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KABUKISTAR
10-27-2008, 08:15 PM
I thought I'd create this, in the same vein as the GameStop pre-order bonuses thread.
Best Buy pre-orders usually come in the form of a game case, stating that it's a pre-order for the game. It rings up as $5 ($10 for some games), and usually doesn't contain anything, and you just buy it to reserve your copy of the game. After the game comes out, you can use subtract the price of the pre-order from the game when you buy it. Or, if you don't want the game, you can just get the money you payed for it back. So, these pre-orders are functionally free in the long run.
A number of games, come with special pre-order bonuses inside of the cases. This thread is to catalogue all those freebie bonuses that you can get with game pre-orders.
There'll be a list of them going in the second post.
KABUKISTAR
10-27-2008, 08:16 PM
Current list of pre-orders available. This list is really incomplete right now, but I'll be adding more over time. If anyone wants to a description of pictures that I don't have, feel free to post in this thread. The date next to a title is the street date for that game (usually BB will pull all the pre-orders at that time).
Current Pre-order Deals
Tekken 6 (October 27th) Preorder box comes with a laser cell and a tattoo sleeve.
Uncharted 2 (October 13th) In-game item: Currency Multiplier.
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (October 27th) Power Package Code for Cryo-Mine Glove and extra hit points
Halo ODST (September 22nd) unlocking Sgt. Johnson as a playable character in Firefight mode.
Expired Deals:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC, 360, PS3) 02/10/09 - Buy the pre-order to recieve 250 RewardZone points (RZ required).
Sims 3 (PC, Mac) 02/20/09 - Comes with Simes 3 Neighbourhood Poster and code for in-game vinatage sports car.
****Already released games (you can still get the pre-order, if you find one)****:
007: Quantum of Solace (PC, PS3, PS2, DS, PSP, Wii) 11/04/08 - Comes with a coupon for $10 off any James Bond movie.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/KABUKISTAR/Deadspace_front-1.jpg Dead Space (PS3, Xbox360) (10/14/08): Hardbound Art Book with 3D Glasses
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http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/KABUKISTAR/Redalert3_Case-1.jpg Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (10/28/08): Command and Conquer 2 Complete game (2CD), Behind the Scenes DVD, Code for extra in-game maps. (Rings up as $10, not $5)
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Call of Duty World at War (PC, 360, PS3, Wii, Ps2, DS) 11/11/08 -Comes with a fabric banner and a coupon for $5 off any COD game except World at War.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origina (PC, 360, PS3) 02/10/09 - Buy the pre-order to recieve 250 RewardZone points.
Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria (PC) 11/18/08 - Comes with a music CD, and code to unlock exclusive in-game cloack and title, as well as a special subscription price.
Mirror's Edge (PC, 360, PS3) 11/11/08: Comes with remix CD and a code to unlock time trial mode in the demo.
Halo Wars (360): Buy the pre-order and get 1 month of XBox live for free, with coupon http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/KABUKISTAR/halowarscoupon.png
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/KABUKISTAR/bc5ccd76.jpgMortal Kombat VS DC Universe (PS3, 360) 11/16/08 -Comes with a Scorpion cell.
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http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/KABUKISTAR/MKvsDC_cell.jpg
Shaun White Snowboarding (PC, 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PSP) 11/16/08 - Comes with a double-sided poster
****Confirmed Penny: These pre-orders have been confirmed to ring up as $.01****
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/KABUKISTAR/Fallout3_Case-1.jpg Fallout 3 (PC, XBox360, PS3) (10/28/08): Nuka-Cola Bottle Opener/Refrigerator Magnet, $5 off coupon for the strategy guide. Only the PC version is confirmed to ring up as a penny.
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rainking187
10-27-2008, 08:54 PM
I've got a few more:
Mirror's Edge-Comes with remix CD and a code to unlock time trial mode in the demo.
Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe-Comes with a Scorpion cell. I've only seen preorder boxes for the Kollector's Edition of this, not the regular edition.
Call of Duty World at War-Comes with a fabric banner and a coupon for $5 off any COD game except World at War.
SpitFire158
10-27-2008, 08:59 PM
GoW 2 LE comes with a remote control tank
MasterSun1
10-27-2008, 09:08 PM
The beauty is that if you want a refund, you can get it without having to return the freebie.
KABUKISTAR
10-27-2008, 09:11 PM
The beauty is that if you want a refund, you can get it without having to return the freebie.
Exactly :D GoW 2 LE comes with a remote control tank I thought about that one, but did't include it, because you have to actually buy the game to get the RC Tank. Plus, it already has its own thread.
LinkinPrime
10-27-2008, 09:13 PM
Note on the Red Alert 3 PC pre-order...its $10 down instead of the typical $5...and the Red Alert 2 game is included in the case.
KABUKISTAR
10-27-2008, 09:20 PM
I've got a few more:
Mirror's Edge-Comes with remix CD and a code to unlock time trial mode in the demo.
Mortal Kombat VS DC Universe-Comes with a Scorpion cell. I've only seen preorder boxes for the Kollector's Edition of this, not the regular edition.
Call of Duty World at War-Comes with a fabric banner and a coupon for $5 off any COD game except World at War.
Thanks. I'll add those after I get some photos uploaded
shiftomnimega
10-27-2008, 10:27 PM
Heh, I already pre-ordered Mirror's Edge at GameStop for the bag.
I may take advantage of their lenient return policy on pre-orders though.
Kerig
10-28-2008, 06:36 AM
Nice thread. Even with absolutely no intention of buying the games, I think $5 for some preorder items is worth it, barring even the fact that you can possibly get your money back.
KABUKISTAR
10-29-2008, 04:09 PM
K, I went to BestBuy yesterday, and made note of all the pre-orders I could find, and added them to the second post. I also picked up the MK vs DC pre-order and took pictures of the cell to put up.
emeraldgsl
10-29-2008, 04:28 PM
If you can still find it at BB still: Resistance 2 Pre-Order gets you an exclusive multiplayer skin. The game case comes with a card that containes the code. Kinda like the LBP one!
KABUKISTAR
11-01-2008, 04:36 AM
Wow, this thread hit page three fast.
Anyways, I went to BB today, and a grabbed some Fallout 3 pre-orders that I hid (I do this, because mine always tosses them all after the came comes out), and they rang up as a penny :D
I've heard that pre-order bonuses ring up as a penny after the game comes out, but when I tried it with the Deadspace artbook, it still rang up as $5. That might be because I tried the very day it came out, though.
Anyways, if anyone can find some Fallout 3 pre-orders, they're only a penny, so definitely grab them.
shadowkast
11-01-2008, 04:49 AM
Wow, this thread hit page three fast.
I would change your settings if this is on page three for you already. BTW Good looking on starting the thread, was literally laying in bed and think of starting a thread just like this. So i'll try to contribute what info I can.
KABUKISTAR
11-07-2008, 02:54 AM
Added the pre-order for LoTR Online: Mines of Moria.
Also, I went and checked out the Red Alert 3 Pre-orders, but they were still ringing up for $10. Hopefully, they penny out soon.
kidrocklive
11-07-2008, 06:16 AM
does anybody know how many tracks is on the mirror's edge music cd?
splintercell
11-07-2008, 08:43 AM
does anybody know how many tracks is on the mirror's edge music cd?
The BB pre-order CD has 2 tracks, although there is no detailed track listing. I think some game sites have mentioned the specifics. The first track is the original slow version of the theme, and the second is a longer dancier remix.
Serpentor
11-07-2008, 12:05 PM
Buying the outdated pre-order cases for a penny sounds good. Paying $5 for the pre-order stuffs is okay too. Am i the only one bothered by "refund the $5 and keep the goodies?"
Sorry for being the moral police, but since checkout glitches are frown upon, i don't see why return and keep bonuses tactic should be encouraged/discussed.
Ice2Dragon
11-07-2008, 02:36 PM
Theres a bonus for ENDWAR too.. whatever that was its gone now...
splintercell
11-07-2008, 05:31 PM
Theres a bonus for ENDWAR too.. whatever that was its gone now...
It wasn't much: early access to the beta stress test, which has gone public since then anyway.
Ice2Dragon
11-09-2008, 09:43 PM
Add prince of persia to the list.
PRE ORDER PRINCE OF PERSIA FOR XBOX 360/PLAYSTATION 3 and receive a free limited edition upgrade for the same price.
KABUKISTAR
11-09-2008, 10:05 PM
Add prince of persia to the list.
PRE ORDER PRINCE OF PERSIA FOR XBOX 360/PLAYSTATION 3 and receive a free limited edition upgrade for the same price.
You mean, you pre-order the special edition, and then when you buy it you can get it for the price of the normal edition?
Ice2Dragon
11-09-2008, 11:09 PM
You mean, you pre-order the special edition, and then when you buy it you can get it for the price of the normal edition?
Yup, its 59.99.
maxgle
11-09-2008, 11:20 PM
That Nuka-Cola Bottle Opener looks sweet!
yukafls
11-09-2008, 11:40 PM
I wish I could get the bonus items for free once the game is out, but I get shut down.
KABUKISTAR
11-10-2008, 02:44 AM
I always go to the same cashiers at BB, because they're used to me getting penny items, so when I walk up with 6 Fallout 3 Pre-orders, they don't think anything weird about it.
Yup, its 59.99.
Do you know if the box has a coupon in it, or a code to use online, or what the deal is?
darkk
11-10-2008, 08:55 AM
You mean, you pre-order the special edition, and then when you buy it you can get it for the price of the normal edition?
I do not believe there is a special edition for sale. The ads in magazines say when you pre-order the game you are upgraded to the speical/limited edition for free.
