MKvs.DCU (PS3), BadCompany CE (360), TalesOfVesperia PE (360) - Amazon 16 Days/Deals

[theflicker]

So...What was the Deal of the Day? Apparently its sold out...but what was it?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207586

[jp2]

14 days without a purchase. some good deals... but lots of filler. i'm really surprised many BF titles didn't resurface. amazon gets less of my money, as i'm much ess likely to bite on those borderline purchases. my hats' off to amazon for BF... but way to kill a buzz

[Microshock]

This isn't a great deal unless you're getting it for the 360. Newegg has the ps3 version for 40 bucks and in most places, you'll have no tax and it's free shipping.

Amazon just isnt that good without prime...

[shadowkast]

think they'll go out with a bang????:pray:

Hope they offer the keypad (http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Wireless-keypad/dp/B001ENPDJA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1229404356&sr=8-1) for the PS3 controller

[brother bendu]

think they'll go out with a bang????:pray:

Hope they offer the keypad (http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Wireless-keypad/dp/B001ENPDJA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1229404356&sr=8-1) for the PS3 controller

Or maybe some more controllers for $5.

[gwill]

my guess is that it won't be anything purely PS3 since they are having the all day gold box on thursday. Maybe more Petz?!?

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Maybe Skate 2 for $19.99, lol!

[Mafiacrooks]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207586
WOW, what a deal...I can't believe it actually sold out...just WOW

[UberNinjaz]

Any news of what today's deal will be, Cheapy?

[brother bendu]

Maybe Skate 2 for $19.99, lol!

LOL yeah that would make up for the cancellation email I got from target!

[Mafiacrooks]

Gimme Uncharted for cheap!! or at least match Bioshock from best buy, and 10 bucks less xD.

[vlv723]

Wild Guess: Wii Music

[NismoZZzz]

Hopefully this will end with a bang.....it better.

[DarkRedFlame]

Hopefully this will end with a bang.....it better.

If it doesn't well... that would just suck.

[gwill]

Its coming.....T minus 10 minutes and counting.

[opportunity777]

It's probably going to be Vampire Rain 360 - $12.99 and VR: Altered Species PS3 - $29.99. :lol:

DoTD is Operation Darkness 360. So far, price has not changed from before.

Crap, those Wii deals suck.

[XFLOP20]

Bratz Unlimited - $14

[koji126]

I would bite on Rayman if it were $20 like the rest...

[Mafiacrooks]

Wii games..MEH, Amazon sucks.

[decal]

lol, goes out with a meh.

[Twie]

weak! im fucking mad right now!

[NismoZZzz]

Ugh, out of all 15 days I grabbed one game only.

[gwill]

a bunch of wii stuff. not for me

[opportunity777]

I hope they don't leave Operation Darkness at that same sorry price.

[Viperx116]

At least we know for sure that Amazon is just emptying its inventory.

[Eyecue]

Nothing for me.

[shadowkast]

:-({|=So long 15 days of BS

[koji126]

Just hope that Amazon saved the (edit: GOOD) PS3 deals for the Dec. 18 PS3 Deal Day.

[oblongspot]

I really wonder what the point of having midnight/3am releases for sales items are when the items are more 'casual' in nature and aimed at a younger audience.
I mean, I can understand when you have a midnight launch for say World of Warcraft or Metal Gear, what with the huge fan following, but a midnight sale launch for Block Party?
Maybe I'm just not seeing the business strategy, but I think this is bordering on a waste of everyone's time.

[gwill]

fyi for everyone....Uncharted actually went up from 41.99 to 59.99.....for all those hoping for a deal on it

[UberNinjaz]

Amazon ends with...a quiet fart. Great job.

*goes to walk dog & then watch Recess at 4am on Toon Disney*

[KB89]

All this got me was Left 4 Dead. I'm a huge Amazon fan, and this has left me disappointed. They clearly were just trying to get rid of games people didn't really want. The Banjo and Saints Row deals were solid too, but I have so many games I still need to play that the time I would get to those they'll be cheaper then what the deals were.

[gunm]

Aw, hate to crap on this promo, but it did kind of go out with a whimper. And OD 360 was $19.96 a good week before BF. :p

[Jaland]

BOOOO amazon, you could have ended way better. PS3 for 250 lol.

[brother bendu]

:-({|=So long 15 days of BS

lol

[fart_bubble]

I wonder how much Lego Indy will be at 3 PM Central (its part of today's Lighting Deals)

[gunm]

I can't imagine Lego Indy being cheaper than what it was already offerred for in previous gold box deals. It's been in there multiple times, IIRC.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

:-({|=So long 15 days of BS

Please add your quote to my 15 Days of Christmas song, LOL!

[rapsodist]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't the Perfect Shot already at $10 for a while?

