EBGames Canada 10$ game deal?

[CoffeeMan]

Has anyone heard of EBGames Canada having a 10$ game deal, soon?

Where each day they have a different game on sale for 10$.
From what i've heard Battalion Wars, Odama and Metroid Prime Pinball where on the list.


CheapyD Edit:

here's the full list till the end of july

I found this on redflag deals website and it was taken from Gamefaq's...

"Here's a complete list for every day until July 21. All titles are $9.89 unless otherwise marked

June 16: The Con (PSP); Pariah (XB - $0.01 with purchase of any other XBox game)
June 17: MLP (PSP); The Con (PSP)

June 18: DragonBallZ Sagas (PS2); Rainbow Six Lockdown (XB)
June 19: DK: King of Swing (GBA); Mario Tennis: Power Tour (GBA)
June 20: Timesplitters (PS2); Urban Reign (PS2)
June 21: Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC); Urban Reign (PS2)
June 22: Timesplitters (PS2); Operation Spy (PS2)
June 23: Without Warning (PS2); Madden 2005 (XB)
June 24: Rainbow Six Lockdown (XB); Timesplitters (XB)

June 25: NHL 2005 (XB); Ape Escape: Ape Academy (PSP)
June 26: Metroid Prime Pinball (DS); Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (PC)
June 27: DK: King of Swing (GBA); Mario Tennis: Power Tour (GBA)
June 28: The Matrix: Path of Neo (PC); Bet on Soldier (PC)
June 29: Battallion Wars (GC); Odama (GC)
June 30: Act of War (PC); Pariah (PC - $0.01)
***July 1***: Pac-Man World 3 (PC); Conflict Global Terror (PC)

Don't forget that on July 1st GST drops to 6%!

July 2: Viewtiful Joe (PS2); Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC)
July 3: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (NG); The Sims: Bustin' Out (NG - $0.89)
July 4: City of Villains (PC - $9.97); Freedom Force: The 3rd Reich
July 5: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (GC - w/o bongos); Donkey Konga (GC - w/ bongos)
July 6: Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (PC); Operation Shadow (NG - $0.89)
July 7: 187 Ride or Die (PS2); NBA Live 2005 (XB)
July 8: The Matrix: Path of Neo (PC); The Getaway: Black Monday (PS2)

July 9: City of Villains (PC - $9.97); Total Overdose (PC)
July 10: Total Overdose (PC); Ultima Online : Samurai Empire (PC)
July 11: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (GC - w/o bongos); Donkey Konga (GC - w/ bongos)
July 12: American Chopper (XB); Rainbow Six Lockdown (XB)
July 13: 50 Cent Bulletproof (PS2); Pariah (PC - $0.01)
July 14: 50 Cent Bulletproof (PS2/XB)
July 15: Neopets Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing (PSP); 50 Cent Bulletproof (XB)

July 16: 50 Cent Bulletproof (XB); Pariah (PC - $0.01)
July 17: Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny (PC); Disney's Toontown Online (PC)
July 18: Cold Wars (PC - $7.97); SSX: Out of Bounds (NG - $0.89)
July 19: DK: King of Swing (GBA); Mario Power Tennis (GBA)
July 20: City of Villains (PC - $9.97); The Matrix: Path of Neo (PC - $1.89)
July 21: Need for Speed Underground (XB); Act of War (PC)"

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[kfkl]

That would be nice, since I'd buy those first two for sure.

[gamer602]

did this ever happen b4?
Anyone with more info???

[CoffeeMan]

Alright, i got more info

It starts Monday (June 12) Not sure which game is Monday, I know its a PS2 game.

I was only looking for GC games

so this is what i have till now

Tuesday June 12th - Odama and Batallion Wars at 10$ Each

[Strider Turbulence]

whoa...Odama and Battalion Wars for $10?! Sweet fucking shit!

[mofo1115]

man... I'm going to toronto next friday.. wish I could get odama and battalion wars for $10 each

[kfkl]

is that for tuesday jun 13th actually?

[CoffeeMan]

is that for tuesday jun 13th actually?

yes sorry :P


and july 5th there's donkey konga w/ bongo and Jungle Beat

[CatBoy]

yes sorry :P


and july 5th there's donkey konga w/ bongo and Jungle Beat

Where did you hear about all those deals? The employees seemed clueless.

[kfkl]

yes sorry :P


and july 5th there's donkey konga w/ bongo and Jungle Beat

damn, might have to head down tomorrow and buy them.

[UncleBob]

If someone from the great white north is interested in picking me up a $10 Battalion Wars for cost + Shipping, LMK... :)

[arsamore]

Where did you find the listings of games that will be on sale??

[Firestorm]

Wait. What? Details. Now. Battallion Wars for $10... Odama for $10... DKJB for $10... DKonga for $10... Crap. Now I'm gonna be out $40.

Details quickly please.

[alonzomourning23]

Maybe I should plan a vacation. If I drive up to toronto, buy multiple copies of each and ebay them I could make enough to pay the $100 in gas and I know a hotel right next to chinatown that's only about 50 u.s. a night.

[mofo1115]

Hey, can we just compile a list that says each day and the game?

Thanks!

[help1]

Maybe I should plan a vacation. If I drive up to toronto, buy multiple copies of each and ebay them I could make enough to pay the $100 in gas and I know a hotel right next to chinatown that's only about 50 u.s. a night.

or... get a job.

[arsamore]

Well frankly I am as confused about this sale as everyone else here... if someone could (that is in the know) please make a list of the games and their corresponding days that would be awesome. Having said that apparantly today is only battalion wars and odama is next week. Hopefully this thread: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=301179 can help someone else out as well. (PS RFD is a great site for canadian deals for those who don't already know)

[peterjsparks]

I just saw the list at my local EB and it appeared all of the games will have at least 2 days that they'll be on sale. This sale will be going on for 40 days, each with two different games. Because the list was so long I couldn't memorize any dates but I do remember some of the more memorable titles so I'll list them here and people can feel free to post any I missed (which is plenty I'm sure).

Mario Tennis (GBA)
DK King of Swing (GBA)
City of Villains (PC)
Odama (GC)
Battallion Wars (GC)
Metroid Pinball (DS)
Ape Escape 3 (PS2)
Rainbow Six 3 (XB & PS2)
DK Jungle Beat (GC)
Donkey Konga 2 (GC) -> both games WITHOUT drums according to the manager

[mofo1115]

Anyone know what is going to be on sale this fri/sat/sun?
Thx

[Griptor]

Well I bought Odama for 10 dollars today (tuesday June 13th), and it IS both Odama and Battallion Wars for the day. I'm going to go check out the deal tomorrow and ask the employees if they can tell me some upcoming games/dates.

[Strider Turbulence]

If anyone picked up an extra Odama or Battalion Wars for sale I might be interested if shipping rates don't go too high.

[arsamore]

In my encounter the EB worker told me "they do not know what will be on what day".... anyone know what tomorrows sale will be?

[tattashot]

May have to stop by to eb everyday to see what's for sale.

[dipsetrenegade]

picked up Odama
all copies of BW were gutted
anyone know exactly whats on tap for tommorrow yet?

[tattashot]

Supposidly this sale is going on for the next 37 days, with each day offering different games. They said they have a list of the games, but wouldn't show me. Somebody needs to get that list and type it out here.

[dipsetrenegade]

37 days wtf!!

[arsamore]

Hey some of this may seem old but this is what I have so far...

Pariah $0.01 Thursday
Ape Escape Academy on Thurs
Con on Friday
MLB05 on Sunday

Unknown
Mario Tennis (GBA)
DK King of Swing (GBA)
City of Villains (PC)
Odama (GC)
Battallion Wars (GC)
Metroid Pinball (DS)
Ape Escape 3 (PS2)
Rainbow Six 3 (XB & PS2)
DK Jungle Beat (GC)
Donkey Konga 2 (GC)

All this is unverified so keep that in mind

[kfkl]

bought Odama they where out of BW. i looked at the list and nothing else caught my eye. anyone see anything really good that i missed?

[dipsetrenegade]

Monday - Ape Escape 3, Eyetoy DONE!
Tuesday - Odama, Battalion Wars OVER!
Wednesday -
Thursday - Pariah XB ($0.01), Ape Escape Academy PSP
Friday - The Con (PSP)
Saturday - MLB 05 (PSP)
Sunday - DK Jungle Beat (GC), Donkey Konga 2 (GC)
Monday - Mario Tennis (GBA), DK King of Swing (GBA)

UNKNOWN

City of Villains (PC)
Rainbow Six 3 (XB & PS2)
Metroid Pinball (DS)

[Median]

According to the guy at my local EB, tommorow's game is Jak X: Combat Racing for PS2. He also said they're only doing about one copy of each game at that price on each day, and also said that the sale only applies if they have a lot of stock of the game sitting around. If they only have a few copies, they can choose not to do the sale for that day. Having said all that, I'm not entirely sure if this really only applies to the one I went to or all of the stores since the one I went to isn't in the best location.

EDIT: Someone on redflagdeals.com is saying that tommorow's game is Getaway: Black Sunday. The manager at the store I went to only mentioned Jak X, but it could be both of them I guess. The thread in question was linked earlier in this thread here.

[Firestorm]

Dammit. Stupid school. Missed the Odama/Batallion Wars one. I'll probably try and get DK Jungle Beat, Donkey Konga, and/or Mario Tennis.

[alonzomourning23]

or... get a job.

My point is I would be in the hole for the trip. I also wasn't serious.

[peterjsparks]

As I mentioned in my earlier post, I saw the entire list today and now that Jak X Combat Racing has been mentioned, it rings a major bell that it is on sale tomorrow. I can also confirm that there are indeed 2 games listed for each day. That said, I got the last Battalion Wars in the store today, so when it comes back up it obviously won't be available. I'd advise hitting up the first half of the sale due to the fact a lot of the games were on the list twice.

[CoffeeMan]

I got this list from the 4cr forums (http://4colorrebellion.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=13475#13475)
this is only on Nintendo systems, I don't know for the other systems.

June 19) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA
June 21) Viewtiful Joe 2 - GC
June 26) Metroid Pinball - DS
June 27) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA
June 29) Battalion Wars & Odama - GC
July 02) Viewtiful Joe 2 - GC
July 05) Donkey Konga w/ Bongo & DK Jungle Beat w/o Bongo - GC
July 19) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA

[tattashot]

I think Jak X is for 20 bucks though. I just want Ape Escape 3 to come back on sale.

[Griptor]

Thanks a bunch for the new details, guys.

[arsamore]

Hey tattashot, don't worry it seems that alot of the sales will be repeated on different dates. And so far very little about specific dates are known... so it is quite likely that you will find it again on the sale. Atleast I am hoping so... I want that game too!!

[CoffeeMan]

June 13) Odama, Battalion Wars $10 - GC
June 14) The Getaway Black Monday $10, Jak X Racing $20
June 19) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA
June 20) Urban Reign - PS2, Timesplitters - PS2
June 21) Viewtiful Joe 2 - GC
June 22) Operation Eye Toy - PS2
June 23) Without Warning - PS2
June 26) Metroid Pinball - DS
June 27) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA
June 29) Battalion Wars & Odama - GC


July 02) Viewtiful Joe 2 - GC
July 05) Donkey Konga w/ Bongo & DK Jungle Beat w/o Bongo - GC
July 06) Operation Shadow - NGAGE - $.89
July 11) Donkey Konga Jungle Beat (with bongos) - GC, Dongey Konga - GC
July 18) SSX: Out of Bounds- NGAGE - $.89
July 19) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA

[jonkaho]

what deal is for Thursday, June 15th?

[arsamore]

Rumor has it that Ape Escape Academy for the PSP will be tomorrow (with some form of a deal involving Pariah for Xbox and $0.01)... Friday The Con for PSP and another unknown. This is still speculation though so take it with a grain of salt.

[dipsetrenegade]

June 15) Ape Escape PSP
June 16) The CON PSP
June 17) MLB 05 PSP

June 19) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA
June 20) Urban Reign - PS2, Timesplitters - PS2
June 21) Viewtiful Joe 2 - GC
June 22) Operation Eye Toy - PS2
June 23) Without Warning - PS2

June 26) Metroid Pinball - DS
June 27) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA
June 29) Battalion Wars & Odama - GC

July 02) Viewtiful Joe 2 - GC
July 05) Donkey Konga w/ Bongo & DK Jungle Beat w/o Bongo - GC
July 06) Operation Shadow - NGAGE - $.89

July 11) Donkey Konga Jungle Beat w/ Bongo - GC, Donkey Konga w/o Bongo - GC

July 18) SSX: Out of Bounds- NGAGE - $.89
July 19) DK King of Swing & Mario Tennis - GBA

[beerguy961]

I wish I knew where an EB games in Vancouver was...

[Firestorm]

I wish I knew where an EB games in Vancouver was...

Vancouver BC?
Check out Metrotown Centre, Pacific Centre, Oakridge Mall, Brentwood Town Centre, and a few other locations. Metrotown would be easiest to find because it has its own skytrain station called "Metrotown." Easy to get to from anywhere.

[tattashot]

For Thursday the 15th, it is Ape Escape Academy for psp and also you can buy Pariah for the xbox for just a penny if you buy another xbox game.

beerguy961, if you use the store locator at ebgames.com then you should find a location near you.
here is a direct link:

http://clients.mapquest.com/eb/mqlocator?link=find&country=ca

[beerguy961]

For Thursday the 15th, it is Ape Escape Academy for psp and also you can buy Pariah for the xbox for just a penny if you buy another xbox game.

beerguy961, if you use the store locator at ebgames.com then you should find a location near you.
here is a direct link:

http://clients.mapquest.com/eb/mqlocator?link=find&country=ca
I tried that earlier and it wasn't working, but now it works. Now to get VJ2 and Mario Tennis.

[maigoyume]

anyone here from vancouver? if so you guys know if any of the eb's still have sealed copies of odama and battalion wars? i hate getting the gutted stuff, waste of a perfectly sealed game if you ask me :cry:

[Firestorm]

anyone here from vancouver? if so you guys know if any of the eb's still have sealed copies of odama and battalion wars? i hate getting the gutted stuff, waste of a perfectly sealed game if you ask me :cry:

I was at EB today, dont' know if there are any sealed copies but they still had Battalion Wars and Odama on the shelves. It was Metrotown.

[GameDeals.ca]

Very few people seem to know/care about this deal. I spoke to the woman at Metrotown (who gladly showed me the entire schedule) and she said that they barely sold any copies of Odama. Picked up Ape Escape Academy, but they only had 2 copies to begin with.

[maigoyume]

I was at EB today, dont' know if there are any sealed copies but they still had Battalion Wars and Odama on the shelves. It was Metrotown.alright thanks buddy, i'm closer to the oakridge one if anything, gonna go to downtown if i need to, btw was odama sealed? since you said you don't know if there were any sealed copies, i'm assuming no, but it comes with the mic so it would be a bit stupid not to keep it together don't ya think?

[Griptor]

When I got Odama, the box that the game and mic come in was on display and empty, meaning that they opened the box. The game case, though, was still factory sealed, and was in the back room along with the mic.

I'm like you, I hate EB for opening games to put them on display. For 10 bucks though, I might make an exception. Odama was easier to except because of the intact factory sealing.

[Firestorm]

Well, I just saw a few Odama and Battalion Wars on the shelf. It was the big Odama boxes. If Odama is anything like Zelda: Four Swords, there should be a DVD-casing inside along with the mic. I'm hoping EB doesn't also break that seeing as it's not even on display...

GameDeals, which EB did you check? The Metrotown one had a "Game of the Day" sign with the game of the day put under it. Although it was just Pariah, not Ape Escape Academy.

[maigoyume]

Well, I just saw a few Odama and Battalion Wars on the shelf. It was the big Odama boxes. If Odama is anything like Zelda: Four Swords, there should be a DVD-casing inside along with the mic. I'm hoping EB doesn't also break that seeing as it's not even on display...

