Sunday Ad Video Game Deals (6/14/09 - 6/20/09)

[CheapyD]

[img-r=1]441[/img-r]Toys R Us has some nice deals this week, throwing in $20 gift cards with Ghostbusters and Guitar Hero Smash Hits and is offering a buy 1, get 1 20% off promotion on all console games $19.99 and up.

Best Buy has the Xbox 360 120GB HD (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8267751&st=120gb+360&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1170290207575) for $120 and The Sims 3 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9135946&st=sims+3&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218032068743) for $40. Fable II is also on sale for $30 at Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7849439&st=fable+2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1142299958611) and Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Fable-II-Xbox-360/dp/B000FRVAD4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1245034387&sr=1-1).

Read on for the rest of the deals.


I've stripped out all the MSRP items, highlights are in bold.


Best Buy (Ad (http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/))
Thanks, h3llbring3r (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=87575) - See post here
(http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5948008#post5948008)
:360: Fable II (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7849439&st=fable+2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1142299958611) $29.99
:360: Halo Wars (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9071194&st=halo+wars&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218016462627) $49.99
:360: Gears of War 2 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8760398&st=gears+of+war+2&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1202650703480) $49.99
:360: Xbox 360 120GB Hard Drive (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8267751&st=120gb+360&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1170290207575) $119.99
:360: Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7457575&st=wireless+controller&type=product&id=1126591945583) $34.99

:ps3: PS3 80GB + GH: World Tour (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat184200050017) $449

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconbestbuy.gif Call of Duty: World at War (PS3 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8887635&st=duty+world+at+war&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1211586957485)/360 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8887644&st=duty+world+at+war&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1211586957545)) $39.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconbestbuy.gif X-Men Origins Wolverine (PS3 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9267376&st=x-men+wolverine&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1218071906622)/360 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9267429&st=x-men+wolverine&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1218071906658)) $39.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconbestbuy.gif Resident Evil 5 (PS3 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9166733&st=resdient+evil+5&lp=3&type=product&cp=1&id=1218041149858)/360 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9166797&st=resdient+evil+5&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1218041149054)) $49.99

:pc: The Sims 3 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9135946&st=sims+3&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218032068743) $39.99
:pc: World of Warcraft: Battle Chest (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8521165&st=battle+chest+warcraft&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1188438405338) $29.99
:pc: World of Warcraft: Lich King (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8719666&st=warcraft&type=product&id=1201307014485) $29.99
:pc: Wolfenstein Pre-order - $10 gift card



GameStop (Ad (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=FKSJxY2VJAk&subid=&offerid=96538.1&type=10&tmpid=209&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebgames.com%2Fgs%2Fweekl yad%2Fcurrent%2Fdefault.aspx))
Thanks, jp0213 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=109039) - See post here

(http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5956594#post5956594) Offers valid June 12 - June 18

Coupon of the week:
:gc: 20% off any used Gamecube games - limit 3
(http://www.gamestop.com/gs/newnews/fsi/images/ebc3009595.jpg)
Trade-in offers:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontrade.gif Trade any 3 Wii, 360, PS3, DS or PSP games and receive an extra $10 trade in credit (http://www.ebgames.com/gs/specialty/tradeins/)

Price drops/promotions:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif Lego Batman (All platforms) (http://www.ebgames.com/browse/search.aspx?N=0&Ntk=TitleKeyword&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=lego%20batman) $19.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin (360/PS3) $39.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif Rock Band 2 (All platforms) $39.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif Rock Band 2 Band Bundles (360/PS3/Wii) $169.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif WWE Legends of Wrestlemania (360/PS3) $39.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 (360/PS3) $39.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif 50 Cent: Blood in the Sand (360/PS3) $39.99
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif Saints Row 2 (360/PS3) $29.99
:pc: World of Warcraft Battlechest $29.99
:pc: World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King $29.99
:pc: F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin $29.99
:psp: PSP Road Gear Kit $19.99

Used deals of the week:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/iconused.gif Guitar Hero World Tour (360/PS3/PS2/Wii) $29.99

Bonus offers:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif Reserve Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood and receive Bonus In-Game Cash to unlock powerful weapons and multiplayer character classes.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icongs_r1.gif Reserve Overlord 2 and receive one of four different minion figurines. Pickup at time of purchase, while supplies last.



Target (Ad (http://www.target.com/gp/redirect.html/602-4643542-0348645?%5Fencoding=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fweeklyad.target.com%2Ftarget %2Fnew%5Fuser%5Fentry.aspx%3Fref%3Dnav%255Fweeklya d&token=18C6D162883B86E6F2B73C3C0C4C4A79D22D15AE))
Thanks, rdogg1026 (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=160899) - See post here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5946413#post5946413)

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontarget.gif X-Men Origins Wolverine (Wii/360) $37
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontarget.gif Skate 2 (PS3, 360) $37
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontarget.gif Call Of Duty: World At War (Wii, 360) $37
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontarget.gif Buy Guitar Hero: Smash Hits, get a $5 gift card
:360: Left 4 Dead GOTY Edition (360) $37
:wii: Buy Grand Slam Tennis Wii & PGA Tour 10 Bundle, get a $20 gift card
:wii: Super Smash Brothers (Wii) $37
:wii: Star Wars: The Lightsaber Duels (Wii) $37



Toys R Us (Ad (http://toysrus.shoplocal.com/toysrus/default.aspx?action=entryflash&))
Thanks, gamerchic (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/member.php?u=195769) - See post here
(http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5947087#post5947087)
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontoysrus_r1.gif Free $20 gift card when you buy Ghostbusters or Guitar Hero Smash Hits (Wii/PS3/360)
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/images/icons/cagposticons/icontoysrus_r1.gif Buy 1 Get 1 20% Off all console games $19.99 and up (Wii/360/PS2/PS3)
:wii: Free $20 gift card and 2 Free Accessories when you buy the Wii Game System
:wii: Free Golf Balls 3-pack with purchase of Wii Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 or Wii Grand Slam Tennis

[rdogg1026]

http://docs.google.com/View?docID=dd6hwpw8_1933fdw9vphn&revision=_latest

Nintendo Wii

Wii Game System - $249.99

Wii Motion Plus - $19.99

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 bundle with Game and Wii Motion Plus - $59.99

Grand Slam Tennis Wii - $49.99.
Buy this plus above Tiger Woods game package and get free $20 GC.

$37 Games
Left 4 Dead GOTY Edition (360)
Super Smash Brothers (Wii)
X-Men Origins (Wii, 360)
Skate 2 (PS3, 360)
Call Of Duty: World At War (Wii, 360)
Star Wars: The Lightsaber Duels (Wii)

Buy Guitar Hero: Smash Hits AND get a $5 giftcard.


Credit to NeekyMe @ SD!

[InvaderZim]

Select video games, $37 (shown: left 4 dead, xbox, super smash brothers for wii, xmen origins for wii or xbox, skate 2 for ps3 or xbox, call of duty world at war for wii or xbox and star wars the clone wars lightsaber duels for wii)


Select DVDs $10 each (Gran Torino, Underworld and Role Models shown)

credit to zizo79 @ slickdeals...

[shrike4242]

You can't make hotlinks to ad scans. Feel free to post links to ad scans, just not hotlinks.

[xrayzwei]

Looks like I'll be getting Wolverine X-Men Origins next week. Thanks for the heads-up

[nuttyturnip]

It figures that I bought L4D last week, and now it goes on sale.

[GioSH]

Great now i need to decide wether to get Cod:4 this week or buy Cod:WAW...Hmmm..Anyone have any advice?

[howard]

Thanks rdogg1026.

[Organ Donor]

Great now i need to decide wether to get Cod:4 this week or buy Cod:WAW...Hmmm..Anyone have any advice?

I have both and suggest buying both, but if you are only buying 1 I'd go with COD4. I like the modern weapons a lot better and think the multiplayer maps are more fun.

[cannibalgirl]

Nice, I need to buy Gran Torino too and might as well get my friend L4D so we can play together!

[One4Deuce]

Might have to go for Left 4 Dead.

[Josef]

That's odd. Left 4 Dead is currently on clearance at Target at most stores for $34.98. Are they raising the price?

[Number83]

That's odd. Left 4 Dead is currently on clearance at Target at most stores for $34.98. Are they raising the price?

The one in the add is probably the GOTY edition...the one on clearance is the original version without the add-ons.

[xrayzwei]

That's odd. Left 4 Dead is currently on clearance at Target at most stores for $34.98. Are they raising the price?


I'm sure this is the Game of the Year Ed. I'd go for the clearance if you have Live since the updates to the GotY Ed. are free on Live.


Number83 beat me to that post. dur.

[gamerchic]

Hey,

Thought these were pretty good

Free $20 Gift Card and 2 Free Accessories when you buy the Wii Game System

Free $20 Gift Card when you buy Ghostbusters or Guitar Hero Smash Hits (In store 06/16, all platforms)

Buy 1 Get 1 20% Off all console (Wii, XB360, PS2 or PS3) games $19.99 and up

Free Golf Balls pack with purchase of Wii Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 or Wii Grand Slam Tennis

[rdogg1026]

Now I am tempted to buy Ghostbusters....

[rodieremix]

Thanks might have to get Ghostbusters Wii there.

[gryphter]

I think I'm going to cancel my Ghostbusters preorder from gamestop; I'd rather have a $20 giftcard than their T-shirt and in-game costume bonuses

[jscme]

Can you get both the $20 GC and the 20% off? Personally, I'd love to get Ghostbusters w/ $20 GC and Infamous for 20% off.

[gryphter]

Can you get both the $20 GC and the 20% off? Personally, I'd love to get Ghostbusters w/ $20 GC and Infamous for 20% off.

good thinking, I'd like to know this as well. I'd like to try GB PS3 and GB Wii, for a total bonus of $40 GC and 20% off the Wii version

[benjamouth]

Might jump on that deal for Ghostbusters, $20 GC is better than any of the pre-order crap I've seen.

[Cuksis]

Reviews so far are pretty good for Ghostbusters. Might have to pick that up!

[knightimages]

Busting makes me feel good. My wallet is hurting though...maybe Egon can create a transdimensional anti-recession financial implementation device for me.

[guessed]

If the Ghostbusters GC is good for the Wii version, that could be a really good deal. Is the Wii version a completely different game compared to the PS3/360 version? I know it was done by a different developer, but I haven't really been following it.