[shadowkast]

Please add your quote to my 15 Days of Christmas song, LOL!
that's exactly why I posted that. I was thinking of your ongoing song (:applause:BTW) and was wondering how you would finish/sum it up

[gunm]

I wonder how much Lego Indy will be at 3 PM Central (its part of today's Lighting Deals)

Hm, the lightning deals forum thinks it's a real LEGO set.

http://www.amazon.com/LEGO%C2%AE-Indiana-Jones-Jungle-Cutter/dp/B000Y8G412/ref=pd_bbs_sr_11?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1229418896&sr=8-11

[jp2]

well at least it's over. the 4 or so games i was on the lookout for will not translate into amazon sales. by the time i'm ready to buy, i'll have whittled that down to 1 or 2, and won't pay more than $30. i guess it's better for me in the end... but serious buzz kill.

amazon, thanks for BF, but this was not worthy of a 'special event'

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

On the 15th days of deal my lover gave to me...

15 Days of BS!!!!

14 Hours of Gaming,

13 Petz Games,

12 Days of Whoa!!!

11 Years Of Gaming,

10 Stars Rated Best Games,

9 PSP 2000 System & a Game or Accessory,

8 PS3 Games & Cable Bundles,

7 Children & Family Games,

6 Guitar Hero III Bundles,

5 Singing & Dancing Games,

4 Xbox 360 Games,

3 Wii Games & Accessories,

2 PS3 Bundles,

and a 1 Guitar Hero World Tour!

-The End-

[Guerrilla]

Amazon Black Friday > Amazon 15 Days

[shadowkast]

On the 15th days of deal my lover gave to me...


15 Days of BS!!!!

14 Hours of Gaming,

13 Petz Games,

12 Days of Whoa!!!

11 Years Of Gaming,

10 Stars Rated Best Games,

9 PSP 2000 System & a Game or Accessory,

8 PS3 Games & Cable Bundles,

7 Children & Family Games,

6 Guitar Hero III Bundles,

5 Singing & Dancing Games,

4 Xbox 360 Games,

3 Wii Games & Accessories,

2 PS3 Bundles,

and a 1 Guitar Hero World Tour!


-The End-

:)I'm honored, thank you

[Grinchy]

This event was a pretty big letdown for me. It gave me something to check every morning, but I didn't buy a single thing from it. Oh well, Amazon is still my favorite anyway.

[Monroeski]

At least I got Banjo out of this.

[flakko]

i only got eternal sonata...would have picked up lbp but it sold out

[xycury]

This event was a pretty big letdown for me. It gave me something to check every morning, but I didn't buy a single thing from it. Oh well, Amazon is still my favorite anyway.

indeed, with the lackluster in some titles... blah.

the Wii games have been a disappointment.

I don't have a PS360.

And so far DS titles were lame.

But that's fine... more money for other goodies.

[theflicker]

fyi for everyone....Uncharted actually went up from 41.99 to 59.99.....for all those hoping for a deal on it

They're probably gearing it up for Thursday's PS3 sale. This way it can be 50% off at $30 rather than only 30% off.

[silent h3ro]

Yeah there's no doubt in my mind that we will see Uncharted on sale on the 18th. I can't see any other reason why they I would do that. The higher price also allows them to keep a bigger stock of the game.

[snookie_wookums]

Somebody call 911, I'd like to report a wallet raping by Amazon.

[JCAll]

Oh well, at least I got Lost Planet Colonies.
Yeah, that's my big purchase of the thread, Lost Planet.

Back to a normal sleep schedule for me.

[jadeblue]

No time. No money. No fun.

[donburns99]

I really wonder what the point of having midnight/3am releases for sales items are when the items are more 'casual' in nature and aimed at a younger audience.
I mean, I can understand when you have a midnight launch for say World of Warcraft or Metal Gear, what with the huge fan following, but a midnight sale launch for Block Party?
Maybe I'm just not seeing the business strategy, but I think this is bordering on a waste of everyone's time.
.. the sales go on for the full 24 hours.

What would be the point of having a period of time with no sale? (the deal being sold out excluded)

Also, it may be a shock to some, but some people in this world live in different time zones beyond Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern. What's midnight / 3am for you, is not the same for some others.

Yes, there are different Amazon subsets for different areas (Amazon.uk, Amazon.jp), but American's who use .com still travel, so it makes sense to start deals at the first hour of the day.

No one says you have to stay up late to be the first person to see the sale, just check it when you wake up in the morning.

Also.. games aimed at a younger audience are (most) times purchased by parents, including the adults that may get home late from work. Since you know.. they have access to the credit card and buy gifts for they're younger ones for Christmas.

There isn't much to really wonder about, but being bitter about staying up late for nothing on the other hand.. ^ ^

That aside, the 15 days were a disappoint for me, but after Black Friday, I thank Amazon for going easy on my wallet. I've spent far too much already this month. Especially when combined with EBay's cash back.

[VictimofGrief]

i expect some great sales end of this week. This promo was pretty meh.

[Jaland]

At least I got Banjo out of this.

Ha ha ditto my friend. I got couple wii games from the first day to, but that was about it.

Mabey the PS3 day Thursday will be better.

[oblongspot]

.. the sales go on for the full 24 hours.

What would be the point of having a period of time with no sale? (the deal being sold out excluded)

Also, it may be a shock to some, but some people in this world live in different time zones beyond Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern. What's midnight / 3am for you, is not the same for some others.

Yes, there are different Amazon subsets for different areas (Amazon.uk, Amazon.jp), but American's who use .com still travel, so it makes sense to start deals at the first hour of the day.

