(DEAD) Fallout 3 GOTY PS3/360 $40 w/a PM'd Target Ad @ Best Buy (& other B&M's) YMMV

[jeffpm]

Target online says that Fallout 3 GOTY for PS3 and 360 are only $40 in store.
OOS 360: http://www.target.com/Fallout-Game-Year-Xbox-360/dp/B001REZLY8/sr=1-9/qid=1255968363/ref=sr_1_9/181-0293310-3650060?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Afallout%203&page=1

OOS PS3:
http://www.target.com/Fallout-Game-Year-PlayStation/dp/B002BXKJ6O/sr=1-2/qid=1255968363/ref=sr_1_2/181-0293310-3650060?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3Afallout%203&page=1

***READ THIS BEFORE RUSHING TO YOUR LOCAL TARGET TO BUY THE GAME!***

It seems that there has been a mix up between the original Fallout 3 and Fallout 3 GOTY DPCI's on the Target website. The B&M Targets do *NOT* have the GOTY edition in stock for $40. However, there have been lots of people (including myself) who have been able to price match at Best Buy for $40. Several people have also had success price matching at Walmart, but it seems to be hit or miss depending on which Walmart you go to.

[TctclMvPhase]

Great find. Unfortunately, every store near me is out of stock. Hopefully Ill be able to pick this up on Wednesday when I hit the Game Crazys still in the area.

Is there any way to get a raincheck or place the order so that once it comes back in stock at my local store I will be able to pick it up?

[integrafied1]

Nice find. Im down for that.

[woodcan]

I might pick this up just to have Mothership Zeta on disc.

[thingsfallnapart]

Price match it at sears.

[Perfect*Ending]

This sale is win. :)

[MisterFleX]

According to the find it in store option, its out of stock in Philly. :[

[Organ Donor]

Great deal.. It says limited availability for the Target near my house, but I won't be able to stop in till tomorrow sometime. Damn.

[gradezero350z]

Thanks, I was waiting for a good deal on this.

[killer9]

damn alot of my stores have it

[cupcakex1]

Thank you OP. Going to take a chance and try to play the expansions finally. Hopefully it runs better then the people who downloaded the DLC on the PS3.

[Techsticles]

Thanks OP, I'll have to go try and pick this up.

[eliter1]

Ahhh, I have a sealed Collector's Ed but have not opened it because my 360 died and I have to wait for the Modern Warfare 2 bundle to come out to get one. Would it be wise to buy this version and sell the Collector's Edition?

[IronSerif]

Great find, thanks :)

[cheapndirty]

My Walmart has it for the same price.

[mtxbass1]

I really might buy this, then sell my regular FO3 for $15 or so. Tempting...

[JAB5]

My local target store says 'limited availability'. I'll try to match at BB then, Thanks OP!

[killer9]

Ahhh, I have a sealed Collector's Ed but have not opened it because my 360 died and I have to wait for the Modern Warfare 2 bundle to come out to get one. Would it be wise to buy this version and sell the Collector's Edition?


if you want to play the dlc then hell yes of course if you have friends you can just borrow the dlc disc install to harddrive and play ur own fallout 3 disc

[NedHead]

Sweet deal. I'll probably pick this up later since I sold my non-GOTY Fallout.

What I don't get is why the downloadable episodes are so f'ing expensive. I probably would have bought those had they been cheaper at the time they were released.

[Mako1215]

Ahhh, I have a sealed Collector's Ed but have not opened it because my 360 died and I have to wait for the Modern Warfare 2 bundle to come out to get one. Would it be wise to buy this version and sell the Collector's Edition?

I would keep the Collector's Ed stuff. Only because I want them, but If you have no interest in the stuff sell the Collector's Ed and buy the GOTY. It has all of the DLC while the Collectors Ed has none.

This is available near all the Targets near me. I'll be grabbing this Thursday.

[eliter1]

I would keep the Collector's Ed stuff. Only because I want them, but If you have no interest in the stuff sell the Collector's Ed and buy the GOTY. It has all of the DLC while the Collectors Ed has none.

This is available near all the Targets near me. I'll be grabbing this Thursday.

I can probably get $15 for the Regular edition of the game and keep the rest of the stuff and buy this version. After all the Collector's Edition only cost me $20 at Best Buy when it was on clearance.

[mis0]

One store with it available.. to lose money.. or to not lose any money.

[mr_bungle]

I ordered this from Target.com last week and it still hasn't shipped. They're saying it's backordered. Why can't they just ship my game out? I don't have a target near me T_T

[danstabbingworth]

Does "limited availability" mean they don't have it?

[Mako1215]

Does "limited availability" mean they don't have it?

No out of stock means they don't have it.

[wizzyx3]

Going to check mine too.

[ryheeles]

The one around here is kind of hit or miss, anyone know if BB will typically PM this kind of thing without giving me too much shit?

[kart007k]

I might suggest you guys to print it out. Use Print Screen option.

[maxim2boobles]

It's not Game of the Year Edition, its the regular. I just came back from my target and the case has a small goty sticker but there is no dlc included. The target guy said its a mistake on site. I will try to price match at best buy

[wizzyx3]

I hope it is the same price at the store.

[berzirk]

Whoa. Amazing deal. Hoping to buy it today.

[Terabyte7]

Does anyone know if Wal Mart will price match this (assuming it's not on sale there as well)? I picked it up a couple of days ago, but I'd love to get $20 back if I can.

[jalopez86]

which version is better? PS3 or 360? I think I might bite on this one.

[RedvsBlue]

It's not Game of the Year Edition, its the regular. I just came back from my target and the case has a small goty sticker but there is no dlc included. The target guy said its a mistake on site. I will try to price match at best buy

Thanks for posting the update and saving me a trip to the store, I was thinking this would be the case.

[Link927]

Well, I was about to make a Target trip today so I'll check anyways I guess. Here's to hoping

[berzirk]

It's not Game of the Year Edition, its the regular. I just came back from my target and the case has a small goty sticker but there is no dlc included. The target guy said its a mistake on site. I will try to price match at best buy


hang on a tick...anybody have double confirmation on this? Is it, or isn't it GOTY with DL content.

[Dijital]

Oh CAG how I hate you! You just got me last week with the B2G1 and didn't get this game. NOW you have the game I want at a great price plus if I PM to BB I can get for about $37!

[woodcan]

It's not Game of the Year Edition, its the regular. I just came back from my target and the case has a small goty sticker but there is no dlc included. The target guy said its a mistake on site. I will try to price match at best buy

hang on a tick...anybody have double confirmation on this? Is it, or isn't it GOTY with DL content.

I can confirm this as well. The local Target B&M stores don't even carry the GOTY edition yet. I checked 2 stores and they both had the regular Fallout 3 with the "Game of the Year" emblem on them and NOTthe GOTY release which includes all the DLC.

[jiggyteddy]

This must be like the TRU error that people were jumping on last week.

I was just at a Target, and saw the GOTY in the display at regular retail price of $60. The regular edition is $40 at the store.

This ad must be an error.

And good luck to those going after a BB PM.

