VG ads: August 7 - 13 (BB/CC/Target) RE-UPDATE: CCity MADDEN IS BACK AT $39.99

[Wario64]

Madden Deals
BB: $49.99 (PS2/GC/Xbox) (get any 1 GH/PH/PC game for $4.99 with purchase of Madden 06)
CC: $39.99 (PS2/GC/Xbox/DS)
TA: $49.99 (PS2/GC/Xbox) (Free fantasy football guide with purchase)
$29.99 (GBA/DS)



Best Buy

PS2

$37.99
Medal of Honor European Assault
Midnight Club 3

$29.99
Ghost Recon 2
Prince of Persia 2


Xbox

$37.99
Medal of Honor European Assault
Midnight Club 3
Halo 2
Forza Motorsports
Doom 3

$29.99
Tom Clanacy classic trilogy PH
Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike
Ghost Recon 2
Prince fo Persia 2


PC[

$14.99
Starwars Battlefront
Nancy Drew
Warhammer Dawn of War
World of EA Games
World of Need for Speed


Circuit City

PS2

$39.99
SW Episode 3
Batman Begins
Fantastic 4

$19.99
MVP Baseball 2005
NBA Live 2005


Xbox

$59..99
Xbox Live 12 month starter kit (with PGR2)

$39.9
Conker
Halo 2
SW Ep. 3
Batman Begins
Fantastic 4

$24.99
Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike

$19.99
MVP Baseball 2005
NBA Live 2005


PC

$29.99
Rolley Coaster Tycoon 3

$14.99
Roller Tycoon Coaster 3: Soaked



Target

PS2

$39.88
Destroy All Humas
God of War

$37.88
Logitech wireless controller


Xbox

$39.88
Destroy All Humas

$37.88
Logitech wireless controller


GC

$39.88
Killer 7

[6669]

Thanx!

[JebusMcLucifer]

Thank you very much.

[yeldarb367]

Thanks a lot Wario. Time to decide if I want Madden 06 or not.

[Kain Vincent]

Slim pickings for me, but thank you for posting the ads. It really helps the CAG community.

[help1]

Thanks

[dios]

Time To Pick Up God Of War!!

[Bervda]

Any chance of letting us know what these stores' DVD deals are?

Thanks for the game news!

[maxflight]

not much for me this week, thanks for the posting!

[mcgavin27]

thanks!!

[smash bro]

YES!! I'm gonna get Madden NFL 06 on GCN at Circuit City and the DS version at Target! TEN BUCKS OFF!! w00tness!!

[hiccupleftovers]

Not much for me this time around, but thanks for posting the ads Wario and picking up the slack. I definitely appreciate any poster who helps like this. I know how hard it is, especially with some of the freeze ups we've had and losing your info. All I can say is finally a deal on God of War, but I'm glad i already have it and for cheaper! Woo! Great game all should buy and play it.

[Roufuss]

I know where I'm getting Madden at this week, awesome deal at 40 bucks off.

Hell, I could probably PM it to Best Buy and use a 5 dollar off coupon to get it for 35. (Yea, I know, it's YMMV and all that, but they've never stopped me the 10 + times I've done it).

[RiCeBo1]

Hmm...

BB Madden = pay full price + 5 = Madden + PH/GR game

OR

GS Madden = trade in NCAA = pay $20

[Roufuss]

Hmm...

BB Madden = pay full price + 5 = Madden + PH/GR game


Lol I didn't even realize that... I'm really going to pull one on Best Buy, I'll see if they'll price match it to CC and then give me the $5 GH / PH on top of it.

[Oxy_Gen]

Bleh, nothing good for me this week, thanks though.

[botticus]

Hmm...

BB Madden = pay full price + 5 = Madden + PH/GR game

OR

GS Madden = trade in NCAA = pay $20

That seems simple enough if you really don't want NCAA anymore... pay $20 for a PH/GH game and you pay a total of $40 for both, rather than $55.

[botticus]

Lol I didn't even realize that... I'm really going to pull one on Best Buy, I'll see if they'll price match it to CC and then give me the $5 GH / PH on top of it.

Let me know if that works, I might be interested in buying it at "full price" then (even though CAG has made that seem almost incomprehensible)

[tenzor]

Warhammer for PC @bestbuy looks good for $14.99. Thanks OP

[Roufuss]

Let me know if that works, I might be interested in buying it at "full price" then (even though CAG has made that seem almost incomprehensible)

I sure will. I've gotten Best Buy to do stranger things than that, so I'm fairly confident if I pick the right cashier they will do it no problems... it will just take a few overrides and a bit of legwork.

And if they don't, I know they'll at least take the coupon, and Madden 06 is a hell of a deal by itself at 35.