I think it is like MGS3 subsistence where there was not a limited edition for sale but if you pre-ordered it you got the LE version.
kidrocklive
11-10-2008, 09:50 AM
I always go to the same cashiers at BB, because they're used to me getting penny items, so when I walk up with 6 Fallout 3 Pre-orders, they don't think anything weird about it.
Do you know if the box has a coupon in it, or a code to use online, or what the deal is?
isn't that a little excessive? I'd feel weird about doing 2, let alone 6
KABUKISTAR
11-10-2008, 06:54 PM
isn't that a little excessive? I'd feel weird about doing 2, let alone 6
If no one picks them up, Best Buy just tosses them. I usually hide a few of the boxes before the game come out, so I can come back to get them for a penny, and I don't feel bad about this because:
1) After the ones I hide, there's still a ton left for people that actually want to get it as a pre-order, and
2) For every pre-order I hide and get for a penny later, there's 20 that Best Buy just throws in the trash.
LinkinPrime
11-10-2008, 07:05 PM
Oh man...the Nuke Cola bottle opener was on the case? Damn...I wonder if my store still has them.
They should ring up as a penny after the game is out right?
yukafls
11-10-2008, 07:09 PM
I would kill for another bottle opener if anyone could score me one
Ice2Dragon
11-10-2008, 07:12 PM
Oh man...the Nuke Cola bottle opener was on the case? Damn...I wonder if my store still has them.
They should ring up as a penny after the game is out right?
they "Should" but sometimes BB is slow pennying them out, or throw them out regardless.
I know my meijer still has a bunch of the preorder bonus things left @_@
yukafls
11-10-2008, 07:19 PM
Mine throws them out, I have never seen them pennied
LinkinPrime
11-10-2008, 07:21 PM
If anything I'll pay the $5 and then return it.
KABUKISTAR
11-10-2008, 09:22 PM
Fallout 3 pre-orders are pennied out, so if you can find them, definitely pick them up.
Last time I checked (last week), the Red Alert 3 pre-orders weren't pennied yet.
I think I'll add a section to the second post for pre-order items that are confirmed to be a penny...
yukafls
11-10-2008, 09:37 PM
Cool, I will check with mine.
LinkinPrime
11-10-2008, 11:50 PM
No luck at my local BB, will have to try the one by my work tomorrow :/
Ecofreak
11-11-2008, 05:35 PM
Picked up the Mirror's Edge pre-order bonus. CD only has two songs totally ~13 minutes, but I listen to it a lot in the office. Really good music and hope I can buy the whole soundtrack someday.
Well worth the gas and time to do pick-up/return.
Fallout 3 pre-orders are pennied out, so if you can find them, definitely pick them up.
Only the PC version it seems. The PS3 version rang up at $5 while the PC ones were pennied.
rainking187
11-12-2008, 02:40 AM
Has anyone spotted anything new? I thought Banjo Kazooie and The Last Remnant were supposed to have bonuses at Best Buy but I haven't seen any boxes for them yet.
yukafls
11-12-2008, 02:46 AM
What is the bonus for banjo??
KABUKISTAR
11-12-2008, 05:16 AM
Only the PC version it seems. The PS3 version rang up at $5 while the PC ones were pennied.
Weird. I've only bought the PC ones.
I'll make a note of it on the second post.
orion1998_1
11-13-2008, 08:53 PM
anything new
KABUKISTAR
11-15-2008, 02:15 AM
anything new
I finally got around to heading down there tonight. I didn't see any new pre-order bonuses, and RA3 is still ringing up as $10.
C'est la Vie.
Romis
12-02-2008, 10:53 PM
Has Anyone Seen a Pre-Order for Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X at Best Buy ? I keep looking and no one knows anything about it..
KABUKISTAR
12-03-2008, 01:22 PM
Has Anyone Seen a Pre-Order for Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X at Best Buy ? I keep looking and no one knows anything about it..
I'll check next time I'm there. My store used to have a little section dedicated to pre-orders, but they've rearranged, and now I can't seem to find them.
Every time I go there, though, I look around and see if I happen to spot any. Also, I bring up thoose Red Alert 3 Pre-orders to see if they've finally pennied.
Romis
12-04-2008, 07:23 PM
@ KABUKISTAR Thanks,
I was actually there today, and Nothing
They do have a section usually but right now they don't have a thing to pre-order the guy at customer service & I went an looked everywhere he thought it would be.
Plus he checked on TC's H.A.W.X., and they've not even gotten them yet
So, there is hope still to get the pre-order and code for the free plane
KABUKISTAR
12-04-2008, 11:34 PM
Thanks, Romis.
KABUKISTAR
01-07-2009, 03:44 AM
I just saw the first pre-order bonus there for the first time in ages:
Pre-order F.E.A.R. 2, and get 250 RewardZone points.
rainking187
01-07-2009, 04:55 AM
I've also heard they'll be having an exclusive theme for Killzone 2. I'll have to go to a different BB though, I went to my normal one and couldn't find any preorder stuff at all.
shiftomnimega
01-07-2009, 07:57 AM
Is the $10 to 250 point ratio enough to go pre-order happy on FEAR 2? Well, if they let you return all of them and/or treat them like gift cards so you can use them on anything and let you keep the points methinks yes.
dopehat
01-07-2009, 08:53 AM
I've also heard they'll be having an exclusive theme for Killzone 2. I'll have to go to a different BB though, I went to my normal one and couldn't find any preorder stuff at all.
Yah whats odd is when I went to my best buy it wasn't with the games stuff. It was on an end isle over by the blu-ray's and Cd's so you may want to check an endcap or just ask
2sday
01-07-2009, 03:47 PM
If anything I'll pay the $5 and then return it.
This is what I do. I pre-order the game, get the free item, and just show up to customer service later and ask them to cancel the reserve. So I get the item AND my $5 back! It has worked like 10 times.
KABUKISTAR
01-07-2009, 05:02 PM
I checked the Rewardzone Website, and 250 points is just enough for a $5 certificate. You could really make this deal profitable, if you bought a pre-order, and then got a refund several times. Do it 20 times, and you've just made yourself $100 in-store credit.
Next time I'm down there, I'll take a closer look at the fine print on this deal, and see if it says anything about losing the points, if you return the pre-order without buying the game, just to make sure. However, I'm pretty sure they wont withdraw points, and even if they do points then you can just order your certs before you return the pre-orders.
Ice2Dragon
01-07-2009, 05:04 PM
I checked the Rewardzone Website, and 250 points is just enough for a $5 certificate. You could really make this deal profitable, if you bought a pre-order, and then got a refund several times. Do it 20 times, and you've just made yourself $100 in-store credit.
Next time I'm down there, I'll take a closer look at the fine print on this deal, and see if it says anything about losing the points, if you return the pre-order without buying the game, just to make sure. However, I'm pretty sure they wont withdraw points, and even if they do points then you can just order your certs before you return the pre-orders.
Yeah, that won't look weird returning 20 pre orders of a game (even if you do it seperately..)
prateeko
01-07-2009, 08:27 PM
I checked the Rewardzone Website, and 250 points is just enough for a $5 certificate. You could really make this deal profitable, if you bought a pre-order, and then got a refund several times. Do it 20 times, and you've just made yourself $100 in-store credit.
Next time I'm down there, I'll take a closer look at the fine print on this deal, and see if it says anything about losing the points, if you return the pre-order without buying the game, just to make sure. However, I'm pretty sure they wont withdraw points, and even if they do points then you can just order your certs before you return the pre-orders.
1) That's beyond cheap (sorry, not a compliment)
2) The points will probably stay as pending until you are past the return period (how every other point shows). You could try it since a $5 pre-order turns into a $5 GC...
Homerun17
01-07-2009, 08:32 PM
Resistance Retribution has a demo for a pre-order.
MrChan
01-07-2009, 09:14 PM
I checked the Rewardzone Website, and 250 points is just enough for a $5 certificate. You could really make this deal profitable, if you bought a pre-order, and then got a refund several times. Do it 20 times, and you've just made yourself $100 in-store credit.
Next time I'm down there, I'll take a closer look at the fine print on this deal, and see if it says anything about losing the points, if you return the pre-order without buying the game, just to make sure. However, I'm pretty sure they wont withdraw points, and even if they do points then you can just order your certs before you return the pre-orders.
Umm Hi I want to preorder 20 FEAR 2s...no no, I'm going to keep them and um....give them to...
:roll:
yukafls
01-07-2009, 09:19 PM
I thought about buying that for a demo
Josef
01-07-2009, 09:44 PM
I checked the Rewardzone Website, and 250 points is just enough for a $5 certificate. You could really make this deal profitable, if you bought a pre-order, and then got a refund several times. Do it 20 times, and you've just made yourself $100 in-store credit.
Next time I'm down there, I'll take a closer look at the fine print on this deal, and see if it says anything about losing the points, if you return the pre-order without buying the game, just to make sure. However, I'm pretty sure they wont withdraw points, and even if they do points then you can just order your certs before you return the pre-orders.
The only problem with that is you're basically out $100 for at least 30 days. Then you'll probably have to get credit for not picking up the preorder one at a time, so it could be a lengthy process to do it 20 times. But a dedicated CAG could do it! :D
freightliner
01-07-2009, 10:22 PM
do they throw out the pre-orders even if they have something in them like a bottle opener or a CD?
IAmTheCheapestGamer
01-08-2009, 04:04 AM
The only problem with that is you're basically out $100 for at least 30 days. Then you'll probably have to get credit for not picking up the preorder one at a time, so it could be a lengthy process to do it 20 times. But a dedicated CAG could do it! :D
I AM this cheap of a gamer, but I need the money more and I don't need it to be tied up for any length of time.