GameDeals, which EB did you check? The Metrotown one had a "Game of the Day" sign with the game of the day put under it. Although it was just Pariah, not Ape Escape Academy.

Alright awesome, I'll go and look see on the 29th, kinda spent a bit much on games this month, not to mention taking a trip to NY ain't cheap :cry:

[Fanboy]

Very few people seem to know/care about this deal. I spoke to the woman at Metrotown (who gladly showed me the entire schedule) and she said that they barely sold any copies of Odama. Picked up Ape Escape Academy, but they only had 2 copies to begin with.

That must be a west coast thing. Here in Toronto, I went to EB on my lunch and Battalion Wars was already sold out, and my buddy and I bought the last 2 copies of Odama.

Guy at the cash said that people have been "making the rounds". Methinks this sale is far more exploited here.

[maigoyume]

That must be a west coast thing. Here in Toronto, I went to EB on my lunch and Battalion Wars was already sold out, and my buddy and I bought the last 2 copies of Odama.

Guy at the cash said that people have been "making the rounds". Methinks this sale is far more exploited here.

I think that not that many people know about it, since it isn't on their site or anything. Only way to find out is actually to go there or call in.

[Firestorm]

I guess I'll be at Metrotown on Monday for Mario Tennis. Then it's the Monday after that as soon as I finish my Biology Provincial for Metroid Prime Pinball. Last stop of the month should be for Battalion Wars... It's conveniently on the last day of my exams and the day I get my report cards/yearbook as well as our grad bbq. Oh well, where there's a will, there's a way!

[CoffeeMan]

I found this on redflag deals website and it was taken from Gamefaq's...

"Here's a complete list for every day until July 21. All titles are $9.89 unless otherwise marked

June 16: The Con (PSP); Pariah (XB - $0.01 with purchase of any other XBox game)
June 17: MLP (PSP); The Con (PSP)

June 18: DragonBallZ Sagas (PS2); Rainbow Six Lockdown (XB)
June 19: DK: King of Swing (GBA); Mario Tennis: Power Tour (GBA)
June 20: Timesplitters (PS2); Urban Reign (PS2)
June 21: Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC); Urban Reign (PS2)
June 22: Timesplitters (PS2); Operation Spy (PS2)
June 23: Without Warning (PS2); Madden 2005 (XB)
June 24: Rainbow Six Lockdown (XB); Timesplitters (XB)

June 25: NHL 2005 (XB); Ape Escape: Ape Academy (PSP)
June 26: Metroid Prime Pinball (DS); Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (PC)
June 27: DK: King of Swing (GBA); Mario Tennis: Power Tour (GBA)
June 28: The Matrix: Path of Neo (PC); Bet on Soldier (PC)
June 29: Battallion Wars (GC); Odama (GC)
June 30: Act of War (PC); Pariah (PC - $0.01)
***July 1***: Pac-Man World 3 (PC); Conflict Global Terror (PC)

Don't forget that on July 1st GST drops to 6%!

July 2: Viewtiful Joe (PS2); Viewtiful Joe 2 (GC)
July 3: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (NG); The Sims: Bustin' Out (NG - $0.89)
July 4: City of Villains (PC - $9.97); Freedom Force: The 3rd Reich
July 5: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (GC - w/o bongos); Donkey Konga (GC - w/ bongos)
July 6: Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (PC); Operation Shadow (NG - $0.89)
July 7: 187 Ride or Die (PS2); NBA Live 2005 (XB)
July 8: The Matrix: Path of Neo (PC); The Getaway: Black Monday (PS2)

July 9: City of Villains (PC - $9.97); Total Overdose (PC)
July 10: Total Overdose (PC); Ultima Online : Samurai Empire (PC)
July 11: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (GC - w/o bongos); Donkey Konga (GC - w/ bongos)
July 12: American Chopper (XB); Rainbow Six Lockdown (XB)
July 13: 50 Cent Bulletproof (PS2); Pariah (PC - $0.01)
July 14: 50 Cent Bulletproof (PS2/XB)
July 15: Neopets Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing (PSP); 50 Cent Bulletproof (XB)

July 16: 50 Cent Bulletproof (XB); Pariah (PC - $0.01)
July 17: Asheron's Call: Throne of Destiny (PC); Disney's Toontown Online (PC)
July 18: Cold Wars (PC - $7.97); SSX: Out of Bounds (NG - $0.89)
July 19: DK: King of Swing (GBA); Mario Power Tennis (GBA)
July 20: City of Villains (PC - $9.97); The Matrix: Path of Neo (PC - $1.89)
July 21: Need for Speed Underground (XB); Act of War (PC)"

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here's the full list till the end of july

[Spades22]

Odama and Battalion Wars don't really interest me for Gamecube. Will there be any more or is that it? Like maybe Metroid Prime, StarFox, or something....

[beerguy961]

Are these new or used only?

[Firestorm]

Are these new or used only?

New only. Used games are having a different sales. Certain games are 2 for $20, other games are 2 for $30, and there are some that are 2 for $40.

[beerguy961]

I went into the EB Games in Capilano Mall today and they had MLB 06 and The Con up on the counter on sale. Didn't have cash on me so I left them (also I don't have a PSP).

[eladriano]

Does anybody know if the eyetoy games include the eyetoy itself?

[CoffeeMan]

Does anybody know if the eyetoy games include the eyetoy itself?

I don't think so, since it was a regular game box

[Firestorm]

Ugh. Both Metrotown and Pacific Centre were sold out. Should've gone earlier.

[maigoyume]

Ugh. Both Metrotown and Pacific Centre were sold out. Should've gone earlier.

sold out of what?

[GameDeals.ca]

Sorry Firestorm... Metrotown only had 1 copy of each (Mario Tennis / DK King of Swing) and I grabbed them both. They had a huge pile of Odama though when that day comes around agian.

[Firestorm]

Mario Tennis is the one I went for. So it was you >=O! Oh well, I should've checked to see how many MP Pinball they had... I'll call some stores before going next week.

[maigoyume]

Mario Tennis is the one I went for. So it was you >=O! Oh well, I should've checked to see how many MP Pinball they had... I'll call some stores before going next week.

If you don't manage to find those at metro or pacific centre, i can see if the oakridge or downtown one has any copies and i can grab it for you and we'll meet up to exchange goods lol :D i just want MP pinball, odama, battallion wars and donkey konga w/ bongos, hopefully no one beats me to'em ;)

[Firestorm]

Oakridge is actually the closest to me =p They won't give it to us on other day's I'm pretty sure. I remember asking the Metrotown people but they wouldn't give me Battalion Wars =( I'll call around next time and play it safe.

[CoffeeMan]

If you don't manage to find those at metro or pacific centre, i can see if the oakridge or downtown one has any copies and i can grab it for you and we'll meet up to exchange goods lol :D i just want MP pinball, odama, battallion wars and donkey konga w/ bongos, hopefully no one beats me to'em ;)

The Guy at EB told me this week that it wasn't the donkey konga w/bongos that was coming on sale.... and that if it was, the staff would all buy them :(

[maigoyume]

The Guy at EB told me this week that it wasn't the donkey konga w/bongos that was coming on sale.... and that if it was, the staff would all buy them :(

oh what? that sucks, i've been waiting for donkey konga w/ bongos for the LONGEST time, ah well hopefully the guy doesn't know what hes talking about =P

[GameDeals.ca]

I plan to pick up 1-2 copies of Metroid Pinball, and as many copies of Donkey Konga w/Bongos as I can. The other games I'm not really concerned about, except maybe another Batallion Wars when that day rolls around again. My morning route lets me hit either Metrotown, Brentwood, Oakridge, or Queensborough, but not more than 1-2 of them. Best thing to do is call them the day before and see how many they have, then get there as soon as they open.

[Ramman77]

Picked me up a copy of Viewtiful Joe 2 today...

Too bad the regular price is $15, so it's only $5 savings =\

Oh well, at least I made sure I got a sealed copy.

[maigoyume]

I plan to pick up 1-2 copies of Metroid Pinball, and as many copies of Donkey Konga w/Bongos as I can. The other games I'm not really concerned about, except maybe another Batallion Wars when that day rolls around again. My morning route lets me hit either Metrotown, Brentwood, Oakridge, or Queensborough, but not more than 1-2 of them. Best thing to do is call them the day before and see how many they have, then get there as soon as they open.

thats an awesome idea, btw do you know for sure which locations you'll be going to? because if you go to brentwood and queensborough, i can head to oakridge and metro and grab all the donkey konga w/ bongos i can, and i only want 2 copies, so i can trade you the rest or something

[Ramman77]

Isn't the deal limited to one copy per person?

[Firestorm]

Screw you guys I have a provincial ;_; Then again, I think Bio is at 1:00 PM so I might be able to pick Metroid Prime Pinball before that. Just gotta get up early.

[maigoyume]

Screw you guys I have a provincial ;_; Then again, I think Bio is at 1:00 PM so I might be able to pick Metroid Prime Pinball before that. Just gotta get up early.

lol, ah the joy of being out of school and on my day off work =D btw what school do you go to?

[Firestorm]

David Thompson Secondary. Going to SFU Surrey next year.

[maigoyume]

David Thompson Secondary. Going to SFU Surrey next year.

ah that place, a buddy of mine transferred to my school (Eric Hamber) in gr.8, he told me the math there is BRUTAL

[True Kronic]

I'm all over MP:P tommorow, and Odoma and Battalion Wars on Thursday.

How much is Jungle Beat w/ Bongos....I almost picked up last week at full price.

[maigoyume]

I'm all over MP:P tommorow, and Odoma and Battalion Wars on Thursday.

How much is Jungle Beat w/ Bongos....I almost picked up last week at full price.

I believe that it is $20

[True Kronic]

Right on...so I can get Donky Konga w/ bongos & Jungle Beat (w/o bongos) for $30 total?

Awesome. :)

[maigoyume]

Right on...so I can get Donky Konga w/ bongos & Jungle Beat (w/o bongos) for $30 total?

Awesome. :)

I believe you are correct sir =P well + tax anyways

[Ramman77]

Most of the EB's I went to had a number of copies of Jungle Beat, but I doubt they have many (if any) Donkey Konga's left. Anyways, there weren't any displays/boxes in the ones I went to.

They could be keeping them for themselves...or they could just be in the back.

[maigoyume]

Most of the EB's I went to had a number of copies of Jungle Beat, but I doubt they have many (if any) Donkey Konga's left. Anyways, there weren't any displays/boxes in the ones I went to.

They could be keeping them for themselves...or they could just be in the back.
I just gave the oakridge eb a call, turns out its probably only for the game, bongos not included, well thats what the manager said at least. Gonna try the other locations, i'll let you know what i find out.

Edit: nm I just gave the metrotown one a call and the staff person said it DOES come with bongos, but still i wish they would be more clear throughout all the locations, its really annoying when one person tells you something and another denies it

[maigoyume]

Right on...so I can get Donky Konga w/ bongos & Jungle Beat (w/o bongos) for $30 total?

Awesome. :)

Apparently the one at pacific centre said that they sold Donkey konga w/ bongoes for $9.89 + tax, so i suppose it would only be $20 total now

[amicus]

so i went to eb today to pick up metroid pinball.

was pretty early in the day, and they hadn't put it up on the display. asked the guy what the game of the day was to comfirm it was the proper day. the guy failed to mention pinball was the game. i saw two on the wall.

went to the other eb, luckily it was only a 2 blocks away. they didn't have any in stock, but the guy told me pinball was the game of the day. went back to the other eb. but the guy had already taken them off the wall. asked him about it, and he sold me one. although i think he sold me a used copy, in the full price display case they have. but whatever, i'm not selling it, i'm using it.

so if u see it on the wall. just grab it! and if i were staff at eb, i would want them too. 10$ for metroid pinball is a steal. so i forgive you.

edit: i think its used, but the high scores are all default.

[Firestorm]

It's not used. EB just sucks. I hate how they stick those horrible price tags directly on the case. It's hard as hell to take off. I just phoned Oakridge, they have 4 copies of Metroid Prime Pinball. I need to get it, but I need to do my exam. I'll probably rush there afterwards or get a friend to go for me... However, he wants the game too x_x

[Ramman77]

There is a fair possibility it's used. I've heard stories of people buying "new" games from EB and getting saved files on them already.

Personally, before this deal, the last time I shopped at EB was like 3 years ago. I bought a "new" copy of Paper Mario for N64, and when I got home it had a saved file on it and the manual/game obviously look "used".

Even disc games sometimes are screwed up. Some EB stores allow employees to sign games out and borrow them, then they return them and sell them as gutted "new" copies. They even sometimes re-seal them with the wrapping machine they have in the back room. Other times you have clumsy employees that scratch up the disc just by taking them out of the crap sleeve they keep in their drawers.

[Spinoff360]

Never had a problem with getting a used game they were claiming to be new from them. Occasionally you will get their last copy of a game which has the case on display so you will get the sticker on that.

I have heard that EB reseal in the US a lot though so it is possible that some locations in Canada do it as well. But really it is stupid for them to do it. If they sell a used copy claiming it is new then the company that made the game would get the money or could sue them if they didn't and found out. While when they sell used games EB get all the money from that.

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Anyway, glad I checked this forum. Knew they had all the 2 for $20, $30 etc. sales but wasn't aware of this sale. One location I called was clueless about the sale so I called another location but they were sold out. Decided to call back to the first location to see if they still had the game and then if they did was going to get them to hold it and then when I went to pick it up call the other location to confirm the sale. But the person must have talked to a manager or something because they knew what I was talking about the second time and I think they still have Metroid Prime Pinball so they are holding a copy. But the person I was talking to really didn't sound so sure what game it was and was all confused so who knows what I might end up getting :lol:


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Was lookin through the list and does anybody know if the Pariah for $0.01 on PC is a deal you get if you buy any other PC game like the Xbox version was?

[maigoyume]

Well now I remember why I dislike EB so much, besides their rip off prices, gutted games, used games, ripoff trade-ins etc. Anyways, today I went to grab metroid prime pinball from Oakridge, turns out that even though I told them to hold a copy for me, they didn't, so when I got there, low and behold, they were sold out. Lets just say I wasn't exactly ecstatic. However, the guy I was talking to wasn't the one I had spoken to on the phone, so I didn't bother getting pissed off. However, after the $9.89 sale is over, I will never go to EB again and that is a promise.

[Ramman77]

No offense, but I hate people asking employees to hold games for them.

I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want other people asking them to reserve a copy a month, a week, or even a few days ahead of time...if people can't be bothered to go there first thing in the morning, then they shouldn't be guaranteed a copy. If they can't make it, switch their schedules around or ask someone else to pick it up. If none of those work, tough.

I thought employees weren't supposed to reserve copies anyways?

IMO, it should be first-come, first-serve, limited to one copy per customer.


PS. I also hate people that buy more than one copy for the purpose of re-selling on Ebay or trading it in for more money.

[maigoyume]

No offense, but I hate people asking employees to hold games for them.

I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want other people asking them to reserve a copy a month, a week, or even a few days ahead of time...if people can't be bothered to go there first thing in the morning, then they shouldn't be guaranteed a copy. If they can't make it, switch their schedules around or ask someone else to pick it up. If none of those work, tough.

I thought employees weren't supposed to reserve copies anyways?

IMO, it should be first-come, first-serve, limited to one copy per customer.


PS. I also hate people that buy more than one copy for the purpose of re-selling on Ebay or trading it in for more money.
Asking them to hold a game is available to everyone. Besides, sometimes people are busy with work (me for example) and the place doesn't open early enough and they have limited stock. Its not like I'm cheating someone out of a copy by planning ahead. Employees probably reserve at their own discretion, regardless of store policy. I agree with your limited to one copy per customer. First come, first serve is a bit........hmm i can't put my finger on the word. However, in this day and age, people usually pre-order and hold games, so that they are able to get them, even if they're preoccupied. Well those are my thoughts at least. In response to the last part of your comment, some people run gaming stores, and this is how they do it, by finding great deals and then selling them at a higher price. Thats the business world for you. Of course you're entitled to your opinion, and this is mine. If you have anything to say, feel free.

