Target / CC / BB Video Game Prices: 7/29/07 - 8/4/07 ** Uber Thread **

[speedy1961]

UPDATES on CC $20 off XBL Accessories Deal

On sold out cards...
I showed up about an hour after open and ALL the points were gone. I got to talking with the sales guy, and a guy came in about 5 minutes after open and bought everything they had (can you say "hoarder").
Anyway, after talking for a bit he said they could order more for me, and they'd come in either tomorrow or the next day, I just had to put $4 down on it.
So all you unlucky CAGs, if you didn't score the points, go back and they should be able to order you as many as you want.

Some CAGs are reporting 1600 point cards ringing up at $17.99...
The reason they are coming up at $17.99 is because somebody screwed up and instead of having the $20 off deal in the computers on the 1600 points card, there is a 10% off any type of Xbox 360 Live accessory sale that automatically rings up in the system. It's bizarre, but whoever is in charge of putting these updates into their computers is terrible.

I got everything adjusted correctly pretty easily so that I got the proper deal though.
Target



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Please be aware of the following:
GAMERS: The Wii Gaming System is NOT listed in the ad…… Sorry
GAMERS / MOVIE AFFICIANADOS: Please note $100 Price Break on Playstation 3 Game System which brings the price down to $499.99 // Remember that you can get 5 free Blu-Ray DVDs with purchase of any Blu-Ray Player / Game system by going here: http://www.bluraysavings.com/ As always, ask any questions and I'll respond as soon as I can.

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Video Games:

New Release Games:


Mario Strikers Charged >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99 Available 8/1/07

Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99

Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End >>>> Wii >>>> $39.99

Pokemon: Battle Revolution >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99

Picross >>>> NDS >>>> $19.99 Available 8/1/07

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NDS Games:

Brain Age >>>> $19.99

Big Brain Academy >>>> $19.99


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PC Games:

None Listed

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Circuit City




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Please be aware of the following:
GAMERS: The Wii is NOT listed in this week’s ad ………. Sorry
GAMERS: Get a Free game case with the purchase of any DS Lite game system for $129.99 // Free Case is a PEL N7345 // Free Case value = $9.99
GAMERS: Reserve your copy of Madden NFL ’08 and get $25 towards merchandise from FansEdge.com // Madden NFL ’08 game available 8/14/07
GAMERS / MOVIE AFFICIANADOS: Please note $100 Price Break on Playstation 3 Game System which brings the price down to $499.99 // Remember that you can get 5 free Blu-Ray DVDs with purchase of any Blu-Ray Player / Game system by going here: http://www.bluraysavings.com/ As always, ask any questions and I'll respond as soon as I can.

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Video Games:

New Release Games:

Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks The 80’s >>>> PS2 >>>> $49.99

Project: Sylpheed – Arc Of Deception >>>> XBOX 360 >>>> $39.99



Picross DS >>>> NDS >>>> $19.99 $$$$

Mario Strikers Charged >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99 $$$$


$$$$ Guaranteed in store Tuesday 7/31/07 – 2 PM or receive a $20 Gift Card // Offer valid this week only for select video game New Releases on the advertised release day from 2 PM until close of business // In store only

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Wii Games:

Transformers: The Game >>>> $39.99

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Playstation 2 Games:

Transformers: The Game >>>> $29.99

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NDS Games:

Transformers: Autobots >>>> $19.99

Transformers: Decepticons >>>> $19.99

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XBOX 360 Games:

Guitar Hero II Bundle >>>> $89.99

XBOX 360 2.4GHz Wireless Controller >>>> $39.99

XBOX 360 LIVE 12 Month Gold Subscription Card (includes 1 free month) >>>> $49.99 ++++


XBOX 360 LIVE 1600 Points Card >>>> $19.99 ++++


Wired Headset for XBOX 360 // WEB ID = 882224035323 >>>> $19.99 ++++



++++ Save $20 with the purchase of any 2 XBOX LIVE accessories $19.99 & UP

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$14.99 Games:

Madden NFL ’07 >>>> PS2 / PSP / XBOX

Need For Speed: Most Wanted >>>> PS2 / PSP

Fight Night: Round 3 >>>> PS2 / PSP

The SIMS 2 >>>> NDS

LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy >>>> PS2 / NDS / GBA / Gamecube / XBOX 360

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$19.99 Games:

SOCOM: Combined Assault >>>> PS2

ATV: Offroad Fury 4 >>>> PS2

Thrillville >>>> PS2 / PSP

Tourist Trophy >>>> PS2

SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals – Fireteam Bravo 2 >>>> PSP

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PC GAMES:

The SIMS: Pet Stories >>>> $17.99

The SIMS: Life Stories >>>> $17.99

Counter Strike Source >>>> $27.99 comes with Wolf King keyboard

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Best Buy



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Please be aware of the following:
REWARD ZONE MEMBERS / GAMERS: Earn a $10 Entertainment Certificate with every $100 spent on Movies, Music and Games from 7/1/07 – 8/25/07. To participate you must be a Reward Zone member is good standing, be at least 13 years old and you must also register for the Summer of Entertainment offer. Offer is Valid in all 50 states and the District of Columbia >>>> To register go to www.myrewardzone.com (http://www.myrewardzone.com) with your member ID and password between 12:01 AM Central Time on 7/1/07 and 11:59:59 Central Time on 8/25/07 // Follow Online Instructions to Register // After successful registration and from 12:01 AM Central Time on 7/1/07 and through 11:59:59 Central Time, all of your dollars spent on the following products at Best Buy stores and at BestBuy.com (CDs, Music Subscriptions, Video & PC Game Software, Next Generation Movies and DVDs) will be credited to your spending account. // A $10 Entertainment Certificate will be issued to you for EACH $100 spent // No partial certificates will be issued // Certificates are redeemable in a single transaction toward the future purchase of the products listed above with a total purchase amount (excluding taxes, shipping and handling) equal or greater than Certificate value at Best Buy stores located in the U.S. through 11/1/07 // Certificates are NOT valid for online purchases // Restrictions apply // Subject to full terms and conditions which are available for viewing on MyRewardZone.com >>>>> As always be nice to Speedy1961 throughout this promotion
GAMERS: The Wii IS listed in this week’s ad on Page #20 // Limited quantities // Minimum 12 Wii game units per store // Limit 1 per customer // No rain checks
GAMERS / MOVIE AFFICIANADOS: Please note $100 Price Break on Playstation 3 Game System which brings the price down to $499.99 // Remember that you can get 5 free Blu-Ray DVDs with purchase of any Blu-Ray Player / Game system by going here: http://www.bluraysavings.com/ Ask any questions and I'll try to reply as soon as I can.

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Video Games:

New Release Games:


Picross DS >>>> NDS >>>> $19.99 Available 7/31/07 – 2 PM

Ratatouille >>>> NDS >>>> $19.99

Transformers: Autobots >>>> NDS >>>> $19.99

Transformers: Decepticons >>>> NDS >>>> $19.99

Shrek The Third >>>> NDS >>>> $19.99

Mario Strikers Charged >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99 Available 7/31/07 – 2 PM

Pokemon Battle Revolution >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99

The BIGS >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99

Alien Syndrome >>>> PSP >>>> $39.99

Alien Syndrome >>>> Wii >>>> $49.99


Nintendo Wii Game System // Model RVLSWC >>>> $249.99 ****


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PC GAMES:


Civilization IV: Beyond The Sword >>>> $29.99

Civilization IV >>>> $29.99

Call Of Juarez >>>> $39.99

Halo 2 (Windows Vista ONLY) >>>> $39.99


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Until that special time rolls around again OR the mouse sleeps with the cat... I'll see you all later...........

[Segasonic01]

another crap week for Target. O well, thanks Speedy!

[anomynous]

Target - lame

[baberg]

XBOX 360 LIVE 1600 Points Card >>>> $19.99 ++++

++++ Save $20 with the purchase of any 2 XBOX LIVE accessories $19.99 & UPCan I buy 2 of the 1600 point cards and get back $20? That would be insane - half price MS points for everybody!

[seanr1221]

Damn I was hoping Strikers would be 39.99.

Looks like the rumored 360 price drop wasn't true.

Thanks for the ads Speedy!

[botticus]

Damn I was hoping Strikers would be 39.99.

Looks like the rumored 360 price drop wasn't true.

Thanks for the ads Speedy!Yeah, the end of $40 first-party sales has arrived, I guess. Bummer.

$20 gift card if Picross ($20) isn't in-stock, eh? Nice work there, CC.

[shrike4242]

Can I buy 2 of the 1600 point cards and get back $20? That would be insane - half price MS points for everybody!
That's what I noticed as well. :shock:

I think it might be time to stock up on some points at half-price if that's correct. Even better for a PM somewhere else, as a backup. :D

[seanr1221]

Can I buy 2 of the 1600 point cards and get back $20? That would be insane - half price MS points for everybody!


Oh snap, I just saw this! I will go out and buy 40.00 worth of points right now if I can price match them later.

