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12-24-13 08:38 AM
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When a game you're interested in comes out, do you get it in the first few weeks of it being released, or do you wait until the hype dies down, or the price drops?

With me, it all depends on how interested I am. But if it's one of the more interesting games, I'll get it in the first week.
When a game you're interested in comes out, do you get it in the first few weeks of it being released, or do you wait until the hype dies down, or the price drops?

With me, it all depends on how interested I am. But if it's one of the more interesting games, I'll get it in the first week.
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I have a tendency to wait, regardless how badly I want the game for a couple of reasons. One is what you said. I like to wait on the new releases, specially if it's a highly anticipated/popular game due to the hype. The more popular the game is, the more people who wants to get their hands on the title. Two, it's brand new, there's really no telling if all the bugs are fixed, specially the companies who have problems with glitchy games. Three, in todays economy. It's hard to afford some of these games. I'm out of a job for the time being, so I'm broke. The main game I'm waiting on is the new Metal Gear Solid 5! 
I have a tendency to wait, regardless how badly I want the game for a couple of reasons. One is what you said. I like to wait on the new releases, specially if it's a highly anticipated/popular game due to the hype. The more popular the game is, the more people who wants to get their hands on the title. Two, it's brand new, there's really no telling if all the bugs are fixed, specially the companies who have problems with glitchy games. Three, in todays economy. It's hard to afford some of these games. I'm out of a job for the time being, so I'm broke. The main game I'm waiting on is the new Metal Gear Solid 5! 
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I almost always wait.  How long I wait depends on the game.  For a Lego game, I'll wait a long time, until I can grab it on Steam for $5-8 or so.  I got Pokemon X a month or two after its release since it was given free with Angry Birds Space.  It all depends on the sale.  If the sale is big enough, it doesn't matter how long the game has been out, if I have the money and it's in my budget, I'll get it.  But sometimes I'll come to regret it later.  I bought Guacamelee! a little while ago when it was on sale for $7.50 on the Humble Store.  Less than a week ago, it went for $3.75.  Fantastic game, but a bit of a disappointment that I had to trade a lot to get the game.
I almost always wait.  How long I wait depends on the game.  For a Lego game, I'll wait a long time, until I can grab it on Steam for $5-8 or so.  I got Pokemon X a month or two after its release since it was given free with Angry Birds Space.  It all depends on the sale.  If the sale is big enough, it doesn't matter how long the game has been out, if I have the money and it's in my budget, I'll get it.  But sometimes I'll come to regret it later.  I bought Guacamelee! a little while ago when it was on sale for $7.50 on the Humble Store.  Less than a week ago, it went for $3.75.  Fantastic game, but a bit of a disappointment that I had to trade a lot to get the game.
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Well for me it all depends on what my parents think.
Well for me it all depends on what my parents think.
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I wait and see if it was what I hoped, but sometimes I go in completely blind which I either loved or regret.
I wait and see if it was what I hoped, but sometimes I go in completely blind which I either loved or regret.
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For me, it's not about timing. It's about when/if I get the money. LOL!

I generally will wait, though. For example, I waited months to get Black Ops 2, when I really wanted it. I think the only game I've gotten in the first week (it was a preorder) was Fire Emblem: Awakening. Great game, worth the money, so I'm pleased with that purchase.
For me, it's not about timing. It's about when/if I get the money. LOL!

I generally will wait, though. For example, I waited months to get Black Ops 2, when I really wanted it. I think the only game I've gotten in the first week (it was a preorder) was Fire Emblem: Awakening. Great game, worth the money, so I'm pleased with that purchase.
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I will definitely wait for the price to cool down because these days buying a new game is like buying a whole new system and the game might not be all that it is hyped to be.

I will definitely wait for the price to cool down because these days buying a new game is like buying a whole new system and the game might not be all that it is hyped to be.

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I will wait most definitely and buy it used at for most at half price. Why? Well I have bills to pay and stuff you know... I will usually know what I want and like and will get it despite the hype and what not. Only thing that changes really is the price. I always have a wish list and when some new ones are added some of the old ones on the list that I haven't played I can already get at best maybe the fifth of the original price.

I know I am maybe not the most prized gamers by either the companies or the gaming communities. I only buy used games. I don't use steam or download anything through the web. I never play online or ever ever connect my Xbox to the Internet. I am probably a relic that will die out once the next generation of consoles really hit the mainstream.
I will wait most definitely and buy it used at for most at half price. Why? Well I have bills to pay and stuff you know... I will usually know what I want and like and will get it despite the hype and what not. Only thing that changes really is the price. I always have a wish list and when some new ones are added some of the old ones on the list that I haven't played I can already get at best maybe the fifth of the original price.