[K_G]

It's not Game of the Year Edition, its the regular. I just came back from my target and the case has a small goty sticker but there is no dlc included. The target guy said its a mistake on site. I will try to price match at best buy

Not to muddy the waters any further, but this same deal popped up online early last week and I ordered it from target online....I got it in the mail on saturday and it was GOTY edition with the 2nd DLC disk. So if it is a mistake on the site, it has been up for quite a while without them fixing it.

If your target has the newer price checkers (with a number pad on the side), they can plug in this DCI number 207-22-0300 into to see what the price is supposed to be in their store and if they actually have any in stock.

[hskr121]

This doesn't look like the TRU error because if you look up Fallout 3 on Target, you get both the regular and GOTY. On TRU it had just the regular with a picture of the GOTY. But I think the UPC or whatever was for the regular version as well. Anyway has anybody else picked this up for $39.99 or asked at the store about this?

[iamryanstover]

on targets website the regular fallout 3 is 49.99 and goty is 39.99 and they have different asin #'s

[maxim2boobles]

My best buy just price matched with managers approval ,link for ad (http://www.target.com/gp/detail/map-popup.html/?quantity=1&asin=B001REZLY8&urlGet=undefined)

[chopper]

Tried two different Targets in North Austin. No dice. The only thing they had was the plain Fallout 3 -- no "Game Of The Year" edition anywhere. The salesclerks just threw up their hands in frustration. This is a screw-up on the behalf of the Target website people.

[gamenlegend]

if one prints out this add and takes it to the store do they have to match it?

[caltab]

checked my target, the website said available, but they only had the regular edition, which was 39.99

[maxim2boobles]

if one prints out this add and takes it to the store do they have to match it?
yes, i just got price match from best buy

[RandyTsai]

most targets will not have the game of the year edition. they will have the regular edition. don't trust the online tracker because the item has the same DPCI: 207-22-0300. best thing to do is go to best buy and pricematch it.

[CaptainJoel]

Thank you OP. Going to take a chance and try to play the expansions finally. Hopefully it runs better then the people who downloaded the DLC on the PS3.
HAHAHAHA.

Sadly, no.

[woodcan]

Tried two different Targets in North Austin. No dice. The only thing they had was the plain Fallout 3 -- no "Game Of The Year" edition anywhere. The salesclerks just threw up their hands in frustration. This is a screw-up on the behalf of the Target website people.

We must have gone to the same ones. I actually went to the new one across from 183 from the Arboretum and the Lakeline Mall stores. Which did you check?

[Captain_Insano16]

Anyone after selling their original version?

[chopper]

We must have gone to the same ones. I actually went to the new one across from 183 from the Arboretum and the Lakeline Mall stores. Which did you check?

Ha, the exact same stores. Lakeline and Arboretum.

[crunchewy]

This is a great deal, but I wouldn't get to it for some time, so I think I'm going to pass this time. Probably pick it up used down the road - is the DLC a code or actually on the disc?

[aaa]

This is a great deal, but I wouldn't get to it for some time, so I think I'm going to pass this time. Probably pick it up used down the road - is the DLC a code or actually on the disc?

All the DLC comes on a seperate disc.

[Camwi]

Yep, just got back from my Target and they just had the regular version there. BAH!

Oh well, time for plan B - Best Buy price match. If not that, then I'll see if Walmart will.

[netscorer]

You guys should check CAG more often. This deal is almost two weeks old. It started as preorder on Target.com for $20 off and since it did not say Online exclusive, it was understood even then that this will be a release price for at least a week in B&M stores. I got my GOTY on Saturday in the mail as many others did. I have not seen anyone reporting getting regular version and Ad was very clear - "Get the Game of The Year Edition of Fallout 3 for $20 off". Good luck now trying to find in-stock copy.
As a consolation, I think, this will be a regular deal for many retailers this holiday season. Given enormous popularity of the game, loads of extra content and, probably, some pricing flexibility by Bethesda (since it's essentially a double-dipping for them) - the chances are very high.

[TctclMvPhase]

You guys should check CAG more often. This deal is almost two weeks old. It started as preorder on Target.com for $20 off and since it did not say Online exclusive, it was understood even then that this will be a release price for at least a week in B&M stores. I got my GOTY on Saturday in the mail as many others did. I have not seen anyone reporting getting regular version and Ad was very clear - "Get the Game of The Year Edition of Fallout 3 for $20 off". Good luck now trying to find in-stock copy.
As a consolation, I think, this will be a regular deal for many retailers this holiday season. Given enormous popularity of the game, loads of extra content and, probably, some pricing flexibility by Bethesda (since it's essentially a double-dipping for them) - the chances are very high.

That was a different deal. That one didn't even include the PS3 version.

[GamShrk]

Thanks a bunch. Really wanted this but didnt wanna pay 60 again.

[One4Deuce]

Thanks, OP... going to pick it up soon!

[gradezero350z]

Confirming that BB price matches. Just got it at the Irvine, CA one.

[thiscloud]

Not to muddy the waters any further, but this same deal popped up online early last week and I ordered it from target online....I got it in the mail on saturday and it was GOTY edition with the 2nd DLC disk. So if it is a mistake on the site, it has been up for quite a while without them fixing it.

If your target has the newer price checkers (with a number pad on the side), they can plug in this DCI number 207-22-0300 into to see what the price is supposed to be in their store and if they actually have any in stock.

Man, I got the same deal you did, ordered on 10/10, but they wrote me to push the order back. Now estimated arrival is 11/14. I almost want to just try a PM at BB, but I somehow managed to stack a 10% credit card discount, Bing cashback, and Ebates, so it'll end up being around $37 after all's said and done. That versus almost $44 after tax even if BB matches.

[Serpent01]

Iam pretty sure its an error on the site and this is actually the regular version with a sticker on it saying its GOTY. Someone would have got it by now if not.

[sead21c]

Sweet Jeebus! Gonna run to BB and price match this. Then sell my Fallout 3 Reg Edition to a friend to re-coup some of the cost. Thanks CAG!

[Masterkyo]

i wait till it drop down $29.99 :)

[lolwut?]

Hmm, I'll try to pricematch this at Walmart tomorrow.

[lamuh13]

got last copy of it from FM1960, Houston BB by price matching it.
thank you OP.

[canedaddy]

Got it with price match at the Glen Burnie MD Best Buy. :bouncy:

[jeffpm]

OP here, like everyone else had said, my Target didn't have the game in stock so I went to BB and got it price matched no problem.

[L0sther0]

OK I went to 2 San Diego Area targets and they did not have the GOTY Edition in stock. I then printed out the online page(at target, LOL) and went to the BB in Sante. They price matched it with no questions asked.

I think Best Buy should call up target and thank them for the buisness

[jeffpm]

Also, for anyone that has an old copy of Fallout 3 and wants to sell it quick and easy for a decent price, gamestaq.com is taking them for $22.

[sTaTIx]

But doesn't Best Buy only pricematch AVAILABLE (in-stock) items? That's what their pricematching policy states on their website.

[jeffpm]

But doesn't Best Buy only pricematch AVAILABLE (in-stock) items? That's what their pricematching policy states on their website.
The Best Buy employee didn't check to see if it was in stock or not at the store. It's not practical for them to call every Target near you and see if the item is in stock.