[oxidative]

Thank you! I was wondering what had happened to our advanced knowledge of weekly ads. If you or Trust/Successful D ever EVER need any help getting this stuff posted I would be more than happy to help. Please feel free to contact me.

Thanks again! :)

[GizmoGC]

Slim pickings for me, but thank you for posting the ads. It really helps the CAG community.

Yes, unlike the other who chooses not to do it anymore. Much Aprreciated.

[RiCeBo1]

That seems simple enough if you really don't want NCAA anymore... pay $20 for a PH/GH game and you pay a total of $40 for both, rather than $55.

Yeah I just did the calculations after making my post. Trading in NCAA and buying a GH/PH game after GGC is cheaper than buying at BB.

[botticus]

I sure will. I've gotten Best Buy to do stranger things than that, so I'm fairly confident if I pick the right cashier they will do it no problems... it will just take a few overrides and a bit of legwork.

And if they don't, I know they'll at least take the coupon, and Madden 06 is a hell of a deal by itself at 35.

Its sad that they don't have a coupon for GameCube though... or at least it'd be nice if I could find a GGC somewhere. Ah well.

[Mishimaryu]

damn god of war takes forever to price drop..

[bdw418]

Thanks a lot, Wario64. The advanced ads are always appreciated.

[sabin23]

damn god of war takes forever to price drop..

If the August 23rd batch of Greatest Hits are any indication, God of War should drop in price in about 3-months (November)... if you can hold out that long.

[Murcielago77]

good ol wario, postin the ads like before. Thanks man

[Roufuss]

When will they get Madden, do the ads say?

My money is on Thursday.

[BaZoOKajOe]

Hmmn...nice to see a deal on GOD OF WAR for once.

[Demolition Man]

When will they get Madden, do the ads say?

My money is on Thursday.

According to the info I have read CC is allowed to start selling it Tuesday so if you need it THAT badly then come on over. :D

(I'm pretty sure most stores will have it in as well if its anything like mine we got them in already but we can't sell them until Tuesday)

[Demolition Man]

Also thanks Wario for posting the game prices. :D

Any chance you could post the DVDs as well? Would be greatly appriciated.

[Santurio]

Thank you Wario!

[yeldarb367]

Isn't there a GGC for $5 off an EA game $29.99 and up?

If so, my CC usually matchs competitor's coupons so I might be able to get it for 35+tax.

[clariste]

Ok, I'm sure this has been tried before, only to find restrictions, but.....

If you buy Madden 06 and the $5 game, is there any chance to return Madden and keep the game for 5 bucks? Would it be reflected on the receipt in such a way that would prevent you from returning Madden? A long shot, but possibly worth a look.

[bostonfrontier]

I picked up God of War when it first came out for $37 at Target

[smellhasreturned]

the World OF EA pack includes
World of EA Games includes four of EA's most popular games: Black & White Deluxe, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, and Freedom Fighters.

[botticus]

the World OF EA pack includes
World of EA Games includes four of EA's most popular games: Black & White Deluxe, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, and Freedom Fighters.

Yeah, was gonna mention that, saw it browsing BB today... those are all $10 games, so not a horrible deal for $15. I do have B&W + expansion (though the standalone is a bootleg resulting from my wonderful days in undergrad), but even if Freedom Fighters isn't any good (anybody?), it's a decent purchase for MoH and RotK.

[FaintDeftone]

Oh great, I just bought Summit Strike at CC yesterday and it's gonna be 5 bucks cheaper tomorrow. Just my damn luck.

Oh well, it's only 5 bucks.

[Roufuss]

Oh great, I just bought Summit Strike at CC yesterday and it's gonna be 5 bucks cheaper tomorrow. Just my damn luck.

Oh well, it's only 5 bucks.

You do know if you bring in your receipt, they will give the $5 back, right?

[FaintDeftone]

You do know if you bring in your receipt, they will give the $5 back, right?

It'll be more than that in gas just to get up there, so I'll pass. Thanks though.

[misterbowtie]

Killer7 for me. Gotta gets me some of that Capbomb before it goes AO :P

[flxuraz]

Nothing for me this week, but thanks for the list OP.

[gameguy22006]

Thanks Wario...that's a pretty good deal on Madden over at CC, maybe I'll pick it up at 40 bucks since its been getting some good reviews so far.

[TheRock88]

Was going to get Madden at Fry's but since CC has it for $39.99, I'll just go there instead since it's closer.

[supadupacheap]

**Heads Up** Madden NOT $40!

Just opened the paper and I think the report of Madden at CC for $40 was incorrect. The DS is obviously $40 but the Xbox/PS2 shows "Low Price". A quick search of CC.com shows it at $49.99. Be aware.

