Amazon.com - Spend $80 on Select Titles, Get $40 Video Games Credit (10/26-10/31)

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Spend $80, Get a $40 Credit

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Spend $80 on select titles and receive a $40 promotional claim code usable towards a future Wii, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 game purchase. To qualify for the credit, you must check out with two or more eligible items in your cart. Only purchases from Amazon.com as the seller and made between October 26, 2009 and October 31, 2009 will qualify for this promotion. Only one (1) promotional claim code will be sent per household. Promotional claim code will expire at 11:59pm PST on 12/31/2009. Codes will be sent via email seven (7) business days after all items in the qualifying order have shipped. Restrictions apply. See fine print (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Ffeatur e.html%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref%255F%3Damb%255Flink%255F8 5860451%255F3%26docId%3D1000443031&tag=cheapassgam08-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957).











Spend $80, Receive a $40 Promotional Claim Code Discount Fine Print

Limit one promotional claim code per household.
Only purchases bought from Amazon.com as the seller on the www.amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com) website will qualify for this promotion. It does not apply to the same products sold by other sellers on the Amazon.com website.
Promotional claim code will be sent via email seven (7) business days after all items in the qualifying order have shipped.
Promotional claim code is only valid until 11:59pm PST on 12/31/2009.
Each promotional claim code can be used only once, even if the full promotional credit is not used.
Taxes, gift-wrap, and shipping and handling charges do not apply toward the minimum purchase amount.
Promotional claim code cannot be used to pay for gift-wrap, taxes, or shipping and handling charges.
Promotional claim code may not be combined with other offers in the same order. Generally, only one promotional claim code may be used per order.
Offer is not for resale and is not redeemable for cash.
Offer cannot be applied to orders already placed with Amazon.com.
If you return items purchased using a promotional code, you will not receive a refund for the amount of the offer.
Promotional claim code must be redeemed at our Web site, http://www.amazon.com, toward the purchase of by products sold by Amazon.com as the seller. If Amazon.com is not the seller, it will be noted on the product detail page.


Q: Will my order still qualify if I used ECA and my order total dropped below $80?
A: If the total amount of your order before taxes, gift-wrap, shipping, and other
promotions is $80 or more then you will qualify for the current offer.
Therefore, as long as the total cost of qualifying items in your order is above
$80, you can apply the 10% discount code to the order and still receive a $40
promotional certificate.
(Credit to RLeav20717, via Amazon Customer Support)

[shido]

wow, that is awesome! Thanks OP

[judgedee]

omg... they offer it now QQ

[wildnuts02]

wow

[RoodyPooUS]

WOW. Sorry, but I am already all tapped out from the B2G1 free deals, ECA, Gift cards after purchase, etc, this is a great deal though.

[Nebenator]

Was just about to post

[getfckedx]

If they offerred tekken 6 and R&C a crack in time I'd be all over this and cancel my best buy order

[kodave]

"Each promotional claim code can be used only once, even if the full promotional credit is not used."

That's good to know. Wouldn't want to blow $40 of credit on a $15 DS game.

But I don't have $80 to spend on this. It's sort of like a B2G1 if you're looking at all $40 games. Otherwise its kind of all over the board with how much this saves you depending on what you buy.

[drmuerto]

Nice deal. Too bad I already did TRU's B2G1 and the $20 credit for COD, and there's no way I'm going to play through all that stuff before the end of the year. Also, gotta save up for Black Friday. Too many deals.

[anubis20]

WTF ive bought many of those games already, mainly uncharted 2 and fifa 10 in the last 2 weeks

[slidecage]

now they need to do

spend 60 bucks on Ds and psp games get 30 credit back.

[c0ldlimit]

:D This is great! So many deals to be had! List looks pretty good too. Great if you didn't have a 3rd game to pick up at BestBuy's B2G1

[shido]

If they offerred tekken 6 and R&C a crack in time I'd be all over this and cancel my best buy order

Maybe they will offer it tomorrow when they are available? =)

Just hoping

[wbc1228]

well... there goes my wallet

[menikmati]

Damn, what should I get with Borderlands?

[sagecooker]

I am thinking Borderlands and Wet...

[TheHiei]

I wanna bite on Borderlands and Demon's Souls, yet I'm waiting for my Tekken's $10 credit first . . . although I'm thinking I might bite earlier, then use the $10 + $40 on Ratchet & Clank.

[Miro]

Wow this is like Amazon's counter to BB's B2G1 free deal. 3x60 games would cost 40 each after B2G1 free, but Amazon limits you to must having purchased 80 bucks.

[slowdive21]

Borderlands is 53.99 for PS3.

[fire eagle]

Thanks. I am glad I waited for Demon's Souls & Uncharted 2.

[Apushmataha]

now they need to do

spend 60 bucks on Ds and psp games get 30 credit back.

QFT

I just got a PSP 3000 and I am dying to build up my collection.

[SimaYi]

Good deal but with Tekken 6/Forza 3/Soul Calibur IV all coming in tomorrow, im overloaded. Saving my cash for Black Friday.

[Trebuken]

Really wanted Ratchet and Clank...

I think I may jump on this, though I'm going to run buy Best Buy first...

I could do both and then use the $40 credit along with the $20 from COD to preorder Mass Effect 2...or something.

How come Gamestop hasn't gotten into the game?

[lorddct]

Still cannot get Winning Eleven, or DJ Hero darn it!

[blu_yu_away]

Gonna have to pass already picked up uncharted 2, borderlands and fallout goty withe best buy. If only Ratchet and Clank: ToD was included I'd pounce on that and Demon Souls.

[evergoo]

When will the madness end?!? :whee:

Three weeks of B2G1 from 3 retail giants and now this?! Time to possibly cripple my wallet again.

[Starfox64]

Amazon, i am officially your bitch :)
These deals are just too bad ass. I dont even remember the last time i've even walked into a Gamestop...

[pluto6]

This is a great deal. I bought a $53 dollar game, and a $27 dollar game and will get a future $40 credit. Much better than B2G1 as you can get several cheaper games, and as long as you exceed the $80 limit, you get the $40 credit. Great Find OP

[VipFREAK]

Oh, only for now til 31st. Oh well.

[earvcunanan]

Ugh, if only the ECA codes were working right now - it'd help alleviate the tax. Why do you have to be based in Washington, Amazon?!

[takuhi]

Wow, sweet deal... Got Demon's Soul and A Boy and His Blob for just over $90.

[mrmagoo1974]

WOW! I am in shock! Thank you so much for the heads up OP!!!

Just ordered:

Uncharted 2 PS3 and
Fallout 3 GOTY edition XBOX 360


Thanks again dude!!!!

[doodofdoods]

I'm looking at a boy and his blob and borderlands for $90.

[Optical]

Depending on what you get from Amazon, you could actually get a deal. I was planning on doing this:

Uncharted 2 - $55
Borderlands - $54
--------
Total = $109
+Free $40 GC

Then I could order CoD:MW2 with the GC (the gift card can be used on any game purchase right?)....

CoD:MW2 - $60 - $40 GC = $20
+Free $20GC with purchase of MW2

So you would pretty much get MW2 for Free.

Decisions... Decisions...

[idckay]

Anyone know if you'll still get the 40 credit if the subtotal is 80+ but ECA brings the total to below 80?

[mgsvr]

Can I order two copies of the same game to receive the $40 credit?

Amazon says:

# Promotional claim code may not be combined with other offers in the same order. Generally, only one promotional claim code may be used per order.
# Offer is not for resale and is not redeemable for cash.
# Offer cannot be applied to orders already placed with Amazon.com.

[mrmagoo1974]

[QUOTE=Starfox64;6441388]Amazon, i am officially your bitch :)
[QUOTE]





Ditto

[Serpentor]

Where's the list of "selected games"? I think i drank too much....

[Mizzou75]

oh god. bye money.

[MarkHawk]

Deleted because I miss read the offer-

[starshipvelcro]

dammit, 2 weeks after I bought brutal legend and uncharted 2 on the same order... oh well, I beat them both already :)

[MarkHawk]

Deleted because I mis-read the offer.

[Mizzou75]

dammit, i wish ODST was on this list.

[ShadowHero10]

Guys, I'm pretty sure that Modern Warfare 2 (PS3 anyway) is not on the list.

[nintendofan9999]

as long as its on the list and totals to 80$

[jpatern]

was hoping valkyria chronicles was on the list.

