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Title: Out of print DS games
Post by: ALetterNeverSent on January 25, 2006, 03:03:27 AM: I have noticed that a couple games for the DS are now out of print. Let's try and get a list together for these games. So far, the games I know of are...

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Lost in Blue
Snood 2: On Vacation
Bomberman DS
Zoo Keeper
Feel the Magic
Title: RE: Out of print DS games
Post by: Bloodworth on January 25, 2006, 06:00:06 AM: I'm glad we have two of those already. I need to find Phoenix Wright though.
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Post by: JonLeung on January 25, 2006, 07:26:23 AM: I'm going to guess that they pulled Snood 2 for good reason.
Title: RE: Out of print DS games
Post by: ALetterNeverSent on January 25, 2006, 07:53:14 AM: Added Bomberman DS, Zoo Keeper, and Feel the Magic to the list.
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Post by: vudu on January 25, 2006, 08:08:47 AM: I heard Castlevania DS is OOP. Sad, really.
Title: RE: Out of print DS games
Post by: ALetterNeverSent on January 25, 2006, 08:35:57 AM: vudu: Seems to be readily available from quite a few gaming shops sites. I definitely need to pick it up soon though. Have had my hands full with too many DS games though.
Title: RE: Out of print DS games
Post by: KDR_11k on January 25, 2006, 09:01:36 AM: You can add Ping Pals and probably by now Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits (Dhrystone mode rocks) and Pac Pix. Eh, pretty much every early DS game is out of print by now.

The situation is a bit different in Europe, Castlevania stays in print much longer (all handheld versions) and some of your OOP games there aren't even out here yet.
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Post by: Karl Castaneda #2 on January 25, 2006, 10:31:24 AM: Getting a copy of Phoenix Wright took every ounce of determination I had. Luckily, I was able to snag one (new!) and it was totally worth it.
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Post by: silentbob on January 25, 2006, 01:45:30 PM: fcuk man, i gota get phoenix wright and trauma center quick!
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Post by: Aretak on January 25, 2006, 02:24:28 PM: No wonder I haven't been able to find Phoenix Wright anywhere. Guess I'll just wait for the UK release.
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 25, 2006, 02:38:27 PM: So does that mean Phoenix was more popular than they anticipated and sold out or is this some sort of Capcom logic? I just wanna play the sequels!
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Post by: archioverload on January 26, 2006, 01:43:26 PM: Phoenix Wright | 25,969

So, yeah. The latter.
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Post by: KnowsNothing on January 26, 2006, 02:44:11 PM: They should port the series to the PSP with new features.
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Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 26, 2006, 03:15:01 PM: I'm really glad I imported Phoenix Wright now. Especially with no confirmed Australian release still. Snood 2's a bit odd though. I mean yeah it's a crap game, but isn't it like $10 US? I imagine it'll rack up some pretty impressive sales from all the people who have no idea how to spend $10.
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Post by: KnowsNothing on January 26, 2006, 03:32:47 PM: Isn't Nanostray out of print as well? Another Atlus game, right?
Title: RE: Out of print DS games
Post by: Bloodworth on January 26, 2006, 04:19:29 PM: Hey, if Phoenix Wright is up for a UK release sometime, I'll probably import.
Title: RE: Out of print DS games
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 26, 2006, 05:43:58 PM: Quote
Isn't Nanostray out of print as well? Another Atlus game, right?

Majesco. I think there were rumours spread by Majesco about the game being discontinued four seconds after launch in an attempt for sales, but I dunno.
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Post by: KDR_11k on January 27, 2006, 04:10:46 AM: BW: Yep, at least NoE claims so. 31.03.2006 (same day as Resident Evil DS and Animal Crossing: Wild World). Trauma Center is slated for 28.04.2006 and Tales of Phantasia has a European release date, too, BTW
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Post by: Bloodworth on January 27, 2006, 09:33:19 PM: OH HECK YES!! I GOT PHOENIX WRIGHT from a local Best Buy.
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Post by: ShyGuy on January 27, 2006, 09:45:22 PM: Make sure you present every piece of evidence to everybody at least once, and click around the areas on every new day. There's so many funny little bits hidden in this game.
Title: RE: Out of print DS games
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 28, 2006, 12:39:24 AM: Quote
OH HECK YES!! I GOT PHOENIX WRIGHT from a local Best Buy.

Yay. =D
Now you won't have to worry about importing this ugly crap;
Title: RE:Out of print DS games
Post by: Shecky on January 28, 2006, 06:31:57 AM: Quote
Originally posted by: Bloodworth
OH HECK YES!! I GOT PHOENIX WRIGHT from a local Best Buy.

So considering that it wasn't even in the 'system' at best buy (checked online and at my local store), is this game truly discontinued, or did it just sell better than expected on a limited run print?
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Post by: Berto2K on January 28, 2006, 10:19:02 PM: I found both Pheonix Wright and Trauma Center at local GameCrazy the first time I looked. And this was only like 1.5 weeks ago. Both brand new copies.
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Post by: jasonditz on January 29, 2006, 07:19:54 AM: Quote
Originally posted by: Shecky
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Originally posted by: Bloodworth
OH HECK YES!! I GOT PHOENIX WRIGHT from a local Best Buy.

So considering that it wasn't even in the 'system' at best buy (checked online and at my local store), is this game truly discontinued, or did it just sell better than expected on a limited run print?

6 of one, half a dozen of the other... it's a quirky title that had no real sales basis in the US, and you know capcom's wise business decisions... they were destined to either fill the stores with it (like they did with Product Number 03) or make half a dozen copies and scattered them to the four corners of the earth.
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Post by: Aussie Ben PGC on January 29, 2006, 10:10:51 PM: I'm very pleased that I bought the Jap version of Phoenix Wright with the finger stylus. And the OBJECTION screen cleaner. And the thick manga/artwork book thingo. Now my mum's thoroughly addicted to the game, though! I don't mind - it's great watching someone else play the game and get as into the story as I was!
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Post by: vudu on January 30, 2006, 02:01:22 PM: If anyone happens to see a copy of Phoenix Wright for sale can you pick it up for me? I'll gladly pay for the game, tax, shipping, etc. It may go without saying, but this applies to people in the USA only.