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Circuit City

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

Target

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

Best Buy

XBOX
Free Brute Force game with purchase of Xbox System - $149.99
Controller S - $29.99
DvD Playback Kit - $29.99
Project Gotham 2 - $24.99
Halo - $24.99
007 Everything or Nothing - $34.99
Manhunt - $34.99
Save $5 instantly on any game accessory when you buy Van Helsing - $49.99
PS2
LotR RotK - $34.99
Save $5 instantly on any game accessory when you buy Van Helsing - $49.99
GBA
Free GBASP Magnifier with purchase of GBASP - $94.99
Mario vs Donkey Kong - $24.99
Sonic Advance 3 - $24.99
$19.99 Each - Spongebob or Fairly Odd Parents GBA Videos
PC
Save $10 Instantly when you purchase Battlefield Vietnam ($34.99) and any one of the next 3 titles listed.
Command & Conquer Generals - $24.99
Battlefield 1942 WW2 Anthology - $34.99
MoH War Chest - $34.99
Call of Duty - $39.99 (comes with complete strategy guide and cd sdtk)
$14.99 Each - Trivial Pursuit Unhinged, Royle Casino, or Atari 80 Classics
Shrek 2 - $19.99
Shrek 2 Twisted Fairy Tale Fun - $19.99
LotR RotK - $14.99
DvDs
LotR RotK - "Hot Price" (save $5 instantly with purchase of RotK and any of the following Duracell batterie packs which are 4.99 each...C 4pk, D 4pk, AAA 8pk, AA 8pk, or 9v 2pk)
LotR FotR - $15.99
LotR Two Towers - $19.99
LotR Trilogy - $56.99 w/ free Entertainment Weekly Commemorative Book
$27.99 Each - Extended Versions of FotR or Two Towers
Underworld (collectors edition?) - $23.99
Buffy Season 6 - $45.99
Save $10 with purchase of Buffy 6 and any other Buffy Season (season 1 is $29.99 and season 2-5 are $45.99 each)
Free Dude, Wheres my Car with purchase of Welcome to Mooseport ($19.99) and Club Dread ($19.99)
Saving Private Ryan 2 Disc Set - $19.99
Saving Private Ryan: WW2 Collection: Gift Set, 4 Disc Set & Collectible Book - $37.99
Larry the Cable Guy - $9.99
Northern Exposure Season 1 - $39.99
Fraiser Season 3 - $39.99
Shade - $19.99
Bubba Ho-Tep - $19.99
 
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[quote name='Ribkage']
Free Brute Force game with purchase of Xbox System - $149.99
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Since I just bought an xbox at BB 3 days ago can I bring the flier in with my reciept and get a free Brute Force? I dont know if they match like this or not. Anyone know?[/quote]

Well, the deal for this week is that you should have received Midtown Madness 3 for free, so either way, you should go back.
 
[quote name='D Hogan']Any of you guys have SCII for both GCN and Xbox? If so, any opinion on which version to get? I'm partial to the Xbox controller (at least in this instance), but can adapt for the GC controls if it's clearly the better version. Gamerankings.com has both version ranked virtually neck and neck, so I'm just looking to know what you guys think.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

-Soujirou
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All three versions of SC2 support progressive scan.
 
Thanks, Soujirou, zzl365, beerguy961, and pinoy530. Looks like I'll be picking up the Xbox version of SCII Monday.

As for the LotR trilogy, I think I'm going to hold off for a few more months. I have a feeling they're going to end up releasing some super-ultimate, director's cut, extended edition box set (with bonus Gollum nude scene!) later this year, just so everyone has to shell out another $60.
 
Looks like I'm getting Soul Calibur 3 (gcn) I had it for Xbox and Spawn was pretty pimp, but I sold it for a quick buck. I thought one of the ads would have Disgaea in it since I believe its getting rereleased this week.
 
[quote name='SupremeNumNuts']Looks like I'm getting Soul Calibur 3 (gcn) I had it for Xbox and Spawn was pretty pimp, but I sold it for a quick buck. I thought one of the ads would have Disgaea in it since I believe its getting rereleased this week.[/quote]

good luck finding soul calibur 3....i heard its impossible to find
 
[quote name='Ugamer_X']
I have it for all consoles personally. GCN and XBox both support progressive scan (HD) output at 480p, but Xbox is the only one to support 720p (even though they shrunk the screen to fit it, it looks amazing). Not only does PS2 not support progressive scan on this game, there is most definitely lag at times in gameplay. This is most notable when playing a chara such as Ivy with her sword/whip animations. This should go without saying, but in order to view progressive scan output, you need component video cables and an HDTV or HD-ready TV.

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

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

-Soujirou
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All three versions of SC2 support progressive scan.[/quote]

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

Compared by features:

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

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

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

Compared by display:

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

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

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

Summary: I'd say buy the GameCube version because it has most of the features of the Xbox version, plus Link. If you have a capable widescreen or 4:3 zoom HD-ready TV, you might also buy the Xbox version for the higher resolution, but not at the expense of also buying the GameCube version. I can't recommend the PS2 version of Soul Calibur 2 if you have a GameCube or Xbox or both, although it's not bad at all if you only have a PS2. And for any version, get a joystick.
 
I am definately taking advantage of the manhunt sale. I already have manhunt because I bought it at Circuitcity at full price. But CC has a policy that if you buy something and see the same thing cheaper at another store, they will refund you 110% of the difference. So I am definately doing that and I am going to pick up ROTK with the refund.
 
[quote name='rant']"Underworld (collectors edtion?)"

This is the directors cut of Underworld, 12 minutes of extra footage plus a few other new features. DVDFile.com has a review up if any one is interested.[/quote]
I am so on that shit!! Underworld really blew me away and I have been counting down the days for the extended version.... :D
 
[quote name='mr. filet mignon 5000, es'][quote name='Ugamer_X']
I have it for all consoles personally. GCN and XBox both support progressive scan (HD) output at 480p, but Xbox is the only one to support 720p (even though they shrunk the screen to fit it, it looks amazing). Not only does PS2 not support progressive scan on this game, there is most definitely lag at times in gameplay. This is most notable when playing a chara such as Ivy with her sword/whip animations. This should go without saying, but in order to view progressive scan output, you need component video cables and an HDTV or HD-ready TV.

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

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

-Soujirou
Click to expand...

All three versions of SC2 support progressive scan.[/quote]

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

Compared by features:

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

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

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

Compared by display:

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

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

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

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

You left out the audio. I got both the xbox and gcn versions and the xbox sounds way better alot more seperation and a more distinct sound. The library level has a rich echo and the rear speakers are actually put to good use and this is a fighting game. The gcn version has alot of compression on the audio to fit both english nad japanese on a 1.5gig disc. The xbox has more of a kick in the low end while it seems missing in the gcn version. Btw you can stick 9 gigs on the xbox dvd-9 discs.
 
Anyone have luck finding Mario vs Donkey Kong (GBA) at Target? I just went to my local Target and they don't have Mario vs Donkey Kong or Sonic 3 for GBA. I thought the ad said they are on sale!
 
Lost in all the Best Buy madness...I picked up the last copy of True Crime (XBOX) at Target, and since my S Controller came today, tonight will be a whole lot of shooting fun!
 
[quote name='mookiemeister']Anyone have luck finding Mario vs Donkey Kong (GBA) at Target? I just went to my local Target and they don't have Mario vs Donkey Kong or Sonic 3 for GBA. I thought the ad said they are on sale![/quote]

They won't come out until Tuesday or Wed.
 
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