Best Buy Front Row Additional Games *Updated 9-25*

[deathscythehe]

To clear up any confusion, front row games are the games that are displayed at the checkout counters in large blue boxes. All the games have big white stickers with their prices on them. They range in price from 4.99-14.99. These are NOT normal stocked items, nor are they the yellow stickered items found in the normal game section. Some stores are now moving these games into their normal stock sections, but they will still have the white stickers on them. If they do not have a white sticker, they are NOT a front row game.

********Etymology of the phrase "Front Row" *******************
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The term front row game stems from the name on a receipt for these items. They will all show up with the generic title Front Row instead of their actual names. The term does not specifically have to do with the fact that these games are found in the front row of a store, although that was where they originally were found. If you find a game without a sticker in the front row of a store, IT IS NOT A FRONT ROW GAME. It is only a Front Row game if it has a white sticker with a price tag along with a white upc sticker covering the original sticker.

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**PLEASE READ THIS FIRST ***
Ratchet & Clank for 9.99 is a Frontrow Game ONLY. We all know it's 40 on the website. All frontrow games are NOT normal stock games and will not show up online. These prices are good IN STORE only.
**Now for the reading impaired**
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http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2003/all/boxshots2/932613_74951.jpg= Not Front Row
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* Edit 9-25 *
Added a few more games
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New items added in green.


360
19.99 Condemned
19.99 Prey
19.99 World Champ Poker All-In

Wii
19.99 Legend of the Dragon
19.99 Happy Feet
19.99 Billy & Mandy


XBOX
4.99 Spider Man
4.99 Powerdrone
4.99 Magic the gathering battlegrounds
4.99 World Championship Poker 2
4.99 The Bible Game
4.99 MX World Tour
4.99 Trigger Man
4.99 TOCA Race Driver 3
4.99 Godzilla Save the Earth
4.99 Demon Stone
4.99 Rogue Trooper
4.99 Syberia
4.99 Just Cause
4.99 Urban Chaos
4.99 Mace Griffin
4.99 Serious Sam II
4.99 Tomb Raider Legend
4.99 Alias
4.99 Hitman Contracts
4.99 Reservoir Dogs
4.99 Cold Fear
9.99 Fantastic Four
9.99 Soul Calibur 2
9.99 Tak 2

PS2
4.99 Hajime No Ippo 2 Victorious Road
4.99/9.99 Metal Gear 3
4.99 Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift
4.99 Mojo
4.99 Puzzle Challenge
4.99 One Piece Pirates Carnival
4.99 Future Tactics
4.99 Motocross Mania 3
4.99 Triggerman
4.99 Pro Bass Challenge
4.99 Strike Force Bowling
4.99 Puzzle Challenge
4.99 Duel Masters
4.99 Magix Music Maker Deluxe Edition
4.99 Ghost Recon
9.99 Nano Breaker
9.99 Rogue Ops
9.99 Transformers
9.99 Spawn Armagedon
9.99 Beatdown
9.99 Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
9.99 Ruff Trigger
9.99 Hitman: Blood Money
9.99 Matrix Path of Neo
9.99 Hard Rock Casino
9.99 Blitz the League
9.99 Reservoir Dogs
9.99 Total Overdose
9.99 Primal
9.99 Yakuza
9.99 Red Faction
9.99 Backyard Wrestling
9.99 The Plan
9.99 Clock Tower 3


GC
9.99 One Piece Grand Adventure
9.99 One Piece Pirates Carnival
9.99 Ty 2
9.99 Ant Bully
9.99 Aggressive Inline
9.99 Madden 05
9.99 Rise of the Imperfects
9.99 Super Monkey Ball
9.99 Super Monkey Ball 2
9.99 Fantastic Four
9.99 Spyro
9.99 Crash Team Racing
9.99 Tales of Symphonia

GBA
9.99 Zatchbell! Electric Arena
9.99 DragonBall GT Transformation
9.99 Klonoa 2
9.99 Advance Guardian Heroes
9.99 Rayman Hoodlum's Revenge
9.99 Ant Bully
9.99 Cartoon Network Racing
9.99 Ultimate Martial Arts Simulator
9.99 The Amazing Virtual Sea Monkeys
9.99 Spy Muppets: License to Croak
9.99 Rebelstar
9.99 Namco Museum

DS
14.99 Bomberman
14.99 Urbz
14.99 Asphalt Urban GT
14.99 FMA
14.99 Rayman
14.99 Mr Driller
19.99 Super Monkey Ball
19.99 SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters

PSP
9.99 Ultimate Block Party
9.99 Crossword Puzzle
9.99 Go! Sudoku
9.99 Puzzle Challenge
9.99 Virtua Tennis
9.99 The Hustle: Detroit Streets
9.99 Death Jr.
9.99 Pinball
9.99 Ghost in the Shell SAC
9.99 Hard Rock Casino
9.99 Gunpey
9.99 Loco Roco
9.99 Astonisha Story
9.99 Ratchet & Clank
9.99 Pacman Rally
14.99 Metal Gear Acid 2
14.99 Splinter Cell Essentials
14.99 Twisted Metal: Head On
14.99 NBA 07
14.99 Micro Machines V4
14.99 Coded Arms
14.99 Killzone: Liberation
14.99 Infected
14.99 Ape Escape On the Loose
14.99 Marvel Nemesis

[tuffcookie]

I was at my Best Buy earlier this morning and there were a lot of games there, but when I went there in the afternoon about an hour ago, a ton of games were pulled out... either someone went on a game buying rampage or something is going on.

[-Never4ever-]

I was at my Best Buy earlier this morning and there were a lot of games there, but when I went there in the afternoon about an hour ago, a ton of games were pulled out... either someone went on a game buying rampage or something is going on.

I'm willing to bet hoarder

[tuffcookie]

Games were regular priced though... so idk

[Masterkyo]

4.99 Hajime No Ippo 2 Victorious Road. I'll be happy if i can find it at my local BB. Look like another trip to my local BB stores tomorrow.

[LXL_Guy]

Hm...maybe if I can find One Piece Grand Adventure then sure.

[aznpersuasion]

:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: Your right they are restocking the games every once in a while in the front but the catch is that the new upc sticker they put on is goin to say a different price....but if you take the sticker off then it will be the clearance price since it will ring up the original upc....dont get caught

[Tsukento]

Hm...maybe if I can find One Piece Grand Adventure then sure.
Bloody awful dub voices aside, the game is quite fun and definately worth the price.

[LXL_Guy]

Bloody awful dub voices aside, the game is quite fun and definately worth the price.

Don't I know it...real awful dub indeed. Though I'm really just in for the gameplay. Plus the last one I need so might as well try to see if I can get it at this price.

[GunstarRed]

I noticed some new front row titles that were not there before as well:

DragonBall GT Transformation (GBA) $9.99
Zatchbell! Electric Arena (GBA) $9.99
The Bible Game (Xbox) $4.99
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift (PS2) $4.99
One Piece: Grand Adventure (GC) $9.99
Ultimate Block Party (PSP) $9.99

Tons of others too, although no A-list titles. The UPC stickers on the front row games are super sticky and leave an obvious gooey residue when you peel them off. I wouldn't recommend you doing it to begin with though for many reasons.

[Scrubsy]

I guess you can use the $5 off coupon with these although I havent tried it yet. So you can still get some quailty games for $5.

[bobthecat23]

my BB had metal gear 3 for 9.99

[Supercake]

Awesome, need to get OP Grand Adventure. 10$ is what I was waiting for that game.

[OpTiMaL]

I saw these at the Best Buy near me:

PS2
Nano Breaker
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

GBA
Gunstar Super Heroes

These were priced at $9.99 when I was there Sunday. There were some other games, but they're either already listed or I can't remember what they were.

[Derrick1979]

No one mentions Fire Emblem : Sacred Stones (GBA) is $9.99 also at BB

[Indiana]

:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: Your right they are restocking the games every once in a while in the front but the catch is that the new upc sticker they put on is goin to say a different price....but if you take the sticker off then it will be the clearance price since it will ring up the original upc....dont get caught

That is fraud, it's sad that the store is too stupid to update the inventory with the right prices. Placing a sticker on the game is pointless. They should just update the computers with the correct prices. Isn't that the whole purpose of the POS system???!!! I swear some managers are just dumb.

[bob330i]

No one mentions Fire Emblem : Sacred Stones (GBA) is $9.99 also at BB

If you can find it. It's been long gone in the SF Bay Area stores.

[TehTriggerman]

Also Saw

Airborne Troopers 9.99 PS2
Triggerman 4.99 Ps2
Fantastic four XBOX 9.99

But who'd want those?

[Masterkyo]

Kloana 2 (GBA) $15 but ringup $10 - $5 off coupon = $5.

[Quarkus]

My friend and I got the last 2 fire emblem sacred stones games yesterday at our bestbuy in orlando.

[darock738]

I got Transformers for PS2 for 4.99. I didn't even think of using the coupon though.

[RollingSkull]

FE:SS GBA has been $10 at my BB for months now, and I cannot bring myself to buy it.

Another of my BBs has some nice stuff up front, cream of the crop being 007:EoN (forgot which system) for $15, 007:FRWL(Cube) for $10, and Advance Guardian Heroes (GBA) for $10.

[Masterkyo]

Advance Guardian Heroes ... i been looking for this $ucker since i got Gunstar Super Heroes. I wonder the 1st game is any better comparing with Treasure Gunstar super Heroes.

[borg20001]

I got Transformers for PS2 for 4.99. I didn't even think of using the coupon though.

I think YMMV with using the $5 off coupon with games under the $5 mark, unless you get a cooperative cashier.

[jiantbrane]

I think YMMV with using the $5 off coupon with games under the $5 mark, unless you get a cooperative cashier.
I used eight or nine in a single purchase - along with nine of the free 300 promo DVDs. Pretty good haul.

[JSweeney]

I think YMMV with using the $5 off coupon with games under the $5 mark, unless you get a cooperative cashier.

I'd doubt it, as it does specifically say "ANY game". Unless they advance the argument that these are clearence and thus not regularly priced titles, they shouldn't have an issue.

[tenzor]

my bestbuy in socal had Loco Roco PSP for $21.99, and Untold Legends for PS3 for $24.99

[LXL_Guy]

I had no luck in finding One Piece Grand Adventure for Gamecube. All I found were Pirates Carnival for PS2.

[zer0-cool]

I picked up FE SS for 9.99 and a copy of duel masters kaijudo showdown for 1.99(from the other clearance).

[RollingSkull]

Advance Guardian Heroes ... i been looking for this $ucker since i got Gunstar Super Heroes. I wonder the 1st game is any better comparing with Treasure Gunstar super Heroes.

Advance Guardian Heroes is VERY different from the original, but this is because they are both a product of their times. GH had the whole mindless beat-em-up, juggle with massive combos, lame your enemies before they lame you thing down. AGH provides something a bit more technical, something that brings to mind the damage avoidance of Viewtiful Joe mixed with the simpler, yet still deep (The word is 'intuitive') control system of Smash Bros.

Needless to say, AGH pissed the GH fans off, while not winning many new converts with its poor translation and crappy character design (Well, apart from the original GH chars who perform as well as can be expected in the new system.). Still, it is an enjoyable little Smash Bros.-y type game for the GBA, especially if you go through the tedium to unlock the full roster of characters. Playing 4-man free for alls against the AI is fun, especially because finding 4 dudes who own this game and can link up is nigh impossible.

[Garfield]

Indeed. I still play Guardian Heroes on the Saturn once in a while, but I touched Advance Guardian Heroes on the GBA only once.

