Free RC tank with Gears of War 2 LE Pre-order at Best Buy

[kart007k]

[img-l=4668]2720[/img-l]Unlike Amazon's Gears of War Lancer (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001CLYL24/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20), this RC tank is included at no extra charge when you pre-order the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition from Best Buy (http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1312731-10592308).

Original post

Got this from kotaku

http://kotaku.com/5055347/best-buy-getting-gears-2-pre+order-rc-tank


Okay its official than, its a $29.99 Rc GOW 2 Tank that is free with limited edition pre-order.

here is the ad scan from kotaku.

http://kotaku.com/5057718/best-buy-ad-featuring-gears-2-rc-tank

[SynGamer]

Ugh, these games are getting so expensive lately :(

[genfuyung]

Ugh, these games are getting so expensive lately :(

this doesnt add to the price at all. the game is still 60/70 depending on edition.

[whoknows]

That's awesome.

[InvaderZim]

100% sure it will not be as cool as the picture...

[heimdal]

I'm holding out trading 3 games for Gears of War 2 from EB Games then.

[whoknows]

100% sure it will not be as cool as the picture...

Even if it's not, it's still probably better than some stupid lithograph or whatever crap they give out with pre-orders these days.

[Serialkilla]

Looks good enough for me to be able to cancel my Amazon pre-order for it.

Big Thanks OP!

[genfuyung]

My only concern is how they'll give it out. If they don't give it to you when you preorder they might pull some shit like whoever picks up their copy first gets them. I don't do midnight launches so I'd be SOL.

[lolmister]

Are they also offering a $10 gift card with preorder? If they are, I may just get in on this.

[kcwhite]

Do any best buys do midnight release fo games typically?

This is the first game I'm actually going to be there for.

[akashhhhh]

What a weird thing.

[LinkinPrime]

Is it a collectors toy or an in-game vehicle?

EDIT: NVM RC Tank...cool!

[gunm]

Reserving judgment until details about this RC tank are confirmed. Need to decide if this "RC tank" is good enough to outdo the huge toy gun. An in-game RC tank or a tiny cracker jack toy will not suffice. :p

[Nobi-Wan]

BB will match the same deal that CC is giving for the $10 gift cards for preorders. I tried it and worked fine and I just had to bring in a printed page from CC's website.

[lilchubz11]

are these tanks going to limited? It could be a collectors item...thats if you dont open it first. lol
I better be getting one for sure if I preorder.

[xeno]

damn i want that tank...

[heyo007]

Reserving judgment until details about this RC tank are confirmed. Need to decide if this "RC tank" is good enough to outdo the huge toy gun. An in-game RC tank or a tiny cracker jack toy will not suffice. :p

I find myself in the same boat. Toy Gun or RC Truck. Oh holiday game rush, how I loathe you and love you at the same time!
Especially with all these tasty collector's edition's coming out.

[OGHowie]

BB will match the same deal that CC is giving for the $10 gift cards for preorders. I tried it and worked fine and I just had to bring in a printed page from CC's website.

YMMV My BB never matches gift card or buy 1 get 1 deals.

[Quintessence]

This may be intiguing if there is enough supply and if the product is good enough. If that is the case then I may cancel my pre-order at GameStop.

[Romis]

If its a real RC tank it will probably be one of those little Micro-Machine tanks... similiar to the late nite tv infomercial's helicopters..

[neonglow]

The pictures make it look like an ingame item.

[MrDubbs]

The pictures make it look like an ingame item.

It's a RC tank based of the one in the game. they prob don't have any made yet, so they were showing pics from the game

[cyberduelist2]

its a rumor so i'll hold off until it gets confirmed. it seems pretty cool..

[yukine]

That has to be for in game vehicle, most likely an exclusive pre-order bonus at Best Buy. That picture of the back looks like a pre-order card, hence the bar code on it.

Otherwise it's most likely one of those small micro RC cars that Radioshack used to sell (which would be cool.)

[sendme]

Have to say I don't think I will preorder at Best Buy for this. I had this game and the gun preordered at amazon but canceled the gun. Dont have the room to put all this stuff any more. Atleast not till I get my own place. If I did I would have never canceled the gun. I think amazon may still sell this gun after the game comes out. If not someone will make one and sell that if I really want one I will still be able to get it. If no one makes on their is always ebay.

[voidedx]

This item is a good incentive, but I am not going to bite. I already have enough toys. I'd rather see a free 1600 point card or $20 GC with purchase of regular game.
There will likely be a sweet deal like that in order for MS/Epic to push the numbers. Otherwise, I will always have 'Keep It Now' from Gamefly.

[eliter1]

If it is a fairly nice looking real RC car, doesn't matter if it's tiny, then I will probably go for it if not then I am going with CC since I have a $20 GC

[KABUKISTAR]

Chances are it'll be pretty small. All the BB pre-rder bonuses that I've seen have been things small enough to fit into the little pre-order boxes they have; about the size of two DVD cases.

[ryosnk]

Looks interesting.

[help1]

I hope it isn't any ingame things. I would hate to see console exclusives start whoring themselves out and bring them selves down to the level of games like Army of Two.

[Serpentor]

Man, it's cool but i really hope this is just pure rumor... i already ordered the Lancer, so if i want the RC tank, it's gonna be difficult.

This RC tank thing has a lot of questions:

1. How big is it?
2. If it's bundled with Gears 2, what's the extra cost gonna be?
3. If it's separate, can we get the RC tank else where?

For #2, worse case, buy the bundle and sell the game... #3 is preferred of course...

[KABUKISTAR]

Man, it's cool but i really hope this is just pure rumor... i already ordered the Lancer, so if i want the RC tank, it's gonna be difficult.

This RC tank thing has a lot of questions:

1. How big is it?
2. If it's bundled with Gears 2, what's the extra cost gonna be?
3. If it's separate, can we get the RC tank else where?

For #2, worse case, buy the bundle and sell the game... #3 is preferred of course...
Well, if it's like any of BB's other pre-order bonuses, it'll be $5, and that $5 will count towards the purchase of the game.

[n2Deepeth]

Nothing's going to beat the Lancer preorder though.

Until anyone actually sees a picture of a live model and not just a picture of a picture, just assume it's not that great.

[imacgod]

This would be awesome if this came in one of those $5 pre-order packages Best Buy does. Get a RC tank for $5!

I hope they have this deal online. I rather have it shipped and guaranteed I get one. Much better than the toy Lancer. I decided to can my pre-order on that Amazon exclusive.

[tagout]

One can only hope that it's not a "mini" RC tank.

[GTZ_NSR]

Considering they already have the full size Lancer, I was hoping for a full size tank -_-

[Shady3011]

Tempting.

[Link927]

I assume its gonna be the size of a micro machine, but still a cool preorder item.

[earvcunanan]

Considering they already have the full size Lancer, I was hoping for a full size tank -_-

I was hoping for a real life-sized tank, to be quite honest. I'd love to drive one of those to work.

[redshadow]

I was hoping for a real life-sized tank, to be quite honest. I'd love to drive one of those to work.


Goldeneye status.

[meta460085]

Damn, time for some more overtime at work, I guess my toy chainsaw bayonett from Amazon will have a companion.

I have a problem.

[CheapyD]

I've got a feeling that if Best Buy is throwing it in for free, you are going to get what you paid for....the smallest damn RC tank in town!

[Serpentor]

Even if it's the micro machine type of RC tank, the remote is still quite big... Those things runs about $5 or less, but with Gears license, it probably runs around $10-$15 (if it's one those of those mini RCs). I doubt it's a full sized (like 1/16 scale or even 1/35 scale). Preferably the same scale as those Gears figures, makes good displays! Anyhow, tagged for more info in the future.

[yukine]

Where is a picture of the remote?

[gunm]

Wonder if it'll be something like this:


http://www.nahpco.com/images/mini%20rc%20hummer.jpg

[kart007k]

I've got a feeling that if Best Buy is throwing it in for free, you are going to get what you paid for....the smallest damn RC tank in town!

Well, I hope I can combine the $10.00 gift card offer.

[darkclawsofchaos]

Speedy confirmed it in the BB ads. I wonder if this can be done online

[LiK]

i'll wait for pics of the actual thing. it might be cheap quality.

[shrike4242]

i'll wait for pics of the actual thing. it might be cheap quality.Agreed.

[help1]

i'll wait for pics of the actual thing. it might be cheap quality.


Might?

MIGHT?

C'mon. It is nearly 99 percent sure to be cheap quality.

[dougstill]

Yeah I am in agreement that this is most likely going to be a POS. This game does not need a good promotion to sell copies. Hell, lousy games don't even have good giveaways anymore.

[eliter1]

According to the ad for best buy it is going to be worth $30. Still don't know if that's good or bad tho.

[kearns710]

idk where i read it but it was somewhere on this board..someone said that it was valued at $30? idc what its worth as long as its a decent size, and I aint preordering it unless I can be guaranteed that I will get one if i preorder none of that first come first serve bs with a maximum of 2 units per store.

[eliter1]

it was probably on Kotaku, that's where I saw it

[gunm]

The $30 is from speedy's Best Buy ad preview for next week. Speedy mentioned that it looked good to him. Wish there was a picture of the ad, but we'll all see it on Sunday.

