New Haul + Double Jump Video Games Online Store Review (PS4, Nintendo DS)

[@dreamon3286]

I think they are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays if I recall, and it looks like you placed the order on Monday, so that's probably why it took a few days to ship.

[@orbalology]

Ah, looking on the site I think you're right! That explains the little delay.

[@davidb69]

People touched up on the store hrs in regards to shipping . I’m a huge shopper with double jump because of the valid inventory and pricing matches price charting which is nice. Not sure if you didn’t extra notice with double bubble mailers they are well protected. I have bought complete n64 games which get even more protection. They also have an excellent instagram page which also shows what comes in stock. Every business day . Also they I have received phone calls when there is a quality issue to come into question on 1 or 2 games and also had an issue with an error which they quickly replied to me. My general experience in online shopping with games is with Lukie games and dk oldies as well as double jump plus some other local stores near by me in Delaware. I enjoyed your video and insight. I respect hunting for completes with ds games, not an easy task. They are closed online for website remodel and for the Portland gaming expo which they plan to have a large area for the show.

[@RetroSnaccDaekin]

Welcome to the Double Jump Fam!

[@orbalology]

Thanks :)

[@daysaverproductions]

Just subscribed to you as you have good taste (I’m after both GR games here in the UK) and you gave Cooper some love. Been watching him for years and his shop is amazing to see where it is now you should see when he 1st opened omg crazy 😊

[@orbalology]

I've seen a few of his earlier videos and it's really remarkable how much has changed & been documented on YT!

[@sirokoolss]

Omg I’ve been following Double Jump for 5 yrs and the Vlogs are awesome as well as Cooper his wife and crew 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TattooEvilution]

They use special easy to remove stickers to you can peel them by hand without getting any damage to case or artwork. They specifically pay more for these stickers and have collectors in mind due to them also being collectors.

[@neverenoughtech4608]

I have been buying from double jump for a couple years! They do not charge sales tax due to where they are located. I guess there is no sales tax in Vancouver. Cooper the owner knows his stuff and seems like a great guy!

[@orbalology]

They are on the border with Oregon which doesn't have sales tax so maybe it's related to their location in the books 😅 But yeah I agree from what I've seen in their vlogs the owner seems very knowledgeable & good natured.

[@isaac.7442]

I love the Double Jump crew, I never miss a vlog

[@orbalology]

Oh nice! Their vlogs are really fun - it's great to see how much effort they put in them :)

[@JustTheGems]

Oh nice, I've been a fan of their channel for a few months now, it's fun to see behind the scenes at a game store like that

[@orbalology]

It's quite refreshing & it looks like they all have a lot of fun. It's really a creative way to build a loyal following too which I think is also really great.

[@brentvance9090]

Their YT channel is amazing! I watch them almost every day and they are super authentic. So cool to see a "crossover" of two separate channels haha.

[@orbalology]

Their channel is a lot of fun! :)

[@ScottReviews]

Living in the Portland area I’ve gone to Double Jump a lot and watch the vlogs regularly. It’s super trippy going from watching the vlogs to walking into the store. Great selection and everyone is super friendly. And they’re really good about making sure none of the DS games are fakes.

[@plasticshoelacce]

Woah, I used to go to double jump every other weekend last year living in portland. Had no idea they had a channel and are finding all this crazy success. their store is awesome

[@orbalology]

Oh that's cool! Glad I could help point you towards their YT channel - they seem like a fun lot :)

[@Ephesians-6-12.]

Thanks for the review, Emily. As I live in the valley that time forgot I'm always on the lookout for new online gaming stores.

[@orbalology]

Hope this store works out for you once they re-open their online page. They seem to circulate lot of good stuff all the time & hopefully more so now that they've been growing.

[@jeffhernandez7594]

Shipping usually keeps me from ordering a single item but I love doublejump! Great KZbin channel too

[@orbalology]

Oof yeah depending on your location shipping can make it difficult for purchasing single items at these small businesses.

[@DividendDogo]

I have been using Double Jump for years I love the store a lot. They are only a couple hours from me now. I am heading to the convention they are going to be at in OCT PRGE. Its massive and something you should consider doing in the future! It's an amazing experience.

