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[DrDarkStryfe]

2712[/img-r]CheapyD note: Major props to DrDarkStryfe, not just for the heads up, but for the extremely detailed FAQ inlcuded in his post.

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Interesting items (after discount):
2000 Point cards $12 (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=FKSJxY2VJAk&offerid=135071.2557629&type=2&subid=0)
Wii Zapper with Links Crossbow Training $15 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3170192&searchId=3339550&promoId=3339550&type=trigger)
Perfect Shot $9 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3123935&searchId=3339550&promoId=3339550&type=trigger)
Classic Controller $12 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2561699&searchId=3339550&promoId=3339550&type=trigger)
Nyko Cord-Free for Nunchuk Controller $12 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3123932&searchId=3339550&promoId=3339550&type=trigger)
Nyko Charge Station $15 (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2783773&searchId=3339550&promoId=3339550&type=trigger)

Read on for the best B2G1 FAQ in the biz!


Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the big show....


Official Toys R Us B2G1 FAQ
Date of Sale: Sunday, October 12th - Saturday, October 18th 2008

In an effort to help the gaming masses, this FAQ will try to answer all questions you may have about this year's Toys R Us sale. It will also help you out in getting more bang out of your buck, how returns and exchanges will be handled, and any other interesting tidbits you may need answered. Any questions, comments, concerns, issues, gripes can be made here.

The Sale
Buy any two video games from anything in stock, and get a third game for free. The free game will either be the cheapest one, or the third game of three games with the same price point.

Is the sale online?
Yes, but until the deal goes online I do not know if there will be restrictions based on system or price point.


Is the deal available in Canada?
Sorry Canuckers


So if I buy three $60 games, I get a $60 game for free?
Yes, you can pick up any three games, at any price point. If three games are the same price the third one rang up at the register will be the free one.


Can I only get three games?
No, you can get as many games as you want, in multiples of three, and you will get a third free for every two you buy.


Can I mix and match my three games?
Yes, you can choose between all available systems for your three games. Example, you can buy two PS3 titles and one Wii title and get the least expensive one free.


What about bundled games (ex. DMC Triple Pack) of games that come with an accessory (ex. Guitar Hero)?
These games are also a part of the sale. As long as the product comes with video game software, no matter the price, it will count for the sale. The only exclusion will be the Wii Zapper.


But a game that comes out the 14th is what I really want, what about that?
Any game that comes out during the week of the sale will be part of the sale. For games that come out after the sale, see the Placeholder section of the FAQ.


Can I preorder a game as one of my games?
No. Unlike a Gamestop, you cannot fully put money down on future titles, only a small, $5 deposit. Games that come out after the 20th of October are not part of the sale.


How the Deal works at the register
(PAY ATTENTION IF YOU ARE CHANCING A RETURN)


Example one, three games, different prices.
000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Dead Rising $59.99
000000000000 NDS Nintendogs Dalmation $29.99

When the three games get rung up, this is how they look on your receipt before the deal is taken off.
000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Dead Rising $59.99
000000000000 NDS Nintendogs Dalmation $0.00

After the Total key is hit, the game that is the cheapest will go to $0.00. Does not matter the order it is rung, the cheapest one always comes off.


Example two, three games same price
000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Lego Star Wars 2 $49.99
000000000000 PS2 Valkyrie Profile 2 $49.99

Once again, before the Total key is hit.

000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Lego Star Wars 2 $49.99
000000000000 PS2 Valkyrie Profile 2 $0.00

When there are three games with the same price, the third game in the list will ALWAYS be the one that comes off as free.


Example three, six games or more, different prices
000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Lego Star Wars 2 $49.99
000000000000 PS2 Valkyrie Profile 2 $49.99
000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Dead Rising $59.99
000000000000 NDS Nintendogs Dalmation $29.99

Before Total is hit.

000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Lego Star Wars 2 $49.99
000000000000 PS2 Valkyrie Profile 2 $0.00
000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Dead Rising $59.99
000000000000 NDS Nintendogs Dalmation $0.00

When six games or more are bought, the system looks at games three at a time, depending in which order they were scanned, from top to bottom. Here we see that the third $49.99 game scanned, and the $29.99 game came off. It is very crucial that you pay attention to the order that the games are being scanned in when purchasing six or more titles.


Example four, odd amount of games purchased
000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Lego Star Wars 2 $49.99
000000000000 PS2 Valkyrie Profile 2 $49.99
000000000000 NDS Nintendogs Dalmation $29.99

Before the Total key

000000000000 PS2 Madden 2007 $49.99
000000000000 X360 Lego Star Wars 2 $49.99
000000000000 PS2 Valkyrie Profile 2 $ 0.00
000000000000 NDS Nintendogs Dalmation $29.99

The register system will always look at the three most expensive games, making the free one out of that set. If you purchase an odd number of games, you do not have to worry if one of them is priced a lot lower then the ones you want for the sale.

Paying attention and knowing this stuff is incredibly important when you are buying multiples of games, and "placeholder" titles for mid week releases.


Return Policy
TRU's video game return policy is 45 days, unopened with a dated receipt or gift receipt. If the game is opened, it can only be exchanged with the same title. No exceptions.

Due to how the deal is rang up, the games that do not come up free can be returned or exchanged for it's full value. The game that rings up free cannot be returned or exchanged because it has no value, only if it is defective can it be exchanged for the same title. Make sure the free game is something you want, or you are pretty much boned.


TRU's M-Rated Policy
Toys R Us has a very strict policy towards M rated software. A very small selection of M rated titles are in view on the floor, the rest are kept locked up behind the register in the glass case. You must be 17 or older with proper identification to buy any M rated game at TRU. If you are interested in a M rated title you do not see, ask an associate if they have it locked up in the back.


How to properly buy Placeholder games
I cannot guarantee this will work at all Toys R Us stores, some management might be against the idea, use at your own risk.

If a game you really want is coming out after the sale ends, but you don't want to risk missing out on something on the shelves right now, the step by step here is what you do. Remember, the return policy is set at 45 days from purchase.

1. Pick the two games that you want.

2. Pick up a game that has the same price point as the game coming out, and the same price point as the two games you picked up. Example, if the game you want is $60, buy three $60 games during the week.

3. Make sure that every third game rung up, the free one, is NOT the placeholder game, but one you want to keep. DO NOT LOSE THE RECEIPT!

4. When the game you want comes in, bring the receipt and the placeholder game to the customer service desk, and tell them that you want to exchange the game for something else. Make sure you make specific that you want to keep the one or two games, and that you want one or two different games instead. MAKE SURE THE GAME YOU WANT TO RETURN IS NOT OPENED.

5. If everything is in order, the exchange will be finished and enjoy your new game!

The 45 days will take you into the first week of December, so plan accordingly.



Any questions, comments, concerns, issues, gripes, or whatnot can be asked, and I will try to answer with the best of my knowledge.

[DrDarkStryfe]

45 Days of Quality

Below you will see the more notable releases for all the current consoles and handhelds that will be out before the 45 day return limit.


Notable PS3 releases...


October 14th: Saints Row 2, Socom Confrontation

October 19th: Rock Band 2

October 21st: Bioshock, Eternal Sonata, Far Cry 2, LittleBigPlanet, Midnight Club LA

October 26th: Guitar Hero World Tour

October 28th: Fallout 3, Motorstorm Pacifc Rift, Singstar Vol 2

November 4th: Quantum of Solace, Resistance 2, EndWar

November 9th: Smackdown vs Raw

November 11th: Mirror's Edge, Call of Duty World at War, Valkyria Chronicles

November 18th: Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider Underworld


Notable Xbox 360 releases...


October 21st: Fable II, Far Cry 2, Midnight Club LA

October 26th: Guitar Hero World Tour

October 28th: Fallout 3, Scene It? Box Office Smash

November 4th: Quantum of Solace, EndWar

November 7th: Gears of War 2

November 9th: Smackdown vs Raw

November 11th: Call of Duty World at War, Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts, Command and Conquer Red Alert 3, Mirror's Edge

November 17th: Lips

November 18th: Prince of Persia, Tomb Raider Underworld, You're in the Movies

November 20th: The Last Remnant, Left 4 Dead


Notable Wii releases...


October 20th: Wii Music

October 21st: Cooking Mama World Kitchen

October 26th: Guitar Hero World Tour

November 4th: Quantum of Solace

November 5th: Monster Lab

November 9th: Smackdown vs Raw

November 11th: Call of Duty World at War, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party, Star Wars The Clone Wars, Tales of Symphonia Dawn of the New World

November 16th: Animal Crossing City Folk

November 18th: Rock Band 2, Tomb Raider Underworld


Notable DS releases...


October 21st: Castlevania Order of Ecclesia, Rune Factory 2

October 28th: MySims Kingdom

November 3rd: Touchmaster 2

November 4th: EndWar, Quantum of Solace

November 9th: Smackdown vs Raw

November 10th: Pokemon Ranger Shadows of Almia

November 11th: Call of Duty World at War, Tecmo Bowl Kickoff

November 17th: Guitar Hero DS Decades

November 18th: Luminous Arc 2


Notable PSP releases...


October 21st: Star Ocean FIst Departure, Midnight Club LA

November 9th: Smackdown vs Raw

[Friend of Sonic]

Point cards are 30% off? Nice, I may go grab another one, definitely for 14. Thanks!

[InFlames215]

Fantastic deal. Hey OP, you really did a lot of work to put this together. I like the strategy of using "placeholder" games, I might have to give it a try.

