Eb game days - April 05 - May 02

[Corizzle]

According to the employee at my local EB (Shopper's World Brampton), it's only what is in the bin. Sucks, because I found copies of MGS: PO and Frequency for $14.99 but Frequency was not in the bargain bin :(

I got games off the shelf at 2/$40, so I assume you can for 2/$30 and 2/$20

Another little mentioned deal, if you are looking for some PS2/XBOX games.

"2 for $8.00 - Buy any 2 used games, price range from $4.99 - $7.99, for $8.00.
This offer is valid from 5 April to 2 May, 2009. See store associate for full details."

So basically $7.99 Used games should be B1G1. Could be why the used copies of Too Human, Facebreaker, etc. All are at $8.99 which falls in between the 2/$8 and 2/$20 ranges

[JamesX]

can anyone confirm that stranglehold (360 or Ps3) is new for $9.89?

[AftComet]

I agree that the Ps3 version is not worth more then $10 but when I went to my local EB yesterday, the 360 version was $9.86 and the Ps3 version was $29.99.

That's incredible. You should have attempted to reason with the staff. I doubt they can still try to justify it with "but it's on a blu-ray disc".

EB just sucks like that sometimes.

[AftComet]

can anyone confirm that stranglehold (360 or Ps3) is new for $9.89?

I only know the 360s.

Too Human
AITD
Didn't hear anything about Stranglehold. If you haven't played it, it's really, really enjoyable and fun. Best rental ever.

[thegamecubist]

I got games off the shelf at 2/$40, so I assume you can for 2/$30 and 2/$20

Another little mentioned deal, if you are looking for some PS2/XBOX games.

"2 for $8.00 - Buy any 2 used games, price range from $4.99 - $7.99, for $8.00.
This offer is valid from 5 April to 2 May, 2009. See store associate for full details."

So basically $7.99 Used games should be B1G1. Could be why the used copies of Too Human, Facebreaker, etc. All are at $8.99 which falls in between the 2/$8 and 2/$20 ranges

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-

Damnit. The guy lied :( I'm kinda tempted to go back and try to get it with my Portable Ops...

[Dragon52]

There's no reason for it to be more than the 360's version so probably $10. Which is really what it's worth.

Actually there is a reason. The PS3 version is the complete, refined, and best release. It also isn't Alone In The Dark, but Alone In The Dark:Inferno, it features exclusive levels, better controls, less glitches, and overall a much better experience then the 360, PC, Wii, and PS2 counterparts ( I know because I own the 360, Wii, and PS2 ones along with the PS3 version). But there is a even better reason then that, PS3 version was released in November, where as the other ones came out in June.

[Gerwich]

... I know because I own the 360, Wii, and PS2 ones along with the PS3 version ... Why on earth would you buy each console's version of the same game? :-s

[Dragon52]

I got the 360, and PS2 ones dirt cheap. Got the Wii one half price coupled with a giftcard. The only one I paid more then $10 for was the PS3 version. It also helps that the PS2 and Wii versions are pretty different from the 360 one, and even further away from the PS3 version.

[AftComet]

Actually there is a reason. The PS3 version is the complete, refined, and best release. It also isn't Alone In The Dark, but Alone In The Dark:Inferno, it features exclusive levels, better controls, less glitches, and overall a much better experience then the 360, PC, Wii, and PS2 counterparts ( I know because I own the 360, Wii, and PS2 ones along with the PS3 version). But there is a even better reason then that, PS3 version was released in November, where as the other ones came out in June.

Oh. You're talking about Alone in the Dark: Still Sucks for the PS3. You mean the version "that brought some fresh ideas to the table but still ended up being hampered by glitches."

If anything, it should be cheaper than the Xbox 360's version because the poor gamers have to put up with a lot more crap.:roll:

[AftComet]

I got the 360, and PS2 ones dirt cheap. Got the Wii one half price coupled with a giftcard. The only one I paid more then $10 for was the PS3 version. It also helps that the PS2 and Wii versions are pretty different from the 360 one, and even further away from the PS3 version.

How many coasters does one possibly need? :bouncy:

[CatBoy]

Well I guess it's sold out everywhere in Canada but it doesn't hurt to ask. No store in the province of Quebec seem to be carrying Rock Band AC/DC so I can't buy it in EBGames and I can't price match it elsewhere. If anyone has a brand new copy (I wanna export the songs to RB2) for sale on XBOX360, let me know with your price.

Thanks!

[game_fanatic]

I'll be going to a FS soon CatBoy, I'll try and PM a copy of Rock Band for you, I should know by tomorrow!

[forbiddenx]

Does anyone know if Bioshock for 360 is part of any of these deals?

[exolstice]

Well I guess it's sold out everywhere in Canada but it doesn't hurt to ask. No store in the province of Quebec seem to be carrying Rock Band AC/DC so I can't buy it in EBGames and I can't price match it elsewhere. If anyone has a brand new copy (I wanna export the songs to RB2) for sale on XBOX360, let me know with your price.

Thanks!

I'm in the same predicament. I can PayPal the funds the cover the purchase.

[snuter]

I'm in the same predicament. I can PayPal the funds the cover the purchase.

I might be able to help you out. I'll check to see if my eb has any new copies. Just so we are clear, this is the X360 version.

[Pale-Dim]

I will help clarify some details for you guys.

any used game that is 10-14.99 will work for 2/20
any used game that is 15-19.99 will work 2/30
ETC. it does not apply to JUST the games in the bins. if its priced at that you get it on that deal. there are a lot of great games at 14.99

Also remember that all used accessories are 25% off.

None of the used deals either 2/20 or 2/30 or 2/40 or the 5$ off games of the week will be able to use the edge card on top of them. There was a email directed specific on this issue. you get either the promotion deal or your edge card discount NOT BOTH. If there is a store giving you both discounts then they will have a lot of explaining to do to lost prevention team

[gamer602]

I will help clarify some details for you guys.

any used game that is 10-14.99 will work for 2/20
any used game that is 15-19.99 will work 2/30
ETC. it does not apply to JUST the games in the bins. if its priced at that you get it on that deal. there are a lot of great games at 14.99

Also remember that all used accessories are 25% off.

None of the used deals either 2/20 or 2/30 or 2/40 or the 5$ off games of the week will be able to use the edge card on top of them. There was a email directed specific on this issue. you get either the promotion deal or your edge card discount NOT BOTH. If there is a store giving you both discounts then they will have a lot of explaining to do to lost prevention team


Yea the employees were like:

I sure hope the EDGE card works...

SWEET!!!
it does!!

Im picking up a bunch of games after my shift!

^He had a stack in the back room too.....


And they were talking shit about other employees...

The dude that walked from his first shift...
store is closing and moving....
Secret shopper reports....
their results.....
the woman who did the secret shopping...
how theres no managers.....
how busy the store is and the ranking it is in....

Could those things BE DISCUSSED AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS IN THE FRONT DESK????
INFRONT OF CUSTOMERS??


Oh and do you mean that we can use the EDGE and the 25%off USED accessories??

[game_fanatic]

Yea the employees were like:

I sure hope the EDGE card works...

SWEET!!!
it does!!

Im picking up a bunch of games after my shift!

^He had a stack in the back room too.....


And they were talking shit about other employees...

The dude that walked from his first shift...
store is closing and moving....
Secret shopper reports....
their results.....
the woman who did the secret shopping...
how theres no managers.....
how busy the store is and the ranking it is in....

Could those things BE DISCUSSED AT THE TOP OF THEIR LUNGS IN THE FRONT DESK????
INFRONT OF CUSTOMERS??


Oh and do you mean that we can use the EDGE and the 25%off USED accessories??
I read from Ranzo in another thread that the Edge card and the 25% promo are stackable.

[jeffx]

I will help clarify some details for you guys.

any used game that is 10-14.99 will work for 2/20
any used game that is 15-19.99 will work 2/30
ETC. it does not apply to JUST the games in the bins. if its priced at that you get it on that deal. there are a lot of great games at 14.99


They refused to do this for me. Fucking little pricks.

[dancrane212]

Does anyone know if Bioshock for 360 is part of any of these deals?

When I was there two days ago Bioshock was the same; then again I didn't really know the original price before the sale. The only difference that I did notice was the game was in one of the "Buy 2 for $40.00" bins.

[forbiddenx]

When I was there two days ago Bioshock was the same; then again I didn't really know the original price before the sale. The only difference that I did notice was the game was in one of the "Buy 2 for $40.00" bins.

Oh alright thanks!

[thereisnoway]

I got Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (360) for 5 bucks new, the guy told me the price went down today. Maybe he made a mistake but it's brand new, not even gutted.

[game_fanatic]

I mentioned it earlier, but if someone buys the package of GH:A and a guitar, and trades in GH:A (with the "Not for Resale" label) then EB must sell it as used; I bought a couple sealed copies of GH3 last year for $4.99 because they were "used"

[Skardee]

I mentioned it earlier, but if someone buys the package of GH:A and a guitar, and trades in GH:A (with the "Not for Resale" label) then EB must sell it as used; I bought a couple sealed copies of GH3 last year for $4.99 because they were "used"
Huh, I don't know if it was here that I read it or it was my own personal experience, but (I thought) most EBs will make you open the game to ensure that there actually is a disc inside and you didn't shrinkwrap it yourself.

[kathos]

I got Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (360) for 5 bucks new, the guy told me the price went down today. Maybe he made a mistake but it's brand new, not even gutted.

I mentioned it earlier, but if someone buys the package of GH:A and a guitar, and trades in GH:A (with the "Not for Resale" label) then EB must sell it as used; I bought a couple sealed copies of GH3 last year for $4.99 because they were "used"

Erm, some EBs have sealed copies of used games (i.e they don't want tons of display boxes out front so they shrink wrap used games with the disc inside and leave it in the back 'cause it's easier that way), he might've gotten that one.

Huh, I don't know if it was here that I read it or it was my own personal experience, but (I thought) most EBs will make you open the game to ensure that there actually is a disc inside and you didn't shrinkwrap it yourself.

All EBs open games when they're traded in.

Attention all CAGs:

The Game Days are not stackable anymore with the EDGE card. Email got sent out this morning. Those of you who're still getting it you're lucky =\.

[supergrover99]

The 5$ off list is (all used)

wii
metroid prime 3
call of duty 3
warioware smooth moves
mario strikers charged
super paper mario

PS3
full auto 2
dead space
silent hill
cod 4

360
prince of persia
eternal sonata
lost odyssey
sw snowboarding
end war

Hey Ranzo,

My friend mentioned he picked up Punch-out for the wii as part of a new trade 3 promotion.... Just wondering if this is true and if it is what games are on the list this time around?

Thanks

[zoro69]

They sold *piles* of 360 legends of rock , sealed "not for resale" as new games last year.

[Ranzo]

Areosmith is 5$ NEW
GH3 legends of rock. most say not for resale on the back after you take off the first shirnkwrap of the french. mass print one is cheaper then two covers.
and NO not all EBs gut all used product. infact EBs get a lot of used product sealed from head office.
also that edge card email was a couple of days ago.

Trade 3 promo... i think most stores just wing it. I general allow anything that is on the coming soon list.

[uutf]

can anyone confirm that stranglehold (360 or Ps3) is new for $9.89?

Saw it used for ~$10. Not sure about new, try calling.

[Zythas]

Dropped by the Lougheed Mall EB Games (Burnaby) this morning. Had a good amount (5+) of copies of used Too Human and new AC/DC. They had one used copy of GH: Aerosmith that I could see, for 3.99.

[exolstice]

I might be able to help you out. I'll check to see if my eb has any new copies. Just so we are clear, this is the X360 version.

