Half-Life 2 Collectors Ed. $71.89 shipped 2 Day

[bodhammer]

$67.91 - $5.00 coupon from Tech Bargains. 2 Day shipping 8.98


http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=20364556

 

[oogabooga]

hrmm... seems decent... but shipping 2 days late ? (ermm....)

 

[faenix]

since when were games so expensive T_T

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: faenix
since when were games so expensive T_T

Mario 64 was $80 when I got it back in '96...

Oh, and the topic title should be changed from Platnium to Collector's

 

[bodhammer]

Oh, and the topic title should be changed from Platnium to Collector's

Done, sorry

 

[thebruiser]

How many versions are being released?

 

[oogabooga]

5 editions

regular and collectors in store
and then online there is gold silver bronze.

 

[oogabooga]

TEXT

here's a link to an article that explains it.

 

[CHAOSMAN]

people pay too much for extra's that arent worth it. Payed like $80 for wc3 collectors when it came out and all the extra's were bogus, just get the game and use the change to buy some dvds

 

[salsa086]

anyone know if they'll be releasing a DVD version without all the collectors edition garbage?

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: Algere

Originally posted by: faenix
since when were games so expensive T_T

Mario 64 was $80 when I got it back in '96...

Oh, and the topic title should be changed from Platnium to Collector's

You got ripped off bud, I got Mario 64 the day it came out and it was 50 like every other nintendo game that came out around that time and there after

 

[daniel1113]

Originally posted by: salsa086
anyone know if they'll be releasing a DVD version without all the collectors edition garbage?

No, they aren't. Why should they if people will pay $80 just for a DVD?

I don't want all the bonus crap, but I sure as hell don't want 6 CDs either. Therefore, I will be purchasing the "super-de-duper special platinum collector's edition" or whatever it's called. Valve (or Vivendi) has some good marketing employees, that's for sure. I know what they're doing, and I'm still gonna fall for the scheme... damn.

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Algere

Originally posted by: faenix
since when were games so expensive T_T

Mario 64 was $80 when I got it back in '96...

Oh, and the topic title should be changed from Platnium to Collector's

You got ripped off bud, I got Mario 64 the day it came out and it was 50

"Super Mario 64 is now available for the system at a MSRP of $69.95." - Link

So I paid about around a +15%/$10 markup above MSRP. Not bad considering it was sold out in most stores around my area during the holiday season (believe "Tickle Me Elmo" was another hot item of that year) & if I'd paid MSRP online w/ shipping it would've been around $80 as well.

IIRC the console that did have games @ and below the MSRP of $50 was PSX.

50 like every other nintendo game that came out around that time and there after

"As reported in December by N64.com, Mario Kart 64 will not ship with a pack-in controller, as it does in Japan. Nintendo's MSRP is $69.95" - Link

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: daniel1113

Originally posted by: salsa086
anyone know if they'll be releasing a DVD version without all the collectors edition garbage?

No, they aren't. Why should they if people will pay $80 just for a DVD?

I don't want all the bonus crap, but I sure as hell don't want 6 CDs either. Therefore, I will be purchasing the "super-de-duper special platinum collector's edition" or whatever it's called. Valve (or Vivendi) has some good marketing employees, that's for sure. I know what they're doing, and I'm still gonna fall for the scheme... damn.

Isn't that what they said about UT2K4?

There was regular version on multiple CD's and then there was UT2K4 DVD special edition which included a Logitech headset (Sounds similar to HL2 already if you ask me). Then a few months later what d'ya know. A regular DVD version among others down the road i.e. editor's choice.

 

[jm0ris0n]

Originally posted by: Algere

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage

Originally posted by: Algere

Originally posted by: faenix
since when were games so expensive T_T

Mario 64 was $80 when I got it back in '96...

Oh, and the topic title should be changed from Platnium to Collector's

You got ripped off bud, I got Mario 64 the day it came out and it was 50

"Super Mario 64 is now available for the system at a MSRP of $69.95." - Link

So I paid about around a +15%/$10 markup above MSRP. Not bad considering it was sold out in most stores around my area during the holiday season (believe "Tickle Me Elmo" was another hot item of that year) & if I'd paid MSRP online w/ shipping it would've been around $80 as well.

IIRC the console that did have games @ and below the MSRP of $50 was PSX.

50 like every other nintendo game that came out around that time and there after

"As reported in December by N64.com, Mario Kart 64 will not ship with a pack-in controller, as it does in Japan. Nintendo's MSRP is $69.95" - Link

I remember preordering that game from toys'r'us and it was 49.xx -Mariocart64

 

[daniel1113]

Originally posted by: Algere
Isn't that what they said about UT2K4?

There was regular version on multiple CD's and then there was UT2K4 DVD special edition which included a Logitech headset (Sounds similar to HL2 already if you ask me). Then a few months later what d'ya know. A regular DVD version among others down the road i.e. editor's choice.

Yes, a few months later... I don't know about you, but I'm not waiting a few months (and Valve knows it too).

 

[Algere]

Originally posted by: daniel1113

Originally posted by: Algere
Isn't that what they said about UT2K4?

There was regular version on multiple CD's and then there was UT2K4 DVD special edition which included a Logitech headset (Sounds similar to HL2 already if you ask me). Then a few months later what d'ya know. A regular DVD version among others down the road i.e. editor's choice.

Yes, a few months later... I don't know about you, but I'm not waiting a few months (and Valve knows it too).

The original question was if they'll release a non-collector's DVD edition, not when or how long 'til & no one said VU (or Havas?) will do it.

 

[Paolo]

An alternative DVD option is to download the content from Steam, buy the bronze version for 50 bucks (which is what I am going to do) and burn it on to a DVD yourself.

 

[BentValve]

May as well just buy the download version and burn it on DVD if you have broadband and a burner....Steam is the future.


Its not like the game itself will have any re-sale value anyways so burning it is a good option.


Still though , at least they could have offered it for abit less than $50.

 

[Havoc13]

Deal just got hotter,

Now in stock and now with FREE shipping.

Best deal on the Collectors Edition I have been able to find.

 

[JiggaJohn]

is it possible to burn it on to dvd and then install it from that???

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: JiggaJohn
is it possible to burn it on to dvd and then install it from that???

If you're talking about the files you download from Steam - then "sort of", but you'd still need to re-authenticate with Steam after reinstalling before you could play.

 

[nwfsnake]

Note the coupon deal posted from Buy.com is for new customers only...

 

[InuYasha]

just make a new account with a new email addy

 

[nlkccom]

Does HL2 require you to get online EVERYTIME you start the game? Or just one time to verify the key?