TRU BOGO coming Friday, May 28th *List added - now with prices* + $7.99 games.

[hoshi]

This one is a bit odd. TRU is trying to clear out its "aged inventory" now. So, for the next month starting Friday, over 800 games are eligible for BOGO. I can't leave work with a list that big without raising some eyebrows. So, give me a bit to somehow get that list if no one else does. I can say with certainty that 99% of the remaining N64, PS1, DC, GBC, NGPC, GG, and even Genesis stock qualifies. Some TRU, somewhere, still has Game Gear and Genesis games, otherwise they wouldn't have been on that list. :)

For PS2, XB, GC, and GBA: They call it "aged inventory," which means it's been discontinued as well. You can actually tell which games have been discontinued by looking at the shelf tags. If there's a lone "X" on the far right of the shelf tag, then TRU will likely not be stocking the item anymore. Every game on the list of 800+ is X-ed out, but I think only older games are on that list. For instance, Prince of Persia for XBox is X-ed out, because TRU doesn't want anymore of them or can't get anymore of them. However, that isn't exactly "aged." Though, I could be wrong and it could be sitting there on that list. I guess I need to just go take a better look at the list. I'm also getting some wires crossed with that big-ass Best Buy blowout from the past couple of days. So, none of that list stuck with me. Whatever. Stay tuned.

Edit by Hoshi: This was just posted today. Also starting on the 28th, all PS1 and PS2 games in the budget program are $7.99. (Those same games that TRU has had BOGO deals for on and off since Christmas.) If your store wasn't cleared out by dealers or some such like mine was, you can still find games like Hitman 2, DMC, VF4 Evo, GT3 A-Spec, Silpheed, Sly Cooper (non-GH), and others I know I'm forgetting. I'm pretty sure they're already picked through by now, after two BOGO deals this year on them. But, I thought some of the newer CAGs would like the heads-up.

-Hoshi

***Added by CheapyD***
Full list by console and alphabetized (Msoft Word format). Thanks, Hoshi & benboxer!
Click here
http://www.ct-clic.com/images/new/srchel1.gif (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/specialsales/bogoprices.doc)

[Ledhed]

Thanx for the heads up. Keep us posted if you can as to the more recent titles that will be available.

[Pinnacle]

Please keep us updated on Gamecube and Xbox stuff. :)

[karmapolice]

So what does this mean? whats the price?

[bignick]

I'll give you $5 to pm me the list 1 day in advance of the sale, and you can post it here until I get all the games I want. deal?

[ZForce915]

Good info, keep us posted.

[karmapolice]

WTF does BOGO mean?!

[alongx]

Do you have any idea when this could be starting?

[Ledhed]

Buy one, get one. BOGO.

[bignick]

buy 1 get 1 free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SneakyPenguin]

I'll give you $5 to pm me the list 1 day in advance of the sale, and you can post it here until I get all the games I want. deal?

BigNick's using that potatoe brain of his!

My TRU actually has like 15 sealed genesis games still. THis may be a nice time to pick them up

[pukemon]

buy one get one free

[hoshi]

Do you have any idea when this could be starting?

Third sentence in the first post.

-Hoshi

[MadFlava]

My God, first we had $4.99 games at Best Buy, now we get an 800+ game BOGO at TRU this Friday. This might go down as the greatest week in CheapAssGamer history...

[CaseyRyback]

this is awesome. I can clean up on PS2 and DC games at my local TRU friday morning (typing of the dead and any random PS2 game are mine)

[karmapolice]

like defender said the downfall of videogames

[Sporadic]

Damn this is awsome. Why don't you just bring in a digital camera (or a camera phone if you got one) and take pics of the list.

[The_Continental]

Looks like the market's gonna implode just like it did 20 years ago . . .


like defender said the downfall of videogames

[Sporadic]

Looks like the market's gonna implode just like it did 20 years ago . . .


like defender said the downfall of videogames

I can honastly say hell yeah I hope it does. Games will be super cheap and it will eventually rebound.

[hoshi]

Damn this is awsome. Why don't you just bring in a digital camera (or a camera phone if you got one) and take pics of the list.

I was just thinking of taking a 1.44" floppy to work and doing an old-fashioned copy-and-paste. But, I could go all spy flick on TRU if need be.

-Hoshi

[JohnnyDrama]

I hope this does happen at my local TRU. I got the day off from work and I get paid. Damn, I gonna get broke soon.

[magilacudy]

Looks like the market's gonna implode just like it did 20 years ago . . .


like defender said the downfall of videogames

I can honastly say hell yeah I hope it does. Games will be super cheap and it will eventually rebound.

Yeah, I agree. Even if gaming in general does die out, I'm going to still have my own cheapass collection to keep me occupied. :)

[Ledhed]

Even if a crash happens, it will only happen to the consoles. We'll still be seeing wonderful PC games.

[karmapolice]

If you get this list please list them in console divisions...And send them via email to everyone that wants it...I dont want to have to read a 4 page post...

[gsr]

If you get this list please list them in console divisions...And send them via email to everyone that wants it...I dont want to have to read a 4 page post...

you're joking right? you don't have time? do you think the OP has time to email each and every person?

[JohnnyDrama]

If you get this list please list them in console divisions...And send them via email to everyone that wants it...I dont want to have to read a 4 page post...

you're joking right? you don't have time? do you think the OP has time to email each and every person?

I was thinking the same thing, the first post on this thread could be edited so that the list is included, but I'm not sure if it would fit or not.

[karmapolice]

Thats what im saying...hed have to post ALOT...on multiple dif. posts and cut and paste...just thought it'd be easier if he sent it out to say...the first 25 people to post on here asking for it...(I would love it!) haha! Im first! :P

[MightySlacker]

Actually, that's not a bad idea. Might help prevent the deal from being fatwallet'D or something.

Speaking of, I am SHOCKED the Best Buy in store deal didn't get Fatwallet'D. The online did, then a few pages in someone posted "Oh yeah, they have a lot instore". And that was about it. Frickin amazing.

Dave Olson
*SUPER DUPER INTERNET CELEBRITY SUPASTAR~!* TM.

[evilmax17]

This is some pretty exciting news! Definately try to hook us up with a list, and it will be incredible. Do you know how well informed the employees at TRU will be on this one? I can already see the looks i'm going to get. and don't forget folks, don't ask them to check prices! The sale price won't ring unless they do it as an actual transaction.

Hoshi, do it up with that 1.44!

[SEGA128DC]

Good thing I got cash to burn! I will be at Toys R Us, on Friday...:D

[Cracka]

another fuckin store that my town doesnt have... damn you all

[Cracka]

^no shaq-fu? noice

[lain21us]

Looks, like I'm gonna be too sick to come to work on Friday. *cough*

[SEGA128DC]

another fuckin store that my town doesnt have... damn you all

Where do you live?...

[alongx]

I was just thinking of taking a 1.44" floppy to work and doing an old-fashioned copy-and-paste. But, I could go all spy flick on TRU if need be.

-Hoshi

Either way would be greatly appreciated.

[Cracka]

small town in mississippi :(

stores that sell video games in my town:
walmart
kmart
block buster
sears
gamestop
FYE

...sad... gamestop just opened too... KBtoys just shutdown.. Kmart never has anything... same with sears..

so basically to get games i have to go to walmart, blockbuster, gamestop, or FYE

[SevereTireDamage]

Speaking of, I am SHOCKED the Best Buy in store deal didn't get Fatwallet'D. The online did, then a few pages in someone posted "Oh yeah, they have a lot instore". And that was about it. Frickin amazing.

It was worse than FatWallet'D; it showed up on Gamespot news. A lot faster than the CC Winter '03 Clearance did, sadly.

[TheGreatWang]

I wonder if Disgaea will count, because my TRU has like 15 copies.

[thatstoobad]

that's great. if you could post as soon as you get a list, or even if you can officially comfirm friday as the start date, it would rule like none other. reason being that if i can see what's available on, say, thursday morning, i might be able to switch and not have to work friday morning and then, well, you get the idea.

[hoshi]

I wonder if Disgaea will count, because my TRU has like 15 copies.

No. It wasn't on the list. That much I do remember, because I knew that would be one a lot of people would ask about.

-Hoshi

[Strider Turbulence]

I love this site. I really, really do.

[WeaponX2099]

Wipeout Fusion, Here i come!!

[pimp tyranny]

hell yes this site rocks. i couldn't capitalize on the BB $5 shit much, so twin Arc the Lad Collections, hear me, you're mine Friday.