Oh actually, I need the PS3 version. Sorry about that. I'm such a "fanboy" I don't even realize sometimes that there's another console out there, or maybe I'm just bitter because my girlfriend thinks I have too many consoles already. ;)

[will52]

Too Human for $9.89? Is this new or used? Worth it for the money?

[JamesX]

Too Human for $9.89? Is this new or used? Worth it for the money?


its new, not sure if its worth or not, I picked one up but have not tried it yet, worse case scenario I pissed away $10.

[Eoyote]

Too Human for $9.89? Is this new or used? Worth it for the money?

Yes, that's the price for a new copy (used is $8.xx).

The game seems to be love it or hate it. If you've ever played games like Phantasy Star Online or Diablo, and enjoyed the dungeon crawling/loot hunting aspects of those titles, I'd say give it a try.

[will52]

Yes, that's the price for a new copy (used is $8.xx).

The game seems to be love it or hate it. If you've ever played games like Phantasy Star Online or Diablo, and enjoyed the dungeon crawling/loot hunting aspects or those titles, I'd say give it a try.

Can't really go wrong for $10

[Teddite]

I rented out Too Human for 2 weeks and enjoyed it quite a bit.
It will take a while before you stop trying to control the camera with your right analog stick though.

[neksus]

It's a pretty good game. Last summer, I did a T3G1F for it because I already had every other game coming out that I wanted. Still have it because I'm hoping to get 1000 in it...fucking game has the equivalent of collecting a full artifact set in WoW as an achievement...so I've been benching it in hopes I can eventually convince somebody to just let me borrow their's :)

[Princess Zelda]

I picked up Ninja Gaiden DS for $12.99 used. I'm pretty sure the Kanata store had more used copies.
H:bouncy:ppy Easter!

[seed84]

the eb on walker road in windsor still had a couple copies of too human they were all sold out of mass effect, had a couple of ac/dc left. They also had a new copy of nanostray 2 for $14.xx (dont know if that's a deal or not last time i seen it was $19.99) and apparently 360 hard drives do not count as part of the 25% used accessories sale as it was still $50 for a used 20gig drive

[seed84]

also at the same eb i believe i seen new dead space (360) tagged for $29.99 it may have been $39.99 but still thats a little bit off the reg price anyway (since i already had it at home i didn't bother to check for sure)

[Zeitgeist]

I saw Dead Space (360) for 34.99 used and 39.99 used yesterday. I think you must have seen it for 39.99.

[Firestorm]

So what's the new list of sales? FFT, Crisis Core etc aren't on sale anymore.

Dead Space is $39.99 btw

[zeze]

I can confirm that Guitar Hero Aerosmith is $4.89 New, $3.99 Used for All Systems

Nanostray 2 for DS is also $9.99 Used
Lock's Quest for DS is $14.99 Used (Good deal if you do 2/20)

[zoro69]

The way the sign is worded on the bin people don't realize its all games for the 2@$X. So I found a FF tactics and burnout paradise that werent there last time on the shelf.

Anyone in QC want a gutted 360 AC/DC at cost+$2 postage speak before I find someone else to take it. Still got the EB sticker sealing it.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Still looks like the same $5-off best-sellers.

Fire Emblem and Donkey Kong BB are $19.89 new, $18.99 used.

[RavenousBear]

Still looks like the same $5-off best-sellers.

Fire Emblem and Donkey Kong BB are $19.89 new, $18.99 used.

Fire Emblem..... Radiant Dawn?

Picked up Lost Planet for $3.99 at EB games on regent, the one behind the case I took was stickered at $19.99.(both non-colonies edition)
Many sealed copies of the ACDC Track Pack(360) left.

[dtp11]

Fire Emblem..... Radiant Dawn?

Picked up Lost Planet for $3.99 at EB games on regent, the one behind the case I took was stickered at $19.99.(both non-colonies edition)
Many sealed copies of the ACDC Track Pack(360) left.I saw lost planet colonies edition for $19.99 too, so I didn't get it. I guess it wouldn't have hurt to get them to scan it in case it came up as $3.99. Not sure what I was thinking. Oh well.

[SickBoy]

I frequent three or four stores that are in the normal rounds I do here... I think a lot of places have brutally dropped the ball on this sale... tons of price changes unmade (particularly on used) and just general disarray.

Two of the locations have been doing fine... the other two, no.

[wampa1]

I frequent three or four stores that are in the normal rounds I do here... I think a lot of places have brutally dropped the ball on this sale... tons of price changes unmade (particularly on used) and just general disarray.

Two of the locations have been doing fine... the other two, no.

Care to mention which stores? Otherwise, not sure what the point of this post was.

[lperron]

Was at the eb games in windsor ontario in devonshire mall yesterday, they had Guitar Hero Aerosmith PS3 4.89 (new), no used copies. Had AC/DC PS3 9.99 (new), no used copies. Then I got Mirror's Edge PS3 for 24.99 (new), they again had no used copies.

[SickBoy]

Care to mention which stores? Otherwise, not sure what the point of this post was.

Not really sure what value "which stores" would add to the post, TBH.

The point of the post is merely to express disappointment with the sale at the store level, commenting on dtp11's post about the fact that a lot of stores have stuff like Lost Planet (which AFAIK is still on sale) still marked at pre-sale prices and used copies of the sale games marked higher than the new prices.

[afterburn999]

is it me or has gamerdays sucked this year ?

I think i read somewhere from gamer that there won't be any weekly deals likke last year because they lost too much money. I think its in the RfD forum.

[wampa1]

Not really sure what value "which stores" would add to the post, TBH.

The point of the post is merely to express disappointment with the sale at the store level, commenting on dtp11's post about the fact that a lot of stores have stuff like Lost Planet (which AFAIK is still on sale) still marked at pre-sale prices and used copies of the sale games marked higher than the new prices.

Ok cool, I was just curious as to which specific stores were 'good' or 'bad' in your opinion, since yeah, some stores have good diligence + service, others sometimes don't have a clue that a sale is even on, or any details... I just thought you'd wanna call out certain EBs ;) Personally I don't like the Eaton Ctr. EB that much, but the Yonge/Eg EB has good service imo.

[Lone_Prodigy]

Fire Emblem..... Radiant Dawn?

Yeah I meant Radiant Dawn. Wouldn't be Shadow Dragon at that price. ;)

[zorba_the_greek]

the eb on walker road in windsor still had a couple copies of too human they were all sold out of mass effect, had a couple of ac/dc left. They also had a new copy of nanostray 2 for $14.xx (dont know if that's a deal or not last time i seen it was $19.99) and apparently 360 hard drives do not count as part of the 25% used accessories sale as it was still $50 for a used 20gig drive

The hard drives do work for the 25% off accessories.

[dancrane212]

Still looks like the same $5-off best-sellers.

Fire Emblem and Donkey Kong BB are $19.89 new, $18.99 used.

Thanks for the heads up, I'm a big fan of Fire Emblem and I've been looking at that the Wii one for awhile now.

[Cthulhu8u]

flyer lists only mem cards, controllers, and something else as 25% off. Anyone have different results? I'd love to find a used PS3 eye...

[ichit4k4_set0]

Went to EB today, here's what I found interesting:

Dual Hearts - 6.99$ or 2/7.99$
Dragon Quest Heroes Rocket Slime - 11.99$
Baten Kaitos - 12.99$ or 2/19.99$ (must have dropped recently, there was multiple copies)

[psyck0]

Yeah, I saw BK for $15 on Sunday so it's down a teensie bit.

[ichit4k4_set0]

I see, I was surprised to see it at that price, last time I checked it was 19.99$. That's the price I paid...and didn't play yet -_-
Anyhow, decent price for this game.

And to make it clear, the 2/20$, 2/30$ 2/40$ is on SELECT used titles only (as stated in the flyer). I know it's not written explicility on the website but it is in the flyer.

So it applies to bargain bin only.

[Afrodiziak]

And FYI, to make it clear, the 2/20$, 2/30$ 2/40$ is on SELECT used titles only (as stated in the flyer). I know it's not written explicility on the website but it is in the flyer.

So it applies to bargain bin only.

I'm finding it's a YMMV thing. My local EBs are including anything included in the price ranges for the deals.

[TronB]

I'm still confused on the whole "2 for x" deals. One place I went to said it only goes up to 2 for $30 (I asked about two used $34.99 games that I was interested in, thinking I could get them both for $40 but I was told they didn't qualify. Is $29.99 the limit or something?), so uh....yeah. I didn't even think to look at the flyer while there, but when I got home it does say 2 for $40....right guys? But maybe I just don't understand how this deal works. lol.

But she did say any used game, not just the ones in the bins.

[miriamleo]

Go Mass Effect for $10. Only thing that interested me.

[ragnar14]

Dual Hearts - 6.99$ or 2/7.99$

I haven't seen Dual Hearts in ages, I'd happily Paypal somebody $10 (or whatever is reasonable, if you're not 2/$7.99'ing it) :) Assuming it's complete and not thrashed, if anybody sees it...

[Zing]

I'm still confused on the whole "2 for x" deals. One place I went to said it only goes up to 2 for $30 (I asked about two used $34.99 games that I was interested in, thinking I could get them both for $40 but I was told they didn't qualify. Is $29.99 the limit or something?), so uh....yeah. I didn't even think to look at the flyer while there, but when I got home it does say 2 for $40....right guys? But maybe I just don't understand how this deal works. lol.

But she did say any used game, not just the ones in the bins.

I finally found two stores that actually knew what was going on with the deal.

9.99-14.99 games are 2/20
15.00-19.99 are 2/30
20.00-24.99 are 2/40

Any games outside of that range do not count. I explicitly asked about buying a game for 29.99 and a game for 24.99 and no go. At the other store I asked about a 34.99 game (Chrono Trigger, I almost bought it anyway) and a 24.99 game and it didn't count.

[zoro69]

It looks like its only the bin with the SELECT signs, but it will work with anything when they total it and you have 2 games in the same price range. The staff dont even seem to know what the deal is.

they've lowered the price of a lot of past gen suff. Especailly whats left of xbox, but also some gc and ps2.

Might be some finds on the shelf with most people not realizing what the deal is. When I bought two they first gave me the full totoal, so i geve my edge card...tried that and said it didnt work but read the new total 2 for $20

[SickBoy]

Ok cool, I was just curious as to which specific stores were 'good' or 'bad' in your opinion, since yeah, some stores have good diligence + service, others sometimes don't have a clue that a sale is even on, or any details... I just thought you'd wanna call out certain EBs ;) Personally I don't like the Eaton Ctr. EB that much, but the Yonge/Eg EB has good service imo.

Nah, I'm not in the business of calling out ;)

Also, I'm not in TO or Van, so I was thinking about the wider audience here :P

Gonna re-check some used games tomorrow... I'm so not into the sale... haven't bought anything, but I'm sure I could find a few games that would be worth getting at 2/$20-30-40.

[lowlowgoodprice]

i kinda got bummed out that the deals suck... and the price labels dont change so how do you know if something is changed... im not in the mode to constantly ask or make those lazy people grudgingly do work lol or even if you ask they just tell you yeah go look at the price tag on the shelf that they dont update...

[Lone_Prodigy]

Baten Kaitos - 12.99$ or 2/19.99$ (must have dropped recently, there was multiple copies)

First one? I haven't seen a copy around though.

[TheClair]

The 2 for X is so screwed up. I've tried doing it twice with games that were $14.99 and it didn't work either time. Luckily the staff was nice enough to do the 2 for $20 anyways. They mentioned how stupid it was as they didn't know what titles qualified either.

[TronB]

I finally found two stores that actually knew what was going on with the deal.