[L0sther0]

But doesn't Best Buy only pricematch AVAILABLE (in-stock) items? That's what their pricematching policy states on their website.

They didnt even ask if it was in stock YMMV. My buest buy never asks if its in stock or calls to check:bouncy:

[ChokeOnTheMagic]

Not many stores in the St. Louis area seem to have it available. Stl CAG: Your only chances are at Town and Country and Jennings. Both are listed as Available. The rest are either listed out of stock or limited availability.

[Lord Hamm]

This is definitely a mixup with the DCPI codes....

[L0sther0]

When i was at target they didnt seem to know anything about the game of the year edition. But i have noticed in the past target rearly caries a second edition of a console game

[DGenerateKane]

*crosses fingers for amazon matching price and ECA codes coming back online*

[Thekrakrabbit]

I will print out the page and PM it to Wal-Mart. I was looking to get it at Wal-Mart in the first place, but their price for the GOTY edition is $60.00. With this though I will be down there price matching this, but hopefully they have some in stock.

[gi60]

What is the value of the DLC on PS3? Is it $9.99 each?

I'm debating if I should sell my regular version copy (I haven't even started yet) and get the GOTY version.

[ChokeOnTheMagic]

without a doubt. All the DLC alone adds up to 40.00 So it's a no brainer.

[pixi]

How do I get this at BB? print it out?

[unopepito06]

Damn, I made this game my free game during B2G1. If I had known it'd be cheaper I would have picked up something else. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. Good luck guys.

[kjay80]

i have the original F3 for 360, and I borrowed DLC content disc from my friend, installed all 5 on my HDD.
it looks like i dont need to shell out cash for GOTY edition!!!

[Starfox64]

Super Bad Ass find OP! Do you guys recommend this game for some one who doesnt really like rpg's and endless level grinding.

[z3razerviper]

Anywhere have the pc edition for 40?

[jeffpm]

Super Bad Ass find OP! Do you guys recommend this game for some one who doesnt really like rpg's and endless level grinding.
I myself am not a huge fan of RPG's and I really enjoyed Fallout 3. I finished my first play through in about 15 hours (didn't do many side quests) and have started a second play through so I can do all the side quests. It truly is a great game.

[mrn111]

Damn you cheap ass gamer. Been waiting for the GOTY edition and stumbled on this thread. PM worked like a charm at the gainesville, va BB. If you go to gainesville, be warned. They had trouble finding the game (360 ver.) When they did find one, the cashier said there were only 4 more left. Thanks CAG.

[Coraanu]

Super Bad Ass find OP! Do you guys recommend this game for some one who doesnt really like rpg's and endless level grinding.

I recommend this game if you like shooting mutants' brains out in graphic, slow motion detail.

[ItzTitoYo]

Got this PM at BB in Queens Place, by Elmhurst, NY! Target at Queens Place only had the original fallout 3 on display and not the GOTY, they didnt have any in stock... either way it worked out...good luck CAGs of Queens NY!!

[Joey Crack]

Thank you fellow CAGers. I too got the PM at the BB in Patchogue, NY (the one in south setauket had none according to the website). I had ordered this when the amazon deal came up but that got delayed until early November!! Time to cancel.

[eau]

If you have both PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles, which one is better to get?

[Thasmagal]

I have called every target around my area, they keep telling me that the one on sale is the regular edition and that the DPCI (the number they use to identify each) is the same for both. so the good news is that if I find one it is in fact $40.00 but I will only know if I go and presently look because they can not tell me over the phone. :(

[ChokeOnTheMagic]

If you have both PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles, which one is better to get?

I don't think it matters tbh.

[coldwine]

PMed at BB, thanks OP.

[Ki77a KiD TRe]

Super Bad Ass find OP! Do you guys recommend this game for some one who doesnt really like rpg's and endless level grinding.

I can't stand RPG's but Lo<3 this game! It's got very intricately detailed story telling and a lot of replay value. I've gotten distracted by other games lately but still intend to finish the main questline and 100% all achievements. Definitely recommend it for FPS fans.

[Jesse757x]

just pmed at bb thanks op

[gepet0]

Is there anyway the title can be changed to reflect the dead factor? I ran out to 2 targets LOL.

[albwrong]

Just PMed at the BB near Southpoint Mall in Durham, NC..... Also used a $10 gift card from when I purchased UFC.

[kart007k]

If you have both PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles, which one is better to get?

I would get Xbox 360 one, because once you install the DLC on your hard drive you don't actually need that disc. You can sell it or give it to your buddy.

[sTaTIx]

But doesn't Best Buy only pricematch AVAILABLE (in-stock) items? That's what their pricematching policy states on their website.

I just went to Best Buy, and they pricematched the game (PS3 version) by simply checking the price on the Target website quickly. They didn't call Target to verify availability or anything.

I'm shocked by how quick and easy the process was, getting it pricematched at Best Buy.

[JJSP]

Is there anyway the title can be changed to reflect the dead factor? I ran out to 2 targets LOL.
Why would it be dead?

[Xerxes]

Yay, we made it too Slickdeals... again.

[eau]

I would get Xbox 360 one, because once you install the DLC on your hard drive you don't actually need that disc. You can sell it or give it to your buddy.
Have the graphics/framerate problems on the PS3 at launch been fixed? I read that the PS3 had some problems that made it inferior to the 360 version at launch. I assume they have been fixed and they look pretty much the same now?

[Thekrakrabbit]

Be cautious when trying to PM to Wal-Mart. My local Great Wal said they don't PM online deals, even with printout.

"You need an ad."
Me: Even with a printout?
"Yep, its our policy"

[drktrpr1]

Nice find!! I'll check in the morning on my way to work.

[nuthingman3]

worked at the mayfield hts, oh BB. thanks op!

[PapiChullo]

Why would it be dead?

Maybe not dead, but at least YMMV. Especially doesn't seem like many people are having luck actually getting it at Target, seems like most people that have gotten, have done so from BB.

I'll give it a try tomorrow. Definitely a great deal if I can get in on it.
Thanks OP.

[gepet0]

Why would it be dead?


Because the 40 dollar game of the year edition is not at target. I took the Di number from the website to the store it said it was in stock but it was the original fallout 3. It seems to have or use the same number (According to the guy at Target.

Also I checked Cag earlier At work and glanced at the forum>checked targets website for avauilibility and then ran to target based on the post. LOL Just saying.

[force_assassin]

Because the 40 dollar game of the year edition is not at target. I took the Di number from the website to the store it said it was in stock but it was the original fallout 3. It seems to have or use the same number (According to the guy at Target.

Also I checked Cag earlier At work and glanced at the forum>checked targets website for avauilibility and then ran to target based on the post. LOL Just saying.


Thats true. I went to two Targets here in San Jose, CA (Capital Expy and the one on Story Rd.) and they both had the regular one for that price. There is even one of those sale tags also for it.

Just to note too, the standard copies at Target have a little "Game of the Year" award emblem on the cover. This was used by an associate to try and tell me they were the same and thats why the price was that way. So keep that in mind if you try and get Target to honor it.

