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Policenauts on Playstation

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:52 pm
by Jabun
I know this question has probably been asked numerous times, but even after reading most of the posts on this forum I'm still a little confused.

There's four versions of Policenauts on the Playstation, correct?

Policenauts

Policenauts (The Best)

Policenauts (Private Collection)

Policenauts (PSOne Books)

I have an opportunity to buy Policenauts (The Best) for around $22. Should I wait for another version to come around or grab this one? Will I miss anything significant if I get (The Best) instead of waiting?

Sorry to ask such an overasked question, but I couldn't seem to figure out what is what. Thanks.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:55 pm
by shidoni
To be precice, there's 3 versions available for ze Playstation.... The Private Collection isn't the game per say, just to put that card down. I don't think you'll be missing much, save for some pretty full-color discs and stickers... $22? That's a steal, man.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:53 am
by Jabun
Thank you Shidoni.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:55 am
by shidoni
No prob~

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:20 pm
by Nexus_6
$22, go buy it quickly before they change their mind! No, don't wait for your computer to shut down, go now....hurry!

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 5:30 pm
by shidoni
Nexus_6 wrote:$22, go buy it quickly before they change their mind! No, don't wait for your computer to shut down, go now....hurry!
Yeah, really man, cop dat shit! hahaha~

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:17 pm
by Kojima_Devotee
It is a bit confusing, but, yeah, Private Collection is the one that isn't the actual game. Only the other three are Policenauts, and indeed, all three will be compatible with the patch.

Plus, as everyone else has stated, $22 is an amazing deal! Policenauts' value is rising because less copies are finding their way to eBay. So go for it! You won't regret it, especially once the patch is out!

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:38 pm
by Jabun
I bought it.

The total came to $22.99.

It was from ebay, a powerseller with about 6000+ feedback @ 99% positive.

Thanks for all the replies. I'll update this post with some pics in few days, just because it's the first import I've ever bought.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:31 pm
by shidoni
^Bonus!!
Jabun, you've got the nutsest fucking DP in the world, ahah~

Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:33 pm
by X_Lupin
$22 Bucks, I wish I could find things at that lucky a price.

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:15 pm
by Jabun
shidoni wrote:^Bonus!!
Jabun, you've got the nutsest fucking DP in the world, ahah~
Thank You. I worked hard on it, like a minute and a half. :grin:

Here's the pics. One thing I found odd was that the back cover description is all in English. Is that typical of Japanese games?

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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:04 pm
by Marc
English isn't the norm but you do see it now and then.

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:07 pm
by shidoni
Weh, your book's in better condition than mine.
Speaking English is pretty... I guess, "cool" in Japan? Well, since the 80's (or rather, since the end of WWII) America has had a massive effect on the pop-culture of Japan (or alot of places, really). I'm going to guess that the english on the back (which is surprisingly well written...) is just to add to the "authenticity" of this very american story...

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:01 pm
by fahlim003
$22 is a steal for Policenauts now?

I remember I got my original edition off ebay back in '04 and it cost a grand total of $13 shipped. I thought then that was an 'ok' deal. Haha.

As far as scarcity goes, there doesn't seem to be much in change in terms volume availible online to people outside Japan. For PlayStation anyway, although the Saturn 3-disc version seems to have become increasingly harder to find and slightly higher on average prices.

Recently I've been looking into getting a cheap Saturn copy since I came into possession of the Stunner light gun within the last year.