Topic: Wow, Nintendo this is ridiculous....

[broodwars]

Same up until recently, I don't buy games in store any more I buy them on Steam.

Recently? They stopped using the huge cardboard boxes a long time ago. Well, outside of the Pyramid, that one gives games huge boxes that never had any in first place. It's how I got a huge Bioshock box.

Obviously you've never seen the original Bioshock PC box, which like a lot of PC boxes is probably at least 1.5 x bigger than it needs to be.

[kraken613]

Same up until recently, I don't buy games in store any more I buy them on Steam.

Recently? They stopped using the huge cardboard boxes a long time ago. Well, outside of the Pyramid, that one gives games huge boxes that never had any in first place. It's how I got a huge Bioshock box.

Would you rather they use a plastic blisterpack?

I call 'em hellpacks and absolutely despise Sony for using them.

They went to the smaller cardboard after the huge ones. Now most are in DVD cases. Its been more than a year since I bought a PC game at a store, plus stores buy me are getting pathetic PC selections anyways.

[KDR_11k]

Same up until recently, I don't buy games in store any more I buy them on Steam.

Recently? They stopped using the huge cardboard boxes a long time ago. Well, outside of the Pyramid, that one gives games huge boxes that never had any in first place. It's how I got a huge Bioshock box.

Obviously you've never seen the original Bioshock PC box, which like a lot of PC boxes is probably at least 1.5 x bigger than it needs to be.

It was just a DVD case here IIRC, the collector's edition was larger of course but it also included that figure.

[broodwars]

Same up until recently, I don't buy games in store any more I buy them on Steam.

Recently? They stopped using the huge cardboard boxes a long time ago. Well, outside of the Pyramid, that one gives games huge boxes that never had any in first place. It's how I got a huge Bioshock box.

Obviously you've never seen the original Bioshock PC box, which like a lot of PC boxes is probably at least 1.5 x bigger than it needs to be.

It was just a DVD case here IIRC, the collector's edition was larger of course but it also included that figure.

The "DVD case" version came later (which coincidentally was the same version used for the actual disc case in the Collector's Edition, but the original PC release was one of those big clunky PC boxes with just the game in a paper sleeve and some instructions.  I should know...over the course of my time with Bioshock I've actually bought the game 3 times (original PC, CE PC, PS3).

[EasyCure]

Those usually aren't worth much since most people tend to keep them. If you decide to rid yourself of your Nintendo 64 boxes, don't trash them, SELL them!

Wow i had no idea there was a market for this... I have a shoebox or two containing some of my n64 boxes and manuals, most in excellent condition...

[Louieturkey]

Those usually aren't worth much since most people tend to keep them. If you decide to rid yourself of your Nintendo 64 boxes, don't trash them, SELL them!

Wow i had no idea there was a market for this... I have a shoebox or two containing some of my n64 boxes and manuals, most in excellent condition...

I still have my Earthbound box with game.  I'm not sure what I did with the strategy guide though.  If Nintendo ever appeases us and puts it on the VC, I may actually think about selling the game.

[EasyCure]

Those usually aren't worth much since most people tend to keep them. If you decide to rid yourself of your Nintendo 64 boxes, don't trash them, SELL them!

Wow i had no idea there was a market for this... I have a shoebox or two containing some of my n64 boxes and manuals, most in excellent condition...

I still have my Earthbound box with game.  I'm not sure what I did with the strategy guide though.  If Nintendo ever appeases us and puts it on the VC, I may actually think about selling the game.

Sell it to me?

[NWR_insanolord]

It always bugged me that Wii remotes, nunchuks, and stuff like that came in the plastic blister packaging, but I recently ordered some black controllers from Japan, and apparently there they come in cardboard boxes like they should.

[KDR_11k]

Strange, all Nintendo hardware is in cardboard boxes here.

[kraken613]

It always bugged me that Wii remotes, nunchuks, and stuff like that came in the plastic blister packaging, but I recently ordered some black controllers from Japan, and apparently there they come in cardboard boxes like they should.

Where did you order them from? Play Asia? I am going to order a CC Pro.

[NWR_insanolord]

I got mine from NCSX, but I preordered them months ago. They just came out so it may take some time to restock. The Classic Pro is great, it feels just like a GameCube controller with the face of a Classic Controller. Get the black one if you can, even though they can get smudged a bit like a black DS Lite they really look great.

[Ghisy]

Strange, all Nintendo hardware is in cardboard boxes here.

Yeah, in Europe, they always came in cardboard boxes but not in the US.

I also just ordered a Black Wiimote, Nunchuk and Classic Controller Pro from Japan. They looked so awesome that I couldn't help myself!

[kraken613]

^^
Thanks man! I am about to order one and I can get it cheaper there than Play-Asia!

[BwrJim!]

thats because in the US a lot of the teens and young adults steal from one retailer and sell them to the local retailers..  these individuals have been given a name of "Street Vendors"

A lot of youth is really really good, but the bad ones clump up and just ruin it for everyone.   I like the look of the blister packs, i just wish you didnt have to fight to get the product you purchased.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

I bought those $10 "seen on TV" clippers to deal with blister packs and packages.

I also I don't like the name "blister packs," it hints to me it's going to explode with puss all over the product.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I've always considered it "people proof" packaging since no one can ever seem to open it without trouble.

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

The exposed edges of sheared plastic are also pretty dangerous.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I have witnessed cuts & stabbings at the mercy of "people proof" packaging.

[EasyCure]

I have EXPERIENCED cuts & stabbings at the mercy of "people proof" packagine. You cut the damn thing enough where you think your hand can fit in and slide the product out but what happens every time? You lose your grip, the plastic snaps closed on your hands and you scrape skin off trying to get your hand out.

Luckily i grew out of being an impatient kid and always carry around a box cutter.

[Stogi]

Those packages SUCK, especially if you don't have any utensils near by. I don't even dare try to open it unless I have a pair of scissors or a knife.

[EasyCure]

Well there are some that look like your standard blister packaging but actually *gasp* snap open! Those are the best, but obviously not very secure.. thus we're stuck with blister packaging for most of the pricier products.

Like i said, I always have a box cutter with me. There's a small thing blade in my wallet, i keep one in the car, and there's at least 2 in my bedroom. Makes opening Wii Points cards has never been sooo easy

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Sounds like you took the 3-month online Ninja course just like I did.

[EasyCure]

I had a coupon, only paid for the first month

[NWR_insanolord]

Remember that, people, no matter where you are if you're near EasyCure he's fully prepared to cut you. Or his wrists.

[KDR_11k]

Makes opening Wii Points cards has never been sooo easy

They come in hell packs in the US? Over here they're in folded cardboard sleeves (used to come in proper Wii DVD cases but I guess those were too bulky and reusable).