[@orbalology]

Oh very cool! I hope you have a blast at the expo!! I may try to swing a Portland trip around that time of the year in the future :)

[@HallowedBeThyGame]

Dang I'm gonna bookmark this site and check it out myself. Really cool and thanks for sharing this! I've been wanting to pickup the Gravity Rush games, I've heard from my friends they are fantastic.

[@orbalology]

Their site & channel are really great. Out of all the NA based online stores I've explored so far they seem to have some of the most interesting inventory cycle through on a fairly regular basis with fair/market value prices. Definitely check them out once they open back up. The Gravity Rush games look super fun & unique. I'm not sure how well these games did because I don't hear too many talking about them these days but apparently Sony has some sort of a movie in development atm? Not sure how I feel about that tbh but at least it doesn't look like they've abandoned this IP just yet 😅

[@HallowedBeThyGame]

@@orbalology haha wow a Gravity Rush movie, that’s wild lol. I love PlayStation and Nintendo so much, but sometimes they confuse me deeply. But pretty cool it isn’t abandoned! Hopefully it revitalizes it.

[@MandyleePlays]

Small mom and pop shop websites is the way ! thank you for the recommendation

[@orbalology]

They are! And my pleasure :)

[@oliviafrommars]

I've never heard of this store before! I do enjoy buying used games, and I've only used eBay to do so. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@orbalology]

Oh I hope you can find some cool items once they reopen their site! It's become so hard to find used games outside mercari & ebay these days so I'm glad to have found this store among a few others like VGP and PNP games. The more options the better :)

[@IWatchAnime92]

Ah nice! A Cooper shout out. They're a great place for Nintendo 64 games too, and post daily trade ins to keep you aware of a product's condition. Quite an entertaining bunch I enjoy watching, and like seeing some of their imports.

[@orbalology]

Yeah I find their videos a lot of fun, though it's hard for me to keep up with daily vlog content 😅 But it's neat seeing how their online presence has been growing with the help of their channel & other social media content.

[@dirtywookie9868]

It’s cool you always manage to find interesting games I’ve never heard of.. it’s why I subbed 😎👌🏼

[@orbalology]

Haha thanks :)

[@masterkai5976]

Those stickers they use on the game are special they come off extremely easy no mess.

[@orbalology]

Yup they came off fairly easily thankfully!

[@jennie9820]

As a long time customer of Double Jump, they always ship out in bubble mailers. Collectors editions and rare games they usually ship in boxes. I live on the east coast and never have received damaged games from them.

[@orbalology]

Oh ok good to know! It would be nice if they would consider having a box option available when you place your order - so like $1 or something extra - to guarantee that the order will be shipped in a box. Sort of like what VGP is doing now.

[@jennie9820]

@@orbalology that would be a good option for them to consider. Also, do take precaution when buying Nintendo published 3ds games from them. One time they had one copy of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire in stock and from what I saw on the video, the price label was placed on the bottom right corner. When I received the copy and peeled off the sticker, it was the UAE version. I was so upset that I ended up buying another regular copy elsewhere. Other times they have the regular versions with the price sticker on the top corner so I’m not sure if they did it on purpose or not but that left a bad taste in my mouth. That’s the only negative experience I’ve ever had with them.

[@orbalology]

@@jennie9820 oof thanks for letting me know about that! That would leave a bad taste in my mouth as well. Since ordering some used 3DS games from PNP blindly I've been avoiding the Nintendo published 3DS games from online stores outside of used listings on ebay & mercari. It sucks how many people are disingenuously trying to pass UAE (or even the Canadian versions) as standard NA editions these days :/

[@jennie9820]

@@orbalology Agreed. For Nintendo published games it’s best to buy them off EBay, Mercari, or at your local game store in person where you can actually see what you’re buying. Some people don’t care as long as they have the game but it’s a big deal to collectors. Websites like VGP do a great job in that department.

[@stabbeyabbey85]

@@jennie9820 Hey! I'm one of the owners of Double Jump, if you ever have an issue feel free to reach out to us. This was most definitly a mistake on our end -UAE copies of games have the same UPCs as NA copies, it was likely overlooked by one of our staff members. We do our best as collectors ourselves to note variants the best we can. If you would like a refund, feel free to reach out to us and we can get that for you.