[Tsukento]

My Best Buy had next to nothing even worth nabbing. They did, however, have Street Fighter Alpha Anthology for $9.99 on the PS2. Phantasy Star Universe for the 360 was beside it and other clearanced items, but had no price labeled. It was nearby items labeled at $9.99, so I'm assuming that was the price. Was suprising to see that price on Lego Star Wars II (original trilogy).

[cdrober]

:hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: :hot: Your right they are restocking the games every once in a while in the front but the catch is that the new upc sticker they put on is goin to say a different price....but if you take the sticker off then it will be the clearance price since it will ring up the original upc....dont get caught

Has anyone gotten cought doing this or know anyone who has? I don't think it is much trouble since at my BB at least it is usually hard to find anyone, when i got my PS3 took me over 10 minutes to find someone who could help me buy it (they were locked in a cage). I wonder what the worst they could do is...just make you leave the store? Does BB ever 'ban' customers?

[Masterkyo]

My Best Buy had next to nothing even worth nabbing. They did, however, have Street Fighter Alpha Anthology for $9.99 on the PS2. Phantasy Star Universe for the 360 was beside it and other clearanced items, but had no price labeled. It was nearby items labeled at $9.99, so I'm assuming that was the price. Was suprising to see that price on Lego Star Wars II (original trilogy).


Are you serious.. Street Fighter Alpha Anthology Rangup $10 ??

[Tsukento]

Are you serious.. Street Fighter Alpha Anthology Rangup $10 ?? I didn't grab it (stupid of me), but they had a good number of copies leftover and they had a hand-written tag on the rack that said it was $9.99. I'm so grabbing it next chance I get.

Has anyone gotten cought doing this or know anyone who has? I don't think it is much trouble since at my BB at least it is usually hard to find anyone, when i got my PS3 took me over 10 minutes to find someone who could help me buy it (they were locked in a cage). I wonder what the worst they could do is...just make you leave the store? Does BB ever 'ban' customers?
Funny thing with technology. Ya see, there's this thing called a "security camera." They use those to watch over customers who might try any funny business. ;P

[io]

I'd doubt it, as it does specifically say "ANY game". Unless they advance the argument that these are clearence and thus not regularly priced titles, they shouldn't have an issue.
Yeah, but unlike the batch last year, these coupons do not work on $4.99 and below games. They have to override with a manual adjustment to $0, and that is highly unlikely. At that point they can (if they are any good as cashiers or managers) examine the coupon more closely and spot the "no copies" clause :lol:. So I wouldn't push trying to get the $4.99 stuff for free. However, the coupons work wonders on the $9.99 games making them $4.99. The only time I tried a $4.99 game recently they just said it didn't apply (since it didn't work automatically). I didn't raise a fuss because I didn't want the manager involved since there were other things I wanted more in the same transaction that I WAS able to use the coupons on.

I also think people are mixing up and confusing this whole UPC sticker issue. The UPC stickers are placed there because these games are DIFFERENT stock from the main games - these were purchased form a distributor specifically for placement near the registers (as impulse buys like candy). However, all the prices quoted here ($4.99 and $9.99, though there are $14.99 ones too) ARE the prices with the stickers. I would imagine some would even ring up HIGHER with the original UPCs. So there's absolutely no need to peel off the UPC stickers (nor should you, as someone else pointed out, because it is fraud).

There are a few that were part of the $1.99 clearance that are $14.99 with the stickers - like Urbz for the DS. And some that were $1.99 that are $9.99 with the stickers (like Sega Classics and Nanobreaker). However, the better games (FE:SS, One Piece, etc) are pretty cheap as is WITH the stickers, especially if you use a coupon.

[CaoPi]

getting 4.99 games for free? :lol: I have yet to try that

[smashingradioheads]

Got lucky and found some clearanced games I had never seen before in a yellow bin. I snagged Sprung(DS) and The Urbz(DS) both for 1.99 and then picked up Sly Cooper for 4.99. =D

[Angel.Sofiel]

At my Best Buy, Medievil Resurrection is 4.99, and Monster Hunter Portable is 9.99

[The Mana Knight]

I was wanting Ultimate Block Party many times, but I don't remember ever seeing it at Best Buy.

[karkyco]

my bestbuy in socal had Loco Roco PSP for $21.99, and Untold Legends for PS3 for $24.99

Location. NAAAOOOOOWWWW!!!

[chang78]

Just picked up Star Ocean: Till the end of Time PS2, Shaman King and Megaman Battle Network 6 both GBA for 4.99 each. This store had a ton of games in the 4.99 to 9.99 range. I'm trying to remember what else they had....

[sallyballs]

Just picked up Star Ocean: Till the end of Time PS2, Shaman King and Megaman Battle Network 6 both GBA for 4.99 each. This store had a ton of games in the 4.99 to 9.99 range. I'm trying to remember what else they had....


Seriously, is it that hard to list the store location?

Especially when you say they had a ton of games in the $5-$10 range, other CAGers in your area may want to get in on the action.

[soonersfan60]

I got both of the different One Piece games for GC. Rang up at $9.99 each, then used a $5 coupon for each. Thanks, OP !

(Cashier asked the manager since she thought they were "clearance" games, but the manager said to do it. The bar codes don't scan well on the copies, but I didn't see "No Copies" on the coupons anyway.)

EDIT: Morse Rd. Best Buy in Columbus, Ohio. Slim pickens, but still had a few games.

[io]

(Cashier asked the manager since she thought they were "clearance" games, but the manager said to do it. The bar codes don't scan well on the copies, but I didn't see "No Copies" on the coupons anyway.)
.

I haven't printed the new ones, but the 2/10 - 3/31 that I've been using all say "No Copies" in the fine print. Granted, that print is small enough that it is hard to read, but it is in there.

On the other hand, I've never had problems with them scanning (if they do it right - see below). Try increasing the contrast before printing.

They will have problems scanning if they are in the wrong register mode though - this seems to happen frequently (I think it needs to be entered just like any other item they scan - if they've moved on to the payment phase it doesn't accept the scan. A few times this has resulted in calls to the manager who then just tells them they did it wrong ;)).

[Masterkyo]

No go for Street Fighter Anthology (PS2) and Locl Roco (PSP) both rangup full price. Ouch..... what a trip. Aslo, i see couple Donkey Kong NES Classic but not sure how much it cost ?? Atleast i scored Klonoa 2 (GBA) for $5.

[eau]

No go for Street Fighter Anthology (PS2) and Locl Roco (PSP) both rangup full price. Ouch..... what a trip. Aslo, i see couple Donkey Kong NES Classic but not sure how much it cost ?? Atleast i scored Klonoa 2 (GBA) for $5.
It sounds like BB pulled some titles out of clearance back to the MSRP shelf.

[kevzik]

Yeah, but unlike the batch last year, these coupons do not work on $4.99 and below games. They have to override with a manual adjustment to $0, and that is highly unlikely...

I tried hard to get the word out, but looks like it didn't work. Here I go again...the 5 off coupons WILL make 4.99 games FREE! I know we have had trouble in the past before, but the last 5off batch worked fine. I was able to get virtua tennis and urban reign for free. No manaul adjustment, it wa automatic! I just brought a good amount of things that made it more unoticeable. I have the receipts to prove this.

Again, YOU CAN GET FREE GAMES!

[io]

I tried hard to get the word out, but looks like it didn't work. Here I go again...the 5 off coupons WILL make 4.99 games FREE! I know we have had trouble in the past before, but the last 5off batch worked fine. I was able to get virtua tennis and urban reign for free. No manaul adjustment, it wa automatic! I just brought a good amount of things that made it more unoticeable. I have the receipts to prove this.

Again, YOU CAN GET FREE GAMES!

Is this the very latest batch (the ones that expire end of April)? I haven't tried those yet. I was using either the March ones or the ones before that (that didn't work automatically). I haven't even tried recently but I will print the newest ones and give it a shot. Would these have worked on the last clearance games (the latest coupons weren't valid then)? That would have been nice to know ;).

Sounds like you are saying the last 5 off batch. Well, since those haven't been needed yet I haven't even printed them. I will start using those from now on and give it a shot!

[soonersfan60]

Do we have a more complete list of games that are on sale at BB? Specifically, a list of all of the $5 and $10 games would be nice. :)

[kevzik]

Is this the very latest batch (the ones that expire end of April)? I haven't tried those yet. I was using either the March ones or the ones before that (that didn't work automatically). I haven't even tried recently but I will print the newest ones and give it a shot. Would these have worked on the last clearance games (the latest coupons weren't valid then)? That would have been nice to know ;).

Sounds like you are saying the last 5 off batch. Well, since those haven't been needed yet I haven't even printed them. I will start using those from now on and give it a shot!
I used thed the batch that was good on during the big bb clearence. I know theres a new batch now, I haven't tried these yet, but may tomorrow.

I bet you tried using the older batch because I did the same thing as well and failed...See When I went to use the batch after the failing batch, I never intended to get the free game. It was by mistake. I thought VT was 9.99 so as I went to use the coupon thinking I would then get it for 4.99, it came out to be free because it was originally 4.99.

[io]

It could be that I never tried the Feb/Mar ones because the ones before that didn't work. I figured they "fixed" that loophole from last year and would never imagine the newer coupons would allow it :rofl:.

Oh well, I'm not really sure there's that much at $4.99 at this point that I'd want to get, even for free (though it would have been nice when the clearance stuff was still around).

I do know that during the sale I bought a $9.99 PS2 game and $4.99 PS2 game and the coupon applied to the $9.99 one. Had it, by chance, applied to the $4.99 one instead, I would have been clued into that and could have taken advantage of it at the time. Oh well...

[kevzik]

Yeah, theres nothing too great @ 4.99, but after hearing all this restocking talk, it might be worth it to check out it again. And besides, someone needs to test the new coupon.

[RollingSkull]

Do we have a more complete list of games that are on sale at BB? Specifically, a list of all of the $5 and $10 games would be nice. :)

The titles vary WILDLY by store, so, odds are good, no.

[soonersfan60]

True, but if we compile what games people are finding I will know if I see a game I might be interested in and make a run to the BB here.

[Azumangaman]

Ok, I can't find a thread about it, but i'm going to the US tomorrow, so how does the Gamer Gift Card work? I think I've got the idea for it, but can somebody lay it out for me. Say if I wanted to buy 5 games, would I buy 5 gift cards? Thanks in advance.

[io]

The titles vary WILDLY by store, so, odds are good, no.

Well, no, the front register goodies tend to be pretty consistent (as opposed to the clearance stuff which varied wildly from the start and is hard to find now anyway). I mean, I see One Piece Pirate's Carnival for PS2 at every store. There's a few others too. Actually, I think some of those games are $4.99 (not One Piece, that's $9.99)and they are prominently tagged. I'll have to try a coupon on one tomorrow ;). I'll try to write down everything I see there.

[dopa345]

Nightshade is $5.

[LXL_Guy]

Nightshade is $5.

Any one able to confirm if Nightshade is $5?

[RollingSkull]

Well, no, the front register goodies tend to be pretty consistent (as opposed to the clearance stuff which varied wildly from the start and is hard to find now anyway). I mean, I see One Piece Pirate's Carnival for PS2 at every store. There's a few others too. Actually, I think some of those games are $4.99 (not One Piece, that's $9.99)and they are prominently tagged. I'll have to try a coupon on one tomorrow ;). I'll try to write down everything I see there.

I beg to differ. We see a few consistencies (One Piece, Sudoku, and a couple others), but between the four stores I visit, the rarer stuff was different. One store had Advance Guardian Heroes, one had 007:EoN and 007:FRWL, one store had Urban Reign. Anything that is worth having is not going to be guaranteed.