No one says you have to stay up late to be the first person to see the sale, just check it when you wake up in the morning.

Also.. games aimed at a younger audience are (most) times purchased by parents, including the adults that may get home late from work. Since you know.. they have access to the credit card and buy gifts for they're younger ones for Christmas.

There isn't much to really wonder about, but being bitter about staying up late for nothing on the other hand.. ^ ^

That aside, the 15 days were a disappoint for me, but after Black Friday, I thank Amazon for going easy on my wallet. I've spent far too much already this month. Especially when combined with EBay's cash back.
So ok I'll admit, there was a bit of annoyance in my post, though it wasn't for staying up that late (I was up studying anyway), but I guess it was more annoyance in anticipation of what *I* (which I know is subjective) wanted to be a "great games deal", and not "Block Party", with all due respect to Block Party.

But seriously though, why start a 24 hour sale at midnight PST? I'm just curious, I don't know anything about online sales. Why not say start it at 8am or 9am EST? Wouldn't you catch more people that way?

And yes, thanks for the geography lesson, I know that other people in the world live in other time zones, I'm actually a foreign student studying in the US. But I'm assuming that the majority of Amazon.com's target audience is based in the US.

And what do you mean by "first hour of the day"? Whose day? Those in PST time zones? Why should they get preference? I'm confused, you're saying that time is relative (which I acknowledge), but you also say that midnight PST is the "first hour of the day", which is a PST-centered view.

[manda65]

I only got Eternal Sonata & Animal Crossing but that's fine with me. I spent way too much money over black friday. Hopefully they'll be some good PS3 deals on Thurday.

[WhiteLens]

The only thing I was interested in was Animal Crossing and that went sold out before I even had a chance to buy it.....

[DannoMcK]

Correct me if I'm wrong but wasn't the Perfect Shot already at $10 for a while?

It's been that price on and off since Black Friday, but not always.

[Yenos]

Just got a perfect shot as gamestop for 9.99 even though there websit said different

[Monroeski]

But seriously though, why start a 24 hour sale at midnight PST? I'm just curious, I don't know anything about online sales. Why not say start it at 8am or 9am EST? Wouldn't you catch more people that way?
No. If the sale starts at midnight and goes for 24 hours, then it will obviously still be up at 8am or 9am EST to catch all the people you're talking about. The only way it wouldn't is if it's sold out already, in which case they already hit their max anyway.

[Young Deezy]

Oh why...why.. Amazon you punish my wallet

[Maxwell31]

Weak sauce across these fifteen days!

BF and CM were kick ass compared to these so called deal days.

Weak man just weak.

[Twie]

i'm so used to staying up late... now what am i going to do late at night :(

[bmachine]

So, 15 days and the only things I bought were Golden Axe (which I promptly flipped) and Banjo.

I'm a little underwhelmed.

[UberNinjaz]

i'm so used to staying up late... now what am i going to do late at night :(

Wait for the usual ol' DoTD. I have to stay up until 4am anyway, gotta walk the damn dog. Week old pic for anyone who is interested & yes, I know its OT but just this once:

11 month old American Pitbull Terrier. Bit of a couch potato to be honest - http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/3305/image001dz2.jpg

But yeah, horrible 15 day deals. Only decent one was Saints Row 2 but that didn't get much of a price drop compared to recent sales at stores like Best Buy & Target (I think).

[AranhaHunter]

Wait for the usual ol' DoTD. I have to stay up until 4am anyway, gotta walk the damn dog. Week old pic for anyone who is interested & yes, I know its OT but just this once:

11 month old American Pitbull Terrier. Bit of a couch potato to be honest - http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/3305/image001dz2.jpg

But yeah, horrible 15 day deals. Only decent one was Saints Row 2 but that didn't get much of a price drop compared to recent sales at stores like Best Buy & Target (I think).

Why are you giving it away?

[UberNinjaz]

What? :-| No, just thought some people D'AWWW over other people's pets.

[UberNinjaz]

What the hell, the banner is still up for the "15 days/ deals" thing - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_82912251_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000304231&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=1DX0VAATQHGZY47AZ7FZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=465089891&pf_rd_i=468642

- Tales of Vesperia LE
- Mortal Kombat Vs. DC
- Battlefield Bad Company LE

[koreamanloves24]

Pretty good deals here.

[cag1125]

Darn...I just bought Vesperia LE for $56. Oh well.

[Firestorm]

Best jRPG of this generation!
http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Vesperia-Premium-Xbox-360/dp/B001E1BNZU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_5?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1229502162&sr=8-5

$49.98. $20 off. $10 cheaper than the regular edition.

[darkclawsofchaos]

not bad

[opportunity777]

They really must want to get rid of these.

[fart_bubble]

What the hell, the banner is still up for the "15 days/ deals" thing - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_82912251_1?ie=UTF8&docId=1000304231&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=1DX0VAATQHGZY47AZ7FZ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=465089891&pf_rd_i=468642

- Tales of Vesperia LE
- Mortal Kombat Vs. DC
- Battlefield Bad Company LE

yeah, its running for 15 days and it started on the 2nd hence why its still running.

