Gaming Do you buy your 3DS games used or new?

Sychophantom · Apr 11, 2012

Most of mine I got new, but online and for deals. I think the only one I paid MSRP for was Kid Icarus. I have no problem with buying used, if in good condition and cheap.

There are always deals and sales if one looks. It also pays to be a regular at locally owned game stores, if you have any in your area.

YamiHoshi.nl · Apr 11, 2012

As for now, all 11 Japanese 3DS Games are new, all 4 European 3DS Games are new, and all eShop Content are obviously new.
The only used thing, is the European 3DS.

MelodieOctavia · Apr 11, 2012

I buy mine new until I can get platinum in Club Nintendo

superpits · Apr 11, 2012

So far I have bought all my games new except for street fighter 4 3d, I bought it at a pawn shop for $10.

Forstride · Apr 11, 2012

I've bought all 5 games I have so far new. Then again, all but 2 were pre-ordered/purchased on launch, so that doesn't really count. I want to try to buy all of my games new, unless they're old games or third party games.

frogboy · Apr 11, 2012

Gotten all my games new, haven't looked much into the used game market. Probably gonna pick up a few used such as Star Fox and Cave Story 3D.

Recharging · Apr 11, 2012

I buy them both. Most of my games are brand new, but if I find some used games in very good condition, I'll take them too.

X_XSlashX_X · Apr 11, 2012

The 3 games I do own on the 3DS are all new but depending on the price for a used one I wouldn't mind buying it. I love a good deal even if it's used.

Nikotchi · Apr 11, 2012

All my games have been new this far, I wouldn't mind buying used games, tough.

kirbymaster101 · Apr 12, 2012

I only buy my games new becuase i want club nitnedno coins. anyone know if it is possible to buy used that has an unused club nintendo code?

avran89 · Apr 12, 2012

I almost never buy any games brand new or within the same 3 months they came out. I usually buy my games from online retailers, flea markets, or trade them with people I know.

To the OP:
It's better to wait a month or two till after the hype of a game release to buy. I remember when I wanted MK7 it originally cost $40 brand new. After waiting 3 months I noticed at a Gamestop it was $25.00 new.

Randamin · Apr 12, 2012

kirbymaster101 said:
I only buy my games new becuase i want club nitnedno coins. anyone know if it is possible to buy used that has an unused club nintendo code?

I was going to suggest gamefly because the box for their rental games is kept in a warehouse until the initial rush for the game is over and they are left with excess inventory of games gamefly decides to sell the excess inventory as used games though the only part that gets used is the game cart/disk while the box is untouched except by employees but seeing how your in Canada that is not an option for you.

I have bought some games using this method and all of them have an unused club Nintendo code inside though because the nature of used games in general you will miss out on the extra 20 coins for early registration.

awssk8er · Apr 12, 2012

I pretty much only get games day one (Which is stupid because they drop really fast).

I either use Amazon or the Gamestop down the road. Either one works fine.

kirbymaster101 · Apr 12, 2012

Alternative to gamefly becuase I live in Canada?

BenRK · Apr 12, 2012

I generally buy games "new" normally, regardless of system. However, I rarely buy brand new day one. Mostly because I rarely have the money for it at the time. Not to say I don't buy used. All my PS2 games are used for example.

As for my 3DS? I bought all of them new, but only Kid Icarus on day one. I don't think there are any places that have any used 3DS games in my area, or at least that are not Sims 3 *shudder*.

Besides, I like getting the club nintendo codes.

TripleSMoon · Apr 12, 2012

Seriously depends on the game. With rare exceptions, I get mine used at gamestop if a used copy is available (hey, $5 is $5), or else just new. I generally do an internet sweep online beforehand though, and on the rare ocassion that I find it at least $10 cheaper including shipping, I'll buy it there. I remember I got a "like new" used copy of Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition for about $13 (including shipping) on Amazon, and it had the box, manual, 3D slip case and everything. It never hurts to check online for the cheapest price in advance, just in case.

iHavezMyBirdo · Apr 12, 2012

New, because it's a fairly new system, and for the Club Nintendo coins.

TripleSMoon · Apr 12, 2012

iHavezMyBirdo said:
New, because it's a fairly new system, and for the Club Nintendo coins.

^This too... i forgot

McHaggis · Apr 12, 2012

I haven't bought a used game yet. Generally, used prices are only a few quid cheaper close to the game's release, mint condition cannot be guaranteed and buying games used doesn't support the developer. Even months after release, some games can be cheaper new than pre-owned, if you find the right online store with the right deal.

I also never trade my games in, which is why my loft is full of old games from when I was a kid.

ForteGospel · Apr 12, 2012

i got them new, mostly because the system is new and its hard to find second handed games

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