[MasterSun1]

Looks like I need to buy 2 placeholder games and get NBA 2K9 (PS3) free. Then I can exchange the 2 placeholder games for SOCOM: Confrontation (hopefully with Headset) and Guitar Hero: World Tour (Software) only. I already have Rock Band 2: Special Edtion pre-ordered by Best Buy, same with LittleBigPlanet, and Mirror's Edge pre-ordered at GameStop (for the runner's bag), but $40 a game seems like a much better deal then holding out for pre-order bonuses.

[VtoCorleone]

Fantastic deal. Hey OP, you really did a lot of work to put this together. I like the strategy of using "placeholder" games, I might have to give it a try.
except for the fact that i just did the math in my head and figured i'd be out about 410 bucks :cry:

[United_Korea]

what a lame time to have the B2G1 sale.

might look into the placeholder strategy...

[ZForce]

Nothing I want between now and then, and the stuff that's coming out later, I already have paid off at EB, but I'll probably pick up a couple points cards on sale, thanks for the heads up OP!

[MarcBoorstein]

Damn i was really hoping they would do it for the week of the 21st hopefully the placeholder strat will work at the store near me.

[prateeko]

Nice, can't wait for this...

[MSUHitman]

what a lame time to have the B2G1 sale.

might look into the placeholder strategy...

As far as I remember, every year since 03 this sale has been in Oct. There was a second, unadvertised sale last Sept. that preceded the regular, advertised promotion in Oct.

[kearns710]

erection! Saints row n socom with either star wars tfu or placeholder for lbp/gears..hell might even another set of three to get two placeholders

[OGHowie]

Saints Row and Socom sound good.

Thanks OP.

[sren9]

Stryfe, for once you are wrong. The deal is for games out that week. If the game comes out the next week you WILL NOT be able to exchange your placeholder for it. The new POS release tracks release dates for Promos. You will get a message stating that the game is not able to be exchanged for the other. I know because we tested this next POS release. You may find a Mgr that will overrride but that will be extremely YMMV...

[Shady3011]

Sweet! It's that time of the year again.

[mrbenson]

Does anyone know if any of the other b&m stores will price match the 30% off wii accessories? Thanks.

[Dante Devil]

Fallout 3, Little Big Planet, and Resistance 2 for me!

What a most wonderful time of the year!

[stewie75]

cha........ ching!

[CheapyD]

Incredible job on the heads up and the FAQ. Thanks so much!

[Redeema]

Gotta decide what games I want now. Too bad Little Big Planet comes out later.

[deadite76]

Thanks OP!!

[dohmai]

thanks for the faq op! very informative

[The Perfect Drug]

Thanks. Will definitely see if they have any of the newly clearanced games that I want so I can buy them and bring them back for the sale.

[blackbird3216]

This is horrible. The only TRU near me is the tourist filled times square location. How am i supposed to get a good deal?

[zalman]

This should still work on DDR/Guitar Hero/Rock Band right?

[eliter1]

Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, and some other game for me.

[2&2]

Argh. This is always one week too early.

[contej85]

Argh. This is always one week too early.

No it isn't, it's always at the EXACT time TRU needs to clear out older releases for the onslaught of X-mas titles. Perfect time for them.

[seanr1221]

Great FAQ. I really did well last year and managed to get skate, R&C ToD and CoD4.

I wonder what I'll get this year :-k

[SniDa]

This should still work on DDR/Guitar Hero/Rock Band right?
As stated in the FAQ, yes,

[SL4IN]

Wow, 30% off Wii point cards? I'm splurging on getting some Wii points! 4000 points for $30? Why yes!

[mrfreeziexp]

YES!!!! This comes at the PERFECT time for me. Thank you so much. I love CAG.

[Frogurt.man]

Awesome job OP! Looks like Force Unleashed, Dead Space, and a place holder for LBP

[Justin42]

Wow... my TRU can be REALLY picky about return policies, etc... not sure if a placeholder for LBP will fly... what to do, what to do. I figured, though, that TRU would do it a little early to avoid hitting some of the bigger titles for the year.

Thanks for the amazing first posts, DrDarkStryfe!

[spideymike]

Nice. I may pick up the three Lego games for the 360. Star Wars, Indy, and Batman. Thanks OP!

[Z_meista]

Great info. Thanks!

[ryanmassacre]

i hope my tru lets me use the place holders!!! if not they all go back :(

[ID2006]

Am I the only one who noticed sren9's post?

Unless I misunderstood him, he's saying that the "placeholder" strategy won't work because the system itself won't allow it (as opposed to management with an aversion to the idea as Stryfe suggested).

Can anyone else confirm this one way or another?

I don't want to end up canceling my Amazon pre-orders just to find out the that "placeholders" won't exchange.

Also, thanks to Stryfe for the advanced news.

[Archon29]

Thanks much, OP. I'll definitely be in for some Wii points. I'm not really feeling a pressing need to buy any games at the moment, so I'll just see what my local store has in stock. I've avoided returns the last few years but I may go for it this time if there is clarification of a new chain wide policy on the matter.

[Zmonkay]

Am I the only one who noticed sren9's post?

Unless I misunderstood him, he's saying that the "placeholder" strategy won't work because the system itself won't allow it (as opposed to management with an aversion to the idea as Stryfe suggested).

Can anyone else confirm this one way or another?

I don't want to end up canceling my Amazon pre-orders just to find out the that "placeholders" won't exchange.

Also, thanks to Stryfe for the advanced news.

If true, I'm pissed. I was gonna get 2 placeholders (for 2 LBP, one for me, one for a buddy) and pick up a game currently out as my freebie (Wario Wii maybe?).

[J7.]

Placeholders were not allowed last year when I tried to return/rebuy a newer release.

[higuy]

thanks for posting this. i was just asking about whether or not we'd see this sale in the the clearance thread.

[vherub]

fantastic, probably getting de blob, warioland and force unleashed

[RudyPants]

Nice work Dark ... I appreciate the hard work. I'll probably jump on Viva Pinata TIB and another budget title just because I'm poor right now.

[blackbird3216]

i would buy boom blox, de blob, and warioware/forceunleashed/MOH2

[ch2423]

I really don't see how they could say no to an exchange if the game is sealed and it's within 45 days. You would be meeting all the requirements on the back of their own receipt. You're not getting money back, just a different game so you still bought 2, got 1 free.

I had no trouble with 6 placeholders last year at my local TRU's. If they give me any crap this year, I'll just make enough noise to persuade then to do it. It's Toys R Us after all, they'll give in eventually.

[karkyco]

Return Policy
TRU's video game return policy is 45 days, unopened with a dated receipt or gift receipt. If the game is opened, it can only be exchanged with the same title. No exceptions.

Due to how the deal is rang up, the games that do not come up free can be returned or exchanged for it's full value. The game that rings up free cannot be returned or exchanged because it has no value, only if it is defective can it be exchanged for the same title. Make sure the free game is something you want, or you are pretty much boned.

There's absolutely no way that the portion in bold, above, is correct, otherwise anyone and everyone could simply buy 3 games and return the 2 that rang up at full price for their full value, allowing them to get a free game.

This glitch/exploit may have worked a few years back, but they've since corrected it to the best of my knowledge. Otherwise, there would be rampant fraud.

[higuy]

for those that work at toys r us do they take preorders in-store? and can i preorder multiple copies of the same game? might make sense to preorder socom to ensure i get it during this promotion.

[FlipSide]

Placeholder exchange wont work?

Here is what I did last year. I bought 2 games I wanted and 1 Place holder,for the 1 game I choose as a Place holder I asked for a gift reciept. Two weeks later I returned the "Gift" game and got a gift card with the full purchase price of the game plus tax.

[angsto2]

My ownstrategy for placeholder games involves the Gift Receipt option: Last year I returned all 3 games bought at the sale for later releases and use Gift Receipts with no problems. The previous year I only returned one game and got a huge hassle from the cashier and manager using the regular receipt. I highly recommend the Gift Receipt and then "acting dumb" when exchanging. I think I look forward to this sale more than I do Christmas.

[help1]

NICE! Now if I wanted to get games after the sale but within the 45 day limit, is TRU usually accepting of those dealies? Also, can I open the other games I want to keep, or what?

[iggypop123]

Stryfe, for once you are wrong. The deal is for games out that week. If the game comes out the next week you WILL NOT be able to exchange your placeholder for it. The new POS release tracks release dates for Promos. You will get a message stating that the game is not able to be exchanged for the other. I know because we tested this next POS release. You may find a Mgr that will overrride but that will be extremely YMMV...

i did it last year. never opened the free game and took the 2 i payed full price for exchanged them and that was that. i plan on using same strategy and if they say no(which they shouldnt) i will just say i want a refund since 3 games are not opened and i am within the return time. i dont really want games right now i want the better games.

[J7.]

Placeholder exchange wont work?

Here is what I did last year. I bought 2 games I wanted and 1 Place holder,for the 1 game I choose as a Place holder I asked for a gift reciept. Two weeks later I returned the "Gift" game and got a gift card with the full purchase price of the game plus tax.
Way to commit fraud and make companies less likely to do these deals.

[Ecofreak]

My ownstrategy for placeholder games involves the Gift Receipt option: Last year I returned all 3 games bought at the sale for later releases and use Gift Receipts with no problems. The previous year I only returned one game and got a huge hassle from the cashier and manager using the regular receipt. I highly recommend the Gift Receipt and then "acting dumb" when exchanging. I think I look forward to this sale more than I do Christmas.

