FYE - 50% off ALL GAMES - YMMV

[Nelstone]

I'm not sure if this has already been posted elsewhere.

The FYE at the Altamonte Mall in Altamonte Springs, Florida is selling all of it's video games for 50% off. Not sure if this is nation wide.

It looks like FYE stores without a huge dedicated gaming section are clearing out games instead of shipping them to the larger FYEs.

Here is what I picked up (price after 50% off):

- Enchanted Arms Collectors Edition, 360: $20
- Untold Legends: The Warriors Code, PSP: $10
- Jeanne D'Arc, PSP: $15
- Capcom Mini Mix, GBA: $5

Slim pickins' beyond that, IMHO.


Nelstone

[cheapwiigamer]

Can anyone around the Buffalo area confirm this for the McKinley Mall FYE? I'm out at school and can't get there, but I can get someone to pick stuff up for me.

Thanks in advance.

[whitedeath]

seems like the ops store is jusr not gonna cary games no more this is a huge ymmv and i suggest calling first

[groundskeeper]

The FYE near me is closed due to a fire.

[wampa8jedi]

It's getting to the point where we almost need a YMMV board--deals could, of course, eventually migrate over to the main board if it turned out they were widespread. It's just increasingly annoying that the main deal board is muddled with anywhere from five to fifteen YMMV threads depending upon the day... and that a nearly insignificant number of people will get in on these deals.

Nothing against you personally OP nor your deal, just a trend that has been getting increasingly worse over the past few months.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Don't mean to pile on, but yes, this is massively YMMV. It's all about finding an FYE that is either closing or one that is no longer going to carry games. Also, unless you are lucky enough to hit up when it first strikes, all of the local hoarders will clear the place out of just about anything of value.

[Fuzi0n]

Last time I checked my local FYE their used game prices were insanely high. So even half off wouldn't be to much.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Last time I checked my local FYE their used game prices were insanely high. So even half off wouldn't be to much.
And their new games are often priced at the original MSRP, no matter how old. The closest FYE to me still has the $59.99 tag on MLB 2K7, which has been put on clearance in a lot of places or can be found for $30 amost anywhere. I was able to get a few choice titles at a great price when I hit up the store that was closing in Wayne, NJ, but like I said, the place had already been destroyed by hoarders.

[paddlefoot]

Adding to the two posts above me. Another factor, A little while ago a local store did this when they were eliminating games. Used games were not discounted at all. Only new merchandise.

[TnAdct1]

This is definitely a YMMV, as I've been to two different FYE's in the past month. One didn't have the sale (although it was liquidating its PC line). However, the other store started off with 30% and went to 50% two weeks ago (I hope to check the store one more time tomorrow to see if they still have Boogie for the Wii).

My shopping list due to the sale:

XBOX 360
-Perfect Dark Zero
-Black Controller w/ Rechargeable Battery
-Halo 3 Special Edition

WII
-Component cables

DS
-Mega Man Starforce Pegasus
-Star Fox Assault

GBA
-Astroboy Omega Factor

PSP
-Final Fantasy

[Halo3Champ]

I was thinking about driving out to checkout what they had to offer but it seems like they mark up everything to retail value and then offer the 50% off of that. If it was 70% or 80% off then it might be a great deal. I already have paid full dollar for most games that I want!

[brianmoy]

Went to 2 of the 4 Fyes in Portland and neither carry new game stuff anymore. They only carry used. Wherehouse still has new games. Also should be mentioned, the sale is new games ONLY, doesn't apply to used ones, and it ends February 2.

Eh, nevermind.

[GunstarRed]

Two L.A. area fye / Wherehouses just up and shut down seemingly overnight. Seems like it was there one week and completely closed down and totally empty the next.

Where are thieves going to sell their stolen games and DVDs now? One of those fyes had a lot of my stolen games and DVDs after my apartment was robbed and they wouldn't give me names and the police couldn't be bothered to follow up citing it as a "coincidence". Good riddance!

[cochesecochese]

It's getting to the point where we almost need a YMMV board--deals could, of course, eventually migrate over to the main board if it turned out they were widespread. It's just increasingly annoying that the main deal board is muddled with anywhere from five to fifteen YMMV threads depending upon the day... and that a nearly insignificant number of people will get in on these deals.

Nothing against you personally OP nor your deal, just a trend that has been getting increasingly worse over the past few months.

I got a funny feeling that large chains are wising up to our (SD and FW too!) antics and are less likely to hit up the national clearances. I hope I'm wrong on this.