[CaoPi]

bummer... most of these low priced past gen games are all sports...I havn't had time to play a good game for awhile

[speedy1961]

Can I buy 2 of the 1600 point cards and get back $20? That would be insane - half price MS points for everybody!


YES to your question.


That's the way it's laid out in the ad which is why I marked ++++ them.

[pop311]

Sick deal on the 2 for 1 1600 points cards.

[msdmoney]

Can I buy 2 of the 1600 point cards and get back $20? That would be insane - half price MS points for everybody!

Exactly what I was thinking, hopefully it all goes smooth.

[snakelda]

DAMMIT!!I just bought Socom CA for $17 used at GC w/o the fucken box!oh well,thanks speedy.

[Justin42]

Oh snap, I just saw this! I will go out and buy 40.00 worth of points right now if I can price match them later.

Anyone know if Best Buy will PM ads written that way? (Save $20 on any 2 items)

[Kendro]

YES to your question.


That's the way it's laid out in the ad which is why I marked ++++ them.

:hot: :drool: :hot: :drool: :hot:

Awesome! As always, you the man!

[CheapAssGamer.com]

I'm not very happy reading this, but I appreciate the intense effort that went into posting these ads, which is why I'm giving you a thank you (and, if I ever meet you, a big ol' hug...).

[regisphilbi0]

Definitely gonna get some points... maybe a XBL Subscription card and some points.

[EXStrike]

Was hoping Strikers would be $40... ah well. Hoping for Best Buy.

[speedy1961]

I'm not very happy reading this, but I appreciate the intense effort that went into posting these ads, which is why I'm giving you a thank you (and, if I ever meet you, a big ol' hug...).


Why aren't you happy?

[v1et r1ce]

Might pick up these points...thanks speedy!

[Smaqaho]

I need points so this is perfect timing. Thanks Speedy.

[gunm]

A bit disappointed CC isn't doing loss leader sales on new releases that week, but they make up for it with 2 for 1 points cards!

Another quickie question, is there a limit on how many items per visit you can buy with the $20 off XBL accessories promo (I assume there is, but have to ask). i.e. can I buy 4 1600 points cards for $40?

[MrNEWZ]

That's what I noticed as well. :shock:

I think it might be time to stock up on some points at half-price if that's correct. Even better for a PM somewhere else, as a backup. :D

Agreed.

Though I'm saddened that CC doesn't have Strikers for $40 too.

[Ender]

I'll probably $40 worth of MS points. 6400 points would last me a while!

[LinkinPrime]

++++ Save $20 with the purchase of any 2 XBOX LIVE accessories $19.99 & UP
Holly shit! I wonder if thats a misprint. If not I'll be picking up 4 MS Points cards...to begin with :twisted:

[deadite76]

$40 for 6400 points is too good to pass up! Thanks Speedy!

[Enemy15]

I'll be jumping on the 2 for 1 1600 Point Cards, thanks speedy!

[speedy1961]

A bit disappointed CC isn't doing loss leader sales on new releases that week, but they make up for it with 2 for 1 points cards!

Another quickie question, is there a limit on how many items per visit you can buy with the $20 off XBL accessories promo (I assume there is, but have to ask). i.e. can I buy 4 1600 points cards for $40?

There is NO quantity limit proviso on that page (#22).

[Tsukento]

3200 Xbox Live Points for the price of one? I'M THERE!

[tbolt30]

Wow thats an excellent deal on those point cards. I'll be buying a lot from circuit city that week.

[gunm]

O snap, it's on! $40 for 6400 pts, here I come!

Thanks Speedy!!

[Bhstickman]

I will definetly have to pick up Combined Assault. Thank you so much!

[psunami]

Thanks for the post OP.

You better get those point cards soon, they'll be gone before you know it.

[v1et r1ce]

I wonder if BB will pm?

[mrcheapo11]

Nice deals with the $20 off XBL accessories! Thanks Speedy! Great deal for points cards, but not sure if I should stock up, since I am used to getting MS points free one way or another :razz:

[Megaten]

Holy crap - I just looked through the list of Xbox Live Arcade games I'd want to get when I finally snag a 360 (which I'm assuming I'll do within a month or so...just waiting to see how that price drop rumor pans out), and I'm bewildered. Gonna have to grab at least 4 cards, and that'll just get rid of my "must have" wants from Live...and that's without looking at DLC or fun little things like Bejeweled I might wanna grab just for the heck of it.

Lemmie ask real fast - what games on Live should I just try to get on the Unplugged discs and other methods. Don't various accessories come bundled with games anyway? Any I should specifically look out for?

(EDIT: also, how long until points expire? If I pick em up during this deal, and don't use em (put em on an account I guess I mean) until...say mid September, will I be fine?)

[O_o]

I don't think they expire. And the only things that come with XBL games (other than Unplugged) are the headset and camera combo box things

[gunm]

I wonder if BB will pm?

As a rule, they don't PM promo deals (ie B1G1, $20 off two or more, buy this, get that free, etc), just the actual prices themselves.

[Manatee]

Well, looks like i'll be playing a lot of arcade games.

[Monsta Mack]

Holy crap! My thoughts like everyone else: Time to grab A LOT of points!

Edit: Thats my day off to boot! I txt msged all my friends with a 360 this info, and I plan on getting to the store just before 10am aka when they open to snag 2-4 of these cards :) Hopefully they have this deal online to just incase.

[Foo228]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!

thanks speedy, truly a good offer

[JohnnyDrama]

I'm definitely getting Live points cards, thanks Speedy

[halofreak64]

Can I buy 2 of the 1600 point cards and get back $20? That would be insane - half price MS points for everybody!
time for me too stock up on microsoft points than.

[Decker]

Two very unoriginal thoughts :

1: Time to stock up on some MS points

2: Thanks as always, speedy! :D

[spoo]

Thanks speedy, best sig yet.

[kevzik]

Guys, lets now get our hopes up yet. Its not that speedy is wrong, but CC may try to pull something. This just seems too good to be true, but I am still picking some cards up! Thanks speedmister.

[Apossum]

Guys, lets now get our hopes up yet. Its not that speedy is wrong, but CC may try to pull something. This just seems too good to be true, but I am still picking some cards up! Thanks speedmister.


just about to post the same thing word for word :)

[kromekoran]

I think that I'll go with 2 4000 point cards if they have them in stock, who knows when another deal on these will come up. I've been wanting to try some of the HD movie rentals anyways, still haven't watched an HD movie on my HDTV.

[Swift900]

If this works out like we all hope it will.... HUGE

[teddybass]

Are their weekly ad offers always available online? i want to jump on the ms points deal but there is no CC anywhere around here...

[Strider2K99]

I'm with everyone else here. Time to stock up on those points! :bouncy:

[xplode427]

I think that I'll go with 2 4000 point cards if they have them in stock, who knows when another deal on these will come up. I've been wanting to try some of the HD movie rentals anyways, still haven't watched an HD movie on my HDTV.

are you seriously:

two 4000 point cards : $100 - $20 = $80 for 8000 points

eight 1600 point cards: $160 - $80 = $80 for 12800 points

[mvp828]

That MS deal is swwwwwwweeeeeettttttt!!!!


Thanks Speedy.

P.S. That is by far you best sig yet.

[topnotch97]

thanks again speedy!!!!!!!!


thinking getting that Lego Star Wars.

[kromekoran]

that won't work

bah. I had 2 for 1 in my head, not $20 off. it would still work though, just not as good of a deal.

[xplode427]

bah. I had 2 for 1 in my head, not $20 off. it would still work though, just not as good of a deal.

ur right it will. in b4 teh edit

[Atomsplitter]

Awesome, my Live subscription endes next month, so might as well get 1600 free points along with my subscriptoin card!

[DisturbedZen]

Looks like the rumored price drop for the Xbox 360 wasn't true for August 1st. X_X No surprising...

Thanks again Speedy.

[Neo]

So can you buy the cards now and then get a price adjustment from Circuit City later? Cause it's not really an individual price difference...

[menikmati]

Holy shit, I've had 400 points sitting in my account, maybe I'll grab a 3200 or 6400 boost to keep in reserve for XBLA and future DLC.

[MrNEWZ]

Lemmie ask real fast - what games on Live should I just try to get on the Unplugged discs and other methods. Don't various accessories come bundled with games anyway? Any I should specifically look out for?

(EDIT: also, how long until points expire? If I pick em up during this deal, and don't use em (put em on an account I guess I mean) until...say mid September, will I be fine?)

Freebies that go around:
(1) Joust
(2) Contra (given away during the Old Spice Contest, a little harder to come by)
(3) Frogger (Arcade Controller amongst other places)
(4) Uno (Camera/Camera Bundle)
(5) Robotron 2084 (Camera/Camera Bundle/Assorted other places)
(6) Astropop (Xbox Live Arcade Retro Stick)
(7) Timepilot (Xbox Live Arcade Retro Stick)

Only *1* volume of Unplugged and it doesn't appear others are coming, sadly (at least not any time soon). On the first disc is: Outpost Kaloki X, Wik: Fable of Souls, Hardwood Backgammon, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe (that should solve your desire for Bejeweled), Geometry Wars Evolved, and Texas Hold'em. There are other demos on the game, but they're just that--- demos.