9.99-14.99 games are 2/20
15.00-19.99 are 2/30
20.00-24.99 are 2/40

Ah, that makes sense!! Thank you so much for explaining that. :D


Baten Kaitos - 12.99$ or 2/19.99$ (must have dropped recently, there was multiple copies)

First or second?

[psyck0]

I'm going to guess he meant first, because I saw it for only $15 on Sunday.

[Dragon52]

Still looks like the same $5-off best-sellers.

Fire Emblem and Donkey Kong BB are $19.89 new, $18.99 used.

Lol they've been that price since like January...

[katamaris4ever]

Went on the website, found out this 2 for 8 biz, is it for all used games 4.99-7.99, or is it in that SELECT bunch?

[thelaughingman]

I finally found two stores that actually knew what was going on with the deal.

9.99-14.99 games are 2/20
15.00-19.99 are 2/30
20.00-24.99 are 2/40

Any games outside of that range do not count. I explicitly asked about buying a game for 29.99 and a game for 24.99 and no go. At the other store I asked about a 34.99 game (Chrono Trigger, I almost bought it anyway) and a 24.99 game and it didn't count.

looks like my local EB is going by the book.
Not sure if any CAG-ers can confirm. Apparently the 2/$xx deals at my eb are only for old gen consoles.

9.99-14.99 are 2/20 list of 10 360 games including Avatar?
15.00-19.99 are 2/30 list of 10 PS3 games
20.00-24.99 are 2/40 list of 10 Wii games including Spiderwick and Ninja Reflex

pretty cold deal... maybe i'll try a different EB. But they showed me the official printout that they had instructing them to sell those games only.

[zorba_the_greek]

Up until today (April 11th) the 2 for $8, $20, $30, $40 deals were for ANY used games from ANY system located anywhere in the store NOT only in the bins.

2 for 8 is 3.99 to 7.99.
2 for 20 is 9.99 to 14.99
2 for 30 is 15.99 to 19.99
2 for 40 is 20.99 to 24.99

That means you could have combined any used 14.99 from anywhere in the store to get a 2 for 20.

The computer did the changes automatically.

As of today, the deal has changed. It still works on GBA, XB, GC, PS2 & PC. It no longer works on DS and PSP used titles at all. As for next gen there are 8 titles from each next gen system (8 wii, 8 ps3, 8 360) that work for a specific "2 for" deal. The games will change.

The list for this week (April 11 to April 18) is:

2 for 40
Boogie Wii
Bee Movie Wii
Ninja Reflex Wii
Spiderwick Wii
Spiderman Friend or Foe Wii
Madden 08 Wii
Super Swing Gold Wii
SSX Blur Wii

2 for 30
MLB 07 PS3
Hellboy PS3
Tiger Woods 07 PS3
WWE 2008 PS3
NBA 08 The Life PS3
Nascar 08 PS3
Fifa 08 PS3
Soldier of Fortune PS3

2 for 20
Avatar 360
Forza 2 360
Lego Indiana Jones 360
Outfit 360
Shadowrun 360
Spiderman 3 Movie 360
Kameo 360
Darkness 360


There is no YMMV because the computer does the deal automatically, so every EB will have the same results unless the employees manually change the price, and that's a no no. But it's not just the games in the bins, as some stores have way more games than bin space.

As for the used accessories it may state on select used accessories but so far it works for ALL used accessories used HDDs included.

The $5 off select used titles for the week of April 12 to 18 are:

PS3
Socom
Guitar Hero 3
Call of Duty 3
Motorstorm
Star Wars Force Unleashed

360
Star Wars Force Unleashed
Gears of War
Prince of Persia
Devil May Cry 4
Madden 09

Wii
Metroid Prime 3
Call of Duty 3
Warioware
Guitar Hero 4 WT
Mario Strikers

[cookie15]

wow this deal wasn't that great to begin with, but now it just became ice cold.

Up until today (April 11th) the 2 for $8, $20, $30, $40 deals were for ANY used games from ANY system located anywhere in the store NOT only in the bins.

2 for 8 is 3.99 to 7.99.
2 for 20 is 9.99 to 14.99
2 for 30 is 15.99 to 19.99
2 for 40 is 20.99 to 24.99

That means you could have combined any used 14.99 from anywhere in the store to get a 2 for 20.

The computer did the changes automatically.

As of today, the deal has changed. It still works on GBA, XB, GC, PS2 & PC. It no longer works on DS and PSP used titles at all. As for next gen there are 8 titles from each next gen system (8 wii, 8 ps3, 8 360) that work for a specific "2 for" deal. The games will change.

The list for this week (April 11 to April 18) is:

2 for 40
Boogie Wii
Bee Movie Wii
Ninja Reflex Wii
Spiderwick Wii
Spiderman Friend or Foe Wii
Madden 08 Wii
Super Swing Gold Wii
SSX Blur Wii

2 for 30
MLB 07 PS3
Hellboy PS3
Tiger Woods 07 PS3
WWE 2008 PS3
NBA 08 The Life PS3
Nascar 08 PS3
Fifa 08 PS3
Soldier of Fortune PS3

2 for 20
Avatar 360
Forza 2 360
Lego Indiana Jones 360
Outfit 360
Shadowrun 360
Spiderman 3 Movie 360
Kameo 360
Darkness 360


There is no YMMV because the computer does the deal automatically, so every EB will have the same results unless the employees manually change the price, and that's a no no. But it's not just the games in the bins, as some stores have way more games than bin space.

As for the used accessories it may state on select used accessories but so far it works for ALL used accessories used HDDs included.

The $5 off select used titles for the week of April 12 to 18 are:

PS3
Socom
Guitar Hero 3
Call of Duty 3
Motorstorm
Star Wars Force Unleashed

360
Star Wars Force Unleashed
Gears of War
Prince of Persia
Devil May Cry 4
Madden 09

Wii
Metroid Prime 3
Call of Duty 3
Warioware
Guitar Hero 4 WT
Mario Strikers

[zorba_the_greek]

It's still alright, I picked up Lego Batman PS2 and Halo 2 as 2 for 20 titles.

[jonkaho]

Up until today (April 11th) the 2 for $8, $20, $30, $40 deals were for ANY used games from ANY system located anywhere in the store NOT only in the bins.

2 for 8 is 3.99 to 7.99.
2 for 20 is 9.99 to 14.99
2 for 30 is 15.99 to 19.99
2 for 40 is 20.99 to 24.99

That means you could have combined any used 14.99 from anywhere in the store to get a 2 for 20.

The computer did the changes automatically.

As of today, the deal has changed. It still works on GBA, XB, GC, PS2 & PC. It no longer works on DS and PSP used titles at all. As for next gen there are 8 titles from each next gen system (8 wii, 8 ps3, 8 360) that work for a specific "2 for" deal. The games will change.

The list for this week (April 11 to April 18) is:

2 for 40
Boogie Wii
Bee Movie Wii
Ninja Reflex Wii
Spiderwick Wii
Spiderman Friend or Foe Wii
Madden 08 Wii
Super Swing Gold Wii
SSX Blur Wii

2 for 30
MLB 07 PS3
Hellboy PS3
Tiger Woods 07 PS3
WWE 2008 PS3
NBA 08 The Life PS3
Nascar 08 PS3
Fifa 08 PS3
Soldier of Fortune PS3

2 for 20
Avatar 360
Forza 2 360
Lego Indiana Jones 360
Outfit 360
Shadowrun 360
Spiderman 3 Movie 360
Kameo 360
Darkness 360


There is no YMMV because the computer does the deal automatically, so every EB will have the same results unless the employees manually change the price, and that's a no no. But it's not just the games in the bins, as some stores have way more games than bin space.

As for the used accessories it may state on select used accessories but so far it works for ALL used accessories used HDDs included.

The $5 off select used titles for the week of April 12 to 18 are:

PS3
Socom
Guitar Hero 3
Call of Duty 3
Motorstorm
Star Wars Force Unleashed

360
Star Wars Force Unleashed
Gears of War
Prince of Persia
Devil May Cry 4
Madden 09

Wii
Metroid Prime 3
Call of Duty 3
Warioware
Guitar Hero 4 WT
Mario Strikers


is this you on RFD?

or did this guy cut and pasted your list?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8575289&postcount=484

[zorba_the_greek]

Not me, but I'm honored I suppose. :applause:
It's all good, just means I don't have to post it there.

Funny enough I think I know who that is, as I used to work with him. I think he posts on GAF as well.

[thelaughingman]

As of today, the deal has changed. It still works on GBA, XB, GC, PS2 & PC. It no longer works on DS and PSP used titles at all. As for next gen there are 8 titles from each next gen system (8 wii, 8 ps3, 8 360) that work for a specific "2 for" deal. The games will change.


Ah well thanks for confirming. I was rather confused when my local EB said today that there was some sort of "list" they had to follow. With no signs of games going for 9.89 i guess my only good pick from this year's sale was Mirror's Edge for 19.99 :cry:

[ProfNut]

Eh that may be a very YMMV deal...

I just picked up a copy of NHL 2k7 NEW, sealed, for 1,89$.

Yup.

1,89$.

There seems to be a couple of copy left at EB Games, in Place Rosemere, Quebec, if anyone is interested in an old hockey game.

[Azumangaman]

Anybody know if EB is open tomorrow?
I doubt it, but you never know...
Ontario.

[zoro69]

I was in there today and the manager asked another staffer why the 14.99 didnt automatically coming up 2 for $20. Staffer said that was happening with all of them today. they were just manually changing them. Eb stores never seem to have a clue with their own promotions. All kinds of titles not on that list in the bins (nothing good).

[ragnar14]

The $5 off select used titles for the week of April 12 to 18 are:

PS3
Socom
Guitar Hero 3
Call of Duty 3
Motorstorm
Star Wars Force Unleashed

360
Star Wars Force Unleashed
Gears of War
Prince of Persia
Devil May Cry 4
Madden 09

Wii
Metroid Prime 3
Call of Duty 3
Warioware
Guitar Hero 4 WT
Mario Strikers

That's certainly not a complete list, they're really just guess & test at the counter. I picked up The Red Star (of all things) today and it was $5 off :roll: It's defiantly not on a "best seller" list anywhere...

[zorba_the_greek]

Anybody know if EB is open tomorrow?
I doubt it, but you never know...
Ontario.

York Mills and Leslie in Toronto is open.

[zorba_the_greek]

That's certainly not a complete list, they're really just guess & test at the counter. I picked up The Red Star (of all things) today and it was $5 off :roll: It's defiantly not on a "best seller" list anywhere...

That's a sweet deal, cause the game is 9.99 used. So 4.99 for it is a steal.

[ragnar14]

Indeed, after the edge discount and taxes it was $5 and a few cents. I was pleased seeing as I was fully expecting to pay $10 :D

[psyck0]

What a crap gamedays.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Up until today (April 11th) the 2 for $8, $20, $30, $40 deals were for ANY used games from ANY system located anywhere in the store NOT only in the bins.

2 for 8 is 3.99 to 7.99.
2 for 20 is 9.99 to 14.99
2 for 30 is 15.99 to 19.99
2 for 40 is 20.99 to 24.99

That means you could have combined any used 14.99 from anywhere in the store to get a 2 for 20.

The computer did the changes automatically.

As of today, the deal has changed. It still works on GBA, XB, GC, PS2 & PC. It no longer works on DS and PSP used titles at all. As for next gen there are 8 titles from each next gen system (8 wii, 8 ps3, 8 360) that work for a specific "2 for" deal. The games will change.