[jeffpm]

updated the title of the thread so people don't rush to Target to find it

[tankass]

Yea just came from visiting 2 targets. Both said something about it being new and coming in tomorrow, which is probably a lie. Curious how the PM works with the printout, do you print the little window that pops up when you click the price? or just the page?

[MisterFleX]

All the BB near me doesn't have any of the GOTY editions for PS3 in stock. :[ Guess I wasn't meant to have this game.

[ChaosGamer]

Can anyone tell me if it was a go in nyc or in brooklyn

[CaptainJoel]

Have the graphics/framerate problems on the PS3 at launch been fixed? I read that the PS3 had some problems that made it inferior to the 360 version at launch. I assume they have been fixed and they look pretty much the same now?
The graphics on my PS3 version look amazing and the framerate is great.

The glitches seriously suck ass, though. I've had quite a few cases of freezing and it gets worse in the DLC quests.

[willc23]

Was able to PM at BB no problem, plus picked up juicy guides. Was able to get it a little cheaper after $10 gift card and $5 Reward Zone coupon.

Still have a copy of original Fallout 3 on 360. Sounds like I can copy the DLC to the hard drive and sell the GOTY and make a little money back.

Thanks again!

[Perfect*Ending]

All the BB near me doesn't have any of the GOTY editions for PS3 in stock. :[ Guess I wasn't meant to have this game.
LOL, yeah, sometimes I get the feeling I wasn't meant to have certain games as well.

Always sold out! :bomb:

[DGenerateKane]

how do u price-match amazon? I'd like to do that if my BB gives me sh!t, as they usually do.

I meant amazon dropping their current price to match, they do that fairly often.

[ryheeles]

another successful PM at BB. a $10 gift card I had sitting around and trading in the original to Gamestaq makes it so much sweeter

[oakafanforlife]

I was able to PM this at the local BB. I went to two different targets and neither had the GOTY Edition only the original priced out at $39.99

[mistermoravec]

worked though I may have picked up their last one...I thought I was out of luck, walked away, then came back and looked at the bottom shelf and there was one sitting there

[tagout]

I bought PS3 version from BB, good thing they honored my printed ad.

[jcp4305]

Was able to pick up for 360 for 20 bucks with some RZ coupons. Thanks OP!

[boylover]

Just went to Target and, like another person said, it's the regular edition that's $40.

They didn't have the GOTY edition.

They had the regular edition at $40 and it had a white sticker on the packaging that said "Game of the Year winner", so don't be mislead. The actual GOTY Edition is supposed to have a bar along the top that says Game of the Year Edition.

[cag1125]

Would it be safe to say that this will be @ 29.99 in around 6 months or so (maybe even earlier, Black Friday perhaps)?

Just too much good stuff (thinks of backlog...)

[gepet0]

I was able to price match at Best buy in Bowie Md:) I had to send the guy on the hunt in the back.

[Camwi]

After a lot of trouble and waiting, I got it price-matched at Best Buy.

I love you, OP. If I didn't already have a fiance, I'd propose to you right here and now.

[blair2100]

Ahhh, I have a sealed Collector's Ed but have not opened it because my 360 died and I have to wait for the Modern Warfare 2 bundle to come out to get one. Would it be wise to buy this version and sell the Collector's Edition?

If your thinking of selling on eBay, you will notice that the Bobble Head and Lunchbox both sell very well on there own, you could probably open the collectors edition, keep the game and make around $30 for the bobble head and the lunchbox, the whole collectors edition is going for about 35-40 right now.

Honestly the 2 best expansions are Broken Steel and Point Lookout, which you can get for $20 on disc. Unless you want to get every achievement I'd open the collectors edition, keep the game sell the collectibles and just get those 2 expansions (they are must have), the other 3 are more like 3 hour sidetracks. Just my opinion.

[One4Deuce]

Just went to Target and, like another person said, it's the regular edition that's $40.

They didn't have the GOTY edition.

They had the regular edition at $40 and it had a white sticker on the packaging that said "Game of the Year winner", so don't be mislead. The actual GOTY Edition is supposed to have a bar along the top that says Game of the Year Edition.
That's the one I got, I thought it wasn't right so luckily I checked the packaging before opening... will return tomorrow, hoping the other Target near me has the actual Game of the Year Edition for $40.

[Thekrakrabbit]

Warning to all CAGs. Most Target stores do not even carry the GOTY edition. Just call (and make sure you say GAME OF THE YEAR) and ask if they have it, but they won't. 99% chance you will have to PM it to Best Buy (if you aren't opposed to torture, I am sure you will get it done easily) or somewhere else.

[Gertle627]

Thanks for the post! I had a RZ cert so I went to BB, took a copy of the game to Customer Service and they looked it up online and gave me the PM. It took a good 5-10 min, but only because their internet was really slow.

[Dhuk]

Would it be safe to say that this will be @ 29.99 in around 6 months or so (maybe even earlier, Black Friday perhaps)?

Just too much good stuff (thinks of backlog...)

GameStop just dropped the price on GOTY too (?), so it's possible. GOTY isn't that rare like some are making it seem.

[johnsdoe00]

Got this PM at BB in Queens Place, by Elmhurst, NY! Target at Queens Place only had the original fallout 3 on display and not the GOTY, they didnt have any in stock... either way it worked out...good luck CAGs of Queens NY!!

Awesome. That makes me feel good about my chances. I'll go there tomorrow and hope for the best. I'd prefer Amazon to match the price, though... but I don't wanna wait for that and miss out on the deal altogether. Best Buy here I come.

[Camwi]

Thanks for the post! I had a RZ cert so I went to BB, took a copy of the game to Customer Service and they looked it up online and gave me the PM. It took a good 5-10 min, but only because their internet was really slow.

Yeah, what's up with that? For an electronics store, they sure have a shitty internet connection.

[asthmatic]

lakewood, CA pricematched with no problem

[kk012]

Successful PM at the Milpitas BB (SF Bay Area) tonight. I didn't even have to show them the Target online ad that I printed out. I bought one and there was only 1 left on the rack.

Thanks for the post OP!!!

[Thekrakrabbit]

Well, after Walmart turned me down on the PM (I posted about this earlier in this thread) I was able to track down another Walmart and get this deal done!

Initially the electronics person was giving me the same hassle about “online” deals but I went higher up in the food chain and got the manager who PM'd it with no problem.

If you get some hassles about the PM try a manager before walking out of the store (any) empty handed.

By the way, Target employees are clueless. I actually had a person that works in the game section tell me that this edition did not exist and would not be out until November. :shock:

[bigsick]

traded my fallout 3 original at a local used cd/dvd place for around 15 bucks then price matched this at best buy in aurora, IL. thanks OP!

[SioPao]

Just to add another successful PM. No problems with the Best Buy in Pasadena, CA.

[Serpent01]

Tried to PM at Walmart but they said only flyers are accepted.

looks like i have to go to BB next.

[cartvader1]

Was able to PM at a local BB. Sweet deal.

[Thekrakrabbit]

Tried to PM at Walmart but they said only flyers are accepted.

looks like i have to go to BB next.

Flyers? As in just physical ads? Because if that is what they said then that basically is what they told me in that they do not price match online deals. If that's what they said, then just try to stress that it isn't an online deal because its stores only. Who knows though, I may have just gotten lucky and got the one decent employee in the Great Wal empire.

