GameStop Launches "The Deal" - Grand Theft Auto IV (360-Used) $20 Before Discounts

[CheapyD]

[IMG-r=5198]8491[/IMG-r]GameStop has launched a new daily deal promotion, aptly named "The Deal". In addition to a daily sale, this new section of the site acts as a hub for "other price drops, bonus offers and weekly ad specials."

Today's deal is Grand Theft Auto IV (360-Used) for $19.99.

Use coupon code CAG16 and your Edge card (https://www.ebgames.com/gs/help/Edge_Card.aspx) to save an additional 16% and 10%. Code SAVER provides free shipping on orders over $25.

GameStop now offers select used games with case and manual, and this is one of them. "This is a pre-owned game that has been handpicked to be in the best condition and is guaranteed to have the original art and instructions."

:360: Grand Theft Auto IV (360-USED) $19.99 - GameStop's The Deal (http://www.ebgames.com/Stores/thedeal/)

[DarkZion]

Comes to be 15.11 with CAG16 and EDGE.

Not a bad price for those who don't have this game already.

[Skoad]

Coupon code PLAYME gives free ground shipping on all used games, no need for $25 minimum.

[CheapyD]

Did not know about PLAYME. Thanks Skoad!

[ratzombie]

I like the idea, although not getting a case/manual would kinda suck.

[V4oLDbOY]

I think the launch was the SFIV sale because that same banner ad was used just with SFIV pasted in.

I hope a few good games I dont have get dealed, and with bigger price cuts.

[bvharris]

I like the idea, although not getting a case/manual would kinda suck.

Agreed, buying used games online from Gamestop should be a little less like rolling the dice.

[killer9]

hopefully they do more great games

sf4 and gta4 is a good start

[SonictheHedgehog1337]

Thanks, great deal if you haven't found 1 for 14.99 at blockbuster for the past year or so.

[earvcunanan]

I like the idea, although not getting a case/manual would kinda suck.

Cheapy, you should include this in the OP:


This is a pre-owned game that has been handpicked to be in the best condition and is guaranteed to have the original art and instructions.

[bvharris]

Cheapy, you should include this in the OP:


This is a pre-owned game that has been handpicked to be in the best condition and is guaranteed to have the original art and instructions.

Good call, especially since if you just looked at the little product box it still says that it's NOT guaranteed to have them. I missed the notice you're talking about the first time I looked as well. Thanks, I think I'll bite in that case.

[irishsoccermbw]

I have never had a problem bringing the online receipt and game to a B&M Gamestop and exchanging for one with a case. I think they would be happy to do it in this situation (since all gamestops prolly have like 30 copies of GTA 4 360 used)

[bvharris]

Anyone else having trouble getting the PLAYME coupon to work?

I get this message when I go to pay:

"The coupon entered will not provide a discount based on the current contents of your shopping cart. You may continue checkout without a discount or read the coupon description below and make the appropriate changes to your shopping cart or shipping method selected. Coupon description :
Coupon:PLAYME - Free Ground shipping on all used games."

CAG16 and Edge were applied no problem, but the shipping and tax would bring it back up to almost 20.

[earvcunanan]

Anyone else having trouble getting the PLAYME coupon to work?

I get this message when I go to pay:

"The coupon entered will not provide a discount based on the current contents of your shopping cart. You may continue checkout without a discount or read the coupon description below and make the appropriate changes to your shopping cart or shipping method selected. Coupon description :
Coupon:PLAYME - Free Ground shipping on all used games."

CAG16 and Edge were applied no problem, but the shipping and tax would bring it back up to almost 20.

It doesn't seem to be working for me, either.

[Skoad]

Maybe it doesn't stack with the promo for whatever GameStop reason. I'll try it on something not GTAIV.

Hmm... seems to not be working at all anymore, sorry guys. Normally I double check, but I got lazy this morning.

[killer9]

not for me either maybe you cannot stack it?

[bvharris]

Maybe it doesn't stack with the promo for whatever GameStop reason. I'll try it on something not GTAIV.

Hmm... seems to not be working at all anymore, sorry guys.

You're right, the correct explanation is probably "some GameStop reason", seriously. :D

If the code has expired, the deal is a little less palatable. Me no like pay for shipping.

[killer9]

SAVER works cannot get PLAYME to work

[newlu]

Can be had for $5 at HV anyway, still a pretty good deal if you have some cheap GS credit to burn.