The list for this week (April 11 to April 18) is:

2 for 40
Boogie Wii
Bee Movie Wii
Ninja Reflex Wii
Spiderwick Wii
Spiderman Friend or Foe Wii
Madden 08 Wii
Super Swing Gold Wii
SSX Blur Wii

2 for 30
MLB 07 PS3
Hellboy PS3
Tiger Woods 07 PS3
WWE 2008 PS3
NBA 08 The Life PS3
Nascar 08 PS3
Fifa 08 PS3
Soldier of Fortune PS3

2 for 20
Avatar 360
Forza 2 360
Lego Indiana Jones 360
Outfit 360
Shadowrun 360
Spiderman 3 Movie 360
Kameo 360
Darkness 360


There is no YMMV because the computer does the deal automatically, so every EB will have the same results unless the employees manually change the price, and that's a no no. But it's not just the games in the bins, as some stores have way more games than bin space.

As for the used accessories it may state on select used accessories but so far it works for ALL used accessories used HDDs included.

The $5 off select used titles for the week of April 12 to 18 are:

PS3
Socom
Guitar Hero 3
Call of Duty 3
Motorstorm
Star Wars Force Unleashed

360
Star Wars Force Unleashed
Gears of War
Prince of Persia
Devil May Cry 4
Madden 09

Wii
Metroid Prime 3
Call of Duty 3
Warioware
Guitar Hero 4 WT
Mario Strikers

That is extremely YMMV. I was never able to get any used games to apply the store manager itself. And it didn't ring at that price at all.

Bottom line is EBGames Canada will have to get their shit together. This is so confusing and frustrating for alot of customers. I'm definitely calling to file a complaint and you should do the same.

Here's the contact link:
http://www.ebgames.ca/contactus.asp

Ah, that makes sense!! Thank you so much for explaining that. :D

First or second?

First Baten Kaitos... :P

[RobMinhas]

Eh that may be a very YMMV deal...

I just picked up a copy of NHL 2k7 NEW, sealed, for 1,89$.

Yup.

1,89$.

There seems to be a couple of copy left at EB Games, in Place Rosemere, Quebec, if anyone is interested in an old hockey game.

i picked up eight for three bucks back in october, then i went to pnt and got 10 bucks apeice.

[zeze]

Pokemon Explorers of Time and Pokemon Explorers of Darkness are $14.89 New until Tuesday.

Picked up Explorers of Darkness. It is a huge improvment over Blue Rescue Team. They polished up the game and in my opinion imporoved on the fighting system. If anyone is on edge on buying this I suggest that you pick it up.

[neksus]

Anybody know if they qualify for T3? :) lol

[TronB]

Pokemon Explorers of Time and Pokemon Explorers of Darkness are $14.89 New until Tuesday.

Picked up Explorers of Darkness. It is a huge improvment over Blue Rescue Team. They polished up the game and in my opinion imporoved on the fighting system. If anyone is on edge on buying this I suggest that you pick it up.
I'm so tempted to pick this up, but I was hoping The Source would drop them even lower eventually....I've never played the first one, though.

[ProfNut]

i picked up eight for three bucks back in october, then i went to pnt and got 10 bucks apeice.

Ok, now I know you're a RFD regular.

[zeze]

From April 9- April 16 Lego Batman is $10 off for all systems.

[SickBoy]

My spirit was halfway to EB until my body realized that that said "off." :) Does anyone know regular price on these games?

[poiuiu]

I'm so tempted to pick this up, but I was hoping The Source would drop them even lower eventually....I've never played the first one, though.
The second one is far superior to the first one; just grab it and play, it's worth it imo. And if I didn't already buy it at launch only to have Amazon.ca have it on sale for this price 3 months later, I'd be grabbing myself second copies. :p

[awworld]

I picked up the socom blu-tooth headset bundle today at the EB game in metrotown, burnaby for $39.99. They had two more bundles when I left. I paid most of it with my edge card and rest with cash. I love it that the edge credit is applied before taxes; saved almost $4 in taxes. I then immediately traded in the game for $15 credit (back onto the edge card). I just wanted the headset.

[imcrazy]

Not that anyone is likely to care, but I picked up a copy of LOTR: The Battle for Middle Earth II (PC) for $9.99 today. This was of course at EB games.

[zeze]

I went to my EB Games tonight and the 2/20 was still on on all used games $9.99 to $14.99 (including DS and PSP games)

I picked up Merchanaries 2 for PS3 and LOTR Conquest for DS for 20

The 2/30 was still on for all games up to $19.99 and the 2/40 was still on for all games up to $24.99.

[lperron]

I went to my EB Games tonight and the 2/20 was still on on all used games $9.99 to $14.99 (including DS and PSP games)

I picked up Merchanaries 2 for PS3 and LOTR Conquest for DS for 20

The 2/30 was still on for all games up to $19.99 and the 2/40 was still on for all games up to $24.99.

could you tell us the location of this eb games?? Thanks

[spzero]

For the 2 for ??? deal, can one mix and match for prices? For example, if I had a used game for 19.99 and one for 24.99, could you get the 2 for 40 deal or something?

[Zing]

I specifically asked that question at two locations and was told NO. The prices must be within the range for the deal to work. I think it's EB's way of making sure no one actually gets to do the deal. Sigh.

[spzero]

I specifically asked that question at two locations and was told NO. The prices must be within the range for the deal to work. I think it's EB's way of making sure no one actually gets to do the deal. Sigh.

Aww, that sucks. Guess I gotta check how much both Mercs 2 (PS3) and Overlord: Raising Hell (PS3) are used in the shop and hope they are in the same range...

[addone]

Mercs 2 (PS3)

Mercs 2 is $14.99 used ($12 w/tax and coupon) at BBV, if you can find it.

[Lockescythe]

man this year sucks compared to last.

[jeffx]

No kidding.

[ejamer]

man this year sucks compared to last.


I keep telling myself that just one or two good deals will make it all worthwhile... but just haven't seen anything worth buying at my local EB Games so far. (Of course, signage and employee knowledge has been poor enough that it's possible to miss stuff.)

[AftComet]

It would be great if someone who works at EB can fill us all in.

[zeze]

could you tell us the location of this eb games?? Thanks

Northland location in Calgary


I also hope that EB Games would have some $9.89 games like last year. So far this year sucks except for the couple of 2/20 games I picked up and the mystery dungeons game for $14.89 was a pretty good deal, but overall really disappointing.

[kathos]

man this year sucks compared to last.


It's only been a week XD there's three more weeks of this stuff.

It would be great if someone who works at EB can fill us all in.

We are, just not you guys.

And I'm checking price changes every single day, and nada so far.

[Gerwich]

It would be great if someone who works at EB can fill us all in.
We are, just not you guys.I'm going to assume that you aren't trying to sound like a jerk with that remark, but it really does sound that way.
Do try to show some tact.

[collector42]

Please observe the title above...

I expect things here will be rocky for a while. We've seen a recent (and MASSIVE) influx of RFD hoarder types on this board in the past few months. If you're not a "long-standing member" unfortunately you're viewed with a suspicious eye.

This is a forum for game enthusiasts who want to stretch their gaming dollar as far as it will go--not jackasses who want to use cheap games as a means to turn a quick profit at the expense of everyone else on this board. Unfortunately we've seen a lot of the later as of late.

CAG (CANADA) used to be semi-secret, and the adjustment to being high-profile will take some time.

Don't let it get to you, contribute to the boards in a positive fashion and eventually people will begin to trust you're not here to screw us all over. Give it time, and let perceived slights roll off your back.

Now, back on topic--Edmonton Southgate EB has sold out of GH Aerosmith Xbox360 as of yesterday--still had a few PS3 copies. Forgive me if I've already posted that in the open forums...

[LtKetch]

I am fairly new here and really havent had a great deal to contribute up to this point, but if the rude slights and elitist attitude of some of the "old timers" continues I wont be around long enough to become one of the good old boys.

I think I understand the resistance to the "hoarders", but come on. I came to CAG because of Cheapy and Wombat. I love the CAG cast and I thought any community that they were part had to be pretty great. I am not ready to write the whole group off, but with some people segregating themselves off and excluding anyone who hasnt been here "long enough" I am getting a sour taste in my mouth.

As I said, I havent been here that long, so maybe my opinion doesnt count, maybe I am wasting keystrokes. If so then this is one community I have no desire to be part of. Any way thanks to all who have been welcoming.

[ragnar14]

Guys, I just have to say. If you wanna elevate yourself beyond being a newbie you NEED to get yourself a avatar. You're just faceless nobodies without one...

I keep telling myself that just one or two good deals will make it all worthwhile... but just haven't seen anything worth buying at my local EB Games so far. (Of course, signage and employee knowledge has been poor enough that it's possible to miss stuff.)


I've gotten 2 deals I guess. Okami when it was $13 used, and I PMed Too Human at BestBuy to get it for $8 (I just didn't think it was worth $10 :lol:). While there were more deals last year, I didn't find much to buy then. Last year most everything good soldout before I could get too it. So this year isn't that bad in comparison IMO.

[ProfNut]

As I said, I havent been here that long, so maybe my opinion doesnt count, maybe I am wasting keystrokes. If so then this is one community I have no desire to be part of. Any way thanks to all who have been welcoming.

Thank you for expressing exactly what I feel.

[thelaughingman]

hmm I'm not sure if this will be the same for everyone.

Yesterday I went and bought a used plastic Link Crossbow for wii and a used GH Guitar and got 25% for both ??? maybe the wireless guitar counted but I definitely wasnt expecting the crossbow to be!

[LtKetch]

Thank you for expressing exactly what I feel.

Thanks ProfNut, good to know I'm not the only one.

[Princess Zelda]

Don't take the last 2 weeks as an example of what usually goes on at this site. There's a lot of new people here and it takes a few weeks for the new people to figure out how things work and the older people to acclimatize to the new people. Could politeness could be improved? Of course. We do have our hotheads who will bow up at you before thinking for a very minor thing, please just forgive them and move along. I can assure you they are getting better as time progresses and not as spirited as they once were. But understand some of the users are frustrated by the amount of people who've been registered for a while or and haven't bothered to say thank you to the deals they've been picking up. The closed group brought out a surprising amount of people. We've been trying to grow this community hoping to get a Moderator and Cheapy D to give us a bigger forum. We are grateful to have the bigger forum but could still use a Moderator to keep the rudeness down to a minimum or even just to have some one to move/delete threads.

Don't take the separate Canadian CAG group as an insult to new people. There's been a large problem for years of small deals that we've been trying to figure out how to post it to just the community members. Stuff that's only at one store, YMMV or very limited to 1 copy per store.

It's not hard to contribute. If you use a deal say Thank You, Op or a quick thank you to Lone_Prodigy for posting the flyers, FarmhouseMedia for the Amazon listing or someone who posts deals a lot like Firestorm. Also post deals or questions in the question and answer thread or Discussion forums. We've had everything posted from Go Vote Today to is this a good TV. We honestly like to be a community that's welcoming and helpful to each other.

[LtKetch]

[quote=ragnar14;5758122]Guys, I just have to say. If you wanna elevate yourself beyond being a newbie you NEED to get yourself a avatar. You're just faceless nobodies without one...


Thanks for the tip I will work on that, no sarcasm included.

[LtKetch]

Thanks Zelda, I guess those ways to contribute are pretty obvious but honestly something I had overlooked. Also thanks for the info on the current state of things in Canadian CAG. Things make more sense now and I am getting a better feel for the people here thank you.

[Mattius_Carl]

We are, just not you guys.

And I'm checking price changes every single day, and nada so far.I'll try to keep you guys up to date here in the common folk forum, but there haven't really been any deals worth noting.

