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Originally Posted by highoffcoffee496 Hey quick question: I just signed up for Gamer. I chose to get the physical magazine. Do I have to wait to get it in the mail to use the coupons? Or is there another way?

I signed up in-store last October (2011), and the cashier was kind enough to give me that month's magazine. When I didn't get November's issue, I went back in mid-November and asked in the video game department if I could have a November issue. They sent me to customer service, and after some hemming and hawing, they gave me the issue. I *did* have my original receipt with me from the month before (in which my only purchase was the GCU membership), which probably helped.

I'm guessing that your mileage may vary (YMMV) depending on which store you go to and whether the staff know you well. Give it a shot, it can't hurt.

Originally Posted by FinderKeeper I signed up in-store last October (2011), and the cashier was kind enough to give me that month's magazine. When I didn't get November's issue, I went back in mid-November and asked in the video game department if I could have a November issue. They sent me to customer service, and after some hemming and hawing, they gave me the issue. I *did* have my original receipt with me from the month before (in which my only purchase was the GCU membership), which probably helped. I'm guessing that your mileage may vary (YMMV) depending on which store you go to and whether the staff know you well. Give it a shot, it can't hurt.

It is YMMV. I tried to do that for this month's mag and got shot down. Told me to call CS, just bought it for $5 to skip the hassle.

Where do you see you can get Mass 3 for $10? THe Coupon says 20 off. 40 - 20 = 20. Also, is Battlefield 3 just for PS3 version?

Originally Posted by BegFourMercy Where do you see you can get Mass 3 for $10? THe Coupon says 20 off. 40 - 20 = 20. Also, is Battlefield 3 just for PS3 version?

People are banking on the fact that ME could drop in price to $30 during the life of the coupon,
...and yes, the coupon for Battlefield only has PS3 on it, so more than likely will not work for the 360 version.

Battlefield 3 dev DICE quadruples console servers

"Battlefield 3 developer DICE has quadrupled the number of official servers for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers.

The move is aimed at placating gamers left unable to log on to standard Battlefield 3 games.

DICE previously allowed players to rent and customise its servers, reducing the number of vanilla matches available.

"We have heard your wish for more official DICE servers," a statement on the official Battlefield 3 blog reads. "As of now, we have effectively quadrupled them on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

"Note that you will still be able to get quick matched into any ranked server. For the best results if you want an official DICE server, please refer to the manual server browser and enter 'DICE' as a search term. If you go to the Server information screen, all official DICE servers will have the owner set to 'DICE'. Remember that you can favourite servers that you like so you can easily find them again on your next session.

"Have a great gaming weekend!"

DICE should have no problems affording the new hardware - it sold more than 1.3 million subscriptions to season pass-style service Battlefield 3 Premium in just two months.
Eurogamer covered the issue in detail last month, as Jon Denton investigated How Fan-Run Servers Are Ruininng DICE's Game."

I can just buy that issue of the magazine for $5, right? Is there anything else I have to do to get this deal? I'm hoping to get Prototype 2 for $10-15.

Why is the PS3 version of Battlefield getting the discount?

Originally Posted by Lord Chabelo Why is the PS3 version of Battlefield getting the discount?

BBY has much more of the version stocked? Just a guess.

Originally Posted by Lord Chabelo Why is the PS3 version of Battlefield getting the discount?

Because they only care about selling overstock, not giving you a deal.

Originally Posted by Geco17 It is YMMV. I tried to do that for this month's mag and got shot down. Told me to call CS, just bought it for $5 to skip the hassle.

Sorry it didn't work for you. They were probably worried that you would have multiple copies and try to use the coupons at different stores to get multiple copies. So they raised the "hassle" factor as a result. That's one way to do it. Though if they know you're a regular customer, they should give you the benefit of the doubt at least once.

I guess I got lucky twice, as I got both October and November 2011 without too much hassle (the cashier didn't have to give me the October 2011 issue when I bought the $15 GCU membership, but she did). Either that, or my local Best Buy has exceptionally kind employees. Honey works better than vinegar, or however the saying goes...

As a result, I'll shop there rather than at closer stores, whether Best Buy or others (it was the closest last year, but I've moved since then). Customer loyalty isn't easy to gain, but it's easy to lose. I wish more stores realized that.

Sorry to ramble on a bit, I just wanted to share my (apparently atypical) experience.

I'll be getting Mass Effect 3, Lollipop Chainsaw, and Battlefield 3 if they go under $15 (and I can find them). Thanks for posting!

Originally Posted by Lord Chabelo Why is the PS3 version of Battlefield getting the discount?

It is the will of the Gaming Gods!

sorry for asking this. I think my subscription was changed from physical to digital. if this is the case how do I get the coupons?

Originally Posted by FlamedLiquid sorry for asking this. I think my subscription was changed from physical to digital. if this is the case how do I get the coupons?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFBLiHpkcOk

Wouldn't it just be great if the BF3 coupon worked on the PC version, as is the case with the KoA coupon. If not, then I'll probably just buy a copy on and sell it on Amazon/Craigslist/etc. and use the funds toward buying it on

Just like everyone else, I'm really hoping for ~$10 Prototype 2 and Lollipop Chainsaw. I'm not really dead set on either of those games but it would be nice to get them at that price.

Can you use a gift card towards the purchase of an @gamer subscription? Received an email informing me that my current subscription is about to expire.

Originally Posted by abhinav Just like everyone else, I'm really hoping for ~$10 Prototype 2 and Lollipop Chainsaw. I'm not really dead set on either of those games but it would be nice to get them at that price.

Yep.

And I guess I'll be getting Battlefield 3 yet again.

Originally Posted by skateraXVIII Can you use a gift card towards the purchase of an @gamer subscription? Received an email informing me that my current subscription is about to expire.

I don't see why not. It rings up just like anything else in the store.

Originally Posted by skateraXVIII Can you use a gift card towards the purchase of an @gamer subscription? Received an email informing me that my current subscription is about to expire.

I believe you can, since buying an @Gamer subscription is like any other transaction at BBY where you can use a GC.