Eight Wii Games on Sale - Amazon Gold Box

[aaronandjenni]

[img-r=1]208[/img-r]Today, eight Wii video games will be featured as the top eight deals in the Amazon.com Gold Box (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fredire ct.html%3Flocation%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2 Fgp%2Fgoldbox%26token%3D3A0F170E7CEFE27BDC730D3D73 44512BC1296B83%26pf%5Frd%5Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER%26pf% 5Frd%5Fs%3Dcenter-1%26pf%5Frd%5Fr%3D1V60M6KVE3Y3RWKC4DW8%26pf%5Frd%5 Ft%3D1401%26pf%5Frd%5Fp%3D365311601%26pf%5Frd%5Fi% 3D1000199691&tag=cheapassgam08-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325).

Deal of the Day:
Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection $13.98 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QJLQCQ/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20)

Gold Box Deals: (thanks, lightningdeals (http://lightningdeals.com/)!)
Prices revealed at time (EST) listed below

9am Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (http://www.amazon.com/Rayman-Raving-Rabbids-2-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000SQ5LPU/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807674&sr=11-1)
1pm No More Heroes (http://www.amazon.com/No-More-Heroes-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000X25GW2/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807721&sr=11-1)
2pm Mercury Meltdown: Revolution (http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Meltdown-Revolution-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000NKRJAG/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807768&sr=11-1)
3pm My Word Coach (http://www.amazon.com/My-Word-Coach-nintendo-wii/dp/B000ME3M5O/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807830&sr=11-1)
4pm Ferrari Challenge
(http://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-Challenge-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001AS0UA6/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807866&sr=11-1)6pm Fishing Master (http://www.amazon.com/Fishing-Master-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000UUVQZS/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807906&sr=11-1)
9pm Little League World Series Baseball '08 (http://www.amazon.com/Little-League-World-Baseball-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B0017R5SY8/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807958&sr=11-1)

[Thraka]

Can't wait to find out what titles will be available.

[doodofdoods]

Come on, Chocobo's Dungeon and Power Pro's 2k8.

[Zen Rukasu]

I'm hoping for some 25$ on a couple of titles (SMG)

I'm still super angry about missing the game I wanted on the PS3 goldbox,

[aaronandjenni]

yeah I'm personally hoping for super paper mario for $25 or less. We'll probably just get stuck with petz titles and cooking sims though. Yeehaa!!:whee:

[doodofdoods]

I wouldn't mind Order Up for $20.

[utopianmachine]

Highly interested. Thanks, OP.

[Proto Man]

I'm hoping for Boom Blox and no shovelware.

[heyo007]

I'm just hoping that this goes by more smoothly than the PS3 Lightning deal that just passed.

[Stormedtrooper]

Come on Boom Blox!

[rainking187]

I'm just hoping that this goes by more smoothly than the PS3 Lightning deal that just passed.


So what, are you saying you don't want all the games to sell out in the first thirty seconds?

[lilboo]

Sigh.
We'll see.

[opportunity777]

Ugh.

I'm just thinking about how fast Fire Emblem went last time. Either the games will suck, or a lot of people will miss out because Amazon gets extremely glitchy during most of these all day videogame Gold Boxes.

[SkylineChili4Me]

I'm hoping for Boom Blox and no shovelware.
Eight Wii titles and no shovelware? The odds are against it. . .

[Snake2715]

Interested in this although I need no more games right now.

[DJSteel]

all I need is a couple non-shovelware titles.. Okami, Boom Blox, etc..

[xycury]

i'm excited to pick up a few that might finally have a good price... but my prices would have to be at 20 or under...

[Ryuukishi]

Great news, last time they had this I picked up Ghost Squad for $16, awesome purchase. I'd love to see Metroid Prime or Umbrella Chronicles for $20 or less this time around.

[heyo007]

So what, are you saying you don't want all the games to sell out in the first thirty seconds?

Lol. Exactly, rainking. Exactly.
Eh, at least it was fun sitting in front of the computer, waiting for the countdown on the previous deal to end, only to see the next appear and not be able to get it cause it's already been sold out. Then seeing the resulting posts on here from people who had the same thing happen to them.
Ah well. We'll all see on Friday, I guess. Here's hoping. :D

[wii skiier]

Thanks for the notification!

Honestly, I wouldn't mind shovelware mixed in, since there's still some games that would be considered in that category that I haven't played that I'd like to try. I like to give everything a chance.

[KingofOldSchool]

Boom Blox for $20 and they've got a sale.

[heimdal]

I don't recall them having a sale like this for the 360.

I know they did this recently for the PS3 and once way back for the Wii.

[blackwaltz34]

im hoping some of the following are part of it

boom blox
re: umbrella chronicles
BWii
Fire Emblem
Blastworks
ssx blur (this is already cheap though)

thats pretty much what my wii collection is missing

[Motodisney]

Boom Blox for $20 ftw! I think I would bit even at $29 just don't think it's worth full retail. Seems like this would be a big hit at least from previous comments today!