[johnnyrocker360]

street fighter then gta iv. it's all down hill from here.

[Skoad]

SAVER works
Must have an order of at least $25 for this, which is what the original post used to say until I woke up and decided to ruin everything.

[CheapyD]

Haha...I'll change the OP back to include SAVER...and I'll add the note about the case/manual.

[killer9]

skoad how did you get playme to work it wont for me

[bvharris]

skoad how did you get playme to work it wont for me

He didn't, the coupon is expired.

Unfortunately I bought the other games I wanted as filler with SFIV, so I'm hard pressed to come up with something I want to add in here.

[benjamouth]

Woo Hoo, Grandson of the old daily morning update, kind of.

I like these daily deal things, hopefully some good deals will come out of this.

[youngavatar]

well i would buy it but i rather wait to see if their going to realse a game of the yr edition with all the dlc that comes with it

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

WOW!!! Gamestop is actually giving us a 'deal' AND guaranteeing that the game will come complete? <faints>

Next thing you know they'll actually be giving GOOD trade values, but that's asking too much.

It only took them six months to catch up to Blockbuster just about on the used price for this game.

Although, between this and the 'temporary markdown sale' on Street Fighter and those other games, this may be a sign that someone at Gamestop corporate finally woke up and realized people actually like a real deal every once and again. Now if only they could drop the price on Uncharted and all of those Ebay priced 'rare' games they sell.

[mercilessming]

what a great way for Eb to get rid of the copies some half a$$ manager took in without a case ,manual and/or used for sanding a cement floor, that most wouldn't buy in the store no matter the price LOL

[CheapyD]

what a great way for Eb to get rid of the copies some half a$$ manager took in without a case ,manual...
It comes with a case and manual.

[KongaKing]

Online only or will the daily deals be in store for the day also?

[crunchewy]

I've ordered a few used, *not* guaranteed to have case/manual, games recently from gamestop.com and they came with case and manual and were pristine. In fact they didn't even have those annoying stickers all over them! You are taking a chance, but your chances aren't zero of getting complete and good condition stuff, perhaps even getting better then brick-and-mortar. In this case you are getting complete for certain, and probably pristine.

I'll keep my eye on these deals, though this one doesn't interest me.

[Scorch]

Online only or will the daily deals be in store for the day also?

From the website:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Terms of offer subject to change at any time. No dealers or resellers, please. This offer is only available online.

[horns456]

Great price for anyone looking for a AAA title cheap.

[tbassett]

man I think we have amazon to thank for this. Gamestop finally having to start being competitive. That and the piss poor economy, great deal.

[Commander0Zero]

Great to see this game of the day stuff but if you didn't get it at launch or at BBV for $14.99 or at HWV for 5 bucks well you need to pay more attention to these forums. I saw this game like everywhere I went for under $20.

[deletion]

I'm surprised, gamestop have really stepped up with all these promos and deals.

[kjay80]

It's about time Gamestop takes a step to compete with other online retailers, where u can get the games cheaper @ free shipping.

[el swordo]

nevermind if it's not in store i'm not doing it

[crunchewy]

Can be had for $5 at HV anyway, still a pretty good deal if you have some cheap GS credit to burn.

I'd love to get some $5 copies at HWV, but I've yet to find a Game Crazy-less HWV near me.

[awp]

Well, all of the HV's I've tried have had nothing but crap...much less GTAIV.

[Ravenlock]

Seems like the deal has changed? Link in the OP now takes me to an ad for "Buy Fallout 3 pre-owned on Playstation 3 for only $27.99!".

[Friend of Sonic]

This is a pretty good idea. I'll keep my expectations low, though. I suspect once in a great while we'll be pleasantly surprised with the deal, just like the Amazon Deal of the Day.

Plus I have credit here, which sweetens the deal.

[xdl]

This is a great price considering they still offer $14 base TIV with possible 50% bonuses.

[TheInfiniteAmmo]

Seems like the deal has changed? Link in the OP now takes me to an ad for "Buy Fallout 3 pre-owned on Playstation 3 for only $27.99!".


I saw that too. Do a search for "grand theft auto" in the sidebar of GS's site though, and it will come up. GTAIV - $19.99.

Thanks for the heads up, Cheapy!

