GameStop issued the following statement to Joystiq today defending their $90 price point for used copies of Xenoblade Chronicles , a notoriously difficult to find game released only through the games retailer and Nintendo’s online store:

"Gamestop regularly receives feedback from our PowerUp members regarding old titles they would like us to bring back, such as vintage games like Xenoblade Chronicles see deal Xenoblade Chronicles - Nintendo Wii U $19.99on Gamestop

In fact, we have sourced several more vintage titles that will be hitting stores in the coming months, including Metroid Prime Trilogy.

As always, our pricing for these games is competitive and is based on current market value driven by supply and demand. PowerUp Pro members always receive a 10 percent discount and earn PUR points on pre-owned purchases.”

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Xenoblade Chronicles -- which IGN Selected as the Best Game on Wii in 2012 -- reappeared in stock at Gamestop last week. The original released on Wii on April 6, 2012. Currently, a used copy of Metroid Prime Trilogy costs $84.99 and is listed as not available.We have reached out to Gamestop for clarification on today’s statement.