The whole private group thing is definitely a kick to the groin. So, because I just check on deals once in a while and don't bother/have time to sign in and post, you're just going to exclude me from certain deals? I don't buy a lot of stuff based on the deals anyway because there are very rarely any HOT deals on stuff that I'm interested in, but it's still ridiculous to segregate the "community" like this. If people are going to hoarde they're going to hoarde, this isn't stopping them only making life harder for honest people who just happen to not post very often. It's like Spore and its anti-piracy: the pirates will still find a way to pirate, but the people who just want to play the game normally get screwed.

[zoro69]

}So, because I just check on deals once in a while and don't bother/have time to sign in and post, you're just going to exclude me from certain deals?}

Why would you or anyone else expect those of us who find the deals and go to the great *hardship* of not only logging in but to post should share them with the hoards of lurkers? What kind of member of a community are you if you are just here to read what 20 or so people are posting? Why would you expect those who post would care what people who don't think about it?

If I happen to find something of interest i'd just assume give someone who might post something I can take adavantage of a chance to get it over those who *can't be bothered to log in*

You are like file sharers with the upload turned off, no benefit to anyone, just there to take. Not only will no one care if you arent' there, it will improve the bandwith for the rest if you aren't.

[spzero]

I was able to drop by EB for a few minutes only to discover that Mercs 2 (PS3) and Overlord: Raising Hell (PS3) were both incompatible to be mixed (at 14.99 and 24.99 respectively). Anyone see any decent games that fall under the 10-14.99 category for the PS3? I didn't have enough time to check others...

[CHW]

I was able to drop by EB for a few minutes only to discover that Mercs 2 (PS3) and Overlord: Raising Hell (PS3) were both incompatible to be mixed (at 14.99 and 24.99 respectively). Anyone see any decent games that fall under the 10-14.99 category for the PS3? I didn't have enough time to check others...
Are all games (within the price ranges) still eligible for the "2 for X" deals? I didn't think they were.

I talked to my local EB and the lady seemed to indicate that it only applied to Last-Gen games. Isn't that what Zorba pretty much said (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5741782&postcount=580) a few days ago also?

[ejamer]

... While there were more deals last year, I didn't find much to buy then. ...

Good point. Okami doesn't much matter to me because I already own a copy... but $13 used sounds like a sweet deal otherwise! Finding deals really is all relative to what games (and systems) you want/have.
:)

[spzero]

Are all games (within the price ranges) still eligible for the "2 for X" deals? I didn't think they were.

I talked to my local EB and the lady seemed to indicate that it only applied to Last-Gen games. Isn't that what Zorba pretty much said (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5741782&postcount=580) a few days ago also?

Ahh yes, sorry, I totally forgot that post.

[LtKetch]

}So, because I just check on deals once in a while and don't bother/have time to sign in and post, you're just going to exclude me from certain deals?}

Why would you or anyone else expect those of us who find the deals and go to the great *hardship* of not only logging in but to post should share them with the hoards of lurkers? What kind of member of a community are you if you are just here to read what 20 or so people are posting? Why would you expect those who post would care what people who don't think about it?

If I happen to find something of interest i'd just assume give someone who might post something I can take adavantage of a chance to get it over those who *can't be bothered to log in*

You are like file sharers with the upload turned off, no benefit to anyone, just there to take. Not only will no one care if you arent' there, it will improve the bandwith for the rest if you aren't.


I get your point on the "If you dont contribute, why would we care what you think..." line of reasoning. In fact that very arguement kept me from saying anything for a while now.

Let me flip it around, if you exclude and attack new people/infrequent contributors what are the chances that these people will ever become contributing members? How will your community grow? What would happen to the group of 100 if some new people started to out contribute them? Expand the group or kick out current members? I am obviously making a bigger deal of this than it really warrants but elitist groups get my goat, what can I say?

Lets take this back to its base. This website exists to keep our bald headed benefactor rolling in green so he can be kept in a custom befitting an internet space pimp. More clicks = more money. Take a look at any popular thread. At the time of writing this thread has 631 replies and 33,301 views. Great news for Cheapy and his family, but wow some people are really not contributing, oh no!!!

As an aside, next time anyone reading this wants to start a small exclusive group, just make it private and keep it that way by not rubbing all the commoners noses in it. Just so I am clear I dont have anything against the people in the group, I am sure most of you are great and I would bet some of you have even helped me in understanding all this, but some have been rude which is not helping the community, Cheapy or themselves.

[Rex]

Are all games (within the price ranges) still eligible for the "2 for X" deals? I didn't think they were.

I talked to my local EB and the lady seemed to indicate that it only applied to Last-Gen games. Isn't that what Zorba pretty much said (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5741782&postcount=580) a few days ago also?

It might be YMMV, but the EBs in the Niagara Region seem to be doing it for any system.

I picked up 2 PSP games yesterday (Metal Gear Acid 2 for $9.99 and Final Fantasy Tactics for $14.99) and the cashier had to override it.

So maybe some employees/stores aren't doing it because it's not coming up in the system, so you could request an override or have them check.


Some game deals I saw were Lego Indiana Jones (360) for $14.99 and Fracture (PS3/360) for $13.99.

[AftComet]

I get your point on the "If you dont contribute, why would we care what you think..." line of reasoning. In fact that very arguement kept me from saying anything for a while now.

Let me flip it around, if you exclude and attack new people/infrequent contributors what are the chances that these people will ever become contributing members? How will your community grow? What would happen to the group of 100 if some new people started to out contribute them? Expand the group or kick out current members? I am obviously making a bigger deal of this than it really warrants but elitist groups get my goat, what can I say?

Lets take this back to its base. This website exists to keep our bald headed benefactor rolling in green so he can be kept in a custom befitting an internet space pimp. More clicks = more money. Take a look at any popular thread. At the time of writing this thread has 631 replies and 33,301 views. Great news for Cheapy and his family, but wow some people are really not contributing, oh no!!!

As an aside, next time anyone reading this wants to start a small exclusive group, just make it private and keep it that way by not rubbing all the commoners noses in it. Just so I am clear I dont have anything against the people in the group, I am sure most of you are great and I would bet some of you have even helped me in understanding all this, but some have been rude which is not helping the community, Cheapy or themselves.

Agreed x 100.

Why not just make it a private forum if you don't want new members? :roll:

I bet half of these "veterans" are just 13 year old pre-pubescent boys whose mom buys games for.

[Bencherstyle]

i can comfirm that the 2 for xx deals are only for last gen now, last week was all of them. if anybody need confirmation.

picked up Superstar sega GBA(20), Metriod zero misson GBA (20)and this really cool looking game , scrub hive?(5) something like that.

[neksus]

If it was up to me, the group only would have been people who have posted recently. I can pretty much count all the regulars on my extremeties - funny who comes out of the woodwork when there's gains to be had. I honestly don't care how you become a regular - even a god damned "lol" when you think somethings funny works.
Either way, start posting.

Just my two cents.

[Skardee]

I bet half of these "veterans" are just 13 year old pre-pubescent boys whose mom buys games for.
Yeah, those kinds of baseless insults will really get you on people's good sides.

[Mattius_Carl]

So even though I hardly ever actually USE the deals, I just check in to see if there's anything good, I should still post constantly to say that I checked the forum but wasn't interested? I'm just curious as to why I would do that....If I DID post that, I'd get the sarcastic response "oh thanks for sharing".

I don't post deals because I don't look for deals. You know where I look for deals? HERE! The only deals I ever see are ones that are already posted, and heaven forbid somebody should post a deal that's already posted because then without fail somebody reams into them. No thanks.

Let's be clear here. I never log in and post because I never actually use the deals. I browse to see if anything catches my eye and then move on. If I were to find something worthwhile, then I would post thanking whoever put up the deal. So to exclude me from future deals that I might actually be interested in (and use, and post) because I didn't post about deals in the past that I didn't use.....that doesn't make any sense. I'll try to post some EB deals if I see any, but usually they're up already (except it seems that some are being posted only in the private group, which is what prompted me to offer to post them here in the first place).

EDIT: I just wanted to add that I WILL be starting to post even if it doesn't really contribute anything. And just regarding your example of seeding and downloading. In this case I wouldn't be seeding because I haven't downloaded anything. If I haven't downloaded anything why would I be seeding? Should I just be seeding random things in case I someday have to download something?

[game_fanatic]

hey now...I'm a 21 year old post-pubescent boy whose mom occasionally buys games for. But we're splitting hairs here.

[collector42]

After some thought I've decided to delete my very off-topic and potentially (unintentionally) flame-fanning post.

[RavenousBear]

i can comfirm that the 2 for xx deals are only for last gen now, last week was all of them. if anybody need confirmation.

picked up Superstar sega GBA(20), Metriod zero misson GBA (20)and this really cool looking game , scrub hive?(5) something like that.

Is the game Scurge: Hive?
The GBA version?

[Bencherstyle]

Is the game Scurge: Hive?
The GBA version?

YES! thank you :) lol, yea, i was looking at the cover art, seemed decent, didn't know what it, was but since it was 4.99, i bit, and so far, im pleased with my luck.

its fun . :D


..theres other versions?

[ragnar14]

There's a DS version of Scurge at least. I've seen the GBA one around for $5 (RCSS has had it in their bin for ages), and while I think it looks interesting too, I never pick it up because I'd want the DS version. Despite having no idea what the difference is :bouncy:

[Dr Banzai]

So even though I hardly ever actually USE the deals, I just check in to see if there's anything good, I should still post constantly to say that I checked the forum but wasn't interested? I'm just curious as to why I would do that....If I DID post that, I'd get the sarcastic response "oh thanks for sharing".

I don't post deals because I don't look for deals. You know where I look for deals? HERE! The only deals I ever see are ones that are already posted, and heaven forbid somebody should post a deal that's already posted because then without fail somebody reams into them. No thanks.

Let's be clear here. I never log in and post because I never actually use the deals. I browse to see if anything catches my eye and then move on. If I were to find something worthwhile, then I would post thanking whoever put up the deal. So to exclude me from future deals that I might actually be interested in (and use, and post) because I didn't post about deals in the past that I didn't use.....that doesn't make any sense. I'll try to post some EB deals if I see any, but usually they're up already (except it seems that some are being posted only in the private group, which is what prompted me to offer to post them here in the first place).

EDIT: I just wanted to add that I WILL be starting to post even if it doesn't really contribute anything. And just regarding your example of seeding and downloading. In this case I wouldn't be seeding because I haven't downloaded anything. If I haven't downloaded anything why would I be seeding? Should I just be seeding random things in case I someday have to download something?

Just wanted to say that this post is what pushed me into finally getting an account and posting. I'm not an "RFD Asshat." I'm a guy who likes to save money on a few games. I saw the EB Games Flyer last week, and this thread came up when I googled it. I've checked every few days to see if there's anything that tickles my fancy.

I did manage to snag Mass Effect for 10 bucks and UT3 for 360 for... I think it's 15 or 17 bucks (I forget). There was nothing new in terms of sales for me to contribute, so I didn't. Personally, I don't care to post something if it's just a "me too." I hate being that "me too" guy.

It's sad to see that some folks like to take advantage of places like these for their own ends when it seems like everyone else on here just wants to play games and have fun.

Me too.

[sposhead]

I've been a member of this site for like 4 years but rarely post, why? Not because I am lurker, but because I don't play that many games. When I do take advantage of a deal,or hear of something, I will post thanking, giving info about my local store, etc. I don't see a need to post for the sake of posting if something doesn't interest me. But apparently one must most around here for the sake of it, so be it I guess.

[Galaki]

I am a lurker, too.
I only buy what interest me and use this site occasionally.