Wow -- that may indeed be the best strategy. Thanks for the idea, Angosto2!

Is it me, or hasn't this deal traditionally been in November? I could have sworn that's the case, because I picked up Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, and Zack and Wiki last year. The first two came out in mid-November according to Wikipedia.

From a business stand-point, it makes sense for TRU to do it as November is a gang-busters month even without the sale.

[62t]

A LOT of people ran into trouble trying to exchange games in previous years. Make sure you got a manger saying ok. As always YMMV.

[cheapskate01]

NICE! Now if I wanted to get games after the sale but within the 45 day limit, is TRU usually accepting of those dealies? Also, can I open the other games I want to keep, or what?

Yes help1, I did numerous exchanges last year. I exchanged every single game i had (3) to get newly released ones :). Honestly i didn't even know this was a problem because i did exchanges at two stores around me. I even asked the employee and he said it was ok. You can also open the game(s) you want to keep and just take back the other 2 with the receipt.

[themidnighter23]

the placeholder strategy may or may not work, it all depends on how they charge the sale.

say you have three $60 games, what stores have been doing is taking 20 off one game, 20 off the next and another 20 on the third for a total of 60 which is the price of one game. I dont recall tru doing this but I know thats how target does these types of sales so everyone pay attention to your receipts

[themidnighter23]

Way to commit fraud and make companies less likely to do these deals.

the way i read that he calls the game he doesnt want the "gift game" because he's using a gift receipt.

[VioletArrows]

It's a good thing that my apartment just gave me a free month's rent, then. XD

WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[ChibiJosh]

Finally going to be able to pick up TWEWY and FF4 DS, and possibly FFA2.

[botticus]

Pretty good timing for me, even though my expenses have been getting away from me lately. Wario's within its return period at GS, so I'll be grabbing that with two other games for the price of one more to carry me through to the holiday season, I think.

[RatedRSuperstar]

I'm in for Saints Row 2, Socom, and Metal Gear 4. :D

[jeffcpsbro]

Did any of you get a Toys R Us coupon in the mail? I believe it said $10 off if you spend over $75. It doesn't expire until October 20. Does anyone know if I can use this coupon with the B2G1F deal?

[J7.]

the way i read that he calls the game he doesnt want the "gift game" because he's using a gift receipt.
Yea he got the game free and is using the gift receipt to get $60 for the game... TRU is out $120...

[mbartholow]

Hmmm... So Orange Box 360, Castlevania DS after a placeholder swap and what's another desirable DS/360/Wii title for $30?

[Zmonkay]

Anyone know the time limit on gift receipts. I'd really like to placeholder LBP...

[TeamLeader77]

Wow -- that may indeed be the best strategy. Thanks for the idea, Angosto2!

Is it me, or hasn't this deal traditionally been in November? I could have sworn that's the case, because I picked up Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, and Zack and Wiki last year. The first two came out in mid-November according to Wikipedia.


It's you. :) You can search the archives (or Google them under TRU B2G1) and find the previous dates. There was, however, a second sale that involved Wii games, IIRC, because I picked up a a 3-for-2 deal after the biggie sale. That's what I bet you're recalling.

[FlipSide]

Yea he got the game free and is using the gift receipt to get $60 for the game... TRU is out $120...

Learn to read. I bought 3 games, I kept 2, I returned the 3rd game as a "gift", got $60 in gift card.. which I used to buy the game I wanted which was not yet released at that time. How come their out $120? Stay in school, reading is fundamental.

[ytsejames]

I really don't see how they could say no to an exchange if the game is sealed and it's within 45 days. You would be meeting all the requirements on the back of their own receipt. You're not getting money back, just a different game so you still bought 2, got 1 free.

I had no trouble with 6 placeholders last year at my local TRU's. If they give me any crap this year, I'll just make enough noise to persuade then to do it. It's Toys R Us after all, they'll give in eventually.

I have had no problems with "placeholder" games at any of the TRU's in my area in the last couple years, including ones that were "free". The CSR just returns the "free" one at full price and rings the new game at full price, so it ends up being an even exchange if the games cost the same. Even managers have done this for me without hesitation.

I even did the "placeholder" thing for a game that was at a different price point without any hassle *once*. In this case the exchange took a half hour due to it being complicated and needing a manager to help, but the CSR was happy to do it. I won't do it again, and I do *not* encourage doing this intentionally, since it's a pain for everyone involved.

It really is YMMV, but just try to not to be an ass to employees or make things complicated for them. Plan plan plan, and be polite.

[TeamLeader77]

Did any of you get a Toys R Us coupon in the mail? I believe it said $10 off if you spend over $75. It doesn't expire until October 20. Does anyone know if I can use this coupon with the B2G1F deal?

I believe so. I've also been hoarding a 10% total purchase with at TRU card. I bet I can't use those together, but the result should be fine, given how I plan the purchases. Not all TRUs where I live have the same selection, so ... hop here, then there.

[magus83]

Seems like the placeholder strategy is gonna be much more of a hassle this year, think I'll pass on the b2g1 then.

Will probably pick up some point cards tho, thanks OP.

[Master Shake]

Thanks OP. I won't be buying any full priced games but I'll check out some of the cheaper/clearance games. Also, this bad boy needs to be stickied.

[J7.]

Learn to read. I bought 3 games, I kept 2, I returned the 3rd game as a "gift", got $60 in gift card.. which I used to buy the game I wanted which was not yet released at that time. How come their out $120? Stay in school, reading is fundamental.
No, you bought 2 games as part of a B2G1F deal. Then you commited fraud by using the gift receipt to get $60 back for the free game that is valued at $0. TRU offers the deal when they do so they can make more money before the holidays near. Okay, so they're not out $120, I didn't realize you said giftcard, I thought you had just gotten your $60 back. I apologize for that part.

[iggypop123]

anybody know how to make them give you the game you want for free. not randomly? i really only want saints row 2 and then i will just return the other 2 games.

[Master Shake]

anybody know how to make them give you the game you want for free. not randomly? i really only want saints row 2 and then i will just return the other 2 games.If all the games are the same price the third game they scan has always been the free one in my experience.

[n2Deepeth]

Oh right, I remember this sale last year. I got WarioWare, RE:UC, and Super Mario Strikers. I'm on for the points card, even though there aren't any games I want to buy now. I'm assuming this is for Oct. 12-13.

[themidnighter23]

No, you bought 2 games as part of a B2G1F deal. Then you commited fraud by using the gift receipt to get $60 back for the free game that is valued at $0. TRU offers the deal when they do so they can make more money before the holidays near. Okay, so they're not out $120, I didn't realize you said giftcard, I thought you had just gotten your $60 back. I apologize for that part.

I still dont see the fraud here. the store gets a game back with the same value. if he used the original receipt would that be fraud too? what if he lost the original receipt but had the gift one, what does he do then?

also, TRU has always, from my experience, given gift cards when exchanging items... at least that's what I've encountered

[skubish]

No, you bought 2 games as part of a B2G1F deal. Then you commited fraud by using the gift receipt to get $60 back for the free game that is valued at $0. TRU offers the deal when they do so they can make more money before the holidays near. Okay, so they're not out $120, I didn't realize you said giftcard, I thought you had just gotten your $60 back. I apologize for that part.

Its not fraud. Getting a gift receipt is completely within their policy and is legit. A person can buy a gift for themselves. I do it all the time. It may not be what TRU had in mind with their B2G1F deal but it is definitely not fraud.

[Frogurt.man]

The placeholder game should work. As long as you PAY for the placeholder game. Keep your receipt and do an exchange.

[KrayzieKMF]

too bad world tour isnt out or i could get 3 of them for the price of 2!

[no_exit]

anybody know how to make them give you the game you want for free. not randomly? i really only want saints row 2 and then i will just return the other 2 games.
Now THIS is fraud!

[007]

Oh, c'mon... I don't have enough money for this, TRU! :lol:

Anyway, looks like I'll try and snag Saint's Row 2 and Dead Space, with a third to be named later. I was going to end up getting them anyway, but now I might as well pick them up right off.

Too many games in the next two months.... too many games! :D

[shinryuu]

I was thinking of buying NBA 2k9 in the upcoming week, but I guess I can wait and use this deal. Thing is, I really don't know what I'm going to exchange my placeholder games with. Is it possible to just come in the week after and try and get them to issue you a giftcard?

[karkyco]

anybody know how to make them give you the game you want for free. not randomly? i really only want saints row 2 and then i will just return the other 2 games.

Hmm, see this is what I'm talking about - there's no way they should allow this, because then everyone would be doing this to get free games (return the 2 that are charged at full price for a full return, keeping the 3rd free game). Total fraud. And if this were the case, people would have been doing it left and right in previous years and Toys R Us would have gotten rid of this deal sooooo fast.

I'm pretty sure they specifically require you to bring back all of the games for the full refund if you use the regular receipt, or they will prorate what you return. Can anyone verify exactly how they handle this situation? Perhaps the guy who says they're using a new POS system? Because the original post states that you can indeed do this (return the games that rang up at full price for their full price), which I find very hard to believe.

With a gift receipt, however, you're not really getting ahead as you're just getting back what you've already spent in credit and have to use it in the store...unless you get a gift receipt for each of the 2 games that are paid for, then turn around and use the credit to get another 2 games and a third game free. Though I'm sure they have some system to catch this sort of thing, as again, it would be a pretty blatantly unintended exploit (and kinda sorta fraud, as well...maybe).

