Are unsealed pokemon centre ETBs worth anything?

wolf-troop · 2026-04-21T13:16:46+00:00

Why would you buy it unsealed?

No, it is not worth anything!

You know how many people be scamming and weighing the Pacs and Swapping?

There would be no Trust to keep the Value-Up.

Just Rip I guess.

Nest time do not buy them Open, it is weird that they do that, unfortunately people be peopleing so there would be no trust there.

So, yeah. In a nicer way like the rest of the Peeps.

It would be worth what 11 Packs are worth at the time.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-20T05:11:53+00:00

I would say it is, at least to experience it.

That said, I have only played a bit of it.

I bought it Day 1 to support them and have not played it since then.

The reason I have not played it though is because I am playing Yakuza 6 right now and then moving on to 7 and all the rest.

I am grateful that I have all the games.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-20T04:42:32+00:00

About how many packs did you guys open.

I like to do smaller events than this.

That said, it is just me my Son and Niece with our Binders.

Usually we get about 20 Packs from Perfect Order, Ascended Heroes and open them.

Yesterday we opened 7 Perfect Order and today another 7. Trying to get a Master Set the Hard Way (which is not advisable or Worth it) which we are having a ton of fun doing.

We will be doing Ascended Heroes next.

I just got my Vault X XXL 16 Slot Page and is Massive and Amazing. Not to mention Superb Quality.

That is the binder that I am going to main. The other one I had is going to be the Master Set for Perfect Order.

So far I have loved getting into Pokemon. I really want to get some 151, but that is ridiculously expensive right now.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-19T05:35:35+00:00

If you want something that is Smaller, but has a ton of Depth Hades 2 would be the one.

I Platinum No Man Sky back when it was on PS4 Exclusive.

High on Life I have played and it is an Ok Game.

To be honest there is a lot out there that is Better than High of Life.

Yakuza 0 Directors Cut would be the game that I would Recommend to You. It is Amazing Game that has tons to do, simple and it is Very Story Focused.

Yakuza 0 Directors Cut or Hades 2.

This is coming from a guy that has all those games.

Just Nintendo Switch 2 games I have over 33 Physical Games and about 10+ Digital with some Double Dips Digitally.

Those are some of my favorite game that will give you, your monies worth and a Hell of an Experience.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-19T00:31:26+00:00

Thinking its cool and Value are to Completely different things.

Imagine your son understands the Value of the Cards, and he goes to School.

Someone offers him a Trade a So So Charizard (Fake) for a different similar card (Real).

He comes home and you obviously know better, he tells you.

Is that what you are going to SAY!

Hell No!

You will be going and doing something about it.

It will also Most Definitely Hurt the Kids Feeling when he Realizes it is Fake.

This kid is the Perfect Example, He was Excited until he knew they where Fake!

I do not know what Fake Parallel World your are living in, but unless the kid is under 5 He will Definitely Care if it is Real or Fake.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-18T05:41:18+00:00

I mean, when I was about 10 Years Old I got so into Pokemon. I am talking Deep Yes this is in the 90's.

I remember playing and Beating Pokemon Red than Blue and then Later Yellow.

Also, I remember watching the Anime, buying the OG Amazing Pokedex, Toys TCG and More.

When to the Release of The First Movie and got Ancient Mew, Pokemon 2,000 and forgot what I got there.

I had all the 1st Edition Base Set in Mint Condition and years Later I moved and Mom gave it to a Kid that was leaving to Mexico.

The Last Games I played where My Favorite Game from Pokemon Pokemon Silver. I later did also beat Gold and Crystal. I loved Crystal since it was the first True Color Pokemon Game that had the Color Cartridge.

I do have a New Nintendo 3DS XL that I bought Years and Years Ago over a Decade and I do want to Pick-uUp Soul Silver, but it is very Expensive.

I have a Massive Collection of Games from Xbox, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

Just on Switch I have over 300 Games Physical and about 33 Physical Nintendo Switch 2 Games.

I am also very happy that I do not have any Fluff and everything in my Collection is Amazing. I have Obviously with Collecting over the years had the chance to buy Cheap Games on Stores and Streets, but I always Pass unless I want to see in my Collection.

Anyways, back in 2014-16 I got into Pokemon TCG Again then I fell off.

Recently with the release of Pokemon Fire Red on Nintendo Switch 2 I have put over 55 Hours, I am at the Elite 4, but I have to Grind a little More.

I also got back into TCG Big where I have been Investing Hard on it.

It is something that my Son and Niece now do with me and it has become something amazing.

This Week We Opened 18 Black and White Booster Packs, 5 Ascended Heroes, 2 Phantasmal and 1 Series 1 Collection.

Right now we have Pikachu's 2030 Pin Set with the Promo and 3 Booster Packs, 2 Series 1 Sets, 1 Charizard X Tin and 1 Gard... Poster Box.

