WHY old Pokemon Games are so expensive

WHY old Pokemon Games are so expensive
Old Pokemon games are ridiculously expensive. Infact they are sometimes so expensive they could cost you the price of an entire video game console. It's time to discuss the cost of the games, why they are so expensive and how to combat this!
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[@rivalryyyy]

Why do you think old Pokemon games are so expensive?

[@WellOkIGuessYouGotMe]

They’re ultra popular and there are less in circulation now than there was years ago

[@doopness785]

There just better games than the unfinished betas we get nowadays.

[@RazHolly]

Wasn’t this video supposed to tell us why?

[@MichaelYianni-sn3wm]

​@@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.

[@majesticglass]

At this rate, it's more cost effective to get a rom cart at a premium than to buy a official cart second hand

[@samuelbirge1719]

Shiny hunters buying 10 copies of the same game doesn't help

[@rivalryyyy]

Does that happen?

[@dannyeperez7574]

@@rivalryyyyyes

[@Mr_Grape]

​@rivalryyyy alot actually, its so annoying

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@Mr_Grape At least they are using theirs. Some people just have them sit on the shelf.

[@cleverman383]

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?

[@henrywilliams6927]

I just emulate the games from the old days and I love it

[@aporue5893]

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.

[@rjbourgeois5490]

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.

[@rivalryyyy]

Hit the nail on the head for sure!

[@CollectiveWesterner]

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.

[@RetroSmoo]

I'm glad I've been studying Japanese for a few years, the Japanese versions are super cheap in Japan

[@rivalryyyy]

Is the price massively different for the Japanese verisons?

[@nick15684]

@@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! 😂

[@GoonieLord]

Flash carts can solve all problems its so easy to use

[@aporue5893]

it's like ''oh,you wanted to actually enjoy a game? too bad.I need it for my collection''💩

[@brodymuser2947]

6:07 The bachelor on good old Australian channel 10, sorry got side tracked 😂

[@nate1811]

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.

[@rivalryyyy]

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.

[@allhailme8457]

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.

[@rivalryyyy]

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.

[@GoonieLord]

Sad part is even high priced carts can easily be fakes its virtually impossible to find legit copies

[@damianrogowski5519]

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?

[@rivalryyyy]

Depends on the price - what's the average you see?

[@Val-e1z]

Sweet a Pokemon channel bro i love it

[@AKRosarioMusic]

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

[@ajx2956]

Yeah

[@adude8673]

Now why is piracy free?

[@lkawsome1711]

And Nintendo cry if people pirate them

[@alfredtorres1252]

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

[@rivalryyyy]

I do love a bit of Pokemon Emerald from time to time - so I'm game for that!

[@absdab5674]

i managed to get pokemon y for 15 quid

[@rivalryyyy]

Not bad! The 3ds prices are a bit more reasonable than the DS ones and before.

[@absdab5674]

@@rivalryyyy i hate the fact that certain games like black 2 is more expensive then pokemon black

[@EXAMU-to7ro]

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

[@bobrossopinions]

I am your 1,000th Subscriber.

[@rivalryyyy]

Thank you!!

[@GoonieLord]

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

[@SkywalkerOne1977]

*Looks at chart*... yeah... I can see why people just hack their original pokemon to a newer system.

[@rivalryyyy]

It is a lot......

[@cleverman383]

because people still like them

[@rivalryyyy]

......fairs😂

[@cleverman383]

@@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!

[@darkss8758]

before i watch its cause the new ones are shit

[@rivalryyyy]

Straight to the point😂

[@hartofvg2691]

Most of the games are 20/50 € . I guess you are getting brexited with this too.

[@ChicagoMel23]

Check US prices. Theyre also bad

[@rivalryyyy]

We are most defintely brexited with everything😂- I do know U.S. prices tend to be quite expensive too though.

[@hannah60000]

English language versions also have a premium.

[@markbeach8996]

🫡🏴‍☠️

[@gardevoirtrainer4526]

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.

[@samcortez420]

I was able to find alpha sapphire for $20 at a yard sale.

[@flamingpaxtsc]

Nice

[@tcgbattlingmaster925]

That’s about what it goes for at retro video game stores. I see gen 6/7 games for $20-25

[@makemegood1]

Ds and game boy games are the most expensive. 3ds games are super cheap

[@rivalryyyy]

Yeah 3DS games are not badly priced to compared to the older ones on the Gameboy advance etc!

[@jakephreel]

You must be young to think Omega ruby and Alpha Sapphire are old pokemon

[@ultimate_pleb]

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

[@samcotten2485]

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.

[@rivalryyyy]

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!)

[@Slavic_Slavage]

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

[@flatpanda8164]

This is class thought you had like a million subs good video bro!

[@rivalryyyy]

Thank you!

[@AmityvilleFan]

The solution is: "Consume product. Be excited for new product. Don't think. Give us monneeey!"

[@EXAMU-to7ro]

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

[@underscoredotpng]

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

[@underscoredotpng]

without the pokewalker too wtf

[@underscoredotpng]

i'd rather use a flashcart ngl

[@rivalryyyy]

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!

[@rjbourgeois5490]

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.

[@MarcoSchmitzer-ur4qw]

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.

[@rivalryyyy]

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.

[@DovonMac1]

Stadium music hell yeah prime cup is my favorite

[@rivalryyyy]

The stadium music definitely brings back memories for me!

[@Kirbypher.]

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.

[@EXAMU-to7ro]

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

[@EXAMU-to7ro]

Im not a rich guy either I have a fast food job buying Pokémon games isn't that bad

[@mycatiscute5945]

It’s a resellers dream, but a collectors nightmare.

[@thomaseriksen6704]

I resell pokemon xd games i have 3

[@fruitfulrevolt]

hist o rayh in dust rayh

[@weary_millennial-jw6oo]

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.

[@tcgbattlingmaster925]

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.

[@rivalryyyy]

Yeah the spin off games especially did not get produced in massive numbers - making the demand the amount available now even smaller.

[@ChicagoMel23]

They arent trash at all now grr. Theyre still awesome

[@weary_millennial-jw6oo]

@@ChicagoMel23 the only good recent pokemon games are legends arceus and new pokemon snap although that is a spinn off developed by someone else.

[@romanporter6049]

Something about gen 1-5 is so relaxing to play

[@rivalryyyy]

Id agree with this for sure - I really enjoy playing the old games, especially Gen 1-5