[Steve0Matic]

Time for a Best Buy PM me thinks on Ghostbusters, thanks OP! I've been holding off on pre-ordering since most games seem to have a release day deal somewhere nowadays.

[killer9]

If the Ghostbusters GC is good for the Wii version, that could be a really good deal. Is the Wii version a completely different game compared to the PS3/360 version? I know it was done by a different developer, but I haven't really been following it.



it will loook just like the ps2 version so i would imagine ps3 and 360 so i would imagine ps3 and 360 versions ae the one to get unless all u have is a wii im in for the 360 version

[judgedee]

i actually liked the foce unleashed more for the wii then ps3

[joker______]

If the Ghostbusters GC is good for the Wii version, that could be a really good deal. Is the Wii version a completely different game compared to the PS3/360 version? I know it was done by a different developer, but I haven't really been following it.

the Wii versoin is the only version to have Co-Op,i hope that helps

[gamerchic]

Can you get both the $20 GC and the 20% off? Personally, I'd love to get Ghostbusters w/ $20 GC and Infamous for 20% off.

Yup you can do this

[gamerchic]

If the Ghostbusters GC is good for the Wii version, that could be a really good deal. Is the Wii version a completely different game compared to the PS3/360 version? I know it was done by a different developer, but I haven't really been following it.


Good for all platforms, hope that helps.

[ZombieJediMastr]

Great now i need to decide wether to get Cod:4 this week or buy Cod:WAW...Hmmm..Anyone have any advice?

I'd go with COD 4. Looks like I'll be picking up Wolverine, been waiting for sale price.

[jely]

The one in the add is probably the GOTY edition...the one on clearance is the original version without the add-ons.

The one on clearance at my Target is actually the GOTY edition, as mentioned at $34.98

:-k

[bojay1997]

The one on clearance at my Target is actually the GOTY edition, as mentioned at $34.98

:-k

A few stores marked down the wrong one. If they ring it up, they will have to do a manual adjustment on the GOTY edition. It's the regular edition that is supposed to be clearanced.

[guessed]

it will loook just like the ps2 version so i would imagine ps3 and 360 so i would imagine ps3 and 360 versions ae the one to get unless all u have is a wii im in for the 360 version

I have all the systems, but I don't judge a game just on the graphics. The control scheme with the Wiimote might make it more enjoyable in some respects than the others (I'm not stating that it will, just that it could), and if the story/game is different, then it might be worth getting both versions.

the Wii versoin is the only version to have Co-Op,i hope that helps

Thanks, good to know. I knew the Wii version had co-op, I guess I just assumed the others would too. I don't know if I could get my wife to play it though.

Good for all platforms, hope that helps.

Does that mean the PS2 version will be effectively free? Pay $20, get the game and a $20 GC?

[EXStrike]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 bundle with Game and Wii Motion Plus - $59.99

Grand Slam Tennis Wii - $49.99.
Buy this plus above Tiger Woods game package and get free $20 GC.

Looks like I'm waiting until next week to get these.

[raystorm]

Nice on the Ghostbusters GC deal. I still have my $20 GC from the Resident Evil 5 deal and forgot to use it. Think I can use it for Ghostbusters and still get the gift card? 8-)

[Vader582]

the Wii versoin is the only version to have Co-Op,i hope that helps
You mean local co-op right? The PS3 and 360 version both have online MP co-op still, correct?

[rodieremix]

You mean local co-op right? The PS3 and 360 version both have online MP co-op still, correct?

Wii/PS2 version has local 2 player co-op for the campaign and that is all for multiplayer.
360/PS3/PC - has online 4 player co-op but these are separate "missions" from the single player campaign.

[Zimmy]

Holy smokes, I think I found the deal I was looking for Guitar Hero Smash Hits.
Sweet.

[Vader582]

360/PS3/PC - has online 4 player co-op but these are separate "missions" from the single player campaign.Thanks for the info! A little disappointed that the single player and co-op campaigns are different. May hold off on buying it now, catch it on sale maybe. :cry:

Still, thanks OP! This is a decent deal. If I do end up getting GH, I'll be snagging Punch Out too with the OP deals! :applause:

[h3llbring3r]

http://docs.google.com/View?docID=dd6hwpw8_1963d74qm5f4&revision=_latest

The following are $29.99

:360: Fable II
:wii: Let's Tap
(PC) World of Warcraft battle chest. Includes the following:
Includes both the World of Warcraft base and the Burning Crusade expansion pack
Official Battle Chest strategy guides: one for Burning Crusade and one for World of Warcraft
Game manuals
WOW guest pass (14-day trial)
Blizzard catalog included

_______
(PC) World of Warcraft Lichking

The following are $39.99

:360::ps3: MLB 2k9
:360::ps3: COD: W@W
:360::ps3: X-Men Origins Wolverine
Wii Virtual tennis 2009
Wii My Sims Racing
PC The Sims 3


The following are $49.99:

:360::ps3: RE5
:360: Halo Wars
:360: Gears of War 2
:wii: EA Grand Slam Tennis (Supports Wii Motion plus)
:wii: Mario Party 8
Wii Play (controller bundle)



The following are $59.99

:360: :ps3: Prototype (free T-Shirt, for 360 or PS3 version) ($49.99 for PC version- no T-shit)
:360::ps3::wii: Ghostbusters (includes exclusive in game codes for two playable characters: see consolidated pre-order thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225165)) (see TRU ad for $20 GC deal (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226874))
:360::ps3::wii: Tiger Woods PGA 10 (Wii Motion plus compatible)
:360::ps3::wii: Guitar Hero SMASH HITS (Free drum pedal)

Pre-order deals:

Wolfenstein (PS3 and 360 buyers get exclusive in game Flammenwerfer weapon )
(PC gamers get $10 Gift Card)

Hardware:

360 Wireless controller $34.99
360 120 GB HDD $119.99
360 Arcade $199.99

PS3 80GB and GH: World tour band lit $449 (when purchased together)

Wii Motion plus $19.99


Let me know if I missed something.

[knightsdwn]

Fable II is actually listed at $29.99.

A good price if you haven't played it yet.

[hobbie8046]

Sims 3 at 39.99. Looks like I will be price matching my earlier purchase there on Sunday.

[omyard]

Nice deal on Ghostbusters. I'm still waiting for reviews before deciding on which system I'll get it for.

Hopefully my Best Buy will pricematch. They did for Killzone 2 and Resident Evil 5. I have a $10 Reward Zone Gamers Club certificate pending. So having $30 total would be pretty nice and help out at the end of August when Batman, Kingdom Hearts and Dissidia are released.

[manlai]

well... I just pulled the trigger on sims 3 CE on the EA store. Hopefully I didn't do it too soon and miss out on price drops.

[UberNinjaz]

X-Men Origins seems right, liked the demo & heard its about 12 hours.

[rpgamer92]

well i'll be gettin fable this weekend, thanks for the heads up bro.

[spauldingfan]

Does anyone know if the price of Ghostbusters/Prototype goes down to 39.99 and they charge you 20 for the gift card?

[breezee]

Does anyone know if the price of Ghostbusters/Prototype goes down to 39.99 and they charge you 20 for the gift card?

I believe so, they did that on the resident evil 5 deal.

[Gears24]

Deciding weather to get Resident Evil 5 Or X-Men Origins Wolverine

[Organ Donor]

Not bad. Nothing for me tho. Thanks, OP.

[SkylineChili4Me]

:360: :ps3: Prototype (free T-Shirt, for 360 or PS3 version) ($49.99 for PC version- no T-shit)

Dammit, looks like PCers get shafted again - I really had my sights set on that T-shit, too! ;)

Another week that makes me miss CC just for the pressure that it put on the market for Sunday deals. . .

[vanlandw]

Yeah cavin on Fable 2. I got a $15 cert f/ BB this is a good time to use it.

[ObiBen]

gonna try and convince a buddy to pick up L4D

[Wario64]

this is the 2nd time Fable has been $30 in the last month or two. i wonder how many copies they have left?

[Killbomb]

Should be in for Ghostbusters since it got a decent review from IGN.

[heyheyhey11]

Say I wanna buy two ps3 version of GB. So it would come to:

60 + 60 x 4/5 = 108 plus tax

And I get 40buk gift card right?

[plutoknight]

So wait..

if I bought Ghostbusters and GH:SH..I'd get at least one gift card and 20% off?

.....Cus that's...tempting. Though I despise World Tour and any game based off of it...and since GH:SH is strictly a cash-in game it should be 30-40 bucks to start with..

[kearns710]

dang kidna off topic but no mention of the new iphone? hopefully BBY will carry it. I got a product replacement plan on my 3g, and was gonna smash it to get the 3gs

[splintercell]

Thanks, OP! Out of curiosity, does anybody know how BB handles price adjusting a previous purchase that involved RZ certificates? Say I bought a game that was $50, used $10 worth of RZ certs, and paid $40 out of pocket. If the game is now down to $40, I can't really price adjust anymore, since the RZ certs are essentially forfeit, right?

[stevo1002]

I don't think so, they act like RZ certs are coupons, so they don't have to give you cash back. I always try and use them on cheaper stuff, so I don't waste them on something I can price match later.

[Edge]

Bit of a clarification: the "World of Warcraft 3-pack" is actually the World of Warcraft Battlechest, which only includes the original game and the Burning Crusade expansion. Just thought I'd mention that so that noone gets confused about what the item is (at first I thought they came out with a new pack of all 3 games from the description).

[Br4inDead]

Wondering about this aswell. That be pretty well worth it if so, especially if you get two gift cards.

[h3llbring3r]

Bit of a clarification: the "World of Warcraft 3-pack" is actually the World of Warcraft Battlechest, which only includes the original game and the Burning Crusade expansion. Just thought I'd mention that so that noone gets confused about what the item is (at first I thought they came out with a new pack of all 3 games from the description).

Thanks, fixed the OP to reflect this.

World of Warcraft PC battle chest:


Includes both the World of Warcraft base and the Burning Crusade expansion pack
Official Battle Chest strategy guides: one for Burning Crusade and one for World of Warcraft
Game manuals
WOW guest pass (14-day trial)
Blizzard catalog included

[FlamedLiquid]

Would I be able to buy both Guitar Hero: Smash Hits and Ghostbusters and get 2 $20 gift cards and 20% off one of the games?

If so..hella sweet. I would than later get Infamous or Prototype for $20 after using both giftcards after the 6 hour wait period.