Plus, I'm pretty sure talking about that sort of thing probably swings into the realm of some sort of return fraud. You're essentially exploiting what could be a loophole in the return policy and if they won't allow 20 reserves/returns and deny you after 1-2, then you're SOL and stuck with a bunch of PO's on a game you probably didn't even WANT.
genfuyung
01-09-2009, 11:16 PM
Any word on whether or not Best Buy is going to take reserves for the collectors edition of street fighter 4?
TemplePilot
01-10-2009, 12:00 AM
I've seen a box for Killzone 2. Dunno what's in it though.
Homerun17
01-10-2009, 12:34 AM
I've seen a box for Killzone 2. Dunno what's in it though.
An exclusive theme.
KABUKISTAR
01-10-2009, 04:27 PM
According to some people in the specific thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209324) about the FEAR2 pre-orders, it comes with Gamers REwardzone points, which accumulate into a gift certificate twice as fast. So, 250 points would be worth $10, not $5.
genfuyung
01-11-2009, 04:57 AM
Does best buy have the resistance retribution demo code?
Does best buy have the resistance retribution demo code?
I think they have the demo inside the case if that is the PSP game or at least that is what it looked like from my quick glance reading over it when I saw them last week.
smaaug
01-11-2009, 05:39 AM
I AM this cheap of a gamer, but I need the money more and I don't need it to be tied up for any length of time.
Plus, I'm pretty sure talking about that sort of thing probably swings into the realm of some sort of return fraud. You're essentially exploiting what could be a loophole in the return policy and if they won't allow 20 reserves/returns and deny you after 1-2, then you're SOL and stuck with a bunch of PO's on a game you probably didn't even WANT.
I managed to cancel 5 preorders of MGS4 at a time with no issue, they said it was not a problem if you go after the end date printed on the back of the box.
Just make sure you do not wait too long after that end date. A few weeks back I came across a misplaced receipt of mine and tried to cancel my pre-orders from Little Big Planet, Dead Space and Fable 2 that I got in mid October and never picked up and they had trouble with the receipt saying that it was out of date. The manager had to do some override for me to get my money back and they were only able to put it on a gift card.
Josef
01-11-2009, 10:44 AM
Just make sure you do not wait too long after that end date. A few weeks back I came across a misplaced receipt of mine and tried to cancel my pre-orders from Little Big Planet, Dead Space and Fable 2 that I got in mid October and never picked up and they had trouble with the receipt saying that it was out of date. The manager had to do some override for me to get my money back and they were only able to put it on a gift card.
Actually it is my impression you can wait as long as you want to cancel the preorder at BB. After a certain time period the money would be put on a gift card though (as is what happened in your case). But they should never deny canceling the preorder for you and reimbursing you in some way.
Actually it is my impression you can wait as long as you want to cancel the preorder at BB. After a certain time period the money would be put on a gift card though (as is what happened in your case). But they should never deny canceling the preorder for you and reimbursing you in some way.
I just meant it will be more difficult and a bit of a pain as it took them a long time to figure out how to do the return as they said they removed the preorder skus from the system so it was telling them the item was not found when she was trying to type the info in.
Homerun17
01-11-2009, 11:30 AM
I think they have the demo inside the case if that is the PSP game or at least that is what it looked like from my quick glance reading over it when I saw them last week.
Its a code but I bought there instead of GS because it comes with a case :P
Josef
01-11-2009, 12:00 PM
I just meant it will be more difficult and a bit of a pain as it took them a long time to figure out how to do the return as they said they removed the preorder skus from the system so it was telling them the item was not found when she was trying to type the info in.
OK, I just wanted to clarify that even though it may be a pain, BB should never deny you your money back on a preorder that was never picked up.
KABUKISTAR
01-11-2009, 03:31 PM
do they throw out the pre-orders even if they have something in them like a bottle opener or a CD?
I'm not 100% sure what they do with them, but I've seen several dozen pre-order cases disappear from the shelves after the game comes out, so either employees are taking home tons of them, or they make their way to the dumpsters.
yukafls
01-11-2009, 03:42 PM
The dumpsters at mine are those big old Fuckers that you cant get into
DarkPhantom13
01-11-2009, 03:48 PM
I'm not 100% sure what they do with them, but I've seen several dozen pre-order cases disappear from the shelves after the game comes out, so either employees are taking home tons of them, or they make their way to the dumpsters.
I work for a company that was recently acquired by Best Buy. We mainly focus on re-selling returned product from stores on ebay and best buys online auction site and we normally get boxes FULL of the preorder stuff from best buy. We normally just end up throwing it all away unless it has some good stuff to which we end up just taking the items home.
bigwoof
01-11-2009, 03:55 PM
op, you fail at putting all this shit into the first post.....
KABUKISTAR
01-15-2009, 01:24 AM
I grabbed one of the FEAR2 pre-orders today. Here's what it says on the front cover:
Pre-order and receive 250 rewardzone GAMERS CLUB points!*
Disclaimer: 250 point pre-order offer valid for Reward Zone program memebers only. Bonus points awarded in addition to both standard Reward Zone points and Gamers Bonus Points
None of the fine print on the back seems to be about the RW points. So, it appears that you can get the points for just the pre-order. And, according to the BB website, it's 150 points for a $10 cert (https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/offerDetails.jspx?offerCode=GO110CERT). So, it looks like buying three of these will get you $50 in certificates. Not bad for a $15 investment.
Perfect*Ending
01-15-2009, 01:32 AM
Pre-order FEAR 2 three times for $50 discount?
amusedtoe
01-15-2009, 01:33 AM
Any word on whether or not Best Buy is going to take reserves for the collectors edition of street fighter 4?
I kind of doubt it. It's going to be a huge game I'm sure but it doesn't have that Fable/Fallout/Call of Duty hype going on with it. About the biggest thing ever in Lich King BB didn't get pre-orders on the CE's and was first come first serve. I'm torn on the 360 CE though since it comes with "Viper" and she doesn't have the thighs of a Chun-Li or Cammy.
Xfactor19990
01-15-2009, 01:41 AM
really 15 for 3 fears and i get 50?
genfuyung
01-15-2009, 01:57 AM
I kind of doubt it. It's going to be a huge game I'm sure but it doesn't have that Fable/Fallout/Call of Duty hype going on with it. About the biggest thing ever in Lich King BB didn't get pre-orders on the CE's and was first come first serve. I'm torn on the 360 CE though since it comes with "Viper" and she doesn't have the thighs of a Chun-Li or Cammy.
The CE isn't even listed on the site. Hopefully I'll be able to get it from there. :cry:
genfuyung
01-15-2009, 02:06 AM
Is there a number to call or anything to find out if best buy will carry the CE?
KABUKISTAR
01-15-2009, 04:29 AM
really 15 for 3 fears and i get 50?
Actually, $15 for 3 empty cases and you get $50 ;)
TortillaSoup
01-15-2009, 06:19 AM
I grabbed one of the FEAR2 pre-orders today. Here's what it says on the front cover:
None of the fine print on the back seems to be about the RW points. So, it appears that you can get the points for just the pre-order. And, according to the BB website, it's 150 points for a $10 cert (https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/offerDetails.jspx?offerCode=GO110CERT). So, it looks like buying three of these will get you $50 in certificates. Not bad for a $15 investment.
Do they link it to your rewardzone account so you can only do it once?
amusedtoe
01-15-2009, 06:42 AM
Is there a number to call or anything to find out if best buy will carry the CE?
I don't really think so. 1-888-Bestbuy maybe but I doubt they'd know anything. I'd say call your local store probably two weeks before release and ask to speak to someone in media who really knows games and odds are at that point they'll probably have some idea. Whether they'll get three or thirty though who knows but I can feel confident each store will get some at least. Considering how many stores were still sitting on Halo Legendary editions and GTAIV CE's going into Christmas and a lot of others it wouldn't surprise me to see a lot of stores start getting less of CE's that aren't guaranteed to be gone in a day or two (i.e. WoW).
Do they link it to your rewardzone account so you can only do it once?
Wouldn't surprise me.
typeRJ
01-15-2009, 11:19 AM
Do they link it to your rewardzone account so you can only do it once?Wouldn't surprise me.
You'd think they'd limit it to one per RZ account. Or make you follow through with the FEAR2 purchase. But it's worth a shot.
Whoa, 250 RZ Gamers Club Points is worth $16.67 in RZ Certificates.
If you go through with one preorder, you'll get:
250 Bonus RZ Gamers Club Points FEAR2 Preorder
+ 5 RZ Gamers Club Points FEAR2 Preorder
+ 55 RZ Gamers Club Points FEAR2 Purchase
= 310 RZ Gamers Club Points = $20.66 RZ Certifcate value
On top of that, you'd get the standard RZ points:
5 RZ Points FEAR2 Preorder
+ 55 Points FEAR2 Purchase
= 60 RZ Points = $1.20 RZ Certificate value
Standard RZ points could be more if you're a member of the Premier Silver (25% bonus) or part of the pilot Premier Black (50% bonus, available in some major cities and select areas). And the slim chance that a double or triple point coupons that works on games. Or a possible % or $ off coupon. Anything could make this deal a little better.
That's not too bad if you were going to purchase the game anyway. I'm gonna go through w/ the purchase on my RZ Card while my Premier Black is still in effect (Chicago pilot ends Feb 28th) and then get another preorder box on my gf's card.
Xfactor19990
01-15-2009, 02:58 PM
how much do you need to spend for premier black? has anyone tried the FEAR deal?
