Why is the Samurai Shodown Anthology for PS2 so expensive?

[Edmond Dantes]

On Amazon and eBay, it goes like this:

Wii version? $15-$20
PSP version? $15-$20
But the PS2 version? $30-$50

What is it about the PS2 version that makes it command higher prices? Is it rarer?

What irritates me is that the PS2 version is the one I want. I don't have a Wii. I have a PSP, but I would consider that more a complimentary purpose and not the main way I want to play the games.

 

[NeoGeoNinja]

NOT THAT THIS IS...
particularly relevant to you Edmond, however, here in the UK, the PAL version wasn't even released here! Just in all other Euro continent instead - and in limited numbers, thus tracking down a copy was a complete nightmare. The worst part is, that the whole packaging was localised in English too.

Perhaps the US version for PS2 IS equally as rare?

 

[Retrogamer]

It is mainly because Samurai Showdown VI was on the Atomiswave hardware in the arcades. The Playstation 2 is the closest thing to an Atomiswave console wise. So The Playstation 2 version is the best port.

 

[TurboCro]

Wow, shit was $20 when it came out...

 

[SNKorSWM]

They probably really didn't print that many PS2 copies since it was for a previous gen console. The game was released in 2009 after all. I remember buying it for $15 new.

 

[arcwyvern]

I bought all the late ps2 snk comps on amazon for dirt cheap, all new. Glad I didn't hesitate

 

[k'_127]

I have been planning to buy it for several months too, but I kept delaying that mainly because I wasn't happy with the Metal Slug and FF collections I previously got .... I would mainly get it for SS Tenka.

 

[NeoGeoNinja]

It is mainly because Samurai Showdown VI was on the Atomiswave hardware in the arcades. The Playstation 2 is the closest thing to an Atomiswave console wise. So The Playstation 2 version is the best port.

...I would mainly get it for SS Tenka.

I'VE READ SOMEWHERE...
that the standalone SSVI/Tenka for PS2 is apparently better than the Anthology version, although, I'm not entirely sure what actually qualifies that - technically speaking.

All I know is that it was nice to finally get an English version of SSVI so I could finally understand all those super-heavy Japanese menus!

 

[OrochiEddie]

i never realized this got a US release. Shit, time to hunt it down

 

[[nothing]]

Unless you're trying to find a Euro Wii version, then it seems the prices are around £40-£70..

 

[neo_X7]

The US PS2 version had a low print run, the only places in the US that had it for sale was Amazon.com and NCSX.com. No retail stores carried the PS2 version unlike the PSP and Wii versions.

 

[complexz]

this surprises me as the bargain bin at walmarts all over my area were full of them and KOF98UM among a few others for years.

 

[Edmond Dantes]

Yeah I could swear I saw this in stores too.

And, k'_127, I've heard Metal Slug was problematic but what were you unhappy with in the Fatal Fury collections?

 

[Tacitus]

It is mainly because Samurai Showdown VI was on the Atomiswave hardware in the arcades. The Playstation 2 is the closest thing to an Atomiswave console wise. So The Playstation 2 version is the best port.

Umm.. the Dreamcast is the closest thing to an Atomiswave .

 

[k'_127]

And, k'_127, I've heard Metal Slug was problematic but what were you unhappy with in the Fatal Fury collections?

The sound seemed off on my surround system while playing FFS. I'm gonna try it again with the normal TV speakers. The emulation also felt cheap in general. I decided to drop buying these compilations after trying MS1 on PSN. The menus were neat and there was no input lag. I've been waiting for SS2 and FFS for ages though.

 

[k'_127]

For those interested, Amazon seems to have a big stock via DealTavern, but they are still selling it for $40. I will keep an eye on that and let you guys know if price goes down or if the stock is about to run out:

http://www.amazon.com/Samurai-Shodo...078&sr=8-1&keywords=Samurai+Shodown+Anthology

 

[k'_127]

Amazon is now selling it for $15 new. 18 left in stock:

http://www.amazon.com/Samurai-Shodo...=1342218644&sr=8-1&keywords=samurai+anthology

 

[Edmond Dantes]

Thanks for letting me know. I went ahead and snagged it.

Also, some of the other sellers have it for comparable prices. One has it for $15.60 with a Free Shipping offer, another has it for roughly $22 shipped. If anyone wants it, I'd grab it while its hot!

 

[Lum]

The US PS2 version released at lower MSRP ($14.99) than PSP/Wii ($29.99), yet obvious worse distribution. Those prices should be right at least.

Didn't Gamestop never officially carry new PS2 copies online or in store? I recall it not being listed on their website for ages. No GS might've hurt sales...

 

[Metus]

thanks for the heads up k' picked up a couple.

 

[SNKorSWM]

Prices are back up to the 40s-60s again.

 

[Edmond Dantes]

Yeah, I'm glad I didn't wait before ordering.

Got the game in yesterday and... I'm honestly sad I never owned a Neo-Geo as a kid, because this thing is GOOD. Sad that SamSho V is missing all the story elements, but oh well.

 

[irvsmoot]

There's a few of these up on Amazon right now for $14.99 if anyone is still looking.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J2SEXS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER