I FINALLY WON?! - Buying Old Games at GameStop in 2024...

DID I FINALLY WIN?!?!?! I THINK I DID!!!
Retro Rewind: • So I watched FIGHT CLU...
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[@Official_RetroMania]

Imagine the person who bought and traded that Far Cry 2 copy sees this video and you read his purchase bill and he is like: NO WAY THAT'S ME!

[@SquarePenix.]

I don’t know what’s funnier; the fact that the Far Cry 2 copy in this video is definitely mine, or the fact that you called it out LOL. Yeah, I was just starting residency in NYC during that time and wanted something to unwind to. One of the patients told me “you should get far cry 2 since you’re a doctor, you can get and treat malaria.” I was still getting into gaming back then, but now I’m fully committed between performing surgeries. I guess my hands never get a break LOL. Have a good one!

[@Official_RetroMania]

​@@SquarePenix. OMG! No way! Really? I never expected the actual person who bought the game to find this video and my comment. Also respect for being a doctor and performing surgeries I personally could never do that, it is definitely stressful and you are responsible if something goes wrong and I don't want to be the one bearing that responsibility behind my shoulder but I absolutely respect anyone who does that line of work! I am sure your copy of Far Cry 2 is now in good hands knowing Matty! Also have a nice rest of the day my friend 😊

[@SquarePenix.]

@@Official_RetroMania Hahah yes, it's definitely mine. I still have the headphones I bought that day as well. And thank you for the compliment. It's definitely a tough job. The money is very good but my software engineer high school friends are still making about the same as me while working from home (and being able to play games whenever they want lol) What are you playing these days?

[@Official_RetroMania]

@@SquarePenix. I am mostly into niche games like JRPG's, point and click, visual novels, puzzle games... Right now waiting for Trails Through Daybreak to release in 6 days to play it! 😊 Right now I am playing Path of the Midnight Sun and what are you playing right now?

[@bannankev]

By far my FAVORITE series you’ve ever had going. It’s just because you LITERALLY CANNOT PREDICT GAMESTOP 😂 💜

[@defiantxkalo]

It’s like a gatcha game lol

[@LastMinuteGuess]

These Gamestop videos are the game collector's equivalent of watching Genshin players rolling to draw something good.

[@defiantxkalo]

It’s cheaper to play genshin lol

[@Tampafan33]

I live in florida and in 23 years I’ve never had a GameStop issue. Different states must really just have issues or bad management. Ive been in the central florida area. Maybe south florida has issues idk. But I’ve never had problems here.

[@jeesh2409]

A Blu-ray player in 2009? That would’ve caused a second recession.

[@ClellBiggs]

I didn't think this was possible. The odds of this happening have to be in the same range as being struck by lightning.

[@Omar_E11]

I could physically feel his pain when he opened that Metroid Prime case. 😭

[@Thegamingtrouge]

This is the best part of my week

[@Official_RetroMania]

I read the title and I am like: NO WAY! It's GameStop how?

[@busterboy_22]

How tf does the front & back covers of a manual just go missing?!?!

[@obsoletetrunks]

I remember in middle school, I used to cut off the covers of my manuals for call of duty games and I'd tape them together and slide them inside my binder to decorate the cover. So maybe something like that. 😂

[@Shynotic]

Probably pinned on their wall for decoration as a kid

[@Nobody-w8n4s]

Children!

[@chrisj320ac3]

Children

[@nemonobody2302]

Kids man, kids do stupid shit. The employee mourned it's loss too.

[@LennyChav92]

My luckiest GameStop purchase was doing a 4 for 20 and got days gone in a steelbook case with the soundtrack, someone was messing up that day but I won in the end.

[@maparr848]

Gamestop: "Mr Matty is ordering games? Well lets mess up the manual before we ship it."

