GameManiac99 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I personally find that to be extremely disadvantageous. Most of the times the game isn't really worth the 60$ it costs, and big gaming companies toy with you, by re-releasing the same game, only with "bonus content" or some crap. Happened when I bought Borderlands (GOTY Version came out), Little Big Planet and Mafia II. And now, MGS LEgacy Collection is coming out, and I, like an idiot, bought the HD collection.It's been almost two years since I started waiting to buy games because of those factors. I'll only buy games on RD if I want the pristine semi-transparent cover to sit on my shelf for collectable purposes (seriously, the red "Greatest Hits" cover ruins it for me), which is why I am buying the Legacy Collection (also because of the VR Missions/Portable Ops).But what about you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaydenL03 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 no because its hard to get the game on the day it comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacio_Luna Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I think I've bought 3 (maybe less) games on release day. I just want to know other people's experiences with the game first so I know what's good and bad about it. I also prefer not to buy on release day because I like to wait for the price to drop or something. Like now, I'm waiting to get The Last of Us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf723 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If i really want the games like Fifa series than yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK_Scuba Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Only certain games. This year only games I plan to get close to the release date are PS4 games and Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD remix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blanc Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I do buy games on release, but only when I can afford them or if I feel like it, so far no game I've bought on release has had a GOTY edition or something similar released later on, with the exception of Saint's Row The Third, but I wasn't bothered, since the DLC I had already bought was cheaper than re-buying the game with all of the DLC on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Pretty much every new game i get , i get it on release i usually pre-order them before Most the games i get iv'e been waiting a long time for them and really want them ... I do get what you mean with GOTY edition's and some games drop in price quite fast so sometimes you feel ripped off but i'm used to it since iv'e been doing this for a long time . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgrave Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I don't as much as I used to since there is almost always a bug or glitch in it that has to be patched. And that's if I'm really interested in the game. Now I just wait for reviews and see if it's really worth it a week or so later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusFantastic Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I preorder most of the time at Best Buy and they give a $20 GC with every preorder for major releases. It cuts the costs by 1/3 on most game I own (and sadly haven't played). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPthe32man Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I wished too but If I wait two weeks it already dropped price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If it is a game I've been following and I'm sure to enjoy I'll gladly purchase it on release day. If I'm not sure about it I'll wait a while for opinions from my friends here or if it is a game sure to get a GoTY version or a version including all the DLC, like Borderlands 2, I'll wait for that version. Parker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeezilWeezil Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yup, if it is a game I really want to play then I will purchase it on release date. If I am not sure, then I will purchase it down the line when its cheaper new/used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaan60 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If it is a game I've been following and I'm sure to enjoy I'll gladly purchase it on release day. If I'm not sure about it I'll wait a while for opinions from my friends here or if it is a game sure to get a GoTY version or a version including all the DLC, like Borderlands 2, I'll wait for that version. Parker This is me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerklg Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) In the past 3 years, I have only gotten 2 games on release date with my OWN money(other times, my parents/girlfriends bought them for me)those games were The Last of Us and Skyrim. The last of us I had followed since it was first announced, and I couldn't wait to play it, I am glad I got it on relase date. Best.Game.Ever. Skyrim I got first day because it was the first RPG I was going to play based on the old days, which I love so much, lanterns, no cellphones, cars, a dreamworld. So it depends on the game for me, most of the time I can get the game $15-20 cheaper in a matter of weeks, and for games like Borderlands, I wait for the imminent game of the year edition. Edited July 7, 2013 by drummerklg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_DeityX1 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 No, I don't have the money or a car, I did pre-order black ops 2 hardened edition, and now I wanna preorder Ghosts. I'm saving up for the ps4 release, hopefully my parents will let me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Sometimes. I usually preorder games that I really look forward to. There aren't that many games that I've preordered since there aren't that many that I believe are worthy of my $60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotransformatio Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 No because I'll be having lessons when the games release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty Blade Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Normally I will wait to rent and return or buy cheaper. I just got Tomb Raider instead of preordering it on release. I only preorder if they are offering a collector's edition that interests me. The last game I remember getting on release day was Gears of War 3 or Left 4 Dead 2. There is too many games I want to play, so by the time I complete other games, I can get that newer game for a cheaper price a few weeks later. Deals happen often, so there's no point anymore in spending 60 bucks for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lporiginalg Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Never. There's several reasons:1. Save money 2. Get to know what the deal is with DLC's/trophies and maybe buy all as a bundle - current example is TLOU, if it ends up having DLC's like UC3 I'd rather play it on a seperate account and anyway my friend will probably buy it first so I'll just borrow it from him. 3. Many bugs will have been patched. 4. Since I'm waiting for big price drops and all the DLC to be finished, there's a chance it will show up on PS+ before I buy it. 5. Game might be terrible. Edited July 7, 2013 by lporiginalg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viiiezz Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I don't for one reason : I cant go on release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsLittleLaura Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 It depends on how badly I want the games and how much it costs. Generally I buy the after RD because I want to know other peoples experiences with the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PipeSwinger Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 The only time I ever buy a game on release date is if I am a huge fan of the series or it's almost guaranteed to be amazing. Such as Hitman Absolution or Tomb Raider in my opinion. But for other games I really don't mind waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadorvp Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I get most of my new games on release day (though thanks to PS Plus that's beginning to be untrue because it's had SO MANY GAMES *_*) through pre-ordering. It's not the wisest course of action by far, but I don't mind (and I'm pretty bad at being patient and waiting ) + I get Collector's Editions/Limited Edition versions if they look nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaBloodWings Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Nope. The only games I have ever bought on the release date were:Pokemon Soul Silver, Pokemon Black AND Metro Last Light, cause I waited years for the game to come out, got a modified copy(if ya know what I mean) on PC, and after 2 hours of playing I got on the PSNStore and bought the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venocide Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If I really want the game, I'll get it on release day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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