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    Your Gaming Spend - Edition 2016

    OK, so I didn't see Superman Falls had started a 2016 Gaming Spend thread and created another one.
    Then I started a new one.
    Then ETC pointed out the repetition.
    So I merged the threads.
    Then deleted the superfluous one.
    Turns out, I deleted both threads.

    So, sorry everybody, I broke it and here's the new one!

    Supes said:
    "It's the tipping point between two years and 2016 looks set to deliver a slew of titles as the current gen gets fully into stride and long delayed titles all start to hit in a wave.

    That means there's a whole other year of risks to our wallets again.

    The new YGS thread is here for you to keep track of your gaming expenditure shame.

    Are you expecting to spend lots in the new year? "
    Last edited by QualityChimp; 05-01-2016, 15:34.

    #2
    Sadat's post was really long and probably took ages to write, sorry!

    "Another year! Tracking spending, both on games and other things, has definitely changed the way in which I arrange my finances.

    2011: http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/1...=1#post1792884 ?680
    2012: http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/1...=1#post1916448 ?597
    2013: http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/1...=1#post2015291 ?403
    2014: http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/1...=1#post2109237 ?316
    2015: http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/1...=1#post2183960 ?544

    And has led me to some interesting stuff out there, on how by setting some long-term goals and minimising the crap purchasing decisions might lead to a better life:

    http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/...-an-emergency/
    Tales of squandered success. Both Mr. Money Mustache’s mailbox, and the world at large are filled with them. Every day another pile of $250,000 earners collapses from stress or goes insane, b…


    On that note,

    JANUARY - ?55
    ?6 Hotline Miami 2 [PS4]
    ?7 Murdered [PS4]
    ?9 Tomb Raider [PS4]
    ?16 Transformers [PS4]
    ?17 Sniper Elite 3 [PS4]

    ...there goes the budget. Who needs new year resolutions anyway?"

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      #3
      @ETC said:
      "I'm in again. Same goal as last year. Less games, more playtime."

      @shaffy_oppa said:
      "
      Last year I dropped off around July I think and forgot to keep track. Will try once again."

      @teddymeow said:
      "
      I did buy less last year compared to 2014 but gave up tracking.
      I'll start again this year...Might get to March before I forget to return.
      Kyoto Rail Journey Simply (3DS) - ?1"

      @chojin said:
      "
      Ambassador Edition New 3DS ?180
      Twilight Princess Wii U ?41.95 (pre-order)
      Super Famicom Box Art Collection ?49.99
      Will Overton signed poster with the above ?29.99
      Total: ?301.93"

      @Superman Falls said:
      "
      For me, 2015 was the first time I've managed to wrestle spending below the ?1k mark and I'm hoping to drive it down again by increasing my reliance on the PC for new releases, holding off more on new releases till sales start and clearing a hole into my 600+ title backlogue."


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        #4
        I ended up waaaay in the black last year after working a few really big deals, don't think I'll be doing much of that this year though. This might be the first year I can actually see what my spend is without the wheeler dealer stuff so may be interesting.

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          #5
          2015 Total ?437.37 (http://www.bordersdown.net/threads/1...-Edition/page6)
          Monthly average approx. ?36.50

          This is the 'Year of the GOTY', for me. No more buying unfinished/DLC-laden games on day one, for on that path lies madness.

          January
          ?39.99 PSN 12 month subscription
          ?32.99 Yakuza 5

          February
          ?32.65 Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

          Running Total
          ?105.63
          Last edited by Golgo; 22-02-2016, 18:11.

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            #6
            January +?24.90

            February +?72.00

            AC Syndicate
            AC 4

            [2016 - Sold/Traded in games = 12]
            Last edited by ETC; 22-02-2016, 22:13.

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              #7
              I went crazy in 2015. 2016 will be a selling year for me. Trying to keep it minimum so 0 so far and hope it stays that way for a long while.

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                #8
                I make no promises either way. I basically gave up tracking in September so haven't looked at what I spent on Amiibo in the last 3 months...

