adamsappel Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 I bought a copy even though I already have the game. Gots to spread the shooter love. Ikaruga at bestbuy.com. Free shipping, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Awesome find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 That's a great price for an awesome game. Has anyone finished this? I think this game is pretty hard and assume that people play this game to get the highest score possible with the chains rather than try and finish the game. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy liquid Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 The game sure is tough! I didn't realize my old-school-skillz had withered as much as they had until I got the game. Sometimes I'll try for points and chains, and other times just try to get through. I haven't gotten through it yet, but I'm getting close. The 2-player is a lot of fun as well. I hope they sell more with that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Originally posted by gigapower@Sep 9 2003, 09:21 AM Awesome find. Wish I could take credit for it. I stole it from Glen's "Bargains" thread. Please start posting that here, too, gwhinwi! Maybe if we buy enough copies, we'll get a sequel. Then when it comes out in a year or so, I'll finally be past the third level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Then when it comes out in a year or so, I'll finally be past the third level. :lmfao: Hey, you've been looking in my window? How do you know I can't pass the 3rd level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainl Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 Thats one fine price there - I'd get the Cube version in a flash at that, just to avoid having to swich around disks and stuff to play the DC one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 I'll try to run out to the local store and grab this this week. I think I've seen it there.... Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted September 9, 2003 Report Share Posted September 9, 2003 My local Best Buy had them for the longest time. Just checked today... no go. Had to order it from the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted September 10, 2003 Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 I quite like this game, although my self-esteem has plummeted to new lows. I just can't win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted September 10, 2003 Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 On backorder :x They say it should ship by the 17th... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted September 10, 2003 Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 I'd almost order it just for the cool cover art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 Originally posted by iCamp@Sep 10 2003, 10:51 AM I'd almost order it just for the cool cover art. Which is ruined by that "frothing demand" blurb from IGN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted September 10, 2003 Report Share Posted September 10, 2003 Bah! Backorder for me too...I hope this isn't one of those ENDLESS backorders... :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 The backorder gets worse Dear Mike: The item listed below is not yet available to be shipped. We expect to ship it to you in the next 22 days. If you wish to cancel this order, call us toll-free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289). For faster service, tell us the order number when you contact us. Item details are listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You. Best Buy Customer Care WTF! 22 days?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Well I'll be damned. Mine actually shipped today! Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 Yep, I've heard from several people that they shipped today. I'd like to hear the numbers on how many were sold. Seems like this caught them by surprise. I think it might illustrate my belief you can sell twice the copies at half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 26, 2003 Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 I think you're definately right there. I think if games were sold at the $29 to $39 price point they would sell quite a few more copies. That may just be me though. My copy shipped yesterday. Woohoo! Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I think you're definately right there. I think if games were sold at the $29 to $39 price point they would sell quite a few more copies. That may just be me though. I think this is so true. I buy so many games when they hit the $20-$30 price point. If they started selling at that price right out of the gate, I think I would buy more games on release day! I think the same is true about music CD's. I buy a lot of music, my CD collection is over 1000 CDs at this point (not to mention LPs, 7"s, etc.) At this point the shitty music industry has me so conditioned to expect $14-17 CD prices, if they actually lowered their sale price (like Universal has announced) to around $9-10, I think I would buy more new CDs instead of waiting to find them used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Mine also shipped the 26th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 I think it might illustrate my belief you can sell twice the copies at half the price. Which doesn't make you any more money though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 It might not make more money initially, true, but it is a good indicator of interest in a title and can bring about sequels for games that deserve it. Hell, don't charge half the price, charge 2/3, and then you *are* making more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2003 My copy of Ikaruga arrived in the mail today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Which doesn't make you any more money though But it does get more people into your store. And a percentage of those will buy something else at regular price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted October 1, 2003 Report Share Posted October 1, 2003 Still waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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