[skulls dont fade]

hopefully i can score a copy of I-Ninja...assuming that's on the list. OP, do you know if you can mix the games from different systems? maybe i can pick up some dreamcast games too. ...this better not be a waste of gas again for me!

[Monsta Mack]

God, I just picked up PGR2 and a pre-owned copy of Silent Hill 3, bowing that I would not purchase any games over $9.99 till September 1st so I can save for the E3 games coming, September and November are going to be painful and I am going to sacfrice my money for two nwew $50 games.

Now this? Good lord, this has got to be the best year in sales. Circuit City, KB, Best Buy and now this? I know last year I took advantage of the buy two get one free, but ONE get ONE free? Prince of Persia and many other godly games? *faints* I will be in debt soon.

[doraemonkerpal]

thanks for the heads up hoshi! if you can get that list up before or by friday, you can have one of my kidneys :P

[skulls dont fade]

thanks for the heads up hoshi! if you can get that list up before or by friday, you can have one of my kidneys :P

and i'll give you one of mine, too.

[KingNES]

Awesome deals indeed, a grand year.

[nachzeher]

thanks for the heads up hoshi! if you can get that list up before or by friday, you can have one of my kidneys :P

I'll steal his other one a la South Park and give it to you. :D

[EddieBelfour]

TRU? sorry for the incompetence, or ignorance since i just dont know and cant spell.

[hoshi]

It's Toys R Us. Am I the only person that's seeing keywords in posts as underlined and defined in pop-up text? Maybe I am losing it. I thought my TV was talking to me a few minutes ago, while I was blasting Cold through my headphones...

Damn, I need sleep.

-Hoshi

[EddieBelfour]

ha yes you do my man, i just got the tip. over and out.

[Ledhed]

It's Toys R Us. Am I the only person that's seeing keywords in posts as underlined and defined in pop-up text? Maybe I am losing it. I thought my TV was talking to me a few minutes ago, while I was blasting Cold through my headphones...

Damn, I need sleep.

-Hoshi

Defender put in a program that explains all the acronyms used on the site. Pretty cool, huh?

[skulls dont fade]

It's Toys R Us. Am I the only person that's seeing keywords in posts as underlined and defined in pop-up text? Maybe I am losing it. I thought my TV was talking to me a few minutes ago, while I was blasting Cold through my headphones...

Damn, I need sleep.

-Hoshi

Defender put in a program that explains all the acronyms used on the site. Pretty cool, huh?

yea i've found to it be quite helpful actually. nice touch.

[EddieBelfour]

yeah this site is rugged. makes me broke though. dont liek broke. liek cheap games and will be there on friday to smack that giraffe aroudn a bit.

[dracula]

i will show up early to smack the giraffe(do they still have a giraffe)?

[rvdrock]

Damn right...i'm all over this like gravy on a biscuit

[The Successful Dropout]

not to be an ass, but i wont believe it til i see it

[rvdrock]

Trust, why are you and I always up at this time?

[The Successful Dropout]

i just got home from work about a half hour ago

[DigitalSpace]

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2913/bnb7_1.jpg

"We're there, dude."

[The Successful Dropout]

when does tru open?

[LV-426RS]

My area stores open at 9.

I'm sure they all do but check here
http://www3.toysrus.com/store/index.cfm?tru=1

[Admiral Ackbar]

If you choose to accept this mission Hoshi, if caught we will disavow any knowledge of your activities. This thread will self destruct in five... four...

J/K. Comon, it's TRU. I worked at TRU as a kid once. Just wait til no one is looking and snag a copy or something. But then again, knowing their crack security, they may have cameras in the eyes of every action figure over there :P

[benboxer]

Hey don't get too worked up about that BOGO list. I saw it last night and nothing really jumped out at me...I mean if along with this deal they would just markdown some of these old ass games then mabye they would have something. For example, they still have Tennis 2k2 ps2 and Sky Gunner priced at 49.99! I think D2 and Illbleed are still around $25, Dragon Warrior 3 for gbc and Dragon Warrior for ps1 was $30, front mission 3 was $40. I did print the huge ass list but apparently I must have left it at a computer when I was looking to see what stores in my area had what, and I dont work there again until Saturday Sorry... Hopefully someone will take it upon themselves to post that 800+ title list, but it aint gonna be me. However if no one posts it or if anyone is around the Tucker Ga TRU Saturday and is looking for figures and whatnot, I might be on the floor that day pretending I'm working and I'll give you a list.

[benboxer]

Hey guess what? I found the list in my bag! The bad news is I just got off my second job (UPS) and I'm going to sleep. Goodnight...

[The Successful Dropout]

my area stores open at 930 and im still not excited about it....not many good games at tru

[little_krampy]

C,mon ben, wake up and post the list!!!

Whenever someone posts it, might as well just list the Xbox, PS2, GC, and GBA titles. Sounds like the older system games will all be BOGO.

[The Successful Dropout]

yeah...what a bastard....on thursday mornings when i get home from work, im tired as shit...but i still post the cc, bb, and target ads asap


could've at least not mentioned it, instead of rubbing it in our faces and making us wait

[benboxer]

okay just some until i get tired ...
sega genesis

andretti racing 7.48
barbie 7.48
castlevania bloodlines 4.98
f-22 interceptor 4.98
jeopardy 4.98
jungle strike 7.48
tnn outdoor bass96 4.98
vectorman 2 4.98
pebble beach golf 9.98

game gear

sonic 2 4.98
aladdin 4.98
battle tank 4.98
caesars palace 4.98
deep duck trouble 4.98
jungle book 4.98
lion king 4.98
ms pac man 4.98
pac man 4.98
sonic chaos 4.98
sonic spinball 4.98

getting tired...here are some WTF game prices...

DC ECW anarchy rulz 44.99
DC Sonic adv 2 39.99
GBC NFL blitz 2001 29.99
GBC WWF Attitude 29.99
GBA Dark Arena 29.99
GBA Desert Strike 39.99
GBA Smugglers Run 39.99
N64 Megaman 64 49.99

[sm04as]

Thanks for the list. I haven't seen Genesis games recently, but it could happen. :wink:

[CheapyD]

If someone has the list, and wants to scan it, CAG will cover your kinko's (or whatever) costs.

[The Successful Dropout]

i just called toys r us and asked them if this deal was going on...they directed me to a few different ppl (who were all extremely nice for some reason)....noone knew anything about it and said that unfortunately, it wasn't true...they even said that deals never start on friday anyway....so im still calling bullshit on this one....if im wrong....call me a stupid whore...we'll see

[Ikohn4ever]

why would it start this friday if it were for next month? Friday is the 28th its not like its the 1st of the month, just seems a lil fishy

[BustaUppa]

Hey guess what? I found the list in my bag! The bad news is I just got off my second job (UPS) and I'm going to sleep. Goodnight...

Aw c'mon, don't go all "n00b" on us!

This is sounding less like a "deal" and more like a junior high Mortal Kombat II rumor.

"I swear, Shao Khan zaps you with the scepter if you freeze the guy ten times in a row!" Bah!

Well I hope my skepticism is proven wrong. We shall see.

[The Successful Dropout]

im tellin you, its bs, ill bet you $5

[benboxer]

okay i'll post the titles that apply

XBOX

fifa 2002
4x4 evolution
agressive inline
all star baseball 2003
artic thunder
azuric
baldurs gate dark alliance
blackstone magic and steel
buffy the vampire slayer
circus maximus
colin mcrae rally 3
commandos 2
dark angel
dark summit
dave mirra 2
defender
dr muto
elder scrolls
espn mls extra time
espn nba2night
fireblade
furious karting
gauntlet dark legacy
godzilla
gun metal
gun valkyrie
high heat baseball2004
hollywood stunts starring chase
kakuto chojin
knockout kings 2002
legends of wrestling
madden 2002
madden 2003
mat hoffman 2
mercedes benz world racing
metal dungeon
mike tyson boxing
minority report
mlb slugfest 03
moto gp
murakumo
nascar heat
nascar thunder 02
nba 2k2
nba inside drive 02
nba live 02
ncaa collega basketball2k3
ncaa football 2003
new legends
nfl 2k2
nfl blitz 03
nfl fever 02
nfl fever 03
nhl 02
nhl hitz 02
nhl hitz 03
outlaw golf
phantom crash
prisoner of war
quantum redshift
rally fusion
rayman 3
red card 03
seablade
sega nba 2k3
sega nhl 2k3
smashing drive
sneakers
spy hunter
taz wanted
terminator
test drive
test drive off road wide open
tetris worlds
toe jam and earl 3
tony hawk 3
tony hawk 2x
total immersion racing
toxic grind
transworld snowboarding
transworld surf
triple play 02
ufc tapout 2
vexx
v rally 3
whacked
world series baseball
wreckless
wwf raw
x2 wolverines revenge
xmas golf
xmen next dimension
blood omen 2
deathrow
enclave
hunter
kabuki warriors
red faction
reign of fire
run like hell
serious sam gold
silent hill 2
state of emergency

