P.S. - Real gamers play games, not manuals.  
That sounds an awful lot like an excuse for not having a box a GameStop gave me. 
Me: Hi I'm looking for Ultimate Ghosts N Goblins with the case and manual. 
GameStop Guy: We have it but no box or manual.
Me: Okay, thanks for looking.
GameStop Guy: But dude, you can't play the box!