So this goes of the way that the rest of these deals.....lameville

[Thongsy]

Hmmm. Might get it for my brother, got him a different game but than he bought it anyways so now I need a new gift.

[Scorch]

I didn't think that there was enough to ship out, much less go on sale!

[Firestorm]

Oh it seems its part of their 15 days of deals thingy. It'll be over in less than 24 hours.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Maybe its 25 Days, 25 Deals.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

On the 16th days of deal my lover gave to me...

16 PS3 & XBox 360 Games

15 Days of BS!!!!,

14 Hours of Gaming,

13 Petz Games,

12 Days of Whoa!!!

11 Years Of Gaming,

10 Stars Rated Best Games,

9 PSP 2000 System & a Game or Accessory,

8 PS3 Games & Cable Bundles,

7 Children & Family Games,

6 Guitar Hero III Bundles,

5 Singing & Dancing Games,

4 Xbox 360 Games,

3 Wii Games & Accessories,

2 PS3 Bundles,

and a 1 Guitar Hero World Tour!

[barom]

I really want MK vs DC but I just can't justify 40$ for a fighting game. Heck I haven't even bought SF2HD although for different reasons (going through a bunch of games and that price tag can only go down, not up).

[Birakon]

lol why does the topic say 16 days 16 deals, this started on the 2nd and its the 17th.....that is 15 days, wich would make this the last day.

[snookie_wookums]

NOOOOooo...... Please S T O P it Amazon! My wife and child are starving with all the money you're taking out of my wallet!!!

[Outcry]

lol why does the topic say 16 days 16 deals, this started on the 2nd and its the 17th.....that is 15 days, wich would make this the last day.

If it started on the 2nd, and it is the 17th....that is 16 days. This is not 17 minus 2. If we are on the 17th day of the month, and the only day the sale has not run is the 1st....that is 16.

[albino_hippo]

Ooh! May have to bite on Vesperia! :D

[MSI Magus]

Ooh! May have to bite on Vesperia! :D

I would recommend ToV to everyone at $50. The game is pretty darn good and it is VERY long.

[hppypnts]

So I guess this is the last deal right?

[sliknik27]

I might have to pick up another copy, since my first one came with a scratch across the back of the metal case.

[ryosnk]

Is the tales worth it for $50?

[Jaland]

Oh amazon, no wonder your deals are so good. You must have laied off all the guys who could count to bring you prices so low.

[silentspork]

Don't forget that Prince of Persia is also a DotD for $39.98 as well.

[MrNEWZ]

This game is great and is definitely a steal at that price.

[david12795]

Still debating whether I should get MK vs DCU for PS3

[aus_nacht]

This should really have been called 12 days of bad wii games but I guess that's not quite as catchy

[GuardianE]

Is the tales worth it for $50?

Easily.

[Ryouko]

Damn, that's a great deal for the premium version of Vesperia. It comes with the metal case and a 10th anniversary soundtrack. It's a great game, too. Wish I hadn't already bought it. XD

[StarYoshi]

Picked up Tales and Prince of Persia... BF:BC is very tempting!

[riddler]

prince of persia is pretty tempting...but i think i'll wait for the thursday ps3 deals...

[kidrocklive]

damn I bought it a week ago for $55 lol, oh well it's only 5 bucks. Just hope it doesn't drop anymore.

[Opie and Anthony]

I've been waiting for tales but I'm not sure I need the more expensive special edition.

[Jesse_Dylan]

I've been waiting for tales but I'm not sure I need the more expensive special edition.

Yeah, I'm gonna keep waiting on the standard edition. It isn't as if I don't have plenty to play.

I'm annoyed about PoP, though. Amazon always does this. I pre-ordered the game (great game, by the way) for full price and got their $10 gift card, but then a week after it was out, it dropped $10, and now they've got a deal on it. Annoying.

I really am going to just stop pre-ordering. Even if they have the giftcards, they usually have a better deal a mere week or two after it's out.

[ChanM]

Bit on Tales of Vesperia. Wanted to play that game for awhile. Thanks OP!.

[bsesb2003]

POP is tempting -- but you know, I've spent so much money so far this season on games that I haven't touched, I'm embarrassed for myself, so rather than buy the game, I donated some more to Child's Play.

[Friend of Sonic]

I'm still sore that I bought the Tales game for full price. I wish I waited. I wonder if I should get a second copy... it doesn't seem as though it's all that "limited" but then again plenty of games have had semi-long windows of opportunity to purchase before their value shot through the roof.

[Danimal]

BF:BC and MKvsDCU are both really tempting, but there's already a ridiculous amount of new games coming into my house this Christmas. Plus, my ever-growing backlog still has unplayed games in it from last Christmas.

Amazon is making it really difficult to stop spending money this year.

[LiK]

Yeah, I'm gonna keep waiting on the standard edition. It isn't as if I don't have plenty to play.

I'm annoyed about PoP, though. Amazon always does this. I pre-ordered the game (great game, by the way) for full price and got their $10 gift card, but then a week after it was out, it dropped $10, and now they've got a deal on it. Annoying.

