The Best Ways to Buy Video Games - Retro Bird

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Games played: Castlevania: Dracula X (0:00), Vectorman (0:20), Mario Tennis (0:40), Batman (1:35), Mega Man 8 (3:20), Crash Bandicoot 3 (5:50), Klonoa 2 (6:15)

[@througtonsheirs_doctorwhol5914]

i am 311 th ! It counts cuz I love the band 311 ! I bet you RetroGameBird would enjoy the music of 311 ("Down" might be the best song)

[@Teejay_2000]

How good is Batman Nes! Have you beaten the Joker? Can you do a video on it! Wait the price will go up, nevermind! 🦇🕹️

[@anameza3944]

@@Teejay_2000 lol 😆

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@timbrosius]

“What you are really purchasing is the feeling of getting a new game, not the actual game itself.” This more than any sentence I have ever heard fully articulates most of my game purchases.

[@Euruk1]

Agreed. I think FOMO plays a role too. Sometimes il see a good deal and think well if dont get it now it will just be double the price in 5 years when I may or may not actually want to play it.

[@AstralFrost]

Yep. He hit the nail on the head.

[@FaithFallRepentGraceRepeat]

My Switch catalog wholeheartedly agrees! Those annual sales are hard to pass up, even though I know it will be on sale next month or the month after.

[@chaosdimension6433]

dude, I felt personally attacked

[@CrawlingPanther]

I think this sums up video games in general, not just retro or collecting. Have to ask myself if I really want the game to play or just to own. For years now I have only purchased games that really interest me and have a replayable factor. Your wallet and your time will thank you.

[@leviwarren6222]

I'm 34 and I still feel like retrobird is somehow my parents telling me to be responsible with my money. This man is a national treasure.

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@GordonFreekman]

I love watching a video on how to buy games while currently being broke 😅

[@themailman3331]

We’ve all been there. Don’t worry, this too, shall pass.

[@Greg_Huff]

Emulation my friend.

[@FTChomp9980]

This is why I unlocked the latest skill on my skill tree in Life:Saving Money.

[@GordonFreekman]

@@Greg_Huff real

[@TheJadeFist]

Maybe a good time to check some things off your back log?

[@Mysticbladegod]

One of the best things I've learned about game collecting is to not buy everything. The goal is a fun and curated collection of games that I'll actually play a whole lot.

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@disastrophi]

You ever watch some of your favorite channels and just realize you’re not subscribed for some absolutely silly no good reason??? Fixed that wagon today!

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@mamoruisamu1]

I think “My wife thanks you” was one of the best lines I’ve heard on your videos. 😂 👍

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@aPonderousChain]

Nothing makes a Friday night better than when RB uploads.

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@greenevan175-yg4bu]

I found a copy of silent hill 4 today at a Goodwill Bookstore for $2.99. Perfect condition, with booklet not even a smudge on the DVD. I haven't found a deal that good since 2018. The thing is, I went to that same store over and over for 5 years and found absolutely nothing. So when I found this prize today, I was absolutely jittery. It's finds like these that make the long hunts worth it.

[@ben501st]

The prices at flea markets, garage sales, pawn shops and maybe even local used videogame stores are typically negotiable especially if you are buying multiple items. Learn to haggle in a respectable manner and you can get better deals. Don't be afraid to walk away if it's a bad deal. Sometimes a seller will reconsider because some money is better than no money.

[@Cincy32]

This probably doesn't need mentioned for those of us in our late 20s & older but it might need said for those in the younger generations - always haggle with cash money in hand. Sales with cards cost the seller in transaction fees & cash sales often go unreported on tax filings. A lot of times cash sales save significant money for sellers.

[@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852]

unless the seller has access to the Internet. then get ready for "On EbAy iTs GOinG FoR."

[@Gruntvc]

@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852, This! Pretty much ruined flea markets for me. Used to be able to get great deals, but then pretty much everyone got smart phones and started demanding EBay prices.

[@christopher9727]

.... Jesus Christ saves He had mercy on me he can save all who all seek him today He made away through calvery repent of all sins today Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit can give you peace purpose and joy and his will today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@ClassicBee17]

Still the best channel on youtube. Keep it up!!! ❤❤❤

[@tonyp9313]

Are you saying he's better than Emily?