[cranguy]

I actually just blogged about this tonight, before I saw this thread. Some stores in VA are 30% off:
http://www.gamehoarders.com/

[Veronica Mars]

Anyone know if anyone in the bay area is doing this?

[phattsoe]

haven't checked, veronicamars... most likely it's ymmv, but hell, 1/2 off is worth getting excited about.

[Veronica Mars]

Yeah, I thought someone might have checked around here.
I know for sure Newark and Redwood City are not.
They NEVER have sale on games.

[imok]

The fye in burbank had the sale. Too bad all their ps3 games were used. I saw quite a bit of a 360 selection though.

[eshbums]

Both Tuttle and Polaris in Columbus are getting out of the gaming biz.

They're both pretty bare, but a buddy and I did score $20 copies of Rogue Galaxy.

[Megafrog]

FYE in St Joseph MO did this sale last year. Too bad that they marked the games up before doing the half off.

[chair_home]

I'm not sure if this has already been posted elsewhere.

The FYE at the Altamonte Mall in Altamonte Springs, Florida is selling all of it's video games for 50% off. Not sure if this is nation wide.



Nice! I saw the title and I was like, "Probably a huge YMMV". Then I read Altamonte Mall and I got excited. I probably won't be able to make it out there till Friday, but hopefully there's still some good stuff left. Thanks, OP.

[Nelstone]

Yea, this is wicked YMMV, but it's not often that I find a deal worthy of CAG. If a YMMV forum opens, I promise to post stuff like this there, lol.

Hopefully you'll find some good stuff, chair_home.

[phear3d]

The FYE near me is closed due to a fire.
ymmv on that definitely :hot::hot::hot::hot:

i might check it out later. its hard to go to fye since these deals are non existant in my area.

[showtime32]

i was unloading some of my used dvds at FYE yesterday to take advantage of that "brown bag" special...and was pleasantly suprised to come across this 50% off deal. i was lucky and able to snag the last copies of Juiced 2 for $20 and Bioshock for $30.

this is at the Regency mall in Jacksonville, FL btw.

[GrafixGuerilla]

At least two stores (probably more) in the Metro Detroit area (Berkley & Oakland Mall) are liquidating their game section. Wii and PS3 games have been sent to their larger store at Great Lakes Crossing.

The Berkley, MI store had a decent selection of 360 games and some accessories, some PSP and UMD movies, good selection of DS games and tons of PS2/Xbox games.

I scored Tiger Woods '08 for $24.99, a 4000 Pts. card for $24 and a rechargeable (black) battery for $6. A buddy got the Live Vision Kit ($35), NBA '08 ($24.99), LiveArcadeUnplugged ($10) and a Charge Kit (15).

Thanks for the heads up! :applause:

[atomsk]

go there while you can. my fye closed last week before I got a chance to go. And it was a Wherehouse just 2 months earlier!

[Veronica Mars]

At least two stores (probably more) in the Metro Detroit area (Berkley & Oakland Mall) are liquidating their game section. Wii and PS3 games have been sent to their larger store at Great Lakes Crossing.


Thanks for the heads up! :applause:


I thought it was the Berkley and oakland over here :/

[Slappybob]

Has anyone checked the one in Austin yet?

Also what does YMMV mean?

I know its Your ____ May Vary.

[tgk2044]

Has anyone checked the one in Austin yet?

Also what does YMMV mean?

I know its Your ____ May Vary.

Mileage

[MoneyMan]

I got stranglehold 360 for $29.99 and then got store credit for it for $59.99 at another fye.

[Veronica Mars]

Lol
SecondSpin says the most they pay is like 23.

[NTolerance]

Not happening in Raleigh, NC.

[happyorangeman]

I got stranglehold 360 for $29.99 and then got store credit for it for $59.99 at another fye.

I'm not trying to be a jerk moneyman, but a lot of people on here don't like that kind of business...just putting it out there.

[Sharp Katana]

nothing at newark's FYE. Sucks there.

[briansraregames]

Stopped in a store in Marion, IN yesterday and got the following:

Xbox360 120 GB Hard Drive - $80.99
Xbox360 HD-DVD Player - $80.99

:360:

Fifa 08 - $22.49
GRAW 2 - $13.49

:ps2:

Naruto Uzumaki 2 - $17.99
Naruto Ult Ninja - $8.99

:psp:

Jeanne D'Arc - $13.49
Naruto Ult Ninja Heroes - $13.49
Power Stone - $8.99
Valkyrie Profile - $13.49

[bahnke1]

At least two stores (probably more) in the Metro Detroit area (Berkley & Oakland Mall) are liquidating their game section. Wii and PS3 games have been sent to their larger store at Great Lakes Crossing.