I really am going to just stop pre-ordering. Even if they have the giftcards, they usually have a better deal a mere week or two after it's out.

yea, i stopped preordering games from Amazon unless it comes with a preorder bonus now. Amazon has been dropping prices like crazy.

[Wolfpup]

Dang, I'm tempted by that Mortal Kombat game too...it would be the first I've ever bought. No idea why I kind of want it. I should probably pick up Prince of Persia, though I run into the "which format" thing though (except that inability to delete stuff of my 360 profile is pissing me off so...)

[Sulik2]

As much as I loved SOT the new PoP seems like a renter to me. Is it worth it for 40? As in will I want to play it again after I beat it.

[wildcpac]

Amazon is putting a hurting on me but I love the site. I have bought LBP, Fallout 3 and PoP all new for 40 each. That has saved me 75 dollars if I had bought them at BB or CC.

[Anexanhume]

I asked my wallet kindly for PoP, but it refused. Simply too much this holiday season. By the time I could play it, it should be 40 or 30 somewhere anyway (I hope)

[Deefuzz]

I'm really tempted to snag Tales, but with so much else on my plate right now I am uncertain whether I can handle trying to dedicate any time to a really long RPG.

[masaai2000]

My fellow CAG's, I think I have a problem. I think I am a shopaholic when it comes to games. The sad part about this is I don't have time to play them anymore. I am a full-time student, with a full-time job, and family to support. The amount of money I have spent on games since October is staggering. Easily in the thousand dollar range. Games I have bought that probably won't get played...

1. Fallout 3
2. POP
3. Devil May Cry 4
4. Army of Two
5. Bully
6. MK vs. DC
7. COD; World @ War
8. Super Street Fighter 2 HD Remix
9. Guitar Hero 2, 3, WT
10. Rock Band 2 bundle
11. Assassins Creed
12. Fable 2
13. Gears 2
14. Resistance 2
15. LittleBigPlanet
16. Uncharted
17. Ninja Gaiden 2
19. Burnout Paradise
20. virtua Fighter 5
21. Dead Space
22. Braid
23. Echochrome
24. GTA 4
25. MGS 4
26. Condemed 2
27. Hot Shots: Out of Bounds
28. NBA 2k9
29. Left 4 Dead
30. Soul Calibur 4

You get the idea. Why do I continue to do this? I have no idea. But I can't seem to stop. Buying games is the only thing that seems to bring me any joy outside of my family and faith. Sites like amazon, and gamefly make it hard for me to pass on deals. For example I got Mk vs. Dc 3 weeks ago on amazon used for $35 from some user eager to sell it. The game was flawless. I could not pass it up. Do you guys think I have a problem? Other than posting long a$$ forum post in the wrong section :)

[VGI-Shinobi]

I'm still sore that I bought the Tales game for full price. I wish I waited. I wonder if I should get a second copy... it doesn't seem as though it's all that "limited" but then again plenty of games have had semi-long windows of opportunity to purchase before their value shot through the roof.
Me too. I'm still sore that I jumped on Tales SE when it first came out. I'm tempting to order a second copy but I think it's just wasting money. The way the economy is right now, it'll be even worse next year so while my collector side wants it, my wallet side refuses to back down. ;) I cheer myself up by thinking how much money I would save if I don't buy it (in this case $50).

[anubis20]

damn POP is very tempting

[WilliamG]

Is Tales of Vesperia deal dead already? Sheesh!

[darkblade]

I picked up battlefield: bc gold edition.................. :[........................ :]

[Ghandi2002]

Decided to get Tales since it doesn't ever seem to go on sale.

[au7oma7ic]

to many deals this year. I have spent 2000 dollars, and I am 1600 in debt on one card, 500 on another. Thats not all games, but mostly games and gambling.

so want to bite on MK vs DC in hopes that my roomies would want to play a fighting game with me. POP also looks awesome, and The BF game demo in my opinion was a fun play. Maybe ill ask my mom for the three and add to my massive backlog. MASSIVE.

[Deefuzz]

Is Tales of Vesperia deal dead already? Sheesh!

Looks like it.

I'm kinda glad I waited because now I wont have to struggle with whether or not to buy it. Also gives me time to work on my back log.

[Serpentor]

Well, it's an attractive price after all, so yeah, understandable if the ToV deal is dead. Thank goodness, i don't have to make the "must have" decision anymore...

to au7oma7ic, relax and enjoying life :) too much plastic is not healthy for you...

[Serpentor]

My fellow CAG's, I think I have a problem. I think I am a shopaholic when it comes to games. The sad part about this is I don't have time to play them anymore. I am a full-time student, with a full-time job, and family to support. The amount of money I have spent on games since October is staggering. Easily in the thousand dollar range. Games I have bought that probably won't get played...