[Ramman77]

I understand that people have jobs and school, but there are ways around that. I personally exchanged my shift with a coworker so I can hit the stores as early as possible on sale date. With the limited amount of copies, I personally find it unfair for someone to be guaranteed a copy while others dedicate themselves running around different stores to find a copy. Also, what happens when people ask employees to hold games, but end up not showing up?

As for the last point about people buying copies to resell, there is usually nothing wrong with it. However, in this instance, where there are so few copies, it really ruins it for everyone that want to try the game and have their own copy when someone goes and buys out all 5 of the games that are left. It's fine with me if people want to buy 2, or maybe 3 copies for their friends/family, but when someone tries to buy out as much as they can to resell it, it ruins it for everyone else.

Well anyways, like you said, we each have different opinions on the issue. Glad you agree with the limited copies per customer deal though. ;)

[Spinoff360]

If they were letting people go in when the deal started and pre-order a copy for every day then it would be one thing but they are only letting people call on the day of the sale to hold on to a copy. Most people will not have ways to get out of having to be at work or something that might keep them from getting it. While like maigoyume said everybody can call a store to hold a copy. So I would say calling to hold it is a lot more fair. And the way I see it with how much money I spend at EB since I buy pretty much all my games their I deserve to get a good deal over somebody who never shops their and is only going to go their to try to get a cheap game and then go back to shopping somewhere else.


I am going to call first thing in the morning for every game I want since I wouldn't be able to go until the night. Last night when I first found out about this I had them hold Metroid Prime Pinball and when I got to the store they still had two copies anyway. Then they still had Resurrection of Evil sitting their which they let me get as well. They are only supposed to be allowing you to get one of the two GOTD choices with a one copy limit. Which doesn't sound like most stores are enforcing the one copy per game limit which is probably why I was able to go at night and still get both games yesterday while other stores are selling out early. So I do agree that stores should be enforcing the one copy limit. But I am glad they will allow you to get both deals of the day even though they are not supposed to. Missed Battalion Wars and Odama the first time so I would have to get both on the same day now.


Anyway, these are my plans and already purchased. Some of the games are not the greatest but I collect so for the price they are good enough ;)


June 26: Metroid Prime Pinball (DS); Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (PC)
June 28: Bet on Soldier (PC)
June 29: Battallion Wars (Gamecube); Odama (Gamecube)
June 30: Pariah (PC - $0.01) (Maybe. You probably need to buy another game to get it for that price so I would likely pass unless I decide to get Titan's Quest.)
July 1: Conflict Global Terror (PC)
July 4: Freedom Force vs The 3rd Reich (PC)
July 5: Donkey Konga (Gamecube)
July 8: The Matrix: Path of Neo (PC) (I could probably get it on the 28th but if they enforce the rule about only one of the GOTD choices then I will get it on this day.)
July 10: Total Overdose (PC)
July 14: 50 Cent Bulletproof (Xbox)
July 15: Neopets Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing (PSP)
July 18: Cold War (PC - $7.97)

[Firestorm]

I called EB and the woman said first-come-first-serve for me =/ I asked my friend to go down and get it and he left two hours later, sold out. Ugh. The problem is Ramman77, I can't "exchange shifts" for exams. Kinda annoyed seeing as other stores seem to be holding games for people without a problem -.-;

[cknewdeal]

Anyone every try Bet On Soldier?

[maigoyume]

I called EB and the woman said first-come-first-serve for me =/ I asked my friend to go down and get it and he left two hours later, sold out. Ugh. The problem is Ramman77, I can't "exchange shifts" for exams. Kinda annoyed seeing as other stores seem to be holding games for people without a problem -.-;

I have work, and i wish i could exchange my shifts with other people, but i'm not exactly in a great position to be doing so (haven't been working there for very long) not to mention that when I did ask them to hold a game for me, they didn't. However, I did ask my friend to get it, and.................he slept in =.= and was late for HIS work and didn't get MP pinball.

[Ramman77]

By the way, just wondering, how are they even supposed to know who they reserved the game for? Do they write down your info (name, number,etc)?

If not, what's stopping everyone from just saying, "Oh, I called earlier and reserved it already."

[maigoyume]

By the way, just wondering, how are they even supposed to know who they reserved the game for? Do they write down your info (name, number,etc)?

If not, what's stopping everyone from just saying, "Oh, I called earlier and reserved it already."

I left my name with them, but the guy never even asked for it, so I'm not exactly sure.

[Spinoff360]

Well with me they know who it is for and wouldn't give it to somebody else who managed to get lucky and guess the name which isn't very likely anyway ;)

[maigoyume]

Well with me they know who it is for and wouldn't give it to somebody else who managed to get lucky and guess the name which isn't very likely anyway ;)

I just went EARLY today to get odama and battalion wars, saw some guy there, he bought like 4 copies of odama (i saw at least 2 in his bag) just as i entered. Forgot to ask if he was a CAGer, well anyways I asked the eb employee and apparently they don't hold games for promotional offers. Maybe other locations do, not sure. But oakridge does not.

[Ramman77]

So anybody get Odama/Battalion Wars today?

I went at 10 when my mall opened up this morning and picked up a copy each of Odama/Battalion Wars. I got both games sealed (well, Odama didn't have the plastic thing, but no ugly stickers on the box).

To help you guys better your chance of picking up a copy of each of the games, here's the stock from the EB's around my area:

Metropolis at Metrotown:
- Battalion Wars: 5 copies
- Odama: 12+

Brentwood Mall:
- BW: 4
- Odama: 9

Lougheed Mall:
- BW: 3
- Odama: 10+

Coquitlam Centre:
- BW: 4
- Odama: 10+

So, as you can see, while there are limited copies of Battalion Wars, there's a crapload of Odama. I wouldn't be surprised if you walked in 10 minutes before EB closes and they still have copies of the game. Thus, everyone who wants a copy should be able to get one. ;) (...unless you have stupid people that buy multiple copies)

An interesting note, some employees actually stick to the one game per customer rule, which means you can only choose either Odama or Battalion Wars. I prefer this since although you'd have to go to 2 different EB's to get both games, it helps prevent jackasses. (eg. picking up all 4 Battalion Wars in Coquitlam Centre). The one I talked to in Coquitlam Centre definitely stick to this policy, so don't go there if you plan to pick up both games.

And ya, about the guy that bought 4 copies of Odama, that's total BS. The only saving grace for the rest of the people is that they have so many copies.

[amicus]

i picked up a copy of batalion wars today. i don't even have a gc. but i expect get get a wii, so i'll beable to play it then.

[Spinoff360]

Have not picked them up but they are holding one copy of each for me and I know they won't sell it to somebody else before I go for sure.

[Firestorm]

Oh crap I completely forgot about this today. Crap Crap Crap.
*phones*

[maigoyume]

actually the oakridge one has quite a few copies too, but anyways, i think i ran into the same guy at toysrus (could be wrong) if it is the same guy, he works there lol, was kinda awkward so didn't ask him if he was a CAG again

[maigoyume]

Oh crap I completely forgot about this today. Crap Crap Crap.
*phones*

oh buddy, i barely remembered last night, had to drag my dead carcass outta bed and bike down to oakridge, i would've grabbed you a copy if you told me

[Ramman77]

Oh crap I completely forgot about this today. Crap Crap Crap.
*phones*

Malls close at 9:00, so it should be no problem~ You will definitely get Odama for sure. :lol:

Did you guys get the gutted copies or the sealed copies?

When I phoned they told me they had 4 new copies of Battalion Wars, and the girl working there was nice enough to quickly check how many copies were sealed.

This is important for me, since I would not have bought the games if they weren't sealed. (For many reasons ;))

The guy that sold me the games today in store was also nice enough to grab a copy of Odama from the back (as opposed to a gutted display box). It didn't have the price sticker, which made me happy since removing those w/o leaving sticky residue is a pain in the ass. (I still have to remove that round sticker at the top of the box though :bomb: )
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[maigoyume]

Malls close at 9:00, so it should be no problem~ You will definitely get Odama for sure. :lol:

Did you guys get the gutted copies or the sealed copies?

When I phoned they told me they had 4 new copies of Battalion Wars, and the girl working there was nice enough to quickly check how many copies were sealed.

This is important for me, since I would not have bought the games if they weren't sealed. (For many reasons ;))

The guy that sold me the games today in store was also nice enough to grab a copy of Odama from the back (as opposed to a gutted display box). It didn't have the price sticker, which made me happy since removing those w/o leaving sticky residue is a pain in the ass. (I still have to remove that round sticker at the top of the box though :bomb: )
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nope i got the good stuff, all from the back ;) but i was there at 9:45am so yea, i better get the good stuff, and what round sticker at the top?

[Ramman77]

nope i got the good stuff, all from the back ;) but i was there at 9:45am so yea, i better get the good stuff, and what round sticker at the top?

Heh I arrived at my mall around the same time as well (opens at 10:00)...I think I was the first person in the store today :D...

The clear sticker you have to take off in order to open the box and take out the stuff inside.

[Firestorm]

Went to Oakridge at around 6:30. They still had Battalion Wars so I picked it up. Sadly, it was a gutted copy. There was still another copy on display and two on the shelf. That means if people missed it this time, they'll have a chance if there's a next time.

Next thing I'm going for is Donkey Konga and Jungle Beat on July 5th.

[Spinoff360]

June 26: Metroid Prime Pinball (DS); Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (PC)
June 28: Bet on Soldier (PC); The Matrix Path Of Neo (PC)
June 29: Battallion Wars (Gamecube); Odama (Gamecube)
July 1: Conflict Global Terror (PC)
July 4: Freedom Force vs The 3rd Reich (PC)
July 5: Donkey Konga (Gamecube)
July 10: Total Overdose (PC)
July 14: 50 Cent Bulletproof (Xbox)
July 15: Neopets Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing (PSP)
July 18: Cold War (PC)

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Asked about Pariah for PC tomorrow and he said with every other one cent game it said you had to buy another game to get that price but this one didn't say that so he was going to sell it to me for one cent without buying anything else. But they don't have it in stock or expecting anymore so no luck with that. Everything else has gone according to my plan so far though. :)

[Ramman77]

Went to Oakridge at around 6:30. They still had Battalion Wars so I picked it up. Sadly, it was a gutted copy. There was still another copy on display and two on the shelf. That means if people missed it this time, they'll have a chance if there's a next time.

Next thing I'm going for is Donkey Konga and Jungle Beat on July 5th.

Unfortunately, today's the last day for the Odama/Battalion Wars sale :-#

Did you also pick up a copy of Odama? ...and just curious, how was the condition of the gutted copy (box/manual/inserts/disc)?

[Ramman77]

Asked about Pariah for PC tomorrow and he said with every other one cent game it said you had to buy another game to get that price but this one didn't say that so he was going to sell it to me for one cent without buying anything else. But they don't have it in stock or expecting anymore so no luck with that. Everything else has gone according to my plan so far though. :)


Yup I believe it was mentioned before (or was it on a different site) that the Pariah PC sale is 1 cent without the purchase of another game.

I'm not gonna get it though since I have to work 9:00-3:00 tomorrow (doubt they'll still have copies left at 3), and I read some reviews that said Pariah is nothing special. Plus, there's always the cheap (and illegal) BT :twisted:...

[Spinoff360]

Wonder how Future Shop will handle a price match of something that is one cent. With their policy they would have to pay people to buy it :lol:

[Ramman77]

Wonder how Future Shop will handle a price match of something that is one cent. With their policy they would have to pay people to buy it :lol:

Ya that would be friggin hilarious. Even if you had to pay, I've love to see the face of the clerk when you toss a penny at him/her. :lol:

[Azumangaman]

Is the game actually 1 PENNY????
Do you have to buy another game with it? Still, I want to go to my EB Games today, maybe they have an Odama or Batallion left.

[Spades22]

Same I picked up both as well! Mine are both new, but my odama box had a sticker, but it doesn't matter much to me. The way I check to see if a game is new, is I smell the instruction booklet. I bought Viewtiful Joe awhile back apparently "new" and I'm pretty sure its used now...

I love Odama though, I beat the first 3 missions in about 10 times total. It's really not as hard as people say...

[maigoyume]

Heh I arrived at my mall around the same time as well (opens at 10:00)...I think I was the first person in the store today :D...

The clear sticker you have to take off in order to open the box and take out the stuff inside.
Oh that one, I usually don't mind those. I normally just slice it in half to get it open.

[Firestorm]

Darn. Was going to tell my friends about it. I realized a few of them would like Battalion Wars. I didn't pick up Odama, doesn't interest me =/ I don't like those Mic-based games. The disc for BW is in good condition, box is good, but one of the inserts (the Nintendo Power one) is bent on the side =/ Oh well, $10. Hate the sticker on the front and back though. They're impossible to get off without leaving that sticky crap.

[kidgoku]

Picked them both up, XD.
Odama
Battalion

I phone Eb the day before and ask them to hold it. They do.
I walk in at 6pm to buy them both XD


Already picked up Metroid pinball like that too.

july 4th, I'll phone and ask them to hold Donkey konga too. Buying $200 worth of games for $40 only!!!!!!!!!

Thinking if i should pick up Viewtiful Joe too.

[Spades22]

Ya I'm also not in to mic-based games...but Odama is just really cool. It's a good difficulty, fairly fast levels so its not overly frustrating if you lose, and its awesome in the first boss level especially when you get four sets of flippers and just annihilate the towers and castles that big ogre is on.

[Azumangaman]

The hell? I just got off the phone with teh guy from EB, and he said Odama was 59.99!?!? (the have no Batallion Wars).

What gives?
*calles a different EB*

BTW I'm in Ontario

[maigoyume]

Darn. Was going to tell my friends about it. I realized a few of them would like Battalion Wars. I didn't pick up Odama, doesn't interest me =/ I don't like those Mic-based games. The disc for BW is in good condition, box is good, but one of the inserts (the Nintendo Power one) is bent on the side =/ Oh well, $10. Hate the sticker on the front and back though. They're impossible to get off without leaving that sticky crap.

yea that stuff is just a pain in the butt to get rid of, my chem teacher taught me how to get rid of it once, peanut butter or something (don't try it lol)

[maigoyume]

The hell? I just got off the phone with teh guy from EB, and he said Odama was 59.99!?!? (the have no Batallion Wars).

What gives?
*calles a different EB*

BTW I'm in Ontario

Get the guy to ask his manager

[Spades22]

It was only for one day...I wouldn't have picked up either, but 10 bucks for a game is so cheap in Canada I couldn't resist. You can't even buy an old used game for 10 bucks out here. Cheapest new game is around 25-30 bucks. Although I wish games like Beyond good and Evil, Star Fox adventures, and MP 1&2 were on there. Right now those are the top 4 games I'd really love to play...and never got to.

[Azumangaman]

It was only for one day...I wouldn't have picked up either, but 10 bucks for a game is so cheap in Canada I couldn't resist. You can't even buy an old used game for 10 bucks out here. Cheapest new game is around 25-30 bucks. Although I wish games like Beyond good and Evil, Star Fox adventures, and MP 1&2 were on there. Right now those are the top 4 games I'd really love to play...and never got to.

Ya, it turns out it's a game of the DAY thingy. The people who still got the deal today are very lucky.
Pariah was indeed only a PENNY...but they were sold out...
A PENNY

[Firestorm]

I got Beyond Good & Evil on these forums. If you have paypal, look in the Trading section. I payed $12 + $2 shipping or something for Beyond Good & Evil. It was sealed too. I payed $16 or something for used Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. I'm pretty sure you can find the Metroid Primes pretty cheap around here.

