EBgames.com Fall Sale - 9/17 to 10/4

[CheapyD]

$20 Vouchers
Max Payne 2 (Xbox) $20
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236536.asp
Max Payne 2 (PS2) $25
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236544.asp
Van Helsing (Xbox) $30
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/241891.asp
Van Helsing (PS2) $30
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/241888.asp
Eye Toy: Play (PS2) $50
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/237204.asp
Syphon Filter (PS2) $30 [Exp. 10/1]
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236692.asp


$10 Vouchers
Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC) $40
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243334.asp
Tenchu (Xbox) $20
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/238142.asp
Full Spectrum Warrior (PC) $40
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/237452.asp
ShellShock: Nam '67 (Xbox) $50
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/242380.asp
ShellShock: Nam '67 (PS2) $50
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/242377.asp
Alias (Xbox) $15
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234074.asp
Alias (PS2) $20
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234053.asp
ShellShock: Nam '67 (PC) $40
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/242233.asp
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Platinum Pack (PC) $30
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/242656.asp
Delta Force: Black Hawk Down - Team Sabre (PC) $20
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236555.asp
Buy Final Fantasy XI and Chains of Promathia Expansion together
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236401.asp
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243301.asp


Other games on sale
Medal of Honor: Rising Sun (Xbox)$15
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236004.asp
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Xbox) $15
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/235996.asp
The Hobbit (Xbox) $10
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234707.asp
Deus Ex: Invisible War (PC) $15
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/224171.asp
Hitman Contracts (PC) $25
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/240736.asp
Commandos 3 (PC) $25
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/235157.asp
Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness (PC) $15
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/224169.asp


Other deals
Receive 30% off the Sims 2 Strategy Guide when purchased
with Sims 2 PC. Enter both skus and coupon code SIMSFS in the shopping cart to receive the 30% off. Limit one per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/235404.asp
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/241301.asp

40% off the Mad Catz metro Kit when you purchase any GBA
game $19.99 or higher. Enter Coupon code: Metro.
Limit one per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234901.asp

40% off AC Adaptor GBA SP when you purchase any GBA game $19.99 or higher. Enter Coupon code: ACGBA
Limit one per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/238664.asp

Whew, I'm tired!

[shrike4242]

$20 Max Payne with a $20 voucher? Excellent news, CheapyD. Almost like a free game.

I'm curious to see what the other ones are.

[ChrisXE]

very good deals, might snag a copy of Max Payne 2

[Calico]

the link to the $20 voucher for Max Payne 2 doesn't seem to work at the moment.

[CheapyD]

I literally just had this emailed to me...all should be operational soon.

[Calico]

Oh Ok. I'm sorry, so they will be keeping it then... cool.

[Trakan]

Cool, thanks CheapyD!

[Cornfedwb]

Damnit! I've already ordered 5 games today, leave me be with these deals :)

[CouRageouS]

^^Having one of those days eh? Early on in the day I order a bunch of stuff, then BOOM! Check CAG one last time before I sleep, some killer deal and makes me spend even more.

Cool deals Cheapy, but nothing for me.

[biggestinuyashafan]

if only i got paid today instead of next week. i would be all over some of these deals.

[dude2003]

i check return of the king for xbox and it has a $10 gift voucher link as well. so maybe $14.99 + $10 gv?

edit: oh nevermind i see CheapyD already posted up there

[Link127]

I probably just didn't look good enough...but where is the link for the gift voucher? I specifically was interested in the FFXI combo.

[Sofa King Cheap]

i check return of the king for xbox and it has a $10 gift voucher link as well. so maybe $14.99 + $10 gv?

edit: oh nevermind i see CheapyD already posted up there

Yeah, but he didn't post it under the $10 voucher heading. We'll cut him some slack. ;)

[flybrione]

I bought Alias the other day at the $14.99 price (I think on Wednesday)can I still use the gift voucher? This doesn't work as you order. This is like a rebate form?

[Strider Turbulence]

Looks like I'm finally getting MP2 on XBOX. Maybe now I'll stop having nightmares about the PS2 version. Thanks, CheapyD!

[Duo_Maxwell]

I understand the links not working yet, but yeah like russianguns, I'm not seeing a voucher link for Tenchu at all.