gamecube

fifa 02
army men air combat
batman vengance
black and bruised
bloody roar primal fury
dark summit
darkened skye
defender
disney b-ball
disney pk out of shadows
donald duck goin quackers
dragons lair 3d
espn mls extra time
evolution skateboarding
evolution worlds
f1 02
fifa 03
fireblade
gauntlet dark legacy
home run king
hunter
kelly slater
madden 02
madden 03
men in black 2
minority report
nba courtside
ncaa football 03
ncaa football 2k3
nfl 2k3
nfl qb club02
nhl hitz 03
outlaw golf
red card 03
nhl 2k3
smashing drive
smugglers run 2
soccer slam
super bust a move 3000
swingerz golf
taz wanted
tony hawk 3
top gun
transworld surf
tube slider
virtua striker 02
waverace bluestorm
wreckless
wta tour tennis
wrestlemania x8
scorpion king
star wars bounty hunter
blood omen 2
dead to rights
die hard vendetta
mortal kombat

PS2

wild arms 3
fifa 02
4x4 evo
airblade
all star baseball
all star baseball 03
amplitude
artic thunder
armored core 2 another age
army men sarges heroes
barbarian
batman vengance
battle engine aquila
bloody roar 3
britneys dance beat
city crisis
cool boarders 01
dark angel vamp apoc
dark summit
defender
disaster report
disney pk out of shadows
dr muto
driven
driving emotion type s
drome racer
dynasty tactics
endgame
ephemeral fantasia
escape from monkey island
espn mls extra time
espn bna2night 02
eternal ring
everblue 2
evergrace
eq online adventures
extreme g3
f1 01
f1 02
fantavision
fatal frame
ferrari f355
fighter maker 2
fireblade
forumla one
frequency
godai
grand prix challenge
grandia extreme
gravity games bike
gungriffon blaze
gundam zeonic front
hard hitter tennis 2
haven
hidden invasion
high heat 02
ico
island extreme stunts
jade cocoon
jet x20
jonny mosley mad trix
jungle book
kelly slater pro surfer
knockout kings 01
legend of alon dar
legend of legaia
legends of wrestling
lego soccer mania
mad maestro
madden 01, 02, 03
march madness 02
mat hoffman 2
mdk 2
men in black 2
mike tyson
monster rancher 3
moto gp2
mr mosquito
mtv music generator 2
mx superfly
my street
myst 3
mystic heroes
nascar dirt to daytona
nascar heat 02
nba live 01,02
nba shootout 01,03
ncaa final four
ncaa final four 02
ncaa football 02, 03
ncaa football 2k3
ncaa gamebreaker 01,03
nfl blitz 03
nfl gameday 01,03
nfl qb club 02
nhl 01, 02
nhl faceoff 01,03
nhl hitz
nhl hitz 03
no one lives forever
okage
orphen
parappa 2
pirates
portal runner
pro race driver
pryzm
rally fusion
rayman 2,3
riding spirits
ring of red
R.A.D.
robotech
romance 7
rugby 02
rumble racing
rygar
scorpion king
nhl 2k3
shaun palmer
shox
silpheed
skygunner
sled storm
smash court
smugglers run 2
soccer america int
star trek voyager elite force
star wars super bombad
stretch panic
stuntman
sub rebellion
sunny garcia
supercar
superman
swing away golf
tarzan untamed
taz wanted
tennis 2k2
bouncer
king of route 66
tiger woods 01,02
transworld surf
tribes
triple play
triple play 02
tsuguani
ufc throwdown
unison
warriors of m&m
winback
winter jampack
world destruction league
world soccer int
world tour soccer 02,03
wreckless
wta tour tennis
x-squad
yanya caballista
zapper
ncaa college basketball 2k3
star wars racer revenge

and theres still some ps1,gba,gbc,ngp,dc, and n64 now goodnight!!!

[Doylerulez]

Why would several TRU employees go through the trouble to make up a list of old games that should have been gone long ago.

As far as the prices go benboxer gave a good example of how old games no one wants are still full price. I myself have seen that Megaman 64 game at every TRU in my area and no one in their right mind is gonna buy it for that price.

Edit: good timing, thanks for the list.

[The Successful Dropout]

whats that smell? smells like it might've came out of a bulls ass

[Rabidmuskrat]

ok, I feel like an idiot, but what's TRU?

[The Successful Dropout]

total request unlimited

[Rabidmuskrat]

total request unlimited

I take it that's a retailer...I've never heard of them.

[The Successful Dropout]

lol...its toys r us

[Death2Sanity]

TrustCompany:

I work at TRU too, when it comes to random unadvertised sales (as this one's sounding like it will be), we often have weird start times...and odds are nobody in the store, aside from the R-Zone world leader (the head video game guy/gal) knows it's going on...maybe not even them, if they're not a video game fan. Kinda sad...but this sounds like the kinda thing TRU would do.

I don't know, I go in to work today, I'll look into it. But this sounds like the kinda thing we'd do.

[The Successful Dropout]

damn...who all on here works at TRU?

[Cracka]

ok, I feel like an idiot, but what's TRU?

points at you and laughs

[benboxer]

more ps2 games on list:

summer jam pack
blade 2
blood omen 2
clock tower 3
deux ex
drakan
extermination
head hunter
legacy of kain 2
legion
mark of kri
onimusha 2
pride fc
run like hell
savage skies
shadow hearts
shadowman second coming
socom w/headset
dark cloud
nba 2k2
nfl2k2
spy hunter
ssx
virtua fighter 4
state of emergency

psone

color by number dino
digimon world
power rangers lightspeed rescue
fifa 02
action edition(3pack of ea games cant remember whats in it)
all star racing
arc the lad collection
army men ww: land sea air
ballistic
bass rise
big game hunter
blast lacrosse
breakout
broken sword 2
c-12
champ surfer
chrono cross
crusaders of m&m
cyber tiger
dave mirra
ddr disney
delta force urban warfare
dest derby raw
digimon rumble arena
dis treasure planet
dis atlantis
dodge ball
dragon warrior 7
driver
dukes of hazzard
ea sports edition
elmos number journey
et interplanetary mission
evil zone
f1 champ season 2000
family feud
fifa 01,03
final fantasy9
frogger 1,2
front mission 3
future cop lapd
gran turismo
hooters road trip
incredible crisis
intl track and field
j mcgrath supercross98
jeopardy1,2
jojo's bizzare adv
killer loop
knockout kings 99,00,01
legacy of kain 2
madden 98,01,02,03
march madness 01
matt hoffman
megaman legends 2
mike tyson boxing
mission impossible
mk&a crush course
mlb 01,03
mobil 1 rally champ.
mobile armor
monster rancher 2
monster rancher battle 2
monster rancher hop about
motorhead
mr driller
mtv sports tj lavin
nascar 01
nascar heat
nba basketball 00
nba in the zone 99,00
nba live 98,00,01
nba shootout 1,00,01,02
ncaa football 01
ncaa gamebreakers 99
ncaa march madness 00
nfs vrally 2
nfl blitz 01
nfl gameday 03
nhl rock the rink
nhl 01
nhl blades of steel 00
nicktoons racing
one piece mansion
panzer front
peter jackobsons golden tee
peter pan return to neverland
planet of the apes
populous the beginning
power play sports trivia
ppg chemical xtraction
EA racing edition
rainbow 6 artic phoenix
rat attack
rayman rush
razor racing
ready 2 rumble 1,2
rising zahn
road rash
rogue spear
roswell consp.
sabrina
saga frontier
shadow tower
sky diving extreme
sled storm
soul of the samurai
spec ops airborne commando
speedball 2100
street sk8ter 2
striker 1945
striker pro 2000
super shot soccer
syphon filter
tecmo gallop racer
test drive le mans
weakest link
tiger woods 00,01
tiggers hunny hunt
time crisis project titan
tiny tank
tom and jerry house trap
tomb raider 3
tomb raider comp
tonka space station
tony hawk 2,3
triple play 1,01
twisted metal 3
tyco rc assault
vagrant story
virtual kasparov
wcw backstage assault
wcw mayhem
wcw/nwo thunder
wheel of fortune 2
millionare 3rd edition
wild thornberries animal adv
WDL warjetz
smackdown
xena
xmen mutant acad 1,2
rugrats in paris
grinch
wwf attitide
wwf warzone
alone in dark 4
clocktower 2
countdown vampires
dracula
ecw hardcore revolution
evil dead
legacy of kain comp
resident evil survivor
silent hill
south park chef love shack
syphon filter 3
urban chaos