I know of the "EB - it's that time of the year" so I came to check almost daily.
But it seems extremely difficult to browse to check for "today's deals".

I submit to join the group thingy but didn't get accepted.

Is it overly protective of horders causing all these mess?

[thegamecubist]

...i picked up Superstar sega GBA(20)...

You're gonna regret it man, game sucks ass. More repetitive than Assassin's Creed, if you can believe it.

[ejamer]

Friendly suggestion: the bickering and discussion about exclusionary action doesn't benefit anyone and makes most people involved look bad, so why don't we talk about games and game deals here and leave that type of discussion for elsewhere?

@Bencherstyle: Nice find with Scurge GBA. I grabbed that game on clearance a while back, and was surprised how much fun it was. Hope you enjoy it too!

@thegamecubist: I hope you're wrong, because I was looking forward to playing Superstar Saga pretty soon... oh well, too late to return it now - guess I'll have to find out for myself.
:)

[exolstice]

So far these EB deals are terrible when compared to last year, but then they don't seem to have daily red sticker mystery deals this time.

[thegamecubist]

Friendly suggestion: the bickering and discussion about exclusionary action doesn't benefit anyone and makes most people involved look bad, so why don't we talk about games and game deals here and leave that type of discussion for elsewhere?

@Bencherstyle: Nice find with Scurge GBA. I grabbed that game on clearance a while back, and was surprised how much fun it was. Hope you enjoy it too!

@thegamecubist: I hope you're wrong, because I was looking forward to playing Superstar Saga pretty soon... oh well, too late to return it now - guess I'll have to find out for myself.
:)

Oh crap I read Sigma Star Saga in the first post! *facepalm* Superstar Saga is awesome, first game I ever had on my GBA. Still play it today!

Sigma Star Saga is this space shooter/RPG made by WayForward (Contra 4, the new A Boy and his Blob). Sounds like an interesting concept, but it's seriously really, really bad.

[WillGabriel]

There's a DS version of Scurge at least. I've seen the GBA one around for $5 (RCSS has had it in their bin for ages), and while I think it looks interesting too, I never pick it up because I'd want the DS version. Despite having no idea what the difference is :bouncy:

As long as your primary handheld isn't the DSi, the GBA version is actually a really solid buy. The graphics on the GBA actually look *better* (because the DS version is just stretched whereas the GBA displays in native resolution) and the only improvement the DS version has over GBA is the mini-map on the second screen.

Anyway: nice find, Bencher.

[Bencherstyle]

thank you, :P im really glad i got the hive game and superstar sega 8-)

been playing it all night!!! decided to spend around 100 dollars for GBA games this month.


next up, pokemon, mario, and others :)

[ejamer]

Oh crap I read Sigma Star Saga in the first post! *facepalm* Superstar Saga is awesome, first game I ever had on my GBA. Still play it today!

Whew... you had me worried for a minute! ;)
lol

[miche]

Time to start an elitist lurkers board where the people there only post when they have something useful to say, and don't want to see a dozens of comments that are all 'thanx this is awesome' or 'man this week's deals suck'

[game_fanatic]

^^ Get'r done buddy

[exolstice]

Time to start an elitist lurkers board where the people there only post when they have something useful to say, and don't want to see a dozens of comments that are all 'thanx this is awesome' or 'man this week's deals suck'

Oh man, awesome. Thanks! ;)

[Bencherstyle]

^ i'd like to join that also :D

[Skardee]

Anyone know what this 'We recommend... EA games' (http://ebgames.ca/tradepromotions.asp) promotion is about?

WE RECOMMEND… This month’s featured games by EA Games and EA Sports. 613088 - NHL 09 X360
613361 - NHL 09 PS3
615386- Skate 2 PS3
615326 Skate 2 X360
613669 - Lord of the Rings Conquest X360
614230 - Lord of the Rings Conquest PS3
616469- My Sims Party Wii
616663 My Sims Party DS
615948 NASCAR Kart Racing Wii
613671 - NFS: Undercover X360
614232- NFS: Undercover PS3
615585 Sims Animal DS
615581 Sims Animal Wii
615583 Henry Hatsworth DS
The promotion starts on April 19th and runs to May 2nd.

It's under the Featured Trade Promotions section.

[JnJosh]

Anyone know what this 'We recommend... EA games' (http://ebgames.ca/tradepromotions.asp) promotion is about?


It's under the Featured Trade Promotions section.

a stupid ea promo, literally

[darkr1d3r]

Just bought Mass Effect at $8.99 (used, regular edition), although that might have been the standard price.

[ragnar14]

Mass Effect is one of the flyer deals, $10 new. $9 for a used one is kinda a rip, it should be $5. And you can PM the flyer to get a new one for $8 at FS/BB.

Of course Mass Effect still is a deal at $9 ;)

As long as your primary handheld isn't the DSi, the GBA version is actually a really solid buy. The graphics on the GBA actually look *better* (because the DS version is just stretched whereas the GBA displays in native resolution) and the only improvement the DS version has over GBA is the mini-map on the second screen.

Anyway: nice find, Bencher.

Awesomeo, I'll pickup the GBA version when I see it around then :)

[ichit4k4_set0]

Honestly, who cares if you get a used game that is as new as a new one and you want to play the game? In this case i'd rather pay 9$ than 10$.

[Turtleman]

Guys, I just have to say. If you wanna elevate yourself beyond being a newbie you NEED to get yourself a avatar. You're just faceless nobodies without one...




I've gotten 2 deals I guess. Okami when it was $13 used, and I PMed Too Human at BestBuy to get it for $8 (I just didn't think it was worth $10 :lol:). While there were more deals last year, I didn't find much to buy then. Last year most everything good soldout before I could get too it. So this year isn't that bad in comparison IMO.

Is this the wii or Playstation 2 version cause ive been waiting for the wii version for a while :P

[ragnar14]

Wii. But AFAIK it's not on the $5 discount thing anymore, so you'd be looking at $18 after the Edge discount.

Honestly, who cares if you get a used game that is as new as a new one and you want to play the game? In this case i'd rather pay 9$ than 10$.

Yeah, used games are great and all. But the used copies should be $5, that was my only point. They're just charging more because this sale kinda sucks :roll:

[PR0BLEMZ]

I got the MS steering wheel for 42 dollars today.
It was used but everything looks new and seems to work fine. One of my best purchases ever ! :)

[ichit4k4_set0]

Just picked up Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn for 19$ used and Scurge Hive (GBA) for 5$ new.
Good deals, but overall deceived with the selection of 2 for games....I've run by 4 EBs and wasnt able to find any combination. :(

[reikorikku]

Awesome man, I picked up Mirror's Edge ($20), Facebreaker ($10) and Dark Sector ($10) for the 360 today. All were sealed, been wanting to buy Mirror's Edge for a while now. They still had a few sealed copies of Mirror's Edge, this at the Square One location.

[Dr Banzai]

The EB at Strawberry Hill in Surrey still has Mass Effect and Too Human in stock as of yesterday.

[Bencherstyle]

picked up Zelda LTTP (9.99)
Zelda minish cap (24.99)
metriod fusion (14.99)

:D im happy so far.


next up, pokemon (leafgreen/red)
pokemon ruby/sapphire,

all the super marios, caslevaina, metalslug.... and others!!!

can anybody suggest good GBA games? i still have around 50-60 dollars in edge for it. :)

[Zing]

I assume those are loose carts, and if so, the prices are kind of cold. Be careful of bootlegs as well.

As for good GBA games, I am currently playing and enjoying Mario Kart, Mario Vs Donkey Kong, and Advanced Wars. I have also just started Golden Sun.

[thelaughingman]

@Bencherstyle im still surprised you can find so many of these games at EB, are you finding them brand new or used?

And how about Golden Sun? ...i thought it was a pretty good game.

[Bencherstyle]

I assume those are loose carts, and if so, the prices are kind of cold. Be careful of bootlegs as well.

As for good GBA games, I am currently playing and enjoying Mario Kart, Mario Vs Donkey Kong, and Advanced Wars. I have also just started Golden Sun.

lol, it is kinda cold, but i dont expect them to have their cases :0

ill pass on Mario Kart, since im not into that, have AW, and GS. great games.

ill check out Mario Vs Donkey Kong. is it like a side scroller?

[Bencherstyle]

@Bencherstyle im still surprised you can find so many of these games at EB, are you finding them brand new or used?

And how about Golden Sun? ...i thought it was a pretty good game.

some EBs have a huge selection of GBA games, while others dont . lol, its hard to find pokemon and castlevania games! the only castlevania i saw was the classic NES one.... :( i buy everything used so far, exept Super mario advanced 2, which was new (24.99)

picked up golden sun for 4.99, its amazing, 20+ gameplay ;)


PS: oh, and i found the case for Minshcap Zelda in PERFECT condition, which im happy for <3

[Princess Zelda]

If you haven't bought them already I recommend Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga, Drill Dozer usually cheap at EB (I cry a little inside seeing kids buying crap and it sitting in a bargain bin for $5), and Yoshi's Island, DR Mario/Puzzle league on one cart.

I know how much fun it is hunting down these old GBA carts. I spent I thing 5 years buying most of the ones I want. I have to still make a trip to the US to get some cheap ones. Garage sales should be starting soon it's a great way to get some cheap GBA games. This Wiki (http://wiki.cheapassgamer.com/index.php/Yard_sale_guide) should be posteed on the frount page this time of year :) I learned a lot from it.

About bootlegged carts Nintendo has a really well made site (http://ap.nintendo.com/) on this with photo's so you can learn how to distinguish the fakes from the real ones. The PDF trainning manual in the How to detect will give you more info then you need...
Interesting it has a report Piracy section too.

[Lone_Prodigy]

As RPG's go, Golden Sun doesn't break any new ground, but considering the amount of gameplay in such a portable package it's great. However, once you figure out a certain way to battle every enemy becomes beatable. I go through the Battle Arena without breaking a sweat.

[Bencherstyle]

Thank you Princess Zelda, i was about to ask about bootleg GBA games, and you just solved it! :) i baught a bootleg ( i think, it had i think oriental langauge taped to it) pokemon which didnt save, so i had to return it.

now about those garage sales, how often do you guys find games? (GBA specifically).




lol i know what you mean about finding these GBA games, i missed out on that era, although i wish i baught new carts instead of these old ones.
ill try out Drill Dozer, i have superstar sega, and i've played Yoshi's island ;)

[Bencherstyle]

oh and Princess Zelda, how is the Price and selection on GBA games in the states?

[Cthulhu8u]

can anybody suggest good GBA games? i still have around 50-60 dollars in edge for it. :)

I'm constantly playing the Final Fantasy Tactics Advance which I picked up at The Source for $5 :D
I also have Metroid Prime Zero Mission which I'm stuck on, and Super Mario Advance was fun (and sort of easy). I can recommend that you avoid Tony Hawk's Underground 2. I paid 96 cents at TSCC, and I still feel ripped off :lol:

You should scour all your local TSCC, that's where I am seeing a lot of brand new clearance stuff for GBA right now.

[ejamer]

Nice find on Minish Cap. I only managed to play that game late last year, and was delighted to find out how good it was.

Other GBA Games worth checking out?

1. Metroid: Zero Mission is a must have - it's better than Fusion in my opinion, and a great remake all around.
2. Astroboy: Omega Factor is great, especially if you like hectic action games made by Treasure.
3. Capcom Classic Mini Mix is really cool if you like retro, but seems to be pretty rare. I've only ever seen it once at EB Games.
4. Chu Chu Rocket! was probably the best launch game, and a superb puzzle title for the GBA. If you ever try multiplayer, then you need this.
5. Oh yeah, and if you ever see a copy of Ninja Five-O then grab it. A great action title with cool swinging action, even if the game is a bit short.