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

I still havent even opened Super Mario Galaxy and Smash Bros from the last Amazon Goldsale, but I'm sure I'll still buy something :-)

[jonac13]

Awesome. I just bought a Wii a couple of days ago... if there's a good enough deal, I'll definitely jump on it.

[crunchberries]

Whoo hoo. Here's hoping for Boom Blox, SMG, Blast Works, and Mario Super Sluggers to make an appearance.

[pagster]

Boom Blox for $20 ftw! I think I would bit even at $29 just don't think it's worth full retail. Seems like this would be a big hit at least from previous comments today!

At first, I was disappointed with Boom Blox and thought it was not worth retail too. As I gave it more chances, I discovered that there is much more to the game that actually does merit full retail (if you like these kinds of games, granted) [;

Best of luck on the sale!

[sanderdaniels81]

Wii fit gold box = death to servers

[KingofOldSchool]

I would also take MLB Power Pros 09 for $20 as well.

[buckythekat]

well at least Lightning Deals seems to have figure out how to know what the prices will be before hand now in addition to what the item will be

so we'll know whether to even bother

[rothgar24]

Noted. Thanks for the heads up. There are a few wii games that would tempt me at 20ish.

[crazylikeafox11]

The last Nintendo deal day had some good stuff. I'm hoping this one will too.

[msdmoney]

Hopefully Boom Blox will be a part of this.

[utopianmachine]

well at least Lightning Deals seems to have figure out how to know what the prices will be before hand now in addition to what the item will be

so we'll know whether to even bother

I like that. Takes a lot of the fun out of it, but not having to dash to a computer every few hours is nice.

[Motodisney]

At first, I was disappointed with Boom Blox and thought it was not worth retail too. As I gave it more chances, I discovered that there is much more to the game that actually does merit full retail (if you like these kinds of games, granted) [;

Best of luck on the sale!

Pagster

Thanks for your input. I am interested in the game and it's good to hear from a fellow gamer on their though on the price point. Appreciate it!

[utopianmachine]

Boom Blox is about the only game I would leap on for a good price, as it seems I'll never be able to get it from Goozex. Way way too many people wanting this title.

[pinoyunggoy]

cmon no more heroes!

[david12795]

What is 6 am pst = to eastern time?

is this deal only on friday?

[Ice2Dragon]

im hoping some of the following are part of it

boom blox
re: umbrella chronicles
BWii
Fire Emblem
Blastworks
ssx blur (this is already cheap though)

thats pretty much what my wii collection is missing

3 of those are 24.99 in two weeks at toys r us..

[darkcecil32]

The only game I have ever "lost" in my life is Zelda twighlight princess. I had a defective wii and accidentally shipped the system with the game in it to nintendo. Now, all I have left is an empty case. Here's to hoping for Zelda@24.99 as well as Okami@20...

[00JON]

I'm hoping for House Of The Dead II & III, No More Heroes and Resident Evil 4 for under $15. And Madden All Play, Okami, Trauma Center and Medal Of Honor Heroes 2 would be cool for $20.

[david12795]

*Hopes for mario kart*

[mikek1975]

The game's identities should show up at http://www.zappdeals.com/ on Friday morning.

[david12795]

when will the deals show up on eastern time??

[Rig]

when will the deals show up on eastern time??

Seriously?! Learn your timezones!

6:00 AM Pacific = 9:00 AM Eastern

Okami
Boom Blox
No More Heroes
MLB Power Pros 2008
Super Mario Sluggers (Yeah, right.)

I would prolly grab any of these, if the prices were right.

[Link127]

hoping for a few good ones i don't have:

Battalion Wars 2
Okami
Ghost Squad
RE: Umbrella Chronicles

[evergoo]

when will the deals show up on eastern time??

Epic fail. *Facepalm*

I'm hoping for any of these games:

No More Heroes
Okami
MLB Power Pros 2008
House of the Dead II & III Return

[Boolean]

Well, that's inconvenient. I'm stuck on a plane most of Friday. ;_;

Here's hoping for shovelware early in the day and some gems towards the end. Okami, No More Heroes, Bloom Blox, Blastworks...

[MasterSun1]

hoping for a few good ones i don't have:

Battalion Wars 2

It's only $19.99 at Fry's, I think.

[Xfactor19990]

come on extremely cheap no more heroes hahaha

[Slodaddy]

What's the dealy on shipping? Can you, say, order 2 separate Gold Box deals at different times and then later combine the shipping on the orders so they ship for free with Super Saver Shipping? Anyone ever tried that? I mean, it might be possible since it takes them a while to confirm your order anyway.