KABUKISTAR
01-15-2009, 04:13 PM
I picked up one pre-order already. I'll let you guys know when/if the points are debited to my account.
shadowkast
01-15-2009, 04:17 PM
how much do you need to spend for premier black? has anyone tried the FEAR deal?
It's premiere silver. And either $1,500 or $2,500.....drawing a blank right now
typeRJ
01-15-2009, 04:33 PM
how much do you need to spend for premier black? has anyone tried the FEAR deal?
It's premiere silver. And either $1,500 or $2,500.....drawing a blank right now
$2500 for Premier Silver, $7500 for Premier Black in 2008 spending. Premier Black is a pilot for select areas like Chicago, so you may not get the benefits even if you did spend that much in a year. It looks like they did the same pilot with Premier Silver then released it in summer 2008, so expect to see Premier Black by summer. 50% point bonus, 45 day return policy (same as Silver?) and...a freakin concierge? I gotta that one day!
The only reason I'm at this level is because of 1) double and triple point deals and 2) buying business and personal electronics on a regular basis for my family and friends. My aunt bought three 40" Bravias for $1250 a pop plus wall mounting, warranty, etc in Feb 2008. I used a double point coupon on one of those and I got way up there right away.
I picked up one pre-order already. I'll let you guys know when/if the points are debited to my account.
Thanks! I didn't have preorder boxes at the store near me so I'm gonna check another. Hopefully it shows up in your points and purchases history as a Purchase and Bonus Points. If it shows up that way, at least we know it probably works as expected.
Does anyone know if bonus Gamer Club points are listed that way in their purchase/point history?
Xfactor19990
01-15-2009, 04:49 PM
$2500 for Premier Silver, $7500 for Premier Black in 2008 spending. Premier Black is a pilot for select areas like Chicago, so you may not get the benefits even if you did spend that much in a year. It looks like they did the same pilot with Premier Silver then released it in summer 2008, so expect to see Premier Black by summer. 50% point bonus, 45 day return policy (same as Silver?) and...a freakin concierge? I gotta that one day!
The only reason I'm at this level is because of 1) double and triple point deals and 2) buying business and personal electronics on a regular basis for my family and friends. My aunt bought three 40" Bravias for $1250 a pop plus wall mounting, warranty, etc in Feb 2008. I used a double point coupon on one of those and I got way up there right away.
Thanks! I didn't have preorder boxes at the store near me so I'm gonna check another. Hopefully it shows up in your points and purchases history as a Purchase and Bonus Points. If it shows up that way, at least we know it probably works as expected.
Does anyone know if bonus Gamer Club points are listed that way in their purchase/point history?
i think they lump the points together
Perfect*Ending
01-15-2009, 06:24 PM
I picked up one pre-order already. I'll let you guys know when/if the points are debited to my account.
Thanks. :applause:
GLOCKGLOCK
01-20-2009, 10:52 AM
Went to BB yesterday and they have Pre-Order cases for both Halo Wars LE and Regular. The box includes the code for the special Warthog paintjob. Not a huge deal, but if you want to guarantee you have a code upon release you can get one now for $5 down instead of waiting for Amazon to send it out or hoping the GS/EB employee remembers to give you a code when you pick up your game. If you end up buying the game somewhere else you can always bring your receipt to the store and get your $5 back.
Also they do throw away the pre-order bonuses after the game releases most of the time if it is just a game case. They did hold onto the RB2 T-shirt packs and they tried to sell the Gears Tank for $9.99 at my local store though.
Josef
01-20-2009, 10:56 AM
Went to BB yesterday and they have Pre-Order cases for both Halo Wars LE and Regular. The box includes the code for the special Warthog paintjob. Not a huge deal, but if you want to guarantee you have a code upon release you can get one now for $5 down instead of waiting for Amazon to send it out or hoping the GS/EB employee remembers to give you a code when you pick up your game. If you end up buying the game somewhere else you can always bring your receipt to the store and get your $5 back.
Also they do throw away the pre-order bonuses after the game releases most of the time if it is just a game case. They did hold onto the RB2 T-shirt packs and they tried to sell the Gears Tank for $9.99 at my local store though.
I tried scanning the RB2 tshirt the other day and its still scanning for $5.
KABUKISTAR
01-20-2009, 12:39 PM
Ok, the purchase of the pre-order has finally shown up in my account. Under type, it's listed as "earned points" and for description it says "purchase and bonus points." However, it doesn't say the amount of points, ATM, and just says "pending."
I bought the pre-order exactly a month before the game is going to come out, so hopefully the points show up in my account and I can let you all know that it works, before they pull the pre-orders.
EDIT: Durrr, I just noticed a little drop-down arrow next to the entry, and when I click it, it shows "250 pts FEAR 2 game" as being the bonus-point item.
Chronis
01-20-2009, 12:48 PM
It's going to say pending until the return period is over.
LinkinPrime
01-20-2009, 12:58 PM
I don't know...$15 for pre-order cases and you get $50 back...so technically spend $15 to make $35 profit :-k...I guess if I was in the market to pick up FEAR 2 it would be good.
Perfect*Ending
01-20-2009, 03:12 PM
I don't know...$15 for pre-order cases and you get $50 back...so technically spend $15 to make $35 profit :-k...I guess if I was in the market to pick up FEAR 2 it would be good.
Would it work though? It would be like picking up FEAR 2 for $25 + tax.
yukafls
01-20-2009, 07:56 PM
Went to BB yesterday and they have Pre-Order cases for both Halo Wars LE and Regular. The box includes the code for the special Warthog paintjob. Not a huge deal, but if you want to guarantee you have a code upon release you can get one now for $5 down instead of waiting for Amazon to send it out or hoping the GS/EB employee remembers to give you a code when you pick up your game. If you end up buying the game somewhere else you can always bring your receipt to the store and get your $5 back.
Also they do throw away the pre-order bonuses after the game releases most of the time if it is just a game case. They did hold onto the RB2 T-shirt packs and they tried to sell the Gears Tank for $9.99 at my local store though.
Ha, I saw the same and bought a tank. They are all gone now except for a million white Forced Unleashed t shirts FOR $40 EACH
chocobo000
01-20-2009, 08:15 PM
The FEAR 2 preorder is supposed to be 250 "Gamerzone" rewardzone points (worth $16.7), but it shows up as only 250 regular rewardzone points (worth $5). 250 Gamerzone points should have translated into roughly 835 bonus rewardzone points. Although it lists it as "250 bonus points", you can't really see the actual number of points pending, so maybe it will end up as 835 after the waiting period is over. But probably not.
bojay1997
01-22-2009, 04:48 PM
The FEAR 2 preorder is supposed to be 250 "Gamerzone" rewardzone points (worth $16.7), but it shows up as only 250 regular rewardzone points (worth $5). 250 Gamerzone points should have translated into roughly 835 bonus rewardzone points. Although it lists it as "250 bonus points", you can't really see the actual number of points pending, so maybe it will end up as 835 after the waiting period is over. But probably not.
Your math is wrong. The way Gamerzone works is that they credit your account with 500 regular reward zone points for every $150 you spend on games and accessories in addition to your regular reward zone points. I have received two $10 bonus certs so far and this is exactly how their system handles it. 250 Gamerzone points is equal to 250 reward zone points, only it's like having your points threshold set at 500 with no chance of collecting anything before it hits that point. The incentive here is that if you go ahead and buy the game, you will get 60 additional Best Buy reward zone points and $60 more credit towards the $150 you need to get another 500 bonus reward zone points. Basically, you are getting the equivalent of $5 on this offer, but which can only be collected once you qualify to get a $10 Gamerzone cert which means you need to spend another $15 on qualifying items down the road since you need a total of 500 Gamerzone points to earn a certificate.
evophile
01-22-2009, 08:10 PM
Your math is wrong. The way Gamerzone works is that they credit your account with 500 regular reward zone points for every $150 you spend on games and accessories in addition to your regular reward zone points. I have received two $10 bonus certs so far and this is exactly how their system handles it. 250 Gamerzone points is equal to 250 reward zone points, only it's like having your points threshold set at 500 with no chance of collecting anything before it hits that point. The incentive here is that if you go ahead and buy the game, you will get 60 additional Best Buy reward zone points and $60 more credit towards the $150 you need to get another 500 bonus reward zone points. Basically, you are getting the equivalent of $5 on this offer, but which can only be collected once you qualify to get a $10 Gamerzone cert which means you need to spend another $15 on qualifying items down the road since you need a total of 500 Gamerzone points to earn a certificate.
Sorry if I misunderstand you, but are you saying you will not get the Gamerzone reward coupon until you spend $150 no matter how many Gamerzone reward points you have in your account?
So let's say my dollars spent is 0. If I bought two of these, and got 500 GZ Reward Points, I wouldn't get a coupon because I've only spent $10. (I still need $140)
The same for if I bought 4 of them, they will leave the 1000 GZ Reward Points in my account until I spent $130 more?
In the end if plan to reach $150 eventually, is that still a bad deal?
NfoRcErX
01-22-2009, 08:33 PM
Basically, they show the logo for the Gamer's Club, but you only get 250 Reward Zone points. In otherwords, you buy the preorder, you get your normal 5 dollars in Video Game related purchases for gamers club, you also get 255 reward zone points for buying the preorder (250 as a bonus and 5 for the price you paid for the preorder).
Essentially, you are getting $5 off the price of the game, or you are getting your preorder price refunded.
Gamers Club doesn't have it's own point system, they just simply have a deal where if you spend $150 dollars, they give your RZ account an extra 500 RZ points.
