Circuit City, Target, & Best Buy Ads 5/23 to 5/29 (dvds included)

[The Successful Dropout]

Circuit City

PS2
Free DvD remote with purchase of PS2 - $179.99 (still?)
MVP Baseball 04 - $39.99
Syphon Filter - $49.99
Tomb Raider AoD - $14.99
Ace Combat 4 - $14.99
Soul Calibur 2 - $19.99
Lord of the Rings RotK - $24.99
Game Shark Game Saves - $14.99
XBOX
Free Midtown Madness 3 game with purchase of XBOX - $149.99
Splinter Cell PT - $39.99
Soul Calibur 2 - $19.99
Ghost Recon - $14.99
Enter the Matrix - $14.99
Project Gotham 2 - $24.99
Game Shark Game Saves - $14.99
GCN
Soul Calibur 2 - $19.99
GBA
Mario vs Donkey Kong - $24.99 (available wed)
Super Mario 3 - $24.99
Mario Luigi Superstar Saga - $24.99
Free case with purchase of Spongebob or Fairly Odd Parents GBA Videos - $19.99
PC
Need for Speed Underground - $19.99
Command & Conquer Generals - $19.99
DvDS
LotR Trilogy - $59.99
LotR RotK - $15.99 (save $5 when you buy this and an 8 pack of Duracell batteries)
$29.99 Each - Extended Versions of FotR & Two Towers
$19.99 Each - 2 Disc Set Versions of FotR & Two Towers
Underworld (collectors edtion?) - $21.99
Welcome to Mooseport - $19.99
Buffy Season 6 - $45.99
Club Dread - $19.99
Frazier Season 3 - $34.99
Cheers Season 3 - $34.99
Cruel Intentions 3 - $19.99
Shade - $19.99
Larry the Cable Guy - $12.99
Northern Exposure Season 1 - $34.99
Saving Private Ryan: WW2 Collection: Gift Set, 4 Disc Set & Collectible Book - $34.99
Saving Private Ryan 2 Disc Set - $19.99
$12.99 Each - Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Lion King 1 1/2, or Pirates of the Caribbean
$19.99 Each - You Got Served, Last Samurai, Scary Movie 3, Kill Bill, Master and Commander, Love Don't Cost a Thing

Target

PS2
$49.99 Each - Shrek 2, Transformers, Samurai Warriors
$25.88 Each - Tony Hawks THUG or True Crime
XBOX
Free Platinum Hits game with purchase of any XBOX system.
XBOX System - $149.99
Controller S - $29.99
Shrek 2 - $49.99
$25.88 Each - Halo, Tony Hawks THUG or True Crime
GCN
Shrek 2 - $49.99
$25.88 Each - Tony Hawks Thug or True Crime
GBA
$17.88 Each - Finding Nemo or Pirates of the Caribbean
$24.88 Each - Mario vs Donkey Kong or Sonic Advance 3
DvDS
LotR RotK - $14.99 (free act II popcorn with purchase of RotK...8 pack or smaller....also, Save $5 instantly with purchase of RotK and a 10 pack of Duracell AA batteries, which is on sale for $5...im not sure you can get the batteries AND popcorn free, though that would be nice)
LotR Trilogy - $59.99
Welcome to Mooseport - $19.99
Saving Private Ryan 2 Disc Set - $19.99
Cruel Intentions 3 - $19.99
Northern Exposure Season 1 - $39.99
Buffy Season 6 - $45.99
Club Dread $19.99