[Ryuukishi]

What's the dealy on shipping? Can you, say, order 2 separate Gold Box deals at different times and then later combine the shipping on the orders so they ship for free with Super Saver Shipping? Anyone ever tried that? I mean, it might be possible since it takes them a while to confirm your order anyway.It's not possible to combine orders if you've chosen Super Saver shipping. It might be possible to combine two orders with other shipping methods, then change the shipping method of the new order to Super Saver, but I've never tried that.

[crazylikeafox11]

I know when they had the previous Nintendo Gold Box deal, all items qualified for free super saver shipping and were shipped for free.

[xycury]

Don't they usually give out clues to what could the games be???

this stinks that we can't guess... just requires more people to hound the servers in the mystery game of failure.

[theflicker]

I know when they had the previous Nintendo Gold Box deal, all items qualified for free super saver shipping and were shipped for free.

This is true. The non-Gold Box price is used to determine shipping. As most of the games tomorrow will have regular prices greater than $25, they will qualify for FS.

Also note that by adding one of these games to your cart, you have effectively put a 'claim' on the item, which is good for the rest of the day. You can then checkout with all of your claims in one order.

They post the clues the day of. So, when the first deal rolsl around at 3AM EST, all of the clues will show up. Lightning Deals will probably have the items revealed anyway, so no guessing really needed.

[firetorespawn_]

I know when they had the previous Nintendo Gold Box deal, all items qualified for free super saver shipping and were shipped for free. http://www.avxf.com/img17.jpghttp://www.thehottestgearonline.com/img30.jpghttp://www.avxf.com/img27.jpghttp://www.thehottestgearonline.com/img30.jpg

I was wondering what was different this time and I realized shipping was included. Lol, man...:roll:

[Fishercat]

I think a bunch of us are overoptimistic on the prices. We had SMG last time at 35 (and worth every penny I may add), and if we get it again, I'm guessing it's the same price point, maybe a 32.99 or 29.99.

I'd lurve to see Boom Blox too, but I think a 30 price point is most realistic there (especially since we haven't seen a significant drop on it yet IIRC). Other than that, the less shovelware, the better.

[bojay1997]

I think a bunch of us are overoptimistic on the prices. We had SMG last time at 35 (and worth every penny I may add), and if we get it again, I'm guessing it's the same price point, maybe a 32.99 or 29.99.

I'd lurve to see Boom Blox too, but I think a 30 price point is most realistic there (especially since we haven't seen a significant drop on it yet IIRC). Other than that, the less shovelware, the better.

I don't know, it seems like 50% off is about the max for these system specific Gold Box days. The Wii ones in the past have been less off if they were first party Nintendo. We might see some $25 games in the mix.

[prateeko]

So I could add items during the day and checkout at the end and still get the gold box prices?

[xbox_mole]

So I could add items during the day and checkout at the end and still get the gold box prices?

The way it worked in the past as long as you are able to hit the claim button and see it in your cart as long as you checkout before the end of the day you'll get the price. Now if Amazon pulls the listing as being sold from them and only has their partner companies like Target and JR selling it, then you won't get that price as it will likely dump it out of your cart saying it's not available.

[Link127]

It's only $19.99 at Fry's, I think.

thanks for the help, but there are no Fry's here. i'm on the east coast.

[ddsbt]

Last wii goldbox I failed to secure smash brothers because it was the 'deal of the day' and not a 'lightning deal' so they sold out before I checked out. The fact that I put smash brothers in my cart at the very start of the thing meant nothing apparently. You only put your 'claim' lightning deals I believe.

[Captain N]

Just a couple more hours. This has me very curious...and hopeful.

[opportunity777]

thanks for the help, but there are no Fry's here. i'm on the east coast.

Fry's has East Coast locations.

[utopianmachine]

Amazon doesn't update until 3 AM EST, right? Makes me want to stay up for the hell of it. Haven't played my Wii in a week or so. May be a good time to warm the baby up.

[wii skiier]

Amazon doesn't update until 3 AM EST, right? Makes me want to stay up for the hell of it. Haven't played my Wii in a week or so. May be a good time to warm the baby up.
Always keep that baby warm. No one likes a cold, dead baby. I don't know if I can stay up another two hours though...

[dizz.lee]

lightningdeals.com should have the entire list ready at 3am.

[judgedee]

wow really bad game for deal of the day

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection for Wii

[Tyrannical]

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (http://www.amazon.com/Pinball-Hall-Fame-Collection-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000QJLQCQ/) $13.98


(http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_6716412_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000208101&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_r=0BA1XFP6P81EREJ0T194&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=410200701&pf_rd_i=468642)

[Master Shake]

The DotD is Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection for $14.

[doodofdoods]

Pinball hall of fame is pretty good. I have the psp version.

[Thedrknss48]

Could the 6pm one be Mario Sluggers???!!

[Master Shake]

wow really bad game for deal of the day

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection for WiiYou must be drunk.

[Kaijufan]

I might have to get Pinball Hall of Fame, I've been thinking about getting it for awhile now.