I think I'm sold on it and will get that instead of the Lancer replica.

[genfuyung]

http://kotaku.com/5057718/best-buy-ad-featuring-gears-2-rc-tank

Theres a pic there. It sucks u get it when u pick up the game though. Im sure theyll be out of them by the time i get there.

[gunm]

They don't hold the pre-order "gifts" for you? IIRC they don't hold the game itself for you, but seems shady to offer a non-guaranteed pre-order bonus like that. If there was a limit on how many bonuses are available, it should say in the ad.

[yukine]

That hasn't stopped Gamestop from offering bonuses and not having enough for those who reserved.

Its always first come, first serve. Even with a pre-order.

[DaftPunkFan37]

http://kotaku.com/5057718/best-buy-ad-featuring-gears-2-rc-tank

Theres a pic there. It sucks u get it when u pick up the game though. Im sure theyll be out of them by the time i get there.
That looks bitchen

I think I might get it cause i've heard good things about the first one, and i'm a sucker for freebie shit like that, and i'll match the $10 Gift Card prolly..

[shrike4242]

Makes me wonder if they'll be selling the tank for $29.99 and the game for $40, so if you decide you don't want the game, you won't be getting back all your money.

[yukine]

Seems like it to me, otherwise how would they come to the "29.99 value"?

[shrike4242]

If it's a pre-order bonus, then it's likely they'll do it that way.

[Quintox]

Hmmm, 2 questions:
1) If I order this online, will that come with the tank? (I doubt)
2) If I go tomorrow (5th) to pre-order, how much do I have to put down on it? ie. I want to use a gift card, but I won't have it by tomorrow.

[emeraldgsl]

Hmmm, 2 questions:
1) If I order this online, will that come with the tank? (I doubt)
2) If I go tomorrow (5th) to pre-order, how much do I have to put down on it? ie. I want to use a gift card, but I won't have it by tomorrow.

1. This will be an in-store promotion only

2. Only the required $5 deposit. The rest can be paid off when it comes out and the tank will be available at time of purchase.

[xbox_mole]

This is listed in next week's ad, and just be warned there is fine print that lists a specific minimum number per store that will be available. I don't have the ad in hand with me right now, but IIRC it's some rediculously low number like 5 per store and they will only be available when people pick up the game.

[spauldingfan]

For anyone that wants to get Resistance 2 as well...... I was at Best Buy today and they had the pre order boxes for the LIMITED EDITION for 59.99, instead of 79.99. Odds are they will change the price by release date, but you could prob argue em on it. Just fyi.

[Guerrilla]

Wish I could pull the trigger, but I don't trust that I'd get one unless I absolutely sat in the store waiting for it. Even then, I'd be competing with employees who will likely have first dibs, and at ~5 per store that's going to be rough with other customers waiting to get one.

[LinkinPrime]

Its 5 minimum...meaning at the least each store gets 5...they always get more than that.

[genfuyung]

I foresee many people getting dissapointed when they show up and they are all out of tanks. Im gonna try and preorder it at one that doesnt typically have midnight releases.

[blueweltall]

Thats a pretty cool deal though if you manage to get one. I'm going to get a new game and my little cousin is going to get a new RC toy.

[gunm]

1. This will be an in-store promotion only.


You are wrong. I see it available for pre-order online right now.

I may go this route to ensure I get a tank.

[FurryCurry]

Where do you see the tank online?

Thing looks like it could be cool. A $30 value should at least guarantee that the controller isn't attached to the tank.

[gunm]

Right now, there's a link that allows you to add the tank to your cart as part of the promo.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat162600050024 (http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1312731-10592308)

I have some reward zone certs to blow, so I figured I'd just use 'em now for this. Hopefully it saves me the hassle of going in store to get one.

[Guerrilla]

You are wrong. I see it available for pre-order online right now.

I may go this route to ensure I get a tank.
Ordered! Thanks for the info.

[blueweltall]

Thanks just placed my order.

[sendme]

I would still like to see a picture of the thing first. I know they have shown what it will look like however that is what it looks like in game. I want to see the tank and would like to see the controller so I can see how large this thing is and how cheap the controller is.

[KABUKISTAR]

Tomorrow (or technically today), I'm going down to the BB to see if they have any in-store.

[Rockbot]

I'm guess this thing is going to be like micro or something...I want it to be cool so bad but with them just showing a game photo I'm pretty skeptical.

[MrRedrum]

Quick question, does Best Buy charge you in full as soon as you check out for the pre-order online? I don't have the money for it right now but I'd like to ensure that I have it ordered. I don't think they would charge you but you never know. Also, does anyone know how the returns work if I wanted to return the game to my local Best Buy if I ordered it online? I'm pretty confident I can just walk in with the game and my receipt but once again, it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks.

[yukine]

Quick question, does Best Buy charge you in full as soon as you check out for the pre-order online? I don't have the money for it right now but I'd like to ensure that I have it ordered. I don't think they would charge you but you never know. Also, does anyone know how the returns work if I wanted to return the game to my local Best Buy if I ordered it online? I'm pretty confident I can just walk in with the game and my receipt but once again, it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks.

No, they only charge you when it ships.

Yes, you would be able to return it to a B&M store as long as it is unopened and that you have the receipt. I'm pretty sure they only give you in-store credit though.

[MrRedrum]

No, they only charge you when it ships.

Yes, you would be able to return it to a B&M store as long as it is unopened and that you have the receipt. I'm pretty sure they only give you in-store credit though.

Alright cool, thanks. I just put in my pre-order now. I should be able to get cash back since I'll be putting it on my debit card but I wouldn't be surprised if they only wanted to give me in-store credit. I just already have the big replica Lancer version purchased so unless if I want to give the L.E. as a gift, I certainly don't need two copies lol.

Damn all these games and their incentives tempting me and taking all my money!! :bomb:

[da_milkman]

No actual dimensions, but it looks bigger than a micro machine. http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/273138.html?playlist=popular

[help1]

Hmm, it actually looks like it may not be crap, because the MSRP is $30...

[Bazz]

Hmm, it actually looks like it may not be crap, because the MSRP is $30...

Yeah Msrp is always double the price anyways.

[iluvmywife]

My wife is going to swing by BB and preorder GOW2 this morning right at opening. She is going to confirm that I will get the tank before preordering because this morning ad states "Miinimum 8 per store. No rainchecks. Limit 1 per customer".

No sense in preordering from BB unless I get the Tank.

Edit, it is first come first serve on 11/7 for the Tank.

My wife assures me that she will be there first in line so that I can get what will be a POS tank. Yeah for me!

[Quintessence]

In for one! I though that it might be in-store only, but since it is like this then I will get it!

[Guerrilla]

Alright cool, thanks. I just put in my pre-order now. I should be able to get cash back since I'll be putting it on my debit card but I wouldn't be surprised if they only wanted to give me in-store credit. I just already have the big replica Lancer version purchased so unless if I want to give the L.E. as a gift, I certainly don't need two copies lol.

Damn all these games and their incentives tempting me and taking all my money!! :bomb:
Yeah, I'm debating dropping the second on Craigslist, or giving to a friend for Christmas (hoping that he doesn't buy it)... hrm...

[emeraldgsl]

It's limit 8 pre order slips per store. The tank is given to you when the game is picked up and purchased. Take a look at the weekly ad and under the tank pic it says so. This way, people won't pre order and cancel to get a free tank. Also, anyone buying online and thinking of returning the game only to the store will not be able to. The online receipt/packing slip that comes with the game will show the Tank and Best Buy will not take the game back unless the tank is returned as well. All "free" promotion items have to be returned for a refund or credit back.

[ryanmassacre]

it says 8 pre order slips per a store but i just got back and they had a million pre order boxes so i doubt its only limited to 8 but if it is when i go to pick it up there will be hell to pay. on a lighter note i tried to get get them to match CC pre order get a $10 GC but they wouldnt do it so i better get a stupid remote tank that will sit in a box with all my other video game crap

[62t]

"Epic has also revealed to the folks at GamePro that people who attend midnight launch events around the country will also be able to snag a code for a gold-plated Hammerburst assault rifle, the perfect companion to the gold-plated Lancer that comes with the special edition. "

[eliter1]

I want to order this but I think I am going to take advantage of Toys R Us B2G1 instead.

[ajh2298]

The tank might be something to flip on e-bay after you pick it up to re-coup some of the games purchase price, I could see people dropping $30.00+ on this who did not pre-order via Best Buy.

[genfuyung]

"Epic has also revealed to the folks at GamePro that people who attend midnight launch events around the country will also be able to snag a code for a gold-plated Hammerburst assault rifle, the perfect companion to the gold-plated Lancer that comes with the special edition. "

Heres a link with a pic. Big meh from me. Not worth being out at midnight to get.

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/10/03/confirmed-free-gow2-flashback-map-dlc-and-a-golden-hammerburs/

[eliter1]

I think thats a misquote. Where I read it it said that people attending special pre launch events would get the gold hammerburst.

I read that it was midnight launch events.

Just placed an order but I don't know if I will keep it.

[Xfactor19990]

hmmm i kinda want this hahaha i bought from them last time for collectors edition and they matched 15% off hahaha fun day of gaming

[genfuyung]

just went to reserve and was told that if im not there for the midnight release then I wont get one. Oh well, I still reserved it.

