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Man, i was so determined not to get any games(or accessories) this week. Initially i was going to pick up BF:BC, but then thought against it.

So anyway, my pay comes in, wham...i buy DBZ:Burst Limit (DBZ fan), then woppachang 2 minutes later i buy / pre-order Soul Caliber IV. I just can't help myself.

I've been a gamer, pretty much since i could walk. I've spent countless hours in front of a TV. I mean, i go out...i do the occasional pub crawl etc, chill with friends. But man, i'm starting to reflect on all the money / time spent on gaming. Am i really that normal? Anyone else like me...or even remotely similar?

14/07/2008

Melbourne, Victoria

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crazynites says:

Not many fortnights go by with me not buying a game or some kind of assessory for the PS3 with my pay, it adds up over the year to be a fair bit of money. At least I get something out of it that lasts unlike some other recreational hobbies lol

14/07/2008

Melbourne, Victoria

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callan5 says:

I must admit im pretty much in the same boat. When im not working or going out im gaming most of the time. I have spent LOADS of money on video games, i'd predict clearly past $10,000 in my lifetime. What annoys me the most is ALOT of that has gone on games that i either dont keep or dont enjoy in the long run, i reckon i'd die if i saw the amount of money i have spent on games i didnt like or never played again.

Even with PS3 i own a crapload of duds such as Lair, Genji, Haze and Viking.

But i like to look at things on the bright side, if you have money to spend, why not spend it on something you enjoy

14/07/2008

Outside Perth W.A, over those green mountains, Milkin the cows with Mandy.

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rivalZone says:

Any and all I money I get goes towards something to do with gaming...

14/07/2008

PS3 > Food, Water, Sleep... Stratford, Vic

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Madrid says:

I spend $100 or more a week on going out saturday nights. this is alcohol and taxis. If I don't go out I see that money as whatever money and spend it on games/clothes, however i am waiting for some good games to come out.

14/07/2008

Adelaide

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mickyt888 says:

Games are more fun then drinking and getting drunk.

Even when you enjoy it it hurts the next day/

14/07/2008

Melbourne

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J-San says:

I guess i can sort of justify it in a sense that it's material...physical, i keep it,replay it, collect etc. It's not all going to "consumable" things, hehe. I've never felt bad about my gaming habbits and quirks, until recently. Just good to know i'm not the only one, more comforting really.

14/07/2008

Melbourne, Victoria

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Astrolite says:

After a bookcase with a hundred and thirty or so PS2 games, I said 'Not this time, only the best of the best games to keep it to a minimum'... Umm, yeah, 17 games and counting, 2 bluetooth headsets, 2 keyboards, 1 mouse, a camera, buzz controllers. Looks like I'll be filling up another bookcase!

14/07/2008

PSN: Astrolite

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WiiSUME1up says:

Im starting to work long hours just to pay for my ps3 games that i want to play problem is its draining and i dont get much sleep which makes me a bit annoyed at customers LMAO anyways i work in a shoppping mall where all the main gaming and retail stores are there and its so tempting just to buy more than one game.

14/07/2008

A-laide

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stax28 says:

Dudes, we are all the same... worst thing that does happen though is if you buy a game and it sucks comppletely.... thats the worst part

in my first week of owning my ps3 i bought 5 games....

14/07/2008

N00B - Its whats for dinner PSNID= payzee87

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camlew2 says:

Just as bad as me spending 8 grand on camera equipment in 2 hours :|

I havent brought anything for my ps3 for awhile. Ive just brought a 2 grand gaming PC so I had to put all my pay towards that this week

It was worth it

14/07/2008

Pak-Town, Victoria

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LK25 says:

i'm pretty sure everybody here is like that lol

14/07/2008

Arizona

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GhettoPan says:

camlew2 said: Just as bad as me spending 8 grand on camera equipment in 2 hours :|

I feel your pain with camera's damn i had 4 at one stage i'm down to one now and i have finally stopped buying stuff. I don't spend heaps on my PS3 but i must admit lately i have been buying a bit.