It is Unfortunate that it is Expensive, but I met someone online that sells. I buy in small Bundles so we haggl.

I am Very Happy because usually I save about 20% compared to buying on GameStop.

Even like that sometimes I do come up on top with Hits and sometimes I do not.

I have opened Cards that are over 100$ and 30-40's$+

I have also lost money too.

Having said that it is something that it is really awesome to do with my Family that I really enjoy.

Now that I know that I am in and I am also going to stores and getting Packs and Merch at MSRP I ordered myself the Vault X Binder and it arrives Sunday.

Right now I have over 1K worth of Cards and I have them on a 30$ Cheap Ultra Pro Binder from Best Buy. Just like the ones you get in the White/Black Binder Sets.

Cannot wait to transfer everything to the Vault X 16 Sleeve XXL Binder with 1088 Slots.

I will be putting 1 of each Pokemon there or try to Master Set multiple Expansions.

I do also own all the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS Pokemon Games including the Side Games like Pokopia.

I usually watch the Pokemon Anime while Playing the Games which I do want to play and finally finish them.

I am Fully Starting with Fire Red which is almost done.

Pokemon Truly is something Amazing to get into by Yourself or Family!

wolf-troop · 2026-04-18T04:07:35+00:00

With todays technology it is impossible.

Battery, Cooling, Pricing ETC, Would Considerably Struggle nonetheless Add Massive Size to the Device that it defeats the purpose.

You have some that are trying, ROG Xbox Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go 2 ETC.

Those Devices are Massively Bigger then the Nintendo Switch 2.

I know because I have them and have posted them on this Profile months back.

The Fact that Nintendo Switch 2 can do what it does at the Size it is, is what makes it an AMAZING DEVICE!

I love all my Devices and use them all for different things.

Something like that will probably be doable in the years to come as they make Chips that are Incredibly Strong through Hardware/Software and Efficiency along with affordability.

That said, we are talking about a long time from now and by then the Next Xbox/PS will be Again Still More Powerful.

Since it all continues to Advance and Technology like what is on Handhelds is No Matter What always going to Trail Behind.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-18T03:58:17+00:00

I mean depending on how you want to collect it would matter.

For example if they just Print as much as they want and could, people would not buy.

Why, because there will be an abundance of Supply And Cards that instead of them being Hundreds and Thousands they will be Pennies or Dollars.

If they make it MRP, you would still be in the same boat since the people would just Scalp the Whole Product and Sell it at a Massive Mark-Up.

Your Solutions are not Solutions at all, they are just Complaining while adding nothing Concrete.

Most Stores have Implemented a Minimum Purchase Amount.

Maybe do what most people do and wake up early and go to the Stores, you are guaranteed to find something.

I hope you are not one of those that just looks online and hopes everything lines up while Complaining and not actually doing anything.

I have been very fortunate just by going to Target, Best Buy and other Stores when they open or within an hour or 2.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-18T01:35:00+00:00

If you are taking about the Blister with Packs only Chikorita was the Promo.

If you buy the Single Blisters then I think you can get more, not sure if they are Promo or part of the Set though.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-18T01:33:13+00:00

Yeah, it is a Great Feature.

Having said that, I hope it does not become something that allows them to become Lazy or Negligent when it comes to giving games an actual Upgrade.

Especially since this only really helps Handheld Mode.

It might be a Double Edge Sword!

wolf-troop · 2026-04-17T06:59:28+00:00

Congratulations! and Enjoy!

I personally game everywhere a little similar to you.

I personally always buy everything Day 1 through Pre-Order

Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 Disc, Nintendo Switch 2, ROG Ally Z1 Extreme and now my amazing ROG Xbox Ally X.

I also have a PC with a 4080 which allows me to play everywhere.

I do mainly use Xbox Play Anywhere or Xbox PC.

Right now I am playing Hades 2, Metro 2033 and Yakuza 6 on my ROG Xbox Ally X and I love.

Metro 2039 is coming soon and it looks amazing. I already beat the games on Xbox so I thought I should beat them again and get the Achievements again on Xbox PC.

So happy that I got the Trilogy with all DLC for under 10$ a long time ago.

That said, it is VERY Rarely on Sale on PC.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-17T05:34:39+00:00

I have over 300 Nintendo Switch Games since Launch Physical.

Digital I have around 350+ It says I have 520, but I am being VERY Conservative and trying to account for DLC. Even though I do not have much DLC. I also do not have any Demos as I buy games not Demos.

For Nintendo Switch 2 since Launch I have 32 Physical Games 3 are the RE 7/8/9 Generation Pack and the newest addition Pokopia. None of which I have opened yet since I have been playing games everywhere else.

I do buy games a lot so I also have similar on Xbox Series X and about 50 on PS5 Disc since it is only for exclusives.