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1669/05080725ty1yt5mz.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=05080725ty1yt5mz.jpg)

No disrespect to the OP as its hard as heck to tell unless you really look at in.

[soulwish2003]

YES!! I'm gonna get Madden NFL 06 on GCN at Circuit City and the DS version at Target! TEN BUCKS OFF!! w00tness!!



I thought we were all avoiding EA sports releases?

[bostonfrontier]

Killer7 for me. Gotta gets me some of that Capbomb before it goes AO :P

you can get Killer7 for $30 at Gamefly

[theredworm]

I'd like to point out that the $39.99 price on Madden at CC is for the DS only. You'll see on the ps2/xbox/gc logo the "low price". I checked this at my CC (I work there and we've had our copies in for a few days now) and the ps2/xbox/gc all ring up at $49.99.

Don't get your hopes up for a cheap Madden cause it ain't at CC this week.

[supadupacheap]

I'd like to point out that the $39.99 price on Madden at CC is for the DS only. You'll see on the ps2/xbox/gc logo the "low price". I checked this at my CC (I work there and we've had our copies in for a few days now) and the ps2/xbox/gc all ring up at $49.99.

Don't get your hopes up for a cheap Madden cause it ain't at CC this week.

Id like to point out my post above which already does that and has the ad pictured. :lol:

[theredworm]

my bad

[supadupacheap]

my bad

No prob. You actually helped by confirming it live in store as I cant since they are closed. Makes us a team. :D

[alfonsosoriano]

It's funny because in the ad, the $39.99 is placed over the DS one with a LOW PRICE marker placed on the PS2 one. It never really says $39.99. Just LOW PRICE.

*EDIT*

I didn't read the whole thread, so I didn't know it was explained.

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[alfonsosoriano]

Oh, and one question. Will BB honor the $5 off coupon and still allow the $5 GH?

[supadupacheap]

Successful Dropout needs to come back... didn't have these errors with him around =/

Thats a very unfair assessment. TSD wasn't perfect, nobody is. And to crap on the OPs hard work because he missed a very small detail (which, Im guessing can barely be seen in his pre release copy since its just noticeable in the real paper) is unfair.

[supadupacheap]

Oh, and one question. Will BB honor the $5 off coupon and still allow the $5 GH?

VERY YMMV. Im sure the coupon states not to be combined with another offer which this definately is. Its worth a shot, of course, but dont make a stink if/when they say no.

[Santurio]

Hmm...

BB Madden = pay full price + 5 = Madden + PH/GR game

OR

GS Madden = trade in NCAA = pay $20


Is this the deal you are talking about? But if you trade in Ncaa you get Madden for $20. Looks like they are having Darren Woodson here in Dallas.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4232/madden2iy.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=madden2iy.jpg)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/333/madden26uq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[supadupacheap]

Sorry, you missed the flame war that wasnt a flame war. Be faster next time. :lol:

[CocheseUGA]

If people are going to get their fweewings hurt, then they don't need to be here. Stow all this apology BS and do something productive.

[supadupacheap]

If people are going to get their fweewings hurt, then they don't need to be here. Stow all this apology BS and do something productive.

No question people need a thicker skin but it can also be said that people need to act with more class. Since both sides are in the wrong, Im going to differ to the tie breaker which is one person spent time doing something postive for CAG, the other merely said the work wasnt up to his standards.

[Zimmy]

Re:Madden at CC
And a big Razz to Circuit City for playing these games.
They could have easily put $49 next to the PS2/Xbox version but choose to do the vague low price.
Anyone that collects DVDs know that when it says "low price", the actual price is always right next to it ($39 in this case).
They even did it twice, it is listed on the back page as low price, next to $39.
Why not say $49 unless they are tricking you to go to their store?

[KongaKing]

I can tell from looking at the ad I have that Madden isn't 39.99, or else the 39.99 bubble would be right on Madden for the consoles.





Well, it could get confusing. Don't forget in the frys ads, they say "Low price" and an arrow pointing to another item that will share that "low price". Maybe he thought that the little bubbles connected.

Relax. It isn't like you made a 2 hour trip to just find it out, you found it out days before the release.

[tenzor]

For people who have a Frys

Madden 2006 = $36.99 on Tuesday

[KaneRobot]

I thought we were all avoiding EA sports releases?

I am, although I know it doesn't matter since almost everyone else has already "forgotten" being annoyed with EA, just like people who buy games ALWAYS convienently forget being pissed off whenever the next big name thing comes out.

[alfonsosoriano]

I am, although I know it doesn't matter since almost everyone else has already "forgotten" being annoyed with EA, just like people who buy games ALWAYS convienently forget being pissed off whenever the next big name thing comes out.