[Justin42]

Pinball Hall Of Fame ROCKS.

Game is an absolute must buy as far as I am concerned. Liked the Wii version so much I bought the PSP version so I could have it on the go as well.

[doodofdoods]

Could the 6pm one be Mario Sluggers???!!

That or Power Pro's 2k8, hopefully.

[Civickid96]

Here it is:

6AM PDT Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) - $19.97 (Reg $39.99) http://www.lightningdeals.com/
(http://www.amazon.com/Rayman-Raving-Rabbids-2-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000SQ5LPU/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807674&sr=11-1)
10AM PDT No More Heroes (Wii) - $19.98 (Reg $27.99) http://www.lightningdeals.com/
(http://www.amazon.com/No-More-Heroes-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000X25GW2/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807721&sr=11-1)
11AM PDT Mercury Meltdown: Revolution (Wii) - $9.98 (Reg $16.99) http://www.lightningdeals.com/
(http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Meltdown-Revolution-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000NKRJAG/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807768&sr=11-1)
12PM PDT My Word Coach (Wii) - $9.98 (Reg $14.99) http://www.lightningdeals.com/
(http://www.amazon.com/My-Word-Coach-nintendo-wii/dp/B000ME3M5O/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807830&sr=11-1)
1PM PDT Ferrari Challenge (Wii) - $29.98 (Reg $46.99) http://www.lightningdeals.com/
(http://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-Challenge-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001AS0UA6/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807866&sr=11-1)
3PM PDT Fishing Master (Wii) - $19.98 (Reg $29.99) http://www.lightningdeals.com/
(http://www.amazon.com/Fishing-Master-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000UUVQZS/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807906&sr=11-1)
6PM PDT Little League World Series Baseball '08 (Wii) - $29.98 (Reg $49.99) http://www.lightningdeals.com/
(http://www.amazon.com/Little-League-World-Baseball-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B0017R5SY8/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807958&sr=11-1)
(Please give credit to LightningDeals.com if posting on other sites - Thank you!)

[blarz]

6AM PDT Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) - $19.97 (Reg $39.99) (http://www.amazon.com/Rayman-Raving-Rabbids-2-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000SQ5LPU/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807674&sr=11-1)
10AM PDT No More Heroes (Wii) - $19.98 (Reg $27.99) (http://www.amazon.com/No-More-Heroes-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000X25GW2/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807721&sr=11-1)
11AM PDT Mercury Meltdown: Revolution (Wii) - $9.98 (Reg $16.99) (http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Meltdown-Revolution-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000NKRJAG/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807768&sr=11-1)
(Please give credit to LightningDeals.com if posting on other sites - Thank you!)

[Master Shake]

From www.lightningdeals.com (http://www.lightningdeals.com)...

6AM PDT Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) - $19.97 (Reg $39.99)
(http://www.amazon.com/Rayman-Raving-Rabbids-2-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000SQ5LPU/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807674&sr=11-1)
10AM PDT No More Heroes (Wii) - $19.98 (Reg $27.99)
(http://www.amazon.com/No-More-Heroes-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000X25GW2/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807721&sr=11-1)
11AM PDT Mercury Meltdown: Revolution (Wii) - $9.98 (Reg $16.99)
(http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Meltdown-Revolution-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000NKRJAG/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807768&sr=11-1)
12PM PDT My Word Coach (Wii) - $9.98 (Reg $14.99)
(http://www.amazon.com/My-Word-Coach-nintendo-wii/dp/B000ME3M5O/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807830&sr=11-1)
1PM PDT Ferrari Challenge (Wii) - $29.98 (Reg $46.99)
(http://www.amazon.com/Ferrari-Challenge-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001AS0UA6/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807866&sr=11-1)
3PM PDT Fishing Master (Wii) - $19.98 (Reg $29.99)
(http://www.amazon.com/Fishing-Master-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B000UUVQZS/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807906&sr=11-1)
6PM PDT Little League World Series Baseball '08 (Wii) - $29.98 (Reg $49.99)
(http://www.amazon.com/Little-League-World-Baseball-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B0017R5SY8/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&tag=3230c-20&qid=1221807958&sr=11-1)

[bojay1997]

Not a single game I want in that list. I feel sad.

[menikmati]

lul@posting race.

[Kaijufan]

I think I'll hold out on Pinball and hopefully I'll be able to get it and No More Heroes tomorrow at the same time.

[Ice2Dragon]

What a joke.. isnt NMH like 16.98 or 19.99 anyways at CC?? I doubt amazon will go lower than 15 on it.

Sigh.. crappy deal. arent all the games third party? its an ubisoft amazon deal day.