[io]

I beg to differ. We see a few consistencies (One Piece, Sudoku, and a couple others), but between the four stores I visit, the rarer stuff was different. One store had Advance Guardian Heroes, one had 007:EoN and 007:FRWL, one store had Urban Reign. Anything that is worth having is not going to be guaranteed.

Well, of course nothing is guaranteed, but it is nice to have a list to know what the possibilities are. The front-lane stuff is more common than clearance stuff in any case. I'm going to list what I see tomorrow.

[CaoPi]

I didn't see anything new special same old casino, sports and gambling games in the front lanes

[romeogbs19]

trapt was 9.99

[eau]

trapt was 9.99
This is on clearance rather than a front row game, right?

[demitri911]

Kevzik is right about the 4.99 games becoming free with the coupons. Picked up Backyard Football for GBA and One Piece Grand Adventure (PS2, was one of the frontlane games) for free. No problem with the register at all. She scanned it and at the end of the order it took off 4.99 on each game. This was with the newest coupons available on CAG (the ones that activated 3/12). Thanks CAG scored two more game to add to the backlog.

[kevzik]

Kevzik is right about the 4.99 games becoming free with the coupons. Picked up Backyard Football for GBA and One Piece Grand Adventure (PS2, was one of the frontlane games) for free. No problem with the register at all. She scanned it and at the end of the order it took off 4.99 on each game. This was with the newest coupons available on CAG (the ones that activated 3/12). Thanks CAG scored two more game to add to the backlog.

Thanks for the confirmation my friend :applause:

Told ya!

[io]

Yep, I can verify it too - I finally saw your original post kevzik. It was in one of the multiple CAG coupon threads. One in which I didn't happen to be subscribed ;).

Anyway, I had my 4 year-old with me so I couldn't write down what I saw, but I was able to snag GC One Piece Grand Adventure so thanks to whoever pointed that one out.

Then I got Pinball HoF and Future Tactics for free. $4.99 total for all 3. Stupid me, I printed a TON of coupons but only had one GC one with me so I had to pass on One Piece Pirate's Carnival. Interesting that the GC version is there now - I had only seen the PS2 one before. D'oh! I just realized something - I should have handed her another PS2 coupon as that is something that I noticed during the clearance sale - you don't have to have the right coupon for each game (I had gotten $5 off a 360 game with a GC coupon before). Damn, why did I just remember that now? :rofl: It works as long as the cashier isn't too observant.

Funny thing is with only the 3 coupons it rang up $14.99 and I said I wanted to remove one of the $9.99 games. She said it wouldn't make any difference as it would be $15 off anyway. OK... After going round and round with her a few times I insisted I didn't want that one $9.99 game. Of course, it rang up $4.99 total after that - WTF was she thinking?

They have a ton of Xbox games marked $4.99 but of course there's no coupon for that. (I wonder if you can use any coupon though??). For PS2 I saw Nanobreaker and Blackhawk Down for $9.99. There were several $9.99 GBA games. One crappy $9.99 PSP game (Detroit Hustle I think). I know in the past I've seen Exit for PSP up there. I will make another trip to a different Best Buy and see what they have tomorrow or Sunday.

We really should have a list in the OP.

And as for which versions of the coupons work - doesn't matter if you have the newest (expires end of April) or the slightly older ones (end of March). If you compare them they have the EXACT SAME UPC's. It was the previous $5 off any game coupon that didn't work on $4.99 games.

EDIT - Just looking at my receipt, it is clear the coupons don't need to match the systems for the games. My GC coupon got applied to one of the $4.99 PS2 games and the GC game got discounted to $4.99 with a PS2 coupon. :lol:

[deathscythehe]

I already have a short list, but that's mainly because I haven't seen much of a concensus on many more games. The few I have seen regularly seem to be crap games like the Casino games that I don't think warrant being listed. Alot of the 9.99 games I've seen listed also aren't front row games, atleast not at the stores I've been too. Fire Emblem and Guardian Heroes were both with the original clearance games at every store I've been to(about 8).

[Bowlerguy92]

I was at my Best Buy earlier this morning and there were a lot of games there, but when I went there in the afternoon about an hour ago, a ton of games were pulled out... either someone went on a game buying rampage or something is going on.

Ya sorry about that MUHAHAHAHA.

[io]

I already have a short list, but that's mainly because I haven't seen much of a concensus on many more games. The few I have seen regularly seem to be crap games like the Casino games that I don't think warrant being listed. Alot of the 9.99 games I've seen listed also aren't front row games, atleast not at the stores I've been too. Fire Emblem and Guardian Heroes were both with the original clearance games at every store I've been to(about 8).

Well, you can add Pinball Hall of Fame for $4.99 to the list (PS2). And Blackhawk Down for $9.99 (also PS2). Also, One Piece Pirate's Carnival is $9.99 (not $4.99) for PS2 - I've bought several over the past few weeks ;). And I haven't seen it recently, but Exit for PSP is $9.99. I might head up to another store tonight and this time I'll make a list. I think it's worth listing EVERY $4.99 game, no matter how crappy, as they can be had for free after coupon.

[kevzik]

Nice work io. You would think more cags would be posting like crazy once finding out you can get games for free...it seems its just me, you, and a few other CAG that know about this...odd.

I remeber seeing ant bully and spyro heros tailfor gc @9.99 a while back (retagged). I also forgot about picking up a magic the gathering xbox game @4.99 - so that could end up being free, but at the time of my purcahse, I just paid the 5 bucks.

I really need to make a trip out to bb, but might wait till the 20th since rocky comes out then...hmmm.

[io]

Nice work io. You would think more cags would be posting like crazy once finding out you can get games for free...it seems its just me, you, and a few other CAG that know about this...odd.
.

Yeah, it is... Oh well, just means more for us and less likelihood of Best Buy closing that loophole any time soon (since it isn't being done en masse). We'll see. I'm heading out in a bit ;).

[Tsukento]

Saw a Rave Master game for GameCube. What was odd was that it was on the shelf like an ordinary game, with the white shelf tag behind it saying it was $9.99, yet it had a BB sticker on the game case saying it was $14.99.

[io]

Saw a Rave Master game for GameCube. What was odd was that it was on the shelf like an ordinary game, with the white shelf tag behind it saying it was $9.99, yet it had a BB sticker on the game case saying it was $14.99.

I saw exactly the same thing a few weeks ago - it rings up $9.99; $4.99 after coupon of course ;). I've been eyeing that at Fry's for a long time as that's the only place I had ever seen it. I was very surprised to see it at Best Buy so I snagged it.

[Josef]

Saw a Rave Master game for GameCube. What was odd was that it was on the shelf like an ordinary game, with the white shelf tag behind it saying it was $9.99, yet it had a BB sticker on the game case saying it was $14.99.

That is technically not one of the frontlane games because there is no sticker over the original UPC and it doesn't scan as "Frontlane", though it is a great pickup for $9.99.

[io]

Yeah, I kind of consider the "frontlane" games and ones stickered with the little Best Buy logo shaped $9.99 and $14.99 stickers to be the same thing. Though you are right, the latter don't often have stickers over the UPC. Part of the reason I dont' differentiate between them is that the Best Buy I usually go to has them mixed in with the regular games with only a few actually up front (eg, all the One Piece Pirate's Carnival for PS2 were just with the rest of the PS2 games).

Anyway, here's what I wrote down from another BB tonight. This one had WAY more than they one I went to yesterday.

$4.99 :ps2: games:
Duel Masters
Hard Rock Casino
High Rollers Casino
Mojo (frontlane)
Motocross Mania 3
Pro Bass Challenge
Puzzle Challenge (frontlane)
Strike Force Bowling (frontlane)
Super Trucks
Suzuki Superbikes
Tokyo Xtreme Racing

$4.99 :xbox: games:
World Championship Poker 2

$9.99 :ps2: games:
Enthusia
Genji
Hobbitt
Kill.Switch
Rogue Ops
Sega Classics Collection ($1.99 if you can find it w/o the UPC sticker)
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Veggie Tales
World Championship Poker All In

$9.99 :gc: games:
007 From Russia With Love
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Madden '05
Rave Master
Simpson's Hit & Run
Ty 2 (frontlane)

There's a ton of $9.99 GBA games and it looks like they got restocked with FE: Sacred Stones.

I made 2 transactions. First one was Rave Master, 2 x Puzzle Challenge, and Mojo: total $4.99. Second was a printer ink cartridge + Pinball HoF: total whatever the ink cartridge was ;).

So $4.99 total for 5 games. The cashiers were all excited that the coupons made the games free. No problems whatsoever, though I wasn't gutsy enough to try to walk out with them for free - thus I bought the non-free game and the ink cartridge (which I can expense to my company;)).

I think it would be worth updating the OP with any here that aren't already in it. Even though some of these aren't frontlane games it might be useful info for people to look for.

There were many other cheap PS2 racing games that were $4.99 or $9.99 - I ran out of space on my post-it note. I definitely think it is worth getting Genji and Simpsons Hit & Run for $4.99. And, as crpapy as those $4.99 games may be, you can't beat the price after coupon :lol:. I might try out the Puzzle Challenge soon and am actually tempted to pick up the Pro Bass game just to see what the hell a fishing game is like. Same for some of the cheap racing games. And maybe I'll finally get myself a Strike Force Bowling to keep (I always used them before as trade-in fodder).

I would definitely recommend bringing at least one PS2 coupon with you every time you go to Best Buy to buy something else. If you can't find any of the other $4.99 games, you can get a Jampack for free - either for the demos or simply for the new case.

[garfep]

$9.99 :gc: games:
Madden '05 This one is still $1.99 at my Best Buy, even with the UPC sticker.

[io]

This one is still $1.99 at my Best Buy, even with the UPC sticker.

I didn't even look to see if it had a sticker or not - that was the shelf tag price. Had I known it was $1.99, I would have snagged it for sure ;). Oh well, with a $10 price tag I'm sure it will still be there in a few days.

[mytoy333]

Thanks for the confirmation my friend :applause:

Told ya!

OK I give. Where is the coupon? Thanks io and Kevzik

never mind... I found it. Thanks.

[Masterkyo]

Simpsons Hit & Run (GC) $10 or $5 after coupon. IT's worth $5 for this game??

[fairtrade]

Thanks to the OP for bringing the fact that Grand Adventure went down to $9.99 to my attention, I probably would've passed it by without looking thinking it was Pirate's Carnival. If only I could find the GBA OP game now...

And I'm not sure when it happened (probably at the last clearance when Rave Master and some others dropped $5 more) but it might be worth pointing out that RE Outbreak File #2 dropped from $19.99 to $14.99. Seemed like an OK deal at $9.99 w/ a $5 off coupon.

[io]

Simpsons Hit & Run (GC) $10 or $5 after coupon. IT's worth $5 for this game??

Absolutely. It is a great game. I hear it is like GTA in structure and gameplay, but of course with Simpson's characters ;). I've never played GTA so I'll take their word for it. But I loved this game, anyway.

Funny thing is that I got it at Best Buy for $5 about 2 years ago when they had one of their unadvertized clearance/price drops. Of course, that was back when it didn't spread like wildfire all over the Internet.

Fairtrade - I agree completely. Besides kevzik's info about the coupons working on $4.99 games, the best piece of info in this thread was the One Piece Grand Adventure info. I found one copy buried behind a bunch of One Piece Pirate's Carnival and would never have even looked for it had I not read this thread. This is why I think all the cheap games at Best Buy deserve their own thread and list in the OP. I'm sure there are other things people would snag if they knew about them. And despite the fact that the clearance list made all the other deal sites, it seems the coupons are still a CAG state secret. That makes many of these $9.99 games much more appealing - the FW and SD people aren't buying them to sell (because they aren't worth that much) so they stick around for us to get via coupon.