:)

also I'm kinda surprised both games will be for sale on Tuesday. They will be for sale on Tuesday correct? I don't want to show up Tuesday when the store opens and have them tell me to come back the next day.

[weeitzme]

:360: :ps3: Prototype (free T-Shirt, for 360 or PS3 version) ($49.99 for PC version- no T-shit)

I'll get PC version so i don't get a....

[sbarbermisier]

Any idea what 2 accessories are free with the purchase of a Wii? My mother-in-law wants to buy one, and I told her I'd try to find a good deal.

[ContrabandZ06]

The giftcard you get with GB is hilarious. It has the Stay Puft Marshallow Man on it. I use it as my time card now lol

[ryheeles]

Deciding weather to get Resident Evil 5 Or X-Men Origins Wolverine

I only played the demo of RE5, but I couldn't really get into it. The Wolverine Origins game was really great though, and worth the full price on release day. At $40 it's an absolute steal

[bluehat9]

So Best Buy will price-match the gift card deal? I remember I tried to do this with a game a long time ago and they told me they couldn't do it and said something like it wasn't really a sale price.

[FlamedLiquid]

Deciding weather to get Resident Evil 5 Or X-Men Origins Wolverine

RE5 has waaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy more replay value than Wolverine.

[ryheeles]

not trying to start wars about Infinity Ward vs. Treyarch or anything, but should I pick up COD 4 this week or W@W next week? I've never played a COD game and I'm looking to get into it. any advice/opinions will be greatly appreciated

[Fire_Thief]

Great deal on the Smash Hits.

[Fire_Thief]

Go to toys r us, you get a $20 gift card with the purchase of Smash Hits. $5, HA!

[Estebon]

Could I buy 2 Wii GB and get 2 $20 GC, and one at 20% off?

That would basically make it a Buy one get one free as I can give the extra game to my nephew and use the $40 in GC for something nice for myself.:)

[shytface]

Wish they had the PC version of Ghostbusters.

[SilentStryk09]

this is the 2nd time Fable has been $30 in the last month or two. i wonder how many copies they have left?
fable 2's permanent price is supposed to be $29.99. Has been for the last 2 months or so

[HydroX]

in for wolverine .. thanks OP

correction: target being cheaper just yoinked the $40 right out of BB's hands, good lawd.

not trying to start wars about Infinity Ward vs. Treyarch or anything, but should I pick up COD 4 this week or W@W next week? I've never played a COD game and I'm looking to get into it. any advice/opinions will be greatly appreciated

I'd roll with CoD4 personally. Just a lot smoother all the way around.

[Ink.So.Well.]

I've never played the series but for $30 Fable 2 does sound like a solid buy. I guess I'm in for that next week. Thanks OP.

[Plumbtree]

I think I'm going to break down and finally buy Wolverine. I loved the demo but was waiting for the price to drop. Can't wait anymore.

[HydroX]

well, I was in at Best Buy til I saw this ad, but.. in for Wolverine at $37. can't pass that up.

[Got_Wii]

Free $20 Gift Card when you buy Ghostbusters or Guitar Hero Smash Hits (In store 06/16, all platforms)

Buy 1 Get 1 20% Off all console (Wii, XB360, PS2 or PS3) games $19.99 and up




So could I buy Guitar Hero Smash Hits for Wii, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 with MotionPlus and receive a $20 Gift Card and 20% off Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 with MotionPlus? For a total of $98 plus tax? ($50 GHSH + $48 TW PGA Tour 10 after 20% off + Tax ? along with the $20 Gift Card.)


Also, would BestBuy just match the $20 Gift Card when you purchase GH Smash Hits for Wii?

[polo14player]

question, call of duty 4 goty, is suppose to come with map pack but doesn't is that true??

[Game_Dude_3]

Wait, so Wolverine isn't on sale for the PS3?

[no_exit]

question, call of duty 4 goty, is suppose to come with map pack but doesn't is that true??
Correct - just the first run came with the map pack. If you are lucky enough to find one with the sticker on the package that indicates the map pack is included, grab it!

[Br4inDead]

So could I buy Guitar Hero Smash Hits for Wii, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 for Wii and receive a $20 Gift Card and 20% off Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10? Then after the six hour wait for the gift card activation go pick up the Wii Motion Plus for a total of $98 plus tax? ($50 GHSH + $48 TW PGA Tour 10 after 20% off + $20 Wii Motion Plus - $20 Gift Card + Tax ?)



You could also get the tiger woods 10 that comes with wii motion plus.

[guessed]

You could also get the tiger woods 10 that comes with wii motion plus.

Based on the cost after 20% off he provided, I believe that is his plan. It seems that he wants a second WM+.

[Got_Wii]

I fixed my post above. I made a mistake I'll get the second motionplus with Wii Sports Resort.

Hoping BestBuy would match the $20 GC for GHSH, because I could use it along with a $10 GC I already have, and $15 in reward zone certificates to purchase Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 with motion plus for roughly $15 + Tax.

[Darth Indy]

This is starting to be such bullsh*t that the PS3 versions aren't also on sale. It should be all versions.

[HydroX]

Correct - just the first run came with the map pack. If you are lucky enough to find one with the sticker on the package that indicates the map pack is included, grab it!

yeah, i made the mistake of not paying attention when I bought my GOTY CoD4 .. definitely got duped out of the map pack. lol

[HydroX]

Considering they are running a B2G1 on all PS stuff this week, I'm sure this is redemption for the other systems.

[FlamedLiquid]

so...........does anyone know for certain that GH and GB will be available for purchase on Tuesday?

[Killbomb]

From the EB Games website..."Pre-order Ghostbusters by June the 15th at 11am CST with overnight shipping and get guaranteed delivery on the street date of June the 16th!"

Stores should be getting them in this week to put out on Tuesday morning.

[FlamedLiquid]

From the EB Games website..."Pre-order Ghostbusters by June the 15th at 11am CST with overnight shipping and get guaranteed delivery on the street date of June the 16th!"

Stores should be getting them in this week to put out on Tuesday morning.

cool

:)

[Euripides]

Time to get COD W@W and Fable II

Thanks for the heads up :-)

[saiyajinsc]

picked up Prototype, Red Faction Guerilla, and Motorstorm Pacific Rift pretty good deal!

[snakeneck]

Here's a potential problem. My Target has the game only version of Tiger Woods not the bundled version and the employee when the employee checked for it on his handheld computer he claims they won't be carrying the bundle. Anyone see a bundle at their Target?

[ILikeMe1337]

Does anyone know what this "Toys R Us $15 gift with purchase" thats listed on this preorder page is?

http://smashhits.guitarhero.com/preorder/

Does anyone know if the "Free Drum Pedal when you buy Guitar Hero Smash Hits A $19.99 Value" at Best Buy will come with an adapter to connect two kickpedals to the GHWT drums or RB2 drums?

Does anyone think Best Buy will give me the drum pedal for free AND the $20 gift card if I try to price match with the Toys R Us ad (which I don't really want because I think the PDP Official Rock Band Kick Pedal with Double Bass Adapter is better to get especially since I have the RB2 drums, but free is free)?

I was going to wait to buy this (I am a WAY bigger fan of the Rock Band series) but either plan seems like now is the time:
Toys R Us: $60 + tax for GHSH, $20 gift card, and "$15 gift" (and maybe Ghostbusters or finally get GH:Metallica [for the non-Metallica songs] with the 20% off deal)
Best Buy with Toys R Us ad in hand and they let me pricematch and get the BB freebie: $60 + tax for GH:SH, $20 gift card, and drum pedal

[Gears24]

Going pick up X-Men Origins Wolverine and 1600 Microsoft Points for Call Of Duty World At War Map Pack 2

[FlamedLiquid]

Does anyone know what this "Toys R Us $15 gift with purchase" thats listed on this preorder page is?

http://smashhits.guitarhero.com/preorder/

Does anyone know if the "Free Drum Pedal when you buy Guitar Hero Smash Hits A $19.99 Value" at Best Buy will come with an adapter to connect two kickpedals to the GHWT drums or RB2 drums?

Does anyone think Best Buy will give me the drum pedal for free AND the $20 gift card if I try to price match with the Toys R Us ad (which I don't really want because I think the PDP Official Rock Band Kick Pedal with Double Bass Adapter is better to get especially since I have the RB2 drums, but free is free)?

I was going to wait to buy this (I am a WAY bigger fan of the Rock Band series) but either plan seems like now is the time:
Toys R Us: $60 + tax for GHSH, $20 gift card, and "$15 gift" (and maybe Ghostbusters or finally get GH:Metallica [for the non-Metallica songs] with the 20% off deal)
Best Buy with Toys R Us ad in hand and they let me pricematch and get the BB freebie: $60 + tax for GH:SH, $20 gift card, and drum pedal


Highly doubt youll get both the $20 gc and $15 gc.

[ILikeMe1337]

Highly doubt youll get both the $20 gc and $15 gc.

So you think the "$15 gift with purchase" is a gift card?

I was thinking it might be drum sticks or a guitar strap or something like that, like I said the only thing I know about it is that it's listed on the official preorder page.

[engadget_karaoke_69]

Guitar Hero SMASH HITS (Free drum pedal)
that sure beats the free drumsticks that gamestop offers

[Sharp Katana]

thanks for the ads

[FlamedLiquid]

So you think the "$15 gift with purchase" is a gift card?

I was thinking it might be drum sticks or a guitar strap or something like that, like I said the only thing I know about it is that it's listed on the official preorder page.

well the $15 gift isnt a preorder bonus....only the items listed above. So I highly doubt they'll give you something extra on top of the $20 gc. More than likely this was going to be what Toys R Us was going to offer before the $2o gc was announced.

[arwild01]

Don't know if anyone else (like me) is waiting to the 16th for MGS4 and Ratchet and Clank FToD to go "Greatest Hits" on the PS3, but picking them at TRU at their new price points next week would mean getting both games for less than $54. Given that Ratchet alone sells for more than that this week, that's none too shabby! Also, buying them early means you can probably still get copies in their original packaging rather than the red boxes.

[Snake2715]

Sweet may pick up Tiger woods 2010 with motion plus...

This whole $20 gift card thing is nice.

[Denbo32]

is the DS verision of GB retail at 34.99? 20 dollar GC with that would be damn cheap. I'm pretty sure it coming out on the DS as well, if not PS2 should be 39.99 rite?