Best Buy

XBOX
Free Brute Force game with purchase of Xbox System - $149.99
Controller S - $29.99
DvD Playback Kit - $29.99
Project Gotham 2 - $24.99
Halo - $24.99
007 Everything or Nothing - $34.99
Manhunt - $34.99
Save $5 instantly on any game accessory when you buy Van Helsing - $49.99
PS2
LotR RotK - $34.99
Save $5 instantly on any game accessory when you buy Van Helsing - $49.99
GBA
Free GBASP Magnifier with purchase of GBASP - $94.99
Mario vs Donkey Kong - $24.99
Sonic Advance 3 - $24.99
$19.99 Each - Spongebob or Fairly Odd Parents GBA Videos
PC
Save $10 Instantly when you purchase Battlefield Vietnam ($34.99) and any one of the next 3 titles listed.
Command & Conquer Generals - $24.99
Battlefield 1942 WW2 Anthology - $34.99
MoH War Chest - $34.99
Call of Duty - $39.99 (comes with complete strategy guide and cd sdtk)
$14.99 Each - Trivial Pursuit Unhinged, Royle Casino, or Atari 80 Classics
Shrek 2 - $19.99
Shrek 2 Twisted Fairy Tale Fun - $19.99
LotR RotK - $14.99
DvDs
LotR RotK - "Hot Price" (save $5 instantly with purchase of RotK and any of the following Duracell batterie packs which are 4.99 each...C 4pk, D 4pk, AAA 8pk, AA 8pk, or 9v 2pk)
LotR FotR - $15.99
LotR Two Towers - $19.99
LotR Trilogy - $56.99 w/ free Entertainment Weekly Commemorative Book
$27.99 Each - Extended Versions of FotR or Two Towers
Underworld (collectors edition?) - $23.99
Buffy Season 6 - $45.99
Save $10 with purchase of Buffy 6 and any other Buffy Season (season 1 is $29.99 and season 2-5 are $45.99 each)
Free Dude, Wheres my Car with purchase of Welcome to Mooseport ($19.99) and Club Dread ($19.99)
Saving Private Ryan 2 Disc Set - $19.99
Saving Private Ryan: WW2 Collection: Gift Set, 4 Disc Set & Collectible Book - $37.99
Larry the Cable Guy - $9.99
Northern Exposure Season 1 - $39.99
Fraiser Season 3 - $39.99
Shade - $19.99
Bubba Ho-Tep - $19.99

[bignick]

looks liket LoTR:ROTK is gonna be bought at target! $1 cheaper and free popcorn, and possibly free batteries. Oh ya, thanks for the post. Oh ya Soul Calibur II at CC for $15 after the GGC match!

[The Successful Dropout]

yeah, im buying that there and probably cheers at CC

[Birbo]

Is the Matrix game worth $15? Heard some pretty bad things about it, but I'm still curious about it, especially since in runs in 1080i.

[The Successful Dropout]

i personally loved enter the matrix...bump all the noises you heard...i heard a lot of bad things too, but it was great to me....i even played it twice through as both characters

[Wshakspear]

Enter the matrix wasnt as completely shitty as it was said to be, BUT with the amount of time and money they had to make you start to wonder how many circle jerks they did in-between making the sentinel shooting level where you literaly leave the crosshairs in the middle of the screen and hold down the button to win.

any who, Mario and Donky Kong for 19.99 after GGC at BB is my pick for the week

[Strider Turbulence]

Mario vs Donkey is mine next week at Target!

[wubb]

PGR2 for $20 after GGC, I might pick this up.

Was this one on sale for $20 somewhere a few weeks ago? I remember going to Best Buy with somebody's ad to PM this a while back, but they were OOS. Can't remember who's ad or the price it was at in the ad. (Might have been at $25 at CC or something?)

[antichameleon]

What is the the GGC match?

Thanks for your help.

[javeryh]

I think I am going to wait until August to buy the Extended Edition of RotK... Mario v. Donkey Kong for $20 at BB is pretty sweet though...

[The Successful Dropout]

What is the the GGC match?

Thanks for your help.

read this:
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1440&highlight=gamer+gift+card+exp lained

[rant]

"Underworld (collectors edtion?)"

This is the directors cut of Underworld, 12 minutes of extra footage plus a few other new features. DVDFile.com has a review up if any one is interested.

[FlipSide]

$12.99 Each - Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Lion King 1 1/2, or Pirates of the Caribbean


12.99 DVDs is a nice grab .. nothing elso for me tho :) Thanks for the post

[repetske]

looks liket LoTR:ROTK is gonna be bought at target! $1 cheaper and free popcorn, and possibly free batteries. Oh ya, thanks for the post. Oh ya Soul Calibur II at CC for $15 after the GGC match!

Leave it to BigNick to buy the dvd where they give you food with it. Just wait until Microsoft launches Halo 2 with the free taco at Taco Bell coupon.

[antichameleon]

Thanks, TC.

[jkam]

Does anyone ever have luck price matching and using the GGC? THUG for $20 or Mario & Luigi for $20 would be sweet. If so what is the best way to go about it?

[The Successful Dropout]

looks liket LoTR:ROTK is gonna be bought at target! $1 cheaper and free popcorn, and possibly free batteries. Oh ya, thanks for the post. Oh ya Soul Calibur II at CC for $15 after the GGC match!

