/jp/ - Otaku Culture

Why would you not buy games online?

>>8148087
I don't like using my credit card a lot.

>>8148098
Get a debit card, that's how I pay for everything.

Why would people look at you funny?

Also, if they did, why would you care?

I mean, fuck, even if they DO give you a strange look and you feel the need to make an excuse, "It's for my sister."

>>8148106
a debit card is a credit card but worse, why would you do that?
Unless you can't be assed to pay a bill every month and are willing to trade it for less security.

Wasn't this game PSP only?

The first game was absolutely shitty and the second one will likely be as well. Import a good JRPG instead like Xenoblade.

>>8148112
How is it worse? With a credit card, you're spending money you don't actually have. Debit cards draw funds directly from your bank account, so you know exactly how much money you have left and if you should buy something or not.
>less security.
How is it less secure? If you have a Visa/Mastercard debit card then it's exactly the same as a credit card.

Ahh, I'm still looking for the first game, most stores here don't have it. And it's really painful when I remember I saw one game store display the Special Edition on their front shelf months ago, but I didn't have a PS3 during that time. Ugh...

It's nice how most people in my country don't care about the thing you're buying.

>>8148130
http://www.play-asia.com/Hyperdimension_Neptunia_English_language_Version/paOS-13-71-bp-49-en-70-42z
t.html

Nobody gives a shit what I buy from stores either. I doubt they do in the USA or wherever the fuck else either. I don't watch what people are buying and judge or give a fuck about what they do, I doubt they'd do the same to me.

Oh just go get it from the damn store what they gonna attack you for liking them games?
>they look at you funny
why should you give a fuck what "normal" people think?

You walk in with fucking balls between your legs. If that fucking cashier gives you that smug fucking look, tell him to do his damn job or eat a dick. If he start stirring up shit, you throw the fucking cooking pot of shit all over the place. "Don't like my taste in games? That's nice, it's nice to have opinions, in fact I wonder what your employer's opinion would be. You know, about you losing a sale and a costumer? I fact why do you go get him. Im sure he'll get a huge laugh about it."

>>8148120
No, actually it isn't.
A debit card goes through your bank. This means that if it is stolen you not only have to deal with visa, but your bank who is always more of a bitch..
It also opens you up to cans of worms like: overdraft fees from drained account, delayed response while researching leading to account locks or suspensions, and following the terms of protection that your bank wishes to preform, which are at best the same. No matter what is done on the credit card the absolute worst they can do is charge up to your limit which will be contained on the card. With your debit card they can charge your entire account, and most banks only forgive X number (5-10) fees in the event of a stolen card while taking longer to fix the problem.
Chargeback terms and other active forms of protection are far superior on a credit card if you use them. If it is your primary account you use to pay bills that is absolutely not a card you should be paying with online as your standard card, because if that fucks up you'll probably have to call 3-4 offices by phone to change the card.

>>8148135
I would have already bought it there if it wasn't sold out, but thanks. I found one on Amazon.

>>8148153
>This means that if it is stolen you not only have to deal with visa, but your bank who is always more of a bitch..
I'm covered if my card ever gets stolen or lost, according to my bank, so nothing to worry about there.
>overdraft fees from drained account
That's why you check your balance before you buy something, it only takes a second. My bank allows 3 overdrafts per year without any charges if you call them about it right away, anyway.

>>8148170
For once I am actually siding with Sudo, debit cards are the way to go.
I have one through a local bank and they have never been gay when it comes to reversing charges that I did not want - like when paypal does nothing.

Just don't have any spaghetti in your pockets when you go to buy it.

>I don't think I'd ever be able to muster up the courage to walk into the store and buy it.

FFFFFUUUUUU

I see this on /v/ all the time. Why are people so afraid of being judged by a gamestop employee? Or maybe "the other nerds in the store will laugh at me?"

A clerk working retail in November has his life go by in a blur. He won't remember a single face or a single purchase the moment they leave the store because he has soccer moms hounding him about stupid shit like "which wii controller is most recommended for a 9 year old?".

This "shameful" game is a product they sell, and not some weird perverted thing you had them special order for you... other copies of this same product are sitting right there on the shelf beside the brown & bloom shooters. It is there to be sold, and other people have already bought other copies at that same store.

If gamestop secretly sold giant black double ended dildos on special order, I could see a person being uncomfortable buying one when surrounded by other shoppers... But you are buying a videogame in a videogame store.

I just don't get it. This is the /v/ equivalent to people who can't piss in public restrooms. Just say to yourself "What one man can do, another can do" and go do it.

>>8148085
>Everybody would look at me funny.

