Video Game Stores are CLOSING Everywhere...
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
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We are seeing video game stores shut down all over the place, and it’s not good. We think we figured out why, and we had this epiphany while game hunting….
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Don’t you think apps like “Goodiez” are my competition and the biggest reason game stores are failing??? Is that the secret meaning here? Dude…
@nicholasharron3325 not at all. Apps like Goodiez can live in harmony with local game stores because they offer users another option to find some things that aren't available locally.
@@JRPGLife aren’t available locally 🤔 ok ok so why stop there? Why not just get it all from Goodiez or EBay or WhatNot or Amazon or Phoenix Resales app?! No they are my competitors and I know you’re defending them dude cuz we all gotta get paid bro. That’s cool. But they’re killing us ALL slowly…just facts.
Resellers artificially raising the prices way above value. Future gamers play digital & us collectors don’t want to spend outrageous prices. I ask myself all the time “do I really need this?” No not at that price.
And you can download the ROMs for free
Yes and no. Depends on the IP's. With Pokemon especially, yes, this is a great example of artificial over-inflation due to simple popularity. They love taking advantage of it with Pokemon.
Then again I've also seen some games barely sell for 5 or 10 bucks from older gen consoles.
This ALL of THIS
@@therealjaystone2344 I just bought a anbernic so I won't need to buy anything makes no sense for me to clutter up my house when I don't have the room for it.
People don’t want to spend over market price, especially when it a crazy amount over. For example that Lufia II on snes cib was marked at $450 but it’s only worth 300 on average and sure the condition might be good but still way over priced. On top of that you know in the back of your mind they only payed the people 40-50% of market value for that. It’s just overall not become worth it.
i went into a local store to buy a new copy of Ocarina of Time. (I lent mine out and it didn't come back.) They were asking $45 at a time when it was going for $30 everywhere else. They're rationale was, "Because it's very popular." So you have three copies of a "very popular game" on your shelves? Needless to say, they're not in business anymore.
@@pigs18 unfortunately price gouging has become a big issue within the gaming community.
@@jeffhaire1984 I don't think it's price gouging so much as many people get into business without understanding the basics of supply and demand. Yes, it's a popular game, but they made over four million copies of it.
Secondly, a lot of people don't understand that the price they paid for something has *zero* impact on its current worth. We saw this when everyone was trying to dump their old CRT entertainment centers. It wasn't uncommon to see Craigslist posts that said something like, "I paid $300 for this so I'd like to get $100." Dude, no one wants a box for a 4:3 25-inch TV. Put it by the curb on trash day.
Amen. Rational hard working people aren't gonna spend that crazy money unless they have a shopping addiction or they are a trust fund baby.
I agree with you but regardless of what you pay in retail you want to at least double your money
I have slowed down on collecting retro games alot and collect modern games only when they go on sale. I love game collecting but there are other things i rather spend my money on nowadays.
Great video! Really cool to see these stores. These are both ones I'm excited to check out next month, so it was really nice to get to see them from your lens. Great stuff!
Thanks for watching! 😀
When games start out pricing their original new price, it’s no longer gamers but collectors buying. And there is way less collectors than gamers so retro prices out price themselves to buyers and collectors up the pricing quickly on rarer and more sought after games so it eventually out prices even its collectors go a limited few. Looking at all these retro game shops and online, the market is oversaturated at the price point the games sell for, especially when I walk in and see some categories with full shelves and others having little, shops need to start addressing supply and demand rather than market price. It will eventually even out and business savvy games shops will survive while those only init for money hopefully just close due to not being as profitable anymore.
I think the market for retro gaming is growing and growing due to modern day consoles and games being “mostly” style over substance.
My PS4 died on me 8 months ago. Friends were pushing me to invest in a PS5, but after seeing the games out on PS5, I decided to go back to a PS3 and a SNES instead. The games are just so much more fun. And allow for a 20 minute gaming session, unlike the PS4/5 where 20 minutes barely boots the system up and download an update.
So you're unfairly lumping the ps5 into the issues you have with the ps4.
The ps5 has the fastest boot and load times. Faster than any consumer PC with all the best parts.
And the WiFi chip in the ps5 takes huge advantage of your internet speed so games will download as fast as your wifi will allow usually.
Definitely grab a ps5 if you want to get back into ps4 gaming.
Thanks, but no thanks.
As I merely mentioned, a 20 minute gaming session is all I can find time for nowadays. And as previously mentioned, I’m still certain that a 20gb download still takes 20 mins after the installation too.
Most modern day PS4 / 5 games have no real end to them. Back in the 90’s, I believe the majority of Game Start to Game Completion timeframe was 2 hours. Which was fine on a wintery rainy day. GTA 5… 11 Years!
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You don't have to justify your purchase to me by making stuff up saying it takes 10 years to beat gta or that 90s games are great because they can be beaten in 2 hours.