Of the games you can pick up with codes, Uno is probably the best.

Points do not expire. That is, unless M$ expires. ;-)

In regards to the XBox Price Drop Rumors: Didn't M$ come out and say very clearly "We are not dropping in price?" If there were even ideas that they might, Sony's non-existant drop makes sure they won't.

To those who doubt Speedy: Seriously, in the 2+ years he's been doing this (at least), he's never been wrong on an add. There have been YMMV issues with stores and managers, but those warning of doom and gloom miss the true awesomeness of Speedy (then again, the "amazing deal" is why this thread is at 3+ pages already when it normally is barely past 1 1/2)

[MrNEWZ]

Owww. Double--- triple--- how many times did this post?

[MrNEWZ]

Server didn't like me today...

[Danimal]

Holy crap - I just looked through the list of Xbox Live Arcade games I'd want to get when I finally snag a 360 (which I'm assuming I'll do within a month or so...just waiting to see how that price drop rumor pans out), and I'm bewildered. Gonna have to grab at least 4 cards, and that'll just get rid of my "must have" wants from Live...and that's without looking at DLC or fun little things like Bejeweled I might wanna grab just for the heck of it.Yeah, this is my situation exactly. I'll be getting a 360 sometime between now and October 16th (GTA IV's release date) and the thought of having a bunch of points cards ready to go right out of the gate- and to have gotten them for half price, is very exciting.

Thanks for making my day, Speedy! :applause:

[MrDemonicAngel]

this is awesome news...thanks as always speedy...

1600 - $20
1600 - Free
1600 - $20
1600 - Free
1600 - $20
1600 - Free
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9600 for $60 = every XBLA i want

...why do i get the feeling they're not gonna have the Points card in stock that week...

[splintercell]

And this doesn't have some sort of hidden stipulation that you buy two different Live accessories, correct?

[benjamouth]

And this doesn't have some sort of hidden stipulation that you buy two different Live accessories, correct?

Not yet, but watch this space when too many people pick up half price points cards.

Thanks for the ads as ever Speedy, much appreciated.

[chicagoz]

Wow. 2 for one 1600 point cards is great. But I need a year subscription card. Guess I'll be getting a year card and a 1600 card. If I have the cash, I'll pick up 2 more point cards, also. I guess I'll be waking up early Sunday the 29th to make sure I get my share of the loot (no staying out till 5am Saturday night drinking :lol: ).

Thanks Speedy for the heads up.

[Shivanhaven]

Oh snap, I just saw this! I will go out and buy 40.00 worth of points right now if I can price match them later.


Oh damn thats a good idea!

[xbltheshadow]

Man, this is great. I'll have to go out when the ad is dated and get some 1600 point cards AND Lego star wars from CC. Thanks Speedy!

[GLOCKGLOCK]

Speedy, the buy 2 get $20 off on XBL accessories is advertised as a reduction taken right at the register when you check out, correct? This would stink if it ended up being a CC rebate where you have to wait for 8-10 weeks to get the $20.

Thanks again for all the work!

[Justin42]

For those assuming this means no 360 price drop on August 1, remember this ad comes out BEFORE August 1-- they couldn't (and wouldn't) advertise a half-week price drop.

You wouldn't see a price dropped unit until the August 5th ads (unless they did a Thursday ad or something which they do sometimes).

I'd really like to pick up a couple points cards at BB (CC is a bit of a drive, x2 for the price match) but I don't know if they'd give me any trouble price matching given how it's worded...

[shrike4242]

Speedy, the buy 2 get $20 off on XBL accessories is advertised as a reduction taken right at the register when you check out, correct? This would stink if it ended up being a CC rebate where you have to wait for 8-10 weeks to get the $20.

Thanks again for all the work!It won't be a rebate, it'll be done at the register.

If it's like the past promotions they've had, they'll ring up the first accessory, which gets entered in normally. When they ring up the second accessory, the register should recognize that they're two XBL accessories and offer the $20 off across both accessories, which will knock $10 off each one. This was how it behaved for the Buy 2 Wii games, save $20 promotion, as well as previous promotions.

Assuming they set everything up correctly, it should be painless and automatic. If they didn't, expect a mess on both PMing after the fact as well as buying it during the promotional period.

[GLOCKGLOCK]

It won't be a rebate, it'll be done at the register.

If it's like the past promotions they've had, they'll ring up the first accessory, which gets entered in normally. When they ring up the second accessory, the register should recognize that they're two XBL accessories and offer the $20 off across both accessories, which will knock $10 off each one. This was how it behaved for the Buy 2 Wii games, save $20 promotion, as well as previous promotions.

Assuming they set everything up correctly, it should be painless and automatic. If they didn't, expect a mess on both PMing after the fact as well as buying it during the promotional period.

Great, I'll definitely have to pick some points up then.

As for price matching, how long does CC price match for? Also is it pretty seamless when you go in to match price or do they tend to act clueless and screw around with you instead of just giving you your money back? I have never tried it before. Thanks!

[Apossum]

So a point card is definitely, officially called an "accessory" in their system and not something else, right?

just wanna make sure there are no immediate problems with this.

[shrike4242]

The best part of this - XBL point cards are showing up as items that can be done for in-store pickup. :D Buy them on the website, then go in to pick them up at the store. Excellent. :D

Great, I'll definitely have to pick some points up then.

As for price matching, how long does CC price match for? Also is it pretty seamless when you go in to match price or do they tend to act clueless and screw around with you instead of just giving you your money back? I have never tried it before. Thanks!They should match their own prices at 100% of the difference for 30 days after you make your purchase. You could go pick up the cards today and then go in on Sunday the 29th to do the PM, if you wanted. It'll be a little more work for them to do on a PM, because this will (in theory) be so easy while the sale is going on. Getting the cards now makes sure you have them in-hand for the sale.

So a point card is definitely, officially called an "accessory" in their system and not something else, right?

just wanna make sure there are no immediate problems with this.So says their website:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Live-Marketplace-Points/sem/rpsm/oid/138280/catOid/-13250/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[Flyersfan]

Wow, I'm all over the points deal!



I guess with my free 1600 points I'll buy some GHII DLC, since I won't feel that ashamed about it :)

[Edge]

Well, aside from the excellent deal on Live accessories, I have a question: What exactly is the Wolf King keyboard that's advertised with Counter-strike Source for $28? Is it this thing? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823146002

Otherwise not much of interest besides those items, guess I'll be waiting to see what Best Buy has in store! Thanks Speedy!

[SteveMcQ]

I'm anticipating Live Point Cards to be out of stock by the middle of next week before the sale even starts. I don't wanna bother jumping the gun and pricematching later, though.

[Justin42]

The best part of this - XBL point cards are showing up as items that can be done for in-store pickup. :D Buy them on the website, then go in to pick them up at the store. Excellent. :D

How long do they hold items for pickup? The ideal solution would be to order in advance, but not go to pick them up until the day the sale starts and do the PM in one swoop... I know BB holds for 8 days, but don't have experience with CC's in-store pickup at all...

[shrike4242]

How long do they hold items for pickup? The ideal solution would be to order in advance, but not go to pick them up until the day the sale starts and do the PM in one swoop... I know BB holds for 8 days, but don't have experience with CC's in-store pickup at all... 14 days, from this link:
http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/cat/-13415/edOid/105455/rpem/ccd/lookLearn.do

Bottom of the page, specifically:
The selected Circuit City store location will reserve your order for 14 days after you have received your order confirmation. To prevent any cancellation or refunds of your order, please pick up all items within this timeframe.

[eugaet]

Damn, I was hoping CC would do a $10 off on Strikers on release like they did with BBA and some other titles. I will be trolling for that $20 GC however... So now I need to figure out the most cost effective way to get Strikers at release.

Also, for $15, if you don't already have Lego Star Wars II, I highly recommend it.

[Okatha]

Definently going to pick up some points, awesome! Thanks a lot Speedy!

[JJSP]

Wow. 2 for one 1600 point cards is great. But I need a year subscription card. Guess I'll be getting a year card and a 1600 card. If I have the cash, I'll pick up 2 more point cards, also. I guess I'll be waking up early Sunday the 29th to make sure I get my share of the loot (no staying out till 5am Saturday night drinking :lol: ).

Thanks Speedy for the heads up.
One of the B&M retailers has a deal this week or next getting a free 1600 points card with the purchase of a year of Live. Might wanna check it out.

How much is the standalone camera?

[blue_volvo]

Big thanks to Speedy! Now is a great time to stock up on points for all of the DC for Guitar Hero III and Rock Band. And it makes all of those $10 games I was on the fence about buying instant $5 purchases. You're my Hero Speedster.

[speedy1961]

Speedy, the buy 2 get $20 off on XBL accessories is advertised as a reduction taken right at the register when you check out, correct? This would stink if it ended up being a CC rebate where you have to wait for 8-10 weeks to get the $20.

