Commander Keen is still for sale at 3D Realms!

Tanukitsune · 11-01-2003, 07:48 AM

I found out you can still buy Commander Keen at 3D Realms! But....
Its 20$ for the CD with all five episodes and 10$ for each "saga" (Vorticons, Goodby Galaxy) in the download section....

I emailed to ask them is the CD had any extras or if was even boxed, they says the only difference is getting them on a CD, and paying for the shipping...

I always prefer the "real" thing but I might actually go for the download...

What would you prefer?

-A CD with the game and nothing else, probally in a paper sleeve or...
-Downloading them from the site and saving money on shipping?

I also found Keen Dreams a pay for downloas game here!

.... Swim swim hungry!

Hmm... I guess what I REALLY want to ask is:

If you find a vintage Apogee/Epic Megagames/Id Software game in a pay for download site would you go for it or try to get the "real thing" (CD, floppy disks)?

Hmm... now to find Jill of the Jungle!

remixor · 11-01-2003, 08:57 AM

I'd personally get it on CD since at least you're paying for something tangible; I can't imagine shipping would be that much. It's not too cool that they're charging that much, especially with all that saga business. GT Realms is known for still selling friggin every game they ever did.

I'd buy it from the developer, id Software. It's cheaper over at their store. http://www.idsoftware.com

The "id store" link is inactive, but there's a direct link to buy games in their section of the "id games->vintage" page.

Tanukitsune · 11-01-2003, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by remixor

I'd personally get it on CD since at least you're paying for something tangible; I can't imagine shipping would be that much. It's not too cool that they're charging that much, especially with all that saga business. GT Realms is known for still selling friggin every game they ever did.

I'd buy it from the developer, id Software. It's cheaper over at their store. http://www.idsoftware.com

The "id store" link is inactive, but there's a direct link to buy games in their section of the "id games->vintage" page.

Id Software has electronic download only... and slightly more expensive.... 5$ more for each saga...

I found a page with Jill of the Jungle here.

syntheticgerbil · 11-01-2003, 03:47 PM

There's SIX episodes!

remixor · 11-01-2003, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanukitsune

Id Software has electronic download only... and slightly more expensive.... 5$ more for each saga...

Ah, ok. I was basically going by the price of $15 for the game itself as compared to $20 at 3DR. I don't know how all the saga/episode/whatever business works.

Zygomaticus · 11-01-2003, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanukitsune

Id Software has electronic download only... and slightly more expensive.... 5$ more for each saga...

I found a page with Jill of the Jungle here.

Wow! That's the third computer game I ever played! First being Prince, and second being Dave

syntheticgerbil · 11-01-2003, 05:34 PM

Hah, I used to think Jill was sexy when I was a misguided little fisherman.

Tanukitsune · 11-01-2003, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by syntheticgerbil

There's SIX episodes!

I know, but Commander Keen 6 Aliens Ate My Babysitter was made by FormGen not Apogee, and since the FormGen no longer exists, you can't buy it anymore...

Wait a minute.... There are more than six! if we include all 6 episodes, Keen Dreams and the Game Boy Color game, then there are 8!

I'm not sure if Commander Keen was ever on sale in Spain....

The only old Apogee/ Epic Megagames/ iD Software game I got (pre-Doom) came free with some magazines....

I was quite surprised to see Jazz Jackrabbit 2 at a bargain bin the other day...

remixor · 11-01-2003, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanukitsune

I was quite surprised to see Jazz Jackrabbit 2 at a bargain bin the other day...

I actually see old Jazz hanging out in bargain bins quite often.

Jonas · 11-01-2003, 11:10 PM

I loved these old jump and run games! Especially Prince of Persia which i still play sometimes.
I think I'd pay for the download.

Tanukitsune · 11-02-2003, 11:13 PM

Ouch! They charge me 8$ for shipping for a 20$ game!! Hmm... Since I can only get Keen Dreams as a registered download, I think I will get the download instead... I emailed them just in case, if the CD is not even in a jewel case then I will download it from the store... That way I will have more money for the Jill of the Jungle trilogy.... Wait a minute! This guy has webpage and not an email? Argh!

Sigh, who says retro gaming is cheap?

remixor · 11-03-2003, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanukitsune

Sigh, who says retro gaming is cheap?

DOES anyone say that?

Erwin_Br · 11-03-2003, 03:39 AM

Those prices are INSANE!!! 25 bucks for JackJazz Rabbit!? 22 bucks for One Must Fall!?

I'm going to charge only 15 bucks for my game (this includes shipping), and looking at these prices for old DOS games I forbid anyone to complain!

--Erwin

Tanukitsune · 11-03-2003, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Erwin_Br

Those prices are INSANE!!! 25 bucks for JackJazz Rabbit!? 22 bucks for One Must Fall!?

I'm going to charge only 15 bucks for my game (this includes shipping), and looking at these prices for old DOS games I forbid anyone to complain!