[emeraldgsl]

it says 8 pre order slips per a store but i just got back and they had a million pre order boxes so i doubt its only limited to 8 but if it is when i go to pick it up there will be hell to pay. on a lighter note i tried to get get them to match CC pre order get a $10 GC but they wouldnt do it so i better get a stupid remote tank that will sit in a box with all my other video game crap

I knew it! Thanks for confirming this. BB always does this. "Limit x per store" so everyone gets worked up and goes to the store. The slip should guarantee you a tank. It sucks some people iz reporting that you can only get it at the midnight launch. That gold weapon is also lame for standing in line for a midnight launch.

[themidnighter23]

gotta question for the masses

so I got my preorder, does this mean if i come in to best buy later in the day I'm not guaranteed to get the vehicle? I need to be there when the damn store is open and has the game availlable to get it?

[imacgod]

Just order it online. No lines.

[trunks982]

i just ordered online. better chance of getting the tank.

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

i just ordered online. better chance of getting the tank.

ditto, hopefully i wouldnt have to wait that long

[evilhomer]

Went in to BB today to preorder, and asked if I was guaranteed one. Found out that inside the reservation cases are a "tank" reservation card that will guarantee me one. It says right on the card that you Must have the card and you must buy the LE to get the tank. So it looks like BB might have done something right on the preorder this time. There was about 10 in the store when I got there at 10am today.

Thanks OP

[DarthPuma]

Can I order online, buy an LE copy from Walmart, and then return the Bestbuy LE when it comes in? Is that return fraud?

[yukine]

I'd imagine you would have to return the tank as well, as it is separate from the game on the invoice.

[Alucard400]

Return fraud is more like, you buy an Xbox 360 or game from a store, you take your broken xbox or game to return the product (after switching them) next day and hope the employee checking doesn't see it and takes the return. while you keep your new xbox/game.

I kind of see buying a game from store2, and then returning that copy to store1 more like a way to save money (if the other store has a better discount) and give that store your money instead of Walmart. minus gas and your time of course.

[mklight]

Just bought mine online; I couldn't resist! Hopefully it'll be bigger than my mouse..

[62t]

Already ordered from amazon. Worst case I am just going to ebay the extra copy.

[genfuyung]

Went in to BB today to preorder, and asked if I was guaranteed one. Found out that inside the reservation cases are a "tank" reservation card that will guarantee me one. It says right on the card that you Must have the card and you must buy the LE to get the tank. So it looks like BB might have done something right on the preorder this time. There was about 10 in the store when I got there at 10am today.

Thanks OP

But of course there will be more people with cards than there are available tanks.

[mrcheapo11]

Quick question, does Best Buy charge when the order ships? And will standard shipping get the game to my house within a week of release? This is probably going to be the best deal on Gears of War 2, and I am definitely getting it somewhere, but I think going to the store to preorder it and then pick it up on release day is not going to happen for me, since Best Buy really is not anywhere close to where I live. Thanks!

[grim123]

are you all sure the tank only comes with the game?
I just clicked the online link added only the tank to my cart and checked out
received a confirmation email total is 32.61 with tax

[Guerrilla]

are you all sure the tank only comes with the game?
I just clicked the online link added only the tank to my cart and checked out
received a confirmation email total is 32.61 with tax
You just bought the tank by itself. I was going to do that, but given that it's part of a promotion I'm not risking an order cancellation.

[yukine]

It's the only way to get it for free, not the only way to get it at all as far as I know.

[grim123]

It's the only way to get it for free, not the only way to get it at all as far as I know.
thats what I'm hoping since I already have the Lancer version preordered from amazon

[eliter1]

are you all sure the tank only comes with the game?
I just clicked the online link added only the tank to my cart and checked out
received a confirmation email total is 32.61 with tax

I noticed that too but since I am going to buy the game I decided to get this free. Unless you get a very good deal on Gears 2 alone, I wouldn't understand anyone trying to purchase the RC car by itself.

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

No, they only charge you when it ships.

Yes, you would be able to return it to a B&M store as long as it is unopened and that you have the receipt. I'm pretty sure they only give you in-store credit though.

really? they charged me when i ordered it

edit: nvm, they just put the funds on hold

[DarthPuma]

I'd imagine you would have to return the tank as well, as it is separate from the game on the invoice.


I meant, buy the game at walmart, play it till the best buy copy comes in, and then return the sealed bestbuy copy to walmart with the walmart receipt.

[yukine]

Uh, yeah you could do that.

I'm just going to wait for my copy in the mail, not worth the hassle to me. :lol:

[genfuyung]

I dont have the patience to wait for it to come in the mail. I can live without the tank i suppose.

[$hady]

Thanks for the heads up on the tank being available online. I just preordered the LE and tank, after shipping and tax but minus a $5 RZ coupon it came to $71.88. Best of all no worrying about not being in the front of the line at midnight!

Just gonna move the trade-in credits i've got on Gears 2 over to CoD5 at Gamestop. Or hell most likely i'll just pick it up at GS open and enjoy and when this arrives i'll just return it to GS for a full refund and use that to pay for CoD5. Or there is always Walmart..... :D

[Serpentor]

I'll pull the trigger when the tank's info is posted.

[mrangrypants]

Yeah I picked one up online, I had $45 in RZ coupons burning a hole in my pocket. With all the other great games coming out in the weeks before this one, I'm okay with it taking a day or two extra.

[cyberduelist2]

does anyone know if you're going to be guaranteed a RC car if you pick it up later that day on Nov. 7th? cause im not sure i'll be able to go to midnight release since i got school the next day..

[aznpersuasion]

ok here's the thing...one u must pick up the right preorder the one with the limited edition of the lancer on the picture. 2 it states it right there minimum 8 per a store...it says first come first serve so you have to be there first thing in the morning if you want the rc...preorder doesn't guarantee a tank

[Z_meista]

Interesting. It looks like it could be a mini RC tank.

[genfuyung]

ok here's the thing...one u must pick up the right preorder the one with the limited edition of the lancer on the picture. 2 it states it right there minimum 8 per a store...it says first come first serve so you have to be there first thing in the morning if you want the rc...preorder doesn't guarantee a tank

forget morning. youll need to get there hours before midnight in order to get one.

[FurryCurry]

Interesting. It looks like it could be a mini RC tank.

You aren't serious are you?

[LinkinPrime]

ok here's the thing...one u must pick up the right preorder the one with the limited edition of the lancer on the picture. 2 it states it right there minimum 8 per a store...it says first come first serve so you have to be there first thing in the morning if you want the rc...preorder doesn't guarantee a tank

Well that sounds like BS...might as well pre-order online then.

[ryanmassacre]

just pre ordered online to get the stupid tank i had a reward zone cert so ship and tax were a wash but i prob should have ordered at CC to get the $10 GC but oh well i got a tank and if i find out that i could have just picked up the damn thing at the store with out waiting in line i gonna be on angry cag

[FurryCurry]

Well taken from that video here's the (prototype) tank's dimensions:

Length: 6.75 in
Width: 4.0 in
Height: 5.75 in
Weight: 0.8 lbs

It apparently has a working suspension (cool) and the turret rotates (cool). Here's a screen grab from the promotional video showing the prototype in front of a game case.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/FuzzyShots/Toys-GearsofWar2Pre-OrderRCCentaurT.jpg

[Serpentor]

Thanks for the Tank info FurryCurry, the details on the Tank suck! Fortunately, it's an early concept model, so the actual product could be a lot better.

Any words that this RC Tank is BB exclusive? Me thinking that this toy could go on sale quickly if it's not some exclusive.

Even if it's BB exclusive, given the fact that you can buy it separately for $30, it's fair to say that it's not LIMITED. Only limited on the release day (eight per store print on the discussed ad), meaning that it will be LIMITED for free when purchasing Gears 2 LE. I'm gonna churn on this a little bit longer. If I can get this toy for $15, I don't think worth all the headache to get it with the game (i'm already set for the Amazon's exclusive Lancer "bundle.")

[FurryCurry]

That lancer is too rich for my blood. That's two games right there. At least the Tank is like a super duper spiffy pre-order gift if you look at it that way. I've already got Mirror's Edge and Banjo pre-ordered, not to mention I'm a huge Tomb Raider fan so I may pre-order that as well. And Moon for the DS is coming... November is rape the wallet month.

Speaking of wallet rape, so when you pre-order online with Best Buy you're really BUYING the game in advance. Thanks BB!

[rolliauctions]

Thanks for the Tank info FurryCurry, the details on the Tank suck! Fortunately, it's an early concept model, so the actual product could be a lot better.

Any words that this RC Tank is BB exclusive? Me thinking that this toy could go on sale quickly if it's not some exclusive.

Even if it's BB exclusive, given the fact that you can buy it separately for $30, it's fair to say that it's not LIMITED. Only limited on the release day (eight per store print on the discussed ad), meaning that it will be LIMITED for free when purchasing Gears 2 LE. I'm gonna churn on this a little bit longer. If I can get this toy for $15, I don't think worth all the headache to get it with the game (i'm already set for the Amazon's exclusive Lancer "bundle.")

The tank is a BB exclusive and I agree it looks like crap. Hopefully this thing looks better before release. I don't really care since I'll leave it sealed. Must add it to the collection.