[misbitski]

Some of the links are messed up. These should work:

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/ads/rebates/100404-10Voucher-XB.asp

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/ads/rebates/100404-20Voucher-XB.asp

Doesn't look like Return of the King has a rebate though.

[swinte]

Wow, the PS2 and GC are getting the shaft in this sale. :-(

[dhendren13]

The Max Payne 2 voucher says Max Payne 2 and Van Helsing... do you have to buy both to get the rebate?

[dserafin1986]

I just called cust. service and ordered Max Payne 2 for 19.99; You get the $20 gift voucher with the game in the mail...Just call up customer service and order it that way

[CheapyD]

The Max Payne 2 voucher says Max Payne 2 and Van Helsing... do you have to buy both to get the rebate?
No.

[shadowrunner7240]

Is that link to the Return of the King rebate just broken or is the $10 rebate not going to apply to that game?

[6669]

On the rebate form:
"Typographical erros are not the responsibility of EB Games."
Irony

[Birbo]

Damn my weak will power! Couldn't resist Max Payne 2 for $20 with a $20 voucher. My wife is going to kill me. :)

[CheapyD]

Is that link to the Return of the King rebate just broken or is the $10 rebate not going to apply to that game?

I believe its a mistake. I don't think there is supposed to be a rebate for that game.

[shadowrunner7240]

Is that link to the Return of the King rebate just broken or is the $10 rebate not going to apply to that game?

I believe its a mistake. I don't think there is supposed to be a rebate for that game.

Ahhh, I see. No matter, it was pretty cheap and I've been meaning to pick it up anyways. Thanks.

[Calico]

There is an awful lot of plurality in the wording of the rebate.

Receive a $20 EBGames mail-in gift voucher
when you purchase the following titles:

Featured games: Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (XB) and Van Helsing (XB)

Mail the completed form along with the original EBgames.com packing list (dated September 17, 2004 to October 4, 2004) and the original proof of purchase (UPC code) from the boxes to:

EDIT: But it's just probably my way of justifying not to buy any more games.

[Sporadic]

There is an awful lot of plurality in the wording of the rebate.

Receive a $20 EBGames mail-in gift voucher
when you purchase the following titles:

Featured games: Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (XB) and Van Helsing (XB)

Mail the completed form along with the original EBgames.com packing list (dated September 17, 2004 to October 4, 2004) and the original proof of purchase (UPC code) from the boxes to:

That's what I was thinking. I would be pissed if I bought this for 20 and didn't get my rebate.

[dude2003]

it does seem like we have to purchase all the titles in order to receive the rebate. oh well i purchased alias and max payne 2 and hope to get both rebates. it's ok if i dont get the rebate because i'm not paying full price for them anyway

[Magician]

Nice... No Gamecube love though?

[letmein]

Deleted to avoid confusion.

[Zenithian Legend]

Not a single GC game...

[CheapyD]

Customer service told me you have to buy both Max Payne 2 and Van Helsing to receive the discount. He also said the discount can be combined with my Gamespot.com 10% off. He seemed pretty clueless though, so he could be wrong.

I think he is wrong but I have an email into my EB rep.

The email I got from her says:

3. $20 EB Games mail-in gift voucher on the following titles:

236536-Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne XB
241891-Van Helsing XB

$10 EB Games mail-in gift voucher on the following titles:

-242233-ShellShock: Nam '67 PC
-Purchase 236401 Final Fantasy XI and 243301-Final Fantasy XI: Chains
of Promathia PC together and receive a $10 EB Gift voucher.
-242656-Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Platinum Pack PC
-236555-Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Team Sabre PC

$10 EB Games mail-in gift voucher on the following titles:

235142-Tenchu-Return from Darkness XB
242380-ShellShock: Nam '67 XB
234074-Alias XB

[Calico]

This might be a silly question, but I don't understand why it is necessary for the mail in rebate. I mean, they sent us the game, so shouldn't they know that we bought it from them? Unless it's a way to get forgetful people to forget to do so.