[Justin42]

So, is the consensus that One Piece Grand Adventure is probably worth the money, but Pirate's Carnival isn't? I picked up Grand Adventure a couple days ago but haven't opened it, and saw Pirate's Carnival today at a different BB but it just looked like pretty blah minigames, so left it...

[io]

So, is the consensus that One Piece Grand Adventure is probably worth the money, but Pirate's Carnival isn't? I picked up Grand Adventure a couple days ago but haven't opened it, and saw Pirate's Carnival today at a different BB but it just looked like pretty blah minigames, so left it...

I dunno - I got One Piece Pirate's Carnival (GC version) for $5 at Target when they had it on clearance, and I've kept it so far. I'm not sure when I'll play either, but at just $5 a piece they can sit in the backlog until I decide ;). I have to say I'd probably be more inclined to break out Adventure first, though.

Here are the metacritic scores:

Grand Adventure: 70/100
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/cube/onepiecegrandadventure

Pirate's Carnival: 49/100
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/cube/onepiecepiratescarnival

So it seems pretty obvious from there that Grand Adventure is the better game. Sounds like Pirate's Carnival is a weak Mario Party clone. If you like the party games (they can be fun with my kids) then it is probably an OK purchase, especially at this price. Keep in mind most of those reviews are written with the game costing $40 in mind ;).

I had forgotten that there was also the One Piece Grand Battle game and I think I remember reading Grand Adventure is an improvement over that. So I'm actually kind of excited about GA - maybe I'll break that out sooner than I thought.

Best value I've gotten in recent months was the $1.99 copy of Shrek SuperSlam from Best Buy. Both me and my kids have put a ton of time into that (me only when they get stuck trying to unlock something).

[soonersfan60]

Simpsons H&R is fun, and definitely worth the money if you are a fan of the show. I got it for $20 in store credit and don't regret it at all.

[Lord Alfred]

Just a heads up.

The Anderson, SC store has absolutely nothing on clearance at the moment. They used to have a table full of stuff but I checked in yesterday and they had nothing. I even asked.

Furthermore, this store has pulled all GGCs from the shelves. You can't find one anywhere. Unless they are all expired or something, then this store will be the second one I know of that pulled all GGCs and will not explain why. Greenville did it for about a year, although they brought them back finally.

[J7.]

Can you get this "$5 coupon" without buying Gamepro? Is that the $5 coupon you're referring to?

[Tsukento]

Being a One Piece fan, I can tell you that Grand Adventure is a worthy purchase. I had paid full price for the game when it came out and I still think it's enjoyable. This is basically the game they should have released instead of Grand Battle (which is basically a cut down and censored version due to several portions taking place much further than the dub was at the time).

Pirate's Carnival is basically a poor man's Sonic Shuffle. Both games suck, but PC is even worse. The voice acting doesn't help a bit and it's a good thing that 4Kids never reaches the later arcs that the game features. The mini-games aren't that fun, either.

On one note, I'd recommend getting GA on GameCube instead of the PS2. GameCube version has virtually no loading screens (whereas the PS2 version does) and the controls feel more like they've been designed to work for the GameCube controller. But if you can't find it for the Cube, grab it for the PS2.

Lastly, Simpson's Hit & Run is one of those rare licensed games. What do I mean? One of those licensed games that's actually very good and fun to play. That's kinda rare with licensed games. It's similar to a GTA game, but it's more among the lines of being in the same style while not completely ripping it off. Plus the story and gags also make it worth it. I picked it up at Circuit City since it's $13.99 there, but it's even more worth picking it up for the price it is at Best Buy. :)

[kingsoby1]

Justice League Heroes (PS2) was at my BB for 20$ (15$ with coupon of course). They also had $9.99 Fire Emblem Sacred Stones (GBA), $9.99 Titan Quest (PC), and $7.50 Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP).

I think there were a lot of decent 360 games at 50% off as well.

[Nemo_Hyde]

Justice League Heroes dropped to $20? Wow, might have to get that.... and I've been trying not to think about getting Simpsons Hit and Run. Since my kids can't watch me play MGS3 and my wife can't stand it, I don't think I'd ever be able to play that if I got it, though a $5 it could sit...

My backlog is seriously getting out of control.

[soonersfan60]

If they're young kids, Simpsons has some mild swearing in it and a few off-color jokes. Not necessarily worse than the TV show, but they keep getting repeated in the game whereas in the TV show they probably go by so quickly that the kids wouldn't pick it up. Just an FYI.

[bg2001]

you can add these to the list:

xbox - magic the gathering battlegrounds - 4.99

gamecube - spyro a heroes tale players choice - 9.99

playstation 2 - metal gear solid 3 - snake eater - 9.99

ALSO - the gamer gift card coupon will work with these games as long as your total is $20+. So...buy 2 9.99 games get 1 free 4.99 game (or whatever combination you like).

[deathscythehe]

Updated the list with some more games I confirmed from shopping today.

[boyboy1080]

the one piece pirates carnival gets $11 store credit for both gamecube and ps2 at gamecrazy

[Nemo_Hyde]

...and One piece Grand Adventure (PS2) Gets $16 at FYE.

GC version gets only $6 or so, though.

[Masterkyo]

Chromehounds is worth $15 or not ?? Any suggestion ?? Thanks

[SevereTireDamage]

You should add Gunstar Super Heroes (GBA) for $9.99 to the list. I know it was clearanced out months ago, yet just a week or two ago I was surprised to see that they somehow found another copy to put out.

[Supercake]

Just thought I'd chime in giving my late thanks to the OP. Managed to get One Piece Grand Adventure for the Cube. I absolutely reccommend it if you're an OP fan, it's a huge improvement. Story mode alone is worth it, seems to have lots of unlockables, and the extra costumes so far have been awesome.

Plus, there's rankings to get in plain Versus mode, so I'd say it's got a lot to do, enough for anyone who liked GB to get this one too.

[fairtrade]

How much does Grand Adventure get?

the one piece pirates carnival gets $11 store credit for both gamecube and ps2 at gamecrazy

[eau]

Catwoman (PS2) $4.99 as well. Had a hard time justifying a pickup, even it's free. At the end I passed.

[karkyco]

If you can find it. It's been long gone in the SF Bay Area stores.

They have multiples at every single Best Buy in LA that I've visited the last 2 weeks (Culver City, West LA, West Hollywood, and Westwood)

[karkyco]

Justice League Heroes dropped to $20? Wow, might have to get that.... and I've been trying not to think about getting Simpsons Hit and Run. Since my kids can't watch me play MGS3 and my wife can't stand it, I don't think I'd ever be able to play that if I got it, though a $5 it could sit...

My backlog is seriously getting out of control.

It's not bad or anywhere near as violent as GTA. If you like the Simpsons, and permit your kids to watcht he Simpsons, then it is perfectly acceptable. It's like playing episodes of the cartoon, but with extra driving time. If you're a fan of the Simpsons, it is majorly recommended.

[darkwingduck13]

I just checked out my BB at lunchtime today, and picked up

Rave Master for Gamecube, marked $9.99.

Using the $5 off coupon, it came to just over $5. Looks like a Powerstone-type title...I've heard a little about it, but not too much. Since my Cube is my main multiplayer system, figured I'd give it a shot for $5.

[kingsoby1]

I picked up these titles today using the coupon pack:

$14.99 - Cooking Mama (DS)
$9.99 - Justice League Heroes (PS2)
$4.99 - 007 From Russia With Love (PS2)
$4.99 - Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones (GBA)
$2.50 - Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP)

Also, I was wondering why a post of mine was deleted earlier... is there no conversing about backlog allowed in threads or something? Jeez...

[deathscythehe]

I picked up these titles today using the coupon pack:

$14.99 - Cooking Mama (DS)
$9.99 - Justice League Heroes (PS2)
$4.99 - 007 From Russia With Love (PS2)
$4.99 - Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones (GBA)
$2.50 - Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP)

Also, I was wondering why a post of mine was deleted earlier... is there no conversing about backlog allowed in threads or something? Jeez...

Cooking Mama is 13.99 at CC this week.

[kingsoby1]

Yeah, couldn't find it at my CC nearby... plus the gf wanted it really bad (culinary student, hah).

[kevzik]

Some additions I found.

Xbox
MX World tour 4.99
NCAA MArch Madness 04 4.99
Trigger Man 4.99

GC
Aggressive Inline 9.99

PSP
Death JR 9.99

All I can remeber for now...

[kevzik]

OP - Your list is missing many games that have that have been posted. Go through and get them on there!

Also mention how you can 4.99 games and become free and how the GCC will work as long as the total is 19.99 or >.

[Masterkyo]

wow! $9.99 - Justice League Heroes (PS2). I'll hit BB very soon ;)

[Justin42]

Sigh, I went to pick up one of the copies of Rave Master that my BB's had for weeks and of course they're gone. Looked all over, too. Figures, I had it in my hands many times but couldn't quite decide to get it, and just decided to get it today.

Oh well!

[primetime]

I picked up these titles today using the coupon pack:

$14.99 - Cooking Mama (DS)
$9.99 - Justice League Heroes (PS2)
$4.99 - 007 From Russia With Love (PS2)
$4.99 - Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones (GBA)
$2.50 - Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP)

Also, I was wondering why a post of mine was deleted earlier... is there no conversing about backlog allowed in threads or something? Jeez...

Metal Gear Ac!d 2? I was just at BB and I didn't think it was 7 bucks. I've seen it there several times over the past couple weeks too.

[deathscythehe]

OP - Your list is missing many games that have that have been posted. Go through and get them on there!

Also mention how you can 4.99 games and become free and how the GCC will work as long as the total is 19.99 or >.
Many of the games that have posted that aren't in the list aren't Front Lane games. They belong in the main thread, not this one.
OP updated with several new games I found.

[manthing]

Another addition?

:psp: Untold Legends 1 $10

Sucks cause w/o the new UPC, it would ring up at $2...

[io]

Many of the games that have posted that aren't in the list aren't Front Lane games. They belong in the main thread, not this one.
OP updated with several new games I found.

What main thread? They don't belong in the clearance thread since most are just cheap price drops that have been around for a while. I think what kevzik and I are suggesting is maybe we make this into the "cheap after coupon" Best Buy game thread, and that includes Frontlane and regular games (but excludes very hard to find clearance leftovers). But that's up to you of course.

Also, there's a lot more frontlane DS games than just Urbz. They are all $14.99 though so I didn't even consider getting them. I know one is Asphalt Urban GT. I'll try to write the others down next time I'm there.

And I second the MGA 2 @ $7.50 whaaa??? I think it was marked $14.99 last time I saw it. Are they half off for some reason, or was this a local store YMMV discount?

[manthing]

Also, there's a lot more frontlane DS games than just Urbz. They are all $14.99 though so I didn't even consider getting them.
I know the *first* Bomberman is also one of the $15 DS games

[io]

I know the *first* Bomberman is also one of the $15 DS games

Yep, that's one. I think it is many of the same games that Target has by their registers for $14.99 also. That means possibly Lunar Dragon Song, Robots, VJ, etc... But I'm not sure on those - I do remember Asphalt Urban GT and Bomberman though.

[J7.]

Can you get this "$5 coupon" without buying Gamepro? Is that the $5 coupon you're referring to?
anyone?