[Mahoney07]

I remember buying 6 copies of GTA4 from Hollywood video? at $15 per copy and it was a buy 1 get 1 free deal so I got them for $7.50 each. Then I traded them all in to Gamestop and made a bunch of money :D

[HCHecxz]

Heh, I remember Black Friday '08 sale, I picked it up GTA IV new for 360 for only $10 at Wal-Mart, they had a display of them marked $10 so I was like sweet! But this ain't bad deal for those who missed out.

[xrickyb86x]

I'm gonna applaud Gamestop on this one. Awesome idea.

[zeb06]

The html link for GTA4 19.99 in the OP is a link to Fallout 3 PS3 27.99 now....however, searching for it still says GTA4 in stock used for 19.99 here -> http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75320

[Doomed]

Which is better, Saint's Row 2 or GTAIV? I haven't played either one.

[killer9]

grand theft auto 4 by a long shot

[postulio]

I wasted my $10 on Fallout 3 Collectors Edition for PC, and CRYSIS Deluxe Edition, finally a reason to go NVIDIA SLI. Now to have the Fed Government pay for my PC upgrade with some Stimulus money. Bceause a PC with SLI graphics save power and is more energy efficient, at eat thats what I'll put on the form, its the FED Government 50% they will buy it.

i have no idea what you just said there. it looks interesting, but gibberish. can you perhaps retype that using English grammar rules? please?

[bvharris]

Which is better, Saint's Row 2 or GTAIV? I haven't played either one.

grand theft auto 4 by a long shot

The opposite of this, IMO. GTAIV is a much more polished game obviously, but from having played both, Saints Row 2 was infinitely more fun to play. That's just my 2 cents anyway.

[Jay]

Which is better, Saint's Row 2 or GTAIV? I haven't played either one.

Saint's row 2 by far, the characters are far more interesting the anyone in gta4 and you can create the look of your own main character plus the gameplay is much funnier the gta4.You can't car surf in gta4 or hose poop on buldings.

[the_punisher]

Which is better, Saint's Row 2 or GTAIV? I haven't played either one.

GTA is definitely a much better game overall, SR2 is just stupid fun, but definitely fun.

[MuzykMann]

Wow... Gamestop seems like they're actually trying to reach out to our demographic. Well, if their intention was to get us paying more attention to gamestop's site, mission accomplished. I know I'll be checking daily if they keep it up.

Gamestop has has some pretty horrible business practices in the past, but if they're gonna throw deals my way I feel that it is my duty as a CAG to not hold a grudge. They may never be Amazon, but this is a good step in the right direction.

[jrhawk42]

Which is better, Saint's Row 2 or GTAIV? I haven't played either one.
let me put it this way... I've finished Saint's Row 2. GTA has the production value, but Saint's Row is fun.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Which is better, Saint's Row 2 or GTAIV? I haven't played either one.

Rockstar took the GTA series off in a different direction this time. They ditched many of the side missions you could do in San Andreas(trucking, paramedic,etc) and left in only a very limited vigilante mode.

Saint's Row 2, on the other hand, has ALL of the modes that GTA is missing this time around and then some.

But if you loved all of the micromanagement crap(including girlfriends)in San Andreas, then you'll LOVE GTA IV since now you can shoot pool and do other activities with in-game friends.

Biggest issue I personally had with GTAIV versus San Andreas was the fact that they took away the parachute you could use to base jump, yet they made more than half of the city in GTA 4 loaded with skyscrapers.

Saint's Row 2 has base jumping and a ton of other fun things to do. Steer clear of GTA IV at all costs, since it has little replay value for the single player experience after you trudge through the story.

[xrickyb86x]

Take your pick after watching these.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/312-Saints-Row-2

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/48-Grand-Theft-Auto-IV

[JohnDM]

Nice to see even Gamestop get in on the (better) daily deals like Amazon has. Better for consumers, but may be worse for your wallet after many impulse buys

[bizarrorollins]

so no RSS feed for their deal page? well thats a hassle.

[bvharris]

let me put it this way... I've finished Saint's Row 2. GTA has the production value, but Saint's Row is fun.

I'm in the same boat.

Another point worth making is that SR2 took the already fun formula of the first game and improved on it in every conceivable way.

On the other hand, after experiencing sandbox bliss in GTA:SA, GTAIV felt like a very significant step back in terms of the amount it allowed you to do. What you could do, it handled very well, but after San Andreas, IV was just a let down in almost every way. I hope Rockstar gives us another SA-like experience for the next one.

