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Garage saling for treasures
wshbrngr:
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That is what I was wondering about quite a few times too :) I've had SNES games shipped to me from the U.S for $3 shipping or $10, both via normal USPS air mail and I've seen auctions on eBay with $19,99 shipping for an Xbox game. Just ONE game :) Normally I don't mind too much because I usually buy games that are rare In Europe or unreleased and with the strong Euro I can strike a good deal after all. But I really wonder why there's such a huge difference in shipping costs.
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Seriously, it's just people padding the price.
Sometimes I see items where the shipping/handling costs are about what the item is worth (including shipping) and the starting price is $0.01. They figure any bid they get is more profit.
Nothing wrong with capitalism, but I don't buy from these people (anymore).
I had an e-mail exchange with one of them once over an item I bought that didn't work (usb to N64 adapter). He offered to exchange it if I paid postage. (which was about what the item was worth).
He defended his shipping costs as it included box, packing supplies and trip to the Post Office.
He used newspaper for packing, and got his box free from the Post Office (flat rate box).
On another note, I got a copy of HALO 3 at a garage sale ($10.) but found out, I am not coordinated enough to pay a FPS on a console. >:(
Back to BF2 on the PC for me.
KaiserWAVE:
LOL! Yeah, the first time you play a FPS with dual analog control it takes some time to get used to.
the7k:
Yeah, mouse and keyboard is the only real way to play an FPS. It's why I like that most FPSs on the PS3 include m/kb support.
Although I believe the Wii-mote/Nunchuck could make for a great FPS - too bad we haven't seen a really good FPS on the Wii yet.
KaiserWAVE:
It's not really a true FPS but the Metroid Prime games are great and use the Wiimote/Nunchuck very well. Very intuitive.
I'm actually a fan of console FPS and prefer them over PC FPS. The usual WASD control is easy but running and/or crouching and jumping gives me cramps :) Not to mention all the shortcuts and keys for other functions like flashlight, reload, use and whatnot.
It's not an FPS but back in the day I played the hell out of Tie Fighter on PC. I knew every shortcut by heart and diverting shield energy to the engines or weapon systems while in a heated dogfight became second nature to me. But I must admit I was a bit overwhelmed by Crysis' control scheme and using the suit abilities on the fly and purposefully :D
While playing Crysis I instantly thought how great it would control with dual analog control and the suit abilities mapped to the d-pad. Sure the mouse aiming is a lot better than a comparably sluggish analog stick but I like it a lot better. To each his own I guess ;).
Doom:
I would actually prefer mouse and a wireless nunchuck like accessory, with more buttons.