[@zacharystone3934]

The legend of Zelda spirit tracks is an amazing game I I absolutely love it

[@ScorpioCesarcade]

Interesting shop! Never actually heard of them before but I’m glad I did now. Going to have to check their channel out as well.

[@orbalology]

Their channel is a lot of fun!

[@atomiswave1971]

Bought 1 thing from them. Was happy with it. I am from UK and shipping wasn't much really. If you say anything on coopers blogs he will say "but that doesn't make any sense". Then a few of his supporters will thumbs up his reply comments. Seems like a good shop though. I hate blogs about shop changes and stuff like that as its not in the interests of the online viewer if he changes a shelf or changes his basement in his house. I usually skip to the points of interest.

[@davidhall2018]

Great video! I'm a big fan of Double Jump's videos but I have yet to order from them online. Not ruling it out, but I try to do most of my retro game hunting in person. The thrill of the hunt and all that! But I do agree with you; there videos are a ton of fun but they also are very serious about their business

[@orbalology]

I get that! I'm sure it's much more fun game hunting in person. I wish that option was more accessible in my area but I'm hoping that'll change after my move 😅

[@ianp5367]

Great pick ups Emily! I absolutely love the first Gravity Rush, it's the first game I platinumed which started the obsession haha. Still need to get to the sequel, started it at a rough time for me and unfortunately never got back to it. The game is gorgeous on PS4 so Im sure youll love both, very unique games. The DS Zelda games are also so nostalgic for me, they get a lot more flack then I think they deserve. Phantom Hourglass I would say is better then Spirit Tracks, but Spirit Tracks is pretty great and unique as you said. Definitely not perfect, but looking forward to your thoughts on them. Also really appreciate you sharing all the new stores you find, definitely helps us all! I'll be sure to look into them when the website goes back up!

[@orbalology]

Oh I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed the first game! I'm not looking forward to hunting the PS4 copy down, it's rather pricey but I fear it's only going to continue to climb in value 😅 And I'm looking forward to giving the Zelda DS games a try! I figured these would unlikely be ported so it's best to experience them on the original hardware while they were still within my means lol. And no problem! I like making store reviews & sharing what I find with you all :)

[@ianp5367]

@@orbalology Yeah that PS4 Gravity Rush is elusive ahaha. It's funny I actually got it as a gift from my sister back when it was like only $20 on Amazon, little did she know she saved me a ton years later 😅. I wish you luck in tracking it down! Yeah I'm also feeling that 3DS/DS price weighing now as we. So many great games I've been wanting to get that I worry are only gonna climb more. I think these smaller stores are a good way to not only support small businesses, but also track down some hard to find games though. 🙏

[@protagapple]

Awesome store. I watch their daily vlogs

[@orbalology]

Their vlog videos are fun 😊

[@txmade4371]

Coo, love different stores to buy from.

[@orbalology]

Same! Haha. Hoping to discover some more to check out eventually~

[@Neilface]

I kept on hearing good things about Gravity Rush 2, and it feels like one of those games that'll be harder to find in the future, so I bought it earlier this year and it's the kind of game I desperately want to love. The Gravity stuff is cool, Kat is/looks cool, the music is awesome, it has a really interesting world, but I struggled with the controls every single second I played it, after ten hours I decided to throw the towel in, and I feel pretty bad about it. It seems to be one of those games where the people that love it, REALLY love it. I'm a little sad that I don't feel that way.

[@orbalology]

Oh no! That's too bad to hear. It sucks when controls get in the way of enjoying a game :(

[@baldchinchilla]

Never realized there was a preference for phantom hourglass but I love spirit tracks. I tried to get into PH but it wasn't the same.

[@orbalology]

The mechanics for the two games look really different - I wonder which camp I'll end up falling under 😅

[@crunchy4702]

The stickers are not a problem because they even said they use special temporary stickers so there made to come off nice

[@xyzmaster86]

I look at Double Jump as my local game store. I order from them every time :) even though I live 4 hours away from the store. When I order from them it usually takes 2 to 3 days for them to arrive. Plus they would never sell you a fake the owner is a game collector too so he knows how to tell when a game is a fake. Kinda sucks the website is down but once it gets back up I plan to make a another order with them ☺️

[@orbalology]

They'll hopefully have the new site up-and-running sometime soon! I'm hoping to place an order soon after too haha

[@winningfreak1]

Good review just placed my first order with them! In regards to sales tax, Oregon actually does not have sales tax 😀

[@orbalology]

Nice, I hope your order goes well!! I know Vancouver, WA is right there on the border but I was always under the impression that online platforms had to base sales tax on where the buyer was located. Similar to what they do on eBay, Amazon, etc., but maybe I'm wrong.