[fshaia]

Never mind

[blackwaltz34]

i'll probably bite on mercury meltdown

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

6AM PDT Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) - $19.97 (Reg $39.99)
10AM PDT No More Heroes (Wii) - $19.98 (Reg $27.99)
11AM PDT Mercury Meltdown: Revolution (Wii) - $9.98 (Reg $16.99)
12PM PDT My Word Coach (Wii) - $9.98 (Reg $14.99)
1PM PDT Ferrari Challenge (Wii) - $29.98 (Reg $46.99)
3PM PDT Fishing Master (Wii) - $19.98 (Reg $29.99)
6PM PDT Little League World Series Baseball '08 (Wii) - $29.98 (Reg $49.99)

Credit Goes to Lightning Deal!

[menikmati]

Nothing for me.

[blarz]

Might pick up Mercury Meltdown and Pinball at the same time tomorrow. (Along with something for $2 to make it over $25 for free shipping. Ha.

[utopianmachine]

I'm thinking I'll get Mercury Meltdown too, maybe.

[Kaijufan]

What a joke.. isnt NMH like 16.98 or 19.99 anyways at CC?? I doubt amazon will go lower than 15 on it.

Sigh.. crappy deal. arent all the games third party? its an ubisoft amazon deal day.
Even if it is $16.98 at CC it will still be a good deal for me, my nearest Circuit City is over 100 miles away.

[Greenboom98]

Wow...sad. Got hyped up for such a weak list. Maybe I'll consider NMH but other than that, crappy list for me.

[dcswirl]

What a lame ass list! Thanks for posting though, saved me some time.

[dcswirl]

Every Wii owner should have this game if you like pinball at all.

[rainking187]

Wow, except for No More Heroes (which you should already own) this looks terrible. Don't have to worry about rushing to the PC today I guess.

[FatBoyInside]

Nah, it's still $30 @ Circuit City the last time I checked.

[MasterSun1]

I personally think it's hilarious that people will think every title will be quality titles. Honestly, when would it EVER be a lineup like Mario Galaxy, Boom Blox, Trauma Center, etc, all for $25 or less or something like that?

[rainking187]

I personally think it's hilarious that people will think every title will be quality titles. Honestly, when would it EVER be a lineup like Mario Galaxy, Boom Blox, Trauma Center, etc, all for $25 or less or something like that?


Except for No More Heroes which is already pretty cheap there isn't any quality titles. You'd think that they could maybe give us two decent games out of eight.

[Edge]

8 games...and 1 is good (OK, Mercury Meltdown isn't bad either). Sigh...they need to have more of these promotions for Xbox 360/PS3 games, the Wii/DS games they put up seem to be mostly garbage. Come to think of it, maybe it's about time they have a general PC gold box sale...I mean they had one just for Blizzard games.

[BlueSwim]

Every Wii owner should have this game.


Fixed. I believe that makes 4 times I've said that about this game.

[Friend of Sonic]

I'm a little disappointed that Rayman 2 isn't lower than 19.99. It did get a price drop at Gamestop for 19.99.

[luvmysegadc]

Thanks, OP

[gunm]

Rats, the only title that interests me is the one I already have: Williams Pinball. :p

[geosooner]

crap. the only thing i was excited about was the fishing one and its the crappiest fishing one for the wii. p.s. anyone played the new rapala fishing game?

[opportunity777]

This is the worst all-day Goldbox pricing and selection for any system ever. The games aren't terrible, but most of them are mediocre. For the older titles, I expected lower prices.

NMH is pretty good, but at other retailers (maybe even on Amazon, I don't remember), it was available for that price.

The other games on the list are not too exciting to me. I would pick up LLWSB '08, but not at $30.

I'm tempted to buy the pinball game because of the solid reviews, but I'm waiting for the $10 price point to bite on it.

I would rather have older AA or AAA titles at between $18 to $30 all day than this junk. I think Amazon wants to clear out most of these games because they aren't big sellers. I think if more than four of these titles are 100% claimed (including the DotD), then people are crazy.

[lilboo]

:rofl: Typical

[callmesteam]

No More Heroes isn't bad for $20, and Williams Pinball is one of the few MUST OWN Wii titles. It's fantastic and everything a pinball game should be, at a budget price.

[GarrettJD]

I completely agree. This game is a must buy. I love it so much that I own both the Wii and PSP versions so I can play it both at home and on the go.

[mykevermin]

Wow. Looking at that list, I get the same feeling I would if I slammed my wang in a dresser drawer.

NMH aside, those are the kinds of titles they need to pay us to take off their hands.

[skubish]

Amazon needs to change Gold box to Taking out the Trash.
I wouldn't give those games to my worst enemy.

[jeffx]

So say I want to get both the Pinball + Mercury Meltdown... how do I go about getting free Shipping? Can it be done at all?

[Rock8man]

How do you control the flippers with the wiimote? Which two buttons are the two flippers? I can't picture what two buttons on there would fit this role naturally.

[jonac13]

If I'm not mistaken, NMH is already $27 used at Gamestop, so if you have this week's 20% off coupon along with EDGE, you'd be paying about $19, and you'd not have to worry about shipping. If you're only interested in NMH, this is probably the way to go.