[Masterkyo]

PS2 games list kinda dissappointed :(

[benboxer]

GBC

marble madness
dragon warrior 3
hands of time
intl track and field
mega man xtreme 1,2
nfl blitz 01
rayman 2
rox
tonka construction zone
pokemon blue, red spanish
wwf attitude

GBA

dual blades
MK deadly alliance
altered beast
army men turf wars
bass fishing 02
bomberman max red, blue
britneys dance beat
car battler joe
castlevania harmony of dis
chu chu rocket
colin mcrae 2.0
columns
cubix clash and bash
D&D eye of the beholder
dark arena
defender of the crown
desert strike
dexter chess chal
dis basketball
dis atlantis
dis magical quest
dis peter pan neverland
driven
earthworm jim
ecks vs sever
espn winter sports
espn xgames snowboarding
firepro 1
fzero
game and watch 4
gauntlet dark legacy
gt advance 2
high heat 03
hot potatoes
hot wheels velocity x
ice age
iron man
jm mad trix
jungle book
kelly slater
klonoa
lady sia
lego soccer mania
low 2
lufia
hoffman 2
mk&a girls nite out
monster force
monster rancher advance
muppet pinball
muppet on with the show
nfl blitz 02
nhl 02
pitfall
planet monster
planet of the apes
punch king
puyo pop
revenge of shinobi
ripping friends
robopon 2 cross/ring
robot wars
rocket power beach bandits
rocky
rogue spear
rugrats gotta go party
sabrina
sega rally
silent scope
smugglers run
soccer kid
sonic adv
spongebob(skn371117)
spy hunter
ssx tricky
stuart little 2
sum of all fears
super bust a move
super dodgeball
superman countdown
mummy
tony hawk 2
top gun
turbo turtle
tweety
wings adv
wta tour tennis
xbladez
xmen reign of apocalypse
xxx
zone of enders
zoo cube
hp sorcerers stone

E-Reader

baloon fight
baseball
donkey kong
donkey kong jr
excitebike
ice climber
mario party
pinball
tennis
urban champion

[maxflight]

nice posts ben!

[chickenhawk]

Dumb question alert!!!

How will I know what games this sale applies to (besides looking at the list)? Anyone know if they will be marked like the "value games" were or will they be in a bin?

[uesc]

what happened to hoshi???
i thought he was gonna get us the list he saw.
this sounds good, but i didn't get shit at the BB 4.99 deal, 2 stores in STL didn't have anything good :(

i hope this is true...

[BustaUppa]

Dumb question alert!!!

How will I know what games this sale applies to (besides looking at the list)? Anyone know if they will be marked like the "value games" were or will they be in a bin?

I was wondering the same thing.

I was also wondering if this deal would be represented online in any way?

[yellowaznboy]

Dumb question alert!!!

How will I know what games this sale applies to (besides looking at the list)? Anyone know if they will be marked like the "value games" were or will they be in a bin?

I was wondering the same thing.

I was also wondering if this deal would be represented online in any way?

Read the first post, second paragraph.

[Strider Turbulence]

There are quite a few games there I want, I'm just gonna hold out just in case Best Buy decides to have a restock on the $5 games.

Oh, and Arc the Lad Collection will go fast. Get there before the dealers and resellers snatch 'em.

[SolinariDotCom]

like defender said the downfall of videogames

Okay.. Look what they're clearing - Genesis, Game Gear, N64, PSX, and old next-gen stuff. Read the list again. That's one major problem with TRU (and a WHOLE lot of other retailers) - they don't know how to mark down prices to move inventory when it gets too old. My TRU has Pokemon Snap for like 30+ dollars, Front Mission 3 for 39.99. TRU is a stupid retailer, you know?

[Monsta Mack]

Wow I'd say about 80% of these games will be crap if TRU decides to not mark down any of these games and just BOGO, with the exception of Arc the Lad.

[bignick]

Ya, this sale will suck. two mediocre older gen games for $30? not that good of a deal. If you get there early and spend some time, youwill get some good deals.

[lordopus99]

Last time I was at our TRU they have moved all the PS1 and N64 games. Almost if they are trying to clean up our store. LOL... like that will ever happen

[HOTSHIET]

Thanks for the list ben!

[chickenhawk]

Dumb question alert!!!

How will I know what games this sale applies to (besides looking at the list)? Anyone know if they will be marked like the "value games" were or will they be in a bin?

I was wondering the same thing.

I was also wondering if this deal would be represented online in any way?

Read the first post, second paragraph.

Yeah, I saw that, but I was hoping for something a little more noticeable. I am old, I have bad eyes.. :)

[MaxBiaggi3]

I'm just gonna hold out just in case Best Buy decides to have a restock on the $5 games.

Since TRU doesn't regularly discount their gaming inventory like Target, I'm probably safe in assuming that most of the listed games retail at TRU for around $19.99 at present, meaning the BOGO discount will effectively make them $10 each. New games for $10 each certainly isn't a bad deal, but the Best Buy $5 deal going on now is a much better deal, assuming your BB B&M had anything in stock when you went there.

[Monsta Mack]

Looks like my wallet will survive for a little longer afterall.

[CheapyD]

Full list by console and alphabetized (Msoft Word format) added to first post and here (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/images/specialsales/bogo.doc)

I also Calendar'd (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/calendar.php) it.

[JohnnyDrama]

Thanks for the list, quick question: These are just BOGO right? No price reductions? So prices may be different in different TRU stores?

[ElwoodCuse]

I really want Amplitude, but if there's no price reduction and it's still $39.99 I'll pass, there's pretty much nothing else on that list worthwhile.

Any of these games still trading in for a decent rate anywhere?

Also, this might have been covered elsewhere but for a while now my TRU has had a kiosk full of PS2/Xbox/GC games, mostly crap budget ones between $9.99 and $19.99, as BOGO.

[Tatum]

Come on TRU, BB has got you whipped on how to clear out old games. Even KB Toys owned you although actual stores cleared out along with the games. If all these games are marked to $5 and under; or $10 even, you can clear you shelves with ease and get set up for all the lovely, exciting games coming out this year and next.

[nogard]

Since I missed the BB deal, must get this one.

[Masterkyo]

GBA
super dodgeball (must have)
game and watch 4 (wonder what it's)

puyo pop (Good game)
xmen reign of apocalypse (Average)

[skulls dont fade]

i don't have any of those gamecube games, would anyone suggest 1 or 2 (and 1 or 2 more for the BOGO offer)

[alfonsosoriano]

Nice.

One question.

When this deal starts, is the only way we can tell what games are eligible are if they have a X on it? Or what?

BTW...I can't see that list, I dont have word on my mac :(

[starman98]

People this deal sucks...TRU will charge you like $40 for the cheap game that retails at all other places for $10.

[dhrez]

i don't have any of those gamecube games, would anyone suggest 1 or 2 (and 1 or 2 more for the BOGO offer)

Try to score Gauntlet. It's rare and a great game, either one or multiplayer.
I like the Bloody Roar series but it's button mashing not a real fighting game like Tekken or Virtua Fighter. Looks pretty tho.

[Admiral Ackbar]

BTW...I can't see that list, I dont have word on my mac :(

Can't you find a free word document viewer. I'm pretty sure Microsoft has one available for PC. They should have one for MAc too. Noty to mention there are probably a ton of open source, shareware viewers. But then again, you are on a mac.

[Strider Turbulence]

People this deal sucks...TRU will charge you like $40 for the cheap game that retails at all other places for $10.

You are aware those hardly any of those games currently retail for $40 at TRU?

[alfonsosoriano]

BTW...I can't see that list, I dont have word on my mac :(

Can't you find a free word document viewer. I'm pretty sure Microsoft has one available for PC. They should have one for MAc too. Noty to mention there are probably a ton of open source, shareware viewers. But then again, you are on a mac.

Find me a free one. I have no clue where to look.

And why do you hate on macs? I love them. Plus, my uncle is really smart with them, and can repair them for free. :D

[Indiana]

Well, I was excited but after seeing the list and TRU online prices for those games. I can find most of those for less than those prices elsewhere! I guess I will not waste mey time.... BB destroyed TRU on this round of deals.

[Richter]

Nice.

One question.

