Bloody Wolf goes for more on PC Engine.... Why?

[tbone3969]

Is it uncensored maybe?  Kinda like why Splatterhouse goes for more on the PC Engine.

[Black Tiger]

Game prices have nothing to do with game content. Many Turbo versions of PCE games have a lot of content removed, yet "go for" much more than the Japanese versions.

[tbone3969]

I see.  I thought the PC Engine version of Splatterhouse was more sought after because he looks like Jason and there are crosses in it.

[Winniez]

I have noticed this aswell, pretty suprising. Turbo version even has the proper cover art.
As far as I know the only difference besides the text is that the PCE version has limited continues.

[Black Tiger]

I have noticed this aswell, pretty suprising. Turbo version even has the proper cover art.
As far as I know the only difference besides the text is that the PCE version has limited continues.

Some cheat codes or tricks are supposed to only work on one version.

[Freeway2]

I was able to get the cheat codes to work on the tg-16 version.  As far as prices go I don’t see the pc engine version for sale as often so that may play a part.

[ClodBuster]

When I got Blazing Lazers a few years ago, it was not only way less expensive than Gunhead, it even came sealed, lol. Must have been a seller with lots of leftover stock.

But I had to replace the sticky Hucard sleeve with another one.

[majors]

Funny, when I was moving to PCE over TG, Splatter and Bloody were higher than expected prices (on PCE). I just coughed it up to being good games...at least I could sell my US version for at least what I could buy the PCE counterparts for. Both games are great, but if they get over $50, then ppl should just get a TED...I say the same for Cadash.

[lukester]

Probably cuz it's exotic and "obey". And more people these days have pc engines, so the japanese prices go up. Supply and Demand.

Bloody Wolf gives you unlimited continues on the american version though, and considering how cheap that final boss is you're gonna need them. The translation is also hilarious.

[crazydean]

Funny, when I was moving to PCE over TG, Splatter and Bloody were higher than expected prices (on PCE). I just coughed it up to being good games...at least I could sell my US version for at least what I could buy the PCE counterparts for. Both games are great, but if they get over $50, then ppl should just get a TED...I say the same for Cadash.

Everyone should get a TED regardless. If you collect games for value, it's worth it so you can play them without damaging originals. If you want to play games and not collect, it's cheaper than buying originals. If you only want to buy and play, at least with the the TED, you get a chance to try before you buy.

[TheClash603]

Funny, when I was moving to PCE over TG, Splatter and Bloody were higher than expected prices (on PCE). I just coughed it up to being good games...at least I could sell my US version for at least what I could buy the PCE counterparts for. Both games are great, but if they get over $50, then ppl should just get a TED...I say the same for Cadash.

Everyone should get a TED regardless. If you collect games for value, it's worth it so you can play them without damaging originals. If you want to play games and not collect, it's cheaper than buying originals. If you only want to buy and play, at least with the the TED, you get a chance to try before you buy.

INSERTION MARKS!?!?!?!?!?

[crazydean]

Funny, when I was moving to PCE over TG, Splatter and Bloody were higher than expected prices (on PCE). I just coughed it up to being good games...at least I could sell my US version for at least what I could buy the PCE counterparts for. Both games are great, but if they get over $50, then ppl should just get a TED...I say the same for Cadash.

Everyone should get a TED regardless. If you collect games for value, it's worth it so you can play them without damaging originals. If you want to play games and not collect, it's cheaper than buying originals. If you only want to buy and play, at least with the the TED, you get a chance to try before you buy.

INSERTION MARKS!?!?!?!?!?

I don't see a reason to buy a game like Magical Chaste, but if I did, I sure as hell wouldn't play it.

[Black Tiger]

I played Magical Chase regularly on consoles and an Express for over 20 years, keeping it loose with stacks of shuffling HuCards and it sustained very little wear.

[esteban]

A: With a handful of PCE games, it is possible that the JP release had a lower production run than the North American release (Wataru!). Think about how NEC overestimated demand for TG-16 console, in general, and Keith Courage was included with every console.

Now, the question to ask is... even if Wataru was a popular TV show, would Hudson pump out 750,000+ Huey’s?

It was my understanding that in the first 2 years of the PCE, simply selling 200,000 copies of a game was considered very successful (maybe my numbers are wrong... this was “research” I did 15+ years ago from poor sources).

Anyway, regardless of actual data, it is conceivable that Bloody Wolf, Wataru, GunHed, and a few other titles were produced in much greater quantities for North America.

Supply and demand still is a factor in determining price, although it is compounded by many other things (popularity, perceived value, etc.)

I played Magical Chase regularly on consoles and an Express for over 20 years, keeping it loose with stacks of shuffling HuCards and it sustained very little wear.

Please send me HuCARD only in a plain business envelope.  I’ll pay shipping to New Jersey. Thank you, comrade.

[Black Tiger]

A: With a handful of PCE games, it is possible that the JP release had a lower production run than the North American release (Wataru!). Think about how NEC overestimated demand for TG-16 console, in general, and Keith Courage was included with every console.

Now, the question to ask is... even if Wataru was a popular TV show, would Hudson pump out 750,000+ Huey’s?

It was my understanding that in the first 2 years of the PCE, simply selling 200,000 copies of a game was considered very successful (maybe my numbers are wrong... this was “research” I did 15+ years ago from poor sources).

Anyway, regardless of actual data, it is conceivable that Bloody Wolf, Wataru, GunHed, and a few other titles were produced in much greater quantities for North America.

Supply and demand still is a factor in determining price, although it is compounded by many other things (popularity, perceived value, etc.)

I played Magical Chase regularly on consoles and an Express for over 20 years, keeping it loose with stacks of shuffling HuCards and it sustained very little wear.

Please send me HuCARD only in a plain business envelope.  I’ll pay shipping to New Jersey. Thank you, comrade.

During the Playstation era, selling 100,000 was considered a major achievement and companies were presented with awards on stage at an event for best sellers.