[eau]

Sorry for this long post. I'm still undecided between the 360 and PS3 version. I read more reviews and discussions online and the findings were inconclusive. A lot says the original PS3 version was great after the patch but then the GOTY PS3 sucks because of new glitches introduced by the new contents.

I wonder if you guys who just got the GOTY PS3 version and are playing it now could shred some light whether if you encounter any issues on the PS3 version before this Saturday. The earliest I can get to a BB to pm would be this Saturday.

The reason I lean towards the PS3 version because I don't have pay extra in order to play online. However, the best experience out of the game is more important to me.

[Zeldafanatic15]

Well, a bonus also for the PS3 version is ALL the DLC is on the one disc, saving you 2gb + on your HDD, unlike the 360 version. I haven't heard much about glitches, but I haven't really looked into it.

[Gertle627]

Play online? In Fallout? Ummm, no.

And has anyone confirmed that the dlc can be installed to the hdd on the 360? If so, I'd love to sell my copy on craigslist and pick up a regular version some time down the road for cheap.

[Zeldafanatic15]

GameStop just dropped the price on GOTY too (?), so it's possible. GOTY isn't that rare like some are making it seem.

From what I've seen, it's pretty rare already. The only place I've seen carry this is BB, and the only place that had it was 1 360 version.

[Thekrakrabbit]

Sorry for this long post. I'm still undecided between the 360 and PS3 version. I read more reviews and discussions online and the findings were inconclusive. A lot says the original PS3 version was great after the patch but then the GOTY PS3 sucks because of new glitches introduced by the new contents.

I wonder if you guys who just got the GOTY PS3 version and are playing it now could shred some light whether if you encounter any issues on the PS3 version before this Saturday. The earliest I can get to a BB to pm would be this Saturday.

The reason I lean towards the PS3 version because I don't have pay extra in order to play online. However, the best experience out of the game is more important to me.

Well, first off you can't play online in Fallout 3. Second, I hear that if you have a previous save (that was made on the vanilla version) that when you try to load the save after DL'ing the GOTY content your save won't load. Obviously you would have to restart the game if you couldn't get it to load, which from what I hear is pretty common.

[jcwkings]

Well, a bonus also for the PS3 version is ALL the DLC is on the one disc, saving you 2gb + on your HDD, unlike the 360 version. I haven't heard much about glitches, but I haven't really looked into it.
not really, ps3 has a mandatory install thats 6gb, on the xbox version you only need to install the expansions.

[lolwut?]

Non-loading saves and trouble at Wal-Mart; doesn't sound to promising.

[Ernest_360]

Tried to pick up a copy at two different Targets in Southern California and while I am able to confirm the price drop to $40, neither location had the Game of the Year Edition for either the PS3 or Xbox 360. Both store electronics department personnel seemed confused between the difference of regular edition and game of the year. Normally I would go price match somewhere else, but I have been hanging on to a $40 Target Gift Card for some time which I had finally hoped to unload today. Oh well, I will check back with them to see if they get Game of the Year in stock before this deal expires.

As to which version is better- IGN rated the PS3 version a 9.4 and the Xbox 360 a 9.6. Personally, I like the idea of everything being on a single disc. I also subscribe to the general rule that PS3 = single player experience; Xbox 360 = multiplayer experience. But that is just me!

[menewbe]

man what a great deal..hopefully i can get in on this after i touch down in san diego tomorrow.

[CaptainJoel]

not really, ps3 has a mandatory install thats 6gb, on the xbox version you only need to install the expansions.

I didn't have a 6 gig install.

[Kain]

Well, first off you can't play online in Fallout 3. Second, I hear that if you have a previous save (that was made on the vanilla version) that when you try to load the save after DL'ing the GOTY content your save won't load. Obviously you would have to restart the game if you couldn't get it to load, which from what I hear is pretty common.

Yes and no. I was hesitant about this as well, since I had heard these reports too, but it turns out this issue only affects the Canadian versions. I PM'd the USA GOTY version last night, and put it in immediately after getting home just to make sure it would accept my original saves, and it loaded them up perfectly fine.

not really, ps3 has a mandatory install thats 6gb, on the xbox version you only need to install the expansions.

The back of the keepcase does say 6gb space required, but the install is only 1,145mb initially. As you progress through the areas, the game will start caching new areas to the HD, which increases the install size. But it's really not that much larger than the original Fallout 3's usage. The back of the box on the original Fallout 3 says 5gb, and by the time I had played through the entire game, it had only installed 4,316mb to the drive. Mind you, I had also deleted my original game's install data before putting in the GOTY disc's (just to be on the safe side.)

[AleetPanda]

worked for me PM @ best buy, they checked for stock and guy at target had no clue.

[methaneman]

Flyers? As in just physical ads? Because if that is what they said then that basically is what they told me in that they do not price match online deals. If that's what they said, then just try to stress that it isn't an online deal because its stores only. Who knows though, I may have just gotten lucky and got the one decent employee in the Great Wal empire.

+1 to success with WalMart PM. Helpful employee in Electronics section found a manager that required the employee to confirm the price of the item at a local Target (by phone). Once that was confirmed, done deal! :lol:

[NINJA V]

THANKS OP! took advantage of this last night with the BB price match (and used a $5 reward zone card.)

so it came out to like $37 including tax :bouncy:

[sdcranford]

Just PM'd at Wal-Mart on N Kansas Expy in Spfld, MO. Showed the print out to the electronics mgr. I'd rather get it at BB (I have a $10 certificate & $30 gift card) but WM was my backup plan. I'm surprized they did it, WM here is very strict about having a printed ad.

[johnsdoe00]

I really wanna pick this game up, but I know I won't have time to play it... Do you think this is one of those games that will stay $60 forever or will it drop down to $40 everywhere in a few months?

[arbitraryhandle]

Mentor, OH Target did not have GOTY and found no evidence of it in their system. Told me "Target.com" is a completely different company...

Walmart wouldn't price match.

[maxim2boobles]

Game Crazy wants $25 for trade in. Is that too crazy ?

[Gideon68]

Was able to PM at BB

[Camwi]

I really wanna pick this game up, but I know I won't have time to play it... Do you think this is one of those games that will stay $60 forever or will it drop down to $40 everywhere in a few months?

There are a few people in this thread that believe it will drop in a few months. Personally, I'm not so sure since the game has such a large amount of DLC on it ($50 worth?). But hey, that's just a guess. It wouldn't surprise me to see this as a Black Friday deal that sells out quickly.

[tankass]

They fixed the link on the site, no more $40 price. Hope anyone wanting to print out the ad and PM it did it already (which I didnt, wanted to print it out at work) otherwise your screwed. Oh well, probably gonna have to wait till it drops all legit like in a year.

[iarerice]

Thanks a lot OP! :D

[sdcranford]

PM'd at BB. Showed them the print out from the link in the OP. Matched it without calling or checking online. Also matched Targets Transformers:ROTF for $15 DVD. Again, no call.

The lady also said I can PM at the regular registers now. Maybe my BB is going to quit calling to verify.