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thanks!

[@ohkaypoh]

as a vhs collector, these tips hit pretty close to home

[@CaliDreamz]

This is one of your best episode by far. I really enjoyed it. Now I know you have tons and I watched a lot of your videos. But what I personally feel in this one is that you took all the good points that made your other videos great, and you threw them all into this one. Your jokes, your punch lines, your gimmicks, your skits, while still catering to your audience by giving them great information that is fun to watch. Keep it up. I know you work hard to get here.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you!

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@PersonaSlates]

I loved seeing you play Vectorman there. I havent thought about that game in literal decades, i remember my friend owned it and i thought it was the coolest thing ever. As always, loved the video.

[@reygamingchannel1505]

My advise is to have patience and if you are a gamer buy disk only or cart only then use all the sources listed to complete in box the cart or disk only for cheap. I CIB so many games for way less than the listed price and is awesome! Good luck everyone...you never really finish collecting because is a way of life!

[@imairwrecked3599]

The “I celebrate the games I didn’t buy” hit so close to home lol. I’ve been taking a break on purchasing games and am trying to play through my back log. Not allowing myself to buy another one until April (my bday month). It feels like such an accomplishment to not buy a game at the end of the month lol. Silly I know.

[@christopher9727]

.... Jesus Christ saves He had mercy on me he can save all who all seek him today He made away through calvery repent of all sins today Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit can give you peace purpose and joy and his will today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@melancholas]

Wouldn't have expected to see your dad or your wife in this vid, nice surprise 👍.

[@AidanDrotzur-uz5sz]

Importing is good advice I actually bought the japanese version of an entire region free console once and saved quite a lot

[@soomer7340]

I dont care muchj about gaming, im just here to listen you talk lol :D What a legend

[@cocktailzombie]

As someone who lives in Japan the days of cheap older games here are rapidly ending, with youtube and resellers after covid whole sections of snes/saturn suddenly disappeared with massive bare patches of bare shelving prices also dramatically higher than even a year ago. I have even seen signs recenyly that massive bulk purchases not allowed. I am glad i already have all i need in terms of retro stuff but Tourists have really ruined retro stuff here what was once an unknown paradise has been ransacked.

[@DJVexillum]

Great point about rereleases...certain games I've had my eye on for years and NEVER thought they'd get one have popped up just in the last few months, like Time Gal and Plumbers Don't Wear Ties. It's honestly mind-boggling. If those games can get rereleased, anything can.

[@Gruntvc]

Holding out for a remaster for Metal Warriors SNES for current consoles and pc. An actual legit SNES copy is way too expensive. Getting the Jurassic Park Collection was nice too.

[@nenoroalzafen30]

1:45 man, those words hit me deep.... since last month i told myself this "no more games i don't wishlist on steam or games i'm not looking for retro gaming, be sure if you want it stop wasting money" It feels good to hear your advice when i do an auction and start lower, there's always an issue for me because people won't be motivated to join so i will be stuck selling for low price which is annoying so i setup a minimal price for selling, no more auction

[@mvl71]

Perfect timing. I was bored and was about to browse Steam for whatever looked remotely interesting. Then I saw this video and thought better of it, saving me money in the process. Thanks!

[@erneststackhouse1133]

Loved the NTSC reference in your video! I myself never knew what it meant either. If I had to guess: Never Think (of) School Cafeteria. Ha-Ha! I agree with everything you stated in this video! Quick Little Story 4 ya, in the 90s I remember getting comic books & going home to find out I bought the same comic book, but different cover! I was so mad I bought a double comic & that is why I never liked watching people unboxing a mystery box & hearing them say: This is my 4th copy of this video game? What? why? One copy is all I need to move on & save on.

[@karimcheese7257]

Ideally the best way to buy games is to wait for time machines to be invented (or at least wait for the government to admit they exist), then take one back to the times when your favorite console's games were cheap, then buy them up

[@Gamevet]

Panzer Dragoon Saga being on clearance for $20. Nah! I already have a my copy. $10 Earthbound in the GameStop dump bin. It looks like 8-bit game. That's why it's in here.

[@mcgelie4528]

This is actually true and i don't know why people neglect this so often.

[@FTChomp9980]

Man if time machines do exist I would use it for that reason and maybe do a bit of trolling in WW2.