[blaked569]

awesome...just awesome

[Rakai]

Should anything show up when you check out (such as promotion applied -$0.00)?

[Optical]

Depending on what you get from Amazon, you could actually get a deal. I was planning on doing this:

Uncharted 2 - $55
Borderlands - $54
--------
Total = $109
+Free $40 GC

Then I could order CoD:MW2 with the GC (the gift card can be used on any game purchase right?)....

CoD:MW2 - $60 - $40 GC = $20
+Free $20GC with purchase of MW2

So you would pretty much get MW2 for Free.

Decisions... Decisions...

Damn you Amazon! ORDERED! :|

[Ryukahn]

This is MUCH better than Buy 2 Get 1, since you can get 2 games now, then use the coupon on a pre-order for later. Really wish I could find something to get with Metroid Prime Trilogy.

[newlu]

Anyone know if you'll still get the 40 credit if the subtotal is 80+ but ECA brings the total to below 80?
You should

[Arcademode]

I just bought 2x copies of Uncharted 2, and plan to sell one.

I'll lose some money from eBay, but the $40 store credit toward Dragon Age will be worth it.

[drock]

Fallout 3: GOTY
Prince of Persia
----------------------
Total: $82

That was as close as I could get to the $80-sweet-spot. I missed seeing the Promotion: -$8.XX. Goodbye ECA, we hardly knew thee. I wish Ratchet & Clank: ToD was available. Would've probably grabbed that instead of PoP.

If Amazon keeps this up Black Friday is going to be absolutely insane.

[speedrunner17]

Some of you that are on the fence why don't you just wait a couple days. They could add Ratchet and Clank or Tekken 6. I've went through a few pages and haven't seen any pre-orders. So just see if they add the game once its released.

[rusty]

I can't make this worth it. All I want is MW2 and possibly Fifa 10.

The closest I can get is to trade in a game with high value and end up with Fifa and MW2 for $94 + $20 credit...

Not bad, but I already have MW2 preordered with Walmart for $40, so hell with it


Too many deals damnit!

[mgsvr]

Can we order two copies of the same game and still get the $40 credit?

[Optical]

This is MUCH better than Buy 2 Get 1, since you can get 2 games now, then use the coupon on a pre-order for later. Really wish I could find something to get with Metroid Prime Trilogy.

I hear Masamura is pretty good...

[kklems]

Watch out some games are listed as being eligible but are being sold by another party and fulfilled by Amazon. These will not qualify per terms. Example FIFA Street 3

[DefeatUForever]

Im going the cheap ass way...

:wii: red steel - 19.49
:ps3: haze - 16.62
:360: fifa street 3 - 12.79
:360: project gotham racing 4 - 18.99
:360: prey - 16.51

total = 84.40

I'll probably pick up another 1 to 3 games with the 40 dollar gift card. So basically would be getting 7 to 8 games for 84.91. Not bad at all.

I'm probably going to wait a few more days to see if the eca codes come back.

[shido]

I hear Masamura is pretty good...

Muramasa you mean?:lol:

[DefeatUForever]

Watch out some games are listed as being eligible but are being sold by another party and fulfilled by Amazon. These will not qualify per terms. Example FIFA Street 3

It's being sold by amazon though for the 360.

[fizzywix]

Definitely going to do this then use the credit on MW2

[atc250es]

Got Borderlands 360 -53.99 & MGS4 27.49 for 81.48 total

[nnthomas]

Wow, nice deal. Glad I didnt go to Best Buy. Will have to sit and think on this one.

[shido]

I got myself Borderlands PS3 and A Boy and his Blob for 89.xx total.

I guess I am going to skip BB B2G1 sales

[c0ldlimit]

I would also like to know if you can purchase 2 copies of the same game.

[coleipoo]

So I could get MW2 and another game and potentially get $60 credit?

[Miro]

Was trying to think of deals to possibly Flip but i'm coming up empty. On another note, I am extremely tempted on getting this:

Uncharted (26.99) + Gears of War (17.99) + Mass Effect (19.99) + Army of Two (19.99) for 83.46 Total and $40 towards future purchase!

[tears2040]

Every purchase that I have made with Amazon it always shows a $0.00 promotion, I ordered 2 eligible games and no promotion shows up in the cart. This has me hesitant to finish my purchase ............

Someone help me out here

[robbart914]

Hmm, both uncharted games for just over 80 with a 40 credit back. I'm thinking about it

[panasonic]

wait i have gta 360 preordered and want to buy demons souls can i qualify for the $40 off?

[Kalmaholic]

Nice find! RE5, Infamous, Dead Space ftw :)

[Thomas96]

I wish I had money... but if the deals are this good now... I can't wait until black friday!

[hyunkim]

question.... i preordered mw2 for $40 a month ago (after eca and credit).

my plan is to use this deal, and since amazon doesn't charge until the item ships, use the promotional code on my mw2, making the grand total $0 (with $20 credit).

however, it the fine print it says "Promotional claim code may not be combined with other offers in the same order. Generally, only one promotional claim code may be used per order."

i used eca, so i'm wondering of my plan would work?

[formerroadie]

Great deal, but I will have to pass since I have picked up about 10 games in the last few weeks. HAHA. I should play those first :).

[Mizzou75]

considering ghostbusters, fable 2 and mass effect for $83.xx...

[y2jasper]

damn...so i have 3 games that came out recently that i want:

Borderlands, Brutal Legend, and Ultimate Alliance 2. i'm thinking of buying two of them with this sale, but i'm hesitant because i have tekken 6 coming in tomorrow, and then GTA episodes next week, MW2 the week after, and Assassin's Creed 2 2 weeks after that. basically by the time i could have time to play the games i buy now, it will already be black friday and i could possibly get them at the same price or cheaper then.

someone give me advice!

[eastx]

Dang, I can't take all these sales. Got Punch-Out!, Uncharted, and Viva Pinata 2. Thanks thenock!

[mbartholow]

Hmmm....

Considering
:360:Raiden IV $36.99
:360:Capcom Triplepack: Dead Rising, Lost Planet, DMC4 $36.99
:360:Qubed: Rez, E4, Lumines $19.99
----------------------------------------
$93.97 before $40 bonus

:applause:That's a lot of games I've been eyeballing.

Did anyone find the Earth Defense Force/Samurai Warriors 2-pack on the list? I saw one or two of the other 2-packs but not that one...

[Tranzience]

Anyone find any cheap filler? Uncharted 1 + Batman comes out to 79.98. :(

[mkernan]

Noticed a lot of people said Borderlands, but it doesn't look like its eligible to me.

EDIT: now I see it in the list, but when you click through to the actual product page, it doesn't list the offer below it like most of the other games do. Weird.

[benjamouth]

Anyone find any cheap filler? Uncharted 1 + Batman comes out to 79.98. :(

I think Kung_fu Panda on 360 was $8, also NHL 2K8 was about $8 as well.

Thanks OP, picked up Borderlands (360) and Monopoly (360) for a total of $83.48.

Can't beat those for $20 each :bouncy:

EDIT - Canceled that order, I think Mkernan might be right about Borderlands being ineligible, the deal doesn't show up on it's page.

[hollowfreak]

Anyone find any cheap filler? Uncharted 1 + Batman comes out to 79.98. :(

Ouch!! I don't even think filler would work in this case unless it's in the list of games.

edit: Madden 08 is the cheapest thing in the list PS3 $7.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Madden-NFL-08-Playstation-3/dp/B000P0SETO/) & 360 $8.98 (http://www.amazon.com/Madden-NFL-08-Xbox-360/dp/B000P0QJD2/)

[jlewis7190]

i did the BB b2g1 free - R&C: CIT, uncharted 2, and batman AA.

too bad R&C: ToD wasnt available through this amazon deal because i would have reallllly been kicking myself

[Xerxes]

FUCK YOU AMAZON...

See this is that love that hurts. Hurts my wallet.

I know a couple 54.99 + 34.99 bundles I would like.

Edit: OK, only one per house hold. Still that's nice.

[doubledown]

Dang....nice deal. Maybe Wii Sports Resort (2 WMP) and something else..hmmmm.

[gettinmoney662]

Hmmm, if I get Uncharted 2 and the Watchmen Complete Experience, then use the $40 on Ratchet and Clank, I'll get all three for about $100, which makes Uncharted 2/Ratchet cheaper than had I taken part in BB's sale. However, I do lose the reward zone points, which would bring me really close to another $10 GC.