[Frogurt.man]

I was thinking of buying NBA 2k9 in the upcoming week, but I guess I can wait and use this deal. Thing is, I really don't know what I'm going to exchange my placeholder games with. Is it possible to just come in the week after and try and get them to issue you a giftcard?

Yeah just again make sure you pay for the placeholder game and get a gift receipt for it. But you do have 45 days. Nothing comes out in 45 you don't have a slight interest in?

[mrfreeziexp]

I have one question: Can I go down to my local TRU, reserve/preorder Saints Row and Dead Space, then when I go pick them up, will I still get the B2G1? Thanks

[kearns710]

another idea (not sure if it counts as fraud, sorry if it does) is buy 2 games you want and then the third game you buy make it be a game youve bought recently and still have the receipt for. take the new copy back to the store you bought it at and get your $ back.

for instance i bought lego batman last week at GS. so i might go to TRU buy socom, saints row, and then lego batman for free. Take lego batman back to GS and get my money back and put it towards say my LBP preorder.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Wow, way too much fraud talk in this thread.

[rmb]

Hmm, see this is what I'm talking about - there's no way they should allow this, because then everyone would be doing this to get free games (return the 2 that are charged at full price for a full return, keeping the 3rd free game). Total fraud. And if this were the case, people would have been doing it left and right in previous years and Toys R Us would have gotten rid of this deal sooooo fast.

I'm pretty sure they specifically require you to bring back all of the games for the full refund if you use the regular receipt, or they will prorate what you return. Can anyone verify exactly how they handle this situation? Perhaps the guy who says they're using a new POS system? Because the original post states that you can indeed do this (return the games that rang up at full price for their full price), which I find very hard to believe.

With a gift receipt, however, you're not really getting ahead as you're just getting back what you've already spent in credit and have to use it in the store...unless you get a gift receipt for each of the 2 games that are paid for, then turn around and use the credit to get another 2 games and a third game free. Though I'm sure they have some system to catch this sort of thing, as again, it would be a pretty blatantly unintended exploit (and kinda sorta fraud, as well...maybe).
Really should not have posted this part. I don't do fraud and realize you most likely don't but I am sure some will try this approach. Too bad I can't get GH world tour or rock band 2 bundles. Would have loved to buy 3 of either of those and craigslist the extra 2.

[Steggy]

this work for those already clearanced games?

[Draknight]

this work for those already clearanced games?

This works for ALL video game software clearance or not. I have been waiting for this for a while finally its here. Can't wait

[QuePasa87]

Wow thank you so much OP for this! And I'm glad I've finally joined CAG. I think I'll try to get Dead Space 360, Saints Row 2 360, and SOCOM :)

[Zmonkay]

Yeah just again make sure you pay for the placeholder game and get a gift receipt for it. But you do have 45 days. Nothing comes out in 45 you don't have a slight interest in?

So gift receipts are 45 days then? If so, good. Time to see what I want as my free game (at least THAT is gonna be a game currently out...)

[MarcBoorstein]

Okay cause there seems to be a little bit of confusion howthe returns work i'll see if i can explain in simpler terms. You buy two games lets say saints row 2 and dead space and get a third free lets say lego batman. Now you dont open the games and the following week on the 21 you go back and return the saints row2 and dead space now because you got a free game they arnt going to let you do this unless in the same transaction you buy two other games. So you not taking a free game and getting your money back you are simply changing the two games you payed for. Instead of paying for saints row 2 and dead space and getting lego batman you are paying for little big planet and fable 2 and getting lego batman free. I hope that clears up the confusion theres no way to get a free game out of this with out paying for two games

[Distrato]

Funny how a lot of you guys are so strongly against piracy yet you openly talk about fraud.

[kennistond]

I may have to pick up NBA Live 09 now.

Live 365 looks interesting and the demo was fun.

[Dietcola]

Does this work on the Xbox 360 steering wheel?

[bzchanboy]

Oh this is gonna be good finally I can afford to splurge a bit on some games I've been meaning to pick up.

Whats everyone gonna get?

I'm personally gonna try and get the following:

set one:
Pure
Placeholder for Valkyria Chronicles
Placeholder for Little Big Planet

set two:
Dead Space
Placeholder for Tomb Raider Underworld
Placeholder for Left 4 Dead

Along with my CE/LE/SE's of Gears2, Resistance 2, Prince of Persia, Far Cry 2, Mirrors Edge, and Fallout 3 I think i'll have enough gaming to last till next year around this time. I might need to start reconsidering my purchases now :D

[Pharrell1]

First set Xbox 360
NBA 2k9
NBA live 09
Fifa 09

second set PSP
NBA live 09
NCAA football 09
Fifa 09

Third set PS2
NBA live 09
NBA 2k9
NHL 09

[dkreegz515]

New Super Mario Bros DS
Kirby ultra DS
_________

Pure 360
Soul Calibur 4 360
________

i still need some suggestions... i might also go with some 20 dollar games 360 and ds...

[Treecat]

I really can't remember from past years, but does this work for preorders online, say I order Socom, and Golden Axe, and then preordered Spider-Man Web Of Shadows, could I get it to work? I know this is probably a really stupid question, but I really don't want to try the placeholder route in store, because the employees at my nearest TRU are all assholes.

[Rounders55]

Hopefully they'll get Dead Space on time so I'll be looking to get that and any combinations of these: Tales, NBA 2k9, Silent Hill, or a placeholder for Fable 2.

[gunm]

Awesome awesome OP. Thank you very much!

This one is hard because there is pretty much nothing I want during the week of the sale that I would keep as the free game. :( Clever, clever TRU. :p

[drsuper23]

I will do this and get a placeholder for LBP and Rockband 2 for the PS3 for my friend. I wish that my other buddies wanted to buy something. It would make buying 1 game worth it.

P.S. Please stop the fraud talk everyone. Not where we want to go on this site. I understand looking for a deal but I think that some of us take it a little too far.

[MasterSun1]

And there is nothing wrong with exchanging games, don't understand why people think that's considered fraud. If you're trying to "return" (as in get your money back), TRU will have you return everything.

[DemonGamer24]

First set Xbox 360
NBA 2k9
NBA live 09
Fifa 09

second set PSP
NBA live 09
NCAA football 09
Fifa 09

Third set PS2
NBA live 09
NBA 2k9
NHL 09


LOL! Good one, Mr. Pharell.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

I'm only getting PS3 Version.

LittleBigPlanet
Socom Confrontation
Call of Duty: World At War
Motorstorm Pacific Rift
Resistance 2
EndWar

[detectiveconan16]

Sigh... Ah well, I got what I wanted to get from Toysrus last week. I had my eye on Hotel Dusk, FFTA2, and DQIV. But the first two aren't in stock anymore at the two TRU I go to.

[seanr1221]

Why do people think exchanging a game for another is fraud? Last year the employees were very helpful with this. I remember the guy even saying which one do you want to keep (so he'd make it the free one).

[TehMuff1nM4n]

Hopefully going to snag Madden 09, Uncharted, and Ratchet FTOD online. Wish me luck :lol:

[johnnyrocker360]

Finally this sale has come! I will be getting dead space as my free one and wait 2 weeks to take back the other two i don't want and exchange them for Fallout 3 and Fable 2.

[skubish]

I hope I can get 3 copies of Socom Confrontation. Myself and 2 friends are planning to go in together $40 each + tax isn't bad. Nothing else I want unless I get placeholders.

[DrDarkStryfe]

The premise of exchanging titles have always been under manager's discretion, hence why I said it is not a guarantee to work. Some manager's have no problem exchanging titles, some have always been against it and shot it down. The best thing to do is just ask someone at the store during the sale.

[ivanctorres]

Last year I remember buying two place holder games, one of which was exchanged for Uncharted and the other exchanged for Mass Effect. I kept the Orange Box as the free game.

I think this year I am going to be content with the three games I pick up and just call it a day.
Before this sale, I knew I wanted to buy Socom, Dead Space (unless reviews are terrible, and either Live or 2k9 so I think I will do just that...now the only problem is finding time to play all this stuff.

[rvdrock]

Have not logged in weeks, and this is the first thing I see when I come back on...WOW, how did I forget about this!

[Busyman]

I don't know what some folks are talking about where you can't exchange games later than the promotion.

I have done this so-called "placeholder" strategy for years.

When exchanging, it's goes easier if you have all three games. Also, I had no problem exchanging the free too. It rings up for 1 cent and 1 cent is taken off one of the other games.

I had planned this strategy for the B1G1 50% off. I have 4 games currently due to this but will return them (45 days would be Oct. 7). I even bought Virtua Fighter Online (360) and Thrillville OTR during same deal for $19.99 or below games. Those are going back too.

I keep them in the original TRU back I bought them in with the receipt in the bag and wait.

With the B1G1 50% off deal (games at $60), both games end up being $45. With B2G1, they end up being $40.

I always get like priced games as separate purchases. If games are $20, I get 3 $20 games which ends up being $13 a game.

Looks like with all the great games coming, I'll be getting 5 groups of 3 games. It'll end up being 15 games at $40 each ($600). Either way, TRU makes out and I always get extra cuz a friend might want a game and I just charge what I paid.

I want:

Fallout 3 (360 for exclusive DLC)
Dead Space
Fable 2
Resistance 2
NBA 2K9
Gears Of War 2
Left4Dead
LitteBigPlanet
Far Cry 2
Mortal Kombat Vs. DC Universe

That's 10 games right there with 5 left to spare.