I do have the extra copy I
got from WM. If somebody wants it for $48 shipped that would cover tax, shipping, and paypal fees.

[Zeldafanatic15]

Well, price matched at the only BB in the area that had the GOTY edition for PS3. Took forever to do it. They took my print out to the back and talked with the manager about it. One guy came out and said they thought it was fishy, since in their opinion, Target never drops new games like that, so they were "confirming" whatever that meant, hich was weird since the girl had checked online right in front of me. After about 15 minutes she came out, apologized and gave me the price match. She said they had to confirm that Target had it in stock, but that's all she told me. Which is strange, because NO Targets near me have it, whihis why I went to BB.

She also checked out my penny guides with no problem, and this was customer service. LOL Nice lady. On the way out the employee stationed near the doors asked for my receipt, which startled me, as she saw me check out 15 feet away at Customer Service, then walk to the door. I showed her my reciept, she made some comment about the guides and took a couple minutes to look through my bag. She let me go and I was on my way.

One funny thing was the sign they had near their game guides. It said buy the game, get the guide for 30% off. I don't know how that would be handeled if you bought a penny guide WITH the game. 2/3 of a cent? Overall a great day, but an akward experience.

[Muthafodder]

I do have the extra copy I
got from WM. If somebody wants it for $48 shipped that would cover tax, shipping, and paypal fees.

You have a PM :bouncy:

[Multicron]

Pricematched in Fairfax VA BB, no problem - she just looked it up on the computer. (I didn't print out the ad in time.)

[JJSP]

If all else fails, there's a disc train for the DLC in the 360 forum. $3 gets you in - you can either keep your regular version or pick up a sealed CE from GS for $39.

[handsomepete]

Also in for a price match at BB, no problems. Bought A Boy and His Blob on a separate sale right before so I could get the $10 rz gift card and use it on the price matched Fallout 3. Ended up right around $33 after tax. Wheeeee!

[Junkie2]

Price matched in CA, Compton with no problems just there internet its very slow..~ thanks OP!

[Mako1215]

If all else fails, there's a disc train for the DLC in the 360 forum. $3 gets you in - you can either keep your regular version or pick up a sealed CE from GS for $39.

Where is said DLC train?

[BLUEMANRULE]

My local target store says 'limited availability'. I'll try to match at BB then, Thanks OP!

Same results here but BB honored the pricing. After gift cards and rewards zone credits, got the game for less than $30 on the 360. That's why I love CAG.

[SDC]

PMed at BB

[bluedeviltron]

PM worked for me at the Best Buy in Austin, TX (Parmer and 35).

Thanks OP for the tip and link.

[wizzyx3]

PM no problem.

[Mako1215]

How are you price matching it? are you using the current one up there or did you print out the old one?

[Slanzar]

Tried to PM at Best Buy in Waterford, MI and was denied because the nearby Target didn't have it in stock. Which is true, but there is another Target another 15 miles or so away (well within the "local competitor" restriction) that reports it as "available" online. I highly doubt they *actually* have the GOTY edition in stock, but she wouldn't have known that. *Sigh* Oh well, hopefully something will pop up for this game between now and Thanksgiving - I'm working through my backlog briskly and would like this to be the next game I play thereafter.

How are you price matching it? are you using the current one up there or did you print out the old one?If you click the link "Add to cart to see low price in new window" and then copy the address given in the popup window, and then paste that into a new browser window, you can print that little box out. That's what I used to *try* to PM at BB.

Alternatively, you could use "Print Screen" and paste it into Microsoft Paint and print that out.

Just print these out to PM:
PS3:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail/map-popup.html/?quantity=1&asin=B002BXKJ6O&urlGet=undefined

Xbox 360:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail/map-popup.html/?quantity=1&asin=B001REZLY8&urlGet=undefined

[JJSP]

Where is said DLC train?
Should be on the first page of the 360 forums here.

[heavynova]

Price match it at sears.

I tried a PM at Walmart first, simply due to location--no dice. They said that Walmart policy forbids PM on web deals--only applicable to print ads.

I happened to be going past a Sears on an errand, and I remembered the suggestion to PM there--SCORE! :applause:

This game is awesome without the DLC; at this price it's a STEAL!!!

Thanks, thingsfallnapart...

[Muthafodder]

The printouts still work....was able to get the last copy for PS3 at one of two stores.

At first they were like "We can but it's $49.99..." I said I can go get my laptop and bring it in...I did...I was greeted by two people apologizing and saying it was indeed $39.99....Awesome!!

[mike95]

There are a few people in this thread that believe it will drop in a few months. Personally, I'm not so sure since the game has such a large amount of DLC on it ($50 worth?). But hey, that's just a guess. It wouldn't surprise me to see this as a Black Friday deal that sells out quickly.Took a little while, but Oblivion GOTY with $40 of DLC dropped to $30.

[Uracat]

I price matched at Wal-mart. I had to convince the manager that it was the right thing to do and he hesitantly agreed to my proposal. What a nice guy. I knew he'd see things my way eventually. =)

[bluedeviltron]

How are you price matching it? are you using the current one up there or did you print out the old one?
I used the one currently linked in the OP. Looks the same to me as the old one.

[nissanfan64]

Just worked for me at the Best Buy in Hummels Wharf, PA (aka Shamokin Dam)

ONLY THING: It was a kid that rang it up who looked high and just said eh, it should be ok. Called a manager over, who didn't even look at it, just proceeded to punch in his authorization code. So it worked for me but they were lackadaisical employees. If the employee/manager cared they might deny it.

[johnsdoe00]

PM'd at BB in Five Towns, Long Island. No problems. I think there may not be many left, as the employee had to go into the back and search for 5 minutes to find a copy.

[bmOptimus]

Just worked at BB in The District in Irvine/Tustin, CA. Brought in a printout of the web page showing the price and the list of nearby Targets showing stock. The cashier called a manager over to override and that was that. Awesome deal!

[jely]

Easiest PM ever...thanks OP!

[jsgebo]

The Best Buy in Crossgates Mall in Albany, NY price matched for me today. I had printouts from Target.com and the Best Buy employee ranged it up for $39.99 no questions asked. This was for the PS3 version.

[handisnacks]

Well this is fucking annoying. Both Best Buy's near me have been sold out for a couple days and the Wal-Mart near me said they'd price match over the phone, yet when I went to pick the game up the fat white trash lady (aren't they all) that was at the register told me no. And apparently she had the authority to do so.

[vanlandw]

Yeah my friend just did this I believe.

[Perfect*Ending]

You guys are lucky to PM at other stores.

All stores I've tried called Target, and Target didn't have it. :(

[Mikkey]

Levittown, NY Target had Fallout 3 but not the GOTY. Levittown BestBuy pricematched with printed target.com sheet, dude at customer service did it with no questions asked.

[gravel]

I just got it PM'd at BB. Thanks OP!

[manlai]

with the pm and my soon to be expiring rz certs, got it for $25! good looking out op.

[SX0T]

I wasn't able to PM at Wal-Mart or Best Buy. Definitely YMMV.

And Boo-Town for me.

[oasisboy]

Price matched in Flower Mound, TX. No questions asked.