1. Fallout 3
2. POP
3. Devil May Cry 4
4. Army of Two
5. Bully
6. MK vs. DC
7. COD; World @ War
8. Super Street Fighter 2 HD Remix
9. Guitar Hero 2, 3, WT
10. Rock Band 2 bundle
11. Assassins Creed
12. Fable 2
13. Gears 2
14. Resistance 2
15. LittleBigPlanet
16. Uncharted
17. Ninja Gaiden 2
19. Burnout Paradise
20. virtua Fighter 5
21. Dead Space
22. Braid
23. Echochrome
24. GTA 4
25. MGS 4
26. Condemed 2
27. Hot Shots: Out of Bounds
28. NBA 2k9
29. Left 4 Dead
30. Soul Calibur 4

You get the idea. Why do I continue to do this? I have no idea. But I can't seem to stop. Buying games is the only thing that seems to bring me any joy outside of my family and faith. Sites like amazon, and gamefly make it hard for me to pass on deals. For example I got Mk vs. Dc 3 weeks ago on amazon used for $35 from some user eager to sell it. The game was flawless. I could not pass it up. Do you guys think I have a problem? Other than posting long a$$ forum post in the wrong section :)

Nah, you're perfectly normal... as long as your bills are paid, all you did is trying to cope with the stress, that's all. If you don't buy games, you probably spend the money on smokes and liquors...

[wbc1228]

to many deals this year. I have spent 2000 dollars, and I am 1600 in debt on one card, 500 on another. Thats not all games, but mostly games and gambling.

so want to bite on MK vs DC in hopes that my roomies would want to play a fighting game with me. POP also looks awesome, and The BF game demo in my opinion was a fun play. Maybe ill ask my mom for the three and add to my massive backlog. MASSIVE.

ahhh...
You do realize your credit card company is charging you interest on the balance, right?
After paying a few gazillion $ in interest, it won't be much of a deal.

[Telemakhos]

to many deals this year. I have spent 2000 dollars, and I am 1600 in debt on one card, 500 on another. Thats not all games, but mostly games and gambling.

so want to bite on MK vs DC in hopes that my roomies would want to play a fighting game with me. POP also looks awesome, and The BF game demo in my opinion was a fun play. Maybe ill ask my mom for the three and add to my massive backlog. MASSIVE.

Wow! That's a lot of debt. Not to preach, but it does not good to be caught in debt like that during these times. If you had to sell a bunch of your items en masse, you'd lose out because everyone wants a sweeter deal than retail, and there are plenty of sweet deals at retail right now.

I've made it a point to buy really, really cheap, like Sears and a few Amazon titles, and I haven't broken the seal on a single game yet. I do this in the event I don't want to spend so much after all, I can return everything, or what I really don't need, no questions asked.

Seriously. Look over all you have and see what you can do without that isn't already unwrapped. Taking things back can be a great contingency plan.

Another strategy I've used is to buy duplicates of great deals. For instance, the Radio Shack deals have been so good, I've bought dupes of everything, which I can sell for nearly double price, which means I basically get the games for free. Or I can trade new, unopened games for games of high value.

Again, I'm not trying to preach. I've been in debt before and know it's not comfortable, especially when the debt is incurred for things you want, but don't really need.

Tele :)

[masaai2000]

Nah, you're perfectly normal... as long as your bills are paid, all you did is trying to cope with the stress, that's all. If you don't buy games, you probably spend the money on smokes and liquors...

Yea, I think I have my priorities straight. No bills go unpaid, no debt other than the usual monthly bills of mortgage, utilities, etc. I don't smoke or drink and I buy my cloths from Goodwill and Wal-mart, lol. The fridge stays stocked with groceries, and the family is taken care of. Buying games is my only vice.

[misbitski]

Another strategy I've used is to buy duplicates of great deals. For instance, the Radio Shack deals have been so good, I've bought dupes of everything, which I can sell for nearly double price, which means I basically get the games for free. Or I can trade new, unopened games for games of high value.

Again, I'm not trying to preach. I've been in debt before and know it's not comfortable, especially when the debt is incurred for things you want, but don't really need.

Tele :)

Careful...some would label you a "scalper" or "flipper" for double-dipping on deals. It's the new found theory of "everyone is entitled to a deal, and you're not allowed to profit from it."

Personally, I agree with you, Tele. Using deals to help finance things/minimize debt is a good way to do things.

[Serpentor]

Wow! That's a lot of debt. Not to preach, but it does not good to be caught in debt like that during these times. If you had to sell a bunch of your items en masse, you'd lose out because everyone wants a sweeter deal than retail, and there are plenty of sweet deals at retail right now.

I've made it a point to buy really, really cheap, like Sears and a few Amazon titles, and I haven't broken the seal on a single game yet. I do this in the event I don't want to spend so much after all, I can return everything, or what I really don't need, no questions asked.

Seriously. Look over all you have and see what you can do without that isn't already unwrapped. Taking things back can be a great contingency plan.

Another strategy I've used is to buy duplicates of great deals. For instance, the Radio Shack deals have been so good, I've bought dupes of everything, which I can sell for nearly double price, which means I basically get the games for free. Or I can trade new, unopened games for games of high value.

Again, I'm not trying to preach. I've been in debt before and know it's not comfortable, especially when the debt is incurred for things you want, but don't really need.

Tele :)

Good strategies there, but then again, most CAGs know that already :)

anyhow, beware of BB's return policy... after 30 days, no more returns for store credits, even with valid receipts. That's something new i learned the past week. I use to return a game purchased 60 days ago (not opened of course) with the receipt for store credits. Well, not anymore...

