I don't know about anyone else but in my neck of the woods Mega Man 5 goes for 25-35 bucks. I have seen the game at several different used game stores and they all seem to be in this price range. I would like to get all the Mega Man games for my N.E.S. library and 1 and 5 or the only ones I do not have.
Is the game rare or something? Does anyone else see it with a similar price? I am not cheap or anything but 30 bucks? Come on. Like I said i have seen it at several different used game stores, all owned by different people and when they have a copy its 30 bucks. This is even after Mega Man Anniversary has come out.
Mega Man x2 also goes for 40-50 bucks but that I do believe is actually some what rare, at least before X Anniversary.
Is the game rare or something? Does anyone else see it with a similar price? I am not cheap or anything but 30 bucks? Come on. Like I said i have seen it at several different used game stores, all owned by different people and when they have a copy its 30 bucks. This is even after Mega Man Anniversary has come out.
Mega Man x2 also goes for 40-50 bucks but that I do believe is actually some what rare, at least before X Anniversary.
The answer is this: The game is rare, so you were right on the money. If you think that $30 is too much for Mega Man 5, I saw a used copy of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 for the Playstation 2 at a local Gamestop for a whopping 70 bucks. Video Games have become a lot like comic books in that their rarity coupled with the demand increases their value. My only suggestion would be to wait a few years and see if the price goes down, or try to get a lucky cheap copy on Amazon or eBay.
System
79987 Posts
16 years ago
I'm missing Mega Man 4. Not sure how rare that one is though.
It's a somewhat rare. Rare games and popular games are always priced ridiculously. But when a game is rare AND popular (Such as Mega Man 5) then the price can really go up.
I've seen Zelda, SMB3 and Metroid carts for 45 bucks at used game stores simply because they are popular titles. Total bullcrap. Those games are a dime a dozen.
I've seen Zelda, SMB3 and Metroid carts for 45 bucks at used game stores simply because they are popular titles. Total bullcrap. Those games are a dime a dozen.
"Ok, Michael Jackson didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom.... But his sister did!" - Chunk
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Saruman_w
I'm missing Mega Man 4. Not sure how rare that one is though.
It's not quite as rare as Mega Man 5. But you'll still probably have to pay a pretty penny for it since it's a Mega Man title.
"Ok, Michael Jackson didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom.... But his sister did!" - Chunk
8-bit Z
Why is Mega Man 5 rare? What makes it so special? It's not as if it was the last Mega Man on the NES, not to mention Capcom was pumping out the Mega Man games one year after the other, so I would think there would be a lot of them floating around.
System
79987 Posts
16 years ago
This is the value of each NES Mega Man game if you go by what they sell for on Ebay...and this is for just the carts with no box or booklet. When the game is complete, they go for even more.
Mega Man $15 - $20
Mega Man II $5 - $8
Mega Man III $5 - $8
Mega Man IV $7 - $12
Mega Man V $18 - $25
Mega Man VI $8 - $14
I currently have all the NES Mega Man games complete with both their boxes and booklets, with the exception of Mega Man 4 (I have the booklet for it, but still need the box).
Mega Man $15 - $20
Mega Man II $5 - $8
Mega Man III $5 - $8
Mega Man IV $7 - $12
Mega Man V $18 - $25
Mega Man VI $8 - $14
I currently have all the NES Mega Man games complete with both their boxes and booklets, with the exception of Mega Man 4 (I have the booklet for it, but still need the box).
Jennings
Why is Mega Man 5 rare? What makes it so special? It's not as if it was the last Mega Man on the NES, not to mention Capcom was pumping out the Mega Man games one year after the other, so I would think there would be a lot of them floating around.
It's not an extremely rare game. I'd say somewhat rare. But like I said earlier, it's semi-rarity coupled with the fact that Mega Man is popular ups the game's value. So part of the value/rarity might partly be due to the fact that people snatch copies of the game up as soon as they see it and tend to hold onto them. Making it even harder to find a copy. It it may even be the case that Mega Man (or the NES itself) was in a bit of a slump near the end of the series so Capcom may have not churned out as many copies as the earlier titles. (I don't know if that's true or not, just a guess)
retromaniac
This is the value of each NES Mega Man game if you go by what they sell for on Ebay...and this is for just the carts with no box or booklet. When the game is complete, they go for even more.
