Sealed copy of Chrono Trigger auctions for $1200 - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 4th Feb 2008, 10:25

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02...ons_for_1000/1

A sealed copy of one of the best SNES games ever has been auctioned off for an astonishing $1200!

DXR_13KE · 4th Feb 2008, 10:34

hey, it is a peace of art..... no wonder it cost that much..... and it is sealed.....

mikeuk2004 · 4th Feb 2008, 12:07

If I had money to waste of that kind then Id just open it

Arkanrais · 4th Feb 2008, 12:37

Chrono Trigger was the best game on the snes, I loved it (many times over). next best was tales of phantasia but I didnt get to play that on any consoles cause it wasnt released in english (props to dejap translations)

Bauul · 4th Feb 2008, 12:54

What's the point of opening it and playing it when you can grab the game for free following a small amount of digging off Google?

Personally, the most I ever spent on a second hand game was..... about Â£12. Or about Â£60 if you count an old Game Cube and a few games for Joe's birthday once.

Paradigm Shifter · 4th Feb 2008, 13:45

A piece of gaming history, right there. I'd buy it (if I had spare cash lying around) but I'd never open it.

Crazyglue · 4th Feb 2008, 13:51

my record for most money spent on a game is about $180.... ROCK BAND RULES

Thacrudd · 4th Feb 2008, 13:54

best game ever. Keep it sealed and frame it.

Xtrafresh · 4th Feb 2008, 14:03

I'm not shocked. People spend much more on a sword in WoW, or similar stuff. Why not take the cash and spend it on a virgin copy of (arguably) the best game ever?

Krikkit · 4th Feb 2008, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bauul

What's the point of opening it and playing it when you can grab the game for free following a small amount of digging off Google?

Because you can collect these things - like anything it's worth more in perfect condition.

steveo_mcg · 4th Feb 2008, 14:09

Opening it would be criminal, you can get it for free if you want to play it, other wise it should left alone on display for people who like to look at these things.
I think the most i've ever spent on a game is about £26, piracy may not be killing the industry but i think i am...

chrisb2e9 · 4th Feb 2008, 15:40

he couild keep it sealed and play it on zsnes instead.

Keivz · 4th Feb 2008, 21:44

Most I've ever spent on a game?

$100 --> Import of X-men vs. Street Fighter for the Sega Saturn. It bought me the game, the 4mb ram cart, and the import cart.

Worth every penny.

Keivz

samkiller42 · 4th Feb 2008, 21:49

Looks like i spent the most then. Â£100 for the Halo 3 Legendary Edition, thats 100 pounds, ouch.

Sam

CanadianViking · 5th Feb 2008, 02:58

I've spent $191.31 on one game...

As said above... ROCK BAND RULES!

Blazecc · 1st Apr 2008, 23:49

I spent $90 on my copy of Chrono Trigger at toys R Us about a year after it came out. It's still in my top 5 ever. Also, does buying a system to play a game count? If so 250 for a PSP and Crisis Core:Final Fantasy 7. And (hopefully) shortly, $700 for PS3 and FF7 Remake. BTW Crisis Core is worth every penny.

dazmanultra · 1st Apr 2008, 23:59

When I bought Turok on the N64, I paid £69.99 approximately 11 years ago. That's about £97 in today's money if you include inflation, or roughly $190.

naokaji · 2nd Apr 2008, 08:19

1200$ for a snes game? *wonders how much Joe would pay for a sealed copy of Monkey Island* (no, I dont have one)

Ghys · 2nd Apr 2008, 23:56

wow I am such a nerd

the photo of the sealed megaman X game gave me chills ...

4th Feb 2008, 10:25	#1
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,940	Sealed copy of Chrono Trigger auctions for $1200 http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/02...ons_for_1000/1 A sealed copy of one of the best SNES games ever has been auctioned off for an astonishing $1200! __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog Last edited by CardJoe; 4th Feb 2008 at 13:31.

4th Feb 2008, 10:34	#2
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,460	hey, it is a peace of art..... no wonder it cost that much..... and it is sealed..... __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!

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4th Feb 2008, 12:37	#4
Arkanrais Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wangamadness, New Zealand Posts: 330	Chrono Trigger was the best game on the snes, I loved it (many times over). next best was tales of phantasia but I didnt get to play that on any consoles cause it wasnt released in english (props to dejap translations) __________________ Visit my DeviantArt page or I'll make you squeal like a piggy and throw a spatula at you. FEAR THE SPATULA! What the hell part of a chicken is the nugget?! goddamn McDonalds and their LIES!

4th Feb 2008, 12:54	#5
Bauul Sir Bongaminge Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Godalming, near Guildford Posts: 1,553	What's the point of opening it and playing it when you can grab the game for free following a small amount of digging off Google? Personally, the most I ever spent on a second hand game was..... about Â£12. Or about Â£60 if you count an old Game Cube and a few games for Joe's birthday once. __________________ Pentium 4 CPU 3.4 Ghz \| 1Gb + 2x512Mb Corsair DDR2 667 Mhz Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 512Mb\| WD Raptor 36Gb, Seagate 300Gb \| Asus P5LD2 SE Ibanez RG 470 Japanese Edition \| 1991 Japanese Lo-TRS Tremolo \| V7 S1 Custom V8 HSH Pickups

4th Feb 2008, 13:45	#6
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4th Feb 2008, 13:54	#8
Thacrudd Where's the any key?!? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,092	best game ever. Keep it sealed and frame it. __________________ Just as you touch the lives of every life form you meet, so, too, will their energy strengthen you. Fail to live up to your potential, and you will never win... - Gaspar, The Guru of Time Project: Andromeda Like game/Anime music? My Sale Thread - HERE Bit-Tech Wallpapers! - HERE

4th Feb 2008, 14:03	#9
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4th Feb 2008, 14:09	#11
steveo_mcg What owl? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,975	Opening it would be criminal, you can get it for free if you want to play it, other wise it should left alone on display for people who like to look at these things. I think the most i've ever spent on a game is about £26, piracy may not be killing the industry but i think i am... __________________ No boom today, boom tomorrow... there's always a boom tomorrow.

4th Feb 2008, 15:40	#12
chrisb2e9 Dont do that... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,068	he couild keep it sealed and play it on zsnes instead. __________________ attack life, it's going to kill you anyway. Long-term relationships are like urban tomatoes: they only grow under special conditions. - Prestidigitweeze Don't hold on to the reigns once you've fallen off the horse, your just going to get dragged to death - SNiiPE_DoGG

4th Feb 2008, 21:44	#13
Keivz What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	Most I've ever spent on a game? $100 --> Import of X-men vs. Street Fighter for the Sega Saturn. It bought me the game, the 4mb ram cart, and the import cart. Worth every penny. Keivz

4th Feb 2008, 21:49	#14
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5th Feb 2008, 02:58	#15
CanadianViking Beast from the North Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 201	I've spent $191.31 on one game... As said above... ROCK BAND RULES!

1st Apr 2008, 23:49	#16
Blazecc What's a Dremel? Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	I spent $90 on my copy of Chrono Trigger at toys R Us about a year after it came out. It's still in my top 5 ever. Also, does buying a system to play a game count? If so 250 for a PSP and Crisis Core:Final Fantasy 7. And (hopefully) shortly, $700 for PS3 and FF7 Remake. BTW Crisis Core is worth every penny.

1st Apr 2008, 23:59	#17
dazmanultra What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK Posts: 10	When I bought Turok on the N64, I paid £69.99 approximately 11 years ago. That's about £97 in today's money if you include inflation, or roughly $190.

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