[guessed]

is the DS verision of GB retail at 34.99? 20 dollar GC with that would be damn cheap. I'm pretty sure it coming out on the DS as well, if not PS2 should be 39.99 rite?

DS is $29.99. PS2 should be $19.99. I mentioned earlier in the thread, if this works on the PS2 version, it will be effectively free.

[The What?]

Just came from BB, Syracuse, NY. All locations around central New York are having huge clearance sale. 50% off CALL OF DUTY WOW and GOTY. And blowout prices for year older EA sports games.

Best Deals
DS: FF and Mario Kart Ds

XBOX 360: Left for Dead and Fifa 08

PS3: Call of Duty series and some fighting games plus Dead Space

PSP: Symphony of the Night, FF, GOW: COO

UMD: whatever

They all had table front selections of reduced priced games

[h3llbring3r]

Just came from BB, Syracuse, NY. All locations around central New York are having huge clearance sale. 50% off CALL OF DUTY WOW and GOTY. And blowout prices for year older EA sports games.

Best Deals
DS: FF and Mario Kart Ds

XBOX 360: Left for Dead and Fifa 08

PS3: Call of Duty series and some fighting games plus Dead Space

PSP: Symphony of the Night, FF, GOW: COO

UMD: whatever

They all had table front selections of reduced priced games

Thanks for posting and welcome to CAG.

This post actually belongs in the YMMV thread and your regional thread.
Here is the YMMV thread-
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217037

Find your regional thread here-
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=50

[abhinav]

Time to get L4D, i don't think it'll get too much cheaper then $37

[abhinav]

Would i be able to get the game only version of smash hits and get the gift card? Is the game actually offered in a bundle, i haven't looked up anything about the game but the track list.

[Neoblaze181]

Fable 2 is great for 30 bucks, I'll definitely go check it out. What's the general consensus on it? I only played about 10 minutes of Fable 1 a few years ago and it was decent (except for the load times).

[tommyk740]

WHY THE HELL IS THERE ONLY 1 SONY PS3 GAME!!!!!

MY LIFE IS RUINED!!!!

lol

not!

[arcurifisher]

dose the ds get the 20.00 gift card, because that would be getting the game for like 10.00 after gift card, you could keep rolling these over and have great trade bait.

[crunchewy]

I'm maybe in for the "free" PS2 version of Ghostbusters. Of course it's not really free, rather you buy it full price and get a $20 gift card to use later. Plus there is tax so even after gift card it isn't complete free, but still.

Is it safe to assume that you could use the gift card immediately on something else? Problem is there is nothing else I had planned to buy now anyway, so I'd have a $20 gift card and nothing to spend it on, and thus just have paid full price for Ghostbusters until such time as I get something else. Hmm.

[kart007k]

Great now i need to decide wether to get Cod:4 this week or buy Cod:WAW...Hmmm..Anyone have any advice?

get L4D, better Co-op and Versus multiplayer. You will get hooked.

[aheineken]

I picked up COD4 this week, and now World at War and L4D are on sale? I just might have to hold off this week. I bet those 2 games will hit a $29.99 price point sometime this summer.

[pinata242]

Any idea what 2 accessories are free with the purchase of a Wii? My mother-in-law wants to buy one, and I told her I'd try to find a good deal.

I'd like to know as well. Same story, but for a friend. I'm guessing it's just any two accessories $19.99 and cheaper, but would like to know specifics from the ad.

[burningrom2]

WOW! PS2 ghostbusters $19.99 with free $20 giftcard, if someone can confirm this its a good enough deal to deserve it own thread alone

[Ultimate Matt X]

How is Target with returns if I'd do the Buy 2 Get 1 and want to exchange for a different game later? I know TRU would do it, but not sure about Target.

[egonpax]

not trying to start wars about Infinity Ward vs. Treyarch or anything, but should I pick up COD 4 this week or W@W next week? I've never played a COD game and I'm looking to get into it. any advice/opinions will be greatly appreciated

this may seem fairly obvious to some but if you like modern weaponry get COD4, if you like ww2 weaponry then go for WaW. (some may disagree with whether or not that is a good enough reason to pick one over the other) they are both really good games, especially the multiplayer. i have both and enjoy them both for different reasons. imho, i feel COD4 is a bit more polished overall though.

[atrsixaild]

Hey

Does anyone know if there are any major differences between the ps2 and ps3 version of GH:SH (besides graphics)....

like do the ps3 GH:WT instruments work with the ps2 game?

I have a 80 gig PS3 and rather pay $39 for the ps2 version (plus GC + 20% off another game) than pay $59 for better graphics.

thanks in advance

[drawingboard]

Can't read white font on iphone :(

[h3llbring3r]

Can't read white font on iphone :(

Fixed: The green "ain't pretty" but it's iPhone legible.

[ramenXnoodles]

In for 1 Sims 3.

[Smokie99]

Fable 2 is great for 30 bucks, I'll definitely go check it out. What's the general consensus on it? I only played about 10 minutes of Fable 1 a few ago and it was decent (except for the load times).

Saw it for $29.99 at Target today. I couldn't get into the first one but I really like 2.

[Smokie99]

Time to get L4D, i don't think it'll get too much cheaper then $37

$34.99 on clearance at my target. I'm sure it will drop even lower when L4D2 comes out.

[Neoblaze181]

Saw it for $29.99 at Target today. I couldn't get into the first one but I really like 2.


Awesome! I appreciate your thoughts. Fable reminds me of Zelda, so hopefully it won't disappoint me. I'll pass by my local Target to check if it's there.

[MSUHitman]

FYI Target also has Fable 2 for $30 right now.

[h3llbring3r]

FYI Target also has Fable 2 for $30 right now.

Cool, I think that needs a thread. ;)

[XTommyDonX]

So the GC with Smash Hits is $20, not the original $15 eh?

I'll buy it.

Thanks for the post.

[Got_Wii]

Will BestBuy match the $20 gift card with the purchase of Guitar Hero Smash Hits?

[snatcher33]

Is it safe to assume that you could use the gift card immediately on something else? Problem is there is nothing else I had planned to buy now anyway, so I'd have a $20 gift card and nothing to spend it on, and thus just have paid full price for Ghostbusters until such time as I get something else. Hmm.

I think you have to wait 24 hours. I picked up RE5 when they were offering the $20 gift card. I asked to use it on the strategy guide for RE5, but he said I would have to come in the next day to use it. Pretty lame policy if you ask me.

[SilentStryk09]

Here's a potential problem. My Target has the game only version of Tiger Woods not the bundled version and the employee when the employee checked for it on his handheld computer he claims they won't be carrying the bundle. Anyone see a bundle at their Target?


we have it at mine

[chadthechosen]

Heard Fable 2 was kind of short in all but for $29.99 think I'll bite on this deal.. just hoping have enough cash left over after working on my car tomorrow to rush out and get this as soon as store opens on Sunday.

[VipFREAK]

I would've got Wolverine, but I'm pretty much over it already. Red Faction would've been nice.

[letstrythisout]

Great now i need to decide wether to get Cod:4 this week or buy Cod:WAW...Hmmm..Anyone have any advice?

COD4 is only 30 bucks at Amazon. That might help in making you get both?

[FlamedLiquid]

I think you have to wait 24 hours. I picked up RE5 when they were offering the $20 gift card. I asked to use it on the strategy guide for RE5, but he said I would have to come in the next day to use it. Pretty lame policy if you ask me.

6 Hour wait on Toys R Us gift cards. I also bought RE5 and got the gc and they told me 6 hours. Went back 6 hours later and used it on Trivial Pursuit for the 360.

[tom_janet06]

i was just wondering..im gettin the 360 version for myself and the ps2 version for my dad for fathers day...would i be able to buy the 360 version get the $20 gc wait 6 hours go back and use the gc to buy the ps2 version for 19.99 and get another gc?

[TGizzle]

Wow! What a deal on a Wii @ TRU this week (BB had the Wii w/ a $20 gc, a few weeks ago)! I think I will bite.

Any suggestions on what two (2) accessories I should pick-up? And why?


P.S. - The Wii is a graduation gift for the girlfriend. And already have a Wii Fit wrapped up for her. (^_^)

[the4thnobleman]

Looks like my Prototype purchase will pay off. Use that $20 for GB and get another $20 for Batman the next month.

[ajh2298]

Looks like my Prototype purchase will pay off. Use that $20 for GB and get another $20 for Batman the next month.

When I picked up Prototype and pre-ordered Ghostbusters at TRU on Thursday the R-Zone Manager told me that he was like 99% sure that they will be doing something for the Batman release.(i.e. bonus gift card, or free exculsive Batman figure/statue)

[chrisnsally]

HOLY CRAP!!! Okay, just hit the Toys R Us in Danvers, MA - they are having a CRAZY sale on stuff. Didn't see this posted anywhere - but some stuff on sale:

Prince of Persia 360 - $19.99 (yes, I know Amazon had it this much)
F.E.A.R. 2 360 - $29.99
PSP games were a plenty - Downstream Panic and N+ were $9.98.
DS games - got the Konami Olympics game for $5
Several clearance games to boot - Kane and Lynch PS3 for $9.98

And my big pickup:
Singstar w/ microphones for PS3 for $9.98 and Volume 2 for another $9.98...they had a couple more (left them rather than hoarding!!!)

[nightdragon83]

I just had a devilishly genius idea that could get you GB on the 360/PS3 basically for $20 or the Wii version for free...

Here's what you do, go you your local TRU and buy 2 copies of the game, one 360/PS3 and one Wii version. If the giftcard thing is limited to 1 per transaction, then simply buy one, get back on line and buy the other. Now you got 2 $20 giftcards...

Next, come back the next day or whenever is conveinient to you (since you can't use giftcards on the same day). Return both copies of the game (unopened of course... you'd have to have been an idiot to open them lol) then go back to the videogames department, buy whichever version you intend to play, and pay either $20 or nothing plus tax!

I'm such a cheap bastard that I'm tempted to do it myself lol!

[10kdragon]

I just had a devilishly genius idea that could get you GB on the 360/PS3 basically for $20 or the Wii version for free...

Here's what you do, go you your local TRU and buy 2 copies of the game, one 360/PS3 and one Wii version. If the giftcard thing is limited to 1 per transaction, then simply buy one, get back on line and buy the other. Now you got 2 $20 giftcards...