[eau]

anyone?
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124197

[eau]

I picked up these titles today using the coupon pack:

$14.99 - Cooking Mama (DS)
$9.99 - Justice League Heroes (PS2)
$4.99 - 007 From Russia With Love (PS2)
$4.99 - Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones (GBA)
$2.50 - Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP)

Also, I was wondering why a post of mine was deleted earlier... is there no conversing about backlog allowed in threads or something? Jeez...
Metal Gear Acid 2 goes for more than just $7.50 at BB, right?

Btw, should it be ending in $.99 like the rest the poster listed? It didn't seem like he was too lazy and rounded up the last price ;)

[kevzik]

What main thread? They don't belong in the clearance thread since most are just cheap price drops that have been around for a while. I think what kevzik and I are suggesting is maybe we make this into the "cheap after coupon" Best Buy game thread, and that includes Frontlane and regular games (but excludes very hard to find clearance leftovers). But that's up to you of course.

Also, there's a lot more frontlane DS games than just Urbz. They are all $14.99 though so I didn't even consider getting them. I know one is Asphalt Urban GT. I'll try to write the others down next time I'm there.

And I second the MGA 2 @ $7.50 whaaa??? I think it was marked $14.99 last time I saw it. Are they half off for some reason, or was this a local store YMMV discount?
How about the games that are restickered (UPC and Price tag) get posted here. That is, the generic 4.99, 9.99, and 14.99 taggings. I guess we could just leave the original clearance games in the other thread, BUT if an original clearance game gets restickered, then it goes in here. I am tempted to have a new thread made, but the OP shouldn't get his thunder stolen. Keep up the good work.

Anyway, think about it op...All I ask is that you keep an eye on new finds and update the OP with valueable info like the GCC and getting games free or discounted with the 5 off GP coupons.

With that being said, I am going to BB again tomorrow to have my final list on what I find, but I doubt I find anything new from what I posted a few posts back.

Oh and about MGS Acid...I don't know how above got that price.

[Masterkyo]

It's bad day for me. Justice League Heroes (PS2) still $30 at my local BB. Also, Simpsons h & r wentup $15 instead $10 and i can't belived it Klonoa 2 (GBA) fly up $30 ish (with new UPC sticker). Yeah, i endup pickup Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake eaters (PS2) for my friend and Ghost Recon: AF (XBOX360) for $20 plus taxes. Ofcourse i'll return Simpsons H&R tomorrow.

Also, my local BB restocking lots old games w/ new UPC # for $10 each.

[vivafriend5]

My Best Buys are bone dry...

[kingsoby1]

Metal Gear Acid 2 goes for more than just $7.50 at BB, right?

Btw, should it be ending in $.99 like the rest the poster listed? It didn't seem like he was too lazy and rounded up the last price ;)
MG Acid 2 and Justice League Heroes were on my BB's 50% clearance rack. Don't know if those discounts are chain-wide or YMMV.

I didn't feel like doing all the advanced subtraction to figure out what the exact price would be for the last one I posted. I do too much math during the day to care ;-p

[deathscythehe]

There are definitely more DS games in the front row, but they've been 14.99 everywhere I went and all univerally awful. As such, I never can remember what they are once I get home. The same goes for the other PS2 and XBox games. I'll try to remember them with the next store I hit, but I can't make any promises.

I'll be visiting the last store I know of in my area tonight, so I'll post any new games I find. Thanks to everyone so far who's provided additional games.

[TehTriggerman]

Anyone know if you can Stack a rewards coupon with one of the 5 Dollar off coupons?

[io]

Anyone know if you can Stack a rewards coupon with one of the 5 Dollar off coupons?

Absolutely. The RZ coupons are simply like gift certificates. I'm assuming you are talking about the $5 or $10 ones they send you and not the 12% discount ones you get from RZ. The latter probably will not stack with the GamePro coupons, but then who cares - 12% off these games is nothing :lol:.

[Richard Longfellow]

My local store in Richmond VA shipped out the whole supply of shipper display markdown stuff. Everything was gone. I got an employee to look up Ninja Gaiden Black, one of the 19.99 display games, and he could only tell me it was "sent out", but to where he didnt know. He said it aopeared to be a time-limited deal where the remaining unsold stock is sent back to wherever by a certain date.

Moral of the story, if there is a cheap game you want at Best Buy, grab it cause it might disappear.

[TehTriggerman]

Absolutely. The RZ coupons are simply like gift certificates. I'm assuming you are talking about the $5 or $10 ones they send you and not the 12% discount ones you get from RZ. The latter probably will not stack with the GamePro coupons, but then who cares - 12% off these games is nothing

Nope its the RZ version you get specifically for you. Not the flyer with the 10% 12% coupon varities. Awesome! Thanks I just got some nice printer paper from the office supply room so it wont look like ass next to the official one when I stack it. $39.99 for Godfather Wii Here I come! :applause:

[kevzik]

More games found

- Some Cartoon Network GBA game @ 9.99
- Madden 05 GC 9.99

[whoknows]

Saw Urban Reign for $5 still there.......passed on it for some reason. Probably because I'm only mildly interested in it.

[io]

Saw Urban Reign for $5 still there.......passed on it for some reason. Probably because I'm only mildly interested in it.

You passed on "free" because you are only mildly interested? :rofl:.

But I hear you... It isn't quite as simple as "free" - you have the potential hassle of a coupon rejection, which may not be worth it if you don't really want the game that badly.

[IbiteHRD]

Heres my coupon story.... I handed the cashier GRAW and the 5.00 coupon. She starts to squint at the coupon. Im thinking great...here comes the rejection. She continues to stare at it then calls for Christy "the manager". Before Christy arrives; I start pulling the brand new gold $1.00 coins I got from the bank. I ask "do you accept these?" She grabs a few and looks them over. What are they she asks. I state "they are the new one dollar coins that were just released" she says cool and continues to look them over when Christy show up. The cashier looks at Christy and asks do we take these? I think so is the reply. They both start talking about how cool the look when another employee show up to see what the are talking about. One of them pulls out a $1.00 bill and says he willl trade the cashier for the coin... After a few minutes the other 2 people leave and the cashier asks "where were we" I said you were going to scan my coupon. She says yea and scans it than accepts the rest of the gold coins; I walk out with is grin.

Exit stage left!

[whoknows]

You passed on "free" because you are only mildly interested? :rofl:.

But I hear you... It isn't quite as simple as "free" - you have the potential hassle of a coupon rejection, which may not be worth it if you don't really want the game that badly.
Yeah...I didn't have any coupons with me anyways :-P

[deathscythehe]

OP Updated again. Nothing major, but I tried to remember more of the overpriced really bad portable games. I mostly succeeded, but if anyone notices more let me know.

I'm also considering adding the other reticketed non clearance games to the list as well.

With the last few stores I've been too, I've noticed several of them have removed the front row boxes entirely. The games in the boxes are now mixed with the normal games, so if you don't see the boxes be sure to check the game section.

[primetime]

Heres my coupon story.... I handed the cashier GRAW and the 5.00 coupon. She starts to squint at the coupon. Im thinking great...here comes the rejection. She continues to stare at it then calls for Christy "the manager". Before Christy arrives; I start pulling the brand new gold $1.00 coins I got from the bank. I ask "do you accept these?" She grabs a few and looks them over. What are they she asks. I state "they are the new one dollar coins that were just released" she says cool and continues to look them over when Christy show up. The cashier looks at Christy and asks do we take these? I think so is the reply. They both start talking about how cool the look when another employee show up to see what the are talking about. One of them pulls out a $1.00 bill and says he willl trade the cashier for the coin... After a few minutes the other 2 people leave and the cashier asks "where were we" I said you were going to scan my coupon. She says yea and scans it than accepts the rest of the gold coins; I walk out with is grin.

Exit stage left!

Nice! I got a couple coupons to work, but they hassled my sis one time. The lady had done mine before, but she suddenly asked another cashier whether or not to accept it- even though it scanned she rejected it. My sister isn't very crafty, but I'll make sure to tell her to divert their attention if it ever happens again- or maybe say she got it in an email:)

[ricoraney]

I stopped into a Best Buy I had previously checked for the clearance tonight and found alot of new and not bad games in the front row bins. I've heard these mentioned in the main thread but I think they've been sufficiently buried and ignored to warrant a new post.
* Edit 3-20 *
Several new non earth shattering games added. With the last few stores I've been too, I've noticed several of them have removed the front row boxes entirely. The games in the boxes are now mixed with the normal games, so if you don't see the boxes be sure to check the game section.

Also, for those who don't know, the $5 coupons in the below links work with these games.
http://img452.imageshack.us/my.php?image=coupons1hf5.jpg
http://img452.imageshack.us/my.php?image=coupons2jr2.jpg

XBOX
4.99 Magic the gathering battlegrounds
4.99 World Championship Poker 2
4.99 The Bible Game
4.99 MX World Tour
4.99 Trigger Man

PS2
4.99 Hajime No Ippo 2 Victorious Road
4.99 Metal Gear 3
4.99 Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift
4.99 Mojo
4.99 Puzzle Challenge
4.99 One Piece Pirates Carnival
4.99 Future Tactics
4.99 Motocross Mania 3
4.99 Pro Bass Challenge
4.99 Strike Force Bowling
4.99 Puzzle Challenge
4.99 Duel Masters
4.99 Magix Music Maker Deluxe Edition
9.99 Nano Breaker
9.99 Rogue Ops
9.99 Spawn Armagedon
9.99 Beatdown

GC
9.99 One Piece Grand Adventure
9.99 One Piece Pirates Carnival
9.99 Ty 2
9.99 Ant Bully
9.99 Aggressive Inline
9.99 Madden 05

GBA
9.99 Zatchbell! Electric Arena
9.99 DragonBall GT Transformation
9.99 Klonoa 2
9.99 Advance Guardian Heroes
9.99 Rayman Hoodlum's Revenge
9.99 Ant Bully

DS
14.99 Bomberman
14.99 Urbz
14.99 Asphalt Urban GT

PSP
9.99 Ultimate Block Party
9.99 Crossword Puzzle
9.99 Go! Sudoku
9.99 Puzzle Challenge
Some of this stuff is YMMV, but most is nationwide. For example, I was at a Best Buy near me, and Metal Gear 3 and Victorious Boxer 2 (Ippo) were both $9.99 and rang up at $9.99 as opposed to $4.99 listed in this thread.

[Derrick1979]

Some of this stuff is YMMV, but most is nationwide. For example, I was at a Best Buy near me, and Metal Gear 3 and Victorious Boxer 2 (Ippo) were both $9.99 and rang up at $9.99 as opposed to $4.99 listed in this thread.

Thoae coupons print out big and get chopped off around the gamecube area of the form any way to scale them down??

[taz98spin]

Exit & Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai for PSP were marked 9.99 as well for the PSP

[deathscythehe]

Flip it 90 degrees and rescale it.
Thoae coupons print out big and get chopped off around the gamecube area of the form any way to scale them down??

[sandman007]

Thoae coupons print out big and get chopped off around the gamecube area of the form any way to scale them down??

Copy and paste the one you want onto a new file and print out. It's actually better to have a big enough coupon so that it is easier to scan or punch in the code.

[Ndolger]

Gah, I've been to Best Buy a few times since this clearance started, and I haven't seen any "clearance bins". Where are they supposed to be? In the back near the videogames, or closer to the front of the store?

[raisin]

I just got 3 copies of Crackdown for 5.00 each.
I couldnt believe it. The tag behind the game said 5.00. So I grabbed a few and went to the checkout. They rang up for 59.99 so I told the girl to go check the tag and it clearly stated 5.00. It wasnt the pre-order tag. It was a new tag. She didnt want to it...but I was clearly about to argue it out. Im sure she noticed that.


I usually dont have luck like that. Not even close.8-)

i dont get it.. explain what happened?