PS i don't feel that bad missing out the ToV deal at all... Although putting the game into my cart does comfort me in some ways, lol.

[Telemakhos]

Careful...some would label you a "scalper" or "flipper" for double-dipping on deals. It's the new found theory of "everyone is entitled to a deal, and you're not allowed to profit from it."

Personally, I agree with you, Tele. Using deals to help finance things/minimize debt is a good way to do things.

Yeah, I know, I know. But in reality, most of the deals at Sears and even Radio Shack are snatched up by the employees. I've spoken to them and know first-hand, myself.

From my end, it's not as mercenary as it sounds. I'm not trading up for anything but more games. I really want trade for a copy of LittleBigPlanet! If someone has a new extra copy, I have a new copy of MGS4 for trade.

Good strategies there, but then again, most CAGs know that already :)

anyhow, beware of BB's return policy... after 30 days, no more returns for store credits, even with valid receipts. That's something new i learned the past week. I use to return a game purchased 60 days ago (not opened of course) with the receipt for store credits. Well, not anymore...

PS i don't feel that bad missing out the ToV deal at all... Although putting the game into my cart does comfort me in some ways, lol.

Oh, I'm aware of the policies. 30 days is 30 days. But that puts me comfortably into January, after Christmas and after the New Year's deals. I'm sure I'll find some killer deals between now and then, and I'll assess what I actually want to keep after the holidays are over.

It's a strategy of buy now, while it's cheap, and reassess later. I am a cheapassgamer, after all! ;)

[Shady3011]

Hope I don't kick myself later for not getting ToV Premium again later. Paying $30 more for it stings quite a bit.

[Sparta11]

Hope I don't kick myself later for not getting ToV Premium again later. Paying $30 more for it stings quite a bit.
IMHO it's worthe the $30 ;)
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[LegendK7ll3r]

I couldn't pass on PoP. Such a great game.

Gatehred up my change, took it to a coin-star, and got an Amazon GC that knocked off another $10.25 off the order, making PoP $29.73 shipped.

[au7oma7ic]

i have heard of this thing called interest. haha. but seriously, i have like never seen any of hte interest show up on my bills. And the 500 dollar card is the 2 years no payments no interest sony financial card. teh 1600 credit card should have 1000 paid off within the next month.

[au7oma7ic]

i mean 2000 is alot of debt, but im just relaxing, going to school, having fun, playing hockey and games. it could be worse, many people are way more in debt.

the way i look at it...2000 is not a hole i cannot climb out of.

[r00tabeggas]

I asked me ma for PoP for my xmas gift. Now I feel guilty, because i'm sure she paid 60 bones for it.

[jcmproch]

i mean 2000 is alot of debt, but im just relaxing, going to school, having fun, playing hockey and games. it could be worse, many people are way more in debt.

the way i look at it...2000 is not a hole i cannot climb out of.

not really, the average american household is roughly $8,000 in credit card debt, not to mention car payments, housing, school loans, etc..

hell the entire global financial system is bankrupt..

[mwestep]

I will agree with $2k is nothing for debt. Look at the poor graduates that are coming out of college, with 80k worth of school loans, with a very poor and declining job market. I live in Knoxville, TN, and the professors at University of Tennessee were apologizing to graduates because the majority of them won't be able to find jobs in the near future.

That being said, I probably bought more than I should, but the way I look at it, there really isn't too many games in the near future (6 months) that I am not really looking forward to. Giving me some much needed time to digest some of these gaming deals I have gotten over the past two months.

[gwill]

I will agree with $2k is nothing for debt. Look at the poor graduates that are coming out of college, with 80k worth of school loans, with a very poor and declining job market. I live in Knoxville, TN, and the professors at University of Tennessee were apologizing to graduates because the majority of them won't be able to find jobs in the near future.

That being said, I probably bought more than I should, but the way I look at it, there really isn't too many games in the near future (6 months) that I am not really looking forward to. Giving me some much needed time to digest some of these gaming deals I have gotten over the past two months.

lol....thats why you go to grad school and rack up those loans. plus, you can put off that job hunt for a couple years.

[ck76]

Well, I'm done for a month or so now, cannot wait to play Prince of Persia.

[au7oma7ic]

well once i grad from school ill also have another 80 grand of loans.

[jcmproch]

well once i grad from school ill also have another 80 grand of loans.

don't worry, just ask for a bailout ;)

[gwill]

don't worry, just ask for a bailout ;)

They already have one in place....its called chapter 7 in the US. People use it all the time

[NismoZZzz]

They already have one in place....its called chapter 7 in the US. People use it all the time

school loans stay, they will find a way for you to pay regardless if you file bankruptcy. They will takes from your paycheck, keep your tax return, etc etc. Gotta read before you sign, it's all there.

[gwill]

school loans stay, they will find a way for you to pay regardless if you file bankruptcy. They will takes from your paycheck, keep your tax return, etc etc. Gotta read before you sign, it's all there.

true true. I forgot we were talking about school gov't loans. Now if you put your entire tuition on your credit card you're golden. :)

[Mafiacrooks]

true true. I forgot we were talking about school gov't loans. Now if you put your entire tuition on your credit card you're golden. :)
And that is what people do. Chapter 7 rocks.

