{"id":79321,"date":"2025-01-12T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T09:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/?p=79321"},"modified":"2025-01-12T09:00:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T09:00:28","slug":"heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s why you can&#8217;t buy physical versions of old video games anymore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle 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class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#summary\" title=\"summary\">summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#Old_games_are_skyrocketing_in_price\" title=\"Old games are skyrocketing in price\">Old games are skyrocketing in price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#Rating_companies_turn_old_games_into_investments\" title=\"Rating companies turn old games into investments\">Rating companies turn old games into investments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#Finding_used_games_is_less_common\" title=\"Finding used games is less common\">Finding used games is less common<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#Good_luck_with_limited_editions\" title=\"Good luck with limited editions\">Good luck with limited editions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#Lack_of_access_doesnt_help\" title=\"Lack of access doesn&#8217;t help\">Lack of access doesn&#8217;t help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#Bringing_back_old_versions_can_really_help\" title=\"Bringing back old versions can really help\">Bringing back old versions can really help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video-games-anymore\/#You_can_get_lucky_if_you_know_where_to_look\" title=\"You can get lucky if you know where to look\">You can get lucky if you know where to look<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-key-points\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom key-points\" id=\"custom_block_0\">\n<h3 class=\"title icon i-list\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li>    Older games are more expensive due to distributors, the rise of game classification to push up prices, and the inaccessibility of many older games on modern hardware. <\/li>\n<li>    This can be an obstacle for anyone who enjoys collecting games for the love of them, and newcomers who want to experience old games in their original form. <\/li>\n<li>    Re-releases, including digital and physical re-releases, can make games more accessible plus there are still games available for cheap if you know where to look. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":400,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><\/section>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":400,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><br \/>\n<!-- No winning ad found for zone: below first paragraph! --><\/p>\n<p>Collecting old video games can be a fun hobby, but with so many people just looking to make a profit by &#8220;investing&#8221; in old games and other items, it has become quite expensive. You&#8217;ll be hard-pressed to find cheap deals at your local store with older titles now commanding premium prices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":400,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":521} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":400,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":400,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><br \/>\n<!-- No winning ad found for zone: native in content! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"old-games-are-skyrocketing-in-price\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_games_are_skyrocketing_in_price\"><\/span>    Old games are skyrocketing in price <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many older games have seen huge price increases in recent years, largely due to people buying up all the copies and selling them at inflated prices. While some are priced based on rarity, more often than not it&#8217;s a matter of demand, as even games that are easy to find can be expensive because they are so popular.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":311} --><\/p>\n<p>The unfortunate side effect of this is that for those looking to grow their collection of games for older consoles, acquiring some of the more important titles can be unfairly expensive. Games that would normally sell for a reasonable price at places like GameStop or retro game stores are now selling for practically full price and sometimes more.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":675} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Original Game Boy cartridges.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Tim Brooks\/The How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":915} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":915,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":85,\"nextBlockCount\":218,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1133} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":1000} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<p>Many people just want to make a quick profit. Sellers love to take advantage of the demand for old games, especially games that are not available on newer consoles, and create artificial scarcity that drives up prices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":133} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":133} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"grading-companies-turn-old-games-into-investments\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rating_companies_turn_old_games_into_investments\"><\/span>    Rating companies turn old games into investments <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the past decade or so, rating companies like Wata have entered the gaming market as well, assigning &#8220;grades&#8221; to older games based on their condition. This is similar to how comic books and baseball cards are graded, and depending on the outcome, this can severely inflate the price.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":417} --><\/p>\n<p>Score metrics at these companies are usually based on visible damage, whether the original packaging is still intact, and how complete the game is.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":574} --><\/p>\n<p>While this may seem like a good way to measure the value of old toys, it also turns toy collecting into more of an investment opportunity than just a hobby. It encourages people to buy older games to grade and resell rather than collect or play them, making them less accessible to many fans.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":869} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":869} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"finding-secondhand-games-is-less-common\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_used_games_is_less_common\"><\/span>    Finding used games is less common <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Going to thrift stores or retro game stores used to be a great way to find cheap old video games, but since &#8220;investors&#8221; have started to take over the market, it&#8217;s become much less likely.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1058} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A man sorts piles of Nintendo Switch games into a trash can\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.png?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sidney Law Butler \/ The How-To Geek \/ Mid-Trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><\/p>\n<p>    Although you can still find some games on shelves in places like thrift stores, they tend to be titles like old sports annuals or shovel games rather than games that people actually want to play. Since toy collecting has become more profit-oriented, it has become harder to find worthwhile toys at thrift stores or at garage sales as people sell them for a profit rather than donate or move them quickly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":658} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":658} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"good-luck-with-limited-editions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_luck_with_limited_editions\"><\/span>    Good luck with limited editions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Resellers and scalpers can already make it difficult to find new consoles like the PS5 Pro, but with limited editions, like the PS5 Pro Anniversary Collection, it&#8217;s even harder.