Or I could do Katamari Forever and Resident Evil 5 and then use the coupon on either Uncharted 2 or Ratchet and Clank, hmmmm.

[c0ldlimit]

Is there anything on the order page that indicates the promotion was correctly applied? I ordered two copies of Borderlands but didn't see anything to indicate the promo.

[Haako]

Really wish I could find something to get with Metroid Prime Trilogy.

Im having the same thought. I already have most of what id want from the eligible list. I was thinking:

Metroid Prime
Dead Space
?

But im drawing a blank for the 3rd game to get it over 80. I already have things like Mass effect and gears that would get it over the hump but not by too much. Bah...

Like evryone else has already said - this would be so much easier if R&C was on the list.

[fairtrade]

Sweet. Canceled the order I just placed for Muramasa with my $10 off from buying KH 358/2 and placed a new order for Muramasa and Metroid Prime Trilogy CE. Now once they ship I can get New Super Mario Bros. Wii for [essentially] $6. Many thanks, OP!

[rvarma]

would rather do bb for 2 60$ games (uncharted2, rc cit) but if u can find games for a total of around 80 = profit

[Rakai]

I think Kung_fu Panda on 360 was $8, also NHL 2K8 was about $8 as well.

Thanks OP, picked up Borderlands (360) and Monopoly (360) for a total of $83.48.

Can't beat those for $20 each :bouncy:

EDIT - Canceled that order, I think Mkernan might be right about Borderlands being ineligible, the deal doesn't show up on it's page.

It seems like the promotion isn't showing up on any of the pages, but they were a few minutes ago so I'm not sure what's going on.

[Strell]

Little King Story, Punch Out, or A Boy and his Blob would work nicely with Metroid Prime.

[voidedx]

Does anyone see anything in the check out page that you'll be getting $40 credit?
When I go to the games now, the offer does not show and it use to.
mbartholow: Raiden IV is not worth $37 IMHO. My friend and I played it for 15 minutes before deciding to never play that again. We were frustrated that the enemy boss shots lacked pattern and the only way to block was to use a bomb. It must be my least favorite shooter.

[MachoKing]

Well, you kind of made my decision. I can pretty much get Borderlands and another game for cheap right now, but I really wouldn't have time to play it anyway.

I can't be tempted.

I was thinking though...
Borderlands - $53.99
Midnight Club Los Angeles or GTA 4 or FABLE 2 - $27.99

53.99 + 27.99 = about $82 and I'd get a $40 gaming credit back.

I plan to buy L4D2 anyway which is listed for 55.99.
55.99 - $40 = about $16

$82 + $16 = $98
$98 - $55.
I would get both games for $43. Decisions, decisions!

[Nathan_Sama]

Anyone find any cheap filler? Uncharted 1 + Batman comes out to 79.98. :(
Kung-Fu Panda for 360 is $8

[DefeatUForever]

I have a $25 gift card, does anyone know if I can use that on this as well or would I have to add more games to get it up to $80?

[bvharris]

Damn, I'll have to sleep on this. If it was next week and Dragon Age was out I'd be all for it, but I just pre-ordered that today..

Would like Borderlands and Beatles: Rock Band, but I'm not sure... Gah Amazon, you and your great deals!

[Friend of Sonic]

I don't get it. Have 2K10 and Borderlands, both for 360 in my cart and checkout page shows no mention of a promo.

EDIT: Aww. Saw the above post. Wonder if I should just order it and hope it gets sorted out or wait. Borderlands is a must own for me, NBA 2k10 is for a friend.

[moommoombaba]

if only they have pes2010 then i will bite on it but as of now i don't have any games that i really want

[lordopus99]

Great deal... already have bought all my games and future games via TRU and BB B2G1... :-(

[shrike4242]

I added Punch-Out! and Boom Blox Bash Party to my cart, and I didn't see the "Promotion Applied: -$0.00" in the cart like I normally would for some of the other "buy X, get $Y back" promotions. Both are in the list, and initially, each one had the "Buy $80 worth, get $40 back" promotional box listed in the item description.

I checked my past pre-orders that gave credits on pre-orders, Brutal Legend, KH 356/2 Days, Uncharted 2 and NSMB, and they all have the "Promotion Applied: -$0.00" listed in the cart.

I'm going to wait until tomorrow and give this a try then, just in case they don't have the promotional codes wired in correctly on their side.

[Gamer SDP]

I don't see the promo image when going to a game's product page. it seems to have been taken down since I know Borderlands and Wii Fit Plus had the promo image but not atm.

I'll wait a few days for things to get sorted out until I see if I'll try to get anything

[MachoKing]

I don't get it. Have 2K10 and Borderlands, both for 360 in my cart and checkout page shows no mention of a promo.

EDIT: Aww. Saw the above post. Wonder if I should just order it and hope it gets sorted out or wait. Borderlands is a must own for me, NBA 2k10 is for a friend.
They're quick with e-mail responses so just place your order and e-mail to confirm.

DAMN! I have the free prime trial too so I can get 1-day delivery!

It makes me think though, should I get FIFA or NBA instead of Borderlands? Anyone know if Midnight Club's good?

[DefeatUForever]

I noticed a bunch of the games took away the promo image. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to check on this one.

[gravel]

I dunno, this seems like a better deal for lower priced games, or a mixture. I went in on BB's B2G1 for Demon's Souls, Borderlands, and Borderlands for a friend(he's giving me $40.) So, Borderlands and Demon's Souls for about $80 from BB, or for about $115 with $40 in credit coming back to me.

Unless I'm missing something?

[menikmati]

Any $28 game suggestions? Might jump on this if Borderlands works.

[ssjmichael]

I noticed a bunch of the games took away the promo image. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to check on this one.

Refresh the page. Sometimes it shows sometimes it doesn't on some games.

[Vinny]

Damn... if this worked on DS games, that would be even better.

[Lan_Zer0]

I added Punch-Out! and Boom Blox Bash Party to my cart, and I didn't see the "Promotion Applied: -$0.00" in the cart like I normally would for some of the other "buy X, get $Y back" promotions. Both are in the list, and initially, each one had the "Buy $80 worth, get $40 back" promotional box listed in the item description.

I checked my past pre-orders that gave credits on pre-orders, Brutal Legend, KH 356/2 Days, Uncharted 2 and NSMB, and they all have the "Promotion Applied: -$0.00" listed in the cart.

I'm going to wait until tomorrow and give this a try then, just in case they don't have the promotional codes wired in correctly on their side.


I always assumed the -$0.00 was from one of the first batches of ECA codes expiring. I always had the -$0.00 on a video game order until they took down the codes.

[MachoKing]

WHAT DO I DO!!! I think I'm ordering right now!!!


Smoke break to think it over!!!


Sports games or Borderlands???

!!
!

[aeri]

Any $28 game suggestions? Might jump on this if Borderlands works. Tales of Symphonia Wii is 27.49; not sure if it'll work though (51 cents short = :D)

[Mizzou75]

Refresh the page. Sometimes it shows sometimes it doesn't on some games.

Yeah guys, just do this. I just checked Borderlands and it didn't say anything, then I refreshed and it said it was eligible. Did it for NBA 2K10 and a few other games I checked too.

[MachoKing]

I wish Smackdown Vs Raw worked!

[coma8]

If Borderlands works I'm more than likely gonna get it and L4D

[rinaka]

So if I have Uncharted and Demon's Soul coming out to around 83$, but then I have 5$ taken off from Uncharted 2 promotion would it still count for this as the original total is over 80?

[gettinmoney662]

Why are you guys expecting a promo to be applied to your account? They're sending you the coupon later.

[TheHiei]

Because that's usually how it works, it tags your account with a 0.00 promotion, almost as if verifying the deal went through.

[ravenz7]

I don't see the promo on my email confirmation (ordered Borderlands and Fable 2 both 360).
I just emailed them and hope it all works out since I am unable to cancel my order.

[Rig]

Dammit. I have a ton of games already on preorder with Amazon. Do I dare try and find some more to get on this deal?

(I'm not gonna have any money left over for Black Friday!)

EDIT: Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm is $36.99, and Muramasa is $46.99. That would get me to where I need for the $40 back...can I get myself to pull the trigger?

