Why do you think old Pokemon games are so expensive?
@WellOkIGuessYouGotMe9 ай бұрын
They’re ultra popular and there are less in circulation now than there was years ago
@doopness7859 ай бұрын
There just better games than the unfinished betas we get nowadays.
@RazHolly8 ай бұрын
Wasn’t this video supposed to tell us why?
@MichaelYianni-sn3wm5 ай бұрын
@@WellOkIGuessYouGotMe You are correct. One of the main problems particularly with gen one is that people used cheats on them & the games started bugging out even if you started a new save file which makes them unplayable plus gen two games aren't worth it unless you can get one with a new save battery or are able to change it yourself.
@samcortez4209 ай бұрын
I was able to find alpha sapphire for $20 at a yard sale.
@flamingpaxtsc9 ай бұрын
Nice
@tcgbattlingmaster9259 ай бұрын
That’s about what it goes for at retro video game stores. I see gen 6/7 games for $20-25
@makemegood19 ай бұрын
Ds and game boy games are the most expensive. 3ds games are super cheap
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
Yeah 3DS games are not badly priced to compared to the older ones on the Gameboy advance etc!
@jakephreel9 ай бұрын
You must be young to think Omega ruby and Alpha Sapphire are old pokemon
@ultimate_pleb9 ай бұрын
Because most of these games are gone because of that, there are few playable (legal) copies left. But these games are so beloved that alot of people want to play them. So we have ourselves an instance were supply is and keeps getting lower and demand increases because more and more people want to play classic pokemon Low supply + high demand = high price Thank you for coming to my ted talk
@henrywilliams69279 ай бұрын
I just emulate the games from the old days and I love it
@majesticglass9 ай бұрын
At this rate, it's more cost effective to get a rom cart at a premium than to buy a official cart second hand
@samuelbirge17198 ай бұрын
Shiny hunters buying 10 copies of the same game doesn't help
@rivalryyyy8 ай бұрын
Does that happen?
@dannyeperez75745 ай бұрын
@@rivalryyyyyes
@Mr_Grape5 ай бұрын
@rivalryyyy alot actually, its so annoying
@SilentHotdog284 ай бұрын
@@Mr_Grape At least they are using theirs. Some people just have them sit on the shelf.
@cleverman3833 ай бұрын
Wait, I get that having 10 copies means 10x more likely to find shinies, but how do you physically do this? Lets say you have 10 GBAs with 10 copies of Pokemon Sapphire, how do you shiny hunt with all 10 at the same time? Like you only have two hands... How does this work? How do you shiny hunt on ten games at the same time?
@rjbourgeois54908 ай бұрын
Cost of goods + legitimate number of copies on the second hand market + beloved franchise (that even those who are selling their copies find it hard to part with + the value of your currency diminishing = high cost to obtain.
@rivalryyyy8 ай бұрын
Hit the nail on the head for sure!
@aporue58938 ай бұрын
it really seems to me that collectors only care about money and bragging rights and not about people who actually like these games. who would price any old game over a thousand? it's stupid.
@GoonieLord8 ай бұрын
Flash carts can solve all problems its so easy to use
@samcotten24859 ай бұрын
Nice video lad, but Manchester is blue! I can hear that Mancunian accent so I won’t be too hard on you. I personally think the games are expensive because people view them as collectibles and there are a finite number in existence which still function. As you mentioned, these games can be played for free (which I do frequently), so I think it’s as simple as people being collectors and potentially hoping they can sell it for more later.
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
I do have to sadly admit it currently is😬. Not looking forward to a potential 2nd FA Cup Final after last year (though knocking Liverpool out was beautiful yesterday!) Exactly yeah - same with Pokemon cards to and the insane prices of old cards (some of which I most definitely had!)
@flatpanda81649 ай бұрын
This is class thought you had like a million subs good video bro!
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@brodymuser29479 ай бұрын
6:07 The bachelor on good old Australian channel 10, sorry got side tracked 😂
@RetroSmoo8 ай бұрын
I'm glad I've been studying Japanese for a few years, the Japanese versions are super cheap in Japan
@rivalryyyy7 ай бұрын
Is the price massively different for the Japanese verisons?
@nick156845 ай бұрын
@@rivalryyyy Yes, *_MASSIVELY_* I recently saw a near-mint version of Japanese Pokemon Emerald complete in box selling for only $100. It's several times cheaper than the English version. Most Japanese versions of Nintendo games/consoles are significantly cheaper. So honestly, learning Japanese might be the way to go! 😂
@lethinkingcube68722 ай бұрын
Another issue is that once switch online shuts down we will lose access to these games again
@rivalryyyy2 ай бұрын
This is very true. Can easily happen again.
@Hawkclips212 ай бұрын
not if you got a DS handy!