[DarkKenpachi]

I have been definately waiting on this. Wonder If best buy still price matches this one?

[chelosera91]

SOCOM w/ bluetooth for me.
2 placeholders for Rock Band 2, and GHWT. I was thinking Soulcalibur 4, and Starwars...., wat u guys think?

[shibaraski]

hold on...
So. we can just buy 3 $59.99 games and keep on, Return 2 ?? for future release games?

[DrDarkStryfe]

hold on...
So. we can just buy 3 $59.99 games and keep on, Return 2 ?? for future release games?


Try at your own risk, I make no promises.

[ElektroDragon]

The timing of this thing could not have been worse.

[Ruined]

I assume TRU won't be carrying Dead Space due to its content?

[xxDOYLExx]

Any one know if best buy will match the b2g1f?

[thingsfallnapart]

They do the buy 2 get 1 a week before the great releases in October every year. All it is - really - is a mega clearance to make shelf space for the new upcomers.

[fshaia]

Didn't look through the whole thread, but does anyone know if they will have Wii fits advertised that Sunday ? Thanks

[Frogurt.man]

I assume TRU won't be carrying Dead Space due to its content?

Not Necessarily. They are doing preorders for Gears of War 2 and Saints Row 2. If the game is high profile enough they will carry it. It's really a crap shoot if they feel they will sell enough copies.

[saldogg]

yaaaaaaaaaay just when i was thinking about how i was gonna get the money for all these games!!

batch 1

NBA 2k9 (keep)
game 1 - exchange for Far Cry 2
game 2 - exchange for Little Big Planet

batch 2

Dead Space - keep
game 1 - exchange for Fable 2
game 2 - exchange for Left 4 Dead

possibly batch 3

Saints Row 2 - keep
game 1 - exchange for Prince of Persia
game 2 - exchange for Smackdown Vs. Raw

hmmmmmmm to spend $390 in a week? hmmmmmm

gotta get my Gears and Fallout 3 collectors from Gamestop thoo

[mhnajjar]

Does anyone know if Toys R Us is getting the limited edition of Saint's Row 2 and Resistance 2?

In general, do they get limited edition versions? The only one I recall seeing was Madden 09.

[Busyman]

Try at your own risk, I make no promises.
Dude, there is no "risk". Per TRU's own exchange policy, games can be exchanged.

Even if they can't, you will still get your money back. No store can refuse to accept a return within there own policies.

I have never had a problem. TRU employees know we are in holiday season buying and that exchanges/returns are normal.

[ImReallyTired]

Walmart still accepts no reciept returns for a gift card right? I was thinking of buying Saints Row 2 when it comes out, put a 'placeholder' for Gears of War 2, and then return the third game at Walmart for the $60 gc and buy Left 4 Dead when that comes out.

[bobthecat23]

getting rockband 2 and 2 filler games for when fall out 3 and pro evolution soccer 2009 come out

[iggypop123]

yaaaaaaaaaay just when i was thinking about how i was gonna get the money for all these games!!

batch 1

NBA 2k9 (keep)
game 1 - exchange for Far Cry 2
game 2 - exchange for Little Big Planet

batch 2

Dead Space - keep
game 1 - exchange for Fable 2
game 2 - exchange for Left 4 Dead

possibly batch 3

Saints Row 2 - keep
game 1 - exchange for Prince of Persia
game 2 - exchange for Smackdown Vs. Raw

hmmmmmmm to spend $390 in a week? hmmmmmm

gotta get my Gears and Fallout 3 collectors from Gamestop thoo

the problem now becomes how you can get them to ring up the games you want to be free. last time i wanted a certain game to be free but the computer put some other crap game i didnt want free so i was screwed. i eventually just backed out and tried again another day

[DrDarkStryfe]

Didn't look through the whole thread, but does anyone know if they will have Wii fits advertised that Sunday ? Thanks

My bad, forgot to add that.

Yes, both Wii's and Wii Fit's are advertised.

[iggypop123]

Now THIS is fraud!

i meant exchange. i will pay for 3 games just the games i want though

[spideymike]

That whole strategy some of you guys try to get to buy games you don't want to exchange them for games in the future just astounds me. Good luck trying that. To me it sounds a whole lot of work. I was thinking of getting Gears 2 at TRU but instead I saw a good deal online for the LE version of the game with the Live.com's 30% off deal. Ends up it was just as good a deal as TRU's in the end.

[MasterSun1]

That whole strategy some of you guys try to get to buy games you don't want to exchange them for games in the future just astounds me. Good luck trying that. To me it sounds a whole lot of work. I was thinking of getting Gears 2 at TRU but instead I saw a good deal online for the LE version of the game with the Live.com's 30% off deal. Ends up it was just as good a deal as TRU's in the end.

How is it any more work than just doing a normal return as if you bought the games normally? You have every right to exchange games based on TRU's Return/Exchange Policy. The only issue would be if a store manager put out a policy that if you wanted to exchange a game, you have to return everything, which I think may have happened last year.

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

Here's my plan and will work very well only if you bought other games that previously came out.

I'm buying SIlent Hill HOmecoming, Force Unleashed, and Fracture (keeping). Since i already bought Silent Hill from BB and Force Unleashed from Walmart, the 2 game i just paid for will be returned to the stores I just bought them from (still have the receipts) and that way i get my refund for both games and still get to keep fracture. Also if you know people have bought a game and paid cash for it, ask them for a receipt so that way this deal comes out cheaper by you returning what they bought and getting money back for it.

[slidecage]

Here's my plan and will work very well only if you bought other games that previously came out.

I'm buying SIlent Hill HOmecoming, Force Unleashed, and Fracture (keeping). Since i already bought Silent Hill from BB and Force Unleashed from Walmart, the 2 game i just paid for will be returned to the stores I just bought them from (still have the receipts) and that way i get my refund for both games and still get to keep fracture. Also if you know people have bought a game and paid cash for it, ask them for a receipt so that way this deal comes out cheaper by you returning what they bought and getting money back for it.

the cops will be heading your way. Nice going on that fraud your pulling off

if the site wants to talk about banning people how about all of the people who post say they are going to pull off this fraud crap ...

i know last year my store did all 3 games as a package deal. Return them all or keep them all NO RETURNS

all stores need to do this

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

how is this fraud? I bought these games and if there's a deal where I get one free, i'm still paying money for the other two games but just returning the games. Nothing wrong with that. May I add, if the deal only runs for a week, it's ok for people to exchange games that come out in later weeks but yet i'm the one doing something wrong. Oh snap, the cops are here!

[Kaydee09]

hooray for technicalities! seriously, i think i agree with what slidecage is saying. the deal says you buy two games to get one free. what you're doing is you're returning the games that you paid for to get your money back and keep the free game. so in that sense, where was the money you spent to get that free game? back in your wallet. it's possible you might get away with it but you can't honestly tell us that there's nothing wrong with that.

what the other people are doing is fine because they are simply exchanging the game they don't want for the upcoming new game. they still keep the games they spent their money on.

[mrfreeziexp]

So wait, is TRU not carrying Dead Space?

[karkyco]

Really should not have posted this part. I don't do fraud and realize you most likely don't but I am sure some will try this approach. Too bad I can't get GH world tour or rock band 2 bundles. Would have loved to buy 3 of either of those and craigslist the extra 2.

Nah I'm most certainly not advocating any of these exploits, but I am questioning whether any of these "grey/shady areas" are allowed, because the original post itself seems to imply/state that you are allowed to return the games you paid for for full price, thus making the 3rd game indeed free.

EDIT: now the OP has posted that you definitely cannot return the 2 games fro full price, just for credit for future exchange/purchases etc. Good. As long as people are not scheming and committing fraud/theft.

The idea of people being able to get their money back and get a free game to me is ridiculous and unbelievable, which was why I was questioning the original post's details. If that is the case, we're going to have the FW/SD shitbirds doing it nonstop and no doubt will make TRU stop doing this promotion.

Personally, I don't think 33% off the games, even if they are brand new and just released, is all that great. I'm just too cheapass, LOL. $43.66 (CA tax) for a game that is $65 (again CA tax) is just not good enough for my taste.

[karkyco]

Any one know if best buy will match the b2g1f?

EXTREMELY YMMV - every single time I've tried to get them to do this, they deny me because their pricematch policy specifically states it does not apply to "bundled deals" such as Buy X, Get Y free. They always tell me they only match a specific sale price.

I've even gone to the effort of buying the 3 games, then going to customer service for the pricematch.

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

hooray for technicalities! seriously, i think i agree with what slidecage is saying. the deal says you buy two games to get one free. what you're doing is you're returning the games that you paid for to get your money back and keep the free game. so in that sense, where was the money you spent to get that free game? back in your wallet. it's possible you might get away with it but you can't honestly tell us that there's nothing wrong with that.

what the other people are doing is fine because they are simply exchanging the game they don't want for the upcoming new game. they still keep the games they spent their money on.
There's always a loop in a system and in this case there is, the deal stands as buy 2 get one 1 free. No where does it say you can't buy a game you don't already have and it's the system fault for having this flaw. The company is getting their game back to resell to any consumer for full price and i'm pretty sure that game will sell because this doesn't stop the way the market works. The fact that you call this fraud is funny. I guess i'm getting a free game.

Is there a difference if you get a free game and decide to exchange it at a store if you don't have a receipt knowingly you never bought it from that store? I beg to differ if anyone has never done this. It's the same difference.