[@comicnerd101A]

Bro that nostalgia at the beginning

[@Nix_Abyss]

After a taxing day at a filler ass job I can’t stand much longer atm but have to for necessities this video is a great way to end my day

[@rbatt63]

“Isopropyl alcohol bros” hahahah that had me in tears

[@dman10187]

The employee that made that GameStop commercial was cooking.

[@Ennay_Essaytch]

I maybe get the logic behind the slip sleeves inside the case. Nothing chaps my ass more than a new game rolling around inside the still wrapped case. Leaving the sleeve on removes the anxiety of wondering how jacked the disc is from sliding all over the place.

[@kennypowers1945]

The block buster sticker adds to the value of the Metroid prime copy 😂😂

[@BaileyABerry]

You manifested the Lego Star Wars with the NBA logo on it considering you bought it because of Lebron James meme

[@jakekeys88music]

NBA sticker on LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens not only for novelty but for irony. Seems so fitting after you sharing that story about the LeBron meme.

[@tr0ndizzl3]

Honestly, the Blockbuster sticker kinda makes that Metroid case Goated

[@Vanilla_Phil]

Love these vids!

[@CollinBB]

This is the greatest series of all time! I can't wait to watch these when they drop.

[@xLemperx]

Alien Vs Predator is still a great 3-5 hour campaign, however it used to have a very active multiplayer and it was fantastic when people still played. Many memories with that game lol. Please give the game a review!

[@RetroVGs]

SICK shirt Matty! Great haul for your collection! Game on!

[@mikeress1784]

Love these video’s!

[@ldope3904]

Just wanna say appreciate all the content and hard work you put into all your vidoes. Keep it up man. Thank you for entertaining us. Blessings

[@thewolfden6286]

Man I LOVED the AVP game on 360. The three different single player stories were brilliant and the multiplayer was so much fun. I wish they made another

[@craigachuff6087]

I picked up the same Far Cry 2 CIB with handbook and Far Cry Vengeance for the Wii at my local Gamestop 2 weeks ago. I didn't know the Wii had a Far Cry. 😊

[@noware.3D]

That missing cover 🤣

[@skunkzz99]

New to the channel, really love your videos! As a first time watcher of this series (i'm guessing its a series), it wasn't clear to me why you seem to be surprised by the content of the packages. I'm not from US, so i'm not aware if gameStop has a mystery game offer, or something like that. In the future, if you think this is a fair criticism, maybe you can add a simple sentence in the beginning setting up how this series works, something like that. It would really help first time watcher to get in tune with the rest of the video! Really loved the video, great content! Keep it up Matty!

[@bv1812]

Matty, I use a small canister of goof off to get stickers off my cases. It works really well you should try it! Just take your box art out of the case before you use it.

[@AmericanMe]

LOL goo gone will take those stickers off

[@Concerned.Citizen]

The metroid prime manual missing the cover is kind of hilarious, rip matty's gamestop unboxings

[@Frank-x1g]

I found a bunch of personal grails last week while visiting my daughter!!!!! Glad she loves the hunt too.

[@mortalvombat66]

12:22 Don't you just love it that from now on you have to start pointing out that a manual is in fact complete 😂

[@GaggleofDoozies]

These are your best and most entertaining types of videos.😎👍

[@mannaman00]

Great video as always.. for those stickers on the case or even the artwork, lighter fluid works wonders 👍🏽

[@LatashaMoore-y7r]

I'm grateful to you for make this videos you are a very nice honest person you tell the truth all of the time 👏 🙌 👏

[@ScorpioCesarcade]

Definitely more wins than losses here for Matty!

[@Dojima_95]

Respect for having the GTA III intro music in the background.

[@kylepeacock6268]

Lighter fluid makes every sticker an easy remove sticker. Ronsonol is the best to use. Even stickers on the inside of the artwork. I beg you to try it. Stinks for a few minutes but it WILL evaporate from any surface, even cardboard boxes and it never leaves a wet spot. Ever.

[@GameOn88]

These are some.of my favorite videos on youtube. And am I the only one who thinks Matty looks like Mr beast in this video.

