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    Good places to find old games?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Iceman0124, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    Specifically Star Trek Elite force I and II. I've found I easily enough actually, but II is proving to be problematic, I've found it disc only for $65, and as high as $140, I was hoping I could just download them for 10-20 bucks a pop, but it seems I'm out of luck.Ebay is a last resort option, I've checked all the local places that sell used PC games and no luck there, heres hoping you guys can point me in the right direction.
     
  2. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Notebook Consultant

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    I dont mean to sound like a whiny bit** but waterwizard you cannot post anything illegal on this forum. Its part of the agreement when you signed up for this forum. Just a heads up. I would delete this post before the administrators see this
     
  3. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    Thanks for the effort, but I'm shooting for a legal copy. You should heed stewies advice.
     
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    Stewie Griffin Notebook Consultant

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    uhh...im not sure if this is a stupid question but why are old games still this expensive
     
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    Odin5578 Notebook Evangelist

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    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Because they are becoming hard to find on the retail market, which drives up the price.

    Heh. I paid $20 for EF2 brand new years ago, the same for Bridge Commander (which looks to be worth over $70 now)..................
     
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    redrazor11 Formerly waterwizard11

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    I understand that....but before i posted, I made sure there was already a thread on Torrents, and there was. It was never deleted or flagged. So I assumed it would be fine to repost about it.
     
  9. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I hate ebay, I'm in a bidding war for a copy as we speak, good games, that werent hugely popular usually bring a pretty penny, cause the market was far from flooded with them, and they are difficult to find.
     
  10. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I'll give you $30 for it if my auction goes bust....
     
  11. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    Because Torrent's aren't illegal. I've used it for tons of legal downloads. Even stating your favorite tracker isn't against the rules (since there's alot of legal stuff there as well). However, suggesting to download it without paying (which is illegal) is against the rules.
     
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    I'll give him 40 bucks for it and charge you 50 :).
     
  13. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    I got I and II for $50, which appears to be a real bargain compared to popular trend, so assuming the seller actually ships, and the postal service doesnt screw up horribly, I should be a happy camper.
     
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    how about ebgames i am sure you can get a used copy for cheap =)
     
  15. Iceman0124

    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    Didnt find it there online, and the stores here dont sell used PC titles.
     
  16. davek22

    davek22 Notebook Geek

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    There are lots of older games (abandonware) on the net for legal download if you want to look around. Try http://www.old-games.com/
    I see you are a Star Trek fan, this site has Starfleet Command 3 for download
     
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    Memories! Now I want to play Elite Force again. Curses!
     
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    I was actually in an Gamestop the other day, and a guy walked in with every single Star Trek PC game known to man, and the guy at the counter said he couldn't take them in for the store, but he bought them himself out of pocket, for like a 150$. The guy bringing them in was probably in his late 40s, guess he didn't know what he was trading in, or just didn't care and was glad for some cash from them, heh.
     
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    Ouch, he's gonna hate himself if he prowls around the bay.