[bokmeow]

Bah, why did this sale have to be going on when I go on vacation? Pox on you, TRU, pox on you.

[MarcBoorstein]

its fraud because your returning a copy of a game you didnt buy from that store the copy you bought from that store was already opened. Now most likely you will get away with it but it doesnt change the fact that its fraud.

[seanr1221]

There's always a loop in a system and in this case there is, the deal stands as buy 2 get one 1 free. No where does it say you can't buy a game you don't already have and it's the system fault for having this flaw. The company is getting their game back to resell to any consumer for full price and i'm pretty sure that game will sell because this doesn't stop the way the market works. The fact that you call this fraud is funny. I guess i'm getting a free game.

Is there a difference if you get a free game and decide to exchange it at a store if you don't have a receipt knowingly you never bought it from that store? I beg to differ if anyone has never done this. It's the same difference.

I think they're missreading what you're going to do. I know exactly what you mean, you're going to return 2 of the games (WITH RECEIPTS PEOPLE) to WalMart and Best Buy because you already bought them there. Nothing wrong with that, you're perfectly within your consumer rights to do that.

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

its fraud because your returning a copy of a game you didnt buy from that store the copy you bought from that store was already opened. Now most likely you will get away with it but it doesnt change the fact that its fraud.
Huh, what game is open. I'm not returning any opened games. All the games i'm buying are sealed and toys r us gets the money I paid for those game and since the game i legally mine, i can return them to what ever store since i have receipts to state I bought this same from there. Very hard way to determine where you bought the item.

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

I think they're missreading what you're going to do. I know exactly what you mean, you're going to return 2 of the games (WITH RECEIPTS PEOPLE) to WalMart and Best Buy because you already bought them there. Nothing wrong with that, you're perfectly within your consumer rights to do that.
THANK YOU!! At least there's someone that knows what I'm talking about. Props!:applause:

[splintercell]

Does anyone know if Toys R Us is getting the limited edition of Saint's Row 2 and Resistance 2?

In general, do they get limited edition versions? The only one I recall seeing was Madden 09.

I am curious about this as well. On the website they don't list Saint's Row 2 LE, but do, for example, have Brothers in Arms CE. They also don't list a number of upcoming games, and have the date for Dead Space a week after it comes out. So I wonder what the real situation will be in the stores that week.

[bigdaddybruce44]

You know, I see a lot talking about fraud...and some other people talking about acts that, at least, are morally ambiguous. Here's the thing: if you don't want to get bashed, don't bring it up. It's that simple. I have been a member of CAG for less than a year, but I know that there a lot of members of this board who do not appreciate this kind of talk. Whether or not you agree is pretty immaterial. They have the right to bash you for it, just as much as you have the right to bring it up. But don't get offended when the finger gets pointed at you. At least, that's my opinion on the situation.

[shrike4242]

You know, I see a lot talking about fraud...and some other people talking about acts that, at least, are morally ambiguous. Here's the thing: if you don't want to get bashed, don't bring it up. It's that simple. I have been a member of CAG for less than a year, but I know that there a lot of members of this board who do not appreciate this kind of talk. Whether or not you agree is pretty immaterial. They have the right to bash you for it, just as much as you have the right to bring it up. But don't get offended when the finger gets pointed at you. At least, that's my opinion on the situation.Good advice.

Though, I think the issue here is that people assume that's real return fraud being discussed ATM, and that's not it. Buying the same game at two different stores and returning one of them with a receipt, that's not return fraud.

Trying to return the two non-free games to keep the free one, yes, that's return fraud, because you bought the free game with the understanding you'd be buying the other two ones to keep.

Trying to return games to a store you didn't buy them at, that's also return fraud, because you can't return an item to a place you didn't buy it at, regardless of what the "no receipt return" policy is at a store. Especially if you bought it at a cheaper price at one store and will be trying to return it for a higher price at another store.

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

does TRU carry silent hill: homecoming? they dont seem to have it listed on their website.

[Shinjiru]

does TRU carry silent hill: homecoming? they dont seem to have it listed on their website.

They didn't have it when I checked today at my local TRU (Sandusky, Ohio).

[juunigou]

Does anyone know if Toys R Us will be carrying Sam and Max for the Wii? I don't see any preorders for it on the website, but it's allegedly out that week.

[slidecage]

ROTFL @ the cops coming. Come on now.

laugh all you want but TRU does keep a running total (at least here) on returns and will call the cops if they think your up to return fraud.

[bigdaddybruce44]

laugh all you want but TRU does keep a running total (at least here) on returns and will call the cops if they think your up to return fraud.

I don't really know what this discussion stems from, but yes, if you're ripping off a store in any capacity, be it shoplifting or some kind of fraud, they may very well call the police on you. Again, I really don't know what this is about...if we're just talking about morally ambiguous nonsense...but the reality is that it all takes is a loss prevention manager with a mean streak, and you can find yourself in jail, all over some games or whatever. Not worth it.

[MoggSquad]

They didn't have it when I checked today at my local TRU (Sandusky, Ohio).

Not in Boardman, Ohio which is killing the deal for me. Didn't see the PSP/PS2 versions of Origins either.

I'm not expecting TRU to carry this game.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Hmmm, I'm guessing TRU is strict about what games they carry now? I use to buy everything there, until GS stores opened in my city. Back in the day, they pretty much carried everything and anything.

[sophicous]

Alright, so fraud is being thrown around quite a bit. So I'm just wondering, are you guys that are complaining about it including the placeholder strategy as an act of fraud? Just curious

[pedmart]

how about pc games?? does that count? can i get dead space, socom and warhammer?? please say yes!, anyone know??

[marcand]

(if this has been already said, I apologize)

If only this wasn't so early... So many good games coming out at the end of Oct and beginning of November. I know, that the timing is part of the deal, but in many years past, I got some sweet new titles for B2G1 (GTAIII for the PS2 comes to mind).

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

Not in Boardman, Ohio which is killing the deal for me. Didn't see the PSP/PS2 versions of Origins either.

I'm not expecting TRU to carry this game.

that sucks, but i might go to my nearest TRU tomorrow just to check

one more question, can I return games brought online in stores?

[J7.]

So what games does TRU actually have in stock right now... we should try and get a list going?

[cae15]

damn awesome deal but now i have to wait for the nba games. Nba live 09 and nba 2k9 now add saints 2 for free not bad.

[Busyman]

Personally, I don't think 33% off the games, even if they are brand new and just released, is all that great. I'm just too cheapass, LOL. $43.66 (CA tax) for a game that is $65 (again CA tax) is just not good enough for my taste.
That makes no sense at all.

If you are cheap ass and you were buying a game for $60 anyway, how is saving $20 a game no a good idea?

With the amount of games I want, $20 saved is just what I need.

[bballer032001]

That makes no sense at all.

If you are cheap ass and you were buying a game for $60 anyway, how is saving $20 a game no a good idea?

With the amount of games I want, $20 saved is just what I need.

I think what he is saying is that he would rather wait for the price to lower even more, like around $30 or something. I may be wrong, though.

[jdeluis]

Anybody know if TRU will stock KORG DS-10 Synthesizer?

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

I remember seing it once but that was like 2 weeks ago. I can't wait for next week.

[munkapotamus]

this deal is wootsauce... a friend texted me in the middle of the F'ing night to tell me this deal was going to happen next week, and i'm not pissed lol. I've been waiting for this to show up again for a very long time. So many games.... and credit cards enough to have them all (and cash enough to pay the cards off within the month =P lol i'm not part of the credit fuckup)

[Saint'sRow911]

Saints Row 2 along with Socom for me. Not sure what free game to get since I will already have bough NBA 2k9. Maybe I'll grab NBA Live or "sell" a free game to a friend.

[mrniceguy8]

This is great. I'll get Tales of Vesperia for free and two place holders for Fable 2 and Fallout 3.

[Genami]

The 30% off accessories is for 10/12 and 10/13, right?

[dba137]

One more time for me.

I can buy two random $60 games, get NBA 2K9(the one I want to keep) for free.

The following week, I can take those two random $60 games(unopened, with a receipt), then exchange them for LittleBigPlanet and Midnight Club LA.

This should happen W/O any problems right?

Anybody run into an encounter in which TRU doesn't let this happen for some reason?

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

Seing that there's is a lot of game coming out, i might buy a several placeholder games so i can keep fracture and brothers in arm (maybe) if not fifa

[Justin42]

One more time for me.

I can buy two random $60 games, get NBA 2K9(the one I want to keep) for free.

The following week, I can take those two random $60 games(unopened, with a receipt), then exchange them for LittleBigPlanet and Midnight Club LA.

This should happen W/O any problems right?

Anybody run into an encounter in which TRU doesn't let this happen for some reason?

No one knows absolutely for sure.

I CAN tell you I VERY distinctly remember in past years there are a number of people who pull that off, AND a number of people who get shot down by the managers of the store saying the promotion has expired and only allow all 3 games to be returned together.

It is YMMV as to if that will work, so plan accordingly.

(and can I just ask-- in general, not to you specifically dba, if you are going to buy fillers, PLEASE buy games that aren't in high demand? OR games with a million copies floating around, like Madden 09? I keep remembering people buying the big AAA releases as fillers [to return] and others screaming they couldn't find the games anywhere..)