[@paulafaber8589]

😂 I’ve already saved a fortune doing this!

[@karimcheese7257]

@moxieallen5428 well duh. That's why you go to your local corner counterfeiter so that you can trade your current money for older bills. Everyone knows that

[@PJB-11]

Great video as always. I particularly enjoyed the part about shopping local. A retro store opened up really near me in the last couple of years and I make a point of spending something there every couple of months as it's a family owned business that just loves games. These places really deserve that support.

[@Bandinthesky]

You gotta be one of the best video game youtubers. your content is super enjoyable

[@homeaccount5943]

Love your channel !!!! Subscribed bro! Thank you!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Welcome to the channel! Happy to have you here :)

[@homeaccount5943]

@@RetroBirdGaming Thanks, again !

[@GoodVibeCollecting]

Dude, that is a sweet Ferrari!

[@mrmaxaxl]

I just want to say thank you! Thank you for making these cute videos. You always put me in a good mood. No matter how grumpy I might be. You are the best mr Retro Bird! ❤

[@enekomuruzabalelezcano1837]

The script and copywritting is getting better and better. I enjoy a lot the tone & intermixing of topics. A must for me. Congratulations!

[@samuelgilchrist5473]

For what it's worth the digital version of Rare Replay does actually include Goldeneye now! Sadly no luck for us physical disc owners, though.

[@internetperson4963]

this is my weekend- love you retro birddd

[@leweewee7374]

best part of friday

[@tonyp9313]

I get paid on Fridays. I don't work on Fridays & I remember when I was a kid Fridays meant no school the next day. I was really happy then.

[@AkeruzHacks]

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[@samwisebaggins830]

I’m grateful that my nostalgia bit is flipped by my c64 days and the “copy that floppy” days.

[@ajpl87]

I’m so glad you mentioned buying from local game stores. It’s always tempting to find games for the cheapest price by going through marketplace and buying from resellers who undersell the game stores but those game shops are so important to have to around. So I don’t mind paying an extra $10 or $20 for a game if it means they can keep their lights on. For example, I have a shop 10 mins away that does service to repair consoles, games, and even cleanings. They can order in games, or track down harder to find titles.

[@fan1701]

Great episode. Call me crazy, but I have most older systems emulated AND I still buy them at every opportunity. Bought me some snes games at my local game store this week. We always try to play original hardware whenever possible.

[@nigelhighlands3131]

It's just so fun owning physical copies. I use Everdrives and ODE's and still buy games physically when the price is right.

[@reggiebuttsmash2321]

This is the way to go. Emulate what you need and enjoy enjoy what you want physically

[@andy2more475]

Definitely newest listings suddenly pop up and are way cheaper. Patience is a virtue. Ten games for ten bucks is $100 also, lol. So cool to see your dad! Thanks Retro Bird!

[@keenanwalsh1049]

Been enjoying all of your videos, you have great info, thoughtful advice and a good goofy sense of humor. Thank you for making quality content about retro games its appreciated!

[@erikjohanson3929]

As someone who primarily buys stuff through auctions, I really recognize your words about higher starting bids leading to lower prices over all. Like, I have seen games go for double the value when starting out with low bids, when at the same time, no one actually bids on the ones that starts a bit higher. I have gotten fair prices on a fair ammount of games by bidding on the higher priced ones far more often than I would ever have if I got into a bidding war with someone.

[@davidchevez4690]

I miss going to funcoland,flea markets, thrift stores, yard sales and pawn shops in the eary 2000's, they were giving gems away. These days im lucky to snipe a bid on ebay in the early morning hours. Networking with other collectors for trades is also a great alternative.

[@pigs18]

Super Metroid on Super Famicom is the exact same game as the English version, even booting up in English by default. Saved about $50 on that one, even after shipping.

[@Challacade]

Love your videos!! You are genuinely funny, keep it up

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thanks!

[@jonathancornelius]

Man you are great and need to chat with the community we need more people like you!

[@chrisbampton5225]

One tip I do recommend when using eBay is to save the games that you are interested in to the watch list and wait about a week or more and the seller may give you a discount, it is best to add about 10-20 games to the list and buy the game that has the highest discount. Most of the time you will get about 5-10% off, one time I did this and I got 20% off so it is worth doing. The only time I recommend not doing this is with games that are rare and will sell out quickly, if you find a rare game cheaper then usual then I don’t recommend doing this

[@ConsoleCombat]

Perfect time to watch retrobird whilst eating a banana split.