The Berkley, MI store had a decent selection of 360 games and some accessories, some PSP and UMD movies, good selection of DS games and tons of PS2/Xbox games.

I scored Tiger Woods '08 for $24.99, a 4000 Pts. card for $24 and a rechargeable (black) battery for $6. A buddy got the Live Vision Kit ($35), NBA '08 ($24.99), LiveArcadeUnplugged ($10) and a Charge Kit (15).

Thanks for the heads up! :applause:
whats the location for the berkley store?

[turls]

Cut the YMMV hating. It gives you a head up as to what to look for around you, even if not now, maybe later. If it is in the subject heading, what is the big deal?

[GrafixGuerilla]

whats the location for the berkley store?

Woodward Ave., west side between 11 and 12 Mile Rd.

I stopped back there last night and they still had a decent selection.
I picked up All-Pro Football 2K8 (yeah, it's no Madden but is fine for me) for $9.99.

[Mahavali]

I'm not sure if this has already been posted elsewhere.

The FYE at the Altamonte Mall in Altamonte Springs, Florida is selling all of it's video games for 50% off. Not sure if this is nation wide.

It looks like FYE stores without a huge dedicated gaming section are clearing out games instead of shipping them to the larger FYEs.

Here is what I picked up (price after 50% off):

- Enchanted Arms Collectors Edition, 360: $20
- Untold Legends: The Warriors Code, PSP: $10
- Jeanne D'Arc, PSP: $15
- Capcom Mini Mix, GBA: $5

Slim pickins' beyond that, IMHO.


Nelstone
Hey nelstone anything for ds or gamecube?

[Nelstone]

Hey nelstone anything for ds or gamecube?

Both DS and GC sections where limited to sports and nothing special. Odama stood out, but not as a purchase. It was $25 after the 50% off. Bleargh.

The selection was pretty pilfered when I was there last weekend.

[Josef]

My FYE had Jack and Shit, and was charging $59.99 for each! \\:D/

[deadite76]

Picked up up PGR4, Stranglehold and Stuntman: Ignition earlier this week!

[Nelstone]

Cut the YMMV hating. It gives you a head up as to what to look for around you, even if not now, maybe later. If it is in the subject heading, what is the big deal?

Thanks, turls :D

[Nelstone]

My FYE had Jack and Shit, and was charging $59.99 for each! \\:D/

I'd pay $59.99 for Shit, and it would not be the first time :p

[Grammaton-Cleric]

I actually scored on this one. The FYE in Hemet, CA. has been clearing out everything for 50% except Wii and PS3 merchandies. All other games, including XB360 and DS titles and accessories, are half off.
I walked in earlier this weeek and while the shelves had been picked pretty clean I was still able to find some good deals, including nabbing my brother-in-law a copy of Smackdown 08 on XB360 for half price.

The real kicker was that they included XBL membership cards in the deal so I nabbed a 12+1 membership card for $25. I'm seriously thinking about grabbing a few more if they haven't sold out yet.

[chair_home]

Finally made it around to the Altamonte Store. Not too much left. All I came out with was a controller battery pack for $6. There's some last gen stuff there and a few 360 games there, still. Viva Pinata for $10, but I passed since I have it.

[trunks982]

anyone know if this is happening in NYC?

[phattsoe]

stumbling across this thread, i tried again at the two local fye's, but got denied. hopefully more of you have better success... i did get a paper bag that i could possibly use for the trade-in bonus on some unloved dvd's...

[ITDEFX]

anyone know if this is happening in NYC?


Someone here on CAG said they closed down the FYE in NYC...I was like WTF?!!? WHY?!?!?! Can anyone confirm this?

[bigdaddybruce44]

Unfortunately, the only FYE that I was able to check out this weekend was in Rockaway, and the store there is stilll selling their crap game selection at full price.

[emperordahc]

Hit the East Towne FYE; last day of their sale.

They had an official Guitar Hero Xplorer controller tucked behind a counter and found a hidden copy of Rock Band (game only). Got them for $29.98 each. :)

[Veronica Mars]

If only some one from the bay area posted, I would go :/

[ITDEFX]

*sigh* once again the TWO FYE's (I'd like the shake the hand of the genius who decided to PUT TWO FYE's in the same mall!!) don't know jack about this promotion.

[FencingMaster]

Has anyone checked the one in Austin yet?


Yeah, I checked both the Lakeline Mall store and the Highland Mall store. The first had zero video game merchandise, except for a "free-for-all" type bin at the back of the store that had a GBA E-Card reader and a three pack of billiards games for PS2. Yup... that's it.