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":843} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":843,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":157,\"nextBlockCount\":320,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1163} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":1000} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<p>Limited edition or collector&#8217;s edition games are a prime resource for distributors, since the items are usually one-of-a-kind and therefore likely to sell for a much larger amount. Although they are classified as collectors&#8217; items, scarcity often means that scalpers buy them up and make it difficult for intended crowds to obtain them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":163} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":163} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lack-of-access-doesn-39-t-help\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_access_doesnt_help\"><\/span>    Lack of access doesn&#8217;t help <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps one of the biggest issues surrounding collecting games as an investment is that it makes a lot of games more difficult for new fans to play through legal means. Many games never got modern ports and are stuck on outdated hardware, leaving physical copies on the original systems as the only way to play them legitimately.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":492} --><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, many dealers realize this as well, and it ends up making it more difficult for casual players to get their hands on them. In some cases, they are sold at higher prices than when they were first released especially if they are not available in any other form.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":763} --><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, this issue can be reduced if the game is available on digital marketplaces like the PlayStation Store, but that&#8217;s never a guarantee, especially with deleted titles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":934} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":934} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":934,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":66,\"nextBlockCount\":170,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1104} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":1000} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"retro-re-releases-can-really-help\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_back_old_versions_can_really_help\"><\/span>    Bringing back old versions can really help <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Re-releasing old games, whether digital, limited physical run, or another format, can help make collections easier to complete and even lower prices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":104} --><\/p>\n<p>Retro groups like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/evercade.co.uk\">Everkid<\/a> Small consoles like the Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo Classic systems are a fun alternative if you can&#8217;t get your hands on the originals. Some companies, like Limited Run Games, help bring old games to modern consoles with physical releases and even release remakes for older consoles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":432} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A collection of physical Turok games from Limited Run Games.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736672421_70_Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736672421_70_Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">RUNNING GAMES LIMITED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":672} --><\/p>\n<p>    On the digital side of things, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gog.com\">Gog<\/a> A great source for vintage video games, they sell a ton of classic games that aren&#8217;t available anywhere else, and are often incredibly cheap. This could help make games more accessible to modern audiences on PC and even on Steam Deck, giving fans a much simpler way to experience these titles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":999} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":999,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":1,\"nextBlockCount\":289,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1288} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":1000} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<p>In some cases, re-releasing a game can also disrupt the distributor market as it often thrives on lack of accessibility. When games are no longer difficult to obtain for modern players, this can sometimes reduce demand for the originals by a lot, which can lead to a deflation in prices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":288} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":288} --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"you-can-get-lucky-if-you-know-where-to-look\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_get_lucky_if_you_know_where_to_look\"><\/span>    You can get lucky if you know where to look <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, for those looking to pad out their game collections, there are ways to find old copies that don&#8217;t break the bank. While thrift stores are sometimes out of reach, if you can find the right ones, especially locally owned places, you might get lucky and strike gold.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":565} --><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, flea markets and yard or garage sales are popular places for people looking to get rid of their old items at affordable prices. You can often find local sellers on places like Facebook Marketplace or regional community groups.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":804} --><\/p>\n<p>As a last resort, you might get lucky at your local GameStop, as the company has seen a recent rebound in the legacy market. However, their games may follow the same pricing trends as online sellers, so it&#8217;s up to you to decide if it&#8217;s worth the convenience.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1065} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"GameStop retail store with graffiti outside.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736672421_771_Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736672421_771_Heres-why-you-cant-buy-physical-versions-of-old-video.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/new-york-ny-usajune-1-2024-2470609101\">rblfmr\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><\/p>\n<p>    Looking for people who sell games in bulk or bulk sets is also a good idea, as you can often get a lot of games for one price and then choose which ones you want to keep. This also allows you to resell products you don&#8217;t want and put the extra money into growing your collection further.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":547} --><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":547} --><\/p>\n<p>Retro games have become a huge commodity in recent years, but hope is not lost for those looking to grow their libraries. Maybe you&#8217;re on a tight budget or simply don&#8217;t want to spend a lot of money on things that should be a lot cheaper, and with a little patience and determination, you may not have to.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":847} -->\n <\/div>\n<p>        (tags for translation)Video Games<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>summary Older games are more expensive due to distributors, the rise of game classification to push up prices, and the inaccessibility of many older games on modern hardware. 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