Leave it to BigNick to buy the dvd where they give you food with it. Just wait until Microsoft launches Halo 2 with the free taco at Taco Bell coupon.

:ziplip:

[The Successful Dropout]

Does anyone ever have luck price matching and using the GGC? THUG for $20 or Mario & Luigi for $20 would be sweet. If so what is the best way to go about it?

ive tried twice and had luck both times...just make sure you look for someone who looks like they just dont give a tuck

[jrutz]

Possible buys this weekend:

Enter the Matrix - $14.99
Halo - $24.99
007 Everything or Nothing - $34.99
Manhunt - $34.99

GGC makes those BB deals look so much better!

Thanks, TC!

Jeremy

[JohnnyDrama]

Looks like I'm grabbing Soul Calibur II for Xbox at CC, thanks for the info.

[The Successful Dropout]

Looks like I'm grabbing Soul Calibur II for Xbox at CC, thanks for the info.

i could've swore i saw soul calibur II at bb for 19.99 as well...i think its an all around price drop....so pick it up for 14.99 after the ggc

[jkam]

Does anyone ever have luck price matching and using the GGC? THUG for $20 or Mario & Luigi for $20 would be sweet. If so what is the best way to go about it?

ive tried twice and had luck both times...just make sure you look for someone who looks like they just dont give a tuck

How did you do it? Bring the ad, get the price match, use GGC all at the same time? Or did you buy the game with the GGC and price match later?

[The Successful Dropout]

gave her the game and the ad...she called cc to verify they had it....they did...she rang me up...while she was ringing...i gave her the ggc...

[jkam]

gave her the game and the ad...she called cc to verify they had it....they did...she rang me up...while she was ringing...i gave her the ggc...

Ok cool...I'll have to give it a shot.

[antichameleon]

"...just make sure you look for someone who looks like they just dont give a tuck"

So true. For deals that keep on giving, gotta love low paid retail employees.

[MrMaddness]

These sales suck. Especially the DVD ones.

[repetske]

These sales suck. Especially the DVD ones.
Someone is in a good mood today. :D

[The Successful Dropout]

These sales suck. Especially the DVD ones.
Someone is in a good mood today. :D

must be allergic to popcorn and in full stock of batteries for his vibrator

[merlin48]

gave her the game and the ad...she called cc to verify they had it....they did...she rang me up...while she was ringing...i gave her the ggc...

I've done the same thing a couple times with no problems.

[BigBen]

Soul Caliber 2 for Gamecube is on my list this week. Thanks trustcompany1013!

[-Never4ever-]

Sonic Advance 3 for $20 at BB after GGC? Sweet!

[jasonditz]

Is the Matrix game worth $15? Heard some pretty bad things about it, but I'm still curious about it, especially since in runs in 1080i.

Buy it, it was worth it.

Its kind of hit and miss (the sewer level drove me nuts, it was too dark to see anything) but when it was good, it was real good...

[maxflight]

Mario vs Donkey Kong is a must buy for all GBA owners at $20!

[nogard]

SC2 looks good.

[BigBen]

Looks like I'm grabbing Soul Calibur II for Xbox at CC, thanks for the info.

i could've swore i saw soul calibur II at bb for 19.99 as well...i think its an all around price drop....so pick it up for 14.99 after the ggc

I can confirm that Soul Caliber 2 is 19.99 at CC right now. I went today during lunch and it was 19.99, they matched the BB GGC so I got it for 14.99. :)

[yeldarb367]

What's up with all the free batteries?

[beerguy961]

SMA4 for $20 after GGC.. that's really great. Are you guys sure they price match coupons?

[rapsodist]

It's too bad the Return of the King game is $35 at BB when it's only $25 at CC. With my local BBs, pricematching and using a GGC coupon is an either/or situation.

[The Successful Dropout]

SMA4 for $20 after GGC.. that's really great. Are you guys sure they price match coupons?

its definitely ymmv....ive never found a store that price matchs coupons

[DisturbedZen]

Wow.. These sales are HOT imo.. Game Shark for the xbox.. Is that any good? Although it is just game saves.. Anything close to invincibility or $5^& like that?

How about Splinter Cell PT? Is that worth 35? I disliked the original.. But its a good price and it comes with free xbl..

Or Super Mario Adv 3?

Im also thinking of getting SCII for gcn or xbox.