Next, come back the next day or whenever is conveinient to you (since you can't use giftcards on the same day). Return both copies of the game (unopened of course... you'd have to have been an idiot to open them lol) then go back to the videogames department, buy whichever version you intend to play, and pay either $20 or nothing plus tax!

I'm such a cheap bastard that I'm tempted to do it myself lol!

no wonder you are still a CAG in training. when you return them you'll only get the sales price minus $20 back on each one.

[the4thnobleman]

I want to say since its a promo, they'd give you a hard time regarding the return of the game without the card. The way the promo works for me is it knocks $20 off the title price and charges you for the card, so in order for them to accept the return, they'd just about require the card back with it.

I spose you could try it, but I'd suspect the managers would be privy to such cheapassedness and would cock-block you at every corner in an effort to save a buck or two.(edit: plus what they said above!)

I'm just be thankful that you get lucky enough to keep recycling your $20 GC, taking $20 off all these summer hits each week, where you'd otherwise be out $60 elsewhere.


I don't like the fact that they shortened the term on the gift card itself. The last time I did GC's from TRU they were normal ordinary cards. These were some funky special cards that expire July 31st. Sort of a cop-out if you didn't have much interest in maybe three games per year. Luckily they're doing it during a time where the Summer hits just keep on rolling.

I've considered purchasing actual gift cards with the promo cards to cheat that little system. Unsure on whether they'd allow it or not.

[AceSXE]

can you get the wii balance board as one of the accessories?

[cubeenigma]

cant wait. Let's Tap is fo sho!

*wonders if the "tap pad" is a box *

[chadthechosen]

I went to Target today and the only game sold out was Fable 2 there :( guess I'm just going to have to get to Bestbuy as soon as they open tomorrow and pick it up then.

[dark_zack]

thinking about l4d, skate 2, and cod:w@w

[Got_Wii]

can you get the wii balance board as one of the accessories?

I highly doubt it. I believe I read somewhere that said the accessories had to be $19.99 and under. Such as Wii Points Card, Extra Nunchuk, Classic Controller, etc.

[Kaiser499]

Anyone seen Heavenly Sword at their local Target? Been wonting that game badly but can't find it anywhere on sale here in NH.

[gnargnargnar]

I picked up Fable II a few weeks ago for $30 on bestbuy.com. Definitely worth the purchase. Sunk about 30 hours into it so far and having fun.

You really cannot go wrong with CoD4 or CoD:WaW. I was a newbie to the series recently as well, actually played WaW before 4. I enjoyed the single player campaign more on 4; multiplayer more on WaW. If you are interested in picking up Modern Warefare 2 this fall at all, I would definately get 4, though.

[gnargnargnar]

By the way, having Prototype in the flier pisses me off. I preordered it through BestBuy (would usually get it somewhere else, but I had Rewardzone points to cover it).

I received an e-mail on the release date telling me it was backordered. Phone call resulted in the usual "working as fast as we can". It still shows on backorder today and here they are advertising that they have it to the world.

[guessed]

Ok, the ad is up. Two clarifications:

Ghostbusters/Smash Hits $20 GC is only for 360/PS3/Wii versions.

For the 2 bonus accessories with the Wii, it states "$25 value", which makes me believe there are specific accessories they give you, not your choice. I knew it wouldn't be any accessory, but thought you might have had some say in it - doesn't look that way.

[playing mantis]

Ad doesn't say "limit one per person" or "one per transaction" or anything like that, from what I could see. If you can get $40 in GCs and 20% off one of the two games, this is epic...

Do you get taxed on the $19.99 for the Gift Card? If not, that's saving almost $2.00 more.

[Killbomb]

I'll be going to BB later on today and getting $20 back on the Wolverine I purchased on the release day. Being a Silver member is nice. :D

[Denzalo]

Super Smash Bros for $37? I'm in!

[guessed]

Anyone seen Heavenly Sword at their local Target? Been wonting that game badly but can't find it anywhere on sale here in NH.

Target clearanced it a long time ago, you won't find it there. Try Sears - they clearanced it much more recently, but if you find it, I believe it should still be $14.97 (if they have it), unless it dropped to $9.97 with the June drops.

[guessed]

Do you get taxed on the $19.99 for the Gift Card? If not, that's saving almost $2.00 more.

You don't get taxed when you purchase GCs, but you get taxed when you spend them, so no real savings there.

[RollingSkull]

So, you preorder Wolfenstein for $5... but get a $10 gift card?

Isn't that... abusable?

[dracula]

Awesome! I appreciate your thoughts. Fable reminds me of Zelda, so hopefully it won't disappoint me. I'll pass by my local Target to check if it's there.


This may sound stupid, but I spend a lot more time playing the little mini games like chopping wood and working at the blacksmith, rather than play the main game. Not saying its a problem or anything.

cod4 is getting cheap enough that i will have to pick it up at one of these deals.

[RollingSkull]

That's not stupid at all. Fable is a game with an awful main quest. But, like myself, you'll probably have a lot more fun with it if you enjoy dicking around with the game.

[strife01104]

One other thing. Those of us that were saving the $20 gift card from the Resident eVIL 5 LAUNCH might want to check the expiration date. according to mine it ended on 4/30/09!!!!. Disappointed as most stores have Gift Cards that last at least a year. Looks like i'll pass on GB for now.

[Kaiser499]

Target clearanced it a long time ago, you won't find it there. Try Sears - they clearanced it much more recently, but if you find it, I believe it should still be $14.97 (if they have it), unless it dropped to $9.97 with the June drops.


Yeah, I've checked all my Local Sears and none of them have the game sadly.

[rodieremix]

Yeah it expires 7/31 so I'm not sure if I'm going to jump on this or not.

[Got_Wii]

The $20 Gift Card you get from buying Ghostbusters or Guitar Hero Smash Hits, can be used 6 hours after activation and is good until 7/31/09. Looks like I can still purchase Guitar Hero Smash Hits for Wii and use the giftcard on Wii Sports Resort that comes out on July 26th.

[guessed]

One other thing. Those of us that were saving the $20 gift card from the Resident eVIL 5 LAUNCH might want to check the expiration date. according to mine it ended on 4/30/09!!!!. Disappointed as most stores have Gift Cards that last at least a year. Looks like i'll pass on GB for now.

A standard gift card does not have an expiration date, I believe. These deals at TRU have specialized gift cards that do have expiration dates (although sometimes the employees don't realize and will give you a standard one instead). If you need to extend the useful life of a limited GC, simply buy something with it, and return it to get the credit put on a normal GC. I'm afraid this doesn't help your situation, however. Some states (CA is the only one I know) have special laws with regards to GCs that may enable the use of an expired GC, but I am hazy on that, as I don't live in CA -- I know that in CA, if you have a gift card with less than $10 on it, you can redeem it for cash, but I'm not sure what the other rules are.

Edit: Also, with regard to the 6 hour wait to activate a GC, I am pretty sure that is a lie. The computer will most likely allow immediate use, leaving it up to the cashier whether or not you have to wait.

[Got_Wii]

Edit: Also, with regard to the 6 hour wait to activate a GC, I am pretty sure that is a lie. The computer will most likely allow immediate use, leaving it up to the cashier whether or not you have to wait.

I kinda thought that too. Just posting what the add says. Hopefully Sports Resorts release date wont get pushed back.

Any chance that BestBuy might match the giftcard with the purchase of the game? Anyone?

[soonerdoc]

I just had a devilishly genius idea that could get you GB on the 360/PS3 basically for $20 or the Wii version for free...

Here's what you do, go you your local TRU and buy 2 copies of the game, one 360/PS3 and one Wii version. If the giftcard thing is limited to 1 per transaction, then simply buy one, get back on line and buy the other. Now you got 2 $20 giftcards...

Next, come back the next day or whenever is conveinient to you (since you can't use giftcards on the same day). Return both copies of the game (unopened of course... you'd have to have been an idiot to open them lol) then go back to the videogames department, buy whichever version you intend to play, and pay either $20 or nothing plus tax!

I'm such a cheap bastard that I'm tempted to do it myself lol!

I just had a devilishly genius idea myself. Why don't you get an fucking job and be thankful that they are giving you a free $20 gift card at all.

Quit trying to rip the store off. Be a man...

[keithp]

120 Gb hard drive for $120 decent?

I'm going to be getting a 360 from the Amazon trade-in deal and was thinking of going the Arcade + 60 Gb starter pack, but since with this sale the 120 Gb is only $20 more than the 60 Gb...no brainer...but I haven't checked out what deals you can normally get for the 360 hard drives.

Hmm, plus have to add in 3 months of Live and a headset too that I'd be missing from the 60 Gb starter pack....decisions..

[Rerujnoc]

120 Gb hard drive for $120 decent?

I'm going to be getting a 360 from the Amazon trade-in deal and was thinking of going the Arcade + 60 Gb starter pack, but since with this sale the 120 Gb is only $20 more than the 60 Gb...no brainer...but I haven't checked out what deals you can normally get for the 360 hard drives.

Hmm, plus have to add in 3 months of Live and a headset too that I'd be missing from the 60 Gb starter pack....decisions..


Amazon also has the 120GB hard drive for $120 and the 60GB hard drive kit for $90. You might as well buy online and save on sales tax.

Also the Arcade only comes with composite AV cables so you are going to need to get either component or HDMI cables if you want to play your games in HD.

[keithp]

Amazon also has the 120GB hard drive for $120 and the 60GB hard drive kit for $90. You might as well buy online and save on sales tax.

Also the Arcade only comes with composite AV cables so you are going to need to get either component or HDMI cables if you want to play your games in HD.

Well, I've got BB gift certs so it's not costing me anything, which is why I want to get it at BB. And I don't have a HDTV so I don't need HDMI cables yet! Where's the cheapest place to get a decent headset at? I'm flip-flopping, but now I'm thinking how long would it take me to fill up the first 60 Gb anyway and do I really need the 120, maybe the 60 Gb starter pack is the way to go. Arrrggghh!

[prim4444]

A standard gift card does not have an expiration date, I believe. These deals at TRU have specialized gift cards that do have expiration dates (although sometimes the employees don't realize and will give you a standard one instead). If you need to extend the useful life of a limited GC, simply buy something with it, and return it to get the credit put on a normal GC.

Too many steps...

I say this in almost every TRU gift card thread when I can. All you have to do is buy a gift card with the old gift card. No need to buy something and return it.