[Ryuukishi]

I personally think it's hilarious that people will think every title will be quality titles. Honestly, when would it EVER be a lineup like Mario Galaxy, Boom Blox, Trauma Center, etc, all for $25 or less or something like that?One of the past days had Fire Emblem, Metroid Prime 3, and IIRC Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games. Today's lineup is definitely worse than the previous Wii games days.

[utopianmachine]

Although I'm interested in Mercury Meltdown at some point, it's not a game I need to leap on, really. Passing on this sale. Already have/had Pinball and NMH.

[ObiBen]

Thanks for the post OP. NMH is really the only title I'm interested in, but I think I'm gonna pass.

[tufty]

Mercury Meltdown is a brilliant Wii game, for $10 it is a steal. Same goes for Pinball. Pick these ones up if you don't have them!

[Nikadimas]

Was thinking about jumping on Mercury Meltdown but I jumped on Alone in the Dark for the 360 instead. I know it's only $10 bucks but I'm on a budget.

[no_exit]

The Lightning Deals today pretty much sums up the Wii gaming catalog - shovelware.

There are a few really good games for the Wii but for the most part Wii games are garbage.

[xycury]

i'm not the fence about picking up NMH. I already picked up the Pinball game and will be picking up MM:R.

Just wondering if I can get it used for cheaper later.... 20 is usually my line for new games that are good.

[destro4eva]

Pinball Hall Of Fame ROCKS.

Game is an absolute must buy as far as I am concerned. Liked the Wii version so much I bought the PSP version so I could have it on the go as well.

THIS!,

Truly, one of my favorite games for the Wii. An easy must buy. Forget Boom Blox, this is the one you want/need

[Motodisney]

Nothing for me on this sale. Pinball looks interesting and the reviews are solid but my gameplay time is already stretched so I think it's a pass at this point.

[opportunity777]

The Lightning Deals today pretty much sums up the Wii gaming catalog - shovelware.

There are a few really good games for the Wii but for the most part Wii games are garbage.

The Wii line-up reminds me of the 3DO days. Basically, anybody could pick up the cheapass devkit and crank out some crap.

I wish the RE shooting game was part of this "deal." I'm only missing a few of the good titles, so I would like to pick up a new light gun game.

[Plinko]

The Lightning Deals today pretty much sums up the Wii gaming catalog - shovelware.

There are a few really good games for the Wii but for the most part Wii games are garbage.

Naturally, a Wii deal thread brings out the trolls.

Take a look at the PS2's entire game catalog and you'll see it's not that different.

The system that sells the most gets the most garbage.

[NJMane]

These are not deals. Many places have these prices already. Is it just me or are they just praying that parents who dont know any better are buying. Whenever I see a "Amazon Gold Box Video Game Day" I dont even care anymore. If only they would prove me wrong.

[Mindzeye82]

This is one of the weakest sales amazon has ever held

[opportunity777]

These are not deals. Many places have these prices already. Is it just me or are they just praying that parents who dont know any better are buying. Whenever I see a "Amazon Gold Box Video Game Day" I dont even care anymore. If only they would prove me wrong.

I think the previous GoldBox game days did pretty well, so Amazon thought it would be a good way to peddle their trash on to people.

[FluxDF]

Really weak titles. Disappointment. :(

[lilboo]

If No More Heroes can be LESS than $20..I'll get it.
If not, I might get Pinball..:-k

[evergoo]

I will get both Pinball and No More Heroes if NMH is under $20.

I need at least $25 for the free shipping otherwise it's a no-go for both. I already have a huge backlog.

Edit: Hmm...I might pick up Mercury Meltdown Revolution. Free shipping still matters, though.

[lombarvm]

Picked up Pinball. Hopefully it is as great as every CAG claims it to be. Anybody have anything to say about Mercury Meltdown Revolution?

[yukafls]

How much is No More Heroes Gonna be???

[Ultrapokey]

I got pinball and Link/zapper (not on sale) for the free shipping. I was really hoping for RE:UC...

[FoxHoundADAM]

Jeez, aside from Ryman and NMH, that list pretty much demonstrates the crappiness of most Wii titles.

Williams pinball tables rock but I just can't bring myself to playing those classics with a control. The thing I like ablt pinball is the actual feel of playing on a table, just not the same without it.

[Snake2715]

Pinball is really good, and a nice leisure game when you feel like playing but not learning a new game.. I use it once every few weeks for a good hour or two at a time.

No More Heroes, for me was a blast. I really dug that game.

Rayman 1 was great, especially for a release day game. I rented 2, but never had a chance to play it. I will eventually get it though.

[jello00]

I'll pick up NMH if the price is right.

[ProtoEXE88]

No More Heroes and a bunch of shit, what a great sale!

[wii skiier]

Every Wii owner should have this Pinball game - it is great.

Has anyone played the Ferrarri game?