[@ColdNightsGaming]

Never played either, though they do sit in the collection. This may have inspired me to give them a try!

[@orbalology]

Oh I'll be curious what your thoughts on them will be! Not sure when I'll get to them but hopefully within the next year lol.

[@buttonedupreader6522]

I always love your videos! Gravity Rush remastered is a really great game, I think it actually plays better on the PS4 especially the time attack racing sections that you need to complete to get the platinum, it's well worth picking up even though it's a gazillion dollars now. Wow, some of those DS games are so expensive in the US Layton and the Last Spector is a £3-£8 game in the UK for a complete in box copy.Most of the other Layton games are available for between 1-10 pounds. It's funny how the prices differ between regions, some SMT/Atlus games here are £100+ as they were published by small outfits like ghostlight and never got reprints.

[@orbalology]

Oof yeah the PS4 remaster is really pricey these days. I'll probably need to pick it up semi-soon before the prices continue to rise 😅 I've noticed regional price differences on many of the Nintendo (and to an extent Sony) games as well. For specifically the Professor Layton games all the more recently released ones have become super expensive, starting from the Last Spector/Specters Call entry. I'm guessing they had a smaller print runs here which unfortunately has driven the used prices up now that more people are discovering these games.

[@karmaaffects1111]

I think 3 or more games should get the box treatment and I also consider the rubberband a negative.

[@spoonflaps12]

Double Jump has a few sales each year, so the prices are a little more agreeable during those times. Gravity Rush 1&2 are great games, but the combat is a little repetitive. If you'd like recommendations for other online stores, you could try Game Bound Video Games or Trade-N-Games. They both post photos of their games online so you can see what you're buying.

[@orbalology]

Oh cool, I'll have to check those out. Thanks!!

[@michaeldemers2716]

I think the best way to play the DS Zelda is on the DS Lite with a Rumble Pack. Great game. I beat it. Spirit Tracks is alright too but not as good as the first one.

[@The_Badcompany]

Yup I've bought from Double Jump a couple of times before. I've only bought 2 new games, Legend of Mana (Switch) & Andro Dunos II (3DS)

[@orbalology]

Oh nice. They have a pretty good variety, I'll have to look at their site more often once they reopen it up.

[@radgamez738]

algorithm must be working cuz this popped up on my recommendations lol know that fox anywhere dj getting more and more popular

[@jdchainsaw1335]

I really like that store, and order from them often. But you are right--they are slower, and not the best packing typically.

[@orbalology]

I'll be curious if they'll start to implement logistical changes with the new site to process online orders quicker and/or allow more packing options.

[@luisarriaga774]

Nice video. You are a master for good findins. I thought those Zelda games were gone for good and you managed to get them. Next thing I'm going to see here is you flashing a Dragon quest 5 or 9 just like that 😁

[@orbalology]

Oof idk about those early DQ games, but maybe one day 🙏

[@Max-zv8hm]

review lukie games. I love double jump because they’re fair and have good condition, authentic stuff

[@mintendogaming]

I get a lot of my games on facebook market place or my local game store. If i buy a new switch game i go to walmart or amazon!

[@orbalology]

It's good to check out a lot of buying options, especially with older games becoming more difficult to find locally vs online. I know in my area it's super limited, and most seem to list their games on eBay instead of on craigslist/FB/local shops unfortunately :(

[@RemixMonkeyPS3]

Been watching them for 2 years now and they put a worse “grade” then they should probably get (unless it’s obviously poor) but they want you to be extra happy getting a item as “good” but gets something that is Great! They are closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

[@orbalology]

Yeah it seems like their grading system is similar to what Japanese shops do. This can be both good and bad, good for those who know their high standards but not so good for new customers unaware of their harsh grading system. Especially in the US where most sellers tend to downplay media wear.

[@cindyerickson6440]

I love Double Jump Video Games!!!!!!