[@Supersmallchibiwolf]

I love buying original games , collection editions and when companies have them as part of their online service. I have tried some overrated games on emulators and I'm happy I did. Cool video. ^_^

[@TheGamingHoser]

Great points about being selective about what you buy. Another good side effect is your less likely to end up viewing your collection as a burden/pile of junk. That seems to happen to over-collectors all the time.

[@Blowncaraudio]

RedCow brought me here. Big Frankie fan, btw!

[@TruxtonTatsujin]

I use flashcarts/ODE/HDD mods etc. to play most games now but when a find a game I really like I try and seek out a physical copy of it. When I started collecting most stuff was cheap and I could just buy whatever I was interested in playing but with the recent high prices I find this is the best way to collect, at least for me.

[@lonreed9743]

Whenever a new console comes out, that’s when I scoop up all the previous consoles games for cheap!

[@josephbradshaw6985]

I like the adventure of going to the game store with a couple of carts to trade in, and 20 bucks to spend.

[@RealmsofPixelation]

I had no idea Mike D had his own KZbin gaming channel. 😆 For real though, love the videos and also you look very much like Mike D from the Beastie Boys.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you!

[@BlankSpacePub]

These days I find pawn shops to be some of the best places to score good deals. Prices are usually reasonable (depending on the shop) and always negotiable. Games stores are decent places too, but I find that many of them want top-dollar eBay prices. Finally, I’ve found a few sweet deals on Facebook marketplace-people cleaning out their garage or attic and such.

[@barbat4851]

Been watching for a month now. Your the reason I started playing earthbound. That fighting the backlog video helped me a lot. Just play games. I know you probably get this a lot. But you are the exact opposite of Avgn. Keep up the good work eat a banana for me I'm allergic

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you for the kind words and hope Earthbound is going well for you!

[@jamesdecade]

Great video as always. Another way is via social media groups and communities. You have even more direct access to more pics of items. Plus reputation can get destroyed if you’re a bad seller. So those selling for a while that way, are usually trustworthy. Some of the Facebook groups are a great place to start 👍

[@jamesp5780]

Thank you for your amazing weekly content. So many valid points and ideas were contained within. Now the question is how to unload all the "shovel-ware" (I'm looking at you Wii and PS2 collection) that I bought instead of Shattered Dimensions on the PS3. Next week's video, "Eating yellow fruit and recouping losses for games I found in the dollar bin!"

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@scottmasin741]

I've been looking for signed games by Timmy for years.

[@cuboscubicom6747]

Dude, I always have a blast with your videos and there's also good advice. Great video man

[@MysticGargoyle]

Both Retro Bird and BitHead1000 are my favorite gaming channels on KZbin, makes me laugh every time

[@ThatGuy-vo9os]

Great video as always! I actually have a copy of Cliffhanger for the Genesis that I honestly appreciate. My parents had a Genesis before I was born (which I now own) and it was one of her most favorite games to play. It’s not the copy we used to have but it’s a copy nonetheless. Also, I’m not sure if you have them or have considered getting them, but I would highly recommend the PS1 Spyro games if you enjoy games like Mario 64 or Banjo Kazooie. They’re some truly great 3D platformers and they’re relatively affordable.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

I respect your appreciation for Cliffhanger. It's hard to find a game that doesn't have its fans! Also, I have played the Spyro games and do like them. I think I still definitely prefer Crash Bandicoot and Ape Escape though.

[@Gamesackfan-bn6eg]

This is what I always say. It's better to buy one thing you really want instead of something you sort of want.

[@raycerx87]

I am lucky to live near 4 to 5 local game stores and everyone is pretty cool. Sometimes I get lucky and get anime or vinyl cheap as well! Great video and advice! Same goes for anything you can collect.

[@oldcarguy700]

I buy cheap games at the swap meet or OfferUp, sometimes controllers as well, then clean and test them and trade up for that expensive game at my local game store. Usually saving about 40-60 percent. And they get a way greater value as the sell them retail. We both win!