[jgressley]

In for a Williams Pinball based on the hype around this site (and the fact that I love pinball).

[guyjr]

All of the deals and prices(!) now are available on www.lightningdeals.com

No More Heroes is next, and will be $19.98.

[nflsonic]

All of the deals and prices(!) now are available on www.lightningdeals.com

No More Heroes is next, and will be $19.98.

Thanks for the link! Going to pass on all of them. Already own NMH, but haven't had the time to play past the first boss!

[SaraAB]

This is weak, I bought fishing master for 14.99 at gamestop, yes its a very good game, but it also has a very high learning curve, so a lot of people dismiss it right away.

[lilboo]

I wonder how low they will go for Mercury Meltdown. :-s It's already $16.99 on Amazon..

[theflicker]

I wonder how low they will go for Mercury Meltdown. :-s It's already $16.99 on Amazon..

$9.98 per LightningDeals.

Worth it too, I think.

[jumpman17]

How does Lightning Deals know what games will be offered? I was hoping the "Batter up" hint would be Cooking Mama and not a baseball game.

[oemor]

hmmm i might pick up no more heroes

[doodofdoods]

Interesting that No More Heroes will only be available for an hour, think that's the shortest amount of time I've ever seen for a lightning deal. Not a bad idea considering some of the video game lightning deals sell out in a couple of minutes.

[MorPhiend]

All of the deals and prices(!) now are available on www.lightningdeals.com

No More Heroes is next, and will be $19.98.

They were available yesterday and have been posted many, many times...


I'm in for NMH. That's the price I was waiting for and no retailer around here ever had it when it would go on sale. I would get Pinball and Mercury Meltdown: Revolution in a heartbeat if I didn't have them already. In fact, I'm thinking of buying them and having them shipped to my nieces and nephew.

I have never played Raving Rabbids 1 or 2. I grabbed a ticket this morning before class, but can't decide. I know some thought #2 was more of the same, but if you didn't get the launch game is 2 worth the price?

[pinoyunggoy]

I want to bite, but I don't think I will. Cmon willpower!

[MorPhiend]

I got one. I would wait longer, but I'm afraid this might be one of those games that could disappear shortly after the $20 price point.

[rexflexall]

Got NMH in my cart but not sure if I really want it.

[Kaijufan]

I picked up a copy of No More Heroes along with Pinball, Dawn of War Soulstorm (it was in my gold box) and the Phoenix Wright manga that's coming out in a few days.

[buckythekat]

Naturally, a Wii deal thread brings out the trolls.

Take a look at the PS2's entire game catalog and you'll see it's not that different.

The system that sells the most gets the most garbage.

I'm sorry but you did not just compare the Wii's library to the PS2's

yes the PS2 had a lot of crap but it also had a LOT more great games

comparatively most of the Wii's great games are Nintendo games (like usual on a Nintendo system)

[Plinko]

I'm sorry but you did not just compare the Wii's library to the PS2's

yes the PS2 had a lot of crap but it also had a LOT more great games

comparatively most of the Wii's great games are Nintendo games (like usual on a Nintendo system)

You're wrong. Try using some common sense.

PS2 has been out for over 8 years. Wii has been out for 22 months. Of course PS2 had "a LOT more great games"--it's been out for 6 years more than the Wii.

Try again.

[lilboo]

So what is so great about Pinball Hall of Fame? What are the controls like? :-s

[Gamelore]

$9.98 per LightningDeals.

Worth it too, I think.
Re. Mercury Meltdown Revolution:

I'm one of the suckers who bought this pile of crap. Just my opinion but Mercury Meltdown for Wii isn't worth the plastic it's printed on. Maybe $2.50. Maybe.

To put this in perspective, I have like 200 PS2, Wii, and PS3 games. Mercury Meltdown is top on the list of games I actually feel REGRET for buying. :(

[utopianmachine]

Damn. No More Heroes sold out fast.

[s0undwav3]

Wow lucky I put NMH in my cart, during my check out, I went back, and the offer was at 100% claimed. There are a lot of people out there using Amazon Gold Box today even though a lot of today's lot is pure crap. BTW, if you want to play Mercury Meltdown, I'd recommend just renting it. It's not a game worth buying.

[MorPhiend]

Re. Mercury Meltdown Revolution:

I'm one of the suckers who bought this pile of crap. Just my opinion but Mercury Meltdown for Wii isn't worth the plastic it's printed on. Maybe $2.50. Maybe.

To put this in perspective, I have like 200 PS2, Wii, and PS3 games. Mercury Meltdown is top on the list of games I actually feel REGRET for buying. :(

I actually really like MMR. It's like Marble Madness with tilt control. It's not worth $50 or anything, but it is worth the $20 I paid and definitely it is worth this price.

[NeoStrider]

You're wrong. Try using some common sense.

PS2 has been out for over 8 years. Wii has been out for 22 months. Of course PS2 had "a LOT more great games"--it's been out for 6 years more than the Wii.