14/07/2008

Brisbane

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S0NY says:

J-San said: Anyone else like me...or even remotely similar?

I feel your joys and pain, mate.

callan5 said:But i like to look at things on the bright side, if you have money to spend, why not spend it on something you enjoy

Good stuff! That's exactly how I look at it.

Astrolite said: After a bookcase with a hundred and thirty or so PS2 games, I said 'Not this time, only the best of the best games to keep it to a minimum'... Umm, yeah, 17 games and counting, 2 bluetooth headsets, 2 keyboards, 1 mouse, a camera, buzz controllers. Looks like I'll be filling up another bookcase!

It's an addiction and I need to be locked up, because I've calculated that I've (so far) purchased 5 PS3 games a month, in the last 20 months.

14/07/2008

Melbourne, VIC - I currently own 108 Japanese (Region 2) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games and 12 Australian (Region 4) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games...TOTAL = 120

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mickyt888 says:

i know i hardly play any buy i got over 20 games already:( though i only payed for about 6 or 7 others where gifts:)

14/07/2008

Melbourne

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S0NY says:

Radical!! 13-14 gifts...Not bad at all, mate.

14/07/2008

Melbourne, VIC - I currently own 108 Japanese (Region 2) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games and 12 Australian (Region 4) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games...TOTAL = 120

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J-San says:

Jesus christ, i just went and bought a blu-ray...Oh well, i just can't help myself.

I completely forgot about Sony. 100 games lol. Bitches be' crazy

14/07/2008

Melbourne, Victoria

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S0NY says:

Nice~ Which movie did you end up getting?

By the way, I only have 4 BD movies...the Spidey Trilogy and the Pirates movie.

14/07/2008

Melbourne, VIC - I currently own 108 Japanese (Region 2) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games and 12 Australian (Region 4) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games...TOTAL = 120

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FireFly789 says:

I started buying games sincs Atari 2600, my old 1989 IBM comp flopy drive. and all the PS1,2,3 consols and the 1st Nentdo consol and Nentdo 64 and Sega GameGear and Game Boy so i would hate to think how much i have spent over all the years, BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

14/07/2008

Melbourne,Victoria

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robo3687 says:

i bought 6 games last month...lol...

after putting all my games on playfire (PS3, PS2, N64, GBC, PC) i had over 100....so yeh...i've probably spent alot...

EDIT: actually it was 8: 6 PS3, 2 PSP

14/07/2008

R3 Gaming Blog http://tinyurl.com/3wyojy Cundletown, NSW

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tonyamanda says:

well I probably spend $100 a fortnight, so one game every two weeks unless it's on special. I and my hubby both work so our kids and I are spoiled..
correction: Im half my hubbys age so Im Really spoiled.

14/07/2008

Melbourne victoria

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Unhostile says:

Who cares if your inside playing games or buying games, all that matters is that your enjoying it! And your health

Atleast you know you can probably have the choice of being a game critic

With me.. i have spent a load amounts of money.. i don't even want to know how much money i have spent on games and consoles in the past.. it scares me.. at least i am living life (i hope)

14/07/2008

Sydney, NSW, PSN ID: HostileForLife

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S0NY says:

robo3687 said: i bought 6 games last month...lol...
after putting all my games on playfire (PS3, PS2, N64, GBC, PC) i had over 100....so yeh...i've probably spent alot...
EDIT: actually it was 8: 6 PS3, 2 PSP

Most of them are nice PC games.

14/07/2008

Melbourne, VIC - I currently own 108 Japanese (Region 2) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games and 12 Australian (Region 4) SONY PLAYSTATION 3 BD games...TOTAL = 120

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Gaetano says:

I wish PS3 was killing my wallet instead of women.

14/07/2008

Melbourne

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Nash0r says:

I don't buy many games really. I only buy games that I know I will like or have been recommended.

ATM all my money is going towards the Snow. Over a grand on my board and boots and its $94 a day for a lift pass. Argh.

14/07/2008

Melbourne

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