RocketMan on 19/2/2009 at 04:04
I saw a copy of system shock 1 on ebay that came with everything including the box and was in very good condition (only minor edge wear). I'm in a pretty intense bidding war with 3 other guys who don't seem to give up. My latest bid of 100 Australian dollars puts me in the lead but then I noticed there's a WRAPPED brand new copy of system shock (Floppy version even) and it's selling for 100 american, no auction. I'm wondering if I screwed myself...
What does everyone think? What's better? An almost new copy of the enhanced CD version or a spanking new copy of the floppy version? I'm thinking the floppy version for a few extra bucks but some ppl say that the floppy version sucks compared to the CD version. Does the "new" status override that shortcoming?
EvaUnit02 on 19/2/2009 at 04:19
Terri Brosius' Shodan > text. It's far more immersive.
RocketMan on 19/2/2009 at 04:24
So you think that adds value to the item? I'm inclined to agree though the purists might say that an opened box has lost half it's value....not that I really plan on ever selling it but something about a new box just feels right.
Trance on 19/2/2009 at 04:40
You want the CD version, definitely.
Angel Dust on 19/2/2009 at 05:10
To play, obviously the CD version but I, personally, would love to have the floppy version simply for nostalgia's sake. When I played SS1, way back in 1996, it was the floppy version that I had and, while playing the CD version a few year later was a revelation, it still had a massive effect on me.
TheOutrider on 19/2/2009 at 08:46
Also note that "wrapped" doesn't necessarily mean "never opened". I've seen more than a few larger-scale eBay sellers who re-shrinkwrap used games/CDs/DVDs etc so they can advertise them as "wrapped". Doesn't matter much if it's in good condition, obviously, but generally I'd not specifically go for "wrapped" just because it's wrapped. ;)
242 on 19/2/2009 at 10:07
My computer even doesn't have a floppy drive anymore :) Its Intel motherboard doesn't have appropriate connectors. (Not that I need it)
Matthew on 19/2/2009 at 10:18
As everyone has said, ask yourself if you are buying it to play or to 'collect'. If it is the former, forget about the floppy version and get the CD version.
EvaUnit02 on 19/2/2009 at 10:21
You don't even need floppies for flashing motherboard BIOS anymore. Most major mobo vendors have supported flashing from USB flash memory for a good while now.
P.S. You're just asking for trouble if you update your mobo BIOS from within Windows.
Matthew on 19/2/2009 at 10:44
Whoops! ¬¬