I was luckier at the latter location, which had all kinds of games. (All consoles were represented.) Don't ask me what they had, because all I can think about is the bazillion copies of "The Hobbit" that were staring me in the face while I quickly flipped through the stacks. I did see plenty of XB360 and PS2 games, maybe one or two Wii & PS3. Forget about grabbing anything post- Ass Creed, pretty much.

I can confirm they are dying to sell off their inventory. The manager on duty must've asked me at least three times to "go ahead and grab a stack-full, we don't want them vidya games taking up rack space."

LOL.

Hope this helps.

[RelentlessRolento]

I'll check tommorow at my FYE... hoping to score some wii points for half price.

[stefpimp]

meh im in orlando maybe ill mozie over there tomorrow

[gothamcentral79]

*sigh* once again the TWO FYE's (I'd like the shake the hand of the genius who decided to PUT TWO FYE's in the same mall!!) don't know jack about this promotion.

they don't know about it because it's not a promotion. FYE has been clearing out the "new" video game sections of low selling stores for the last 6 months or so. if the stores by you aren't getting rid of their new game section then you won't see the games being discounted.

[Crazyglitcher]

Does anyone in the Los Angeles area know of a FYE that's having this clearance? I really have no way of getting there today, and don't really want it to be a waste of time if I go there and they aren't having one.

[GrafixGuerilla]

Made another trip last week to trade some DVDs and picked up:
Two Worlds - $20 (Don't laugh, I like the game and the framerate is better now.)
XboxLiveUnplugged (Arcade compilation) - $10

This weekend I stopped in at another FYE and they had a few good PSP games, I snagged: SW Battlefront: Renegade Squadron- $20.

[blackbird3216]

Someone here on CAG said they closed down the FYE in NYC...I was like WTF?!!? WHY?!?!?! Can anyone confirm this?
in fact, i don't think i've ever seen a FYE in NYC.

[stevenbcohn]

I can confirm the FYE just opposite Radio City did shut down about a week ago. No warning.

Steve Cohn

[Kitsune Sniper]

:bomb:

That smiley is very appropriate.

I went to the Imperial Valley Mall FYE today, and I asked a clerk about this. Then he went to ask who I assume was the manager, who immediately yelled "NO! THAT'S NOT TRUE!" and just glared at me. Meh. I hate this store.

They did however have a promo on used games: Buy three, get one free. What in the hell. Not only were all their games unbelievably overpriced, they didn't even know which was the right price! I saw games with different price tags - an example being three copies of a One Piece game for the Gamecube, which were tagged at $7, $19, and $40. Oh yeah, all the used games had new stickers on top of the older ones, so I'm sure they raised the price JUST FOR THIS PROMO.

GOD I hate that store.

[averageguy]

Just got back from the Fye Superstore and noticed they had Bioshock for 19.99 straight out the door with no MIR


This was in the Hamburg, NY location

[crewj]

PC or 360??

[dblej68]

just called my local FYE. it is for 360 since they do not carry PC games. I'm in the Kansas City Area.

[xDerekRx]

Thanks Averageguy, Ill stop by that location or the one on Transit to see if they are doing it as well.

Dont forget to stop by my store and get your BB credit on a Value card :)

[eliter1]

Man i wish i had a FYE near me:cry:

[bradr]

Can anyone confirm this? If this is true, I have a 50% off FYE near me, so I may be able to get it for $8 (after the 50 off and Backstage pass)!

[SNKMat]

wow I'd buy a couple

[runpuddrun]

was that the KC store in Oak Park Mall in OP? I live in Olathe so pretty close. I'd def. pick that up....

[Ice2Dragon]

Well ill be near an fye tomorrow :) Time to check

[jdawgg76]

just called my local FYE. it is for 360 since they do not carry PC games. I'm in the Kansas City Area.Same price there as in the OP?

[luminus]

darn all the ones in my area (Seattle region) said they stop carrying games.

[ghost00]

darn all the ones in my area (Seattle region) said they stop carrying games.

does that include Bellevue WA?
I may go and check it out

[crunchb3rry]

Deal of the year, so far.

[acecombat]

Damn my store still has it at regular price.

[PhiLeingFunkie]

Calling first thing in the morning. Renting this game was the biggest mistake of my life.

[runpuddrun]

I just moved from OP to Olathe, heh... Oak Park Mall is very close to me, so here's hoping that it is $20 there.

[luminus]

does that include Bellevue WA?
I may go and check it out

The only thing near Seattle I didn't call was like, tukwila (Or whatever the name of that city is)

[SteveDaWonder]

I live in Kansas City and don't even have a 360 (yet). I'm going to go pick this up.