EDIT 2: What the crap is up with my Amazon account? ECA codes are all canceled out and removed, right? Why do I get this:

Items: $83.98
Shipping & Handling: $5.48
Super Saver Discount: -$5.48
Promotion Applied: -$8.40
Total Before Tax: $75.58
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Order Total: $75.58

What is that promotion of $8.40 coming from? Will this order count, since it's now under $80?

[ratm4eva1]

ugg I wanted tekken and ratchet and there are no releases from this week or future releases.

[ssjmichael]

Yeah you won't see a promo indicator. Just screenshot the game pages if you're concerned.

Also you should be able to apply ECA or any other promo credit you have as long as your total is $80 before that. There's nothing say you can't use any other promo credit anyway.

[gettinmoney662]

Oh shit, I just realized, if I use a coupon to bring the price of one of these games down and the total ends up under $80, would I still be okay for the promo or does the final price have to end up at over $80?

[MachoKing]

Unable to cancel? Dang I was about to do it figuring I can cancel, hrmmm.

[Lan_Zer0]

Borderlands and Sonic Collection for me.

AMAZON!!!!! :bomb:

[mang9432]

must resist....

[Ryukahn]

Sweet. Canceled the order I just placed for Muramasa with my $10 off from buying KH 358/2 and placed a new order for Muramasa and Metroid Prime Trilogy CE. Now once they ship I can get New Super Mario Bros. Wii for [essentially] $6. Many thanks, OP!

I definitely want to do this deal to get New Super Mario Bros Wii, so I like your thinking.

Little King Story, Punch Out, or A Boy and his Blob would work nicely with Metroid Prime.

I'm somewhat interested in Punchout, but I was hoping to get the Doc Louis bonus before buying it, since I could never get Wii Sports Boxing to work properly, so I don't want to buy Punchout and find I have similar issues.

[aeri]

Trying to resist as well. Might go for Phantom Brave Wii, Tales of Symphonia, and MGS:4 though :S

[Hoffer]

I added Borderlands and the Rock Band Country Pack to my cart and it comes to $80.48. When I went to checkout, I had a $8.50 discount. I'm assuming it must be a leftover ECA code or something?

I need to spend over $80. Pre-discount, it was over $80, but after discount it is $72. Will I still get the $40 video game credit??? I don't see anything anywhere that says my order qualifies.

[LegendK7ll3r]

I really want to jump on this, but I have no idea what to get. I really want Demon Soul's, so that's a given... but I have no idea what else to add. I have practically everything released within the past few months.

Any suggestions? I have all 3 systems.

[tenma]

Good deal, but I'm not sure whether I should act on it given how much I've spent recently. If a few of the bigger pre-orders were part of this deal then i'd definitely jump on it.

[ZerotypeX]

Gonna wait for a few days to see if tekken or gtaiv the ballad of gay tony (now $34.99) will make it on the list. I'm hoping it will since it looks like games that you can preorder are not part of the deal. We'll see in a few days tho.

[Chris Dillon]

didn't read through the posts, but i got fifa last week, anyways you guys think if i purchase a 30$ game to get myself to 80 between two purchases they would credit me? I think ill email amazon about it.

[e Skrilla]

GAWD DAMMIT! I just bought Tekken literally 5 seconds ago. Wait....I can cancel and still get it right?

if so then YESSS!

btw best deal on tekken was at amazon for 44.99 with free 2 day shipping :D

[MachoKing]

Tekken isn't apart of this. There's only certain eligible games and I don't think they'll add more, since they don't even count Smackdown Vs Raw.

[Strell]

I'm somewhat interested in Punchout, but I was hoping to get the Doc Louis bonus before buying it, since I could never get Wii Sports Boxing to work properly, so I don't want to buy Punchout and find I have similar issues.

You can play it classic style with just buttons, not unlike the NES version.

[confoosious]

tekken 6 doesn't qualify

[BoysDon'tCry]

Anyone know if promotional savings stack? For instance, I preordered Modern Warfare 2 a couple days ago in order to get the $20 credit off my next game purchase. I was thinking, could I order two games with this current deal, get $40 credit, and wait until after Modern Warfare 2 ships to order a $60 using my two promotional credits of $60 combined, and essentially get the game for free? Or is this just not possible?

[thenockmlb]

Well, I guess I should have waited on some of the games I bought over the last few months because of the influx of credit from the Trade-In Deals. There are a few things of slight interest, but nothing of great want. I will probably pass

[Friend of Sonic]

Ugh. Borderlands and NBA2K10 both show the "eligible" graphic, but isn't showing me the 0.00. People are suggesting screenshots. That'll do the trick?

[ZForce915]

I have Modern Warfare 2 on pre-order. If I get a $40 games credit from this deal, can I go back and apply it to my pre-order?

[blue ocarina]

didn't read through the posts, but i got fifa last week, anyways you guys think if i purchase a 30$ game to get myself to 80 between two purchases they would credit me? I think ill email amazon about it.

Offer cannot be applied to orders already placed with Amazon.com

from the fine print


As for myself, I might email them to see if I can order two copies of borderlands and have it apply; the wording is confusing.

[JAB5]

Anyone know if promotional savings stack? For instance, I preordered Modern Warfare 2 a couple days ago in order to get the $20 credit off my next game purchase. I was thinking, could I order two games with this current deal, get $40 credit, and wait until after Modern Warfare 2 ships to order a $60 using my two promotional credits of $60 combined, and essentially get the game for free? Or is this just not possible?

If you get the $40 credit in time, you could apply it to MW2. The $20 credit from the MW2 preorder doesn't come until AFTER the game ships, so you couldn't use it to get the game for free.

[JAB5]

I have Modern Warfare 2 on pre-order. If I get a $40 games credit from this deal, can I go back and apply it to my pre-order?

Yes.

[V878]

As tempted as I am to finally pick up inFamous and LBP, I will hold off for now since I'm still trying to find both for $30 a piece. Besides, gotta save some cash for Black Friday.

[tenma]

Yeah, definitely going to wait. Great deal, but there aren't enough games on that list at prices that I'm willing to pay. If i wasn't getting MW2 and L4D2 in the next few weeks maybe I'd be more open to jumping on the deal.

[Chris Dillon]

I have Modern Warfare 2 on pre-order. If I get a $40 games credit from this deal, can I go back and apply it to my pre-order?


these codes do stack, but, you can't apply them like gift card credit. They show up like a promotion when you purchase your next video game, if you have two, two apply. So, all orders would have to be cancelled and reordered for them to work.

[argyle]

I went with an oddball pairing that probably no one else will choose - Afrika & Tornado Outbreaki. :-P Using this deal to pick up some of the stragglers. I will use my $40 towards Dragon Age, and since I was planning on getting that one anyway I'm basically spending an extra $23.50 ea for the other 2. That's my price on both of those. :)

Thanks OP!

[MachoKing]

Smackdown Vs Raw does actually qualify, but of course I'd be 2 cents short!

I don't know if I want SVR or Borderlands! Jeesus!

[BIG5]

Uncharted 1 + Uncharted 2 = $81.98. Perfect.




I'm somewhat interested in Punchout, but I was hoping to get the Doc Louis bonus before buying it, since I could never get Wii Sports Boxing to work properly, so I don't want to buy Punchout and find I have similar issues.

You don't want to play Punch-Out!! with gesture controls. Just use the wiimote NES style. Fun game, BTW.

[goomba478]

Wow this really is a better deal than B2G1 if you play your cards right. So...many...possibilities. My brain (and wallet) are starting to hurt!

[JAB5]

If you get the $40 credit in time, you could apply it to MW2. The $20 credit from the MW2 preorder doesn't come until AFTER the game ships, so you couldn't use it to get the game for free.

Oops, NVM. I just read the fine print that you can't use the $40 code on pre-orders:




Offer cannot be applied to orders already placed with Amazon.com.


I thought the $40 offer would work like trade in account credit, guess not.

[United_Korea]

tempting A-man, but no dice.

[blue ocarina]

Anyone know if promotional savings stack? For instance, I preordered Modern Warfare 2 a couple days ago in order to get the $20 credit off my next game purchase. I was thinking, could I order two games with this current deal, get $40 credit, and wait until after Modern Warfare 2 ships to order a $60 using my two promotional credits of $60 combined, and essentially get the game for free? Or is this just not possible?
I do know that all previous pre-order credit bonuses that get auto-applied to your account (ODST, KH, etc.) that I have ordered automatically applied and stacked together without an issue. The wording for this promo makes it sound like they'll give you an actual promo code that you can use to apply to your order.

