“Guess what just showed up in the mail?” asked SicCooper, owner of Double Jump Video Games. “A literal box of poop.”
Recently, various video game stores have received unexpected shipments of the 2018 PlayStation 4 game Poop Slinger. This quirky title, despite its theme, has become one of the rarest physical games on the console, with fewer than 100 copies known to exist. Typically, these limited editions can sell for over a thousand dollars at auction. But now, store owners are scratching their heads about the influx of these games.
“I knew it was rare,” said SicCooper, “but I had no idea it’s worth over $1,000! I didn’t order these, and I’m unsure what to do with them.” The packages originated from VS Games LLC in Virginia, but confusion reigns there too. Many retailers received similar boxes, creating a buzz in the used games community. Some worry about potential scams, while others fear the legitimacy of the copies. However, reports confirm that the games are real.
In a follow-up video, a staff member summarized the situation: a liquidation company might have been offloading around 2,000 copies for much less than their market value. Another store, Cake Hoarder Games, noted they received 39 packages, each with six copies of the game.
The game’s physical copies first appeared thanks to Limited Rare Games in 2019, who claimed to have printed just about 100. Yet, Sony’s requirements usually involve printing a minimum of 1,000 units. This discrepancy suggests that many copies were likely made but not distributed, making existing ones highly sought after. If these newly discovered copies flood the market, existing values could plummet. Meanwhile, Cake Hoarder announced they won’t sell until the situation calms down, while Double Jump plans to give theirs away, turning the whole situation into a humorous twist.
Interestingly, Limited Rare Games is known for their eccentric approach. Poop Slinger is not their only unusual release; they seem to playfully poke fun at competitors and the sometimes absurd market tactics involved in limited game releases. Their activities often leave fans confused, oscillating between selling something legitimate and outrageous. Recently, they even shared a humorous video of an internet meme figure discussing risky investments, adding to the drama surrounding this bizarre event.
This quirky saga has sparked various reactions online, with some gamers enjoying the unexpected twist while others express concerns about their own potential investments in rare games. It highlights how quickly the video game market can turn unpredictable, especially when supply and demand dynamics shift dramatically. As these boxed games make their rounds, the community is left pondering: what’s next in the wild world of video games?
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