Video Game Seller Didn't Change Prices Since 2017 at PRGE 2022

[@JohnRiggs]

SUBSCRIBE and tell me which convention I need to visit next.

[@retroguy2525]

I would have mentioned Retro Game con in Syracuse New York but that's probably over by now or if it's going to still happen just in case if I did made a mistake on that then maybe that's the one you should go to next before the end of the year and I believe that will be your second time going there

[@hellboundTX333]

That NES Max controller has been modified with a joystick. its not stock. I've built a bunch of them using Xbox controller sticks. Best NES controller ever!

[@rschmidt9495]

Man, that NES demo cabinet brings me back, haven’t seen that in 30+ years. My local mall used to have a kiosk with several of those demo stations and vividly remember playing Total Recall when it first came out. Very cool!

[@JohnRiggs]

same. It was the first time I ever played NES was on one of those devices.

[@commentresurrection1841]

I remember my brother entering the DK country tournament at Blockbuster around 1995 or so. We were so pumped because he was really good. He got last and did horrible. It was hilarious and great memories

[@titodenino]

😂😂 the memories can you elaborate a little more on how the whole experience was.. i remember going with a friends to some local tournament for goldeneye and we were literally the only 2 kids with what at the time looked like adults but it was prolly just a bunch of 18-24 year olds looking back

[@snufftherooster93]

*"There's always a bigger fish"*

[@commentresurrection1841]

@@snufftherooster93 In this case there wasn't a smaller fish

[@commentresurrection1841]

@@thepolacek The contest was to collect as many bananas as you could. He kept messing up and making this frustrated face. That face is what me and my other brother used to bust his balls for years. It looked like a closed mouth smile while constipated.

[@FITsthetics]

Did he lose to Dr Disrespect?

[@Wheels8504]

Those are what games should always cost. I'll never understand why people think they're worth anything more than amazing memories. Thank you for the video.

[@bradyjones8014]

You clearly don’t know how supply and demand works LOL

[@kyles8524]

Your joking right? Its like saying The Heart of the Ocean should only be worth its value as a diamond

[@Wheels8504]

@@kyles8524 They're made to be used and played constantly. They're not porcelain dolls just to be looked at and protected.

[@Wheels8504]

@@bradyjones8014 You play them daily. Not to be just looked at in some case and never handled.

[@charleybarley7148]

You might want to read up on how political economy and markets function (spoiler alert: you will be both angry and confused, unless you're wealthy).

[@popvoxmusic]

That Captain N Simon Belmont is my friend from high school. So funny that I saw him post pictures of his cosplay on Facebook, and then immediately after I saw him pop up in a Riggs video!

[@willmistretta]

That's me, alright. Wouldn't miss a PRGE for the world.

[@CaseyNydahl]

That handmade arcade machine was amazing

[@CaseyNydahl]

It was definitely great walking around shopping before everyone else got in lol

[@gabbothegiver]

Always awesome to see you Mr Riggs !

[@AlanSingley]

J. Riggs did a fun presentation on NES hacking and hung out with us fans in line. It was rad.

[@psychochicken9535]

I played a lot of the PAC Man board game at my cousin's house back in the day.

[@indigomontoya22]

I grabbed a few titles pretty cheap from that vendor on Saturday. He was super awesome with bundling. Hope you enjoy the games, Riggs!

[@HappyBeardGames]

Hey it was great to finally meet you in person there I hope you had a great time. I know I had a lot of fun there last weekend.

[@JohnRiggs]

so much fun! hope to see you again at more cons.

[@megamob5834]

Reminds me of buying NES games at pawn shops in the early 2000’s. Those were the days.. 😢

[@sabin1981]

Same here, only with Saturn and PS1 games. Around 1999-2000 and prices were *astonishing*, just absolutely amazing, before the retro boom happened and suddenly £15 for Fighters Megamix became £80.

[@megamob5834]

@@sabin1981 I remember getting silent hill for $3 back then lol disc only, but still!

[@tyrus82]

After working in Blockbuster around the turn of the century so many memories returned with the signage and setups. Of course NES was long gone by then.

[@northofnashira2575]

11:43 What do you mean? Wondering because I'm a huge NES Advantage Pad fan. I loved the adjustable turbo.

[@retrogaminghippie3720]

Retro gaming hippie approves! Another great John Riggs video! I did volunteer work at this event and it was a great! Thanks for the great nes wrestling game and the old wrestling knowledge I did not know. U.W.C.!!!!

[@pcon]

I miss Blockbuster/video stores...they really need to come back.

[@RichRetr0]

You get me excited to find the dollar bins at my next convention, I have hope!

[@SPac316]

I'm happy PRGE is back! Maybe I'll have it in me to come by next year.

[@TheMikeyb86]

1:16 That's a 5 screw Gyromite!

[@zacharyrollick6169]

That it is. Mine cost me way more than that. Though at least mine has a better label.

[@TheMikeyb86]

@@zacharyrollick6169 mine was $4, the guy didn't check it was 5 screw. And the label is prestine.