[iceblast21]

AMAZING WORK, DrDarkStryfe!!! This is easily the most anticipated sale all year for CAG's and it's the best news I've read all year! X-D

KICKASS!! Now I can finally buy some expensive, full-priced Wii games!!! (damn things never go on sale, do they? I guess with the exception of maybe Mario Sunshine and Zelda)

[Zmonkay]

Question: Do gift receipts list the value of the items, (at least for the system to know)? It would suck if you go to return something that was 60.00 with a gift receipt and it was currently 40 bucks, so that's all they could give you for it...

[eliter1]

I want to take advantage of this but I don't want to go back to the store only to find out I can't exchange them, I am thinking about Fallout 3, FIFA 09 and Fracture or Dead Space. I am going to think about this a lot.

[Sephiroth1089]

I think i'm gonna get Tales of Vesperia, Silent Hill and MGS4, i do want Fallout 3 so i might just exchange vesperia or silent hill for it but if they dont let me ill just keep these games since i do want to try them out. Also does anyone know if the one in Timesquare in New York City allows the exchange?

[MiserMike]

I think i'm gonna get Tales of Vesperia, Silent Hill and MGS4, i do want Fallout 3 so i might just exchange vesperia or silent hill for it but if they dont let me ill just keep these games since i do want to try them out. Also does anyone know if the one in Timesquare in New York City allows the exchange?

Well I live in NYC and I did that last yr. I bought NBA 2k8 (free) GRAW 2 and Skate, then returned those for COD 4 and Ratchet and Clank Future. I will be doing this again this yr, hopefully it's smooth sailing like it was last yr. Wat I did was, I asked the cashier to make sure and she said that u can exchange the two u pay for, but not the free one because it has no value. I will ask again this yr to make sure.

[thomas10451]

thanks op, now the waiting game starts.
nba 2k9, socom bundle, and wii play

[wwfward]

Does the Xbox Live Vision Camera bundle count as a game in the buy 2 get 1 free deal?

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

I think i'm gonna get Tales of Vesperia, Silent Hill and MGS4, i do want Fallout 3 so i might just exchange vesperia or silent hill for it but if they dont let me ill just keep these games since i do want to try them out. Also does anyone know if the one in Timesquare in New York City allows the exchange?

i heard TRU doesnt carry silent hill, does it vary from store to store?

[unknownthreat]

It says the sale is Sun and Mon only???

[Sephiroth1089]

i heard TRU doesnt carry silent hill, does it vary from store to store?

it might, sometimes they have it behind the counter and you have to ask for the game. i forgot to check the one in timesquare today to see if they did carry them when i went to pick up casino royal and advent children on umd today. I'll probably check my toysrus after my classes on tuesday. anyone know if i can preorder fallout 3 and then return one of the filler games for that fallout 3 that i preordered? i just want to make sure i can get a copy and not worry about it selling out.

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

It says the sale is Sun and Mon only???

the 30% off wii accessory sale is Sun and Mon only, but the Buy 2 Get 1 free sale is from Sun to Sat (10/12 - 10/18)

[dtcarson]

A gift receipt might not list the actual price (since it's a gift receipt), but it should know the price at which the item was purchased.

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

it might, sometimes they have it behind the counter and you have to ask for the game. i forgot to check the one in timesquare today to see if they did carry them when i went to pick up casino royal and advent children on umd today. I'll probably check my toysrus after my classes on tuesday. anyone know if i can preorder fallout 3 and then return one of the filler games for that fallout 3 that i preordered? i just want to make sure i can get a copy and not worry about it selling out.

I might go to my nearest TRU this week to see if they have it, thanks

edit: TRU doesnt carry Silent hill, at least the one closest to me doesnt

[dtcarson]

Here's my plan and will work very well only if you bought other games that previously came out.

I'm buying SIlent Hill HOmecoming, Force Unleashed, and Fracture (keeping). Since i already bought Silent Hill from BB and Force Unleashed from Walmart, the 2 game i just paid for will be returned to the stores I just bought them from (still have the receipts) and that way i get my refund for both games and still get to keep fracture. Also if you know people have bought a game and paid cash for it, ask them for a receipt so that way this deal comes out cheaper by you returning what they bought and getting money back for it.

So basically buying games A B C and from TRU; you had already bought games A and B from BB, and still have the receipt, and are within the return window. After buying games A B C from TRU, you are going to return the new unopened copies of and B to BB using your existing receipts from BB.
I don't have a problem with that, I've done similar things though not in this sale. I've returned a new, factory wrapped item to store A after buying it again cheaper from store B. Each transaction is fully within the returns policy, and the items are exactly the same (for instance I would not do that with something serialized or that has some sort of time limitation). Re-shrinkwrapping an item is definitely not cool, and I'm not sure where I am on the TRU "placeholder" thing

[life.exe]

Just make sure you dont try and exchange the free game. I work at TRU and they wouldnt even let me exchange the free one last year. So YMMV if you get to exchange the free one or not.

[Liquid Anubis]

thanks OP and CAG. dependable as always. gonna get on this deal w. my cousin.

[Jiggy37]

With 30% off I'm liable to buy every Wii points card my store has in stock--I've already spent $440 on completely undiscounted Wii points since the first day I bought some, so this sounds fantastic. I just hope they have loads of them...

[ighosty]

is this deal just B&M or is it going to be on there website also? My closest TRU is like 50 miles away and this deal isn't worth that drive.

[Justin42]

It'll most likely be online but often not every title is available as part of the sale for some reason...

[Admiral Ackbar]

It'll most likely be online but often not every title is available as part of the sale for some reason...

Nothing pre-order or usually if it's been released in the last week.

[earvcunanan]

I'll be picking up Dead Space, Fracture, and Saint's Row 2. Thanks, OP!

[Sawboss]

So the 30% off wii accessories is on the 12th and 13th? That is awesome for wii point cards. I might have to stock up a little.

[h1gh3r_l1m1ts]

So basically buying games A B C and from TRU; you had already bought games A and B from BB, and still have the receipt, and are within the return window. After buying games A B C from TRU, you are going to return the new unopened copies of and B to BB using your existing receipts from BB.
I don't have a problem with that, I've done similar things though not in this sale. I've returned a new, factory wrapped item to store A after buying it again cheaper from store B. Each transaction is fully within the returns policy, and the items are exactly the same (for instance I would not do that with something serialized or that has some sort of time limitation). Re-shrinkwrapping an item is definitely not cool, and I'm not sure where I am on the TRU "placeholder" thing
I definitely don't shrink wrap or anything like that, that games i returned are factory sealed like I bought them but since i still have receipts that are within the time window for me to return then i guess i'll return them to get my money back. That money can go towards other games that I want anyway but it's a good thing to have friends at developers/publishers to get games for very cheap:lol:

[shrike4242]

Enough conversation about returning games to stores you didn't buy them at. If you're buying games at this sale, make sure you check with the store you're buying them at what your options are at for returns/exchanges/whatever.

If you didn't buy a game at a specific store and return a game there, it's return fraud. Regardless of the "no receipt" return policies for a store, that's for customers that bought items at that store and don't have their receipt anymore, not for people to try and screw them over with purchases they didn't make at the store.

[Chase]

SOCOM: Confrontation, Dead Space, and... uh... This is going to take a while. :-k

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

SOCOM: Confrontation, Dead Space, and... uh... This is going to take a while. :-k

according to their website, they wont get dead space until 10/20

[ens04]

Can someone please help me?
I only have one question, that is:
Lets say I buy 3 ps3 games(all 3 NBA games)
Is it possible to exchange all 3 ps3 games (if they are still factory sealed), even the free game, at a later time? or can you only exchange two of three(the paid games)?

[joserjerr]

Can someone please help me?
I only have one question, that is:
Lets say I buy 3 ps3 games(all 3 NBA games)
Is it possible to exchange all 3 ps3 games (if they are still factory sealed), even the free game, at a later time? or can you only exchange two of three(the paid games)?

Two is possible but YMMV. 3 is a no go so make sure you find a free game you like.

[Dustin Echoes]

according to their website, they wont get dead space until 10/20

I think thats based off the old announced date. Remember the game got bumped up a week but I dont think their website reflects that yet. I am certain they will have the game the proper week though.

Also, it is possible to preorder right now the games that come out that week (SOCOM, Saints Row, Dead Space) and when I pick them up have them apply the deal? Or does it not work properly with the $5 dollars down already being applied to them?

[Serpentor]

Already 11 pages?! Anyway, not sure already discussed, but here's my idea of getting what i want w/o place holders (a pain in the ass especially you don't even have a 3rd game you want).

TRU takes pre-orders, so what i will do is to pre-paid all three pre-orders and get the 3rd game free. I believe you can pay the entire pre-order amount...

[emg28]

:lol: At the TRU B2G1 thread. Every time this sale happens 25% of the posts in this thread are about what games someone wants to pick up, 25% are questions about the "placeholder" method and 50% of the posts are about CAGs trying to get away with free games. :applause:

[Raymond]

Is this deal nationwide? Or YMMV?

[rolliauctions]

Is this deal nationwide? Or YMMV?

This would be nationwide.

[lolwut?]

Hmm, I'm hoping this placeholder method will work for me. I guess I'll gave to pick up 2 $60 dollar titles and get Brothers in Arms free (it's the only thing out now that I'd want to hang on to) and then try and return the other 2 for Far Cry 2 and Gears of War 2.

If only I wasn't already going to get raped by the GH:WT bundle... :bomb:

[OneWingedAngeI]

I am reallly unsure what keeper to get. I need to grab fable II, Fallout 3, LBP and gears of war at some point. There is really no game out right now that I want. Hrm...

