Xbox 360 Gamer Makes Incredible Find at Charity Shop

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Xbox 360 Gamer Makes Incredible Find at Charity Shop

Highlights

  • Limited availability of licensed games like Saw 2 is causing their prices to rise, making them a valuable find for gamers.
  • A lucky gamer found a copy of the game for a fraction of the price it goes for online.

As a seasoned Xbox 360 gamer who’s been around the block more times than I care to remember, I can honestly say that finding a rare gem like Saw 2 for a steal is nothing short of a miracle! The Xbox 360 era was golden, and while it’s bittersweet to see the marketplace shut down, it makes moments like these all the more precious.

A dedicated Xbox 360 player stumbled upon a low-priced version of ‘Saw 2’ at a thrift store, an interesting find given that the game typically sells for more than its initial release cost online. The Xbox 360 is renowned as one of the most widely used video game consoles in history, and for valid reasons. The console offers an exceptional collection of games, however, accessing them has become quite challenging over time.

As a dedicated gamer, I was hit hard by Microsoft’s decision to close down the Xbox 360 marketplace. Now, finding some beloved games has become quite the challenge. Although I can still grab the Xbox 360 games that are backward compatible, many other titles have vanished into the digital abyss. This scarcity has led to a surge in second-hand Xbox 360 game prices.

Prior to the closure of the digital marketplace, certain Xbox 360 games were scarce and costly. This was often due to licensed games increasing in price over time because they weren’t typically available digitally as long as other games, and the enduring popularity of their intellectual properties maintained a level of interest in them. An example is the “Saw 2” video game, which received poor reviews from critics when it was released in 2010. Despite the negative reception, this game has become one of the pricier physical Xbox 360 titles, selling for over $70 on sites like eBay. However, a Reddit user named edvvnn discovered an incredibly affordable copy of “Saw 2” at a charity shop for just £1.50. Needless to say, this is a fantastic bargain.

Gamer Finds Saw 2 Xbox 360 Game for Cheap

1. The initial “Saw” video game is quite pricey, ranging from $40-$60 on eBay, despite not being as scarce as its sequel. Interestingly, both Xbox 360 versions of “Saw” are survival-horror games that emphasize puzzle-solving, requiring players to navigate Jigsaw’s deadly traps. These games take place in the same universe as the “Saw” movie series but tell unique stories about various characters, filling in gaps between the events portrayed in the films.

360 games based on the Saw series aren’t the only licensed titles to see an increase in price over time. Similarly, Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Movie Tie-In Game has experienced a significant rise. Following its delisting, King Kong’s price increased, and its compatibility with modern Xbox consoles might also contribute to this upward trend.

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2024-08-17 22:54