So how often or when or how do you buy your tg16 games

[GoldenWheels]

I haven't bought TG games for a few years, except for forum deals here which are sometimes somewhat reasonable. 

PCE is a nice way to go...you can get lots of the high $$$ games way cheaper. I wouldn't have a lot of the shooters if I didn't have the PCE version. Plus there's some really cool PCE only games.

But for someone just jumping in, sure seems like the everdrive is THE way to go.

[SignOfZeta]

I only got into TG16 this past May... and I only buy stuff CIB, so it's been an uphill climb.  Personally I've always just resold to fund my hobby and make it self-sustaining.  You have to actively hunt for good deals or you have to expand your knowledge to other platforms and help that way.  Or have a side gig, maybe you can wash cars, do handy work for friends, etc.  Point being that having a hobby or skill that generates more money may be more practical than trying to find games on the cheap.

Or, failing that, get a job.

[_joshuaTurbo]

I only got into TG16 this past May... and I only buy stuff CIB, so it's been an uphill climb.  Personally I've always just resold to fund my hobby and make it self-sustaining.  You have to actively hunt for good deals or you have to expand your knowledge to other platforms and help that way.  Or have a side gig, maybe you can wash cars, do handy work for friends, etc.  Point being that having a hobby or skill that generates more money may be more practical than trying to find games on the cheap.

Or, failing that, get a job.

Different strokes, different (very different) folks.

I guess I haven't really kept track of my OBEY buying habits, but I probably get 10+ games annually.  I usually go in spurts of 2~3 at a time when I feel like trying something new.    Doing online trades on these forums or gift exchanges not included. 

[csgx1]

I haven't bought anything US Turbo recently.  I'm content with whatever games I've acquired years ago.  I buy a few PCE games here and there through out a year, but I usually never spend more than $20 on a game. 

Apparently people buy from PCEFX...
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=21740.0

Am I the only one that thinks those prices are high?  I assume ebay prices are even higher?  I'm surprised they sold so quickly, but I guess I'm expecting to see prices from 10 years ago and I'm not up to date with current prices.     

It's a crazy time to start buying and collecting Turbo stuff now.

[Black Tiger]

The way to get good deals on games you want is to first of all know what you really want and then not think about a timeline to "complete" anything. Just keep and eye out for the things that matter to you and enjoy the games you have in the meantime.

Some things will take weeks to find and some will take years. Each new game you acquire is something to keep you busy until you find another game you want at the price you're willing to pay.

All that choosing to "complete a set" and picking a timeframe such as "asap!" or "within a year" will do is kill any joy the games could have provided and turn them into tokens.

[Gypsy]

Most of the games I buy now are "new" releases once they drop to the $30 price point.  I still pick up old games, but I will do it one at a time and only for games I really want to play due to the prices now.  Going slower gives more time to savor each purchase too.

Word. Hell sometimes I'm even cheaper than that. I ended up not buying Exist Archive for $15 lol. Of course with crap like LRG releases, I know I have to get those at launch if I want them (but so far they haven't released a ton that I wanted).

I only got into TG16 this past May... and I only buy stuff CIB, so it's been an uphill climb.  Personally I've always just resold to fund my hobby and make it self-sustaining.  You have to actively hunt for good deals or you have to expand your knowledge to other platforms and help that way.  Or have a side gig, maybe you can wash cars, do handy work for friends, etc.  Point being that having a hobby or skill that generates more money may be more practical than trying to find games on the cheap.

Or, failing that, get a job.

Different strokes, different (very different) folks.

I guess I haven't really kept track of my OBEY buying habits, but I probably get 10+ games annually.  I usually go in spurts of 2~3 at a time when I feel like trying something new.    Doing online trades on these forums or gift exchanges not included. 

When ordering from Japan you may as well get multiple games at a time, of course that's provided one is buying from a seller/site that doesn't bake the cost of shipping into each item.

I got in my first "new" PCE game in awhile recently in trade. Not counting the awesome Santa gifts from the SS here. It's a game I've played before, but not the OBEY version. Should arrive tomorrow, I'm excited for it.

The way to get good deals on games you want is to first of all know what you really want and then not think about a timeline to "complete" anything. Just keep and eye out for the things that matter to you and enjoy the games you have in the meantime.

Some things will take weeks to find and some will take years. Each new game you acquire is something to keep you busy until you find another game you want at the price you're willing to pay.

All that choosing to "complete a set" and picking a timeframe such as "asap!" or "within a year" will do is kill any joy the games could have provided and turn them into tokens.

Very good advice.

[Flare65]

Last US released game's I bought were Parasol Stars and Valis 2, and that was about 3-4 years ago before prices got crazy.

Fortunately I have about 99% of what I want for the system. (Still need Valis 3.....). I bought an everdrive to fill in the gaps for what I'm missing on HuCard.  I'm totally OK playing repro's for this system.

[780racer]

I guess I am fairly active with purchasing Turbo games. In the past year excluding trades, I have purchased about 35 games for the US Turbob. But only when I find games I want to play/own and are in a price range I am OK with paying.

#Collectard4dayz

[TR0N]

Rarely far as TG16 games go i bought most of what i wanted years ago.Last time i did buy a TG16 game was months ago for a reproduction of magical chase.

[BlueBMW]

I had a full US hucard set minus magical chase a few years back.  Everything went stupid, so I switched over to using the everdrive and a PC engine system.  I think I still own maybe 8 US hucards, but that's it.  This whole hobby has gone stupid.  I said let the stupid ones pay the big moneys and have at it.

[Mas]

I had a full US hucard set minus magical chase a few years back.  Everything went stupid, so I switched over to using the everdrive and a PC engine system.  I think I still own maybe 8 US hucards, but that's it.  This whole hobby has gone stupid.  I said let the stupid ones pay the big moneys and have at it.

That's how I feel about gaming as of late. It's not only the tg16 scene either. Of course Nintendo has always scene a jump but I feel like sega has hurt also. The worst is saturn. You can't touch that followed by dreamcast then Genesis and now even master system is starting to really jump.

[Gypsy]

There are lots of great Saturn games that are under $10 if you are willing to import.

[Black Tiger]

I don't think Saturn games have ever been cheaper. It's s great time to be a Saturn game player if you like original discs.

[xelement5x]

JP Saturn games are still pretty cheap, a lot of US stuff is dumb overpriced now.

[schweaty]

IMO, You pretty much have 2 choices:  1.  If you are starting from nothing and you can afford it, buy big Lots and sell off what you don't want.  That's about the only way to make it affordable.  2.  Patience Patience Patience sometimes it may feel like you will never find what you are looking for, but don't get hasty.  I've waited years for specific titles to come up at a reasonable price.  I've gone months without buying anything, the make multiple purchases in the span of a few days because the right deals come up.  Method 2 requires you need you have the money to buy quickly  with minimal decision time.  Good deals don't last long