I would, too. I didn't like this game (and I tried really hard to like it).

so whens the release date for US?
too lazy to google

>walk into Gamestop
>ask to buy Atelier Rorona
>guy says "Oh, so you like these girly games, huh?"
>my reaction, word for word, as I walk out and buy it from someplace else

It's that easy OP.

[citation needed]

>>8148200
February

I heard the second one was a lot better.

>>8148153
Get a better bank.

>2011
>buying games at retail stores

>>8148170
>I'm covered if my card ever gets stolen or lost, according to my bank, so nothing to worry about there
Sure, but how quickly will they pay it back? I had fraud appear on my account (hadn't lost my card or anything, just suddenly someone not me has spent all the money at tesco) and had to send off a form and wait about two weeks with no money. Whereas with a credit card, if it's fraudulent you just don't pay the bill.

>>8148270
>Sure, but how quickly will they pay it back?
I have no way of knowing that, since I've never had that happen to me.

>>8148270
Huh?
You know payments need a few days to get approved, right?.

You can just call your bank and tell them to cancel then.

I can even do that via my bank website.
I get a SMS every time there's a movement in my account by the way.

>>8148270
What's the name of your bank?

mk2 is out in english?

Get out Visa devs,

I don't understand why people are so ashamed of games like this. who even cares? unless you sit down and show them normalfags can't tell one game from another. the only people who are going to judge you are faggots who probably go to /v/ and they're going to say your favorite game is shit no matter what it is.

>>8148085
It's not that hard.

I watched as a gangster bought it. After seeing that, theres no way in hell gamestop has seen anything more bizarre, i promise you, you won't get those funny looks.

>>8148352
Yes, I'm aware this is a shop

>>8148205
>Go to JB Hi-Fi
>Pick up some Modest Mouse and The National albums along with Atelier Rorona
>Cashier is a 7/10 but reeks of lookatmeimsoalternative
>She looks at the case twice then gives me an odd look
>Shoot back a million dollar smile, keep up the usual cashier banter, keep everything smooth as fuck
>Walk out of store satisfied
>FUCKING GAMESTOP

Pic related, game is pretty fun

>>8148472
Nice shirt. What's your favorite mobile suit?

The Gamestop guy I was talking to about the first one was being all "whoa creepy" about it. He said he only played it because he has to play every game enough to get a feel for it and he was really creeped out by Hyperdimension.

I smiled and also preordered Ar Tonelico 3.

>buy everything online
>never have to step outside

Actually that's how it used to be. Now my debit card is being declined everywhere and I don't know what to do. I can't handle talking on phones...

>>8148472
>Final Fantasy
I hate you
>Dark Souls LE I couldn't get
I hate you even more

>>8148506
You're not missing out on much.

>>8148495
I'm a big fan of the Sazabi.

I also secretly like the Exia.

>>8148506
>Final Fantasy
I hate myself. Biggest dissapointment of this gen for sure. The problem is that XIII-2 looks good, and I know SE is just gonna hurt me again.

>>8148517
I thought the artbook was pretty neat. I absolutely love the games art style and world.

The only time I felt self-conscious buying a game was Ar tonelico 2. The guy who sold it me had played it and was surprised they had it stock and made a big deal about it. The issue was that his coworker was quite clearly unamused by Cloche and Luca's heterosexual life partner embrace as he attempted to explain the premise of the game to him.

But the cute little nerdy girl that works at the other Gamestop in town is respectful of my affinity for girly games.

>>8148472
>>8148532
>Sazabi
>not wearing a Zeon t-shirt

>>8148561
>Implying I'm not waiting for this goddamn rain to stop so I can hang out my Zeon shirt to dry

Buying girly looking games and the cash monkey gives you shit? Just remind him who's paying his wages and/or have a chat with the manager.

Shitty customer service has no place in retail.

I sorta know that feel OP.
When I bought the first Neptunia game (online, because fuck Gamestop and shit), I showed it off to a few of my friends as "some totally japanese shit" I bought, played it off as a joke with them. It saved me the ridicule of trying to hide it.

I do hope the second game is better though...

I don't think I've ever felt self conscious about buying something. Nothing should stop you from purchasing and enjoying a game of your choosing.

>>8148579
Mah nigga.

>>8148579
>Implying you're not an attention whore
oh ok

>>8148294
Depending on the bank 1 of 3 will happen.
1. Your funds get refunded in 2-7 days while you are under investigation (as long as you don't have a history of being hacked this will happen).
2. Your account will get locked (will also happen if the number was sizable, or the conditions are fishy) during investigation.
3. Your account will be put in a surveillance mode and you will have to manually approve every transaction that goes through until the investigation is over.