Mega Man $15 - $20
Mega Man II $5 - $8
Mega Man III $5 - $8
Mega Man IV $7 - $12
Mega Man V $18 - $25
Mega Man VI $8 - $14
Wow. Is that based on auctions that have ended? If so, NES games seem to be going back down in price. I'd love to start collecting again. =)
retromaniac
I currently have all the NES Mega Man games complete with both their boxes and booklets, with the exception of Mega Man 4 (I have the booklet for it, but still need the box).
I have 1 through 6 compete. ;)
"Ok, Michael Jackson didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom.... But his sister did!" - Chunk
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79987 Posts
16 years ago
8_bit_ZOMBIE
Wow. Is that based on auctions that have ended? If so, NES games seem to be going back down in price. I'd love to start collecting again. =)
Yeah, that's about the average price they go for on Ebay, sometimes even less than that if you're lucky. I've seen Mega Man 5 go for as little as $10 and Mega Man 2 sell for only $1.00 (although that's not very common).
...and good job on getting all the NES Mega Man games complete! Are your boxes and booklets in good shape?
retromaniac
...and good job on getting all the NES Mega Man games complete! Are your boxes and booklets in good shape?
Thanks. Yeah, they are all in near mint condition. =)
You're pretty much there too. Sometimes you can get a used game store to sell you their stash of NES booklets. Most big name used games stores probably won't have any but the smaller mom and pop places sometimes have BOXES full of them. It's a good way to match up manuals and boxes to make complete games. I've also bough boxes full of the Nintendo black sleeves for a couple of bucks. A lot of places want to get rid of them.
"Ok, Michael Jackson didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom.... But his sister did!" - Chunk
8-bit Z
rare = money. Doesn't matter if the game's good or not. Just look at tmnt tournament fighters for the NES
System
79987 Posts
16 years ago
Well, I liked Mega Man 5. Was pretty hard though.
MicroMan
674 Posts
16 years ago
At my local Record Exchange, I always see Megaman II for almost $20, considering many people think its the best, but I think Megaman III was the best.
MicroMan
At my local Record Exchange, I always see Megaman II for almost $20, considering many people think its the best, but I think Megaman III was the best.
megaman 2 is the best, and it's well worth the money
kylewhite
2790 Posts
16 years ago
Drakon
MicroManAt my local Record Exchange, I always see Megaman II for almost $20, considering many people think its the best, but I think Megaman III was the best.
megaman 2 is the best, and it's well worth the money
3's better. Play it and find out for yourself.
kylewhite
DrakonMicroManAt my local Record Exchange, I always see Megaman II for almost $20, considering many people think its the best, but I think Megaman III was the best.
megaman 2 is the best, and it's well worth the money
3's better. Play it and find out for yourself.
I have, many times. You're not the first person I met who loves 3. It's just not my taste.
System
79987 Posts
16 years ago
kylewhite
DrakonMicroManAt my local Record Exchange, I always see Megaman II for almost $20, considering many people think its the best, but I think Megaman III was the best.
megaman 2 is the best, and it's well worth the money
3's better. Play it and find out for yourself.
Mega Man 3 has always been my favorite. Maybe it's just cause that was the first one I played, but than again...a lot of people like 2 the best cause that was the first one they played.
System
79987 Posts
16 years ago
"Ducktales 2" on the NES is quite pricey as well.
Thats true, I have seen Ducktales 2 go for pretty high as well. Thats another game I would like to add to my library I never really got a chance to play back in the day.
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79987 Posts
16 years ago
Jennings
Thats true, I have seen Ducktales 2 go for pretty high as well. Thats another game I would like to add to my library I never really got a chance to play back in the day.
That and "Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers 2"; I so need that game for my library as well! :D