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[Sam-_-Fisher]

NtenseGamer wrote...

Didn't even know this game was PC. I dropped by today to reserve it and he said. Xbox or PS3? I said PC, he said I don't think it's coming out for that. I just kind of grinned and said hmmm could you check anyway I swear I heard it was. Newb

Lol that is funny.

[Lughsan35]

Lord_Rian wrote...

Its the Consolespawn Blight, sweeping across the lands of Gamingdom. Have you done your duty as a Warden and slain the cursed beast?

Yes I don't own a single console...

[Riot Inducer]

Lord_Rian wrote...

Salz78 wrote...

Yep, kids lol. I remember walking into a Gamestop (it was Babbage's back then) and ALL they had were PC games with a small section of N64 and PS1.

Hell, I can remember walking into an EB less than 4 years ago and this being the case. Anyone who says PC gaming isn't dying obviously hasn't bought their games in hardcopy for a good half decade.

Piddly little 2-sided rack, Pff.

QFT, as of right now Best Buy is the only store in my area that has more than a small rack of PC games. I know a lot of this is due to online purchases and whatnot but I'm still old-fashioned I guess wanting to pick up my own hard-copy of the game. *sigh* 

[Saya Shuri]

Gamestop is definitely one of the biggest factors that's driving many people to download their games, rather than buy them hard copy =/ Console or otherwise, imo. They're such rip-offs, it's dumbfounding... And I used to work there >.< I could barely stand it when I had to tell a 14 year old kid that I could only give him $7 for his not-so-small stack of games he was trading in. Ruined my week, man. >.< So glad I quit.

[The Almighty Ali]

I think my local Gamestop store is in the minority here then. Never had a issue with them and the clerks seems well informed about the overall gaming community.

[I HAS A FLAVOUR]

Kamenwati wrote...

Why be suprised? Not like they train employees at gamestop to know their info. Just warm bodies to fill an hourly position that maybe play some games on the side right.

As someone who works for the company, I agree 100%.

However, our store at least "tries" to give a crap about what people ask for.  Sometimes, parents asking if we have the game wii....I just can't help them.

[Saya Shuri]

I HAS A FLAVOUR wrote...

Kamenwati wrote...

Why be suprised? Not like they train employees at gamestop to know their info. Just warm bodies to fill an hourly position that maybe play some games on the side right.

As someone who works for the company, I agree 100%.

However, our store at least "tries" to give a crap about what people ask for.  Sometimes, parents asking if we have the game wii....I just can't help them.

I was asked to help a middle aged man who thought he was in a shop that sold cartoon dvd's once...

[Ryllen Laerth Kriel]

I had a similar experience two months back when I pre-ordered...or tried to at Gamestop. Some guy was in there, with his kid hitting on the college aged girl working the counter. I supressed a sympathy smirk at the situation for her and at him for being a tool...though she didn't seem to be able to find a CE after awhile searching. I just ordered from Amazon and am crossing my fingers.

[Alphan_001]

Im lucky I know a very good and cheap website where they have every game that has come out in the last 5 years I pre-ordered dragon age for 44 euros

Modifié par Alphan_001, 31 octobre 2009 - 06:18 .

[jayheld90]

Saya Shuri wrote...

Gamestop is definitely one of the biggest factors that's driving many people to download their games, rather than buy them hard copy =/ Console or otherwise, imo. They're such rip-offs, it's dumbfounding... And I used to work there >..< So glad I quit.

lmao, 7 dollars? it must have been a bunch of crap games, old games, or old games for an old system. i got 73 dollars for 3 games i traded in a month or so ago...because they were still new(er).

[NotSoEager]

Davidolowich wrote...

At my local Gamestop I asked if they were getting the CE of DA:O, he started clicking on his computer, 2 minutes later he says "Sorry,we don't have any."
I said "okay." and just left. Newb.

2 minutes later? The  computer was an abacus?

[Quixal]

I agree with i_b's assessment of the employee being ragged on completely, so I will not add to it with anything but a +1.



Taking the topic into more general territory, I will agree that Gamestop seems to cater to PC gamers less and less but I have a local store that goes above and beyond to support PC gaming, mostly due to the extra effort of the store staff.

[NotSoEager]

dtking3 wrote...

Oh god you are going so get that guy fired.

[the_one_54321]

gamestop employees are clerks, not video game aficionados. they might be video game aficionados some of the time. i'm sure it's hit-or-miss. but all you can expect them to be is clerks.

[NotSoEager]

Quixal wrote...

I agree with i_b's assessment of the employee being ragged on completely, so I will not add to it with anything but a +1.

Taking the topic into more general territory, I will agree that Gamestop seems to cater to PC gamers less and less but I have a local store that goes above and beyond to support PC gaming, mostly due to the extra effort of the store staff.

Honestly if you have a PC, why would you buy at Gamestop? I can always find an online shop that sell cheaper than Gamestop on almost any games. One has to be a PC gaming idiot to pay extra at Gamestop. 

[Quixal]

NotSoEager wrote...
Honestly if you have a PC, why would you buy at Gamestop? I can always find an online shop that sell cheaper than Gamestop on almost any games. One has to be a PC gaming idiot to pay extra at Gamestop. 

I go specifically because of the staff making the extra effort. At a time where nobody seems to care, they are. That deserves my dollar in my eyes.

[the_one_54321]

NotSoEager wrote...

Quixal wrote...

I agree with i_b's assessment of the employee being ragged on completely, so I will not add to it with anything but a +1.

Taking the topic into more general territory, I will agree that Gamestop seems to cater to PC gamers less and less but I have a local store that goes above and beyond to support PC gaming, mostly due to the extra effort of the store staff.