I don't know if you will be able to apply this together with auto-applied promo credits.

[shrike4242]

I always assumed the -$0.00 was from one of the first batches of ECA codes expiring. I always had the -$0.00 on a video game order until they took down the codes.Nope. The ECA discount would be 10% off the total pre-discount, not a $0.00 promotion.

Because that's usually how it works, it tags your account with a 0.00 promotion, almost as if verifying the deal went through.It records the discount code or whatever it is on the back-end of things for Amazon. I've been told that the $0.00 promotion bit has to be on there for it to be valid.

these codes do stack, but, you can't apply them like gift card credit. They show up like a promotion when you purchase your next video game, if you have two, two apply. So, all orders would have to be cancelled and reordered for them to work.You can call or email Amazon to have them apply the credit on your account to an existing order. They've done that in the past for other CAGs with the other items that give promotional credit. I can't see this being any different, though it might be.

[MasterAwesome]

I don't get it, I thought the Amazon discounts from ECA are inactive right now? How come some people are able to apply ECA discounts to their purchases?

[Medium_Pimpin]

Hmmm thinking about grabbing Katamari and Red Faction for $80 + GC.

[Alzarius]

Very hard to resist, since there are some titles I want, but I'm going to hold out here. If Williams Pinball Collection was included, I would bite.... but I'm going to wait a bit. Too many games to play now anyway. With Dragon Age, God of War Collection, and COD MW2 coming out next month, I need to save some money anyway.

[Ryukahn]

You can play it classic style with just buttons, not unlike the NES version.

You don't want to play Punch-Out!! with gesture controls. Just use the wiimote NES style. Fun game, BTW.

The motion controls were the whole appeal to me. Are you guys saying it's bad? I've got the original that I play from time to time for button controls.

[BoysDon'tCry]

Oops, NVM. I just read the fine print that you can't use the $40 code on pre-orders:




Offer cannot be applied to orders already placed with Amazon.com.


I thought the $40 offer would work like trade in account credit, guess not.


Wait. Can't I just cancel my Modern Warfare 2 preorder, jump on this deal and get $40 credit, and then REORDER Modern Warfare 2 and apply the credit bonus? Because that bullet says nothing about preorders specifically, only orders already with Amazon. If this will work, it'll be one hell of a deal (get two games for $80, Modern Warfare 2 for $20, and then the God of War Collection for $20... four games for the price of two).

[SniperREX]

Awesome deal :hot:!!!

I got NBA2k10 for my little brother and Fallout 3 GOTY for me :bouncy:. This way I don't have to buy a third game like in the B2G1 of BB and I spend only $35 for each game instead of $43 :bouncy:

[Mizzou75]

Well I ordered MW2 earlier and still had a 10% code attached to my account, so I decided to cancel that and see if I could reuse it with NBA2K10/Ghostbusters and it looks like I can. Originally $88.98, will get it for $80.08 if I pull the trigger. Then I'll use the $40 towards MW2.

[y2jasper]

damnit i'm going to let my more intelligent side take over and not jump on this deal. i have 4 games coming in the next 4 weeks already, i might as well hold out until black friday/christmas before jumping on borderlands and brutal legend....

but i really really want to buy them, damnit!

[Afflicted]

Gonna wait for a few days to see if tekken or gtaiv the ballad of gay tony (now $34.99) will make it on the list. I'm hoping it will since it looks like games that you can preorder are not part of the deal. We'll see in a few days tho.


really doubt they'll add anything like tekken or ratchet... would be nice cause then they'd get a nice email asking where my $40.00 credit is :D

[roasted]

Wait. Can't I just cancel my Modern Warfare 2 preorder, jump on this deal and get $40 credit, and then REORDER Modern Warfare 2 and apply the credit bonus? Because that bullet says nothing about preorders specifically, only orders already with Amazon. If this will work, it'll be one hell of a deal (get two games for $80, Modern Warfare 2 for $20, and then the God of War Collection for $20... four games for the price of two).
I'm thinking about doing the same thing, but with NSMBWii. The only thing that worries me is that the credit offer for NSMBWii might be over by the time I receive any credit from this week's offer.

[MachoKing]

Promotional claim code will expire at 11:59pm PST on 12/31/2009. Codes will be sent via email seven (7) business days after all items in the qualifying order have shipped. Restrictions apply


From the op.

You get the $40 credit within 7 business days.

Damn I really wanted Midnight Club, but I'm 2 cents short.

[shrike4242]

Wait. Can't I just cancel my Modern Warfare 2 preorder, jump on this deal and get $40 credit, and then REORDER Modern Warfare 2 and apply the credit bonus? Because that bullet says nothing about preorders specifically, only orders already with Amazon. If this will work, it'll be one hell of a deal (get two games for $80, Modern Warfare 2 for $20, and then the God of War Collection for $20... four games for the price of two).Oh well. So much for it being added to existing orders.

It may be like they did for the trade-in credit, where they gave you a code you could apply to the order and it would discount the order by the discount amount. It would look like any of their other discount codes, I suppose.

[Seanathan297]

Awesome deal. I had a $15 credit from ODST that I used on Fable 2 Platinum Edition, but the release date got kicked back a few months. Sent an email to Amazon to see if I would lose my $15 credit if I cancel the order. I know normally that is the case, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask given the delay. I'm still thinking about it, but I hope to end up like this:

Borderlands and L4D - $65 after $15 ODST credit
Modern Warfare 2 - $20 after $40 promo credit
Fable 2 Platinum Edition - $10 after Modern Warfare credit


Not too bad for $95

[GeorgeCostanza]

...Can someone please direct me to the COUNSELING THREAD... please??

[TheHiei]

Ah, this deal is starting to worry me. I've emailed Amazon, but sometimes when I tend to go deep into detail about promotion, they tend to have no clue what I'm talking about and reply with something completely irrelevant.

I just hope I can get my Borderlands and Demon's Souls, and the $40 credit.

Another issue is that it's gonna take up to a week to get the credit, so if I have to contact Amazon again after a week, it's just even more of a mess.

I hope they figure this out, but what shrike said about the 0.00 promotion being needed is worrying me.

[j0dy77]

In for Demon's Souls and Left 4 Dead GOTY, total came to $83. Parlay the $40 credit to COD MWF2, LOVE YOU AMAZON!!!!

[T3kN]

Depending on what you get from Amazon, you could actually get a deal. I was planning on doing this:

Uncharted 2 - $55
Borderlands - $54
--------
Total = $109
+Free $40 GC

Then I could order CoD:MW2 with the GC (the gift card can be used on any game purchase right?)....

CoD:MW2 - $60 - $40 GC = $20
+Free $20GC with purchase of MW2

So you would pretty much get MW2 for Free.

Decisions... Decisions...

Thats exactly what im doing!
Thanks for explaining it LOL!

[ARog34]

Wow, so I could get say Uncharted 2 and another game to get it beyond $80... receive $40 in credit and then purchase Modern Warfare 2? Then receive THAT $20 from MW2?!?

[BoysDon'tCry]

In for Demon's Souls and Left 4 Dead GOTY, total came to $83. Parlay the $40 credit to COD MWF2, LOVE YOU AMAZON!!!!

So this will definitely work? You can use $40 towards preorders? Because if so, I am definitely doing that.

[oxidative]

I'm going to wait to see if tomorrow's releases (Oct 27) will be eligible...maybe I can pick up the GTA episodes pack :)

[evyrew]

Geez... if the ECA codes were up it would be even more awesome... but it doesn't look like those are coming back anytime soon.

[benjamouth]

Went ahead a re-ordered Borderlands and Monoploy, took screen shots of them in case I get and problems,

Amazon are usually cool, but I won't be opening the games till I get the credit.

[rodieremix]

Can someone tell me if you can go online with splitscreen co-op in Borderlands, like you can in Halo for example. Like how my local guest and I can go into social slayer and match up with other players? Hope this makes sense, TIA.

[MachoKing]

Of course it can be used on preorders. What the guy was saying before was that it can't be added to pre-existing orders.