[io]

Gah, I've been to Best Buy a few times since this clearance started, and I haven't seen any "clearance bins". Where are they supposed to be? In the back near the videogames, or closer to the front of the store?

I have never seen a "clearance bin" in Best Buy in the 5+ years I've been going there ;). What we are talking about is front lane games. They aren't really clearance (that part of the thread title should be removed IMO since this is different from the other Best Buy clearance sale). These are usually set up somewhere near the cash registers. They have 5 things up there: 1) Candy 2) Gift cards 3) Cheap DVD's 4) Cheap games 5) Misc cheap electronics. The layout is a bit different in every store I've been to, but they are always up there somewhere. In addition, some of the frontlane games might be mixed in with the regular games. Perhaps some Best Buys have removed the frontlane game display entirely (it is just shelving).

[deathscythehe]

I have never seen a "clearance bin" in Best Buy in the 5+ years I've been going there ;). What we are talking about is front lane games. They aren't really clearance (that part of the thread title should be removed IMO since this is different from the other Best Buy clearance sale). These are usually set up somewhere near the cash registers. They have 5 things up there: 1) Candy 2) Gift cards 3) Cheap DVD's 4) Cheap games 5) Misc cheap electronics. The layout is a bit different in every store I've been to, but they are always up there somewhere. In addition, some of the frontlane games might be mixed in with the regular games. Perhaps some Best Buys have removed the frontlane game display entirely (it is just shelving).

I can confirm atleast half the stores I've been to have already removed them. I mentioned it in my last update, but I don't think it's very noticeable. The games are now mixed in with the normal games section. I'll be editing the OP alittle to make it clearer.

[floormat]

cartoon network racing GBA 9.99

and obviously

Castlevania dawn of sorrow DS 9.99

[deathscythehe]

cartoon network racing GBA 9.99

and obviously

Castlevania dawn of sorrow DS 9.99

Castlevania isn't a Front Row game, plus there is already a thread made specially for it.

[VooDoo88]

i saw death Jr. for the PSP for 9.99, im gonna pick up a copy this weekend

[kevzik]

Add Marvel Rise of the Imperfects? (GC) @ 9.99 to the list.

[io]

i saw death Jr. for the PSP for 9.99, im gonna pick up a copy this weekend

Saw that as well. I also saw Exit for PSP restocked in one store in the frontlane area. I went to 3 Best Buys tonight and all still had frontlane displays. And OP, you can add Triggerman for PS2 at $4.99 as well.

I had my first coupon rejection in a long time though. I grabbed 2 Castlevania DoS and 2 $4.99 PS2 games. They allowed the $5 off DoS but said they weren't going to give me the other ones for free. They didn't use the "No Copies" clause or anything, just flat out said I couldn't have them for free. Oh well, it worked just fine at the other two stores later ;). I knew I should have avoided the guy and gone to the girl's line - but his customer finished first and he called me over. D'oh!

I also picked up Chromehounds and Gun for 360 for $15 (each) after coupons. I also picked up Exit, a One Piece Grand Adventure for GC, a few more $4.99 PS2 games, and even found 3 penny guides. I used a ton of coupons tonight ;). if Best Buy ever reviews my purchase history they will probably file a restraining order against me.

Oh, also I checked the GC Madden 05 (tagged $9.99) and it has the exact same UPC sticker that Simpsons Hit & Run has - it is the GC frontlane sticker. So whoever said they got it for $1.99 with the sticker over the UPC must have had the price overridden (either that or both it and Simpsons H&R are actually $1.99, which I doubt).

[eldergamer]

Here's my experience at Best Buy today. Really shows the value of just being calm, to appear like an 'angel' customer. I picked up Shamen King for the GBA it was priced $9.99 but it also had a sticker over the UPC. I kinda hoped this might be one of those that rang up for less than $9.99 so I discretly picked at the sticker over the upc as I walked around the store. I also picked up Motocross Mania 3 for $4.99. (It looks like crap but hey, $4.99)
Anyway. When I got up front my Shamen King rang up for $14.99, not the $9.99 as priced. (Because I had removed best buy's sticker, hoping to get a better deal d'oh! my mistake).
Manager called over for a override. (Override #1)
Rang up my motocross crap for $4.99 and I also presented my $5.00 off coupon. Coupon scanned in, but gave no discount. Cashier spent about 5 minutes trying to adjust the $5 off himself, to no avail. Another cashier came over to help but no luck. I remain calm and friendly. Finally a manager comes over for yet another override. (Override #2) They ended up having to take $2.50 off each game for some reason.

They looked kinda stupid because their coupon wouldn't work, and thankfully they didn't point out how I was being sort of 'jerkish' by presenting a $5 off coupon for a $4.99 game. (Do I expect them to give me a penny?)

[io]

^^^^ Yeah, but the thing is, had it been me I would have presented TWO coupons and tried to get both for $4.99 total ;). It doesn't give you a penny, by the way, it just discounts $4.99. Were they in the wrong mode on the register? Nearly every time I use these coupons they have moved on to "tender mode" and the register complains (the coupon needs to be scanned like any normal item). But they almost always figure it out (sometimes with the manager's help). One guy tonight did it in a wierd way though - instead of scanning the 3 coupons I gave him he just discounted $15 at the end. Meh, whatever, with that I ended up getting 2 of my 3 penny guides for free (since he did, in effect, take off $10 for the 2 $4.99 games I was buying) :rofl:.

[eau]

Here's my experience at Best Buy today. Really shows the value of just being calm, to appear like an 'angel' customer. I picked up Shamen King for the GBA it was priced $9.99 but it also had a sticker over the UPC. I kinda hoped this might be one of those that rang up for less than $9.99 so I discretly picked at the sticker over the upc as I walked around the store. I also picked up Motocross Mania 3 for $4.99. (It looks like crap but hey, $4.99)
Anyway. When I got up front my Shamen King rang up for $14.99, not the $9.99 as priced. (Because I had removed best buy's sticker, hoping to get a better deal d'oh! my mistake).
Manager called over for a override. (Override #1)
Rang up my motocross crap for $4.99 and I also presented my $5.00 off coupon. Coupon scanned in, but gave no discount. Cashier spent about 5 minutes trying to adjust the $5 off himself, to no avail. Another cashier came over to help but no luck. I remain calm and friendly. Finally a manager comes over for yet another override. (Override #2) They ended up having to take $2.50 off each game for some reason.

They looked kinda stupid because their coupon wouldn't work, and thankfully they didn't point out how I was being sort of 'jerkish' by presenting a $5 off coupon for a $4.99 game. (Do I expect them to give me a penny?)
Yeah. An overwrite doesn't work well with a coupon. I took a $4.99 game to the checkout but it rang up for $9.99. I pointed out the big price sticker on the cover and she called for an overwrite. After she scanned the coupon, the register either reverted the price back to $9.99 and took $5 off, or simply didn't do anything (couldn't really tell). She had to read the coupon again and call for another overwrite. Finally they just overwrote the price to $0 and gave it to me. Lots of work and waiting.

[io]

D'oh, I missed the override aspect - yes, that will hose up the coupon.

[eldergamer]

See, I could have totally avoid one and possible both manager overrides and the angry glares from the customers behind me if I hadnt bothered to take off the best buy sticker over the game's original UPC. Thought I was going to save. Game actually went up.

[VooDoo88]

can you use 2 coupons at once?

[Masterkyo]

Oh man... FREE Game apply when you purchase 2 games or more. Example. You buy $10 game - $5 off coupon = $5 + $5 game - $5 off coupon = $0. You endup pay $5 for 2 games. If you buy $5 game and use $5 off coupon is NO GO.

[io]

can you use 2 coupons at once?

I've used upwards of 5 at once :rofl: (5 different games of course - they don't stack on one game if that's what you are asking).

The best way to approach the free games is to get something a bit more expensive, whether it is a game item or not, and then slip in a $4.99 PS2 game or two and a couple of coupons for those. Then the total won't raise flags. Though that didn't help me with one cashier yesterday as he noticed the $4.99 games and asked his manager about using the coupon - no go that time, but that has been my only rejection in about 5 tries on free games.

[deathscythehe]

The only coupon problem I've had so far has been by using multiple coupons. A cashier half read the coupon and saw that it says 1 per customer, so she only let me use 1 of each(PS2, GC, GBA) I've probably used upwards of 20 coupons and this is the only time anyone has given me trouble.

[TehTriggerman]

I was going to ask the more then one coupon question at once alos..but not RZ coupons but the 5$ off varity, I have a stack waiting for me in my windshield visor. 8-)


The only coupon problem I've had so far has been by using multiple coupons. A cashier half read the coupon and saw that it says 1 per customer, so she only let me use 1 of each(PS2, GC, GBA) I've probably used upwards of 20 coupons and this is the only time anyone has given me trouble

I guess you can walk out..put your purchase in your car and come back in for another transaction?

[Masterkyo]

I saw tons copies Marvel Rise of the Imperfects? (GC) for $10 at my local BB. I don't think it worth $5 on my list. 1st i thought is GREAT but after i rented it & beated it .........is average game & it getting boring very quick.

[deathscythehe]

I guess you can walk out..put your purchase in your car and come back in for another transaction?

You can probably do that, but if you get the same cashier they're probably going to give you more trouble then it's worth. I've only had 1 cashier ever even read the coupon, and that's the time they refused multiples. If you give them more time to read it they might not let you use it at all since the coupon specifically says no copies. Considering how easy it is to find these games, if you have problem at one store just go to another.

[Josef]

Here are a few more frontlane games that haven't been mentioned yet:

Reel Fishing (PSP) - $9.99 (normal game UPC is $29.99 at BB)

Ultimate Martial Arts Simulator (GBA) - $9.99
The Amazing Virtual Sea Monkeys (GBA) - $9.99
Spy Muppets: License to Croak (GBA) - $9.99

Please note that I've only seen those GBA games at one of the 4 Best Buys I've been to so they may not be widely available at all Best Buys.

[deathscythehe]

Updated OP with new games.

[io]

I went back to the Best Buy that I got One Piece Grand Adventure at, and they were nearly wiped clean of any half-decent $9.99 and $4.99 frontlane games. Note that Puzzle Challenge for PS2 is $9.99 if it does NOT have the frontlane sticker and $4.99 if it does. That's the first time I wished I found a BB game with a UPC sticker on it :lol:.

I ended up getting a Duel Masters for my free game. Not too exciting as I had been getting those for free last year with the $5 coupons. The frontlane display was pretty pathetic at this store though. It consisted of about 10 Xbox games and a couple PS2 games, most of which were the crappy $9.99 ones (that I wouldn't even want for $5). I'm not sure if these are winding down or not, but the recent appearance (and then disappearance) of One Piece Grand Adventure keeps me hopeful that these will continue and aren't just holiday leftovers.

[eldergamer]

Shaman King Legacy of the Wolf for GBA should be on the list for $9.99

[kingsoby1]

You can add these to the list:

PS2 - Hunter: Wayward - 9.99
GC - Tony Hawk's Underground 2 - 9.99

I picked up those two along with One Piece Grand Adventure for $15 total :-)

<3 gamepro coupons

[Gotran]

Wait, so if you buy a $4.99 game and use the coupon you only have to pay the tax?

Holy crap.

[soonersfan60]

I couldn't get that to work. The cashier was nice and said I had to make the total over $5 for it to work, so I bought some gum for $0.69 with the $4.99 game and only had to pay for the gum. :)

[Gotran]

I couldn't get that to work. The cashier was nice and said I had to make the total over $5 for it to work, so I bought some gum for $0.69 with the $4.99 game and only had to pay for the gum. :)

Oh alright, I'll try the game by itself first and if that situation comes up, I'll try buying gum, that's a good idea.

