Posted November 26, 2012
I have this problem when a game is on sale i can't help but buy it
GaminggUy45
Galaxy Explorer
Registered: Feb 2012
From United States
Mentalepsy
Game Elemental
Registered: Sep 2008
From Other
Posted November 26, 2012
I wouldn't say I was obsessive, but I was in the habit of buying far too many games at sale prices. I've successfully scaled that back considerably these past six months. I'm trying hard to stop buying so many maybe-somedays just because they're cheap and marginally interesting. I feel much better for having reigned myself in.
I've put about a 90% freeze on my game purchases. Right now I'm only buying games that I know I want to play now. SUP RAGER.
I've put about a 90% freeze on my game purchases. Right now I'm only buying games that I know I want to play now. SUP RAGER.
masterotaku
Pickiest 3D user
Registered: Sep 2011
From Spain
Posted November 26, 2012
I think I've bought more than 90 games in the last 6 months. A lot more than the past two years. It was because of Steam summer sale (and some regular sales) and GOG offfers.
Well, at least it was cheaper than 4 or 5 games at release date....
Aaaand it's way cheaper than manga (prices almost never drop).
Well, at least it was cheaper than 4 or 5 games at release date....
Aaaand it's way cheaper than manga (prices almost never drop).
Post edited November 26, 2012 by masterotaku
Nicole28
Huntress
Registered: Jan 2010
From Other
Posted November 26, 2012
Talking about buying games, does anyone know if GOG will hold their usual catalog wide Christmas sale, like they did last year or are they changing their minds about it this year?
Of course, it isn't a life or death matter, but I'm rather curious to know if I can.
Of course, it isn't a life or death matter, but I'm rather curious to know if I can.
olanorig
gogers
Registered: Jul 2011
From Philippines
Posted November 26, 2012
oh look 33% off. nice. click purchase.
wow, 70% off, have to buy this while on sale. click purchase.
oh my gaaaad! 75% off bundle sale! click purchase.
another 75% off deals of the day. click purchase.
Your card information was hold by the bank, sorry.
what? nooooo...
wow, 70% off, have to buy this while on sale. click purchase.
oh my gaaaad! 75% off bundle sale! click purchase.
another 75% off deals of the day. click purchase.
Your card information was hold by the bank, sorry.
what? nooooo...
masterotaku
Pickiest 3D user
Registered: Sep 2011
From Spain
olanorig
gogers
Registered: Jul 2011
From Philippines
Snickersnack
Bak'laag Herald
Registered: Aug 2009
From United States
Posted November 26, 2012
I don't have a problem. I can stop any time I want. Yep.
wyorot
Still awake
Registered: Nov 2008
From United States
Posted November 26, 2012
I collect video games like baseball cards. My steam and GOG catalogs reflect this{533 and 127}. My wife likes to complain that I spend all of my money on games. I shop all month digital at the the start of the month then all local pawn shops and second hand stores and then target for the clearances and round the month off with something cheap at gamersgate.
Aningan
YNWA
Registered: Dec 2010
From Western Sahara
Posted November 26, 2012
This was a problem for me but it's slowing getting under control. I just had to realize that it doesn't (shouldn't) mean anything if a game is on an awesome promo. The real currency is time. And that is more limited than my money.
I got 3 games for 1 euro each at the Ubisoft promo earlier this year. Not only I did not play them, I didn't even install them, and not only that but I didn't even open the Uplay client since that promo. Yeah I payed close to nothing for them, but the reality is I will probably never play those games. I don't have time for them. Paying close to nothing is irrelevant when you don't have the "time currency". It doesn't help that those are not in my favorite genres.
So far I've been able to say NO to some great promos, like that Prototype pack which I've caught when it was $7.49 even, and quite a few others.
Starting next year I have a plan that should drastically limit stupid impulse buying. It revolves more around time and less around money.
Main question you have to ask yourself is "Will I play this game by the time the next big promo hits?". If the answer is NO then there is no good reason to buy it.
I got 3 games for 1 euro each at the Ubisoft promo earlier this year. Not only I did not play them, I didn't even install them, and not only that but I didn't even open the Uplay client since that promo. Yeah I payed close to nothing for them, but the reality is I will probably never play those games. I don't have time for them. Paying close to nothing is irrelevant when you don't have the "time currency". It doesn't help that those are not in my favorite genres.
So far I've been able to say NO to some great promos, like that Prototype pack which I've caught when it was $7.49 even, and quite a few others.
Starting next year I have a plan that should drastically limit stupid impulse buying. It revolves more around time and less around money.
Main question you have to ask yourself is "Will I play this game by the time the next big promo hits?". If the answer is NO then there is no good reason to buy it.
ellynandroid
electric sheep
Registered: Nov 2012
From Australia
Posted November 26, 2012
I got 3 games for 1 euro each at the Ubisoft promo earlier this year. Not only I did not play them, I didn't even install them, and not only that but I didn't even open the Uplay client since that promo. Yeah I payed close to nothing for them, but the reality is I will probably never play those games. I don't have time for them. Paying close to nothing is irrelevant when you don't have the "time currency". It doesn't help that those are not in my favorite genres.
So far I've been able to say NO to some great promos, like that Prototype pack which I've caught when it was $7.49 even, and quite a few others.
Starting next year I have a plan that should drastically limit stupid impulse buying. It revolves more around time and less around money.
Main question you have to ask yourself is "Will I play this game by the time the next big promo hits?". If the answer is NO then there is no good reason to buy it.
Heretic777
Eternal PC Gamer
Registered: Jul 2011
From United States
Posted November 26, 2012
I know my weakness and i really have to try and fight it. Im doing really good this year. So far i only bought.
Knight of the Old Republic 2 = $2.50
Alpha Prime = $1.25
Silverfall Complete = $3.75
I really went overboard last year and i learned my lesson. You have to resist, it can be done, its not futile.
Knight of the Old Republic 2 = $2.50
Alpha Prime = $1.25
Silverfall Complete = $3.75
I really went overboard last year and i learned my lesson. You have to resist, it can be done, its not futile.
Fake_Sketch
The King of Cows
Registered: Aug 2012
From Chile
GamezRanker
Disagreement Verboten!
Registered: Sep 2010
From United States
GreenFire700
New User
Registered: Jan 2012
From United States
Posted November 26, 2012
I have bought games on Steam and literally never played them. Steam just makes me think I'm saving so much money, when I really don't want what I'm buying.