[Fire_Thief]

Wait, I can use the $40 credit on MW 2, and then get a $20 credit? I thought this shit didn't work for preorders??? Someone explain!!!

[CaptPete]

Has anyone that's ordered seen the $0.00 promotion on their order? I've tried a few sets of games and nothing like that ever shows up.

[icedrake523]

Kind of annoying since I bought Boy and His Blob separate and got MPT in the B2G1 with 3 DS games.

I might pick up Muramasa and RE5. I'm not sure though.

[BoysDon'tCry]

Of course it can be used on preorders. What the guy was saying before was that it can't be added to pre-existing orders.

If that's the case then I'll just cancel my Modern Warfare 2 preorder, and then reorder the game after I get my promotional code.

But let me understand this: you only get the code (via e-mail?) a week after your games ship. So that leaves just a bit of time before you can still place a preorder for Modern Warfare 2. This is how it'll work, right?

[tears2040]

Has anyone that's ordered seen the $0.00 promotion on their order? I've tried a few sets of games and nothing like that ever shows up.



I have ordered over 10+ orders the past couple of months and for any credit the 0.00 always shows up, since I do not see it now I will not order.


This is my gut feeling telling me Amazon might pull a fast one.........

[genfuyung]

If they add Tekken 6 tomorrow I will definitely use this sale. I don't see any reason that they wouldn't.

[DefeatUForever]

Here is what I just bought...

:360: Army of Two - $18.49
:360: Skate - $19.99
:360: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames - $18.49
:360: Left 4 Dead - Game of the Year Edition - $26.99
:360: Project Gotham Racing 4 - $18.99
:wii: Red Steel - $19.49
:wii: A Boy and His Blob - $35.99 (I normally don't buy new games but I really want this one)

$158.43 total ( i don't get taxed)

THAN

subtract 10% which is $15.84 for my ECA discount...

$142.59

THAN

minus my $25 gift card...

$117.59 for 7 games plus when you take into account you get a $40 gift certificate it comes out to like $77 bucks. Fucking sweet deal.

[genfuyung]

I have ordered over 10+ games that past couple of months and for any credit the 0.00 always shows up, since I do not see it now I will not order.


This is my gut feeling telling me Amazon might pull a fast one.........

The main page of the deal says there will be no indication of the promotion at checkout. As long as the games page mentions the promotion on it it'll be fine. Amazon has the best CS of any retailer I've ever dealt with.

[blue ocarina]

I fired off an email regarding two copies of the same game will post when I hear back.

[V878]

If that's the case then I'll just cancel my Modern Warfare 2 preorder, and then reorder the game after I get my promotional code.

But let me understand this: you only get the code (via e-mail?) a week after your games ship. So that leaves just a bit of time before you can still place a preorder for Modern Warfare 2. This is how it'll work, right?

MW2 is still 2 weeks away so even if it takes a week to get a code, you should have a pretty safe margin to place a re-order. Some might worry whether Amazon will take down the $20 promo in that time but I think it's safe to say it'll stay up so long as Walmart offers the same promo (and in turn Walmart is unlikely to take it down so long as Amazon still has it). So yeah, you should be fine.

[xycury]

Items: $80.98
Shipping & Handling: $5.48
Super Saver Discount: -$5.48
Promotion Applied: -$8.10
Order Total: $72.88


bought Boy & Blob and Dead Space for Wii

Managed to still have an ECA code in my account. yippie!

I wish it was DS/PSP games too, but I couldn't help it but buy that combo for just barely a buck over the requirement, plus save another 10% too. I was having doubts about going through, but saving another 10%... couldn't resist then.

Amazon is raping my wallet and there isn't any lube to be found.

I know what I'll be using that $40 credit too... damn well better apply to PC games ....

[phantomfriar2002]

I'm going to wait to see if tomorrow's releases (Oct 27) will be eligible...maybe I can pick up the GTA episodes pack :)

Indeed, FORZA comes out also tomorrow.

[MachoKing]

Here is what I just bought...

:360: Army of Two - $18.49
:360: Skate - $19.99
:360: Mercenaries 2: World in Flames - $18.49
:360: Left 4 Dead - Game of the Year Edition - $26.99
:360: Project Gotham Racing 4 - $18.99
:wii: Red Steel - $19.49
:wii: A Boy and His Blob - $35.99 (I normally don't buy new games but I really want this one)

$158.43 total ( i don't get taxed)

THAN

subtract 10% which is $15.84 for my ECA discount...

$142.59

THAN

minus my $25 gift card...

$117.59 for 7 games plus when you take into account you get a $40 gift certificate it comes out to like $77 bucks. Fucking sweet deal.
I just hope you know that Army of Two doesn't count towards the $80. Also doesn't it say one promo per household? It'd help if you checked those things.

[Jonsoncao]

ok, my question is: If after the ECA discount applied my order drops down under $80, will I still get the promotional credit?

[jrhawk42]

I did the math on this and it's pretty much just forcing me to buy more games than I really need.

Basically I buy 2 games now for $80, then buy MW2 for $60, and then L4d2 for $60 (which is actually free using the coupons from the $40 and the mw2 coupon).

Basically it's a b3g1 when you get down to it. The only plus side is that 2 of the games don't have to be currently released.

[DefeatUForever]

I just hope you know that Army of Two doesn't count towards the $80. Also doesn't it say one promo per household? It'd help if you checked those things.

Army of Two does count and I know it's only one promo per household...I didn't say I was getting more than one 40 buck gift card.

[Diad]

Amazon is hell bent on taking all of my money...

[ChernobylCow]

Good deal. I wish I had waited on Demon's souls but it's no big deal. Going to pass this time around. huge backlog!

[the_legend_of_drtre]

lol... you guys are actually falling for this? if you are buying 2 $60 games this is a worse deal than b2g1. Now if your buying something like mw2 HE that is a great deal however since it's exactly $80 and you'd get the $40 gc.

[mis0]

Is is $80 total before discounts? Or $80 final total?

[MachoKing]

It does work??? I checked like 3x, because I was thinking of getting it too.

I'm deciding on getting Smackdown Vs Raw and 50 Cent: BotS.

Also to the guy who broke it down to being B3G1, realize that 2 of those didn't need to be full priced $60 games, but your free game is a higher value then some you paid for.

[BIG5]

The main page of the deal says there will be no indication of the promotion at checkout. As long as the games page mentions the promotion on it it'll be fine. Amazon has the best CS of any retailer I've ever dealt with.

Then the email I just sent off is officially a stupid question. How did I miss that? At least I don't have to wait for an answer anymore.

[the_legend_of_drtre]

Awesome deal :hot:!!!

I got NBA2k10 for my little brother and Fallout 3 GOTY for me :bouncy:. This way I don't have to buy a third game like in the B2G1 of BB and I spend only $35 for each game instead of $43 :bouncy:

lol WAT. Redo your math.:lol:

[Jackie Chandler]

Anyone have any recommendations for a game ~$25 in the list? I'm in for Borderlands, and I need one more game around that price to get the deal.

[dusbbal2008]

I bought 3 copies of midnight club LA complete edition for 27.99 for a total of 83.97. I then turned around and submitted them for 22.00 credit trade in to amazon. In the end I get a free 22.03 gift card to amazon

83.97 -66.00 (3 copies times 22 a piece) = 17.97


40 gift card-17.97 = 22.03

[the_legend_of_drtre]

Anyone have any recommendations for a game ~$25 in the list? I'm in for Borderlands, and I need one more game around that price to get the deal.

uncharted 1

[azortex]

Got Demon's Soul and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Saw it on slicks first but I came here to order so CAG can get the credit. Will be using my credit to pay off my pre-order of MW2.

[Jodou]

Wow, if only they'd done this a month ago lol. However, if you combine a $60 with a $20, you end up getting each game for $20. Trade the $20 filler game in and it makes the deal even sweeter. Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Batman, et cetera can all be had for ~$30 if you work the deal just right.
I bought 3 copies of midnight club LA complete edition for 27.99 for a total of 83.97. I then turned around and submitted them for 22.00 credit trade in to amazon. In the end I get a free 22.03 gift card to amazon

83.97 -66.00 (3 copies times 22 a piece) = 17.97


40 gift card-17.97 = 22.03
Ha, there you go. Pick any $60 game and buy MC LA with it and you get the $60 game for just over $20. Amazing deal.

Think I'll have to pick up Brutal Legend now!