[carolinafan23]

Picked up the last copy at the Fye in Greenville SC this morning. They're having a 50% off all games and accessories clearance sale, so after it rang up as 19.99, I was able to snag bioshock for 10 bucks.

[xx2541]

Confirmed $19.99 in Fairfield, CT. The clerk said it is on sale for $19.99 from the 7th to the 18th of February across all FYE's.

IN STORE only. If you call they quote you $59.99. It has to be scanned to get the $19.99 price.

Good Luck!

[mattyice11]

Just Bioshock on sale or is there more?

[carolinafan23]

At the one I went to they had all video games and accessories 50% off.

[Regian]

I'm gonna try and stop in to FYE here in the mall I work at, I'll try and see if I can snag a copy. At $20, that's a friggin' steal.

But at 50% off, does that mean that the retail tag is $39.99 there? Or are they dropping from a $60 tag down to $20?

[Danath]

does that include Bellevue WA?
I may go and check it out

The Bellevue one does not carry games, I checked :(

[dubbfoolio]

shit I'm on it! Is this new or used?

[ph0rk]

sweet, just called my location and reserved the last copy. thanks a lot man. No bioshock for you Merrit Island, FL residents!

[jaso]

sweet, just called my location and reserved the last copy. thanks a lot man. No bioshock for you Merrit Island, FL residents!

I'm sure those Merrit Islanders are going to believe you, too. Most retailers won't "hold" games for people just because they say they're coming in, but nice strategy. Hope nobody hits up your store before you.

[MoneyMan]

I picked up bioshock for $19.99 today in the orlando fl oviedo marketplace fye. There was only 2 left. What a bargain and they are brand new sealed.

[cgh312]

Confirmed at the Durham, NC Southpoint FYE location. Me and my buddy just picked up one each for $20. They only had one out on the shelf, but had several in their drawer behind the counter.

[mastere333]

They were out of it at the Polaris Mall location in Columbus, OH. All games were being clearanced out there so they didn't have much of anything.

[jmf243]

I stumbled upon this today at the Arundle Mills loacation in MD. Couldn't pass it up.

[cleaver]

Calling first thing in the morning. Renting this game was the biggest mistake of my life.

You must have a great life then.

[dubbfoolio]

I just got back from the Tempe, AZ store and they had bioshock for $20 new. Someone stole them but I'm having one transferred. Does this mean I need to get my ass back over there? Would this imply that all new games are 50% off? Should these threads have been combined? The bioshock thing might not be YMMV.

[Pookymeister]

wanted to post in the the bioshock thread which got merged.


No 50% at my store but Bioshock is $20. Picked up 2 copies

[dubbfoolio]

#1345 and #1450 mesa, az are clearancing new games at 50% off

not 1345... 1466 actually.

[msuna]

FYE midtown shutdown?? Did they have a clearance? Shit i missed out..... I work just 2 blocks away and haven't been there in a while b /c of their bloated prices. Everything was 65 where it should have been 60 etc...Ridiculous!

Does anyone know if palisades mall or white plains is in with this 50% off? Or anywhere in northern jersey?

[180husher]

Fair Oaks Mall, Va has three copies of Bioshock at $20(one downstairs, two upstairs), but no clearance. I wonder if this is a pricing error...no other good deals at the store.

[Indiana]

Are all FYEs not carrying games anymore?

[Cuban__B]

Fye at the Galleria in Houston barely has anything anymore. Only NEW Games right now are only 30% off as well as accessories. I picked up a xbox 360 rechargeable battery for only $9.08. Not bad i guess, but they didn't have anything else worth buy except Stranglehold. I'll wait until thats 50% off though...

Don't know why this is YMMV.... this should be nation wide, all the signs said chain-wide clearance or nation-wide.

[dubbfoolio]

Are all FYEs not carrying games anymore?

a handful are clearancing out their new games. call first because it's a definite YMMV.

[Peyton Manning]

is there the FYE Sale at the Caslton square Mall in indiana

[movieman2742]

I'm not sure if anybody already posted this, but this is confirmed at the Polaris Mall in the Dublin / North Columbus, Ohio area. Went there, but nothing too shabby. Bunch of left over PS2 and Xbox junk. I was at the Tuttle Mall location and they had B2G1 on all used games. It seems as if the Polaris store jacked up some of the prices....

...shady...