[Spades22]

A penny and you didn't have to buy anything? I'm just curious where the first person heard about this entire deal thing. I asked them if they had any deals to their face to see what they'd say and they had some crap deal for used games or something. I had to specifically ask them then they told me...and it seems like noone where I live knew about the deal at all...

Oh and for the post above that beat me, 12$ for a new copy?! I downloaded it on my computer but I don't want to play any further because it seems like such an awesome game...and my computer sucks so it doesnt run well. Do you know how much the game costs new at eb games or some store in Canada?

And I played MP2 before...I mean it was alright, but I just found it kind of boring. Maybe cause I play a lot of shooters on the PC, multi and stuff...also I didn't like the whole dark feel and there wasn't much action. The music wasn't very intense but I just heard they were both such good games, so I want to pick them up for cheap yet and beat both in order

[Firestorm]

You probably won't find it in stores. I remember seeing it for $10 in Toys R Us once and $12 used at EB. I was stupid and didn't pick it up. I regretted it, so I bought it off someone here at CAG.

[Spades22]

10 bucks new at toys r us? I haven't gone there for ages, but I hear of lots of good deals. I don't like to buy used games though, I always go new.

[Ramman77]

The way I check to see if a game is new, is I smell the instruction booklet. I bought Viewtiful Joe awhile back apparently "new" and I'm pretty sure its used now...
Ewwww...at my EB they leave the manuals in the gutted copies, so hundreds of hands probably flipped through the books...hands that touched god knows what...

The disc for BW is in good condition, box is good, but one of the inserts (the Nintendo Power one) is bent on the side =/ Oh well, $10. Hate the sticker on the front and back though. They're impossible to get off without leaving that sticky crap.
Someone suggested using butter to get rid of it XD...haven't tried it myself. You can also try using a blowdryer to "warm up" the glue before removing it, or use products like "goo gone" which does a remarkable job.

Ya, it turns out it's a game of the DAY thingy. The people who still got the deal today are very lucky.
Pariah was indeed only a PENNY...but they were sold out...
A PENNY
Ya, that's why there's dates beside each of the games :D...and GOTD = Game of the DAY. Too bad you didn't pick one up yesterday, since they won't sell you Battalion Wars/Odama for $10 today. Calling the manager is pointless too ;). Pariah is indeed a penny w/o purchase of another game, but it's not as great of a deal as yesterday's. Pariah is a mediocre shooter that got average reviews, and retails for $5-10 regularly, so you aren't saving very much. Plus, there was maybe 0-2 copies left for most EB's...I checked EB today at 3:00 and they were sold out; the guy said they started the day with one copy.

I wouldn't have picked up either, but 10 bucks for a game is so cheap in Canada I couldn't resist. You can't even buy an old used game for 10 bucks out here. Cheapest new game is around 25-30 bucks. Although I wish games like Beyond good and Evil, Star Fox adventures, and MP 1&2 were on there. Right now those are the top 4 games I'd really love to play...and never got to.
Look around, there are some terrific games for under $25. (ie. Tales of Symphonia for $20 at ToysRUs)...The main thing is to just take advantage of sales at different stores; since January, there have been sales like $10 off any game over $30 @ SuperStore, Buy-One-Get-One-Free in Zellers and ToysRUs. Boxing Day had some really good sales too (that's when I bought my GC @ Walmart for $62). I have 14 games right now (all purchased new), and the average cost was like $18-20 each.

I got Beyond Good & Evil on these forums. If you have paypal, look in the Trading section. I payed $12 + $2 shipping or something for Beyond Good & Evil. It was sealed too. I payed $16 or something for used Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. I'm pretty sure you can find the Metroid Primes pretty cheap around here.
I've heard Beyond Good & Evil was a pretty good game - definitely underrated. It is also kind of hard to find. I would've definitely bought a new sealed copy for $14. As for MGS:Twin Snakes, I've heard it's also a pretty good game (it's no MGS3 though). Only downside is that it's used =\. Anyways, hope you enjoy them :D (Oh ya, EB in the US sells used copies of Metroid 1 for $4.99.)

10 bucks new at toys r us? I haven't gone there for ages, but I hear of lots of good deals. I don't like to buy used games though, I always go new.
Toys R Us is one of the best stores for games. About a month ago they had a Buy One Get One Free (Player's Choice) sale - I picked up Pikmin 2 + SSX 3 for $30. I also picked up Baiten Kaitos there for $20. BTW, Toys R Us ONLY sells new games, not used.


More on Battalion Wars and Odama: You can trade them into BlockBuster for $36 (Odama) and $24 (BW).

By the way guys, there's a 3-day used game sale at Roger's Video nationwide. Games start from $9.99, which is not a bad deal. I checked it out today and the boxes were in surprisingly good condition...Too bad the GC selection sucked (LMAO only 2 games @ the Roger's I went to).

[Spades22]

Are you kidding me? Thats awesome! If only I knew of these forums sooner...man. Next time someone hears of deals like that at Toys R Us please post them! Man though after playing that 20 minutes of Beyond Good and Evil I dont want to play anything else! Gotta find it cheap for GC...I hate playing anything other than shooters on the PC!

[Ramman77]

Are you kidding me? Thats awesome! If only I knew of these forums sooner...man. Next time someone hears of deals like that at Toys R Us please post them! Man though after playing that 20 minutes of Beyond Good and Evil I dont want to play anything else! Gotta find it cheap for GC...I hate playing anything other than shooters on the PC!

Just do a weekly check of the flyers of major outlets and game stores. You can access them all online via the stores' websites.

[Spades22]

Ah I dont get any flyers. I go to places like EBgames.ca...but there is no Canadian site. And for Bestbuy.ca and Walmart.ca the results you get when you search for an older game are really minimal. I'll try looking for this flyer thing tho

[maigoyume]

Ah I dont get any flyers. I go to places like EBgames.ca...but there is no Canadian site. And for Bestbuy.ca and Walmart.ca the results you get when you search for an older game are really minimal. I'll try looking for this flyer thing tho

TRU should have an online flyer, either way you can just check out one of the CAG threads, they usually post weekly flyers and specials

[Firestorm]

Keep updated on CAG and RedFlagDeals (www.redflagdeals.ca) (http://www.redflagdeals.ca%29). It's a good way to stay updated on game sales. Darn, if I knew Blockbuster would give me $36, I'd have picked up Odama >_>

Oh, and I went to the Rogers at 41st and Victoria yesterday. They have Harvest Moon: Magical Melody for GCN in surprisingly good condition at $20. Second Sight for $10. Shadow of the Collosus (PS2) is $20. Battalion Wars is $25. That's all I can remember. HM looked like a good deal.

[Ramman77]

Keep updated on CAG and RedFlagDeals (www.redflagdeals.ca) (http://www.redflagdeals.ca%29). It's a good way to stay updated on game sales. Darn, if I knew Blockbuster would give me $36, I'd have picked up Odama >_>

At first I was like whoa wtf...but then I realized since I don't rent movies or buy used games, that credit with Blockbuster is kinda pointless. (You can only get credit there) I think they might sell some new games, but the closest one is about 30min-45min away.


Oh, and I went to the Rogers at 41st and Victoria yesterday. They have Harvest Moon: Magical Melody for GCN in surprisingly good condition at $20. Second Sight for $10. Shadow of the Collosus (PS2) is $20. Battalion Wars is $25. That's all I can remember. HM looked like a good deal.
>_>

I believe Magical Melody still sells for $39.99 new everywhere, so $20 is a pretty good deal. I know for sure I'd pick it up if it was down to $25 new, since I've been a fan of the Harvest Moon games. I wouldn't buy Second Sight, as there are plenty of clearance copies at Superstore for the same price (new). Battalion Wars is good for $25, since it retails for $55, but it's nothing when most of us got it new for $10 :lol:

Ah I dont get any flyers. I go to places like EBgames.ca...but there is no Canadian site. And for Bestbuy.ca and Walmart.ca the results you get when you search for an older game are really minimal. I'll try looking for this flyer thing tho

All major websites have flyers that you can check online. Just to go there main page and look for a link to "see a flyer", not go through all the games. Some of the stores I check include Best Buy, Futureshop, and SuperStore. EB games doesn't really have a flyer, and most of their deals in the newsletter are mostly for the US, so check the forums for that.

[Spinoff360]

Had to go to another EB to get the Conflict game today so hopefully at least one of the two will always have a game. Especially Freedom Force since that is my most wanted game of all of them :) Oh and this other location still had Pariah so they gave me the deal on that as well.

[Azumangaman]

Keep updated on CAG and RedFlagDeals (www.redflagdeals.ca) (http://www.redflagdeals.ca%29). It's a good way to stay updated on game sales. Darn, if I knew Blockbuster would give me $36, I'd have picked up Odama >_>



How did you know about 36 bucks for Odama?
All I can find on this site is trade-in values at American Blockbusters.
Did you find it on RedFlagDeals (I can't find it anywhere)

[Spades22]

Hey well I believe Jungle Beat is an expensive game as well...I'm thinking of picking up one, selling it or trading it away after, then buying a players choice title, such as Beyond good and evil! ;) And if they're giving 36$ for Odama...I might just sell mine after I quickly beat it. I already made it to the spider temple, but now theres 3 flipper sets and stuff >_<

[Firestorm]

I knew about it because someone here just posted it in this thread =p

[maigoyume]

Keep updated on CAG and RedFlagDeals (www.redflagdeals.ca) (http://www.redflagdeals.ca%29). It's a good way to stay updated on game sales. Darn, if I knew Blockbuster would give me $36, I'd have picked up Odama >_>

Oh, and I went to the Rogers at 41st and Victoria yesterday. They have Harvest Moon: Magical Melody for GCN in surprisingly good condition at $20. Second Sight for $10. Shadow of the Collosus (PS2) is $20. Battalion Wars is $25. That's all I can remember. HM looked like a good deal.
wow $20 is a steal, but i think i'll still wait for a price drop before getting it, i want a sealed one :D btw guys sorry to ask this again if its already been answered but how do you guys know how much blockbuster is paying for the games and is it store credit or cash?

[Ramman77]

Only store credit, no cash.

We know it's $36 for Odama because that's the amt gotten when someone traded it in.

[Spades22]

Dang...now I wish I would have bought more than 1! thats a 25 dollar profit right there! You're buying a players choice title for 10 bucks! Hmm I have to look in to the other games coming out and make some money...

[jonkaho]

did u guys sell Odama with the Microphone or the game only?

[maigoyume]

Dang...now I wish I would have bought more than 1! thats a 25 dollar profit right there! You're buying a players choice title for 10 bucks! Hmm I have to look in to the other games coming out and make some money...
Its not players choice, just a promotional offer, but I know what you mean ;)

did u guys sell Odama with the Microphone or the game only?
Odama comes bundled with the mic, I don't think you can actually play it very well w/o the mic anyways

[Spades22]

Ya its impossible without the mic I think because you need to command them through the gate to beat the level by saying "Press Forward!!"

[Azumangaman]

Well, I thought I'd participate in the Game Of The Day myself!

Picked Up Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2 for 9.99 each.
1 was in "meh" condition, and 2 was completley new and sealed.
I may go tomorrow for Sims (89CENTS!) but I'll probably just wait for the 5th or whatever day Donkey Konga and Jungle Beat are up.

And also, Is Freedom Force an online game? Is it free for online play?

[Ramman77]

Dang...now I wish I would have bought more than 1! thats a 25 dollar profit right there! You're buying a players choice title for 10 bucks! Hmm I have to look in to the other games coming out and make some money...

It seems like whenever I see this deal posted on different websites, people always try to ruin it for everyone else. With such limited quantities, combined with the popularity of some of the items in this deal (eg.Donkey Konga/JB), it's hard enough getting a copy for oneself to play with. Having assholes that go and try to buy as many copies as they can to make "profit", or buying copies they don't need to trade in/sell just makes it that much harder. If you truly wanted to make a profit, there are many other ways to do so, with other items that aren't in very limited quantity - instead of fucking it up for everyone else by hoarding the copies.

Well, I thought I'd participate in the Game Of The Day myself!

Picked Up Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2 for 9.99 each.
1 was in "meh" condition, and 2 was completley new and sealed.
I may go tomorrow for Sims (89CENTS!) but I'll probably just wait for the 5th or whatever day Donkey Konga and Jungle Beat are up.

And also, Is Freedom Force an online game? Is it free for online play?

You picked up Viewtiful Joe for the PS2 and Viewtiful Joe for the GC right? Or did you somehow manage to convince the guy to sell you the original VJ for the GC as well?

I picked up VJ2 for GC myself as well when it first became GOTD, and although you aren't saving very much (normally sells for $15), it's still one of the more original titles with plenty of style and polish. It's definitely worth the $10, so I'd recommend others to pick it up as well. (There are still sealed copies in Brentwood Mall if people are looking to buy one)

As for Freedom Force, just do a simple search online in any major game website and they'll have the details there.

[Spades22]

To Ramman, where I live the EB games is very empty and I rarely see more than 1 person inside. I went late afternoon and not one copy of either had been sold, so I really dont see a problem had I bought more than just 1. I mean if there were lots wanting them, of course I wouldn't bother. I don't think anyone even knew about the deal...

[Azumangaman]

Yes the Viewtiful games were for different consoles (I have both, So it isn't an issue).

So, does Donkey Konga have the drums or not?

[Spinoff360]

Well, I thought I'd participate in the Game Of The Day myself!

Picked Up Viewtiful Joe 1 & 2 for 9.99 each.
1 was in "meh" condition, and 2 was completley new and sealed.
I may go tomorrow for Sims (89CENTS!) but I'll probably just wait for the 5th or whatever day Donkey Konga and Jungle Beat are up.

And also, Is Freedom Force an online game? Is it free for online play?

Single player and free online play as well.

Was among a lot of sites top PC games of 2005 so unlike most of the other games this one is a must have for PC gamers IMO :D

[Sejad]

Wow this sale blows now many PS2 games what so ever........

[maigoyume]

Yes the Viewtiful games were for different consoles (I have both, So it isn't an issue).

So, does Donkey Konga have the drums or not?

yea it does, at least from what the guy at eb told me

[Ramman77]

To Ramman, where I live the EB games is very empty and I rarely see more than 1 person inside. I went late afternoon and not one copy of either had been sold, so I really dont see a problem had I bought more than just 1. I mean if there were lots wanting them, of course I wouldn't bother. I don't think anyone even knew about the deal...
My comment wasn't aimed directly at you, but it was more about me voicing my annoyance of seeing people saying things like, "since it's so cheap, you should just buy the copies and trade them into BlockBuster." It's also aimed towards people that buy up a majority (or significant portion) of the stock left, leaving others out of the deal (Eg. 5 copies of DK left and buying 4 copies, and usually trading/selling those copies afterwards).

By the way, which area do you live in? The EB's near me in Vancouver are always packed with people. :bomb:


Single player and free online play as well.

Was among a lot of sites top PC games of 2005 so unlike most of the other games this one is a must have for PC gamers IMO :D

Hmm I did a quick check of the game after your "endorsement" ;)...LOL it was nothing like I thought. From the title I was expecting a realistic WWII game (freedom, 3rd reich, etc), but instead is a comic book style game involving super heros :D...still looks ok though~



yea it does, at least from what the guy at eb told me

I think someone mentioned some stores say it includes Bongos, while others say it doesn't. :cry: Which EB did you talk to? The one in Oakridge Mall?

[maigoyume]

My comment wasn't aimed directly at you, but it was more about me voicing my annoyance of seeing people saying things like, "since it's so cheap, you should just buy the copies and trade them into BlockBuster." It's also aimed towards people that buy up a majority (or significant portion) of the stock left, leaving others out of the deal (Eg. 5 copies of DK left and buying 4 copies, and usually trading/selling those copies afterwards).