Thanks again for all the work!


No rebate requirement noted on Page #22 where this deal lies.


I'm interpreting the language just as Circuit City laid it out in the ad:

"Save $20 with the purchase of any 2 XBOX Live accessories $19.99 & Up".

That statement is above the XBOX 360 Live 1 Year Card, the XBOX Live 1600 Points card and the Wired Headset for XBOX 360.


To me (Joe Consumer) upon reading that I think: "Hmmmmm..... I can buy any two of those products or in combination and get $20 off the total price. Please Mr. Circuit City employee, I'll take two of the 1600 points card for $39.98 - $20 = $19.98 + tax. Thank you.":D


I'm in total agreement with everyone here at CAG which is why I marked the deal with ++++ and put in the CC statement.

[speedy1961]

For those assuming this means no 360 price drop on August 1, remember this ad comes out BEFORE August 1-- they couldn't (and wouldn't) advertise a half-week price drop.

You wouldn't see a price dropped unit until the August 5th ads (unless they did a Thursday ad or something which they do sometimes).

I'd really like to pick up a couple points cards at BB (CC is a bit of a drive, x2 for the price match) but I don't know if they'd give me any trouble price matching given how it's worded...


Excellent points Justin42! :applause:

[speedy1961]

Well, aside from the excellent deal on Live accessories, I have a question: What exactly is the Wolf King keyboard that's advertised with Counter-strike Source for $28? Is it this thing? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823146002

Otherwise not much of interest besides those items, guess I'll be waiting to see what Best Buy has in store! Thanks Speedy!

That's exactly what's shown in the small picture:


http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/ProductImageCompressAll200/23-146-002-02.jpg


At least from what I can see with the magnifier.


I'm old ya know :oldman: hahahaha

[Nelo Ice]

amazing deal am so getting $40 worth of points cards :lol:

[Megaten]

Is the 3-month Live starter kit a good deal? Seems like since it comes with a 20 dollar off-any 360 game coupon, it would be a decent buy alongside an extra points card.

[0192837465]

for someone who is buying a 360 in the near future (waiting for new model consoles to ship), is it worth it to jump on these points, because it doesn't seem like there are too many arcade games worth 'purchasing' besides Geometry Wars and others that I already have, or is it the downloadable content that is winn4r!!1 thanks

[v1et r1ce]

for someone who is buying a 360 in the near future (waiting for new model consoles to ship), is it worth it to jump on these points, because it doesn't seem like there are too many arcade games worth 'purchasing' besides Geometry Wars and others that I already have, or is it the downloadable content that is winn4r!!1 thanks

IMO, there are not many arcade games out worth getting. But thats just me.

I also just realized I could get a play and charge kit with the points..

[thirtytwoutside]

If you are thinking about getting a 360, you should pick up at least a couple cards. There are plenty of great games on XBLA... Pacman: CE, Bomberman Live, Geometry Warts, and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. To me, those are 4 "must download" games and with the 2 points cards for $20... that's all 4 of them for $20. Great deal. And then there are more games that I'm kinda iffy about, because they're $10 each, but at $5 I would download them in a heartbeat.

[PleasantOne]

Holy crap... I feel like I should buy some point cards, and I don't even have a 360 yet :lol:

[Strider Turbulence]

There are lots of arcade titles on 360 worth 'owning'. I'm just glad that between this sale and the smarterchild incident that I can get all of the ones I want.

[ihadFG]

I'm definately getting the points cards because I was about to actually buy one for the full $20...now I just have to decide whether there is enough stuff that I might want more than 2 cards for. I'll probably end up buying 4 cards.

[crzyboy88]

Woo! Nice XBL deal! I know where I'm going to be during that week! Thanks Speedy!

[jazzchamp]

YES to your question.


That's the way it's laid out in the ad which is why I marked ++++ them.

Speedy, I rarely post, but I'm always looking at your threads. I thank you from all us quiet ones.

[HotShotX]

I was waiting for a deal on points! :) I don't imagine if I buy 4, that they'll knock off $40 for me, right?

I'll have to take my girlfriend with me on this mission.

~HotShotX

[bobthecat23]

definetly bying the points at least sixty dollars worth of them

[SniperREX]

Two very unoriginal thoughts :

1: Time to stock up on some MS points

2: Thanks as always, speedy! :D

Ditto :lol:.

[SuperJedi]

Awesome that I can still reserve Madden 08 Next week and get $25 fansEdge coupon!

[atheist_uberboy]

question:

I'm still unclear on how price matching at circuit city is going to work if I buy them now. If I buy them now and walk back in on sunday will they actually honor the 50% drop or do they have the option not to since it is a promotional multi-purchase deal and not a straight price drop?

Likewise if i buy online for store pickup and wait for Sunday to grab them will my CCard be charged in store for the now discounted amount?

Is there any experience regarding how Circuit City has handled multipurchase pricematching situations in the past?

[xplode427]

Likewise if i buy online for store pickup and wait for Sunday to grab them will my CCard be charged in store for the now discounted amount?


is it true your credit card isn't charged till you pick it up?

[CocheseUGA]

Awesome deal on points. Once again, Speedy comes through.

1900 ITB + 3200 @ $20 = XBLA gaming goodness.

[briandadude]

Am I the only one excited about Picross?

I'll probably swing by CC to check out both guaranteed games a little before closing time.

[Enemy15]

so will i be able to take 4 (maybe 6) cards up at once and get them for $40/$60?

[Megaten]

so will i be able to take 4 (maybe 6) cards up at once and get them for $40/$60?

Yep, should be able to since there apparently isn't any limit listed in the ad.

[SNKMat]

Im picking up points.

[0192837465]

To all future Live Point Card purchasers:
post your potential points downloads so I can have some incentives to buy some of these lol.

[moe11888]

Am I the only person thats going to pick up Picross DS?

[CocheseUGA]

To all future Live Point Card purchasers:
post your potential points downloads so I can have some incentives to buy some of these lol.

I'm getting them for the future episodic content in GTA4, and other in-game downloads like Test Drive, PGR3 (and 4) and etc. I'll probably only end up buying 3-4 actual Arcade games.

[eswat]

WoW, nice deal on the 360 accessories (points anyone?). Wish one of the retailers in Canada had that :\

[JoshShafe]

question:

I'm still unclear on how price matching at circuit city is going to work if I buy them now. If I buy them now and walk back in on sunday will they actually honor the 50% drop or do they have the option not to since it is a promotional multi-purchase deal and not a straight price drop?

Likewise if i buy online for store pickup and wait for Sunday to grab them will my CCard be charged in store for the now discounted amount?

Is there any experience regarding how Circuit City has handled multipurchase pricematching situations in the past?

I worked there for a year and a half. All you do, is go purchase them today, or as soon as you can. If you are getting 2, get the 2, getting 4, get the 4, and so on. The CC that I worked at always got their truck on Wednesday/Saturday which usually held all the stuff for the ad for Sunday, so if you get there and they don't have all the cards you are looking for, don't get discouraged, just wait a few days until the trucks arrive and they should have a lot.

Worse case scenario, if you get there and the cards are not available (after the sale has started) then you can go up to an associate and have them special order the products for you. You'll get them at the discounted price and you just pick them up whenever they arrive.

Now, after you have bought them (if before the sale), you just go back when the sale has started, go up to Customer Service, and say, "Hi, I just bought these last week & now I looked in the ad and I realize that I can save 20 dollars if I purchase two x-box live items over $19.99, so I would like to get this matched, please."

They can't give you a hard time about it, it's part of their policy to match competitor's (and their own) prices. Although, I do feel like they won't be sending a lot of the points cards in preparation that people will be doing this, thinking people won't bother trying to special order them for the deal either.

On a side note, I really hope Strikers is $39.99 somewhere, or some special deal comes up because I'd love to get it at a discounted price.

Thanks for the ad's, speedy, I didn't think they would be made available so soon! Here's hoping Best Buy has Strikers for less or for a deal.

[kaseydme]

Maybe I am missing it but i dont see the $20 off on live stuff in my ad or online is this a known thing in the stores though?

[Trakan]

Maybe I am missing it but i dont see the $20 off on live stuff in my ad or online is this a known thing in the stores though?

That's because this sale starts next Sunday, the 29th. 1 week from now.

[kaseydme]

Very sorry i am such a retard for not reading :applause: for the special kid(me)

[speedy1961]

Speedy, I rarely post, but I'm always looking at your threads. I thank you from all us quiet ones.

Thank you.

In real life (except for those years that I did stand up comedy), I too am one of the "quiet ones". :D

[Staind204]

As everyone else has said, lets hope Bestbuy has a deal on Charged. I really need a new game for the Wii so I will probably buy this. Also do you guys know if Target price matches because I have a $50 GC there.

[bobthecat23]

alrighty folks u all have inspired me to purchase 200$$$$ worth of microsoft points and then take away the hundred ill have them for 100$$$$$$ man i cant waIt i just hope my circuit city has ten 1600 point cards in order for me to buy them

[PSP_<3_PS2]

As everyone else has said, lets hope Bestbuy has a deal on Charged. I really need a new game for the Wii so I will probably buy this. Also do you guys know if Target price matches because I have a $50 GC there.

