If you check the list of bidders, you'll notice that at least two of them (startifacts and propstore) appear to be prop collectors. So they have money to invest in and know a real find when they see one (i.e. they can trust that the seller is really selling an authentic prop as opposed to a fake one).
They include:
- ILM
- Universal Home Video (they sold props from The Mummy Returns, including the Book of the Living, the Book of the Dead, and the Scorpion Bracelet... unfortunately most of the auctions have since expired but there were at least 20 pages of props up for bidding)
- 20th Century Fox
My feeling on these auctions is hey, it's all for charity, so if you have money to burn, why not do it for a worthy cause instead of for yourself?
Playstation 2:
You've already mentioned GTA 3 and Metal Gear Solid 2, which are absolute must-haves. Devil May Cry, Silent Hill 2, ICO, Tony Hawk 3, Spy Hunter, and Gran Turismo 3 are also worth picking up. As for party games, Frequency, WWF Smackdown: Know Your Role, and NBA Street are good candidates. Which reminds me, don't overlook the sports titles out there (I'm not a big sports nut but I do enjoy playing football games like Madden 2002 and NFL 2K2 as a change of pace every so often).
Gamecube:
Star Wars: Rogue Leader is a must-have. The second-to-last level, simply titled "Battle Above Endor," is breathtaking (my friends are always astonished at the sheer amount of chaos that occurs on that level). Wave Race: Blue Storm and Super Smash Brothers Melee are great party games. Luigi's Mansion is good, although people have complained that the completion time is rather short.
Xbox:
HALO and Dead or Alive 3 are must-haves and great party games. Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey is also worth picking up.
Dreamcast:
With the console's price slashed down to just $50.00, you can quickly stock up on a great collection of games. I was shocked that Space Channel 5 and Jet Grind Radio were less than $10.00 apiece at the local Best Buy last weekend.
PS One and Nintendo 64:
I've recently started picking up many games that I had previously overlooked which have now been heavily discounted (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for instance). It might be worth filling some holes in your collection.
I wish this list were more complete but all of my games are at home and I'm at work.:)
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If you check the list of bidders, you'll notice that at least two of them (startifacts and propstore) appear to be prop collectors. So they have money to invest in and know a real find when they see one (i.e. they can trust that the seller is really selling an authentic prop as opposed to a fake one).
They include:
- ILM
- Universal Home Video (they sold props from The Mummy Returns, including the Book of the Living, the Book of the Dead, and the Scorpion Bracelet... unfortunately most of the auctions have since expired but there were at least 20 pages of props up for bidding)
- 20th Century Fox
My feeling on these auctions is hey, it's all for charity, so if you have money to burn, why not do it for a worthy cause instead of for yourself?
Playstation 2:
:)
You've already mentioned GTA 3 and Metal Gear Solid 2, which are absolute must-haves. Devil May Cry, Silent Hill 2, ICO, Tony Hawk 3, Spy Hunter, and Gran Turismo 3 are also worth picking up. As for party games, Frequency, WWF Smackdown: Know Your Role, and NBA Street are good candidates. Which reminds me, don't overlook the sports titles out there (I'm not a big sports nut but I do enjoy playing football games like Madden 2002 and NFL 2K2 as a change of pace every so often).
Gamecube:
Star Wars: Rogue Leader is a must-have. The second-to-last level, simply titled "Battle Above Endor," is breathtaking (my friends are always astonished at the sheer amount of chaos that occurs on that level). Wave Race: Blue Storm and Super Smash Brothers Melee are great party games. Luigi's Mansion is good, although people have complained that the completion time is rather short.
Xbox:
HALO and Dead or Alive 3 are must-haves and great party games. Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey is also worth picking up.
Dreamcast:
With the console's price slashed down to just $50.00, you can quickly stock up on a great collection of games. I was shocked that Space Channel 5 and Jet Grind Radio were less than $10.00 apiece at the local Best Buy last weekend.
PS One and Nintendo 64:
I've recently started picking up many games that I had previously overlooked which have now been heavily discounted (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for instance). It might be worth filling some holes in your collection.
I wish this list were more complete but all of my games are at home and I'm at work.