By the way, which area do you live in? The EB's near me in Vancouver are always packed with people. :bomb:


Hmm I did a quick check of the game after your "endorsement" ;)...LOL it was nothing like I thought. From the title I was expecting a realistic WWII game (freedom, 3rd reich, etc), but instead is a comic book style game involving super heros :D...still looks ok though~



I think someone mentioned some stores say it includes Bongos, while others say it doesn't. :cry: Which EB did you talk to? The one in Oakridge Mall?
yep, I can only head to one EB, especially since my only form of transportation is a bike (not complaining, my own fault that i don't like driving) but i digress, last time I talked to the manager at EB and he said he didn't think they included the bongos, however when i talked to the employee, he said they were included, well anyways i have a backup plan ;)

[Spades22]

Well I dont want to say exactly where I live but its a pretty small city, however it still has many EB Games stores (5 or so I think) So theres lots of stock.

[maigoyume]

Well I dont want to say exactly where I live but its a pretty small city, however it still has many EB Games stores (5 or so I think) So theres lots of stock.

Lucky you, theres only like 3 in vancouver, the rest you gotta head out for :cry:

[Spades22]

wow and in a large city like Vancouver it must be nuts! The only time I've ever seen my EB games completely packed was on the launch of the last-gen systems lol.

[maigoyume]

wow and in a large city like Vancouver it must be nuts! The only time I've ever seen my EB games completely packed was on the launch of the last-gen systems lol.

definitely, which is why i get there when they open so people (like that guy who i ran into on the 29th) don't buy out all the copies

[Spades22]

Ya that must be frustrating to not get a copy because of people like that.

[maigoyume]

Ya that must be frustrating to not get a copy because of people like that.

I manage to get a copy for myself because i go so early, but for those that are busy, i feel bad for them. Its unfortunate when someone is being greedy and not allowing others to experience the game for themselves.

[Spades22]

Yep...funny thing is I dont even think he made much money if any at all. I phoned some trading stores out of curiousity and they all knew about it. Plus someone posted on the Trading section in these forums and it doesn't look like he's making much or going to make much after all is said and done...

[maigoyume]

Yep...funny thing is I dont even think he made much money if any at all. I phoned some trading stores out of curiousity and they all knew about it. Plus someone posted on the Trading section in these forums and it doesn't look like he's making much or going to make much after all is said and done...

apparently blockbuster gives $35 store credit for one copy, he bought like 4 or 5, assuming he trades 3 in hes making 300% profit on each, which comes to $105!!! he only had to pay $30 for them ;) but thats just what i think

[Ramman77]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99332

One of the asshats that bought 4 copies for "profit". Heh good thing others know that he paid $8 US for the games and shut him down.

Blockbuster sucks anyways. Store credit only means that you can either use it to rent movies (theatres/dl FTW) and used games.

[Azumangaman]

For Freedom Force, I called the guy a few minutes ago to put it on hold for today. Happily enough, he completley obliged.

When I pick it up tonight, I can also ask them if Donkey Konga comes with the Bongos.

[maigoyume]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99332

One of the asshats that bought 4 copies for "profit". Heh good thing others know that he paid $8 US for the games and shut him down.

Blockbuster sucks anyways. Store credit only means that you can either use it to rent movies (theatres/dl FTW) and used games.

Yea I was browsing the forums and found this punk, good that he got screwed over haha. Serves him right for being a greedy bum. depriving CAGer's of good deals :bomb:

[Spades22]

Well lol with 35$ store credit I might have bought 1 copy extra just so I can rent like.... 5 or 6 games? not bad...2 bucks each rental.

[maigoyume]

Well lol with 35$ store credit I might have bought 1 copy extra just so I can rent like.... 5 or 6 games? not bad...2 bucks each rental.

true enough, but then some poor CAGer might have been deprived of this game (haven't opened it yet so not quite sure if its good or not)

[Spades22]

Not where I live...thats for sure lol. Odama I've basically beaten already, I'm on the last level. It's really not that hard or long at all...I don't understand why everyone says its such a hard game. The Spider Temple level I only had trouble on, but not because of its difficulty, only because of what you had to do and that I never noticed it. (You'll most likely see what I mean when you get there.) Half the levels I beat on my first try and the rest took 3-4 tries tops. Battalion Wars is actually longer, more fun, and almost just as hard really. Battalion Wars I think I got 2-3 levels left... Odama is pretty fun though, I just don't like yelling in the mic all the time, but its really cool if your the only one in the house lol. I'd say its definitely worth 10 bucks though, but 70 not a chance.

[maigoyume]

Not where I live...thats for sure lol. Odama I've basically beaten already, I'm on the last level. It's really not that hard or long at all...I don't understand why everyone says its such a hard game. The Spider Temple level I only had trouble on, but not because of its difficulty, only because of what you had to do and that I never noticed it. (You'll most likely see what I mean when you get there.) Half the levels I beat on my first try and the rest took 3-4 tries tops. Battalion Wars is actually longer, more fun, and almost just as hard really. Battalion Wars I think I got 2-3 levels left... Odama is pretty fun though, I just don't like yelling in the mic all the time, but its really cool if your the only one in the house lol. I'd say its definitely worth 10 bucks though, but 70 not a chance.

i forget what the MSRP is for that game but i think it was only 60, but anyways i'll try it out after i've beaten my other games :D

[Spades22]

lol well I only buy games once I do beat one, so ya...I dont buy games very much. I think I have bought about 15, with these 2 being 17, since the gamecube launch. Battalion Wars is a really awesome game though. It has so much replay value because you want to get the S ranking and the 4 bonus missions. Plus it's the type of game you can and feel like playing over shortly after you beat it. These are the type of games I like...clear unlockables, all it takes is a good plan to get the ranking/unlockables. Tales of Symphonia type I don't like at all. I always go for perfection in my games and Tales of Symphonia is just way too time consuming and repetitive or whatever if you want to unlock everything. I basically need a guide in front of me every 5 minutes so I go to the correct town to trigger some event. And to get all the titles I need to play the game like 10 times!! Man I just realized how much I really hate that game.

Anyway isn't Donkey Konga tomorrow? I'm thinking of picking that one up...

[maigoyume]

lol well I only buy games once I do beat one, so ya...I dont buy games very much. I think I have bought about 15, with these 2 being 17, since the gamecube launch. Battalion Wars is a really awesome game though. It has so much replay value because you want to get the S ranking and the 4 bonus missions. Plus it's the type of game you can and feel like playing over shortly after you beat it. These are the type of games I like...clear unlockables, all it takes is a good plan to get the ranking/unlockables. Tales of Symphonia type I don't like at all. I always go for perfection in my games and Tales of Symphonia is just way too time consuming and repetitive or whatever if you want to unlock everything. I basically need a guide in front of me every 5 minutes so I go to the correct town to trigger some event. And to get all the titles I need to play the game like 10 times!! Man I just realized how much I really hate that game.

Anyway isn't Donkey Konga tomorrow? I'm thinking of picking that one up...
yep its tm, i'm going first thing in the morning, if i don't get a copy heads are gonna roll :bomb: ToS is an awesome game, but its one of those games where no matter how you beat it, its satisfying, i really like the battle system too, you have to admit its a great game :lol: , i heard battalion wars is the 3d version of advance wars or something to that effect, someone correct me if i'm wrong ;)

Edit: I have a bad habit of starting a game and not finishing it, also i'm one of those people who goes and gets the game if its a good deal (even if i won't have time to play it)

[Spades22]

oh lol I usually only get games I want...but 10 dollars new is just so cheap I had to get it...and they are also new! I dunno games don't really satisfy me much. I just like either short and lots of replay value/unlockables, or long and maybe a couple unlockable characters or clothing or something for a second game to add on to a bit of replay. If I feel like I missed something in the game, unlockables or whatever, then I dont feel like playing it. And in a game like ToS if you miss something its often missed for good and you have to start over from your last save file! Plus the story was weird to me...I dunno I just didn't really like it. The battle system was pretty fun the first time around though, but now it just seems so easy :roll:

[KurbStomped]

Yea I was browsing the forums and found this punk, good that he got screwed over haha. Serves him right for being a greedy bum. depriving CAGer's of good deals :bomb:

This dude apparently lives in the same town as me. FORTUNATELY I got in there before him and was able to buy one copy each of these games.

Share the love, don't buy out all the games.

[Azumangaman]

Donkey Konga is sold out at 3 places....
Well, Is Jungle Beat worth it without the bongos...
No wait, It couldn't be!

STORES OPENED AT 10 AND IT'S 10:20!
I've called everywhere! They're all sold out!

[Spinoff360]

Doesn't mean they sold out today. Stores didn't get any new shipments of these games for the sales so there are cases where they just never had a game for a sale.

[Azumangaman]

Doesn't mean they sold out today. Stores didn't get any new shipments of these games for the sales so there are cases where they just never had a game for a sale.

I see...Does this mean that nobody is going to have Pariah or these games on sale again??

[Ramman77]

I see...Does this mean that nobody is going to have Pariah or these games on sale again??

Correct. This is a clearance sale so whatever's left is whatever's for sale. No new copies will be ordered.

[Spinoff360]

Called five locations here. Four never had it in stock and one had one copy but since it was the last location I called it had already been put on hold. Don't even ask me how I planned to get their anyway :lol: Since I already have the bongos from Jungle Beat I even tried to see if they had copies of it without the bongos that they could sell for $9.89 but no luck with that idea either :lol:

Oh well got all the other games so far and know the EB I go to has Neopets at least. Could care less about if I end up getting Bulletproof and Total Overdose though so with not being able to get Konga and not caring about the other two I think I might just get something else and only get Neopets and Cold War if they had that since it is $7.96 or whatever it is.

[Firestorm]

Ugh. Metrotown and Oakridge are sold out of everything. Pacific Centre and Brentwood have Jungle Beat without the bongos. Seeing as I don't have the bongos, I'm not gonna bother.

[maigoyume]

Blast it all!!! sold out at oakridge, pacific centre and richmond centre, metro is too far to head to, but i bet its sold out too, only ONE copy at oakridge, and the guy who was there first got it :cry: oh well, maybe next time

Edit: oakridge still has some copies of jungle beat

[Firestorm]

What? I just called and they said no. Or were they the one that said yes but without bongos ._.; Ugh. The game is useless without it anyway. I didn't bother with Richmond Centre. Too annoying to bus there.

[dipsetrenegade]

i pm'd Donkey Konga /w bongos with Futureshop. Got it for 6.99+tax.

[Ramman77]

I manage to get a copy for myself because i go so early, but for those that are busy, i feel bad for them. Its unfortunate when someone is being greedy and not allowing others to experience the game for themselves.

Someone posted this on RFD about today's GOTD sale:

"I got to Bramalea City Center today at 10:10. I was told by the EB worker that all 8 copies of the game were sold to someone at store opening. He then called another close location and was told they have a lot of stock still. I arrived at the other store within 10 minutes to find out he sold all 5 copies to someone just 5 minutes ago!!. Gr, what bad luck a have, and such evil people to buy that many copies of the game."

Ouch. :hot:

[Ramman77]

Ugh. Metrotown and Oakridge are sold out of everything. Pacific Centre and Brentwood have Jungle Beat without the bongos. Seeing as I don't have the bongos, I'm not gonna bother.

Here's my experience for today:

Wake up this morning...HOLY CRAP it's 9:20 already! It will take me more than 40 minutes to get changed and arrive at the mall when it opens at 10:00! Nooo! (By the way, I skipped my lecture today at 9:30 to get the games :lol: )

So anyways, I got to the EB in my mall at about 10:20, and they were sold out of Donkey Konga. There were no opened. I ended up getting a copy of Jungle Beat though, as it was sealed (it's still playable with controller, and I get bongos in the future for Bongo Blast, I could use it)

I decided to phone other EB's to see if they have Donkey Konga, here's the results:

Lougheed
Konga: 0 (no copies to start with)

Metrotown
Konga: 0 (no copies to start with)

Brentwood
Konga: 0 (no copies to start with)

Coquitlam Centre
Konga: 0 (no copies to start with)

New West
Konga: 1 copy (sold out...I should've called last night - I would've been able to get there before the store opens)

Oakridge
Konga: 1 copy (sold out...I could've gotten there early too if I had called it last night. DAMN Y_Y)

...not much of a "sale", is it? XD

[Ramman77]

Blast it all!!! sold out at oakridge, pacific centre and richmond centre, metro is too far to head to, but i bet its sold out too, only ONE copy at oakridge, and the guy who was there first got it :cry: oh well, maybe next time

Edit: oakridge still has some copies of jungle beat

LOL I just read this posted by someone else...were you one of the "three people in line"? XD


"Just got back from Oakridge. There were 3 of us lined up for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, there was only one copy of DK with bongos, and 3 copies of JB. The first guy in line grabbed the DK set, and off we went to Zellers to try and work some magic. The employee behind the electronics kiosk was cool and wanted the deal to work out so he could do it himself. However, some dumbass supervisor on the phone said we needed a flyer or a pricing sign off the EB wall. I don't understand how an original receipt is not enough proof, but I think the supervisor was just being a jerk.

So, I just picked up JB for $10... not a bad deal, but kinda lame without the peripheral.

Downtown Vancouver is OOS on both."


It's true too...Oakridge doesn't have any copies of Jungle Beat left.

[Ramman77]

i pm'd Donkey Konga /w bongos with Futureshop. Got it for 6.99+tax.

Ya, that's another method as well...

...unfortunately most FS don't have copies of the games, and even if they did, most EB's are sold out anyways (they will phone and check for price/availability).

Congrats though!

What? I just called and they said no. Or were they the one that said yes but without bongos ._.; Ugh. The game is useless without it anyway. I didn't bother with Richmond Centre. Too annoying to bus there.


The deal today only applys to Jungle Beat the game, not Jungle Beat with Bongos. However, I've read that a few people got real lucky (with clueless EB clerks that don't know what the GOTD is), and got Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat WITH BONGOS for the GOTD price! It's too bad all the ones here in Greater Vancouver knows that Jungle Beat isn't supposed come with the bongos.

I would still recommend the game even if you don't have a bongo though...you can get bongo's for cheap on the internet (around $15), the game can still be played with controller (although pointless), but for $10, you can't go wrong picking up ONE copy ;)

[dougler117]

I checked two EB's in Newmarket, Ontario, and they both had Jungle Beat, but no Donkey Konga. Picked up one copy of Jungle Beat, it's a great game.

[Spades22]

lol same I checked all my EB's. A bunch of Jungle Beat but NO Donkey Konga, except 1 which I bet is gone already, I was too lazy to go over and grab it. Oh well. I didnt get Jungle Beat cause I have no bongos, which means I'd have to pay 20 bucks for it, which isn't worth it to me.

[maigoyume]

LOL I just read this posted by someone else...were you one of the "three people in line"? XD


"Just got back from Oakridge. There were 3 of us lined up for about 10 minutes. Unfortunately, there was only one copy of DK with bongos, and 3 copies of JB. The first guy in line grabbed the DK set, and off we went to Zellers to try and work some magic. The employee behind the electronics kiosk was cool and wanted the deal to work out so he could do it himself. However, some dumbass supervisor on the phone said we needed a flyer or a pricing sign off the EB wall. I don't understand how an original receipt is not enough proof, but I think the supervisor was just being a jerk.

So, I just picked up JB for $10... not a bad deal, but kinda lame without the peripheral.

Downtown Vancouver is OOS on both."


It's true too...Oakridge doesn't have any copies of Jungle Beat left.

Yep I was the 2nd person in line, should've gotten there earlier :cry: oh well the guy who did get the bongos was pretty cool, we did try and price match it up at zellers, blasted supervisor O_o whats wrong with a receipt?

[maigoyume]

Ya, that's another method as well...

...unfortunately most FS don't have copies of the games, and even if they did, most EB's are sold out anyways (they will phone and check for price/availability).

Congrats though!



The deal today only applys to Jungle Beat the game, not Jungle Beat with Bongos. However, I've read that a few people got real lucky (with clueless EB clerks that don't know what the GOTD is), and got Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat WITH BONGOS for the GOTD price! It's too bad all the ones here in Greater Vancouver knows that Jungle Beat isn't supposed come with the bongos.