No ... Sorry.

[Kaijufan]

Hopefully the points don't sell out too quickly online, so I can order 2 or 4 cards (I don't live anywhere near a CC :cry:).

[Cleaner7]

Dang, I thought I was the only one who saw the B1G1F on 1600 MS Points.
Now I'm thinking of buying as many as I can after people mentioning all the great games I've been meaning to buy and any future ones.

Still need to buy:
Bomberman Live
Castlevania: SOTN
+ Prince of Persia
---------------------
2400 Points

Plus future DLC for Lumines, GTA, Halo, etc.

Thanks again, Speedy!

[Spiv]

To all future Live Point Card purchasers:
post your potential points downloads so I can have some incentives to buy some of these lol.
My list of XBLA games to get:
Catan, Carcassonne, Castlevania: SOTN, Worms, Alien Hominid HD

Leftover points will be used for downloadable content(DLC) for future games, like Rock Band.

[akilshohen]

will definately be getting two or maybe 4 point cards in a week
Do you think this will be able to get PM'd at Best Buy?

[MC Hampster]

Am I the only person thats going to pick up Picross DS?

Is $19.99 not MSRP? I was guessing that this would be one of Nintendo's reduced price titles (Brain Age, etc.) I'm still planning on picking it up at $19.99 even if it is MSRP.

As for other questions/comments on XBLA, I think I play more of those games than I do retail games:

Bomberman Live! (EXCELLENT verison of Bomberman with 8 player online)
Worms
Uno
Band of Bugs
Geometry Wars
Texas Hold 'Em
A whole bunch of others I can't think of now.

[botticus]

Is $19.99 not MSRP? I was guessing that this would be one of Nintendo's reduced price titles (Brain Age, etc.) I'm still planning on picking it up at $19.99 even if it is MSRP.

Apparently it is. EB used to list it for $30, but now it's $20. No longer a deal in the ad, but more likely I might actually buy it.

[Tom Ato]

Crap I just bought some pts at BB and of course I didn't keep the receipt. Otherwise I could've returned the one from CC at BB. Moral of the story, never throw away any receipt ever.

Edit: I found it in the trash, don't worry!

[shrike4242]

Crap I just bought some pts at BB and of course I didn't keep the receipt. Otherwise I could've returned the one from CC at BB. Moral of the story, never throw away any receipt ever.Unless you paid via cash, they can find your receipt via CC # or check #.

[CheapAssGamer.com]

You should always keep the receipt.

[LinkinPrime]

Thanks Speedy. What a weak BestBuy ad though...

[speedy1961]

Thanks Speedy. What a weak BestBuy ad though...

I agree.

Sometimes they just give up.

[stikmanrp]

will definately be getting two or maybe 4 point cards in a week
Do you think this will be able to get PM'd at Best Buy?

I've never had any problem with BB PMing deals like this one. When TRU had their B2G1 Free DS Games, they basically just took $10 off each game to match the deal (I bought 3 $30 games) at BB, no questions asked.

[caedeskhan]

I wonder if the Xbox Live deal can be combined with the $40 off $200 coupon? I might stock up on 3 month and points cards if that is the case.

[egonpax]

I'm definitely in for some MS Points action. I also need a new subscription so I'll do that too!
One 12 month Sub + Five 1600 Points = $90 of Awesome!

Once again thank you speedy! You shaq-fu'ing rock!

[WiiGame]

how do you get the ad papers a week early?

..and oh man i was hoping to just walk to circuit city to get mario strikers for 40 bucks.. looks liek i'll just order from famvid...

[mikeohara]

interesting that Best Buy has really the only PC deal I care about ... thanks as always speedy :D

[tinyandi]

I'm getting XBL points as well for GH 80s. :-)

[speedy1961]

how do you get the ad papers a week early?

..and oh man i was hoping to just walk to circuit city to get mario strikers for 40 bucks.. looks liek i'll just order from famvid...


I'm just well connected.

[Justin42]

Argh, just tried to order 2 points cards to pick up on Sunday, it let me add it to the cart for my local store, but when I go to check out I get the ever-so-helpful "This item is now unavailable."

Some other not-very-local stores seem to have them in stock but I'd rather not be driving around town.

My awesome plan foiled...

[io]

Damn, just saw this today (after Shrike posted about it in the XBLA thread). Somehow I always miss these threads on the regular Deals page.

I always use trade-in credit to buy my points cards, so they run me less than half price usually. But if I can save that credit for other things and buy these straight up for half price that is great. I just wish I hadn't bought a play-n-charge kit a few weeks back at Gamecrazy (no returns there).

I still have a boatload of points from the Smartchild thing but I'll stock up on a few more. Then I won't feel so bad buying DLC for things like Beautiful Katamari later... And maybe I'll splurge on Mad Tracks and things like that in the mean time.

[Neo]

What was the Smarterchild thing? I remember him being an AIM bot, how did you get free points from him?

[Neo]

Also, does Circuit City not charge your card until you pick them up or what? I've had 4 cards on order since Saturday or so, and I don't know if they pulled the money from my card or not.

[sasukekun]

Also, does Circuit City not charge your card until you pick them up or what? I've had 4 cards on order since Saturday or so, and I don't know if they pulled the money from my card or not.
Kinda wondering the same thing. I had done in-store pickup before, but it was with BestBuy and they charged me when I went to pick it up. They only used the CC for verification purposes.

[porieux]

I'm not sure if buying now and price matching will work with this kind of deal, unless you get lucky. At least that's how it sounds from their site (http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/lookLearn.do?cat=-13317&edOid=105469&c=1#Guarantee):

Our policy applies only to advertised prices. It does not apply to special offers or promotions, including rebates, free-with-purchase offers, and special financing

Maybe the in-store pickup is a better option, since presumably you pay when you pick up, and the sale will be on, though it would be nice to confirm this will work.

One thing is for sure, I don't see the points cards lasting too long on Sunday...

[kdunn77]

Also, does Circuit City not charge your card until you pick them up or what? I've had 4 cards on order since Saturday or so, and I don't know if they pulled the money from my card or not.

Circuit City charges your card when you order. I placed 2 orders last Friday to "reserve" some cards for Sunday. After I checked my account and saw that I had already been charged, I decided to cancel the order and wait.

[shrike4242]

I'm not sure if buying now and price matching will work with this kind of deal, unless you get lucky. At least that's how it sounds from their site (http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/lookLearn.do?cat=-13317&edOid=105469&c=1#Guarantee):

Our policy applies only to advertised prices. It does not apply to special offers or promotions, including rebates, free-with-purchase offers, and special financing

Maybe the in-store pickup is a better option, since presumably you pay when you pick up, and the sale will be on, though it would be nice to confirm this will work.

One thing is for sure, I don't see the points cards lasting too long on Sunday...If they have issues with the PM, which will just have them knock $10 off each card, then you do a return and rebuy, which may be what they do in any case.

I've done my two in-store pickup orders for the cards I wanted to get, and will deal with it on Sunday.

[msuna]

How long does CC keep items on hand for in store pickup? What if you get there and they dont have any to hand out even if you ordered in store pickup? Do they compensate you? I wonder if i should just buy 4 cards today at another store and return them on sunday and rebuy since my store does not have any!

[velvet396]

too bad the nearest CC is 30-45 minutes away. Gas for the round trip kills the deal :bomb:

[shrike4242]

How long does CC keep items on hand for in store pickup? What if you get there and they dont have any to hand out even if you ordered in store pickup? Do they compensate you? I wonder if i should just buy 4 cards today at another store and return them on sunday and rebuy since my store does not have any!14 days, per the website.

[aerotive]

Great deal on Live points. Thanks OP.

Are point cards treated as accessories at Circuit City? My local store will use any excuse to try and get out of a deal.

[shrike4242]

Great deal on Live points. Thanks OP.

Are point cards treated as accessories at Circuit City? My local store will use any excuse to try and get out of a deal.You be the judge.

Link:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Live-Marketplace-Points/sem/rpsm/oid/138280/catOid/-16534/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Screen cap:
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/444/xblpointsqe3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[gamcreator]

Does anyone know how Circuit City's register systems work? If I buy 10 points cards at $19.99 (5 paid, 5 free) a piece, would I be able to apply a $40 off $199 coupon before the $20 off each pair of points card comes off.

And is there a limit to the amount of accessories. Also is there a limit per purchase?

Edit: Reworded so it makes sense, lol!

[speedy1961]

Does anyone know how Circuit City's register systems work? If I buy 10 points cards at $19.99 (5 paid, 5 free) a piece, would I be able to apply a $40 off $199 coupon before the $20 off each pair of points card comes off.

And is there a limit to the amount of accessories. Also is there a limit per purchase?

Edit: Reworded so it makes sense, lol!


1. I don't think they'll allow a promo coupon to be applied to a promo transaction. At best they would allow either 1 deal or the other but not one that would eliminate almost all profit from the deal.