[polly]

Grabbed Borderlands & Chronicles of Riddick which came to $81.98. I had $48 in credit already, $40 of which I'll be getting back. So all in all I got both games for about $42 total ($34 out of pocket.)

Fantastic deal. Thanks OP!

[Jackie Chandler]

uncharted 1
Haha... My dad JUST bought that for himself this week. XD I'll play it when he gets through with it, I guess. :P I also have GTA IV, which I noticed is on the list, too. I'll keep looking and see what I can find, because there are a bunch of other cheap games I already have, but no one would know them. XP Thanks for the recommendation, though! If I didn't have it already, I would be in already! ^_-;

[killerthrust]

was gonna grab GTA 4 but its from a different seller but its elgible for the promotion. Dont know if i want to take the risk

[y2jasper]

lol... you guys are actually falling for this? if you are buying 2 $60 games this is a worse deal than b2g1. Now if your buying something like mw2 HE that is a great deal however since it's exactly $80 and you'd get the $40 gc.

not always, for example lets use borderlands and brutal legend:

Best Buy

$60+$54=$104 (let's assume the third game is cheaper and so the free one).
$104/3= $34.66+tax (for me this would be $37.09 a game)

Amazon

$54+$54=$108
$108-$40=$68
$68/2= $34 and no tax.

[dusbbal2008]

was gonna grab GTA 4 but its from a different seller but its elgible for the promotion. Dont know if i want to take the risk

you have to buy the copy from amazon for it to be eligible

[Jackie Chandler]

Hm... Resident Evil 1 for Wii is part of the promotion. As blasphemous as it sounds, I played RE 4 and 5 and loved them, but I've never played one of the over the top survival horror games before... RE 1, 2, and 3 included. D: I'm pretty sure I would like it, but does anyone have anything to say about it? Positive or negative?

[BoysDon'tCry]

Okay guys, here's what I'm thinking:

Demon's Souls - $56.99
A Boy and His Blob - $35.99

Total: $92.98
Savings coupon: $40

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - $59.99

Total: $59.99 - $40 = $19.99
Savings coupon: $20

God of War: Collection - $36.99

Total: $36.99 - $20 = $16.99

Grand total, after savings and before tax (damn you, NY): $129.96

Basically, for $130, I'd be getting five games (counting the two God of Wars separately). Is that a decent deal or what? I just want to make sure it'll work out that way in the end, and not get screwed over.

[blue ocarina]

lol... you guys are actually falling for this? if you are buying 2 $60 games this is a worse deal than b2g1. Now if your buying something like mw2 HE that is a great deal however since it's exactly $80 and you'd get the $40 gc.
The items included in the deal are not all $60 games, many people have found ways to get very close to $80 in ways that would make a B2G1 deal a horrible idea for the same items. No one is saying this is better than a B2G1, but this is a viable alternative as a best case savings from this deal and a B2G1 are roughly equivalent. Not even mentioning the fact that most states don't have sales tax and some prices start of better than retail and you don't need to purchase a 3rd game immediately.

[Kcdragon8116]

I'm getting the Capcom 3 pack and Fallout 3 GOTY. That should be a ton of gameplay for around $50.

[Jonsoncao]

ok, my question is: If after the ECA discount applied my order drops down under $80, will I still get the promotional credit?

anyone? thanks

[the_legend_of_drtre]

not always, for example lets use borderlands and brutal legend:

Best Buy

$60+$54=$104 (let's assume the third game is cheaper and so the free one).
$104/3= $34.66+tax (for me this would be $37.09 a game)

Amazon

$54+$54=$108
$108-$40=$68
$68/2= $34 and no tax.

lol...54 + 60 is not $104.

for $15 more after tax you could have had an additional $60 game my friend.

[kevgret]

not always, for example lets use borderlands and brutal legend:

Best Buy

$60+$54=$104 (let's assume the third game is cheaper and so the free one).
$104/3= $34.66+tax (for me this would be $37.09 a game)

Amazon

$54+$54=$108
$108-$40=$68
$68/2= $34 and no tax.


I'm not sure you can just subtract the $40 since its a code and not actually cash back.

If you would like to purchase another $56 dollar game you would have to pony up another $16 and use the $40 code. So in this case It would cost you the original $108 you mentioned above PLUS another $16 for a total of $124 for three games. $124/3= $41.33

Kevin

[Jackie Chandler]

lol... you guys are actually falling for this? if you are buying 2 $60 games this is a worse deal than b2g1. Now if your buying something like mw2 HE that is a great deal however since it's exactly $80 and you'd get the $40 gc.
It's actually a really good idea, if you're paying for a $60 new game and ~$20 game you've been holding out on for a while now. Going the middle ground...

$60 + $40 = $100, with the $20 game free. (B2G1)

$60 + $20 = $80, with the $40 credit free. ($80 for $40)

So if you'd be planning on spending in increments of 60, 40, 20, DEFINITELY go with Amazon. If you're planning on spending $60 on ALL the games, though, B2G1 may be a better idea.

[the_legend_of_drtre]

It's actually a really good idea, if you're paying for a $60 new game and ~$20 game you've been holding out on for a while now. Going the middle ground...

$60 + $40 = $100, with the $20 game free. (B2G1)

$60 + $20 = $80, with the $40 credit free. ($80 for $40)

So if you'd be planning on spending in increments of 60, 40, 20, DEFINITELY go with Amazon. If you're planning on spending $60 on ALL the games, though, B2G1 may be a better idea.

that's why i said "if you're buying 2 $60 games ";)

[BoysDon'tCry]

Okay guys, here's what I'm thinking:

Demon's Souls - $56.99
A Boy and His Blob - $35.99

Total: $92.98
Savings coupon: $40

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - $59.99

Total: $59.99 - $40 = $19.99
Savings coupon: $20

God of War: Collection - $36.99

Total: $36.99 - $20 = $16.99

Grand total, after savings and before tax (damn you, NY): $129.96

Basically, for $130, I'd be getting five games (counting the two God of Wars separately). Is that a decent deal or what? I just want to make sure it'll work out that way in the end, and not get screwed over.

So what do you guys think?

[Raye]

Hmm...

Probably going to pick up Punch Out and Little King's Story. It's the only combination of games I want that come out to nearly $80. Will order near the end of the week so that the charge appears on my credit card next month. I just changed jobs and they're going to hold back my first paycheck until before Thanksgiving. >_<

[Grinchy]

I've literally read all 225 posts and still haven't figured something out for sure. Was a long day so please be gentle.

Can I buy Modern Warfare 2 and another game, total $80+, and get both the $40 and $20 credits applied to my account later on? Any help is always appreciated!

[MCWarsaw]

Borderlands + Fable 2 for ~$82. Had to pull the trigger on this one - CAG is making me brokez.

[the_legend_of_drtre]

So what do you guys think?

well your spending $190 to save $60...
I'd pass. That's even less savings than b3g1 since 2 of your games aren't $60. Horrible deal imo.

[genfuyung]

Well I thought I had it all figured out but if I use super saver shipping and they dont ship my 2 games in time to get the 40 dollar credit for a modern warfare 2 pre order and that causes me to lose the 20 dollar pre order credit then it would all be pretty useless. So confused.

[AhhhhYeah]

Ok so heres what I want to do with this Amazon deal:

Buy Uncharted 2 and MGS4 for about $95,
Then I would sell UC 2 for about $50 on ebay,
Using the $40 credit, I'd get Modern Warfare 2 for about $25,
Afterward, I'd sell MW 2 for about $50 on ebay,
Then I'll use that $20 (from MW 2' deal) credit for a future game.

Basically, I would be getting 2 games for about $10 each when I use that $20 credit for another (probably Chrono Trigger (DS)) game. Pretty good deal.

[Curufinwe]

The items included in the deal are not all $60 games, many people have found ways to get very close to $80 in ways that would make a B2G1 deal a horrible idea for the same items. No one is saying this is better than a B2G1, but this is a viable alternative as a best case savings from this deal and a B2G1 are roughly equivalent. Not even mentioning the fact that most states don't have sales tax and some prices start of better than retail and you don't need to purchase a 3rd game immediately.

Yes, I was planning on getting Uncharted 2, Ratchet, and a third PS3 game from Best Buy for $119.98 total or $39.99 per game.

Now I think I'd rather get Uncharted 2 and Ratchet from Amazon for $111.48 - $40 = $71.48, or $35.74 per game.