I would still recommend the game even if you don't have a bongo though...you can get bongo's for cheap on the internet (around $15), the game can still be played with controller (although pointless), but for $10, you can't go wrong picking up ONE copy ;)
Hey Ram, do you think they'll check stock at EB if i try to price match? well either way its worth a shot

[Ramman77]

Hey Ram, do you think they'll check stock at EB if i try to price match? well either way its worth a shot

Hey, the worst case scenario is that they don't let you price match, while the best is Konga with Bongos for $5~ :lol:

Let me know how it goes if you do decide to try it ;)...but then you don't have the receipt anymore right? (I also read it doesn't state "with bongos" on the receipt)

By the way, the Zellers there actually has copies of Donkey Konga w/ Bongos? How many copies? The one in Coquitlam Centre has like 1 copy of DK:Jungle Beat, and no Konga :(

[Ramman77]

Yep I was the 2nd person in line, should've gotten there earlier :cry: oh well the guy who did get the bongos was pretty cool, we did try and price match it up at zellers, blasted supervisor O_o whats wrong with a receipt?

So how early did you end up going there? Was the other guy already waiting outside infront of those glass doors or somethings? If not, you could've rushed in past him and ran up to the counter. XD

Did you at least get Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat? (If so, was it sealed?) It's still not bad considering it's only $10, and normally retails for $45. Ya, it sucks without the bongos, but hey, it's still playable. :lol:

[KurbStomped]

Oh so Donkey Konga Jungle Beat was supposed to be without the bongos? Well then I got very lucky this morning. :D Can't wait to go home from work and bang on my new bongos.

[maigoyume]

Hey, the worst case scenario is that they don't let you price match, while the best is Konga with Bongos for $5~ :lol:

Let me know how it goes if you do decide to try it ;)...but then you don't have the receipt anymore right? (I also read it doesn't state "with bongos" on the receipt)

By the way, the Zellers there actually has copies of Donkey Konga w/ Bongos? How many copies? The one in Coquitlam Centre has like 1 copy of DK:Jungle Beat, and no Konga :(
Haha true enough, I got the guys email ;) so i can go ask him bout it, i believe it does say "bongos" on the receipt but not 100% sure, zellers had about 2-3 copies i think, didn't grab them, i know they have at least one (at oakridge) they also have donkey konga 2 w/ bongos in case you want

[maigoyume]

So how early did you end up going there? Was the other guy already waiting outside infront of those glass doors or somethings? If not, you could've rushed in past him and ran up to the counter. XD

Did you at least get Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat? (If so, was it sealed?) It's still not bad considering it's only $10, and normally retails for $45. Ya, it sucks without the bongos, but hey, it's still playable. :lol:

i got there at about 9:10-15? the guy was standing outside already, i just walked up and we started talking, a while ago i bought 2 copies of jungle beat w/ bongos off amazon (new sealed) for $40 :D free shipping too, i'll sell my extra copy to anyone who wants it haha, well i have 2 bongo's and jungle beat is a blast with the bongos, i jsut want donkey konga so i can play w/ my friends (also bro wants to have a set of 4 bongos so yea)

[Ramman77]

Oh so Donkey Konga Jungle Beat was supposed to be without the bongos? Well then I got very lucky this morning. :D Can't wait to go home from work and bang on my new bongos.

Yup, lucky you. :applause: Playing DK:JB without the Bongos is like playing StarCraft 64 with crappy N64 controller. :cold:

[Ramman77]

i got there at about 9:10-15? the guy was standing outside already, i just walked up and we started talking, a while ago i bought 2 copies of jungle beat w/ bongos off amazon (new sealed) for $40 :D free shipping too, i'll sell my extra copy to anyone who wants it haha, well i have 2 bongo's and jungle beat is a blast with the bongos, i jsut want donkey konga so i can play w/ my friends (also bro wants to have a set of 4 bongos so yea)

Wow you waited 45-50 minutes until the store opened?! And the other guy waited even longer? ..that's dedication right there XD. So you didn't end up buying anything right? Ouch :hot: .

Lol I bet when you saw him waiting outside you can already tell the guy is looking for Donkey Konga. :lol:

That's a pretty good price for Jungle Beat w/ Bongos, especially since the Nintendo bongos sell for $40 alone. I think a good strategy would be to just find someone that got the Konga package today and trade your Jungle Beat for Konga. Makes sense since Konga sucks for single-player and chances are they only have 1 bongo, from the deal. The hard part is finding someone ;)

[maigoyume]

Yup, lucky you. :applause: Playing DK:JB without the Bongos is like playing StarCraft 64 with crappy N64 controller. :cold:

haha at the very least its easy to do the clapping with just the press of a button, but i know how it is, just like ddr w/o the mat :roll:

[maigoyume]

Wow you waited 45-50 minutes until the store opened?! And the other guy waited even longer? ..that's dedication right there XD. So you didn't end up buying anything right? Ouch :hot: .

Lol I bet when you saw him waiting outside you can already tell the guy is looking for Donkey Konga. :lol:

That's a pretty good price for Jungle Beat w/ Bongos, especially since the Nintendo bongos sell for $40 alone. I think a good strategy would be to just find someone that got the Konga package today and trade your Jungle Beat for Konga. Makes sense since Konga sucks for single-player and chances are they only have 1 bongo, from the deal. The hard part is finding someone ;)

oakridge EB opens at 9:30 :) so it wasn't too bad and me and the other guy were talking so it passed by pretty fast, when i walked up to the store i already knew he was there for the bongos haha, that was a given, in response to the JB and konga trade, thats actually a really good idea, why didn't i think of that? (no sarcastic remarks please, though i'd probably throw out a few if it wasn't me :lol:), anyways, i think i'll try it out on the trading thread, thanks buddy 8-)

[NolbertoS]

I was at the New West EBGames in VAncouver and the EBGames employee told me that alot of people called the night before on all the EBGames in Greater Vancouver and asked if they had Donkey Konga in stock....I regretted not asking that and lining up 1 hour before, as I was there pretty early, before opening and there were about 5 guys in front of me, wanting for the Donkey Konga set. I just grabbed Jungle Beat and took off to work, as I knew that the Donkey Konga's were probably sold out. No matter..I'll just head to the US, to buy it in the next big sale. All in all, greath week, although I missed out on Odama

[maigoyume]

I was at the New West EBGames in VAncouver and the EBGames employee told me that alot of people called the night before on all the EBGames in Greater Vancouver and asked if they had Donkey Konga in stock....I regretted not asking that and lining up 1 hour before, as I was there pretty early, before opening and there were about 5 guys in front of me, wanting for the Donkey Konga set. I just grabbed Jungle Beat and took off to work, as I knew that the Donkey Konga's were probably sold out. No matter..I'll just head to the US, to buy it in the next big sale. All in all, greath week, although I missed out on Odama

Oh sorry to hear that. When I was there some guy already had five copies in his bag *shakes fist*, if you had let me know I could've grabbed you a copy. Well maybe next time I'm usually pretty willing to help out a fellow CAGer, though only the vancouver ones, since I don't really know how to ship out stuff, and figuring out the final cost is just too much hassle, i'd rather just keep things local (sorry to everyone else).

[Ramman77]

oakridge EB opens at 9:30 :) so it wasn't too bad and me and the other guy were talking so it passed by pretty fast, when i walked up to the store i already knew he was there for the bongos haha, that was a given, in response to the JB and konga trade, thats actually a really good idea, why didn't i think of that? (no sarcastic remarks please, though i'd probably throw out a few if it wasn't me :lol:), anyways, i think i'll try it out on the trading thread, thanks buddy

Ya I didn't realize until now that Oakridge opened at 9:30..wow, and here I am thinking all malls are at 10! I mean, even Metrotown opens at 10 =\



I was at the New West EBGames in VAncouver and the EBGames employee told me that alot of people called the night before on all the EBGames in Greater Vancouver and asked if they had Donkey Konga in stock....I regretted not asking that and lining up 1 hour before, as I was there pretty early, before opening and there were about 5 guys in front of me, wanting for the Donkey Konga set. I just grabbed Jungle Beat and took off to work, as I knew that the Donkey Konga's were probably sold out. No matter..I'll just head to the US, to buy it in the next big sale. All in all, greath week, although I missed out on Odama


Ya the one in New Westminster has 1 copy of Donkey Konga, only the first person got it. So what time did you end up getting there? When I first read your post I thought you meant you got there 1 hr early and there were 5 people in front of you already XD.

Aw..and you reminded me of Odama...I accidently dropped my box and now the cardboard is all bent and wrinkled Y_Y...

[NolbertoS]

Ya I didn't realize until now that Oakridge opened at 9:30..wow, and here I am thinking all malls are at 10! I mean, even Metrotown opens at 10 =\




Ya the one in New Westminster has 1 copy of Donkey Konga, only the first person got it. So what time did you end up getting there? When I first read your post I thought you meant you got there 1 hr early and there were 5 people in front of you already XD.

Aw..and you reminded me of Odama...I accidently dropped my box and now the cardboard is all bent and wrinkled Y_Y...

I was there actually at 9:45am....I stayed in my car seeing as it was a little chilly outside..but when I saw more people lining up, I decided to get out of my car and go line-up....I remember the 1st thing people did once the EBGames opened was head to the Jungle Beat and Donkey Konga games...the EBGames employee told everyone that the Bongos have been sold out ages ago, so don't bother asking and immediately 3 people left the store to search other EBGames..I decided..I'll just get Jungle Beat..and took off...but yeah...he was telling me that next time..call all the EBGames around Vancouver and see what games are available on the gameday...my copy of Jungle Beat wasn't sealed though, but for $10..I decided..whatever, so I bough it.

[maigoyume]

Ya I didn't realize until now that Oakridge opened at 9:30..wow, and here I am thinking all malls are at 10! I mean, even Metrotown opens at 10 =\




Ya the one in New Westminster has 1 copy of Donkey Konga, only the first person got it. So what time did you end up getting there? When I first read your post I thought you meant you got there 1 hr early and there were 5 people in front of you already XD.

Aw..and you reminded me of Odama...I accidently dropped my box and now the cardboard is all bent and wrinkled Y_Y...
Alright lets see, I woke up at about 8 and played some fire emblem: path of radiance (AWESOME strategy rpg) until about 8:45, hopped on my comp for a bit, then biked down to oakridge (left house at bout 9? got there at 9:10-15) and i was walking up to EB and i saw this guy standing outside, so i was like "bongos" in my head, and i just went up to him and we started talking, few mins later the RFD guy shows up and we all start talking, another few mins go by and then the 1st guy's buddy shows up too, after about 5 more mins of waiting, the EB employee finally opens up the place, we all walk in, of course since the guy was there first, he got dibs, however there was only 1 copy left, so after that, the RFD guy suggests price matching at zellers, so off we go, we head upstairs and talk to the guy at the games counter, he goes all like "wow, is this real?" and we're like "yea GOTD day at EB" and hes like "oh man do they have any left?" and we're like "haha if they did we wouldn't be up here" cause the guy wanted a copy too, anyways we try and price match but the price diff is huge 1/6 of normal price, so the guy isn't sure, calls over his supervisor and she tells us that we need some sort of flyer or price tag (it still says $59.99 on the bongos), so we're like "why isn't the receipt good enough?" and she keeps giving up bs reasons, making us jump through hoops, we leave emptyhanded, but at least it was worth a shot *curses supervisor!!!*

haha sorry bout the odama thing =P well on the bright side you still got the game.

[Ramman77]

I was there actually at 9:45am....I stayed in my car seeing as it was a little chilly outside..but when I saw more people lining up, I decided to get out of my car and go line-up....I remember the 1st thing people did once the EBGames opened was head to the Jungle Beat and Donkey Konga games...the EBGames employee told everyone that the Bongos have been sold out ages ago, so don't bother asking and immediately 3 people left the store to search other EBGames..I decided..I'll just get Jungle Beat..and took off...but yeah...he was telling me that next time..call all the EBGames around Vancouver and see what games are available on the gameday...my copy of Jungle Beat wasn't sealed though, but for $10..I decided..whatever, so I bough it.

You are able to see the EB from your car? Hmm, from the sounds of it, the EB in New West probably isn't in the mall like most of the other ones, right?

Heh, people went straight to the GC section? Wouldn't it be faster to just walk up the counter? I've always just walked up to the counter and ask for the game, since the employee can just check on the computer how many copies are in stock, if there are any sealed copies (from the glass case behind them), and I'd be ready to buy it.

It's strange how he said there isn't any copies of Konga available though...When I phoned around noon he (same guy prob) told me that they had one copy at opening and it was sold. Maybe he kept it for himself? XD

[Ramman77]

Alright lets see, I woke up at about 8 and played some fire emblem: path of radiance (AWESOME strategy rpg) until about 8:45, hopped on my comp for a bit, then biked down to oakridge (left house at bout 9? got there at 9:10-15) and i was walking up to EB and i saw this guy standing outside, so i was like "bongos" in my head, and i just went up to him and we started talking, few mins later the RFD guy shows up and we all start talking, another few mins go by and then the 1st guy's buddy shows up too, after about 5 more mins of waiting, the EB employee finally opens up the place, we all walk in, of course since the guy was there first, he got dibs, however there was only 1 copy left, so after that, the RFD guy suggests price matching at zellers, so off we go, we head upstairs and talk to the guy at the games counter, he goes all like "wow, is this real?" and we're like "yea GOTD day at EB" and hes like "oh man do they have any left?" and we're like "haha if they did we wouldn't be up here" cause the guy wanted a copy too, anyways we try and price match but the price diff is huge 1/6 of normal price, so the guy isn't sure, calls over his supervisor and she tells us that we need some sort of flyer or price tag (it still says $59.99 on the bongos), so we're like "why isn't the receipt good enough?" and she keeps giving up bs reasons, making us jump through hoops, we leave emptyhanded, but at least it was worth a shot *curses supervisor!!!*

haha sorry bout the odama thing =P well on the bright side you still got the game.

Wow that's not bad, only takes 10 minutes to bike there? It's too bad you got there at 9:10-9:15, since apparently that first guy got there around 9:00. Heh maybe playing Fire Emblem and checking the computer wasn't such a good idea that morning ;)

As for the price match thing, that was pretty close to getting a PM. Heh maybe as a last resort you could've asked her to check stock/price with the EB in New West, since that store hasn't open and supposedly they had 1 copy. If the EB guy didn't mention it's GOTD, there's a good chance of getting a PM.

[maigoyume]

Wow that's not bad, only takes 10 minutes to bike there? It's too bad you got there at 9:10-9:15, since apparently that first guy got there around 9:00. Heh maybe playing Fire Emblem and checking the computer wasn't such a good idea that morning ;)

As for the price match thing, that was pretty close to getting a PM. Heh maybe as a last resort you could've asked her to check stock/price with the EB in New West, since that store hasn't open and supposedly they had 1 copy. If the EB guy didn't mention it's GOTD, there's a good chance of getting a PM.
oh well my own fault (i thought 20 mins would be good enough), but i couldn't put down FE, it was just too good :cry: and i have to check my comp in the morning, force of habit ;), the supervisor wanted hard proof, she wouldn't accept anything else (which IMO is just being a bum)

[Ramman77]

So, are there any games left on this EB deal you guys are still interested in? XD

None left for me. =\

[Spades22]

Nope lol, Hmm I'll probably phone every EB on the 11th again just to see if they found a copy in the backshelf or something xD

[Azumangaman]

Just Pariah (which I'm sure is gone everywhere)
and The Donkey Konga games (again, I'm sure they're gone).