If you're trying to win some kind of e-debate then you are certainly going to lose this topic.
This is the JRPGLife channel and I don't think there is a single JRPG released in the 90s that is less than 10 hours of play time.
Pick up and play isn't possible on modern consoles? Let's use your GTA 5 example. On YT there are walkthroughs of every single mission where they 100% gold passed them all. Each one under 20 minutes, most under 12.
And for the record GTA 5 came out on PS3, the console you just bought to get away from this game you couldn't beat for 11 year...
This all stemmed from me saying if you ever want to get back into ps4 gaming, get a ps5. As all the issues you had with the ps4 are not there. Next time say thank you and move on.
3:47 that sealed Naruto misprint game was mine I traded in. Funny seeing a game that sat on a shelf in my room for a year in your video lol
And the power rangers game used to be mine haha
Lol that's awesome
The hobby had a huge boom last decade. Now prices are high and people are broke.
Awesome finds love to watch! I actually went out yesterday and found lots of games from childhood that I now have back!
That's the best feeling!
Been binging your videos for two days now and I’m so glad y’all uploaded a new video today
Thanks so much for watching 🙂
Very cool video!!! Supporting the video game community goes both ways, thank you JRPGLife ❤
Great video!
Our main haunts here in the IE are Lost Levels in Claremont and Pixel Vault in Ontario. Both are awesome game stores! Lost Levels holds alot of fun events that we take our son to. Pixel Vault has some great vendor weekends in front of their store, which are a blast. If we must buy online, I go onto Double Jump over in WA (we all know Sic Cooper's store). I've bought probably 1/2 my amiibos from them.
Thats great!
I’m watching this video at 8:49 PM Sunday, May 19, 2024. There are three manuals listed on eBay right now one is complete without the game for 3999. The other two are $25 each. Both of those are in bad condition. Go grab the complete one right now.😊
I always support my local game stores! They have some of the best deals and have helped me find some of my grails in the collection. Great video. Loved seeing some of the crazy stuff. That Shrek pack 😮
That Shrek pack was really wild! Thanks for watching 😀
Awesome video, Some great looking shops.🎉
Thanks so much! 😀
I love your channel and envy your relationship. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for your kind words 🙂
Ebay is the place to shop for best condition for best price. Plus the fact that many game stores sell scratched discs, don't clean their inventory, and blatantly rip off their customers on trade ins. I gave up on stores a long time ago in my urban area.
Great tour, and pickups!!! That Lodoss War game I've heard is good, and is based off the anime series from the 90's. I feel like you guys would like it!
There was a store locally in Tempe called Flashback games that closed a couple of years ago. They always had good prices and were pleasant. Was bummed to see them have to close.
We miss Flashback, they were great!
I've always been a HUGE supporter of "Follow your passions". Even if that is with the gaming community. I even contemplated opening my own game store after I finished my college years, but sadly, my area just doesn't have the cliental for the business. I would've had to go strictly online to make any profit. I wanted a game store were people physically come in and not only play and buy video games, I also wanted my store to be partly dedicated to table top stuff like Magic or D & D.
Alas, life doesn't always work out like we hope. But for those who manage to pull it off then God bless! I love that all of these non-corporate gaming stores are killing it with the gaming markets.
I actually found a copy of Beyond the Beyond with a manual. It's difficult to let that game go. I have a soft spot for those types of games. Just keep searching, you'll find one some day!
We hope so! 😀
ngl I mostly shop for games at fallout since the prices and quality of cleaning the products at that store is probably the best in the valley.
Did yall see that one dude trying to slickly hide the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition box after JRPGWife pointed out 3DS boxes in the back?
He uses a big box to cover it up and picks them up at the same time, goes to put back the big box, but mistakenly puts back the Fire Emblem Fates Special Edition box and immediately takes it back. Was funny lol
My local video game store, that's been open since the early 90s, has nothing priced so he looks up everything you're interested in. He asks for 2x ebay and pricecharting, and sometimes 3x.
He does have a lot of rare games, but also a lot of filler and just a bit of everything. It's certainly quite a store. But he wanted $50 for a copy of Hannspree Ten Kate Honda for PSP, for just one example I can remember. It was sealed, but I ended up getting it brand new off ebay for $12 shipped.
You missed the Rayman origins case upgrade in the 1st set of 3ds games but it is alot of games to look through. Fun video as always.
We already have Rayman Origins CIB, but thanks so much for keeping track! 😀
Cool video. Actual content unlike most gaming UA-camrs
I wish there were stores like these in my city, but these are probably mostly in the capital.
Anyway, you two are lovely! Thanks for the video. Subscribed~
Thanks so much for watching 😀
Ive seen bookstores selling used nintendo switch lites for more than retail.
Also seen them selling old fifa and other sports titles (the ones that are like 3 or 5 bucks complete nowadays) for over $30 a piece.