[@orbalology]

Once they revamp their new site I'll definitely look into purchasing from them again :)

[@cindyerickson6440]

I enjoy watching their vlogs and I have bought a bunch of stuff from them and have been very happy. I am also really enjoying your channel and have subscribed. Your vlog of your pick ups from Double Jump got me. You have a lot of great content! Happy gaming and I am looking forward to watching your channel grow.

[@orbalology]

Oh thank you so much! Glad to have you here :)

[@vagrantman100]

Emily, if you liked the legend of zelda the wind waker (my favourite by the way) then the ds games are must play.. same art style and they are related. just don't expect them to be on the same level as WW. by the way something about the previous video. i personally found your videos because i was in a nostalgic mood for ps2 and wanted to see peoples games collection. you was in the top suggestions so i just clicked :) i think videos for retro consoles game collection have strong appeal in the 35 age and up age group:)

[@orbalology]

I actually never owned a game cube or any of the Nintendo non-handheld consoles so I never got to experience wind waker. I'm really hoping those rumors are true that they're bringing the HD version to the switch at some point. Oh neat! The PS2 was my first console after the GBC/GBA and it still holds a very special place for me :)

[@vagrantman100]

@@orbalology me too :) i had just gb/gbc. i just picked up ww as adult i always wanted gamecube as a teen but they was hard to get in Israel in the early 2000 :); the gbc is my childhood :) if that gbc is still around and kicking you should get dq3 for it :) or waiting for the remake but as fan of dq11 you gonna love it ;)

[@MrIrishTech]

Whenever I see Emily, I always think, "There's a brookster in the house" 😂

[@Transientimage]

Cool video. How will you be playing your DS games will you be using an actual DS or a 3DS? ^^

[@orbalology]

I only have a 3DS XL & new 3DS XL right now but I've been keeping an eye out for either a DS lite or DSi XL. So hoping to get one of those in the near future~

[@Transientimage]

@@orbalology I can't recommend a good quality DSi XL enough. The ips panels on those look super crisp compared to the wonky scaling of the 3DS for ds games, or even the 1:1 ratio setting as well. You should definitely invest in one if you can find a good deal. One thing about the DSi XL cause I've had problems with both of mine. For whatever reason even if the battery looks to be fine, it can become unseated in the compartment quite easily and wont turn on or wont charge. The actual battery is fine but its apparently some design flaw. I took it to a local repair shop and the technician filed something down a bit (couldn't tell what it was) and put some double sided tape on the bottom of the battery and it works fine now. Just something to be aware of if youre looking out for one 👍

[@orbalology]

Oh good to know, thanks for telling me!

[@bobbymoss6160]

Oh man, I regret selling almost all my DS games to purchase the Wii back in the day now. I did it through the AMZ trade-in program. And I have those 2 Zelda games too. 😭😭

[@orbalology]

Oof yeah I remember trading in some of my older games at Gamestop back in the day and have many regrets too 😭

[@jeffcoury]

Their stickers are designed it’s not leave residue so you should be able to to pull them off without any googon

[@michaeldemers2716]

I hate disks. I go all Digital. I do collect Gameboy family of games though to play on my Epilogue GB Operator. I bought a Geek Tech Batteryless Save Flash Cartridge to use with it too. Thanks for the video. I will have to see what they have. I am looking for a good priced N64 Indiana Jones from Blockbuster Video.

[@RemixMonkeyPS3]

I ship games on eBay in bubble mailers for 2 years and whatnot and never have had a issue. Obviously expensive games I will package in boxes. Examples like sealed games, $100+ games unless they buy multiple games it will make more sense in a box. And if something does happen always reach out to them and 99% they will take care of you. No issues shipping games in bubble mailers. Cheaper, more convenient than using boxes, and 99.9% time there is so issue with them.

[@orbalology]

I ship a lot too & had plenty of unfortunate incidences where bubble mailer packages sent to me arrived with cracked cases. Personally I find it a bit risky especially with stacking multiple games without protection inbetween the cases, and a package valued nearly $150 😅 Stores like VGP offer a guaranteed-in-a-box shipping option at checkout and I think that could be something for them to consider looking into.