[JaylisJayP]

Thanks for posting this. I bought it last week at Best Buy and went in with the receipt today and they did a price adjustment.

[handisnacks]

Hooray I had success! While I'm at work I drove by a BestBuy (far north from where I live, in company vehicle har har) and they had one left. They price matched it for me YAY

[lunsar]

Tried at Walmart first because I had to get some other stuff there already and no dice. Had 4 people going over my print out, including the asst manager and store manager (who gave the final no). They said it had to be in a flyer. So I said ok and left, no big deal.

Went to BB, was in and out with a price match within 5 minutes.

My opinion, don't even try Walmart and go right to Best Buy.

Edit: Walmart and BB located in Grandville, MI.

[Birbo]

Pricematched at the Tinley Park, IL store no problems.

[espica]

Nice. I might get it. I didn't finish it lol
Do regular edition saves work with GOTY edition?

[PapaSmerf]

Tried to pricematch at a BB with a Target next door that had it in stock according to the online locator. I brought one of the three plastic cases to pick up the game at the front. They were perfectly willing to pricematch, but Best Buy is sold out in the whole district :bomb: Perfect plan involving RZ certs, gift cards and Game Crazy trade in of used copy foiled :cry:

EDIT: Just went to Bestbuy.com and found several stores with available so I ordered one with store pickup. If it is there, I will try to make a double switch and return/rebuy and pricematch. If not there, I will probably cancel the order. I'm too cheap to actually pay full price for a game.

[DarkEternal37]

South Portland, ME (Maine Mall) price matched me. They called over to the Target down the street to verify the price of the game but the BB employee only said "Fallout 3" not Game of the Year edition. There's a chance I just got lucky.

Nice. I might get it. I didn't finish it lol
Do regular edition saves work with GOTY edition?

Mine did on PS3 with no issue.

[SX0T]

So, as I said, couldn't price match at best buy or wal-mart. But just curious...If I were to get the 360 version priced matched at a store that didn't have the ps3 version in stock. Do you think they would let me exchange them when the ps3 version does come in? (unopened exchange of course). Any thoughts?

[Slanzar]

So, as I said, couldn't price match at best buy or wal-mart. But just curious...If I were to get the 360 version priced matched at a store that didn't have the ps3 version in stock. Do you think they would let me exchange them when the ps3 version does come in? (unopened exchange of course). Any thoughts?I'd love to do just this, as well, since the BB near me only has the 360 version and I'd much prefer the PS3 version. But, my inexperienced guess is that they'll just refund the $40 Xbox copy and then charge $60 for the PS3 copy. They technically aren't the same product, and Target could conceivably have a sale on the Xbox version and not the PS3 version. So, in theory, allowing this to happen wouldn't be any different then price-matching Fallout 3 for $40 and then exchanging it for Demon's Souls.

But then, you don't have anything to lose by trying. Worst case you buy the 360 copy, leave it unopened, try to exchange it and they say "no" and you get your $40 + tax back. No loss besides gas.

[darkarcon]

pm worked at bb on 44th street and 5th ave in manhattan

[Thekrakrabbit]

So, as I said, couldn't price match at best buy or wal-mart. But just curious...If I were to get the 360 version priced matched at a store that didn't have the ps3 version in stock. Do you think they would let me exchange them when the ps3 version does come in? (unopened exchange of course). Any thoughts?

I think they would, as long as it wasn't opened and of the same value as the PS3 version, which it is. Just hold on to it I think, but I believe you only have a month to exchange it.

[myqq]

nice darkarcon! I was there at the same store yesterday and the lady wouldn't let me pm it. (I was picking up some rock band track pack ($10 off with the reward zone coupon)). Somehow she kept saying I am double dipping with price match and $10 off coupon (but they are two separate titles!) wth!

[tenn_volsfan]

Worked fine for me at BB in Plano, TX. Ended up being free after $40 in Rewards certificates. Thanks OP!!

[xxjonoxx]

Successfully price matched this for $40 with the target.com print out at Best Buy.

[Archgarth]

Thanks OP, PM at Best Buy.

[Ktdata]

Thanks OP! I was looking for a deal on this.

Spent 30 mins at Best Buy and got denied.

Spent 10 mins at Wal-Mart and got the game~

I guess I'm backwards from everyone here.

[Booyabobby]

Amazon was selling this for $39.99 but shipping from Target. I jumped on it. Hell of a lot cheaper than paying for the game + DLC.

[vanbergs]

Tried ordering it through amazon/target when this deal surfaced earlier in the month. They delayed my shipment, so tried this method.

Best Buy in Grand Rapids, MI matched the Target price with no questions asked. Brb, slaying mutants in slow-mo

[thingsfallnapart]

Just a side question...How much extra gameplay do they 5 downloadable content packs add into fallout 3? i heard the original fallout 3 was a tad short so I was wondering..thanks.

[chuckywang]

I PM'ed successfully at Downers Grove, IL BB ... also picked up the Fallout 3 penny guide.

[gravel]

Just a side question...How much extra gameplay do they 5 downloadable content packs add into fallout 3? i heard the original fallout 3 was a tad short so I was wondering..thanks.

The original Fallout 3 was only short if you just ran through the main quest. If you actually explore and play through the side quests it is a massive game. I put in 60+ hours without completing it(I was maybe 2/3 done with the main quest) before my 360 broke.

From what I've heard, some of the DLC packs are shorter(Operation Anchorage) than others, but Broken Steel also raises the level cap from 20 to 30, and each DLC pack has new weapons, enemies and new areas to explore.

I picked up the PS3 GOTY edition, so I have to go through the whole game again, but it is awesome.

[shrike4242]

So, as I said, couldn't price match at best buy or wal-mart. But just curious...If I were to get the 360 version priced matched at a store that didn't have the ps3 version in stock. Do you think they would let me exchange them when the ps3 version does come in? (unopened exchange of course). Any thoughts?Nope. You'd be asking them to exchange a $60 game for a game that was PM'd at $40. You're not doing an even exchange, since it's not the same SKU #.

If the "sale" at Target.com is still going on, then yes, you could do it, though once Target fixes the link on their website, you're SOL.

[1icon]

Has anyone tried to PM at a Toys r Us?
I have the original game, but i'd like to trade it in to TRU for some credit. I dont need 2 copies.

[ianoid]

You will not get more value out of a $60 game, let alone if you can get it for $40 GOTY, if you like a FPRPG. I put 100 hours into the main game, now I'm looking at 5-20 hours per expansion. Probably will put 140 hours into the game and expansions. And I'm not as hardcore as most of the people here. I get to play maybe 1 hr a day.

I can say that being at 115 hrs in it with Broken Steel and at the level cap of 30 for 10 hours, it's not as much fun without the level up. Level cap sucks.

[Dalrint]

Worked for me at a best buy in northern deleware. I printed out both pages from Target (the page with the crossed off 59.99 and the page with the price). They had to check with the manager, but he just approved it immediately.

[Fonic]

Got the 360 version price matched at the Santa Rosa, CA Best Buy with no problems. Thank you OP. Looking forward to finally playing this game when school settles down a little.

[digitaldisco]

YMMV no kidding!