So, no :D

[maigoyume]

So, are there any games left on this EB deal you guys are still interested in? XD

None left for me. =\

The only thing worth getting was the bongo's, oh yea I tried this stuff called Go-Jo on my odama box, worked wonders to remove the adhesive junk :D

[Spades22]

Ah and battalion wars!! What a deal I love that game!!! Cant get enough of it! Apparently people find the last mission hard because you have to kill battlestations with not a lot of heavy duty vehicles. I beat it my first try though with 1 rifle grunt and 1 mortar left xD, 2 flags, both lifted 1, and after barely surviving a bunch of bomber runs while lifting the flag and the enemy rifle grunt hitting the wall I hid behind instead of me, I won!! =D It was great

[Firestorm]

Nope. I wanted Metroid Prime Pinball, Mario Tennis Power Tour, Donkey Konga, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, and Battalion Wars.

I got Battalion Wars and was too late for the rest =(

[amicus]

i ended up with pinball, tennis, and battalion wars. could have got jungle beat, but without bongos i took a pass.

[maigoyume]

Nope. I wanted Metroid Prime Pinball, Mario Tennis Power Tour, Donkey Konga, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, and Battalion Wars.

I got Battalion Wars and was too late for the rest =(

I got battalion and odama, missed konga w/ bongos, i have a spare copy of jungle beat that i've had for a while, been trying to get rid of it, anyone wanna offer?

[Ramman77]

Nope. I wanted Metroid Prime Pinball, Mario Tennis Power Tour, Donkey Konga, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, and Battalion Wars.

I got Battalion Wars and was too late for the rest =(

Ouch =\...oh well let's just hope one of the other department stores holds another BOGO free deal in the near future ;)

Personally, the only one I wanted and didn't get was Donkey Konga w/ Bongos. Ended up getting the other four GC titles: Battalion Wars, Odama, Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat, and Viewtiful Joe 2.


Hey, just wondering, does anyone know a place to get a sealed copy of Metroid Prime 1 for less than $30? I suddenly have an urge to play it, and the cheapest one I've seen is $30 at SuperStore =\

I'm also considering getting Killer 7 from SuperStore as well, as they have that game in the bargain bin for $20. Any opinions whether you like it or not?

[maigoyume]

Ouch =\...oh well let's just hope one of the other department stores holds another BOGO free deal in the near future ;)

Personally, the only one I wanted and didn't get was Donkey Konga w/ Bongos. Ended up getting the other four GC titles: Battalion Wars, Odama, Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat, and Viewtiful Joe 2.


Hey, just wondering, does anyone know a place to get a sealed copy of Metroid Prime 1 for less than $30? I suddenly have an urge to play it, and the cheapest one I've seen is $30 at SuperStore =\

I'm also considering getting Killer 7 from SuperStore as well, as they have that game in the bargain bin for $20. Any opinions whether you like it or not?

Ebay is your best bet, I got mine for about $20 after shipping :D great deal, try and get a sealed copy of MP w/ MP2 Echoes bonus disc. Its definitely a collectable.

[Spades22]

I also saw Killer 7 at futureshop in the bin for 20 bucks. And I saw a used MP1 for 10 bucks at blockbuster. sealed though I havent seen it below 30.

[maigoyume]

I also saw Killer 7 at futureshop in the bin for 20 bucks. And I saw a used MP1 for 10 bucks at blockbuster. sealed though I havent seen it below 30.

I still say ebay is best for it, heres a few examples

http://cgi.ebay.ca/METROID-PRIME-BONUS-DISK-NEW-GAMECUBE_W0QQitemZ220004042353QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6 2053QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.ca/GAMECUBE-GAME-METROID-PRIME-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-FUN_W0QQitemZ250006017054QQihZ015QQcategoryZ62053Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-GAMECUBE-METROID-PRIME-W-BONUS-DISC-LOW-S-H_W0QQitemZ190005172956QQihZ009QQcategoryZ62053QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[bbruzzes]

Hey, just wondering, does anyone know a place to get a sealed copy of Metroid Prime 1 for less than $30? I suddenly have an urge to play it, and the cheapest one I've seen is $30 at SuperStore =\



I've seen Metroid Prime 1 and 2 at Blockbuster for $14.99 new, along with Mario Power Tennis for the same price. It may be a YMMV deal, although I went to another one in another town and they had similar deals.

[Ramman77]

I've seen Metroid Prime 1 and 2 at Blockbuster for $14.99 new, along with Mario Power Tennis for the same price. It may be a YMMV deal, although I went to another one in another town and they had similar deals.

Ya I've heard about some great deals at BlockBuster, but unfortunately there is not that many locations around me. I went to check out one store earlier this week in hopes of seeing cheap games, but all I saw were overpriced games with a terrible selection (Paper Mario and Metroid 2 were both at $59.99 :o )

But damn, I would definitely buy Metroid 1 + 2 and Mario Tennis for $15 sealed, that's a killer deal :D

[Ramman77]

I still say ebay is best for it, heres a few examples

http://cgi.ebay.ca/METROID-PRIME-BON...QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.ca/METROID-PRIME-BONUS-DISK-NEW-GAMECUBE_W0QQitemZ220004042353QQihZ012QQcategoryZ6 2053QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/GAMECUBE-GAME-MET...QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.ca/GAMECUBE-GAME-METROID-PRIME-BRAND-NEW-SEALED-FUN_W0QQitemZ250006017054QQihZ015QQcategoryZ62053Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-GAMECUBE-METR...QQcmdZViewItem

Hmm ya I never thought about eBay, checked it the other day but was clueless on how payment and paypal stuff works (XD never used it before).

The cheapest Metroid I found was about $20 Canadian (w/ shipping) for the regular one, and of those 3 links you provided, the cheapest one for the bonus disc seems to be around $25 w/ shipping. The good thing is that they have the special cover/disc, and on the back there's no annoying French words that clutter up the text XD.

By the way, did you get the one with the bonus disc or just the normal one? Also, how was the condition of the games when you received them? (And what packaging did it come in?)

I think what I will do is go check out another blockbuster to see if they have "killer" deals on Thursday/Friday, then if not, I'll probably find out more about how to buy stuff with eBay and look for the game there :).

[maigoyume]

Hmm ya I never thought about eBay, checked it the other day but was clueless on how payment and paypal stuff works (XD never used it before).

The cheapest Metroid I found was about $20 Canadian (w/ shipping) for the regular one, and of those 3 links you provided, the cheapest one for the bonus disc seems to be around $25 w/ shipping. The good thing is that they have the special cover/disc, and on the back there's no annoying French words that clutter up the text XD.

By the way, did you get the one with the bonus disc or just the normal one? Also, how was the condition of the games when you received them? (And what packaging did it come in?)

I think what I will do is go check out another blockbuster to see if they have "killer" deals on Thursday/Friday, then if not, I'll probably find out more about how to buy stuff with eBay and look for the game there :).

I got the original MP, at the time I wasn't able to find the bonus disc sealed or else i would've gotten it. Game was 100% sealed and came in a bubble wrap package. Does blockbuster even sell new games?

[Spades22]

Ya I agree I never see new games at BlockBuster. I went there today and all I saw was used...hmm. By the way is 20 bucks a good deal for a used PS2?

[Level Head]

Ya I agree I never see new games at BlockBuster. I went there today and all I saw was used...hmm. By the way is 20 bucks a good deal for a used PS2?

At which location Let me take a look!;) :) Then I can tell you if this agood deal:lol: It depends on the condition and the accessories that come with it overall it sounds like a good deal.:bouncy:

[Spades22]

Umm well apparently it works fine, they were selling it for 50 bucks but...I know how to get it for 20 *cough*. I think it only comes with the system and a controller, just the basic as you'd get it if you bought it new.

Oh and what should I be looking for when I go to pick it up?

And whats better the slim or old model? I heard the slim couldn't play some games...whether they're any good or not I do not know!

And what the heck is up with this!!! 60 bucks for a NON WORKING PS2???
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-PlayStation-2-Slim-SCPH-70012-console_W0QQitemZ230005078905QQihZ013QQcategoryZ62 054QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Ramman77]

20 bucks is definitely a good deal for a working PS2 ;)

...although you might want to wear some gloves and use some disinfectant to clean the whole system and controller before touch it with raw skin. :D

[maigoyume]

20 bucks is definitely a good deal for a working PS2 ;)

...although you might want to wear some gloves and use some disinfectant to clean the whole system and controller before touch it with raw skin. :D

haha yea, you never know what might have happened to it, btw ram, do you know if the BB's in richmond, burnaby or coquitlam have GGC's w/ the coupon? I was just at the vancouver one today, PM'ed PoP: Two Thrones down to 19.99 and then 17.99, since the original cost was $39.99 :D they had GGC's the lime green ones, but no coupon on the back :cry: but anyways theres a ton of other games i want to get, but i need a ggc ><

[Spades22]

Ya ewww I dont know I might just buy new. I hate buying used its so disgusting, especially if its a used system that was used for rentals for 4 years....With rentals....it goes into 24910247 million peoples hands, and they could care less what happens with it, so you do the math.

[Ramman77]

haha yea, you never know what might have happened to it, btw ram, do you know if the BB's in richmond, burnaby or coquitlam have GGC's w/ the coupon? I was just at the vancouver one today, PM'ed PoP: Two Thrones down to 19.99 and then 17.99, since the original cost was $39.99 :D they had GGC's the lime green ones, but no coupon on the back :cry: but anyways theres a ton of other games i want to get, but i need a ggc ><

Wow nice! I heard Two Thrones was pretty good (definitely better than Warrior Within), so $17.99 is a sweeeeet price for it. If you don't mind letting us know, which store had Two Thrones for $19.99? ;)

As for GGC, I know it's a Gamers Gift Card (at least I think that's what it is), but I have no idea how to get one or exactly how it works :lol:. Coupon? Lime Green? Discount? :-k If you can explain it to me, I can go check the Coquitlam one for sure the next time I go to see if they have it.

By the way, I took your advice on trying to get the special Metroid Prime game off eBay - signed up for an account and everything. I took a look at the sellers "payment option", and it asked for verified paypal, so I went there and signed up an account as well XD...but then I realized that it takes like a week to put money in and even longer to verify it :wall:...damn, and the auction ends in like 2 days :drool: ...

Isn't there some way to just use a credit card or something :lol:...although that might be unsafe on the Internet =\...how do you pay for stuff on eBay?

[Ramman77]

Ya ewww I dont know I might just buy new. I hate buying used its so disgusting, especially if its a used system that was used for rentals for 4 years....With rentals....it goes into 24910247 million peoples hands, and they could care less what happens with it, so you do the math.

For $20 bucks, I'd buy it as long as it works :lol:...there's nothing a little Lysol or Mr.Clean won't fix...well, for the outer shell anyways ;)

[maigoyume]

Wow nice! I heard Two Thrones was pretty good (definitely better than Warrior Within), so $17.99 is a sweeeeet price for it. If you don't mind letting us know, which store had Two Thrones for $19.99? ;)

As for GGC, I know it's a Gamers Gift Card (at least I think that's what it is), but I have no idea how to get one or exactly how it works :lol:. Coupon? Lime Green? Discount? :-k If you can explain it to me, I can go check the Coquitlam one for sure the next time I go to see if they have it.

By the way, I took your advice on trying to get the special Metroid Prime game off eBay - signed up for an account and everything. I took a look at the sellers "payment option", and it asked for verified paypal, so I went there and signed up an account as well XD...but then I realized that it takes like a week to put money in and even longer to verify it :wall:...damn, and the auction ends in like 2 days :drool: ...

Isn't there some way to just use a credit card or something :lol:...although that might be unsafe on the Internet =\...how do you pay for stuff on eBay?

I just got it to complete the trilogy, still haven't beaten sands of time XD, well it was 17.99+tax, came to 20.33, they price matched it to $19.99 (tell them to PM with TRU, and then since they have to beat it by 10% of the diff, BB had it for 39.99 so - 19.99 = 20 x .01 = 2 so i got $2 off, still good though =P make sure you tell the cashier, i almost got charged $19.99 if i hadn't asked about the beating competitors price by the diff O_o) , still good price though, check this thread for the GGC explanation http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73
and i just felt like browsing TRU today and was like "woah O_o i've been waiting for this price drop and headed over to BB to see if they had any GGC's, ended up none so i just PM'ed =D

For ebay, the verification process is the most painstaking, headache inducing, annoying process EVER, however it is just to make sure you are who you say you are and for protecting you. I just used my dad's credit card, its already got a verified address and they'll get it all set up right away. Trying to make my debit acct work for that was a headache =.= honestly, i just gave up on it, besides my dad's credit card has .05% cash back so i get a LITTLE bit of whatever i pay back, even if its only like 50 cents lol. Paypal is VERY safe with credit cards, if all else fails and you really want it, i COULD buy it for you and you could just meet me someplace, we're both in vancouver right? so not too bad, not exactly a HUGE city haha, well anyways best of luck, get PoP:TtT it was worth it IMO :D oh and if you go to TRU to get it (which you won't since you can PM and save a little at BB) the last copy is hidden behind the gcn version of tales of narnia (or whatever the heck that horrible game is called, i stuck it behind there because noone would ever look there XD yea i'm good)

[maigoyume]

For $20 bucks, I'd buy it as long as it works :lol:...there's nothing a little Lysol or Mr.Clean won't fix...well, for the outer shell anyways ;)

I wonder what would happen if you mixed those two cleaners O_o?

[Spades22]

I think I'll just wait till next year and buy new lol. I mean the controller I get will probably suck, it probably won't last as long as a new one, and I found out that it is the old one. See in order to get it for 20 bucks, I gotta trade in 2 games I bought for 10 bucks that I beat...but those are new so I'm not sure if I should do it. For those 2 games I spent 20 bucks total and would get 65-70 bucks if I traded them in, and the PS2 costs 50 bucks. So for 20 bucks I could buy a used PS2 and maybe 1 Used game. At least thats how I saw it. Still think I should do it? I don't know if I would play Odama and Battalion Wars again which is why I'm debating whether to or not!

[maigoyume]

I think I'll just wait till next year and buy new lol. I mean the controller I get will probably suck, it probably won't last as long as a new one, and I found out that it is the old one. See in order to get it for 20 bucks, I gotta trade in 2 games I bought for 10 bucks that I beat...but those are new so I'm not sure if I should do it. For those 2 games I spent 20 bucks total and would get 65-70 bucks if I traded them in, and the PS2 costs 50 bucks. So for 20 bucks I could buy a used PS2 and maybe 1 Used game. At least thats how I saw it. Still think I should do it? I don't know if I would play Odama and Battalion Wars again which is why I'm debating whether to or not! I haven't had time to play those since i got work and other things, barely get to play any of my games these days, however you got them for a really good price, and if you're getting that much store credit thats insane, but think hard, I would suggest just getting a new ps2, I hate used stuff with a passion, no idea what kind of person has been messing around with it.

[Spades22]

Ya I hate used stuff too, I think the only used thing I've ever bought is a super nintendo game a long time ago, and I payed the NEW price for VJ1, but I'm thinking that the copy they gave me was used... stupid EB! I hate them! I only go there for their great return policy...

I'm thinking that maybe if I can still get around 50-60 bucks from some place in actual cash, I'd only have to put in another 70-80 bucks for the system, plus I'd be getting 30 bucks to buy a players choice games, and 70 bucks is basically the cost of a new game nowadays so I wouldn't feel bad at all spending that much in summer on games. I really want KH1 and FFX, how much do these sell for right now?

[maigoyume]

Ya I hate used stuff too, I think the only used thing I've ever bought is a super nintendo game a long time ago, and I payed the NEW price for VJ1, but I'm thinking that the copy they gave me was used... stupid EB! I hate them! I only go there for their great return policy...

I'm thinking that maybe if I can still get around 50-60 bucks from some place in actual cash, I'd only have to put in another 70-80 bucks for the system, plus I'd be getting 30 bucks to buy a players choice games, and 70 bucks is basically the cost of a new game nowadays so I wouldn't feel bad at all spending that much in summer on games. I really want KH1 and FFX, how much do these sell for right now?