[dserafin1986]

They do the mail in rebate because industry wide numbers show that only about 50% of the people who buy products with mail-in rebates actually end up mailing them in...So it draws consumers to buy a product but doesn't actually cost them anything...Why would an EB rep be discussing a gamestop promotion??? I talked to the customer service rep at ebgames and she said you only have to buy ONE of the games, not both to receive the $20 voucher, so you can buy MP2 or VH and get $20 back, or you could buy both and get $40

[Eric467]

Hell yeah. I've been meaning to get Max Payne 2 for a while now. A $20 voucher plus my Gamespot 10% discount makes it sooooo worth it. Thanks again CAG!!!! :D

[letmein]

Deleted to avoid confusion.

[Admiral Ackbar]

That's funny. Around 11:00 I was browsing the EB site and saw that LotR and Max Payne had a link to a gift voucher. But the link was broken so I assumed it was a glitch. Guess I just hit the sale before it was official.

[lordopus99]

I don't understand why it is necessary for the mail in rebate

like someone mentioned above said, only 50% return them. Those who do send them in, it requires them to get something else with it, bringing them back into the store, or website in this case, allowing them to find more products, thus them buying more.

[Calico]

50%... wow ... that's really a good rate of return. I'd have to think that everyone viewing this site will send them in. We'd all be returning for additional games anyways too.

[msdmoney]

Have to cut out the original UPC, no thanks.

[maxgle]

i really need to start playing my games..lol
this is too much!

[Calico]

so that means that we'd not be able to use it in a trade? is that what you mean for us to know?

[scdoanintendo]

Have to cut out the original UPC, no thanks.
I thought I heard someone say that they just photo copied their upc and still got the rebate.

[little_krampy]

Have to cut out the original UPC, no thanks.

I just made a copy and sent it in and it was accepted earlier this year and I've heard of others doing the same. If they deny me I'd call and bitch, You shouldn't have to destroy box art to get a voucher.

[Calico]

Are they pretty quick about responding to the rebates? Or is this the standard 6-8 weeks deal?

[Sporadic]

Have to cut out the original UPC, no thanks.

They said that on my True Crime one and I just wrote the UPC number down on the orginal order form. They accepted it.

[Legolas813]

so has this deal been confirmed yet to work with only one game purchase?!?

[romeogbs19]

No -- that's not been confirmed. Actually, I think they're going to say you need to buy both -- honestly, EBgames isn't stupid and they do reserve the right to nig/change the deal if in fact there was an error.

I think you need to buy both -- the notion of getting a $20 rebate on a $20 game sounds too good to be true in this case -- the rebate form sounds pretty clear to me -- buyt BOTH.

[CheapyD]

Confirmed from my EB rep:
"I put in a request to have the wording changed.
You only have to purchase one of the select titles.
Have a nice weekend!"

[Birbo]

Thanks for getting that cleared up Cheapy.

[The_Continental]

thanks cheapy, gonna have to pick up Max Payne 2 now.

[dhendren13]

Thanks for clearing that up... Max Payne 2 for $1.19 after tax,shipping, GameSpot 10% and rebate... nice 8)

[mytoy333]

Great Deals Cheapy! Thanks!

[dude2003]

O Thank You our fearless leader

[Duo_Maxwell]

Awesomeness....I take it that goes for the Tenchu/Alias $10 rebate as well then. So SF Omega Strain and Tenchu 3 w/t-shirt for about $22...I think I can handle that no problem.

[guessed]

Well, I just spent over $100. Good thing I'll be getting more than half of it back in credit. :D

[Calico]

Sorry, but there are now two links on the Max Payne 2 page. The second one is labeled $10 gift voucher but if you click on it, it is a $20 for either the xbox or ps2 versions.

[regisphilbi0]

How long do the vouchers take to arrive? Might have to pick up Alias with Ninja Gaiden.

[6669]

They changed the wording now. I'm printing up this one now instead of sending the other one.

[davelin]

There is also a 10% off code for in-stock PS2/PC games. If I use this code, can they deny my Gift Voucher form?
Since on the form it says: "...May not be combined with any other offer or discount..."

[chickenhawk]

Van Helsing works with the PS2 version also! I don't know if that was posted yet. I didn't go through the whole thread.

[Eric467]

Ok now I'm totally confused. The first posted voucher is for $20 off either game. On that voucher nowhere does it say you can't use it with a 10% off discount. But on the new voucher link, the one that says "$10 voucher" it actually links to a new $20 voucher that says "either or" game, and "can't be used with any discount". I used the first voucher, because it was the first one posted, and used my 10% off Gamespot discount. Am I screwed or no?

