Report Fast Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Just a question I have always asked myself. I cannot stand seeing a platinum hits or greatest hits box on my shelf it drives me crazy. As much as I despise Gamestop, I was in there earlier today to pickup a copy of Burnout Paradise. Granite I don't go to Gamestop very often, when I do I always ask if I can have a non platinum hits. Sure enough they never have any regular copies of what I want. Anyways enough ranting. Anyone know why they make these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Face Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 To show the game is popular. They're made after Microsoft feels they've sold well nine months after release and saw a price drop. Source: Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesirableDan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I just bought Mafia II Platinum hits. Paid $2 more what I would have paid for the original, and i got $32 worth of DLC. They should do more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Report Fast Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I just bought Mafia II Platinum hits. Paid $2 more what I would have paid for the original, and i got $32 worth of DLC. They should do more often. Its a different story when it includes something extra. But I don't know how they don't understand that the box looks UGLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmporerDragon Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Its a different story when it includes something extra. But I don't know how they don't understand that the box looks UGLY. It's punishment for not buying the game on release. That way, they all stand out as shining beacons in your library going "look at me!, my owner won't pay full price for a fantastic game such as I!" Sony and Nintendo do the same things with their versions of the platinum hits, and it was the same last generation as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiftie Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I didn't think they were making platinum hits anymore, just GOTY editions and what not at the publisher's leisure (which are the awesome DLC-filled versions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOKH8R Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I've said it once, and I'll say it again. Step 3 - profit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dervicious Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 And yet they do. I totally see eye to eye with the OP here. I always prefer the original game instead of the repackaged crap. Even if its cheaper off the shelf, chances are you can find it on amazon for a comparable price without the platinum huts label polluting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akuza Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 There's nothing wrong with platinum hits at All in my eyes. It's helped me get some damn expensive game imports, much cheaper! (over different consoles) It's still the same game, but sometimes has more content, and also has a nice shiny silver box! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethiebeefy Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 They ran out of green cases. But seriously, I'm lucky enough to never buy a ''Platinum Hits'' edition of a game. Like previous people said they look horrible next to the normal green cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVthePunisher Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Ah a quick rant before work! Okay so let's do this quickly. I used to hate Greatest Hits and Platinum Hits...I still do! Except for in Resident Evil's case, in which I actually end up buying those variations as well (see: Post your Gaming Collection thread for that). However, I still dislike the designs...obviously the color sticks out for these rereleases. But it does let you know these games sold enough to be considered "Hits". Well, at least on both PS2 and Xbox...they're "Selects" for Wii and "Player's Choice" for Gamecube. I really dislike the Platinum Hits for a relatively simple reason: the spines. They remove the original spine text which usually used the actual artwork for the game logo and instead replace it with a "Gamestop" white background with black text or...well, a PS2 generation PAL regioned spine ;>_>. I don't like that, there's no creativity to the spine and it just looks bland. The only game in my collection that suffers this is Fallout 3: GOTY...earlier Platinum Hits on the Xbox still used the original spine, like GTAIV and Resident Evil 5. Anything post-change to the top logo (which removed the "lines" in the Xbox's white section and now it's just pure white...this is on the spine mind you) has the white background with black text, so I'd say...pre-2010? Maybe 2009... Anyways, I'll talk more on it later...maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakisbac Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) @The people saying they look ugly. While I too dislike platinum hits cases, they've at least gotten better. Here's three versions: http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mA_qUFa9TdS8lpsX-icf6VA.jpg First version http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m06yj1DWZVYSpkDvKDjXcdg.jpg Second version http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mX8jLkKb6aBddE0x7vjUMMQ.jpg Current version Edited January 15, 2013 by dakisbac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podge293 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 i thought it was because they hit a certain level of sales or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickinOnaChain Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 For people who missed them the first time and to make some think they're getting a classic, whether it is or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barad Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 @The people saying they look ugly. While I too dislike platinum hits cases, they've at least gotten better. Here's three versions: First version http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m06yj1DWZVYSpkDvKDjXcdg.jpg Second version Best one ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Karma Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mA_qUFa9TdS8lpsX-icf6VA.jpg First version Holy smokes, I forgot how ugly these versions were. Terrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakisbac Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Best one ever. That looked nice, but I think I like the current version better Holy smokes, I forgot how ugly these versions were. Terrible! Yeah those were pretty brutal. I don't think I have any of those, thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout x360a Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 The PAL current design for 'Classics' looks alright. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DLhKzs0aL._SL500_AA300_.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Frost Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 What I think is worse is when they tip in the Platinum Hits cover on the pic you see on your console or on xbox.com on your activity page. That is entirely unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberPunch83 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 The PAL version of the Platinum Hits, the 'Classics', looks best to me. At least they kept the green look and hopefully also the case of traditional Xbox games. The biggest problem with the Platinum Hits has always been the ugly grey cases. I understand you want the games to stand out and be noticeable, but changing the colour of the case is going too far. All that needs to be done is a different slip cover in the game itself. Most people don't want to show off they have a Platinum Hit anyway; they would rather people see a green case to show they didn't just bandwagon on to the game like many people do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout x360a Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 The PAL version of the Platinum Hits, the 'Classics', looks best to me. At least they kept the green look and hopefully also the case of traditional Xbox games. The biggest problem with the Platinum Hits has always been the ugly grey cases. I understand you want the games to stand out and be noticeable, but changing the colour of the case is going too far. All that needs to be done is a different slip cover in the game itself. Most people don't want to show off they have a Platinum Hit anyway; they would rather people see a green case to show they didn't just bandwagon on to the game like many people do. Yeah, I mean I recently picked up Borderlands 1 GOTY 'Classics' and the box for that is nice too. Minimal and the original art is preserved. http://static2.thcdn.com/productimg/0/600/600/25/10240125-1342195250-658594.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrochaos Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Usually a Platinum hits/classics comes with a permanent price drop/new suggested MSRP. So it's got that going for it. My guess is that they are made after the original production run is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVthePunisher Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Almost all Platinum Hits in the US are $19.99, but for some stupid ass reason, Left 4 Dead 2 is $29.99 as a Platinum Hits. Go figure. Anyways, now that someone posted images of the older Platinum Hits...yes, the original case was horridly bad. It's the final case that I don't like, as they change the spine to the blank white background with standard black text. Batman Arkham Asylum GOTY for example and Fallout 3 GOTY. They just don't look that nice on a shelf...however, I have to put up with white-backgrounds and black text anyhow for Resident Evil games out of the PAL region. At least those on PS2 and like RE4 on Gamecube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmbaLaBamba Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 @The people saying they look ugly. While I too dislike platinum hits cases, they've at least gotten better. Here's three versions: http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mA_qUFa9TdS8lpsX-icf6VA.jpg First version http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m06yj1DWZVYSpkDvKDjXcdg.jpg Second version http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mX8jLkKb6aBddE0x7vjUMMQ.jpg Current version Now I've seen this I have to admit they have gotten better over time. Those damn ugly first ones I hate with a passion though, don't see why they needed to have all of that crap around the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opiate42 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 It's punishment for not buying the game on release. That way, they all stand out as shining beacons in your library going "look at me!, my owner won't pay full price for a fantastic game such as I!" ROFL!! Talk about a first world problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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