[RCS0926]

The GS Deal that's showing up now is Fallout 3 (PS3) for $27.99.

[killer9]

I still say gta 4 is miles better than the horrible saints row franchise its a horrible clone of gta

[bvharris]

I still say gta 4 is miles better than the horrible saints row franchise its a horrible clone of gta

Have you played Saints Row?

SR is only a horrible clone of GTA if you think that every clone of GTA is horrible. There are some pretty terrible GTA clones, and I don't think it's a stretch at all to call the Saints Row series the best of the bunch.

This is only anecdotal, but from what I've observed reviewers liked GTAIV better, but most gamers I've talked to preferred SR2.

[zeb06]

The GS Deal that's showing up now is Fallout 3 (PS3) for $27.99.

Already pointed that out here:

The html link for GTA4 19.99 in the OP is a link to Fallout 3 PS3 27.99 now....however, searching for it still says GTA4 in stock used for 19.99 here -> http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75320

So the deal is still good so far...they just are not outright advertising it now.

[Bobster823]

Good deal, but I got GTAIV(360) new from Radioshack back in February for 12 bucks.

[sevendayrevolution]

I got the mario galaxy deal a while back - these were also supposed to be 'handpicked' blah blah blah - mine looked like it was handpicked off of the warehouse floor, disc was in what I would consider average quality at best, many many small scratches. I took it back and made them give me a new used disc.

This is just so everyone knows what handpicked might mean...

[WormFOODx]

Wanna see how they get hand picked?

http://theithacan.org/blogs/bigspoon/files/2007/08/vick_chewed_cards_sff_wxs201_20070823192957.jpg

But seriously tho, after some interactions ordering from GameStop I'd rather verify it's quality in the store.

[gravel]

Cute dog.

[Link927]

They're not lying when they say hand picked, someone's hand has to pick a copy to package up ;) I've had a mixed bag with GS.com, some have been complete while others were disk only. However, is it just me or do the cases feel "worn" Not a general wear, but extened wear, maybe its just how they store them, but every case I've gotten has really gotten some wear on it, may it be scuff marks or those ripples from stretching/heat. Disks have generally been ok, it seems like many of the disks I get have been rebuffed, you can occassionally see the stickers they put with the "Send back to warehouse - referb" or things like that. Others seem like they havent been touched since traded in by the mother of a 10 year old, so YMMV =X

[CheapyD]

So, it looks like The Deal changes daily at noon est. Does anyone know if this is the time the rest of the website's prices update as well?

[Edog Lost]

I think this is a great idea. I just wonder how often they will be selling premium titles like GTA

[Link927]

So, it looks like The Deal changes daily at noon est. Does anyone know if this is the time the rest of the website's prices update as well?

I always thought it was 8am EST since thats when the store avaliability changes. Or at least thats what it says

[RelentlessRolento]

hmmm here's hoping it dosn't suck too much balls at some point.

[Wolfpup]

So is this always going to be used games?

so no RSS feed for their deal page? well thats a hassle.

That would be handy. I just double checked though, and I don't think Amazon has that either. I've got a recurring event set up in my calendar to check Amazon daily :-D

Have you played Saints Row?
...
This is only anecdotal, but from what I've observed reviewers liked GTAIV better, but most gamers I've talked to preferred SR2.

I know Cheapy and a lot of others love Saints Row (and it's even developed near here, which is cool), but personally I hated the demo for the first one so much I'd never try another in the series (well...maybe, MAYBE a demo). To me it was like a thugish GTA with awesome graphics, but completely missing the humor GTA has. (EDIT: And I should note I won't play GTA either anymore, but I'd try 4 out long before I'd try Saint's Row 2...though I'll probably never play either.)

[FPS_Sage]

I picked GTA4 up last week sometime when it was $20 (new) at Fry's. It's a good game, but I still had a lot more fun with Saint's Row 2 (which was a big improvement over Saint's Row 1). The car handling in GTA4 takes a lot of getting used to, and once you experience the checkpoint system in SR2, playing the same mission over and over in GTA4 because you died right at the end due to the shitty cover system becomes much more annoying.

[Knowles360]

Now it's 25% off on all used games using coupon code DEAL25U. However it says there is only one discount per order and only one code is allowed at checkout.