You can get 3 overdrafts in less than 20s after they drain your card. Paying on a debit card also does absolutely nothing for your credit score if you are in no credit.
Under the absolute best conditions debit cards are equal in safety but worse in features. Now many banks are also charging you to use them.
Under the worst conditions debit cards will fuck you over bad. This isn't applicable to /jp/, but if you have real responsibilities on auto-pay through your bank account/debit card you should not use that number all over the place. In security that would be as bad as using the same password for everything.
Credit cards 101 don't they teach this shit in school?

>>8148740
Sorry for stirring conversation. I'll never do it again. I promise.


Also what is with NIS Europe's fucking DLC scheme? I bought Disgaea 3 for $10 and I had a look on the PSN store and the Complete DLC Pack is $79.95! It's cheaper to wait for the Vita re-release. Let's not forget it took 2 years to get the trophy patch. Honestly NIS get your shit together.
(TL Note: All prices are in Kangaroo Bucks)

>go to GameStop
>see Hyperdimension Neptunia special edition on the shelf
>last one left
>take it to the counter
>clerk says it's a shitty grindfest
>I shrug it off and say I like JRPGs
>he says at least it has 12 year old girls with big tits
>I agree
>go home and play it
>it's a shitty grindfest
>sell it a couple months later on Ebay for the same price I paid
>mfw at least it had 12 year old girls with big tits

>>8148861
Some anon let me download all the D3 DLC (and whatever else was there that I wanted) from his account. He was a cool dude.

When did I click on /v/?

>>8148916
Probably could have sold it for a lot more, especially with the cards.

>>8148916
>sold it for the same price you paid
Didn't the price skyrocket for no reason?

>>8148924
>Discussing Japanese games on /jp/
pic related

>>8148929
>Probably could have sold it for a lot more, especially with the cards.
Got it from GameStop. No cards, just artbook.

>>8148932
>Didn't the price skyrocket for no reason?
Price skyrocketed because it's an Atlus game produced in limited quantities and people (like me) are stupid enough to want it even though they know it'll be shit. I just dropped it on Ebay and let people bid. I was happy to get back what I paid for; I wasn't looking to make a profit or anything.

>>8148916
>Travel back home to visit my dad
>Take my PS3 with me so I can put some hours into FF13
>Vanille appears on screen
>Dad says "I like how the 14 year old has double D's

It's what I get for playing Final Fantasy 13, I guess

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>>physically going to Gameshop
>>2011

Like seriously these days you press a button on Amazon and then the item teleports to your door.

>>8149178
Would you suck a dick for a miollion dollars?

>>8149178
I go to gamestop to check what games I'm going to pirate, seriously, I've ordered games just to see the artbox look at it and give back to the cashier that watches astonished how I leave the shop not giving a fuck.

>>8149178
I wish u would teleport 2 my door

>>8149303

>>8148085

>Not busing directly from NISA to receive extra benefits.

OP, come on bro. Even if you can't order online, there is no reason to be afraid of buying a game like Neptunia.

zeon shirt guy, just hang that shit up indoors. towel rack, on a hanger that's on the doorknob, hell, on the door itself, over a chair, whatever. if you have a bunch of stuff then get a couple of nails and some string or rope from the hardware store. set up a clothes line.

also credit cards are not the devil people, what the fuck. just pay your shit on time and who the fuck cares. as long as you can go "i have this much in my bank account" and "i have this much on my card" and do some simple math you'll be fine. hell, just keep one around for emergencies. if you get a card with no annual fee it doesn't matter if you actually use it or not.

>>8148085
Be Proud of what you want and actually Buying
and if your regretting it just finish

>cashiers giving you weird looks or making offensive comments

You guys are lucky, I always end up having cashiers that turn out to be huge fucking weeaboos that want to go on and on about the shit while I just want to buy my game and leave.

>not buying Agarest: The Really Naughty Limited Edition with free dakimakura like a boss

>>8149368
Makes me wish I didn't buy the fucking EU collectors SHIT edition.

A mini poster and a mini book with the CGs printed in it. What the garbage

>>8148085
You shouldn't buy it because it's a terrible game and all the good costumes and characters are DLC.

Want to put Neptune in a swimsuit? DLC
Want to put IF in a gym outfit? DLC
Want to play as Nisa? DLC
Nisa Swimsuit? DLC
Pay to win? DLC
etc.

Either skip it (recommended) or wait for mk2.

>>8149368
That damn mousepad stunk of chemicals and gave me a headache.

>>8149368

>not buying Agarest: The Really Naughty Limited Edition with free dakimakura like a boss

My EB games store sold out of the naughty edition before I could pick up a copy (I didn't preorder), so I was forced to buy that online. Everything other "weeaboo edition" game I bought in-store.

>>8149388
I think you should look at the picture again.

>>8149407
My EB games store sold out of the naughty edition before I could pick up a copy

That means there are others like you nearby. Isn't that a disturbing thought?

Buying K-On from JB Hifi have me some odd looks. Only time it has ever happened.