If I remember correctly. I was at both stores in the same day.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I'm not sure if anybody already posted this, but this is confirmed at the Polaris Mall in the Dublin / North Columbus, Ohio area. Went there, but nothing too shabby. Bunch of left over PS2 and Xbox junk. I was at the Tuttle Mall location and they had B2G1 on all used games. It seems as if the Polaris store jacked up some of the prices....

...shady...

If I remember correctly. I was at both stores in the same day.

More than likely, they didn't jack up prices. FYE generally doesn't lower prices on anything game-related. There is a copy of MLB 2K7 sitting at my local FYE, still labeled at $59.99. And if they did jack up prices, that is an unfortunate, yet common, liquidation trick, used to sucker in rubes who think 50% (or whatever) off is always a deal, even when the product can be bought elsewhere for cheaper.

[archibishopthedoge]

Fye at the Galleria in Houston barely has anything anymore. Only NEW Games right now are only 30% off as well as accessories. I picked up a xbox 360 rechargeable battery for only $9.08. Not bad i guess, but they didn't have anything else worth buy except Stranglehold. I'll wait until thats 50% off though...

Don't know why this is YMMV.... this should be nation wide, all the signs said chain-wide clearance or nation-wide.

While this is true, a lot of FYE's started doing this a while back. The nearest FYE to me (literally walking distance) clearanced their games out almost a year ago now. It's nationwide for FYE's that havent done it yet, but some regions already have.

[Regian]

Merrillville, IN store does not have the 50% off going, sadly. Bioshock was there at some point on Friday, I was just too late to drag my ass there in time.

[Josef]

Don't know why this is YMMV.... this should be nation wide, all the signs said chain-wide clearance or nation-wide.

This is YMMV because only some of the stores are clearing out their games, not all of them. The one near me has a great selection of games, but of course they're not doing it.

[Sharp Katana]

This is YMMV because only some of the stores are clearing out their games, not all of them. The one near me has a great selection of games, but of course they're not doing it.


Yep YMMV the fye near my house doesnt have this clearance going on.

[bigdaddybruce44]

None of the stores near me have it, so it most certainly YMMV.

[Dragonwarrior587]

is there the FYE Sale at the Caslton square Mall in indiana

Was there an hour ago, They do not have them half off.

[TheSecretBaldwin]

At the FYE in Burbank, CA - Just picked up Ratchet and Clank PSP for $19 and NHL 08 for 360 for $25. NHL is sooooooooo fucking good. Highly recommended to anyone who ever loved those old genesis hockey games. It was EGM sports game of the year and even though I don't know any of the players in this game - I've been playing in non stop. Go to FYE!! NOW!!!

[rcaido]

Well i got a bunch of games at the Tacoma, WA FYE...

Not only were they doing the 50% off they were also doing it with the buy 2 get 1 half off used...
The 50% works on new games too...If you guys are still interested they had quite a few Halo 3, Mass Effect, PGR4, & Stranglehold half off still...Lots of sports games you can pick up real cheap, PSP, DS, PS2, & Xbox games...Wii's & PS3 games were excluded...Accessories were also 50% off...

Some games i got...

:gc:
Mario Kart $9
Animal Crossing $6
Harvest Moon Wonderful Life$4
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess $12

:psp:
Final Fantasy II $8
Me My Katamari $8 new

:ps2:
God of War 2 $9
Shadow of Rome $9
Kessen III $1.90:hot::hot::hot:
Resident Evil Premium $13
Sing Star Rocks $25 sealed

[goatindaruffness]

It's getting to the point where we almost need a YMMV board--deals could, of course, eventually migrate over to the main board if it turned out they were widespread. It's just increasingly annoying that the main deal board is muddled with anywhere from five to fifteen YMMV threads depending upon the day... and that a nearly insignificant number of people will get in on these deals.

Nothing against you personally OP nor your deal, just a trend that has been getting increasingly worse over the past few months.

That's why they made the whole YMMV thing, if you aren't interested in YMMV deals, don't read them, and then don't waste your time posting about them, your precious time that's just wasted by other people's deals just because they don't concern you...
Why does everyone complain about EVERYTHING on this site???
-Goatman

[Slappybob]

The FYE in austin at highland mall is having this deal. Not much left from what i could see but then again i was really only looking for RPGs.

I haven't checked the lakeline mall FYE so if someone does I would love to know what they have.

[mike.m]

Well i got a bunch of games at the Tacoma, WA FYE...

Not only were they doing the 50% off they were also doing it with the buy 2 get 1 half off used...
The 50% works on new games too...If you guys are still interested they had quite a few Halo 3, Mass Effect, PGR4, & Stranglehold half off still...Lots of sports games you can pick up real cheap, PSP, DS, PS2, & Xbox games...Wii's & PS3 games were excluded...Accessories were also 50% off...