Whoever said you get 15 dollars for each copy you preorder is 100% wrong.
bojay1997
01-22-2009, 08:54 PM
Sorry if I misunderstand you, but are you saying you will not get the Gamerzone reward coupon until you spend $150 no matter how many Gamerzone reward points you have in your account?
So let's say my dollars spent is 0. If I bought two of these, and got 500 GZ Reward Points, I wouldn't get a coupon because I've only spent $10. (I still need $140)
The same for if I bought 4 of them, they will leave the 1000 GZ Reward Points in my account until I spent $130 more?
In the end if plan to reach $150 eventually, is that still a bad deal?
Correct in part. Until you spend a total of $150 on games or otherwise get 500 points, you get nothing through Gamezone. If you buy two pre-orders and they allow you to get credit for both, you should get the $10 certificate as 500 Gamerzone points is the same as 500 RZ points which is $10 either way. If you buy four of them, you get 1000 GZ points which is 1000 RZ points, so you get $20 in certs. It's not a bad deal if you plan on buying the game. If you're just doing this to get the certs, it's not worth it because you are getting only what you put into this deal and essentially buying a $5 Best Buy gift card for $5.
yukafls
01-23-2009, 12:48 AM
WTF, there is a $19.99 and less section that has not dropped prices in a year, I swear to god. They have like Conan, NFS Carbon, Monster Madness and a couple of others that look good that are sitting at $20 and $15
Slermy
01-27-2009, 09:28 AM
Any word on whether or not Best Buy is going to take reserves for the collectors edition of street fighter 4?
Just F.Y.I., they are now taking reservations on the Collector's Edition now as well. There is a DVD case you get to keep, but there is no actual "bonus" with this one. There are separate cases for Regular and Collector's pre-orders.
Layd Dly
01-27-2009, 10:22 AM
I just picked up the Resistance Retribution pre-order for the demo and free UMD case for my Ratchet & Clank game that came with my 3000 Bundle
RoyalT7
01-28-2009, 04:12 PM
Sweet I love free stuff. Total Swagmister.
soccerstud652
01-28-2009, 05:36 PM
OP needs to be updated with Halo Wars and GF II in game downloads.
genfuyung
01-28-2009, 10:37 PM
Just F.Y.I., they are now taking reservations on the Collector's Edition now as well. There is a DVD case you get to keep, but there is no actual "bonus" with this one. There are separate cases for Regular and Collector's pre-orders.
*sigh* I wish I had seen this yesterday. I was at Best Buy today and didn't even look at the preorders. Thanks though.
KABUKISTAR
02-08-2009, 12:47 AM
This one's just for RZ members, but pre-order Halo Wars, and get 1 month XBL free.
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/offerDetails.jspx?offerCode=GO1HALO
Good until 3/1
Here's a screenshot of the coupon:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/KABUKISTAR/halowarscoupon.png
Xfactor19990
02-08-2009, 02:03 AM
so dude wait do we get $15 for FEAR 2 preorder?
CloverField06
02-08-2009, 02:58 AM
Ha, I saw the same and bought a tank. They are all gone now except for a million white Forced Unleashed t shirts FOR $40 EACH
I saw those 40 dollar t-shirts too and was like WWWHHUUTT!
yukafls
02-08-2009, 03:04 AM
I know I even had some guy scan it and he is like yep thats the price
masternater27
02-08-2009, 01:20 PM
The force unleashed shirts should be free if you buy the game though. I really wanted one, but even with employee discount the shirts were still like $25 wtf.
EnronLackey
02-08-2009, 02:36 PM
Can anyone hook me up with the Dead Space and Fallout 3 pre orders? Got Paypal.
yukafls
02-08-2009, 02:39 PM
cml my friend
soccerstud652
02-08-2009, 04:45 PM
I wonder when ghostbusters preorders are going out.
KABUKISTAR
02-08-2009, 05:59 PM
I wonder when ghostbusters preorders are going out.
Well, the Resident Evil 5 pre-orders came out pretty recently, and that game is scheduled to launch on March 13th.
Ghostbusters isn't scheduled to launch until June 16th, so my guess is that you wont see pre-orders until about a month beforehand, in May.
turls
02-09-2009, 08:10 AM
Pardon this question, but if I end up returning the pre-order on Halo Wars I get to keep the Live 30 day card, even though it is a regular 30 day card they pulled off of the shelf? I can see getting to keep the flame code (is anybody risking their RZ account by buying a bunch of these and planning on trading or Ebaying them?), but it seems less likely I can keep the Live card.
emeraldgsl
02-09-2009, 09:52 AM
Pardon this question, but if I end up returning the pre-order on Halo Wars I get to keep the Live 30 day card, even though it is a regular 30 day card they pulled off of the shelf? I can see getting to keep the flame code (is anybody risking their RZ account by buying a bunch of these and planning on trading or Ebaying them?), but it seems less likely I can keep the Live card.
I think BB would only refund the pre order with the 1mo card returned. The reason being that there is an actual value for the card at 7.99 The flaming warthog DLC is not worth the $5, they just like to have the deposit of $5 so you can commit to buying the game. You could probably get away with it if you get a dumb cashier to do the return.
KABUKISTAR
02-09-2009, 03:37 PM
Most pre-orders, you can return just the receipt and keep the pre-order bonus that came with them (whether it's a code of some kind of a physical thing), but since the month of XBL is not part of the pre-order but something you get separately with a coupon, I'm not sure if you're required to return it when you return the pre-order.
I guess the only way to find out is for someone to get the Halo Wars pre-order, then return it and see if BB asks for the card back, too.
I'd do it myself, but I don't have a 360.
EDIT:
Project Origin comes out tomorrow. I just checked and my RZ account still lists the points I'm getting as "pending," so unfortunately I wont be able to let you all know how many/what kind of points you get for it while the pre-orders are still available. If you still want to take a chance and see , though, today's the last day to do it.
yukafls
02-09-2009, 06:18 PM
Most pre-orders, you can return just the receipt and keep the pre-order bonus that came with them (whether it's a code of some kind of a physical thing), but since the month of XBL is not part of the pre-order but something you get separately with a coupon, I'm not sure if you're required to return it when you return the pre-order.
I guess the only way to find out is for someone to get the Halo Wars pre-order, then return it and see if BB asks for the card back, too.
I'd do it myself, but I don't have a 360.
EDIT:
Project Origin comes out tomorrow. I just checked and my RZ account still lists the points I'm getting as "pending," so unfortunately I wont be able to let you all know how many/what kind of points you get for it while the pre-orders are still available. If you still want to take a chance and see , though, today's the last day to do it.
Points are added to your account 30 days after purchase
Xfactor19990
02-09-2009, 06:20 PM
hmmm so question is it $15 for FEAR Preorder, or just $5 standard reward zone? Also say i dont pick up FEAR can i just walk in and apply my $5 to something else?
NfoRcErX
02-09-2009, 07:50 PM
hmmm so question is it $15 for FEAR Preorder, or just $5 standard reward zone? Also say i dont pick up FEAR can i just walk in and apply my $5 to something else?
The Fear preorder was a standard $5 reward zone coupon. If you want to apply the 5 dollars to something else, there is a good chance you will lose the 250 rewards points because to get your 5 dollars back you have to "return" your preorder, which should automatically remove the rewards points from your account.
Ice2Dragon
02-09-2009, 08:23 PM
Is there a pre order bonus for RE5 ? I havent been there and wont be until wed.
KABUKISTAR
02-10-2009, 01:57 AM
Is there a pre order bonus for RE5 ? I havent been there and wont be until wed.
No. Resident Evil 5 is just an empty box.
bojay1997
02-10-2009, 11:29 AM
Most pre-orders, you can return just the receipt and keep the pre-order bonus that came with them (whether it's a code of some kind of a physical thing), but since the month of XBL is not part of the pre-order but something you get separately with a coupon, I'm not sure if you're required to return it when you return the pre-order.
I guess the only way to find out is for someone to get the Halo Wars pre-order, then return it and see if BB asks for the card back, too.
I'd do it myself, but I don't have a 360.
EDIT:
Project Origin comes out tomorrow. I just checked and my RZ account still lists the points I'm getting as "pending," so unfortunately I wont be able to let you all know how many/what kind of points you get for it while the pre-orders are still available. If you still want to take a chance and see , though, today's the last day to do it.
We already answered this question a number of pages above. You are getting RZ points since there are no such thing as GZ points. The bonus is in addition to the 5 RZ points and $5 in GZ credit which accrue for the deposit you put down on any game. You are basically getting your $5 back or an additional $5 off the game if you go through with the purchase which would probably be a mistake now that Warner Bros. has it for $36 with their 20% off coupon.
wealthyassgamer
02-11-2009, 01:25 AM
question - I was planning on getting KZ2 @ BB but decided to jump on the amazon deal instead. The preorder item was already shipping as I canceled and has arrived, I want to return it...I know you guys addressed this issue sort of in a previous post above me but just want to confirm that I can return this item to best buy and get my $5 bucks back.
PS: I ordered this item online so the receipt I would be using is the one that came with the packaging when it arrived. I have a feeling BB would want my preorder item back (the case+the code for the theme) as walking in there with just the receipt and expecting to keep my cash and the code would be a YMMV kinda of situation. Am i Wrong?
I didn't see mentioning of the preorder bonus for Godfather II. Did I miss it or something?
The bonus is an in-game character, Tommy Cipolla. The preorder box is a standard black DVD case but PS3 and Xbox 360 versions get their own box.
