Xbox 360 Platinum Hits Games

 Hello all, I am suprised at how time flies! Six weeks since my last post, Ouch.

Today, Love them or Hate them, And ALOT of people seem to have a scathing hatred for them, I am going to talk a little bit about Xbox 360 Platinum Hits games.

People say that the main reason they do not like the Platinum Hits is because of the cases. And I can understand that for the most part, but Microsoft got it right with the early Platinum Hits games, making the spine basically the same as the standared Xbox 360 cases

There are 4 Platinum Hits Games here, Can you spot them?

The top 2 are what Microsoft switched to in late 2009 or early 2010

The bottom ones are with their "Standard" cased brethren

BUT Wait!

Before 100% condemning those Platinum Hits games, consider this. Is it one that had extra content?

Yes you read that right, some of these hated and shunned games had extra content, and isn't that why we collect games, to be able to play them AND enjoy the all the content available? I mean unless you are just collecting games as an investment, which is all too common these days unfortunately. But I play all my games (Eventually). 

Now if it is really that big of a deal, just put the Platinum Hits Game Disc in your regular case. But NO that is also a huge No No to these snobs too. And this post is not for you, grab your pacifier and go tell your mommy I don't collect the way you do so I am doing it wrong.

I am going to ahow a few of these and let you know about the extra content. As I come across more of these, I will share them. Maybe there needs to be somewhere online with a list so people knew which ones are a better value than the "regular" releases.

Pic I borrowed off the web somewhere.

Fable II includes 2 pieces of DLC right on the disc

And some of these even came with an extra inset stating what the extra content is.

Close up

Lost Planet, Branded as the Colonies Edition for the Platinum Hits release, also has extra content.

In this case it is laid out on the case

Oh online with PC, Shadowrun was the only game I knew about that did that.

The Disc and Manual both are labeled as the Colonies Edition as well

Mass Effect also includes an extra piece of DLC on Disc

Even tells you how to install it

And just as an F.Y.I. it also came in the newer style packaging

So if you are not picky or just want the discs to put in your standard case

And my Favorite Platinum Hits game with extra content

Forza Motorsport 2

List of all the extras

Cars & Tracks

With Installation Instructions

Not all Platinum Hits games came with Extra Content, but some did. For the most content, check into these Editions, and you may just get more for less.

More Xbox 360 Game Upgrades

 You know I like to upgrade my Xbox 360 collection with exclusive editions, or editions with additional content. Well, I have picked up a few more, and here they are!

First up, a Minor upgrade

Copy of ODST with the Reach Beta Sticker on Case & Insert

Upgraded Deus Ex Human Revolution to the Director's Cut

It features an integration of the three DLCs found in the original version and an overhaul of all the boss battles. approximately 8 hours of director's commentaries and a 45 minute “Making Of” video.

And another one of the Best Buy Exclusives with the Hint Guide

Tom Clancy's Endwar

Frontlines Fuel of War

I have come across numeorus copies with the Exclusive Single Player Level

But this is the first time I had seen one with a Soundtrack

Here it is now at home in my collection

One of my favorite Series

Forza Motorsport 3, upgraded to the Walmart Edition With Unused Code!

Battlefield Bad Company to the Gold Edition

Comes with a Poster

One wat to tell is on the spine. The EA Logo is Gold vs. the Standard Black

That's it, I have some more bonus disc game upgrades/pickups in the queue, coming soon!

Found my Steelbooks!

 So, I moved into my new place what, 6 months ago? And I got most of my stuff into the gameroom, not unpacked and set up, but at least in, within the first month or so. Except for my box of Steelbooks that has been packed away for the last 4 years. 

I really was starting to get worried that they had been lost, but turns out they were in the bottom of another box in the bedroom closet with some other misc non video game stuff.......

I thought you lost, but now you are found!!!!!

These had their bonus discs still in them

Before I was on my Bonus Disc Collecting Kick, I kept the bonus discs in their Steelbooks, as I did not need them to play the game. Same for the Forza Motorsport 4, I kept the Install disc in the steel book and the Play disc in the actual game case.

So over to the Built in Cabinet in the Gameroom to grab a few double disc cases

And here they are all safe and sound in their new homes with their game discs

Quick Update, 

I was just so happy to finally have found my missing Steelbooks!

Picked up an Xbox 360 Game Lot

 Bought a Xbox 360 game lot for a decent deal off Mercari. The artwork is a lil damaged, but the games and manuals are fine. Got the Lot for $18.00 shipped.

I did not have the top 3 in my collection, the rest are Money Recoupers.

Meatal Gear and The Witcher are $20.00+ each by themelves.

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

Complete

The Witcher 2 Assassination of Kings Enhanced Edition

Complete with Map

I was able to sell Grand Theft Auto IV Complete Collection for $16.00

Usually sells for more, but with the damaged art I am happy with what I got.