[CheapyD]

Ok now I'm totally confused. The first posted voucher is for $20 off either game. On that voucher nowhere does it say you can't use it with a 10% off discount. But on the new voucher link, the one that says "$10 voucher" it actually links to a new $20 voucher that says "either or" game, and "can't be used with any discount". I used the first voucher, because it was the first one posted, and used my 10% off Gamespot discount. Am I screwed or no?

What do you mean you used the first voucher?
How could you mail it in already?

[Eric467]

^^ There's two links on the Max Payne (Xbox) web page. The first one does not say I can't use my discount with the voucher, but the second one does say I can't use the discount. I already ordered the game and it's gone through to ship, so I can't cancel and buy it again and not use my 10% discount. I'm just wondering if there going to take the first voucher link off and screw me by telling me I used my discount, therefore I'm ineligible.

[Tomeeboy]

He means he was going by the terms and conditions of the first voucher.

[Tomeeboy]

Can we add a PO game and use "SAVER", or does that void the rebate?

[Eric467]

He means he was going by the terms and conditions of the first voucher.

Exactly. I just sent them an email. I'll post the response as soon as I get it.

[CheapyD]

Ah, I see...just print out the voucher now and you should be good to go.

[Chacrana]

Very cool. Thanks a ton. This will help me place some preorders.

[lordopus99]

If I use this code, can they deny my Gift Voucher form?

they can if they want. Personally, I haven't been denied when I have used my employee discount in conjunction with mail-in rebates.

[jputahraptor]

Sadly you gotta cut up the upc code on the game, when you mail in for the voucher. i knew this was to good to be true, otherwise i would have stocked up.

[guessed]

Sadly you gotta cut up the upc code on the game, when you mail in for the voucher. i knew this was to good to be true, otherwise i would have stocked up.

As has already been mentioned, they will usually accept a photocopy.

[Forest Mercenary]

Ok, I'm sorry that I didn't read this, but if I waste any more time, I might miss out on my chance. Ok, I have an EB gift card. If I were to buy the Xbox Max Payne 2, how would I get the rebate,and also, would I have to open the game up?

Thanks in ad- freakin' vance.

[sarkenobi]

Might pick up Max Payne 2 before the sale ends. NO MONEY!

[lupe121283]

sorry for asking this, but for the Viewtiful Joe 2 deal, you need to send the UPC codes for the Viewtiful Joe 2 before October 25, 2004. Even though the games comes out on the 11/23/2004. Sorry for asking!

[Sporadic]

Well I broke down and bought Max Payne 2. Can't beat a game for 3.49 (shipping plus tax)

[jputahraptor]

Does anyone know how long the coupon codes (gift voucher) good for, is there an expiration date? Also can i call ebgames, not the stores but the headquarters place where eb.com is and do this or is it just online? Thanks in advance.

[Dane]

Thanks CheapyD

I also got that $10.00 voucher for signing up...how fast can I cancel, or do I have to wait 6 days?

[CheapyD]

15 Max Payne 2 (Xbox) left
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236536.asp

Sorry, I don't know the answer to the above questions.

[jmon22]

MGS: Twin Snakes is 24.99 new when you add it to your cart. Didn't see this in there, but if it was said already, my bad.

[el bobo]

Wait, so what do I do? Do I just order it off of there or can I take the coupon into a store and use it?

[Sporadic]

Wait, so what do I do? Do I just order it off of there or can I take the coupon into a store and use it?

If you are talking about Max Payne. You have to order it from their online site, then mail in that MIR. A few weeks late you will get a rebate back in your email which you can type in and get 20 dollars off of your next purchase on their website.

[el bobo]

Oh, okay thank you!

[Sporadic]

Oh, okay thank you!

NP glad I could help out.

[Sporadic]

15 Max Payne 2 (Xbox) left
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236536.asp

Sorry, I don't know the answer to the above questions.

5 left now.