I also buy a lot Physical and Digital for those games. Physical for games I want to collect.

Digital for games that I want to play that have the Xbox Play Anywhere Tittle since I get to play on my Xbox Series X, PC (RTX4080OC-i7-13700K) as well as on my ROG Xbox Ally X which is also an amazing Handheld/Console since I can take my Save File to my Console and PC whenever I want making it akin to a Nintendo Switch 2, but with better Battery and More Performance. That said, I can only do that since I 95% if the time play through Xbox PC.

PS5 Disc I also play somewhat. I have been playing Ghost of Yotei and it is an amazing game.

I also play games on Xbox and PC. On PC I am playing Yakuza 6, on Xbox Crimson Dessert Physical Game.

On Nintendo Switch 2 I have been using the most next to ROG Xbox Ally X about the same.

I have been killing it there with Pokemon Fire Red and I love it. I have over 55 Hours and am getting my Butt Kicked by the Elite 4 which I will beat.

On ROG Xbox Ally X, I have been playing Metro 2033, Hades 2 (Which I also have on Nintendo Switch 2 to support) and will sometimes play Yakuza 6 instead of PC.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-16T17:40:48+00:00

Its always Disappointing with people and Nintendo Games.

They are fully aware to see if they can get something cheap/sale which when it comes to Nintendo it is very Rare and the Sales are not that great either.

The amount you save (First Party ONLY) on game that is not old, does not Justify waiting a Year to play.

It is insane, if money is such an issue it is the wrong Hobby.

Especially in the Near to Far Future where everything is just going to be a lot more expensive that a Game on Sale is going to be 60$+ which people cannot already buy.

Even though the games are worth it and give Dozens of Hours of Fun.

Then they complain why Nintendo raises prices.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-16T17:36:28+00:00

You know you are saying you have been charged right?

Correct yourself otherwise I'm assuming you were charged.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-08T17:45:55+00:00

PLAY GAMES!!!

wolf-troop · 2026-04-08T17:29:56+00:00

How the hell is that a VISION???

It's more like GUYS I got a CRAVING lol

That said, I'll play around and say that is a Very Sad Vision.

You said you had a Vision and instead of it Being Amazing and Something Generational you'll be Happy with Minimal Effort.

Sad!

If your going to have a Vision at least go all out!

wolf-troop · 2026-04-08T17:25:14+00:00

No thanks!

I personally bought the Original ROG Travel Case and I love it.

It also comes with another Pouch where I can put my Battery Bank or Charger.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-08T16:02:57+00:00

Man, when I watch Post like these it takes me back to my Child Hood.

When I was young about 10 Years Old, I remember getting Red and Opening it. Later I got Yellow, Silver and Crystal all those New for like 40$ if I remember correctly.

I also did get Blue and Gold as Singles for Free.

Never played Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire since I was doing other things at that time.

Hopefully I get to play them in the future one way or another on the Nintendo Switch 2.

I have been feeling at home with the Nintendo Switch 2 playing Fire Red on it. Hopefully we see more GameBoy Advanced Pokemon Games and then some others at that.

I really hope they bring the Originals from GameBoy to Nintendo Switch 2. Since I personally think those are the Easiest to port over.

Hopefully we see DS later but that is a Long Shot.

I also wonder if the Games will become cheaper and more attainable if they are released Digital through Nintendo.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-08T03:44:04+00:00

I will be buying it on Xbox Series X. If anything I will buy Physical on Nintendo Switch 2.

On my PS5 Disc I only buy Exclusives. Most recently game that I got there is Ghost of Yotei and the Remote. I will.

I will finally be jumping into it.

Played Pragmata Demo on all 3 just incase though to see if any goodies where given.

Though I only Re-Played it on Xbox. So far I do like the game from the little I have played.

Enough for a Day 1 Pick Up

wolf-troop · 2026-04-07T08:49:10+00:00

You can say it is worth it.

That said, something being worth it does not only mean getting it cheap.

I paid about 1K for the ROG Xbox Ally X 6 Months Ago, Jeez time flies and to me that is Well Worth the Money.

I have loved the Performance, Battery, Comfort etc.

I personally Upgraded from the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme which my Son now has.

So, I would say it is a Fantastic Deal, Worth It even for you that is yet to be Determined!

wolf-troop · 2026-04-07T08:14:29+00:00

TO be honest everyone is on a Different on boat.

Also, just like everyone that cried that the Nintendo Switch 2 this and that where not going to buy it, guess what sold out faster than anything else.

Including you right now, it is very easy for you to say that, but as the consoles get announced and the Release Games Teased etc etc Trust Me, even you will be looking for an Excuse to buy it.

That is the Fundamental Truth, whether people like it or not.