@underscoredotpng9 ай бұрын
i saw a listing for a boxed copy of heartgold FOR THE SAME PRICE OF A NEW SWITCH OLED WTF????? it's not even sealed either what the hell
@underscoredotpng9 ай бұрын
without the pokewalker too wtf
@underscoredotpng9 ай бұрын
i'd rather use a flashcart ngl
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
Oh yeah its outrageous. I loved XD Gale of Darkness but when I can buy a console for that price I have to look it and say no thank you!
@rjbourgeois54908 ай бұрын
Very low supply, arguably the best game to come from pokemon, high demand, and no one but legitimate collectors kept their stuff cib. The case alone sells for a good 60-70 bucks. 200 is rather cheap for that game in particular considering the value of the dollar nowadays.
@nate18119 ай бұрын
I have definitely spent enough for the older games. I bought yellow for 40 and in great condition but other than that it’s at least 60 to 80 or more for em. I have blue yellow silver and gold. The gba games are where it starts getting pricey and I bought all the fakes for 20 for all 5 gba Pokémon games. I’d like to get soul silver with the case but it’s 200.
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
Actually that's another thing I didn't touch upon - the fakes nowadays are better and better. So you could fork out say 80 on them and its actually a fake.
@AmityvilleFan3 ай бұрын
The solution is: "Consume product. Be excited for new product. Don't think. Give us monneeey!"
@aporue58938 ай бұрын
it's like ''oh,you wanted to actually enjoy a game? too bad.I need it for my collection''💩
@allhailme84578 ай бұрын
I think it used to be because the old games gave you a chance to get some very cool exclusive moves that could help you competitively. Nowadays it’s just nostalgia and the limited number of the games available.
@rivalryyyy8 ай бұрын
Without a doubt - especially when it comes to wanting to collect it - I would love to have them if I could but unfortunately its just too expensive.
@DisinterestedParty6 ай бұрын
Gasoline used to cost $1.00 per gallon....now it costs five times as much. Candy bars used to be between $.50 to $.65 each.....nowadays, good luck finding anything under $3.50 each. My point is that nothing gets cheaper over time....prices rise exponentially. So, keeping that fact in mind, there is nothing abnormal about the cost of Pokémon games over the years.
@AKRosarioMusic4 ай бұрын
How much I’ve spent on each game so far: game/ game case = total $1,443/ $256.13 = $1,699.13 🔵$75 Sapphire/ $10.99 🔴$125 Fire Red/ $10.99 🟢$140 Emerald/ $10.99 🩷$70 Pearl w/ case ♥️$125 Platinum/ $54.49 💛$125 Heart Gold/ $54.94 ⚫️$113 Black w/ case ⚪️$85 White w/ case ⚫️$145 Black 2/ $42.95 💙$25 X/ $17.01 🔵$25 Alpha Sapphire/ $13.49 🧡$25 Sun/ $14.95 🧡$40/$25 Ultra Sun x2/ $12.99 💙$60 Sword/ $12.34 🔴$40 Shield w/ case GBA cases r custom made cause I’m not paying for that, the rest of the causes r authentic and with manuals
@MarcoSchmitzer-ur4qw4 ай бұрын
I just bought soul silver and heart gold for 170 euros both sealed , good deal? but withiut pokewalker so sealed is only the game with wrap.
@rivalryyyy4 ай бұрын
I actually recently saw some prices for it and they were very expensive. I saw a boxed leaf green at a price of £130. So that price doesn't surprise me.
@damianrogowski55194 ай бұрын
Is pokemon alpha saphire physical still wroth to buy since the e shop closed we cant no longer get the 1.1 patch which fixes bugs like freezing in hall Of fame?
@rivalryyyy4 ай бұрын
Depends on the price - what's the average you see?
@Slavic_Slavage8 ай бұрын
Id say for the same reasons the cards are. Stupid kids like me growing up trashed and ruined our cards and games during a time when mostly children played pokemon and now the supply is really low
@DovonMac19 ай бұрын
Stadium music hell yeah prime cup is my favorite
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
The stadium music definitely brings back memories for me!
@Lonewanderer17382 ай бұрын
I bought most of the Pokemon games main series in 2017-2019 because at that point I saw it as an investment I thought they were too expensive in 2016 and watched the price moving up what I have is now worth more then I spent I own because of transferring
@rivalryyyy2 ай бұрын
Must of been alot of money even in 2017-2019. Never mind now!
@GoonieLord8 ай бұрын
Sad part is even high priced carts can easily be fakes its virtually impossible to find legit copies
@Kirbypher.3 ай бұрын
The main reason I wanted the physical copies was because of the transferring of Pokémon from generation to generation, but now that it’s cut off from the switch there is less of an incentive for me to buy a legit copy and I would rather emulate, I wish I was a fortune teller as a child because I would have kept all my old Pokémon games if I knew it would have been raised in price like this.
@georgemoseley15042 ай бұрын
First generation games can still be bought for around £30 unboxed and if you just want to play the games and enjoy them then this is a a fair a d decent price. Boxed 1st generation games however is a different matter. My real issue is with the DS games. As these are almost always seen boxed and gan go for stupid money.
