Slightly-retro gaming.

[BrainWalker]

So, for the past few days, I've been looking out for a couple of not-all-that-old games that I missed the first time around, but since then have garnered my interest. Kirby's Canvas Curse for the DS and Pikmin 2 for the GameCube. I haven't been able to find either locally (of course, I haven't been searching hardcore), and of the two reliable online options, Amazon and Ebay, one charges way too much and the other, I don't necessarily trust 100%.

Thus, I bring my situation before you, my bretheren. Help me solve my dilemma!

Where do you guys turn for kindof-but-not-quite-retro gaming?

[pd Rydia]

Cheapassgamer.com & ebay.com. Ebay is prolific with the bootlegs, but if that doesn't bother you, then go for it.

For DS games, I'll sometimes go to Play-asia, what with the DS being region free and all. Non-text heavy games will sometimes show up there in different versions. You'll be paying more money there than with the other two, though.

If you like, I can keep an eye out for those games in local stores--I could swear I've seen Pikmin 2 around, at the least.

[Endesu]

I've been using eBay for three years or so, and I have literally never had any problems with bootlegs. Focus on sellers with high feedback ratings... and it helps to try and stay with those in the same country, as well.

[Idran1701]

What End said. Bootlegs for portable carts are pretty common on eBay (especially for GBA, but I'm pretty sure they're a noticeable problem for DS too), but as long as you only bid on items where the seller's in the US, you'll avoid about 99% of them.