[@zacharyrollick6169]

@@TheMikeyb86 Lucky.

[@RadJunk]

Such a rad convention, I can’t wait to visit some day!

[@JohnRiggs]

next year!!

[@RadJunk]

@@JohnRiggs absolutely!

[@darktetsuya]

wow so many games! I had heard of the Konami Space School cart before, neat to see it in person! man those dollar bin games, definitely some steals there, most definitely.

[@lady1kaka]

Omg! They finally tried the 16 Player Faceball?! Can't wait to see that!

[@JohnRiggs]

they were trying for over 2 hours!

[@TheMultiGunMan]

A Video Game Dollar Store?!?!?! I think I just found Heaven!

[@JRPrestonIL]

The version of Devil World is not with Kiss. It seems it is with Seikima-II, a Japanese metal band.

[@animedrawer69]

I just picked up Batman and Tecmo Bowl from a warehouse yard sale for $1 each

[@bigern4889]

I'm new to your channel so glad I found it. Appreciate your. Awesomeeeeee deals

[@soteful9949]

You have one of the best retro gaming channels.

[@beanwithbacon]

Anyone know the name of the second pinball machine in the Quarterworld part? @8:06

[@retroguy2525]

I might have a cartridge problem with Indiana Jones and the Inferno machine. it's either Mission 11 or mission 12 when you're stuck on the Russian sea ship there's a part that's kind of glitching out static-looking screen and freezes do you think you can try to get it working pass that level. if you have a Nintendo 64 that you can test it with. I'll mail it to you if you want to try to take a look at it and maybe try to figure it out.

[@puffynoodle5997]

4:22 That's hilarious and amazing. Of course one of my besties would show up with some cursed stuff

[@ORTrainMan]

it was nice meeting you at PGRE.

[@RealJoeyImage]

Went to the last Blockbuster last year. Love it!

[@bok3rnes425]

Another great game hunting John. Well done ❤❤❤❤

[@sabin1981]

"Sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, don't touch" Ughhhh. It's a book, of course a retro fanatic wants to flick through it >_>

[@sabin1981]

... that DuckTales "The Moon" tune playing at the $1 game box near the end legitimately gave me a frog in my throat. Wow.. I didn't expect that. I miss the NES days :(

[@IvoPoblete]

I'm considering buying it, he should've said. Even then I can't touch it??

[@JohnRiggs]

haha, yeah. open display. soon as he told me not to touch my buddy Richard said, "he's cool" but I totally get it. there wasn't a sign that said otherwise.

[@ramosgv]

Rad! I was a 1995 store champion for the SNES format playing Donkey Kong Country. They gave me 2 free video game rentals per month for 1 year and a glow in the dark certificate that I still have. Honestly, I’m more proud of that certificate more than my diploma 😂.

[@bdillmore40]

Wow, those NES games were stupide cheap! Love the Scott the Woz reference at the end!!!

[@chuhailabs]

That Blockbuster ruled TOO HARD

[@mjdf122]

Expo/convention time plenty of games enjoy

[@cutieincosplay]

I miss picking up games for 5 bucks at flee markets/garage sales 😭

[@ZakkHung]

Nice pickups!!

[@TimothySmiths]

That is why i try to never leave a table with my stuff sitting there still if i can help it..or make sure i get right back there..mishaps like that always happen.

[@Jay_AB_]

That pacman hand puppet looked like he's seen some things!

[@japanesemickeymouse6694]

I use a LG Enact slider phone to play my old gameboy games on :) I made a custom keypad for it

[@cacophonic7]

I have to go to PGRE one year. So awesome.

[@roberthornibrook6344]

Like I told folk on discord, either games were very expensive this year or ultra cheap if you know where to look!

[@JohnRiggs]

shop around, always.

[@mtshark7]

Awesome video John!

[@leehamilton7788]

Loved the Saturn

[@wzembo]

I’ve never seen that nes max controller. I must have it.

[@mancman-bu4kz]

I'm in UK, every month payday I'd buy 100 quids worth movie games snacks and chill, miss that place soooo much

[@fobiabathory5851]

It was great seeing you Mr. Riggs... Always a pleasure!?!?! So glad to see the GF's customs made it on your channel!?! Till next time... 🤘💕

[@JohnRiggs]

Those were awesome. I didn't have anything to do with them or place them at home but love seeing stuff like this.

[@CLINTSTER77COX]

I have a stack of ps1 school learning games

[@retro_anime_gamer_8716]

Everyone is always excited about blockbuster but they forget that when a blockbuster came into a town it killed mom and pops shops. I hated it because blockbuster would have 27 copies of the same thing and not carry the hard to find stuff that the mom and pop shops had

[@gracekim1998]

Huh?

[@retro_anime_gamer_8716]

@@gracekim1998 blockbuster killed off the mom and pops video stores back in the day. I always hated that

[@mukeshgoolcharan6121]

great stuff man looking for the next

[@thedadtris]

Did you check out any of the ctwc?

