damion]

More then once a month in the buying selling forum thats for sure

I'm always on the hunt for stuff

[slip81]

I'll do it sometimes. Mainly I do it with games that I'm unsure of, but have a slight interest in, and if a bunch of people here are screaming about it I'll get it because I trust the DP'ers more than online/magazine reviews.

[Kid Ice]

I most likely wouldn't have given Katamari Damacy a second look hadn't it been for the glowing praise here at DP.

[fergojisan]

I bought Faxanadu because a lot of people here swear by it, but I ended up not liking it too much. In the print version of DP many years ago, there was a list called the Top 75 Games You Might Have Missed (I believe). I think I bought all of the NES games on the list and enjoyed every one of them (especially Rygar). So I guess it can go either way.

[Phosphor Dot Fossils]

I have this place to thank for leading me to Tron 2.0 for the GBA, Pac-Man Vs., Katamari Damacy...so...yeah, a few times a year, it happens. Because I know quite a few of the folks on here, and what their tastes are like and how they overlap with my gaming preferences, so I've learned to trust the opinions of quite a few people on here.

[PDorr3]

well I have bought R4-R5 games often just because the rarity guide said thats how rare they are. Despite knowing that I will never play the game, I still buy it because of that little number in the DP guide.

[classicb]

well when I first found DP on the net I went a little crazy probably bought around 50 games in 3 months or more I can't really remember. I'll I remember is searching through the forums finding all these great games I had missed out on. Now I'm probably down to one a month. Most magazine reviews aren't much help to me so if DPers are raving about a game I'll normally go and pick it up.

[Steven]

I remember one instance in particular... a member named Maneki Neko (don't see him around these days as much) posted about a title on Saturn named SONIC COUNCIL the obscure 2D import fighter.

I always wanted it but never found out its title until Maneki posted on it.

Speaking of the SEGA Saturn... bet all 'cha Saturn owners can't read this topic here without at least adding one more want to the ole list:

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=59222

I dare ya.... take a look.... and hold on to your wallets

[SoulBlazer]

There's a reason you don't see him, but we won't get into that.

And PDF, I'll take that Maseta you sent me a while back as a 'thank you' for telling you about Tron 2.0 GBA.

As for myself? Sure, I'll buy games if I see it mentioned on here and it sounds interesting. Or a lot of people are raving about it. Atari Anthology for the PS2 is the last game I've bought based on this site, last month.

[Videogamerdaryll]

OK, I consider myself a pretty down to earth guy who does not spend more than I can afford. However it sometimes happen that I see something being posted by someone on this forum - usually a news or upcoming game - and end up wanting/buying the thing which I "know" I won't need or discard a few days after it arrives.

Exemple - someone posting a news on SNK releasing a Neo Geo stick for the PS2... well I do not need it but I'll end up buying it.
Or someone posting a thread about the NEC PC-FX (*wink* *wink*) and I'll be all around looking for a PC-FX system.

So how often do YOU end up buying something you do not need just because someone else posted a thread about it?

...It happened... ..and still happens.

[ozyr]

something I don't need?! Never! I can resist.... (maybe )

[rick weis]

It happened..

i did get resident evil 2 for the N64, after hearing how good it was on that system.. and after playing it, i will agree, it was well done..

just wish i could find all 16 notes?

Rick

[kainemaxwell]

If I find something and it looks rare, I usually check the Guides and if its worth it I'll buy it. other titles that receive praise here I pick up over time also.

[sisko]

Usually, I have everything set and know what I want or don't want. However I tend to pick up the "sleeper of the week" since they are usually accessible and cheap.

[tholly]

i know katamari damacy is an example...and all the long box psx games i have been buying....im sure there are other examples, but i just dont know off hand...id say it is quite often though

[Nez]

Not too much, I have purcahsed a couple of games from DP members.

And then today with that $5 n gage sale.

Other then that I'll get something about 4 times a year.

[Big Papa Husker]

I buy things because of DP quite a bit, but it varies. If I find some stuff at the Goodwill or similar stores, I usually get it if its in good condition and above a R4. Because of that damn TRU 70-90% off sale I dont have as much cash as I would have if I wouldnt have bought basically every game there.... :\

[Windy Miller]

I've only been here a week or so, therefore I've yet to buy anything due to a mention here, but I've done it many times whilst browsing Rllmuk & NTSC-uk. I've often picked up the odd game or two that would've completely slipped past me had I not read about it on the forums.

I can see this forum/site costing me many of the Queens English Pounds...