I have probably 5 used games, but they were a pain to find and i was foolish to get them (good games, but i could've paid a bit more for new, or the same price =.=). Skies of arcadia legends, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Star Fox Adventures, LoZ: Collector's Edition and Viewtiful Joe (bro bought this one, i ended up getting VJ2 and RHR new after getting hooked ;)) I hate EB with a passion!!! only reason i went there was because of the $10 deal, and now that thats over i'm never entering that store again (at least not until a decent deal comes up again) Go down to the gamedeals store (if you live near it) and see what you can get for it. Never pay full price for video games ever, check ebay, check the CAGer's on this site, hunt around. You will ALWAYS find it cheaper than MSRP. I learned the CAG way just recently :D I'll take a quick look around and see what i can find for you.

[maigoyume]

Comes to a little less than $30 canadian

http://cgi.ebay.ca/FINAL-FANTASY-X-FFX-10-PLAYSTATION-2-GAME-PS2-NEW_W0QQitemZ230006994531QQihZ013QQcategoryZ62053Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This one is for X-2 not sure if you want
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10035728&catid=21470

Try checking the TRU's in your area, they have a ton of games lying around GH and such.

[Ramman77]

I just got it to complete the trilogy, still haven't beaten sands of time XD, well it was 17.99+tax, came to 20.33, they price matched it to $19.99 (tell them to PM with TRU, and then since they have to beat it by 10% of the diff, BB had it for 39.99 so - 19.99 = 20 x .01 = 2 so i got $2 off, still good though =P make sure you tell the cashier, i almost got charged $19.99 if i hadn't asked about the beating competitors price by the diff O_o) , still good price though, check this thread for the GGC explanation http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73
and i just felt like browsing TRU today and was like "woah O_o i've been waiting for this price drop and headed over to BB to see if they had any GGC's, ended up none so i just PM'ed =D

For ebay, the verification process is the most painstaking, headache inducing, annoying process EVER, however it is just to make sure you are who you say you are and for protecting you. I just used my dad's credit card, its already got a verified address and they'll get it all set up right away. Trying to make my debit acct work for that was a headache =.= honestly, i just gave up on it, besides my dad's credit card has .05% cash back so i get a LITTLE bit of whatever i pay back, even if its only like 50 cents lol. Paypal is VERY safe with credit cards, if all else fails and you really want it, i COULD buy it for you and you could just meet me someplace, we're both in vancouver right? so not too bad, not exactly a HUGE city haha, well anyways best of luck, get PoP:TtT it was worth it IMO :D oh and if you go to TRU to get it (which you won't since you can PM and save a little at BB) the last copy is hidden behind the gcn version of tales of narnia (or whatever the heck that horrible game is called, i stuck it behind there because noone would ever look there XD yea i'm good)

Ah ok, so ToysRUs has it for $20 eh? :D...hmm hope this price applies to all TRU's, as I don't go to the one in Vancouver (I live like in the middle of Burnaby and Coquitlam). Haha maybe if I have time I'll go to the TRU in Vancouver to buy the game, if it's still there XD (Will take me about 30min to skytrain there)...Did you have to show BB the flyer or something, because I don't see it advertised in the TRU flyer or online (except xbox version).

As for the Paypal Ebay stuff, I finally managed to get it up and working. I'm glad you can use credit cards to pay, since it's much easier...I originally thought you must transfer money into your Paypal balance before you can buy anything. The confirmation for the credit card was a piece of cake, took like 2 minutes, but the Verification by bank account is indeed a pain in the ass.

Thanks for the offer to buy it first for me :)..I got it up and working finally, so I was able to bid on the auction :lol:. I went with the "insurance" thing for an extra $2, since I saw that the store was located in Florida (heh all the way across North America). Do you usually buy insurance?

The final price charged on my credit card came to around $22.50 Canadian, so it wasn't too bad. It's definitely better than paying $30 for it here for sure :D...I'm just hoping that the game comes in one piece, is factory sealed, and doesn't have scratches on the disc or a damaged game case. If everything goes smoothly, no more buying games from actual stores for me anymore! :lol:

Here's my first ever auction ;) :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190005924240&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co m%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle%3D19 0005924240%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

[Ramman77]

I think I'll just wait till next year and buy new lol. I mean the controller I get will probably suck, it probably won't last as long as a new one, and I found out that it is the old one. See in order to get it for 20 bucks, I gotta trade in 2 games I bought for 10 bucks that I beat...but those are new so I'm not sure if I should do it. For those 2 games I spent 20 bucks total and would get 65-70 bucks if I traded them in, and the PS2 costs 50 bucks. So for 20 bucks I could buy a used PS2 and maybe 1 Used game. At least thats how I saw it. Still think I should do it? I don't know if I would play Odama and Battalion Wars again which is why I'm debating whether to or not!


Ya if you know that you won't play Odama/BW anymore, I would definitely trade them in now, since if their price drops, so will the trade in value. The $65-70 trade in offer is incredible, seeing as most games trade for like $5 at EB :lol:...

Personally, I would go with the "new" route though, since there's nothing that beats the smell and feel of a new system ;). Plus, it'll definitely last you a lot longer than a used PS2 from BlockBuster.

[Ramman77]

I have probably 5 used games, but they were a pain to find and i was foolish to get them (good games, but i could've paid a bit more for new, or the same price =.=). Skies of arcadia legends, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Star Fox Adventures, LoZ: Collector's Edition and Viewtiful Joe (bro bought this one, i ended up getting VJ2 and RHR new after getting hooked ;)) I hate EB with a passion!!! only reason i went there was because of the $10 deal, and now that thats over i'm never entering that store again (at least not until a decent deal comes up again) Go down to the gamedeals store (if you live near it) and see what you can get for it. Never pay full price for video games ever, check ebay, check the CAGer's on this site, hunt around. You will ALWAYS find it cheaper than MSRP. I learned the CAG way just recently :D I'll take a quick look around and see what i can find for you.

Wow those are all very good games, especially Skies of Arcadia which is pretty damn hard to find nowadays. Eternal Darkness is also a great game...I saw it about a month ago in the used section in my EB for only like $10-15, but I didn't get it since the box looks like it had been stabbed with a knife :lol:...the game was gone when I went back like a week or two later. I also saw StarFox Adventures at SuperStore for $30 new, but I'm pretty sure you've paid a lot better price than that.

Ya EB games sucks balls. The only reason I bought anything there was because of the GOTD deal, and I don't plan on going back until they offer a killer offer similar to that again. Thinking about EB also reminded me of the times when I went to buy the GOTD games...it seems like every time an employee goes to get the game from that huge display case behind him, the game I wanted will always be near the top or middle. In trying to get the game, the employees kept knocking other games down other games in the case onto the floor by accident.

[Spades22]

lol ya I'll try to find this gamedeals thing. And the 70 bucks came from blockbuster in credit, so I was hoping maybe I could find some other store that buys games at a similar price. If I can get 50 bucks for both together, I'll probably go for it. I most likely will want to play the games again, but considering noones buys them I'll probably be able to buy them back someday for the same price, 50-60 bucks together.

I heard though FFX2 was a bad game...so I'll probably try FFX first to see if I really love it. What do you think I could get FFX for at some store? And also KH1? Odama I probably won't play again. It's kind of fun at times while it lasts, but I just find it weird yelling in the mic. Battalion Wars is a pretty awesome game though, so I'm not too sure about that. I WISHED I PICKED UP MORE COPIES OF ODAMA!!! Grrr...they had so many and I know they didn't sell them all. Man...

[maigoyume]

Ah ok, so ToysRUs has it for $20 eh? :D...hmm hope this price applies to all TRU's, as I don't go to the one in Vancouver (I live like in the middle of Burnaby and Coquitlam). Haha maybe if I have time I'll go to the TRU in Vancouver to buy the game, if it's still there XD (Will take me about 30min to skytrain there)...Did you have to show BB the flyer or something, because I don't see it advertised in the TRU flyer or online (except xbox version).

As for the Paypal Ebay stuff, I finally managed to get it up and working. I'm glad you can use credit cards to pay, since it's much easier...I originally thought you must transfer money into your Paypal balance before you can buy anything. The confirmation for the credit card was a piece of cake, took like 2 minutes, but the Verification by bank account is indeed a pain in the ass.

Thanks for the offer to buy it first for me :)..I got it up and working finally, so I was able to bid on the auction :lol:. I went with the "insurance" thing for an extra $2, since I saw that the store was located in Florida (heh all the way across North America). Do you usually buy insurance?

The final price charged on my credit card came to around $22.50 Canadian, so it wasn't too bad. It's definitely better than paying $30 for it here for sure :D...I'm just hoping that the game comes in one piece, is factory sealed, and doesn't have scratches on the disc or a damaged game case. If everything goes smoothly, no more buying games from actual stores for me anymore! :lol:

Here's my first ever auction ;) :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190005924240&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co m%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle%3D19 0005924240%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

Man my subscriptions aren't telling me when you guys post something, well anyways TRU has it for $20 the broadway one at least, just get them to check the website, btw instead of BB go to FS i saw their PoP: Two Thrones for $59.99 if you PM there you'll get $4 off XD i was checking it out today, you should really change your location if you don't live in vancouver haha, i keep thinking you do, just head to your closest FS and check how much it is there, if its less than $59.99 head to the broadway FS and PM there, the guy at the BB only found the xbox version but they have gc and ps2 as well, just get them to call (my guy was pretty nice, he only saw the xbox version and was like "yea just grab it and i'll PM it")

congrats on getting ebay up and running, credit card is WAY easier, i seriously got pissed off at trying debit, in the future when you make an ebay purchase msg the seller, and ASK ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU NEED, because once you buy it, theres no turning back (especially for that bonus disc version, theres not many that are sealed, and as far as i can see it doesn't say new and sealed, but it does say brand new (if it doesn't say sealed i ask just to be safe) normally i buy insurance just to be safe (paying again just sucks) unless its more than $2 in which case i take a little gamble ;) but yea just ask questions if you aren't sure, better safe than sorry :)

[maigoyume]

Wow those are all very good games, especially Skies of Arcadia which is pretty damn hard to find nowadays. Eternal Darkness is also a great game...I saw it about a month ago in the used section in my EB for only like $10-15, but I didn't get it since the box looks like it had been stabbed with a knife :lol:...the game was gone when I went back like a week or two later. I also saw StarFox Adventures at SuperStore for $30 new, but I'm pretty sure you've paid a lot better price than that.

Ya EB games sucks balls. The only reason I bought anything there was because of the GOTD deal, and I don't plan on going back until they offer a killer offer similar to that again. Thinking about EB also reminded me of the times when I went to buy the GOTD games...it seems like every time an employee goes to get the game from that huge display case behind him, the game I wanted will always be near the top or middle. In trying to get the game, the employees kept knocking other games down other games in the case onto the floor by accident.

Actually theres quite a few copies on ebay right now for like $30?, and the one i bought was used (not that great condition, at least it works) but yea i played it on the dc and wanted to try the gc version (besides the gc is sorely lacking in rpgs, i need something to tie me over O_o) eternal darkness is way awesome you get to play as like 8 diff chars in their respective time periods, Star fox adventures is essentially LoZ with Fox, literally haha

Same as me for EB, only for the GOTD, i hadn't gone there for like years. Ah well I pity those who get sucked into their horrible trade-ins.

[Ramman77]

Man my subscriptions aren't telling me when you guys post something, well anyways TRU has it for $20 the broadway one at least, just get them to check the website, btw instead of BB go to FS i saw their PoP: Two Thrones for $59.99 if you PM there you'll get $4 off XD i was checking it out today, you should really change your location if you don't live in vancouver haha, i keep thinking you do, just head to your closest FS and check how much it is there, if its less than $59.99 head to the broadway FS and PM there, the guy at the BB only found the xbox version but they have gc and ps2 as well, just get them to call (my guy was pretty nice, he only saw the xbox version and was like "yea just grab it and i'll PM it")

congrats on getting ebay up and running, credit card is WAY easier, i seriously got pissed off at trying debit, in the future when you make an ebay purchase msg the seller, and ASK ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU NEED, because once you buy it, theres no turning back (especially for that bonus disc version, theres not many that are sealed, and as far as i can see it doesn't say new and sealed, but it does say brand new (if it doesn't say sealed i ask just to be safe) normally i buy insurance just to be safe (paying again just sucks) unless its more than $2 in which case i take a little gamble ;) but yea just ask questions if you aren't sure, better safe than sorry :)

Heh after you introduced me to eBay, I'm absolutely hooked :D

Almost everything is so much cheaper than the copies in stores, so it's great! The main problem is that shipping usually kills a lot of the benefits.

About the TRU PoP:Two Thrones, ya I checked the TRU website and it did list the XBox version for $30, but it didn't say anything about the GC so I wasn't sure. You're lucky you had a cool employee..I'm not sure if all of them will base it on the website's XBox price though, since some games may have different prices for different consoles.

For the Metroid Prime 2 auction, I actually asked him if it was sealed, but I didn't get a reply (still haven't =\). However, I did check his store website and it says that all the games are new and sealed, so hopefully it actually is.

By the way, what type of package does the game usually come in? I asked a seller and he said he just puts it in an envelope with bubble wrap :o...

[Ramman77]

Actually theres quite a few copies on ebay right now for like $30?, and the one i bought was used (not that great condition, at least it works) but yea i played it on the dc and wanted to try the gc version (besides the gc is sorely lacking in rpgs, i need something to tie me over O_o) eternal darkness is way awesome you get to play as like 8 diff chars in their respective time periods, Star fox adventures is essentially LoZ with Fox, literally haha

Same as me for EB, only for the GOTD, i hadn't gone there for like years. Ah well I pity those who get sucked into their horrible trade-ins.

Heh ya I didn't check eBay before I made that comment..I checked and there is indeed a lot of copies of Skies of Arcadia, at pretty decent prices too (under $30 not counting shipping). I agree that GC is seriously lacking in RPG's, so I decided to get Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles to try it out. Have you played it yet? Any opinions? :lol:

Also, I have another question: I won an auction for Final Fantasy: CC with a Nintendo Power strategy guide for around $20 shipping, which isn't too bad of a deal. However, I have paid the person via VISA on paypal, and asked him when he will send the item. He told me that he has to wait until the payment is cleared with his bank.

Is what he's saying possibly true? I've always thought credit card transactions were instant (maybe not =\), and that first auction with Metroid Prime only took 1-2 days before the game was sent. It has been 3 days now and he still hasn't sent the game. How long does your sellers usually take before they send it?

[maigoyume]

Heh after you introduced me to eBay, I'm absolutely hooked :D

Almost everything is so much cheaper than the copies in stores, so it's great! The main problem is that shipping usually kills a lot of the benefits.

About the TRU PoP:Two Thrones, ya I checked the TRU website and it did list the XBox version for $30, but it didn't say anything about the GC so I wasn't sure. You're lucky you had a cool employee..I'm not sure if all of them will base it on the website's XBox price though, since some games may have different prices for different consoles.

For the Metroid Prime 2 auction, I actually asked him if it was sealed, but I didn't get a reply (still haven't =\). However, I did check his store website and it says that all the games are new and sealed, so hopefully it actually is.

By the way, what type of package does the game usually come in? I asked a seller and he said he just puts it in an envelope with bubble wrap :o...

Yea I got hooked as well, things are much MUCH cheaper on there, shipping usually isn't too bad (make sure you always check it, some sellers inflate their shipping to screw you over) and also give yourself some self control, i went a bit crazy :p http://www.toysrus.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10054&langId=-1&productId=76677
you meant $19.99 for the xbox version right? well anyways get the broadway locations phone # and bring it over to FS if they don't believe the gc version is $19.99 as well. If the game isn't new and sealed msg him back and complain (for false advertisement, say you'll complain to ebay) the packaging is generally based on what type of shipping you chose, usually it comes in bubble wrap (which IMO is great, its safe, cheap and easy to open)