I don't have a local game store like those but my local gamestop the manager is a great gamer always give us heads up on deals and toys to make sure some games a good for you. Funny story she called me one day to ask me about some games I played once or twice
That's great! 😀
Excellent choice on Record of Lodoss War for the Dreamcast. 😃
( It was one of the first Record of Lodoss War game that actually made it to the United States. )
Also love Izuna the Unemployed Ninja.
First one was really good, the sequel made it even better!
I wish they made more sequels to the series.
( crazy how much they go for now. )
Wow Retro Respawn and Game Towers are really loaded with a variety of games and systems!😲
Just curious guys how was there import selection of games?
Once again another awesome video and thanks for sharing it.
We didn't see a lot of imports, honestly. But the rest of the selections were fantastic!
@@JRPGLife Oh yeah I bet so. Still that was a WHOLE LOT of games you found! Can't wait for more.😃
Gees those prices are insane. :(
I also don't understand what the point of having these games / consoles at such ridiculous prices, when there's so much stock.
BC that is what morons.....I mean people are paying atm sadly.
I dont collect any games anymore. Stupid prices and people ruined it. The 360 was the last thing i had that i was enjoying.
reason why is most new games now require online download on day 1 so people just buy digital now to save putting disc in. Also we don't get many releases a year compared to back in the day.
These stores are sick! I gotta start going to more retro stores lol
Awesome video. What is the name of the genesis game with the poster?
X-Men 😀
@@JRPGLife thank you for your response. Never seen that one on genesis
Look like a fun hunt. Japanese Sega Saturn for $35 was a deal!
3:56 - Resident Evil Revelaitons? Weird typo…
We almost witnessed a CATastrophy there 😹
Seriously! Lol
Once all peoples digital games are wiped away by ps or Xbox or w.e. they'll then understand why it's better to own physical copies
Every time i see Tomba I have to mention it. Classic game and can’t wait for the Limited Run Release for Switch and Ps5. I’ll most likely get both and get the platinum trophy.
Should visit Luna Video games in san diego and chulvista next time your in CA
Yet another banger
i was there great event!!
How many 3ds spines has your pointer finger scanned?
I'm setting the line @ o/u 7,866 spines
Lolol at least that
Not sure if ebay is off the menu for you guys or not. But there are 2 copies for sale with manuals for around $55 ea. on the bay right now.
Ebay is off the menu 🙂
We can't share an experience if we buy it on ebay
I kinda figured that's how you felt. But I figured I'd mention it just in case. Well, good luck and happy hunting.
I’ve been looking for the last 4 games now too lol can’t help it
Retro Respawn and Game Tower will always have a customer in me. Both of them have been great when they visit us for Game On.
It was great to finally be able to see their stores
11:26 That NCAA Football 14 is about to PLUMMET in price. NCAA 25 right around the corner.
Got my hopes up, I had picked up a 3DS Barbie game last week, but it was "Puppy Rescue". lol, sorry.
Lol there are so many Barbie games 😅
What app/website do you use for game prices?
We use a few: Phoenix Resale's 1Up app and Pricecharting 😀
@@JRPGLife thanks!
There's a copy of the barbie game on 3ds right now on eBay for a good price
We need to find it in person so we can share the experience 😀
@@JRPGLife that's a good point. no worries my bro
Pretty sure that was the OG Lynx.
I would love to have Physical Copies of a ton of games but with how the prices are I’m fine with Emulation
I wish they would add beyond the beyond to the Playstation store. I like camelot rpgs. Golden sun was one of my favorites.
A holes charging higher than ebay prices. Non gamers opening stores with no knowledge of the product. A bad attitude toward customers because they aren't actually nerd. Hiring cute woman that know nothing about gaming. Only offering the same 20 percent that every chain store gives, after complaint about those exact figures for years. Weird hours because they still have a regular job, and no employees. I could go on for days. All I know is I save money so that evey time one of these places closes down, I actually get decent prices.
GAH, I have the X-Men game for the Genesis but no poster. Lucky you!
We were very fortunate 😀
I support my local spot "Retro Hex Collex" every payday cause i love what they do and the sense of community is great. I've run into retro respawn's owner there a few times too he's friends with the store owner Hector. If you're ever in the suburban Los Angeles area you should stop by.
We've seen him at some expos, great guy! 😀
I can never seem to find Rogue Trip on the ps one myself. Disc only, case only, complete. Nada. It’s not an expensive game either lol. One of the very few games I had on my ps one back in the day. One day I shall find it!
It HAS to show up eventually, right? RIGHT? 😅
@@JRPGLife probably after I finally give in and just buy it online lol. It’ll be cheaper and better condition too… that totally hasn’t happened to me before.
cant wait for socal
Sane!
Now I have to check if my beyond the beyond has a manual
Haha right?