[Serpentor]

Damn it, it's a BB exclusive? Damn... Forget about wallet raping, the credit crisis raped all of us (and still doing it). I'm gonna wait for more info, worse case scenario, order the LE with the free tank and sell the LE for $55 (the tank worth $15 IMO).

[Tengaport]

I'm in for one... I was going to pre-order the LE anyways, so I'll take the RC thingie... I'm sure it'll last 5 minutes before it breaks, but I'll be too busy playing Gears2 to actually notice :)

Actually, I'm going to check my local BB to see if they have the pre-order cards out instead of ordering on-line. Will have to wait until after work though.

[qwikshake]

Attached are some images of the preorder box and Centaur Tank Redemption Card for Gears of War 2 Limited Edition at Best Buy.

I just went to my local Best Buy and bought the preorder box for the LE. For this store, the tank is available on 11/7, the same day the game hits the store. So it's first come, first serve (local ad says "minimum 8 per store") when you go pick up the game. Keep in mind that the RC tank costs $29.99 by itself, and buying the preorder for the GoW2 LE gets you the RC tank for free.

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http://i33.tinypic.com/2vtzgg7.jpghttp://i33.tinypic.com/152j5eg.jpg

[Tengaport]

So, pre-ordering in store really doesn't give you a guarantee of getting the tank... that's pretty crappy. Not sure what I'm going to do now... I wouldn't be able to get to Best Buy until after work on the 7th, so not sure what my chances of landing a tank by then would be...

hmmm...

[Serpentor]

The fine prints don't really help... I hate those "while supplies last" statements, basically, it means if we don't have it anymore, tough shit.

[redshadow]

the tank is free. If they don't have any more, you're still going to pay the same price elsewhere...

[leesiulung]

So, pre-ordering in store really doesn't give you a guarantee of getting the tank... that's pretty crappy. Not sure what I'm going to do now... I wouldn't be able to get to Best Buy until after work on the 7th, so not sure what my chances of landing a tank by then would be...

hmmm...

Well, I'm preording in store. If they don't have the tank when I pick it up. I'm cancelling my pre-order and telling them up yours! I hate it when they have these kind of "limited" crap to draw you into the store. For all I could care, they could limit it to 1 item.

[xbox_mole]

For anyone that wants to get Resistance 2 as well...... I was at Best Buy today and they had the pre order boxes for the LIMITED EDITION for 59.99, instead of 79.99. Odds are they will change the price by release date, but you could prob argue em on it. Just fyi.

I successfully argued getting the LE of Doom 3 when it came out for the original XBOX at a lower price because the box clearly spelled out the prices and no where on it did it say that the prices were subject to change. Good catch. If I'm heading there sometime I might see if the boxes still say that and pick it up.

Is there any type of bonus with Resistance 2?

[LiK]

the lack of a clear photo of what the actual item looks like is troubling. i think i'm gonna pass on this and stick with the Lancer.

[FurryCurry]

Spending $3 on shipping will guarentee it! Some of you guys sound almost mad about this thing. Like the tank should be able to crush the universe and fire homing missiles. It's a free gift or at least could be.

[genfuyung]

Spending $3 on shipping will guarentee it! Some of you guys sound almost mad about this thing. Like the tank should be able to crush the universe and fire homing missiles. It's a free gift or at least could be.

their shopping is just sickeningly slow.

[h3llbring3r]

Well taken from that video here's the (prototype) tank's dimensions:

Length: 6.75 in
Width: 4.0 in
Height: 5.75 in
Weight: 0.8 lbs

It apparently has a working suspension (cool) and the turret rotates (cool). Here's a screen grab from the promotional video showing the prototype in front of a game case.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v671/FuzzyShots/Toys-GearsofWar2Pre-OrderRCCentaurT.jpg
Bigger than I thought, and those estimations seem conservative if the box in the back is to scale. I figured it would be micro-machine sized. I am betting on these getting snapped up on the midnight launches, which I am not attending, or earlier than I can get into the store.

[shrike4242]

the tank is free. If they don't have any more, you're still going to pay the same price elsewhere...The tank isn't free, it's "free" .

If it was free, it would have a $0.01 price on it.

My guess is that when you check out, the tank will be $29.99 and the game will knock down to $40, wrapped up in a package deal. Costs the same as a "normal" copy elsewhere, and prevents you from sticking it to them by returning the game and keeping the tank. Makes it "free" that way.

[gunm]

The prototype is a good size, IMO. Quality aside (since we have no way to tell right now), if it really does have working turret and such, it sounds pretty sweet to me.

Since I don't have space for a huge toy gun, I'll stick wit' da tank for now.

[genfuyung]

The tank isn't free, it's "free" .

If it was free, it would have a $0.01 price on it.

My guess is that when you check out, the tank will be $29.99 and the game will knock down to $40, wrapped up in a package deal. Costs the same as a "normal" copy elsewhere, and prevents you from sticking it to them by returning the game and keeping the tank. Makes it "free" that way.

The pre order box comes with a lip inside that has a barcode. That barcode is scanned rather than the one on the box and that puts it as free I believe.

[von551]

so, does anybody know if we're guaranteed a tank if we pre-order online? $78 with shipping and tax, DANG! might just get the $10 off at CC, my halo helmet is just taking up space anyways, this tank will as well...

[von551]

The tank isn't free, it's "free" .

If it was free, it would have a $0.01 price on it.

My guess is that when you check out, the tank will be $29.99 and the game will knock down to $40, wrapped up in a package deal. Costs the same as a "normal" copy elsewhere, and prevents you from sticking it to them by returning the game and keeping the tank. Makes it "free" that way.

nope, at checkout tank is free, game $70. fail. :D

[qwikshake]

So, pre-ordering in store really doesn't give you a guarantee of getting the tank... that's pretty crappy. Not sure what I'm going to do now... I wouldn't be able to get to Best Buy until after work on the 7th, so not sure what my chances of landing a tank by then would be...

hmmm...
I spoke to my cashier about purchasing this, and she told me that generally things like these don't get snatched up the minute the store opens (like, there shouldn't be a line to get these before the store opens). Of course, nobody can promise you that an RC tank will still be waiting for you after you get off work on the release date (7+ hours after the store opens), and there is little to no chance of a midnight launch for this game. It'd be too much trouble to find a Best Buy that isn't taking as many preorders for the RC tank (and it might be a hassle to drive all the way over there), and it's just as much trouble to constantly call Best Buy's stores to check on how many RC tanks they have available.

My suggestion is to get a friend to pick it up for you around the time the store opens to ensure that you get the pre-order bonus. Then you can both play the heck out of it when you get back from work that day. :)

[FurryCurry]

so, does anybody know if we're guaranteed a tank if we pre-order online? $78 with shipping and tax, DANG! might just get the $10 off at CC, my halo helmet is just taking up space anyways, this tank will as well...

I think that we are considering that it's on our receipts.

[Serpentor]

Well, I'm preording in store. If they don't have the tank when I pick it up. I'm cancelling my pre-order and telling them up yours! I hate it when they have these kind of "limited" crap to draw you into the store. For all I could care, they could limit it to 1 item.

My attitude exactly! That's what i will do. No tank on pick up day, no sale! With the gloomy economy, hell, i'm not sure i'm doing BB a favor or the other way around.

[splintercell]

...and there is little to no chance of a midnight launch for this game...

Dang, and here I was thinking that Gears of War 2 might, possibly, maybe warrant some midnight events. For shame! ;)

[iluvmywife]

I spoke to my cashier about purchasing this, and she told me that generally things like these don't get snatched up the minute the store opens (like, there shouldn't be a line to get these before the store opens). Of course, nobody can promise you that an RC tank will still be waiting for you after you get off work on the release date (7+ hours after the store opens), and there is little to no chance of a midnight launch for this game. It'd be too much trouble to find a Best Buy that isn't taking as many preorders for the RC tank (and it might be a hassle to drive all the way over there), and it's just as much trouble to constantly call Best Buy's stores to check on how many RC tanks they have available.

My suggestion is to get a friend to pick it up for you around the time the store opens to ensure that you get the pre-order bonus. Then you can both play the heck out of it when you get back from work that day. :)

Well, I be surprised that if you are not at BB when they open that you will get the "free" tank! I would not give BB employee the chance to tell you no dice and keep them for themselves. If you are there at opening then they can't tell you no unless there is 8 people in front of you.

My wife is going to be at our local BB when they open. I would be there but I have to work in the day. My wife lives to score stuff like this for me, she is great!

[eliter1]

I am pissed at Best Buy!! I ordered the game and tank and I thought that I wasn't going to get charged until the game was sent. Big suprise when I go to the ATM and there is ZERO $$$ on my checking account. It went ahead and got money from my credit card overdraft protection. I have most of my money on my saving account and only move money to my checking little by little and since I thought I wasn't getting charged I didn't move the $80 over to my checking account. Anyone else get charged already?

[The Successful Dropout]

I am pissed at Best Buy!! I ordered the game and tank and I thought that I wasn't going to get charged until the game was sent. Big suprise when I go to the ATM and there is ZERO $$$ on my checking account. It went ahead and got money from my credit card overdraft protection. I have most of my money on my saving account and only move money to my checking little by little and since I thought I wasn't getting charged I didn't move the $80 over to my checking account. Anyone else get charged already?