Thanks.

[dubbfoolio]

how do people get away with using these coupons? it says no copies accepted. do you guys just wait for right haphazardous employee or what?

[deathscythehe]

As long as you aren't greedy and try picking up nothing but a free game, the cashiers won't give you any hastle. Pick up a few $10 games with a couple free ones and you won't have any problems.

[CaoPi]

what's the most you guys have used at once? I only tried using 2 coupons at once, at one time they raised an eyebrow, and the girl asked me where I got these? I said from e-mail. She answered oh no problem and went ahead anyway.

[Tricky]

I picked up Metal Gear Solid 3 (PS2) $9.99 for my nephew last Saturday. My receipt says PS2-9.99 M Rated Frontlane 3.

[io]

what's the most you guys have used at once? I only tried using 2 coupons at once, at one time they raised an eyebrow, and the girl asked me where I got these? I said from e-mail. She answered oh no problem and went ahead anyway.

I've used upwards of 5 at once ;).

I've only had 2 problems with them. The latest was just the other day when I was getting Castlevania DoS after it had gone back up to $19.99. The shelf tag said $9.99, though, so the manager did an override. Of course, at that point the coupon wouldn't work, so she had to call him back AGAIN to do another override to $5. He looked at the coupon for a while and said after this I can't use any more because it says "No Copies". No big deal since I'm pretty much done using them anyway, and even if I do it will be on stuff that is automatic and doesn't need any price adjustments.

The other time was when the cashier noticed I was getting 2 $4.99 games for free after coupon (and other stuff as well, so it wasn't a completely 'free' transaction). He asked his supervisor and they told me no. But I've done it other times, even at the same store ;).

Getting a higher-up involved is always risky, of course, but I didn't have much choice on the DoS if I wanted it cheap. As for free games - I always buy something else. You are way more likely to get rejected for trying to get something completely free, though in one case (out of about 8 or so) I had trouble anyway.

[jiantbrane]

what's the most you guys have used at once? I only tried using 2 coupons at once, at one time they raised an eyebrow, and the girl asked me where I got these? I said from e-mail. She answered oh no problem and went ahead anyway.

I've used eight or nine at one time. This was along with the purchase of nine DVDs. The cashier didn't blink. Another time, I picked up nothing but two 4.99 games, which became free.

The second time, I went to a cashier with whom I had already built a very low-key, but positive, rapport. It always helps to go in clean, friendly, and smiling. Naturally, it helps to camoflage your discount with a regular purchase.

BIG tip: Do NOT cut the coupons in the store. I guess someone saw me doing that on a video camera one time and notified the manager. He got downright nasty.

Good luck.

[eclisis]

Found http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/icons/cagposticons/iconds.gifNanostray in the front lane today for $14.99.

[eau]

Does the coupon still work automatically on a $4.99 game? Couple of weeks ago it took $4.99 off automatically without any overwrite, of course, the cashier had no problem giving me the freebie and the receipt.

From the recent posts, it sounds like the coupon won't take the $ off automatically.

[Joe Fongul]

I went to go pick up some cheap Digital Audio cables & picked up Simpson's Hit & Run for $5 with coupon. My local store had it for both GC and Xbox.

I also spotted a couple of copies of Xenosaga II marked for $9.99 as an FYI

[io]

Does the coupon still work automatically on a $4.99 game? Couple of weeks ago it took $4.99 off automatically without any overwrite, of course, the cashier had no problem giving me the freebie and the receipt.

From the recent posts, it sounds like the coupon won't take the $ off automatically.

It works automatically - I just don't know if it works on one single game by itself (so that your total is $0.00). I've never tried that but it sounds like it worked for you before and not for someone else. I dunno... But I know the $4.99 games are free if you buy other games (like $9.99) ones as well. I've done a few transactions with 2 $9.99 games and 2 $4.99 games + 4 coupons and paid $9.98 total.

Nanostray is up there for $14.99 now? Sweet, I'll pick that up for $10!

[io]

Potential bad news - and maybe this occurred a few days back as eau noted: it appears the coupons no longer work on $4.99 games. I had 4 games to ring up - 3 $9.99 ones and 1 $4.99 one. She scanned all four coupons, and then when she totalled it only the 3 promos came up, and my total was $19.96. I just had her remove the $4.99 game. On my receipt it still shows the coupon for it. So, looks like maybe they closed that loophole/glitch down :cry:. Oh well, there wasn't much left at that price point anyway - just Puzzle Challenge, Future Tactics, Duel Masters and a few of the budget racing titles.

On the plus side, this store seemed to have a restock of the frontlane games as I saw many more One Piece Grand Adventure and Pirate's Carnival that weren't there just a few days ago. No Nanostray though, and that was what I went for. Note that Scurge Hive is one of the frontlane DS games if you can't find it on clearance at CC (though it may be $19.99 so still $15 AC).

[Tsukento]

Yeah, I noticed the coupon not working on my Katamari Damacy (which was $4.99). They just manually overrided it and gave it to me for free.

[kevzik]

Potential bad news - and maybe this occurred a few days back as eau noted: it appears the coupons no longer work on $4.99 games. I had 4 games to ring up - 3 $9.99 ones and 1 $4.99 one. She scanned all four coupons, and then when she totalled it only the 3 promos came up, and my total was $19.96. I just had her remove the $4.99 game. On my receipt it still shows the coupon for it. So, looks like maybe they closed that loophole/glitch down :cry:. Oh well, there wasn't much left at that price point anyway - just Puzzle Challenge, Future Tactics, Duel Masters and a few of the budget racing titles.

On the plus side, this store seemed to have a restock of the frontlane games as I saw many more One Piece Grand Adventure and Pirate's Carnival that weren't there just a few days ago. No Nanostray though, and that was what I went for. Note that Scurge Hive is one of the frontlane DS games if you can't find it on clearance at CC (though it may be $19.99 so still $15 AC).

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[parKer]

Maybe Friday, March 31, was the last day for the $4.99 freebie with coupon?

Friday night, I was able to get 3 free games (GBA - Ant Bully, PS2 - Katamari Damacy, PS2 - OP: Pirates Carnival) on Friday. The receipt showed that the games are 0.00 and the coupon discount applied without the need for override.

[kojubat]

I ran into the same thing today. Just thought it was a fluke, since it worked fine earlier in the day. Looking at the receipts, though, it looks like the time it worked the cashier just applied a generic MFG Coupon instead of scanning.

Bummer.

[io]

Maybe Friday, March 31, was the last day for the $4.99 freebie with coupon?

Friday night, I was able to get 3 free games (GBA - Ant Bully, PS2 - Katamari Damacy, PS2 - OP: Pirates Carnival) on Friday. The receipt showed that the games are 0.00 and the coupon discount applied without the need for override.

I see a lot of people saying OP Pirate's Carnival for PS2 is $4.99. I've never seen it for that - it has always been $9.99 here, with the frontlane $9.99 stickers. I'm positive, too, as I've bought several ;). That would have been a GREAT game to get for free (trades for $11 at Gamecrazy).

Also - WTF!?!? with people still finding $4.99 Katamari Damacy's! Hell, I'd be glad to pay $4.99 for that, I wouldn't expect it to be free! And I've already beaten it - I'd pay $4.99 just for a sealed copy to keep for posterity ;).

[Tsukento]

Sorry, io. I happened to pick up the last Katamari in my nearest Best Buy. :P I was amazed they dropped it down that low.

[jiantbrane]

Sorry, io. I happened to pick up the last Katamari in my nearest Best Buy. :P I was amazed they dropped it down that low. Huh? Katamari? Still in stock? Where?

[deathscythehe]

If anyone could find another copy of Katamari, I'd be willing to take it off there hands.

[parKer]

I see a lot of people saying OP Pirate's Carnival for PS2 is $4.99. I've never seen it for that - it has always been $9.99 here, with the frontlane $9.99 stickers. I'm positive, too, as I've bought several ;). That would have been a GREAT game to get for free (trades for $11 at Gamecrazy).
The OP:PC at this BB was weird. They had 2 copies marked at $4.99 and the rest were $9.99. The $4.99 sticker wasn't the yellow BB sticker either, but similar to the frontlane circle ones.


Also - WTF!?!? with people still finding $4.99 Katamari Damacy's! Hell, I'd be glad to pay $4.99 for that, I wouldn't expect it to be free! And I've already beaten it - I'd pay $4.99 just for a sealed copy to keep for posterity ;).
I was surprised, too. I picked up a $4.99 Katamari Damacy when the BB clearance started and now this one. I'm thinking it was old stock that they missed the first time or a customer return. This is the same BB that had 2 x Suikoden V for $1.99 in plain sight over a week after the clearance began.

[Masterkyo]

I saw Rebelstar (GBA) $9.99 and Super Monkey Ball 2 (GC) $9.99. Both great game for $10 is steal deal :)

[supershammy]

Hey, I didn't see a trade thread about BB sales, and I am desperate for a copy of

:gba:Advance Guardian Heroes

If anyone can pick this up for $5 after the coupon, please PM me! I will pay $11 to cover game, shipping, and incentive. Thanks!

[opportunity777]

All of these are $9.99 PSP games:

Death JR 2
From Russia w/Love
Virtua Tennis (original, not the newest one)

[ykryptonite13]

Ippo 2 for $5. Even without a coupon, great steal. Ugly graphics, but awesome bargain game for anyone who likes even a hint of boxing.

[maximumzero]

Oh snap, $10 Klonoa 2.

I'll have to go pick that up.

[scott_matthews]

I just picked up Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones for GBA at Best Buy for $9.99 yesterday. It was one of their Blue Bin deals.

I didn't see that one listed in the list in this thread so I figured I'd add it. Excellent game for ten bucks!

[TehTriggerman]

James bond for 9.99 plus the 5 off with coupon!? Sounds great! Especially since I snagged 3 psp games for cheap at Gamerushes 50% dealio.

[drmuerto]

I scored Kill.Switch for 9.99 last night. I'd gone to BB for something else and so I didn't have the coupon. Still, I'd been thinking about that game for a long while now and I feel I got a decent deal.

[Josef]

I saw a bunch of new $4.99 XBox games in the front lane display. These included:

Demon Stone
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
TOCA Race Driver 3

Also, Ruff Trigger (PS2) was priced at $9.99.

[soonersfan60]

I saw Frogger for xBox for $4.99. Has anyone seen the GC version?

[Josef]

I saw Frogger for xBox for $4.99. Has anyone seen the GC version?

I saw the Xbox version as well (no GC version).

Another PSP game I saw was Ghost in the Shell: SAC for $9.99.

[lorne]

I saw a bunch of new $4.99 XBox games in the front lane display. These included:

Demon Stone
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
TOCA Race Driver 3

Also, Ruff Trigger (PS2) was priced at $9.99.
TOCA Race Driver 3 for $4.99 is a steal of a deal.

[Justin42]

Weird, TOCA was $1.99 during the Feb clearance. I don't get these games that got clearanced out reappearing at higher prices.

There have been a bunch of new PSP games showing up it seems like, most notably Sega Genesis Collection for $9.99...

From http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134990

9.99 Gunpey (One Copy)
9.99 Pacman World Rally (One Copy)
9.99 Exit (this mysteriously re-appeared at my store after being gone for months...only one copy though).