I know I am maybe not the most prized gamers by either the companies or the gaming communities. I only buy used games. I don't use steam or download anything through the web. I never play online or ever ever connect my Xbox to the Internet. I am probably a relic that will die out once the next generation of consoles really hit the mainstream.
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Yes, I wait till they hit $20.00 US. Bucks. Or less.
These things used to be 25 cents.
Why the exponential increase?
It's Beyond me.
Good Luck.
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Yes, I wait till they hit $20.00 US. Bucks. Or less.
These things used to be 25 cents.
Why the exponential increase?
It's Beyond me.
Good Luck.
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I buy them as soon as I can afford them, if I really want them. Whether that means I can get it as soon as it releases, or I wait until I have more money, or the price drops. I usually tend to shop among cheaper titles though, so most often I'm not buying brand new games. I only do that when I hear of a game I really want or have been waiting for.
I buy them as soon as I can afford them, if I really want them. Whether that means I can get it as soon as it releases, or I wait until I have more money, or the price drops. I usually tend to shop among cheaper titles though, so most often I'm not buying brand new games. I only do that when I hear of a game I really want or have been waiting for.
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I like to get them when they go down in price, but sometimes, a favorite of mine will come out *coughZeldacough* so I get it on release.
I like to get them when they go down in price, but sometimes, a favorite of mine will come out *coughZeldacough* so I get it on release.
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Unless, I really want to get a game, I wait a while before I get it, like a couple of months after it comes out. The only time I bought a game less than 3 months after it came out was Pokemon X.

Unless, I really want to get a game, I wait a while before I get it, like a couple of months after it comes out. The only time I bought a game less than 3 months after it came out was Pokemon X.

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I usually wait a while before I get the game if I have to go buy it myself. If the whole family is out shopping, then I'll see if my parents will buy it for me. I've never bought a video game the day it has come out.
I usually wait a while before I get the game if I have to go buy it myself. If the whole family is out shopping, then I'll see if my parents will buy it for me. I've never bought a video game the day it has come out.
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Yes I always wait to buy video games.. usually because I don't take the time out to spend 50 dollars on a new one. I like to buy them when the prices go down to like 30 dollars. So a couple of months and that is only if I have the money.
Yes I always wait to buy video games.. usually because I don't take the time out to spend 50 dollars on a new one. I like to buy them when the prices go down to like 30 dollars. So a couple of months and that is only if I have the money.
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I probably do sometimes wait to get the game, but if there is a game I am really interested in getting I usually gets it right away, but I pretty much won't be getting many more Xbox 360 gamez probably like 1 or 2 more of them & then I'm most likely gonna avoid getting the Xbox gamez & then soon getting the PS4!!
I probably do sometimes wait to get the game, but if there is a game I am really interested in getting I usually gets it right away, but I pretty much won't be getting many more Xbox 360 gamez probably like 1 or 2 more of them & then I'm most likely gonna avoid getting the Xbox gamez & then soon getting the PS4!!
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I try to keep myself back and wait until a week when the price drops from £5 - £15 but sometimes if it is a game that I have been waiting for, for a very long time I just go straight in there with no questions asked.
Other than that I pre-order. Usually if I order off of amazon I get the better deal though if I choose free delivery it can be one day late. I could go the mile and buy the super delivery and get it a day early. I did that one when I was younger for when the Johto remakes came out for the DS.
I try to keep myself back and wait until a week when the price drops from £5 - £15 but sometimes if it is a game that I have been waiting for, for a very long time I just go straight in there with no questions asked.
Other than that I pre-order. Usually if I order off of amazon I get the better deal though if I choose free delivery it can be one day late. I could go the mile and buy the super delivery and get it a day early. I did that one when I was younger for when the Johto remakes came out for the DS.
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Most times I wait to buy a game, but there was a couple of times when I had to have a game the day it was released (which I talked about in another thread). I usually wait a few months or so until it hopefully comes down in price a bit, and then I might consider buying it.
Most times I wait to buy a game, but there was a couple of times when I had to have a game the day it was released (which I talked about in another thread). I usually wait a few months or so until it hopefully comes down in price a bit, and then I might consider buying it.
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I usually wait till the price drops for a game, unless it is something I really want. For example when Sonic Generations came out, I bought the game that day.
I usually wait till the price drops for a game, unless it is something I really want. For example when Sonic Generations came out, I bought the game that day.
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I'll also check out whether games I really want are on eBay. I wait and bid on several and usually win one or two. I've only done it a few times before but have gotten my money's worth, so it's a great option.
I'll also check out whether games I really want are on eBay. I wait and bid on several and usually win one or two. I've only done it a few times before but have gotten my money's worth, so it's a great option.
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To be honest, I would purchase this specific video game whenever I am able to. I do not mind prices because I have not been purchasing many video games lately. I have been determined to play only one video game lately and that video game is obviously Call of Duty: Ghosts. Haha!
To be honest, I would purchase this specific video game whenever I am able to. I do not mind prices because I have not been purchasing many video games lately. I have been determined to play only one video game lately and that video game is obviously Call of Duty: Ghosts. Haha!
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