I saved D.A.R.Y.L.

I was sifting through the DVD's at a Salvation Army I frequent, and I saw this movie spine on the shelf. I was excited, I hadn't seen this movie in probably 30 years.

Then I did what EVERYONE should make sure to do when you see a used Disc based Game, DVD. Blu Ray, Etc. Open the case and verify the correct disc is in there, and take the disc out and check the condition of the playing surface. I opened this one up, and OUCH! It looked like someone had strapped it to their foot, and skated across the floor on it. So, I left it behind.

The next day I was thinking about it and really wanted to watch it, and I decided to hop online and see what a good condition copy sells for. Amazon wants $18.99 Sold copies on eBay anywhere from $15-25.00! Turns out, this DVD is Out of Print. Oh well, Maybe I will happen across a good copy sometime in the future. But, then I remembered that it had a .99 yellow price tag on it, and yellow tags were 50% off this week. Sooooo I went back that night after work and picked it up. I figured for .50 cents, I would give a shot.

After giving the disc a good thorough cleaning, I plugged in my disc resurfacer and ran it through  the resurfacing routine three times. It still looked rough, Lots and Lots of scratches. Oh well, let's see what happens. Then I popped it into my Xbox One and it loaded up to the menu screen just fine. However, I did not have time to watch the movie that night, and left it for the next day.

The next day I couldn't wait to get home and give the movie a watching. And when I did, It played flawlessly! No skipping, no freezing, the closed captioning (yes I watch movies with this on, I have a 7 year old) and everything worked great!

I tried to get a good picture of the scratches, but this is the best one I got after about 35 tries.

Now I really want to see Cloak and Dagger with Dabney Coleman again too.

My European PS3 Games Have Arrived!

I recently got into the WRC Games. I had gotten 3 & 4 for PS3, and 5 & 6 for Xbox One. Then I decided I wanted the first two for the collection, and of course to Play!

I did find out the first was available in the U.S. on PS2, but that the second was only released in Europe and Japan for Consoles. Since the PS3 was region free, it meant I could import #2 and play it on my PS3, I also found that the First one came on PS3 in Europe as well. So, off to eBay I went, and Soon after I had ordered them both.

The second one arrived first, well I did order that one first so it only makes sense.....

 Complete and in great shape!

And today the first arrived

Complete and in great shape as well!

I was on eBay.co.uk looking for this game, and I came across this copy. However the auction had a standard disclaimer that stated the game may or may not include Manual. I decided to email the seller and ask if this game had it's manual. Given my past experiences with asking sellers questions, I honestly did not expect a response. However roughly 36 hours later I got a reply that. yes, this included it's manual.

I immediately clicked the Buy It Now, and replied back to the seller, Thanks Purchased. For the 85% of sellers that do not bother to reply to people, see you are losing out on money. If I had not received a response, I would NOT have bought it.

And when I did get the game, not only did it include the manual, but it also included a WRC insert as well!

I notice there is no UPC on the first one, just Not To Be Sold Separately printed in it's place.

I wonder what it came with? My quick google search didn't reveal anything, but  I may not be narrowing down a proper search.... Maybe someday I will find out, just cause it would be neat to know.

Went to Pawn America, Again, Got some Games!

Last Saturday I was out checking out a car with my daughters fiancée, and on the way home we somehow ended up at our favorite Pawn America.

Of course I left with a stack

First a couple UMD Videos to add to the collection for a buck a piece

Gridiron Gang, a good movie. Talladega Nights on the other hand, well it was a buck....

Then I found an Xbox 360 exclusive racing game, for a buck

Moto GP '07

I also picked up a couple $3.00 games I didn't have and hadn't played yet.

 Need for Speed Rivals

And Need for Speed The Run

Then I found a Steelbook for $5.00, You know I love my Steelbooks

Medal of Honor Warfighter

I have had this game since launch, but didn't have the steelbook. 

Will sell off the game discs and make a couple bucks back.

Then I saw this for $8.00 as well

The Augmented Edition of Deus Ex Human Revolution

I have had the regular edition for sometime, but I like special editions of games too. 

I also found there is a Directors Cut of this game as well, can get a brand new sealed copy off eBay for $9.99. I may have to do that.

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