2. No limit noted in the ad. If these stores are descended upon en masse they may post quantity limits signs.

3. No purchase limits noted either.

[gamcreator]

1. I don't think they'll allow a promo coupon to be applied to a promo transaction. At best they would allow either 1 deal or the other but not one that would eliminate almost all profit from the deal.

2. No limit noted in the ad. If these stores are descended upon en masse they may post quantity limits signs.

3. No purchase limits noted either.

Thanks for clearing that up... I was just dreaming :)

[sasukekun]

You be the judge.

Link:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Live-Marketplace-Points/sem/rpsm/oid/138280/catOid/-16534/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Screen cap:
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/444/xblpointsqe3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Nice, I'll print that out with my confirmation email for store pick up if they try to say it's not an accessory.

[vlv723]

Thanks Speedy! Time to stack up on M$ Points.

[io]

Great deal on Live points. Thanks OP.

Are point cards treated as accessories at Circuit City? My local store will use any excuse to try and get out of a deal.

Didn't Speedy say that the 1600 points cards are pictured in the $20 off deal?

I was going to suggest what Shrike said - even if they won't adjust, they will most likely do a return/repurchase. I'm driving near a CC this afternoon on the way to picking up my daughter from a camp. I'm planning on buying 6 cards then. Then I'll return early Sunday and try to adjust. If, for some reason, it fails, I'll see if there are any more to buy on the spot. Then I can always just return the originals.

Of course, the ease of pulling this all off depends on whether they get the computer programmed with the deal. If it is like the 25% off clearance games mess a few weeks back there might be a lot of unhappy CAG's come Sunday. (For those who don't know, the 25% off didn't work automatically until Thursday or so - people had to get manual adjustments before that and it was a pain given that many CC employees seemed to think the $16.96 pricing WAS 25% off the original $49.99 ;)).

[aerotive]

You be the judge.

Link:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Live-Marketplace-Points/sem/rpsm/oid/138280/catOid/-16534/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Screen cap:
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/444/xblpointsqe3.jpg

Excellent. I think my local store will still give me static about it being an accesory or not, but that webpage will be helpful.

Thanks for the links.

[gamcreator]

So you telling me 25% off of $49.99 isn't $16.96?

LOL!

[aerotive]

Didn't Speedy say that the 1600 points cards are pictured in the $20 off deal?
Yes he did, though I didn't notice that particular post of his.

Thanks for pointing out his post.

[shrike4242]

Didn't Speedy say that the 1600 points cards are pictured in the $20 off deal?

I was going to suggest what Shrike said - even if they won't adjust, they will most likely do a return/repurchase. I'm driving near a CC this afternoon on the way to picking up my daughter from a camp. I'm planning on buying 6 cards then. Then I'll return early Sunday and try to adjust. If, for some reason, it fails, I'll see if there are any more to buy on the spot. Then I can always just return the originals.

Of course, the ease of pulling this all off depends on whether they get the computer programmed with the deal. If it is like the 25% off clearance games mess a few weeks back there might be a lot of unhappy CAG's come Sunday. (For those who don't know, the 25% off didn't work automatically until Thursday or so - people had to get manual adjustments before that and it was a pain given that many CC employees seemed to think the $16.96 pricing WAS 25% off the original $49.99 ;)).
He did indeed. I'll have the ad in-hand on Saturday, so I'll know for my own satisfaction. :D

They should do a PM, as it's their own pricing on their own deal. I figured that it would be easier to have CC do their own pricing against the deal instead of BB or other vendors that might say "it's a with purchase deal, go fuck off". As the cards are pictured in the ad, it should be easier to get them PM'd with either CC or anywhere else. I'm making sure I have them from CC, so it'll be a return-and-rebuy if they don't do the PM correctly.

It's in their ad, it should be easy. If not, then ask for the MOD and explain the situation to them. Worked with the B2G1 sale from TRU a month ago, the end-line reps didn't want to do anything with it, and the MOD approved it.

[Master Shake]

Even though I don't have a 360 yet I feel the need to buy some of these. Either 4 or 6 of them to stock up. Thanks.

[speedy1961]

Even though I don't have a 360 yet I feel the need to buy some of these. Either 4 or 6 of them to stock up. Thanks.

Come on & join the party Master Shake! :bouncy:

[Justin42]

My local CC just got the points cards back in stock (for pickup when ordering online). Ordered 2 which I'll pick up Sunday morning, am debating maybe picking up another 2 if they have more in stock when I get there. (I still have points floating around in my account as it is but I have never bought them at full price and don't intend to start now)

I wish we'd see deals like these on Wii points!

[CocheseUGA]

I think I'll go ahead and pick some up tonight, as I won't be able to get to CC until about mid-day on Sunday.

[speedy1961]

Even though I don't have a 360 yet I feel the need to buy some of these. Either 4 or 6 of them to stock up. Thanks.

Oh to Master Shake and ANY that read this post, please note the following:

I'm working on the Circuit City ad for 8/5 - 8/11.

Circuit City is starting a Gamers Saving Club which will save any member 10% off all video games, PC games, video game accessories & more.

It costs $19.99 for an annual membership.


BUT...........



You can get a FREE 1 Year membership with the purchase of any game console (Master Shake I'm thinking of YOU) or any hand held game system


Just another way to save CAG's another 10%.

The fine print reveals that the Free Membership Offer cannot be combined with any other offer (like the MS 1600 Points one starting Sunday).


Free Membership With Purchase Offer good from 7/29/07 - 10/15/07.


Just a head's up y'all.:D

[jgamezcua]

Oh to Master Shake and ANY that read this post, please note the following:

I'm working on the Circuit City ad for 8/5 - 8/11.

Circuit City is starting a Gamers Saving Club which will save any member 10% off all video games, PC games, video game accessories & more.

It costs $19.99 for an annual membership.


BUT...........



You can get a FREE 1 Year membership with the purchase of any game console (Master Shake I'm thinking of YOU) or any hand held game system


Just another way to save CAG's another 10%.

The fine print reveals that the Free Membership Offer cannot be combined with any other offer (like the MS 1600 Points one starting Sunday).


Free Membership With Purchase Offer good from 7/29/07 - 10/15/07.


Just a head's up y'all.:D

Thx speedy, can't wait to see the the ads for Aug 8 due to the rumored Xbox 360 price drop of $50.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=25800333&sid=6175620&om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;1

As always, the heads up is much appreciated!!

[speedy1961]

Thx speedy, can't wait to see the the ads for Aug 8 due to the rumored Xbox 360 price drop of $50.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=25800333&sid=6175620&om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;1

As always, the heads up is much appreciated!!


No XBOX 360 listed or noted in CC ad or Target ad.


Sorry


I tried to contact the writer of the article but I'd have to join.

[jgamezcua]

Thx, guess I'll just have to keep my eyes peeled for any announcements from MS in the next couple of weeks.

[speedy1961]

Thx, guess I'll just have to keep my eyes peeled for any announcements from MS in the next couple of weeks.

I'll let ya know my man.

[CocheseUGA]

As has been stated before jg, they wouldn't print a price drop announcement in advance. The earliest you'd see it is the week of the 16th.

[io]

Well, I'm certainly hoping restocks of the 1600 points cards happen soon. I went in this afternoon to buy 6 of them and could only find 2. They checked inventory and that's all they had. I'm glad they had 2 at least (and not just 1) - so at least I have one pair to PM later. I'll try another store later in the week for the other 4 I want to get.

Some other purchase possibilites for people: 3-month live cards are $19.99 - get 6 months for $19.98, a bit of a discount off the 12-month cards, anyway. Also, the 3-month kits with the headset, 100 MS points, and Joust are $29.99. The codes supposedly still work (though they all say they expired June 30th). You could get that and a 1600 points card for example... And of course plug-n-play kits which I would have gotten had I not just bought one at Gamecrazy. The 360 chargers ($29.99, includes one battery) are very nice too - much faster than my standard AA rechargeables charger.

[xplode427]

Well, I'm certainly hoping restocks of the 1600 points cards happen soon. I went in this afternoon to buy 6 of them and could only find 2. They checked inventory and that's all they had. I'm glad they had 2 at least (and not just 1) - so at least I have one pair to PM later. I'll try another store later in the week for the other 4 I want to get.

Some other purchase possibilites for people: 3-month live cards are $19.99 - get 6 months for $19.98, a bit of a discount off the 12-month cards, anyway. Also, the 3-month kits with the headset, 100 MS points, and Joust are $29.99. The codes supposedly still work (though they all say they expired June 30th). You could get that and a 1600 points card for example... And of course plug-n-play kits which I would have gotten had I not just bought one at Gamecrazy. The 360 chargers ($29.99, includes one battery) are very nice too - much faster than my standard AA rechargeables charger.

i was thinking about that 24.99 kit as well and i don't have joust. my batteries recharge in 4-6 hours, how fast are the microsoft kits?