[D Hogan]

Any of you guys have SCII for both GCN and Xbox? If so, any opinion on which version to get? I'm partial to the Xbox controller (at least in this instance), but can adapt for the GC controls if it's clearly the better version. Gamerankings.com has both version ranked virtually neck and neck, so I'm just looking to know what you guys think.

Also, anyone know what's the story with the LotR trilogy set? Does this set have the final, complete, extended footage version of all three movies? I do not want to buy this, then find out at Christmas that some newer, more complete, version is going to be released.

[pinoy530]

Also, anyone know what's the story with the LotR trilogy set? Does this set have the final, complete, extended footage version of all three movies? I do not want to buy this, then find out at Christmas that some newer, more complete, version is going to be released.

The triliogy set that is coming out tues includes the 3 theatrical versions of the films. The return of the King extended edition will come out around november, so if you want a box set of all 3 extended editions, wait then. Although I'm not quite sure if they're releasing a box set of the EEs, but even if they don't, you can buy all 3 EEs seperately.

[Ugamer_X]

GCN
Shrek 2 - $49.99
$25.88 Each - Tony Hawks Thug or True Crime

I'm confused, True Crime is $19.99 on Target's webite...OOS though.
Do they pricematch their site? Or will other stores pricematch it?
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-3/qid=1085095401/ref=sr_1_3/601-8293758-1008108?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B00008G8IA

Anyways, unless Target does a temporary price cut on THUG or TC, I see 50% off rainchecks as a possiblilty this week.

[KingKhoiCorp]

what does bestbuy mean by "hot price"...?
:bouncy:

[DisturbedZen]

GCN
Shrek 2 - $49.99
$25.88 Each - Tony Hawks Thug or True Crime

I'm confused, True Crime is $19.99 on Target's webite...OOS though.
Do they pricematch their site? Or will other stores pricematch it?
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-3/qid=1085095401/ref=sr_1_3/601-8293758-1008108?%5Fencoding=UTF8&asin=B00008G8IA

Anyways, unless Target does a temporary price cut on THUG or TC, I see 50% off rainchecks as a possiblilty this week.

Circuit City price matches most major stores.. And since target is one of them.. Get it from CC for 20.. I would but im not sure if I want it on the gcn..

[zzl365]

Any of you guys have SCII for both GCN and Xbox? If so, any opinion on which version to get? I'm partial to the Xbox controller (at least in this instance), but can adapt for the GC controls if it's clearly the better version. Gamerankings.com has both version ranked virtually neck and neck, so I'm just looking to know what you guys think.


Depends on who you would rather play as, Link or Spawn, if you only like Link marginally better I would get the XBox version as the graphics are a little bit better and the controller is more suited for fighting games. But if you're like me and like the thought of playing as Link a whole lot then get the GC version.

[beerguy961]

Playing as Link in the GC version is a lot of fun, but my friend said Spawn is pretty good too. Pretty much whichever controller you favor...

[The Successful Dropout]

what does bestbuy mean by "hot price"...?
:bouncy:

its their way of saying it will be under $19.99 (the average highest price for new release dvds)

[Ribkage]

Free Brute Force game with purchase of Xbox System - $149.99

Since I just bought an xbox at BB 3 days ago can I bring the flier in with my reciept and get a free Brute Force? I dont know if they match like this or not. Anyone know?

[lordopus99]

if they give you any problem, just buy another and return the xbox with old receipt. Walla!! Free Brute Force

[gamefreak117]

thanks,

NFS: Underground looks pretty good. My pick of the week :)

[jshawnd]

Free Brute Force game with purchase of Xbox System - $149.99

Since I just bought an xbox at BB 3 days ago can I bring the flier in with my reciept and get a free Brute Force? I dont know if they match like this or not. Anyone know?

Well, the deal for this week is that you should have received Midtown Madness 3 for free, so either way, you should go back.

[pimp tyranny]

i'm grabbing SC II for GC. fuk Heihachi and Spawn.

[Kaijufan]

I only plan on getting Return of the King this week.

[alongx]

Do I want to get LotR Trilogy now, or wait for the extended trilogy?

[The Successful Dropout]

you wanna get it now at target with the free popcorn and batteries

[miriamleo]

Pirates of the Caribbean, Mario and Donkey Kong will be my pick

[Soujirou]

Any of you guys have SCII for both GCN and Xbox? If so, any opinion on which version to get? I'm partial to the Xbox controller (at least in this instance), but can adapt for the GC controls if it's clearly the better version. Gamerankings.com has both version ranked virtually neck and neck, so I'm just looking to know what you guys think.