I know there are more good GBA titles, but these are the ones that come to mind as being really good (and often overlooked). If you don't already have them, keep your eyes open!

[Bencherstyle]

I'm constantly playing the Final Fantasy Tactics Advance which I picked up at The Source for $5 :D
I also have Metroid Prime which I'm stuck on, and Super Mario Advance was fun (and sort of easy). I can recommend that you avoid Tony Hawk's Underground 2. I paid 96 cents at TSCC, and I still feel ripped off :lol:

You should scour all your local TSCC, that's where I am seeing a lot of brand new clearance stuff for GBA right now.

hm... i would love to buy cheap GBA games from TSCC, but theres only one in my area, and the game selection... isn't very good :0
but ill go and ask if they have any :)

[Bencherstyle]

Nice find on Minish Cap. I only managed to play that game late last year, and was delighted to find out how good it was.

Other GBA Games worth checking out?

1. Metroid: Zero Mission is a must have - it's better than Fusion in my opinion, and a great remake all around.
2. Astroboy: Omega Factor is great, especially if you like hectic action games made by Treasure.
3. Capcom Classic Mini Mix is really cool if you like retro, but seems to be pretty rare. I've only ever seen it once at EB Games.
4. Chu Chu Rocket! was probably the best launch game, and a superb puzzle title for the GBA. If you ever try multiplayer, then you need this.
5. Oh yeah, and if you ever see a copy of Ninja Five-O then grab it. A great action title with cool swinging action, even if the game is a bit short.

I know there are more good GBA titles, but these are the ones that come to mind as being really good (and often overlooked). If you don't already have them, keep your eyes open!

i baught Metriod Zero misson 3-4 days ago, finished it 2 times then, going for under an hour now :) it was amazing,.... but i had baught Metriod classic NES GBA before..... and....when you finish Metriod Zero misson once....they give you the game... so i just wasted my money... boo !

ill check out number 234, but i found #3 today at Eb XD

[Princess Zelda]

I find games at garage sales every so often if it's parent selling kids stuff you can usually get the stuff pretty cheap. You'll end up buying a lot of package deals with some kids games and the regular GBA's.

The Golden Sun games and Astro Boy is pretty cheap in the US I think around $5.

The best reviews I've found for GBA games are on the IGN site from Craig Harris. Here's a top 25 list (http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/772/772284p1.html)

[Bencherstyle]

i've looked over the list, and now have a good concept of what to buy. thank you.

...finding castlevania at a EB is ganna be a hell of a bit*ch.

[Princess Zelda]

Aria of Sorrow and Harmony of Dissonance are available in a double pack 2 games on one cart. It's hard to find but not impossible.

[Zing]

The two EB stores in Richmond Hill (major mac, elgin mills) have a ton of cart-only GBA games. The prices are ridiculous though. I also noticed they charge the same price for box or cart-only. I'm not sure who they are hoping to jack with the $40 price tag for Super Mario Bros 3, but good luck to them.

[halcyon1234]

The two EB stores in Richmond Hill (major mac, elgin mills) have a ton of cart-only GBA games. The prices are ridiculous though. I also noticed they charge the same price for box or cart-only. I'm not sure who they are hoping to jack with the $40 price tag for Super Mario Bros 3, but good luck to them.

I've always wondered about that. The only thing I can figure is, due to the DS's GBA slot, they treat them as "current generation" games, and will never lower the price. It's the same reason Gamecube games are still stupdiculously expensive-- even though I've seen 40+ copies of each Mario Party in a single store.

[Placebo]

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
River City Ransom EX
Phantasy Star Collection
Golden Sun
Golden Sun 2

[marsteam]

It's funny how... underwhelming this year's Game Days is that the thread is now a GBA 'best of' discussion! (Don't forget Shining Force 1 GBA if you can find it.)

[Placebo]

To be fair, those games are fairly cheap at EB, except for Golden Sun 2.

Kingdom Hearts 14.99
River City Ransom 6.99
PS Collection 4.99
Golden Sun 4.99
Golden Sun 2 29.99

[Median]

i've looked over the list, and now have a good concept of what to buy. thank you.

...finding castlevania at a EB is ganna be a hell of a bit*ch.

If you're willing to go out to Brampton for it, I think there's still a copy of the Castlevania double pack at the EB at Shoppers' World. I haven't checked for a while, but I think it was there a month or so back. Last stickered price was $35, IIRC.

[psyck0]

Where in the HELL did you see Golden Sun for $5? I NEED THAT. I found GS2 for $20 but GS is just so rare, I thought. Also, what is TSCC? Did you mean The Canadian Superstore (TCSS)?

[thegamecubist]

Went to GS at Shopper's World Brampton and saw the PS3 Mirror's Edge for $24.99 new.

Also, TSCC = The Source by Circuit City. I want some GBA games too, but it seems that the local stores are resolute on keeping high prices :(

[ejamer]

Also, what is TSCC? Did you mean The Canadian Superstore (TCSS)?

Oh... I thought it was The Source Circuit City. When they have GBA games around here (East coast), the prices tend to be very low. Maybe both are good locations?

[Bencherstyle]

i love that ppl are talking about GBA games :D my fav game console/handheld ever!

i already blew 50-60 bux on them... and going for more:lol:

ooh... 35 bux... i'd pay that for castlevania....... its worth it for me.

lol, Supermario bros 3, i was going to get it for 35 bux, but i figure since the DSI came out, they will lower the price.... HOPEFULLY.

[Princess Zelda]

Super Mario Bros 3 I picked up at The Source for $20 I think new, if you can find stock...
The Castlevania double pack try the Rogers Video's.
My GBA is my portable SNES/NES :) I have a Micro that lives in my Purse.

[Bencherstyle]

^ New, thats a great price... :0

Rogers videos, i've never seen them selling GBA games, i presume that it'd different from store to store?

[Rex]

Also, what is TSCC? Did you mean The Canadian Superstore (TCSS)?

For that I believe we use RCSS (Real Canadian Superstore).

I wish my Sources didn't suck, as I'd probably be getting in on some of these. And we're talking about TSCC in the EB thread? So confused!

[game_fanatic]

haha bencher you're getting me to seriously consider getting a DS so I can start picking up some old GBA games, and getting in on some solid DS games!

[ejamer]

My GBA is my portable SNES/NES :) I have a Micro that lives in my Purse.

I bought a Micro at a great clearance price from Zellers a year or two go... dang, do I ever regret it. The Micro is pretty good and all, but buying only one? What was I thinking!
;)

GBA est mort, vive le GBM!

[Bencherstyle]

haha bencher you're getting me to seriously consider getting a DS so I can start picking up some old GBA games, and getting in on some solid DS games!

i thought about picked up the DSLite, but i wanted the DSI more ( DSIware :P) so i picked up GBA SP Backlight version, to enjoy GBA games before DS games :P

GBA is a classic eh? better than DS games in my opinon, but there are solid DS games, as you've said :)

the GBA SP was only 24.99 :P perfect condition.

[game_fanatic]

Not gonna lie, I've had a huge hankering for another Pokemon adventure, and I've played through Pokemon Yellow and Pokemon Emerald, so it seems Pearl/Diamond/Platinum are my only options! I already have a GB Micro, but it's a wee bit too small for my hands! That, and my mother has taken it to play Tetris haha

[Bencherstyle]

Not gonna lie, I've had a huge hankering for another Pokemon adventure, and I've played through Pokemon Yellow and Pokemon Emerald, so it seems Pearl/Diamond/Platinum are my only options! I already have a GB Micro, but it's a wee bit too small for my hands! That, and my mother has taken it to play Tetris haha

you should consider a DSL then 8-) its big, its awesome, and its nintendo's better offspring.

[game_fanatic]

haha yeah I think a DSL is the route I'm going to go; the girlfriend has one (which I bought for her, ironically enough), so I'll borrow that and see if anything really jumps out at me; she's got an awesome DS collection heh

[Zing]

The Lite gets very uncomfortable for me when trying to play GBA games. The extra weight is the main factor, the control is the other. The Micro is comfortable and ultra light. The GBASP seems about the same, except with a lid that adds extra weight when laying on your back in bed.

[spzero]

Did anything change for this week? Such as the 2 for __ games?

[Cthulhu8u]

GBA is a classic eh? better than DS games in my opinon, but there are solid DS games, as you've said :)

the GBA SP was only 24.99 :P perfect condition.

Wow that was cheap :-o Where'd you get it at that price?
I paid $90 about two years ago for a used one off eBay. It came with an Intec case with peripherals and some GameBoy games. I actually picked it up to use with Gameboy games (I <3 Gameboy), then tried some GBA carts and was pretty impressed.
I still wish I could find some decent Gameboy games, they were simple but fun. I like the quaint monochrome colours of the original carts, brings back memories. One of the main reasons I never bothered with the DS is the fact that it killed Gameboy games!

Time to rename this thread "GBA discussion" :razz:

[Bencherstyle]

Wow that was cheap :-o Where'd you get it at that price?
I paid $90 about two years ago for a used one off eBay. It came with an Intec case with peripherals and some GameBoy games. I actually picked it up to use with Gameboy games (I <3 Gameboy), then tried some GBA carts and was pretty impressed.
I still wish I could find some decent Gameboy games, they were simple but fun. I like the quaint monochrome colours of the original carts, brings back memories. One of the main reasons I never bothered with the DS is the fact that it killed Gameboy games!

Time to rename this thread "GBA discussion" :razz:

damn! 90 dollars... thats steep lol, i think it was 79.99 new 2-3 years ago? i remember it distictly...

i got it off EB, it was a price error, since every other EBs i go to has it for 49.99 :D good thing on my part, and its the AGS-101 model!

you were impressed too? lol, i thought GBA was same as GBC/GB, so i never looked into it, and this was when i was 10. around there :) im still looking for gameboy original/colour games, such as pokemon games.... ulg... ill have to get those soon.

and they are killing GBA WITH DSI!!! DAMN THOSE NINTENDO MASTERMINDS!

might as well change this thread to GB/GBC/GBA disscussions, there doesn't seem to be any daily deals :lol:

[zeze]

damn! 90 dollars... thats steep lol, i think it was 79.99 new 2-3 years ago? i remember it distictly...

i got it off EB, it was a price error, since every other EBs i go to has it for 49.99 :D good thing on my part, and its the AGS-101 model!

you were impressed too? lol, i thought GBA was same as GBC/GB, so i never looked into it, and this was when i was 10. around there :) im still looking for gameboy original/colour games, such as pokemon games.... ulg... ill have to get those soon.

and they are killing GBA WITH DSI!!! DAMN THOSE NINTENDO MASTERMINDS!

might as well change this thread to GB/GBC/GBA disscussions, there doesn't seem to be any daily deals :lol:

I got my brand new GBA SP with Super Mario Bros. and stategy guide for $10 when Music World had their going out of buisness sale.



Also anyone looking for GBA games should consider Advance Wars 1 and 2. I thought they were much better then the DS version, and the DS versions were really good.

[Bencherstyle]

^ ooooo 10 dollars! great pickup!. .... whatever music world is, never heard of it :p


I got Advance Wars 1 for 14.99, so it should be a universal price drop guys. it works well with 2 for XX deals as well.

....although i never got into the game, just finished the campaign once :P

[refraxion]

^ ooooo 10 dollars! great pickup!. .... whatever music world is, never heard of it :p


I got Advance Wars 1 for 14.99, so it should be a universal price drop guys. it works well with 2 for XX deals as well.