When this deal starts, is the only way we can tell what games are eligible are if they have a X on it? Or what?

BTW...I can't see that list, I dont have word on my mac :(TextEdit (comes with the OS) opens up .Doc files
:)

[bingbangboom]

Yeah, I just saw the deal at work today and was going to post it but someone beat me to it. But in all honesty, most of the games on the list we are already sold out of. We do have some N64 games stored in the back along with some Dreamcast games. But don't get overcome by the large list of games. I am guessing out of all the games listed each store might have 2% of the games.

This is also being done to clear out room litterally and also skn number wise.

[JimmieMac]

That list is one big steaming pile of nothing special.

[bradr]

Imagine being able to find one thing on the BOGO list and unable to find any other title on it! :D

Will we be able to mix and match different systems? BingBangBoom is right, though, my TRU may have one or two titles on that list but definitely will not have a large selection.

[jlarlee]

the arc the lad collection is what jumps out at me

[doraemonkerpal]

thanks ben, hoshi and cheapy for your hard work, and the lists :D

[daphatty]

Such a large list and so little worth paying for. The game industry is flooded with crap.

[SolinariDotCom]

the arc the lad collection is what jumps out at me

Arc is like 70 (65?) dollars TRU..

[alfonsosoriano]

Nice.

One question.

When this deal starts, is the only way we can tell what games are eligible are if they have a X on it? Or what?

BTW...I can't see that list, I dont have word on my mac :(TextEdit (comes with the OS) opens up .Doc files
:)

Thanks alot man

[Cracka]

Such a large list and so little worth paying for. The game industry is flooded with crap.

yea.. if i owned best buy or TRU or something, i'd have a big sale to get rid of some of the crap. But i dont own them, so i guess that wont happen.

[guessed]

the arc the lad collection is what jumps out at me

Arc is like 70 (65?) dollars TRU..

I think it is $70. When the first post was made, before the list was available, I was hoping it would be on the list, because I know of at least one local TRU that still has at least one copy. Against my better judgement, I recently bought a used copy that lacked the art book/instruction manual (everything else was there, and it was in otherwise perfect shape), so I'd love to get my hands on a complete one and unload the one I have.

[b3b0p]

like defender said the downfall of videogames

Okay.. Look what they're clearing - Genesis, Game Gear, N64, PSX, and old next-gen stuff. Read the list again. That's one major problem with TRU (and a WHOLE lot of other retailers) - they don't know how to mark down prices to move inventory when it gets too old. My TRU has Pokemon Snap for like 30+ dollars, Front Mission 3 for 39.99. TRU is a stupid retailer, you know?

I'll take that New Front Mission 3 from you TRU for $40 easy! :)

Chris

[Akkis99]

Has this started yet? I wnt to the 42nd Time squar toys r us and they didnt seem to know anything about it.

[bfg9k]

sigh...try reading the first post :)

[SEGA128DC]

I saw the list, but there were no prices?...

[Nephets]

Meh, nothing in that list interests me, well, of course Arc the Lad does, but that's like 60 bucks and isn't going to be easily found.

[CaseyRyback]

I know my local one has a copy. I gotta check the price as for 60 I would like to get two and sell the other

[PapiChullo]

Thanks for the list. I'm gonna go as soon as I can on Friday.

[ChrisXE]

I owrk at toys r us in Norfolk, VA and I remmber seeing 3 copis of arc the lad collection in the back, I think for 59.99$

[The Successful Dropout]

i wish my tru had arc the lad....ive been meaning to pick this up for a while

[CaseyRyback]

if there are two at mine I will sell you the other at cost trust.

[tubtub]

For those wondering, TRU is supposed to put red clearance stickers on all the titles that are part of this sale and the signs say "All red tagged games buy one get one free". Of course most stores won't do this and it will be hard to determine what is and what isn't on sale. Most of the prices are horrible, though, Waverace is $49.99 for gamecube, which is only $19.99 at Circuit City, so even at BOGO its not that great of a deal. A bunch of the E-reader cards are also part of this sale.

I don't know if Hoshi posted a list of prices, too, but if you want tomorrow night I can get a price list up.

[CheapyD]

I don't know if Hoshi posted a list of prices, too, but if you want tomorrow night I can get a price list up.

That would be very helpful. Thanks!

[Alpha2]

will TRU honor a printed price list? or will these prices already be in the computers regardless of the price sticker?

I remember how craptacular KB was during their big sale last winter, in some cases refusing to put price reduction stickers one games that were clearly marked on the price lists that they had but wouldnt allow others to see (but we already had.)

[The Successful Dropout]

if there are two at mine I will sell you the other at cost trust.

good deal....though you might have to give me a few days to put the money in the bank, pay day for me is saturday and this site is killing my bank account in a tug of war match

[CaseyRyback]

Waiting for payment if I get it is not a big deal. I remember one, but think there was one behind it. If not I will probably pass if there is only one since I have been picking up so many games lately (picked up 5 already today aside from the one I got from you)

[sm04as]

I bought a couple of games full price that are on the list. By the time Friday rolls around, I'm still in the clear of their 45 day return policy. Do you think there would be any problems with me asking to price adjust for this new BOGO deal?

And if anyone could pick me up an extra Arc Lad Collection, that would be great :o

[hoshi]

Oh, thank-freaking-god, I don't have to type up the whole 800-game list. :)

I do have the prices, though.

I got to take a better look at the list tonight (which is now in my pocket). Really, not the best selection by any means, but there has to be at least one game on there that some of you want. :) I'm gonna go pick off AtL Collection and Dragon Warrior 7, myself.

-Hoshi

[skulls dont fade]

Oh, thank-freaking-god, I don't have to type up the whole 800-game list. :)

I do have the prices, though.

I got to take a better look at the list tonight (which is now in my pocket). Really, not the best selection by any means, but there has to be at least one game on there that some of you want. :) I'm gonna go pick off AtL Collection and Dragon Warrior 7, myself.

-Hoshi

any extra info that you could give would be greatly appreciated by myself and the rest of the CAG community. thanks!

[Tom]

There were genesis games mentioned to be in the BOGO papers, and there are none on the list. Are there really and genesis BOGO deals?

[magilacudy]

Thanks for the update! Hopefully some of these games will be on sale too. *crossing fingers*

[hoshi]

There were genesis games mentioned to be in the BOGO papers, and there are none on the list. Are there really and genesis BOGO deals?

Genesis:
Andretti Racing 7.48
Barbie 7.48
Castlevania Bloodline 4.98
F-22 Interceptor 4.98
Jeopardy 4.98
Jungle Strike 7.48
TNN Outdoor Bass '96 4.98
Vectorman 2 4.98
Pebble Beach Golf 9.98

-Hoshi

[The_Continental]

I did the same thing today. I got two copies each of ATL Collection and DW VII. I even told the lady at the checkout my intentions to return on Friday to pricematch the BOGO deal.

She said it wouldn't be a problem and that there's already been a couple of customers doing that.

I bought a couple of games full price that are on the list. By the time Friday rolls around, I'm still in the clear of their 45 day return policy. Do you think there would be any problems with me asking to price adjust for this new BOGO deal?

And if anyone could pick me up an extra Arc Lad Collection, that would be great :o

[tubtub]

If the price drops at TRU or a special promotion starts running, you can get the difference back as long as you bring the receipt back within 30 days. So if you buy them now there will be no problem getting the deal done on Friday.

[sm04as]

Why 30 days? On the back of the receipt it says refunds will be given for returns made within 45 days.

[tubtub]

It's a weird policy. You can return electronic merchandise for a full refund for 45 days. But the policy for price drops/competitors ads in the store on those signs at the service desk say if you see a lower advertised price or the price at TRU drops within 30 days you can get the price difference back. Some stores(like mine now) are really strict and if you bring in something after 35 days that has dropped in price they will not give you the price difference. And then you think well I have 45 days to return it, let me return it and rebuy it. Well, my store won't even let you do this. If its something that the store still has then return it and go and pick up another one off the shelf and buy the new one but if it is a hot item the store doesn't currently have they won't let you have the one you just returned back.

[hoshi]

tubtub, I just e-mailed CheapyD with the price list. Don't waste your time doing it now. :)

-Hoshi

[EggViper]

eh im not gonna risk buying now and price matching on friday for this deal, the games r just not that important. still i will b there friday morning to c if theres anything interesting. thx for posting the deal.

[Strider Turbulence]

Damn, I can't wait to see that price list....

[KingDox]

good lord with a list that big you'd think I could find some decent games. But I could only find 10 tops. And who's to say that they will even have any of those 10 in stock or that they'll be cheap.