Some games i got...

:gc:
Mario Kart $9
Animal Crossing $6
Harvest Moon Wonderful Life$4
Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess $12

:psp:
Final Fantasy II $8
Me My Katamari $8 new

:ps2:
God of War 2 $9
Shadow of Rome $9
Kessen III $1.90:hot::hot::hot:
Resident Evil Premium $13
Sing Star Rocks $25 sealed

Good thing I got there before you! :)

[chernozem]

My store only has 50% NEW games

[mike.m]

Why does everyone complain about EVERYTHING on this site???
-Goatman

Its the internet, what else would you do?

[Limet]

Looks like nothing about 50% off In Nashua New Hampshire
But bioshock was 19.99

[Filbert]

I picked up Call of Duty 3: Gold Edition for the 360 for $16. My local FYE also had Halo 3: Limited Edition for $35. I'm not sure if I'll go back for it though, what with the scratched disc problems those had.

[Oswald9599]

I haven had a chance to look through all the posts but Im going to clarify this if anyone else has not.

I am a part time worker at a local FYE

THIS IS NOT 50% OFF ALL GAMES, not even a YMMV 50% OFF ALL GAMES

We had 300 stores close over the last 3 months and any stores that are getting games from the closing stores are allowed to put ONLY the PS2,PSP,GAMECUBE,XB,360, and GBA games they received in a CLEARLY SIGNED 50% off dump. Used games are also applicable. Not all stores have this but your best bet is to find out where the nearest store to one of the ones thats closed is. Once again Im sorry if this was already stated.

[mike.m]

At the store I went to, they did specifically put on the signs that Wii and PS3 games were not a part of the deal.

[Oswald9599]

I have that up on mine as well, Ive gotten some teffic games from this deal, including Nocturne, Growlanser, DDS1 and DDS2,Mass effect, and almost new copy of Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for ps2.

[mike.m]

I have that up on mine as well, Ive gotten some teffic games from this deal, including Nocturne, Growlanser, DDS1 and DDS2,Mass effect, and almost new copy of Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for ps2.

Yeah there were a lot of good games. If I had more money I'd have gotten Gears of War and Halo 3. I went with Bioshock, Crackdown, Mega Man Anniversary, Mega Man X Collection, Front Mission 4, and a few other cheap games for birthday presents.

[vrblknch]

I have that up on mine as well, Ive gotten some teffic games from this deal, including Nocturne, Growlanser, DDS1 and DDS2,Mass effect, and almost new copy of Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for ps2.

and WHERE/what METRO do you live in?

[Oswald9599]

I have that up on mine as well, Ive gotten some teffic games from this deal, including Nocturne, Growlanser, DDS1 and DDS2,Mass effect, and almost new copy of Marvel Vs Capcom 2 for ps2.

and WHERE/what METRO do you live in?

Im Currently living In Alexandria Va, I work at the springfield mall FYE

[deadite76]

We had 300 stores close over the last 3 months and any stores that are getting games from the closing stores are allowed to put ONLY the PS2,PSP,GAMECUBE,XB,360, and GBA games they received in a CLEARLY SIGNED 50% off dump. Used games are also applicable. Not all stores have this but your best bet is to find out where the nearest store to one of the ones thats closed is. Once again Im sorry if this was already stated.

I've been to my FYE about three times the last couple of weeks and they seem to get more titles each time I go in. Do you know if stores are still receiving games from the closed/closing stores?

[Oswald9599]

I've been to my FYE about three times the last couple of weeks and they seem to get more titles each time I go in. Do you know if stores are still receiving games from the closed/closing stores?
They most likely are, I just received 4 more huge boxes from non closing stores as well. Fye is conforming some regions to not having all game stores as well, that coupled with the fact that they probably, like our store, have a bulk of it in the back room, you should see new product replenished in the section almost every week.

[deadite76]

They most likely are, I just received 4 more huge boxes from non closing stores as well. Fye is conforming some regions to not having all game stores as well, that coupled with the fact that they probably, like our store, have a bulk of it in the back room, you should see new product replenished in the section almost every week.

Thanks! That's good to hear!

[mike.m]

They most likely are, I just received 4 more huge boxes from non closing stores as well. Fye is conforming some regions to not having all game stores as well, that coupled with the fact that they probably, like our store, have a bulk of it in the back room, you should see new product replenished in the section almost every week.

I know this is off topic sort of, but why are they continuing to take video game trade ins? In fact, the one I went to is even offering an extra 20% on all trade ins, including video games.