[justoneuncle]

Edit: Also, with regard to the 6 hour wait to activate a GC, I am pretty sure that is a lie. The computer will most likely allow immediate use, leaving it up to the cashier whether or not you have to wait.
It is not a lie. The promotional gift cards that say you must wait x hours to activate will not work immediately afterward.

[tom_janet06]

how does best buy handle the price match with a gift card....would rather get it for 39.99 then have a gift card for a store that i wont even use it for

[shoe478]

120 Gb hard drive for $120 decent?

I'm going to be getting a 360 from the Amazon trade-in deal and was thinking of going the Arcade + 60 Gb starter pack, but since with this sale the 120 Gb is only $20 more than the 60 Gb...no brainer...but I haven't checked out what deals you can normally get for the 360 hard drives.

Hmm, plus have to add in 3 months of Live and a headset too that I'd be missing from the 60 Gb starter pack....decisions..

The 120 GB is on clearance at Sears for $69. It is also on clearance at K-mart and I think it is $105.

Edit: I'm talking about the Hard Drive.

Double Edit: Apparently, the HD at K-mart is supposed to drop to $70 this week.

[BrolyB593]

Nice on the Ghostbusters GC deal. I still have my $20 GC from the Resident Evil 5 deal and forgot to use it. Think I can use it for Ghostbusters and still get the gift card? 8-)

Be careful that your GC did not expire.

I was planning on doing the same thing with Prototype last week but the balance on the card was $0.

I too got it from RE5 and just threw it in the back of my wallet somewhere without a second though, planning to use it the next time a similar deal came out. Apparently it had printed on the bottom that there was an expiration date, which when I bought the game no one told me of, and so I basically lost my $20.

[EvilEvincar]

I called in on the "2 accessories" for the Wii: they are a remote glove and holster, as they were described to me by the clerk. Basically, nothing special at all. If you're going to buy a Wii, do it for the $20 gift card.

[Justin42]

Best Buy normally will not let you PM a gift card. That said, there are always stores and CSRs who will let you but it is EXTREMELY YMMV and don't expect it to work.

Also, there are occasional exceptions that come down from corporate, the biggest was the Super Mario Galaxy $25 GC-- Best Buy allowed that PM as long as you had the TrU ad... I am REALLY hoping they do something similar for Ghostbusters, since I have absolutely no need for a $20 GC to TRU.

[spikespeigel]

Is Resident Evil 5 worth it? I've seen mixed reviews, especially with the so-so Sheva AI. I was thinking of getting it eventually, but at $50? Is that a good deal? Or should I just finish Fallout 3 first and wait for another price drop on RE5?

[Poor2More]

Best Buy normally will not let you PM a gift card. That said, there are always stores and CSRs who will let you but it is EXTREMELY YMMV and don't expect it to work.

Also, there are occasional exceptions that come down from corporate, the biggest was the Super Mario Galaxy $25 GC-- Best Buy allowed that PM as long as you had the TrU ad... I am REALLY hoping they do something similar for Ghostbusters, since I have absolutely no need for a $20 GC to TRU.

Print their price matching policy, it specificaly states it will Price match items with GC by either taking X (What ever the competitor GC is worth) amount off from the item or give you a Best buy giftcard worth the same amount as the competators.

http://www.bestbuy.com/olspage.jsp?id=cat12098&entryURLType=&categoryId=cat10011&type=page&entryURLID=&contentId=1118843518460


How do you handle a price match if the Best Buy price includes a promotional offer such as a free gift card or rebate?
The Best Buy net purchase price is calculated by deducting the value of all instant and mail-in discounts such as rebates, free offers and promotional gift cards. Existing rebates and free offers associated with a product purchased at Best Buy will not apply if a price match is executed.

[shoe478]

Is Resident Evil 5 worth it? I've seen mixed reviews, especially with the so-so Sheva AI. I was thinking of getting it eventually, but at $50? Is that a good deal? Or should I just finish Fallout 3 first and wait for another price drop on RE5?

I liked it and beat it about 5 or 6 times. I played it with a friend and by myself. I really enjoyed it but like any other game, it will just get cheaper. I liked the Sheva AI, I'd give her a powerful weapon and let her have at it.

[guessed]

Too many steps...

I say this in almost every TRU gift card thread when I can. All you have to do is buy a gift card with the old gift card. No need to buy something and return it.

Some CSRs won't let you buy a gift card with a gift card. YMMV.

It is not a lie. The promotional gift cards that say you must wait x hours to activate will not work immediately afterward.

I realize the card states that. It isn't true. That's what makes it a lie. I'm not accusing anyone here of lying.

[Justin42]

Print their price matching policy, it specificaly states it will Price match items with GC by either taking X (What ever the competitor GC is worth) amount off from the item or give you a Best buy giftcard worth the same amount as the competators.

http://www.bestbuy.com/olspage.jsp?id=cat12098&entryURLType=&categoryId=cat10011&type=page&entryURLID=&contentId=1118843518460


How do you handle a price match if the Best Buy price includes a promotional offer such as a free gift card or rebate?
The Best Buy net purchase price is calculated by deducting the value of all instant and mail-in discounts such as rebates, free offers and promotional gift cards. Existing rebates and free offers associated with a product purchased at Best Buy will not apply if a price match is executed.

Key words-- "If the *BEST BUY* price includes a promotional offer", not "if the COMPETITOR price includes".. they're saying if TrU had Ghostbusters for $39.99 and BB was selling it for $59.99 with a $20 GC, they wouldn't PM.

The key paragraph is "How do you handle a price match if the competitor's price includes a rebate or other promotional offer?
The competitor's net purchase price is calculated by deducting instant discounts taken at the register such as instant rebates. Mail-in rebates and other deferred savings are not deducted from the competitor's purchase price."

A gift card is a deferred savings and as such they won't PM it normally. The language on the PM policy used to be a lot more vague, they've tightened it up lately.

Edit 3-- WOAH-- this looks new..?? And I think you'd have one hell of an argument for the PM as $59.99 + $20 GC is a better value than $59.99 + no GC. I may have to try it even though I know my local BB's manager is hostile, refuses to read anything, and thinks she knows everything... I'll have to bring it in highlighted and bolded and in big print.
How do you handle a price match if an instant gift card is included with a purchase?
The value of an instant gift card with purchase will be considered when calculating a price match. If the combined value of a competitor's product and instant gift card is lower than the combined value of Best Buy's product price and instant gift card, Best Buy will match either the price or the instant gift card value, depending on the offer.

[spikespeigel]

I liked it and beat it about 5 or 6 times. I played it with a friend and by myself. I really enjoyed it but like any other game, it will just get cheaper. I liked the Sheva AI, I'd give her a powerful weapon and let her have at it.

Thanks for the info. I'll see if my mind changes between now and the end of the week. Because I really need something new to play other than Fallout 3. I'm not knocking it, but there are times where it just drags!

[tom_janet06]

i sent their customer service dept an email asking what the policy is...cant stand arguing with people at the store over a $20 gc...if they dont they dont if they do they do and they'll get the sale whether its a a gc or the game for 39.99..i'll post what the customer service people send me tomorrow

[Justin42]

I just emailed as well, with the specifics of the deal. Maybe if they get flooded they'll make an exception anyway, and I figure this is a good way to have better ammunition if the evil manager starts the regular power trip she goes on.

[tom_janet06]

I just emailed as well, with the specifics of the deal. Maybe if they get flooded they'll make an exception anyway, and I figure this is a good way to have better ammunition if the evil manager starts the regular power trip she goes on.

yeah im gonna print out the return email i get if it says they pm the gc...hopefully i get it by tuesday, dont think gh:sh will sell out but ya never know

[heyheyhey11]

Gb deal on tru kickass

[Killbomb]

Is Resident Evil 5 worth it? I've seen mixed reviews, especially with the so-so Sheva AI. I was thinking of getting it eventually, but at $50? Is that a good deal? Or should I just finish Fallout 3 first and wait for another price drop on RE5?

It's worth $50 in my opinion. The Sheva AI can be a pain on the higher difficulty levels but most of the time it is OK. It probably won't be getting much cheaper anytime soon anyway.

So, you preorder Wolfenstein for $5... but get a $10 gift card?

Isn't that... abusable?


They did something similar with the Modern Warfare 2 pre-order about a month ago. Then it was pre-order for $5 and get $10 off any game $39.99 or more I think it was.

[HailGalvatron]

I am guessing the 20 dollar gift card is in store only? I just went to toys r us website and when i clicked on both the ghostbusters and guitar hero games , the buy one get one 20% off was mentioned but the 20 dollar gift card wasn't

[zaff2000]

Sears has pretty good deals

[FlamedLiquid]

wait.............$10 giftcard for preordering Wolfenstein...and you only have to put down $5? Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Has anyone done this yet?

[DarkGeno21]

Does anyone know if I would somehow be able to buy Ghostbusters at TRU, get the gift card, then return the game at a different location and keep the gift card to buy the game at 40 bucks instead of 60?

[Shady3011]

Is RE5 at $30 a YMMV deal or part of the weekly sale at TRU? If it is, I'll probably pick it up along with Ghostbusters.

[nightmare452]

Does anyone know if I would somehow be able to buy Ghostbusters at TRU, get the gift card, then return the game at a different location and keep the gift card to buy the game at 40 bucks instead of 60?

This = FRAUD my friend.

And no, since they charge you 40 for the game and 20 for the gift card, so if you were to return the game and keep the gift card they will give you 40 back since you paid a separate 20 on the gift card alone.

[Techsticles]

So if you preorder Wolfenstein for $5 do you get the $10 giftcard immediately, or when you pickup the game?

[jrutz]

I'm a little discouraged from buying the Wii version after the GI review - it seems there's not enough added, and too much sacrificed, from the X360/PS3 versions.

[jtygah25]

toysrus has an unadvertised deal on 360 games listed for $20 off

Fear 2 Project Origins
Resident Evil 5
Legends of Wrestlemania
Skate 2
Street Fighter 4
Call of Duty 5 World at War

and I think it ends on 7/5

[guessed]

toysrus has an unadvertised deal on 360 games listed for $20 off

Fear 2 Project Origins
Resident Evil 5
Legends of Wrestlemania
Skate 2
Street Fighter 4
Call of Duty 5 World at War

and I think it ends on 7/5

Any idea if this is YMMV? $40 each, combined with buy 1 get 1 20% off could be decent. I'll probably still pass, though.

[soonerdoc]

Does anyone know if I would somehow be able to buy Ghostbusters at TRU, get the gift card, then return the game at a different location and keep the gift card to buy the game at 40 bucks instead of 60?