Josef
02-19-2009, 05:47 PM
I saw a preorder bonus for Pokemon Platinum today at BB. It was one of those Pokemon figures, though I can't remember which one it was at this point. I think it was different from the Gamestop one though.
KABUKISTAR
02-20-2009, 01:49 AM
I saw a preorder bonus for Pokemon Platinum today at BB. It was one of those Pokemon figures, though I can't remember which one it was at this point. I think it was different from the Gamestop one though.
I saw that in the BB weekly ad thread :D I'm going to go check it out on Sunday.
As far as the Godfather thing (and a bunch of other one's that people have mentioned), I sort of created this thread with the intention of mostly listing pre-order bonuses that are still useful even if you don't end up buying the game (so, ones that have something to offer besides in-game content).
Question to the group at large: would people like it better if I tried to include all kinds of pre-order bonuses?
MidnightMetal
02-20-2009, 02:04 AM
Hey KABUKISTAR, don't know if you got this one but when you preorder Guitar Hero Metallica you get a "tattoo arm sleeve" (pick up the sleeve at time of pick-up)
Also you should update the OP with the newer stuff and delete the older presells or games that are already out
cartman58
02-21-2009, 09:36 PM
Anyone know if BB will have any MLB 09 pre-order deals?
soccerstud652
02-21-2009, 09:56 PM
I saw that in the BB weekly ad thread :D I'm going to go check it out on Sunday.
As far as the Godfather thing (and a bunch of other one's that people have mentioned), I sort of created this thread with the intention of mostly listing pre-order bonuses that are still useful even if you don't end up buying the game (so, ones that have something to offer besides in-game content).
Question to the group at large: would people like it better if I tried to include all kinds of pre-order bonuses?
definitely
KABUKISTAR
02-22-2009, 03:53 PM
Alright, I guess I'll start adding the pre-orders that include just in-game stuff, too...
Incidentally, I went down to BB on friday, and they had the Pokemon Platinum preorders out, but they weren't in a game box as usual; they were a stack of cards with barcodes on them that said (take this to the register to preorder". The language on the card made it sound like you get the figurine when you preorder, but when I took it to the cashier, they said you don't get it until you pick up the game.
Did anyone get their bonus rewards points for the Fear 2 pre-order? Mine is still pending (1/20 purchase, it's already like 37 days past so not sure why it's taking so long). Just curious because I did NOT pick up the game, but wanted to get the bonus points for the $5 pre-order (think we figured it to be a $16.66 value).
jstew9
02-27-2009, 11:22 AM
Incidentally, I went down to BB on friday, and they had the Pokemon Platinum preorders out, but they weren't in a game box as usual; they were a stack of cards with barcodes on them that said (take this to the register to preorder". The language on the card made it sound like you get the figurine when you preorder, but when I took it to the cashier, they said you don't get it until you pick up the game.At my local BB (Lexington, KY - Hamburg store) they had the boxes with the figures in the DS section along with the cards.
I took up the card and the box at the same time. The figure rang up for $10 then $0'ed out when purchased with the $5 pre-order.
Guess it is up to the store?
KABUKISTAR
02-27-2009, 01:49 PM
At my local BB (Lexington, KY - Hamburg store) they had the boxes with the figures in the DS section along with the cards.
I took up the card and the box at the same time. The figure rang up for $10 then $0'ed out when purchased with the $5 pre-order.
Guess it is up to the store?
Dang... I'll try heading back and looking again now that the official start-date for this thing has passed.
Did anyone get their bonus rewards points for the Fear 2 pre-order? Mine is still pending (1/20 purchase, it's already like 37 days past so not sure why it's taking so long). Just curious because I did NOT pick up the game, but wanted to get the bonus points for the $5 pre-order (think we figured it to be a $16.66 value).
Mine is still pending, too, and I bought the (first) preorder on 1/14. They are seriously dragging their feet on this.
^^ I wonder if they are advanced enough to not give you the credit if you don't pick up the game on a pre-order.
h3llbring3r
05-22-2009, 02:10 PM
Ghostbusters pre-order deal:
http://atari.com/us/email_newsletters/ghostbusters_20090519/images/bonus_bestbuy.jpg
Preorder from Best Buy and you can choose to play as either the Mayor or the Ghoul. It was only a matter of time before the ghostbusters made the paranormal part of the team.
Preorder from Best Buy (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1312731-10597222?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2 Folspage.jsp%3FskuId%3D8781632%26st%3Dghostbusters %26type%3Dproduct%26id%3D1205026863430)
LinkinPrime
05-22-2009, 02:37 PM
Your link goes to Walmart H3llbring3r ;)
h3llbring3r
05-22-2009, 02:42 PM
Your link goes to Walmart H3llbring3r ;)
That's what I get for a copy/pasta from an Atari email. :lol:
Fixed.
Best Buy is becoming Walmart. No!!!!!
Edit: Glad that Wally's takeover is fixed.
Neotribal
05-22-2009, 04:16 PM
"Rise from your grave!"
OP needs some updating ;)
thepik241
05-22-2009, 04:18 PM
Is the Modern Warfare 2 "$10 off any $39.99" pre-order deal still active?
ndnichols
05-22-2009, 04:29 PM
Has anyone had luck with the Red Faction Guerilla preorder? I see this post (http://forums.bestbuy.com/bb/board/message?board.id=Dotcom&thread.id=673) but it seems pretty shakey.
yukafls
05-22-2009, 06:37 PM
Oh yeah, I saw a crap load of boxes advertising the walker. I think I actually might buy it full price for that.
splintercell
05-22-2009, 06:39 PM
Has anyone had luck with the Red Faction Guerilla preorder? I see this post (http://forums.bestbuy.com/bb/board/message?board.id=Dotcom&thread.id=673) but it seems pretty shakey.
There are preorder boxes for the game in stores around me. Oddly enough - and I don't remember Best Buy ever doing something like that - they say that the walker figure will be shipped to the RZ member. I don't remember if it specifies exactly when that would happen: automatically after preordering, at some same fixed date for everybody, or when you actually pay up and buy the game.
joker______
05-24-2009, 01:35 AM
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/offerDetails.jspx?offerCode=GO1_250
Rumors of intense graphics and incredible multiplayer options are creating quite a buzz for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, scheduled to hit the streets on November 10, 2009.
If you pre-order this must-have shooter any time between May 10 and May 31, 2009, in any of the formats below, you’ll earn a whopping 250 Reward Zone® program Gamers Club bonus points.
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276543.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&st=9276543&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073195024&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&st=9276543&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073195024&ref=69&loc=2)
(PC)
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276295.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276295&st=9276295&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194477&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276295&st=9276295&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194477&ref=69&loc=2)
(PS3)
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276473.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276473&st=9276473&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194412&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276473&st=9276473&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194412&ref=69&loc=2)
(Xbox 360)
Earn your bonus points with this great pre-order offer today.
Limit 3 of the same title per offer. Not good in combination with any other promotions. Reward Zone® program members cannot earn bonus points in combination with other promotional points offers. Bonus points (as defined in the applicable rules) will not be multiplied. Members earn these bonus points in addition to points earned as part of the standard Reward Zone program. Items must be purchased on same receipt. Points are not awarded on purchases paid by Best Buy Gift Card(s) or reward certificate(s). Points are not awarded for instant and mail-in rebates; promotional Gift Card offers; Best Buy Gift Card redemptions; sales tax, state fees, shipping charges; delivery charges and restocking fees; prior purchases; Outlet Center items; special order, clearance, demo, and open-box items. Valid only at Best Buy stores in the U.S.A. (excludes Puerto Rico). Best Buy employees are not eligible for this promotion. Offer valid 5/10/09 through 5/31/09
rainking187
05-24-2009, 06:32 AM
Has anyone had luck with the Red Faction Guerilla preorder? I see this post (http://forums.bestbuy.com/bb/board/message?board.id=Dotcom&thread.id=673) but it seems pretty shakey.
Holy shit, Best Buy has forums? Wow.
KABUKISTAR
05-24-2009, 12:17 PM
Thanks, Joker. 2nd post updated.
etcrane
05-26-2009, 04:49 AM
There are preorder boxes for the game in stores around me. Oddly enough - and I don't remember Best Buy ever doing something like that - they say that the walker figure will be shipped to the RZ member. I don't remember if it specifies exactly when that would happen: automatically after preordering, at some same fixed date for everybody, or when you actually pay up and buy the game.
Does anyone know if you can receive a pre-order bonus like the figure for Red Faction and still price match? I hate how Best Buy usually takes the stance that the bonus for pre-ordering is the "equivalent" of saving $5-10 off the game. I think that's BS, as a pre-order simply guarantees the store that you will purchase it there, not that you will pay full price. Anyone know if this is specified in Best Buy store policy or if it can be successfully argued to get both. I just know Frys will have a lower price, but I wouldn't mind getting the figure as well.
bjstucker
05-26-2009, 06:38 AM
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/offerDetails.jspx?offerCode=GO1_250
Rumors of intense graphics and incredible multiplayer options are creating quite a buzz for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, scheduled to hit the streets on November 10, 2009.
If you pre-order this must-have shooter any time between May 10 and May 31, 2009, in any of the formats below, you’ll earn a whopping 250 Reward Zone® program Gamers Club bonus points.
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276543.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&st=9276543&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073195024&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&st=9276543&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073195024&ref=69&loc=2)
(PC)
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276295.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276295&st=9276295&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194477&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276295&st=9276295&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194477&ref=69&loc=2)
(PS3)
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276473.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276473&st=9276473&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194412&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276473&st=9276473&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194412&ref=69&loc=2)
(Xbox 360)
Earn your bonus points with this great pre-order offer today.