[Telemakhos]

i mean 2000 is alot of debt, but im just relaxing, going to school, having fun, playing hockey and games. it could be worse, many people are way more in debt.

the way i look at it...2000 is not a hole i cannot climb out of.

If that's the case, that's cool. Just don't want you to harm yourself. :)

I will agree with $2k is nothing for debt. Look at the poor graduates that are coming out of college, with 80k worth of school loans, with a very poor and declining job market. I live in Knoxville, TN, and the professors at University of Tennessee were apologizing to graduates because the majority of them won't be able to find jobs in the near future.

That being said, I probably bought more than I should, but the way I look at it, there really isn't too many games in the near future (6 months) that I am not really looking forward to. Giving me some much needed time to digest some of these gaming deals I have gotten over the past two months.

Yeah, it does suck to be coming out of college at the moment with so much debt, as well. The gov't I'm sure won't extend the 6-months grace period.

I've debated if I should send my 360 Elite back, but then I was like, NAH! :) If the recession is going to be as deep as they say, I'm going to need a distraction, and gaming is it!

lol....thats why you go to grad school and rack up those loans. plus, you can put off that job hunt for a couple years.

It is good to be in school right, now, actually. I'm pursuing my second Bachelor's right now, in Game Art & Design. I've been to Siggraph and to the GDC (Game Developers Conference), and it's all been great so far. Really looking forward to developing a few games myself.

And that is what people do. Chapter 7 rocks.

You know, I could have written off my entire first degree years ago before the law changed in 1996 or 1997, that stopped (mostly doctors and lawyers) from filing Chapter 7 to remove their debt.

But I've never heard of people charging that much to credit cards and then filing Chapter 7. Most degrees these days are 80K and higher. How do you even get a few credit cards to accomodate that total?

[gwill]

I've debated if I should send my 360 Elite back, but then I was like, NAH! :) If the recession is going to be as deep as they say, I'm going to need a distraction, and gaming is it!


To me gaming has actually saved me money. One really bad (or good...however you want to look at it) night at the bar could be a couple hundred dollars. Not going out as often and choosing to stay in more for entertainment has saved me money if you think about it......except for amazon stealing all my money lately.

[koreamanloves24]

No deals anymore?

[Telemakhos]

To me gaming has actually saved me money. One really bad (or good...however you want to look at it) night at the bar could be a couple hundred dollars. Not going out as often and choosing to stay in more for entertainment has saved me money if you think about it......except for amazon stealing all my money lately.

Yeah, definitely agree with that. There are more expensive ways to be entertained these days. I was never a bar fly, but you could drop a few $20's between drinks and all that. Going to the movies with a date, including refreshments, costs more than Prince of Persia, so... ;)

No deals anymore?

Here's Grand Theft Auto Triology at buy.com for $28.99 with free shipping. So, you get the original three GTA games for less than $10 each. I don't have them and likely will buy it. It's a buck more at Amazon.

http://www.buy.com/prod/grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy/q/loc/108/203407126.html

It's missing Vice City, but I'll get that another time...

[62t]

No deals anymore?

it is only for 15 days

[maddog1419]

I bit on PoP, I'm so glad I waited. I was planning to buy it this Friday ^.^ Yeah the 15 days are over but today Amazon is having the Gold Box on PS3 games and some Blu-ray movies.

[junglalien]

My Prince of Persia came... It is the Limited Edition :D

[Wolfpup]

it is only for 15 days

Seems like they cut them short though. Or something. Oh well, I got Tomb Raider: Underworld which is what I really wanted. Wasn't QUITE willing to bite on Mortal Kombat and Prince of Persia.

[eth3real]

I can confirm as well. Amazon upgraded to the limited edition of POP. Good purchase even though it looks like GS did a price drop on it to $40 today.

[Knoxximus]

Nah, you're perfectly normal... as long as your bills are paid, all you did is trying to cope with the stress, that's all. If you don't buy games, you probably spend the money on smokes and liquors...

I am sooooo in this boat. I think I am happiest when I'm in the game store, about to buy some sweet, sweet games I will either not play this year, or play them for a little while before I play something else for a little while.

My ultimate goal in life, seriously, it to beat every game I own before I die...and it deeply depresses me that realistically....I....might...not....make it.:cry:

[cozinator]

Yeah, definitely agree with that. There are more expensive ways to be entertained these days. I was never a bar fly, but you could drop a few $20's between drinks and all that. Going to the movies with a date, including refreshments, costs more than Prince of Persia, so... ;)



Here's Grand Theft Auto Triology at buy.com for $28.99 with free shipping. So, you get the original three GTA games for less than $10 each. I don't have them and likely will buy it. It's a buck more at Amazon.

http://www.buy.com/prod/grand-theft-auto-the-trilogy/q/loc/108/203407126.html

It's missing Vice City, but I'll get that another time...


Huh? How is it missing Vice City?

Rockstar Games is proud to present Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy. All three games in the epic saga are here together: Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.