I essentially got a couple semi expensive games I didn't have for $2.00

Can't complain about that!

Another Complete in Box Xbox 360

 Been selling alot of excess stuff online and on Craigslist, today I got this bundle plus cash in a deal

The Box Looks Brand New

And it works great!

Nice Console with a 60GB Hard Drive, Wireless Network Adapter (This was a bonus that I did not know was included) The Wireless Headset (I always wanted 15 years ago but never got) and 2 Controllers. Everything is in Good Shape (or better) except the sticks on the controllers could use replacing. And you know I have replacements sitting around, Because of course I do.

I also have the Original Double Disc case for the games that would have originally come box/with this bundle, that I will dig out and put in the box.

Update: Sold the Wireless adapter for $25.00

Whoops, I Forgot One

 I was in my game room, and looked up on one of the shelves and realized, I had forgot to add a pickup for the Playstation 2 in yesterday's blog...... Whoops!

A Network Adapter Start-Up Disc

Complete and in Very Nice Shape

Now I just need to get an actual PS2 Network Adapter, Just to have one.

New Playstation Bonus Stuff Added to my Collection

 Hello! Been a few weeks, I'll be honest between Still unpacking my new place 6 months in.........My daughters 11th Birthday, and I have actually been playing a lot of games lately, I have been Lazy in updating my blog. I apologize to you all, and hope to get back on track here soon. Gameroom is coming along nicely, I have rearrranged several times, and still don't have it in a "leave it like this for now" State yet.

Anyway, while out sourcing items last week at the thrift, I came across a couple things I had to pickup.

First, I found my favorite sports game I like to buy. Yes this is the one sports game I always pickup IF it is the right version.

NBA Live 2003

Now you may be asking, since I do not care about or play sports games, Why oh why would I get excited about and pickup multiple copies of this particular basketball game?

Becasue if it has this printed on the cover

Itmeans it has the PS2 Double Disc Case!

And the best part, when I checked, it was missing both the Game and Music CD discs.

So, the nice lady at Goodwill gave it to me for Free!

And while there I also came across an actual PS2 game I did not have

Wheel of Fortune

Even had 2 of the 3 Atari stickers that originally came with it

The next few were eBay pickups

When I saw one of these online, I knew I had to find a copy for myself

Star Wars Jedi Starfighter

With Mini Hint Guide

You know I like my lil extra bonus stuff

and speaking of

Spy Hunter with Bonus Music CD

Now this is how all bonus disc games should be labeled.

But, that still wouldn't stop careless or clueless eBay sellers from listing them as complete with just the Case, Game Disc and Manual.

Complete in double disc case

A quick story about this particular item. I was being cheap, I do not have as much disposable income working for myself as I did working for someone else, but I am happier. Anyway, The seller had this listed auction style for $14.00 opening bid with $5.00 shipping, and also had a $25.00 Buy It Now option, Well, I really didn't want to pay $30.00 so, I watched the auction and after it did not sell and the seller renewed it twice, I shot them a message offering $10.00 + $5.00 shipping.

The seller replied back that they had to have $15.00 for it, and relisted the auction with a $8.00 opening bid, $5.00 Shipping with a $15.00 Buy It Now. Well, me being me decided to wait the 7 days to the auction end, and there had been no other bids. I did what I usually do, and submit my bid on the auction within the last 10 seconds. I put in $11.11 for my high bid, in case someone else did the same (it has happened) and ended up winning it for the $8.00 opening bid, with $5.00 shipping. Guess they shoulda sold it to me when I offered $10.00.

Well, I am guessing the seller was kind of irritated as this was on a Tuesday afternoon, and they waited until Friday to ship it out, Most sellers have a 3 day handling clause. I ship same day or next morning (not counting Sunday of course) since the post office is right down the street from my place and is a 5-6 minute round trip.

And this last item was a weird random find. I was going through a big box of CD's a friend brought me to sell for them, and told me to go ahead and keep any I wanted. As I was going through them, I saw this one, and saw the Playstation Logo on it.

Then I saw the Naughty Dog and Crash Banditcoot logos as well?

Looks like a Music Promo CD? Never heard of ro seen one of these before

All it had to identify it is the CSK 8738 number

So off to Google I went and searched the CSK 8738 number. Turns out it was a give away for Crash Bandicoot Pre-Orders. I guess I don't remember them doing Pre-Orders back then? The first game I remember with a Pre-Order (and Yes I Pre-Ordered it) was Halo 2 in the mid 2000's.

Anyway, since it was given out with Crash Bandicoot.......

What better home for it then in a double disc case

With Crash Bandicoot!

That's it for now, More Soon, I Promise!