Also, anyone know what's the story with the LotR trilogy set? Does this set have the final, complete, extended footage version of all three movies? I do not want to buy this, then find out at Christmas that some newer, more complete, version is going to be released.

I have it for all consoles personally. GCN and XBox both support progressive scan (HD) output at 480p, but Xbox is the only one to support 720p (even though they shrunk the screen to fit it, it looks amazing). Not only does PS2 not support progressive scan on this game, there is most definitely lag at times in gameplay. This is most notable when playing a chara such as Ivy with her sword/whip animations. This should go without saying, but in order to view progressive scan output, you need component video cables and an HDTV or HD-ready TV.

I used to play Heihachi a lot in Tekken 3 tournies so I wanted to see how he was in Soul Calibur II. Link is Link so I had to get that version and Spawn was just damn cool too, even though he's limited to using an axe in the game. =) If you're a tourney-goer, then you'll know that console-exclusive charas, including Necrid, are banned from tourney play.

Best controls start with the PS2 controller, then the Xbox, and lastly the GCN controller hands-down IMHO. Don't let that be a determining factor so much in which version you get as you can easily get a controller converter for Xbox/GCN --> PS2 for around $9.99-$14.99 now anyways. Oh, and another note on the progressive scan capabilities on the Xbox and GCN versions. This should go without saying, but you need component video cables to take advantage of this. HD-pack from Xbox (you can upgrade your cables, btw) and you have to specifically buy the GCN component video cables from Nintendo directly. By far worth it in the end when you consider that most of their AAA titles support progressive scan. =)

-Soujirou

[Ugamer_X]

I have it for all consoles personally. GCN and XBox both support progressive scan (HD) output at 480p, but Xbox is the only one to support 720p (even though they shrunk the screen to fit it, it looks amazing). Not only does PS2 not support progressive scan on this game, there is most definitely lag at times in gameplay. This is most notable when playing a chara such as Ivy with her sword/whip animations. This should go without saying, but in order to view progressive scan output, you need component video cables and an HDTV or HD-ready TV.

I used to play Heihachi a lot in Tekken 3 tournies so I wanted to see how he was in Soul Calibur II. Link is Link so I had to get that version and Spawn was just damn cool too, even though he's limited to using an axe in the game. =) If you're a tourney-goer, then you'll know that console-exclusive charas, including Necrid, are banned from tourney play.

Best controls start with the PS2 controller, then the Xbox, and lastly the GCN controller hands-down IMHO. Don't let that be a determining factor so much in which version you get as you can easily get a controller converter for Xbox/GCN --> PS2 for around $9.99-$14.99 now anyways. Oh, and another note on the progressive scan capabilities on the Xbox and GCN versions. This should go without saying, but you need component video cables to take advantage of this. HD-pack from Xbox (you can upgrade your cables, btw) and you have to specifically buy the GCN component video cables from Nintendo directly. By far worth it in the end when you consider that most of their AAA titles support progressive scan. =)

-Soujirou

All three versions of SC2 support progressive scan.

[Steggy]

what in the hell? Two towers extended edition for 27 dollars? I just bought it for 24.99 at bestbuy last weekend.

[D Hogan]

Thanks, Soujirou, zzl365, beerguy961, and pinoy530. Looks like I'll be picking up the Xbox version of SCII Monday.

As for the LotR trilogy, I think I'm going to hold off for a few more months. I have a feeling they're going to end up releasing some super-ultimate, director's cut, extended edition box set (with bonus Gollum nude scene!) later this year, just so everyone has to shell out another $60.

[SupremeNumNuts]

Looks like I'm getting Soul Calibur 3 (gcn) I had it for Xbox and Spawn was pretty pimp, but I sold it for a quick buck. I thought one of the ads would have Disgaea in it since I believe its getting rereleased this week.