[shrike4242]

:lol: At the TRU B2G1 thread. Every time this sale happens 25% of the posts in this thread are about what games someone wants to pick up, 25% are questions about the "placeholder" method and 50% of the posts are about CAGs trying to get away with free games. :applause:More like 20%, 20% and 60%, and that 60% keeps going higher and higher.

[dba137]

Already 11 pages?! Anyway, not sure already discussed, but here's my idea of getting what i want w/o place holders (a pain in the ass especially you don't even have a 3rd game you want).

TRU takes pre-orders, so what i will do is to pre-paid all three pre-orders and get the 3rd game free. I believe you can pay the entire pre-order amount...
Is this true?

So we can just pre-order the entire amount of the games even if they are not released yet and get a third game for free?

[lilwiggum]

how about pc games?? does that count? can i get dead space, socom and warhammer?? please say yes!, anyone know??

I was wondering the same thing...

[thebackstageguy]

So I just called my local TRU, and it doesn't sound like they're having the 30% off deal... I know the B2G1 is nationwide, but is it local/ YMMV on wii accessories? (I didn't see mention in the local ad this week either).

[Distrato]

Hmm. I'll probably buy two placeholder games and get Rock Band for free. I'll pick up Fable II (maybe it looks like its going to be over hyped like the first one) and I'm not sure about the second one. I want Gears 2, Left 4 Dead, Fallout 3, or Mirror's Edge but preorder bonuses are making it difficult to choose. Also with Gears and Fallout I want the special editions. Maybe Left 4 Dead? Anyway how successful have any of you been with this deal in the past?

[Chase]

according to their website, they wont get dead space until 10/20


If that's the case, then I'm in for three copies of SOCOM Confrontation. :lol: ... :cold:

[wwfward]

Hmmm, what about the Vision Camera/Xbox Live bundle? Can that count as one of my three games?

[Frogurt.man]

Hmmm, what about the Vision Camera/Xbox Live bundle? Can that count as one of my three games?

Is the Vision Camera/Xbox Live Bundle a game?

[bluehat9]

Wario Land, de Blob, and Viva Pinata 2 for me. Maybe Crackdown, Mass Effect, and a DS game too.
:)

[BlueLobstah]

Hey, thanks for the heads up OP! Time to score some discounted Wii Points.

This will also be a good opportunity to pick up some discounted games for myself and for Christmas presents.

[Justin42]

Be SUPER CAREFUL ordering online with this deal. Pay with a credit card if possible and not PayPal (since PayPal just adds a layer of mess trying to get problems straightened out)

They have been known to cancel the "free" game and then you end up basically getting charged the full price for the other 2, and you have to fight it a bit to even get them to let you return.

Of course sometimes this glitches and if one of the "paid" games goes out of stock and cancels you still get your free game... but there is absolutely no way of knowing in advance which games they will decide to cancel from your order.

[Serpentor]

Actually last year i bought 3 wii games, decided i didnt want one of the ones i paid for and returned it got the whole 50 back.

well, that's not exactly the same scenario as keeping one and returning two. Also, your situation is YMMV... Some times if the cashier is not doing the return process correctly, you can get away with a lot of things. For instance, if you use a coupon on the items, when you return, you can get the discounted coupon amount back. Word is, you can try all you want, but it won't work in general (and i don't think you can tell the cashier what buttons to press w/o raising a red flag).

Me just trying to stop the 60% from going...

[Serpentor]

Be SUPER CAREFUL ordering online with this deal. Pay with a credit card if possible and not PayPal (since PayPal just adds a layer of mess trying to get problems straightened out)

They have been known to cancel the "free" game and then you end up basically getting charged the full price for the other 2, and you have to fight it a bit to even get them to let you return.

Of course sometimes this glitches and if one of the "paid" games goes out of stock and cancels you still get your free game... but there is absolutely no way of knowing in advance which games they will decide to cancel from your order.

Good point, i certainly going to skip the on-line part... Order only if the games you want are all in stock (even then, no guarantees, b/c their order system is funky as hell).

[help1]

I would love to get Gears, Socom and another game if placeholders are allowed/ able.

[ens04]

if the PSN cards are available at Toys R Us, will that be a part of the B2G1 free sale?

[Serpentor]

Is this true?

So we can just pre-order the entire amount of the games even if they are not released yet and get a third game for free?

Well, it's just an idea... i will find out soon enough (the sale has to active first, i'm not going to ask those know-nothing TRU employees). The only drawback with the prepaid pre-orders is that you're paying the pre-orders in full, way too advance (but then the place holders are doing the same thing anyway).

[Zlax45]

Could you just get a Gift Receipt for every game in case you want to bring them back?

[TeamLeader77]

So I just called my local TRU, and it doesn't sound like they're having the 30% off deal... I know the B2G1 is nationwide, but is it local/ YMMV on wii accessories? (I didn't see mention in the local ad this week either).

NEXT week.

[GAMERMASTERMAN]

To bad it isn't a week later, I'd love to pick up Fable 2 & Far Cry 2 with a free game. Oh well.
Thinking I might pick up Lego Batman & Sonic Rush Adventure. Anyone have any ideas for a third $30 game? Any systems fine

[el swordo]

how can you beat this to get a game that comes out on the 21st? im already getting fifa 09 and fable 2 this month and would like to get little big planet free if at all possible

[TeamLeader77]

how can you beat this to get a game that comes out on the 21st? im already getting fifa 09 and fable 2 this month and would like to get little big planet free if at all possible

Question asked and answered. Check back from the beginning.

[el swordo]

can someone answer definitely if toys r us will exchange the games you don't want?

[ebojo]

At the store near my house, they let me exchange a game later on, but I'm not sure if that was an override, or policy.

Also, I am a little confused by the first post. It almost sounded like you said that you could return the 2 games that you paid for and get full price for them, and keep the game that was marked free. Is this true?

[Frogurt.man]

can someone answer definitely if toys r us will exchange the games you don't want?

*facepalm*

Read the OP's awesome FAQ?

[IronsideGrunt]

can someone answer definitely if toys r us will exchange the games you don't want?


If its one of the games the receipt shows you paid money for, it should NOT be a problem...if its the 'Free' game then your screwed.

[ebojo]

If its one of the games the receipt shows you paid money for, it should NOT be a problem...if its the 'Free' game then your screwed.

I'm not sure that would fly. In this case, you could buy2get1, return the 2 (keeping the one) and do it all over again.

[YoUnGKiLlAh]

I'm not sure that would fly. In this case, you could buy2get1, return the 2 (keeping the one) and do it all over again.

you dont return the 2 games u paid for, just even exchange it for the game you want that comes out at a later time

[RufusB]

Sadly, the Toys R Us closed down by my house.

[TeamLeader77]

*facepalm*

Read the OP's awesome FAQ?

We need to revise those estimates about percentage of posts to include people who post without reading a thing. :)

[IronsideGrunt]

you dont return the 2 games u paid for, just even exchange it for the game you want that comes out at a later time


Exactly.

Just remember that it needs to be done within the return/exchange period...not sure if TRUS is 30 days or whatever...

[Frogurt.man]

Exactly.

Just remember that it needs to be done within the return/exchange period...not sure if TRUS is 30 days or whatever...

It's 45 days. Plenty of time to exchange for LBP, Gears of War, Resistance, Fable 2 or Dead Space if for some reason Toys R Us doesn't get it till the 21.

[Vendetta]

I wasn't going to get in on the deal, but I just played the FIFA 09 demo, and now I really wanna get it. It seems like a big enough upgrade over 08 to warrant buying it for $40 over buying 08 for a fraction of the price on eBay, like I did with NHL 08 the other day.

I also want to get NBA 2K9, but I'd feel pretty bad buying it, as I've bought 2K6-2K8 each year, and the value of sports games depreciates so quickly. I told myself I'd just buy it every other year, but I said that last year too. :P

I dunno what I'd get with the 3rd game - maybe a placeholder for one of the hot games this holiday season. I've got such a backlog too, most of which are RPG's. :[

Decisions, decisions.

[Watchman]

This would be a great deal if TRU actually had a decent selection of games other than simply brand-new stuff.

[JasonStatham]

Definitely getting FIFA 09 and Okami, but not sure whether to pick up Lego Star Wars: Complete Saga or Ninja Gaiden 2. I liked Gaiden 1, but it drove me insane. I played some of the first Lego Star wars, and it was fun, but not really challenging.

Tough call.

[DemonGamer24]

Last year, I ended up returning the free game and another game and they let me exchange them for two different games. I had to explain to the worker like 18 times that all I wanted was two different games and she didn't understand and just wanted to refund me $65 (after tax) for the two games, then a manager came over and did it no problem.

Sure, it's not a good idea to count on it, but way too many people are acting like there is 0% chance of getting anything from that free game.

[Timeshift]

Is this thing online?

[LegendK7ll3r]

If I somehow get enough money, I'll pick-up Dead Space and Saints Row 2, and I guess just some other random game for free.

[thugsouljah723]

I never did this before, but can't you do the B2G1 free deal then go an exchange the game you want at a different retail store (i.e Best Buy, Sears, Fred Meyers, etc.) and get credit since the game is unopened and buy the game you want with the credit? Not sure how it would scan out in their system though?

[JediBaja]

My TRU has a roto hold for Wii Fit on Sunday 10/19.

Pre-orders will not work for this promotion in-store because one is only allowed to put down $5 towards the purchase. There is no way to fully pay off a pre-order game. Online pre-orders might be a different story though.