[Oswald9599]

I know this is off topic sort of, but why are they continuing to take video game trade ins? In fact, the one I went to is even offering an extra 20% on all trade ins, including video games.
When I look at my Profits and Loss' Charts, USED anything is about 23% of my overall business, + we have a huge online used business where the its like 55% new 45% used sales. I ship out about 5-6 boxes of used to warehouses a week.

[mike.m]

When I look at my Profits and Loss' Charts, USED anything is about 23% of my overall business, + we have a huge online used business where the its like 55% new 45% used sales. I ship out about 5-6 boxes of used to warehouses a week.

Well yeah, I realize that. I used to work at a video game store. I was just wondering why they still took trade ins if the stores weren't going to carry video games anymore. Are they still selling them on the website? That makes sense if thats the case.

[Oswald9599]

Online seems to be the most accurate answer,Also stores who take in used games are able to transfer them to game stores, so taken in trade-ins arent missed at an all CD or DVD fye. I get transfers from the FYE movies all the time.

[mike.m]

Online seems to be the most accurate answer,Also stores who take in used games are able to transfer them to game stores, so taken in trade-ins arent missed at an all CD or DVD fye. I get transfers from the FYE movies all the time.

Thats cool, i might have to check back with the store in my area again just in case they get different stock in. Pretty cool of you to answer questions too, thanks. :)

[reicaden]

i wonder if the stores in florida are doing this, hmmmm, i guess ill call tomorrow

[Oswald9599]

Thats cool, i might have to check back with the store in my area again just in case they get different stock in. Pretty cool of you to answer questions too, thanks. :)
No worry, I noticed that transworld employees are treated a bit sullen, but I'll be more than happy to offer answers to any of the sales, as well start trying to post more deals as I get them, in advance.

[bradr]

No worry, I noticed that transworld employees are treated a bit sullen, but I'll be more than happy to offer answers to any of the sales, as well start trying to post more deals as I get them, in advance.

Is the Springfield FYE doing the 50% off? Do you know if any of the other stores in the area are also doing the 50% off? Thanks.

[Oswald9599]

Yeah the springfield FYE is where I work and we are doing the 50%, To my knowledge we are the only ones in the area, though landmark might be participating now as well.

Though my 50% bin is quite small I try to restock weekly.

[RelentlessRolento]

i wonder if the stores in florida are doing this, hmmmm, i guess ill call tomorrow



post updates. I swung by the FYE in downtown but never saw signs on the games even though they had signs up on the windows.

[180husher]

Store in Charlottesville, VA is 50% also...not much to get excited over. Oswald, does your store currently have any "gems" in the bin?

[Oswald9599]

Ive been picking away at it but theres some good stuff, Atelier Iris 2, Assassins creed, alot of halo 3's, Crackdown.

[Filbert]

Hmm, at my local FYE it's any new game, for any platform (including Wii, PC, etc.) is 50% off. Used are as priced. And the new games are just in mixed in with the used.

[Oswald9599]

Hmm, at my local FYE it's any new game, for any platform (including Wii, PC, etc.) is 50% off. Used are as priced. And the new games are just in mixed in with the used.
This could be a closing store, thats def. not the norm. It should be in a designated bin. I wish my store was like that, though Id be broke.

[Filbert]

I don't think it's closing. Talking to the manager, he sounded like the 50% off pricing and everything was his idea. And he was pushing me to bring in used games to boost his stock.

[Filbert]

I went back to my local FYE today to pick up that copy of Halo 3: Limited Edition since I figured I wouldn't be able to find it for cheaper than $35 for awhile anyway. Well it turns out they had several copies in the back, as well as one Legendary Edition for $50 after the discount. I went ahead and bought the Limited one, but I have yet to open it.

Can anyone tell me if the extras in the Legendary Edition are worth $15 over the Limited Edition?

[xpacdos]

i picked up the Legendary from amazon at $60, haven't gotten around to the extras but it was worth it for me, just for the fancy helmet

[Oswald9599]

I don't think it's closing. Talking to the manager, he sounded like the 50% off pricing and everything was his idea. And he was pushing me to bring in used games to boost his stock.
Thats a strange method, but hey it works out for you.

[spideymike]

The local FYE in Great Nortern Mall in North Olmsted was very lame. They had perhaps maybe 10 Xbox 360 games - I think it was mostly Phantasy Star Universe, Lord of the Rings: BFME II, MLB 06, Madden 06, a couple Soccer games, and one copy of Halo 3. I considered picking up Halo 3 to trade in, but passed. No accessories were there outside of component cables for $15. Save your time.