Try again.

the PS2 still had a much better library during its first 22 months and it also had lots of good future support lined up, honestly I can't say that about the Wii even though its dominating the PS3 & Xbox

[lilboo]

The PS2's library wasn't that impressive when it first debuted.
ANYWAY this is about 8 Wii games being on sale. 8-)

[PikaPichu]

Nice list. I really want to want Ferrari Challenge, but it seems like the developers failed to include analog throttle and braking in the game. For a game that borders on the sim racing, omitting those features is a total deal-breaker. =(

[pinoy530]

Damn. No More Heroes sold out fast.

Dang it, I was waiting for NMH, but went to eat lunch first, figured it would still be there 30 mins after it startes.

[Plinko]

the PS2 still had a much better library during its first 22 months and it also had lots of good future support lined up, honestly I can't say that about the Wii even though its dominating the PS3 & Xbox

Please, enlighten us with this "much better library."

[Gaming-Module]

This has been a good day.

For $71.77 I've gotten No More Heroes, Alone in the Dark 360 and another wireless 360 controller with rechargeable battery pack.

Thanks CAG!

[joeyatog]

Awesome deals! I got both No More Heroes and Mercury Meltdown. I paired them with some 3 for $10 dvds from the MGM sale to get free shipping!

[theflicker]

Re. Mercury Meltdown Revolution:

I'm one of the suckers who bought this pile of crap. Just my opinion but Mercury Meltdown for Wii isn't worth the plastic it's printed on. Maybe $2.50. Maybe.

To put this in perspective, I have like 200 PS2, Wii, and PS3 games. Mercury Meltdown is top on the list of games I actually feel REGRET for buying. :(

Was the control an issue for you? I played wiimote only maybe once. I didn't have a terrible experience, but being the owner of a classic controller, I used that. I've found it to be a very enjoyable game. Easy to pop in and play a few puzzles then put down. A lot of levels too, if I recall.

[HebiyO]

i missed mercury meltdown. it was the only game i wanted =(

[jeffx]

i missed mercury meltdown. it was the only game i wanted =(

What the hell? I missed it too.

[pjarvi]

I got in on Mercury Meltdown, but already own Pinball and NMH (both of which are must-own). Nothing else interests me.

[Gamelore]

So, I'm sitting here with My Word Coach in my cart, but I need something for $10.02 to push it to $25. I have William's pinball already. Ideas?

[jeffx]

Does it have to be a game??

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/4770030703/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

[Ryuukishi]

Maybe you could pick up a Wii Points card since Mega Man 9 releases next week.

[Sideswiper]

I got the Pinball collection. Thanks for the heads up.

(I also bought a lot of nice cookware, I feel like such an old man...)

[Zir0]

WTH!? I had No More Heroes in my cart for 19.99. Came back later to look for something to bring my total up to $25 for free shipping and then when I went to check out, No More Heroes is coming up as $27???

Didn't everyone say if you kept it in your cart it would keep the price for the day?

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Edit: Eh, got them to fix it. I got a little worried there though.

[dorikyasu]

ended up getting NMH & pinball hall of fame collection. thanks OP!

[Gamer SDP]

damn I would've liked No More Heroes for under $10...isn't there a source that tells what the lightning deals and DOTD are days before (game related or not)?

[Xander86420]

Thanks op. Got in on this deal for NMH and FC

[eau]

WTH!? I had No More Heroes in my cart for 19.99. Came back later to look for something to bring my total up to $25 for free shipping and then when I went to check out, No More Heroes is coming up as $27???

Didn't everyone say if you kept it in your cart it would keep the price for the day?

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Edit: Eh, got them to fix it. I got a little worried there though.
The game would show up at the regular price and the expected discount would show up as a coupon. You don't need to keep the game in the cart in order to secure the discount. All you need is to have claimed the discount in the lightning deals section, which would place a coupon in your account that is good till the end of the day.

[Ice2Dragon]

damn I would've liked No More Heroes for under $10...isn't there a source that tells what the lightning deals and DOTD are days before (game related or not)?

No, if there was amazon would be in trouble cuz someone would be leaking info.

Sites only know around 3:10am eastern time.

[Z_meista]

Thanks for the post. Too bad I wasn't able to get No More Heroes... Oh, well...

[Gamelore]

So, I'm sitting here with My Word Coach in my cart, but I need something for $10.02 to push it to $25. I have William's pinball already. Ideas?

After searching for a long time, I found Police Quest Collection (PQ1-4, updated for Windows) for $12.59. Great price, shipped, and got me to $25. SWAT 4 was awesome. King's Quest 5 was awesome. Hope this some kind of old-school hybrid.

Next time I'll hold all my lightning deals until the end of the day so they give each other Super Saver Shipping...

[Megafrog]

The selection of games for the gold box sucked!

[Xfactor19990]

just curious how low was no more heroes :(