I first went to my local NEX (Navy Exchange for those of you not in the military), they are suppose to price match no problem. I brought the print outs and a list of local stores.
The person told me they couldn't price match online deals, I pointed out that it said In Stores Only. So then they began calling local Targets to confirm the deal. The first Target said they didn't have it in stock or even in their computer system. the second said they didn't have it in stock and that only GameStop sold the GOTY Edition. The third said that it hadn't even come out yet, and the fourth said that they had had a few copies in on October 13th, but to get the deal you had to buy a bundle (a bundle of what they never said) to receive that price. I told the worker all of that was ridiculous.
She offered to split the difference and sell it to me for $49.99 (with no tax because the NEX doesn't add tax). I told her I'd go somewhere else.

So I ended up at Wal-Mart where they price matched and I was out the door.

What in the hell is going on at Target?

[shrike4242]

Has anyone tried to PM at a Toys r Us?
I have the original game, but i'd like to trade it in to TRU for some credit. I dont need 2 copies.TRU doesn't do PM's.

[Faithful]

I can't get the Xbox version to print out with a price - is this dead now?

[1icon]

TRU doesn't do PM's.

Oh, alright.
Thanks.

[sead21c]

PM worked at BB in Hawthorne,CA. The key was to be patient and nice. Now I have to get rid of a Fallout 3 Regular Edition game. Any trades? ;-)

[MechaGojira]

PM'd at Las Vegas BB, no problem! Now to just find the time to play the game... D;

[jeffpm]

I can't get the Xbox version to print out with a price - is this dead now?
The link in the OP still works.

[Faithful]

The link in the OP still works.

thanks - it is working again for me!

[MrSloppyPants]

PM'ed at North Little Rock, AR Bestbuy...didn't even have to print it out...called up there, asked the guy to price match it. He looked it up on target's website, he went and got the last copy and had it waiting for me at customer service. Once I got there he already had the price match paper work taped to it. Took it to the checkout and used a $20 reward zone certificate I hadn't used. Got it for $21 and some change! Now, just gotta find time to play.

[coldwine]

Looks like I will have an extra tomorrow, pickup in South Brunswick NJ for $43. PM me, or I'll just return it!

[killer9]

Ihad 1000 hours logged in on fallout 3 and all dlc's over 6 saves so its very expansive and fun the whole way through

[SX0T]

Anyone attempt price matching at Sears? My local BB doesn't have it in stock.

[TctclMvPhase]

Just picked this up from the Potomac Yard Best Buy in NoVA. Everything went through fine, although they had to track down a copy because neither the PS3 or Xbox versions of this were out on the shelf, but they looked to have a stack of six or so copies. I took in the printout and there were no questions asked, they didn't even check stock at a nearby store, despite the fact that the nearest Target is maybe 300 feet away.

Thanks again to the OP and everyone who reported on the price matching.

[ImLuhkee]

Is the second disc with the add ons a one time download to hdd, then you use the original disc from then on to play or do you have to use the second disc start up anytime you want to use the dlc?

[starwar1]

No problems PMing 360 Version at Newington CT Best Buy. They didn't call a Target, didn't need to speak to the manager, just showed the printout to the person working CS (I know him from High School), said it was fine, cashier needed an override, but he came over and did one without any hassle. Spent about $6 after two gift cards.

One thing of intrest was that after getting the game from the locked case, the girl working the video game department took both the game and the slip to the register, and placed it near the cashier. Theft prevention maybe?

Is the second disc with the add ons a one time download to hdd, then you use the original disc from then on to play or do you have to use the second disc start up anytime you want to use the dlc?

If it is like the dlc disc from Forza 2 Platimun Hits, you do not need the DLC disc once you install it to the HDD.

[ImLuhkee]

The reason I asked was because I have a buddy that already has fallout 3, but none of the dlc. So I was gonna talk him into going in on half of the GOTY edition with me so I could get a copy of fallout 3 and then we could each get the dlc and use it. So can anyone confirm that is how the 2nd disc works?

[micbelt]

that is how it works, you can buy it and then sell it if you want after you install it to your hdd

[mywhitenoise]

that is how it works, you can buy it and then sell it if you want after you install it to your hdd

Really? I heard you need to play it with the GOTY version of the game. If I can play it with the original game, that'd be awesome! Can you confirm this?

[micbelt]

The first disk in the goty edition is exactly the same as the original release, either way-I was talking about the dlc disk. You can install it to your hdd and sell the game either as a whole or just sell the dlc disk.

[mywhitenoise]

The first disk in the goty edition is exactly the same as the original release, either way-I was talking about the dlc disk. You can install it to your hdd and sell the game either as a whole or just sell the dlc disk.


Okay, jsut trying to make sure, because these guys are saying theres no install option
http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/fallout-3/26144-anyone-who-bought-goty.html

[Skoad]

The 360 version is two discs, but the PS3 version is just one.

[PapaSmerf]

Tried to pricematch at a BB with a Target next door that had it in stock according to the online locator. I brought one of the three plastic cases to pick up the game at the front. They were perfectly willing to pricematch, but Best Buy is sold out in the whole district :bomb: Perfect plan involving RZ certs, gift cards and Game Crazy trade in of used copy foiled :cry:

EDIT: Just went to Bestbuy.com and found several stores with available so I ordered one with store pickup. If it is there, I will try to make a double switch and return/rebuy and pricematch. If not there, I will probably cancel the order. I'm too cheap to actually pay full price for a game.

Picked up my game this evening and told the CS rep my story from the night before and she just sold it to me outright for $39.99 and told me my online order would just drop out of the system after eight days. CSR at Game Crazy today said TIV for my original copy is $26.xx w/MVP (hopefully not part of the 30% promo). I hope it holds until tomorrow when I can make it back. I worked for this one, but thanks OP!

[ImLuhkee]

Okay, jsut trying to make sure, because these guys are saying theres no install option
http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/fallout-3/26144-anyone-who-bought-goty.html

They are talking about the Ps3 version of the game since it only has one disc. The 360 version comes with 2 discs with the dlc on the second disc(which was what I was asking about). So I am not surprised if the Ps3 version plays off the disc.

edit: Erm- Somtimes your just not quick enough to the draw....

[mywhitenoise]

They are talking about the Ps3 version of the game since it only has one disc. The 360 version comes with 2 discs with the dlc on the second disc(which was what I was asking about). So I am not surprised if the Ps3 version plays off the disc.

haha, I totally forgot people were buying this for other systems. Which doesn't make sense since the PS3 has the most inferior version of the game.

[rambo408]

i got the 360 version at best buy, she didnt wanna price match but her manager said its ok

[ImLuhkee]

haha, I totally forgot people were buying this for other systems. Which doesn't make sense since the PS3 has the most inferior version of the game.

I actually had forgot also until reading through earlier post in this thread. I kept thinking this was like l4d for pc and 360 only. I tend to do that with alot of games actually. :wall:

[Thekrakrabbit]

I love the DLC thing, because it wouldn't be hard to start a train and just share it with each other as long as nobody stole the disc and just kept it.

Of course, I don't know if that's a bad thing to say around here or not but....

[B56]

How do I price match? Do I get the game and go to the cashier? for BB