[doraemonkerpal]

good lord with a list that big you'd think I could find some decent games. But I could only find 10 tops. And who's to say that they will even have any of those 10 in stock or that they'll be cheap.

hehe, i found 27 games that i want and i can't wait to see the price list :lol:

[lurknomore]

like defender said the downfall of videogames

I second this to all heights.

[CheapyD]

Price list posted...see original post.
Thanks Hoshi & benboxer!

[Missingdata]

Thank for the detail.......

[robwhit1]

Wow, some of those prices are high. The price sheet lowered the number of games I wanted from 20 to about 6. Even with the BOGO, some of these games are cheaper elsewhere. Thanks for posting the prices. I would have been disappointed had I not seen it before I went in.

[Aryss]

I just read that TRU is making major changes to their videogames sales since they are getting killed in the market. They should just look at this price list and they would have their reason.

[Richter]

x.x some of the prices are just ridiculous

[darkwingduck13]

Even if I could find 2 Arc the Lad collections at mine, I wouldn't put up the upfront $70+tax investment on 'em. I haven't spent that much money at once on anything since the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime figure...and then after that, I got a second one on clearance at Target for $34. :P I guess this website has turned me into a cheapass.

[Strider Turbulence]

Damn, there were a lot of games on this list I wanted but those prices! :x

I could have sworn some of those things were lower at the store I go to (like Toe Jam and Earl III being $20).

[peteyrose]

Ditto. Some of the prices don't match up with those in my local store.

[jeffreyjrose]

These prices make it feel as though they are trying to milk as much as possible from their sale... BOGO isn't truly what it advertises. It's more like, pay extra for your first game, and get your second game free.

[ChrisXE]

wow I work at toys r us in Norfolk, VA, and I talk to the guy who runs teh R zon, and he told me he never heard of this deal for the 28th, so I guess its not a Uniform BOGO. Man I guess Im out of luck

[MaxBiaggi3]

If I may paraphrase the immortal words of Lando Calrissian, "this deal just keeps getting worse all the time."

[ElwoodCuse]

Colin McRae 3 for Xbox costs $29.99? CM4 costs $19.99 brand new. WTF?

also lollerskates at the Genesis prices

[nogard]

Some old games are very pricy. Like bloody roar 3 for $39.98, grandia extreme $49.99. All the ones I want are very expensvie.

[SolinariDotCom]

Hence my previous post about TRU sucking ;-)

[KingNES]

I went to 3 local TRU stores today and none of my contacts had any clue about this deal, I found the listed games tho and hid a bunch, just in case.

[doraemonkerpal]

I went to 3 local TRU stores today and none of my contacts had any clue about this deal, I found the listed games tho and hid a bunch, just in case.

wow I work at toys r us in Norfolk, VA, and I talk to the guy who runs teh R zon, and he told me he never heard of this deal for the 28th, so I guess its not a Uniform BOGO. Man I guess Im out of luck

i went to the local tru over here in oc and they don't have a clue about it either. if anybody has luck with it tomorrow, please post. thanks.

[The Successful Dropout]

did anyone get these deals? it started today, right? i think im still calling bullshit

[Machine]

I was in my local TRU yesterday. Talked to a guy in the game department who knew about the sale. It starts Friday (not today). He said it is an "unadvertised sale" - not that it matters the way these deals spread around the net anymore.

[Medium_Pimpin]

Colin McRae 3 for Xbox costs $29.99? CM4 costs $19.99 brand new. WTF?



$15 with GGC @ BB

I almost picked it up the other day when i went in for my cheap games.

[bradr]

Colin McRae 3 for Xbox costs $29.99? CM4 costs $19.99 brand new. WTF?

also lollerskates at the Genesis prices

For anyone who's interested, I think I saw Colin McRae 3 for XBox "new" (and you know what the quotes are for ...) at EB.

[FlipSide]

Wow their charging $30 for Kakuto Chojin?

Anyway my list is down to 2...
Shadow Hearts $14.90
Romance 7 $14.90

Their the only ones worth it..

[droidekaspam]

Now with prices! Someone's got way too much time. But this helps bigtime, thx.

[slayer]

Wow some of you guys are seriously jaded! Sure, a few of the games are overpriced, but the majority of them are less than $20, making them under $10 when you factor in the BOGO. With over 800 titles, obviously most of them are going to be crap, but there are still several dozen games on that list that are at least worth checking out. These are just some of the games I'll be looking out for (Once again, keep in mind these prices are twice what you'll actually be paying) :

bouncer 19.98
clock tower 3 19.99
cool boarders 01 14.98
dark summit 9.98
drakan 29.99
escape from monkey island 24.90
eternal ring 17.48
everblue 2 29.99
fantavision 14.98
frequency 14.98
legacy of kain 2 9.90
mystic heroes 14.98
no one lives forever 9.90
pirates 19.99
portal runner 9.90
rayman 2,3 19.98, 19.99
ring of red 12.48
robotech 19.99
shadow hearts 14.90
silpheed 9.98
spy hunter 19.99
ssx 9.98
state of emergency 9.98

arc the lad collection 69.99
broken sword 2 23.48
c-12 9.98
chrono cross 19.99
clocktower 2 14.90
dragon warrior 7 29.98
driver 4.90
final fantasy9 19.99
gran turismo 14.99
legacy of kain 2 6.90
legacy of kain comp 29.99
megaman legends 2 14.99
saga frontier 29.99
shadow tower 14.90
silent hill 19.99
syphon filter 14.99
syphon filter 3 14.99
tomb raider 3 6.90
tomb raider comp 29.99
tony hawk 2,3 19.99, 19.99
twisted metal 3 14.99
vagrant story 19.90
And thats just for PS1/PS2!

Although my TRU's game selection is usually pretty lousy, so I don't expect to find many of these games in the store, it's still a pretty safe bet that I'll be leaving with at least a handful of these games!

I do have a question, if you bring a bunch of games to the register at once, can you have them ring them up so that every second-most expensive title is counted as the free one? For example, if I brought up 2 $20 games and 2 $10 games, would they ring up the second $20 game as one of the free games? Or would they make me pay for both $20 games and give me the 2 $10 games for free? If that was the case, could I just bring the $20 games up first, and then after I bought them bring up the $10 games? I need answers plz!

[KingDox]

collin Mcree rally 04 came out only costing 20 bucks, but 03 came out for 40. The 05 version I'm thinking will also only cost 20 bucks. I think they are going to do like madden, a new race game every year.

[hoshi]

did anyone get these deals? it started today, right? i think im still calling bullshit

It starts the 28th, man. It even says so in the thread title. Why would we make this up? :)

-Hoshi

[hoshi]

I do have a question, if you bring a bunch of games to the register at once, can you have them ring them up so that every second-most expensive title is counted as the free one? For example, if I brought up 2 $20 games and 2 $10 games, would they ring up the second $20 game as one of the free games? Or would they make me pay for both $20 games and give me the 2 $10 games for free? If that was the case, could I just bring the $20 games up first, and then after I bought them bring up the $10 games? I need answers plz!

As far as I know, the system is now fixed to where it will do exactly what you gave an example of above. One of the $20 games would be free, then one of the $10 ones. However, you might want to ask the manager just to be sure.

-Hoshi

[Blamo]

Oh my god! It starts tommorow, I'll have to try and look around Friday and Saturday. I may stock up on some DC games ^_^

[fifthcore]

Not much on that list that looks interesting at all :(

[MrMaddness]

The prices are CRAP. I can just go to my local GS/EB and get these games for half of what they go for there, maybe even more. And then I can have my own personal BOGO!

[Richter]

the DC games at my TRU still better not be $25+ *shakes fist*

[Strider Turbulence]

the DC games at my TRU still better not be $25+ *shakes fist*

You should see one of the TRUs I go to.
$45 for Illbleed. ha, ha.

[hoshi]

Yeah. The price list reminds me why I do most of my game shopping elsewhere, despite working at TRU. There's just no defense for it. I think it'll be an interesting couple of months, though. The sale lasts until the end of July (not June like I previously stated). And, according to TRU's website, they're basing future deals on the success of this one. So, either a lot of crappy games are going to be sold. Or, TRU will get desperate and blow them out some other way. I see either more games getting added to the list in time, or the prices being cut down significantly... But, don't let me get anyone's hopes up again. :)

-Hoshi

[DisturbedZen]

Oh man.. These are terrible prices..

Maybe you can price match and get BOGO?

[hoshi]

Oh man.. These are terrible prices..

Maybe you can price match and get BOGO?