@@JRPGLife confirmed I actually have the manual its real lol
What can I do to get my hands on a JRPG Life sticker and/or shirt?
DM JRPGWife on Instagram 🙂
How can you not show me the vita knowing I’m going for the full set.
It's tough! We completed the full set a few years back, and they had SO MANY
@@JRPGLife they might have had something I need. I have 31 to go for the full 317 North America set. Who finishes first me or your 3rd set. I have no killers like barbie to get.
Why is Beyond the Beyond so rare.. I have a CIB copy from 20+ years ago.
It's not, we just have had ZERO luck finding one with the manual 😅
@@JRPGLife Gotcha. Do you guys ever try craigslist and facebook market place meetups for buying games? That was how I got to 1100 PS1 Games.
I just bought the game and manual to go with my case for byond be byond of ebay can't wait to see it complete myself
Haha awesome!
I literally bought beyond the beyond yesterday with the manual!!!! Do yall want me to send it to yall?
Shadow Hearts for PS2 is an awesome JRPG you should have picked up!
We have all of the PS2 RPGs already, but that one is great! 😀
@@JRPGLife awesome, one of my favorites ever, so memorable and different! 😊
Yo, weed and video games ftw
Some kid in California has to have the business smart to line that business deal up, they would profit big time, I promise, make it a shop where you can get a kick ass video game and a few joint or something and bad business will thrive, I promise, I can't do it but the idea is out there, please take this comment seriously
Seriously, 120 for a quarter of weed and some awesome video games to play, that is an awesome deal
I am not sure on the economics, but I would ask one bright guy like you to do it anyway
Another day and hunt get those games
This economy isnt helping either. All hobbies are struggling.
RETRO RESPAWN MENTIONED?????? (best game store in LA)
Prices is why. I buy to play.
Have said it before and I say it again, Stores are closing because opening and keeping them open is expensive. And these days when everyone and their grandmother buys digitaly they are even more expensive in order to be able to compete. Remember the days when you had to go to a gamestore to buy a game, be it console or PC? I miss those days very much.
That Atari Lynx there, it was about the price I paid for mine around christmas, but then I got a Charger, the official Atari Lynx "Link Cable" an official Bag and 16 games to go with it as well.
Title says "everywhere" but it really means in america.
Japanese game stores thrive, here in the UK we have many too.
Sure americans come in from time to time, buy out anything they think they can flip for "a quick buck" and ruin collecting for the rest of us, but the digital only, always online mindset is strictly an american one. Physical copies are always welcome elsewhere.
I should add, I'm not a collector for the sake of hogging things up, I'm a collector who likes to play the games I buy.
You should never fork out 10× the price for a "sealed" copy or from opportunistic nobodies online. PS5 and Xbox Series X scalpers learned the hard way when the consoles came back in stock, teach them that same lesson enough times and they'll stop.
Plenty of Beyond the Beyond CIB on Ebay right now
But where's the fun in that?
Exactly!
You can't charge those insane prices and expect rational hard working people to pay that. It Just doesn't work n today's economy especially when emulation is free. If retro gaming was actually affordable, as it once was, it would be more successful. But it's a big screw you to gamers when your getting ripped off by fellow gamers. So no. Everyone cries about staying with physical media. Yet at those prices, no one is going to pay double or more when digital sales are way cheaper with time. Physical goes up, digital comes down. We don't all have an endless cash flow. I saw physical limited games going for 40 bucks, yet the indie game digital sale price was like 4.99. Y'all high? I'm buying the 4.99 on sale version.
That’s where I’m at. I had recently rediscovered a love of my 3DS and decided to start getting some of the games I skipped out on in the past. The prices were sobering. I’m buying to play and not for resale. So it’s just nasty stuff.
Also collecting really died when published stopped including game manuals during ps3/360 era. Your just paying for plastic now. Losing that art was huge.
Uhh 🤔 so why are we closing everywhere??? This title concerns me GUYS
Watch the video 🙂
We explain our thoughts, you will likely agree
xD
1st 😊
They're closing because most of them jack the prices up waaaay too high. Y'all are LUCKY to have the stores you have around you. The ones around me (California) have absolutely no respect for customers and don't give a shit about anything but making money. Perfect example is a Utopia game store near me selling Banjo Kazooie for 140$, and the clerk telling me they know it's only worth $20 and don't give a shit. "someone out there is stupid enough to buy it" is what I was told. Lmao local game stores are honestly a joke and should be avoided, ESPECIALLY in California.
I still think the #1 people to blame for all of this are resellers, much like Retro Rick and Phoenix Resale. They're the ones buying up everything and selling it for more. Stores see this, and think they can do the same, and do. it's all a disgusting practice that NEEDS to stop, but probably never will.
These stores featured in the video are both in the Los Angeles area, and their prices were very fair. 🙂