[@paulsimoncarey5036]

A couple of months ago, you had a sudden jump in subscibers many of whom, including me, stating we did not know why you appeared in our feed. Judging from the number of comments to this video from those who have been following DJVG for a while, I think we may have found the missing evolutionary link!! 🙂

[@orbalology]

Perhaps! With us having channels focused on physical games I can see why YT would recommend my vids to their core audience.

[@Joeofalltradess]

wait?! ALL YOUR VIDEOS HAS HISSING AUDIO?! OMGGGG

[@carlospandette8001]

I got my copy of gravity rush 2 sealed for $15!! Probably cuz it's not a casual game so they were wanting to get rid of it, nobody ever asked for that game until I saw it and bought it.

[@orbalology]

Oh that's a great deal! One of the advantage of being into niche games (though it bites us in the butt when everyone is trying to find them & there aren't too many copies in circulation 😭)

[@The_Badcompany]

Sales tax is included in the price

[@tokindaily7103]

have you ordered from DKoldies?

[@orbalology]

I haven't yet but I've been eyeing their site. Just waiting for something from my list to come up before I place an order.

[@johnyarmbruster3692]

About what u said in your video on Sept 21 bout sales tax they don't have sale's tax

[@thenerdyguy2020]

There a great store. There closed Tuesday and wensday. I been wacthing them for 2 years now. They have in the passed refund to me differences in shipping to me. Ther price tags peel off with out googone. I live in ohio and got mailers with no issuse. A lot of time they wait for the mailman to come and pick up packages

[@dustanglx50]

Gravity Rush Vita is the best way (my opinion) to play.

[@orbalology]

Oh ok, I may try to grab that version then. It's such a unique title so it'll be interesting to play it on the original console it was designed for.

[@silentvalue]

The worst thing is when you order a sealed game, and it comes in with the disc loose inside the case.

[@orbalology]

Oof agreed. One of the things that makes me anxious about buying disc games these days 😅

[@johnyarmbruster3692]

I have been buying from them for like 4 or 5yrs

[@MrJ0mmy]

ive been subscribed to his channel since he had less then 1000 subscribers even one his first giveaway

[@orbalology]

I was looking through on the channel & was surprised how long standing it is! It's great that it's been gaining a lot of recognition recently.

[@OnceHopefuL]

Pnp only has 3 stores in Winnipeg Manitoba.

[@orbalology]

Ah I see. I didn't realize all their retail stores were all in Winnipeg.

[@therealpricelessgamingchan4154]

I live in Nebraska and most of the packages I get from them are in boxes

[@orbalology]

Oh interesting! They must take into consideration distance or package size perhaps.

[@vilhelmstein2091]

They are good, but they suck at responding to messages over Facebook and Instagram

[@paulsimoncarey5036]

I've been following this lot for a while. Strangely addictive. They use special expensive price labels that do not leave any residue when you remove them. They also put all the discs through a re-surfacing machine so they always look nice. Are you comfortable with me adding a comment to their next video pointing to this one?

[@orbalology]

Sure, I wouldn't say no to someone promoting my vids 😂

[@Phil1Up_Collects]

Fantastic video. Very informative, You should also check out VGP video games plus They end up doing a lot of reprints of highly sought after titles have a reward point system they have free shipping over $80cad spent and they always ship collectibles and collectors editions in boxes unlike big retail chain stores that love to put them in paper baggies.

[@orbalology]

Oh I love VGP! I feel like I probably bring them up in all my monthly pick-up videos lol 😅 It's great how they've acquired so many Nintendo reprints & frequently run great sales these past few months!

[@corupptedkev6032]

Babe wake up ‼️ Emily dropped a new video 🗣️🗣️

[@orbalology]

😄

[@TrinhNguyen-85]

Not a fan of the DS Zeldas. But LTTP2 for 3DS is top tier. Link’s Awakening for Switch is good too

[@orbalology]

Totally, Link to the Past & Link Between Worlds are some of my all-time favorites. I enjoyed the Link's Awakening remaster as well. There's something about the isometric/top down Zelda titles that consistently appeal to me & make me feel super nostalgic.

[@Bk_owns]

Emily or Britney spears?

[@computer-blue6381]

I think Cooper needs to marry Abbi. She has been asking for a ring for years but he won't buy it for her. She brings it up every Christmas. She even lost a bunch of weight for him. They even live together. Maybe he just doesnt like bigger girls? She should leave him if she doesnt get it this yer.