--Erwin

Hmm I don't think I can get the Commander Keen Saga cheaper but Jill of the Jungle is going to be hard to find anywhere else... Maybe Ebay?

BTW 15 sound pretty fair to me..

Doh! I think I should find a demo first! What if it they don't work on my PC?

remixor · 11-03-2003, 04:10 AM

Don't forget to try DOSBox!

Tanukitsune · 11-03-2003, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by remixor

Don't forget to try DOSBox!

I nearlly forgot about that program! Thanks, I haven't tried it yet, but since the FAQ says it supports all the Commander Keen games then I shouldn't worry...
BTW, I think I should forget about Ebay... the only auctions I found were way too expenisve...

Commander Keen is not only vintage gaming, but cult gaming too... A single episode on Ebay costs the same as the CD compilation at 3d Realms....

Hmm... Ok... I cant get Keen Dreams as a registered download only... and Keen I-V as a download or a cd... Either way I can't get ALL of them phisically...

Tanukitsune · 11-24-2003, 09:06 AM

Here it is! I finally got it!

Kolzig · 11-24-2003, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanukitsune

Here it is! I finally got it!

Congrats, Tanu!

Ninth · 11-27-2003, 10:31 PM

Uh, Tanukitsune, can you actually play the games without them being v-v-v-ery l-l-l-laggy? (or whatever word would mean laggy in a solo game)
I couldn't, last time I tried.
And by the way, 20$ is a lot of money for one 10 year old game. I mean, for example, BASS is a lot newer, a lot better (I know, that's subjective), has probably cost a lot more to make, and it's freeware.

Tanukitsune · 11-27-2003, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninth

Uh, Tanukitsune, can you actually play the games without them being v-v-v-ery l-l-l-laggy? (or whatever word would mean laggy in a solo game)
I couldn't, last time I tried.
And by the way, 20$ is a lot of money for one 10 year old game. I mean, for example, BASS is a lot newer, a lot better (I know, that's subjective), has probably cost a lot more to make, and it's freeware.

Laggy? What do you mean? Most old games need programs to slow them down not speed them up...

It works fine...

And the price depends on the company some are more generous than others, and I am getting nearly the whole saga...
On Ebay it might cost a LOT more, and then again maybe not...
On another site they sell half the episodes for 15$....

11-01-2003, 07:48 AM	#1
Tanukitsune ACK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 2,448	Commander Keen is still for sale at 3D Realms! I found out you can still buy Commander Keen at 3D Realms! But.... Its 20$ for the CD with all five episodes and 10$ for each "saga" (Vorticons, Goodby Galaxy) in the download section.... I emailed to ask them is the CD had any extras or if was even boxed, they says the only difference is getting them on a CD, and paying for the shipping... I always prefer the "real" thing but I might actually go for the download... What would you prefer? -A CD with the game and nothing else, probally in a paper sleeve or... -Downloading them from the site and saving money on shipping? I also found Keen Dreams a pay for downloas game here! .... Swim swim hungry! Hmm... I guess what I REALLY want to ask is: If you find a vintage Apogee/Epic Megagames/Id Software game in a pay for download site would you go for it or try to get the "real thing" (CD, floppy disks)? Hmm... now to find Jill of the Jungle! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Apparently I have a Devianrt Art account... And people actually like it!

11-01-2003, 08:57 AM	#2
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	I'd personally get it on CD since at least you're paying for something tangible; I can't imagine shipping would be that much. It's not too cool that they're charging that much, especially with all that saga business. GT Realms is known for still selling friggin every game they ever did. I'd buy it from the developer, id Software. It's cheaper over at their store. http://www.idsoftware.com The "id store" link is inactive, but there's a direct link to buy games in their section of the "id games->vintage" page. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

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syntheticgerbil Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rubbish Posts: 535	There's SIX episodes! Share Share this post on Twitter

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Jonas Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4	I loved these old jump and run games! Especially Prince of Persia which i still play sometimes. I think I'd pay for the download. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-02-2003, 11:13 PM	#11
Tanukitsune ACK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 2,448	Ouch! They charge me 8$ for shipping for a 20$ game!! Hmm... Since I can only get Keen Dreams as a registered download, I think I will get the download instead... I emailed them just in case, if the CD is not even in a jewel case then I will download it from the store... That way I will have more money for the Jill of the Jungle trilogy.... Wait a minute! This guy has webpage and not an email? Argh! Sigh, who says retro gaming is cheap? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Apparently I have a Devianrt Art account... And people actually like it!

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Ninth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 6,409	Uh, Tanukitsune, can you actually play the games without them being v-v-v-ery l-l-l-laggy? (or whatever word would mean laggy in a solo game) I couldn't, last time I tried. And by the way, 20$ is a lot of money for one 10 year old game. I mean, for example, BASS is a lot newer, a lot better (I know, that's subjective), has probably cost a lot more to make, and it's freeware. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ...It's down there somewhere. Let me have another look.

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