Funny story behind me buying Ridge Racer 6 today.

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  1. HEX1GON

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    Cool story)

    I once was in a similar situation - when I was in NY I went to the VIDEOGAMESNEWYORK - a pretty stupid but famous shop with retro consoles and imports. While I was there a guy brought his xbox (first, not 360) with two controllers, all the hook-ups and 15 great games (no sports) - they wanted to give him 15$ for that. But some games from his pack they sell for 25$. They would have sell all this stuff for at least 150$))

    I just told that guy to go to ebay.
     
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    I can buy it on ebay for about the same amount including shipping?
     
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    I happen to not find one in Australia for that price on eBay. EB Games are selling this game for $12 but no stores near by. Of course I can see these games on eBay from UK, but shipping is around $6 ;)
     
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    Just sounds like you saved like $3 by picking it up in person, which is the case most of the time when buying things. Rather than an awesome deal it initially sounded like.
     
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    Was a fun spare of the moment thing and was pretty convenient (didn't have to wait, or travel)
     
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    I like the idea of you buying something in the store tho lol
     
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    The funny thing I forgot to mention (love my brain) I asked the customer if he had change, he said no. The staff than grabbed a change for $20 out of his pocket. What the hell is going on here? lol
     
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    Johnny Gran Turismo Freak and Site Supporter 2013,2015

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    Cool story. Talking about Ridge Racer, do you think i should look for a copy of Ridge Racer 7? It's basicly Ridge Racer 6 for the PS3. Do you think it still worth it?
     
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    Ridge 7 is ok but not fantastic. Too much emphasis - for me at least - on powersliding.
     
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    It's very similar, although Ridge Racer 7 looks a lot better. Gameplay is 1:1.
     
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    Johnny Gran Turismo Freak and Site Supporter 2013,2015

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    Anyone still play it online?
     
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    7 they do I know for sure had full grids, but actually I have no idea about 6 don't have xbox live :(
     
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    I seem to remember seeing a comparison of 6 and 7, and 6 looked better. I got Ridge Racer 6 a couple years ago for ~$10 at Gamestop. I've only played it a few times. It seemed like a rehash of Ridge Racer PSP, which I had already played extensively. I expect more of a console RR game.
     
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