@rivalryyyy2 ай бұрын
Especially HGSS and Platinum. They are really expensive.
@ajx29569 ай бұрын
Yeah
@mycatiscute59453 ай бұрын
It’s a resellers dream, but a collectors nightmare.
@Val-e1z4 ай бұрын
Sweet a Pokemon channel bro i love it
@adude86739 ай бұрын
Now why is piracy free?
@GoonieLord8 ай бұрын
Pokémon for years had that slogan "Gotta Catch Them All" gen 8-9 rolled through town with "Gotta Catch Some & pay to have some of your favorites". This is why I prefer the classics over this trash
@bobrossopinions7 ай бұрын
I am your 1,000th Subscriber.
@rivalryyyy7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@EXAMU-to7ro4 ай бұрын
the Pokémon games are about the price of an anime figure on ebay I bought three of the ds games I dont mind paying 150 or slightly more got both in box legit
@romanporter60496 ай бұрын
Something about gen 1-5 is so relaxing to play
@rivalryyyy5 ай бұрын
Id agree with this for sure - I really enjoy playing the old games, especially Gen 1-5
@erecto_patronum2 ай бұрын
Don't buy them. At least not the real cartridges. Buy repros. They're cheap and play exactly like the original games (besides being able to migrate to DPP and access Pokemon Colosseum/XD/Bank) or just homebrew your 3DS and install CIAs, and homebrew your Wii for Colosseum/XD. I have all mainline Pokemon games on my New 2DS XL, from Red to Ultra Moon.
@weary_millennial-jw6oo9 ай бұрын
It's simple. Older Pokémon games are better than the trash nowadays pokemon games have become. Also especially the spin off games back then were not produced in great numbers.
@tcgbattlingmaster9259 ай бұрын
Also with older games like Black/White, the sales were so bad in the beginning because people didn’t like them and now people like those stories now and want the games.
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
Yeah the spin off games especially did not get produced in massive numbers - making the demand the amount available now even smaller.
@ChicagoMel239 ай бұрын
They arent trash at all now grr. Theyre still awesome
@weary_millennial-jw6oo9 ай бұрын
@@ChicagoMel23 the only good recent pokemon games are legends arceus and new pokemon snap although that is a spinn off developed by someone else.
@alfredtorres12529 ай бұрын
I have all gen 3 gba games , at least one of each generation going forward But I would pay whatever amount for the gen 3 games on switch I just want them on there
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
I do love a bit of Pokemon Emerald from time to time - so I'm game for that!
@EXAMU-to7ro4 ай бұрын
the new games suck you can still catch them all in the older games plus its better the pixel art in black 2 looks nicer In my opinion its worth having a living dex in gen 5 games
@lkawsome17119 ай бұрын
And Nintendo cry if people pirate them
@SkywalkerOne19775 ай бұрын
*Looks at chart*... yeah... I can see why people just hack their original pokemon to a newer system.
@rivalryyyy5 ай бұрын
It is a lot......
@absdab56744 ай бұрын
i managed to get pokemon y for 15 quid
@rivalryyyy3 ай бұрын
Not bad! The 3ds prices are a bit more reasonable than the DS ones and before.
@absdab56743 ай бұрын
@@rivalryyyy i hate the fact that certain games like black 2 is more expensive then pokemon black
@EXAMU-to7ro4 ай бұрын
in my opinion heart gold and soul silver were worth it I never played them ever but Ive been playing for weeks now I got my moneys worth emulation doesn't do it justice it looks ugly on a ds emulator
@cleverman3834 ай бұрын
because people still like them
@rivalryyyy3 ай бұрын
......fairs😂
@cleverman3833 ай бұрын
@@rivalryyyy haha it sounds overly simple but for real though. people still enjoy these games and still want these games, and nintendo doesn't make them anymore, so the price on the used games will keep going up... ...because people still like them!
@EXAMU-to7ro4 ай бұрын
Im not a rich guy either I have a fast food job buying Pokémon games isn't that bad
@fruitfulrevolt5 ай бұрын
hist o rayh in dust rayh
@thomaseriksen67045 ай бұрын
I resell pokemon xd games i have 3
@darkss87583 ай бұрын
before i watch its cause the new ones are shit
@rivalryyyy3 ай бұрын
Straight to the point😂
@hartofvg26919 ай бұрын
Most of the games are 20/50 € . I guess you are getting brexited with this too.
@ChicagoMel239 ай бұрын
Check US prices. Theyre also bad
@rivalryyyy9 ай бұрын
We are most defintely brexited with everything😂- I do know U.S. prices tend to be quite expensive too though.
@hannah600008 ай бұрын
English language versions also have a premium.
@markbeach89967 ай бұрын
🫡🏴☠️
@gardevoirtrainer45263 ай бұрын
Glad I pre-ordered Ultra Sun back in 2017, I can see this going up to an extremely high price in the future because it was the last game with no dex cuts, it has Mega Evolutions, and Z-Moves.