[Not Pennys Boat]

i experimented with it and added 5 games adding to $40 and applied the discount. it gave me 25% off for all 5 and the total became $30, so yes you can use this on multiple used games

[killer9]

got street fighter 4 and gta 4 today gta 4 has tons of stickers all over the case but it looks to be in excellent condition disc anyway it has manual and map

[Vekou]

Good idea. Looking forward to future deals, hopefully on games I don't already have...

[MillerTime2523]

Fallout is still $27 online and $40 B&M.. If you use the 25% and edge it comes out to just under $19 before shipping. With Condemned 2 (another online only deal - $10 online, $17 B&M) It's $25 and change, but it looks like Saver doesn't stack. Too bad. Would have jumped on those games at that price.

:edit: I got SAVER to work at checkout somehow without Condemned 2? Weird, but it looks like Fallout 3 is $20.40 shipped (tax included). On second thought, now that I think of it, it might be smarter to wait for the GOTY. Good deal either way though.

[goomba478]

I am pretty wary of ordering online with Gamestop's used games (handpicked, my foot!). I got a few copies of games that had stickers saying "Defective Merchandise" on them. I am assuming they should have removed those before sending them to me. One disc looked fine, the other wouldn't play. Go figure.

While it's true you can always return/swap in stores, it's still sad that they haven't really done much to improve this. I would buy a LOT more from them if they had half the quality that companies like e-Starland do. Their items look almost 100% mint every time. For the record, I shop a lot at Gamestop, just don't buy many of their used games online (even when the deals are exceptional).

[kjay80]

Guys, you can still get GTA4 for 360 @ $19.99!!!!

Use this link,
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/productDetails.aspx?sku=952988

Apparently, there are two lists for GTA used copies.
Above link takes to a page for 20dollar price.
The best part is, you can still use 10% Edge Discount AND 25% online coupon which
expires today!!!

[M3wThr33]

Don't need it, but BIG UPS for FINALLY guaranteeing box art/instructions.

[caltab]

I got GTA today in the mail, fast shipping for Saver, but I was severely disappointed with the quality of this "hand picked" game thats supposedly in the "best condition". This game is the worst conditioned used game I have the pleasure of owning. There is food stains all over the manual and the disc appears to have countless little tiny scratches all over it. The case itself looks like it was left out in the sun or something, its all faded and warped. Also, there is a sticker that has been covered up that I'm pretty sure says something about it being defective. Just wanted to warn everybody about Gamestop's definition of "handpicked" and "best condition." There description of the quality of the game is extremely misleading and outright deceptive. The inclusion of a stained manual and beat up box doesn't equate to best condition.

[karkyco]

I got GTA today in the mail, fast shipping for Saver, but I was severely disappointed with the quality of this "hand picked" game thats supposedly in the "best condition". This game is the worst conditioned used game I have the pleasure of owning. There is food stains all over the manual and the disc appears to have countless little tiny scratches all over it. The case itself looks like it was left out in the sun or something, its all faded and warped. Also, there is a sticker that has been covered up that I'm pretty sure says something about it being defective. Just wanted to warn everybody about Gamestop's definition of "handpicked" and "best condition." There description of the quality of the game is extremely misleading and outright deceptive. The inclusion of a stained manual and beat up box doesn't equate to best condition.

Wow, that sucks. Go down to a local store and swap it out with a complete/mint copy if you can find one. Sucks that you have to go to the extra effort, but it's worth it for it at that price.

[caltab]

ya, normally i would NEVER by a used game through their website, It seems to be where stores send defective merchandise to be refurbished. I was willing to give them a try given their misleading description of the merchandise, wont ever happen again. Just wanted to warn other CAG's there is no kind of guarantee that you will get a game in good condition, just that you will get a manual and box.

[h8b1llg8ts]

If you use the PLAYME code for this game what shipping option do you choose. I tried USA Ground and it gives me an error code:

The coupon entered will not provide a discount based on the current contents of your shopping cart. You may continue checkout without a discount or read the coupon description below and make the appropriate changes to your shopping cart or shipping method selected. Coupon description :
Coupon:PLAYME - Free Ground shipping on all used games.

But it's free ground shipping!!

[DarkSageRK]

h8, read more than three posts in the thread before you post about your problems. The answer is on the first page of this thread.