I paid $300 for the original version, off of Ebay, just after it went out of stores but long before it was re-released alongside LOC. The gamepay was not worth the controller, simply put.
Now, I'm a real hardware and controller junkie, and it hit me recently that since LOC's netcode was such a disgrace, the only way I'd ever be able to get enjoyment out of the game is to buy another copy and play system linked to a friend.
But does LOC have any co-op modes? I own the game but can't remember. If there is two player co-op than it really won't be worth it.