[shrike4242]

Well, I'm certainly hoping restocks of the 1600 points cards happen soon. I went in this afternoon to buy 6 of them and could only find 2. They checked inventory and that's all they had. I'm glad they had 2 at least (and not just 1) - so at least I have one pair to PM later. I'll try another store later in the week for the other 4 I want to get.You can't order more than 5 at a time for an online order. It comes back with "Due to its popularity, we are unable to offer more than 5 of Microsoft Xbox 360 Live Marketplace Points." Forced me to order 4 from one store and 2 from another. And some stores didn't have more than 2-3, as most of the stores in my area wouldn't let me order 4 at one time.

[xplode427]

You can't order more than 5 at a time for an online order. It comes back with "Due to its popularity, we are unable to offer more than 5 of Microsoft Xbox 360 Live Marketplace Points." Forced me to order 4 from one store and 2 from another. And some stores didn't have more than 2-3, as most of the stores in my area wouldn't let me order 4 at one time.
can't you place two orders? or is ther system smarter than that?

[kaseydme]

Can you get the plug and play kit and then a free 1600 card??? I thought they had to both be "live" products like points or time cards?

[enjoi777]

lol some dude at my circuit city said the point cards are not xbox accessories haha

[io]

Can you get the plug and play kit and then a free 1600 card??? I thought they had to both be "live" products like points or time cards?

You may be right - I just had it in my head it was "Xbox 360 Accessories", but re-reading speedy's post it is "Xbox Live Accessories", so maybe batteries and such won't work (though you could probably get an override on it if you really wanted to try). Well, if it is "Xbox Live Accessories" then they have even less reason to reject points cards (in response to enjoi777) as what else is there, really? If they don't count points cards and live memberships, the only things left as Xbox Live accessories are headsets and vision cameras :lol:.

enjoi777, I think you will have a fun time bringing the printed ad with a picture of the 1600 points card in to show that guy on Sunday. Hopefully he is there then.

And xplode427, it may be a moot point, but it seems mine charge up in 2 hours or so (maybe even less - I haven't timed them but they were done at least that quickly).

[sasukekun]

lol some dude at my circuit city said the point cards are not xbox accessories haha
shrike4242 pointed out that the 1600 point cards are listed under "Xbox 360 Accessories" on their own website. You should print it out and bring it with you incase they say it isnt an accessory.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3163336&postcount=152

[shrike4242]

can't you place two orders? or is ther system smarter than that?I wanted to place one order for 6 cards, though I couldn't, due to the limitation above. I placed two orders, at two different CC's. One for 4 cards, and one for two cards, went through without any issue. There were only three stores in my area that had enough inventory for four cards, and one of them was 100 miles away. I checked with both of the stores that had my orders and they're both ready for pickup.

Can you get the plug and play kit and then a free 1600 card??? I thought they had to both be "live" products like points or time cards?It says any accessories $19.99 and up. Play and charge kit is $19.99, so that should work with a points card, yes.

lol some dude at my circuit city said the point cards are not xbox accessories hahaTell him to look at CircuitCity.com and see what category they're listed under. :roll:

[msuna]

Did anyone see if Speedy put out the August 5th -11th ads for CC and target? Aren't they usually up by now?

[v1et r1ce]

Did anyone see if Speedy put out the August 5th -11th ads for CC and target? Aren't they usually up by now?

If you're looking for a $50 price drop on the 360, then its not there. ;)

[benjamouth]

Just ordered 4 1600 point cards for instore pick-up at my local CC, I've got a funny feeling that they'll try pulling some excuse on this one.

After not getting a $20 giftcard on Forza 2 release day I'm kinda spoiling for a fight at CC TBH so I think if they try and pull any shenanigans I'll get a manager and kick up a fuss.

[msuna]

If you're looking for a $50 price drop on the 360, then its not there. ;)

And you would know this by how? Osmosis?? Where did you get your info on the august 5th ad from? Speedy where are you!??

[v1et r1ce]

And you would know this by how? Osmosis?? Where did you get your info on the august 5th ad from? Speedy where are you!??

Speedy mentioned it in another post.

[shrike4242]

Just ordered 4 1600 point cards for instore pick-up at my local CC, I've got a funny feeling that they'll try pulling some excuse on this one.

After not getting a $20 giftcard on Forza 2 release day I'm kinda spoiling for a fight at CC TBH so I think if they try and pull any shenanigans I'll get a manager and kick up a fuss.I picked up my 4 cards, and I'll pick up the other two when I go in and get the PM's done.

I have the web page printed out that shows they're accessories, as well as having the ad in-hand when I go in. If that's not enough to get them to get the hint, then I don't know what will.

[xplode427]

I picked up my 4 cards, and I'll pick up the other two when I go in and get the PM's done.

I have the web page printed out that shows they're accessories, as well as having the ad in-hand when I go in. If that's not enough to get them to get the hint, then I don't know what will.

so i did the same and ordered 4 from one store and two from another. good call on bringing in the website printout.

[msuna]

speedy burst my bubble! BAh no price drop on the 360. not yet anyway

[benjamouth]

I picked up my 4 cards, and I'll pick up the other two when I go in and get the PM's done.

I have the web page printed out that shows they're accessories, as well as having the ad in-hand when I go in. If that's not enough to get them to get the hint, then I don't know what will.

Glitter ?? ;)

Thats good advice Shrike, I'll be going in with the web page printed and the ad, if they won't do it I'll just return the things I suppose. Do you think it's worth picking up the cards first, or waiting till Sunday and picking them up/ PMing at the same time ?

[sasukekun]

Glitter ?? ;)

Thats good advice Shrike, I'll be going in with the web page printed and the ad, if they won't do it I'll just return the things I suppose. Do you think it's worth picking up the cards first, or waiting till Sunday and picking them up/ PMing at the same time ?
I would wait for sunday. At least that's what I'm planning to do. If you did in-store pickup, they already charged you for them and will hold them for 14 days according to their website.

[speedy1961]

If that's not enough to get them to get the hint, then I don't know what will.


I always find that a loaded bazooka often changes many people's minds. ;)

[shrike4242]

so i did the same and ordered 4 from one store and two from another. good call on bringing in the website printout.It shows clearly that CC considers them to be accessories, so there shouldn't be any issue. If there is, then there's the ad, which shows that the card is listed in the area of the promotion. Should be a slam-dunk.

Glitter ?? ;)

Thats good advice Shrike, I'll be going in with the web page printed and the ad, if they won't do it I'll just return the things I suppose. Do you think it's worth picking up the cards first, or waiting till Sunday and picking them up/ PMing at the same time ?I had to pick up the 4 cards I ordered, as it was the CC by my work, and I wasn't sure if I had the time to get them tomorrow, plus it's not worth driving all the way up here on a whim over the weekend. The other two are at the CC within a couple of miles from my house, so I could get them in advance or pick them up Sunday.

I always find that a loaded bazooka often changes many people's minds. ;)Always a last resort and kept in the back of the card for such emergencies. ;)

[porieux]

OK placed the order for 4 cards. Does anyone know if the price adjustment would work at a different CC than you pickup from? The one near my house didn't have enough cards to place an order for 4, apparently...

Thanks again Speedy!

[SNKMat]

Wait, has this CC offer sarted?

[Master Shake]

It starts Sunday.

[porieux]

Nope, just trying to get on the cards while they are still there, and get a price adjustment once the sale starts. Hopefully it will work.

[suko_32]

I think I'll pick a few up if they come in stock at my CC. Also, it's on FW now.

[io]

I think I'll pick a few up if they come in stock at my CC. Also, it's on FW now.

Crap, I'm definitely heading out tonight to buy my other 4 (got 2 already). These won't be available come Sunday if the FW horde is upon it.

Just a note - the CC store availability thing, at least for the points cards, is accurate. I bought the only 2 one store had and it now shows OOS at that store. Of course, there's no reason it shouldn't be accurate, but sometimes these things are flaky.

[v1et r1ce]

Blah I'll take my chances and wait till Sunday. Unless I get really desperate then I'll pick some up tomorow..

[mtxbass1]

This is all over the place now. FW, SD and a few others. Get ready for this deal to be abused.

[shrike4242]

Crap, I'm definitely heading out tonight to buy my other 4 (got 2 already). These won't be available come Sunday if the FW horde is upon it.

Just a note - the CC store availability thing, at least for the points cards, is accurate. I bought the only 2 one store had and it now shows OOS at that store. Of course, there's no reason it shouldn't be accurate, but sometimes these things are flaky.Made me order two more cards from the CC close to home, where my other order is, and where I'll do my PM's. I'll check tomorrow around lunch to make sure it's ready to be picked up.

Yeah, it looks like FW is slow on the draw for this one, thankfully. Someone C & P'd the info from the thread here or the one on DVDTalk, the little fucker.

Thread on FW is over here:
http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/751424/

SD thread is here:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=569392

[xplode427]

i won't be able to pick up my cards till next thursday. i'm worried they're not gonna be there. i guess i'll get two $24 gift cards though.

