July 30th 2024.
Have you heard about the craze surrounding the Deadpool game? It seems that gamers who are lucky enough to own the PS4 and Xbox One versions are now trying to sell their copies for a fortune, all thanks to the recent success of the Deadpool and Wolverine movie.
It's no secret that items from pop culture, such as comic books, trading cards, and video games, can become extremely valuable over time. Just take a look at the prices of some of the older items being sold at the London Gaming Market. It's not uncommon to see these nostalgic items being sold for staggering amounts, like the ultra rare Pokémon card that was auctioned off for a whopping £400,000 last year.
But now, the hype surrounding the Deadpool and Wolverine movie has caused the 2013 Deadpool game, which wasn't even considered to be that great, to skyrocket in value. People are listing their copies on eBay for as much as £38,500! Can you believe it? That's a crazy amount of money for a game that wasn't even highly acclaimed.
The most expensive listings on eBay right now are for two PlayStation 4 copies of Deadpool, priced at £38,374 and £38,500. One seller even had the audacity to write in their description: "For those rich Deadpool fans who want to prove how much they love Deadpool." Talk about taking advantage of the hype!
But why is this game suddenly worth so much money? Well, it's because the game was published by Activision, and now that they no longer have the Marvel license, it's impossible for them to re-release the game. The same goes for their other titles based on Marvel characters, such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Transformers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
There are even listings for a third PlayStation 4 copy of the game starting at £10,000, with an option to buy it outright for a whopping £25,000. And it's not just PlayStation 4 copies being sold for crazy prices; Xbox One copies are also being listed for huge amounts.
But not all listings are in the tens of thousands. There are also auctions with winning bids between £60 and £80, and some instant buy options priced between £80 and £300. However, it's unlikely that many people will actually pay these high prices, and the market for the game will probably settle down in a few weeks.
Of course, a true Deadpool fan with deep pockets might be willing to shell out the big bucks for this game. If that's you, then go ahead and email us, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter. We'd love to hear from you!
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But let's not forget that this isn't the only recent case of scalpers trying to make a profit off of popular gaming items. We've seen similar situations with the PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles, as well as a recent incident involving stolen Pokémon trading cards.
In the end, it's up to the buyers to decide if these high prices are worth it. But one thing's for sure, the demand for the Deadpool game is definitely at an all-time high. Will you be one of the lucky ones to snag a copy at a reasonable price? Only time will tell.
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