To my knowledge, TRU only PMs current ad papers, and there's no chance of any of those older games being on them. :(

-Hoshi

[MarkMc30]

Does anyone know what time TRU opens on a Friday? I wasn't going to go but since I missed out on the BB deal, I figure why not :)

If it makes a difference I am in WA. (for open time)

Thanks

[pimp tyranny]

i'm gonna get the two AtL Collections, even though they're not marked down in price. sell one of 'em. and i might pick up two Bust a Move 3000s for GC and sell one of 'em.

[droidekaspam]

I do have a question, if you bring a bunch of games to the register at once, can you have them ring them up so that every second-most expensive title is counted as the free one? For example, if I brought up 2 $20 games and 2 $10 games, would they ring up the second $20 game as one of the free games? Or would they make me pay for both $20 games and give me the 2 $10 games for free? If that was the case, could I just bring the $20 games up first, and then after I bought them bring up the $10 games? I need answers plz!

As far as I know, the system is now fixed to where it will do exactly what you gave an example of above. One of the $20 games would be free, then one of the $10 ones. However, you might want to ask the manager just to be sure.

-Hoshi

And if it doesn't you should complain and tell them to ring up each pair separately. They shouldn't be able to say no for something like that.

[bvaldez]

Ugh... I can't even find one thing on that list that makes this "sale" worthwhile. Especially w/ this over-pricing they're doing -- Mr. Mosquito for $30? And it retails for $15!!! Who are they trying to fool? TRU can suck a nut.

[The Successful Dropout]

i bought mr mosquito last week at eb for 9.99

now zapper for 39.99, thats a steal

[elprincipe]

cool avatar bvaldez :)

[Alpha2]

I try not to think of it a BOGO I think of it more as 2 games for a really reduced price... not that I expect to find more than 3 or 4 games I want at this point but here's hoping after that travasty of a BB deal.

[jkam]

Is N64 and Dreamcast included in this?

[jkam]

Cheapy how do you get the colum look in Word without using tables?

[maxflight]

Cheapy how do you get the colum look in Word without using tables?

there is a column option, you can make as many columns as you want =)

[jkam]

Yeah figured it out...hmmm....that would have been helpful in the past!

[Medium_Pimpin]

anyone confirm if this is going on today? TRU should have opened a few hours ago on the east coast.

[bvaldez]

cool avatar bvaldez :)

Thanks. It's actually what used for one of my tats.

[uesc]

i'm getting ready to leave and do a few errands, i'll let you all know what i found out at a TRU in St. Louis.

[Alpha2]

I'm leaving in a few minutes myself, good luck to the rest of you.

[TRex23]

:cry: Called my local Toys R Us store -- Albany, New York -- and they have heard NOTHING about this sale. According to the guy I spoke to in the games departmet (R Zone, whatever), there is no such sale going on -- at least not starting today.

[Strider Turbulence]

Called a TRU and they knew nothing of this deal. Of course I also had spend 10 minutes last Saturday to convince them that I wasn't lying about the BOGO deal on the value games.

[magilacudy]

Horrible horrible prices. I'm going to check it out pretty soon, but I fear I will return empty handed.

:(

[Dustin Echoes]

I just got back. The ladies there knew nothing of it, but they definately got wind of the deal. The computer was ringing value rack games at 7.99 as well as ringing up PROMO for the buy one get one free deal on certain games. It was funny because no one knew what was going on yet the deals were in the computer. I asked if they had a list and they said no... funny that I can get a list here and the R zone isnt even given one :wink:

[lord_slappy]

I just got back from my local TRU. They didn't have much available. There was a guy running around the area with a big list of games, trying to grab them and throw them into a bin they had outfront of the game area. So, the BOGO is on in Greenville, but unfortunately there's nothing worth paying the price for.

:-/

[racerman8]

Maybe the BOGO is effective starting today, but not advertised till Sunday? This gives the stores time to get ready?

[roland13x]

Went to the one on Sepulveda in Culver City, minimal selection. I ended up getting a bunch of Dreamcast games ($9.99 ea, so $5 after the deal), but that's about it.

Oh, and they had one Arc the Lad collection remaining.

[SolinariDotCom]

Yes, the deal is in effect in Tallahassee..
Unfortunately, the copy of Vagrant Story I've been eying for what seems like two years has attained a massive fracture.. woe is me.

There are about 10 games on the list I'd buy, but my Best Buy only has so mcuh in stock..

[doraemonkerpal]

Called a TRU and they knew nothing of this deal. Of course I also had spend 10 minutes last Saturday to convince them that I wasn't lying about the BOGO deal on the value games.

lol, same thing happened to me. the woman said there is not bogo deal on the value games. she told me to come back in a couple of months, LMAO!

cool avatar bvaldez :)

Thanks. It's actually what used for one of my tats.

calvin & hobbes is the best comic strip ever!

[chickenhawk]

BOGO is on in MInnesota! They didn't have much, but I did score VF 4: Evo and Clock Tower 3 for $20. I also picked up a few $7.99 games.

They had a few Jak & Daxters for $7.99 if anyone wants one. I can pick it up and sell it or trade it to you. PM me if interested. I remember there was at least one person looking for one.

[bfg9k]

I have been to two TRUs in my area and they had nothing to indicate that this sale was in effect. I spoke with a guy at one of them and he knew nothing about it.

[SolinariDotCom]

I have been to two TRUs in my area and they had nothing to indicate that this sale was in effect. I spoke with a guy at one of them and he knew nothing about it.

Watch out, mine wasn't actually advertised. Not marked, nothing. They were in a buggy in the back. The guy knew, but he just hadn't done anything.

It's plausible that they feigned ignorance due to laziness (not having them out yet), as employees have a tendency to do that.

[bfg9k]

Basically, I was too lazy myself to even check the prices on any games :D

[The_Continental]

Sorry Solinari . . . When I was there I saw two copies of Vagrant Story. . . I grabbed the one without the crack.

What time did you go?

Yes, the deal is in effect in Tallahassee..
Unfortunately, the copy of Vagrant Story I've been eying for what seems like two years has attained a massive fracture.. woe is me.

[uesc]

BOGO is here in St. Louis!
like most people tho, there's nothing in the bin of games that i wanted. and it looked like about 30% of the games on the list that is on the first page wasn't in the bin, so YMMV

[SolinariDotCom]

Sorry Solinari . . . When I was there I saw two copies of Vagrant Story. . . I grabbed the one without the crack.

What time did you go?

Yes, the deal is in effect in Tallahassee..
Unfortunately, the copy of Vagrant Story I've been eying for what seems like two years has attained a massive fracture.. woe is me.


Wow, I hate you. Heh, I went at about 10 or 10:30.

I never knew they had a second Vagrant Story (before the sale).

[The_Continental]

Yeah, TRU's stock seems wierd like that. I swear I've seen multiple copies of Front Mission 3 at our store, but I couldn't find a single one for the BOGO sale - and I went Wednesday.

Sorry Solinari . . . When I was there I saw two copies of Vagrant Story. . . I grabbed the one without the crack.

What time did you go?

Yes, the deal is in effect in Tallahassee..
Unfortunately, the copy of Vagrant Story I've been eying for what seems like two years has attained a massive fracture.. woe is me.


Wow, I hate you. Heh, I went at about 10 or 10:30.

I never knew they had a second Vagrant Story (before the sale).

[SolinariDotCom]

I've only seen one copy of FM3 there. 40.. ugh. What a joke TRU is and always will be.

[magilacudy]

Just got back from the Paramus TRU. It was pretty disappointing considering all the hype. The only games I saw that were worth mentioning were Virtua Tennis DC, Dexter's Chess Challenge and Dragon Warrior 3 for GBC.

On a sidenote there were about 20 copies of ET for GBC jammed into a box. The irony... made me think of Defender's theory.

[vrs1650]

I've been to two in NM, one had no idea, but when I made my purchase, they rang up at BOGO. The other one had little signs and orange stickers on some of the games that said "BOGO on these games" The only problem, they were all crap. Oh well.

[peteyrose]

None of the games were marked BOGO, but I just shopped around and when I brought the games up to the counter, they rang up as BOGO. Not bad :)

[The_Continental]

Agreed.

ATL: Collection was worth it though.

I've only seen one copy of FM3 there. 40.. ugh. What a joke TRU is and always will be.

[ElwoodCuse]

VF4 EVO was $7.99 at my TRU. So was Hitman 2 for PS2. Unreal Tournament XBox PH. Nothing else good for that price.

The BOGO was horrible. Frequency for $29.99. Madden 2002 for $15. Tony Hawk 2X and 3 for $19.99.