I was never mad at EA...

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I prefer them.

[Wario64]

hmm, so it's not $39.99? well crap, my bad. it looked like it meant $39.99 in the ads. someone could probably try price matching it somewhere...

sorry for the confusion

[MadFlava]

hmm, not sure if I should price match God of War at Best Buy or CC to get it a little cheaper or should I just wait for a lower price drop.

[XboxHardcore.com]

Frys, $36.99 Madden.

[Kingjay89]

When does madden come out at BB?

[thingsfallnapart]

match the frys ad to circuit city and get madden for 35.49 around.

[CuE-TiP]

Such fucking BS. No fry's nowhere near me and now I have no idea where I'm going to be buying Madden because all the deals are ****ty.

[XboxHardcore.com]

I'm getting mine for $25 from a friend who will have two copies. w00t.

[asianxcore]

Thanks for the prices! Really thinking about getting Killer 7 for GC.

[clariste]

When does madden come out at BB?

The ad says it'll be available Tuesday.

Such fucking BS. No fry's nowhere near me and now I have no idea where I'm going to be buying Madden because all the deals are ****ty.

Well, it's the launch of the latest version of a very popular franchise. Go to BB and get the $5 GH/PH/PC....that's probably the best deal. Or just don't buy Madden at all, because it will be virtually the same at 05 (with a few upgrades).

[CocheseUGA]

Or just don't buy Madden at all, because it will be virtually the same at 05 (with a few upgrades).

There ya go. That's basically what PSM says, and I don't doubt it. Wait for 360.

[Odenat]

I'm really glad theres nothing good in this weeks ads. Gives me some time to save for the TRU green tag clearance. only six more days to go :)

[sonicbooom]

Is there a Fry's ad with the $36.99 madden price?

[Zimmy]

Well, I apologize to CC. I just came back and it was $39.
Not sure what the guy in here who says he works for CC and that Madden was $50 was thinking.
Anyway, I think it was smart of Circuit City. Don't let the everyone price match when you have the good price.

[KurtCobain]

Killer 7 needs to be cheaper. And why doesn't Blockbuster have it?! Stupid crappy video store.

[sonicbooom]

I can confirm the $39.99 Madden 06 at CC.. I just picked it up, first in the store with about 10 other people picking up the game.

[clariste]

Can you PM the BB $5 GH/PH/PC game deal at CC?

[Locinator]

Damn CC, I thought it was $39.99 too. Why the hell didn't they put the price for the game in their ad? Sly advertising.

[Wario64]

ok, i did get it right...$39.99 madden 2006...stupid circuit city

[Roufuss]

Damn CC, I thought it was $39.99 too. Why the hell didn't they put the price for the game in their ad? Sly advertising.

Because they want you to come there to get it, not price match it and go to a different store.

[Locinator]

God damn CC has it for $39.99 now? I just bought it at BB yesterday and had to drive 10 miles further and paid more. CC really needs to fix their ad because it's confusing as crap. First it was than it wasn't now it is?

Oh well I got ssx3, which is an awesome game. If you don't have it, I recommend you get it.

[clariste]

As a heads up for those planning on still getting in on the BB Madden deal, Playstation's site already lists Jak 3, Killzone, Sly 2, Hot Shots Fore, and UYA as GH titles. I plan on trying to convince them to give me Killzone with the Madden deal.

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Obviously CC is the way to go, because the Best Buy deal is basically like getting $5 off a $20 game, which could already be done with the $5 coupon.

[botticus]

Obviously CC is the way to go, because the Best Buy deal is basically like getting $5 off a $20 game, which could already be done with the $5 coupon.

Well, the best way to go is to PM at Best Buy, so you get Madden for $40 and the $5 game.

Edit: Man... now that I'm thinking about it, I might really have to do that. Even though NCAA 2005 is still sitting around sealed... I have a feeling I'd be more into cracking open Madden. And as someone who has only really been buying games en masse since I joined the site a couple months ago, there are still plenty of Player's Choice games for me to get.

[Kingjay89]

Obviously CC is the way to go, because the Best Buy deal is basically like getting $5 off a $20 game, which could already be done with the $5 coupon.
Not for xbox owners :(

[thegame2k3]

ok...so is it possible to take the cc or fry's ad into best buy, get madden for 40 bucks and still get the 5 dollar gh/ph?

[sabin23]

ok...so is it possible to take the cc or fry's ad into best buy, get madden for 40 bucks and still get the 5 dollar gh/ph?

I highly doubt it... they'll probably mention you can't combine deals or this deal is part of special promo so you can't PM.

But maybe. Crazier things have happened before.