Older 9.99 PSP Games (Most still in stock at my stores):
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9.99 Ultimate Block Party
9.99 Crossword Puzzle
9.99 Go! Sudoku
9.99 Puzzle Challenge
9.99 Virtua Tennis
9.99 Ghost In The Shell: SAC
9.99 The Hustle: Detroit Streets
9.99 Death Jr.
9.99 Death Jr. 2 (YMMV)
9.99 Pinball
7.50 Metal Gear Acid 2 (as some people reported, though its $15 at my store)

[soonersfan60]

Games are "re-appearing" because it is likely not Best Buy doing those front row games. We have discussed this in the thread. They have a different SKU so they can be tracked, and Best Buy is probably getting a consignment cut or something.

[donut]

Yellow stickered but in this BB the games were incorporated in each platform section VS up front.

Bought PS2 Xenosaga II $9.99 ($14.99 - $5 GP coupon)
Good Deal? I think (now I have all three)

Found a couple penny guides today, but no Legos or Madden

[RollingSkull]

I should think the fact that a DIFFERENT SUPPLIER is providing these front row games as some part of a SPECIAL PACKAGE should be OBVIOUS by now.

Which also means that removing the SKU sticker to get it to scan at BB's price, rather than the front row games supplier price, is a jackass move of the highest order.

[GaveUpTomorrow]

I should think the fact that a DIFFERENT SUPPLIER is providing these front row games as some part of a SPECIAL PACKAGE should be OBVIOUS by now.

Which also means that removing the SKU sticker to get it to scan at BB's price, rather than the front row games supplier price, is a jackass move of the highest order.

If you're referring to my post, which was linked from the other thread, I am VERY aware how they do things at best buy, I was merely stating that a bunch of titles are hitting $9.99 at once. As for exit, it was stickered months ago for $9.99 and disapeared...its just funny to see if come back after so long. Now lets quit making obvious statements about the Different suppliers...once one person says it, four other people don't need to repeat the same exact thing. Someone asked if MG3:SE or Subsitance was the game for $9.99, and after I answered the question, three or four people posted just to answer the same question...even a day after I answered it. It seems that no one here reads anything...If anyone made it this far in this post, I'd be surprised :roll:

[parKer]

Speaking of MG3:SE, I went to BB this past week to look for it. No luck. Instead, I found one copy of Subsistence (mixed in with the Xbox games) for $9.99 with a yellow BB sticker and used a $5-off coupon. The lady took a long look and I thought my first reject was on its way. She was just reading the cashier instructions on the coupon.

New addition that I noticed:
Mighty Beanz (GBA) - $9.99 and comes with some free bean character (?) inside

[neschamp]

Just yesterday, I happened upon a copy of Super Monkey Ball 2 with the white sticker labeling it as $9.99. Looks like that can be added to the Gamecube list to accompany the first game in the series. After coupon, it was five dollars and change...definitely an awesome deal for a AAA game.

[RollingSkull]

If you're referring to my post, which was linked from the other thread, I am VERY aware how they do things at best buy, I was merely stating that a bunch of titles are hitting $9.99 at once. As for exit, it was stickered months ago for $9.99 and disapeared...its just funny to see if come back after so long. Now lets quit making obvious statements about the Different suppliers...once one person says it, four other people don't need to repeat the same exact thing. Someone asked if MG3:SE or Subsitance was the game for $9.99, and after I answered the question, three or four people posted just to answer the same question...even a day after I answered it. It seems that no one here reads anything...If anyone made it this far in this post, I'd be surprised :roll:

I didn't even READ your post.

And, no, I didn't make it that far in this one. :P

[Masterkyo]

I have sealed copy Guilty Gear: Judgment (PSP) if you wanted it you can trade your seal copy Monster Hunter Freedom (PSP) for it.

[speedy05]

Guilty Gear: Judgment [PSP] + Monster Hunter [PSP] are two titles that I am looking for.
I have Sega Genesis Collection for trade, or can buy, please PM if there's anyone who can help.

[Hibiwa]

Crash Tag Team Racing (GCN) was 9.99 white labeled. Didn't see it on the list here before. Picked that up along with Super Monkey Ball 2 (Player's Choice GCN).

No Sega Genesis Collection. :(

[vivafriend5]

Hajime no Ippo is a really good deal at $4.99, of course, my Best Buys have never had it...

[amusedtoe]

I saw TOCA 3 for XBox last week for $5, should have picked it up.

[deathscythehe]

OP Updated

[Justin42]

OP Updated

You missed PSP Sega Genesis Collection $9.99. :)

[catapult37]

Used a coupon to snag Gunstar Super Heroes for less than $6! Thanks OP!

[Otaking]

Toca Race Driver 3 for $5 is a serious steal... I happened to come across it today and picked it up in a heartbeat.

Now I just have to return the copy I just bought at Fry's a week ago on clearance for $12... grrr.

[eau]

The $5 TOCA 3 is only for the Xbox version, isn't it? Do they have the PS2 version for the same price?

[Otaking]

The $5 TOCA 3 is only for the Xbox version, isn't it? Do they have the PS2 version for the same price?
I didn't see a copy of TOCA 3 for the PS2 at BB, unfortunately. If you really, REALLY need the PS2 version and someone else can't confirm that it's $5 at BB, you could use Circuit City as your last resort, as I do believe it's a $16.96 clearance title there.

[mitch079]

Bought Splinter Cell Pandora's Box (GH) for the PS2 for 9.99 yesterday. So that one can be added to the list as well.

[Friend of Sonic]

I bought a lot of incredible PSP games for 5 bucks a piece. Really impressive from BB. It's a shame the DS games are 15, 10 with coupon. I would have gotten more than Nanostray.

[Foo228]

Bought Splinter Cell Pandora's Box (GH) for the PS2 for 9.99 yesterday. So that one can be added to the list as well.

Pandora's Box??! do ya mean Pandora tomorrow? lol

[Lord Draconus777]

So, did anyone else decide to pick up a copy of The Bible Game just for the novelty of having a Bible game that might be some landmark in stupid games years down the road? Ya, I did, I'm keeping it sealed until I can find it in me to play a game based on the bible :)

[scott2hotcott]

Snagged the last copy of Gunpey (PSP) for $5 after a Game Pro coupon at the BB on Rock Rd in Wichita, KS.

[v0yce]

Anybody have an idea on when/if these are get restocked?

[elprincipe]

New games:

Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge (GCN) $9.99
Catwoman (GCN) $9.99

[MiRaGePaNTieS]

Pandora's Box??! do ya mean Pandora tomorrow? lol

wow, you're fucking lame.

[Hibiwa]

Some some new one's today that I remember:

Rampage: Total Destruction (PS2) 9.99
Transformers (PS2) 9.99
Taito Legends (PS2) 9.99

Rave Master (GCN) 9.99

Note: Not sure if it's a Boston thing, but these "front lane" games were mostly with the rest of the videogames deep in the store -- nowhere near the cash registers up front.

[sausage]

Hey guys/gals I picked up Devil May Cry 3 (special edition) for 9.99 from the sale boxes by the registers. I did not see any other copies in the boxes, but I did not go through them. The store is in Springfield, VA. For any Northern VA cats, it is across the street from Springfield Mall.

[hostyl1]

Hey sausage, that's the closest BB to me! I'm in Springfield, but it's almost Burke. Anyway, I saw a few "open box" games @ the BB across from Potomac Mills. Picked up a copy of Metos: Disney Magic for $10 and have already logged 5+ hours on it. Fun little puzzler with the added bonus of Disney (I'm somewhat of a Disney freak along with my wife).

[elprincipe]

Note: Not sure if it's a Boston thing, but these "front lane" games were mostly with the rest of the videogames deep in the store -- nowhere near the cash registers up front.

It depends on the Best Buy's layout. Some have them all in the front next to the checkout line, some all with the rest of the games, some have them both places.

[kojubat]

Picked up a copy of Metos: Disney Magic for $10 and have already logged 5+ hours on it. Fun little puzzler with the added bonus of Disney (I'm somewhat of a Disney freak along with my wife).
I'm assuming you got to that price with gift cards or reward zone certificates as well?

[Hibiwa]

It depends on the Best Buy's layout. Some have them all in the front next to the checkout line, some all with the rest of the games, some have them both places.

Yeah, it's just funny that the receipt says "front lane" more as the intent.

I'm inclined to think they're selling more when thrown into the games dept. Those checkout lanes are always empty and it's easy to bypass those out of the way blue/yellow boxes off in the corner.

Just glad they sell these at a nice price.


If anyone cares, they also had:

Godzilla: Save the Earth (Xbox) $4.99

[CocheseUGA]

wow, you're fucking lame.

Typing in alternating caps isn't?

TOCA 3 is a buy at that price, too bad you can't locate online.

[Don Chubo]

Didn't see this in the list...picked up Simpsons Hit & Run for the GC - $9.99.

[Don Chubo]

Also, if someone comes across a Sega Genesis Collection (PSP) at $9.99, can ya pick it up for me? I'd gladly pay shipping.

[hostyl1]

I'm assuming you got to that price with gift cards or reward zone certificates as well?

No, that was the sticker price. It was a return/open box/refub item, but it was perfectly shrinkwrapped, the box in good shape, and inside had the manual (off course I only found that part out *after* purchase). It was just a lucky find. They had a handfull of other games, but mainly PSP stuff so I didnt pay much attention to what the titles were (I dont have a PSP...yet). Extremely YMMV!

[waxHead]

I've got quite a few games in my trade list (incl. Valkyrie Profile Lenneth) that I'd trade for a brand new Sega Genesis Collection (PSP).

[chef_larry]

Picked up Gunpey and Pacman world rally(x2) both 9.99 today looking for Sega genesis collection if anyone has one

[borg20001]

So, did anyone else decide to pick up a copy of The Bible Game just for the novelty of having a Bible game that might be some landmark in stupid games years down the road? Ya, I did, I'm keeping it sealed until I can find it in me to play a game based on the bible :)

LordD,

I almost got a copy of the Bible Game for XB for my nephew who has his first communion coming up (as a joke gift) then I read reviews on it and it had mediocre ratings from GameSpot:

'For the most part, though, even at the game's default trivia difficulty (it's set to the easiest), you'll get tough ones like "What did David take from Saul the second time he spared Saul's life?" Out of curiosity, we cranked up the difficulty to the highest possible setting to see what the questions looked like. If you can answer questions like "After returning to Jerusalem, how many years went by before Absalom saw David?" or "To whose house did David take the Ark of God from the house of Abinidab?" then perhaps it's time you applied to the nearest seminary.'

Bottom line, I passed even at $5.

[gamerguy2k7]

found one copy of soul caliber 2 for $4.99

[cochesecochese]

Gunpey PSP was 9.99 at my Best Buy and rang up as front row. May be YMMV.

[xgamer]

I picked up these 2 at the local Best Buy for $4.99 ea.

Demon Stone, Xbox
Frogger: Ancient Shadows, Xbox

[Masterkyo]

Yay! I scored Pacman world rally (PSP) for $5 after coupon yestersday. It's OK game but still worth $5.

[kevzik]

Add...

Demon Stone XB 4.99
DBZ Sagas 4.99

to the list.

[Pojo]

Got The Godfather SE for $2! I found a bunch of 75% off games in the actual Xbox section of the store as opposed to the clearance rack. I guess nobody looks there?

[spacegundam0079]

At My Best Buy They Also Have

XBOX -

Matrix - Path Of Neo $4.99
Nba Live 2004 $1.99

Gamecube -

Simpsons Hit & Run $9.99
Rave Master $9.99

Nintendo DS -

Ultimate Spider Man $1.99

[chakan]

My BB had NRA's Gun Club for PS2 for 9.99


oh, and borg20001? 2 years and Obed-edom

[speedy05]

got Demon Stone [Xbox] for $4.99 I couldn't pass it up