Further evidence has sprung up that seems to support the public's case against Capcom, the company that now stands accused of discontinuing hilarious courtroom adventure Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. A quick look at the game's Amazon page reveals that it has officially jumped into that dreadful "rare" category, resulting in ridiculously high prices and the deep sense of regret at not buying it when it just came out.Phoenix Wright is currently fetching prices between $60 and $100 on Amazon. That's not right. However, Ebay prices seem to be much more reasonable, hovering just over $40 the last time we checked. We also tried to find the game at Game Quest Direct (they sell new copies of out-of-print games) but our efforts were met with an Out of Stock notification and a disturbing, menacing laugh. But then, that might just have been the recording of a disturbing, menacing laugh we have constantly looping in the office. It's fundamentally motivational.
So, are you willing to pay out the nostrils for Phoenix Wright, or do you know of a place that has reasonably priced copies? Please let us know.
[Thanks James B!]
21. I was just at eb today today looking for this... no joy. The guy actually told me that it HAS been discontinued and that they dont expect any more new stock ever. Many people go in asking for it apparently. I so regret not getting it when amazon was clearance pricing them at $25... =(
But someone brought up the good point that the game is still to be distributed in europe. Hopefully capcom sees the demand and ships some more to NA then.
Posted at 10:14PM on Jan 25th 2006 by baR_n1