Limit 3 of the same title per offer. Not good in combination with any other promotions. Reward Zone® program members cannot earn bonus points in combination with other promotional points offers. Bonus points (as defined in the applicable rules) will not be multiplied. Members earn these bonus points in addition to points earned as part of the standard Reward Zone program. Items must be purchased on same receipt. Points are not awarded on purchases paid by Best Buy Gift Card(s) or reward certificate(s). Points are not awarded for instant and mail-in rebates; promotional Gift Card offers; Best Buy Gift Card redemptions; sales tax, state fees, shipping charges; delivery charges and restocking fees; prior purchases; Outlet Center items; special order, clearance, demo, and open-box items. Valid only at Best Buy stores in the U.S.A. (excludes Puerto Rico). Best Buy employees are not eligible for this promotion. Offer valid 5/10/09 through 5/31/09
I am in for 3
SuperJedi
05-26-2009, 10:52 AM
WHAT THE HELL?
The Bonus Vintage Sports car code when you preorder The Sims 3 CE is ALREADY EXPIRED???
RIP OFF!!!
I am returning the pre-order to Best Buy for a $5 refund!!!
ndnichols
05-26-2009, 01:46 PM
Holy shit, Best Buy has forums? Wow.
Yeah, who knew, right? TGFG.
For anyone else considering the RF:G preorder, be aware that some stores don't have them, and you need to pickup the preorder in the same store you ordered it. A store in Lafayette, IN had the preorder boxes in stock (you need to give them your GameZone Reward thing to get the figure mailed to you) but a store in Evanston, IL did not. The guy checked in the back and said they had just never gotten any in.
etcrane
05-26-2009, 02:20 PM
Yeah, who knew, right? TGFG.
For anyone else considering the RF:G preorder, be aware that some stores don't have them, and you need to pickup the preorder in the same store you ordered it. A store in Lafayette, IN had the preorder boxes in stock (you need to give them your GameZone Reward thing to get the figure mailed to you) but a store in Evanston, IL did not. The guy checked in the back and said they had just never gotten any in.
Is there some sort of confirmation that you'll be receiving a figure? I didn't notice anything on my pre-order receipt and it just seems odd that they're going through the hassle of mailing them rather than handing them out upon purchase of the game. Guess we'll find out next week, but if any BB insiders have info it would be cool to know.
thepik241
05-26-2009, 02:53 PM
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/offerDetails.jspx?offerCode=GO1_250
Rumors of intense graphics and incredible multiplayer options are creating quite a buzz for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, scheduled to hit the streets on November 10, 2009.
If you pre-order this must-have shooter any time between May 10 and May 31, 2009, in any of the formats below, you’ll earn a whopping 250 Reward Zone® program Gamers Club bonus points.
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276543.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&st=9276543&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073195024&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&st=9276543&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073195024&ref=69&loc=2)
(PC)
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276295.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276295&st=9276295&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194477&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276295&st=9276295&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194477&ref=69&loc=2)
(PS3)
https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/images/offers-thumbnails/9276473.jpg (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276473&st=9276473&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194412&ref=69&loc=2)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276473&st=9276473&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073194412&ref=69&loc=2)
(Xbox 360)
Earn your bonus points with this great pre-order offer today.
Limit 3 of the same title per offer. Not good in combination with any other promotions. Reward Zone® program members cannot earn bonus points in combination with other promotional points offers. Bonus points (as defined in the applicable rules) will not be multiplied. Members earn these bonus points in addition to points earned as part of the standard Reward Zone program. Items must be purchased on same receipt. Points are not awarded on purchases paid by Best Buy Gift Card(s) or reward certificate(s). Points are not awarded for instant and mail-in rebates; promotional Gift Card offers; Best Buy Gift Card redemptions; sales tax, state fees, shipping charges; delivery charges and restocking fees; prior purchases; Outlet Center items; special order, clearance, demo, and open-box items. Valid only at Best Buy stores in the U.S.A. (excludes Puerto Rico). Best Buy employees are not eligible for this promotion. Offer valid 5/10/09 through 5/31/09
Does this also include the $10 off any game $39.99 deal?
ndnichols
05-27-2009, 10:09 AM
Is there some sort of confirmation that you'll be receiving a figure? I didn't notice anything on my pre-order receipt and it just seems odd that they're going through the hassle of mailing them rather than handing them out upon purchase of the game. Guess we'll find out next week, but if any BB insiders have info it would be cool to know.
I didn't get an explicit confirmation, but it's on the fake box thing I got, so I should happen. It looks like you have to both preorder and buy it with your Gamerzone thing. It looks like shipping the figure separately lets them use a better figure; I got the SCIV preorder calendar thing, and it was tiny and stuffed in the box. I'm glad the walker figure isn't a little keychain guy in the box.
sundrop
06-01-2009, 01:31 AM
Modern Warfare 2 only gives bonus on one order, I ordered three but bonus is pending on just one.
KABUKISTAR
08-28-2009, 08:35 PM
Tekken 6 Pre-order comes with a tattoo sleeve and a "laser cell" in the preorder box.
unopepito06
08-29-2009, 04:33 AM
Halo 3: ODST pre-order lets you play as the black dude in Firefight (I don't know his name).
Also, I pre-ordered it a few weeks ago when they had the "$10 off any video game" special and got Company of Heroes for $10 off. However, for some reason the computer didn't want to apply the discount to a pc game so the dude did it manually and had a a manager approve it, therefore the reciept had no indication that the Halo 3 preorder took the $10 off the game; I did the same deal with Halo Wars but the reciept said "Halo Wars: $29.99 after $10 instant discount", whereas this reciept listed "Halo preorder: $5.00" and "Company of Heroes: $19.99". Ended up taking the pre-order back, but kept the $10 discount. ;)
I assume this only worked because the manager approved it special and the reciept didn't show the discount. Very YMMV. That is, if they ever run that deal again.
Josef
08-29-2009, 09:24 AM
Best Buy has an Uncharted 2 preorder bonus - I believe a free in-game exclusive item?
KABUKISTAR
08-29-2009, 06:12 PM
If you can get the name of the character and the exclusive item, I'll add them to the 2nd post.
no_exit
08-29-2009, 07:17 PM
The BBY Uncharted Bonus is Multiplayer Gold Weapons
KABUKISTAR
08-30-2009, 02:04 PM
The BBY Uncharted Bonus is Multiplayer Gold Weapons
Added
tahoesnowboarder
08-30-2009, 02:12 PM
KABUKISTAR,
dont forget to add the following:
PS3 Ratchet & Clank" A Crack in Time: Power Package Code for Cryo-Mine Glove and extra hit points
orion1998_1
08-30-2009, 02:59 PM
Tekken 6 Pre-order comes with a tattoo sleeve and a "laser cell" in the preorder box.
cell is actually pretty nice
dabamus
08-30-2009, 03:14 PM
The H3 ODST bonus is unlocking Sgt. Johnson(aka. the black guy) in Firefight mode as a playable character.
tlwizard
08-30-2009, 03:58 PM
KABUKISTAR,
dont forget to add the following:
PS3 Ratchet & Clank" A Crack in Time: Power Package Code for Cryo-Mine Glove and extra hit points
Is that in-store? If I go reserve it now, do I get the code? Because I can't find that offer online (even though I know insomniac said Best Buy got this offer.)
tahoesnowboarder
08-30-2009, 04:31 PM
tlwizard,
there is a box that has ratchet and clank on it similar to that of the uncharted 2 box. there is a slip of paper inside that contains the code. should be in stores now. if u cant find it let me know i have a spare one i am willing to sell via paypal if interested.
KABUKISTAR
08-31-2009, 09:37 PM
cell is actually pretty nice
It is. I got one and can post pictures if anyone needs them. It's like a mini-poster.
K, I added Halo ODST and Ratchet & Crank.
no_exit
08-31-2009, 10:33 PM
It is. I got one and can post pictures if anyone needs them. It's like a mini-poster.
K, I added Halo ODST and Ratchet & Crank.
That would be great if you could post a pic.
orion1998_1
08-31-2009, 11:00 PM
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/452/001srh.th.jpg (http://img75.imageshack.us/i/001srh.jpg/)
the black boarder is raised like it is matted. size is 5x7
roc's feather
08-31-2009, 11:20 PM
Hey thanks for the pic.
That's a cool bonus (Although I don't really have any interest in Tekken...)
Thataznguy
08-31-2009, 11:20 PM
i have a question. Can you pre-order a game for ur local best buy and not online
KABUKISTAR
08-31-2009, 11:55 PM
Yes. I always get preorders at my local Best Buy; that's where most of the deals are.
All (all? yeah, all, I think) Best Buys have a bunch of empty boxes with the graphics for upcoming games on them that say "pre-order only" on them. You take these up to the cash register, and they ring it up ($5, usually) and you get the box and the reciept which says you have a preorder for that game. Then, after the game comes out, you can either get your $5 back by returning the reciept, or use it for $5 off of the price of the game.
A lot of these boxes come with nice little bonuses to thank you for preordering the game. That's what this thread is for. There are a couple online-only preorders, but most are in-store.
no_exit
08-31-2009, 11:55 PM
Thanks for the pic. The cell looks good. I think I'll go pick one up.
Thataznguy
09-01-2009, 12:34 AM
Yes. I always get preorders at my local Best Buy; that's where most of the deals are.
All (all? yeah, all, I think) Best Buys have a bunch of empty boxes with the graphics for upcoming games on them that say "pre-order only" on them. You take these up to the cash register, and they ring it up ($5, usually) and you get the box and the reciept which says you have a preorder for that game. Then, after the game comes out, you can either get your $5 back by returning the reciept, or use it for $5 off of the price of the game.