[Eric467]

I just got some cryptic email from EBGames saying they didn't understand my email, so I went ahead and called them. A supervisor told me that as long as I printed out the voucher (the first $20 voucher for Max Payne 2 that is no longer on the website), and even though I used my Gamespot complete discount, they WILL honor the voucher. So anyone else who did this don't worry, as long as you printed out the mysterious vanishing voucher you'll be fine.

[Sofa King Cheap]

I just got some cryptic email from EBGames saying they didn't understand my email, so I went ahead and called them. A supervisor told me that as long as I printed out the voucher (the first $20 voucher for Max Payne 2 that is no longer on the website), and even though I used my Gamespot complete discount, they WILL honor the voucher. So anyone else who did this don't worry, as long as you printed out the mysterious vanishing voucher you'll be fine.

The only reason it vanished is because it's not in stock. Or did it vanish before then?

[Eric467]

I just got some cryptic email from EBGames saying they didn't understand my email, so I went ahead and called them. A supervisor told me that as long as I printed out the voucher (the first $20 voucher for Max Payne 2 that is no longer on the website), and even though I used my Gamespot complete discount, they WILL honor the voucher. So anyone else who did this don't worry, as long as you printed out the mysterious vanishing voucher you'll be fine.

The only reason it vanished is because it's not in stock. Or did it vanish before then?

They took it down after they put up another voucher that said "cannont be combined with any other offers". So I guess they knew they screwed up, and forgot to say that in the first voucher, then took it down.

[Indiana]

Damn Max Payne 2 is now 29.99. :(

[Sofa King Cheap]

Fuckers raised the price to $29.99 in store as well as on their website for MP2 on the Xbox. Will have to hope for a temp price drop if you want it for $19.99.

UPDATE: Back at $19.99 online. Don't know what they'll charge at the B&M, but it rang up $29.99 this AM for me there.

[psiufoxx]

Something to note - not a huge deal, but after instant savings The Hobbit is only $5.00, not $10.00. And speaking from a review standpoint it's not the best game on the market, but more than worth the $5.00 if you enjoy adventure and platforming games.

[Strider Turbulence]

http://ebgames.com/ebx/product/236544.asp


PS2 Max Payne is $10 now. I normally wouldn't reccomend this game since I think the port is a crime to humanity but you still get a $20 MIR.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/ads/rebates/100404-MaxPayne.asp

[CheapyD]

Alias is now $10 with $10 gift voucher.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234053.asp

[dude2003]

damn it i bought alias at $15 but then max payne 2 is now at $29.99

[Howeraing]

http://ebgames.com/ebx/product/236544.asp


PS2 Max Payne is $10 now. I normally wouldn't reccomend this game since I think the port is a crime to humanity but you still get a $20 MIR.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/ads/rebates/100404-MaxPayne.asp

Thanks, I wasn't sure about getting Max Payne 2, but for -10 dollars, I'm all for it.

[bankson]

i emailed EBgames and was told that it is ok to just write down the UPC code and still get the deal, so now we don't have to worry about cutting up the case. I do have one question, though. If you purchase more tahn one of these games, how to get your voucher if they are all on the same invoice? Do I photocopy the invoice for each game and mail them seperate, or am I allowed to mail the vouchers in with just the one original invoice?

[hutno]

I hate you cheepy, just when I think I'm out you pull me right back in.

[Masterkyo]

Just pickup

RB6, Medal of Honor: rising sun, and Madden 2003 for $34.09 :)

[YoshiFan1]

They raised Max Payne to $19.99, still a good deal though

[little_krampy]

Alias for the Xbox is $10 now with a $10 gift voucher. Also a bunch of Xbox Platinum Hits are $10: 007: AUF, 007: Nightfire, Tony Hawk 3, SSX Tricky, Dead to Rights (although still $5 at CC). Chase is $5.

Cheap Xbox game link (http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?wherefrom=search&searchword=&web_dept =XBOX&typ=n&prices=999&order=list_price&intpageno= 1&ordersort=asc&nooftens=1)

[FriskyTanuki]

Sphinx is down to $5, and I just ordered it at $10, will they change my bill if I e-mail them?

[jshorr]

I ordered Alias xbox at 15 but when I saw it dropped to 10 I just called up and had them credit me back $5. They pricematch their own website and are usually pretty cool about it. I don't know if they'd do it if the game shipped already but since it hadn't it wasn't a problem at all.