[@goldengirl8355]

This is so funny on so many levels. Boy oh boy. That was worth it indeed!!!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you. Glad to hear it!

[@TheJadeFist]

I buy almost exclusively online now days, Ebay and Amazon, I tend to prefer to order from vendors I've bought from before and it turned out good. We used to have a local game shop here GameXchange, but they went out of business in the past few years. CD Tradeposts also has games but kinda closed several shops, and Vintage Stock, (which is like a CD Trade Post but they also include comics, and manga, cards and such) used to be good and has like the same stock for like the past few years, so it's not even worth checking. That's about it, maybe beyond getting lucky at the flea market or a thrift shop. Thrift shops are still awesome for buying CRT TVs, and cheap kitchen ware.

[@mausmalone]

I'm going to co-sign the notion of importing from Japan. I got my PC Engine and a bunch of HuCards through an auction site and while it cost me quite a bit in shipping all of it together was cheaper than buying JUST a TG-16 in the US. My local game shops also occasionally have Japanese Saturn games and when they're placed side-by-side with US Saturn games the price differences can be pretty striking.

[@Nakkisuu45]

I put my money on GameStop. Because you can buy new and used games, also other merchandise too. Also the CEO doesn't take any pay and sometimes does some customer service by himself. So it's good to use their services

[@RideRedRacer]

Gamestop actually has great deals. i recently bought 150 xbox games from gamestop. i averaged out around $10 each game, all in mint condition.

[@JackB345]

Mr Bird, You were deservedly mentioned today in Riff and Ricky's pixel podcast and im sure you now know they want you on and i wish nothng more than that to happen

[@michielkroder4031]

I already follow these, I feel like a kindred spirit!

[@r.e.goodrich759]

Remember when we were kids we had Blockbuster or the local video rental place. That allowed us to scratch that itch of finding a gem to play over a weekend without the long-term commitment. Think about it, that doesn't exist anymore. So now you're stuck with having to scratch that itch on collecting games just to scratch that itch.

[@AlmostCoolGuys]

Finally found a CIB copy of Champions of Norrath out "in the wild." I feel like I'm nearing the end of my list.

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

As an old school gamer and collector of videogames the slow down of physical releases these days pains me. Cool video as always 👏😎👍

[@segasdreamer]

I want Mega Man 8 on the Saturn and COULD buy it now, but I may want to wait til I have more overhead. No point in going broke because I want something sooner.

[@riversart2030]

This is a good mentality. I have been bad lately about buying way too many games. I really need to slow down because I would like to have a little savings for emergencies or whatever.

[@oldcarguy700]

I love the Saturn since I can burn games for it!

[@SavageJesterGames]

Love ur videos man. Great content

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you!

[@KitDoctor]

So many salient points here. I felt a little called out lol. Great video though!

[@paulafaber8589]

Another great video🙌🏻 Thanks for the laughs. Great point to be aware of what and who you spend your money on. My advice would be to not pay for things you aren’t going to own.

[@BigHushAffiliate]

I LIKED WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😃😃😃

[@SomeRetroGuy]

I imagine this guy raging at his video games as nicely as possible. "What? I died? Wtf??? No nanners for you 🥴"

[@NoMereRanger73]

Thanks for mentioning re-releases! The Sega Genesis collection is a great value. But my favorite is the Nampo Museum 50th Anniversary Edition cause it has Mappy! 🐭

[@PolybiusArcadia]

Love this channel, it reminds me of Gaming in The Clinton Years

[@nightmarishendeavors]

Batman for NES is probably my favorite NES game and my favorite soundtrack. Well... maybe Journey to Silius is my fave soundtrack but they both have the same composer

[@alexroberto6353]

Cliffhanger for NES is $80 now. I scooped it for $16, because it had a poor lable with a Blockbuster sticker, back when the game was going for the low $30s. It's a decent game I got all the way to the end but didn't beat it. Now I need to get it out and beat it and watch the movie.

[@xiaoandmatt]

I love your videos man and I also love myself a good nanner.

[@ignskeletons]

I've started emulating just because we're at the 20 to 30 year mark with many games where the data itself on old discs and cartridges becomes harder to read and at high risk of losing data permanently through no fault of our own. The way discs were made in PS2 era weren't meant to last into 2030's, 2040's, etc.