I got charged too. I was expecting to get charged though, because I didn't know their policy. I looked online and found this on their site:

Q: When will I be charged?
A: You will not be charged at the time you place the pre-order. Only when your item ships will your credit card be charged. If you order additional items along with your pre-order, you will be charged for each item as it ships.

So you should call best buy and bitch about it.

[earvcunanan]

I got charged too. I was expecting to get charged though, because I didn't know their policy. I looked online and found this on their site:Q: When will I be charged?
A: You will not be charged at the time you place the pre-order. Only when your item ships will your credit card be charged. If you order additional items along with your pre-order, you will be charged for each item as it ships.

So you should call best buy and bitch about it.

When they mean "charge", they're most likely referring to the funds officially going through to your bank and placed on your monthly statement. They just put a "hold" on those funds for some reason. Stupid, I know but that's how it works with some online retailers.

[crunchb3rry]

Why do these companies selling mature rated games give us little kiddy toys for preordering? They should give us porn and whiskey.

[eliter1]

When they mean "charge", they're most likely referring to the funds officially going through to your bank and placed on your monthly statement. They just put a "hold" on those funds for some reason. Stupid, I know but that's how it works with some online retailers.

Either way I am pissed, It's no big deal if they "charge" me or not just let me fucking know!!!
I would call them but the damage is done, I don't think they can do anything for me can they?

***:twoguns:http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconbestbuy.gif***
*DIE BEST BUY*


After I get my game and pre-order of course:D

[qwikshake]

Dang, and here I was thinking that Gears of War 2 might, possibly, maybe warrant some midnight events. For shame! ;)
If there is a midnight launch event at Best Buy for GoW2, I'll be the first in line. :lol: Not holding my breath for one.

Well, I be surprised that if you are not at BB when they open that you will get the "free" tank! I would not give BB employee the chance to tell you no dice and keep them for themselves. If you are there at opening then they can't tell you no unless there is 8 people in front of you.

My wife is going to be at our local BB when they open. I would be there but I have to work in the day. My wife lives to score stuff like this for me, she is great!
The RC tank is only $30 ... come on. This isn't Wii or Wii Fit. But I still wouldn't put it past BB employees to withhold them from us. I'll be there when the store opens too.

[rainking187]

and there is little to no chance of a midnight launch for this game.


Huh? They haven't said what stores will be involved yet, but I'm pretty sure a midnight launch for this game has been confirmed. Some sites are reporting a gold in-game Hammerburst for people at the midnight launch.

[spauldingfan]

Huh? They haven't said what stores will be involved yet, but I'm pretty sure a midnight launch for this game has been confirmed. Some sites are reporting a gold in-game Hammerburst for people at the midnight launch.

I went to a Best Buy nearby today and they said a midnight sale is pretty much 100%. They are one of the 2 BB stores in Los Angeles that always do midnight sales for the big games (mgs4, gta4, halo 3 etc). We prob will not know for sure which stores until they put the list on the site a week before launch.

[Shady3011]

I'll probably pick this up at my Best Buy since I'm rather cheap about the shipping.

[shrike4242]

nope, at checkout tank is free, game $70. fail. :DI'm shocked about that being the case. I figured BB would be smarter than that about making sure they get some LE sales out of this.

Looks like people will pre-order it, get the tank, and return the game back to BB. Oh well.

And if you think that's fail-worthy, time to raise your standards. :roll:

[Guerrilla]

I'm shocked about that being the case. I figured BB would be smarter than that about making sure they get some LE sales out of this.

Looks like people will pre-order it, get the tank, and return the game back to BB. Oh well.

And if you think that's fail-worthy, time to raise your standards. :roll:

What they might do is ring up the two items as a combined package; regardless of price, all items in a combined package must be present for a return. (This is what some local BBs do for their "buy x clearance games for $y" specials.)

On the other hand, if they neglect to ring it as a package... ;)

[LiK]

argh, i'm just gonna preorder one online. if it's shit, i'll return it. no biggie.

[Pck21]

Might wanna re-think your pre-order everyone...read the fine print about the availability of the tank in stores.

"*Date subject to change.

**Minimum 8 per store. No rainchecks. Limit 1 per customer.

***$5 deposit required.

****Remote control tank available for pick up with game on 11/7/08."

So just because you pre-order it doesn't necessarily mean you'll get one. source: http://loot-ninja.com/2008/10/07/gears-2-best-buy-pre-order-beware-the-fine-print/

[leesiulung]

When they mean "charge", they're most likely referring to the funds officially going through to your bank and placed on your monthly statement. They just put a "hold" on those funds for some reason. Stupid, I know but that's how it works with some online retailers.

Basically, the company puts a hold on the funds to ensure that when they "need" to charge you the funds are there and that the card is valid. It is standard practice, but usually with holds it expires within a few days. In some cases they might repeatedly try to hold the funds.

[NJMane]

I work at Best Buy in the gaming department so I will clear some things up:

1. The tank is only good for the pre-order of the Limited Edition not the standard.
2. There will be limited number or tanks. i.e. not all pre-orders will get one.
3. This will ring out as a package deal. Meaning its not just the game on your receipt its both the game and the tank. This way you cannot return the game and keep the tank. IF you try to odds are they will deduct the $29.99 plus tax from your original purchase price or refuse to return.
4. Some Best Buys do Midnight launches but most will not. Ask at your specific store.
5. This deal is a first come first serve deal. So it does not matter when you pre-order it. Just be the first to pick it up.

I will try to get a picture of the tanks when they arrive in the back room so that everyone can decide if its worth it. I am also check stock counts for certain areas if you really need it.

[eliter1]

I work at Best Buy in the gaming department so I will clear some things up:

1. The tank is only good for the pre-order of the Limited Edition not the standard.
2. There will be limited number or tanks. i.e. not all pre-orders will get one.
3. This will ring out as a package deal. Meaning its not just the game on your receipt its both the game and the tank. This way you cannot return the game and keep the tank. IF you try to odds are they will deduct the $29.99 plus tax from your original purchase price or refuse to return.
4. Some Best Buys do Midnight launches but most will not. Ask at your specific store.
5. This deal is a first come first serve deal. So it does not matter when you pre-order it. Just be the first to pick it up.

I will try to get a picture of the tanks when they arrive in the back room so that everyone can decide if its worth it. I am also check stock counts for certain areas if you really need it.

Are people who order it online guaranteed one? Cause if not I am about to cancel my order and get it elsewhere.

[themidnighter23]

Might wanna re-think your pre-order everyone...read the fine print about the availability of the tank in stores.

"*Date subject to change.

**Minimum 8 per store. No rainchecks. Limit 1 per customer.

***$5 deposit required.

****Remote control tank available for pick up with game on 11/7/08."

So just because you pre-order it doesn't necessarily mean you'll get one. source: http://loot-ninja.com/2008/10/07/gears-2-best-buy-pre-order-beware-the-fine-print/

was the pre-order 8 per store or was the tank 8 per store? wish I could see the ad and see where they placed the symbols

[whookid36]

Basically, the company puts a hold on the funds to ensure that when they "need" to charge you the funds are there and that the card is valid. It is standard practice, but usually with holds it expires within a few days. In some cases they might repeatedly try to hold the funds.

so they take it out of your checking anyways?

[LiK]

thanks for the warning about the instore quantity but i'm not picking it up in store. i'm doing shipping so at least i don't need to go to the B&M stores and *hope* it's there.

[Pck21]

I work at Best Buy in the gaming department so I will clear some things up:

1. The tank is only good for the pre-order of the Limited Edition not the standard.
2. There will be limited number or tanks. i.e. not all pre-orders will get one.
3. This will ring out as a package deal. Meaning its not just the game on your receipt its both the game and the tank. This way you cannot return the game and keep the tank. IF you try to odds are they will deduct the $29.99 plus tax from your original purchase price or refuse to return.
4. Some Best Buys do Midnight launches but most will not. Ask at your specific store.
5. This deal is a first come first serve deal. So it does not matter when you pre-order it. Just be the first to pick it up.

I will try to get a picture of the tanks when they arrive in the back room so that everyone can decide if its worth it. I am also check stock counts for certain areas if you really need it.

Those 2 things are the reason why this is not really a "deal" per se. If your store has a midnight launch and it's first come first serve...then unless you're willing to be one of the first at the store at midnight, you won't get one. That's kinda lame.

Are people who order it online guaranteed one? Cause if not I am about to cancel my order and get it elsewhere.

That's a great question. According to the product details section on bestbuy.com, "Valid on in-stock items only. Items may ship separately. Offer subject to change." So it's only valid on what they have in-stock. I can't say that you won't get one, but I can't say that you are guaranteed one either. It's a gamble.


was the pre-order 8 per store or was the tank 8 per store? wish I could see the ad and see where they placed the symbols

Minimum of 8 tanks per store. In other words, you don't know how many tanks your store will get. Each store will get at least 8, but that' all they may get. If 50 people pre-ordered before you and/or they are having a midnight launch, which you can't make, then you're SOL. You are NOT guaranteed a tank if you pre-order, that's the bottom line.

No offense to anyone who pre-ordered but this tank thing is becoming a big FUBAR idea. I thought it was awesome until I read the fine print in the article.