GET A FUCKING JOB !!!!!

Why can't people just be thankful that a store is offering you a FREE $20 gift card instead of scheming on how to scam the store out of an additional 20 bucks? Good Lord....Man up.

Regrading Best Buy PM policy regarding gift cards, I interepret the website to mean they will take $20 off the price of the game at best buy, but you will NOT get any other freebie best buy may be offering.

This is exactly what happened when I pricematched TRUs Prototype deal last week. They dropped $20 off the price and I paid $39.99 + tax.

[technole]

Might jump on that deal for Ghostbusters, $20 GC is better than any of the pre-order crap I've seen.

I agree. I have some Best Buy Certificates but that Ghostbusters TRU deal is hard to pass up. Can always just buy some gamer points or PSN card if you don't find anything worthwhile next time. You know you'll need it. :)

[mitch079]

I'll be picking up Fable 2 for $10+tax with a $10 reward cert and $10 promotional code I have.

[Evolved]

Regrading Best Buy PM policy regarding gift cards, I interepret the website to mean they will take $20 off the price of the game at best buy, but you will NOT get any other freebie best buy may be offering.

This is exactly what happened when I pricematched TRUs Prototype deal last week. They dropped $20 off the price and I paid $39.99 + tax.
The Best Buy in Wilmington, DE will not price match any gift card offer so I guess it varies from store to store.

You would think there would be one corporate policy but I guess not.

[DarkGeno21]

GET A FUCKING JOB !!!!!

Why can't people just be thankful that a store is offering you a FREE $20 gift card instead of scheming on how to scam the store out of an additional 20 bucks? Good Lord....Man up.

Regrading Best Buy PM policy regarding gift cards, I interepret the website to mean they will take $20 off the price of the game at best buy, but you will NOT get any other freebie best buy may be offering.

This is exactly what happened when I pricematched TRUs Prototype deal last week. They dropped $20 off the price and I paid $39.99 + tax.

I have a job, and in case you didn't notice times are tough these days. Need to cut costs wherever I can. The website is called CHEAP ASS GAMER and that's exactly what I'm trying to be. A CHEAP ASS GAMER.

But hey, since you're Mr. Moneybags, why don't you be a pal and give me 60 bucks?

[DarkGeno21]

This = FRAUD my friend.

And no, since they charge you 40 for the game and 20 for the gift card, so if you were to return the game and keep the gift card they will give you 40 back since you paid a separate 20 on the gift card alone.

Wait so, how is it a "free" 20 GC if I'm paying for it? I'm paying 40 for the game, which I wanted, but still lose out on 20 bucks?

[guessed]

Wait so, how is it a "free" 20 GC if I'm paying for it? I'm paying 40 for the game, which I wanted, but still lose out on 20 bucks?

The way they advertise it is pay full price for the game ($60), get a free $20 gift card. In order to put value on the gift card (and, coincidentally, this also helps prevent people from "working the system"), however, they ring it up as $40 for the game and $20 for the gift card. Nowhere is it advertised as pay $40 for the game and get a $20 gift card. You don't "lose out on 20 bucks", you pay the amount they advertised you would pay, and you get the items they advertised you would get.

[playing mantis]

I have a job, and in case you didn't notice times are tough these days. Need to cut costs wherever I can. The website is called CHEAP ASS GAMER and that's exactly what I'm trying to be. A CHEAP ASS GAMER.

But hey, since you're Mr. Moneybags, why don't you be a pal and give me 60 bucks?

As you said, this is CHEAP ASS GAMER, not FRAUD ASS GAMER. If times are tough, just rent the game, or wait for a clearance sale.

[DarkGeno21]

The way they advertise it is pay full price for the game ($60), get a free $20 gift card. In order to put value on the gift card (and, coincidentally, this also helps prevent people from "working the system"), however, they ring it up as $40 for the game and $20 for the gift card. Nowhere is it advertised as pay $40 for the game and get a $20 gift card. You don't "lose out on 20 bucks", you pay the amount they advertised you would pay, and you get the items they advertised you would get.

Ahh I see. Guess I'll hang onto the card then. :-|

Thanks for the info.

[Zimmy]

Wait so, how is it a "free" 20 GC if I'm paying for it? I'm paying 40 for the game, which I wanted, but still lose out on 20 bucks?

Yep, Best Buy and others starting doing that when theives like you started that practice.

I know the website is called Cheap Ass but like your mother always told you, if you can't afford it, don't buy it.

[mrnivek]

Time to see if $37 for L4D will convince my friend finally to buy this game!

[ryne candy]

You don't get taxed when you purchase GCs, but you get taxed when you spend them, so no real savings there.
What?!?

So if I buy a game 29.99....they add the tax before deducting $20 gc? Usually at all stores they deduct 20 from 29.99 and tax 9.99.

edit: I'm talking about the next game I buy with the gift certificate.

[Z(+)DIAC]

GET A FUCKING JOB !!!!!

Why can't people just be thankful that a store is offering you a FREE $20 gift card instead of scheming on how to scam the store out of an additional 20 bucks? Good Lord....Man up.

Regrading Best Buy PM policy regarding gift cards, I interepret the website to mean they will take $20 off the price of the game at best buy, but you will NOT get any other freebie best buy may be offering.

This is exactly what happened when I pricematched TRUs Prototype deal last week. They dropped $20 off the price and I paid $39.99 + tax.

Pardon my ignorance, but so that I have some ammo tomorrow morning, could you or another knowledgeable about the subject point out where it states that BB's policy is to honor such promotions? I plan on printing out a copy on my way to PM tomorrow.

Thank You

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=page&contentId=1043363603302&id=cat12098&searchresults=1&searchterm=pricematch

[Evolved]

Pardon my ignorance, but so that I have some ammo tomorrow morning, could you or another knowledgeable about the subject point out where it states that BB's policy is to honor such promotions? I plan on printing out a copy on my way to PM tomorrow.

Thank You

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=page&contentId=1043363603302&id=cat12098&searchresults=1&searchterm=pricematch

You want the in store policy, not the online policy.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=cat12098&entryURLType=&categoryId=cat10011&type=page&entryURLID=&contentId=1118843518460




But like I said earlier, I had no luck price matching the TRU deal at Best buy.

[scarhawk]

Nice on the Ghostbusters GC deal. I still have my $20 GC from the Resident Evil 5 deal and forgot to use it. Think I can use it for Ghostbusters and still get the gift card? 8-) I don't see why not.

[Evolved]

This is why Best Buy doesn't have to price match the free gift card deals.

Exclusions:
The Price Guarantee does not apply to our or our competitors' free offers, limited-quantity items, items for sale Thanksgiving day through the Saturday after Thanksgiving, open-box items, clearance items, Outlet Center items, mail-in offers, financing, bundle offers or pricing errors.

[mwestep]

I hope that Toys R Us will let me use me $20 gc from Prototype towards Ghostbusters. I know that most places wont let you redeem a gift card in the same transaction when you are buying a gift card.

[Z(+)DIAC]

This is why Best Buy doesn't have to price match the free gift card deals.

That's fine and all, but another one of their policies clearly contradict this one:

How do you handle a price match if the Best Buy price includes a promotional offer such as a free gift card or rebate?
The Best Buy net purchase price is calculated by deducting the value of all instant and mail-in discounts such as rebates, free offers and promotional gift cards. Existing rebates and free offers associated with a product purchased at Best Buy will not apply if a price match is executed.

I think if you speak with a manager you're more than likely to get this honored. But yeah, it's pretty stupid how this has to be YMMV.

[DrAndonuts]

I'm hoping that Toys R Us will let me get both Ghostbuster and GH: Smash Hits for the B1G20% deal, plus the two $20 gift cards.

[Got_Wii]

Im going to purchase Guitar Hero Smash Hits for Wii from Toys R Us and get the $20 gift card. Are you also able to pick up a second game such as PunchOut and receive 20% off in the same transaction. Just curious if they would let you have two deals like that or whether one overides the other.

[Evolved]

That's fine and all, but another one of their policies clearly contradict this one:

How do you handle a price match if the Best Buy price includes a promotional offer such as a free gift card or rebate?
The Best Buy net purchase price is calculated by deducting the value of all instant and mail-in discounts such as rebates, free offers and promotional gift cards. Existing rebates and free offers associated with a product purchased at Best Buy will not apply if a price match is executed.

I think if you speak with a manager you're more than likely to get this honored. But yeah, it's pretty stupid how this has to be YMMV.

No. You have it wrong. Re-read the bold part in your quote. "If the Best Buy price includes a promo offer". Best Buy is not offering any type of promo offer therefore what you quoted is irrelevant. TRU is the one offering a promo.

[Z(+)DIAC]

O_o Where are you reading this...

It's saying "If...If...Not On All Accounts or It's Non-Negotiable".

Clearly the PM is for a $20 GC. Based on the policy, the BB purchase will take this into calculation, so instead of giving you a $20 GC it will be DEDUCTED FROM THE VALUE of said "promotional gift cards".

It's a lot of fence-sitting mumbo-jumbo, but in the end, a BB unwilling to do this, in an economy like the one we have at the moment, is f***ing stupid.

Either way, I'm going to try my luck.

[ITDEFX]

For the force unleashed they dropped the game to 40 from 60 to match the TRU gift card offer. For RE5, they dropped the price from 60 to 40 THEN sold me a 20 dollar gift card to even things out. I asked them to keep the gift card but just drop the price of the game and they wouldn't let me do it.

Gift cards don't count towards your reward zone purchases so I avoid them and ask for store credit instead.

[ITDEFX]

I know the website is called Cheap Ass but like your mother always told you, if you can't afford it, don't buy it.


I love this quote... can i have it for my sig? :bouncy:

[Evolved]

O_o Where are you reading this...

It's saying "If...If...Not On All Accounts or It's Non-Negotiable".

Clearly the PM is for a $20 GC. Based on the policy, the BB purchase will take this into calculation, so instead of giving you a $20 GC it will be DEDUCTED FROM THE VALUE of said "promotional gift cards".

It's a lot of fence-sitting mumbo-jumbo, but in the end, a BB unwilling to do this, in an economy like the one we have at the moment, is f***ing stupid.

Either way, I'm going to try my luck.