>walk into Gamestop
>"Welcome to Gamestop, can I help you with anything"
>I mumble,"Um, I am here to pick up my Hyperdimension Neptunia poster, we talked on the phone"
>Guy gets ladder to grab poster
>Spaghetti falls out of his pockets as he climbs up
>After climbing up mountains upon mountains of spaghetti, he finally reaches my poster and starts his descent down.
>I stare at the bear poster
>Suddenly realize I'M A BEAR
>Police kick in the door, customers are running and screaming.
>everybody gets tangled in the mountain range of pasta noodles
>tonight I feast

>>8149178
Seriously, this.

There is absolutely no benefit at all to going to a game store anymore.

IF they have it, you'll get it immediately, but it's incredibly likely you can get it cheaper online anyways.

>>8149488
>lacking FUCKING GAMESTOP
I'll flip a coin. Heads, 2/10. Tails, 9/10.
It's the best I can do.

I stopped going to GameStop because they never got the pre-order bonuses they were supposed to have. Either that, or the employees just took them for themselves. I buy everything online now.

>>8148472
>Disgaea 4 LE
>Demon/Dark Souls LE
>Folklore

Nice.

>>8149541
>Disgaea 4 LE
Compared to Japan's LE's, what we get is pathetic. They get nendoroids, figmas and PVC's with their LE's, but the most we can hope for are shitty trading figures with your usual artbook and soundtrack.

>>8149514
The solution is to live in a small town. I walked in to my local store on the day Skyrim came out. At about 5 PM they had only sold like 8 copies. And whenever there's a preorder for a game, because they're too lazy to manage pre-orders, they just hand them out to whoever buys the game.

This thread smells of /v/.
Get the fuck out.

>walk into Gamestop
>Asian girl at counter
>"Hi, would you like to preorder MW3?"
>"...M...MW3 is for c-c-casuals, ahahaa..."
>"Uh, are you looking for something?"
>entire store is looking at me
>point at MW3 poster
>"I-it's shit, right? ahahah..."
>Police walk into gamestop
>"I'd like h-hyperdimension neptunia"
>"Which one is that?"
>"T-THE ONE WITH THE LITTLE GIRLS"
>Police start sprinting over to me
>Spagetti flies out of pockets and wraps around the police
>Cashier gets on ladder to get game
>look up her panties
>Spagetti shoots out faster
>police break through spagetti
>"Here is your game sir would you like gameguard with that?"
>Immediately begin vomiting on her
>Police run to grab me
>Start shitting and pissing in a circle to fend them off
>Increase speed of rotation while SWAT team rushes in
>begin liftoff of piss and shit helicopter, break through roof
>lift off into space and freeze
>become a watchful shit and piss spinning guardian in the orbit of Earth
>"That'll be $54.99 used"

FUCKING GAMESTOP

>>8149629
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? ONLY 5$ OFF???

>>8149640
>not knowing used games are a ripoff

>>8149666
FUCK THAT SHIT, NIGGER. BACK IN MY DAY WE EITHER GOT SOME CASH AND AT LEAST 30% OR TRADE 2 USED FOR 1 NEW

I'M MAD AS HELL NOW FUCK

>>8149677
Back in my day (about six years ago, the last time I entered a GameStop) new games were $50 and used was about $45.

Naturally, selling a used game at GameStop would turn up at about $7 for yourself.

>>8149699
$7 if you had the card. Otherwise $5 max.

Does the used brick-and-mortar used games market still exist?

I would have expected that the internet killed it.

>>8149699
WHAT THE SHIT IS THIS MAN. FUCK THAT SHIT I WENT TO STORES LIKE FUNCOLAND I DIDNT EVEN GAMESTOP BUYS USED GAMES NOW

I can't remember the last time I went to a video game store. I buy all my stuff online now.

>>8150361
Trade stuff in on eBay.

>>8149753
I only buy at stores when I have things to trade in.

>>8150363
That means you have to pack up and ship things to a bunch of different people.

>>8149749
My last memory of FuncoLand is getting Link's Awakening as a Christmas gift on my sixth birthday. `_`

>>8150382
Funcoland was great. Store was cleanly arranged and you could find what you wanted easily. Then EBGames took them over and they became cluttered and hard to find anything.

My fondest memory of Funcoland is browsing games while two guys robbed the store.

>>8150391
>Funcoland

Wow...that's a throwback, its 2011 now? shit, where did time go? I remember getting my first N64 there...and second.

My hometown never had a Funcoland. My choices were Waldensoft or Toys R Us.

When is Neptunia's DLC going on sale? I want them all.

>>8150392
That's one of my fantasies.

>>8150402

It's on sale now

Why are there PSN avatars for everyone but Blanc? Bullshit.