[@jaqueitch]

10-yard Fight!!! Gotta get that one!!

[@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499]

That SMB on Intellivision looks incredible.

[@JohnRiggs]

They had more like Castlevania, too.

[@MrTableDesk]

I think you got Autocorrected at 8:51

[@Boss-Bot]

13:12 30% of $30 is $21

[@supyo1]

Ya I’ll just take the ones I can flip for a bunch and leave the junk. For the community!

[@zacharyrollick6169]

I'm so jealous right now. I would have walked out with several boxes.

[@JohnRiggs]

I should have made an offer up front.

[@ericblair4921]

Yeah but you did it right cherry picked up front. And let the masses have their s and got the left overs. Very gracious of you.

[@chaospoet]

Now I want to see Garbage Pale Kids The Movie The Game on Sega Saturn.

[@joeydemitro8976]

I LOVE BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO STORE TOO MY FRIEND

[@patg108]

video game dollar store? start grabbing whatever ya don't got!

[@MrTamiya89]

AWESOME Video Dude. 😃👍.

[@joshxx1]

Do vendors accept trades ? i am planning on going to Retropalooza this weekend (my first gaming expo, well my first big expo in general) but i am kind on a tight budget and do they bring big games like chrono trigger or earthbound and those kind of games.

[@JohnRiggs]

Yes! Not every vendor but just ask if they do trades. I never look for trades but I'm always interested. Free to ask.

[@joshxx1]

@@JohnRiggs thanks you're great !!

[@TheBandicootNerd131]

Where is the last Game Crazy?

[@Hoodooter]

There is one on South Commercial St. in Salem OR.

[@Hoodooter]

(fun fact, I used to work there)

[@JohnRiggs]

yep, Salem

[@lawrence1md]

I wish there were conventions near me

[@starbutterflygaming8881]

The prices of retro video games goes up because of Wata games according to Karl jobst

[@gracekim1998]

Wait a second, you’re saying blockbuster is alive and kicking?! 18.10.22

[@numberoneappgames]

Love you, John.

[@colt5189]

Back in the mid 90's, I sold most of my NES games for $3 each. Was that a gimmick or something selling those for like a $1?

[@CalvinTennessee]

no they are worthless. sell them for a dollar or put them in a glass case for 30.00 and watch them collect dust.

[@Dimian7]

8:51 HVGN (SSFF) Derek ❤️

[@JohnRiggs]

Yeah, he was doing this FAcebook thing for his channel. Looking forward to seeing it when he posts it

[@jarredkrum9894]

Wish i could find games for that price

[@joeyisabsb1]

You won't be able to because as you can see from this video, anytime there's a good deal someone will just buy the whole lot so others don't get a chance 🤣

[@jarredkrum9894]

Also im not near anywhere that does these time of videogame things im in montana so my options are limited here

[@nojuanatall3281]

Man everyone's a winner in this comment section

[@retrowatcher]

Yo that garbage pail kids on the NES looks DOPE!!!

[@JohnRiggs]

Looking forward to the final build.

[@mikeflyers77]

I still have my block bustet membership card.

[@chrisgardiner2215]

6:13 Carson Wentz's look-a-like🤔🤔🤔?

[@kitestar]

Which booth was this?

[@JohnRiggs]

game crazy.

[@anthonyaguirre80]

You getting 😊 getting deals on nes. I’m here 😢

[@JohnnyUtah1982]

Blockbuster doing blockbuster things

[@juanpineiro4507]

Always go out with a song

[@juanpineiro4507]

Sweet I’ll go ahead and quit my job

[@tysapienx8091]

Hey man, you coming to 🇬🇧 anytime soon? 😂😂😂😢

[@robdogg9156]

JOHN FN RIGGS 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@miketheevolutionslayer2649]

Thanks to the technology don't have to buy just download 😎👍

[@Groglor]

2 bucks a game? jeeeeeeeeeez

[@silveredgrunion7196]

I want to go to there :)

[@tubejay1]

Good lord, how do I NOT buy the Garbage Pail Kids game. $80 though! Eesh. Highway robbery. I don't know that I can resist though.

[@Progressive.G]

Riggs‼️‼️‼️

[@spooky_zombie_graveyard]

I connect to you channel brother

[@leehamilton7788]

1dollar games !!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!! GAMESsssssssssss

[@mrtwit5212]

reseller alert

[@Real_The_Goof]

Is there any way in hell i can talk to you into grabbing some games for me and me paying you back plus interest? I never get to go anywhere or go out because i'm disabled.. but i'd love to be able to get some games.

[@madmax2069]

I'd buy that for a dollar.........

[@RealziesCuts]

They FORGOT a LOT 🎮

[@dark_art1672]

So you knew some games were way under priced and you ripping him off was okay?

[@lewismatthewj]

um psychopaths make dolls like that...

[@xenaluck]

whatnot will ruin video games like they are doing to comics

[@Christophersanchez1326]

Garbage pale kids nes presale. $80. 😲

[@JohnRiggs]

yeah, but will be digital on modern.