For the force unleashed they dropped the game to 40 from 60 to match the TRU gift card offer. For RE5, they dropped the price from 60 to 40 THEN sold me a 20 dollar gift card to even things out. I asked them to keep the gift card but just drop the price of the game and they wouldn't let me do it.

Gift cards don't count towards your reward zone purchases so I avoid them and ask for store credit instead.


Well apparently is varies from store to store which doesn't make any sense but I've tried multiple times and was denied every time and they gave the exact same reason every single time. "We don't price match free items".

It's at least worth trying so best of luck.

[katamaris4ever]

Hilarious. Bought Sims 3 for 50 bucks at Target... only to find out that it's ten bucks cheaper. Great XD
I really wanna buy Let's Tap soon. It looks pretty interesting.

[Z_meista]

thanks

[Demolition Man]

World of Warcraft: Lich King $29.99 <---- what its not $19.99 yet? Does Blizzard even give you a free month when you purchase this?

[Azterism]

That's fine and all, but another one of their policies clearly contradict this one:

How do you handle a price match if the Best Buy price includes a promotional offer such as a free gift card or rebate?
The Best Buy net purchase price is calculated by deducting the value of all instant and mail-in discounts such as rebates, free offers and promotional gift cards. Existing rebates and free offers associated with a product purchased at Best Buy will not apply if a price match is executed.

I think if you speak with a manager you're more than likely to get this honored. But yeah, it's pretty stupid how this has to be YMMV.

That says if Best Buy includes a promotional offer. This would be like if you wanted to price match a $30 price for a game at Target or something and Best Buy sold it for $60 with a $20 GC. They would then PM down to $30 with no gift card.

[CombatCraig]

I'm going to try PM the $20 GC TRU deal at Best Buy today for Guitar Hero. I'd much rather get $20 off a game then get a GC to a store I rarely shop at.

[Z(+)DIAC]

That says if Best Buy includes a promotional offer. This would be like if you wanted to price match a $30 price for a game at Target or something and Best Buy sold it for $60 with a $20 GC. They would then PM down to $30 with no gift card.

You're right, I posted the wrong item...here's the right one:

How do you handle a price match if an instant gift card is included with a purchase?
The value of an instant gift card with purchase will be considered when calculating a price match. If the combined value of a competitor's product and instant gift card is lower than the combined value of Best Buy's product price and instant gift card, Best Buy will match either the price or the instant gift card value, depending on the offer.

[Cuksis]

I bought RE5 before and Prototype last week, price matching the $20 gift cards. Best Buy took the $20 off both times. Planning to get Ghostbusters on the same deal today.

[KeithGarrett]

Thanks for posting these deals. The Best Buy PS3 + Guitar Hero World Tour deal finally pushed me to get a PS3, and I'm very happy with it.

[Z(+)DIAC]

Just a heads up to the non-believers out there (you know who you are ;) ) but I just got back from BB with Ghostbusters and a $20 GC...they PM'd the TRU deal!

The strange thing is that they were originally just going to knock off $15 from the price as they told me they couldn't go any lower. Than the manager just said screw it and gave me a GC.

[FlamedLiquid]

Just got back from town and got the $20 giftcards for buying both Smash Hits and Ghostbusters. And 20% one of the titles as well. :)

Than went to Best Buy and picked up a preorder on Wolfenstein and put down the $5 and got a $10 giftcard.

woot!

Also.......oddly they let me preorder Wolfenstein for the 360 and still gave me the giftcard.

[CombatCraig]

Well I'll count it as a success

Went to BB to PM the TRU gift card for GH. Guy right next to me was doing the same for Ghostbusters. After much debating on the headset they said their manager just told them to give the guy a giftcard (BB employee didn't read it right so the guy got a $25 gift cad).

Then they got to me and tried to do it again - 15 minutes later they decided to just take $20 off the price of GH. All the while constantly saying they aren't supposed to PM gift cards. I tried to explain it's all over their website but they still said they're not supposed to.

In the end I got GH for $40 (used the $5 coupon on Ghostbusters BD making it $16) and walked out with both for $56. Pretty much bought a game full price and got a movie for free. I can live with that

[Evolved]

Well I'll count it as a success

Went to BB to PM the TRU gift card for GH. Guy right next to me was doing the same for Ghostbusters. After much debating on the headset they said their manager just told them to give the guy a giftcard (BB employee didn't read it right so the guy got a $25 gift cad).

Then they got to me and tried to do it again - 15 minutes later they decided to just take $20 off the price of GH. All the while constantly saying they aren't supposed to PM gift cards. I tried to explain it's all over their website but they still said they're not supposed to.

In the end I got GH for $40 (used the $5 coupon on Ghostbusters BD making it $16) and walked out with both for $56. Pretty much bought a game full price and got a movie for free. I can live with that
Can you show me where it says that on their website?

[FlamedLiquid]

I must say.I'm really enjoying the Ghostbusters game. Been playing it for like 3 hours and its hard to put down. Best game of 2009 for me so far.for sure.

:)

[dafunkk12]

Can anyone who bought Prototype at Best Buy w/ the t-shirt tell me if the copy included inside is the regular retail cover or a "not for resale" version?

I was fortunate to get a PM to TRU last week, and they didn't have any of the t-shirt bundles at the time. The barcodes are different, so I can't do a straight swap. I don't have the 007 Quantum of Solace t-shirt edition, so I don't know how Activision packed that one. My EndWar headset bundle had a retail version game cover, though.

[bdude70]

Well I'll count it as a success

Went to BB to PM the TRU gift card for GH. Guy right next to me was doing the same for Ghostbusters. After much debating on the headset they said their manager just told them to give the guy a giftcard (BB employee didn't read it right so the guy got a $25 gift cad).

Then they got to me and tried to do it again - 15 minutes later they decided to just take $20 off the price of GH. All the while constantly saying they aren't supposed to PM gift cards. I tried to explain it's all over their website but they still said they're not supposed to.

In the end I got GH for $40 (used the $5 coupon on Ghostbusters BD making it $16) and walked out with both for $56. Pretty much bought a game full price and got a movie for free. I can live with that

I got the same speech from my BB as well. Oh well, next time this happens I'll try it again. Whats the worst that can happen, they say no. Then I just go to where the real sale is. Simple as that. I just prefer wasting my money at BB, for some odd reason.

[deadite76]

Just got back from town and got the $20 giftcards for buying both Smash Hits and Ghostbusters. And 20% one of the titles as well. :)

Nice!! Hope I get as lucky when I head out in a few!

[icedrake523]

Definitely have to pick up GB if only so I can get 20% off another game.

[Killbomb]

Think I'm just going to get GB at TRU after seeing some of these posts. Don't feel like going round and round with BB. Be nice if they let you use the gift card right away though.

[soonerdoc]

I am not sure where the confusion stems from. From Best Buy's website under the STORE POLICIES section is this:

How do you handle a price match if an instant gift card is included with a purchase?
The value of an instant gift card with purchase will be considered when calculating a price match. If the combined value of a competitor's product and instant gift card is lower than the combined value of Best Buy's product price and instant gift card, Best Buy will match either the price or the instant gift card value, depending on the offer.

This gives BB the opportunity to choose whether to drop the game by 20 bucks and sell you a $20 gift card OR simply take $20 off the game. The other policy Zodiac posted is regarding if Best Buy has a promotion or freebie offer. In that case you will get EITHER the PM from the other store OR the Best Buy offer, but not both. Picked up Ghostbusters Wii for 19.99 and got a $20 gift card this morning at Best Buy for $39.99 + tax.

If you have an internet enabled phone the easiest thing to do is bring up this site while you are in the store:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12098&entryURLType=&categoryId=cat10011&type=page&entryURLID=&contentId=1118843518460

I have never been refused after showing the manager this...

[soonerdoc]

I have a job, and in case you didn't notice times are tough these days. Need to cut costs wherever I can. The website is called CHEAP ASS GAMER and that's exactly what I'm trying to be. A CHEAP ASS GAMER.

But hey, since you're Mr. Moneybags, why don't you be a pal and give me 60 bucks?

Sorry you are mad. I realize times are tough, but that doesn't give you or anyone else the right to try and scam the store. If you can't afford the item without committing a fraudulent act then you are just going to have to wait til the item is at a price you can afford. The reason these companies have started ringing the items up the way they do is because they got tired of getting ripped off. The next step will be to do away with free GC offers completely if people keep trying to scam the system.

[Evolved]

I am not sure where the confusion stems from. From Best Buy's website under the STORE POLICIES section is this:

How do you handle a price match if an instant gift card is included with a purchase?
The value of an instant gift card with purchase will be considered when calculating a price match. If the combined value of a competitor's product and instant gift card is lower than the combined value of Best Buy's product price and instant gift card, Best Buy will match either the price or the instant gift card value, depending on the offer.

This gives BB the opportunity to choose whether to drop the game by 20 bucks and sell you a $20 gift card OR simply take $20 off the game. The other policy Zodiac posted is regarding if Best Buy has a promotion or freebie offer. In that case you will get EITHER the PM from the other store OR the Best Buy offer, but not both. Picked up Ghostbusters Wii for 19.99 and got a $20 gift card this morning at Best Buy for $39.99 + tax.

If you have an internet enabled phone the easiest thing to do is bring up this site while you are in the store:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat12098&entryURLType=&categoryId=cat10011&type=page&entryURLID=&contentId=1118843518460

I have never been refused after showing the manager this...


Christ, how many times are guys going to post the same quote. Best Buy is not offering a gift card along with the purchase therefore what you quoted is irrelevant. That refers to a deal where both stores are offering a gift card but the one Best Buy is giving away is for a lesser value. That is not the case here.

There is nothing in their policy that says they have to price match the TRU deal. It's great that you guys found managers that were willing to bend the rules however not all stores are willing to do so.

It's amazing how you guys are so willing to quote their policy yet you all ignore this part:

Exclusions:
The Price Guarantee does not apply to our or our competitors' free offers, limited-quantity items, items for sale Thanksgiving day through the Saturday after Thanksgiving, open-box items, clearance items, Outlet Center items, mail-in offers, financing, bundle offers or pricing errors.
Key word is free offers. You know, like a free gift card.

[Z(+)DIAC]

Everyone just leave Evolved be.

Like he said, this is extremely YMMV, but I'm glad more than a couple managed to get this to work.

[PlayerXXX]

Does BB do any sort of price match on Buy one get XX offers? Wondering if they would match the TRU offer of B1G20% off another?

Anyone try to get this type of promo matched at BB before?