Metal Slug Anthology?

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I actually bought Frankie's copy off of him at NAVA for the Wii, and I love it. I really do like the NES-style controller settings, and a friend and I played all of them back to back last night actually. Good times.

Glad you're enjoying it.

While I perfer being able to use the Dual-Shock controller on the PS2 version ... There IS something strangely satisfying about holding the Wiimote NES style and slapping it against one's palm to toss grenades.

[kainemaxwell]

I've discoverd all the Metal Slug games are fun to play, even after finishing the games!

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

I've discoverd all the Metal Slug games are fun to play, even after finishing the games!

Have you had a friend join you for some 2 player action? Like Contra, 2-player Metal Slug is where it's at.

It also helps against those bosses to have double the firepower.

[mailman187666]

I happened to come across a used PSP version for $25 and the only downside I see with that version is the load times in menus before you actually get into the game. Other than that, it controls rather well, looks, and sounds great. I'd say if you can find one on PSP, portable metal slug is the way to go.

[kainemaxwell]

Finished MS2 tonight. Funny ID4-style ending. ^^

[Kitsune Sniper]

I can sadly say that I've never beaten a Metal Slug game. I'll go to my semi-local Best Buy tomorrow, though, hope they have it.

Also, kaine, DUDE. DEADPOOL AVATAR. It's not complete without yellow thought bubbles, though!

[G-Boobie]

i also have the psp copy... how good is that one? (i havent opened either of my copies for psp or ps2)

It's good, but has some weird issues. For one, you don't unlock the art galleries, wallpapers, and so on just by beating the games. You earn 'medals' by beating the games over and over that you then 'pay' to unlock stuff. So that's kind of crap.

The load times border right on the cusp of being annoying, but they seldom interrupt the actual gameplay. You get loading in bewildering circumstances: like on the character select screen... But overall, for straight ports of cartridge games, it isn't bad.

Just to toss my 2 cents in there, the PS2 version is the way to go. Metal Slug 3 looks amazing on my 47 inch LCD playing on the PS3.

[kainemaxwell]

There's maybe a quick 2-3 seconds of loading when you're selecting a character after using a Continue during actual game play for the PS2 version.

[The 1 2 P]

I found a new copy at Best Buy today that was still listed at full retail for $39. They really need to drop the price on this game before the next one comes out.

[Kitsune Sniper]

I found a new copy at Best Buy today that was still listed at full retail for $39. They really need to drop the price on this game before the next one comes out.

Does Best Buy price match? Tell them to call Gamestop, or bring a printout of their online price - they have the game for $20 there.

[The 1 2 P]

Does Gamestop have it new or used for $20? If it's used Best Buy won't care. And if it's new, Best Buy will require an advertised circular of some sort(like pretty much all price-matching retailers do) to verify the lower price. I think that I'm unfortunatly just going to have to get a used one at Gamestop or Blockbusters. But I hate buying used games, especially ones that are only a few years old.

[josekortez]

Metal Slug Anthology is $19.99 new for both PS2 and PSP at Gamestop. However, at this point it's hard to find a Gamestop store that has the game used or complete for either system. MSA doesn't even show up on the website (which is of course down at the moment).

Sometimes, you can get away with a competitor's receipt at Best Buy or Circuit City if you bought it at Gamestop, but it's highly unlikely that they'll accept your word for it. If the associate asks a manager for approval, the manager will probably call the nearest Gamestop, ask if they have it in stock and you may or may not get the price match.

[RadiantSvgun]

My gamestop has a few copies, but they all have stickers on the labels. I'll stick to the wii version till I find a sealed one.

[The 1 2 P]

Metal Slug Anthology is $19.99 new for both PS2 and PSP at Gamestop. However, at this point it's hard to find a Gamestop store that has the game used or complete for either system. MSA doesn't even show up on the website (which is of course down at the moment).

Sometimes, you can get away with a competitor's receipt at Best Buy or Circuit City if you bought it at Gamestop, but it's highly unlikely that they'll accept your word for it. If the associate asks a manager for approval, the manager will probably call the nearest Gamestop, ask if they have it in stock and you may or may not get the price match.

Are the new copy's for the PS2 sealed? If they are then $19.99 is not a bad price. But if they are "opened but still new", $19.99 is too much for something that's been loaned out among the Gamestop employees to sample with.

[josekortez]

Are the new copy's for the PS2 sealed? If they are then $19.99 is not a bad price. But if they are "opened but still new", $19.99 is too much for something that's been loaned out among the Gamestop employees to sample with.

As usual, it's a mixed bag. I don't often see sealed copies at Gamestop too much, except if you're lucky enough to see it in that huge glass cases behind the registers. When I got mine, it was gutted but there wasn't a scratch on it. I don't think the guys at that particular Gamestop care much for anything that hardcore gamers would enjoy.

I still haven't found a copy of the PSP version, and that's after checking several Gamestops within a 100 mile radius.

[The 1 2 P]

Ok, I've have to call around to see if there are any sealed new copies left.

[josekortez]

Just a heads-up: it seems that used copies of the PSP version are starting to appear on Gamestop's website more often now. Maybe the casual gamers who purchased it got tired of the games and are trading them in now.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Still not in stock anywhere near me. Dammit. ;_;

[Krook]

You guys think the sealed PAL version will be worth something one day?

[josekortez]

You guys think the sealed PAL version will be worth something one day?

Probably. I was going to order a Japanese version because it is so darned hard to find in the States, new or used. I've seen a sealed one in a store once for $40, but since I planned to play it, I turned it down.