[The Successful Dropout]

Looks like I'm getting Soul Calibur 3 (gcn) I had it for Xbox and Spawn was pretty pimp, but I sold it for a quick buck. I thought one of the ads would have Disgaea in it since I believe its getting rereleased this week.

good luck finding soul calibur 3....i heard its impossible to find

[mr. filet mignon 5000, es]

I have it for all consoles personally. GCN and XBox both support progressive scan (HD) output at 480p, but Xbox is the only one to support 720p (even though they shrunk the screen to fit it, it looks amazing). Not only does PS2 not support progressive scan on this game, there is most definitely lag at times in gameplay. This is most notable when playing a chara such as Ivy with her sword/whip animations. This should go without saying, but in order to view progressive scan output, you need component video cables and an HDTV or HD-ready TV.

I used to play Heihachi a lot in Tekken 3 tournies so I wanted to see how he was in Soul Calibur II. Link is Link so I had to get that version and Spawn was just damn cool too, even though he's limited to using an axe in the game. =) If you're a tourney-goer, then you'll know that console-exclusive charas, including Necrid, are banned from tourney play.

Best controls start with the PS2 controller, then the Xbox, and lastly the GCN controller hands-down IMHO. Don't let that be a determining factor so much in which version you get as you can easily get a controller converter for Xbox/GCN --> PS2 for around $9.99-$14.99 now anyways. Oh, and another note on the progressive scan capabilities on the Xbox and GCN versions. This should go without saying, but you need component video cables to take advantage of this. HD-pack from Xbox (you can upgrade your cables, btw) and you have to specifically buy the GCN component video cables from Nintendo directly. By far worth it in the end when you consider that most of their AAA titles support progressive scan. =)

-Soujirou

All three versions of SC2 support progressive scan.

True. I've played all versions, used to have the PS2 version, and now currently own the GCN version. Just to break it down simply by category for anyone else who still cares:

Compared by features:

PS2 version has 480p, noticeable load times, and Heihachi.

GameCube version has 480p, no load pause, and LINK.

Xbox version has 480p, 720p (4:3 ratio only, has vertical black borders), no load pause, and Spawn.

Compared by display:

At 480i (standard mode): All versions look near identical, but the PS2 version is a little jaggier than the other two. Framerate dips, too. While playing and watching, I haven't seen differences in framerate between the GameCube and Xbox versions.

At 480p (standard progressive mode, component cables required): Same thing, almost completely comparable. At this resolution, you'd have to compare side by side. PS2 is still the somewhat jaggiest, with the slowest framerate. GCN and Xbox versions are still identical.

At 720p (Xbox only, component cables required): Very impressive, although the game won't fill the screen to the left and right on a widescreen - there will be borders. If you have a 720p-capable widescreen TV and don't mind Spawn, you should probably consider this version. But if you have a 4:3 aspect ratio HD-ready TV, in most cases the picture won't just have borders on the sides, it'll have a big border around the entire screen, and the picture will be very small, except for the cutscenes, which will fill a widescreen or be letterboxed on a 4:3 TV. Only get it for 720p if you have a widescreen (16:10) or 4:3 HD-ready TV with a zoom feature. Don't get it for 720p if you have a TV that can't do 720p, or a 4:3 TV that can do it but doesn't have zoom.

Summary: I'd say buy the GameCube version because it has most of the features of the Xbox version, plus Link. If you have a capable widescreen or 4:3 zoom HD-ready TV, you might also buy the Xbox version for the higher resolution, but not at the expense of also buying the GameCube version. I can't recommend the PS2 version of Soul Calibur 2 if you have a GameCube or Xbox or both, although it's not bad at all if you only have a PS2. And for any version, get a joystick.

[Dragonlordfrodo]

I am definately taking advantage of the manhunt sale. I already have manhunt because I bought it at Circuitcity at full price. But CC has a policy that if you buy something and see the same thing cheaper at another store, they will refund you 110% of the difference. So I am definately doing that and I am going to pick up ROTK with the refund.

[LoganDX]

"Underworld (collectors edtion?)"

This is the directors cut of Underworld, 12 minutes of extra footage plus a few other new features. DVDFile.com has a review up if any one is interested.
I am so on that shit!! Underworld really blew me away and I have been counting down the days for the extended version.... :D

[BULL_Ship]

I have it for all consoles personally. GCN and XBox both support progressive scan (HD) output at 480p, but Xbox is the only one to support 720p (even though they shrunk the screen to fit it, it looks amazing). Not only does PS2 not support progressive scan on this game, there is most definitely lag at times in gameplay. This is most notable when playing a chara such as Ivy with her sword/whip animations. This should go without saying, but in order to view progressive scan output, you need component video cables and an HDTV or HD-ready TV.