Honestly if you have a PC, why would you buy at Gamestop? I can always find an online shop that sell cheaper than Gamestop on almost any games. One has to be a PC gaming idiot to pay extra at Gamestop. 

first off, it's not a huge difference in price most of the time. not once you count in shipping.

second, these types of speciallty shops disappear if you dont give them patronage. i like them. so im going to try and help keep them around.

[Halfcab]

Deathbass89 wrote...

I asked specifically for the CE but it doesn't say so on my receipt. I'm hoping that they ordered that version for me.

Yeah I preordered for PC and it says nothing about PC on my receipt.  I'm gonna call them up and ask them about it.  On a side note, I wonder if any stores have put them on the shelf yet.  I'm tempted to go out to all of the PC stores today and try n get a copy early.

[Saya Shuri]

jayheld90 wrote...

Saya Shuri wrote...

Gamestop is definitely one of the biggest factors that's driving many people to download their games, rather than buy them hard copy =/ Console or otherwise, imo. They're such rip-offs, it's dumbfounding... And I used to work there >..< So glad I quit.

lmao, 7 dollars? it must have been a bunch of crap games, old games, or old games for an old system. i got 73 dollars for 3 games i traded in a month or so ago...because they were still new(er).

It was about 25 games, mixed PS2 and original XBOX, all in good condition, all released in the past 3 years or so (I looked on the boxes, not like I'd have that info memorized). You'd think he'd get at least a buck a game, y'know? I thought his dad was gonna yank me over the counter and start punching me @.@ Even the employee at the register next to me looked upset... Friggin' stupid Gamestop trade-in rates.....

[Silabus]

Saya Shuri wrote...

jayheld90 wrote...

Saya Shuri wrote...

Gamestop is definitely one of the biggest factors that's driving many people to download their games, rather than buy them hard copy =/ Console or otherwise, imo. They're such rip-offs, it's dumbfounding... And I used to work there >..< So glad I quit.

lmao, 7 dollars? it must have been a bunch of crap games, old games, or old games for an old system. i got 73 dollars for 3 games i traded in a month or so ago...because they were still new(er).

It was about 25 games, mixed PS2 and original XBOX, all in good condition, all released in the past 3 years or so (I looked on the boxes, not like I'd have that info memorized). You'd think he'd get at least a buck a game, y'know? I thought his dad was gonna yank me over the counter and start punching me @.@ Even the employee at the register next to me looked upset... Friggin' stupid Gamestop trade-in rates.....

Supply and demand. The customer wants to sell the game, the store doesn't necessarily WANT the game. When the prices are low that means the resell price is low. That means they may not even sell the dang thing. So whatever they gave you for that game they end up losing 100% of if the game never even leaves the store.

For instance, someone comes into my store and wants to sell Madden 09 for PS3. They get maybe $3 for it, MAYBE. They get mad and demand to know why. I tell them, "Because they make a new one every year and if I open this drawer I can show you 30 copies of the exact same game that more than likely will never leave this store because they all want Madden 10."

Whereas Pokemon Emerald for the GBA, we still give $20 for (Just did it the other day) because it will sell within the next week, even though that game is over 5 years old.

Modifié par Silabus, 31 octobre 2009 - 07:11 .

[LemuresXL]

I refuse to buy from Gamestop or EB, one of the reasons is that the company stuck it's nose up to the PC market.  That's just one reason.  Anyways, horrible company, bad practice.  Screw them.

[the_one_54321]

Saya Shuri wrote...

jayheld90 wrote...

Saya Shuri wrote...

Gamestop is definitely one of the biggest factors that's driving many people to download their games, rather than buy them hard copy =/ Console or otherwise, imo. They're such rip-offs, it's dumbfounding... And I used to work there >..< So glad I quit.

lmao, 7 dollars? it must have been a bunch of crap games, old games, or old games for an old system. i got 73 dollars for 3 games i traded in a month or so ago...because they were still new(er).

It was about 25 games, mixed PS2 and original XBOX, all in good condition, all released in the past 3 years or so (I looked on the boxes, not like I'd have that info memorized). You'd think he'd get at least a buck a game, y'know? I thought his dad was gonna yank me over the counter and start punching me @.@ Even the employee at the register next to me looked upset... Friggin' stupid Gamestop trade-in rates.....

sucks for the kid and the dad, but you have to admit, those kinds of games really arent worth much on the market anymore. and, unless im mistaken, gamestop doesnt even take xbox games anymore.

[Silabus]

the_one_54321 wrote...

Saya Shuri wrote...

jayheld90 wrote...

Saya Shuri wrote...

Gamestop is definitely one of the biggest factors that's driving many people to download their games, rather than buy them hard copy =/ Console or otherwise, imo. They're such rip-offs, it's dumbfounding... And I used to work there >..< So glad I quit.

lmao, 7 dollars? it must have been a bunch of crap games, old games, or old games for an old system. i got 73 dollars for 3 games i traded in a month or so ago...because they were still new(er).

It was about 25 games, mixed PS2 and original XBOX, all in good condition, all released in the past 3 years or so (I looked on the boxes, not like I'd have that info memorized). You'd think he'd get at least a buck a game, y'know? I thought his dad was gonna yank me over the counter and start punching me @.@ Even the employee at the register next to me looked upset... Friggin' stupid Gamestop trade-in rates.....

sucks for the kid and the dad, but you have to admit, those kinds of games really arent worth much on the market anymore. and, unless im mistaken, gamestop doesnt even take xbox games anymore.

Nope, and most don't even sell them.

[Kevin Lynch]

Since the thread is gone more into general discussion of retail rather than specific to DA:O, I'm going to shift it over to the Off Topic forum rather than lock it down. Feel free to continue the chat.