[eliter1]

That's a great question. According to the product details section on bestbuy.com, "Valid on in-stock items only. Items may ship separately. Offer subject to change." So it's only valid on what they have in-stock. I can't say that you won't get one, but I can't say that you are guaranteed one either. It's a gamble.article.

Well i ordered when they were in stock so I hope I get one if not I can always return it.


No offense to anyone who pre-ordered but this tank thing is becoming a big FUBAR idea. I thought it was awesome until I read the fine print in the


So as an employee, is there anyway that you can "guarantee" one for yourself or does the first come first serve apply to you as well.

[h3llbring3r]

Minimum of 8 tanks per store. In other words, you don't know how many tanks your store will get. Each store will get at least 8, but that' all they may get. If 50 people pre-ordered before you and/or they are having a midnight launch, which you can't make, then you're SOL. You are NOT guaranteed a tank if you pre-order, that's the bottom line.

No offense to anyone who pre-ordered but this tank thing is becoming a big FUBAR idea. I thought it was awesome until I read the fine print in the article.

Again lets restate the obvious: Order the game online and you get it for $3 shipped.

[Pck21]

Well i ordered when they were in stock so I hope I get one if not I can always return it.



So as an employee, is there anyway that you can "guarantee" one for yourself or does the first come first serve apply to you as well.

I'm not the employee so I have no idea :)

Again lets restate the obvious: Order the game online and you get it for $3 shipped.

Wait do you mean you get the game for $3 shipped or the RC tank for $3 shipped? All I'm trying to do is warn people that they might not be guaranteed a tank if they purchase in the store. As far as online goes, that's a completely different animal. According to their website, there are no guarantees there either...

[themidnighter23]

i'm gonna get my tank. if i have to punchout grandma and run over a soccer mom i will

[LiK]

i'm gonna get my tank. if i have to punchout grandma and run over a soccer mom i will

that's the spirit!

[BayAreasTank]

A guy claiming to be a BB employee on a different forum said if you return the game without the tank, they will take the $29.99 out of your refund.

But the limit 8 per store sucks. I think i'm just going to stick with my amazon orders.

[OGHowie]

Want this, but I don't want to wait a week for the game to arrive....

[whookid36]

if i preorder it does bestbuy take the money out right now or til the item ships?

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

if i preorder it does bestbuy take the money out right now or til the item ships?

they put the money on hold until they actually ship the item

[shrike4242]

I work at Best Buy in the gaming department so I will clear some things up:

3. This will ring out as a package deal. Meaning its not just the game on your receipt its both the game and the tank. This way you cannot return the game and keep the tank. IF you try to odds are they will deduct the $29.99 plus tax from your original purchase price or refuse to return.Figured that's how it would have gone. Still surprised they wouldn't ring the game up as $40 and the tank as $29.99, so they're covered without question.

[Layziebones]

Just purchased it online.

$78.40 Total including Tax, PRice, Shipping ETC.

The ENTIRE order ships for $3. You get free shipping on the RC Tank.

[von551]

I work at Best Buy in the gaming department so I will clear some things up:

1. The tank is only good for the pre-order of the Limited Edition not the standard.
2. There will be limited number or tanks. i.e. not all pre-orders will get one.
3. This will ring out as a package deal. Meaning its not just the game on your receipt its both the game and the tank. This way you cannot return the game and keep the tank. IF you try to odds are they will deduct the $29.99 plus tax from your original purchase price or refuse to return.
4. Some Best Buys do Midnight launches but most will not. Ask at your specific store.
5. This deal is a first come first serve deal. So it does not matter when you pre-order it. Just be the first to pick it up.

I will try to get a picture of the tanks when they arrive in the back room so that everyone can decide if its worth it. I am also check stock counts for certain areas if you really need it.

hey, so what about online pre-orders? are those guaranteed a tank?

[NJMane]

A guy claiming to be a BB employee on a different forum said if you return the game without the tank, they will take the $29.99 out of your refund.

But the limit 8 per store sucks. I think i'm just going to stick with my amazon orders.

What is your return policy on purchases that include a free gift?
http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/global/misc/spacer.gif
You may return items for which you received a free gift in accordance with our regular Return Policy (http://www.bestbuy.com/olslinks.jsp?trgtID=1043363607061&trgtType=helptopic&trgtFamily=PresentAsset&cseeDefn=Help_Topic&taxNode=cat10004&).

Please note: You must also return the free gift in order to receive a full refund. If you are unable to do so, the value of the free gift will be subtracted from the purchase price of the item being returned. You will be refunded the difference. The value of the free gift is based on the price it was regularly sold for on the date of your original purchase.

[NJMane]

hey, so what about online pre-orders? are those guaranteed a tank?

Yes. From what I have been told and read.

[xbox_mole]

I am pissed at Best Buy!! I ordered the game and tank and I thought that I wasn't going to get charged until the game was sent. Big suprise when I go to the ATM and there is ZERO $$$ on my checking account. It went ahead and got money from my credit card overdraft protection. I have most of my money on my saving account and only move money to my checking little by little and since I thought I wasn't getting charged I didn't move the $80 over to my checking account. Anyone else get charged already?

Fair warning too, if BestBuy's system is like it was in the past at the beginning of each month they'll pull that money back as a hold to ensure that your payment is still good. If they can't pull it over at the beginning of November they don't offer a way to add another payment, they will just cancel your order. That's what they've done in the past. Then they'll finally pull it back over later in the month of November and keep it when they are ready to ship and that's your charge.

[MrRedrum]

I got charged too. I was expecting to get charged though, because I didn't know their policy. I looked online and found this on their site:

Q: When will I be charged?
A: You will not be charged at the time you place the pre-order. Only when your item ships will your credit card be charged. If you order additional items along with your pre-order, you will be charged for each item as it ships.

So you should call best buy and bitch about it.

I am pissed. After I asked if I would get charged and was told that I wouldn't, I found the same thing you found about their policies so I said I would be fine and went ahead with the purchase. Now today, I decide to look at my checking account which was already dropped to $0 due to bills and is only used for online orders so I don't have overdraft protection or a savings account attached to it to draw money from... is now -$76 and I'll be hit with a overdraft fee!! This is complete and utter bullshit and I'm absolutely pissed!! Now I either have to go through this big hassle of getting this shit cleared, cancelled, refunded and fight with my bank about it or just say screw it, take the hit and ignore it and let the proverbial chips fall where they may. :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: So it basically seems to come down to if I want that damn R/C Tank I get to pay the $29.99 retail value for it as well as buying the L.E. version at full price... so much for the "deal."

Edit: The horrible part about all of this is I'm actually leaning towards the side of I don't care and I'll bother with this shit later. Especially since now I can't find the "When will I be charged?" FAQ to help me fight this. All I can find is this new version that I couldn't find the other day:

Paying for Your Order
You may pay for your orders with Best Buy gift cards, our electronic Digital Coupons and with a Best Buy credit card or major credit cards issued in the United States of America. Currently, we accept Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express® and Discover® Card.

Generally, credit and debit card are not charged until we either ship the item(s) to you or confirm store availability (at which time you will be charged only for the goods we have actually shipped along with any appropriate taxes or shipping charges). However, we may pre-authorize your order amount with your credit or debit card issuer at the time you place the order, which may have an effect on your available credit line. Please contact your credit card issuer for more information

I think there must've been some sort of an uproar so they hurried up and changed their policy or something so they wouldn't have to refund and/or help clear this matter with their customers.

[Pck21]

How much does the tank retail at?

http://adultfriendfinder.com/go/g1033966

$29.99

[eliter1]

I am pissed. After I asked if I would get charged and was told that I wouldn't, I found the same thing you found about their policies so I said I would be fine and went ahead with the purchase. Now today, I decide to look at my checking account which was already dropped to $0 due to bills and is only used for online orders so I don't have overdraft protection or a savings account attached to it to draw money from... is now -$76 and I'll be hit with a overdraft fee!! This is complete and utter bullshit and I'm absolutely pissed!! Now I either have to go through this big hassle of getting this shit cleared, cancelled, refunded and fight with my bank about it or just say screw it, take the hit and ignore it and let the proverbial chips fall where they may. :bomb: :bomb: :bomb: So it basically seems to come down to if I want that damn R/C Tank I get to pay the $29.99 retail value for it as well as buying the L.E. version at full price... so much for the "deal."

Edit: The horrible part about all of this is I'm actually leaning towards the side of I don't care and I'll bother with this shit later. Especially since now I can't find the "When will I be charged?" FAQ to help me fight this. All I can find is this new version that I couldn't find the other day:

Paying for Your Order
You may pay for your orders with Best Buy gift cards, our electronic Digital Coupons and with a Best Buy credit card or major credit cards issued in the United States of America. Currently, we accept Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express® and Discover® Card.

Generally, credit and debit card are not charged until we either ship the item(s) to you or confirm store availability (at which time you will be charged only for the goods we have actually shipped along with any appropriate taxes or shipping charges). However, we may pre-authorize your order amount with your credit or debit card issuer at the time you place the order, which may have an effect on your available credit line. Please contact your credit card issuer for more information

I think there must've been some sort of an uproar so they hurried up and changed their policy or something so they wouldn't have to refund and/or help clear this matter with their customers.