I used to play Heihachi a lot in Tekken 3 tournies so I wanted to see how he was in Soul Calibur II. Link is Link so I had to get that version and Spawn was just damn cool too, even though he's limited to using an axe in the game. =) If you're a tourney-goer, then you'll know that console-exclusive charas, including Necrid, are banned from tourney play.

Best controls start with the PS2 controller, then the Xbox, and lastly the GCN controller hands-down IMHO. Don't let that be a determining factor so much in which version you get as you can easily get a controller converter for Xbox/GCN --> PS2 for around $9.99-$14.99 now anyways. Oh, and another note on the progressive scan capabilities on the Xbox and GCN versions. This should go without saying, but you need component video cables to take advantage of this. HD-pack from Xbox (you can upgrade your cables, btw) and you have to specifically buy the GCN component video cables from Nintendo directly. By far worth it in the end when you consider that most of their AAA titles support progressive scan. =)

-Soujirou

All three versions of SC2 support progressive scan.

True. I've played all versions, used to have the PS2 version, and now currently own the GCN version. Just to break it down simply by category for anyone else who still cares:

Compared by features:

PS2 version has 480p, noticeable load times, and Heihachi.

GameCube version has 480p, no load pause, and LINK.

Xbox version has 480p, 720p (4:3 ratio only, has vertical black borders), no load pause, and Spawn.

Compared by display:

At 480i (standard mode): All versions look near identical, but the PS2 version is a little jaggier than the other two. Framerate dips, too. While playing and watching, I haven't seen differences in framerate between the GameCube and Xbox versions.

At 480p (standard progressive mode, component cables required): Same thing, almost completely comparable. At this resolution, you'd have to compare side by side. PS2 is still the somewhat jaggiest, with the slowest framerate. GCN and Xbox versions are still identical.

At 720p (Xbox only, component cables required): Very impressive, although the game won't fill the screen to the left and right on a widescreen - there will be borders. If you have a 720p-capable widescreen TV and don't mind Spawn, you should probably consider this version. But if you have a 4:3 aspect ratio HD-ready TV, in most cases the picture won't just have borders on the sides, it'll have a big border around the entire screen, and the picture will be very small, except for the cutscenes, which will fill a widescreen or be letterboxed on a 4:3 TV. Only get it for 720p if you have a widescreen (16:10) or 4:3 HD-ready TV with a zoom feature. Don't get it for 720p if you have a TV that can't do 720p, or a 4:3 TV that can do it but doesn't have zoom.

Summary: I'd say buy the GameCube version because it has most of the features of the Xbox version, plus Link. If you have a capable widescreen or 4:3 zoom HD-ready TV, you might also buy the Xbox version for the higher resolution, but not at the expense of also buying the GameCube version. I can't recommend the PS2 version of Soul Calibur 2 if you have a GameCube or Xbox or both, although it's not bad at all if you only have a PS2. And for any version, get a joystick.

You left out the audio. I got both the xbox and gcn versions and the xbox sounds way better alot more seperation and a more distinct sound. The library level has a rich echo and the rear speakers are actually put to good use and this is a fighting game. The gcn version has alot of compression on the audio to fit both english nad japanese on a 1.5gig disc. The xbox has more of a kick in the low end while it seems missing in the gcn version. Btw you can stick 9 gigs on the xbox dvd-9 discs.

[mookiemeister]

Anyone have luck finding Mario vs Donkey Kong (GBA) at Target? I just went to my local Target and they don't have Mario vs Donkey Kong or Sonic 3 for GBA. I thought the ad said they are on sale!

[rvdrock]

Lost in all the Best Buy madness...I picked up the last copy of True Crime (XBOX) at Target, and since my S Controller came today, tonight will be a whole lot of shooting fun!

[peteyrose]

Anyone have luck finding Mario vs Donkey Kong (GBA) at Target? I just went to my local Target and they don't have Mario vs Donkey Kong or Sonic 3 for GBA. I thought the ad said they are on sale!

They won't come out until Tuesday or Wed.

[Dragonlordfrodo]

I took advantage of the manhunt deal by using Circuit Citys price match guarantee thing. Got like $15.40 back and bought ROTK for like $.64!

[Mishimaryu]

must build up movie collection. :lol:

[Richter]

no ads for 5/30 - 6/6?

[Akkis99]

Its already posted Richter. Its somewhere in the thread. Notthing really good though.