How are Red Faction 2 (marked $20) and the GBA F-Zero (marked $30)? Those were the only things even remotely worth convincing me to drop $30 on Amplitude (there were 6 copies of that so I didn't feel like rushing).

Hell, maybe if they are still left, I'll just buy two copies of Amplitude and sell one. I wouldn't call it rare like Panzer Dragoon rare, but game stores don't usually have it new or used anymore.

[doraemonkerpal]

the tru in brea didn't have squat! the woman behind the counter was nice enough to let me take a look at the list and i walked around for about 30 minutes trying to figure out what i wanted to buy. unfortunately, the only games that i saw on the bogo list was skygunner and batman vengeance :(

[peteyrose]

Frequency was $8 at my TRU.

I'm going back in a few to pick up Sled Storm 8)

[alongx]

My TRU not only didn'thave the BOGO deal, but games that used to be like $7-8 are now up to $15-20. I hate TRU.

[doraemonkerpal]

alongx, you should change back to the kool-aid man! :P

[Scotty P]

the one i went to had a rack of 7.99 stuff, which was very limited and had a poor selection, and a box of even worse stuff BOGO. making me wonder why i bothered to look into this.

[bigsyxxy]

I went to one in the Bay Area, and the BOGO was crap, much like everyone else's it seems. They had an ok selection of $7.99 games so I picked up a couple. The clerks had no idea the $7.99 Value games were on sale as there was no indication anywhere until they price-checked.

[thegamer4787]

Hmm, I just came back from my TRU and the experience was mixed. The BOGO table of games wasn't anything great, and games were pretty overpriced. However, I did notice a copy of aggressive inline (XBOX) for $14.99, and Amplitude, but like Elwood said, it was $29.99. The rack of $7.99 titles was ok, I saw onimusha 2, kelly slater's pro surfer, metropolismania, mad maestro, harvest moon save the homeland, and dave mirra 2.

[KingNES]

Well i just got back and got a pleasant surprise, there were Neo Geo Pocket Color games int he list, and they were as followed: Neo Cup 98, Baseball 98, Metal Slug 1 @ 14.90 a pop, also as a bonus i got KOF r-2, Card Fighter's clash SNK vers., MOTM, and Bust a move for 9.90 each since they were all cleared out. a great day for me !

[CouRageouS]

I went to one in the Bay Area, and the BOGO was crap, much like everyone else's it seems. They had an ok selection of $7.99 games so I picked up a couple. The clerks had no idea the $7.99 Value games were on sale as there was no indication anywhere until they price-checked.

Hey which TRU in the Bay Area did you go to? Theres like 4 of them in each Bay. I live in the East Bay and theres 2 of them 10 mins away (in the opposite directions) and another 20 mins down. Give me a heads up if you can.

[scsg75]

What a joke this was for me. First, nothing's marked. So i have the list from this thread, pick out several games. Take them to the counter, the one guy was cool about checking the prices but his buddy was a prick, saying there was no sale and that was last week for the value rack games. So I ask them to just ring them up as a sale (not just price scan them as the BOGO automatically comes into effect only when rung up as a sale) and see if they come up BOGO. Again, the one guy was cool, but his buddy gave me major attitude. So he huffs and puffs with his slicked back greasy hair and rings them up, yeah, not BOGO, not on sale, not anything, leaving me standing there looking like a damn idiot. I hate the ghetto TRU here, everytime I go in there I swear that it's the last time, but I always end up back there for some damn reason.

So From my experience, even though this shouldn't be YMMV, it looks like it is.

[Richter]

Well i just got back and got a pleasant surprise, there were Neo Geo Pocket Color games int he list, and they were as followed: Neo Cup 98, Baseball 98, Metal Slug 1 @ 14.90 a pop, also as a bonus i got KOF r-2, Card Fighter's clash SNK vers., MOTM, and Bust a move for 9.90 each since they were all cleared out. a great day for me !!_! they have any more? I need the SNK version of Card Fighter's Clash

[Zer0X1999]

My Local TRU had nothing worth getting. Only thing there were worthless games and new releases.

[FlipSide]

Just got back from TRU in Niles,IL (Golf and Milwaukee) .. to anyone who is planning to check that store out dont bother. Their selection sucks, the ones that are marked are mostly overpriced bargain games.

[slayer]

Just got back from my TRU, ended up with Gran Turismo and Driver for $15 total (both were $15 originally), as well as VF4 Evolution and Orphen for $8 each. Overall it was a pretty good sale for me, but it could've been much better if the BOGO rack hadn't been raped by the time I got there.

[bradr]

What a joke this was for me. First, nothing's marked. So i have the list from this thread, pick out several games. Take them to the counter, the one guy was cool about checking the prices but his buddy was a prick, saying there was no sale and that was last week for the value rack games. So I ask them to just ring them up as a sale (not just price scan them as the BOGO automatically comes into effect only when rung up as a sale) and see if they come up BOGO. Again, the one guy was cool, but his buddy gave me major attitude. So he huffs and puffs with his slicked back greasy hair and rings them up, yeah, not BOGO, not on sale, not anything, leaving me standing there looking like a damn idiot. I hate the ghetto TRU here, everytime I go in there I swear that it's the last time, but I always end up back there for some damn reason.

So From my experience, even though this shouldn't be YMMV, it looks like it is.

I don't think it's YMMV. The cashier actually has to get to the part where they total the amount up. Just ringing two things up won't automatically set off the BOGO, I think the Total button has to be hit, also. Maybe one of the TRU employees can explain it better than I can?

[KingNES]

Well i just got back and got a pleasant surprise, there were Neo Geo Pocket Color games int he list, and they were as followed: Neo Cup 98, Baseball 98, Metal Slug 1 @ 14.90 a pop, also as a bonus i got KOF r-2, Card Fighter's clash SNK vers., MOTM, and Bust a move for 9.90 each since they were all cleared out. a great day for me !!_! they have any more? I need the SNK version of Card Fighter's Clash

Sorry I got the last of what they had and they have all seen sold/traded.

[SolinariDotCom]

Agreed.

ATL: Collection was worth it though.

I've only seen one copy of FM3 there. 40.. ugh. What a joke TRU is and always will be.

I picked up about 20 Arcs a couple years back, no need for overpriced ones here.

[peteyrose]

What a joke this was for me. First, nothing's marked. So i have the list from this thread, pick out several games. Take them to the counter, the one guy was cool about checking the prices but his buddy was a prick, saying there was no sale and that was last week for the value rack games. So I ask them to just ring them up as a sale (not just price scan them as the BOGO automatically comes into effect only when rung up as a sale) and see if they come up BOGO. Again, the one guy was cool, but his buddy gave me major attitude. So he huffs and puffs with his slicked back greasy hair and rings them up, yeah, not BOGO, not on sale, not anything, leaving me standing there looking like a damn idiot. I hate the ghetto TRU here, everytime I go in there I swear that it's the last time, but I always end up back there for some damn reason.

So From my experience, even though this shouldn't be YMMV, it looks like it is.

I don't think it's YMMV. The cashier actually has to get to the part where they total the amount up. Just ringing two things up won't automatically set off the BOGO, I think the Total button has to be hit, also. Maybe one of the TRU employees can explain it better than I can?

I can confirm that. You have to completely finish the transaction before the BOGO shows up. So you have to hand over the cash/swipe the card for it to work.

[doraemonkerpal]

What a joke this was for me. First, nothing's marked. So i have the list from this thread, pick out several games. Take them to the counter, the one guy was cool about checking the prices but his buddy was a prick, saying there was no sale and that was last week for the value rack games. So I ask them to just ring them up as a sale (not just price scan them as the BOGO automatically comes into effect only when rung up as a sale) and see if they come up BOGO. Again, the one guy was cool, but his buddy gave me major attitude. So he huffs and puffs with his slicked back greasy hair and rings them up, yeah, not BOGO, not on sale, not anything, leaving me standing there looking like a damn idiot. I hate the ghetto TRU here, everytime I go in there I swear that it's the last time, but I always end up back there for some damn reason.

So From my experience, even though this shouldn't be YMMV, it looks like it is.

I don't think it's YMMV. The cashier actually has to get to the part where they total the amount up. Just ringing two things up won't automatically set off the BOGO, I think the Total button has to be hit, also. Maybe one of the TRU employees can explain it better than I can?

I can confirm that. You have to completely finish the transaction before the BOGO shows up. So you have to hand over the cash/swipe the card for it to work.

i would just buy it anyways b/c if you have any problems, you can return it right away :) there's no shame, hehe. :D