Looks like I am not the only one affected by this. At least I have overdraft protection but I should not have had to use it. That damn tank better be fucking worth it!!!:roll:

[MrRedrum]

Looks like I am not the only one affected by this. At least I have overdraft protection but I should not have had to use it. That damn tank better be fucking worth it!!!:roll:

Yeah... I basically decided that I wanted to buy the tank anyways and my best friend's birthday just passed and I didn't get him anything other than some drinks lol and he's a bigger fan of Gears than I am so I guess I'll just give him the L.E. version... if I can talk him into waiting for it to arrive that is. If not then I'll just give it to my nephew or return it without a receipt and take in store credit. They certainly can't expect everyone that returns a game to have received a tank. At the very least, it does still say "pending" in my account so hopefully they are just holding my money (like it appears they are doing to everyone else) in which case I should be able to avoid the over draft fee if I can get some money in there before it ships. Unfortunate headaches, but I knew what I was getting into when I did it I guess :wall:

[eliter1]

Yeah... I basically decided that I wanted to buy the tank anyways and my best friend's birthday just passed and I didn't get him anything other than some drinks lol and he's a bigger fan of Gears than I am so I guess I'll just give him the L.E. version... if I can talk him into waiting for it to arrive that is. If not then I'll just give it to my nephew or return it without a receipt and take in store credit. They certainly can't expect everyone that returns a game to have received a tank. At the very least, it does still say "pending" in my account so hopefully they are just holding my money (like it appears they are doing to everyone else) in which case I should be able to avoid the over draft fee if I can get some money in there before it ships. Unfortunate headaches, but I knew what I was getting into when I did it I guess :wall:

Actually,we didn't know what we were getting into since everyone here thought that we got charged when it shipped. Guess most of us are just to used to Amazon. My account still says pending so I guess they are just holding that money until November.....

[misbitski]

All credit cards work this way. When you place an order, even a preorder, they do an authorization to see if you have the available credit. It's not a charge, it's an authorization or a hold. If the item is ready to ship and you have the credit, then you are charged. If it's a preorder, the authorization will drop off after a few business days. It's not a store specific thing. It's how Visa, MC, AMEX, etc. all operate.

Check cards are bad news. Don't use them for making purchases, or just don't get one at all. I've been burned on this numerous times in the past. Because your "available credit" is essentially the money in your checking or savings, the authorization will temporarily take the money out of your account.

[eliter1]

All credit cards work this way. When you place an order, even a preorder, they do an authorization to see if you have the available credit. It's not a charge, it's an authorization or a hold. If the item is ready to ship and you have the credit, then you are charged. If it's a preorder, the authorization will drop off after a few business days. It's not a store specific thing. It's how Visa, MC, AMEX, etc. all operate.

Check cards are bad news. Don't use them for making purchases, or just don't get one at all. I've been burned on this numerous times in the past. Because your "available credit" is essentially the money in your checking or savings, the authorization will temporarily take the money out of your account.

Amazon does not do an authorization. I have had many pre-orders and they never do that.

[MrRedrum]

All credit cards work this way. When you place an order, even a preorder, they do an authorization to see if you have the available credit. It's not a charge, it's an authorization or a hold. If the item is ready to ship and you have the credit, then you are charged. If it's a preorder, the authorization will drop off after a few business days. It's not a store specific thing. It's how Visa, MC, AMEX, etc. all operate.

Check cards are bad news. Don't use them for making purchases, or just don't get one at all. I've been burned on this numerous times in the past. Because your "available credit" is essentially the money in your checking or savings, the authorization will temporarily take the money out of your account.

As eliter1 said, I'm too use to Amazon since they do not do any sort of authorization what-so-ever. This is the first time I have ever been charged for pre-ordering something online. Granted I've always only pre-ordered something online at amazon, the point still remains valid lol.

[Layziebones]

I just thought of something..... If they charge extra 30 for the Tank and you don't get the tank, then don't you only have to pay $40 for the game?

[Alucard400]

I just thought of something..... If they charge extra 30 for the Tank and you don't get the tank, then don't you only have to pay $40 for the game?


There is a difference between a game + a another item combo price for a deal/discount to a free item promo being given just to buy the normal item. It should be obvious you cant' return the tank by itself and get $30 for it to make the game $40. If you can, that's an extreme YMMV.

Pretty much, retailers have to put up with all the exploits all we consumers try to use and take advantage of. some things are too obvious (like stacking coupons).

[donut]

Want this, but I don't want to wait a week for the game to arrive....

well, my halo 3 Legendary arrived on release day...

[FurryCurry]

well, my halo 3 Legendary arrived on release day...

I think he means like because the shipping is free, it's going to take a few days. Did you pay for your shipping last year?

[donut]

I think he means like because the shipping is free, it's going to take a few days. Did you pay for your shipping last year?

I paid the cheapest shipping option they had...if free was an option...I chose it!

[OGHowie]

I ordered and will just buy the game at some store on release and return the sealed one when it arrives. :)

[hollowfreak]

I hope I'm wrong, especially where it's listed with a $30 value, but it's listed as a "remote control tank" which means it doesn't necessarily have to be radio controlled, it could have a wire attached between the remote and the tank. You know like those stupid ones that drive forward and only turn when backing up ... now that would suck!

[Serpentor]

Wow, now that's one scary thought! Wired RC :shock:

[da_milkman]

It's not - it's wireless.

[eliter1]

well, my halo 3 Legendary arrived on release day...

Hope this happens with gears 2 if not we are going to have to wait some time since the 7th is a Friday.:cry:

[qwerty1]

Figured that's how it would have gone. Still surprised they wouldn't ring the game up as $40 and the tank as $29.99, so they're covered without question.

couldnt you then just return the tank and retain the game for $40? It would be hard for them to argue against what their own sales receipt reads.

[RedStep]

couldnt you then just return the tank and retain the game for $40? It would be hard for them to argue against what their own sales receipt reads.

No.

Best Buy's system (like many others) uses "package" pricing for these types of things. YES, it will probably adjust to show a $40 charge for one and a $30 charge for the other.

But.

The refund is not calculated manually, it's done by the system. The receipt will show ***Package*** on it. When one item is removed from the package (such as in a refund situation), the remaining items revert to the original price.

This is why it doesn't show the "real" price of your items until it calculates the total (when checking out). An item cannot be removed from the package and still retain package pricing (unless a manual override is performed, which would take a really stupid return clerk).

[misbitski]

Amazon does not do an authorization. I have had many pre-orders and they never do that.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=518224

When you place an order with Amazon.com or on Amazon Marketplace, we contact your card's issuing bank to confirm that your credit card has a valid number, and has not been reported as lost or stolen. This is communicated via a full authorization for the amount of the purchase.

If you make changes to your order, cancel items, or a multiple-item order ships in more than one shipment, your card may be authorized for each change and funds may be reserved against your account for each authorization.

Some banks have been known to hold these authorizations for 7-10 business days. If your payment is declining due to lack of available funds, contact your bank to confirm if the reserved funds are authorizations, verify the amount of time they hold authorizations, and request that they remove any extra authorization to free up funds in your account.

[game_fanatic]

I really hope this pre-order deal comes to Best Buy Canada :(

[vgmben]

well i asked a guy from customer service that if you pre order it then you will get one. I did this yesterday and saw like 10 or 12 pre order boxes left(been there since sunday right?). Honestly I don't think they will run out. It's a mature game also so you wont see grandma or soccer moms there. what you will see is Geeks and Nerds if anything kinda like Cliffy B.

[h3llbring3r]

well i asked a guy from customer service that if you pre order it then you will get one. I did this yesterday and saw like 10 or 12 pre order boxes left(been there since sunday right?). Honestly I don't think they will run out. It's a mature game also so you wont see grandma or soccer moms there. what you will see is Geeks and Nerds if anything kinda like Cliffy B.
What I would do if you are really intent on getting one is trying to go to a BB midnight launch event (if you live in a large market). If you can't make it to one just be there at opening- and make sure the store you are trying to get one from doesn't do a midnight launch as if they are the ones who will likely be without them in the morning.
If you absolutely have to have one why not just order it online and pay the $3 shipping? If it dosen't get delivered on launch day then buy one at Walmart and then exchange the one that gets delivered later. As long as you are returning same for same then I don't have any ethical problem with that, does anyone else?

[FurryCurry]

WTF?! I'm gonna shoot Best Buy.

Ok I understand doing that whole charging/holding thing when I first placed my order.

Then they put the money back.

NOW THEY TOOK IT OUT AGAIN AND I'M LUCKY I DIDN'T GO OVER!

Geez! What kind of business does that? Either take it or leave it. Don't go fucking with my money. Should I call up Customer Service and give them a piece of my mind because I find none of this cute?

[dafunkk12]

WTF?! I'm gonna shoot Best Buy.

Ok I understand doing that whole charging/holding thing when I first placed my order.

Then they put the money back.

NOW THEY TOOK IT OUT AGAIN AND I'M LUCKY I DIDN'T GO OVER!

Geez! What kind of business does that? Either take it or leave it. Don't go fucking with my money. Should I call up Customer Service and give them a piece of my mind because I find none of this cute?
That's how I feel about tax refunds/rebates. The government's going to need my money for something at some point, so I'd rather them just keep it than saying: "Hey free money (that's actually less than if we just had better accounting in the first place)! Oh...hey, can we borrow a fiver?" Shit, just use it to ease up the national debt dagnabbit.

