Unfortunately, I've bought games without being overly knowledgable...and paid more in shipping than most people here would spend on a cab alone. However, everyone's idea of a "budget" is different. I don't have a set amount, and I don't look at these as just "games" to play...I've got my 360 for that. To me, these are nostalgic working pieces of art, and as such, spending $500-1000 isn't an issue for me. Hell, when all was said and done, I think my Tron ran me $2k. However, I do have my limits (*cough* wife *cough*), and won't pay stupid money for things.