A lot of these boxes come with nice little bonuses to thank you for preordering the game. That's what this thread is for. There are a couple online-only preorders, but most are in-store.
however for the buy 1 get 1 half off sale best buy is having now for 360 games, when i am pre ordering am i charged with the full retail price of the game or do i get half off the retail price.
For example, if i went in to my local best buy and got gears 2 and wanted to pay in full the pre order of halo odst would my pre order cost for halo odst become 30 dollars and i can walk away with the game without paying anything else for 30 bucks
KABUKISTAR
09-04-2009, 01:17 PM
I don't know how this sale works exactly. I think the preorder part of it may have been online only (when you preorder a game online, you pay the full price of it upfront).
Anyways, the preorder part of the sale is over now.
knightsdwn
09-10-2009, 05:14 PM
I saw a pretty cool preorder bonus for Brutal Legend. It's a vinyl record sleeve that serves as an alternate disc case for the game. I'll see if I can get some pictures up.
evophile
09-11-2009, 12:15 PM
I saw a pretty cool preorder bonus for Brutal Legend. It's a vinyl record sleeve that serves as an alternate disc case for the game. I'll see if I can get some pictures up.
Please do. I'm pretty curious about this and haven't seen it at any of my Best Buys.
Was it a good quality sleeve? Or was it basically the size of a paper cd sleeve (similar to what you get demo discs in) that was made to look like a vinyl cover?
thanks
Pixelated Punk
09-12-2009, 01:59 AM
I saw a pretty cool preorder bonus for Brutal Legend. It's a vinyl record sleeve that serves as an alternate disc case for the game. I'll see if I can get some pictures up.
I preodered the game online, do you think it's possible to just walk in and get the bonus if I explain it to them?
oakafanforlife
09-12-2009, 04:40 AM
Yes. I always get preorders at my local Best Buy; that's where most of the deals are.
All (all? yeah, all, I think) Best Buys have a bunch of empty boxes with the graphics for upcoming games on them that say "pre-order only" on them. You take these up to the cash register, and they ring it up ($5, usually) and you get the box and the reciept which says you have a preorder for that game. Then, after the game comes out, you can either get your $5 back by returning the reciept, or use it for $5 off of the price of the game.
A lot of these boxes come with nice little bonuses to thank you for preordering the game. That's what this thread is for. There are a couple online-only preorders, but most are in-store.
I just went to BB the other day to preorder Halo 3 ODST and they had the empty boxes advertising the preorder. They were sealed shut; when I got home I opened it up and there was the download code to unlock Sgt. Johnson inside.
knightsdwn
09-12-2009, 12:40 PM
Please do. I'm pretty curious about this and haven't seen it at any of my Best Buys.
Was it a good quality sleeve? Or was it basically the size of a paper cd sleeve (similar to what you get demo discs in) that was made to look like a vinyl cover?
thanks
It is the size of an actual vinyl disc sleeve that opens up like a book. Inside there is a DVD sized tray thing (sorry, I'm bad at describing stuff) where you can pop in the game.
It's well constructed from the looks of it. I'll make sure to take a picture once I remember where I put it...
I preodered the game online, do you think it's possible to just walk in and get the bonus if I explain it to them?
Perhaps if you bring some sort of proof you preordered online you might be able to. If that's a no go, you can always just cancel it and then preorder at your local BB.
I can honestly say this preorder bonus is one of the more original and cooler ones in recent memory. Although it doesen't hold a candle to the rooster hat for Scribblenauts ;).
orion1998_1
09-12-2009, 06:09 PM
I saw a pretty cool preorder bonus for Brutal Legend. It's a vinyl record sleeve that serves as an alternate disc case for the game. I'll see if I can get some pictures up.
when does this come out? i didnt see any at my local bb when i was there wed.
no_exit
09-12-2009, 07:14 PM
^ I saw it yesterday
orion1998_1
09-12-2009, 10:07 PM
i meant the game, if it comes out much later they still might get some in
Pixelated Punk
09-12-2009, 10:38 PM
knightsdwn can you take a picture of the vinyl sleeve please?
knightsdwn
09-12-2009, 10:58 PM
knightsdwn can you take a picture of the vinyl sleeve please?
I'm sorry about not providing a picture yet. I have no idea where I placed it and it perplexes me even more since it's rather large to begin with.
I did however find a stock photo courtesy of Gamecrazy's website.
http://static.gamecrazy.com/images/games/screenshots/pre_brutal.jpg
It doesn't show much but I hope it gives a general idea of what to expect.
GLOCKGLOCK
09-14-2009, 04:15 PM
Do the Halo ODST preorder boxes that they have in stores right now contain the code to unlock Sgt. Johnson in firefight or will you only get a code when you pick up the game?
SoundOfLight
09-14-2009, 05:28 PM
There is a piece of cardboard inside of the preorder container that has the code for johnson on it. That's actually the only thing inside the dvd box.
woodcan
09-14-2009, 05:42 PM
I'm sorry about not providing a picture yet. I have no idea where I placed it and it perplexes me even more since it's rather large to begin with.
I did however find a stock photo courtesy of Gamecrazy's website.
http://static.gamecrazy.com/images/games/screenshots/pre_brutal.jpg
It doesn't show much but I hope it gives a general idea of what to expect.
Was this at Best Buy in-store? It would seem obvious but I know people tend to post off-topic messages.
knightsdwn
09-14-2009, 06:08 PM
Was this at Best Buy in-store? It would seem obvious but I know people tend to post off-topic messages.
Yes, this pre-order bonus can be found in Best Buy stores.
I don't see how I could have been going off-topic seeing my previous posts but okay.
Pixelated Punk
09-14-2009, 09:43 PM
that's awesome, I'm gonna have to go in and see if I can find one for my preorder. Thanks for the pics
KABUKISTAR
09-14-2009, 10:17 PM
I just stopped by Best Buy and took a look at the Brutal Legends thing. It's pretty nice. It's the right size for a record sleeve, but is made of much thinner cardboard. I didn't take a look inside, but they had a thumbnail of the inside on the back, and it looked really nice; the whole thing was a big, hand-painted illustration I think,
woodcan
09-15-2009, 02:06 AM
Yes, this pre-order bonus can be found in Best Buy stores.
I don't see how I could have been going off-topic seeing my previous posts but okay.
Wasn't saying you were off-topic but that "other" people tend to go off topic and I was just heading off any flaming.
knightsdwn
09-15-2009, 07:36 PM
Wasn't saying you were off-topic but that "other" people tend to go off topic and I was just heading off any flaming.
It's all good. I think we've all been wearing flame retardant suits after being a member of CAG for so long ;).
Joystiq has an article (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/15/brutal-legend-gets-a-classy-pre-order-bonus-at-best-buy/) detailing the Brutal Legend preorder with better pics.
saiyajinsc
09-15-2009, 08:01 PM
has anyone who pre ordered Brutal Legends online been able to pick up the bonus in store?
Pixelated Punk
09-19-2009, 03:28 AM
has anyone who pre ordered Brutal Legends online been able to pick up the bonus in store?
I went in yesterday because I bought my copy when they had the B1G1 half off a few weeks ago, and they didn't have any of the preorders but the girl in the department said just bring in your recipe and they shouldn't care. I'm gonna go back in a few days to see if they got them in.
woodcan
09-19-2009, 03:34 AM
Picked up one of those Brutal Legend pre-order album cover cases myself. Unfortunately, most of them were creased or at least bent around the edges. Although, the cover itself has that fake worn look too.
saiyajinsc
09-19-2009, 05:11 AM
My best buy is run by a bunch of incompent fools. I brought my receipt in to show them I purchased it online and the lady wouldn't let me have it. She said I would have to do it online (don't know what the hell she was talking about). So I went and asked another lady on the floor and she told me I would have to Preorder it again and then contact customer service to subtract the amount from my original order. Emailed them, haven't heard from them in two days. I'll just have to refund the preorder myself later.
uhoh_evo
09-22-2009, 06:58 PM
if you pre-ordered online it depends on how you asked for the game. in-store pickup or Shipped. shipped woulda went to your house. in-store pickup, they woulda had it where all the lock ups are near the geeksquad/customer service desk. er at least that's where we did online pre-orders that ppl chose to do in-store pickup with. actually better than getting pre-order online since you actually get a copy wrapped in your order label.
Kozman
10-10-2009, 10:52 PM
FYI - I just came back from the BB in Chicago (Bucktown location). I went to reserve Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and they wouldn't let me take the reservation box. I had to explain to the cashier that the code for the gold weapons was inside the box, that it was the bonus for pre-ordering the game through Best Buy. He called someone else over and the girl said the box stays at the store and I wasn't allowed to take it. I told her the code was inside the box and shook it for her, you can hear that something is inside it. She said she would speak to customer service to see if she's allowed to open the box. I'm listening to her explain it to them and one guy in the back says 'Just let him have the box'. I open it in front of her and show her the code, to which the entire customer service begins to clap and applaud her for being a dumbass.
Every other time I go to Best Buy I run into a situation like this. I hope in the future that Amazon gets the pre-order bonuses I want so I don't have to deal with people like this. If you work at a store, please understand the promotions you are running.
KillSwitch DV8
10-10-2009, 11:46 PM
lol my best buy is the total opposite i am sorry everyone that works at my bestbuys know me and think it is crazy how i can come in and grab stacks of guides and 4 prorders all for a few pennies and i do it all the time. sorry to hear yours is like that. hell it says on the box code inside lol