                January $88.16
                Badge Centre [JPN 3DS] $2.22
                PSN Credit $5
                Sin and Punishment [WiiU VC] $8.81
                Gunman Clive 2 [3DS] $2.09
                Ryuu ga Gotoku: Kiwami $70.04
                Last edited by kryss; 26-01-2016, 22:38. Reason: jan 26th update

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                  #9
                  I ended up a little in profit last year, mainly thanks to selling the PS4.

                  Expecting much less wallet damage now than in previous years, unless I take the VR plunge.

                  Bought
                  [Android] Moon Cresta ?1
                  [3DS] Bike Runner DX 2 ?2
                  [Wii U] Used Basic + MK8 ?155


                  Sold
                  Xbox One + games ?210


                  Total
                  ?52 in credit.
                  Last edited by VR46; 02-03-2016, 09:27. Reason: updated 1st March

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                    #10
                    I'm on a slippery slope...

                    January:

                    Ambassador Edition New 3DS ?180

                    Twilight Princess Wii U ?41.95 (pre-order)
                    Super Famicom Box Art Collection ?49.99 (pre-order)
                    Will Overton signed poster with the above ?29.99
                    PS4 ?270
                    Street Fighter V Steelbook Edition ?42.99 (pre-order)

                    Total: ?614.92
                    Last edited by chojin; 07-01-2016, 07:16.

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                      #11
                      I'm off to a bad start because I bought Rockband 2 and Lego Rockband because "my son might like them".
                      He's probably too young and it'll frustrate him, but he seemed an ideal scapegoat!

                      January
                      Rockband 2 (PS3) - ?2.99
                      Lego Rockband (PS3) - ?3.99
                      Super Famicom Boxart book (paupers edition) - ?24.99

                      February
                      Emulator XBox - ?30

                      Total
                      ?61.97
                      Last edited by QualityChimp; 10-02-2016, 15:28.

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                        #12
                        I've converted the prices to pounds cause the Queen rules all:

                        January:

                        NEW 1Tb PS4 ?234.00

                        NEW Bloodborne: The Old Hunters Edition (PS4) ?29.00

                        NEW Battlefront (PS4) ?25.00

                        USED but MINT GTA V (PS4) ?28.00

                        NEW The Last of Us Remastered (PS4) ?17.00

                        Need For Speed Rivals: Complete Edition (PS4 PSN) ?9.50

                        Total ?342.50
                        Last edited by Jaz; 09-01-2016, 00:12.

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                          #13
                          I'm in again this year, my plan is to not buy another game till i finish the one's i have

                          January


                          Assassin's Creed Syndicate (PS4) - ?24.99
                          Rebel Galaxy (PS4) - ?15.99
                          The Witness (PS4) - ?29.99

                          February

                          Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold : The Fafnir Knight - (3DS) ?35.99
                          The Legend of Legacy (3DS) - ?35.99

                          Total

                          ?142.95
                          Last edited by hush; 06-02-2016, 17:33.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by hush View Post
                            I'm in again this year, my plan is to not buy another game till i finish the one's i have


                            Ha ha ha! Good one!

                            We all have that plan!

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                              #15
                              After looking at the 2015 thread I seemed to give up in January so going to keep a running total, I know last year was the most I've spent in 3-4 years because I had nothing to sell to offset the cost

                              January
                              Super Famicom Boxart book (paupers edition) - ?24.99
                              Super Famicom Boxart book (big tymers edition) - ?49.99
                              ?70 PSN credit -?56
                              Bought battlefield deluxe expansion ?12 (no charge due to credit)
                              Pre-ordered biohazard zero ?16 (no charge due to credit)
                              ?10 Wii-u credit to buy Mario kart 64

                              Total
                              ?140.98


                              January sales
                              ?1630 - various 3DS consoles (peach, zelda, yoshi, Pokemon dsi's) and ebay sales
                              Last edited by buster_broon; 04-02-2016, 17:14.

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