[@mattb6522]

Great advice! These were all awesome tips! Some video game conventions have a dedicated marketplace for retro games (though, can't guarantee prices will be cheap everywhere). I'm glad Retro Brid saw the news about the Rocket Knight Adventures compilation! I'm actually hoping Retro Bird eventually does a "Best Ways to Sell Video Games" for those of us who may want to unload games for one reason or another. 😅

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Hmm... I'll have to think about how doable that topic is, but I've gone ahead and added it to my running list of ideas! Thanks :)

[@mattb6522]

@@RetroBirdGaming Not a problem! It actually was a topic I've been struggling with recently and I assumed other retro gamers may run into at some point. 🙂

[@stratfender89]

The one thing I look at for buying games is it's like going to the movies. If I can get a few hours of enjoyment out of it and it's under the price of a movie ticket, then I think I got my money's worth, and it gives games I didn't think I would enjoy a chance.

[@elodvezer1790]

0:30 . there he is.... I guess putting a banana in the front part may be going too far

[@rafaelcorreia9379]

The photo of the dad eating a banana is hilarious!

[@TheRageHunt]

Thanks for the advice in the beginning of the video. Needed to hear it. Stopped me from importing a NGPocket and a WonderSwan.👍

[@Riz2336]

The re release is a good thing man, I ordered the klonoa one for ps5 today because I was looking for some good platformers for my ps5

[@Jburneyjr]

I will say for any recent generations. Always buy 2 generations before because that 3rd generation difference is when games start to shoot back up in price

[@Cincy32]

I only buy old games from local sellers, that way I can inspect them, ensure they're not repros, work entirely, & don't have any hidden damage. When buying from one of the two local retro video game stores in town, they usually charge $5-$10 more than what Price Chart tracks them at, but Price Chart doesn't include online sales tax in their records so it's usually negligible, plus I always try to make ALL my purchases at local brick & mortar stores so I'm willing to pay a slight premium to support local independent businesses. I've bought three retro games online though over the last few years - one was a brand new retro homebrew release for GBC, the other two were old releases for GBA & GC but both of those were still brand new, factory sealed.

[@JurassicGamer2]

Being known as the video game guy in your family really does help my brother in law just gave me a bunch of Xbox 360 games and a console for free wich i can resell the console and get even more games cause i have already an xbox 360

[@christopher9727]

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[@rockguitarist931]

Oof, that line about being left along in high school hit way too close to home.

[@Bijuklich]

ahahahahah :) awesome video, thanks....your ferrari is awesome 🤣😂🤣

[@xxsteve_007xx]

Just realized he reminds me of Jeff Daniel's a little bit. Great content, btw!

[@RetroBirdGaming]

Thank you!

[@nmnate]

I'm making a conscious effort to buy games that I have a pretty high chance of playing/enjoying. I got sucked into the convenience of buying computer games on steam sale... and while awesome, I realized I had only played around 10% of them. I sorta had this issue with my 3DS collection. Felt obligated to collect the highly recommended games just as the system went end-of-life (also as the eshop shut down)... due to a misplaced fear of missing out. I'll probably thin out that collection at some point. When I got my switch, I put my foot down. Even if I enjoy a genre a lot (ie JRPGs), I don't have the time to play through all of the good options. I will probably have to exercise some self control for the danmaku style shmups, but those have the advantage of being quick to pick up and play (yet hard to master). Gives you a lot of flexibility from a gameplay / time management perspective. Ps... those CAVE shmups are awesome! 😁

[@lennywright5655]

One day Timmy‘s gonna come looking for his game. (if he hasn’t already)

[@alyx4436]

I agree but the thing with Klonoa is that the story is actually really charming and a huge part of the experience imo. I actually teared up a little. So you want the english version.

[@RetroBirdGaming]

I hear ya. I've heard some people say this, but I've also heard some people say they're okay without the story. So, it's a judgment call. There's always the Phantasy Reverie release as a cheaper option to play the game with the story as well. In any case, I think it was right for you to call it out :)

[@alyx4436]

@@RetroBirdGaming Yeah 👍 9/10 get the Japanese version for all the reasons you mentioned but like you have said in many of your videos… you don’t have to collect the game to play it. Actuallly, Klonoa 1 would be a great game to play in english at least once but own the Japanese version forever.