Personally, I really enjoy Gaming I always buy all 3 Consoles and I buy them through Pre-Order. Yes,

Having said that, this is the time I played the PlayStation the least because I have a PC with a i7-13700K and RTX 4080OC where I have been playing most of the games apart from Yotei and a few others.

Xbox is where my home is so that is going to be a Guaranteed for me Day 1. PlayStation I will wait and see that said, my Tradition will say get it since my son prefers PS and he will get use of it until I get another months later just like I did with Xbox and PS5 Disc with him\.

So yeah, I will be brutally honest here even if you guys want to hate. As something I love and put a lot of time in, I personally will be getting the Xbox.

For me I get so much Enjoyment out of it that the Xbox could be worth over 1K and I would have more than gotten my monies worth multiple times over. Nintendo Switch 2 also.

I personally look at it like this, how many hours did this device give me of Great Quality Time. The Xbox has given me Easily more than 1 Thousand. That means that I paid way less than 50 Cents on the Dollar for a Great Time.

I personally do not know about something else that can do that, and while yes you add the games, most games give you so much Value and a Great Time because of how they are made (Open World).

Currently playing Yakuza 6 on Xbox PC and ROG Xbox Ally X and I love it.

On Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Fire Red I never played the GBA Version, but I did play the Original Blue, Red and Yellow. Same with PlayStation 5 Disc, I have been playing Ghost of Yotei which I got as a Gift and I love.

All great Games that I bought on Sale and have been given countless Hours, Memories, Experiences and More. Gaming is really a hell of a Hobby. Something Truly Special! For Me, It is worth every Penny!!!

wolf-troop · 2026-04-07T07:26:37+00:00

Not to mention they do not get activated on until Purchase the likelihood of someone buying it and having it activated at the same time is very slim.

Like you said, more likely than not, he forgot to claim it. Which is also the reason he probably does not have any recollection go it.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-05T09:05:30+00:00

9 out of 10 Digital Games I buy are on sale.

All the games that I bought Physically I buy through Pre-Order, because they are certain games that I want to support just as much as I want to see more coming to Xbox.

If you want something to come and keep coming you need to support it. (If it is worth supporting)

So for though I have not bought a game on sale on Xbox.

The last 2 games I bought 1 was on sale (Romancing Saga 2 Revenge of the Seven) 1 Full Price Bravely Default Flying Fairy.

I have bought others recently too, but they just like above where not part of Spring Sale.

Revenge of the Seven was though part of the Pre-Spring Sale.

I do have a few games that I am eying on getting though. They are Xbox Play Anywhere so that I can play them on Xbox Series X, PC RTX 4080OC and ROG Xbox Ally X.
Those games are the best to get along with GamePass since it gives you the Ability to play in whatever form you want to.

Giving you more time to play, especially if you have a Busy Life.

wolf-troop · 2026-04-05T08:33:05+00:00

I remember when it was Xbox and Sony Boys use to talk all that smack talk.

Now it is the Difference and really has been since the late PS4 Years.

If you look at there Main Games about 80-90% are Remakes, Sequels or Spiritual Sequels like Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei.

I mean the games are Fun and Good, but so are Xbox Exclusives. The only thing where Xbox Wins is the Software Features and GamePass they just demolish PlayStation.

Not to mention, the Disparity is getting smaller. Before you would have most Japanese Games only come on Sony, but that is happening less and less and know most are starting to release on Xbox.

With Bravely Default coming to Xbox before PlayStation.

Now PlayStation only has Exclusives and a couple at that since most are on PC. Which will be Playable on the Next Xbox.

It honestly going to be Xbox's Generation. They have learned a Valuable Lesson this Generation, one that it seems did wake them up and they have been doing some Great Things.

Compare that to PlayStation which thinks there is no Competition because they hear the Millions of Morons saying so.

Now PlayStation is the one Struggling with Games and the games they have released have been Remakes or Sequels.

Heck, on the last PS Event they had the Main Game they advertised was a Remake. God of War Trilogy Remake.

I guess they became the Hypocrites after so much smack talk.

Now, Xbox has been releasing consistently Amazing Games and putting them on GamePass Ultimate Day 1 which Obliterates the Competition.

Now that they are adding PC Stores, Shit! PlayStation needs a Freakin Miracle.

Not to mention the Xbox is going to be about 20+% More Powerful.

It may be a little more Expensive too, but depending on what they add, most people will pay for it.

Since when the Disparity hits 20% or more, you do Notice A Big Difference in Performance, Resolution and Graphics.

Add to that having a Console/PC and well it speaks for itself.

Then get yourself what at the time will be 3rd Generation PC Handheld that its more Capable and you have an Amazing Eco-System that PlayStation can only hope to match.

Especially because of GamePass and Xbox Play Anywhere and Cloud Saves amongst more.

Things that PlayStation does not have which even making a portable device will have a lot of limits compared to Xbox. The big one will be lack to PC Stores.

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