The $40 credit is as good as cash to me since I know there'll be another game I want closer to Christmas.

[gettinmoney662]

Why do you guys subtract future money from your current purchases when calculating savings? It makes absolutely no sense.

[Grinchy]

Why do you guys subtract future money from your current purchases when calculating savings? It makes absolutely no sense.
Yeah I kinda agree.

If I get Demon's Souls and Borderlands right now, it's about $114. I get a $40 credit to use later on let's say a $56 game. So I'm still paying a total of about $130 or $43 each.

As it's been pointed out, this can be a good deal for people who are also buying older games though.

[Curufinwe]

Yeah, it does. Getting a $40 Amazon credit now or 7 days from now makes no difference.

[KillerRamen]

Looks like I'm finally getting Murmosa and Little King's Story. ($82 + $40 Game Credits). Then I guess I'll cash it in for New Super Mario Brothers Wii and pay $7 and get $10 in game credits.

[wynams]

Flip time

Bought 3x :360: Left 4 Dead: GotY for $80.97
Amazon TIV is $61.50

I just basically bought a $40 off coupon for $19.47 or the way I like to think of it, Amazon gifted me $20.53 just for clicking add to cart, place order.

[Shion]

Wow, Amazon really knows how to one-up the competition, this deal doesn't force me to pick 3 games in the same price range to really get a good deal, AND I can spend $40 credit on

DRAGON AGE!!!

Sweet...

[Crazyglitcher]

I've literally read all 225 posts and still haven't figured something out for sure. Was a long day so please be gentle.

Can I buy Modern Warfare 2 and another game, total $80+, and get both the $40 and $20 credits applied to my account later on? Any help is always appreciated!

Short answer Grinchy, No.

Long answer: No, because Modern Warfare 2 is not on the list of games eligible for the $40 promo. The only reason people bring up MW2 is because that's the game they'll probably USE the $40 on.

I also like how nobody has bothered to ask CS whether or not the promo is still active if your total dips below $80 dollars due to previous discounts you acquire (i.e. $10 from preorders like ODST or the ECA codes)

[Grinchy]

Short answer Grinchy, No.

Long answer: No, because Modern Warfare 2 is not on the list of games eligible for the $40 promo. The only reason people bring up MW2 is because that's the game they'll probably USE the $40 on.
Thank you!

Had probably the worst shift I've ever worked tonight and was having trouble focusing on the details.

[gettinmoney662]

Yeah, it does. Getting a $40 Amazon credit now or 7 days from now makes no difference.

When calculating savings, it makes a significant difference.

Let's say someone is buying Uncharted 2 and Borderlands to take part of this deal. If I remember right, they are $53.99 and $54.99, so $108.98 total. If you guys add the future savings to this purchase, that ends up being $68.98, so $34.49 for each game.

But in order to get the savings, you need to buy another game. Let's say you wanted to purchase another $53.99 game, so that would add $13.99 to the previous total. That's $122.97 for the three games, which is $40.99 per game.

You're actually getting each game for $40.99, not $34.49.

[gwill]

Dead Space 19.99 + Demon's Souls 56.99 = 76.98 < $80....FML

[genfuyung]

Short answer Grinchy, No.

Long answer: No, because Modern Warfare 2 is not on the list of games eligible for the $40 promo. The only reason people bring up MW2 is because that's the game they'll probably USE the $40 on.

I also like how nobody has bothered to ask CS whether or not the promo is still active if your total dips below $80 dollars due to previous discounts you acquire (i.e. $10 from preorders like ODST or the ECA codes)

Amazon has always worked off of what your initial total is. Which is why when you buy something that costs more than 25 bucks but then use coupons to get it down to less than 25 you still get super saver shipping.

[y2jasper]

When calculating savings, it makes a significant difference.

Let's say someone is buying Uncharted 2 and Borderlands to take part of this deal. If I remember right, they are $53.99 and $54.99, so $108.98 total. If you guys add the future savings to this purchase, that ends up being $68.98, so $34.49 for each game.

But in order to get the savings, you need to buy another game. Let's say you wanted to purchase another $53.99 game, so that would add $13.99 to the previous total. That's $122.97 for the three games, which is $40.99 per game.

You're actually getting each game for $40.99, not $34.49.

or you can look it at as getting the first 2 games for $34.49 and then the third game later on for $54. that's the way i look at these giftcard/vg promos amazon gives. i consider them as money off the current game and then i don't consider it as money off whatever i spend it on. but thats just me since i have no problem in finding games to buy before these codes expire.

[SniperREX]

lol WAT. Redo your math.:lol:

You're right. I guess I'm too tired to think straight.

Actually this is pretty much the same as a B2G1. I bought both games for $110+around $53-56 (if they do the usual discount on important new release) for PES2010 when it comes out on Nov. 3rd. Grand total $163-166 less $40. It's $123-126, divided by three. It's around $41-42 each. Pretty much the same as a B2G1 on $60 games.

[Grinchy]

Yeah this really is basically a re-worded B2G1 deal if you are buying new games.

But one definite upside for me is that there are 2 games in the list that I really do want, and then I can wait until the end of the year to decide what the 3rd will be. Kinda nice. Think I'll bite.

[the_legend_of_drtre]

Why do you guys subtract future money from your current purchases when calculating savings? It makes absolutely no sense.

To trick themselves into thinking they got a better deal than they really did. I love it when I see post like...

" I got UC2 for only $15!:bouncy:.....



after trading in 4 games for $45 store credit":roll:

[kklems]

Watch out some games are listed as being eligible but are being sold by another party and fulfilled by Amazon. These will not qualify per terms. Example FIFA Street 3It's being sold by amazon though for the 360.

No it was being sold by a third party (BIG GAME VENDOR) and fulfilled by Amazon so it may me YMMV as to if it qualifies for the promo.

[gettinmoney662]

Yeah this really is basically a re-worded B2G1 deal if you are buying new games.

But one definite upside for me is that there are 2 games in the list that I really do want, and then I can wait until the end of the year to decide what the 3rd will be. Kinda nice. Think I'll bite.

Nah, if you're buying new games, B2G1 is better cause you're getting the game for free rather than $40 off. This sale is really only worth it if you can get near the $80 mark.

[tears2040]

I bought 3 copies of midnight club LA complete edition for 27.99 for a total of 83.97. I then turned around and submitted them for 22.00 credit trade in to amazon. In the end I get a free 22.03 gift card to amazon

83.97 -66.00 (3 copies times 22 a piece) = 17.97


40 gift card-17.97 = 22.03

I have no idea why you think this was a deal. You basically spent $83.97 CASH for a $22.03 credit of video games ??????

Not smart at all. Now if Amazon actually gave you CASH back instead of video game money that would be different as I would spend 83.97 CASH get back 66.00 CASH for $40.00 credit meaning I only spent $17.97 CASH for $40.00 CREDIT for a profit of $22.03



Thank you :applause:

[TheHiei]

Well, I just got an email back from customer service from the questions about the "0.00" promotional credit and all that jazz.

The reply I got was:

"As indicated in the online description of the Borderlands and Demon's Souls offer, we will send your promotional certificate via e-mail (7) business days after the order ships."

Then he said if there's any problem, to just contact them and it should all get cleared up.

I have screen caps, but otherwise it seems like it's all gonna work out.

So, for just slightly over $100 bucks, I'm gonna be scoring Borderlands, Demon's Souls, and Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

[Grinchy]

Nah, if you're buying new games, B2G1 is better cause you're getting the game for free rather than $40 off. This sale is really only worth it if you can get near the $80 mark.

Well if I do my math (me doing math is scary) it looks like this deal will result in $43 per game. At Best Buy, it's just about $43 per game as well with the B2G1.

The only difference is that at Best Buy I have to buy 3 games that are already out and with Amazon my 3rd game can be something that isn't out yet. My head hurts.

[SniperREX]

Yeah this really is basically a re-worded B2G1 deal if you are buying new games.

But one definite upside for me is that there are 2 games in the list that I really do want, and then I can wait until the end of the year to decide what the 3rd will be. Kinda nice. Think I'll bite.

Same here. I was not sure what to buy as a third game in the BB's B2G1. For ex. I already bought Tekken 6 and GF is sending me Forza 3. So this has been a lifesaver. It allows me to buy a future release for cheap.