....although i never got into the game, just finished the campaign once :P
I think Music World was only west side of Canada :D

[addone]

I think Music World was only west side of Canada :D

No...in Toronto, Music World was basically everywhere HMV was. However, a couple of years ago they closed every store, at least in Toronto and Durham region...but I think the whole Canadian company just went under.

[Tiko]

Is the Warcraft 3 battlechest 19.99 in Canada as well? The US EB games website has it listed at 19.99, but with 14.99 shipping to canada, its not worth ordering online.

[Skardee]

Is the Warcraft 3 battlechest 19.99 in Canada as well? The US EB games website has it listed at 19.99, but with 14.99 shipping to canada, its not worth ordering online.
You'd be lucky to see it for $39.99 here (that's what I bought it for at EB a while back). Most places have it for $44.99 or $49.99.

[Dragon52]

Pick up DragonBall Z: Legacy Of Goku II, DragonBall Z: Buu's Furry, and DragonBall: Advanced Adventure for a lot of fun on GBA!

[Cthulhu8u]

Pick up DragonBall Z: Legacy Of Goku II, DragonBall Z: Buu's Furry, and DragonBall: Advanced Adventure for a lot of fun on GBA!

Buu's Fury was from TSCC, right? I think I've seen it (or maybe one of those other titles) at Vaughan Mills for $5.

[Dragon52]

Buu's Fury was from TSCC, right? I think I've seen it (or maybe one of those other titles) at Vaughan Mills for $5.

I dunno the only GBA games I've seen at TSCC were Madden 04 or something... I've had those games since their launch.

The first Legacy Of Goku game is instantly forgetable, and somewhat broken. The second one is much better. Atari packaged both together on one cartridge 2 or 3 years ago. LoG are action RPGs. Buu's Furry is the third Legacy Of Goku game. It is Legacy Of Goku perfected. But since it follows a storyline starting off with number 3 isn't the greatest idea. It was repackaged with DragonBall GT: Transformation as well. Transformation is a sidescrolling beat 'em up, that is sadly forgettable. A sequel was planned, but got canned.

Advanced Adventure is a platforming action game. It's going to be the hard one to find since it was never repackaged. It is a fantastic unappreciated gem though.

DBZ: Supersonic Warriors is a good fighting game aswell. A tad forgettable, but not because it is bad.

Skip out on DragonBall Z: Taiketsu though, that isn't a good game. It's what you get when an Action RPG developer decides to make a fighting game.

You can also skip out on DragonBall Z: The Collectible Card Game. Because no one likes those.

[kathos]

Shaq dammit, I've been itching to send my list of CAGs a crazy price drop, but so far nada ~_~ it's been empty drops lately.

[cashinstinct]

I didn't feel a high interest in GBA games. My GBA is collecting dust compared to the use of my DS lite.

It is good to have some GBA game suggestions.

Regarding EBGames deals, I hope they plan something good soon!

[Bencherstyle]

I didn't feel a high interest in GBA games. My GBA is collecting dust compared to the use of my DS lite.

It is good to have some GBA game suggestions.

Regarding EBGames deals, I hope they plan something good soon!

which reminds me, i gotta make a DS lite game thread later when i get a ds :lol:



- unless EB is planning a blowout sale on the llast day for the customers :lol: i doubt if they'll have a daily deal :P

[kathos]

I dunno about other stores but stores in my district (Downtown Toronto/Etobicoke/Mississauga) have more DSis than DS Lites, there might be some crazy blowout or price reduction for DS Lites (new and used) soon, I'm sure us EB slaves'll keep you guys posted.

[lperron]

Anyone know what the $5.00 off Selected Used Best Sellers for this week is?

[JnJosh]

code lyoko, amped 360 were the two i remember

[Firestorm]

I forgot this sale was even on. What happened EB? You used to be cool man :(

[ichit4k4_set0]

Just picked up Etrian Oddysey 2: Heroes of Laagard used for 15$.

[poiuiu]

Crap wrong thread; and nice find on EO2, game's awesome.

[Bencherstyle]

^ what platform is it for?

[zeze]

^ what platform is it for?

DS

[Bencherstyle]

DS

thanks, just looked it up, im considering this when i get a DS.



erm, anybody who could answer this would be my hero :P


there are alot of Mega Man games for GBA, i've checked, and im new to mega man............ what would you, (a mega man player) recommend for a person who is new to megaman? they all seem great, i just want my first experience to be great :lol:

[Skardee]

thanks, just looked it up, im considering this when i get a DS.



erm, anybody who could answer this would be my hero :P


there are alot of Mega Man games for GBA, i've checked, and im new to mega man............ what would you, (a mega man player) recommend for a person who is new to megaman? they all seem great, i just want my first experience to be great :lol:
While I'm not a Mega Man expert, the Mega Man Zero games are a ton of fun. It's like classic Mega Man, except you can shoot up! Yay!

[Bencherstyle]

damn, is there a megaman game which are nice to newcomers? i heard the mega men series are dead hard. :(

[zeze]

damn, is there a megaman game which are nice to newcomers? i heard the mega men series are dead hard. :(

I started out with Mega Man 3. It is a good game for newcomers and still poses a challenge for people who played other mega man games. Its not to hard but not to easy. Plus this is easily one of the best mega man games for the GBA.

[Bencherstyle]

megaman 3 isnt on GBA :( it sounded like a great game for me, not too easy, not too hard....


did you mean megaman zero 3?

[zeze]

megaman 3 isnt on GBA :( it sounded like a great game for me, not too easy, not too hard....


did you mean megaman zero 3?

sorry meant Mega Man Battle network 3. Heres a link to the game I was talking about:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_Battle_Network_3

[ejamer]

damn, is there a megaman game which are nice to newcomers? i heard the mega men series are dead hard. :(

lol... I was going to recommend Mega Man & Bass until you mentioned "nice to newcomers". A great game, but the difficulty level was rock hard with old school controls.

You are probably better off looking for Mega Man Zero instead... it's still a hard game, but not as frustrating.

One note: the Mega Man Battle Network series is very different from "normal" Mega Man games. I haven't played them very much, because they are more like RPGs than action/platformer games. This isn't necessarily good or bad - just different.

[Bencherstyle]

lol... I was going to recommend Mega Man & Bass until you mentioned "nice to newcomers". A great game, but the difficulty level was rock hard with old school controls.

You are probably better off looking for Mega Man Zero instead... it's still a hard game, but not as frustrating.

One note: the Mega Man Battle Network series is very different from "normal" Mega Man games. I haven't played them very much, because they are more like RPGs than action/platformer games. This isn't necessarily good or bad - just different.

hmm... yea i hate hard games, (its okey when its fun) but when its hard, its not fun.

ill try out the Zero series and Battle Network, and try others if i like it or not :)

thanks for your inputs guys, recently got into Metroid, which was hell-of a funn, so im looking for platforming/side scrolling?/action games. and megaman poped into my head.

i thought Metroid fusion was kinda difficult ;P

[kathos]

Yeah Battle Network games are cool, but fuck the story gets ridiculous after the fifth godamned game.

Get Metroid Zero Mission, awesome.

[Bencherstyle]

Yeah Battle Network games are cool, but fuck the story gets ridiculous after the fifth godamned game.

Get Metroid Zero Mission, awesome.


got metriod zero mission a week ago for 19.99.
it was awesome, worth the price.

[SickBoy]

I forgot this sale was even on. What happened EB? You used to be cool man :(

Actually, there have been great deals all week, they've just been obscured by GBA chatter.

Just kidding obviously, but is it just me or is this the most OT topic ever? I'm not usually fazed by that sort of stuff, but a new thread for that stuff maybe, guys?

[lowlowgoodprice]

where the hell are all the valkyrie profile 2s it has disappeared off the face of the EB earth :( damn i thought its supposed to be an epic game yet none in circulation damn or is it toooo goood to trade in so ill never get it :(

[Firestorm]

damn, is there a megaman game which are nice to newcomers? i heard the mega men series are dead hard. :(
Mega Man ZX on DS is newbie friendly. Only MM game I ever played and finished.

[exolstice]

Mega Man ZX on DS is newbie friendly. Only MM game I ever played and finished.

I couldn't even finish the old NES versions with a Game Genie!

[bs000]

Mega Man ZX on DS is newbie friendly. Only MM game I ever played and finished.

I never finished ZX D:. 90% of the time was spent being hopelessly lost

[Bencherstyle]

hmmm ZX, ill check that out :)

it's be hopeless if its harder than street fighter 4. one of the hardest games i've ever played.

[Princess Zelda]

Mario Golf GC is now $9.99 I traded it in a while ago and my kids complain every time they see it in a store. I'm pretty sure it's my own mint copy I traded in too :P I also bought Dark Sector PS3.

[Skardee]

Mario Golf GC is now $9.99 I traded it in a while ago and my kids complain every time they see it in a store. I'm pretty sure it's my own mint copy I traded in too :P I also bought Dark Sector PS3.
Nice. I saw it the other day for I think $19.99 but already had 3 games ready to purchase. I've all but mastered the N64 version via VC. Only thing I haven't done is 6 of the 36 ring shot holes!

[poiuiu]

I never finished ZX D:. 90% of the time was spent being hopelessly lost

Everyone did; that's why ZX sucked.

ZXA didn't suck as much, but it was nowhere near touching any of the classic, X or Zero games (save X7, which sucked on a whole new stratosphere).

And no, neither of the ZX games are 'hopelessly' hard; they're both perfectly manageable if you stop and learn boss patterns as how the games were since 1987.

[ragnar14]

where the hell are all the valkyrie profile 2s it has disappeared off the face of the EB earth :( damn i thought its supposed to be an epic game yet none in circulation damn or is it toooo goood to trade in so ill never get it :(

You should have been shopping around for it last year(?). It was on clearance at a bunch of places for $20 new. You need to jump on out of print RPGs when they reach around that price, or else you'll never get them.

[zeze]

I was at EB Games and I found some great deals, but they won't on video games. They were Blu-Ray Movies on sale. The guy told me they were clearing them out so a lot of them were on sale.

Selection varies per store but most of them were under $10:

Tears of the Sun $9.89

Hostel $9.89

Spider-man 3- $9.89

Underworld- $4.89 (picked this up)

Click- $9.89

And some other movies that I cant remember.

All of these Blu-Rays are new, not used.

[Bencherstyle]

I was at EB Games and I found some great deals, but they won't on video games. They were Blu-Ray Movies on sale. The guy told me they were clearing them out so a lot of them were on sale.

Selection varies per store but most of them were under $10:

Tears of the Sun $9.89

Hostel $9.89

Spider-man 3- $9.89

Underworld- $4.89 (picked this up)

Click- $9.89

And some other movies that I cant remember.

All of these Blu-Rays are new, not used.

i didn't know they sold NEW blu-ray? :/ other than that, this is hot!

[lowlowgoodprice]

You should have been shopping around for it last year(?). It was on clearance at a bunch of places for $20 new. You need to jump on out of print RPGs when they reach around that price, or else you'll never get them.
oh damn i missed out on it :( i was planning on getting it from bestbuy but before i knew it they cleared it out

[Revelation44]

Which EB Games have Blu-Rays in stock?

[zeze]

Which EB Games have Blu-Rays in stock?

It really depends which EB Games you go to. Some EB Games only have a couple Blu-Rays while other have tons of Blu-Rays. The most Blu-Rays I have ever seen at one EB Games is 15 different titles.

[greywolf501]

i didn't know they sold NEW blu-ray? :/ other than that, this is hot!
They all did up until last year when they discontinued carrying them, but they were priced at $34.99-39.99 so nobody bought them and they never dropped the price on them until now I guess, they should all be gutted copies though.