PS2, Gameboy, Xbox and Gamecube Games on the Cheap

When you're looking for a cheap video game the first place you usually head is your local neighborhood EB Games or Game Stop. Or maybe you check out Ebay or one of the online sites selling used games. But did you know there are places where you can get new, unopened, shrink wrapped games at anywhere from 10 to 50 percent off list price?

Okay, if you're looking for the newest games on the market, these stores probably aren't for you. But if you never managed to get around to buying NBA Live 2005 or All Star Baseball 2005 or if you didn't get into Xenosaga: Episode II until it was no longer readily available, then you might just be interested. Or perhaps you've got a kid who is just now discovering Digimon on the Family Channel and you're having trouble tracking down a copy of Digimon Racing. Instead of paying over half price for a used copy that will probably freeze up on a regular basis, wouldn't you rather shell out a few extra samolians and get a new copy? Well, there are places where this can actually take place, but you have to realize first it's a hit or miss proposition.

If you have a Kohl's near you, you may actually have been inside the store several times without even realizing they carry Gamecube, PS2, Gameboy and even Xbox games. Most stores have a station near one of the checkout lanes, usually one in proximity to the men's clothing section. The games here tend to be heavy on the sports and racing and roleplaying variety. For instance, you are quite likely to find the ESPN and EA brand sports games, most likely those from a year ago. I already own All Star Baseball 2005 on PS2, but I almost bought it for Gamecube because it was only $12.95. I wouldn't even normally think about owning the same game on two different consoles, but with two kids fighting over PS2 and Gamecube, I figured it might not be such a bad investment to have the game on both. I exercise by riding a recumbent bike for an hour every day and playing a baseball game really makes that time pass.