Go, Cheap Racer, Go

Now that it's being rendered "obsolete" by the release of Ridge Racer 7 for the PS3, Namco's Ridge Racer 6 for the Xbox 360 is selling at Bic Camera for ¥980 (about US $8.30).

This is not a "Best Hits" re-release. And Ridge Racer 6 is a completely decent arcade-style racing title (even with questionable physics, endless Namco self-glorification and over-enthusiastic announcer who babbles a bit too much about "crazy nitrous"). Yet, for some reason, it's now cheaper than lunch at Excelsior Cafe.

I picked up a copy and felt good about my shopping prowess all weekend.

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