[@TVTInfinity]

Let’s gooo finally got that W

[@ketdev7042]

Love these videos....this is grass roots video game content. ❤

[@juanpicasso7943]

Yo lock the editing was great

[@kadosho02]

Makes me wish I kept my original copy of Metroid Prime 1. (Non Player's Choice version) Also had that weird bug: A) if you did not let the doors load, before going through them B) sometimes the arm cannon might lock up, if you press the C control stick too fast C) if you reach a platform elevator, it would freeze emitting a loud beep

[@Fresh-Spence]

As a suggestion: You should let your wife pick the games for the next haul. Just tell her what console, she tells you the price of each one and she places the order. That way its an element of surprise during your next opening.

[@chrisj320ac3]

I missed Matty getting married??

[@Fresh-Spence]

@@chrisj320ac3 His GF/partner, whomever she is to him.

[@kynlykereh2910]

His face after the first game, lol. Straight from 😐 to 😲

[@kylehagglund3229]

What does vertical slice in games mean? Like the developer only showing off the coolest part?

[@greayeve3035]

curious, can't you just find the manual online then have it printed, then take out the staples and add the cover to that one. I mean you can even have it glossed as well???

[@stratuvarious8547]

I was looking at eBay to add the Xenosaga games to my collection, but the pictures of the open cases showed that all the manuals were missing the covers. Why would someone do that? I can only imagine it was intentional for some reason since it was all 3 of them.

[@xtremegene1091]

My heart was not ready for the P3 music at 17:40 😢 why do you do this to me Matty

[@MrNineties]

Alien: Isolation is the one you want, if you're looking for full immersion and suspense like the films.

[@aklmax_]

Muramasa Rebirth was a solid grab. Its a Vanillaware game too and their stocks are sky-high these days

[@SmileyAI69]

I feel you with the Metroid manual, found orange box on ps3 for $5AUD and had the exact same problem I’m happy nonetheless saving $30 lmao

[@ToxMod]

Looks like Matty read the room and jumped ship. 👍🏻

[@midgetsparkle]

"how does this happen??" Gamestop, Matty. That's how. You knew this would happen. You're to blame.

[@roadrunnermjp]

Do you send these back?? Always wondered

[@DoublexCoke]

Hey Matty i have a copy of the Metroid Prime manual (with cover) and the pack in slips if you want them! I can feel the pain of that front cover missing lol.

[@cuznskunk70]

The problem with the Gamestop online store, is that when you have the options of buying "New" or "Used", and you order "New", they will still send you a "Used" game most of the time.

[@dynastymusou8906]

Good video! But is it just me or does that look like the disc for the regular version of Injustice 2? You only showed it briefly but I don't think that's the Legendary Edition... 😮

[@AK2WI]

I bought 2 switch games from GameStop, hyrule warriors and a zelda game. Both games came with the GameStop cases lol I was pissed and returned them and bought off eBay

[@dom19945]

I like old stickers on sealed vintage toys. They don’t seem to hurt the value too much in that hobby. Idk why video game collectors hate them so much.

[@Rcb4th]

To help with sticker removal, put them in the freezer. After a hour they should pull off much easier.

[@brandobvf]

if you love Alien, YOU NEED TO PLAY ALIEN ISOLATION. it’s basically a game of that movie! also play Aliens: Dark Descent. it’s a great strategy game

[@big_ounce-hs8pf]

Stickers are really easy to remove with isopropyl alcohol and q-tips

[@Lone_Wanderer138]

that's a surprise from GS, PS3 games I have ordered in the past were always a W but newer games... No loose disc lol

[@SkydrawnIV]

How have we not had a Jet Set Radio Future video yet?!

[@MyManJFKTV]

This makes me want to spend money. Thanks, Matty.

[@wdbisl]

I'm curious on your cartridge games do you check them to make sure they're not reproductions? I notice you check ds games by lightning and that's fine, but I don't see the same care checking carts. I watched your other videos and I never saw you mention it. I feel like I have to be so careful when I'm buying them because there's a lot of fakes. I feel like a crazy person checking for the number imprints and opening them once I get them. I just don't trust Gamestop to know or care.