[SteveMcQ]

i won't be able to pick up my cards till next thursday. i'm worried they're not gonna be there. i guess i'll get two $24 gift cards though.I could be wrong, but I was under the assumption that the GC is only applicable if you went to pick up the merchandise on the same day your ordered and it wasn't available within 24 minutes of when you got notice of the order pick-up.

[menikmati]

Looks like I'm going to stay up on Saturday and try to place an order (if this deal is online).

[io]

Yeah, it looks like FW is slow on the draw for this one, thankfully. Someone C & P'd the info from the thread here or the one on DVDTalk, the little fucker.

Thread on FW is over here:
http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/751424/


:lol: They are having their own little mini-console warz in that thread (360 vs PS3).

I bought my other 4 today, so I'm all set to PM 3 pairs on Sunday.

[TomoyoN]

I'm in for 12 (so far) lol...

4 each at 3 stores in my area

Did in-store pickup for all of em and not gonna gonna get em till Sunday and hopefully they will pricematch/fix the price or they gonna have alot of return and rebuy that day :P

[ryosnk]

Would I be able to place the order now and pick them up on friday without them cancelling the order?

Thanks.

[shrike4242]

Would I be able to place the order now and pick them up on friday without them cancelling the order?

Thanks.As discussed previously in the thread, you have 14 days to pick up an in-store pickup order before it gets cancelled.

[CocheseUGA]

Made me order two more cards from the CC close to home, where my other order is, and where I'll do my PM's. I'll check tomorrow around lunch to make sure it's ready to be picked up.

Yeah, it looks like FW is slow on the draw for this one, thankfully. Someone C & P'd the info from the thread here or the one on DVDTalk, the little fucker.

Thread on FW is over here:
http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/751424/

SD thread is here:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=569392

At least they gave credit to speedy on one of them. It's inevitable it happens, but at least he and the site get it's due credit.

[Captain DDL]

Apparently, the 2 stores around here have an inventory of 1 point card and 3 point cards. I'm wondering, if I buy them all, can I get a price match to where I'd get $20 back, or does it all have to be from one store?

[xplode427]

Apparently, the 2 stores around here have an inventory of 1 point card and 3 point cards. I'm wondering, if I buy them all, can I get a price match to where I'd get $20 back, or does it all have to be from one store?

i'd say go for it. you can always return the cards.

[imacgod]

Are they actually running out of cards? I don't feel like driving back and forth just for the price adjustment.

Who price matches Circuit City?

[O_o]

Are they actually running out of cards? I don't feel like driving back and forth just for the price adjustment.

Who price matches Circuit City?
The conditions of the deal make it YMMV for price matching, but Walmart and Bestbuy are both possibilities.

[shrike4242]

Are they actually running out of cards? I don't feel like driving back and forth just for the price adjustment.

Who price matches Circuit City?
Only places that would do PM's are Best Buy & Walmart. Target doesn't do PM's anymore. CompUSA might do it, if there's still one on your area. Other vendors, not sure.

Walmart might be a backup plan, though they've been more picky about doing PM's recently, at least for me.

[Justin42]

I would think they wouldn't re-combine the orders.

Best you could hope for is have them let you return 1+1 and then rebuy them together. (which you'd probably get)

[Apossum]

does anyone know for sure how in-store pick up works? Do they go grab your order off the floor as soon as it comes in or what?

edit: and why the hell do they charge shipping for in-store pick up? :roll:

[xcoax]

someone posted this deal on the IGN xbox 360 lobby now.

http://boards.ign.com/xbox_360_lobby/b8271/147028098/p1/?12

my store is still showing they have points in stock for both stores in my area, so i might just wait and do an instore pickup saturday night, or just risk it and go in sunday morning.

[CocheseUGA]

I'm glad I already got the two I really wanted, but I secretly hope there's another two available so I can grab with the refund.

[Ender]

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/07/27/sunday-deal-rumor-get-3200-msft-points-for-20/

Good thing we've already known here for over a week. :P

[Neo]

I have 4 pairs ordered now, 4 at 2 stores each. Will I be able to get price matches on both pairs at once at each store?

[speedy1961]

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/07/27/sunday-deal-rumor-get-3200-msft-points-for-20/

Good thing we've already known here for over a week. :P


Man!

I didn't get credit again! Boo......

[speedy1961]

:lol: They are having their own little mini-console warz in that thread (360 vs PS3).

I bought my other 4 today, so I'm all set to PM 3 pairs on Sunday.


Good to hear io!

If there's anything I can do to help make deals like this this stand out MORE so that everyone here catches them, please let me know.

[CocheseUGA]

Good to hear io!

If there's anything I can do to help make deals like this this stand out MORE so that everyone here catches them, please let me know.

My offer to help you figure out what is hot and what is not before you post them still stands, friend.

I could also help you pick out (as you get them) the hottest deal of the week to insert in the title. Might cut down on the laziness of the other posters.

[Neo]

Man!

I didn't get credit again! Boo......

Don't expect much from X3F, lol.

[io]

Man!

I didn't get credit again! Boo......

Wierd, they quoted some place called "GameRush" (not affiliated with the Blockbuster game store). This GameRush site does not give you credit (so blame them, not x360fb). However, a reader at the xbox360fanboy site got your back, Speedy:


Real credit should go to speedy1961 over at CAG (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145407) who had this deal posted 6 days ago. I hate it when that guy doesn't get credited with news by sites like "GameRush". Speedy was also the one to break the PS3 price drop. He gets these deals WAY early.

It ain't a rumor: it's happening.

[tinyandi]

Thanks for the tip. I went ahead and ordered 4 cards in advance. Will be there on sunday at 10am to pick them up!!

[Master Shake]

I may pick them up tomorrow. The strange thing is in the last 12 hours I filled out an application online, went in for an interview, and then got hired at CC.\\:D/ Do you get to use an employee discount in additon to this sale? And what kind of discount do you get anyhow?

[porieux]

I may pick them up tomorrow. The strange thing is in the last 12 hours I filled out an application online, went in for an interview, and then got hired at CC.\\:D/ Do you get to use an employee discount in additon to this sale? And what kind of discount do you get anyhow?


Wow, now that is going all the way for a deal! ;)

[MC Hampster]

Wierd, they quoted some place called "GameRush" (not affiliated with the Blockbuster game store). This GameRush site does not give you credit (so blame them, not x360fb). However, a reader at the xbox360fanboy site got your back, Speedy:

I do my best. :)

[io]

I do my best. :)

I figured it was a CAG but since it had what seems to be a real name under the post I didn't want to post that part ;).

[doubledown]

Wow, hopefully my store has some left when I go to get them....I may order online and just pick up on Thursday or soemthing when I have free time.

[Progz]

I'm gonna buy them points. I signed up for this forum once I heard about that. Thanks alot! :)

[speedy1961]

I'm gonna buy them points. I signed up for this forum once I heard about that. Thanks alot! :)

Nice to meet you Progz!

CAG is a VERY cool place......

[speedy1961]

I do my best. :)

Thank you MC Hampster!:applause:

[speedy1961]

My offer to help you figure out what is hot and what is not before you post them still stands, friend.

I could also help you pick out (as you get them) the hottest deal of the week to insert in the title. Might cut down on the laziness of the other posters.

Do you have Word?

[HumanSnatcher]

I'm tempted to see if mine still has some come Tuesday.

[Neo]

Just got 6 cards, 4 at one store, 2 at another. Hopefully I can do a double price-match with the store that I bought four from....

[Apossum]

In for 6! That'll last me a year easy...if I don't get soft and start blowing them on episodes of Tim and Eric's Awesome Show.

[io]

In for 6! That'll last me a year easy...if I don't get soft and start blowing them on episodes of Tim and Eric's Awesome Show.

:lol:

That is the problem - I must also resist frivolous purchases. I almost bought (another) picture pack today - MUST RESIST, SAVE FOR GOOD GAMES!

[DarkYoda]

If you don't already have it make sure and get Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

*edit*
btw thanks for posting this stuff. I've been needing to grab a couple play and charge kits.

[life.exe]

Why oh why did the CC around me all close down...I want those ms points for cheap.

[GenDV138]

Nice deal on the MS points at CC, I'll probably pick up two cards, thanks Speedy!

[Halo05]

My CC's far away (well like 27 miles) so I'm waiting for the DS Picross game release day. I hope there are still some cards left in the store.

[Neo]

Anybody know if you can price match 4 of them at once?

[Monsta Mack]

I'm just hoping we'll see this deal online for instore pickup or delivery and what not. Even paying $4 for S&H still saves me $16 a pop I wouldn't mind that.

[Apossum]

:lol:

That is the problem - I must also resist frivolous purchases. I almost bought (another) picture pack today - MUST RESIST, SAVE FOR GOOD GAMES!


picture pack? Lame io, lame [-( ;)

[O_o]

Now that I think about it, Wal-Mart may be an even bigger YMMV than before, since they sell the card version of the cards and the Circuit City ad shows the plastic case version.

[sasukekun]

Anybody know if you can price match 4 of them at once?
You'll probably have to do 2 transactions. I'm just guessing though.

[Neo]

All 4 are on one receipt though.