[leesiulung]

That's how I feel about tax refunds/rebates. The government's going to need my money for something at some point, so I'd rather them just keep it than saying: "Hey free money (that's actually less than if we just had better accounting in the first place)! Oh...hey, can we borrow a fiver?" Shit, just use it to ease up the national debt dagnabbit.

Actually, it is worse. Basically, the government is saying we will give you $500 now, but take it back in the future at a $1000. Due to administrative costs.... Government is robbing us blind!

To the government everybody is rich, unless they are unemployed!

[jdeluis]

Just came back from Pre-ordering and i was wondering if everybody else got charged sales tax?

[emeraldgsl]

Actually, it is worse. Basically, the government is saying we will give you $500 now, but take it back in the future at a $1000. Due to administrative costs.... Government is robbing us blind!

To the government everybody is rich, unless they are unemployed!

I write myself in for president when I vote and cross my fingers.:bouncy:

Best Buy sucks with this whole first come first served RC tank deal.:bomb: It's pointless to pre order unless you really REALLY want one. They're gonna have like 1000 copies at every store.

Vote EMERALDGSL/CATCHY(MY CAT) '08

[jdeluis]

I write myself in for president when I vote and cross my fingers.:bouncy:

Best Buy sucks with this whole first come first served RC tank deal.:bomb: It's pointless to pre order unless you really REALLY want one. They're gonna have like 1000 copies at every store.

Vote EMERALDGSL/CATCHY(MY CAT) '08

I love how you have it says "CAG in Training" and your avatar is a cat driving. Almost thought it said "Cat in training" :D

[mbeno13]

does anyone know if there is a list of bestbuy stores participating in the midnight madness event?

[lVlasterchief]

Just came back from Pre-ordering and i was wondering if everybody else got charged sales tax?

yes I got taxed

[SkylineChili4Me]

yes I got taxed
Websites generally are required to charge you tax whenever the item is being shipped to a state where they also have b&m stores.

[OGHowie]

Cancelled my order online yesterday.

Just noticed it's sold out online now?

[woodcan]

Just came back from Pre-ordering and i was wondering if everybody else got charged sales tax?

Yes, they (BB) always charge tax on pre-orders because they reduce the price of the game by $5 when you pick it up thus at pick-up time you are only taxed on the remaining $64.99 instead of the full $69.99.

[Distrato]

If Best Buy has a midnight launch do they give you ticket numbers or something? It would be annoying if I got there early to get the tank but I didn't get one because I didn't rush to check out.

[mbeno13]

What is the story with this offer? I was waiting to see a list of midnight launch bestbuy's and now it looks like the offer is no longer available. I can't even seem to find the limited edition on sale at bestbuy?

[FurryCurry]

Maybe they aren't advertising because they sold out already.

[62t]

is the deal dead as it is no longer availabe on line

[jdeluis]

Yes, they (BB) always charge tax on pre-orders because they reduce the price of the game by $5 when you pick it up thus at pick-up time you are only taxed on the remaining $64.99 instead of the full $69.99.

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks. :)

Thanks to lVlasterchief as well.

[Shady3011]

does anyone know if there is a list of bestbuy stores participating in the midnight madness event?

Been looking around for this to no avail. My advice is to hit up your BB and ask them yourself.

On another note, did anyone notice that the voucher inside the case says you need it and your pre-order receipt to get the tank? I doubt that's going to be the case but it would make it easier on us pre-order people.

[mbeno13]

i found a list of midnight launch locations for best buy here:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat164900050033&type=category&h=387

[kipz]

i found a list of midnight launch locations for best buy here:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat164900050033&type=category&h=387

Figures, the one I picked up the pre-order from isn't on there. Could I possibly just go pick it up at the one that does have midnight release? I mean it's just that piece of paper and they don't even take a name or anything when I bought it.

[SniperREX]

i found a list of midnight launch locations for best buy here:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat164900050033&type=category&h=387

Cool, my local one is on the list :D!

I guess I'll pre-order from BB then.

[leesiulung]

Figures, the one I picked up the pre-order from isn't on there. Could I possibly just go pick it up at the one that does have midnight release? I mean it's just that piece of paper and they don't even take a name or anything when I bought it.

My guess is it is going to be harder to get the RC tank at a midnight launch even considering they will have more of them there. Why? Because there will be a massive amount of rabbid fans there. Although, I think midnight launch attendees get a special code to unlock a golden gun (not the one included in the limited edition)....

[Shady3011]

Nice. Mine is on the list.

[genfuyung]

mine is on the list 2...that blows

[cyberduelist2]

WTF!!! my local one isn't on there. =/
do you guys know if you can still preorder the LE with RC Car at the store cause their site doesn't have the LE or the RC up anymore...

[Hellacious]

If the store has any pre-order boxes left for the LE then yes. We were essentially told at store level that we will get the # of RC's as the original # of pre-order boxes we received. The only way you are going to get screwed out of it is if a store starts taking pre-orders for the LE game without a box and just using the sku # instead. Each store should set aside on a 1 to 1 ratio of LE Pre-orders along with RC's. New Pre-order policy states that Pre-orders must be picked up within 5 days of release date. At that time they are then pulled and put back on the sales floor. Doesn't seem that difficult to me. I am sure we will be getting extra RC's for the people who didn't pre-order also. Whether that's 5 per store or 100 per store, we don't really know yet.

[Distrato]

If the store has any pre-order boxes left for the LE then yes. We were essentially told at store level that we will get the # of RC's as the original # of pre-order boxes we received. The only way you are going to get screwed out of it is if a store starts taking pre-orders for the LE game without a box and just using the sku # instead. Each store should set aside on a 1 to 1 ratio of LE Pre-orders along with RC's. New Pre-order policy states that Pre-orders must be picked up within 5 days of release date. At that time they are then pulled and put back on the sales floor. Doesn't seem that difficult to me. I am sure we will be getting extra RC's for the people who didn't pre-order also. Whether that's 5 per store or 100 per store, we don't really know yet.
:) Thanks man that means I'll preorder it at Best Buy for sure.

[cyberduelist2]

If the store has any pre-order boxes left for the LE then yes. We were essentially told at store level that we will get the # of RC's as the original # of pre-order boxes we received. The only way you are going to get screwed out of it is if a store starts taking pre-orders for the LE game without a box and just using the sku # instead. Each store should set aside on a 1 to 1 ratio of LE Pre-orders along with RC's. New Pre-order policy states that Pre-orders must be picked up within 5 days of release date. At that time they are then pulled and put back on the sales floor. Doesn't seem that difficult to me. I am sure we will be getting extra RC's for the people who didn't pre-order also. Whether that's 5 per store or 100 per store, we don't really know yet.
THANK YOU! im going head over to bestbuy then and check. hopefully i can get one.

[OGHowie]

Not sure exactly how rare these will be, but my local BB still had about 20 LE preorder boxes out on display.

[leesiulung]

Not sure exactly how rare these will be, but my local BB still had about 20 LE preorder boxes out on display.

These LE are rarely rare... Most of the time it just means it is produced ones. Once stock depletes that's it. For instance, for the longest time I wanted GeoW 1 in LE and after weeks of searching I found one store that had it brand new. It was damaged though... It was widely available for many months afterwards it's release. I was just 2-3 months late.

So rare? NO!

[OGHowie]

These LE are rarely rare... Most of the time it just means it is produced ones. Once stock depletes that's it. For instance, for the longest time I wanted GeoW 1 in LE and after weeks of searching I found one store that had it brand new. It was damaged though... It was widely available for many months afterwards it's release. I was just 2-3 months late.

So rare? NO!

I meant the RC car not the game.

[Hellacious]

Got an e-mail today at work. We are ONLY getting enough Collector's Edition copies for the pre-order boxes sent to the store. We are not getting any extra at all. So if you pre-ordered the game with a L.E. box, then you will be good to go. If you pre-ordered the game in-store and the store just used the sku # without a box then you will end up without a copy of the collector's edition. That should not happen seeing as no one should be ringing out just sku's without a box but I can't speak for every store. It is a single shipment of the LE/CE of the game. I can't give out specific numbers in regards to the amount of copies that we are getting company wide or anything like that but rest assured if you pre-ordered the LE/CE that you will get it.

[62t]

also worth noting that bestbuy.com stop taking pre order for GoW2 LE

[kazunori]

Got an e-mail today at work. We are ONLY getting enough Collector's Edition copies for the pre-order boxes sent to the store. We are not getting any extra at all. So if you pre-ordered the game with a L.E. box, then you will be good to go. If you pre-ordered the game in-store and the store just used the sku # without a box then you will end up without a copy of the collector's edition. That should not happen seeing as no one should be ringing out just sku's without a box but I can't speak for every store. It is a single shipment of the LE/CE of the game. I can't give out specific numbers in regards to the amount of copies that we are getting company wide or anything like that but rest assured if you pre-ordered the LE/CE that you will get it.

Any word on the RC cars?

[62t]

Any word on the RC cars?

he explained that a few post up

[kazunori]

he explained that a few post up

Right, thanks. Sorry, kinda missed it.

[lilchubz11]

thing BB will price match the 15 gift card deal at TRU?