[@thanksgivingh6185]

i dont think he actually plays any of these games. just buys them, and puts it on a shelf.

[@tcwtfln_yt]

That thing...Your Shirt...Hand it over Edit: That Thing....Your Sly Cooper Plush...Hand It Over Also

[@JustJack4268]

Hey Matty it looks like gamestop gave you standard Injustice 2 disc. As my disc for xbox is in gold and says legendary edition like the cover

[@andrewrauscher9826]

Where is the best place to buy handheld Vida?

[@miorionomichi]

Cool tshirt where did you get that?

[@jesse2083]

Honestly I would keep the blockbuster sticker on it. Haha

[@nixy1756]

love these videos so much

[@OhItsKeoGaming]

Matty is it possible you could talk about hulk games. I remember i used to play The Incredible Hulk on the xbox 360 since that was my first hulk game.

[@ftsquintyd2844]

I loved Aliens vs Predator ! I wanted a ps3 just for that game because I would always play it at a cousin’s house. Met a lot of my gamer friends that I had for years. Many fond memories playing that one. But the ranked system sucked hella 😭

[@DubsBrown]

GameStop needs to fix their app. Not only can you not wishlist items, but the amount of times I’ve picked a game off the shelf there, for them to realize they don’t have the disc and apologize is so dumb.

[@AliFOJ5]

Bro created a gatcha games series out of gamestop games lol

[@Red-sp3lv]

Awesome video!

[@shannonmiller1754]

on the metroid prime manual one i have a friend who does that with really dope photos so i get why the front and back were gone

[@sannerpatton3589]

Mega Man X was the first video game I ever beat!

[@xchxmpagnepxpix]

Matty never beating those Pony allegations 😂

[@anthonydixon9713]

For old sticker just buy goo be gone it comes with a spatula type thing to help peel of stickers

[@PurpleLink11]

Man has never heard of goo gone

[@EliMeadAZ]

Aliens vs Predator is a great game. Three very different campagins to play human, xenomorph and predator. Short but sweet. Rented the PS3 version from Blockbuster back in the day. And hey! I'll take a game in a NBA case rather than a broken case or a generic case any day of the week! 😂😂

[@SavageSenzu]

Nah the old ones on pc were superior. The ps3/360 avp was hot trash

[@sailaway30]

Concerning injustice three I am going to be very skeptical, especially with how nether realms has been handling Mortal Kombat recently it’s going to be a wait-and-see for me

[@danbauer3669]

Mega Man X! Big win!!

[@RIME387]

This video series should've been called "Man's sanity is broken thanks to GameStop"

[@DecimatedSoul]

Wow can't believe u did this again and u actually struck gold😂

[@MetalPatriot64]

Hey bro! Just had to tell You, that Dragon Ball Z T-Shirt is Sick And Fire Brother!!!😎😎😁😁🤓🤓🤓

[@Jets8715]

You gave them too much credit, the Injustice 2 disc you got is the standard edition 😭

[@countgrammar04]

Check that injustice 2 it looks like it was the regular game disc.

[@INVINCIBLE117X]

I see you got MEGAMAN X Matty....still waiting for the MEGAMAN LEGENDS 1&2 Retrospective

[@MrBergste]

Lol "isopropyl alcohol bros" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ChrisWTube]

Killzone Mercenary is great but would play alot better if scope zoom levels were on the dpad and if ammo and it’s related money was an auto pick up

[@matiasjauhojarvi9551]

Great video

[@taylorgalpin9728]

Is this a mix of things he orders, with added mystery items?

[@maillardsbearcat]

"We cooked on the first one" I always feel weird adopting new slang anytime past my early 20s... Like I just don't feel right saying "fire", even though everyone says it. "Tight" came back for some reason so I've been saying that. "We cookin" though I just can't..