Where to find Beyond Good & Evil

by Alexander Sliwinski on May 29th 2008 12:59PM

We realize that with yesterday's announcement of "Beyond Good & Evil 2," some folks may have tragically missed out on the first entry in the series. We've put together a quick list of places where those not familiar to the series can get the game and meet up with Jade, Pey'j and -- our favorite personal assistant -- Segundo.

Steam (PC) -- $10
GameTap (PC) -- $1 for the first month, $10 after that.
GameFly (Xbox, PS2 and Gamecube) -- Various rental plan prices, but currently copies are subject to availability.
GameStop -- Currently, we can only find the somewhat dodgy PS2 version available online for $8. Check your local shop and you may get very lucky.

Those who find a GameCube version can rely on the Wii's backwards compatibility to play the game, and PS3 owners can pop in the PS2 game if their systems support BC. The Xbox 360 currently does not offer backwards compatibility for the Xbox version of BG&E. We're sure there are more corners of the internet to find Jade & Co., but it appears that $10 is what you're likely to pay.

Tags: beyond-good-and-evil, beyond-good-and-evil-2, bge2, GameCube, jade, peyj, PS2, PS3, segundo, ubisoft, Wii, Xbox, Xbox-360

Reader Comments (89)

I always see this game at Target for $10.

Haha, it takes a sequel to get people to pick up the first one. That's just classic. Still, it's certainly worth $10 if you're into the genre.

The PS2 version is somewhat dodgy?

I played it on PS2 and don't recall having noticeable problems. Can someone who played the other versions tell me what I missed?

I've had this game for ages, and I've still haven't bothered to get any distance through it. I may just give it a shot once my exams finish. :]

I got the PS2 version from Fry's a few months ago for $6. They had a handful, but not sure if they're still availible or not.

Its also on direct2drive for 10 bucks.

Steam download for me.
I actually sold my copy of the game when I sold my original Xbox.
Doesn't that just grind your gears?

I got really lucky when I got my copy. When joystiq had that thread about the rumor of BG&E returning, I stopped at a couple of Gamestops until I found the last ps2 copy for $8. I was pretty happy.

I got this for the Gamecube when it first came out. Didn't anyone believe me when I said it was good? Look at everyone now! Bwahahaha! (as I run my copy all over my chest)

Yes, you were the sole voice of reason in an age of madness.. Which is why the game got glowing reviews.

Fact: The reason it didn't sell well is because it was marketed poorly. Case closed.

Plenty In NYC.

I just got back from my local Gamestop in Woodbury, MN for just this reason and found a GC copy for 14.99.

This game had THE WORST distribution.

I have an Xbox version of this game. $75 first come first serve. Hahah! That's mean huh?

I found the Game Cube version for ten dollars at a second hand store once. I got to the part where I rescued that big brain damaged guy and kind of lost interest. It's a good game, but I can't commit to it. xP

It's wasted on me!

Just popped this game into my PS2 (still had my gamesave from like 3 years ago). The game looks really grainy on my HDTV. Might get the PC version... or just wait for the sequel.

Sorry, don't mean to rub it in if I am, but I guess this is a bit serendipitous for me.

I decided I wanted BG&E about three weeks ago and managed to find the only GameCube version in St. Louis County. I'm really glad I decided to drive way the hell out to the 'burbs to get it -- now everyone will be looking for a copy.

Good luck to those that are searching -- keep it up, the game is COMPLETELY worth it!

You know people can order games over the internet right?

@NATO_Duke

You're absolutely right. I didn't mean to make it sound like it was the last copy left in the world, but most of the places I searched online were selling used versions (of unknown disc quality) for about $30. I trust used game quality from GameFly, but not much else. An "acceptable quality" rating at Amazon runs about $30. Plus, you'd add about $5 shipping onto that.

Buying a new, sealed BG&E these days can run you up to $80. I don't want to spend that much money.

I guess my point is why bother spending twice as much to get something used online (being unsure of the quality, as well) when you can just go and buy it for $12-15 locally (and you can check the disc before you buy it, too).

So yes, I see your point. You're absolutely right, but for me, this was the right decision. And I hope other people on budgets are as lucky as I was in finding this game, as it is absolutely worth it.

You could also download the full version on Fileplanet for about 400 or 500 points (maybe cheaper, I can't remember). So if you opt to pay for a year's subscription for Fileplanet ($40 annually) you get 500 free points, which is enough to get BG&E. Not the cheapest way to get BG&E for sure, but that's how I got introduced. Being a subscripber is fairly worth it if you're into downloading a lot of things from fileplanet, and a free game that is nontheless awesome makes it eve sweeter.

NOTE: the game, at least what is downloaded from fileplanet, isn't quite compatible with Windows Vista, but runs on windows XP perfectly. If you experience issues with Vista (like major, MAJOR artifacting), turn off anti-aliasing and try again. That usually gets rid of most artifacts and makes the game 100% playable.

Did anyone try to run it on Vista 64?

I hear it doesn't work. :(

I bought this game at EB along with Psychonauts for the Xbox for $20 each. Psychonauts is easily the better game from what I've played so far though.

Got this about one year ago for the PS2 for 8 bucks. Never finished it cause I got my 360 just a few weeks after buying it. Sits right next to my unfinished copy of Okami. Sorry. One day I'll go back and finish them.

I will add that with my little time with the game I do have to add to the "its good but what is so GREAT" about it inquiry. Psychonauts is way better. How about a sequel to that game?

Its worth noting that according to HDTVArcade.com, the PS2 and Xbox versions offer 480p while the GC version does not.

None offer 16:9 sadly, though the Xbox version, I know, is sort of letter boxed.

I just had a buddy pick up the Xbox version at a Gamestop in Temecula for $4.99. They didn't have any by my place. So I'm pretty stoked!

This would be perfect in time to add for Xbox Live Originals.

I got mine for "free" with the Hit Points I got from signing up for IGN Insider.

You know just last year this game could have been purchased for 99 cents. Kind of weird when a game actually goes up in price.

FFCC: MLAAK is temporarily on hold for Jade and Pey'j love! Thank goodness for my Gamecube copy! Everybody should get this game!

I have a very nice still-shrinkwrapped GC version, that I bought new and never played...

Hmm, got my PS2 copy a couple of months ago for $5.99 at Gamestop. Must've gone up, perhaps since the BGE2 announcement?

if you have a half-price books near you, the game is either $5.99 or $3.99 (can't remember which). mine had a ton the last time I was there.

sorry, should've mentioned that it's the PC version at that price.

I will play it again, but not until it's in some sort of widescreen/Hi Def. You know what letterboxed 480p looks like blown up. The hopefully now surefire 360 bc patch should do this, right?

Why is the PS2 version "somewhat dodgy"?

The reason I ask is because I got the PS2 version and there was a glitch that prevented me from making progress in the game after a certain point. Was it well known to have problems like this or was I just unlucky?

I also bought the GC version just last year but never managed to take the time to play/finish it.

I finished the ps2 version with no problems what so ever.

Best deal of my life=buying beyond good and evil for €4.99 used in GAME.

The person behind the counter even complemented me for buying the game!

I went out and bought a used copy of Beyond Good & Evil for the Gamecube, for use with my Wii. I slid in the disc and was shortly presented with the option for English or Spanish. I pushed "A" on my Wavebird and nothing happened. Well, I figured that it was an incompatibility with the Wavebird, so I went out and bought a wired controller, go thome, and ran in to the same problem. Is it possible that BG&E isn't compatible with the Wii?

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